All posts tagged: Compelling

The Honda Zero EVs look even more compelling up close

The Honda Zero EVs look even more compelling up close

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Honda released one of the more interesting concepts at last year’s CES with two Honda Zero prototypes: the Saloon and the Space-Hub. It promised to come back in a year with something a little closer to production. But rather than temper those space-age design elements, Honda leaned into them. Way in. The Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV retain a lot of what made the concepts so weird and different — and not necessarily in an off-putting way. But it’s definitely not the electric CR-V that customers have been begging the company to make for years. In fact, Honda seems to be saying to all those people who want normie-looking EVs, “We see you. We hear you. We don’t care.” Much has already been said about the similarities between these Honda Zero prototypes and certain iconic vehicles from the ’70s and ’80s, like the Lamborghini Countach, AMC Gremlin, Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake, and (h/t Jason Torchinsky) the Brubaker Box. My theory is that Honda is reaching for these design inspirations as a way to …

5 Compelling Reasons Not To Manage Your Own VoIP Server

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Voice over Internet Protocol does away with bulky desk phones and tangled wires, but it introduces something you didn’t need before: a VoIP server. It powers all the standard VoIP features, like call forwarding, recording, and voicemail, plus advanced tools, like call queues, interactive voice response, and integrations. In other words, you can’t use a VoIP system without a VoIP server. You can manage the server yourself, which is not recommended for most, or leave it to your provider. There are a few scenarios where it may make sense to manage it on your own. If you want to nerd out over hardware and all the components, I’m not going to stop you. The same is true for enterprises that need total control over their phone system. But if you don’t have an IT expert on your team, don’t have plans to hire one, or aren’t one yourself, it’s best to leave it to the pros. Here’s why. 1. An on-premises VoIP server complicates remote and distributed environments Picture this: You have remote employees and …

Cinema must tap India`s folklore & fables for compelling stories, says Mona Sing

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Actress Mona Singh, who has been receiving a lot of positive responses for her recently released film ‘Munjya’, feels that India has a huge intangible library of folklore, fables, and urban legends, which the industry needs to leverage to the fullest.  Speaking to IANS, the actress said that most of the horror movies made outside India are derived from folklore and urban legends.  In India, ‘Stree’ is the biggest example of an urban legend breaking the box office with its performance, while ‘Munjya’ made on a humble budget is also climbing the ladder. “If you look at India, at every 200 km, the water changes, the language changes. So imagine how many folklore we can tell. ‘Munjya’ has travelled from Maharashtra to across the world. I`m sure we have many more folklore to tell. And some of them could be horror,” she told IANS. For Mona, the most intriguing thing about working in a horror film like ‘Munjya’ is watching her performance as part of the finished product. “When you`re shooting, you`re just acting, which …

Kartik Aaryan Grit & Determination Is Impressive In Kabir Khan’s Compelling Sports Drama

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Chandu Champion Trailer Review (Photo Credit – Instagram) The much-awaited “Chandu Champion” trailer is now out. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film stars Kartik Aaryan in the lead role. The actor plays a wrestler and boxer in this sports drama. Over the past few days, the makers have been releasing striking posters featuring the actor. Kartik has undergone a significant physical transformation to get into the skin of his character. The film is inspired by the life of India’s first Paralympic sportsman, Murlikant Petkar. In 1967, Kartik Aaryan’s Chandu wakes up from a coma after being severely injured on a mission as an Indian soldier. We are then shown that Chandu believes in fighting back and never giving up—a character trait he has had since childhood. When young Chandu tells his school teacher he wants to be a wrestler, his classmates make fun of him and tease him with ‘Chandu Champion’ remarks. Chandu decides not to let the bullying kill his spirit and fights every challenge and match to fulfill his dream. The “Chandu Champion” …

Sandeshkhali row: NCW claims TMC compelling women to withdraw complaints

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Women from West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali are being “compelled” to withdraw their complaints by TMC workers in view of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, the NCW has claimed, seeking an inquiry from the Election Commission in the matter. Multiple purported videos of Sandeshkhali women shared by the TMC on Thursday claimed that a local BJP leader made those women sign blank papers, which were later filled up as complaints of sexual assault. The women in those purported videos claimed they were asked by BJP worker Piyali Das to appear in person at the local police station and relate their ordeal before the National Commission for Women (NCW) team, which had visited Sandeshkhali to take stock of the ground situation. TMC to complain against NCW chief The Trinamool Congress on Friday said it will file a formal complaint with the Election Commission against National Commission for Women’s chairperson Rekha Sharma over allegations of atrocities on women in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali. NCW had recommended to President Droupadi Murmu that President’s rule be imposed in West Bengal over alleged …

