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14 Patriotic Bollywood Movies that Every Indian Must Watch

By
Pallavi Dutta
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If you are an Indian whether living in India or abroad then you should definitely watch these movies which will fill you with patriotism and love and praise for your own country own land own home.

Bollywood has a place for everything whether arts, theater or sports. When it comes to love for ones own country Bollywood shows it at the box office. Directors make movies which fills us with patriotism and make us feel proud. It shows us how far we have come in every field.

CHAK DE INDIA

Release Date:10th August 2007

A movie dedicated to the National Game of our country Hockey. It is a brilliantly made movie which has depicted our national game in a very beautiful way. It has given life to the game Hockey. It has rediscovered the game itself which has lost itself somewhere between other sports. The movie was directed by Shimit Amin and Rob Miller and was produced by Aditya Chopra with Shahrukh Khan in lead role. After the release the hockey girls were given the title of Chak De Girls. The music was given by duo Salim-Sulaiman and lyrics were penned by Jaideep Sahni

The movie was a major hit and earned 1.27 billion.

LAKSHYA

Release Date 18th June 2004

It is a movie truly dedicated to the love for ones own country. It is a nice movie and one of the finest perfomance by Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. The director and team have given justice in making it.

14 Patriotic Bollywood Movies that Every Indian Must WatchLAKSHYA was directed by  Farhan Akhtar produced by Ritesh Sidhwani with Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta in lead roles.

BORDER

Release Date:13th June 1997

It is a movie which symbolises the struggles and sacrifices made by our soldiers in protecting our motherland whether day or night in sunshine in storm in rain in snow.It depicts how the soldiers live at border leaving behind their families for their country for its protection.

The movie is directed and produced by J.P.Dutta with a bunch of actors like Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshay Khanna, Jackie Shroof, Kulbushan Khurbanda, Puneet Issar in male leads and Pooja Bhatt, Raakhee and Tabu in female leads. The music given by Annu Malik and lyrics by Javed Akhtar.

The movie was well received by the audience as well as critics. It had a box office collection of 610 million. It won 3 National Awards and four Filmfare Awards with other Starscreen Awards.

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SARFAROSH

Release Date:30th April 1999

It is a movie which deals with an Indian police officer’s quest towards cross-border terrorism. It is a movie which depicts the arms trafficking going in the country and how the police finds these traffickers and are captured by police.

The movie was directed and produced by John Matthew Matthan with actors like Aamir Khan, Naseerudin Shah, Nawazuddin Sidiqui, Sonali Bendre in lead roles. The film was not only successful at the box office but was also appreciated by audience and the critics. The music was given by Jatin-Lalit and background music by Sanjay Choudhary lyrics by Sameer. It has one National Award and four Filmfare Awards to its credit.

KHAKEE

Release Date:23 January 2004

It is a movie truly dedicated to the glorious work done by Police Officers everyday at everyplace. Khakee means The Brown Uniform in English. The movie was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Keshu Ramsay with Amitabh Bacchan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai in lead roles.

It was critically acclaimed by everyone. The music was given by Ram Sampath and lyrics by Sameer. It was nominated four times in Filmfare Awards.

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LOC KARGIL

Release Date:25th December 2003

Yet another India war movie by J.P.Dutta which has running time of 255 minutes making it one of the longest Indian films ever made and fifth in terms of running time.  The film is based on the Kargil War which was fought in between India and Pakistan.The film is also based on the 1999, Operation Vijay and Battle of Tolling around the Line of Control. The film directed and produced by J.P.Dutta received a mixed response critically and commercially upon its release.

It featured a number of Bollywood stars like Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan, Armaan Kohli, Puru Raajkumar, Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Shetty, Abhishek Bacchan, Sanjay Kappor, Akshay Khanna, Manoj Bajpayee, Mohnish Bahl,  Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Esha Deol, Raveena Tandon in lead roles. The music was given by Anu Malik. It had a box office collection of 689 milllion.

TIRANGAA

Release Date:29th January 1993

Another patriotic film which will fill everyone with patriotism and pride for our own country. It shows the two sides of a coin one wants to destroy the country and another duo wants to save the country from the clutches of destroyer. Tirangaa means Tricolour in english. The film was directed and produced by Mehul Singh. It was written by K.K.Singh. The film has megastar like Raaj Kumar ,Nana Patekar in lead roles accompained with Mamta Kulkarni, Deepak Shirke, Manohar Singh, Varsha Usgoankar.

The music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics pennned down by Santosh Anand. The movie was a blockbuster hit at the box office.

