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A Loving Heart Never Stops

By
Anjum Baba
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Cliff stared at the ceiling, eyes all blank and mind devoid of any thoughts. It has been years since he came to know that both of his ventricles stopped to function properly and severe heart failure was present. In simpler terms, he was suffering from congenital heart disease, he had irreversible heart failure. Heart transplant was the only way out but the whole procedure was taking longer than necessary, and every passing minute was drawing him near to his end, or so he thought.

Privileged to belong to an elite class came with many pros and cons. Pros being he received the very best of treatment and the cons being his fair-weather friends vanished no sooner did they see the bitter side of Cliff surface. Earlier, Cliff was full of adventure and life, he was an explorer, a wanderer, someone who lived every minute of his life, that too, to the fullest. But now the same livewire was restricted to the four walls of his room. He had lost all humor and charm, the loneliness and frustration was taking a toll on his nerve. Slowly and steadily, he was turning into a recluse. Worst part was his girlfriend was seeing his best friend. His behavior was typical of an uncooperative patient. Most of the time, Cliff was bitter, hurtful and sarcastic.

Just like any other day, today too, he was in an extremely sour mood due to sheer frustration. Staring outside the window, looking at the same grey clouds hovering in a dull blue sky. Gloom lingered everywhere, clock ticked by in its natural pace and with each tick of the hands of the clock, his heart drew an inch near its end. Someone knocked at the door, “May I come in?” It was said in a melodious sing song voice. “Go away!” Cliff roared, “I will only take a minute Sir,” the voice pleaded.

Frustrated, he retired, “Okay, come in.” Slowly the door creaked and entered a fragile looking, bright faced girl. She was wearing a pair of blue faded jeans and worn out black top. Stretching out her hands, “Hi! I am Anya,” he shrugged her hands away like an unwanted fly. Undeterred by his insolent gesture, Anya continued, “I am a member of an organization called, “Fairy Godmother,” here the volunteers visit hospitals, old age homes, AA institutes, rehabilitation centers, sanatorium and similar such places where the people feel alone and left out. Our task is to sit with the patients and help them speak their hearts out.” Cliff guffawed bitterly, “You mean to say, you visit the terminally ill patients and promise them a long healthy life?!!” He continued, “How do you manage to do that, do you just wave your bloody magic wand and whoosh!! All the pain just vanishes?”

“Bullshit!” He scoffed in disgust. Looking deeply in her eyes, Cliff drawled, “Your one minute is over,” “Get lost!” He barked. Tearfully Anya ran out of his room. Angrily, he punched the bed.

Next day was no different than the previous one. Cliff continued to look outside the window in the same vague manner. Someone knocked at his door, once again the feeble voice of Anya echoed, “Cliff.” Tired, he took a deep sigh and asked her to come in. Hesitant, Anya stepped in, she stood at his feet and said, “I will not take much of your time, recently, I got a book of mine published, I have been distributing it to everyone here, it’s a collection of poetries, here is your copy.” She fumbled inside her handbag and took a thin paperback and handed it out to him. The cover read, “Scattered Stars – Book of Poems.”

Taking the book from her, he uttered a suppressed “Thanks.” As Anya turned around to leave, he blurted, “Hey! Forget about yesterday, I was really mean and harsh.” She turned back and smiled, the smile took his breath away, it was the most beautiful and sincere smile he had ever seen, her crooked tooth flashed with a deep dimple as she smiled and stars danced in her eyes. He felt drawn to her, taken over by a trance like state, he motioned her to sit and she sat on a chair next to his bed.

The conversation started as to what she does and soon drifted to hobbies and interests. Anya was as introvert as he was adventurous. She only lived adventures in books and movies while he was all that she could only hope for. Surprisingly enough, Cliff felt himself melting in her company, she was a bundle of creative energy and was full of ideas on how to kill loneliness and enjoy one’s company. Soon, it was time for her to leave, Cliff looked forlorn, sensing his dejection, she promised to arrive early the next day.

No sooner did she leave, he took out her book and opened a random poem….

