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Three sentenced to death for 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast

Three sentenced to death for 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast
A city court Thursday awarded death penalty to three convicts held guilty for murder in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast that claimed 13 lives.

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Life Painted on a Display Easel: Top Three Michael Winterbottom Films

Michael Winterbottom was born in Lancashire and is considered one of the most prolific and respected filmmakers directing sixteen films in the past thirteen years. He began working on British television before making the transition to film. Winterbottom is a humble artist and rarely speaks about his persona life but would rather keep the focus and attention on his films. Here is a list of the top three Michael Winterbottom films that are often considered works of art like that shown on a display easel.

Wonderland

Winterbottom highlights the life and travails of the British working class in this award winning drama from the acclaimed director. A married couple with four grown children deal with the daily stresses of life and their children’s lives as Britain prepares to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day in “Wonderland.” Molly Parker plays an early role which would show her versatility that she displayed in other film and television roles like “Deadwood.” Although she is not British she plays the role very convincingly. “Wonderland” was shown at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival and almost took home the most coveted award.

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story

This comedy film-within-a-film features Steve Coogan, who starred in Winterbottom’s other memorable film, “24 Hour Party People.” The film is about actors trying to adapt what is essentially an unadaptable 18th century novel called “Tristram Shandy,” about a man attempting but failing to write his autobiography. The film thus is a film about failing to make the film. It’s not as complicated as it sounds and is robustly funny with Steve Coogan playing his despicable self.

A Mighty Heart

With possibly the biggest budget at his disposal and a big name American actress, “A Mighty Heart” was poised to be Winterbottom’s big breakthrough, and although it received rave reviews for both Jolie’s portrayl of Mariane Pearl, the wife of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and killed by supporters of Omar Sheikh in Pakistan and the film itself, it did not do well at the box office, but I’m sure Winterbottom is used to that. After people originally criticized Jolie for portraying a biracial woman, after seeing the film most agreed that Jilie did an admirable job.

Three of the Grandest Luxury Hotels in France

There are few countries that can accommodate a luxury lifestyle as well as France. From the world-renowned cuisine to the quality of the luxury hotels in France, it is a nation that understands the finer things in life.

If you want to travel in style on a holiday to France you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting your accommodation. There are plenty of superb boutique hotels throughout the country, but if you are looking to stay in the most prestigious French luxury hotels, there are a few that stand out from the crowd…

Royal Resort Evian

Perfect for…a luxury retreat in the countryside

Most of the largest luxury hotels in France are concentrated in the cities, but if you long to combine five star grandeur with the relaxation of a rural retreat, the Royal Resort Evian is the perfect choice. Located at the foot of the French Alps and on the banks of Lake Geneva, it is set in its 47 acres of ground – few luxury hotels in France can boast of so enviable a location. Inside, it is a marvel of baroque architecture and hand-crafted wood furnishings. As soon as you walk through the front door, there’s no doubt that you are in one of the finest European hotels, and with 11 restaurants, a spa, casino, theatre and its own golf course, you’ll never lack luxury experiences to keep you entertained. And neither will the children as any one aged between three months and 16 are looked after and entertained on a Royal scale throughout the year.

Plaza Athenee

Perfect for…Living the high life in Paris

There are plenty of great luxury hotels in the French capital, but there are few that can match the Plaza Athenee for prestige, location, and quality of service. Located just off the prestigious Champs Elysees and close to the Eiffel Tower, the Plaza Athenee has played host to the rich and famous for almost a century since its opening in 1911. Amongst its many excellent rooms and suites, the Eiffel Penthouse Suite offers guests stunning views out across the city and the Royal Suite, with almost 5000 square feet of floor space, is one of most prestigious rooms in Paris.

The quality doesn’t stop at the rooms, however – the resident Chef, Alain Ducasse, is the country’s finest and most famous, and his three-Michelin star restaurant in the Plaza Athenee offers a fantastic gastronomic experience. Other facilities include a new spa, three other eateries and Le Bar du Plaza – one of the most chic nightspots in town. There may be smaller, more intimate hotels in Paris, but for prestige and grandeur, it is hard to beat the Plaza Athenee.

Carlton Intercontinental Cannes

Perfect for…socialising with the jet-set

Every year in May, Cannes becomes the centre of the film world as the Cannes Film Festival rewards the best films of the previous year. The Carlton Intercontinental Cannes is one of the few hotels that the stars choose to stay in, and the hotel has a long association with the film industry – the 1950′s Cary Grant’s classic “To Catch a Thief” was set and filmed in the hotel. This is simply one of the finest luxury hotels in France, offering an exclusive beach front location and private beach, a chic piano bar, and much more besides – if you want to feel like a movie star on your holiday in France, the Carlton Intercontinental is the place to stay.