Have you ever had to leave your dearest pair of jeans at home while packing for a trip because there’s no more space in your suitcase? Well, you might not have realized it then, but chances are that there had been space for at least three of those jeans in your suitcase.
Surprised?
Read on to find out how you could have packed differently to save that extra space and utilize your luggage space to the maximum. Also, see how you can manage your accessories and toiletries in a hassle-free manner, make cheaper bookings and a few more travel hacks that might come in handy for your next trip!

1.    UTILIZE YOUR SHOES

Instead of packing your socks separately, roll the pair of socks and fit them in your shoes. Wrap your shoe in a small plastic or cloth bag and place it at the bottom of your suitcase. If the shoes are tightly stuffed, they will not only save space but also prevent the formation of wrinkles or creases due to the weight of the luggage on the shoe (especially if you’re carrying leather ones!).

2.    ROLL YOUR CLOTHES

Rolling your clothes instead of folding them saves space and also prevents wrinkles. Just lay out the clothing item and start rolling it into a tight cylindrical shape. Pack these rolls in your suitcase in a way that they don’t unwind while traveling and you’re good to go!

3.    The military-style roll

Another way to roll your clothes is the military style roll. This technique works best for t-shirts. First, fold both the sleeves inward and the bottom behind. Next, fold each side inward, overlapping each other to form a rectangle. Roll this rectangle from top to bottom and use the two flaps to tuck it in like a burrito and you’re done!

4.    PILL CONTAINERS FOR JEWELLERY

Jewelry items like rings, small lockets, earrings, cuff links etc. are often lost in our luggage and if not, are tangled together in a jewelry box/pouch that we use to store them. Pill containers are a great way to store these items so that they are handy and tangle-free.

5.    CHARGE ON TV

Even if you have a proper checklist, it’s easy to forget something or the other while packing for a trip. If it is your phone charger that you’ve forgot, then there’s nothing to worry about because most hotel rooms come with television sets that have USB ports where you can connect your phone using a data cable.

6.    INVEST IN PACKING CUBES

Packing cubes can be used to keep everything organized so that when you reach your destination, you are aware of where everything is. Roll or fold similar kind of clothing as per your preference and fit them in these cubes which can be placed easily in your luggage.

7.    ZIPPER BAGS FOR BULKY CLOTHES

If you’re carrying bulky items of clothing that you don’t mind getting creased, then chuck them into these space saver bags. Roll them to squeeze the air out and seal the bag with the zipper on the top. This method can eliminate up to 80% of the previous volume.

8.    BINDER CLIP FOR RAZORS

A razor might cause accidental cuts or damage other items stored with it. A binder clip can be used to cover the blade of the razor so that such accidents can be prevented.

9.    TIC TAC CONTAINERS FOR BOBBY PINS

If you’re a girl, then you would definitely be able to relate to the struggle of losing a bunch of bobby pins every day. Where do these little things disappear? Tic tac containers are a great way to store bobby pins in one place as they are about the same height and are easy to use without spilling them over.

10.    BOOK CHEAPER

Most websites use the cookies and cache that have been previously saved on your computer to determine your urge to book the tickets and hike the prices accordingly. Clear the cookies and cache regularly to make it hard for these websites to track your searches and give them the impression that you are a fresh customer.

Ever since demonetization has hit Indian economy, there has been a great push towards digital payments. After all, who would want to stand in bank queues for hours, when technology can make payment as simple as being on your finger-tip. With applications like paytm, SBI pays already in the market doing business. 30^th of December, marked yet another push to the idea of cashless economy, by Prime-minister himself rolling out application BHIM (Bharat Interface For Money), to enable fast, secure and reliable cashless payments. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), this basic UPI app beats all other applications in terms of simplicity.

Aadhaar Payment

Being named in the honor of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, this application also focuses on the empowerment of Dalits. It’s yet to be launched feature of Aadhaar Payment, enables a transaction with just a fingerprint impression. Thus, thumb impression, which used to symbolize illiteracy, with the help of this technology will now be seen as an instrument of personal empowerment.

UPI (Unified Payment Interface)

Talking about the actual working of the application, this uses UPI platform for a transaction, i.e., bank account number of the payee is not required to transfer funds. Rather, mobile number or virtual payment address is sufficient to pay money. Now, some may be wondering, what this UPI is after all? Well, UPI (Unified Payment Interface) allows making instant payments using mobile phones as a primary device for a transaction, through a creation of a virtual payment address, which is an alias for your bank account. On BHIM app, this would be or <userid@upi>. This used, serves as the primary address to send or request money through other ids linked to it. Transaction in BHIM app can also be made with non-UPI supported banks using IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) and MMID (Mobile Money Identity).

supporting BHIM

The list of the banks that are supporting BHIM are, Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Catholic Syrian Bank, Central Bank of India, DCB Bank, Dena Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, IDFC Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IndusInd Bank, Karnataka Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Punjab National Bank, RBL Bank, South Indian Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, State Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, Union Bank of India, United Bank of India, and Vijaya Bank.