AB TUMHARE HAAWALE WAATAN SATHIYO

Release Date:24th December 2004

In English it means “We entrust this nation in you, O countrymen” .The film is directed and produced by Anil Sharma. It has actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Abhay Deol, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sandali Sinha and Nagma in lead roles. The music is given by Anu Malik and lyrics by Sameer.

PHIR BHI DIL HAI HINDUSTANI

Release Date:21st January 2000

It is a movie truly highlighting the true patriotic feeling for your own country. A true patriot will neither do anything wrong nor will let it happen.The movie potrays what is Patriotism in true and real sense.Though it was declared a flop at Box office then also one can watch it.

The movie was directed  by Aziz Mirza and was produced by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Aziz Mirza. It had actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Johnny Lever and Paresh Rawal in lead roles. The music was given by Jatin-Lalit and lyrics were penned down by Javed Akhtar. The movie had a box office collection of 25.46 crore.

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MANGAL PANDEY THE RISING

Release Date:12th August 2005

It is a movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or First War Of Independence. The film was directed by Ketan Mehta and was produced by Bobby Bedi, Ketan Mehta and Deepa Sahi. The film had actors Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Toby Stephens, Ameesha Patel, Kirron Kher, Coral Beed in lead roles.The music was given by A.R. Rahman and lyrics were penned down by Javed Aktar. The movie got positive reviews upon its release and collected 85 crores at the box office. It also brought pride and prestige not only domestic but also internationally.

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HOLIDAY: A SOLDIER IS NEVER OFF DUTY

Release Date:6th June 2014

Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Aruna Bhatia, Twinkle Khanna and Vipul Shah. It had actors Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Summet Raghavan, Freddy Daruwala in lead roles. The music is given by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil. The movie was a superhit at the box office and collected 176 crores with a budget of 86 crores. A must watch movie for people who have immense respect for the real heroes of the country who safeguard our country everywhere wherever they are.It does not affects them where they are. They are always ready to protect us from everyone who tries to destroy our country with ease. They are our soldiers our army men who put their duty before everything else.They are the people who can go to any extent when it comes to safeguarding their motherland and its people. They live for the welfare of the country and die for their country.They are never off duty.It does not matter whether they are in their uniform or not.They are always there to protect our country.

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AIRLIFT

Release Date: 22January 2016

Directed by Raja Krishna Menon and produced by Nikhil Advani and Aruna Bhatia. It is based on 1990 airlift of Indians from Kuwait. It has actors Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur in lead roles. The music was given by Amaal Malik and Anki Tiwari, Lyrics by Kumaar. 

On the whole, Airlift is a classic film based on a real-life incident that is told extremely well on screen. It is surely one of the best films ever made. The movie was a massive hit and collected 231.6 crores est.

RANG DE BASANTI

Release Date:26th January 2006

Directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra. The movie had Aamir Khan, Siddharth Narayan, Atul Kulkarni, Kunal Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Alice Patten, Soha Ali Khan, R. Madhavan, Waheeda Rehman in lead roles. Music was given by A.R. Rahman and lyrics penned by Prasoon Joshi and Blaaze, an Indian Rapper. It earned 920million at box office making it a blockbuster hit. It won many awards Filmfare, IIFA Awards, 53rd National Film Awards. Many movies might come and go but it will be always a hit.It has a special place in our hearts. It is definitely a must watch for very Indian.

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Critical Review of XXX-The Return Of Xander Cage

By
Meghna
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  • Deepika Padukone’s instinct for picking the right films has served her well lately. And there is a good chance it will extend to her first Hollywood film too namely XXX The Return Of Xander Cage. Frankly the movie is not great or even particularly memorable but it is a terrific showcase for Deepika’s captivating presence, her agility in demanding action scenes and above all, her blazing confidence. Talking about her performance, to be fair Deepika could have pull off this role with her eyes closed. Which is why it is heartening to know that she does not.

From the bumper sticker dialogues to the stray moments of emotion, Deepika approaches the job with schoolgirl sincerity and seriousness, that one does not usually find in this kind of films. Mercifully the audience need not to remember what happened in the last two XXX outings to follow the plot of this one. Vin Diesel returns to the role of Xander Cage who is extreme sport’s enthusiasts turned government operative who was presumed dead in an earlier operation who is conveniently discovered to be alive and is recruited by CIA bigshot played by Toni Collette to recover a committed weapon of mass destruction that was been stolen by highly skilled trouble makers. Deepika plays Serina, a member of that fearless gang who tangles with Xander.

It is a simplistic plot and one that shrewdly allows for a diverse cast presumably so the flick can appeal to the global audience. But only a few, particularly Chinese actor Dony Yen and our actress Deepika are rewarded as anything resembling a real character.

