Wednesday, December 31, 2008

New Year Wishes - Welcome A.D.-2009

World,

I hereby wishing a Happy and Prosperous New Year to everyone around the world.
May the Almighty God throws cheer and joy to your life.
May the Almighty bless you to fulfill your dreams.
May the Almighty remove hatred from your hearts and fills with heavenly spirits and virtues.

Wishing You and Your beloved ones a wonderful Year. . .
Welcome A.D. 2009. . .

Yours
Shinu S.

As the Year 2008 Ends...

World,

It is said that the day before new year i.e., 31st December is for making new resolutions and the day of new year is for starting the old habits again! Yes, it is right. It has been happening in my life for years!

But today on this 31st December I'm here writing this blog not for making a number of new resolutions.

It's a thanks giving post plus a simple resolution as the year 2008 going to end within a few hours.

First of all thanks to the one and only one Almighty God who created my soul and bless me to live on earth- His magnificent creation- up to this date. Thanks for blessing me with all the virtues I'm enjoying here on earth. If there is any unpleasant thing happened to me upto this date it's solely my own fault, because He has given me FREE WILL and I'm not exercising it well.

Then thanks to my dear Mother who cares me most on earth after the Almighty. I'm sure no one can ever care me like my mother. I'm confident that no one is going to care me like it. If I'm anything or anyone today, it is because of my Mother. Again thanking Almighty God for His blessing to me.

Then thanks to my younger brother for all his supports when I'm begin to fall.

Then thanks to my dear friends for their support, cooperation and help. They are-real friends-such a wonderful part of my life.

Then thanks to everyone who touched my life, heart and soul either directly or indirectly.

Thanks to everyone who make me feel that life is worth living.

With all those blessings, I can't perform academically well this year(perhaps for a few years since 2003, I think!).
That is the one and only one resolution I'm going to take on this day. That's perform academically well.

Almighty bless me. . .
All Perfect Praises belong to the Almighty alone. . .

Yours
Shinu S.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

A R RAHMAN in 2008 - Track Lists.


World,

Here I'm posting the track lists of the works done by maestro A R Rahman in 2008. The review of the songs are not given.(It will be given as a separate posting later!) The song tracks, lyrics as well as singers are given. I do it because I can't find one site or blog containing all this in one page! So this is for all A R R's fans searching for his track list of this year -2008.

As far as A R R's fans are concerned, this is a great year! Over 8 releases! Out of which 2 international releases! One Private album after long 11 years! (Before it was Vandhemataram) International awards for his works! etc etc etc. . .


So here it is. . .


I) ADA - A way of life.


01. Ishq Ada (male)- Rashid Ali (Lyrics: Raqeeb Alam)

02. Ishq Ada (female)- Parul Mishra (Lyrics: Raqeeb Alam)

03. Gum Sum - Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam (Lyrics: Nusrat Badr)

04. Hawa Sun Hawa - Alka yagnik, Sonu nigam (Lyrics: Nusrat Badr)

05. Gulphisha - Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Viviane Chaix (Lyrics: Nusrat Badr)

06. Hai Dard - Udit Narayan (Lyrics: Nusrat Badr)

07. Milo Wahan Wahan - Alka Yagnik, Jaya Chandran (Lyrics: Nusrat Badr)

08. Tu Mera Hai - Chitra, Sukhwinder Singh, Naresh Iyer

09. Maherbaan - A.R. Rahman (Lyrics: Raqeeb Alam)

10. Maherbaan (Instrumental ) Solo Guitar:Sanjeev Thomas




(II) JAANE TU YA JAANE NA.


