Best of the Big and Small Screens in 2008

2008 is looking to be one of the most exciting years for entertainment in recent memory, with the big and small screen simply spoiling consumers for choice; providing everything from comedy, drama, lifestyle and game shows to satisfy any consumers' tastes. In addition, on demand TV, mobile TV and TV over the Internet give consumers even more choice for how and when to enjoy their entertainment. With the Oscars just around the corner, this year has seen both heavily-nominated ‘No Country For Old Men' and ‘There Will Be Blood' being released in the cinemas on this side of the pond, with ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' hot on their heels. This year's big summer blockbusters are likely to include ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', ‘The Dark Knight' and ‘Sex and the City: The Movie'. Fans of the fantasy genre can look forward to new ‘Chronicles of Narnia' and Harry Potter features and November sees the release of ‘Quantum of Solace', the latest James Bond instalment. The British film industry looks to offer a varied choice of films this year, with one of the most anticipated being a biopic of celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, ‘The Edge of Love', starring Cillian Murphy, Matthew Rhys and Keira Knightley, with a script written by Sharman Macdonald, Knightley's mother. The big-screen adaptation of Toby Young's novel ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People', about Young's life as a British journalist trying to make it as a contributing writer for Vanity Fair magazine in New York, is scheduled for an early October release. Simon Pegg has been cast as the lead with a support cast consisting of Megan Fox, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Bridges and Gillian Anderson. On the small screen, time travel seems to be as popular a topic as ever, with ‘Life on Mars' spin-off ‘Ashes to Ashes' premiering in February, starring Philip Glenister, Keeley Dawes, Gene Hunt and Alex Drake. In keeping with the time-travel trend is ‘Lost in Austen', in which Amanda Price, a present-day Bridget Jones type living in London one day unexpectedly travels 200 years back in time and into the world of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice novel. Realising she's swapped places with Elizabeth Bennet she must use her vast knowledge of the novel to avoid changing literary history. The big documentaries this year seem intent on triggering viewers' shudder reflexes. David Attenborough is delivering his final chapter of ‘Life on Earth', this time focusing on reptiles. Celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver are looking to persuade consumers to switch to free-range poultry in response to the treatment of battery-cage chicken and our demand for cheap food with ‘Hugh's Chicken Run' and ‘Jamie's Fowl Dinners' respectively. Addressing more intellectual topics are Stephen Hawking's ‘Master of the Universe', a major series about physics and cosmology, and Nick Broomfield's ‘Battle of Haditha', concerning the encounter in which US Marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians. Lifestyle features are as popular as ever this year, with one of the most hotly anticipated shows being 'Coleen's Real Women'. Hosted by Wayne Rooney's fiancée Coleen McLoughlin, it sees her scouring the country for other girls next door in order to pitch them to high-powered advertising executives and big-brand marketing directors. All in all it makes for a very exciting 2008, meaning those looking for entertainment on tv or at the cinema will find any tastes catered for

Kashmir handicrafts

Most renowned of Kashmir handicrafts, is the Pashmina Shawls; it is the name for the finest Cashmere. Pashmina, the queen of all wools which originated in Kashmir hundreds of years ago. The art of Pashmina making in the Valley of Kashmir is believed to be as old as 3000 years B.C .In the past, only rich and elite had the privilege of enjoying luxurious fabric. It has been admired for past many centuries by the Moughals and was considered as a mark nobility and grace. Since the 18th and the 19 centuries the Europeans have developed a peculiar craze for it.

The Pashmina is made from the under-fleece of a mountain goat (Ladakh and Central Asia) shed by it while wintering on high altitudes. This material is very delicate and expensive as it is fine especially Kashmir pashmina is the most original and authentic cashmere.

handicrafts and Rajasthan

Rajasthan is one of the most popular and colorful states of India. The state is widely popular among tourist for its various tourism aspects. Colorful, Vibrant, Royal, and drenched in ancient splendor, Rajasthan has so much for tourists. The land of kings, Rajasthan is dotted with magnificent forts situated hilltops of rugged and rocky Aravali hill ranges, palatial palaces, heritage hotels, terrific temples, stunning Havelis, island palaces flickering on picturesque blue lakes, breathtaking gardens, wildlife parks & sanctuaries, etc. The state is also known for its rich culture and traditions. When you will visit Rajasthan, you will have a wonderful opportunity to visit these mesmerizing attractions.
Rajasthan is suggested as a must visit destination of India tours. The blazing deserts, magnificent monuments, fantastic forts, palatial palaces, historic & mystical cities, rich culture, exotic heritage, colorful fairs & festivals, etc make Rajasthan tours a pleasant tour and travel experience to relish for a lifetime. Embark on Rajasthan tour and enjoy camel safari to Sam Sand Dunes and get fascinated with mesmerizing view of Sunset or explore its several wildlife parks & sanctuaries. Visit to the several magnificent monuments or explore stunning Havelis and spend holidays in Rajasthan in splendid way.
Tour to Rajasthan, India and experience the saga of heroism and romance of its erstwhile rulers in its magnificent forts and palaces. Visit to the only hill station of Rajasthan - Mount Abu and explore its Jain Temples and picturesque landscapes blessed with superb natural beauty and cool climate. On your Rajasthan tours, explore the villages of the state and experience the rich culture, customs, & traditions. Visit any city in Rajasthan and it will enchant you with its wealth of attractions like forts & palaces and shopping streets laden with exquisite handicrafts. Exploring forts and palaces and spending your vacation at heritage hotels, provides a true Luxury Rajasthan tour experience. In brief, we can say that Rajasthan tourism has a lot options to enchant tourists.
If you travel in Rajasthan with the help of a Rajasthan tour operator your tours will be more and more convenient. There are several Rajasthan tour packages available which make Rajasthan travel a mesmerizing experience. In brief, if you are interested in traveling in India, don't miss to grab the opportunity to embark on Rajasthan tours where you will observe true Indian tourism experience.
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