High action star Tony Jaa is the Asian comic, Australian actress Ruby Rose, the tough chic and Bulgarian born Nina Dobrev, a pretty nerd. Curiously the film recycles many of the same themes from Diesel’s more popular fast and furious franchise. To distrust of authority figures, the murky motives of government agencies and the idea that one’s team is one’s family to name a few. But the parallels do not end there. Like those movies, the plot of this one takes the characters on a globe hopping tour plus there is an endless buffet of next to naked women permanently throwing themselves at Diesel.

And yes, even some of the stunts look familiar. For instance, a daring free fall from an airplane. Hardcore action fans are unlikely to complain however. There is a nice scrappy feel particularly one in which Diesel pursues Yen in the direction of oncoming traffic and on the roofs of speeding cars and buses. But director D J Caruso does not restrict heavy lifting to men, giving the girls equal chance to fire heavy artillery, deliver kicks and punches and chase their rivals. Occasionally the shaky camera shooting style might set off a migraine, particularly if you are watching it in 3D. And it is a shame that the film does not give us much by way if a solid villain.

What it does offer is a leading man, who enjoys himself evidently. Diesel plays Xander with a lightness of touch despite all the wall to wall fight scenes. It is a casual throw away and relaxed performance. And the real pleasure of the movie is Deepika Padukone. Weather landing a perfect split in her very first appearance on screen or delivering her lines without a hint of affectation or accent, she gives a lasting impression. In the end, the flick is moderately entertaining, but for the sheer pride for watching our girl add another feather to her cap, you should give it a chance.

Heroes Get Remembered but Legends Never Die

By
kellybrown
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Memories take us back but dream take us forward. The dream  that seven Gujarati women has seen has now turn into a brand. Once in our life we have  eaten the famous “Lijjat Papad”. But we have ever imagine  there is a motivational  story behind this Lijjat papad.

Lijjat was the brain child of seven Gujarati women from Mumbai. The women lived in Lohana Niwas, a group of five buildings in Girgaum. They wanted to start a venture to create a sustainable livelihood using the only skill they had i.e. cooking. The women borrowed Rs 80 from a social worker. They took over a loss-making papad making venture by one Laxmidasbhai, and bought the necessary ingredients and the basic infrastructure required to manufacture papads.

Lijjat expanded as a cooperative system. Initially, even younger girls could join, but later eighteen was fixed as the minimum age of entry. Within three months there were about 25 women making papads. Soon the women bought some equipment for the business, like utensils, cupboards, stoves, etc. In the first year, the organisation’s annual sales were Rs. 6196.

In July 1966, Lijjat registered itself as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. In the same month, on Chaganbapa‘s recommendation, U N Dhebar, the chairman of KVIC personally inspected the Lijjat. KVIC or Khadi Development and Village Industries Commission is a statutory body set up by the Government of India for development of rural industries. In 1966, KVIC granted it a working capital of Rs.800,000 (0.8 million) and was allowed certain tax exemptions.

In the 1980s, Lijjat also started taking part in several trade fairs and exhibitions, which improved its sales and made the brand name “Lijjat” well-known among the people. The advertising was undertaken through the vernacular newspapers, television and radio. The institution sponsored programs and gave away gifts for the winners of specific shows in the television. The money for advertisements was spent by the Polypropylene Division, which recovered the same by adding it to the price of the bags that it supplied to all the branches and divisions throughout India.

Lijjat received the “Best Village Industries Institution“ award from KVIC for the period 1998–99 to 2000–01. In 2002, the “Businesswoman of the Year“ award was given to “The Women Behind Lijjat Papad” at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence. At the awards ceremony, the President of Lijjat urged the State Governments of Maharashtra and Punjab to reconsider their decision of withdrawing the tax exemption on Lijjat’s Sasa Detergent.

In 2002, Lijjat had a turnover of Rs 3 billion and exports worth Rs. 100 million. It employed 42,000 people in 62 divisions all over the country.The 62nd branch became operational at Jammu and Kashmir in 2002, enrolling over 150 members. In 2003, Lijjat received the “Best Village Industry Institution“. It also received the PHDCCI Brand Equity Award 2005. Lijjat marked its 50th year of existence on 15 March 2009.

The growth of the Lijjat is often seen in the larger canvas of women and their empowerment. The organisation has undertaken various efforts to promote literacy and computer education for member-sisters and their families. A literacy campaign for sisters began through literacy classes at Girgaum on 18 June 1999. Later, the managing committee decided to start such classes in all its branches. From 1980 onwards, Lijjat started giving Chhaganbapa Smruti Scholarships to the daughters of the member-sisters.

