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ith the advent of OTT platforms, the approach Bhagyaraj, R. Parthiban, Thiagarajan, Pandiarajan and of film-makers or show-makers, who are releas- Pratap Pothen! The film follows a rookie lawyer leads to Wing their content on OTT, has shifted towards a the reopening of a notorious 15-year-old case of a dead more content-driven approach. The result of it is that we, killer, alleged to have kidnapped and murdered young chil- Ingredients the audience, are bestowed upon with more gripping films dren. Ponmagal Vandahal is a film that holds testimony to 1 cup gram flour (besan) urrently, Taapsee Pannu is one of the most talented and hard- and shows. However, one more advantage is that there has the fact that how good content cuts across boundaries and 1 teaspoon red chilli powder working actresses of the Indian film industry as she has also been more space created for new woman-centric and how the industry is leaning more towards a content-driv- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves Ccarved a niche for herself even without coming from a empowering films and shows on OTT, the likes of which en approach with more and more OTT releases. 1 potato Bollywood family. The actress performance in several commercially we have not seen before. The South films on OTT are Penguin water as required successful Hindi films such as Pink (2016), Badla (2019) Mission appealing to the audience with a new following base for Penguin is a mystery thriller film written and directed by salt as required Mangal (2019) was appreciated by the audience but Taapsee gets this content. Another advantage of OTT platforms is that Eashvar Karthic in his directorial debut and co-produced 1 tablespoon coriander powder more famous for portraying the septuagenarian sharpshooter film-makers and show-makers throughout the world can by Karthik Subbaraj. 2 green chilli Prakashi Tomar in the film 'Saand Ki Aankh' (2019), for which she display their content in any language and in any subtitles The film stars Keerthy Suresh at the forefront playing 1 onion won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. which has given a powerful front to the makers of films in the role of Rhythm who dares to face anything thrown at 1 tablespoon corn flour Recently, Taapsee Pannu shared a few pictures from her film, the South film industry to explore more in marvelous her to protect her child from danger. The film was made 1 cup refined oil 'Saand Ki Aankh' on Instagram, and called the film as her career's women-centric based narratives! Here is a list of 5 women in Tamil and Telugu and was released along with a Method: first biggest experiment. She wrote, "The first look trial empowering south movies available on Amazon Prime Malayalam-dubbed version on Prime Video on 19 June Take a large bowl, combine gram flour, corn flour, coriander for#SaandKiAankh The first biggest experiment of my career, the Video for streaming: 2020. powder and red chilli powder along with salt. Mix the ingre- first time director (our over enthu teddy ) @tusharhiranandani , first Law(upcoming film) Bhaagamathie dients well and pour water slowly, whisk the mixture to form time producer @nidhiparmarhiraand probably the first time 2 female Law is a film that stars actress Ragini Prajwal in her Bhaagamathie is a 2018 horror-thriller film written and a smooth batter. actors in the prime of their career decided to depict Twice their age to debut at the forefront. The actress's character Nandini directed by G. Ashok. Bhaagamathie stars Anushka Thinly slice onion and potato in a bowl. Chop green chillies share an equal screen space in a story never told before! Too many takes a stand for justice and is up against the system to Shetty at the forefront who plays the role of Chanchala and coriander leaves separately. Once done, add green chill- firsts in this one n I guess the beginner's luck worked. Too many sto- change it! The film also has a stellar cast of Reddy, an IAS officer, who gets imprisoned in a haunted ies, potato, onion and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix till ries n memories attached with this one ?? #SaandKiAankh #Archive Mukhyamantri Chandru, Achyuth Kumar, Sudharani, house for interrogation. However, things take a much all the ingredients are well coated with batter. #QuarantinePost #Throwback." Siri Prahlad, and veteran actor Mukyamanthri Chandru more horrifying turn when she gets possessed by a spirit. Take a deep pan, add oil in it and heat it over medium flame. On the professional front, last time we saw Taapsee Pannu in 'Saand in prominent roles. The film is to see a release on 17th Mahanati Carefully drop a spoonful of mixture in pan and deep fry. Fry Ki Aankh', an Indian biographical drama film directed by Tushar July! Mahanati is a biographical drama film directed by Nag the pakodas in small batches and flip them occasionally to Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap, Reliance PonMagal Vandhal Ashwin and produced by Priyanka Dutt under the ban- cook through. Entertainment and Nidhi Parmar. The actress will be seen next in The legal courtroom drama, Ponmagal Vandhal, ners Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. The film Deep fry till both sides are golden brown in colour. 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ASTRO SPEAK

