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Review of the movie Lion

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Meghna
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There is a scene in the flick “Lion”, the drama which is oscar nominated and starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman as protagonists, that stands out more than others. It is that  scene where Saroo, a boy who is just five-year old gets separated from his parents and finds himself alone at Calcutta Railway Terminus, which is nearly a thousand miles away from his home. Shunted by strangers who have no time and patience to hear him out, he goes up on a pole in a hope to spot a known face in the crowd. The furthur sight that awaits him and viewrs is frightening. For as far as is the limit of little boy’s eye can reach , he sees only swarm of busy commuters, a jungle of unknown adults. The visual depiction of that knee-high child lost in the big bad world is overwhelming. It is in that very moment that the hard-hitting reality of his situation truly becomes evident at viewr’s senses.

The movie, as you may know, is made on the true story of Saroo Brierley, who was adopted by a  couple in abroad after he got lost and became estranged from his parents and his home in a  village in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

The protagonist Dev Patel who played the grown up Saroo, is  truely affecting in his  performance. In fact, it is Dev Patel’s most mature and heart-touching performance. In the age of late twenties, Saroo becomes obsessed with finding his real family, and the portions which depict  the internal unease he is grappling with are very effectively delivered by by the actor.

But to be true, Dev Patel and everyone else in the movie including  Nicole Kidman as Saroo’s adoptive mother and Rooney Mara as his loving and supporting girlfriend  are totally eclipsed by Sunny Pawar, the small child who portrayed the young Saroo. He’s a real find, and it  breaks your heart to see him go through those horrific experiences when he’s first lost on the streets of Calcutta.

The in between part of the movie certainly feels a little bit boring, mainly due to Saroo’s obsessive search  using Google Earth  to find the one station out of myriad ones in India that will match with a childhood memory he has in his brain. It is a experience which is fascinating and intriguing.

Watching this film with a soft heart and sensitive brain of  an Indian,   there are bound to be few things that will tear you in agony . Uncomfortable truths that are heart-wrenching, the depiction of apathy towards the poor, the ugly reality of child abuse, and that of ‘white saviour’ element to the story are some of them. But  director Garth Davis’ is accolade worthy as even in its weakest of moments the film seldom feels gratuitous. Unlike so many films of foreign which are set in India.

The thing that doesn’t hold back on is wringing every available drop of emotion from the big pay-off in the end. As it is a true story one knows where things are reaching, but in no way does that lessen the impact of this film. Do not miss it.

 

What is going on with Deepika Padukone after XXX-The return of Xander Cage, her upcoming movie and a lot more!

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Meghna
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Q) Does she feel XXX-The return of Xander cage did what it meant to do for her?

A) Deepika feels that this movie did more for her than she expected. It not only gave her exposure of the world as an actress, but also gave her exposure to plethora of different ways of film-making process.

Q) What does she think of inevitable comparisons with Priyanka Chopra?

A) To this Deepika says that she personally does not even think of it It is just unfair to compare her and Priyanka. She even says comparing actress like Anushka and Sonam at one point is ok because they are all headed to same directions and goals in terms of Bollywood. But as she knows Priyanka so deeply on personal level, so she knows Priyanka has entiry different career aim from Deepika, despite both of them being doing things in creative space. Comparing both of them is just a bizzare act for Deepika.

Q) Priyanka seems to have given much commitment to western world, on the other hand Deepika said that she does not want to go and get settled in the west. Her comments?

 

A) To this question Deepika says that doing a televised show needs more demand of a person’s commitment than a movie. As movies does not have series of serials like televised shows. She also says that this is the time when communication and transportation is lot more easy ,so,for doing stuffs like Hollywood movies does not need one to stay in the West or any sort of physical move.

Q) So was Deepika’s experience got her excited enough to take on another project in the West?

A) “Absolutey yes” is her response for this question. Furthur, she does not take the projects of the West as the new career. She takes it as a new challenge of the journey in which she has already invested so much in her home country.

Q) So, has she found some work which is interesting enough for her to take it on?

A) Yes she has found interesting script both in India and Internationally, but there is no official nod for them.

Q) As she had been away from India for a whole year, is she anxious about her next release i.e. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s flick Padmavati?

A7) She said that she does not look her career as a gane of chess. She also said that she did not think about it once because she dies not think being away for one year is going to affect her next release at all.