Lyrics : Abbas Tyrewala

01. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi - Rashid Ali

02. Pappu Can't Dance! - Anupama, Benny Dayal, Blaaze, Tanvi, Darshana, Satish Subramaniam, Aslam

03. Jane Tu Mera Kya Hai - Runa

04. Nazrein Milaana, Nazrein Churaana - Benny Dayal, Satish Subramanium, Naresh Iyer, Darshana, Swetha, Tanvi, Bhargavi

05. Tu Bole... Main Boloon - A. R. Rahman

06. Kahin To - Rahsid Ali, Vasundhra Das

07. Jaane Tu Meri Kya Hai - Sukhwinder Singh



(III) SAKKARAKATTI


01. Taxi Taxi - Benny Dayal, Blaaze, Viviane Chaix and Javed Ali
Lyrics: Blaaze, Na Muthukumar, Viviane Chaix

02. Marudaani - Madhushree, A R Rahman, Hentry
Lyrics: Vaali

03. I Miss You Da - Chinmayi, Indai Haza
Lyrics: Na Muthukumar

04. Chinnamma - Benny Dayal, Chinmayi
Lyrics: Pa Vijay

05. Elay - Krish ,Naresh Iyer
Lyrics : Na Muthukumar

06. Naan Epoudhu - Reena Bharadwaj
Lyrics : Pa Vijay




(IV) YUVRAAJ

Lyrics : Gulzar


01. Main Hoon Yuvvraaj - Salman Khan, 5th Beethoven Symphony

02. Tu Meri Dost Hain - Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal, A.R. Rahman

03. Shano Shano - Sonu Nigam, Srinivas, Karthik, Timmy ,Blaaze

04. Tu Muskura - Alka Yagnik, Javed Ali

05. Mastam Mastam - Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnk, Naresh Iyer, Benny Dayal

06. Zindagi - Srinivas

07. Dil Ka Rishta - Sonu Nigam, Roopkumar Rathod, A.R. Rahman
Backing Vocals : clinton,suzanne,vivianne pocha,naresh iyer,benny,blaaze

08. Manmohini Mori - Vijay Prakash

09. Shano Remix feat. Ember - Remix programming by Krishna Chetan





(V) GHAJINI


Lyrics - Prasoon Joshi

01. Guzarish - Javed Ali, Sonu Nigam (Guest Vocal)

02. Aye Bachchoo - Suzanne

03. Kaise Mujhe - Benny Dayal , Shreya Ghoshal

04. Behka - Karthik

05. Lattoo Lattoo* - Shreya Ghoshal




(VII) SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE


Note: 10 works are done by ARR

01. O... Saya - performed by A. R. Rahman, M.I.A.

02. Riots - by A. R. Rahman

03. Mausam & Escape - by A. R. Rahman

04. Paper Planes - performed by M.I.A.

05. Paper Planes (DFA Remix) - performed by M.I.A.

06. Ringa Ringa - by A. R. Rahman featuring Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun

07. Liquid Dance - by A. R. Rahman featuring Palakkad Sriram, Madhumitha

08. Latika's Theme - by A. R. Rahman featuring Suzanne D'Mello

09. Aaj Ki Raat"#2 - performed by Sonu Nigam, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Alisha Chinai

10. Millionaire - A. R. Rahman featuring Madhumitha

11. Gangsta Blues - by A. R. Rahman featuring BlaaZe, Tanvi Shah

12. Dreams on Fire - by A. R. Rahman featuring Suzanne D'Mello

13. Jai Ho - by A. R. Rahman featuring Sukhwinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalakshmi Iyer




(VIII) LORD OF THE RINGS - MUSICAL


Note : Only 9 songs are composed by A.R.Rahman.Out of 9 ,he composed 8 tracks along with Other Music Composers.Songs released in UK and expected release in India next Month


01.Prologue ('Lasto I Lamath') - Arwen
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale and Varttina(Johanna Virtanen,Janne Lapplainen,Laasi Logren for Varttina)

02.The Road Goes On - Sam,Frodo,Merry,Pippin,Rangers of North and Wandering Elves
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale and Varttina( Janne Lapplainen for Varttina)

03.Saruman - Female Chorus
music : Varttina(Susan aho,Maari Kaasinen,Johanna Virtanen for Varttina)

04.The Cat And The Moon - Sam,Frodo,Merry,Pippin,Breelanders
music : Varttina (Antto Varito,Susan aho,Johanna Virtanen,Maari Kaasinen,Laasi Logren,Janne Lapplainen,Markku Lepisto for Varttina)
additional lyrics : Susan aho,Johanna Virtanen,Maari Kaasinen

05.Flight To The Ford - Forces of Morder,Rangers of North,Glorfindel and Wandering Elves
music : Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Antto Varito,Susan aho,Jakko Lukkarinen)

06.The Song Of Hope - Arwen music : A.R.Rahman

07.Star Of Eärendil - Arwen,Elves and Visitors of Rivendell
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Antto Varito,Janne Lapplainen for Varttina)

08.Lament For Moria - gimly,Gandalf
music : Varttina (Markku Lepisto for Varttina )

09.The Golden Wood - Elves of Lothlorien
music : Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Susan aho,Maari Kaasinen Johanna Virtanen for Varttina)

10.Lothlórien - Legolas,Galadreif,Elves of Lothlorien
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Susan aho,Maari Kaasinen,Markku Lepisto,Johanna Virtanen for Varttina)