In 1979, Lijjat teamed up with UNICEF to organise a seminar in Mumbai on “Child Care and Mother Welfare”, as part of the International Year of the Child celebrations. In October 1984, Bhadraben Bhatt represented Lijjat at the UNESCO sponsored international workshop on “The role of women in the assimilation and spread of technological innovation” held at NITIE, Powai. Alkaben Kalia represented Lijjat at the national level meeting on women convened by the National Commission on Self Employed Women.   

Out of this strong belief in quality delivered at an affordable price comes our act of ignoring competitors. Lots of companies selling papads have come and gone. We don’t consider them, we only do our own thing. We do not take into consideration what the competition is doing.

We know that if our quality is good, consumers will buy. Our quality does not differ whether it is for exports or for the local market. There is just one quality. And that’s good quality. Again and again and again!

 

10-Lesser Known Facts About Animal Intelligence

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Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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Animals never fail to surprise us.  Do animals have something like human awareness or consciousness? Most animals are intelligent in specialized ways. Animal intelligence may simply denote the study of cognition in animals. Some animals have some special traits which can be superior to even human traits. Let’s find out how animals and humans have similar intelligence traits in 10 lesser known facts about animal intelligence.

  1. Horses Never Forget Their Human Friends

Human friends may come and go, but a horse is here to stay. A horse could be one of your most loyal and long term buddies if you treat it right and fair. Horses have excellent memories and they have the ability to learn and memorize the human words and their language. They have a brilliant range of hearing due to which they can hear human words and voice better than even dogs.

  1. Rats Have Working Memories Like Humans

The brain stores sensory information for very short periods of time in a working memory, so that it can be used later. This mechanism can be seen in rodents like rats which comes in handy for them to remember the places where they have kept their food stuffs. They use their past experiences even to protect themselves from their enemies.

  1. Zebra Finche’s can fake Their Behaviour

This behavioural trait of Zebra Finches’ can be associated with that of humans. Isn’t it? Humans have the ability to analyze and can respond according to the situation. Similarly these species of animals even though sick but when faced with a potential mate would appear robust. The same thing can be witnessed when they are in front of their young ones and their enemies. In this way they change their behaviour in accordance to social circumstances.

  1. Pigeons remember Photographs and Images

The pigeon doesn’t have the greatest reputation among humans. However the common pigeon is seriously misunderstood and is actually impressively intelligent. They can remember dozen of routes to find their ways to familiar places; they can also recognise their faces in the mirror. The pigeon’s memory can be unmatched when it comes to remembering hundreds of photographs and images.

  1. Gorillas can solve puzzles by their intellectual power

The gorilla is the most intelligent animal in the world. The gorilla also bears the closest resemblance to humans. Gorillas use a special sign language to communicate with each other. The gorillas can remember people, names, places as well as they have the problem solving ability due to which they can solve puzzles and can perform certain tasks.

  1. Dogs Have the Ability to do Maths

Dogs have the ability to do math, and can learn about 165 words. They understand arithmetic and can notice errors in certain simple computations like 1+1=3. More intelligent dogs (intelligence varies per breed) are able to learn more than 250 words and signals. Even they are so intelligent because of their grasping power.

  1. Parrots can understand the meaning of the words they listen

Parrots have always been regarded as smart, due to their ability to mimic the words of humans. However, what most people are not aware of is that they usually understand the meaning of the words they say too. Surprised? This intellectual power of parrots makes them one of the most intelligent bird species in the world.

  1. Elephants mourn the Deaths of their loved ones

Yes guys you all are hearing it right. Elephants do mourn the deaths of their loved ones. They are known to always perform rituals once a death of someone close takes place. Elephants watch over the body for days, and often cover their deceased with leaves and branches. These traits show that animals can even have human emotions. They love and care their loved ones and this is sheer intelligence.

  1. Lemurs Steal Food behind Your Back

Guys these are special type of primates who have the unique ability to steal food behind one’s back. So beware guys your food is in danger. Jokes apart these primates are highly agile and can steal food in no time.

10. Crows can be as smart as your kid

Crows continue to demonstrate that they are very brainy birds. In fact their intelligence can rival that of 7 year olds. Based on findings crows share a sophisticated awareness of cause and effect possibilities that are on par with human skills.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World…Really Sexy!!!

By
Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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It’s true that money cannot buy happiness but it doesn’t mean that you should not chase after your dream. Earning lots of money and buying a luxurious car is what everyone dreams of. With a dream car comes the thrill of an adrenaline rush as you are pushed back in your seat by the break neck acceleration or sit up with the spine chilling instant braking. Here’s a list of top 10 most expensive cars in the world.

  1. Maybach Exelero ($8 million)

The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance unique sports car built in 2004. The 700 hp (522 kW) four-seater with a twin turboV12 engine is a one-off design built by Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH, on request for Fulda Tires, the German division of Goodyear. The German luxury car manufacturer created the model as a modern interpretation of its legendary streamlined sports car from the 1930s.