Q) Recently there was an incident at the sets of “Padmavati” where some people vandalized the sets, wes she in touch with her director after this mishap?

A) She says that there is no person on earth who is more passionate than Sanjay Leela Bhansali when it comes to movies. She also says that he is a kind of person who will mould this incident in some way or the other and would use it to the advantage of the film.

We wish her all the best for her upcoming movie “Padmavati” 

 

Movie Riview of Rangoon

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Meghna
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Vishal Bhardwaj works diligently hard to pull off his most ambitious film called “Rangoon”. The director portrays evidently bold love triangle against the backdrop of  freedom struggle of India, but the flick is layered with all delicious dialogue, stupid nods and lilting music that one has come to link with his cinematic world. The film is treat for the eyes  to look at which is supported and greatly powered by excellent lensing by Pankaj Kumar, alongwith clutch of Broadway-style music tracks, and  pitch-perfect locations which serve as a fitting landscape locations for the story to unfold. Problem is is that the plot of the flick in itself is deep and dense and is also overcrowded with many storylines. The initial hour is pure set-up, and it’s set at a leaden rate. What thankfully we get is compelling protagonists in Julia, a courageous  action heroine who is the mistress of a leading producer Russi Billimoria, who once himself was a star but went away from  the arclights after a mishap which happened as an  accident. After that,  we have another man in fatigues, Jamadar Nawab Malik,who is a soldier in the Indian army in the movie whom Julia falls head-over-heels for when he gets  assigned as her military escort on her visit to the India-Burma border to. As this is  Vishal Bhardwaj’s flick, there is more to the characters mentioned, than what is evidently visible on the surface. Julia played by gorgeous Kangana Ranaut is a swashbuckling femme fatale, but is putty in the hands of her mentor. Russi played by Saif Ali Khan, who portrays a British sympathiser,  expresses  affection and love for Julia, but never for a moment he lets her forget that he wholly owns her, as he has ‘bought’ her from her mother at the tender age of 14 for nearly thousand bucks. Nawab played by Shahid Kapoor is showed hiding dangerous secrets of his own that must be immensely guarded. All three actors playing these tough roles are in particularly nice form. Saif Ali Khan imbues Russi with the swagger and the arrogance of an aristocrat from the age and time forties. Shahid Kapoor plays the  patriot with fabulous matured performance, and his understated approach to the part is a fun to watch. But the real pleasure and a scene stealer is Kangana in the role of Julia, as being woman who loves as deeply and fiercely as she argues. For evidence of her incredible performance range just look how she goes from comic and playful to densely emotional in that terrific pre-intermission  scene in which she is drunk in the mud with Shahid.

It is  difficult to take your eyes off her each time she comes on the screen. Her appearance is just rocking. But Rangoon is long more that it should be, and indulgent to the point of butt-numbness. The writing is little clunky, specially  the overwrought climax on a suspension bridge between Burma and India. .As the end appriaches, the film is neither wholly satisfying as a compelling romance, nor as a stirring  drama of patriotism about the portrayal of the Indian National Army in India’s freedom struggle. The director makes an attempt in very ambitious manner to deliver a  epic and there us enough to enjoy. You might want to give it a chance!

 

Top 10 Boyce Avenue cover that will entice the inner music enthusiast in you!!!

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Pratiksha Fernandez
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Boyce Avenue is an independent band based in Florida, America. The members are the Manzano brothers- Alejandro, Fabian and Daniel. They have named their band after the two streets they lived on in their childhood. They frequently tour USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and South East Asia. Boyce Avenue also collaborates with other singers like Bea Miller, Fifth Harmony, Megan Nicole, etc. Their brilliant covers have garnered them a current total of above 9 million subscribers on YouTube. Here are some of their covers that will undoubtedly ensnare your senses:

1. Perfect by P!nk

P!nk has a way with words in her songs and Alejandro, the lead vocalist in Boyce Avenue puts magic to this song with his amazing voice. This cover is the mellow version of its original.

2. I’ll be there for you by The Rembrandts

For all the F.R.I.E.N.D.S fan, this cover is the full version of the famous theme song of the 90s TV show. Alejandro, of course, adds his own mind-blowing variations to this cover.

3. Only Girl in the World by Rihanna

This cover features Alex Goot as the pianist along with the band. A soothing counterpart of the original Eurodance version.

