Which films make the best use of color?

 Sin City (2005 film)[1]

Sin City most notably stars Jessica Alba and Bruce Willis. While altogether a good movie (RottenTomatoes rates it 78% in 242 reviews[2]), Sin City is most noted for its unique visual affects, particularly with color. Directed and based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, Sin City, according to Wikipedia,

"gather[ed] particular recognition for the film's unique color processing, which rendered most of the film in black and white but retained or added coloring for select objects"

Further, they say,

Colorization is used on certain subjects in a scene, such as Devon Aoki's red-and-blue clothing; Alexis Bledel's blue eyes and red blood; Michael Clarke Duncan's golden eye; Rutger Hauer's green eyes; Jaime King's red dress and blonde hair; Clive Owen's red Converse shoes and Cadillac; Mickey Rourke's red blood and orange prescription pill container; Marley Shelton's green eyes, red dress, and red lips; Nick Stahl's yellow face and body; and Elijah Wood's white glasses. Much of the blood in the film also has a striking glow to it. The film was color-corrected digitally and, as in film noir tradition, treated for heightened contrast so as to more clearly separate blacks and whites. This was done not only to give a more film-noir look, but also to make it appear more like the original comic.

Many of its reviews talk about how "visually groundbreaking"[3] the movie was. To me, the use of black and white, touched with mostly red (and sometimes yellow and blue), was particularly visually appealing. Here are some shots from the movie:

Remember, this was in 2005. My vote for best color manipulation in a film.

[1] not to be confused with SimCity (video game)
[2][3] Page on rottentomatoes.com

Which is the best fruit for diabetes to eat in a day?

 

It would be fair to say that this discussion may start with berries. Their glycemic index is extremely low when compared with other fruits, and they also possess high antioxidant capacity, which specifically counteracts oxidative stress caused by diabetes. Moreover, berries' fiber composition makes the glucose release slow enough not to cause a significant spike in your blood glucose levels, as it might happen even with some vegetables. One cup of berries a day seems like a safe option here.

Guava gets too little recognition compared to many other fruits; however, it also has relatively low glycemic index, a lot of dietary fiber, and also certain compounds that positively impact insulin sensitivity. Guava also contains vitamin C in sufficient amounts that help maintain an adequate immune system despite diabetes.

If you can get Jamun (black plum), you'd better give it a shot. Both its flesh and seeds are rich in jamboline which prevents starch from being converted into glucose, and, therefore, this fruit is another example of correct traditional medicine that found itself scientifically valid much later.

Unprocessed apples with their skins consumed whole also make sense as food options; pectin fiber will prevent the glucose from being quickly absorbed.

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Which cricketer had the best farewell match?

 When Sachin Tendulkar played his last International match and the crowds started getting emotional.

It all started when BCCI hastily arranged a 2-match Test series against West Indies in 2013 after a spat with South Africa cricket board for the schedule of that series. Tendulkar declared it as his final series of his professional cricket career.

In 1st Test at Kolkata, Tendulkar scored only 10 runs but took the wicket of Shane Shillingford.

But in the 2nd Test, at his request to host it at his home-ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai so that his mother can watch him live for the last time, he scored 74 runs off 118 balls with 12 fours.

Coincidentally, he scored his last boundary of his professional career by his favourite straight drive shot, for which many pundits and audiences described his play as second to none.

Not only that, his successor Virat Kohli also shined with 67 runs batting at No.5, Cheteshwar Pujara scoring 113 runs at No.3 and Rohit Sharma, on his debut Test series, scored his 2nd Test hundred, a 111* off 127 balls to put a win out of West Indies’ hands.

India won the Tendulkar’s farewell match by an innings and 126 runs.

Another coincidence to be noted is that Tendulkar scored 52 runs in his last ODI and 74 runs in his last Test match. This equates to 126 runs in his last innings of respective formats which was the win margin achieved by Indian Team in Tendulkar’s farewell match.

Not only that, Tendulkar also paid respect to the ground after the conclusion of the match.

Tweets included hashtags like #ThankYouSachin, #SachinSachin and #SRT200 were flooded on Twitter and Facebook post Tendulkar’s retirement.

This was the best farewell match any player could had got as well as he himself turned it into a memorable one!!

#ThankYouSachin

What are the best fruits to eat for weight loss?

 The fruits help you lose weight fast

1. Apple

Apples are not only good for your health, but also help you lose weight effectively. Apples are high in fiber and low in calories, so it is considered as a really effective weight loss food.

See the effective weight loss menu

In an apple contains about 116 calories and 5.4 grams of fiber.

In some studies also show that the content of calories in apples is so low that makes users feel full faster, the consumption of other foods is also less. People who want to lose weight should eat apples instead of drinking juice to better control appetite.