So, does it mean that it becomes yet another payment application on the store? No, its simplicity and ease of usage make it beat all the other applications. Also, since BHIM is a government authenticated application, it avoids any reliance on third party players. It also ranks high on safety by providing 3 levels of authentication (normal net banking applications have only 2 levels of authentication).

do you want to use it now?

Well, having heard about it so much, do you want to use it now? It’s simple. Go to your play store, search “BHIM” and download the application. Install and choose a language (currently option is available between English and Hindi only, but soon other regional languages are also planned to be added). Verify your phone number using SMS. Now, enter a 4-digit passcode to open this application (this is just for opening the application and users need not confuse with any bank pin). Now, to start the bank account linking process, select a bank and link a bank account with BHIM, which you want to use for the transaction. For now, only one bank account can be linked, and the flexibility to add multiple bank accounts have yet not been provided. Next, set a UPI pin for the bank account, which will be required for authentication when you would be wanting to make any payment. After setting this, you are all set to go! Select between send, request, scan/pay options and perform the required operation. But remember, transactions are possible only between verified phone numbers. And it has a limit of Rs.10,000 for one transaction, and up to Rs.25,000 within 24 hours. Currently, it is available for android users only. IOS users might have to wait until the next release.

So, what are you waiting for? Let 2016 take away the worries of going cashless. As 2017 sees a new dawn of digital India, with the launching of government approved application, “BHIM”. As said,

Certain films attract the masses for the commercial element in it..some for the plot, and some of the performances of the leads in the film. But one person, who can subdue any other defective element or dominating component in a film in which he is a part of, is none other than MORGAN FREEMAN, ( the king of narration, period.)…and he does this with ease by virtue of his mindblowing baritone which enhances an extraordinary narration, to such a level that, cast Morgan Freeman in your film, and he will do the rest to appeal the masses. Let’s lookback at some of the best performances from the legendary actor all these years…

1) Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding in “The Shawshank Redemption”

Stephen King wrote this character as a white Irishman, but Freeman’s aura of honesty and his compassionate voice got him the job. Given a quintessential narrator role, Freeman anchors the story in person as a Shawshank lifer, who forms vital relationships inside prison walls but

struggles on the outside after decades spent incarcerated, but that’s his best work in the film

because the redemption is his. This role turned to be the best role he has ever portrayed all-time. He made this film serve as a standard film of inspiration and study for voice over narration concept.

2) Morgan Freeman as Detective Lt. William Somerset in “Se7en”

The formula is there. Headstrong, reckless young cop partners with the finicky almost retired old guy. Only this film and its characters are much more than that, thanks to top-notch acting. On the trail of a sadistic serial killer, Freeman and Brad Pitt show dynamic chemistry, but it’s Freeman’s methodical perceptive and almost scholarly performance, in both the suspenseful action sequences and the quieter scenes, that steals the show.

3) Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn in “Driving Miss Daisy”

Spanning decades religions cultures and more, this story proves the people from different worlds can find common ground. After originating the role in the Pulitzer prize-winning play, Freeman gave an impressively subtle performance in the film as Miss Daisy’s kind, wise and patient chauffeur. With gestures and facial expressions, sometimes seeing more than words, this movie propelled Freeman to leading man status and earned him his second Oscar nomination.

4) Morgan Freeman as Eddie “Scrap-Iron” Dupris in “Million Dollar Baby”

Freeman’s got one of Hollywood’s best voices and it’s that voice that narrates the story. Through the eyes of a former fighter in a straightforward and emotional way, this tale is one where the boxing is incidental and the relationships are everything. Partnering again with Clint Eastwood, Freeman is a friend and confidant and not the film’s focus, but his unwavering support for the main players earned him his first Oscar.

5) Morgan Freeman as Sergeant Major John Rawlins in “Glory”

Outlining the tribulations of the first all African-American Civil War Unit, this movie tracks the bravery of those, forgotten by history, and its strength comes from supporting players like

Denzel Washington, Andre Braugher and Freeman himself. All three transcend Hollywood stereotypes about African-Americans and give tremendously distinctive performances. As the kindly reasonable father figure, Freeman’s John Rollins is a born leader who could even moonlight as a pastor.

6) Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox in the “Batman trilogy”

One thing the big films do right is featuring veteran actors in vital supporting roles. Freeman, while providing Bruce Wayne with the gadgets he requires to be  Batman, acts as a father figure and

sometimes an ethical center. With full of warm class and even some comic moments, Freeman’s understated performance proves why he was the only actor ever considered for the portrayal of this character.

7) Morgan Freeman as Fast Black in “Street Smart”

This was Freeman’s break into Hollywood. Portraying the role of a morally bankrupt fast-talking pimp, Freeman takes this film to a different level with his Oscar-nominated performance, making it the pivotal reason for making this film a watchable one. He blew everyone by surprise by enacting a highly ruthless and intimidating character, which at some points in the film appears charismatic too. Although the movie did not garner rave reviews, Morgan became too good to be remembered for his role.