4. When I was your Man by Bruno Mars

In this cover, Boyce Avenue collaborates with the Fifth Harmony to produce an alluring and musically enriched version of the Bruno Mars song.

5. Rolling in the deep by Adele

This is an acoustic cover which totally captures ur senses in its upbeat music and beautiful harmony. Alejandro’s voice modulation stands out in this particular cover.

6. Dynamite by Taio Cruz

This is again an acoustic and piano cover of the peppy song that is as enthralling as the original version.

7. We can’t stop by Miley Cyrus

This cover featuring Bea Miller has a certain liberating quality that stays with you hours after listening to it.

8. Pillowtalk by Zayn Malik

This is a clean version of the original debut song of Zayn Malik. Alejandro plays the piano in this cover, instead of his customary guitar.

9. Sky full of stars by Coldplay

This solo cover showcases the lead singer’s amazing vocal chords and guitar-playing skills.

10. It’s a beautiful day by Micheal Bublè

Micheal Bublè himself is a big fan of this band as seen in the first few seconds of this cover. This is a soulful song with Bublè’s unique lyrics composition.

So, grab your headphones, listen to this wonderful covers and sway to the music!!

Playboy’s Top 10 Party Schools For 2016-2017

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Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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1.Ohio University

It is placed as the 1st party school because of its Halloween, Court Street, The fest, homecoming, welcome weekend, bong hill and green beer day. But these comes second, the most important contribution is its student and their bobcat attitude.

2.University Oh Iowa

The lively atmosphere of university of Iowa has awarded it with A+ grade. May that be any night of the week, may that be any occasion, there would be tons of raging party and that made the university no 2 in the list.

3. Florida State University

The night life is awesome at this university. Starting from cheaper drinks to equal ratio between girls and guys adds flavor to the partying environment. They have different themes for each night like Mondays= Mandatory Make out Mondays at Clyde’s, Tuesdays = Leave you boyfriends at home night at Moda etc. They surely deserve the 3rd place.

4. Tulane University

This university has a hell lot of things. Starting from bars, house parties, fraternities and many more.  Night begins at here.

5. University Of Illinois

After being pissed off with the division of Greek and non Greeks, still this place manage to hold the 5th position cause of its high fever of partying

6. University Of Texas

Even though this university is more famous for its academic achievement but still the nights in this university is of one its kind. According to 2011, UT social Norms survey, 2.6% believe university of Texas is the best university because of its ‘party school atmosphere’.

6. Syracuse University

This university has a lot to booze. Basketball season, May fest, block parties, juice jam, castle court, tailgates, concerts etc makes this place a perfect part school.

8. University Of Wisconsin

Partying is everywhere in this university. Even though it’s hard to find when it is cold outside but at the beginning it is found everywhere. Maybe that’s why it still possesses the 8th position.

9. University Of Mississippi

There is only one motto for party in this university: divided by ages but united by parties. Basically the best party place in this university is the squares for seniors and frat houses for juniors.

10. University Of Michigan

Students at University of Michigan are known for throwing parties. The best parties are thrown at the top-tier frat houses. Even the parties are fun over here but it is really hard not to get into trouble with police too. That’s why it is awarded no 10.

Things You know if you live in Delhi

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chahat suri
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Delhi, a place where all your dreams come true, where people unite, which is called ‘Dilwalo ki Dilli’ [where people have the biggest of hearts], which is crazy and yet subtle, matures where you’ll learn to be independent and love yourself if not anything else. Its nature of all the places and yet forever young! No words are enough to ever describe Delhi. It’s magical, it’s trouble!

We, Delhiites know our city inside out. We know it’s not perfect and there are many more places better and cleaner and more developed. But deep inside, we know there’s no place like Delhi. After all, it’s home, sweet home! Here are some things only people who’ve been in Delhi would know:

  1. What’s heaven on earth? Metro! Obviously! (Not Delhi, lol)

In the summer, amidst the boiling city, our only relief is the God gifted Metro (not really God gifted, though). One, we only get out of our AC rooms if it’s urgent, that too if there’s no conveyance available, our only option is metro! ‘Auto rickshaw?’ What’s that?

  1. All the Delhiites have magical wardrobes, and no it’s not Narnia!

From Forever 21 to Sarojini Market’s street shopping, your wardrobes are full of magical stuff. Clothes, accessories, shoes, heels, all kinds of makeup, bags, 20 varieties of scarves, and what not? And no, you are not that rich. It’s just you know where to shop.