I Hate You Like Hell

I hate you when you look at me

Hate the way you smile

Hate you more when you call my name

Hate you when you go away

Why do you make my voice shake?

Why do you always hold me before I could break?

Why O why you make me tremble and shiver?

Every time you come close

Why do my lips quiver and heart flutter?

I hate the truthful, honest and loving you

Haven’t seen anyone ever, half as good as you

I hate the way you love me

Hate the way I am being hypnotized

I hate myself all the more

For I can’t stay away from you even for a while

I have lost myself in you my love

Do you know a way out?

Be with me forever you fool

Without you, I can barely survive

I hate you, hate you, hate you so more

I love to hate you

This hate will be the end of me

This is my crazy crooked twisted confession

Be smart enough to realize the truth that lies beneath

A smile flickered across his face as he scanned her weird, twisted yet sincere love poem.

Soon the two started to spend more and more time together. He felt drawn to this innocent, gullible and humane creature. He shared his stories of adventures, pranks and adversities with her. She laughed at his silly jokes, listened intently to his ideas about science and universe, and shared her views regarding humanity, society and utopia. It was during one such fateful day, she asked him about his wish.

Cliff looked out vaguely and stated, “Earlier, I wanted to live but now I want to love, I want to know what love is, I want to feel how it feels, I want to lose myself in someone, I want to live, loving someone.” He was taken aback by her sobs, she held his hands and sobbed uncontrollably and before he could realize, she moved from her chair and kissed him. The kiss made him feel alive, rejuvenated, wanted and LOVED!!!

She smiled a tearful smile, “Cliff, I will not stand next to you but I promise you I will always be with you, I will reside in you till your last breath, I will always love you, I will love you as long as you stay.” She took out a paper from her bag and handed it out to him and said, “This was written on the very first day I met you, you captivated me with your unconventional roguish charm.” He read….

Closest of All

Butterflies in my stomach

When he flashes that precious smile

Feel like hearing him all day long

His voice is my favorite love song

Can’t look into those deep dark eyes

They make me swoon; they get me hypnotized

Dying to get a touch of my man

Can give up my eternity, O yes I can

Moody, roguish, brattish and rude

Temperamental he is, intense and obtuse

Every time I feel, I have understood this guy

Proves me wrong, confirms, I can never be right

No sleep

No patience

No solitude

No grief

Burning with fiery passion

The flames of his love surrounds me

What doesn’t kill you

Only sets you free

His fire doesn’t burn me

It has eternalised me as a being

This being is no more but a reflection of him

Wherever I go, I carry his entity within

Feel his presence closer than closest thing

My heartbeat, my pulse, my breathing and lifeline

He gifted me his soul, I gave him mine

Connected we are and will remain so forever

Addicted I am, those eyes are my wine

Cliff stretched out his arms and Anya lost herself in his warm embrace. She then whispered in his ears, “Your wish has been granted!”

The next day, doctors gave him the news he had been desperately longing for, they had got the donor.

Three Years Later….

“I hate you Anya, I hate you the most,” Cliff uttered as he stood at a grave. Anya rested somewhere beneath that ground. Cliff continued, “I have been coming here regularly since last three years without fail and I would continue to do so till my last breath. You are not a fairy godmother of mine but a wicked witch who has inflicted the biggest curse upon me. I will come here every day and tell you how I hate you and would continue to do so as long as this bloody heart beats.” No sooner did he say this, he collapsed on the ground and pleaded, “Why O why Anya? Why did you have to do this? This is not the kind of life I wished for. I am alive because of your heart, this heart reminds me with every beat how much you loved me and what a great loser I am.” Wiping away his tears, he continued, “Fairy Godmother” is one of the most popular humanitarian organizations of the world. I work continuously to make all of your dreams come true, I have to work, I have to live, I have to suffer and I have to miss you with every heartbeat. How I long to meet you every day but I know for sure, I will not meet you soon enough because I am living with your heart, this heart which is being filled with your love, and a loving heart never stops!”

