Motorola Grasp with the recyclable cover to hit the market soon

Motorola that has recently unveiled its two latest handsets called Rambler and Bali is all set to bring the eco-friendly mobile phone- Motorola Grasp in the market that will incorporate the cover which can be recycled easily.

The phone features a 2.2-inch, 220 X 176 QCIF+ 65K TFT display, QWERTY keypad, supports EVDO networks and a 1.3MP camera along with fixed focus and digital zoom feature that captures and playbacks images as well as videos.

Users can not only easily search the contacts but can also email the addresses. Users can keep track of communications by accessing the threaded messaging option that seamlessly enables them to read the trail of previous text messages similarly to instant messaging.

Grasp is BFR and PCV free that makes it 100% recyclable. The phone has internal memory expandable up to 8GB. The Motorola Grasp is expected to launch somewhere in Q3 of 2010.

YouTube Develops towards Popular Culture

It is evident that the popularity of YouTube is continuing to grow. However, it proves that this media portal hasn’t practically changed from the moment of its origin.

It has been announced in tabloids that the Hulu will soon launch Hulu Plus, a subscription service. The user will have to pay $10 per month if he wants to get access to its full shows archive. Free access will give the possibility to watch 5 most recent episodes of each show.

The same rumours were spread concerning YouTube subscription services last year. Meanwhile, the site decided to make paid access to some of its media materials. This policy concerned primarily traditional classics such as MacGyver and Star Trek and included video rental services to this list.

There is such a feeling now that the site is going away from its premium content. At the very beginning of YouTube’s existence the major accent was made on its shows and movies – in other words on its premium content. But right at the moment this portal offers only popular stuff and everything what is advised.
In comparison with Hulu which proposes its subscription services, which is aimed at making money, and as a result is always under huge pressure concerning the quality of its content – YouTube doesn’t face such problems.

Bharti-Wal-Mart soon to launch 15 new stores in India

Wal-Mart, the biggest retailer across the world that permitted to run only business is all set to start its 15 new stores in India in next three years.

Recently after Amritsar, a Wal-Mart store has been launched in Chandigarh.

Bharti Enterprises and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. have been collaborated to form Bharti-Wal-Mart that has started its cash-and-carry outlet in Punjab’s Zirakpur outer of Chandigarh.

“We have several learning from our first store, which we are inculcating in our second store. First is the direct-from-farm initiative… 20% of our products is brought directly from the farm,” said Raj Jain, chief executive officer, Bharti-Wal-Mart.

Considering India as the beneficial destination for the company, Scott Price, president and CEO, Wal-Mart Asia, said: “Considerable sourcing happens from Punjab… we think India offers huge opportunity.”

Daljeet works her way into Shaleen’s heart!

Don’t get shocked if we tell you that the newly married actress Daljeet has turned chef and keeps herself busy cooking scrumptious meals in kitchen for hubby Shaleen. But yes! It’s true as post-marriage the actress had consciously looked into household business and tries to impress Shaleen with her culinary skills.

In a chit-chat with Daljeet she tells, “After marriage I was deliberately at home to learn the entire household work as I am on a break now and Shaleen is working for ‘Do Hanso Ka Joda’. Thus, I decided to pay attention on Shaleen as when I start working again, I won’t get time to look after him. So now-a-days I get up early in the morning and cook food for him and pack lunch for his shoot.” “Meals that have paneer (cottage cheese) and eggs are his favorite so I usually try something with paneer and egg, I don’t know whether I am a good cook or not but he always appreciates me for the varieties. And maybe due to this he has gained weight and in contrary I have lost my weight,” she rues smiling.

Well, great going Daljeet after all they do say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!

Angry Mika Threatens To Quit Music Industry!

Angered by losing Mika claims to leave music industry! In coming episode of ‘Music Ka Maha Muqabla’ that is to be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 on Star Plus there is a match between Mika’s team Blaster versus Shaan’s team Strikers.

And we hear that Mika, who has shared some famously unpleasant moments in the past with Shaan claimed, “Haaroonga to music industry chodd doonga” (If I lose I would leave the music industry).