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  1. “Heard about Paranthe wali Gali?” “No?” “Right, you’re not from Delhi!”

You’re a crazy foodie. Even if you like your diet chart and being skinny, you know the way to parents wali Gali and the famous kachori wali in Civil lines, and all such food joints. It’s called perk of living in Delhi. Sundar, sasta, tikaao! [Pretty cheap, useful and lasts long.]

  1. *In a problem* No worries when I have friends from Delhi.

You’ve been in troubles since forever, you know how to handle them so well by now.  Your friends always call you when it comes to problems! Though you crib about it, you secretly love it. You feel like a boss.

  1. NORTH CAMPUS, forever.

No matter which part of Delhi you stay in, you know all the streets and shops of Kamla Nagar, and love it. You don’t mind the chaos or the dirt. You hang out there like your second home. Well, that’s what it is. Na?

  1. “Have you faced the struggle in life?” “Duh, I stay in Delhi!”

You know what actual struggle is. Be it for money, for food, for alcohol, anything. You’ve seen days when you struggled to even survive in Delhi. That doesn’t lower your love for Delhi anyhow.

  1. Jugaad[makeshift], for everything.

Because that’s your answer to everything. ‘Juggaaaad!’ That’s one thing you’ve learned for sure staying in Delhi, arranging anything at any time. “Samosa chai at 3?” “Chalo!”

  1. Life is a race! Compete or die.

You totally connect with this dialogue from the movie ‘3 idiots’! Delhi is a bitch that way! Academics, Media, even for a metro seat, competition is omnipresent.

  1. Safety is the best policy!

Being in Delhi has made you so conscious, you’re aware even in your sleep. “You’re a girl, you aren’t supposed to go out late at night!” You have heard this phrase a million times. But you know how to take care of yourself at the end of the day.

  1. Modern and Ethical! “Are you kidding me?”

You’re the perfect combination of heritage values and modern ideology. You aren’t the typical conservative mind, but advanced enough to compete with the world. Woah!

Riview of Jolly LLB 2

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Meghna
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Jolly  LLB 2 is a story of a man named Jagdeesh Mishra also known as  Jolly who is originally from Kanpur but his life takes him to Lucknow. The movie shows him grappling with himself and other people in order to be taken seriously as a lawyer, but his superior pays him that much attention as one would give to the bubble gum stucked under one’s shoes. Like one feels the presence of annoying gum under one’s shoes but does not at all wants to touch it, same becomes the case of “Jolly”.  He tries various methods to make little more money on side and his main goal seems to get one good lawyer chamber for himself. In order to achieve so, his methods lead him to terrible and horrific incident. By this time his entire energy and aim become focussed to right this wrong and he becomes so obsessed with it that he seemed to be ready to go against the system for doing so. Story is predictable but from here onwards it becomes twisted and keeps its audience hooked. What incredible and in favourr of the movie is stupendous performances of the actors, especially that of protagonist Akshay Kumar who took only thirty days to get this film completed! Moving from comic to dejected to confused without loosing the grip on viewers in courtroom scenes is another standout of the film. Anu Kapoor pulls of his character of ruthless and corrupt lawyer with full dedication. In some of the scenes he sunk so much in the character that he made people forget that they are watching a movie and the portrayal is just an act. He is ready to go to any length to get the outcome in favour of his clients as they offer him hefty bribes. Although rest of the cast is serviceable, Kumud Mishra as a corrupt police officer once again impresses us with his incredible performance. Huma Khureshi has a considerable presence but we wish her part would have been written in a better manner, to some extent she suffers on the account of flaws in the script.  Saurabh Shukla does exactly what he did in first part as a Justice but here he is dancing at “gulaboo” because of Alia Bhatt fondness that he has in the flick. Comparing it with the first part, we were hooked to the first part because it was a sitirical eassay on the social issues because of contaminated and corrupt practices in our country and the repeatation of the same portrayal at some places in Jolly LLB 2 makes this movie loose its novelty. Akshay Kumar too fights here like Arshad Warsi did in first part, but to glorify hos character Akshay’s part has been exaggerated by making him fight terrorism and portraying him running in Kashmir. The movie keeps viewers engaged but it also makes us miss the rawness of first part. But having said that, the movie is good and worth a watch!