THE UNSEEN WORLD OF TRANSGENDERS

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komalsin11
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There is always a truffle and a sign of hatred when the word transgender clings into our ears. Our society has always given recognition to male and female sex origin while the transgenders have remained far away from the mainstream society. They are forced to live a life full of hollowness and darkness. What can be worst than mourning over your own birth? The society never fails to give them the tag of cursed, downtrodden, shabby people making their life pitiful and devastating.

Who Are Transgenders?

Transgenders are normal people like us apart from the fact that they transform to a different gender from the sex they were during birth.A man transforming to a woman is called a trans woman. Similarly, a woman transforming into a man is called as the trans man.This type of astounding variation is not self-created but it is uprooted and inherited since birth.

On a fine day, they start accepting who they are and the changes as well. When they are ready to accept themselves, the society never leaves them; therefore transgender starts to confront a great deal of disgrace and affront. People find it hard to connect to them and their tale of drudgery starts thereafter. They are suppressed, molested and are forced to live a life of isolation.

The Issues A Transgender Faces 

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  • There are whole lots of issues that a transgender has to face. The first and foremost problem is the curse of social isolation.As soon as they start accepting themselves the society showers it’s hatred and agony on them making their existence vulnerable.
  • They do not get work in the mainstream workplace and thus are forced to earn their livelihood by engaging in low non-dignified work atmosphere. They sometimes have to beg and enter into prostitution to earn money.
  • Sometimes cases of molestation and violence are also reported against them. They are given ugly names and are often abused physically.
  • In search of completing the transition, few transgenders take hormone pills without the advice of medical practitioners. This develops a great health issue in the future.
  • Some transgenders are not able to take the mental torture and hence they undergo penectomy done by unqualified doctors which is life threatening.
  • There is no recognition for them in the society they live. Not even proper toilet facilities they get. They change to a feminine gender and still are made to walk into a men’s toilet.

Nirvan Surgery 

This is the most painful surgery that a transgender goes through to grow progressively a lady like body. The most distressing fact about this surgery is that it is performed without anesthesia. It involves the expulsion of penis and testicles which eliminate the testosterone – producing glands and helps them in achieving womanly features slowly.This is a life-threatening surgery. In other words, it is called as Sex Re-assignment Surgery. The transgenders opt for this type of life threatening surgery because they want an identity of their own and a place of respect in the society.

Some Successful Transgenders

In spite of the dark, pathetic life the transgenders have to lead there are some of them who have been able to build a notable place in this society –

  • Madhu Bai Kinnar: Mayor, Chhattisgarh
  • Kalki Subramaniam: Entrepreneur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • Padmini Prakash: News Anchor, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • Bharathi: Pastor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Rose Venkatesan: Talk Show Host, RJ, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
    Transgenders have to lead a life of agony and distress just because we discard them from being a part of the mainstream society.Their everlasting struggle to prove their identity can only be over if would consider them as part of our existence. It is high time that we need to start socializing with them and give them the place they deserve.Create a nation of equality and sovereignty away from the prejudices.

 

10 Things to do after a Trip Common Travel Mishaps

By
Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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Bali

Many a time trips don’t happen as planned and people end up facing a lot of travelling mishaps. People should panic when mishaps happen rather they should be well prepared to face any mishap or act smartly after the occurrence of a mishap. Here are 10 things people basically face during their trips and the way they should avoid or react to the situation.

  1. Pickpockets and Robberies.

We all trust people, it’s natural but the people whom we trust while travelling may be the person who would steal our wallet. So it is advisable not to keep all your money in the wallet and consider keeping your wallet in inaccessible places such as zippered or hidden pockets. It is advisable not to become over friendly in vulnerable situations such as buses or crowded places as you don’t want to end your vacation in someone else’s pocket.

  1. Jet lag is ruining your holiday.

Jet lag may be very irritating. So it is advisable to take a few steps like getting plenty of rest before your trip, gradually adjust your schedule before you leave, stay hydrated to reduce the effect of jet lag.

