Top 10 Best Tamil Movies of 2017

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January 31, 2018

From kids to elders, one does not simply avoid watching a movie when they are bored because movies are a lifesaver when we get bored, for a hangout, during mood swings, to gain knowledge, etc. it is the vivid drama created to curate our lifestyle, thoughts, and much more changes to see oneself as a self-realization.

Movies have the ultimate power to reach the public for conveying messages through a script filled with morality. It takes the vivacious effort to transform one’s ideas into reality. Following is the list of the Tamil movies that enriches with a phenomenal script to change perspectives of the public. Kollywood had improved its standard to a whole new level for providing the best movies in 2017. Let check out Top 10 Best Tamil Movies of 2017

1. Aruvi

The movie is a tremendous hit for Kollywood industry slapping the unawareness of public about HIV and how the diseased survives with society holding no blame for the cause yet gets upright to justice. Actress Aditi Balan playing the lead role did justification to the character of the film. The movie has been reviewed positively by the critics acclaiming to its phenomenal script. It was one of the Top 10 Best Tamil Movies of 2017

2. Vikram Vedha

This movie is quite star-studded with Vijay Sethupathy and Madhavan in lead roles for a gangster drama that involves hilarious unexpected twists. The action film entails the battle of good and bad between a ruthless cop and an unscrupulous gangster. Since the movie holds legendary actors like Vijay Sethupathy and Madhavan, it is very typical for the audience to expect a masala film but Vikram Vedha thrills with more intrigue and less intensity. It’s ranked no 2 among Top 10 Best Tamil Movies of 2017

3. Maanagaram

The story revolves around the significance of interlinks between four youngsters that arrive in a big city. With familiar actors like Sundeep Krishna, Sri and actress Regina in the lead role, the film was made at its best by a team of debutants. Earning excitement with interval block leads to an unpredictable ending from the movie.

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4. Theeran Adhigaram Ondru

Unlikely the other cop films, Theeran Adhigaram Ondru succeed in detailing. Actor Karthi and actress Rakul Preet Singh in the lead role, the movie runs based on a true story. Reflecting the other side of cops from corruption till arrogance with the public, the movie shows up the level of dedication given to their work irrespective of their lives at risk.

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5. Taramani

It is a serious fresh take on the relations of modern-age youngsters blurting out the reality of how feelings should be respected to understand that they are different in all aspects of life. Starred by actress Andrea Jeremiah as a Free-spirited lady and a budding actor Adrian Knight as an orthodox youngster leading the film as the story finds out how they realise their complications in living together with complex requirements and mistakes that happen unintentionally in life. It abstains the fact of reality from clichéd romance deserving a separate spot for the storyline creating a connection with the audience.

6. Dhuruvangal Padhinaaru

The action crime thriller revolves around the mystery of a case by a retired cop who lost his leg due to an accident is forced to revisit all the events leading to an unresolved case. The movie was a remarkable hit for the debut director Karthick Naren and the lead role played by actor Rahman.

7. Meyaadha Maan

Among the recent trend of short films booming into a real feature film, Meyaadha Maan comes under that category bringing a massive hit to a rom-com genre with interweaved humor about a modern youngster who fails to express his love. Being a breezy entertainer to the Kollywood film industry, the movie had a super cool casting by actor Vaibhav and budding actress Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles for the film.

8. Aram

Denoting the irony of disabled India’s situation during unexpected accidents being unresolved is been booming up like anything. Actress Nayanthara as a Collector plays a major role in detecting how to solve the issue with available power and influence towards the situation of a kid fallen in bore well. The movie deals with themes of feminism and rights of women in a social drama.

9. Lens

The movie unfolds one part of cybercrime happening around the world. The movie portrays a man’s virtual sexual relationships causing resentment with his wife. Actor and director of the film Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan did justice in portraying the realistic issue happening around the world.

10. Kurangu Bommai

This movie brings a nerve pulling storyline between a loyal employee and a boss for smuggling an expensive artefact out of the country. Unique casting denotes the clarity of the character subjected to the story, actor Bharathiraja and Vidharth did lead roles in the movie. It is another non-linear hyperlink film exposing an intriguing screenplay to Kollywood film industry by the debut director Nithilan.

Friendship defying Cancer

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Supriya Singh

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January 31, 2018

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I am Gauri Kapur from Sonepat Haryana and I got diagnosed with Brain Cancer in 2016. In this specific time who helped me the most is My best friend Supriya Singh who lives in Kolkata. I can never ever return what she has done for me. Supriya is an inspiration, the role she played is the most difficult and inspiring.

I laughed through the night on which I was diagnosed with brain Cancer. Instead to plunging to grief, I was giggling and laughing histerically. To be honest with you, first, I was scared. I also went to the extent of shedding copious amount of tears, flushing my cheek red. It is not easy to suddenly stand on the verge of a cliff and watch down the ends of it, with nowhere to go but to jump. even in that hour grief, there was a hand that held mine and pulled me from being slurped in the melancholy. It is but, because of Supriya’s presence, that the worst days of my life turned to gold.

