‘Amelia’ directed by Mira Nair

Amelia is an upcoming 2009 biographical film by Mira Nair based on the life of Amelia Earhart. Amelia Mary Earhart was a noted American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying  experiences,  and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization  for female pilots. Amelia Earhart was  born in july 24,  1897 and disappeared in July 2,  1937 over the Pacific Ocean in an attempted circumnavigational flight across the globe. The American government spent $4 million searching for her but her body was never recovered. She was declared dead by the American authority in January 5, 1939.

Mira Nair’s biopic film Amelia, based on a script written by Ronald Bass, has an excellent cast of actors including two-time Oscar winner  (Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby) Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Virgina Madsen, and Christopher Eccleston.

Though The film is expected to release on October 23 in USA, Oscar buzz for the Mira Nair’s biopic Amelia is brewing fast, with distributor Fox Searchlight focusing heavily on the film.

They say the film about the mysterious disappearance of aviation pioneer, feminist and author Amelia Earhart, will compete with James Cameron’s eagerly awaited Avatar which is distributed by Fox. It is his first film since the mega hit, Titanic, released in 1997.

Though the nominations are several  months  away ,  several prominent publications including  Los Angeles Times and Seattle PI.com are betting on Amelia playing big at the nominations. ‘Only three times in history has a woman been nominated for Best Director,’ wrote Seattle PI. Com which expects Nair’s David go after Cameron’s Goliath.

The Times expects the Nair film to bag a number of acting nominations. Los Angeles Times started the Oscar buzz for Amelia saying that Swank is a heavy contender. Her Oscar success is even more striking when you recall that she has never lost.

Fox Searchlight has released in recent years many hit films which were either nominated for the Oscars or won the coveted award. The list includes The Wrestler, Slumdog Millionaire and Juno. So let’s hope and especially as an Indian I wish and hope that all these factors may bring the first Oscar for the best director to India.

“Amelia” in brief…

• Directed by : Mira Nair
• Produced by :  Ronald Bass Hilary Swank Ted Waitt Kevin Hyman Lydia Dean Pilcher
• Written by :  Ronald Bass Anna Hamilton Phelan
• Starring : Hilary Swank Richard Gere Ewan McGregor Virginia Madsen Christopher Eccleston
• Music by : Gabriel Yared
• Cinematography :  Stuart Dryburgh
• Editing by : Allyson C. Johnson
• Release date :  October 23, 2009
• Country : United States
• Language :  English

Mumbai Terror Attacks

A terror attack takes place in Mumbai by 9.30pm of November 26th. Shoot at places like Nariman Point and CST stations.. According to the latest news one hundred and twenty seven people are dead and hundred more injured. Eleven policeman dead in separate firing incidents in Colaba in south Mumbai. Terrorists are now suspected to be in Oberoi Hotel In Mumbai. Oberai hotel lobby is on fire after terror attack according to the live reports.

Terror attacks in different parts of mumbai. Firing and grenade attacks near CST train stations. Train in Central lines have been stopped till further notice. Local trains stopped at VT stations. Police asks people to stay inside since there are chances for more attacks. The encounter between police and the terrorists still go on.. High alert in Mumbai. Encounter between police and terrorists go on at Taj hotel.

According to Plice a group of terrorists entered in VT railway station. Police have cornered the railway station now. Firing at Cama Hospital and grenade also used. Two blasts near Trident Hotel. Prime Ministers Office now confirmed five blasts in Mumbai. Maharashtra ATS chief and Asst Commissioner is reported as shot dead by the Terrorists. It is suspected that terrorists targeted hotels in Mumbai. Opposition Leader Advani asks PM to act immediately. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra is reported as rushed to the places. The actual number of causalities and the depth of attacks are not available yet.

A group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the attacks but little is known of it. The men were of South Asian appearance and reportedly spoke Hindi, indicating they originated in India. Attacks over recent years have seen a variety of different groups named, particularly the Indian Mujahideen who had apparently threatened to attack Mumbai in September, claiming that Muslims had been harassed.

The authorities have often pointed the finger at the Students’ Islamic Movement of India, believing that other groups like the Indian Mujahideen are a front for this banned organisation. Some attacks have also been blamed on Lashkar-e-Toiba, which India says is backed by Pakistan’s intelligence agency the ISI.