  1. Lamborghini Veneno ($4.5 million)

This limited edition Lamborghini Veneno had only three units produced and can clock its speed as high as 350 km/hr.

  1. Lykan Hypersport ($3.4 million)

Lykan Hypersport was designed in 2012 by W Motors as a limited edition model. With a top speed of 385 km/hr it boasts of a turbo flat-six 3.7 litre engine from Porsche. Titanium LED blades with about 420 diamonds in the headlights is just an additional feature!  It is the first supercar to be produced in the Middle East, and is featured in the film Furious 7.

  1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sports ($2.4 million)

The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car, designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and manufactured in Molsheim, France, by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. The Super Sport version of the Veyron is recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a top speed of 430.9 km/h (267.7 mph), and the roadster Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse version is the fastest roadster in the world, reaching an averaged top speed of 408.84 km/h (254.04 mph) in a test on 6 April 2013.

  1. Lamborghini Reventon ($2 million)

The Lamborghini Reventón is a mid-engine sports car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.  Its top speed was recorded in Dubai, UAE at 221 miles per hour (355.7 km/h). The official press release stated that only 20 vehicles would be sold to the public. According to the official press release, the Reventón’s exterior styling was inspired by “the fastest airplanes”.

  1. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster ($1.85 million)

This amazing piece of automotive engineering can pull off a 0-60 mph dash in a break neck 3.4 seconds! It comes with a top speed of 349 km/hr and is widely popular among auto enthusiasts.

  1. .Aston Martin One-77 ($1.85 million)

The Aston Martin One-77 is a two-door coupé built by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin. There was a limited run of 77 cars, giving part of the name of the One-77. The One-77 features a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a handcrafted aluminium body, and a naturally aspirated 7.3 litre (7312 cc) V12 engine with 750 hp (560 kW). Aston Martin claimed it would be the most powerful naturally aspirated production engine in the world when the first car was delivered. The very popular Aston Martin One-77 boasts of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 354 km/hr.

  1. Zenvo ST1 ($1.8 million)

Only 15 units of this model were manufactured and sold only to handpicked loyalists. Its most talked about feature is that it is powered by a 6.8-litre V8 engine that clocks a top speed of 375 km/hr.

  1. Koenigsegg Agera ($1.6 million)

This bad boy can reach a top speed of 418 km/hr however to ‘unlock’ the actual top speed, you have to sign a waiver. Normally, it can reach 378/hr where it is electronically limited.

  1. Pagani Huayra ($1.6 million)

The Italian monster Pagani Huayra is named after the God of the Winds. This one is fuelled by a twin-turbo V12 engine from Mercedes and can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds.

10 Unbelievable Women You Wont Believe Exist

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komalsin11
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Women are considered as the epitome of serenity and feminity. People adore them for their beauty, grace, malignance and juvenile qualities. Today women all over the world are working in equality with men and are creating their unique identity. But there are certain women you won’t believe really exist. Today we will reveal these unique women-

1. Elisany Silva

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Born in 1995 she is the she is the tallest teen in the world. Her height is 6’9”. She grew so tall because of tumor in pituitary gland which doctors have since removed. She is engaged to her boyfriend who is only 5ft 4 inches tall. People remain amazed by looking at her growth and height pattern.

2. Misao Okawa

Misao Okawa, 115, will turn 116 on Wednesday and she is the world's oldest person

Misao Okawa from, Okawa in Japan is the oldest woman in the world. She was born in 1898. What’s the secret of her long life-eat and relax. She also said that people should learn to relax for a longer life. Her husband Youkio Okwa died in June 1931. Mrs Okawa eats three large meals in the whole day and takes eight hours long sleep daily and she advices everybody to do the same for longevity .

She considers healthy balanced diet and adequate sleep secret to a long and healthy life.

3. Venus Palermo

Also known as ‘Venus Angelic‘ she was born on 8th february 1997. Her whole appearance resembles exactly like a doll. From her face to her body her looks exactly remind us of a barbie doll. She is 5.7 inches tall and her weight is 43 kg.

She is a British youtube blogger and was born in Brugg, Switzerland to Hungarian and Swiss parents. She currently lives in London, United Kingdom but she often visits Japan as she has been featured in lots of advertisements and movies there due to her doll like appearance.

4. Julia Gnuse

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She is also known as ‘Illustrated Lady’. Her whole body is tattooed. She holds the world record for being tattooed person in the world. 95% of her body is full of tattoos. The reason behind her whole body being tattooed is because of a disease called Porphyria which causes blisters on her skin when exposed to sunlight. In order to cover her skin full of blisters she got her body tattooed.