I had suddenly become an alien. I remember my doctor suggesting me to join Cancer groups to get connected with more people who were suffering like I was. Because, probably he felt they would understand my pain better and I sincerely tried, finally coming to a realisation that people do not die of Cancer; they die due to lack of love.

We die with the world’s question tags for the span of our lives. For begining to look as thin as protruding bones, and hence by becoming a social outcast. It took Supriya to understand what I was going through and treat me in the way I best healed. Supriya showed that Cancer was not just mine it was hers too. Even when my body was failing me, I knew in hers I was thriving well.

Sometimes we just want to live because of something. And Supriya became my someone to try to wake up each day and live like a miracle.

We met online and became best of friends. that was two years back, and since then Supriya is pillar of my strength. I have not seen nor talked to her in person but still the way she etched to me made my entire life blessed.

I am fighting for my life. A warrior, I declare myself and also to Supriya, who fights no less along with me. All the survival stories that we hear are greatest battles won and we need to celebrate those heroes who fight with the curtains drawn upon themselves, like Supriya fights with me.

Supriya did numerous things for me and out of them the most special was writing these poems for me which I thought best to share with you, for if you ever come across someone like me, you know that love can transform worst into best.

Poems

I saw your picture and I smiled with pride. I mean just look at her.

How can she look so damn pretty, her hair so smooth and the twinkle in her eyes.

The pink of her lips curves beautifully in smile.

You must have been happy then, you look soo young, rejuvenated, like spring at its infancy.

How can you be best at everything? The elegance you use while you sit, The way you hold your head high.

You were so different then. You didn’t care of the world. You were the spark of a lover’s heart.

And you played upon the chords attached to the nerve closest to my heart.

I am sad to note. where have your splendour gone? Why has it all converged to your smile?

Ahh, that smile which smiles with gloom engulfed. I so miss your vigour, Your words of official pride.

But it’s weird that I have you all to myself. With all your pains and pleasures.

With your reasons to smile or cry. with your cancer stories.

I am there to notice the hoarse in your voice. There to feel the pain in your head.

I wish people could see like me. You are not the malignant cell in your head.

You are not even the blood you spit. You are not your visits to a doctor. You aren’t your decreasing weight.

You are that girl who danced her heart out, who sang in the voice notes.

Who fought for a social cause. Who bravely bore stares in the park.

You can still hold your head high. because it belongs there.

You can still scorn the world. who think you cannot.

Win The World

We laughed it off. As if it were the germ in the trachea. Sneeze for three days and it would be gone.

Words don’t seem to bring the experience with them. Do they?

The first time I heard- CANCER, I remember what I had thought “Cancer!? Come I know she would kick your ass and send you where ever you came from!”

And we actually laughed. So hard that I dropped my phone on my face.

The word cancer never appeared so grave then.

Or maybe I didn’t understand then that mortals were not afraid of this word for no apparent reason.

It was only when she told me how it actually feels to live with the disease that I realised the pain that comes with it.

How would it feel when I don’t want to wake up to the skull cracking pain in my head which leaves red marks on my forehead, but I have to.

No medicine or painkiller I take would ever cure the throbbing ache.

What if its a battle every day to drink tea, for what comes next is a spat of blood in the sink.

Sometimes she wakes up with swollen gums and swollen face. Scared to look into the mirror for her own face looks unfamiliar.

With her bones cracking without any injury.

I realised Cancer was not that small as I had imagined.

It took some time for me to sink in. To gauge the limits of it.

I so wanted to squeeze out the hurts and pain from her body.

The way it is giving way day by day actually scared me. I wanted to make her laugh at those silly silly jokes.

It made me sad. It actually hurts to see the people you love suffer and you know there is no medicine to cure her of the pain.

It is then she said, “It doesn’t hurt that much!” How much more could she have loved me to say even Cancer in her brain didn’t hurt.

How could she balm my hurts? The way she innocently conceded to my wishes of her waking up early, without complaints,

Without letting me be aware of the sleepless tormenting nights.

The way she drank 1 litre of water. (yes it is a big deal because she hardly can take a sip in a day).

It reminded me of the famous tale from Mahabharata, the larger we think our problem is, the stronger grasp it has upon ourselves.

I decided it wasn’t that big to define her identity.

And I was not that strong even to feel sorry for her. She wasn’t just the cancer patient.

She was not someone to be pitied upon by a passerby or the visiting aunts.

She was a fighter, a swordless fighter. She dared live a life and love it with all her might.

Why do you see her like that? As if she were going to die.

Who wants your pity anyway? You talk about her as if you grew her up.

It really doesn’t hurt your heart. does it? You return to your homes, brand her the petty creature and sleep in contentment,

Measuring the kindness you still have in your heart.

And here sitting miles away I contemplate on the irony of life.

You pitied someone who plunges herself out of life everytime she wakes up.

Who like a queen holds onto her life and struggles hard to make an identity different from being just a person fighting cancer.

Look yourself in the mirror, the way you look at her. I am sure you are not gonna like it anyway.”

CORNITOS- The 5 Year Old Company Reached To a Turnover of 24 Crores!!

