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I am not a person who believes that weekends are for movie watching. Kantara Review by Suresh Kochattil, Indian Movie Watch Kantara After a hectic first half yesterday, which was a Saturday, i took a snooze. Woke up with a start and immediately decided that i have to watch #Kantara. Why? Don't ask me. Something told me that i should. Scrolled through many theatres screening the Telugu version in Hyderabad / Secunderabad and almost every show was full. I spotted a theatre in Chilkalguda, near Secunderabad, a place close to Osmania University where i did my schooling. There was one solitary seat in the top row for the 6pm show that was available. Booked it immediately, and drove like crazy, lost my way despite Google Maps. Made it just as the first scene unfolded on the screen. And for the next two and half hours, i could not believe what i was witnessing. Even after coming out of the theatre, i drove home playing the #VarahaRoopam video in a loop. Back home and I wa…

WHAT IS A PARTIAL ECLIPSE? A partial solar eclipse is also known as Aanshik Surya Grahan. When it's a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon, however, in partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured. SOLAR ECLIPSE DO'S and DON'TS: In India, people usually prefer to stay indoors and not consume any food items during the time of the Grahan or eclipse. Also, Darbha grass or Tulsi leaves are put in eatables and water to prevent the ill effects of the Grahan. Many believe in taking a bath after the eclipse is over and changing into new clothes. Chanting mantras dedicated to the sun god is another practice followed by many households in the country. Especially, pregnant women are asked to stay indoors and chant the Santana Gopala Mantra. Many refrain from drinking water during the time period of the eclipse. Also, the preparation of food or eating is prohibited during the Grahan. Commencing any auspicious task is avoide…