  1. You miss your flight.

Well this can be really frustrating but don’t panic if you ever miss a flight. Keep calm and just go the inquiry can check out about the next flight to your destination place. Well bookings may not be available but you will definitely find a solution in the enquiry department present in the airport.

  1. You lose your luggage.

Losing your luggage can really be very devastating and it can ruin all the fun of the trip. It can be avoided by using modern luggage tags and even install microchips in your luggage which can be helpful in tracking it. Finally take photos of your luggage so the baggage claim can easily recognise your luggage.

  1. You lose your passport.

Losing your passport can be really troublesome especially in other countries. So it is advisable to keep the passport in safest possible place or else it is advisable to have several forms of them kept at different places. Having a copy of your passport will make the reissuing process much faster.

  1. Your hotel is a disappointment.

Sometimes the hotel doesn’t turns out to be the way we expect. So it is necessary to book a hotel after having a proper review about it. One just needs to read the reviews of previously visited customers from different community forums as it can be really helpful. Sometimes it is necessary to find near and dear ones at a particular city as they can provide temporary accommodation if the hotel turns out to be really poor.

  1. Your luggage is too heavy on the way back.

It’s important to have a proper knowledge about the available space in your bags because too much shopping can really put you in difficulty. Your luggage can become too heavy to carry while returning which can cause a lot of trouble for you. So controlled shopping is highly suggested in a trip. One just should not get carried way.

  1. Dehydration, Intoxication and Illness.

Dehydration, intoxication and illness can completely ruin your trip. So therefore it is advisable to take a balanced and proper diet during the trip. People must avoid unhealthy food stuffs from different stalls as it can lead to food poisoning. One must check the calorific value before consuming food stuff.

  1. The Weather.

Weather is highly unpredictable. It is advisable to check the weather of a place before leaving for the trip. Travelling during winter can cause a lot of problem especially in European and North American countries where the airports get shut due to tornado and snowfall. Flights get delayed and most of the time they get cancelled. So it is essential to visit a place by having a proper knowledge of weather conditions prevailing there.

  1. Lose yourself but don’t get Lost.

Getting lost in an unknown place can be really troublesome and annoying. So it is advisable to carry maps with you or the GPS can be useful if you have a Smartphone. Taxis can seemingly always help you find your destination if you find one. Vacations are about exploring, but blindly heading out into unfamiliar areas can take you on a journey you might end up regretting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTOR

By
Salini
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Travel and Tourism

India is rich in culture and heritage. So, tourism contributes the most to the Indian economy. The travel and tourism industry is growing tremendously and will continue so in the coming years. In India, the travel industry hopes to create 46 million job opportunities by 2025 and our government is also taking various initiatives to improve the structure and promote tourism efficiently. These sectors include the government tourism departments; major MNCs, Immigration and customs services, airlines, & small-scale private travel agents. Some of the important factors in this field are good communication skills, English proficiency, understanding the customer’s needs and last but not the least is an experience.

travel Travel and tourism is the largest earner of foreign exchange across the world and employs a large number of people directly or indirectly through corresponding service industries. The major career options in travel and tourism sector are:

  • Holiday agent
  • Tourism manager
  • Travel officer
  • Travel agency coordinator
  • Travel counselor
  • Airlines’ staff
  • Tourist Guide
  • Transport officer

Salary is pretty good in the travel and tourism industry. Moreover, the industry also offers good remuneration and perks, which include free travel for employees and their families. You can get relatively quite handsome salary in foreign-based airlines or travel agencies. You could also do part-time jobs or can consider summer work internships for early experience.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTORRequired skills: Leadership, good teamwork, good communication skills, ability to research, and strong customer focus, presentation skills, up-to-date on current rules and regulations and documentation required, in areas like cargo, ticketing and passports, visas etc, Interpersonal skills , a reasonable knowledge of India and world geography, working long hours.

Courses:

  • Certificate Course in Tourism Studies
  • Diploma
  • Undergraduate course (Bachelor in Tourism Studies – Travel and Tourism)
  • Advanced diploma
  • Postgraduate courses
  • Sc. in Airline Ticketing and Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor in Air Ticketing and Management Administration
  • Vocational Course in Travel & Tourism.
  • Master of Tourism Administration (MTA).

