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MOVIE-REVIEW ART & CULTURE A predictable revenge saga Maiden LiT-FEST makes a big beginning Abha Jha authors namely Minal Arora , Payal Jain, Jasbeer Singh, 3 is the story of a What happens next forms the rest of Singh. Again, most of the parts are The City of Temples marked its unprecedented Vinayak Pattar, Abhirup Dhar, Dr. Kanwalpreet, Dr. badass cop. Chulbul Pandey (Salman the film. predictable and of convenience. The Sandeep Sufi, O.P Vidyarthi, Dr. Jas kohli, Runjhun Noop- Khan) is now the SP of a town named 's story is weak and climax fight will be liked by masses, majesty with its maiden Literary fest YAYAVAR ur and Ashish Khumbre with moderators Akriti Jamwal Tundla. As soon as he arrives, he beaten to death. He has such great particular the shirtless sequence bit on 14th Dec 2019 pioneered by acclaimed News Now, Shwetima Jamwal, RJ Radio Mirchi, Surjit Hosh nabs a bandman-turned-goon Guddu characters at his disposal but he of Salman Khan. author, and Filmmaker Nupur Sandhu in Cultural officer, Rajat Vohra, Dr. Nasir Faried Butt respec- (Nawab Shah) and reforms him. He makes good use of them only partial- belongs to Salman confederation with Central University of Jammu. tively stole the show because of its enriched content. then busts a human trafficking rack- ly. Salman Khan, , Dilip Khan and he’s the one who makes the Panel discussions on sensitive yet significant topics per- et under Chinti Valia (Dolly Bindra). Shukla and Aloke Upadhyaya's film watchable. The superstar is Betwixt a historic transition in the status quo of the city taining to the region by Aarti Tikko Singh (a Senior Journal- The kingpin of this business is Bali screenplay is effective but only in enjoying playing this part and it as Union Territory it was an opportune time to connect the ist), Commodore D.S Sodhi (Naosena Medal), David Singh (Kichcha Sudeepa). As soon as parts. The film keeps one engaged shows. His sense of humour is spot city with rest of the India and revitalize its own literary and Devadas ( Senior Journalist and author) titled as ‘ IN Chulbul finds out about this aspect, but again, the script suffers because on. Also he looks dashing in the regional culture which had been affluent though since the SEARCH OF FUTURE- THE STORY OF KASHMIR’ mod- flashback portions. he goes into a shock. Some repressed of outdated storyline. What’s praise- time immemorial yet extraneous to its own people in the oth- erated by Ruchhita kazaria brought forth a candid and rev- as expected lends support. She looks traumatic memories come alive in worthy is how they have joined the er part of the country. Being the first woman ambassador of elationary regional concerns. Bashir Assad’s ‘A conspiracy energetic in the songs. Newcomer front of his eyes. The story then goes dots. Audiences get to learn a lot Jammu at Asian Voluntary Summit and a connoisseur of lit- in silence, let’s know about K-files’ moderated by Jasleen Saiee M Manjrekar seems beautiful and tries her erature and art Nupur Sandhu with her illustrious team Kaur were a thought provoking talk. Another Panel discus- best. But her dialogue materialized her ambitious dream of bringing Jammu city sion probing the Behavioural and Motivational similarities delivery is not upto the to the limelight through its inaugural MULTI-LINGUAL in serial killers by Retd. IG Jhonny William, Anirban Bhat- mark. Kichcha Sudeepa LIT-FEST YAYAVAR which looks evil and menacing. turned out to be a huge success But his track ought to be meeting out its all objectives. more terrifying for a bet- YAYAVAR is a Hindi word ter impact. which augurs a feeling of being is fine and has a crucial pulled towards exotic. A per- part in the second half. son can be Yayavar with an Dolly Bindra is loud but yearning for offbeat places and suits her part. Nawab experience a new way of life. Shah is over the top. YAYAVAR as a lit-fest was a Pramod Khanna plays the clarion call to all Yayavars part essayed by his (Wanderers) to experience deceased brother Vinod impeccable exotica of Jammu Khanna in the first two and satiate their literary and parts and slips into the artistic palate. role effortlessly. Bharat YAYAVAR witnessed a con- Dabholkar is wasted. clave of authors , poets, artists, Sharat Saxena is decent. bloggers, media squad, policy Rajesh Sharma (S S makers, eminent speakers and in a flashback mode. This is a time about why Chulbul and other charac- Sharma) and Paresh bibliophiles from across the when Chulbul's name was Dhaakar. ters behave the way they do. Dilip Ganatra (Dabboo) try to be funny but country on a single rostrum don’t really succeed. He comes across the picture of Shukla and Aloke Upadhyaya's dia- with their diverse and insight- Sajid-Wajid's music won’t have a Khushi (Saiee M Manjrekar). She logues pack a punch in most places. ful perspectives expressed multilingually. The festival kick tacharya, Dr. Ranjan Sarkar moderated by Rajat was selected as the bride for A few jokes however fall flat, espe- huge shelf life. 