5 Thai Desserts Fit For A King! Must Try Traditional Sweets

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July 13, 2017

‘Fit for a king’ means something very exquisite and delicious fit for a king to eat. This adjective perfectly suitable for the amazing Thai cuisine. Not only tasty, the food from Thailand is organic and healthy too.

Thus, desserts from Thailand have become a worldwide demand. It’s not surprising considering how delectable the Thai food is. Let’s jump into the band waggon and learn about a few traditional sweets straight from the bustling streets of Thailand!

1. Khanom Buang (Thai Crepes)

The history of the Thai crepes can be traced back 600 years to the Ayutthaya period. This paper-thin traditional dessert was first created by a Japanese lady, married to a Thai diplomat. But who cares about the history? At present, these Thai crepes have made their way into the streets of Thailand as one of the must-try delicacies. Crepe is a flat and crispy thin pancake, stuffed with either sweet or savoury fillings. It is made using Kra-ja (flat spreader) and is filled with smooth white cream. It’s garnished with golden threads of dulcified egg yolks dessert.
It is a common street food in Thailand and is pretty popular with people all around the world!

Grab a bunch of 'em, kids! Thai delights — Crispy and ready to eat!

2. Khanom Tuay Fuu (Thai Steamed Muffins)

Usually, people bake muffins, but these Thai rice flour muffins are steamed with scented Jasmine water. These are yet another popular traditional dessert in Thailand. The additional food colouring in these fluffs makes them look more pretty and adorable. Imagine a yummy dessert perfumed with fragrant flowers! The fact that they are steamed, they quite remind me of Idlis.

Steamed muffins.. YUM! Thai delights — Pretty and cute little muffins!

3. Nang Led (Traditional Rice Cakes)

Thai sweet crispy rice cakes with cane sugar drizzle is another dessert recipe from East and the North. It is said to have originated in the North in order to make use of the leftover sticky rice. These healthy organic delights are made from brown or white puffed rice and glazed with brown sugar syrup. They are simple sun-dried crackers, served with various spreads (depending upon how you’d like to have it) and found in every corner of Thailand. A must try healthy snack!

One.. Two.. Three.. Four.. We'll eat them in one go! Thai Delights — Perfect! I’m hungry now…

4. Thong Yip (Flower Egg Yolk Tart)

An auspicious traditional dessert, Thong Yip is usually made in special propitious occasions like weddings and housewarmings. It symbolises success, wealth and good luck for all future endeavours. These exquisite bite-sized flower egg yolk tarts are a crisp taste coaster for the mouth. Good luck and flavour, the best combination!

I could stuff a bunch in one go! Thai Delights — Pretty, aren’t they?

5. Khao Niao Mamuang (Mango Sticky Rice)

Ah, the mango sticky rice. A Thai dessert list is never complete with this ever popular summer extraordinary dessert. Just like India, mangoes are a much-loved summer fruit in Thailand. Sticky rice is topped with either mung beans or toasted sesame seeds and served along with mangoes after finally being glazed with coconut milk. This dessert is incredibly popular and it should be considering how refreshing and satisfying this dish is.

Mango with Coconut-glazed rice is the next big thing now. Thai Delights — Mouth-Watering!

And that’s not all! Thailand has tonnes of desserts for you to discover and fall for.

Did this list get your mouth watering? If yes, you should check out their recipes. They are pretty interesting and easy to make. Use the best of your leftover stock of mangoes and try making the mango sticky rice. Do share your experience!

SPIC MACAY : NGO HELPING YOUTH MEET ITS INDIAN PRIDE

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Aradhana

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July 13, 2017

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Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth i.e Spic Macay has been bringing youth and Indian artists together for past 40 years.

Kiran Seth is the founder of SPIC MACAY. He is a graduate from IIT Kharagpur and got his doctorate from Columbia University, New York. In New York, he got the opportunity to witness Drupad performance given by Ustand Nasir Aminuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariddudin Dagar. He became a teacher in IIT Delhi and had the idea of making students and teachers watch these great performances. He formed SPIC MACAY where students and teachers came together to make his idea possible in 1977. The DAGAR brothers gave a concert at IIT Delhi on March 28, 1978.