Institutions:


The top institutions in India where you can pursue your travel and tourism studies are:

  • Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies, Hosur, Bangalore
  • Bundelkhand University, School of Tourism & Hotel Management, Jhansi, UP.
  • Centre for Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu.
  • Amity University ( Institute of travel and tourism), Noida
  • Indian Institute Of Hotel and Tourism Management, Ghaziabad (Delhi)
  • Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior, MP

Institutions outside India:

  • Brigham Young University Hawaii
  • Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • George Mason University, Virginia
  • Indiana University, Bloomington
  • Rochester Institute of Technology, New York
  • University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

 Eligibility:

The eligibility criteria for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is higher secondary examination pass. But in some colleges, you may also require to give your scores or percentage for management entrance examinations like CAT, MAT etc.

Top five travel companies:

 MakeMyTrip
Corporate office – Gurgaon, Haryana

Business – Online Travel Company, Website – www.makemytrip.com

Thomas Cook
Corporate office – London, UK

Business – Tourism , Website – www.thomascook.in

Cox & Kings
Corporate office – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Business – Travel Company, Website – www.coxandkings.com

Yatra
Corporate office – Gurgaon, Haryana
Business – Online Travel company, Website – www.yaatra.co.in

Goibibo
Corporate office – Gurgaon, Haryana
Business – Travel & hospitality, Website – www.goibibo.com

Thus employment opportunities are very high in travel and tourism industry in both private and public sector. You can even plan to start your own business or decide to be an entrepreneur by taking on additional employees and partners. So, go ahead for your bright future and make your dream career in travel and tourism industry.

Chat with Suzanna Mukherjee, lead of the upcoming movie Mona Darling.

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Meghna
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Suzanna Mukherjee is drop dead gorgeous. She was born and brought up in Bhilai, Chattisgarh. Did her graduation and MBA from pune . Did a reality show called ‘Roadies’ season 6 as a student , then came back to mumbai after 2 years to try her luck at acting and cracked her very first audition for a fair and lovely ad directed by Shoojit Sarkar . Her mother is a Russian fashion designer and her dad is an engineer and works at Bhilai steel plant . She have no siblings . She has done many television serials and is now all set for her new releaese “Mona Darling“. Here we catch up with her.   

Q)You first appear at MTV. At that time roadies was a huge rage. How did you feel when you first made that substantial presence onscreen?

A) I was actually never keen on becoming a roadie because I had never seen that show , but my friends were huge fans of the show and hence they encouraged me to fill the form with them . And so I did . I was the only one who got called back for the interview , I don’t think my friends will ever forgive me for that 😂 . It was a great experience though . I learned that i was the worst reality show contestant ever because I never abused or faught.

Q) How did you bag your first television serial?

A) Justlike most people here. Auditioned for it, got a call back ,then did a look test and Voila ! Got the show.

Q) Did you aspire to become an actor during your growing up years?

A) I secretly always did but never had the guts to say it out aloud because I was scared of people mocking me, and I guess since I came from a small town where every good student  would either become a doctor or an engineer. And I was always an A grade student. But I guess it was meant to be coz life brought me to Mumbai  by chance. 

Q) Being a half Bengali, you never had accent issues, in fact you speak great and flawless Hindi, how come?

A) I speak even Russian and Ukeranian fluently because my mother is half Russian and half Ukrainian and my dad is Bengali.  I did my schooling in Bhilai and hence learned Hindi fluently. In fact my mother told me that when I joined kindergarten at 3 I could only speak in Russian and Bengali and within almost a week after I started the classes I got fluent in Hindi and within a few months in English as well. I was always good with languages. Any country I would visit, I would genuinely make an effort to learn the language. I guess it was the hidden actor in me.

Q) After 2009, there was no looking back, as big career projects came your way, how did you manage huge media attention that came your way?

A) It didn’t affect me much. I  still have a long way to go.

