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Wedding bells

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INDIAN marriage
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When someone is murdered, police first investigates the spouse …well this tells you everything you want to know about marriage. Jokes apart, so the happening and glittering marriage season is going on and i feel this great desire to express my views on this sacred bond but mostly i want to write about the fun ceremonies before and after marriage, which makes the idea of getting married very fascinating. Everyone wants to get married once in their lifetime even those who never wants to stuck in marriage. Umm a little confused?

Big fat Indian Weddings

My friend’s weddingSo what makes everyone so excited about these marriages, what i have observed so far is that these notions about marriages makes them so interesting and adventerous. So basically this begins with a news that any of your relative or family member is getting married, suddenly your monotonous boring life gets a kick and then follows all the prepartions, which ultimately results in almost emptying your pockets, all the unecessary cosmetic stuff and the necessary one also, you found out that you are running out of some cosmetic products so you go to buy just 2 or 3 products and then end up buying the whole store. Your daily schedule becomes more hectic but its like a cherry over the cake where you have to spare out some extra time for checking out your dresses and all the other necessary stuff.
Again some shopping from a small cute hair clip to classy heels , talking to so many people and asking for their weird advises on how you can look amazing and give a tough competition to bride and groom. When you all of a sudden remembers about a dress that your friend has posted on social media last year , from all the questions and enquiries which leads you nowhere this venture turns more amusing after all your futile efforts. Oh the gratifying part when you start rising in self love &  pampering yourself at home , going to saloon to get the glow of a royal Princess or Queen in a very short time span, after neglecting yourself for  decades. Some sarcastic stuff, but that true. Anyways the best part is shopping, for some unique attires, to beat the collection of all top designers or some window shopping as eye tonic from checking out all the roadside cheap clothes to trendy designer collection the happiness that you attain is just precious.
Finally after getting a perfect dress , you are like on ninth cloud and lost in your own dream world thinking about how will you look , how you gonna flaunt about it among your friends and relatives and will turn itno a sensation on social media with just one dress,  click click click, which actually happens but still its silly.

The Wedding day

Taking the Saat Phere

Getting ready, like a diva or a supermodel  & when you dress like a fashion icon celebrating your beauty in a way that no one can beat you. Its like watching a fusion of great indian culture with western thrills, and your attitude on that particular day creates the fire. Meeting all the relatives after years, with shyness checking out their behaviour and other people too by that i mean dresses of other girls & so on. But i personally check for snacks, which is important too. Yeah as time passes, some time and  after basic introduction the fun begins, you just throw away the disguise of decency and show your real self.

Like just try & imagine this scenario talking and talking , laughing loudly, eating like its the last time you are getting the delicious food, plates full, no you are no longer hungry but your lust for food knows no bounds so you keep on drinking soft drinks and try hard to digest everything , that urge to try each & every cuisine, and selfies not to forget. That blushes you get when people comments on your dress and when they are staring you like hell..So in and all these small stupid things say for some time makes us mad & happy both at the same time.

My perception

Well according to me, i realy dont appericiate these mindsets who turn marriages into such a grand affair i mean, basically i dont like wastage lets say of flowers and food and not to forget money , i feel people should invest it for themselves or try to do some charity on their big day instead of flowing money or actually showing off about their status. But yes this one day and the whole rush no doubt, can make anyone super excited to get married just to enjoy this whole phase, because even brides are more excited about their lenghas than their grooms, how will they look , their dance , so basically i know some people who are least interested in getting married but they surely wants to get married once just to have all this fun and then get back to their normal lives being happy singles…………

SOUP FOR THE SOUL – RUMI’s SUFISM

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kellybrown
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I have never been a poetry enthusiast. Call it my inability to understand and comprehend verses or the lack of romanticism in me.  I have always admired literature but somehow lacked connection with poetry. And no, the prejudice wasn’t all due to some preconceived notions. I had made several attempts at reading poetry. Often I would get books from the library, brew a good coffee and sit with the book. But I could never make any sense from the incomplete phrases or complex sentences. Reading within the lines was not a forte of mine.

