Trends Of The Month – March 2016

Coldplay’s new video
The internet went crazy with all the tweets and criticism regarding Coldplay’s new music video ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ which featured Sonam Kapoor for a few seconds, having inappropriate display of India’s true beauty and not being able to portray the actual colours of true India. Different people had different opinions on it and this went on to become a deep source of discussion and debate.

Priyanka Chopra dubbing for Marvel’s Avengers
Priyanka Chopra has gone from Miss World to Miss Marvel! The actress, who made her Hollywood debut just last year, has lent her voice to the character of Ms. Marvel in the new mobile game Marvel Avengers Academy. The internet went crazy tweeting about it and discussions based on these topics were held as well. The game, that is available for downloads imagines a Marvel Universe where Earth’s mightiest heroes and villains are enrolled at the ultimate superhero school, Avengers Academy.

Deepika Padukone stars in XXX
When Deepika Padukone first shared a picture of hers with Vin Diesel, it became an instant rage. As the news of her starring in the next XXX film came our way, fans just about went crazy over it as it revealed that Deepika Padukone would be playing the female lead opposite Vin Diesel in ‘XXX: The Return of Xander Cage.’ She joins Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev and Jet Li in the sequel directed by D.J. Caruso. Samuel L. Jackson is returning to reprise his role.

Make in India fire
A massive fire that took place at Girgaon Chowpatty during the Make in India cultural event was the talk of the town. Many Dignitaries, Ministers & VIP’s were present out there and the police evacuated the area as quickly as possible. Our PM, Narendra Modi was present as well as it was an initiative undertaken by him.

Freedom 251
A Smartphone worth Rs.251 was launched by a Noida-based firm Ringing Bells in New Delhi. Freedom 251 handset will have a 4-inch WVGA (480×800) IPS display, 3.2 megapixel auto-focus rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front camera, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of internal storage with SD card support, 1450 mAh battery, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

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