Q) What difference did you feel between working in movies and working in TV serials?

A) I enjoy films coz the time period is shorter and you can experiment and hence do many different characters, while in television you’re stuck with the same character for a very long time and it kinda gets boring beyond a point,playing the same character everyday. 

Q) You have worked with Bollywood big guns like Emraan Hashmi, how was the experience like?

A) It’s always great working with such brilliant actors, youlearn so much. And there are so many more I want to work with. The list is endless.

Q) From all the movies that you have done, which is your favorite character and why?

A)My character from my first film ‘Tutiya dil ‘ would be my most favorite character till date, simply because it was my first. I have loved every character that I’ve Ever done.

Q) You are successful, beautiful and independent girl at such a young age, what would you want to advise young girls regarding independence of women?

A) I would like to tell all the young girls out there to be fearless and follow their heart no matter what it is that you want to do with your life.

Q) Where do you see yourself say about five years later?

A) Doing some great roles that i could be proud of someday

Top 10 Most Unreliable Hollywood Celebrities

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Anamika
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Jennifer Lopez

The more famous the celebrities get the more likely they are to develop monster egos, they become whiney, they become self-indulgent and most importantly they become unreliable. Unreliability is in fact a trend that extends back to Hollywood’s acting ancestors.  Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland were all well known for arriving late for shoots, refusing to act, and showing up to shoots drunk and needing time off for personal issues. Alcohol and drugs have certainly played a role in hindering actors’ reliability.

Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez is one of the most beautiful, stunning and charming actresses of Hollywood. Her stature in Hollywood is such that she always demands high profile hotel rooms during her outdoor shoots. She takes her mother with her most of the time and asks the producer to manage her. She wants special food, water bottles or in short she always needs someone at her service.

Edward Norton.

Edward Norton is one such Hollywood actor who rubbed so many directors in wrong way. A lot of times this celeb’s behaviour is considered as non-professional and his behaviour with the co-workers is also not very appreciable. Certainly this man needs to learn some sort of professionalism and the most important thing needs to respect his co-workers. In short he must certainly bring a change to his work ethics.

Russell Crowe.

Russell Crowe is a very big name in Hollywood. He is a top notch Hollywood actor but his behaviour sometimes becomes so irritating that it gets difficult for the producers to handle. Anger is his biggest enemy and he has always been unreliable because he is addicted to drugs and alcohol. His addiction is such that it causes a lot of problems in his professional life as he reaches the sets late for shooting.

Bruce Willis.

Walter Bruce Willis known professionally as Bruce Willis is an American actor, producer and singer. He basically demands a lot of facilities from his producers which sometimes make the producers out of budget. He is generally aggressive and hot-headed on the sets which make him really difficult to handle.  So he becomes very unreliable for the producers.

Christian Bale.

Christian Bale is one of most unreliable and unstable actor in Hollywood. The poor behaviour of this actor was noticed firstly on the sets of the film “Terminator Salvation” after which his reputation was damaged a lot. His appearance in one of biggest American shows has been cancelled because of his poor behaviour. Certainly an actor of his stature needs to show some maturity after reaching such heights in life.

Shia LaBeouf.

Shia LaBeouf is unreliable in Hollywood because of his non-professionalism and careless attitude towards his work. After giving hit movies like Transformers, Indiana Jones this actor needs to make it a point to keep his career on track rather moving in wrong path.

Mike Myers.

Mike Myers is the man behind the Austin Powers comedy movie-machine. He has a long list of super hit movies but definitely lacks professionalism. He makes it a point to demand special attention from his producer and demands very high price from the filmmakers which at times becomes very irritating for the producers. Definitely someone needs to teach this man a bit of professionalism.

Lindsay Lohan.

Lindsay Lohan makes it a point to enjoy her life to full extent. She is in love with night parties and likes to spend the whole night partying hard with friends in bar or in nearby club. She turns up late to work which shows her unprofessionalism. Her late night parties are definitely a hindrance in her career.

Charlie Sheen.

