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Chai Junction chats with celebrities and locals, interesting people with interesting stories, and brings you the juicy bits.
His name is Fauja Singh. Nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado”, he’s recognized as the worlds oldest marathon runner, having debuted at age 89 and retiring at 101. On March 23rd 2013, I had the opportunity of attending an SBS Press Conference, conducted by the man himself.
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Friday, 22 February 2013 08:46
The Road to WrestleMania: WWE's main Pay Per View
Written by Omid Hosseini
World Wrestling Entertainment, a.k.a WWE has a history of criticisms within the global spectrum, most notably for being a predetermined piece of entertainment. What do I say to those critics? I say be-gone you crazy fiend! It's hard to explain why Wrestling is so great. Is it because it's riddled with genius storytelling? Or what about how Wrestlers avoid breaking character in public forums to signify more realism? Is it because thousands of fans pack…
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Pranav Mistry is an inspirational character who was casually mentioned in a conversation over chai with a friend. His top league education at IIT and MIT, collaborative publications and several patents stack up impressively in his curriculum vitae.
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Census not making senses..... India has more mobiles than toilets as reported by http://sambhav.jewelove.in/
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:47
Hard Kaur Rocks Melbourne, lekin party abhi baaki hai!
Written by Su
Hard Kaur –the first Indian female rapper (a great achievement by any standards) was here in Melbourne to perform at the Royal Melbourne Hotel on Friday 27th January 2012. The event was organized by Muzique Events and Goodtime Events, sponsored by Jetking Travels and St Stephens college among others. Santa Banta were media partners.
Chai Junction had a chat with the amazingly sweet, bubbly, chirpy Juhi Chawla who was in Australia for the premiere of her film I Am at the Indian Film Festival – Bollywood & Beyond. This mother of teenagers (who can believe?!) spoke to Minu & Su about life on Twitter, and being part of the film that was funded through the very medium! Chai Junction team with Juhi Chawla CJ: So you’ve become…
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One of the most memorable images of the film Dhobi Ghat is the still shot of Munna at the ghat. Capturing his charm, the one still frame speaks volumes. The enchanting black and white stills depicting stories of various Mumbai characters and their professions that Shai’s character in the film was fascinated by are all a product of one person’s craft. Mumbai based Jyotika Jain, the eye behind Shai’s camera lens – the publicity and…
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The Indian Film Festival of Australia & NZ was back for the second time in 2011 and promises to be bigger and better. Su of Chai Junction chatted with Mitu Bhowmick Lange, Festival Director before the event started about how it all started and what’s special at the festival this year. Watch this space for a chat with Mitu after the festival. Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange
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Comment on this article and win goodies from Mind Blowing Films! The submission deadline of the Indian Film Festival Short Film Competition 2011 draws closer (30th Jan 2011) & Chai Junction spoke to some of last year’s winners. First in the series was the director of the winning entry from India – Samson P. This week, Sandeep Khurana, the New Zealand winner with his film 'Tea & Biscuits' talks about maintaining focus and keeping his dream alive despite the challenges he…
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Comment on this article and win goodies from Mind Blowing Films! With the submission deadline of the Indian Film Festival Short Film Competition 2011 around the corner (30th Jan 2011), Chai Junction spoke to some of last year’s winners. First in the series is the director of the winning entry from India – Samson P. - whose film Aasai, was not just technically brilliant, but watching a small boy’s realistic portrayal of yearning for his…
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