Just when I had completely given up hope, a dear friend of mine introduced me to Sufi poetry. I never considered giving it a try, due to my struggle with classic English poetry and dismissed her suggestions. A casual feed check on instagram one fine day led me to the glorious world of Rumi. The simplicity and lucidity of the small poem that I read which was penned by him, shocked me out of my wits; and left me craving for more. Never had I read a piece of work that captured such deep emotions in just a few words. What was supposed to be a 5 minute stroll on instagram became an hour long forage for his quotes and compositions. That’s when I knew I had fallen head over heels in love with the art of Sufi poetry.

Rumi is a name that perpetually resonates in the realms of Sufi poetry. He managed to elude the devotional boundaries within which Sufi literature was based and spilled the poetry over human emotions, sorrows of life and the art of change, a feat that most new age poets inherited. His work never reflected only on Islamic teachings but instead captured the gist of all religions.

Rumi’s ability to understand and portray the vehemence and spirit of humans within a few lines made him so much popular that eventually he became one of the most read poets of the world and set a new benchmark for Sufism in foreign countries, a relatively unknown concept to the west. The long ballads and exquisite poetry was now replaced by the heart warming and soul cleansing couplets and free verses. Today, Sufism is not just limited to praises of the Almighty, it captures the smaller things in life, the essence of emotions and raises the veil from the sufferings of people, all thanks to pioneers of modern Sufism namely Rumi and his contemporaries like Mirza Ghalib and Hafiz.

One particular piece of work that made me swoon and the one which I keep recalling again and again only to find a different interpretation every time, is,

 

My heart is so small,

It’s almost invisible

How can you place

Such big sorrows in it?

“Look”, he answered,

“Your eyes are even smaller,

Yet they behold the world”

 

 

The girl here is in a state of disbelief. She feels that her heart is so tiny yet it manages to capture so many emotions and feelings. But the boy is quick to point that your eyes are even tinnier, yet they manage to see so many enormous things.

S for Soldier and S for Sacrifice

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avr_vamshi
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It was a just a day of happiness, when the nurse came to the father and said it’s a boy! , he was happy like ever! All tears were shedding from the mother’s eye, she knew the pain like no one did! 9 months of pain, she has taken care of herself, along with the kid, His father was farmer , he was feeling proud, now he could say to the world that, he is my son! It was a life changing event for the couple, though the father could earn sufficient wages to feed them all, he always wanted to think for the future, especially about the kid’s future.

The kid was ten now, he told his dad that he wanted to be a fighter, and his dad said, “Yes! You can become one!” The father thought the kid was just kidding, but the kid wasn’t he was damn sure, that he wanted to be fighter, he became even more ambitious when he saw the armies were fighting to  protect  the country, and risking  their lives, leaving everything behind. The kid always knew that he was going to be a fighter and he would do everything it takes to protect the country!

Now he was turned eighteen and was married early, his father was happy for a fact that his son could continue agriculture from now, and he could just retire, but it didn’t turned out well, the kid who wanted to follow his dreams , stood for it, he tried his best, he cleared his military exams  and was now ready for training, his father was upset, and mom’s health was deteriorating, the son had two options, 1) whether to go back and finish his training and come back and handle life’s issues, or 2) stay in home and take care of his mom and leave military, but what did he decide? He decided to choose country over family, and he completed his training and  soon things started to getting better but, his mom’s health was critical , she was in her last days, the boy’s heart was pierced, he blamed himself for his mom’s health, he went back home to be with her in her last days, his Mom told him, she was proud of him and she passed away next day.

The boy was upset since he couldn’t be with her all time, he was ashamed, there was some guilt building inside him, he wanted to relieve it, and went back to work, and  a war breaks down,  it was his chance to release all the pressure and just let it go!! His father was happy that his son was fighting for the country, his mother would have been very happy, if she knew where her son was, the war started, they were fierce battles, helicopter bombing, canons, firing and irresistible war situations, sleepless nights, it was just his chance, to breakdown all the pressure he had been in his life, and yes he did, but at what cost ? He lost his life! And came home in a coffin box,  His dad’s mind went blank, he didn’t know what to do. His wife was crying over the coffin of her husband, just years back she lost her mother in law, now she lost her husband, leaving behind a son who didn’t even understand what happened to his father!