Spic Macay forms a bridge between artists and schools/colleges. It organizes performances of artists in schools and colleges. It also conducts yoga camps short training of art forms. These initiatives are free of cost. It helps students in interacting with various art forms supports in developing their creative edge.

SPIC MACAY has conducted NATIONAL CONVENTIONS for 5 years now.

The fifth NATIONAL CONVENTION of Spic MAcay was held from June 5th to June 11th in IIT DELHI. IT marked the 40th year of SPIC MACAY.

Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave the inaugural speech to a crowd of 1500 including teachers, students from different parts of the country. All the volunteers were students too.

Kiran Sethji designed these conventions such that attendees have an ashram-like experience where they can discover themselves.

The artists performing included Queen of Thumri Girija Devi, Pandvani by Teejan Bai, Santoor performance by Padmashri Shri Pandit Bhajan Sopori, Qawali and Dhrupad performance by Ustad Zia Fariddudin Dagar.

SPIC MACAY as Kiran Sethji says is for the students, by the students, and of the students. This initiative helps students the art forms present in INDIA and may be their interest might help in pulling the dying ones a new life or persisting ones a great artist.

Tattoos the Art of Ink

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Karuna Sharma

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July 12, 2017

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How new things sometimes repel us from itself. It was when I was growing up , I heard about people getting inked . I , personally, was never in favour of getting a tattoo on my body as for me , I didn’t get the idea of inflicting so much pain on one’s body parts for getting it painted in some angular or floral or calligraphic forms.
One day, while surfing the internet, I read something that hit me hard enough to change my perception . There it said: “Tattoos- The only thing you take to your grave.” These words carved into me the love for tattoos as it felt to be the only permanent thing in life then.
However , getting something on your body so permanent that you probably don’t want to get rid of is a mental impression to be properly hunched upon. Moreover, don’t you want to add deep meanings to your tattoos so that it could sound significant even after 10 or 15 years ? Here’s the space where I could give you a little help.

So,tattoo lovers,following are some of the tattoos with deep meanings :

The Sun , the ocean and the mountain.

This alluring tattoo has a meaning deep enough to impress onto your minds. the Sun here depicts hope, ocean success or rise and mountain for firmness. So, fused together, there is hope , should ocean rise , mountains fall.

2. Compass:

The basic meaning of this sign is direction but in today’s industry of art and fashion, it has got diverse meanings .For some, this sign stands for focus, for the tattoo bearer to remember the importance of focus in life and future.

Whereas, for some, this symbol designate the idea of leaving their jones , getting past a bad phase and starting a firm and fresh life ahead.

3. Swallow :

This symbolises Return . This is inspired from the belief that like how Swallow always return to San Juan Capistrano , it should help the bearer to make a return to its life . Also, it depicts the notion that if the sailor of life (the human) drowns ,the swallow will fetch their essence to the celestial city or Nirvana.

4. Bare Tree :

The Bare Tree depicts sacrifice or Loss. A tree without leaves symbolises the forfeiture of a loved one or reminiscence of the lost lover or loved ones.

5. Semi- Colon :

This exemplifies Continuation. It means a ‘pause’ in a sentence and not an end. It says that sometimes, in life, it seems that everything is on an end but it, eventually, goes on.

6. World Map:

This is for those travel bugs who love to explore different languages, intellects , etiquette, places, etc and in short, i meant the world . For some, it also ,means carrying the world onto yourself.

7.Infinity:

This is distinctly popular for the Never Ending Journeys or Loops. It also means endless love or the idea of Rebirth and Reincarnation as well. It defies the idea of limitations and gives a hope for never ending opportunities. This symbol also depicts the universe and all its possibilities.