Indian Geography Question Answers The moon spends the day plodding through LIBRA The sun finds itself locked into a stare down with ARIES pragmatic Taurus. She makes a series of pos- lord of the underworld, Pluto. Ultimately, this itive, well-structured aspects that push your siphons out any truths that you’ve been ignoring Q.1 The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-eelectric III.Lower labour cost (D) Sutlej workload forward and help you stay on task. around your public and private life. Fortunately, The sun’s opposition with Pluto creates ripples the stable Taurus moon finds herself well sup- project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the IV.Longer crushing period between your personal and public life, ferreting ported. Talking this heavy material out with a river. (A) I and II Q.10 The only zone in the country that produces out important truths that you need to acknowl- therapist or lover can bring major alleviation. (B) I, II and III gold is also rich in iron is MAR 21 - APR 20 edge about your current trajectory. SEP 24 - OCT 22 (A) Ganga (C) I, III and IV (B) Cauvery (D) I, II and IV (A) North-eastern zone TAURUS Your self-expression is on point today, Taurus. In SCORPIO Your mind can feel something like a hurricane (C Godavari (B) North-western zone fact, it might be too on point, as the sun stares today, Scorpio, but fortunately the search and (D) Narmada 6.The principal copper deposits of India lie in (C) Southern zone down truth-revealing Pluto. This has you open rescue team is standing by. The sun finds itself which of the following places? (D) None of the above your mouth about something that was supposed in a tense opposition to Pluto, ferreting out hid- to be kept under wraps. That caveat aside, the den mental material and bringing on revela- Q.2 The percentage of irrigated land in India is skies are primarily positive and fully support your tions that can rattle your present. The moon about. (A) Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar Q.11 The percentage of earth surface covered by charisma. Just recognize that your tolerance for spends the day in sweet Taurus, suggesting (B) Khetri and Daribo areas of Rajasthan India is APR 21 - MAY 20 falseness is at an all-time low! OCT 23 - NOV 22 that expressing your emotions with a partner or (A) 45 (C) Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh trusted friend can help soothe your mind. (B) 65 (D) Siwaliks in Uttar Pradesh and in Karnataka (A) 2.4 GEMINI It’s best to refrain from putting yourself in the SAGITTARIUS You’re driven to be as productive as possible (C) 35 (B) 3.4 social spotlight today. The moon spends the today, but you may have to contend with some (D) 25 7.Which of the following are true regarding Jhum (C) 4.4 day roaming Taurus’ relaxed pastures, encour- intense revelations popping up at the same cultivation in India? (D) 5.4 aging you towards quiet time alone to inte- time. The sun opposes truth-seeking Pluto grate and process some of the heavier rela- today, bringing a profound and potentially Q.3 The southernmost point of peninsular India, tionship material you’ve been encountering. unsettling emotional awareness to your that is, Kanyakumari, is I.It is largely practiced in Assam Q.12 Which of the following is/are the major fac- The sun’s opposition to stark Pluto ferrets out resources, finances, and abilities. Many positive II.It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique tor/factors responsible for the monsoon type of cli- MAY 21 - JUN 20 the truth and intensifies the atmosphere. NOV 23 - DEC 22 aspects, helping you tackle whatever you set Spend the day recharging. your mind to. (A) north of Tropic of Cancer III.In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years mate in India? (B) south of the Equator (A) I, II and III CANCER If anything’s been buried in your close personal CAPRICORN Have there been elements of your current rela- (C) south of the Capricorn (B) II and III I.Location relationships, you can expect it to come out of tionship status that you’ve been denying, (D) north of the Equator (C) I and II II.Thermal contrast hiding today, Cancer. The sun locks eyes with Capricorn? If so, you can expect certain truths (D) I and III III.Upper air circulation truth-seeking Pluto today, revealing the active and hidden power dynamics to emerge into the power dynamics and hidden components oper- light of day, as the sun stares down authentici- Q.4 The pass located at the southern end of the IVInter-tropical convergence zone ating in your closest one-on-ones. You’re ty-demanding Pluto. Fortunately, the cosmic Nilgiri Hills in south India is called 8.The Yarlung Zangbo River, in India, is known (A) I inclined to seek out your friends today, so if you background is a peaceable one, as the moon as (B) II, III JUN 22 - JUL 23 need to vent about your love life, choose a DEC 23 - JUL 20 spends the day very well supported in the trusted pal to confide in. steadying arms of Taurus. (A) the Palghat gap (C) II, III and IV (B) the Bhorghat pass (A) Ganga (D) I, II, III and IV LEO You’re driven to make career moves today, Leo, AQUARIUS It’s a homebody kind of day, Aquarius. The moon (C) the Thalgat pass (B) Indus but you may find yourself subjected to some spends the afternoon finding her peace in (D) the Bolan pass (C) Brahmaputra Q.13 The present forest area of India, according intense moods. The moon spends the day in Taurus, suggesting it’s best to kick back in your (D) Mahanadi to satellite data, is hardworking Taurus, fortunately receiving positive chosen sanctuary and organize your environ- support and structure to help you get the job ment to reflect the inner calm you crave. The sun 5. Which of the following factors are responsible (A) increasing done. Yet, the sun’s opposition with authenticity- finds itself engaged in an emotionally challenging for the rapid growth of sugar production in south 9.The Salal Project is on the river (B) decreasing seeking Pluto places an intense undertone on the conversation with Pluto, stirring up difficult sub- India as compared to north India? (A) Chenab (C) static JUL 24 - AUG 23 day, bringing the arrival of new truths around your JAN 21 - FEB 23 conscious material around power and hidden job or health. truths and visions. I.Higher per acre field of sugarcane (B) Jhelum (D) decreasing in open forest area but increasing II.Higher sucrose content of sugarcane (C) Ravi in closed forest area

VIRGO The sun stares down truth-seeking Pluto, lac- PISCES Powerful forces are at play in the cosmic landscape,

ing the day with an emotional intensity around Pisces. The sun locks into an emotionally raw con-

10. Southern zone Southern 10. Bihar

3. north of the Equator the of north 3. matters of the heart or creative self-expression. versation with Pluto, intensifying feelings on either

13.decreasing 9. Chenab 9. 6. Hazaribag and Singbhum of Singbhum and Hazaribag 6. 2. 35 2. Fortunately, the moon finds herself content in the friendship or romantic front. Keep your eyes

the easygoing territory of Taurus—receiving peeled for hidden truths about people making their

12. I, II, III and IV and III II, I, 12. 8. Brahmaputra 8. 5. I, II and IV and II I, 5.

1. Godavari 1. heaps of support from other planets and mak- way into the light of day. Fortunately, the moon is

: s r e w s n A -A 11. 2.4 11. 7. I, II and III and II I, 7. 4. the Palghat gap Palghat the 4. ing it easier to work through any latent tensions well-supported and at peace in Taurus, helping you AUG 24 - SEP 23 that come up today. FEB 20 - MAR 20 use your voice wisely.