The boy who wanted to follow his dreams was no more, his dreams made his life, a dream in others’ life, he risked all his life, just for a taste of patriotism , he left in his family, life and  all that he could sacrifice just  for the country, his body was covered in the country’s flag, which made his soul peaceful, he had many options  to chose any white collar job, but he didn’t wanted to work under someone for money, he wanted to make a difference, he wanted to prove that he was born for something ! Like every wife, his wife was upset, she didn’t want her husband to lose his life, what will happen about future of their kids? Who will be there to see them grow? What will she tell to his son, if he asks about his father? It was a just decision that he took, to serve the country, despite having personal problems, he want to do something different,  he wanted himself to serve the  nation, yet his family wasn’t important to him than that of country, he gave hands up to the country and left his family behind, but what was the cost of his sacrifice?  Couldn’t he live a normal life? Working for hours for some money, some one who  just keeps on bossing, some one who pressures beyond the normality, some who puts force to achieve the target, he could just work, sleep work and die!

But  he didn’t to work for one’s benefit i.e corporates, he wanted to work for country, he wanted to live all his life for the country, his Heart didn’t pumped blood, it pumped the patriotism towards his country, all it said was to Make the sacrifice and then he followed his dreams, didn’t care about the society with the ideal of life, work, doe! He wanted to live for a reason, and he did, he made a great sacrifice, sacrificing his life, family just for the country, he was a leader who was born, after all this, what did he get? Only one thing that his life didn’t went waste! He made it worthy to protect the nation and his soul rested in peace.

 

9 Genetically Mutated Products that will Blow Your Mind

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kellybrown
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  1. Vaccinated Bananas

 

Bananas have emerged as the best candidate to deliver a bite-sized vaccine for hepatitis B virus to millions of people. It has been found that plant-based production of an oral hepatitis B vaccine has economic and many other advantages over the existing injectable vaccine. Hepatitis B is certainly very dangerous with 350 million carriers of hepatitis b worldwide. So scientists are putting a lot of effort to develop these vaccinated bananas for getting rid of hepatitis B.

  1. Purple Tomatoes

Cherokee purple is the name of a cultivar of tomato that develops a fruit with a dark mahagony-red color while maintaining a greenish hue near the stem when they have matured for eating. They are also notable for having a dense, juicy texture, with small seed locules irregularly scattered throughout the flesh. The comparatively dark interior color is enhanced by the tendency of the seeds to be surrounded by green gel.

  1. Franken-Swine

Scientists are working to genetically engineer the smell out of pigs by altering their DNA. These mutated products are better known as the Enviropig or Frankenswine. Scientists have combined E.coli bacteria and mouse DNA to inject into the pregnant pig’s foetus. Trials revealed that both the E.coli bacteria and mouse DNA were not only successfully incorporated into pig genome but also inherited by genetically engineered pig offspring.

  1. Venomous Cabbage

Scientists have recently taken the gene that programs poison in scorpion tails and tried finding out ways to combine it with cabbage. In order to limit pesticide use by preventing caterpillars from damaging the cabbage crops. These genetically modified cabbages generally produce scorpion poison that kills caterpillars when they bite the leaves, but the toxins are modified in such a manner that they are not harmful for humans.

  1. Square Watermelons

Square Watermelons are watermelons grown into the shape of a cube. Square watermelons were intended to fit more compactly in refrigerators and be able to cut more easily. The melons are grown in boxes and it is assumed that it would take the shape of the container. These melons are very much popular in Japan and its price is much more than the normal ones. So this goes well with the rich class of people who buy it for ornamental or decorative purpose.

  1. Glo Fish

The GloFish is a patented and trademarked brand of genetically modified fluorescent fish. In 1999 Dr. Zhiyuan Gong and his colleagues were working with a gene that encodes the green fluorescent protein originally extracted from a jellyfish that naturally produced bright green fluorescence. They inserted the gene into a zebrafish embryo, allowing it to integrate into zebrafish’s genome which allowed the fish to be brightly fluroscent under both natural white light and ultraviolet light.