Mika faces the threat of elimination in this episode if he loses. It’s a state that rests rather uneasily on Mika’s very proud head. A man who is at the top of his game– going by the number of hits he has delivered in the recent past. It is a fact that he commands tremendous fan-loyalty in the hundreds of shows he does each year, in India and abroad and has enthralled the largest attended shows on Indian soil.

But due to his repetitive failures Mika was outraged and even challenged that Mumbai, where the show is being hosted cannot account for his fan following- “Come to Punjab and see what Mika can do,” claims the proud singer.

Now what remains to be seen is if ‘Ibn E Batuta’ is really Mika’s last hit, because if he loses ‘Music Ka Maha Muqabla’ that is going on-air on Star Plus, January 30, 2010 at 9.30pm. he might not be heard again!

Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil is closing shop!

One of Balaji’s more popular shows, ‘Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil’ is winding-up its story as the show goes off-air to be replaced by a different show on Star Plus.

Even though the characters of Heer played by Additi Gupta and Prem portrayed by Harshad Chopra are quite popular with the audience, still the all-time low TRPs have taken a toll on the run of the serial.

A reliable source from the sets informs, “The serial is in the process to wind up its story with a happy ending, for that the production house has decided to reveal all the loop-holes between the story of Heer and Prem. Thereby, setting everything straight and on the other hand, Juneja family will finally know about the culprit Viren (Yuvraj Malhotra) and that he is their real enemy and was deceiving the family till now. Thus, the Juneja family will take revenge on him.”

“The shoots for the same are going on and will come to an end within two days. The serial will definitely have a happy ending by sorting out the entire problem and we will have a great bash on the last day of shoot,” signs off the source.

Alas, all’s well that ends well, though we do hope that we can see the evergreen jodi of Heer and Prem back on small screen soon!

Spotted: Archu and Manav at Juhu Chowpatty!

Though they are fighting like cats and dogs and are on the verge of an on-screen divorce in the serial ‘Pavitra Rishta’, it seems there is no love lost between the two lead actor- Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput aka Archu and Manav. We hear the two are quite paly and cozy up late in the nights on pani-puri stalls after the shoot is over.

If sources are to be believed, “Yesterday, Archana and Manav were spotted at Juhu Chowpatty enjoying the delicious Pani Puri at one of the thelas (stall) and that too late in the night at around 9:30 pm.”

“The couple were draped very differently so that no could recognize them,” adds the source. We called up Sushant to confirm and he says; “Now-a-days we do have time-off from the shoots quite often, as we have bank for the coming episodes. So yesterday I and Ankita planned to hang around and have pani puri on Juhu beach which undoubtedly is the best place to have one.”

And if that leaves you with a gaping mouth, Sushant casually adds, “After the Pani Puris, we moved towards Worli sea face and spend some time over there. As Ankita was not in her make-up of ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and I wore a cap, no one could spot us and we were roaming there till late night.” Well what can we say great going guys and if we may add, we would like to see you together not only on-screen but also off-screen too!

Being Gomzy was hardest phase of my life -Sumeet Sachdev

Sumeet Sachdev, the well- known television personality who found fame as Gomzy (Gautam) from ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ has come a long way as an actor.
He has tried his hands on other creative aspects like production and direction and has made his directorial debut in short film ‘Rehman Saheb Ko Phone Karna Hai’. In a conversation he shares the hardest phase of his career and talks on how he paved his way to success with hard work to reach where he is today.

So how is Sumeet in real life?
Well, I would say that I am a very organized person, one who would not loose their cool easily. Though I do get irritated at times but that is my way to vent anger. Mostly I am so level headed that people actually end up calling me ‘boring’! (Laughs)
I would say that I am difficult to understand as I am the exact opposite of what is usually perceived of me by my character in ‘Kyun Ki…’ I love to be very particular in a nutshell it can be said I am ‘well organized’.