Charlie Sheen is one of the highest paid TV actors and he is a wonderful and famous celeb of all time. He could not maintain his success because he was always at loggerheads with his co-workers. His co-workers even went on comment that he simply doesn’t deserve such high reputation and stature.

Val Kilmer.

Val Kilmer is one such actor who is ignored because of his high maintenance and bizarre behaviour. He keeps his directors to wait onset for hours which is highly unprofessional behaviour.

ANNIHILATION

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Annu beniwal
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The burning sensation of chagrin,

Those thoughts weaved in a chain.

Having close resemblance to asbestous

Desperate to be blown out in the flames,

No scars come without percepts.

You wish this hurt was remedial,

Conservator of peace to be believable

Some risks you took

To be affordable.

There is no one out there to blame

Only one way for the salvation

Which lies close to annihilation.

Annihilation seems the new cool

When you start living life

Outside the soul.

Help is not granted for your call,

Neither is break for the fall.

10 MOST EXPENSIVE THINGS IN WORLD

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Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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We have all heard the song “It’s not about the money, money..”, but does the real world really work on this principle? Money eventually leads to eccentricity where people end up buying things for a fortune. Want to see some of the world’s expensive items? Read on!

  • Magnetic Floating Bed ($1.6 million):

Sleeping is your favourite pastime? Does your bed call you every time you sit to do something? Well, how about sleeping on the world’s most expensive bed? The magnetic floating bed hovers 40cm above ground and is a excellent application of technology. It can hold upto 900kg. Classy?

 

  • Dead Shark ($ 12 million):

So much for a dreaded sea creature? Well, to art lovers, it is a marvelous piece of aesthetic pleasure. Known as “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”, this artwork by Damien Hirst is a giant shark dipped in a solution of formaldehyde.

 

  • Harry Winston Ruby slippers: ($ 3 million)

They say, shoes are a girl’s utmost desire, but just imagine 3 million dollar shoes adorning your feet! Inspired by ‘The Wizard Of Oz’, this expensive footwear had real rubies, 1,350 carats of it from 4,600 pieces! The shoes had additional diamonds to add to the look. It took two whole months to finish making them. Think about it, would you be able to walk with these beauties?

 

  • iPhone 4S Elite Gold: ($9.4 Million)

iPhones have always been head turners. In a world full of technology, a hand with an iPhone invites a lot of attention and glares. Even in the family of iPhones, this Mister is the King. Considered as the world’s most expensive phone, this is decorated with 500 individual diamonds, totaling over 100 carats. The back plate is 24 carat gold and the Apple logo is made of 24-carat gold and 53 diamonds. The home navigation button yields a single very rare and flawless natural pink diamond.  The diamond is said to be between 7.4-8.6 carats. Love getting calls? Try buying this!

  • Lamborghini Veneno: ($4.5 Million)

In a planet of astonishing cars, Lamborghini Veneno stands out like no one else. Designed to celebrate Lamborgini’s 50 year anniversary, this amazing vehicle was made to deliver 750 horsepower output, allowing brave-hearts to cover from 0 to 60 within 2.8 seconds. This edition is one of the most exotic ones, with only 4 cars manufactured in the world at present. Real life ‘Fast and Furious’ eh?

  • Feather of a Huia bird : ( $10,000)

This is the most valuable feather in the world which had once belonged to a Huia bird, which is now extinct. The bird’s plumage was traditionally used in the Madori tribes, mainly as a headdress of their chiefs. At an auction the highest bid was of 10,000 dollars! Now that’s some craziness for a piece of feather!

  • Crystal Piano : (3.2 million)

Music has always been gold to the ears. The crystal piano is a one-of-a-kind musical instrument, showing a combination of craftsmanship and legacy. Once played during the Beijing Olympic games, this piano was purchased at an auction for a net worth of 3.22 million! Did it sound sweet to the ears?