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Srishti Lohani

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January 27, 2018

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CORNITOS is run by GreenDotHealth Foods Ltd. which is a segment of the massive “Globe Capacitors” Group of companies. Green Dot was started in 2009 to make an entry into the FMCG Sector. Green Dot is a part of the GC Group of companies which is a family-run business.

After substantial market research across the sphere, the group inaugurated in 2009. A few hurdles came in the way but CORNITOS has now been just the ticket and are expanding expeditiously.Nachos is the ultimate product of the company which is prefabricated and encased in-house. The company initiated with four flavours and have now increased to nine. The manufacturing of other products like salsa and cheese dips, gherkins, jalapeno have been outsourced too.

Cornitos in the duration of five years has come up as one of the key-brands in the Indian snack market with INR 24 Crores as the last year’s turnover. CORNITOS is a well-known and undefeatable brand in the countries like Dubai, China, USA, Sri-Lanka and Nepal.

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Cornitos’s state of the art food processing unit is solely labor-saving and self-operating in a pure and hygenic abode. The manufacturing unit is expanded across an area of 6000sqm at Roorkee, Haridwar Dist. Uttrakhand with a capacity to manufacure 250 kg per hour of corn tortilla chips with a packing capacity of 500 kg per hour.

In India, Nachos is not considered as a desperate demand but the research showed that the need for such a product is a premium segment. This idea of production was targeted and by focussing on this project Cornitos is penetrating down to the roots of the success, as well. The new variation is priced at INR 15 Rupees.

Distribution Network –

The mother-ship brand of the entire network of the GC Group, Cornitos has a pan-Indian presence with the products striking the stores in all major cities. Across the country, Cornitos products are available in some of the eminent stores like Spencer’s , More , Hypercity, Auchaan, Big-Bazaar , Nilgiris, Namdharis etc.

Cornitos products can be grabbed too on some of the prime airlines including SpiceJet , JetAirways and Indigo. The taste of the delectable crunch can be felt with rapture also in some of the major multiplexes, airports and in Cafe Coffee Day and Aubon Pain Cafe outlets. They also export the products to various countries across the globe, including USA, China, Nepal, Singapore, Nigeria, Ghana and Sri-Lanka and the company is all set to launch the products in Thailand, Korea and Bangladesh too. The venture can also boast of being one of the few companies in India to export FMCG product to China.

In the emerging period of the business, the response from the audience wasn’t very encouraging. the company worked upon the flaws and underwent a rebranding exercise in 2011. The idea concerning the new packaging and a new logo proved to be a major hit in communicating better and taking the product ahead.

The fulfilment of the needs of the consumers is the utmost motto of the venture. They mainly emphasise on the quality of the product so as to multiply their consumers and to deliver them a palatable experience. The finger-licking products of Cornitos varying from the crispy Nachos to fiery hot salsa dips and from the smooth-velvety cheesy Jalapeno dips to a combo set of 3 packs containing 3 different Lip-Smacking flavours of the crunchy chips, are all waiting for you… Go Grab them all!!

5 DIY Masks For Hands For Hands And Feet

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Srishti Lohani

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January 24, 2018

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Rough and dry hands, a very common problem for our mothers and house-ladies, who are working the whole day at home, and sacrificing the softness and beauty of their hands and feet. Isn’t it a work deserving a Salute!! Off-course it is…Therefore, it’s our duty to bring back the soft texture of the cracked hands and feet of our mothers.

You can take the following steps to help and protect and soothe the skin by trying these easy DIY masks, and surprise her with the spa treatment, just at home!

1. MOISTURIZING COCONUT MASK-

Coconut oil plays a vital role in the procedure of enhancing one’s beauty. It is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, coconut oil for skin is an excellent moisturizer. It has more penetrating effects than other oils.

What Will You Need-

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil

5 DIY Masks For Hands For Hands And Feet

Take the above @ ingredients and blend them together. Warm the oil mix a bit. Give a gentle massage to your hand and cuticles. Allow the oil mask to penetrate to the deeper portions of your skin, by resting it for at least 5-10 minutes. Cover your hands in a small towel for more absorption and wipe off the excess with a tissue. Finish the process, by applying some nourishing cream for soft, smooth, moisturized hands.

2. EXFOLIATING GINGER MASK-

Ginger has a very good property which improves the elasticity and evens the skin tone… Ginger contains about 40 anti-oxidant properties that protect against aging and prevent free radical damage. This mask will surely reveal a radiant and glowing skin.

What Will You Need-

2 Tsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoon aloe vera gel

-Blend the above ingredients together and apply a thick layer over each foot. Cover it, to avoid drying of the mask. Wrap each foot with a warm washcloth. Leave the mask for 10 to 15 minutes for better results.