Her decision to get herself fully covered by tattoos makes her really unique and different. She was born in 1959 and holds the World record for being the most tattooed person in the whole world.

5. Asha Mandela

Asha Mandela holds the world record for having the longest dreadlocks . She was born in twin Island of Trinidad and Tobago. She migrated to U.S 30 years ago and now she is a U.S citizen. When she started growing her locks at first she was not sure if she liked them as they looked spiky but she thought of giving them time to grow and now people really adore her hair.

Her hair is 19 ft 6in (5.9m) and 39lbs (17.6kg). One strand reportedly measures 55 ft long (16.7M). She considers herself as as BLACK RAPUNZEL.

6. Charity Pierce

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Charity Pierce is the world’s heaviest woman. She weighs 365 kgs which is really very astonishing and hard to believe. However now she is on the mission to loose her weight. She has already reduced her daily calorie intake from 10,000 to 1,200 as she hopes to have a cowboy themed wedding of her dreams. Soon she is going to get married with her boyfriend Tony Saur.

She will however go through lifesaving gastric bypass operation before her marriage so that she could lead a normal life .

7. JYOTI AMGE

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Jyoti Amge holds the world record for being the smallest woman in the whole world . She is just 2ft tall . She was born on 16 December 1993 in Nagpur,Maharashtra ,India. She was recently seen in reality show Bigg Boss 6 . She joined the cast of US TV show ‘American Horror Story’. She featured alongside actress Jessica Lange in the fourth series of the show .

In 2009 she starred in documentary ‘Body Shock: Two Foot High Teen ‘. Jyoti joined hands with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for a campaign to win the civic elections in Mumbai last year. She also dreams to enter the Bollywood industry as a singer and dancer.

8. LEE REDMOND 

Lee Redmond until recently hold the world record for having longest fingernails but in 2009 she lost them in a car accident. She nurtured and took great care of her nails for 30 years but the accident made her loose them.

She said that it was the most drastic event of her life. She had grown her nails to a combined length of 28ft 4inch (8.65m). She currently has 4.5ins (11.5cm) of nails and said she has no intention of growing them.

9. Ataye Eligidagne

Ataye Eligidagne has the largest lip disk in the world . The lip disc measures 7.6 inches. At a whopping 59.5 cm in circumference and 19.5 cm in diameter, it’s over twice the size of the average disc.

Lip discs are a long-running tradition amongst the Surma woman of the lower Omo Rover Valley in Ethiopia.

She is also Ethopian in origin and in order to get the discs she had to get her two bottom front teeth knocked out.

10. Mikel Ruffinelli

Mikel Ruffinelli has world’s widest hips. She is 5ft 4 inches tall and weighs 109.5 kg. Her waist size is 40 inch which seems unbelievable. She is the mother of four children . She says that women envy her body and she is in top shape.

She doesn’t want to loose her weight and she says that her body is so perfect that she looks killer even in a bikini.

So these were some unique women whom you won’t dare to leave unnoticed.

“Modern” Education System: an Enemy to Humanity?

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kellybrown
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Dear reader, you are now reading an English article on the Internet. Based on this info about you, it is safe to assume that you have received some level of education be it in public or in private educational institutions of our nation. As such, I ask you solemnly-are/were you entirely satisfied with the quality of education being imparted into our country?

Your answer is probably- NO! Did I guess it right? It’s quite easy to guess your answer, your story is perhaps similar to thousands/millions all over India! The reasons behind this “NO” could be:-

  • Unemployment even after higher education
  • Unaccomplished high grades in school/colleges
  • Your compulsion to study a lot
  • Hatred of “Rote-learning“
  • No encouragement and/or facilities for co-curricular activities
  • Poor quality of teachers

The list of reasons is vast and each reason can be the topic of yet another large essay! Some of these reasons maybe dismissed by cynics as being a “personal” matter/inability, but I ask you if it is a “personal” issue, wasn’t the educational system supposed to address these “personal” issues/inabilities?

In fact, the very pillars of the education system in India can be considered faulty. Here are some noteworthy points in this regard:-

(1)INFLUENCES FROM OUTDATED SOURCES:-

"Modern" Education System: an Enemy to Humanity?

The foundations of the Modern education system were laid in India by Lord Macaulay in the beginning of the 19th century. He based his system on the existing system in England. The slight modifications made were done so as to establish a section of the Indians as a “glorified” labour force to help them in administering our country. This English education system had in fact been the product of the views of many random  “outdated” thinkers and religious theologians of the time. Even now education is mostly imparted in the form of a fixed body of knowledge and any curiosity is curbed. Many of the basic tenets of the education system still remain same today. For instance, Sunday was Church Day so it was declared a holiday for schools, and it still remains a holiday though we have forgotten the reason why!