11.The Siege Of The City Of Kings -
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Laasi Logren,Susan aho,Maari Kaasinen,Markku Lepisto,Johanna Virtanen for Varttina)

12.Now And For Always - Sam,Frodo
Music : Varttina (Laasi Logren for Varttina)

13.Gollum/Sméagol - Gollum
music : Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Antto Varito,Laasi Logren for Varttina)

14.The Song Of Hope (Duet) - Aragon,Arwen
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale

15.Wonder
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale

16.The Final Battle
music : A.R.Rahman,Christopher Nightingale

17.Epilogue (Farewells)
music : Varttina (Johanna Virtanen,Janne Lapplainen,Susan aho,Maari Kaasinen,Laasi Logren,Markku Lepisto for Varttina)

18.Finale

music : Christopher Nightingale and Varttina (Antto Varito,Laasi Logren,Markku Lepisto for Varttina)




(IX) CONNECTIONS


Note :Private Album. Connection was released on 12th Dec on Nokia Express Music in India. CDs will be out in January.


01. Jiya Se Jiya
02. Mann Chandre
03. Kural
04. Silent Invocation - A
05. Silent Invocation - B
06. Silent Invocation - C
07. Mylapore Blues
08. Himalaya
09. Mosquito



Yours
Shinu S












Monday, December 15, 2008

A R Rahman Future Offerings


These are some of the works of A R Rahman which are going to be released. . .
And ofcourse. . .
Expectations are high. . . very high. . .


Hindi :


1. Blue

2. Dilli 6 (Director-Rakesh Omprakash Mehra-RDB Fame)

3. Ravana (Director-Mani Ratnam, Starring Abhisekh & Aishwarya)

4. What is your Raashee? (Director-Ashutosh Gowariker-Jodhaa Akbar Fame)

5. The 19th step (Director - Bharat Bala )

6. Asoka (Director - Rajkumar Santhoshi)

7. Tajmahal (Director - Bharat Bala)

8. Exclusion (Director - Deepa Mehta)

9. Dhun (Director - Rajeev Menon, Starring Abhisekh & Aishwarya)

10. Ghajini (Audio Released)


Tamil :


1. Chennayil Oru Mazhaikalam (Director - Gautham Menon)

2. Sultan-The Warrior (Animated Movie of Rajanikanth)

3. Yanthiran (Director-Sankar, Starring Rajnikanth & Aishwarya)

4. Marmayogi (Director - Kamal Haasan)

5. Isai (Director - S J Surya)

6. Maanavar Dinam (Director-Kathir)

7. Puli (Telugu)


Hollywood:


1. Slumdog Millionaire (Audio Released)

2. Lord of the Rings Musical (Audio Released)

3. Bombil and Beatrice

4. 3 Graces (By Sekhar Kapur)

5. A suitable cockroach (By Sekhar Kapur)

6. Nairsan (Starring Mohanlal & Jackie Chan)

7. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Yours
Shinu S.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Bakrid or Eid-Ul-Zuha


World,

It is one of the grandest Muslim festivals, and is also known as Bakrid. It fails on the 10th day of the Muslim month Zil-Hijja. There is an interesting story about the celebration. Once Hazrat lbrahim was ordered by Allah in a dream to sacrifice his dearest thing. To lbrahim his son was the dearest, So, he decided to sacrifice his son on the altar of Allah. He sought the permission of the members of the family and blindfolded himself so that at the time of sacrifice his love for the son may not deter him from the act. He struck with his sword, but when he removed the fold from his eyes, to his great pleasure and surprise, he found that he had sacrificed a ram instead of his son Since, then a ram, or goat or a camel is sacrificed and distributed among the neighbours and relatives.


The sacrifice of a ram or goat also symbolizes that man's position in the creation is far more high than any beast, and any sacrifice, however great, is a small thing for the sake of religion and Allah. The sacrificial ram or goat is reared with great care and is kept quite healthy and fat And the man who does the sacrifice must be a man of a character and deeply religious.


On Bakrid, the Muslims go to the mosques in the morning to offer prayers to Allah. and then sacrifice the animal at home. The cooked meat is partaken by the friends and relations. The poor, needy and sick are given money, clothes, etc., in charity on this day. Children also get money to spend, and gifts from their elders. People embrace one another out of sheer joy and greet each other.

Yours,

Shinu S.

(Text extracted Online.)