8. The Sun and The Moon:

The Sun is the symbol of birth ,Strength and Power or masculinity; whereas the Moon is associated with superiority of women in many cultures in the form of their godship. consequently, it signifies the presence and equality of both the genders in universe.

so, what would be your next tattoo? Do share here!

THE HATE CRIME- A NEW NORMAL

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Karuna Sharma

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July 11, 2017

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He was just a 16 years old , oblivious of his fate when he set out of his house to the old city of Delhi with his band in order to shop for Eid. He was just an ordinary guy with a small dream in his heart of becoming an Imam one day. He was Junaid. Hafiz Junaid.

It seemed a total normal Thursday evening until the news broke out about this minor Muslim boy who was allegedly stabbed when a heated argument took place for seats on a Mathura – bound train. Junaid and his friends were called ‘beef-eaters’ and ‘anti-nationals’. This fray took a turn when the man stabbed Junaid to death.
This horrifying incident left us all baffled. After this dismay, several protests were launched in different cities of the country. A protest ‘Not In My Name’ took everyone in the storm which was reckoned by a Gurgaon-based filmmaker Saba Diwan. The protest was initially planned to be held only at the monument called Jantar Mantar at the centre of Delhi . This idea swept a very supportive response across the country and on social media. After this huge success , London, Toronto and Boston was decided to be the next destinations for this protest on 29th of June. Some other stations pointed for this protest in the country were Civil lines in Allahabad , Gandhi Nagar in Jaipur , Bangalore Town Hall in Bengaluru , Promenade on the Carter Road in Mumbai, High Court Junction in Kochi, etc.
In a post on Facebook, Diwan said ,
“Shouldn’t there be protests against the lynchings especially after the murder yesterday in Delhi NCR by a mob of a 16-year-old Muslim boy? If not now then when? Why wait for political formations to organise a demonstration? Why can’t all of us as citizens repulsed by the violence get together in protest at the earliest next week at Jantar Mantar under the banner – Not in my Name”.

Many celebrities came up for support and walked this nationwide protest along with the commoners. Such religious gaps seems difficult to be filled now. Those men killed him for being a Muslim. They subjected him to a murderous assault for being loyal to his religion. He became the victim of the hate crime just for being a muslim in this country.

Renuka Sahane, the well known actress took to Facebook again to voice her opinion on this incident. She said something which we all were missing. In her words , :

NOT IN MY NAME
Junaid was lynched by a mob of cruel human beings. I don’t care what religion those lynchers belonged to. Nor do I care what religion Junaid belonged to. I only care about one thing. A group of mean, cruel human beings killed a teenager and assaulted three other young men brutally!
Junaid was 16.
My elder son will turn 16 next year.
My heart breaks for Junaid’s mother.
Not only did a group of cruel human beings kill Junaid, another group of cruel human beings egged them on. Junaid was also killed by those cruel people who witnessed the insanity & chose to remain silent.
There are some cruel people who justify this lynching.
Yes! Hate allows for all sorts of justification.
There has been a long list of these lynchings. It has become so common that no one talks about it. Nobody asks questions about what happened to the perpetrators. Whether they were caught & given the strictest punishment or whether they were released to unleash more violence!
I cannot fathom how anyone can kill unarmed, innocent human beings!
I cannot fathom how people can justify this horrific violence!
Instead of taking law into their own hands why are police complaints not made?
Is it because the lynch mob knows that there is no reason behind what they have done?
All they want to do is to kill in the name of hate.
Whichever religion, ideology, language, ethnicity you belong to, lynching done in any name cannot be condoned!
We’ve suffered so many riots, terrorist attacks, pogroms, lynchings but we haven’t learnt anything.
The bottom line is that innocent human beings become the target of that hate. They are usually poor. They are usually those who are incapable of fighting back. It is really too, too disheartening.
Innocence dies when hate rules!
I cannot be a part of those who encourage hate.
I was with the Ekta Manch marching from Parel to Azad Maidan singing ” Hum hongey kaamyaab….” to promote brotherhood between fellow citizens of all faiths in 1993 after the horrendous riots followed by the heinous bomb blasts in Mumbai.