'Hud Hud' is the best Vohra (News Now correspondent) delved deeper into the of the lot followed by 'Munna started with invocation of Goddess Saraswati by lamp light- Dhaakar's brother Makkhi (Arbaaz cially the toilet humour. ing ceremony followed by the inaugural speech of Festival psychological realms of serial killers. Power Point presen- Khan). But Dhaakar falls for her. He Prabhudheva's direction is aver- Badnaam Hua'. 'Naina Lade' is sweet. tations on ‘Unique and lesser known version of Ramayna’ 'Yu Karke' and 'Habibi Ke Nain' are Director Nupur Sandhu who extended her warm welcome meets her and wins her heart with his age and again, the story is to blame. to the literati. With Key note Address by Dr. Vandana Shar- by Utkarsh Patel and ‘ What happened to Subhash Chandra progressive thoughts and of course, He tries to add something new but forced. 'Awara' is not memorable. Bose?’ by Anuj Dhar was icing on the cake. The whole show 's background ma on Literati versus Twitterati, the contemporary litera- style. At the insistence of Khushi, he doesn’t succeed in all scenes. Also, ture and its trend was accentuated. A picturesque and was managed by the volunteers under the leadership of changes his name to Chulbul. The there are far too many songs that score is heroic and exhilarating. Arush Mahajan Mahesh Limaye's cinematography breathtaking Kathak performance by International artist alliance was fixed and all was going hamper the film’s pace. And shock- YAYAVAR culminated on high note with a profound is spectacular and some scenes are Sanchita Abrol was a dance drama from Nupur Sandhu’s well. One day Bali Singh bumps into ingly, an important mystery, with address by Prof. Ashok Aima , Vice Chancellor of the Cen- well shot. Anl Arasu's action is a bit popular novel NUMI:The Guarded Loop depicting the Khushi and he falls for her. But when regards to Bali Singh, remains tral University of Jammu followed by the valedictory speech gory but works. Wasiq Khan's pro- theme of YAYAVAR. The fest glittered with IPS Danesh he learns that Khushi is madly in love unsolved till the very end. It’s bewil- by , Nupur Sandhu. The student community from colleges duction design is appealing. Same Rana’s talk with Sunny Dua on the novel ‘Red Maize’, Sudeep with Dhaakar, he gets enraged and dering why the makers chose to do and schools who visited the fest were enthralled and goes for Ashley Rebello and Alvira kills her in front of Dhaakar. On top that Ranjan Sarkar’s talk on ‘ Cinema as an amalgamation of lit- enthused with the entire on goings. Khan Agnihotri's costumes. Ritesh of that, Dhaakar is jailed for the mur- DABANGG 3 starts off on a fine erature and Art, Anshuman Jamwal’s captivating talk on Audience was from different schools and colleges of Jam- der of Khushi and her parents. In the note. The entry scene of Salman Soni's editing is not smooth, espe- Poetry and power of unity and Nalin Gupta’s ‘Fighting all cially in the action scenes. mu region. prison, he comes across a large Khan as expected is whistle and clap odd of Dyslexia’ and Anirban Bhattacharya’s ‘Always have The first ever essay of calling attention to the less tra- hearted police officer Satyendra worthy and in many ways, it’s the On the whole DABANGG 3 is a dreams in Instagram Filters’, Meghna Shekhar’s ‘A Tsuna- predictable revenge saga which capi- versed region of India from the literary and creative aspect, Singh (Sharat Saxena). He helps him best part of the film. The manner in mi survival, Informal Transcendence’ were worth audiences received an incredible boost not only from literary coterie get acquitted and also motivates him which Chulbul frees the trafficked talises on the star power of Salman encomium. Poetic flavor was dredged in by Jaspreet Kaur Khan. At the box office, it has enough but also from the local people who were rendered rare oppor- to join the police force. As soon as he girls and even teaches Chinti Valia a Falak, Hariender Cheema , Eisha Gohil, Pankhuri Aggarw- masala for Salman Khan fans which tunity to change the persisting outlook of visitors to the turns cop under the name of Chulbul lesson will also be loved. The flash- al. Neil D’silva scrutinized Bestselling Author’s Mind and hit will result in terrific opening week- beautiful and pious city with prolific history of art and liter- Pandey, the first thing he does is to back portion too commences well the horror nerve through his talk inviting audiences adula- ature. According to the organizers the success of the event and is also funny. But the Bali Singh end [extending into Christmas holi- throw Bali Singh down a cliff. He is tion. Symposiums on ‘Deciphering life, making symphony’, paved the way for more improvisations and aspirations in track here looks very clichéd and out- days] post which it