Beijing Olympic Hotels

Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing, an Award-Winning hotel, is conveniently located in Guanganmen commercial and civic area, adjacent to the new Municipal Government Office Building and is within a stone’s throw from Beijing’s Financial Street. The hotel is close to tourist and shopping attractions such as Wangfujing, Oriental Plaza and the Forbidden City. It is 10 minutes drive from the West Train Station and 50 minutes from the Capital Airport.

The hotel has 322 contemporary guest rooms and suites, some with kitchen facilities, including suites and two floors each of Business Club rooms and Executive Club rooms, all equipped with wired and wireless broadband internet, speaker telephone and multi-language voice mail.

With a 640 square meter, pillar-free ballroom and 7 other function rooms ranging from 35 to 176 square meters, the hotel is an ideal venue for business meetings and social functions alike. All the meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities, built-in work station, wireless broadband connection and video conference facilities. The hotel’s professional meetings team will ensure that every event is a success.

The hotel also provides other facilities like business center ticketing and tour desk, kiosk, clinic, car rental, concierge taxi and limousine service, baby sitting service and karaoke.

Amneties

Health & Fitness Center, Spa Facilities, Housekeeping & Laundry Services, Travel Service, Entertainment & Recreation, Hotel Shops, Activities & Services for Children, Business Services, Concierge Services, ATM/Cash Machine, Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk, WorldNews – Global Newspaper Service, A/C Public Areas, Dedicated Lounge (or 24 Hour Lounge), Porter/Bellman

Transportation

Driving Directions

AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY. E 4TH RING RD. S 2ND RING RD. W 2ND RING RD. BAIZHIFANG QIAO EXIT. RIGHT TURN, TO JUNCTION OF CAIYUANJIE & BAIZHIFANGJIE (2 LIGHTS AFTER RIGHT TURN). LEFT TO N 500

MPark Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is a 15-storey building with 216 modern guestrooms. The hotel is located along Beijing’s famous Wangfujing Road, close to Tian An Men Square and the Forbidden City, making it central for business and leisure. Shopping is conveniently located at the adjacent Regent Hotel. Other amenities include ATM, fitness and massage centres, and beauty services.

The 216 guestrooms of the Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing all feature contemporary décor in dark wood and earth tones. All rooms are equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet access, bedside control panels, and satellite TV with premium channels that include CNN, BBC, ESPN, and, HBO.

Room Amenities

Internet access – high speed, Cable/satellite TV, Complimentary newspaper, Air conditioning, Climate control, Blackout drapes/curtains, Internet access – complimentary, Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Bottled water in room (complimentary), Minibar, Coffee/tea maker,Wake-up calls, Housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom telephone etc

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.  Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.  Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.  Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.  Pets not allowed.
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon.

Beijing Qianyuan International Business Hotel

Beijing Qianyuan International Business Hotel is conveniently located in the main bustle of Beijing. It is just 18 km from the Airport, 4 km from the Railway, 3 km from the Exhibition Centre and the subway is a pleasant walk of just 0.6 km. Sanlitun Bar Street 3km.Our hotel is right in the centre of the shopping precinct and is situated in Dongzhimen Nei Road on the famous “street of restaurants!”

We have a good selection of different styles of rooms to suit every taste and occasion. Business centre to facilitate all your airline and travel needs, our hotel is the ideal choice for your next convention or trade delegation.

Ample parking is available within the hotel complex so drive in to enjoy the delights of our Qianyuan coffee shop and the Linglonggui Gift Shop, pamper yourself in our Mahua Beauty Salon or sample the finest selection of Beijing’s exquisite cuisine at our Chinese Restaurant. We take care of all your desires the old fashioned way.

We take pride in our old fashioned customer service for our motto is “Customer First! So when you next think of a hotel, think of the Beijing Qianyuan International Business Hotel !your home away from home.

Transportation

Take a taxi from the airport, it takes about 30-40 minutes/RMB80.00. The nearest subway station is DONGZHIMEN STATION, 0.6km away. Hotel is located on the west of DONGZHIMEN flyover, on the second traffic light.