8) Morgan Freeman as Joe Louis Clark in the film “Lean on Me”

This was one of the performances which showcased Freeman’s screen presence’s effect. Portraying the role of Joe Clark, a city administrator, Freeman embodies himself with rousing speeches, unflinching discipline, and an aggression via a baseball bat, to revive a school’s condition by unconventional methods of motivation. Freeman’s simplicity lends authority and style to this tough love story about someone who goes to any extreme for his objective.

9) Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in the film “Invictus”

This was one of the best characters portrayed by Morgan Freeman. It is said that Nelson Mandela himself handpicked Morgan Freeman to portray him in the biopic. Although Freeman might sound not being the central character of this film, he is the vital reason behind carrying the inspirational plot till the end by his appealing diction and performance. With nobility, grace, and confidence, Freeman etched the idea of racial integration visionary of Nelson Mandela in the minds of the viewers and earned an Oscar nomination for this role.

10) Morgan Freeman as Ned Logan in the film “Unforgiven”

Packing up in a cowboy hat and a shotgun, Freeman steps into this class Western Oscar-winning film. The film had a star-studded cast comprising Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Richard Harris. Despite the presence of such heavyweights in the film, Morgan Freeman shines and even surpasses the rest portraying a retired gunslinger Ned Logan. Had any other actor been cast other than Morgan Freeman for this role, the character could have gone away as a mere sidekick. But, with Morgan at the helm, Logan went on to become a character etched everlastingly in the memory of the viewers.

And thus folks, I present you a list of the top 10 performances of the legendary 78-year-old actor from Memphis, who still continues to conquer our hearts every time he steps in, by his vulnerable diction and proves that at times your words can speak more than your actions!

The word Youth stands for Young, energetic, talented, innovative etc. The youth of a country depicts the future of any country. But it’s a harsh reality of our country that the youth of our country is becoming short temper, egoistic, arrogant etc. These changes in the youth have led to various issues one of them is acid attack. According to BBC it claims that 1500 attacks are reported worldwide every year.

Since we know that Science along with Mother Nature has given us so many things which is making our life easier. Through science only we get to know about various acids and bases that are used on our daily life. But now people are using in another forms like people are splashing a person or object with acid in order to deface or kill them.

Instances of acid attacks are no longer a rarity in India. Despite this, there are no specific laws that deal with this heinous crime. While these attacks can be attributed to various factors such as the social weakness of women in a male-dominated society, the situation is exacerbated by the general neglect of the lawmakers. As acid is inexpensive and easily available, it serves as an ideal weapon for the perpetrators. So far, there is no separate law to deal with acid attacks. Cases are registered under sections 320 (causing emasculation and disfigurement), 322 and 325 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 326 (causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means). Under these sections, the accused could be sent to jail for a period of one year to 10 years. Further, as this offence is bailable in certain situations, the punishment does not act as a sufficient deterrent in most cases. The crime of acid attack has a gender dimension in India, with majority of the victims being women.

We all are aware about what acid is and what the effect of acid on our body is.  Acid melts flesh and even the bones of a person, it causes an unparalleled degree of pain to the victim and leaves her mutilated and scarred as well as gives permanent disabilities at times such as blindness. Firstly acid causes the skin tissue to dissolve, which often results in the bones becoming exposed beneath the flesh; at times it can even melt the bone. When acid comes into contact with the eyes, it can permanently damage these organs. Many acid attack victims may have survived, but by paying the price of losing one or both eyes. The victims are traumatized physically, socially and psychologically. Recovering from the trauma of an attack takes time, and even more time is needed for the victims to adjust to their disfigurements. They often become isolated and ostracized in society; the scars left by the acid going beyond just the skin.
This further damages the victims’ self-esteem, self-confidence and seriously undermines their professional and personal future. Women who have survived acid attacks suffer in their attempts to live and function in normal society. They have great difficulty in finding partners, if unmarried, and finding work or sustaining a career.

One question that came to my mind after reading all these facts that why do people engage in such vicious acts? Unfortunately, there are no straightforward answers to this question. There are a number of different reasons why individuals commit this heinous crime. Many of these reasons are egotistical: men who cannot handle rejection from a girl, or in the case of a woman seeking divorce from an abusive husband, the man’s fear of being dishonored in society. Aside from this, the less privileged classes suffer economically and have poor literacy rates. They perhaps do not understand the severity and damage an acid attack can have on a victim’s life.

But there are so many in this world who have gone out of the way.  One of them is Laxmi In 2005, when Delhi resident Laxmi was 15 years old, she turned down a marriage proposal from a 32 year old man.
Slighted by her rejection, the man (with help from a friend) attacked Laxmi while she was out shopping one day. They poured acid on her face and arms. After fighting with determination now she is the director of Chhanv Foundation, an NGO dedicated to help the survivors of acid attacks in India. Laxmi received a 2014 International Women of Courage award by US First Lady Michelle Obama. She was also chosen as the NDTV Indian of the Year. Now she is also married to Alok dixit(a journalist turned social activist ) and  she is a mother of 7 month old Pihu.

This heartbreaking crime can be reduce only by Better laws and stricter punishment. But the determination of the victim can be biggest slap on the accused face.