might face a slow- presumed to be dead. Hence, ‘Love you Zindagi’, ‘Dogri literature Retrospect and the subsequent fests from next year offering platform to dated. Post interval, the film gets a down at the multiplexes. Chulbul is shocked that Bali survived Prospects’ , ‘Love life and Mystery in narration’ were gar- more budding authors and veterans. and is now back to challenge him. bit better as Chulbul outsmarts Bali Courtesy : https://www.bollywoodhungama.com nished by the powerful oratory of budding and established (The author is Freelance Journalist.) PERSONALITY HEALTHLINES NAZIA RASOOL LATIFI Carpal tunnel syndrome The lady behind green vertical gardening in Jammu Dr M K Mam Carpal tunnel syndrome also called entrapment neuropathy is a fairly common condition whereone of the main nerves of hand i.e. median nerve is compressed incarpal tunnellocated at the base of the palm. It is a fibro- osseous tunnel where floor is a bony arch formed by the carpal bones and the roof is formed by the fibrous but rigid transverse carpal ligament i.e.the flexor retinaculum. Flexor ten- dons to fingers and thumb along with their sheaths, and the median nerve pass from the forearm into the palm through this tunnel. People in jobs involving exposure to high force, repetitive use of vibrating tools or manipulating objects with firm grip are more likely to have CTS. There is a general notion in the people that use of computer is associated with CTS , however it is somewhat contro- versial. There are lot many studies that diabetics. ication (NSAIDs) helps in decreasing are not supportive of this notion and it CTS is of two types- acute and swelling and pain.Supplements of vita- has been reported that there is no posi- chronic. Acute CTS is uncommon and min B6 and B12 are useful.Wrist splint tive association between computer use occurs when there is a rapid and sus- that holds wrist and hand in neutral and CTS. tained increase in the pressure in the position, preventing bending of the Clinical features: The patient carpal tunnel as can happen in frac- wrist does help and can be used during Dr. Manisha Sarup Kohli water and nutrients that they need. complains of pain associated with tin- tures of distal radius, dislocation of night or day.Single injection of hydro- carpal bone or local infection. Chronic cortisone carefully given directly in the Some of the widely grown ornamental plant or house- gling and numbness of thumb , index, "A sincere artist is not one who makes a faith- form is much more common and symp- carpal tunnel isconsidered in patients plant are Song of India, Sword Fern, Ribbon grass, wed- middle fingers and outer side of ring ful attempt to put on to canvas what is in front finger i.e. the area supplied by median toms persists for months or years. with mild to moderate symptoms. It is ding vine, Begonia Peace Lilies, Purple heart, croton, spi- of her, nerve. One thing is very clear that little CTS has to be differentiated from believed to act by decreasing the But one who tries to create something which der plant, Asparagus etc. finger is spared. The symptoms get nerve root compression in the neck i.e. swelling of flexor tendon synovitis. It Such vertical gardens should spread to other areas of worse during night. Patient is frequent- radiculopathy that commonly happens does improve the symptoms however is, in itself a living thing" ina very common neck problem - cervi- they recur within few months or Vertical gardens created city---especially at our airport and railway-station as they ly woken during night with burning act as a soothing effect to our heart, soul and mind and pain, tingling sensation and numbness. cal spondylosis or cervical disc pro- so.When there is a specific cause like by this renowned environ- lapse. At times it may be there along hypothyroid or rheumatoid arthritis , act as a natural sound proofing barrier. The vegetated sur- Shaking or flicking the hand usually mentalist are ivy on the relieves the symptoms. In the latter with radiculopathy associated with that has to be treated accordingly. walls. The credit of incredi- face blocks high frequency sounds, and when built with neck problems. We have also to keep in Surgical treatment is done in a substrate or growing medium support they can also stages there occurs wasting- thinning bly transforming the barren and weakness of the muscles of thenar mind thatmedian nerve can also be patients who do not respond to nonsur- walls and empty spaces into block out low-frequency noises, are the great source of eminence-ball of thumb.The patients affected because of neuropathic factors gical treatment or when symptoms and increasing biodiversity by creating habitats for birds and experience clumsiness with activities as is seen in diabetes, alcoholism or signs are severeor sensory and motor aesthetically pleasing and some vitamin deficiency. This can pro- creatively stimulating verti- insects. Such