3. SOFTENING CINNAMON MASK-

Cinnamon or ‘Dalchini’ is a spice obtained from the inner bark of the tree gennus ‘Cinnamonium’, whose bark is known for its extremely beneficial and medicinal value. Cinnamon contains fiber, manganese, calcium and iron and is basically used in many food dishes. But Cinnamon has many supplementary qualities. Cinnamon contains anti-microbial properties that can make the skin more beautiful. Cinnamon, can help you get rid of acne and pimples, it helps you remove the dead skin, and restore shine and suppleness of the skin. It also helps as a complexion enhancer,alleviates Fine Lines and prevents and prevents skin infections and cures cuts and wounds and it helps in…, well , there are a dozen more beneficial values, which should be mentioned , but you try this mask and experience its benefits yourself!!

WHAT WILL YOU NEED-

1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
4 drops lemon essential oil

Add Cinnamon and lemon oil in half a cup of warm olive oil, in a bowl. Stir it until all blended together. Cover each foot with a thick layer of mask. Rest the mask over each foot for about 10-15 minutes and use a plastic wrap to seal the moisture.

4. TONNING EGG MASK-

Egg white holds an amzing quality to lighten the skin color. it renovates the elasticity of your skin and make it more supple. Egg Yolks not only make your hair healthier, shinier, and softer but this also help in increasing the lenghth of your hair. It is perfect remedy for revitalizing dry hair too.

Things You Need-

Egg Yolk
Lemon Juice

Break an Egg in a mixing bowl and beat it until smooth and add 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix it well. Apply this mixture to your hands and cover it with small towel or wrap it with plastic to preserve the moisture. after 10 minutes, rinse your hands well.

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5. POTATO HAND MASK-

Potatoes are edible tubers, available worlwide and all year long. Despite being quiet a cheap vegetable to grow it has several other benefits too. Some evidence prove that potatoes might be a remedy for the case of inflamation and constipation. a medium sized potato carries around 164 calories and 30 percent of the recommended daily B6 intake. Potatoes are a very good source of curing several medical conditions like preventing osteoporosis, maintaing heart health, and reducing the risk of infection. Collagen is the skin’s support system. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to help prevant damage caused by the sun and it also helps collagen smooth wrinkles and improve the texture of the skin and makes it beautiful.

What Will You Need-

2-3 Potatoes
Milk

Boil the Potatoes and mash them. Add milk to it and mix it thouroughly until it forms a paste. Apply the warm mixture on your hands and leave it to rest until it gets cooled. Wash your hands and apply a nourishing cream or lotion to pamper your skin.

Are You at Risk of Developing Oral Cancer?

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kellybrown

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January 22, 2018

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Oral cancer or mouth cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that can happen anywhere in the mouth. From developing on the surface of the lips to the salivary glands, and tonsils, oral cancer can occur anywhere.

Early oral cancers commonly present as:

A non-healing sore in the mouth, despite adequate medication.
Loose tooth or bleeding gums
Painful swallowing or persistent ear ache
Recent onset difficulty or pain during mouth opening or protrusion of tongue.
Visible neck swellings.

These symptoms are usually overlooked and present later as advanced cancers.

Like any other cancer, if not treated on time, oral cancer can also be life threatening.

Below are the factors that are known to increase the risk of the developing oral cancer.

General Factors

Gender: Oral cancer is more common in males than in females. Use of tobacco and alcohol is seen significantly higher in men, thus increasing the risk factor for males. However, the gender factor is gradually declining as more women are indulging in tobacco and alcohol intake.
Age: Oral cancer can occur at any age; however, those falling under the age bracket of 31-40 with an excessive alcohol and tobacco use are at an increased risk.
Ultraviolet light: Lip cancer is more common among individuals who primarily work outdoors as well as individuals who are exposed to sunlight for a prolonged period.

Genetic Factors

Genetic syndromes: Certain inherited genetic mutations can lead to different syndromes in the body which increases the risk of oral cancer. These include:

Fanconi anaemia: This is a blood condition, which is caused by inherited abnormalities in numerous genes. Difficulties can start at an early age and often lead to aplastic anaemia or leukaemia. The danger of oral cancer among individuals with Fanconi anaemia is approximately 500 times greater than the general population.
Dyskeratosis congenita: It is a genetically linked syndrome which can also cause aplastic anaemia. It carries a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer developing at an early age.

Lifestyle Factors

Tobacco use: The chances of developing oral cancer depends on the frequency as well as the duration of tobacco use. Smoking can cause cancer in the mouth or throat, and tobacco products are related to cancer in the inner surface of lips, cheeks, and gums. About 80% of oral cancers are related to tobacco use in one form or the other.
Alcohol: Approximately 70% of individuals diagnosed with oral cancer drink alcohol on a regular basis. For individuals who drink and smoke heavily, the chances of oral cancer may be as high as 100% more than the risk for individuals who do not indulge in these activities.

Other Factors

HPV: Cancers that are related to human papillomavirus (HPV) are usually found in the tonsils, at the back of the throat, and the base of the tongue.
Some other risk factors like excessive exposure to radiation, prevalence of neck and head cancer.

Minimizing your risks

Cancers of the mouth are one of the most curable types. Sadly 3/4th of oral cancer patients present to oncologists in advanced stages. The most crucial thing one can do to prevent oral cancer is to never indulge in alcohol, smoking and chewing tobacco.