25 Things You Will Only Get If You Have An Elder Sister.

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Pallavi Dutta
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25 Things You Will Only Get If You Have An Elder Sister.

Having an elder sister is one of the best gifts from God.It is best when you have an elder sister who can make you smile,who can cheer you up,who can make you what you want to be.She is the person on whom you can count on.You have been living up together since your childhood days.

She has seen the best of you and also the worst of you.She has been with you in every phase of your life whether good or bad.She has prepared you to face the world alone.

May be sometimes you are not able to spend time with her as you have been spending with her.She is more busy than you, busy in her studies ,busy in her official work.You wont be able to share the bond which was when you were in your childhood days.You both might be having different different streams different group of friends as she is your senior in age and in experience she cant be like you.You might end up living in two different cities but that wont break your bond with her.Sometimes people might say you are obsessed with her bit don’t worry you don’t love your sister support her appreciate and admire her to show to people but naturally.

That does not stop you from adoring her loving her.Just remember she is with you always.She is there to guide you always.She is also there to scold you like no one can dare to scold you only she has the right to scold you.

Moreover she will always be your friend a lifelong friend who will not change and she will always be your sweet loving sister.She will be always your worlds best sister.Take a time out of your busy life and say Thank You to her for always being for you.

 

1.Your Childhood Was Awesome

Childhood days are the best days of one’s life.They become more memorable when you have a sister that too elder.She makes your childhood days awesome.Your childhood days have so many memories to share.

2.Your Schooldays With Her

If you both were in same school then you can surely relate to it.You always knew more about school activities.You knew all the seniors very well.Teachers knew you well not by your name but more by your sisters sister.Teachers would always tell you to learn from her.She was popular among your friends.At the same time it was sometimes difficult for you to bunk school and classes when you didnt wanted to go to school.When she left the school you missed her badly and thats true.You missed her as you were used to seeing her daily in lunch breaks.You missed going to her classrooms when you needed her.But it was good for a reason and the reason was you started to be more responsible than ever.Today also somewhere you miss your schooldays with her.

 

3. You Have Spent Memorable Time With Her.

When it comes to spending time you have only one name on your list and that is your elder sister.You have been spending time with her since from your childhood days.You have more memories with her than your friends.

4. Your Shopping Partner

You love to do shopping with her.She is your shopping partner.You can always go shopping with her.If she is busy you can always do online shopping with her by sending links to her.She is the one who will always shop for you and she will always select the best for you.

5. Your Honest Advisor

She is your advisor an honest advisor in almost everything.She will always give you an honest advice when you need it the most.She will advise you in everything from academics to your relationships.

6. Your Comfort Zone

When you need your own comfort zone you can be with her.She is the one who will comfort you no matter what the situation.

7. Your Supporter

She is the one who will always support you in every situation and in every way at all times.She will support you in your every right decision and will never support in your wrong decisions.

8. Your Friend Forever

She is your friend who will be for you every time.She will be your friend in your every phase of life in your every thick and thin times.

9. Your Official Photographer

She is your official Photographer who clicks a picture which is the best picture.You can always have a picture when she is with you.

10. Your Convincer

She is the one who gives you permission to you in your going out.When parents say no you can always ask to her and your work is done.She will convince them in a way which you can’t understand and you will never.Thats her magic which you can never get.

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11. Your Travel Buddy

She is your travel partner.You love to travel with her.You love to explore places with her.You love to go on adventures with her.You love to travel around the world with her.

12. Your Selfie Partner

She is the person with whom you click selfies often.It does not matter if it’s good or bad as long as she is by your side your every picture will be great.She is the person with whom you click so many selfies that your gallery is full with pictures of you and her.

13. Your Inspiration

She is the one who inspires you more than anyone.She is your inspiration in everything from academics to dressing sense she is your first and foremost inspiration.But that does’nt mean that you cant do it by yourself.Its just you have become habitual to it from your childhood to your adulthood you have seen her you have grown up together.

14. Your One Stop

When it comes to things she is your one shop and stop destination you dont actually buy her things you just take it from her to use her things as whats yours is mine is the rule.You can take anything from her wardrobe you dont have to take any permissions for it but yes if its white you better dare not think of it as it will be another fight at the end of it she will allow you to take with many terms and conditions not to spoil it Her stuff is the most valuable it does not matter if you have hundreds of stuff with you then also you will want to have hers whether old or new you need it not to actually use it but to keep it with you.