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Crush Terror Mercilessly

"Crush Terror Mercilessly"
This is not my words, this is not the words of American President, this is not the words of Pakistan President, this is not the words of Pope. . .
If it were then you would have definitely seen it on Highlights on News papers and Channels!!!

These are the words of Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti on Saturday 31 January, 2004!!! These words didn't get popular because . . . (Its upto you to think why is it so??)
"You must know Islam's firm stance against all these terrible crimes which have been attributed to it. The world must know that Islam is the religion of peace and mercy and goodness; it is the religion of justice and guidance. It is a religion that prohibits all forms of injustice and the shedding of blood without genuine reason," he explained

Jihaad does not mean shedding the blood of Muslims or killing peaceful people or destroying their properties, Jihaad was made lawful not to shed blood or to take revenge but as a kind of worship of God and one of the religious duties for defending the Islamic nation.

But as for what some people do regarding activities of suicide, tying explosives to themselves and then approaching non-muslims and detonating them amongst them, then this is a case of suicide and Allah's refuge is sought. So whoever commits suicide then he will be considered eternally to Hell-Fire, remaining there forever, as occurs in the hadeeth of the Prophet, (PBUH) , saying:
whoever kills himself with an iron weapon, then the iron weapon will remain in his hand, and he will continuously stab himself in his belly with it in the Fire of Hell eternally, forever and ever!!!

Because this person has killed himself and has not benefited Islam. So if he kills himself along with ten, or a hundred, or two hundred other people, then Islam will not benefit by that, since the people will not accept Islam. Rather it will probably just make the enemy more determined, and this action will provoke malice and bitterness in his heart to such an extent that he may seek to wreak havoc upon the Muslims.


Yours
Shinu S.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Terrorists are not Muslims
















The events happened a few days ago again made us to think about terrorists and their acts.


The first time when we heard about the unholy name terrorist we think about Muslims and the Holy Way of life- Islam!!! Yes, we are conditioned to think like that manner!!! (For more views of mine see the 'Abou me' in Orkut post. There I gave simple reasons why we are conditioned to that manner and how!)


This is mainly because of the ignorance of that religion.


Remember this fact. . .


ISLAM STRICTLY PROHIBITS THE KILLING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE !!!


(But whom want to know everyone wants to criticise!!!)


Note: The following sentenses are mixed up with the quotes of various Islam scholars and most of the information are collected from online to publish in this blog


Remember a few things about Islam- which you do not know or forced to know not!!!


1) Islam prohibits terrorism. Islam prohibits a Muslim from attacking innocent civilians

2) Islam does not support terrorism under any circumstances. Terrorism goes against every principle in Islam. If a Muslim engages in terrorism, he is not following Islam. He may be wrongly using the name of Islam for political or financial gain

3) Muslims throughout their history never allowed the killing of civilians, even in the midst of wars such as the Crusades. There is no respected Islamic scholar even in Saudi Arabia or anywhere else in the Muslim world who would support such a fatwa

4) The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, 'Do not kill women or children or non-combatants and do not kill old people or religious people...

5) Suicide is haram in Islam. It's prohibited, like a mortal sin. And murder is haram. And to kill civilians is murder

6) The Prophet also said that there are people who kill in the name of Islam and go to hell. And when he was asked why, he said, Because they weren't fighting truly for the sake of God (READ TWICE!!!)

7) Muslims Against Terrorism requests media not use phrases such as "Islamic Fundamentalists" or "Muslim Terrorists" regarding terrorist attacks "Because such things do not exist. Islam is the religion of peace, love and mutual respect. Islam is the religion of moderation. Islam is the religion of human value and dignity." They ask that religious affiliation not be mentioned in terrorist attacks

8) Terrorists associated with the September 11th disaster could be called "al Qaeda Terrorists" since their involvement has been proven according to US, British, and Pakistani officials. When the Ku Klux Klan claimed credit for terrorist attacks in the 1960's, they were not identified by religion as "Christian Fundamentalists" or "Christian Terrorists." Although they identified themselves as a Christian movement, media never labeled them as Christians because their terrorism was regarded as a basic violation of Christian principles. We owe the same respect to the Muslim religion

9) Jihad "is an Arabic word the root of which is Jahada, which means to strive for a better way of life." "Jihad should not be confused with Holy War. The latter does not exist in Islam nor will Islam allow its followers to be involved in a Holy War." "Not only in peace but also in war Islam prohibits terrorism, kidnapping, and hijacking, when carried against civilians. Whoever commits such violations is considered a murderer in Islam, and is to be punished by the Islamic state."