(2)THE ATTITUDE OF -“NO DISPUTE”:-

The statements in our textbooks and the delivery of our lessons is done in such a way as to discourage any curiosity and creativity on the student’s part. A student is supposed to be a receiver of a fixed, unchanging body of language. The course-load is immense and the evaluation procedure so rigid that the poor student has no time either in class or in his “free” time to question, innovate and wonder- the seeds of human progress remain asleep.

(3)LITTLE ATTENTION TO CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:-

"Modern" Education System: an Enemy to Humanity?

How many of our parents encourage us to pursue our passions in co-curricular activities in preference to academics? Very few! Most would never consider their child’s career in music, dance, arts etc.

In fact,it is not entirely the parents’ fault-it is also the fault of the entire society as a whole that has resulted in a job scenario that demands solely academic excellence. All other achievements are usually considered inferior to the “holy” academics!

The irony is that even excellent grades in top institutes nowadays do NOT guarantee a good job! The employers tend to look at traits that were discouraged in school and colleges!

(4)BASIC HUMAN LIFE PROBLEMS IGNORED:-

Three basic human problems are ignored completely by almost all educational institutions. Sadly, it is these problems that they ought to target. These three problems are:-

  • The problem of how to maintain healthy and happy relationships with the family as well as the society.This is the primary problem faced by every human being-a barrier to happiness and contentment.
  • The problem of managing money! Both the poor and the rich alike must know to manage MONEY, which is essential to lead a fulfilling life. In fact.such knowledge may easily help eliminate many social evils!
  • The problem of DECISION- based on a better understanding of oneself as well as outside trends, to be able to choose a job best suited for the person. The job that both guarantees personal satisfaction as well as financial independence to the highest degree possible!

The problems mentioned here are but the tip of an iceberg. A vast sea of other problems exist to be tackled with. These problems together act as a major hindrance to the great engine of human progress. Together, they threaten to tear apart the very fabric of personal life as well as social and economic harmony.

Fortunately, each problem can also be looked upon as an opportunity-an opportunity to bring about a change in the world. It is important also to mention countries like Finland which have taken various reforms and adopted very innovative methodologies in the education system. The first thing you can do to solve the problem is to notice it and to see its roots. That’s exactly what YOU have done today!

Beware: If You See This In Your Car Door, Here’s What You Need To Do

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kellybrown
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People in America (USA) have been finding coins into the passenger door handles of their vehicles which certainly seem harmless but it is something every one of us needs to be aware of. Car thieves are always trying to find new ways for getting into your car to steal your luxurious Sedan or your new sporty SUV.

  1. When you wake up early in the morning the first thing you need to do is approach your car and check the passenger and rear doors properly. Car thieves have become more and more advanced and are using smart tricks to steal your cars.
  1. Car thieves just happen to fix a penny between the car door which will normally be on the passenger side or rear doors of the car.
  1. What it does? It prevents that particular door from being locked properly and leaves the door unlocked for the thieves so that they can get inside your car.
  2. The thief will just wait till you get back from work, park your car and lock it. That way, all the doors would be locked except the one in which the penny was fixed.
  1. They won’t even follow you everywhere, what they will do is wait for right opportunity. When you’re asleep in your home blissfully, they would steal your car. It’s a smart move by the thieves but if you’re vigilant and clever enough you can stop it and won’t repent.

5 Most Annoying Types of Co-passengers You Meet During Your Travel

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Aaliya Thahseen
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Travelling is that one thing which can give you immense experiences. One of them is the tremendously different variety of co passengers you meet during your travel. While by chance you may some of the best co passengers on earth, but there are times when you do meet the most annoying ones. And I am sure, if you travel a lot, you definitely would have met at least one of these kinds of people who just bore the hell out of you.

1. The “I am so wise” types

Mostly middle aged to elderly, this type of passengers claim that they have had the most enriching experiences in life: they have utilized every bit of their time and talent to the fullest and have gained enough wisdom in their life to preach others. They will preach you on life, career, education – just about anything you can imagine of, every time mainly focusing on how they are right and you are wrong.

2. The “I need all the favors” types

Mainly seen as young to middle aged women, these female passengers are filled with the attitude that they belong to the feminine gender so they should have all the favors – they should have the seat by the window, they won’t bother climbing to the upper berth, they need every best option possible. And every favor they ask for, they have one big reason – “because I am a woman”.


3. The “My kid is a genius” types

They are some people, I personally consider to be the most annoying of all. The only thing they have to talk about are their kids: how they can do everything and are the best in the business. What’s even worse? They would make their silly little kids perform those acts in front of you. They would make the kid dance, sing, recite a poem, show off every kind of talent imaginable, claiming to entertain you to the fullest but actually irritating the hell out of you.