I marched to the Gateway of India to protest the utter failure & crass mishandling of 26/11 by the then Congress Govt in the State and the Centre in 2008.
I supported the Anna Hazare anti corruption movement when he waged the civil battle against the UPA 2 Govt at the Centre.

I was vocal about women’s safety after the horrendous rape & murder of Jyoti Singh as well as Pallavi Purkayastha as well as the sickening hacking of Swathi.
Today I stand firmly against the lynch mentality that has an active political patronage in our country.
I do not belong to any political party. I am a citizen of one of the finest democracies in the World. That is why it is so important for all of us to respect & protect the tenets of our Constitution.
I, as a proud citizen of India, do not conform to the views of anyone who actively or passively supports this lynching.
My allegiance lies with the Constitution of India.
If the Govt or any other body does anything to undermine the basic tenets of democracy in our country, I will vocally oppose it.
I so wanted to be a part of the peaceful civil protest at Carter Road today but I can’t. But I will not be a part of this hate!
I do not want my children to inherit this hate.
I will not have the blood of innocents on my hands.
NOT IN MY NAME!”

Well , India , please set us free from such daunting atrocities in the name of religion . We share the same blood and same anger. Break this deafening silence and fight for the right. We don’t want some another Junaid to be killed in the light of such headings.

Rune Lazuli

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Karuna Sharma

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July 10, 2017

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Rune Lazuli, also know as Humalien took to writing tiny tales to soothe her heart. She never knew she could struck the chords of thousands of people including Lady Gaga through her poetry. The Lebanese girl has been writing ever since she could remember.

She decided to give words to her bewildered thoughts and has stolen 76.3k followers on her Instagram profile so far. Growing up, she was not very social, writing came naturally to Lazuli as she was keenly into reading. She started putting her conviction onto papers as a means to escape , as she was from a very strict household where doing much was not allowed . It was an extricating decision for her to start writing for herself. Little did she know she would be helping thousands of people through her optimism.

In an interview , Lazuli said :

“I was in school all day and got back home,” Rune Lazuli evokes. “I had posted something on Facebook, and someone commented, ‘I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but Lady Gaga reposted your work.’” She pumped herself up and excitingly searched through the Lady’s Instagram page, and there she found that— Her words posted for millions to see across the globe: “Crawl inside this body — find me where I am most ruined, love me there.”

“ I felt honoured. This woman, who has seen so much artwork in her life and is a phenomenal artist herself, posts my writing, I just felt honoured.” says the 25 years old Lazuli.

For her, writing is something that could have an impact on people. Writing became a source of happiness for her when she saw it could provide solace to the millions of hearts out there searching for tranquillity. In her words: “Writing is how I’m going to have that impact. Being able to give that to somebody, even a second of relief and understanding, that saves me and makes me so happy. Nothing can bring me more happiness than to know that something that helps and heals me is helping and healing somebody else.”

Through her words, Lazuli pressed upon the minds of millions and helped them to find their peace of mind. Here are some of her quotes which may sweep your feet off :

Go Indigo

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Poojaa Mukherjee

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July 7, 2017

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Summer is a tricky season – for some, it is the ideal time to hang out and have fun whereas for others dressing up in the heat results in summer blues. In a tropical country like India we cannot imagine surviving without cotton. In 2017, indigo prints are the in thing. It is an ancient Japanese dyeing technique that uses indigo dyes to create prints and patterns on a cloth by tying, twisting, folding, and binding it in unique ways.

If you are not too fond of the color indigo then you can go for indigo scarves or dupattas. Traditional indigo prints have its own charm and when paired with a plain kurta and chunky silver jhumkas, it works wonders. Take a cue from this picture :

If you prefer a more modern look, indigo printed chiffon scarves are a must buy. It can be paired with almost anything from a solid colour tank top to a plain tee. Go bold by adorning a bandana in this print pairing it with cool shades and be summer ready.

