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Its all About BIHAR , BIHARI
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बिहार की बेटी का विलायत में नाम

Monday, December 29, 2008
काहे को ब्याहे बिदेस अरे लखिया बाबुल..

Friday, December 26, 2008
पटना के डॉक्टर की अमेरिका की धूम !

Thursday, September 04, 2008
Miss Kaveri Jha : Bihar to Bollywood

Height: 5’ 8.5" Weight: Age: Statistics: 33 - 26 – 39Background: I come from a family of four with a host of relatives. My father's a government servant, my mother is a brilliant homemaker and my brother who is just a year older to me behaves as if he is my grandfather. In all I’m lucky to be part of an educated, loving family. Qualifications: I am perusing my Bachelors in Arts degree and will be appearing for my final year exam the coming year. Enjoy: My one greatest passion is taking care of stray animals and fighting for their cause and working towards their betterment. Modeling experience: Have done photo shoots with a couple of top photographers like Dabbo Ratnani, Jagdish Maoli, Ishraar Qureshi etc. Why Femina Miss India: For me the Miss India crown shines like a diamond when seen from a distance and also has the potential to set a forest on fire. Similarly, I see this as an opportunity to create a fine awareness and be an ambassador to spread peace and happiness in India and all over the world. Role Models: I draw my inspiration from Mr. Stephen Hawkins, who even though physically challenged has touched the lives of so many people across the globe with his hardwork and sheer determination. Beauty to me is: Beauty to me is the essence of humanity perceived by the senses and is a gift given to mankind to cherish God’s existence on earth. If I was given an evening with Brad Pitt I would...Make sure that the spirit of the evening extended till the next day. If I win the pageant, I will...First and foremost concentrate and work hard on bringing the International crown to India and then shall do my best to bring a smile to the faces of all those who look upon me as an idol. If I don't win the crown, I will...Preserve the experience as an invaluable treasure and imbibe the values taught to me during this journey of my life.
This former Miss India (2005) winner claims that her life is as filmi as the career she has chosen. Kaveri, who hails from Patna, Bihar, claims that her life was transformed when her father got a transfer to Mumbai.
Kaveri talks to Nithya Ramani about herself, and her first film Hijack, which has been directed by Kunal Shivdasani, and also stars Esha Deol.
You were an air hostess before you joined films.
I still am. I have been working with Air India for the past three years. They had called all the Miss India contestants -- that's how I was offered the cabin crew post.
Tell us more about yourself.
When I took part in the beauty pageant, I was very naﶥ and didn't know anything about the industry. I was very shy and nervous. I was surprised as to how I got selected in the first place. But I have changed, and matured. I have opened up to opportunities and become confident.
I joined the Tamil film industry, and worked with directors there. That helped me understand how the industry works. Not knowing the language was a problem, but I managed. I did Telugu films too. I have Telugu films in my kitty now.
Then came Hindi films. I auditioned for Hijack and got selected. Actually, I auditioned for Esha Deol's role but they thought I suited the other role.
How do you balance your work as an air hostess and an actress at the same time?
It is very difficult but I manage. My superiors have been very supportive and that has helped a great deal. Since I have always wanted to be an airhostess and an actress, I couldn't have asked for more. I am very content.
What is Hijack about?
Do you think you have changed, since the time you won the Miss India title?
I was very naive; I'm mature now. I'm learning new things everyday. When it gets stressful, I tend to snap at people. But people think that I am throwing attitude. When you are an actor/actress, you cannot afford to lose your temper. I have to be very cautious of what I do and say.
Who are your favourite stars?
I am crazy about Shah Rukh Khan. I like Sri Devi and Amitabh Bachchan too.
What films do you like?
I loved Lamhe and Jab We Met. I also like all old black and white films and songs.
It is an action thriller, which has drama, trauma and romance in it. All of it is in sync with the script. One will not find any scene, sequence or song unnecessary. The film captures the emotions of those, who are trapped in a flight that gets hijacked. Esha Deol plays an airhostess. I play Shiney's wife. Kunal's daughter plays our daughter in the film.
What do you have to say about Kunal as a director?
He is very chilled out. He is an ad filmmaker, so he does not drag scenes. He is used to presenting his thoughts in a nutshell. That's why you will be on the edge of your seat throughout the film.
I am very fortunate to work with him. He is very understanding and patient. He never loses his temper no matter how long or hard or frustrating it gets. He gives us our space and lets us emote the way we want.
How was the experience of working with Shiney?
He is the first celebrity I ever interacted with and I have been his fan. I've liked him in all his films. He is very friendly and committed. He has helped me a great deal. Though he is a successful actor, he does not any airs. He is very humble and down-to-earth.
He made me feel comfortable on the sets. He used to adjust his dialogues or positions for my convenience. Not everyone will do that for someone new.
Any memorable instances?
There is a scene with Kunal's daughter where I am gifting her a teddy bear. She grabbed it even before Kunal could say 'action'! It was fun shooting with her.
There is another scene where Shiney is pulling me into the water. The scene narrated to me was that only Shiney falls into the water. Kunal and Shiney pulled a prank on me without letting me know the actual scene, where both of us were supposed to fall into the water.
When the scene was shot, Shiney pulled me so suddenly that I was shocked.
I wasn't allowed to have ice-cream, as I had to shed some weight. But I would have ice-creams and chocolates anyway, and Kunal would yell at me!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Acting the part : Vineet Kumar
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Finance Guru : Prof. Alok Kumar

Education
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
M.A., Ph.D., Economics, May 2003.
Yale University, New Haven, CT
M.A., Management (Finance), June 2001.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
M.E., Engineering Management, December 1993.
M.S., Engineering Sciences (Robotics), December 1992.
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
B.Tech. (Hons.), Mechanical Engineering, June 1991.
Academic Posts:
University of Texas at Austin, 2006 - present;
University of Notre Dame, 2003 - 2006
Research Areas:
Asset Pricing, Behavioral Finance, Capital Markets, Computational Economics
Professional Service:
Program Committee, FMA 2007, 2008;
Program Committee, EFMA 2007;
Program Committee and Session Chair, FMA Meetings 2005
Corporate and Public Sector Leadership:
Consultant, Commonfund Securities, 1999 - 2001;
Consultant, Postnieks Capital Management, 1999 ;
Principal Consultant, Applications Consulting Grp, Oracle Corporation, 1994 - 1998;
Software Engineer, MicroStrategy, Inc., 1994
Prof Alok Kumar says
I attended Notre Dame Academy in Munger and Jamalpur. Both schools played a significant role in shaping up my career. It is fair to say that I would not have reached where I am now without the help of Notre Dame Academy. I did my I.Sc. from R.D. & D.J. College in Munger where my father was a professor of Physics. He was also the principal of the college for a few years. My mother was an elementary school teacher in Munger. I spent most of my childhood in Lalloo Pokhar and Belan Bazar areas of Munger. Many people there have had a strong influence on my life and I am grateful to them for their help.
Third generation in Teaching :- His grand father late Shri Kuldip Sharan Singh was a middle school teacher and established a school in Masaudhi ( Patna District ) .
Honors and Awards
BSI Gamma Foundation Research Grant, 2006.
Sage Fellowship, Cornell University, 2001-03.
Yale University Fellowship, 1998-2000.one can find More Details on :