The risk can also be reduced by:

Reducing the exposure to the sun and wearing a lip balm with a good SPF
Eating a balanced diet consisting of fruits and vegetables
Avoiding alcohol and smoking
Removing the dentures at night and keeping them clean
Identifying and eliminating any cause of chronic or persisting irritation to mouth for eg. Sharp tooth, repeated cheek bites, or even keeping supari or tobacco squid at a position in mouth.

While it is impossible to fully cure oral cancer, following the above steps can help minimise the chances. Also, getting cancer treatment from one of the hospitals like Max Healthcare, which offers the best cancer treatment in Delhi, can ensure a speedy recovery. Visiting the dentist at regular intervals helps to guarantee that any symptoms of oral cancer are recognised as early as possible.

ENJOY THE 10 BEST ENTERTAINING PLACES IN CHENNAI FOR YOUR WEEKEND

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Ruhaya Sithara

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January 22, 2018

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Bored of going to cinemas, theme parks, museums or the famous Mahabalipuram on weekends at Chennai? Here are some new ventures that are taking place in Chennai to entertain both the Inbound and native tourists. Bringing the utmost fun to the city for Adults, young kids, families, friends, these entertainment places are an absolute hangout spot for gamers, friends outing, office outing, with your loved ones, and even with your kith and kin.

Arkenesis Gaming Centre

For all the gamers out there, this place is a feast for their binge gaming sessions, founded by Harish Suri. It is located in Nungambakkam at Ispahani centre serving as a dreamland for playing all kind of games with a food court serving continental foods alongside, the price depends on an hourly basis. The place is filled with neon lighting separating the zones based on specifications of equipment – Zone Mega (low level), Zone Ultra (mid-level), and Zone Monster (high level), lined accordingly with the orange, blue and purple lights. Accommodating 200 people in its massive space with different types of gaming zones such as PlayStation consoles zone and a 64-PC gaming zone, the gaming centre also regularly screens important matches and hosts interesting cosplay events at times.

Nassa Uth Hub

It is four-storey building located near the Elliot’s Beach which got a cool entertainment bringing futsal, food, gaming and snooker, all at one place for your weekend to be fun-filled. The giant building has eight different zones – arcade games, bumper cars, virtual reality zone, kids’ zone, snooker, bowling, rooftop futsal, fish pedicure, a selfie spot and a food court with an in-house popcorn station. To keep the entertainment hub livelier, the place is filled with multi-coloured LED lights, good music and a mind-expanding imagery to keep up the vibrant place.

Freeing India

This is an ultimate gaming destination in Chennai and should be visited in groups to attain the extreme fun. This place brings a real escape game to India with Intelligent Challenge and a Real-Life exciting Experience. We will have to solve the riddles with hints that are hidden in the room with the limited time using all the logic and the creativity. They have brilliantly designed different themed rooms as The Lost Chamber, Mirror of Love, Nuclear, Live to Tell, Prison Chaos at Nungambakkam and a 4 more to release in the other franchise Besant Nagar which are Poseidon, Alice In Wonderland, Russia with Love and Ninja.The gaming destination is spread globally like Europe, America, China, Japan and Taiwan. Of course, every one of us wants to imitate like a role in movie stories like Sherlock Holmes investigating with clues given, this place is a dreamland to exhibit the talent within ourselves.

Soap Football

This place is an arena for football lovers located at Nungambakkam, Chennai. Soap football is an innovative concept for youngsters who would like to enjoy playing in a slippery balloon field and reach the goal like football. This place has an amazing lighting at nights like a stadium to play football on the soapy floor for which they provide knee and elbow pads to refrain from the slippery field. The price range depends on hours and supposed to visit in groups like three on three or five on five. It is the best destination to play outdoor sports with friends, families, etc.

Wild Tribe Ranch

This is the Chennai’s first adventure sports arena. It includes a variety of activities for all age and skill level. All the adventure enthusiasts will have a great fun with playing different heart-pounding and life-affirming activities like the mammoth ride which has multiple levels of hurdles to cross, the long-awaited Bungee Jumping, Mad riders as ATV, Dune Buggies, Paint Ball, Swimming Pool, Dodge & Jump, Bungee Run, Sumo, and Tribal Path. These new different activities take us to experience the daring wild tribe era and backed by best-in-class safety standard for families, groups and a small group of individuals in inculcating the team bondage, leadership skills and communication during teamwork at its best. is the Chennai’s first & Holistic Adventure Sports and Outbound Training Area serves a thrilling experience to people located in ECR, Chennai.

Choki Dhani

This place ensures people to gain the vibrant spirit of Rajasthan experience in order by depicting the Indian rustic village that is located at sriperambadur in Chennai. They have paintings and the wall decorations like Rajasthan, and the evening performances in the fresh air, the enthusiastic service by the staffs with Rajasthan’s traditional costumes, etc.. The best part of this place is providing the signature food of the origin from open-air dining hall to royal cuisine with fun filling rides like Horse ride, Camel ride, Elephant ride, Bullock Cart ride and a Boat ride to enjoy. They also have fun zones like skill games, Jungle sair as adventure place and a Head massage to relieve stress. Performing the best of Rajasthan’s folk dances and offering many zones of live entertainment like a magic show, bird fortune teller and so on keeps the place livelier to visit again.

