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A fighting fit Star Movies speaks in whispers
The quality of the flicks on Star Movies on Friday at 9:30 p.m. keep getting better. On the 16th the channel will show the period piece Anna And the King. The theme is the age old classic conflict between Eastern and Western culture. Directed by Andy Tennant (Ever After) the film stars Oscar winner Jodie Foster (The Accused) as governess Anna Leonowens in the Victorian era. She and her son travel to Siam to teach the children of the King played with charm and elegance by Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon).
The relationship between them gradually blossoms as they start respecting each others traits. The political tensions that existed at that time give the film an extra dimension. The battle scenes and narrow escapes are fraught with tension enhanced by Luciana Arrighi's production design and Caleb Deschanel's breathtaking cinematography
On the 23rd Robert Redford (Quiz Show) is the The Horse Whisperer. Based on Nicholas Evans's novel Redford who also directed stars as a cowboy who has a special way of communicating with horses. He seems to understand their language. A concerned mother played by Oscar nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient) travels to his ranch in Montana after her daughter Scarlett Johannson suffers a bad accident with her horse. A special bond forms as the young girl is forced by Redford to get in touch with herself to understand how the horse feels. Cinematographer Robert Richardson paints a glorious picture of rural America. The film bagged Golden Globe nominations for picture and director.
Finally on the 30th the channel assaults the senses with Fight Club. This raw wound from visionary David Fincher (Seven) tells the tale of two frustrated guys who decide to form a club where men can take out their frustrations by beating each other. When the members are physically exhausted that is when they are able to bare their feelings to each other. Soon clubs like this start springing all across the United States. Their sinister agenda is to turn the establishment on its head by blowing up corporate America buildings. The revelation at the end will make your head spin around.
The club has several rules including the fact that if you have just joined you have to fight that night. Watch the scene where Edward Norton (Primal Fear) beats himself to a pulp in order to blackmail his employer. It's a beaut!
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