Indigo print crop tops look uber cool with denim and well fitted white trousers. Try print on prints by combining a indigo printed top with a fuschia on pink printed long skirt or a rust and red one. To stand out try lemon yellow pompom skirt with your shaded indigo top. White, black, pink, rust, red, yellow, any shade of blue and green look great with indigo.

Chiffon maxi dresses in indigo and shibhori prints have rocked on the ramp this season and are a must buy for its breezy look. Try short cotton dresses for a fun party and hassle free dressing. Accessorize with silver loops or neat danglers and sunglasses for the perfect look.

Kurtis are a gift from heaven for all Indian women. Indigo printed kurtis instantly add a boho charm to your look. There is a wide variety to choose from. Traditional indigo print looks amazing on anarkalis. Straight long kurtas in indigo and white are best for daily wear. If going full indigo is not your thing then you can try mix and match kurtis too. Pair these with leggings, palazzos, jeans or trousers according to the cut.

For a fresh look try indigo palazzos and long skirts. Experiment with either simple clean indigo printed ones or with patches and borders. To ace the look, team it with indigo scarf.

I believe nothing looks more elegant than a sari. Indigo or shibhori printed chiffons, chanderi silk and even cotton saris look beautiful and are best for the scorching heat. Pair it with white or black blouse if you want a safe look.

If you want a twist go for contrast colours in your choice of the blouse. For an edge team it with a well fitted funky crop top.

Trendy shoes and bags have also become popular. These have a charm that accentuates any Indian attire or simple daily wears.

Indigo prints in home decor give a warm boho chic vibe. From bed sheets to curtains to lamp shades – you will be spoilt for choice.

So this summer let the indigo insanity kick in!

Poojaa Mukherjee

Tips for a Manageable monsoon

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Poojaa Mukherjee

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July 7, 2017

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Rain can be romantic but for people who need to step out of the house, it can be pretty problematic. Water logged streets, mud and not to forget the moisture in the air – it does not sound like one’s ideal dream. Nonetheless, this is when you can embrace the dainty look or go bold with your style.

Anything full length should be tucked way behind your wardrobe right now. You definitely do not want a muddy hemline on your way to work or to college. This is the right time to wear shorts , hot pants and capris.

Denim is best avoided because it takes a long time to dry once wet. But if you feel most comfortable in denim go for the cotton mixed ones which are more light and easy to wash. You can try rugged shorts or capris with long over-sized shirts. Think Alia’s look in Dear Zindagi.

Cute printed shorts add the much needed spark during the gloomy monsoon. Choose floral or geometric print in bright colours. You can also try army print shorts with a solid colour tank top for a cool look.

Embrace checked or striped shorts to bring out your nerdy side and style it with geek glasses and a messy bun. Layered lace shorts and fringed shorts are the new in thing. Avoid sheer materials this season.

Short skirts with lot of volume always look great. If you have the figure for mini skirts then flaunt it wearing denim or cotton skirts with bright crop tops.

Off shoulders and cold shoulders are in vogue and you can accessorize them with ear cuffs or long sleek chains.

Calf length palazzos are a bold statement but look great if you pull it off with confidence. Try dark solid colours and avoid white as it is difficult to manage. Wear fitted tops and sport a ponytail.

Maxi dresses are a big no-no . Short dresses in all cuts and design look great. During monsoon avoid covered shoes like boots and sneakers in leather or canvas as they take forever to dry if wet.

Wear cute flip-flops in vibrant shades. Jelly shoes and semi-transparent ballerinas are ideal for the weather. Try different styles in braids like fishtail or French braid as open hair is difficult to manage due to excess moisture. Wear waterproof makeup to avoid looking like a mess. Keep it simple with tinted lip balm and kajal.

For formals pencil skirts are the best choice. It should be tailored properly. Pair it with proper fitted shirts in pastel shades and keep your hair neat in either a pony or a bun. Wear minimal makeup and accessories.

Carry colourful umbrellas and waterproof bags as they are real life savers. Manage the monsoon with might with these tips!