green walls can help to mitigate the loss of requiring wrist flexion- bending down deficit is progressive.Surgery involves duce symptoms similar to CTS, howev- cutting of transverse carpal ligament, cal gardens all goes to her. biodiversity caused by urbanization and help to sustain a and also with fine works such as fasten- variety of plants and insects. Her vertical gardens have ing a button. Patients also report falling er the pressure within the carpal tunnel with the result the space of the carpal The vertical gardens created of things from the hand as they cannot may not be increased. tunnel increases andthe pressure on at University of Jammu, become a great way to utilize plastic waste and conserve Diagnosis is made with the help of a water at the same time. These vertical gardens stop water feel with fingers. On examination there the nervedecreases. Surgery is sup- GCW Gandhi Nagar, College may be wasting and weakness of the detailed history and thorough clinical posed to be the cure of CTS as it Nazia rasool latifi of education, Police public wastage by allowing the water to drip out of the holes and thenar muscles along with decrease or examination with provocative tests. addresses the root cause i.e. the small school Miran Sahib and at fall straight through to the plant below. loss of sensation in the median nerve Electrodiagnostic tests like nerve con- volume of carpal tunnel. It gives quick duction studies (NCS)do help in local- various residential areas are her brain babies and are cre- This young lady environmentalist through her vertical distribution area i.e. thumb, index, relief and good to excellent long-term gardens is repurposing old and used objects which is a middle fingers and outer side of ring ising the problem.NCS is considered to outcomes in most of the patients. ating a soothing natural impact on the visualizers-which be the gold standard in the diagnosis of great way to help clean up the environment. By repurpos- finger. Some of the patients may notice Surgical decompression can be done is incredibly matching to her own personality. CTS because it is an objective test that the symptoms only on vigorous activity either by open or by endoscopic Dr Latifi's idea of unveiling these walls of plants aims ing she has added creative flair to her gardens and offers provides information on the physiolog- the satisfaction of doing her part for the environment. and may show minimal findings on a method (pin hole surgery) and this to give a sense of calm, a natural rest and relaxation at routine examination. Various provoca- ical health of the median nerve across Plastic bottles have become nuisance. Piled in landfills, the carpal tunnel. Relevant lab tests are does depend on availability of the local our work and residential places. More-over the plants tive clinical tests help to corroborate expertise. Open carpal tunnel release grown in these vertical gardens are absorbing pollutants filling up garbage dumps, and littering the roads, these the diagnosis. CTS is more common in also done to rule out the medical prob- items like many other garbage items are tossed aside and lems that can result in CTS. has been the traditional- very common- and harmful compounds, are acting as a protective- women than in men. It can appear on ly used method and gives good symp- shields and giving us a pure environment to breath in. allowed to pollute our environment. Dr latifi has beauti- one or both sides. In lot many patients Treatment optionsare nonsur- gical and surgical. tomatic relief in majority of patients The beautiful "Garden Gate" set by her at her own depart- fully converted this plastic waste into a great green move- it usually starts with one hand and sub- with low complication rate, although sequently becomes evident in other Nonsurgical treatmentis useful in ment---seems her tribute to her teachers and her very own ment of our Jammu city------let us join hands with her to endoscopic release may allow patient to unaffected hand also. It can occur in patients with mild to moderate symp- Department of Environmental sciences, university of create a green Jammu, a clean Jammu as Dr Nazia Rasool toms,pain and numbness are intermit- return to work sooner. Latifi's vertical gardens are the elegant solutions for rein- any age, however it is more commoner Jammu. One may often see this dynamic environmental- in 40-60 years age group. It is much tent and there is no wasting or weak- The author is Formerly, Vice Principal, Professor. ist - the soul mother of these famous vertical gardens of troducing nature into man made environment. more commoner in diabetics than non- ness of the thenar muscles. & Head. Of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Jammu city, caring and ensuring that the plants get all (The author Associate Prof. Department of Psychology GCW Gandhi Nagar) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory med- Ludhiana)