  1. Humanized Cow Milk

Chinese researchers were the first to make headlines by developing the genetically modified humanized cow milk. The scientists inserted a human gene into the cows’ genetic information, and the animals’ mammary glands now produce milk with large quantities of lysozyme, a protein abundant in human milk. The introduction lysozyme makes the milk much healthier and more nutritious.

  1. Flavr Savr Tomatoes

Flavr Savr, a genetically modified tomato was first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption. Calgene hoped that through genetic engineering he can slow down the ripening process of the tomato and thus prevent it from softening, while still allowing the tomato to retain its colour and flavour. The tomato was made more resistant to rotting by addition of an antisense gene which interferes with the production of enzyme “polygalacturonase”.

  1. Pollution Plants

Research is being done to produce genetically modified plants that will help in fighting pollution. The idea behind the experiment is that the plants will absorb the chemicals and help in reducing the pollution by breaking down the contaminants and releasing them into air.

7 Healthy Psoriasis Fighting Foods to Reduce Inflammations

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Aaliya Thahseen
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease or skin disorder. It is a condition in which new skin cells erupt faster than the body can discard the old ones. As the skin flares, bright and scarlet, the itching also ensues which can be very painful. Incessantly itching the area can cause the skin to bleed as well.

Although no strong evidence exists that psoriasis prolongs due to a bad diet. The balanced diet can help you regulate weight, heart diseases and diabetes. This has a direct link to psoriasis and you should undertake healthy measures. An array of fruits, vegetables, lean meat, whole grains and low-fat dairy is good to eat on a regular basis. Here are a few foods that may assist in the reduction of itchiness and inflammations.

  1. Carrots, Squash and Sweet Potatoes

 Carrots are excellent at detoxifying the body and rich in beta-carotene. We are all aware of an abundance of Vitamin A in them. Also, they have anti-inflammatory tendencies which aid in reducing the psoriasis flares. It is extremely beneficial for the skin as it prevents dryness and blemishes.

 

Squash belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of vegetables. Plentiful in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E, they are also a good source of carotenoids. Moreover, they contain significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. Consumption of squash keeps your skin hydrated, free from pigmentation and free radicals.

Sweet Potatoes helps to shoot down internal and external inflammation. Again, it has a high concentration of beta-carotene, vitamin C and magnesium. There are a variety of coloured tubers like pink, orange, and yellow. Not to mention that the more intense the colour, the more beta-carotene is present in them.

  1. Spinach, Kale and Broccoli

Spinach is high in folate, which helps to eliminate the red patches and itchiness. A copious amount of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and beta carotene is present in it. Overall, it is a great addition to the psoriasis diet.

 Kale is a nutritious green superfood containing abundant fibre and vitamins. Notably fights psoriasis with its antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral properties, it strengthens the skin. In addition to detoxifying the body, it also helps in preventing excessive bleeding.

 

Similarly, broccoli is Kale’s cousin and properties of the latter’s nutritious values as well. Comprising of isothiocyanates and omega-3 fatty acids, it strives to regulate inflammation. Extravagant in fibre, vitamin C and potassium, it fortifies the immune system and skin structure.

 

  1. Garlic

 Garlic kerbs lipoxygenase, an enzyme which conflates with arachidonic acid and stimulates inflammation. Arachidonic acid is prevalent in psoriasis patients’ skin and fatty tissues. Therefore, consuming garlic regularly may subside the outbreak or prevent it from coming about. Raw garlic contains a high amount of vitamin C. Selenium, allicin and zinc oozes out of crushed garlic. They are all vital to having healthy skin.

Oxidative stress can be associated with skin inflammation in psoriasis sufferers. Rampant antioxidants in garlic helps in stress relieving. Although garlic is beneficial, it does cause some side effects. Particularly when you increase the intake of it, suddenly. Mild side effects may occur as the body needs time to adjust to the diet additions.

  1. Salmon

 Salmon is plenteous in omega 3-fatty acids that possess strong anti-inflammatory properties. Eating wild-caught salmon will give you smooth, glowing and more supple skin.