Rock – Climbing

This place is an adventurous streak for people seeking for physical activity after work. Rock climbing is located in R.A Puram, started by Shyamsundar Manoharan and Sathya Narayanan Prakash. At the indoor arena, a natural rock faces with predominantly big holds for both hand and feet with 6 trainers to guide us through the climbing of 1,000 Sq. Ft. There are 50 to 60 routes to reach the top with thick floor mats provided on the ground to ensure safety. This place is a digest for fitness trainers to experience the physical activity of Rock Climbing. Holding as a different experience located in the indoor facility gives a major pleasure to pursue weekend healthy with fun.

Trampoline ParkWe all have gone through the phase during childhood where parents bounce us in the air to make us giggle. Here’s a new venture in Chennai at KNK road, the first exclusive Airborne Trampoline Park for all ages. Basically, one can jump and enjoy the trampoline experience to relieve stress, the place is adaptable for kids to adults. They have a Basket Ball arena alongside just to enjoy the experience of jumping higher enough to reach the goal and win the game. Creating an avenue for fun and fitness, it is a popular sport in countries abroad. The park is owned by Mohammed Wasif with 2500 Sq. Ft. space spread and colour bordered grey trampoline squares and triangles. Since it hardly requires any skill, this place is awesome to have fun with friends, families, your loved ones as it is physically engaging as well as a lot of entertainment to seek out.

Laser Tag

This is a Battlefield all set for adults out there! Remember playing Hide-and-Seek during childhood? This place takes back to our childhood by leaving us with our friends on a battlefield with infrared guns, radio frequencies and a flood of lights as a hi-tech version of our favourite childhood game. It is a great option for live action and high tech adventure with the space of 2000 Sq. Ft. This place requires no skill except builds teamwork, leadership skills and communication with fellow mates, friends, coworkers, etc. The city has three different franchise in the arena such as Asgard Entertainment at Pondy Bazaar area, G Sector at Nungambakkam and Chaos Entertainment at Gopalapuram.

Blur

This place is one of the famous and finest gaming café in Chennai located in Royapettah. It has PlayStation, Xbox as in sensor gaming, Bowling, Arcade games, PC games, offering multi-format gaming zone. The gaming zone is a feast for all the gamers for non-stop gaming action with an amazing food alongside serving the best of foods to thrive in experiencing the entertainment. Comparatively affordable at low rates depending on an hourly basis, the gaming centre provides the best hangout spot for the weekend as the building also owns the city’s famous theatre Sathyam Cinemas.

5 things you should know about the Metro Man of India

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yogeshravi

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January 15, 2018

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Delhi metro is the second oldest metro in India that serves to around 3 million people daily. It has transformed the public transport system in India, saving so many working hours and reducing the carbon emission is one of the key perks of running the metro. The credit goes to the most reliable person titled Metro Man of India.

Mr. Ellatuvalapil Sreedharan popularly known as the metro man of India. Let us look at his journey and find out more about him.

He was born on 12 June 1932 in Kirukaputham which is situated in Kerala state. He pursued his civil engineering from Govt Engineering College Kakinada Andhra Pradesh.

Like Raghuram G Rajan, E Sreedharan also started his career in academics. He was a lecturer of Civil Engineering at Government Polytechnic, Kozhikode. After clearing the Indian Engineering services exam his first major assignment was to restore a bridge that has been collapsed in a heavy cyclone. He completed in 46 days against the six months target.

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He has been credited with the development of Konkan railway and Delhi Metro. Despite so many government and financial hurdles, he himself got sanctioned a loan from 5 Billion US Dollars to work on this project and completed before the time period.

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E Sreedharan is a man of simplicity and integrity.He likes to read Bhagavata Purana and been awarded Padma Vibhushan for the service of this nation.

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Thyagaraja Aradhanotsavam-The Musical Fest

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Sarada Pyngas

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January 11, 2018

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SAINT TYAGARAJA

Kakarla Tyagabrahmam (4 May 1767 – 6 January 1847) or Saint Tyagaraja, also known as Tyāgayya in Telugu, was one of the greatest composers of Carnatic music, a form of Indian classical music. He was a prolific composer and highly influential in the development of the classical music tradition. Tyagaraja and his contemporaries Syama Sastri and Muthuswami Dikshitar were regarded as the Trinity of modern Carnatic music. Tyagaraja composed thousands of devotional compositions, most in Telugu and in praise of Lord Rama, many of which remain popular even today and sung at the Thyagaraja Aradhanotsavam every year.

AARADHANA

Aradhana means to offer.Tyagaraja Aradhana is an annual Carnatic music festival usually held once in a year during January and February in Thiruvaiyaru, the birth place of the great saint Tyagarajar Many experts of Carnatic music gather here to perform music, and is watched by millions of fervent fans of Indian classical music. To pay a common homage to the saint, Five pancharatna keethanas are selected and sung by all the musicians. As a mark of respect and thanksgiving to the saint, Carnatic musicians from all over the world get together and pay their reverence to the Saint by singing the Pancharatna kritis on the Pushya Bahula Panchami – the day when he attained Samadhi. This is an integral feature of the Aradhana.