Hotel Facilities:

24h Room Service, Broadband Internet Access, Business Centre, Business Centre with Internet, Conference Centre, Direct Internet Access, Faxing Facilities, Guest Laundry, Hairdresser, Hotel Car Park, Lift, Meeting / Banquet Facilities, Restaurant, Safe Deposit BoxShops / Commercial Services, Tour Desk.

Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing is minutes’ walking distance from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. It is located within Beijing Oriental Plaza – the largest shopping mall in Beijing. Featuring 825 luxurious guestrooms and suites, renowned restaurants and bars and an exclusive Club Oasis fitness centre with a magnificent resort-style swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. Over 2,924 qm of meeting facilities featuring one Grand Ballroom, 14 function rooms and a multi-functional meeting venue, “the residence”.

Grand Hyatt Beijing has a circular driveway with a large fountain, which is illuminated at night. The high-ceilinged lobby is flooded with natural light from huge windows and contains ornamental trees and displays of orchids and other flowers. The open-plan lobby café is candlelit in the evenings and lively with the hotel’s mostly business guests from the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Europe.

The business centre has four computer workstations with high-speed Internet access (surcharge), as well as a ten-seat boardroom. 2,800 square metres (30,130 square feet) of conference space includes a Grand Ballroom and 13 other meeting rooms. Club Oasis features a 24-hour fitness centre, 55-metre resort-style indoor swimming pool, and an adjacent spa tub, steam room and sauna. The ladies’ section has a spa room, which offers various beauty treatments.

Guestrooms at Grand Hyatt Beijing have views of the courtyard, Chang’an Avenue, or the northern side of the city. Décor is in brown and olive hues, with wood furnishings. All guestrooms have armchairs, as well as desks with telephones, lamps, and high-speed Internet access, which costs CNY120 (US$16) per 24 hours. Cable/satellite TVs offer premium channels such as CNN, BBC, HBO, Bloomberg, Discovery, National Geographic, ESPN, and many others. Minibars have refrigerators, complimentary bottled water, and tea/coffee kettles. Other amenities include laptop-size safes, bathrobes, and slippers. Bathrooms, which are decorated in beige and black stone, have separate tubs and showers.

The Peninsula Beijing

Tech gadgets, Internet. The hotel’s 525 rooms and suites offer complimentary wireless and wired Internet access, MP 3 / MP4 connectivity, silent fax machines, DVD/CD players, electronic bedside control panels, and telephones in bathrooms.

A large traditional red-and-green Chinese pagoda gate leads into a forecourt, where a central fountain sits in front of the main hotel building. Inside, the lobby is dressed with subtle lights and marbled floors. Skylights bathe the lobby with natural light during the day. An older, well-heeled business and leisure crowd mingle, and small groups gather, in the lobby lounge over drinks and music in the evenings.

Amenity highlights: The Peninsula’s shopping arcade showcases top brands, such as Chanel, Versace, and Gucci, on three floors. Its Cantonese restaurant features antiques dating from the Qing Dynasty, and is styled after courtyards of Beijing’s traditional noble houses. The modern Jing restaurant features a walk-in glass wine cellar and open-concept kitchens. Beauty and body care is offered at the Clarins Beauty Institut, which is complemented by an indoor pool and large fitness center.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.  Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.  Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.  Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Beijing Sihe Courtyard Hotel

The Beijing courtyard hotel was built in the beginning period of Qing Dynasty. 20 minutes walking distance from Tian An Men Square, the travel and commercial center of Beijing. The spacious guest rooms are sharing the beautiful inner and outer courtyard and patio with each other. Sihe Courtyard Hotel is not only the kind of residence, but also the rare relic in the history of China.

It is Located in the CBD, in the preserved and protected classical Hutong area, the hotel is only 4 km (2.5 miles) from Tian An Men Square and the Forbidden City.

Beijing Sihe (Courtyard) Hotel is located on a former historical residence of the famous Chinese artist Mr Mei Lan Fang. The 12 guestrooms have classical décor, and are furnished with carved rosewood panels, beds, tables, and chairs, to allow guests the capture the lives of ancient Chinese royalty. The hotel’s amenities include airport transportation, business services, and tour assistance. A 24-hour front desk with concierge service and multi-lingual staff are available to assist with any travel arrangements in and around Beijing or China.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.  Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.  Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.  Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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