10) In Islamic teachings, a Muslim is not allowed to force others to convert. "Let there be no compulsion in religion...."

11) Jihad is not a war to force the faith on others, as many people think of it. It should never be interpreted as a way of compulsion of the belief on others, since there is an explicit verse in the Qur'an that says: 'There is no compulsion in religion''
Instead, a Muslim must be respectful of other religions. By extension, an Islamic government is not allowed to compel anyone to be a Muslim.
12) ...Whosoever killeth a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. Our messengers came unto them of old with clear proofs, but afterwards lo! many of them became prodigals in the earth."(QURAN 5:32)
13) A good action and a bad action are not the same. Repel the bad with something better and, if there is enmity between you and someone else, he will be like a bosom friend. ( al-Fussilat: 34)


"Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds."- Prophet Mohammed(PBUH)



So this is Islam's stand on Terrorism. . .

Do you now think Islam is forcing all these terrorists attacks ???


To Muslims,

"Who has the greatest duty to stop violence committed by Muslims against innocent non-Muslims in the name of Islam? The answer, obviously, is Muslims."



Yours

Shinu S.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Bombay Terror Attack 2008














First I wish to publish this blog on the very day of the terrorist attack.

But if I did, then it would be full out of emotions!!! Speaking out of emotions sometimes loses our logic as well as reasoning power, I think. So. . .

We need to speak from our Brain not from our Heart in such a situation.


The terrorists attacked My Nation again. . . They insulted the pride of Indians again. . .

They killed Innocent civilians again. . . They questioned the security of My Land again. . .

They take the lives of our brave soldiers again. . . They made many people helpless again. . .

They made many orphans again. . . They shed tears from mothers of My Country again. . .

They played with the lives of Indians again. . . They made us puppets in their hands for more than 50 long hours. . . They struck the very heart of India again. . .

All for a reason many do not know for certain. . .

Whom do we common people need to blame for???

The Prime Minister???

The Home Minister???

The Defense Minister???

The Chief Minister???

The External affairs Minister???

The Intelligence???

Or

The Government???


No, I wont blame you any one of u!!!

Because I know for certain that it wont change the situation!!! It wont defend the future attacks!!! (I genuinely pray not to be another one. Because If there is another, the victims may be me, may be my mother, may be my brother, may be my friends, may be my relatives, may be My brothers and sisters in INDIA itself!!!)

If it were, then there wouldn't be a November 26!!!


All the world know what happened in Mumbai on Nov 26.

Firstly before speaking about more on it. . . (On the next blog.)

Let me Salute the brave hearts who lost their life for a genuine reason-for saving their Country, for saving the lives of Indians. . .

Here's the list some of braveheart Mumbai Cops and NSG Commandos, who died in the recent terror attacks in Mumbai-martyr cops .

Mumbai Policemen:
Mr. Hemant Karkare (IPS), Joint Commissioner of Police, Chief of ATS, Mumbai
Mr. Ashok Kamte (IPS), DIG, Additional Commissioner of Police, East Region, Mumbai
Mr. Vijay Salaskar, Police Inspector, Anti Extortion Cell, Mumbai
Mr. Shashank Shinde, Police Inspector, CST Railway, Mumbai
Mr. Praksh P. More, Police Sub Inspector, L.T. Marg Police Station, Mumbai
Mr. Bapusaheb Durugade, Police Sub Inspector, L.A.1, Naigaon, Mumbai
Mr. Tukaram G. Omble, Asst. Police Sub Inspector, D.B. Marg Police Station, Mumbai
Mr. Balasaheb Bhosale, Asst. Police Sub Inspector, Mumbai
Mr. Ambadas Pawar, Police Constable, Mumbai
Mr. M. Chowdhary, Police Head Constable, RPF, Mumbai
Mr. Rahul S. Shinde, Police Constable, S.R.P.F. Group X, Solapur
Mr. Mukesh B. Jadhav, Home Guard Constable, Mumbai

NSG Commandos:

Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Officer from Bihar Regiment, On Deputation with 51 Special Action Group, NSG
Hawaldar Gajendra Singh, 51 Special Action Group, NSG


Brave Souls,

We wont forget you. . .


Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Introduction


Hi. . . World. . .

Good Morning. . .

This is my first post on my blog.

I'll try to be sincere in my blog.

I've a lot to share with you. . .

Now I'm studying about the working of a Blog!!!

There may be mistakes in the beginning; forgive me!!!

That's for now. . .


Yours

Shinu S