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I am back with my weekly dose of movies after a couple of weeks off. Interestingly, I have been watching quite a few action films these days. This is out of my comfort zone. But I am doing it anyway. This is the list of action films I have watched so far. 1. In the Grey: Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill together. I had to watch it. It's an out-and-out political action film, very pacy, very on the go. I ended up liking it because of that and Eiza Gonzalez as Rachael. When was the last time I saw Rosamund Pike in a positive role? I don't know; I don't remember. I mean, here, too, she is the bad guy. This is a good watch for action movie lovers. Rachael is a hotshot lawyer who forms a team of fixers, led by Sid (Cavill) and Bronco (Gyllenhaal). A game of some deceit and mind play, along with ample action, follows. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the action sequences obviously give you the much-needed dose of adrenaline rush on a lazy day.  2. The Runner: Here's an honest confess...

  Little Harald was playing in the courtyard with his friends- all children of the noblemen and ministers in his father’s court. It was freezing, and a strong and chilly wind was blowing. They knew it could snow at any time soon. They had kept their fur near the pillars of the courtyard. The approaching sound of horses’ gallops diverted their attention and interrupted their game of hide-and-seek. Harald, all of 10, had the princely aura that, with one wave of his hand, made all his friends stop and look beyond the huge iron gate of the palace. Leading the horsemen was the kingdom’s Head of the general of the army. His sunken face and bloodshot eyes could not escape the little prince’s observant nature. Was he bearing any bad news? The General looked at him with a face of pity and proceeded towards the court, to the King’s brother, Guthorm. Guthorm, the Wise, was a learned and knowledgeable regent whom even his elder brother, King Halfden the Black, sought advice from. The General...

  Parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo were once collectively called the Yoruba Land. The Yoruba people shared a common cultural concept that dates back to earlier periods in their religious history. According to their oldest religious beliefs, they follow the Supreme God, Olodumare. He is the supreme creator and ultimate divine authority. Olodumare wanted to create and bring balance to Earth, so for this, he sent 17 Gods or Orishas to perform the task. King Obatala led the Orishas. The other Gods who accompanied him to perform the mammoth task were Ogun, Orunmila, Eshu, Olokun, Yemoja, Osanyin, Shango and Oshun.   Each Orisha was assigned a particular task in the creation of the Earth and the life within it. The Mighty Orisha King Obatala created the Earth and humans. Ogun was the Orisha of warfare, hinting at skills, technology and innovation. Orunmila, the God of wisdom and knowledge, was responsible for prophetic enlightenment. Eshu was the God of trickery, judgment, and ...

Ardul and Kanai, two friends, both fishermen, set off with their boats towards the backwaters. It was midnight. This was the time when the waters became a major breeding ground for fish, making their work easier. They could capture thousands of fish with just one cast of the net. They had their supper together- a delicious meal of fish curry and fermented rice, with chillis and onions. Ardul was an expert in making curries, while Kanai prepared the rice. Their villages were far off, so they often met at the coast for the rest of the evening, before setting off in their boats. This was the best season for these night catches. Every day, they were making a handsome profit for the fish merchants and customers. Right now, both of their pockets were full of money that they had made for the day. They were singing as they sailed their boats. Kanai’s melodious voice echoed through the silence of the forests around. The crickets and the occasional nocturnal creatures provided the music to his...

    King Sinhabahu looked disturbed. Never in his entire life had he faced so much embarrassment. He, along with his brother, had been freed from the captivity of Sinha, the robber, by their brave mother, Suppadevi. He did not think twice before beheading his own father, Sinha, for rioting and playing havoc in the land. He single-handedly transformed this dreaded forestland into his kingdom, Sinhapura. A visionary braveheart, who had never compromised with his glory and honour, now had to deal with severe complaints from his subjects. It wouldn’t have hit him so deeply, hadn’t it been Vijaya, his son. This boy had the raging and unrestrained nature of Sinha, and he had to be stopped now. Why couldn’t he be like his twin brother, Sumitta! He and his group of hooligan followers had been creating havoc in the entire Sinhapura, going on looting people, vandalising properties and harassing the innocents. People of the kingdom wanted the entire troupe to be punished. They wanted h...

The Malacca Sultanate of Malaysia had been ruling for more than 80 years by the time Mahmud Shah ascended the throne in 1488. His father’s untimely demise made his succession easier. For the initial 10 years, he was a ruthless ruler and quite an inefficient administrator. Most of the administrative work was carried out by his regent, Tun Perak. In 1498, the regent's death made Mahmud Shah realise he had to be more responsible and take things seriously. Thus began his rule till 1511, before the Portuguese occupied the kingdom. The Sultan’s Queen died, and despite his administrative work, he felt lonely during his leisure hours. He was hoping to get remarried.    The King was seated in his court one fine day, as an admiral reminded him of his desire to remarry.   “ Oh, Great Sultan, our land needs a new Queen now, and we can help you find the most suitable bride for you.” The Admiral’s confident voice stirred the Sultan’s enthusiasm once again.   “ My wise Admira...