Marching in the Dark review: Compelling doc sheds light on Indian farmer widows

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Kinshuk Surjan’s documentary Marching in the Dark, which premiered at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, begins with the farmers in rural Maharashtra realizing how the rates of soya beans have decreased to an all time low. There’s little deliberation with the owner but nothing can be done now. Yet, this is not the story that this wrenching documentary is concerned about. The title card appears next, and from the next scene the viewers are positioned right in the middle of the field, where a lone woman slowly cuts the rice crops. (Also read: Favoriten movie review: Excellent doc observes a primary classroom in Vienna for three years) Marching in the Dark premiered at Cph: Docx. The premise It is this strategic dispensing of images and references that inform the narrative framework of Marching with the Dust. For the course of the next 108 minutes, the camera will follow this young woman named Sanjivani, with her two kids. If the men in the first few minutes had the chance to decipher and argue for a …

The Teacher’s Lounge movie review: Germany’s Oscar nominee is compelling | Hollywood

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What happens in the school staffroom? What do the teachers talk about? As a child I remember standing just outside the door of the staffroom, waiting to carry the corrected notebooks for the class as some of the other teachers who had an off period, sat by themselves, or had a cup of tea. In Germany’s Oscar nominee for Best International Film, The Teacher’s Lounge, the same curiosity opens up a world of contradictions, accusations and power dynamics. Come unprepaded for İlker Çatak’s nail-bitingly intense drama, and there are high chances that you will be left floored. (Also read: SAG Awards 2024: Lily Gladstone’s win over Emma Stone shakes up Best Actress race ahead of Oscars) Leonie Benesch in a still from The Teacher’s Lounge. The premise Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch, best known for her work in Michael Haneke’s The White Ribbon), is the new math and PE teacher, who is dedicated to her work, working admirably to engage with her students in class. Her idealism gets the first hit when she’s witness to a …

Viacom18 Studios & Tipping Point, New Line Up, Includes Projects Across All Formats, Founder Says “Our Mission Is Focused On Curating A Compelling & Diverse Slate Of Stories…”

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Viacom18 Studios Along With Tipping Point Is All Set To Release Multiple Projects Across All Formats For over a decade, Viacom18 Studios has crafted a stunning array of films that have challenged conventions in Indian cinema. Films like Tanu Weds Manu, Special 26, Kahaani, OMG, Queen, Padmavaat, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Andhadhun & The Drishyam Franchise, are just a few of the formidable 100 films library built over the last decade. While Tipping Point, its digital content brand has delivered Jamtara & She franchises, captivating, surprising and entertaining audiences around the globe, now returning for 3rd seasons. Carrying this legacy forward the Studio is now geared up to bring a new array of movies & series, both for streaming devices and the silver screen. The new line-up spans a wide set of genres, including thrillers, action, drama, comedy, romance, reality & slice of life stories. Ajit Andhare, COO of Viacom18 Studios, says, “Our mission is focussed on curating a compelling & diverse slate of stories from the most talented creators in various …

Zwigato movie review: Kapil Sharma adds soul to this compelling tale | Bollywood

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Cast: Kapil Sharma, Shahana Goswami Kapil Sharma stars in a compelling tale in Zwigato. Director: Nandita Das Let’s just stop saying ‘such films are made for, meant for and fit for film festivals’. At first, Zwigato might be regarded as ‘film festival material’ because it’s made at a pace that lets you soak in the flavour of the story being told without making it overtly commercial. But once you watch this close-to-reality tale, you’d realise it was long due that a film was made on the life of food delivery riders, who have become an intrinsic part of urban lifestyle. (Also Read | Kapil Sharma says South Koreans cried after watching Zwigato) Director Nandita Das picks the most relatable subject and weaves a compelling story around it that you can’t help but feel empathetic towards this section of the society, and understand that they are helpless that’s why they are labourers, and not the other way round (Beautifully explained through a scene where a placard reads: Woh majdoor hai, isilkiye majbooor hai, and the protagonist …

Divided by Blood: Naseeruddin Shah To Play Emperor Akbar, Says “It Compelling For Old & New Viewers”

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Naseeruddin Shah Plays Emperor Akbar In Upcoming OTT Series ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ (Photo Credit – A Still From Taj – Divided by Blood) The trailer of the upcoming period streaming series ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ was unveiled on Friday. As seen in the trailer, the series encapsulates the reign of Emperor Akbar depicting historical figures as humans with ambitions, desires and flaws. The series stars Naseeruddin Shah, Dharmendra, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aashim Gulati, Taha Shah Badussha and Shubham Kumar Mehra, among others. Talking about the series, Naseeruddin Shah said in a statement, “‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ is the story of war and power set against the backdrop of the Mughal empire. The show unveils the inner workings that played out in the hallowed chambers of Emperor Akbar’s empire. While many have recreated Mughal history, ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ has taken an unexplored and unchartered take on it, hence making it compelling for old and new viewers.” Naseeruddin Shah added, “A brilliant team from across the globe has brought this series …