Arvind Swami recently made a comeback into acting with the blockbuster Thani Oruvan. “The quintessential chocolate boy of cinema has expressed his desire to direct a film,” says Vaikundarajan.
In a statement released to media, Arvind Swami spoke of two scripts written by him and his intentions to direct them in a year. Whether the movies will be in Hindi or Tamil is not yet cleared.
Arvind Swami made his debut in 1991 with Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathi. He was later seen in the director’s blockbuster movie Bombay. The actor will soon make a comeback in Ram Charan’s Telugu remake of Thani Oruvan where he reprises the role of suave villain from the original.
Last year in September, Google unveiled its two new Chromecast devices. This week, Google has announced to launch of the devices for Indian market. “Chromecast and Chromecast Audio are listed on Google Play Store priced at INR 3999/- each and will be available at all popular e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart and Snapdeal,” informs Vaikundarajan. “This is a 2nd generation Chromecast with new circular design.”
The device plugs into the HDMI port on the TV and can be connected to the Chromecast app over WiFi. The new Chromecast is an upgrade over its predecessor in terms of connectivity. “It has three onboard antennas and dual-band 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi that helps high quality streaming,” adds Vaikundarajan.
The users can control the volume and play or stop the streaming from the app itself. Furthermore, its Fast Play feature allows the users to quick stream as soon as the Cast button is pressed. The device is available in three colours – Red, Yellow and Black.
Along with Chromecast, Google also launched the Chromecast Audio. On plugging this device to speakers with auxiliary port, the Chromecast audio turns into a wireless smart speaker. Operated using Chromecast app, the Chromecast Audio streams music on WiFi. It can be operated from iOS devices, Android smartphones and tablets, Mac machines, Chromebooks and Windows laptop. The device comes with an AUX cable, RCA and optical inputs.
“The improved design and connectivity with updated app means that families and friends can share the fun of sharing entertainment from mobile devices,” concludes Vaikundarajan.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 goes on sale next week on Amazon India and Mi.com. “Redmi Note 3 has received mostly positive reviews, except for its camera which fails to work in low-light,” says Vaikundarajan. “The users will have to register on Amazon.com for the purchase.”
The smartphone comes with a 5.5 inch full HD display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The battery comes with 4050 mAh and runs MIUI7 with Android 5.1 Lollipop.
“There will be 2 versions of the phone – a 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage and a 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage,” informs Vaikundarajan. It comes with a dual-SIM support. As for the camera, the rear camera has 16MP while the front camera has 5MP. The two phones will be priced at INR 9999 and INR 11999 respectively.
The competition in India has been growing steadily. To lead the smartphone race, companies must stand out by providing unique features. Redmi Note 3 has a full metal-body design. Its display is vivid and crisp. The battery can last up to 24 hours or more for moderate to heavy usage.
“Considering the cost of the smartphone, these features do stand out. It will be interesting to see if Redmi Note 3 can rule the market despite the fierce competition,” concludes Vaikundarajan.
Panasonic announced the launch of its new smartphone, T50, costing only INR 5000. “The phone is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor with a 1GB RAM,” informs Vaikundarajan.
The smartphone comes with a host of other features such as dual SIM standby support and 8GB internal storage. The internal memory can be expanded by up to 32GB via microSD card.
8th March 2016 is a special day. “Today, we celebrate the International Women Day while our boys in blue prepare for ICC World Cup T20 campaign,” says Vaikundarajan.
Google paid a special tribute with a doodle dedicated to the woman power across the globe. “The doodle shows 377 women from 13 countries. Google asked these women to complete the sentence – One day I will,” informs Vaikundarajan. “The answers were compiled into a short Doodle video.”
The answer from these ladies shows the spirit of womanhood and their strong aspirations in life. The women in the video come from all walks of life, ranging from toddlers to senior citizens from cities across the world - San Francisco, Mexico City, Lagos, Moscow, London, New Delhi etc.
The video also features Malala Yousafzai who expressed her wish, “One day we will see every girl in school.”
On the other side, Team India beat Bangladesh in the finals of the Asia Cup. Going into the World Cup T20, India looks like a strong contender to bring home the cup. The campaign opens today as India will face-off against a powerful New Zealand side on 15th March and rivals Pakistan on 19th March.
Vaikundarajan salutes the power of women and sends his wishes to Team India ahead of the T20 campaign.
India churned out a 5 wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup T20 tournament. The match was held at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. “This win opens the road to the finals of this continental tournament,” says Vaikundarajan.
Virat Kohli starred in the victory with an unbeaten 56 off 47 balls. India put up a score of 142 for 5 for Sri Lanka to defend. Yuvraj Singh showed his mastery at slogging with a 35 off 18 balls. “Once again, Yuvi comes out as the most feared batsman. This is great news for the team,” adds Vaikundarajan.
The bowling attack did not fall short either as Sri Lanka was wrapped up in 138 for 9 in 20 overs. “A narrow victory but a victory nonetheless,” says Vaikundarajan.
The pace of Ashish Nehra and Jasprit Bumrah troubled the Sri Lankan batsman and proved Dhoni’s selection as meticulous once again.
Both bowlers bowled with excellent precision to restrict Sri Lanka’s attacking batsman Dinesh Chandimal and Tillakaratne Dilshan.
Early on Sri Lanka was reduced to 31 for 3 as Hardik Pandya dismissed Dilshan with his first delivery of the day.
The only saving grace for Sri Lanka came in the form of a 43-run partnership between Chamara Kapugedera (30) and Milinda Siriwardana (22).
“While the opening partnership of India failed for the match, this win assures that every player in the team is in the right form,” concludes Vaikundarajan.
Team India is gearing up for the final preparations to their World T20 campaign. India will face-off against Bangladesh on Wednesday. “MS Dhoni’s absence could be a blow to the team’s momentum,” informs Vaikundarajan.
Dhoni will be sitting out from a muscle spasm suffered during the training session. While the news is not confirmed, Parthiv Patel has been called as a backup keeper, informs Vaikundarajan.