 

Also, it has astaxanthin (carotenoid) which makes salmon pink can free radical damage. It is a powerful antioxidant as well. While Salmon has many benefits when it comes to psoriasis, The FDA recommends eating fish twice a week, but not more often.

 

 

 

  1. Berries

 

All kinds of berries like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries etc., are succulent and loaded with nutrients that dish out the flares. The virile chemical like anthocyanins gives berries their passionate colouring. Blueberries are the best amongst the lot. As they are low-fat, have high levels of vitamin C, manganese, which is good for bone strength, and fibre.  An assortment of berries in your everyday diet is also known to be good for heart’s health.

  1. Turmeric

Turmeric is famous for its antiseptic properties and uses in Ayurvedic treatments. Indian food has incorporated turmeric as a spice for centuries.  It is a powerful root plant belonging to the ginger family. Moreover, it is believed to be able to resist the symptoms of psoriasis. 

Although it cannot be said for all the patients suffering from psoriasis. Some of them claim to have intolerance issues regarding the spice. It is better to do a patch test or consume it in smaller portions. Also, it is advised that you take it once or twice a week. And then decide if your body can withstand it or not.

  1. Lentils

 

They are an excellent swap for meat, in case you plan on skipping it in your meal. You can add some spices like turmeric and pair it with cauliflower. It would make a great meal if you club it with brown rice, which is good for psoriasis too. Curry detoxifies and eliminates the toxic chemicals from your body.

Why You Should not Give up on Your Dream!!

By
Pratiksha Fernandez
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Daniel is a highly ambitious, creative, qualified, well-settled man. His parents wanted him to be a banking personnel and being an obedient and loving son that he is, he became a banking personnel. He has a steady, well-paying job, a well-furnished apartment and close friends. He is happy with his life.

Yet, somehow, he always has this feeling of emptiness in him. This unfulfilled, cherished dream. Since he had attended an art gallery in his school at standard 8, he had this dream of being an artist. At that point, with next to no responsibilities, his dream was very achievable. So he made some paintings. Paintings of people showing various emotions. Paintings that no one, except his close friends, knew about. Paintings that were not destined for the world to see. Paintings that meant the whole world to him.

Some years into his working as a banker, Daniel faced an emotional crisis. He was unhappy with the way his life was turning about. He didn’t feel like socializing with friends. He didn’t even want to talk to anyone. One of his friends at that point, suggested to try some activity that relaxed him. Acting on the advice, he took a long leave from his work and took out his painting gear for the first time in years. That is when he started his painting sessions. At first his brush felt foreign in his hands. His art was quite depressing at the beginning. Gradually, with each stroke of the brush, he felt lighter. His thoughts became clear and positive, as opposed to the jumbled mess that used to be in his head. He felt relaxed and inspired at the same time.

Now Daniel is a full-time painter. His works are much acclaimed for. His life became stress-free and full of satisfaction.
Whenever he sees a person struggling with their dreams, he gives them these timeless advice:

1. It always gets better:

No matter how hard it seems, it gets better. The struggle you face right now is temporary and it will pass with time.

2. Your quitting may cause more damage:

There comes a time in life when you feel holding on to your dream becomes very difficult and giving up seems easy. It may be so but then you will have to live on with your life making much more difficult choices, knowing that you let go of your dreams instead of working hard to achieve them.

3. Quitting will only make you weaker:

Quitting your dream seems easy and quick but it will also make you weak. When you cease to try, you cannot learn from the experience and grow.

4. You are a lot stronger than you know:

Following on the above point, you are much stronger than you believe yourself to be. Mould your life in such a way that you can learn more and develop yourself. Facing your fears will make you a stronger individual.

5. Your dream is only so far away:

Many have given up their dreams just when the were on the cusp of reaching it. With just a little more effort and determination, you can achieve what you wish for.

6. The more opposition you face, the greater your achievement will be:

The exposure you get while on the journey to success is directly proportional to the enormity of your success. So don’t lose hope when the struggle seems endless, your success will be that much greater.

7. It is always worth fighting for:

Your dreams stands for your happiness and you deserve to be happy. You are the only person who can make it happen. So, hang on to it.

8. Perseverance always pays off:

Continuous and focused efforts reaps their benefits undoubtedly. It is difficult, yes, but the results are so incredibly satisfying.