THE CULTURE OF THE FESTIVAL

When Saint Thyagaraja passed on, his mortal remains were buried on the banks of the river Kaveri and a small memorial was built at the site. His disciples returned to their respective villages and observed his death anniversary at their own homes. The memorial soon fell into neglect and had become quite dilapidated by 1903, when two of the last surviving students to have been taught by Tyagaraja happened to make a nostalgic visit to the site. These were the elderly and eminent musicians Umayalpuram Krishna Bhagavatar and Sundara Bhagavatar. They were dismayed by the neglect and dilapidation; indeed, they had to search for the memorial in the wild foliage of the riverbank. They arranged for the renovation of the samadhi and decided to commemorate the tithi or death anniversary of their guru every year at the Samadhi itself.
In fact, until 1907, there were no music concerts but only religious rituals, during the aradhana. In 1908, it was Narasimha Bhagavatar and his younger brother Panchu Bhagavatar, disciples of Thillaisthanam Rama Iyengar (‘antharanga sishya’ of saint Thyagaraja) who held a five-day aradhana festival that included harikathas and concerts. The music concerts are now presided over by Sri Thyagabrahma Mahotsava Sabha based in Thiruvaiyaru. The religious part of the Vaidika aradhana celebrations that began during the time of Thillaisthanam Rama Iyengar is continued even today by a Trust called ‘Sadguru Tyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust, Madras,’ formed in 1984 by Chellam Iyer, S. Parthasarathy and a few others of the Thillaisthanam tradition. Thiruvaiyaru is situated 13kms from Thanjavur (Tanjore) in the state of Tamil Nadu.

This picture depicts the trust and divinity of people towards Saint Thyagaraja. Many people perform many such activities to seek the blessings of the saint, so that they could get the holy showers of the Almighty as well. This is the live picture of the music enthusiasts who had performed a “Nagara Sankeerthanam” on the eve of the saint’s death anniversary.

THE PANCHARATNAMS

Where ever may the Thyagaraja Aradhanotsavam be held, the main motive of this fest is to protect the great compositions of Thyagaraja and share it with the future generations.The Pancharatna Kritis sung at the fest are:

Jagadananda Karaka – Ragam Natai
Duduku gala – Ragam Goula
Sadhinchane – Ragam Arabhi
Kanakana Ruchira – Ragam Varali
Endaro Mahanubhavulu – Shree Ragam

The melodic forms of these compositions (Nata, Goula, Arabhi, Varali, Sri) are the five Ghana ragas of Carnatic music also called the ghanapanchaka. These 5 ragas lend themselves to elaborate improvisations. They are so called because they are suited for playing tanam on the veena. Nata and Varali are the most ancient of the Carnatic ragas and date back to over a thousand years ago.

Today, thousands of people from all over the world attend this great musical festival to commemorate the Great saint and get lost in the divinity of music. The sacred sounds ringing around the area make the area pleasant and hence satisfy the music lovers.

6 REASONS WHY ONE SHOULD VISIT CHENNAI THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF INDIA

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Ruhaya Sithara

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January 11, 2018

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Being one of the metropolitan cities of India, Chennai as a city has rich tradition and heritage. Beyond that, Chennai is a classic city responsible for being the leader/initiator of a lot of things. One can easily socialize with people here as they’re easy to acquire help for and very traditional in approach.

The city was once called Madras and later changed to Chennai in 1996. It is the second leading exporter of information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services in India.

Chennai’s tourism offers many potentially interesting locations to visitors which are why people visit here often for its cheap tourism, shopping and happening entertainment for people.

This city is famous for many things and mainly recognized as the cultural capital of India, It is one of the must-visit places in Tamil Nadu.

1. Astounding British Architecture

British monuments in Chennai are exemplary of some of the finest blend of Indian and colonial architectural styles. There are several elegant architectures like The Ripon Building, High Court Building, Senate House, GPO, Central Railway Station, National Art Gallery, and Government Museum Buildings and so on.

The city has the origin of the British-era architecture, with its large sophisticated buildings. This attraction brings many tourists to the city to explore, irrespective of any season. People from Chennai strive better to safeguard their heritage which was probably the reason why Indians stand out from other countries when it comes to maintaining the Tradition of their own country by following the culture.

2. The Breezy Beach

The city owes a big credit for Marina Beach by being the second longest beach in the world. As it attracts many tourists and has always been the instant choice for everyone that visits Chennai. The Beaches are crowded almost during weekends and are likely to spot different kinds of people here creating a beautiful atmosphere. The delicious varieties of Bajjis, Balloon shooting, Horse riding, Surfing, Fishing and Seafood items plays a vital role to be the hangout spot for people and tourists. The most magical part of any beach in the world is watching a sunrise early morning, Marina paves the way as a topmost favourite for the entire crowd to observe sunrise. Also, the lighthouse located in the beach places a stunning view to capture the aerial view of beach alongside the city.