15. Your Cup Of Coffee Partner

She is the one with whom you can talk endlessly over a cup of coffee.Coffee made by her is the best coffee Its better than other coffee outlets and food cooked by her is always yum.It does not have to be a five star hotel food just a bowl of noodles and coffee made by her can make your day.You too can cook for her (if you are a good cook).

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16.Your Protector

She is the one who will always protect you from everything.She wont allow anyone to say anything to you.She wont allow anyone to hurt you in her presence.When she is not around you then also she will protect you from everyone who wants to destroy you.

17.Your Fighter

She is a fighter for you in the sense she can fight against the world for you.She will fight for you with every other person who tries to break you.If someone wants to fight with you the person has to face her first then only the person can reach to you.

18.Your Strength

She is your strength.She gives you strength to face this world alone.She is the source of your strength.Whatever you do you have got her strength and its same for her also.

19.Your Teacher

She is your teacher in every field from academics to school projects to college life.She has taught you million things which nobody can teach you.She has the power to teach you lessons which nobody can teach you.She always teaches you things which are necessary to live a well disciplined life.She has taught you to not to worry much in life instead try to do better.She is the one who has taught you never to regret in your life do good always.

20.Your Lifeline

She is the lifeline of your life.You cant live without her.You cant imagine your life without her.You are habitual to seeing her everyday.Your day is incomplete without her.You always miss her.The turning point was when she went to hostel for further studies.Your life completely changed.Though you were connected over phone and thanks to technology for it yet you waited for her.You started to realize her importance more in your life.You waited for her anxiously.Her homecoming was the best day for you.

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21.She Understands You

She is the one who understands you very well.She can read your face like an open book.She can tell what is going on just by looking at your expressions.No one understands you better than her.She is the one who can make you smile when you are feeling low.She is the one who believes in you.She is the one who can make you happy.She is the one who can make your mood from sad to cheerful.She knows you what you need and she buys for you according to your hour of need.

22.She Encourages You

She is the one who encourages you to do better in life.She is the one who encourages you to do more and more in your life.She encourages you to do whats best for you to do what you love to be a person which you have always wanted to be.She encourages you to make all your dreams come true.

23.She Motivates You

She motivates you to move on in life,to let go things.She is the one who has always motivated you to excel in your field since from your childhood days.

24.She Appreciates You

She is the one who always appreciate you in your victories of life.She is the one who appreciates you on your achievements may be big or small.For her every achievement of yours is a huge success.Not only she appreciates you in your achievements but also celebrate it.

25.She is Your Friend For Life.

She is your friend whom you can annoy with whom you can share things may be she wont be sharing much with you her first relationships because of you being younger to her.She wont tell you about her much but you don’t feel bad about it because deep down you know she adores you she loves you very much and it can’t stop you from loving her admiring her as she is your best sister.She might get irritated sometimes but she won’t leave you as she loves you dearly.You may fight with her but that won’t last for more than five minutes as you both love each other you are so much affectionate that you don’t leave any space for your fights to overpower you.She is the one who cares for you,who pampers you.She is a blessing from God.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not everyone can afford a toilet and make Swach Bharat

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Sadhanayadav
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Prime Minister started swach bharat abhiyan in 2014

Mohammed Shabbeer is a construction worker. He lives with his family of six in a tent, under the flyover in Vasant Kunj area of New Delhi. He shares this small area with over 150 people. The space they live on, can be hardly called a house It is more like pieces of old clothes wrapped around grills.The area is divided into small quarters with walls made of torn up clothes.

The area under the bridge where Mohammed Shabeer’s family lives

There is no bedroom, no kitchen and there are no toilets.All the men go to the nearest garbage site to relieve themselves in the morning And all the women to the nearest “sulabh shauchalya”(Public toilet). They need to pay Rs. 2 every morning to use the toilet and Rs.10 to use bathroom .If they want to wash clothes, another  Rs. 10  note need to be paid. Children use divider on the roads to defecate.”I’m living here for 35 years and It has always been this way.Because we can’t afford to pay ever day for using a toilet.We can only afford to pay for our wives and daughters .Why to blame the government when even god has abandoned us.”Says shabbier.When asked if he blames government for this.