  • Chopard 201 Carat Watch: ($25 million)

Diamonds are forever! And what if they are incorporated to make a watch? This Chopard watch features a beautiful array of coloured rare and expensive diamonds which makes it all the more appealing. The centre has a glistening white and yellow gold hardware and an internal flawless heart-shaped pink diamond that weighs 15.37 carats, a 12.79-carat heart-shaped blue diamond, and a perfect heart-shaped D-color diamond weighing 11.36 carats. Each of them are set in the form of a bracelet that also contains clusters of additional D-diamonds! Can these stones make time freeze?

 

  • Antilia: ($ 1 billion)

And when it comes to Indians, they prefer making it big! This earthquake resistant huge building, owned by the business tycoon, Mukesh Ambani stands with its head high in South Mumbai. Named after the mythic island ‘Antilia’, this building is considered as the world’s most expensive residential property. It is clearly visible in the Mumbai skyline. The 600-roomed mammoth requires a lot of workers to be looked after!

  • Diamond massage: ($100,000)

Cars, phones, beds, houses and shoes can give you happiness, but the ultimate pleasure? Comes from massage itself! The diamond massage is one of the most expensive massages. This uses real loose diamonds, which tend to use energy to provide an out-of- the-world soothing feeling. A total of 1.5 carat diamonds are utilized to create the most luxurious massage the world has seen. If you can afford, this shimmering relaxation can be the ultimate heaven!

So guys, which one is your ultimate goal?

12 Perfectly Timed Photos you must not Miss to See

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Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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Timing is everything and if you can catch that split second when something magical happens you suddenly feel like a million bucks. I don’t know how many times I’ve wished I had my camera ready for some spectacular, unexpected events that have unfolded right in front of my eyes. The photos below depict situations that are exactly like that and some of them will make your jaw drop for sure. They were all taken at the perfect moment, capturing something that really makes the photos a lot more exciting than they normally would have been. Some of these perfectly timed pictures are terrifying.

 

1.water is trying to eat me up!!!!!

2.shut up!!!

3.yeah, i am gonna land on the moon!!!!

 

4.my father is taller than the plane

5.my eyes are sooo beautiful

 

 

6.and thats my stand!!!

 

7.ROFL!!!!!

 

8.MOON IS MY PENDULUM!

 

9.I AM GONNA CATCH YOU!!

10.YOU CANT GO ANYWHERE…

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Facts of Shahid and Kangana on movie Rangoon!

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Meghna
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Q) Do you pick movies which serves  both purpose? i.e. both being and actor and star as far your upcoming movie Rangoon is concerned.

A) Kangana says that she does not think movies are written or made thinking such a thing. She also.says that she can’t look at a script and figure out which film can make money and which cannot.

Shahid feels that when an actor is asked such a question, they tend to over complicate things. He gives reason for this saying that before doing a film an actor asks a lot of question to himself/herself. But he never think any aspect before he chooses a movie, he just goes with his instinct.

Q) How does it feel to work with ace director Vishal Bhardwaj?

A) Shahid Kapoor feels that Vishal Bhardwaj is definitely one of the most relevant filmmakers in his career. He is that director because of whom Shahid knows that he is a good actor. Moreover, Shahid says that he has discovered a talent in himself which he did not know existed in him and the credit for this goes to his Rangoon director.

Kangana answers this question by saying that she has experienced that Vishal Bhardwaj recognizes something special in every individual. He has a special knack for it be it a designer, makeup artist, actor or anyone.When she was doing look test, she thought she was looking fine with every look. But his director was not satisfied until he tried more than 50 looks!

Q) Hardest day on the set of Rangoon?

A) Kangana tells us about a time where she had to shoot a scene in which she had to make out in the mud and also one in which she was shooting in mud and she had  to wear the same costumes everyday while shooting the scene. Everyday mud would be added to their costumes and during evening it would become extremely cold. That was the time she just wanted to just disappear from the set. 

Q) Were you intimidated by working with three times national award winner actress? (to Shahid)

A) Shahid says that it is unhealthy to get intimidated by a co-actor so offcourse he was not at all intimidated while working with Kangana.

Q) What would you say to silence your critics?

A) Kangana says a women should silence her critice with sarcasm or success and Shahid totally agrees to it.

 

 

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