9. Fighting against the odds is exhilarating:

Quite often, when we do something outside the box, there is a certain thrill to it. Knowing that you have done what many fear to do, is undoubtedly freeing.

10. The feeling of accomplishment surpasses all the hard times:

When you have gone through all the trying situations and you finally make your dream come true, you feel such bliss. The trials and troubles you faced will seem worth the result. The sweet taste of success is unlike any other.

These are some words of advise to the struggling souls out there. Now, Daniel is a fictional character, but the above advise are 100% true.
So, give your dreams a shot! You won’t regret it!!

Life is What We Make of It

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kellybrown
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Cruising down the beach with wind through the hair, an ice cream on a summer day or even a coffee by the windowsill in the rain, reading quotes like ‘Life is What We Make of It’. All of these make life look so young and easy. As if, no problem would ever be associated with it. But, just when we sit loose and try to flex, ‘life’ hits us with what it really is.

We face many problems in the everyday life, ranging from who has the prettiest clothes or who works out more? Wait…what! Do you think these are not serious issues? Well, needless to say, you should ask the ones who face them (pity!). On the other hand, there are people who don’t have clean water to drink or even a shelter above them, but then again, for us, clothes and gym are far more important.

We’re not willing to serve even a dime to charity, but when it comes to latest brands and gadgets, the money becomes endless! No, I’m not saying we should donate all that we earn. All I mean to say is that nothing in this cosmos compares to the affection and love we can offer to the underprivileged. For them the best we can do is treat them equal. Even though, many do say they don’t consider the underprivileged lower to them but at the end of the day, you and me, both, know the truth. Half of the times they get left behind because of the shredded self-esteem. We need to help them to build their confidence back before we can help them to earn.

The Creator never made any human different, we did so. If we had the guts to make it, we sure as hell have the courage to break it too. The walls need to be broken. We need to get out of our luxurious bubbles we live in and instead put a pinch of a reality check in our ‘lives’.

TOP 10 KOREAN DRAMAS

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Salini
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While India is still stuck into bogus saas-bahu and some so called supernatural dramas (such as Naagin), Korean dramas and pop bands are slowly invading the hearts of Indian youth. The hallyu wave is making its way gradually to north eastern states ( especially Manipur), West Bengal and Tamil Nadu(of course subbed!). Korean dramas stand out being realistic where friendships and relationships are built in a healthy way and morality prevails. Full House, Princess Hours, Secret Garden are some of the most watched Korean dramas. So drama Klovers, scroll down to know the top Korean dramas of 2016.

  1. GOBLIN

GOBLINThe name gives you an impression of an ugly dwarf like creature you are used to know in folklore. But this oppa is totally opposite. This is a fantasy romance drama starring Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na which revolves around an immortal goblin, an amnesiac grim reaper, a girl who can see ghosts and goblin’s reincarnated sister. Goblin is a thoughtfully crafted masterpiece that takes youon a roller coaster ride of emotions and pushes you to continuously think and immerse yourself in it with an unexpected ending. Itis epic and even raised the bar of Kdramas. Its acting, photography, cinematography and osts (official sound tracks) are mind blowing. Go for it!

  1. SIGNAL

SIGNALAfter a long time I have finally found a crime thriller that is actually thrilling! It is a fantasy crime drama (starring Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye-soo and Cho Jin-woong) about a group of detectives who are able to communicate with a detective in the past using an old two way radio to solve crimes. The characters are extremely appealing with a very interesting overarching plot that will make you glued to the drama. This drama is highly recommended and will not disappoint you at all.

  1. WEIGHT LIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO

This is a light hearted romantic comedy( starring Lee Sung-kyung  and Nam Joo-hyuk ) about the ups and down of college life (career, emotions, love life, friendship etc). The story revolves around the athletes especially a weightlifter Kim Bok Joo on a college campus trying to achieve her dreams and experiencing first love as a young woman.  The drama has some nice humor with lots of heartwarming moments and very relatable with our daily life. Also the lead pair are very cute and so is their love story. You will never get bored of them.