2. Avocado

Avocado is greasy, so many people think that eating avocado will increase weight. However, according to many experts, eating avocado can help you lose weight effectively. Because avocado is high in fat, it is a natural fat that helps lower blood cholesterol and does not cause weight gain.

Eating avocado reduces feelings of hunger and cravings. The oleic acid in avocado will help regulate the amount of food you consume, which is very suitable for people on a diet. Avocado helps to accelerate the fat burning process.

Eating 1 fruit a day is enough and if you add butter to your weight loss menu, cut down on high-calorie foods. Limit fat and sugar when eating butter

If you lose weight by taking avocado smoothies, you should use it after the main meal about 30 minutes.

3. Pear

In pear, there is quite a lot of fiber to support metabolism in the body. With a sweet taste, eating crunchy pear is also a nutritious food and helps to lose weight effectively.

The fiber is porous and will quickly fill your stomach and make you feel full, which will limit your appetite. An average pear takes only 100 calories and is rich in Vitamin C.

To eat pear weight loss it is best to eat a pear or a glass of pear juice before each meal, this will help you no longer crave.

4. Banana - Delicious nutritious weight loss fruit

Bananas are a specialty of Vietnam. This plant is grown everywhere and is very nutritious. Bananas are easy to eat, taste good, low cost. In particular, bananas are also very effective fruit for weight loss.

To get enough energy and beat up fat quickly, every morning, eat 1-2 bananas.

Bananas are high in starch but low in calories. Therefore, they will prevent the body from absorbing too many carbs.

The abundant potassium in bananas will help the fat to be burned quickly. Turns fat into firmer muscles.

Bananas are rich in soluble fiber. Thanks to that, the body digests better. More fully absorbed nutrients help you prevent cravings.

Fresh bananas are the easiest to eat. However, you can also use bananas as a smoothie, banana cake, grilled bananas for a more diverse menu.

Who are the 3 best singers in Bollywood?

 

1. Kishore Kumar

Kishore Kumar is indubitably one of Indian cinema’s pre-eminent playback singers and his contribution to the Indian film industry is immensely significant. He has won 8 film fare awards and numerous other accolades. Till date Kishore Kumar born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, remains one of the most talented personalities of the Indian film industry. Along with being an iconic singer of Indian cinema, he was also a fine actor, writer and director. He started his singing career with the film Ziddi in 1948 and has over 2500 songs to his name which are universally loved by audiences of every age group. ‘Roop tera mastana’ from the movie Aradhana (1970), ‘Chingari koi bhadke’ from Amar prem (1972), Chookar mere man ko’ from Yaarana (1981) are some of his many memorable songs.

2 . Mohammad Rafi

Mohd. Rafi is considered as one of the greatest singers of Indian cinema. He was renowned for the versatility in his voice. He sang over 4000 songs and has won six film fare awards for playback singing. He started his singing career in the mid 1940s with the films Gaon ki Gori (1945) and Pehla Aap (1944) and has worked with many prominent music composers like Naushad, S.D. Burman, R.D.Burman, O.P.Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishen. His notable songs include ‘Chaudhavin ka chand’ from Chaudhavin ka chand (1960), ‘teri pyaari pyaari surat’ from the movie Sasural (1961), ‘kya hua tera vada’ from Hum kisise kum nahi (1977).

3. Lata Mangeshkar

Known as the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most prominent and highly respected singers of Indian cinema. She has won accolades and innumerable awards including four film fare awards for playback singing and two special film fare awards. Her playback singing career started in the mid-1940s with films like Aap ki seva mein (1946) and Badi maa (1945). In her singing career, which spans across seven decades, she has worked with almost every music composer including Naushad, S.D. Burman, R.D. Burman, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Jatin Lalit, A.R. Rahman. Her songs ‘Aaja re pardesi’ from Madhumati (1959) and ‘Lag ja gale’ from Woh kaun thi (1964) are some of her many eternal songs.

Who is known as India's best Spy ever?

 

• RN Kao : Rameshwar nath Kao is known as founding father of RA &W or Research Analysis Wing of cabinet secretariat . It is Indian external intelligence agency .

• Spymaster: All his professional life; Kao remained a legend. 
  [1]
   He was known for good manners and cold assessment of security affairs and hands on approach
• Successful : No wonder, R &AW executed many dangerous and successful missions under him- right from merger of Sikkim into India to 1971 Bangladesh liberation war to creation of elite National Security Guards 
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• Secretive: Nevertheless; he was a very private person ;who hardly attended any social or public event . He never displayed any sign of pomp and power . Even his death remained a very private affair
  [3]

• Ajit Doval: Present Indian national security adviser is a legend in intelligence circles. He is a former director of Intelligence bureau- Indian internal intelligence agency.