4. The “awkward-personal-questions” types

The most awkward type of people to deal with while travelling, this type of co-passengers just go on asking you any and every kind of questions about you and your life. They are so keen on knowing everything starting from your salary to your love life to your family history that they just forget when to stop.

5. The “overtly extrovert” types

They are great conversion starters, no doubt, and are quite good to pass your time chatting with. But everything is fine only when it’s within a limit, and this is when these people become annoying. They don’t know when to draw the line and go on blubbering making it a point not to stop at any cost. Totally irritating!

And the next time you are travelling, beware of these kinds of co-passengers!

Don’t let anything ruin your travel. Enjoy every moment and learn from your experiences.

Happy travelling folks!!!

10 Signs Your Partner Is Treating You The Way They Should

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Priyanka Priyadarshinee
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Relationships can work only when there is mutual understanding between couples. When we are in love the most magical thing that happens is that we find someone for whom we can do anything just to bring a smile on your partner’s face. Love is the most beautiful thing that can happen to a person. Ladies, the only sort of man suitable for you is the one who sees you as his equal and gentlemen the only sort of woman suitable for you is the one who cares for you the most in the world and can do anything just to stay with you.How do you know your partner is treating you the way you deserve to be treated?

  1. Your Partner Loves Surprising You

Well everyone likes surprises. Be it a special birthday party or a romantic date on the eve of Valentine’s Day your partner never misses a chance to surprise you. That is really awesome as when a man makes a point to surprise you he understands the importance of keeping the excitement in a relationship alive.

  1. Your Partner Consults You Before Taking Big Decisions

Decision making must be mutual in a relationship. One just cannot dominate and take all the decisions alone. If a man really values you well then he will definitely include you while taking the most important decisions of life. This also gives an indication that he values your opinions and sends a strong message that he wants you to be a part of his future.

  1. Your Partner Gives You Attention From The Moment You Wake Up

Girls love a bit of pampering especially from their partners. They definitely feel special when they get someone’s attention. A kiss on the forehead or a tight hug early in the morning will definitely make their day. They get a sense of security when their partner makes them feel special. So boys make it a point to give your loved ones that extra attention because it may really make them feel special.

  1. The Only Time Your Partner Makes You Cry Is From Happiness

There should be nothing in the world that breaks his heart like watching you cry. The best way to know if your partner is treating you in perfect manner is, he just cannot see tears in your eyes. He will go on asking you what the matter is and would definitely go to any extent to solve it and bring back your precious smile back. So girls if a guy is that caring then don’t lose the opportunity he is the perfect one for you. Never ignore such a guy because ‘sometimes going for the stars you might lose the moon’.

  1. Your Partner Makes You Feel Safe

Whatever may be the difficulty or problem, one tight hug from your partner would definitely make you feel safe and secure. You will get a feeling that at least there is someone who is not going to judge me and your partner is there to protect you from all other difficulties. Your partner may not be the tallest, the fittest, the fastest or the strongest guy in the world but if problem arises he will be the first one to save you from being hurt or harassed by another. Your partner is just possessive about you. He will not allow any other guy to flirt with you and will also ask you stop interacting with that guy because he is just  too protective for you.

  1. Your Partner Feeds Not Just Your Body, But Also Your Mind

A perfect partner would not only buy you a dinner but he will read your mind perfectly. Your partner should understand what is going on in your mind even if you don’t utter a single word. That can be termed as eternal bonding which is an integral part of successful relationships.

  1. Your Partner Spends Time With You Because He Wants To, Not Because He Feels Obligated To

Despite all such busy schedule and meetings your partner will make it a point to spend time with you everyday because you are his first priority and all other things take a backseat. Your partner treats you fair if he takes out time from his busy schedule just to spend time with you then it gives a clear indication that you are his first priority and the most precious gem of his life.

  1. Your Partner Doesn’t Lie To You

Whatever may be the situation your partner makes it a point to share each and every detail with you. Your partner must be like an open book to you and no fact of his past is hidden to you. Trust makes relationship lasts long and it is the biggest driving force for ensuring a successful relationship.

  1. Your Partner Tells You About His Day And Asks You About Yours

A perfect partner shares every detail of the day to his beloved and expects the same in return. He wants to know about your life because he feels by knowing your day; he is, in a sense, becoming a bigger part of your life.

  1. He Keeps His Promises

He will make it a point to keep all his promises because he knows you trust him and have faith in him. He will never disappoint you. He will not make many of those promises but when he would make one he will definitely deliver on that.

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