  1. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo tells the story of a modern day woman who travels back in time to the Goryeo era, gets involved with several princes especially the fourth prince and finds herself in the midst of their battle for the throne. This is one of the best historical fantasy romance drama of 2016. It is an epic journey and has everything you could ask for including action, romance, handsome princes, drama, depth, melodious osts and so much intensity. People who have absolute love for historical drama, this drama will not let you down at all.

  1. DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN

Here comes the “song song” couple (Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo). This year their acting has won the hearts all over the world. Though this military romance drama (which revolves around the love story of captain of the south Korean special forces unit and a cardiothoracic specialist) do not have a gripping plot but the acting of the popular actors and supporting actors have a high chance to make you fall head over heels for it. Though the sound track is good but I feel the characters could have been given more depth so that the viewers are more intrigued towards it. If you are a huge fan of Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo then watch it!

  1. ROMANTIC DOCTOR, TEACHER KIM

At last I got a medical drama which is so intriguing! The story revolves around a genius and triple-board certified surgeon who guides Kang Dong-joo and Yoon Seo-jeong to become great doctors there and fight against power and money for the sake of patients. This drama is very captivating and extraordinary and will inspire you no matter what you are or who you are. You will enjoy each and every episode and will witness the wonderful growth of each character. You will be absolutely fascinated by them.

  1. FIVE CHILDREN

This is a good, warm and comforting family drama and you will never regret to spend your time on its 54 episodes. This is a story about a widower who has two children and a single mother who was betrayed by her husband three years ago and has three children. This is very realistic and   there’s also an enduring positivity in many characters that I found appealing and quite inspirational. It inspires us to live life more cheerfully and tenaciously and to laugh at life more easily.

  1. OH MY GEUM-BI

If your heart can handle gut-wrenching, sad melodramas then go for this one. This is a story of a con-man and his daughter who suffers from Niemann–Pick disease. The best part was that they already knew that she would die but the courage and will power shown by them gives a lesson that “No matter what happens try till the last moment and you may never know miracles do happen”. This is really beautiful, amazing and heart touching and the child actor gave her best. This one is highly recommended!

  1. W- TWO WORLDS

This drama has a unique storyline starring Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo. A story about a cardiothoracic surgeon and the main character of a webtoon wrote by her father and how she is romantically involved with him when she is teleported to his world i.e. the webtoon. Apart from Show’s bold storytelling, the execution of the two worlds and management of the relationship and transitions between the two worlds is done so skillfully. Though some episodes may be dragging but this was daring and different.

  1. THE LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA

Sorry Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho fans, but this drama got high ratings only because of the actors popularity. This is a fantasy romance melodrama which revolves around the life of a mermaid and a con man and their past life (in Joseon era). The drama started off as an interesting story – the con man’s tricks, intrigues, crimes, getting-aways etc., adding a lot of tempo and suspense. But only in the first few episodes and then everything slowed down badly. Though some psychological moments were well portrayed. If you are a Lee Min Hoo lover then you can go for it.

THE MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD TO DINE FOR THIS VALENTINES

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kellybrown
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Valentine’s day each year is celebrated on 14th February, many people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special once. The day of romance as we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr. But somewhere along the way, Valentine’s Day came to represent romance.

And now it’s not only celebrated in western part of the world but the entire world even including India.

As Valentine ’s Day is approaching second by second, so why not make your day a little special by visiting these places around the world that invented romance.

  1. SHEESH MAHAL (INDIA)

You can dine here with a beautiful view of the floating palace and Aravalli hill and enjoying at the same time the traditional Rajasthani cuisine in Udaipur.
The dinning room brings amazing mix of different cuisines and flavours from different corners of the world. The romantic atmosphere and outstanding architecture all sets the mood for perfect evening.

  1. GROTTA PALAZZESE (ITALY)

It’s the enchanting restaurant in Polingnano a Mare in Southern Italy which was built inside a cave centuries ago, giving the world’s most extraordinary dining experiences. Not any level of five-star cuisine can beat this place which is carved into the side of a cliff. A high level of reputation doesn’t exist anywhere else.