– Poojaa Mukherjee

Bizarre yet Amazing cafes in the world

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Sonali Rawat

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July 5, 2017

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Cafe, A word that is pretty common to hear. We know every city has tons of cafes scattered around. It is probably a regular hangout place for many of us. But have you ever imagined how it would be if you could pay to experience an earthquake spilling drinks on your well-ironed clothes? Or if girls dressed as French Maids would offer spoon feeding you? Or else if you could enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee while being surrounded by a bunch of purring cats? Well, these intriguing questions summarize this whole blog!

Businesses are formulating all kinds of unique concepts to attract more customers. Good for us, isn’t it? This list has your not-so-cliché types of cafes you will find all around the world. Let’s dive into this list of weird and fascinating coffee houses!

Cosplay Cafes

Bored of the same old waiters and waitresses? Commonly referred to as the maid cafes, these Cosplay cafes have been trending since their introduction in the 2000s. The wait staff’s apparels, food, decor and the overall layout of the shop is based on a theme or fantasy. The Cosplay cafes have many subcategories, the most popular being maid cafes. If you are an anime fan, there is a high chance that you have this in your to-visit list. Let’s focus on the maid cafes for now.

“Welcome home, master (mistress)!” A common practice in such a place is to treat the guests as masters and mistresses. Taking pictures inside the cafe or asking for the maid’s personal information is not allowed. The cafes cater to a vast range of services like massages or in some cases, even spoon-feeding and ear cleaning (extra money for all this though). They’ll let you take a picture with the maids, for a fee of course. Since the whole concept is revolving around the theme of cutesy, the food is also not an exception. The food, decorated with adorable designs, would probably bring a smile on many faces. Even though they have often been a synonym to cringe, Maid cafes are loved by a lot of people, evident by the fact that they are so popular.

Cosplay Cafes have become so increasingly popular that they have expanded their idea overseas to places aside from Japan like Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, China, Australia and many more countries!

Animal Cafes

Imagine a scenario; you want to buy yourself a feline companion. You walk into your new apartment, greeted by a grumpy old owner and the next thing you see is a sign. “Pets not allowed”

Sometimes due to such situations, or because of lack of space or even because of a busy schedule, people are unable to get themselves a furry companion. Animal cafes work like a healing concoction for these people and have become significantly popular all around the globe. First introduced in 1998, Taiwan, the concept became a huge hit when it entered the lanes of Tokyo. North America, Australia, Europe, you name any country, they will have at least one cat cafe. We even have one here in India.

Animal cafes are not just restricted to cats though. They include dog, bunny, bird, even goat, and snake cafes. Would you pet a snake if you had the chance? I’ll pass on that one.

There are also dog cafes that encourage you to bring your pet dog and enjoy a drink or two with it. Pretty classy!

Not enough? Here are a few more!

Board games cafe

Nothing is better than a hot cup of coffee while watching your opponent struggle with his next chess move. Another popular type of cafe that lets you play as well as buy board games and you can devour your snacks alongside. You can choose from a huge library of games, take part in occasional tournaments, and a relief from boring evenings, at last!

Sewing Cafe

If you enjoy sewing and want a little break, this Parisian cafe has got your back! A small cafe in France lets you rent a sewing machine and enjoy chatting or getting tips and tricks from other visitors. Tasty sweets, singers in the background, and clicking of sewing machines are certainly soothing to the ears.

Disaster Cafe

To shake things up a bit, a cafe in Lloret de Mar, Spain, let’s you experience the thrill of a 7.8 earthquake while enjoying your favorite snack. Heavy plates are used to avoid food flying across the room. The weird thing is that you never know when the earthquake will strike. All you can do is patiently wait (or eat) till the incoming jump scare.

The placed seemed to have grown popular to such an extent that is started attracting tourists. Unfortunately, it has been permanently closed down.

