Odds and Rares

Life is always not a bed of roses! Have a look at these people. We have a lot to learn from them.

Four-year-old conjoined twins Maliyah and Kendra Herrin roll around and giggle in their bedroom on June 21, 2006 in Salt Lake City. The twins who share one pair of legs, a liver, one functioning kidney, and part of the large intestine were born in a perpetual hug, their little bodies fused at the midsection so that they are practically face-to-face.

For nearly four decades, Sanju Bhagat carried the body of his own twin inside him. Doctors discovered Bhagat had one of the world's most bizarre medical conditions fetus in fetu, an extremely rare abnormality that occurs when a fetus gets trapped inside its twin.

Tiffany Linker's connective tissue is turning to bone. You can see her back protruding

This is Lakshmi. She is 2 years old and was born with 8 limbs! Last week she went through a 27hr mamoth operation and now has regained consiousness.

Meera signs off for today stay tuned!

Om Shanti Om Dhamaka!

Yaa, Yaa, Yaa! Shah Rukh Khan does it again. Om Shanti Om seems to be welcomed by the crowds of Mumbai. A typical masala movie, OSO also hit the theatres on 9th November. Looks like Shah Rukh and Farah khan had a great Diwali. I was reading the reviews of this movie too. They are mixed. Some of them really welcome it . Many say it is an average, masala, over hyped Bollywood movie, but is on the run because of Shah Rukh Khan!

The idea of bringing in the 80's and 70's really worked. It created a nostalgia among the crowd.As per response of the public, the first half of the movie is really full of fun and humor and is colourful and the second half is really boring. SRK has over-acted but for sure is the crowd-puller and Deepika is a stunning beauty with immense talent. Farah Khan knows what her people want and has worked totally to fulfill it.

The story is about Om(SRK) and Shanti(Deepika). Om is an artist and Shanti is the ruling star of the 80's. Om is her fan and is deeply in love with her. Om dreams of becoming a big star, but he dies in a mishap. Om tries to discover the reasons for his death and comes into the present day world . It is here when we think that the movie has similarities with Shubash Ghai's "Karz." But Farah Khan has very beautifully led the story and it has lot of turning points and jhatkas.

The sets are colourful and lively. V. Manikandan's cinematography has distinction points. The songs and their picturisation are full of life and colourful and dazzling . They have catchy beats, as you all know.Looks like we have another mega block bluster after Chak De India!

Meera signs off for now.... stay tuned!

Want a lullaby? See Saawariya!

Saawariya and Om Shanti Om have hit the theaters and what is the public response? Sanjay Leela Bhansali has put Mumbai to sleep! That's a disappointing one. I was pretty much excited about the movie but reading the reviews,looks like the movie is a devastating flop. People claim it to be so boring and sad and blue! The story of White Nights seemed to be good on paper, but it was not written well. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for wonderful movies like Devdas, Hum Dil Chuke Sanam, Black, looks like he wants to be known for bad movies too! That is very sad and disappointing!

Saawariya's story goes like this...it is a story about two young -crossed lovers. Raj(Ranbir) a musician, is certain about his ultimate dream arrives at a picturesque town . Destiny has different choices for him. He encounters a lonely girl Sakina there. He is totally driven by her charm, innocence and beauty and falls in love. On the other hand hand, it looks like Sonam and Salman have a first -sight love. Salman disappears suddenly. His 10 minute appearance seems to be impressive but his appearance at the culmination perplexes the audience! Sakina(Sonam) has a very confused character keeps chanting Salman's name, but does not have the slightest idea of who he is!

The ambiance or the sets of the movie is dreamy. But it seems to be blue through out and is boring! People say "Pura picture andhera mein hai!" Ravi.K.Chandran a cinematographer of high International Standards could have brought more sunshine in the sets of Saawariya.

The only plus points in the movie seems to be the music and the new faces. Ranbir and Sonam are promising actors and their debuts in Bollywood came out through real big banners of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Sony Productions.But will the movie do them justice? The songs of Saawariya are rich, melodious and enchanting. Every song is a master-piece. Looks like the mistake happened with the writing of the story. Sad but true Saawariya is a flop.That is what the public says! I am in fix now whether to watch it or not! SLB stories of love,passion, and dreams seem to be missing in "Saawariya."

Meera signs off for the day feeling blue.....Stay tuned!

Saawariya in Theaters on Friday

The most talked movies of the year is Saawariya.Saawariya will be in theatres on Friday, tomorrow Nov9th. Having fantastic reviews for it's music and dreamy numbers, I am hoping the best for Saawariya.With a beautiful script, enchanting music, new artists like Ranbir and Sonam, and lovely lavishing sets and costumes and directed by Sanjay Leela Bansali, I am sure Saawariya is going to steal the hearts of every soul!

All the best to the Saawariya and it's whole team! I hope all of you would join me in wishing Good Luck for the year's best movie!

Meera signing off.... stay tuned!

Operation Successful

The mammoth operation proved to be a success story! Lakshmi's four additional limbs were successfully taken out. Dr. Sharon Patil has declared that Lakshmi is sound and stable,and that her parents can visit her in a while.

In India it is the first time that the doctors are operating conjoined twins.Way to go doctors! Lakshmi's parasitic twin was attached to her pelvic. If not for the operation, Lakshmi could have survived only till her adolescence.

"Every step of it was successful," Patil said of the operation. "There was no set back what so ever. The team worked through the night relentlessly."

Lakshmi is now closely monitored by a team of specialists. Lets keep praying for this child who has bravely fought for her life.Hope this Diwali would shower Joyous Blessings for her and her family, and of course on the doctors who made this happen!

Hats off to the Indian Doctors !

Meera signs off and WISHES EACH AND EVERYONE A WONDERFUL DIWALI!

Girl with 8 limbs is having an operation

Do you see the picture of that cute little girl? She is two years old now.Lakshmi was born in a small village Rampur in Bihar.She was born with 8 limbs. The people believed her to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and started to seek the girls blessings! The parents of this girl want to get her operated, but as we know, they cannot afford it.Scientifically this baby had a cojoined twin that failed to develope in the mother's womb but had torso limbs and no head.Dr. Sharan Patil visited the family and was able to mop up$200,000 for the operation.

The 40 hour mammoth operation started on Tuesday and required a team 36 surgeons to perform it. The doctors say the "Parasitic Twin" of Lakshmi has been separated from the spinal cord and that all necessary vital tissues have been retained for the child's survival. The orthopedic surgeons have a tough time thinking about how to separate the fused bones.

While the doctor's team is working real hard for this girl, it is our duty to pray for her for miracles to happen.


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Cool Rocking Numbers

Stressed? Feel Blue? It's time to listen to some real cool and rocking numbers.Sit back, listen and enjoy!

Beat it - Michael Jackson


Bad-Michael Jackson


You're the Inspiration- Chicago


If You Don't know me by now-Simply Red


I Just Called- Steive Wonder


My Heart Will Go On -Celine Dion


That's it for today!
Meera signing off........Stay Tuned!