  1. LE JULES VERNE (PARIS)

It is one of the most magical place to be. The astonishing decor on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower lives up the expectations of everyone. And what else one needs when you got the most romantic city in the world. The dining experience and combined with it the magical view is unforgettable.

  1. THE LITTLE DOOR (LOS ANGELES)

This is the super romantic place to woo your date with the hidden courtyard of this restaurant. This place stands among the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles. The little door is a bit pricy but you know that what you are paying for is worth it and what makes it worth it is Mediterranean inspired courtyard, cozy feeling and romance in the atmosphere.

  1. CLOS MAGGIORE (LONDON)

Settings that are so romantic can’t get more splendidly over the top than this place. This place is also named as the world’s most romantic restaurant. Everything is just perfect and classic from elegant French cuisines to world-class wine cellar to cherry blossomed covered conservatory to every little thing.

  1. TURTLE ISLAND (FIJI)

The island resort restaurant in Fiji offers the ultimate romantic evening. This exclusive island is the best for relaxation and romance at one destination. This island can be home for only 14 couples at a time. This place offers dinner for two on a floating pontoon in the middle of the blue lagoon.

  1. RISTORANTE AROMA (ROME)

This restaurant is one of the finest and top Michelin restaurants in Rome. The terrace of aroma offers breath-taking view of Ancient Rome. Using top quality ingredients dishes with various flavours are prepared at high standard.

  1. KASBAH TAMADOT (MOROCCO)

It’s one of the perfect places for both exotic flavour and romance. Kasbah Tamadot Resort gives an opportunity to dine on the rooftop overlooking the Atlas Mountain. Everything and every detailing has been done so well as if it look like this place has been brought straight out of a wonderland.

  1. ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA (NEW YORK CITY)

This place has a romantic feel to it with candle-lit cozy setting. This place also has mood setting touches to it. It gives one feeling as you have stepped in the history or beginning of romance. This place gives a feeling of dining inside a 1767 carriage house complete with brick walls, fireplaces and a garden.

  1. ON THE ROCKS (ST. BARTHS)

On the Rock is an exceptional setting on the top of the Eden Rocks with the view of the St. Jean bay which is unforgettable. The cuisines bring an exotic touch of magic on the plate served. It is one of the aww inspiring dining experiences in the Caribbean.

All these places are amazing to create a beautiful and happy memories so that you can cherish it life long in your hearts and mind.

How to Boost Confidence

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Confidence and self-esteem are not something magical or congenital, its either you got it or you don’t. It’s something that can be developed. Confidence is not something which money can buy and you can show it off to everybody proudly, it’s something you develop with time.

Here are 5 ways to boost your self-confidence:

Eliminate negative people:

There are those negative monsters in everyone’s life who directly impact your confidence as they are more contagious than crabs. The people who give loads of negativity when they are around and your mind shouts at them like just get away from me and never show your face again but but but, it’s not like when you say get away, they will disappear, it’s not that easy, although I hope it would, for this I’ll suggest, you go away, it might be possible that you have to change your environment, which will initially suck but will be beneficial to you in the long run, which isn’t a big deal when it comes to your confidence.

Improve yourself daily:

Work on yourself daily, yes with this I mean every single day. Be it a walk, sit-ups, pushups, yoga, doing something for your skin, your hair, anything, just grooms yourself each day. Taking out 10 minutes from your busy schedule every day for self-betterment is not at all a difficult task. When you will do something good for yourself and for your body you will automatically feel confident.

Compliment others:

How does it feel when someone compliments you? You feel amazing and automatically you like that person more, exactly same happens when you compliments others they would start liking you which will improve your people skills and as a result, you will feel confident.

Help somebody every day:

It feels really good when you help someone, not for the sake of money or because others say it, it’s because you feel good by helping others. That incredible feeling is out of the world and accelerates your self-esteem and boosts your confidence.

Feed your brain:

As food is to the stomach, knowledge is to the brain. So feed your brain with knowledge every day. Although there are many people who don’t love reading but playing brain games, solving riddles, watching educational videos or news headlines always helps. It will not only increase your knowledge but will make you creative as well. So give your brain a quick bite of knowledge every single day which will boost your confidence and make you stand out of the crowd.

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