Mahika Mano

A cafe in Japan combines two most glorious things. Hammocks and coffee! This cafe has hammocks instead of chairs. Swing, relax and take a nap in this soothing little cafe. The laid-back and comforting atmosphere of this place adds to its charms!

Ziferblat Cafe

What if I told you there’s a place where you can taste 43 types of coffee for free and pay only for the time you spent at that place? A chain of cafes know by the name Ziferblat, in the UK, offers Wi-Fi, board games, piano, cakes, coffees, literally everything just for 5 pence (4.20 Indian rupees) per minute. There is no minimum time limit, no VAT or service taxes. The friendly staff and beautiful infrastructure make it a totally praise-worthy concept! You could have a cup of coffee for just a few coins if you’re fast enough.

Well, the world is a unique place. And it’s just the cafes! There are many more interesting things out there. Would you like to visit one? Leave your thoughts in the comment section down below!

Life Of Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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Aaliya Thahseen

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July 5, 2017

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui, also known as ‘Nowaz’, was born on 19th May, 1974 in a small town Budhana, which is in Muzzafarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India. His father is a farmer there and he is the eldest of his 8 siblings, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. He has completed his graduation in Bachelor Of Science Degree in Chemistry from Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar. After completing his graduation, he worked as a chemist and later went to Delhi in search for a job. He worked here as a watchman in an office and he used to watch plays which got him associated with Sakshi Theatre Group, where he worked with veterans of theatres, Manjoy Bajpai and Saurabh Shukla.

He later went to National School Of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. After graduating from here, he went to the film city, Mumbai. Nowaz made his Hindi film debut in 1999, although it was a small role but he made his presence felt in the Aamir Khan starrer, Sarfarosh. He started working in television channels where he did not get much success. During this time, he also did some minor roles in many films but could not establish himself completely. His struggle was such that he wasn`t able to pay the rent of the flat and had to share an apartment with his NSD senior and used to cook for him. He did a short film, Bypass with actor Irrfan Khan, in 2003.

His appearance in Anurag Kashyap`s Black Friday in the year 2007, made his way for doing more major roles. He got his first film as a lead role in Prashant Bhargava`s Patang which was premiered at the ‘Berlin Film Festival’. Nowaz was praised for his brilliant performance by the world renown film critic ‘Roger Ebert’. This moment is referred to as the changing phase of his career and which ‘transformed his acting style’. He later appeared in 2009 in a cameo role in the film Dev D. His acting was noticed and praised by the critics in the film New York. However, it was his role as a journalist in Aamir Khan`s starrer, Peepli Live(2010), that established his career as an actor. He was also accredited for his role in the biopic Paan Singh Tomar, which were praised both by the film critics as well as the people.

Life Of Nawazuddin Siddiqui He gave back-to-back blockbuster films such as, Kahaani(2012), Gangs Of Wasseypur I(2012), Gangs Of Wasseypur II(2012), Talaash(2012), The LunchBox(2013). The Gangs Of Wasseypur Series enhanced his acting skills and he became one of the ‘most-talked actors’ about in the film industry. It was this film which changed his career completely. Nowaz however, describes his role in the Ashim Ahluwalia`s film Miss Lovely as “his most real performance till date”. He didn`t look back since then and in an interview which he gave to DNA INDIA, he said he proved his relatives and his friends wrong which once thought that he could not become an actor and used to tease him during his struggle days. He said, “It’s a sense of satisfaction because I proved all of them wrong. All of them said ‘kya hero banega (how will he become a hero)’ when I set out. When I go back now they say ‘isne toh karke dikhaya (he has done it)’. I made it possible.”

He went on to work with the three Khans, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan in films such as , Kick(2014), Bajrangi Bhaijaan(2015), Raees(2017). He also worked in films such as Badlapur(2015), Manjhi-The Mountain Man(2015), Raman Raghav 2.0(2016), Te3n(2016) where he worked with the legendary Amitabh Bachhan, Freaky Ali(2016), Haraamkhor(2017).