What was the hardest phase of your life?
There was nothing dramatic like the ‘hardest phase of life’ but yes! I had certain difficulties which did hit me hard. A struggling actor has some or the other ups and downs in their life and so did I. It was during ‘Kyun Ki…’ when I was a fresher in this field and was under intense pressure as I was about to connect with a big production house. I had lots of responsibilities to fulfill from my end, as I was soon going to be associated with such a big banner. So that period was a bit hard for me especially with my financial status. During that period I use to cook for myself, do all household work as I had no extra money to splurge on those luxuries.

Among all the roles that you have performed till date, which character is your personal favorite?
To be frank I can say that I enjoyed playing the part of Gomzy and the character will always remain dear to me. Even today, that name has given me recall value; people identify me as ‘Gomzy’ (Gautam), not Sumeet. I enjoyed playing that character and took it as a challenge; for me it was all the more special, as I was a fresher to the television world.
I also liked playing other characters, like Kabir and Prem of ‘Khwaish’. I learned a lot during this period of time. But Gomzy is something which is very close to my heart.

Any unforgettable moment of your career?
There are many, but one that shines through was when the whole cast and crew of ‘Kyun Ki…’ along with me was filming a scene at Juhu Beach, Mumbai. And as usual the crowd gathered to have a look at the shoot. The scene was being filmed on me along with the protagonist Smriti Irani aka Tulsi. The crowd was screaming and screeching to see me…it was a humbling and overwhelming experience at the same time, I felt as if I was on cloud nine. Beside this, my unforgettable moment of life was when I went to have a look at the ‘Solar Eclipse’ with my college friends, it was great to see a solar eclipse and for that I feel so lucky.

You took a two year long sabbatical, where have you been all this while?
I was busy with my documentary film, as along with acting in the film I was also busy writing and directing it. It was really time consuming and therefore I could not commit to any television ventures. Though right now I can’t tell much about the documentary except that it is titled- ‘Rehman Saheb Ko Phone Karna Hai’ and is a 43 minute short film.

So what are the future plans?
Well, I have some projects going on; meanwhile I am essaying a role in ‘Pyaar Ka Bandhan’ on Sony TV and would always be open for more good offers to come forward!

Dharmendra and Sunny Deol on Mahayatra

Veteran actor Dharmendra and his son Sunny Deol will grace the small screen with their rare appearance on the Star Plus reality show ‘Mahayatra’. Contestants will be seen sharing their wonderful stories with this father-son duo about their wish to fulfill their parent’s dreams in every manner.

Dharam paji is a strong-willed man with a soft heart and this was proved when he was moved by the stories of the contestants. He also shared stories of precious moments with his father with the contestants. The handsome father-son duo appreciated the young contestants for their gesture of taking time out for their parents.

Dharmendra and Sunny Deol’s jodi will add a new color to this show as they regale them with their tales. This special appearance will be aired on ‘Mahayatra- Rishton Ka Anokha Safar’ this Friday, January 29 at 7 pm on Star Plus.

Ishqiya on Music Ka Maha Muqabla

Stars of upcoming movie ‘Ishqiya’- Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan will be seen promoting their film on the Star Plus show ‘Music Ka Maha Muqabla’.

According to sources, “After Shahrukh Khan and Karan Johar, this show has other special guest lined up for their audience. Classic beauty Vidya and jolly actor Arshad will grace the show with their presence and also boost the contestant’s courage.”

This Saturday Shaan’s ‘Strikers’ and Mika’s ‘Blasters’ will give each other a tough competition on the show’s stage. Mika who has sung for the track ‘Ibn-E-Batuta’ for this film has become a huge hit.

Apparently, many things happened on the show besides the singing competition. “Mika declared Vidya as his sister and asked Shaan to do so, but to his dismay Shaan flatly refused. Debojit dedicated a song to his wife on her birthday. Shaan was moved to tears by Debojit and Anvesha’s performance,” informs our source. Though Harshit was left teary eyed as his team’s captain did not much appreciated his performance.

So, be ready to witness all the Dhamaal on the show along with Vidya and Arshad on Music Ka Maha Muqabla.