• Legendary: All his professional life; he was and still is praised as a super spy . His hands on approach and deep analysis of internal affairs are often praised by security analysts .
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• India centric: His security doctrine is simple and straight- Indian strategic interests first . Any wonder, for sovereignty of India ; he prefers hard line against its enemies
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• Pic credit: Google
• Conclusion: Legendary Spymasters !
• Note: Kindly appreciate it without taking offence !

Footnotes

[1] Ex-RAW chief Rameshwar Nath Kao to function as super chief of all intelligence activity

[2] R&AW's R.N. Kao Memorial Lecture: We need a national security ministry

[3] In its sixth decade, R&AW needs to look at the world outside terrorism

[4] Need strong government for 10 years, enemies are within: Ajit Doval

[5] The Doval doctrine

What are some of the best innings of Virender Sehwag?

 If a cricket historian twenty years from now were to glance at the score-card for the Chennai Test, 2008, it would take a bit for him to understand that why was Virender Sehwag chosen as Man of the Match for an inning of 83 despite Andrew Strauss two centuries in the match and Sachin's unbeaten match winning century in the fourth inning.

India v England, First test, Chennai, 2008.

It was a test which made England Captain Kevin Pietersen swallow the most bitter pill of his life.

It was a test held a month after Mumbai attack. Indian cricket fans needed a reason, no matter how little it was, to smile about.

On 11 December, 2008, Peterson won the toss and decided to bat.

Andrew Strauss showed how good he was against spin. He scored 123 as England made 316.

In a reply, Indian top order showed no resistance at all and they were reeling on 137 for 6 before a partnership between the captain Dhoni and Bhajji helped their team to reach to a respectable score of 241.

England was on top with a handy lead of 75. Andrew Strauss was unstoppable again in the 2nd inning. Paul Collingwood came on the top of his game too and they both defied everything Indian spinners threw at them. Both made 108.

They both batted together for 73 overs and chips looked down for Team India. When Strauss got out, the score was 257–4.

With one and half days to go in the match, a declaration from Peterson was the going to be the most vital decision of the match.

He waited more and more.

At 311–9, two hours left in the fourth day of play, Kevin Peterson called it off.

India got a target of 387 to chase in a fourth inning. A huge ask for any side in the world.

Let me remind you all that the highest score chased in the fourth innings to win a match in India was 276, by the West Indies in Delhi in 1987.

In Chennai, India's 155 for 8 in the third Test against Australia in 2001 remained the highest.

As the history suggested, it looked like a win for England already. A few Cricket experts, specially Englishmen, were a bit disappointed about the late declaration. They thought that Indian batsmen might pull off a draw from here if batted cautiously.

History was indeed a witness that even a draw from there would be a great escape for Team India.

But there was a man, to whom history didn't matter. Situation of the game didn't matter. Condition of the pitch didn't matter. Quality of the opposition didn't matter. What mattered the most for him was the faith in himself — The name is Virender Sehwag.

On the eve of 14th December 2008, Sehwag and Gambhir walked out there in the middle with a humongous task on their heads. They had 29 overs to see through the fourth day.

In the very first over of Anderson, Sehwag cracked two boundaries. The message from him was very clear, no blocking marathon for earning a draw.

He had decided to go for it.

Under the fading light on fourth day of the play, in a fourth inning of a test match, amidst the pressure of saving the match, against bowlers like Anderson, Harmison , Panesar and Swann, India's score reached 80 in just 10 overs with Sehwag on 61 off 39 balls.

That’s what Sehwag was capable of.

Look at this image. Just a Virender Sehwag kind of scenario.

(What a player he was!)

When he got out, India was 117 in 23 overs.

83 runs, 68 balls, 11 fours, 4 sixes.

It was kind of an inning which left the opposition clueless. They were horrified. They couldn't understand what was going on.

Pietersen couldn't have imagined that he would end up in a situation like this. He had happily declared the inning to wrap up the match, but just an hour later every bit of his happiness looked fading away.

He was like, ‘how could someone play like this when situation and condition of the game demnaded otherwise?’

They couldn't even smile when Sehwag got out. They were too horrified to celebrate.

By the time he got out, he had set a motion to an extraordinary run chase.

The next day, with a required run rate around 2.7, Sachin's century and Yuvi half century, India pulled off the highest chase ever on their own turf which would have been inconceivable without Sehwag's inning.

Despite Strauss's two epic centuries and Sachin's absolute masterclass in the fourth inning, Sehwag's 83 was voted for the Man of the match award.

The fact that he had scored big hundreds in quick time all over the world wasn’t enough to persuade the pundits. They thought that Sehwag’s big scores didn’t often lead to Indian victories. That day every doubt was put to bed. That day every sceptic was silenced. All it took was an inning of just 68 balls.