3. Worry Less Shopping

Utmost 70% of the crowd dwells in Chennai at one place that is Shopping. Chennai is the shopping hub for all the shopaholics as it caters to the needs of all the people across the globe. Only certain areas in Chennai are well-known for low priced shopping irrespective of any categories to purchase. From colourful ethnic markets to bustling wholesale stores, Chennai is the shopping destination as it serves both a street shopper and luxury-loving kind. To accustom oneself with an ultimate shopping guide, Places like T-Nagar, Sowcarpet, Ritchie Street, Pondy Bazaar, Parrys corner, Nungambakkam, Mylapore Luz Corner and Malls helps people to find different kinds of things to shop for them. All these places import materials providing a wide variety of collections for people to purchase at really cheap prices and a mass crowd is always available.

4. Heritage Temples

Heritage temples serve Chennai as the Cultural capital of India. Kapaleeswarar Temple is one of oldest temples in the city as though the architecture does not seem as old as 400 years ago. The temple stands as a classic example of the Dravidian style sculpture and architecture. Several other temples located nearby Chennai are also famous for its heritage taking the famous shore temples by the Pallava Kingdom that is popularly known as Mahabalipuram has set a curiosity among the tourists to visit it must. People dwell here often either for their religious needs or sightseeing of the architecture.

5. Variety of Foods

Everyone loves food especially when it tastes amazing and cheap, none would want to miss exploring the different varieties of food. Each city has its origin for food. In that scenario, if you’re one of those who believe that Chennai’s cuisine doesn’t stretch beyond its ‘idli-dosa’ stereotypes, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised. From authentic Korean cuisine to exquisite sushi to a Russian stand-alone restaurant, Chennai’s food scene has gone truly global. Few foods that are in the bucket list of every foodie are Filter coffee, Sundal, Seafood Items, Masala Dosa, Biryani, Murukku sandwich, Atho (Burmese food), Full Veg meals and Rose milk. Tourists or People living here never gets bored of Chennai’s different varieties of food.

6. Entertainment

Life is never boring if the city we live in becomes a fun-loving platform for people. Chennai rages for entertainment serving through various platforms like sports and cinemas. Theatres are widespread in the city for movie-buffs to relax at low priced tickets.

The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society is the place for peace, it is created for a universal brotherhood where there is no distinction among human beings and to blend the best of teachings of all religions to elevate the quality of humanity and its power.

Gamers will drool over gaming cafes in the city such as it provides a wide range of collection of games at gaming cafes, few are Arkenesis gaming centre, Blur at Sathyam cinemas etc. Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Crocodile Park are places to go on a picnic with family for its amazing environment. Few new ventures have been recently upgraded in Chennai for making the city livelier like Airborne the Trampoline Park, Soap Football, Laser Tag, Rock Climbing which has taken the Chennai city to a whole new level.

All About The Tomatina Festival

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Simran Bhola

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January 9, 2018

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Have you watched the Hindi movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara? Well, if you have watched it, then you must be knowing that it is like playing Holi with tomatoes. La Tomatina is a festival that is celebrated in the Valencian town of Bunol. Bunol is a town that is located in the East of Spain 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the Mediterranean, in which participants throw tomatoes and get involved in this tomato fight purely for entertainment purposes. Since 1945 it has been held on the last Wednesday of August, during the week of festivities of Buñol.

Rules :

The following instructions are followed for the safety of the participants :

Throwing bottles or hard objects is not allowed.
Tearing or throwing of tee-shirts is not allowed.
Squash tomatoes before throwing them to avoid hurting others
Maintain a safe distance from trucks
Do not throw tomatoes after the second starter pistol shot
Follow the directions of security staff.

Thousands upon thousands of people make their way from all corners of the world to fight in this ‘World’s Biggest Food Fight’ where more than one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets.Prior to 2013 anywhere from 40,000 to 50,000 (reported to be 50,000 in 2012) people crammed into this huge tomato fight, greatly expanding Bunol’s normal 9,000 person population. Since 2013 official ticketing has been in place limiting the number of participants to just 20,000 lucky people.

At around 11am many trucks haul the bounty of tomatoes into the centre of the town, Plaza del Pueblo. The tomatoes come from Extremadura, where they are less expensive. Technically the festival does not begin until one brave soul has climbed to the top of a two-story high, greased-up wooden pole and reached the coveted ham at the top. In practice this process takes a long time and the festival starts despite no one reaching the meaty prize. The signal for the beginning of the fight is firing of water cannons, and the chaos begins. Once it begins, the battle is generally every man for himself.

After an one hour the fighting ends. At this point, no more tomatoes can be thrown. The cleaning process involves the use of fire trucks to spray down the streets, with water provided from a Roman aqueduct. The authorities seem more concerned with cleaning the town than cleaning the visitors, so some people find water at the Bunol River to wash themselves, although some kind residents will hose passers-by down. Once the tomato pulp is flushed, the ground is clean due to the acidity of the tomato.

If you plan to visit Spain, then do visit Bunol at the time of the La Tomatina Festival and experience it !

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