All the men in this population of 150 are either construction workers or hawkers. With average income ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 400 a day, only if they get work.In such a situation either they can pay for food or for toilets.The thing which is most basic requirement for other Delhites,is a luxury for people like shabbeer. On one side there is Prime Minister’s ambitious scheme Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan,which says “Jahan soch vaha shauchalya”.And aims to make India open-defecation free by 2019.On the other side there is this part of urban India,which hardly has access to toilets.

A public toilet ,which poor can’t afford

The government is putting emphasis on the importance of construction of toilets in rural India.But there is not much thought given ,on how to make toilets affordable for urban population.Which is not capable to build individual toilet.Or has no land to get one constructed by the government.When you don’t own land ,you can’t possibly get a toilet. All the slum dwellers and people like shabbeer are compelled to use the community toilets. Which are not really clean and hygienic and if they are clean,not everyone can afford to pay, for using them.

In such situation,they are left with no choice but to defecate in open.Government claims that it has achieved construction of 1,14,221 community toilets in various cities.And there are 511 cities which are 100% open-defecation free. But the government’s claim still needs to be examined.Since,reality does not consolidate the data provided by the government.There is certainly much more which needs to be done to achieve 100%.

Best Family TV Series

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Sitcoms are like doses of happiness. They make you happy instantly over a period of twenty minutes. We tend to relate to characters and grow with them over a period of time. You might pick up one or two lessons to improve life.It is double the fun if you can watch these shows along with family. It helps in bonding over a good laugh and humble stories.
Here is a list of running American tv shows that you can catch up whenever you feel like as these are not continuous stories.
Best Family TV Series

The Goldbergs

Set in 1980’s mama bear Beverly smothers her 3 children Adam, Erica, with love while their dad Murray makes sure they are in reality. Their ultra cool granddad is always present for help as a friend for both his grandchildren and parents. It is fun to watch the family mock each other over their weirdness and supporting when required. Watching them bury their misunderstandings apologising for their mistakes and always remembering that they always love each other makes it a heartwarming watch.

Modern Family
modern familyModern Family

This comic series catches up on a closet company owner Jay Pritchett’s family. His son Mitchell is a lawyer happily married to Cameron Tucker with a smart daughter Lilly. His daughter has all the traits of him and manages his clout company after his retirement. Her husband Phil is charming and they have three kids Haley, Alex, and Luke. Jay married a second time to Gloria who has a son Manny from her previous relationship. They have a son Joe who is three years old in the current season.
All of them come together to celebrate whenever possible. Every bit of the tweet minutes show makes you smile and laugh.

The SimpsonsThe Simpsons

The show started on 1989 has been an all time favorite till today. You don’t have to catch up on 28 seasons of this tv series. You can simply start watching it from the current episode and you will surely tend to enjoy every bit of it. The show has always been known for predicting future happening of America accurately. Homer Simpson though a lazy guy snacking on junk food does make sure that his love of his life his wife is happy while tending to his two children. The show also revolves around his friends and his boss who is rich but a miser.
blackish

black.ish

Dre Johnson is a proud black man who tries to make his children aware of their heritage and his hard work as they are now comfortable in their surroundings and don’t get treated badly for being black. His wife Rainbow on other hand is a doctor and helps Dre live in the present as he tends to get carried away. His mom and dad are always around being doting grandparents to the 4 children Zoe, Andre and twins Jack, Diane. With humor they do discuss current issues that could start a good family discussion.

 Life In pieces

This sitcom has four short stories in each episode of Jhon & Joan Shorts and their three children. The three of them live nearby and their lives are intervened which is mostly covered in the fourth story. Fresh Of the boat
Best Family TV Series

Fresh Of the boat

Eddie Huang shifts from Washington D.C to Orlando along with his family as his father had started a steak restaurant there. His dad is a really cool person trying to support his and his three children dreams while his wife maintains discipline in the family while trying to keep her children in touch with their Taiwanese heritage.His grandmother is another character to look out for in the series. The setup is that of 1995.The show deals with how Eddie and his family adjusts to American culture. It is based on life of chef Eddie Huang.

Best Family TV SeriesLast Man Standing

Mike Baxter has three daughters and an understanding wife. He has strong views and expresses them in his vlogs of Outdoor man where he works.He is sarcastic and witty which makes you come back for more.

Best Family TV Series

Man With A Plan

Imagine if Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S has a wife and three children and a brother with whom he has a company. You get more of Matt LeBlanc with traits of Joey on this show making you feel all happy and nostalgic.

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