Nowaz has won awards such as Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male and Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was also awarded the Special Jury Award at the 60th National Film Awards 2012, for his work in films, Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Dekh Indian Circus and Talaash. His life is considered to have inspired many young talented actors from the rural areas of the country to belief in themselves and there are good days after the struggle ones.

“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”

~ Christopher Reeve

Health and Beauty benefits of Cucumbers

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Sheena Dawar

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July 5, 2017

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Health is an indispensable part of a person’s life. Health is something which must always be a person’s first concern.

It is often said :

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver”.

A person is said to have attained the state of good health when his/her body is free from any diseases and is working perfectly as well as when the mind is also free from all stress, tension and anxiety. Factors like unhygienic environment, improper diet and eating habits, unhealthy lifestyle etc. often cause diseases and restrict one to achieve the state of good health. These factors are related to the body. But the mind also plays equally significant role as without sound mind a person can never achieve the state of good health. The factors related to mind which restrict a person from attaining good health include the stress and depression caused by one’s worries. Often people suffer from a habit of worrying unnecessarily. They usually worry about beauty and wellness. Hence, beauty also plays an important role in making one achieve the perfect state of health.

Over the past few years, the lifestyle of people has undergone a major change and they often tend to ignore the importance of healthy living in one way or the other. So, it has become extremely important to spread awareness among people regarding the good health. A highly effective and efficient way to attain good health is adapting the habit of using home remedies. Home remedies are totally inexpensive, timesaving and easier to use. They do not have any side effects and are having the ability to provide health and beauty.

Importance of Cucumber

One of the most famous and widely used home remedy for health and beauty is the use of cucumber (Cucumis sativus). Cucumbers are highly beneficial for a person’s health, mind and beauty. They are usually used during summer as they are having water-based properties. Every person needs a lot of water in his/her body especially during summer. So, consumption of cucumber fulfills that need. Cucumber provides overall coolness to the body.

Health benefits of Cucumber

Cucumber is having innumerable benefits related to health as well as beauty. Following are the health benefits of cucumber :

Cucumbers are highly rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, Vitamin k, folic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium. Additionally, cucumber also contain silica, a trace mineral which contributes greatly to strengthening the connective tissues.
Cucumbers are highly beneficial for eyes as they give comfort to various eye problems and also improve the eyesight.
Cucumber are a boon for skin problems as they are having water-based properties so they give relief to various skin diseases like ringworm, exhema, skin inflammation etc.
Cucumbers improve digestion by preventing people from constipation.
Consumption of cucumber lowers the risk of several cancers.
Being rich in water and fibre, cucumbers boost mouth’s saliva production, and thus helps in washing away the mouth-odour causing bacteria.
Cucumbers are very good in diabetes as they are having antidiabetic qualities.
Cucumbers are highly effective in getting rid of obesity as they are water-based and a good supplement of fatty foods.
Cucumbers prevent people from suffering from heart-diseases.
Cucumbers are also highly beneficial in blood pressure.

Beauty benefits of Cucumber

Cucumbers are also beneficial for beauty. Following are the benefits of cucumber which enable people to attain beauty :

Having antioxidant qualities, cucumbers are useful in cleansing toxins from the body.
Use of cucumber, both internally and externally cleans the skin and makes it fresh, clear and beautiful.
Using sliced cucumbers above the eyelids removes the dark circles and blemishes around the eyes.
Applying cucumber mask on the face opens the pores of skin and enables the flow of air.
Cucumbers are very good for hair as consumption of cucumber reduces hairfall.
Cucumbers helps to get rid of skin tanning.
Cucumbers are highly effective in curing sunburnt skin.
Cucumbers are highly effective as a potential anti-wrinkle agent in cosmetic products and hence, protects the skin form the effects of aging.

In conclusion, it can be said that health is something which cannot be neglected at any cost. So, one must try all his/her might to attain good health, tranquil mind and beauty. In order to get good health and beauty, one must try home remedies as the result of home remedies are much more fast, effective and long-lasting than other remedies.

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“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver”.

Importance of Cucumber

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