10 Lost Under Water Cities Of The Ancient World

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December 12, 2016

Water bodies are immense pleasure to watch. But have you ever imagined what’s deep inside it? It’s obvious that there would be marine world or corals only but some of them are full of secrets. At some point of time, they have engulfed a whole city.. Terrifying isn’t it? Chill.. It isn’t that horrifying. Due to some natural calamities, the cities choose to hide inside the water. But barely anyone knows about it. So why don’t you take a tour of such hidden places.. Hope you will like it..

1.Atlantis

Atlantis has been hot topic of gossip since ages. This sunken island is a complete mystery because no one knows its proper location. Even it is lost now, but every people have their own conception of this place’s location. Some assumes that it is located in Atlantic Ocean cause of closely related names whereas some people believe it was located in northern Europe. This island came to discussion cause of Plato. He, in his dialogues, named as Critias, introduced the place called Atlantis. That means this place is not completely a myth. This place has also captured attraction of Hollywood. Movies like ‘The Journey to the Mysterious Island’ and ‘Atlantics-The Lost Empire’ is based on this island.

2.Port Royal, Jamaica

This place was considered as ‘the most sinful cities of the world’. Starting from all night rage parties to boozing with prostitutes, served as heaven for pirates, this place was a hell lot of thing. But all its charm was stole by a earthquake of 7.5 Richter scale on June 1692. The whole city sank into ocean all at a once. But still some people believed that, it was not the earthquake that devastated this place, the notorious activities that took place in the city destroyed it.

3.Thonis-Heracleion, Egypt

This place is a combination of two mythology; Heracleion of ancient Greek and Thonis of ancient Egypt. While discoveries, many temples were found which was thought of temples for Egypt gods with eerily intact, complete with offerings that was once given to ancient Egyptian god. Along with temples, almost about 60 shipwrecks were also found. But still now the story behind the sinking of this place is still a mystery but it is believed due to the earthquake, this place sank.

4.The Pyramids Of Yonaguni, Japan

With being present at the east coast of Taiwan, this place is full of mystery. Even though some part of mystery is solved but still some parts are unsolved. This place was 1^st discovered by kihachiro Arakate, who was Japanese diver. He saw something unusual under the water and then found man-made structures so he believed there was a city too but no one paid attention to him. Later a scientist named kimura did more research on that place and then announced that there was surely a sunken city over there as the structure are difficult from the way of natural happenings.

5.Dwaraka, Gulf Of Cambay

This place has a great importance in Indian mythology. It is believed that this place was situated somewhere a place at northern India, adjoining Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was found that this place was the well known ‘Harappan’ civilization which lasted between 5300 and 2800 years bp. Lon back right. The story of sinking is still a mystery because the place was available a long back so all we do is assumption.

6.Cleopatra’s Palace, Egypt

If 1400 yrs ago the earthquake would not have destroyed this place then surely this place would have still existed. This place was discovered by Frank Goddio, the president of European institute of underwater archaeology and his discovery was finally successful after 10 years of research. Along with ancient shipwreck and palace’s lighthouse, Cleopatra’s hairpin, jewellery, and cups were also found, giving complete evidence that the palace belonged to Cleopatra.

7. Lake Titicaca’s Pre-Incan Ruins, Bolivia/Peru

The ruins of huge ancient temples have been discovered beneath the Lake Titicaca. While the submerged city has not been found, the team of scientist said that the ruins appeared to be 1000-1500 years back. It thus predates the Incas and could point to the Tihuanaco people, who lived in the shores of Titicaca. The ruins were found in an area of the lake between the town of Copacabana and the popular tourist destinations of the islands of the sun and the islands of moon.

8.Atlit-Yam,Israel

Atlit-yam provides the earliest known evidence for an agro-pastoral-marine subsistence system on the Levantine coast. It lies between 8-12 meters beneath sea level, in bay of atlit, at the mouth of the Oren River on the Carmel coast. Underwater excavations have uncovered rectangular houses and a well. The site was covered by the ecstatic rise of sea-levels after the end of the ice age.

9.Baiae,Italy

This place was a roman sea side resort on the bay of Naples. It was said to have been named after Baius, who was supposedly buried there. Baiae was for several hundred years a fashionable resort, especially towards the end of roman republic. Baiae was sacked by Muslim raiders and was deserted because of malaria by 1500. Because the coast subsided, largely due to local volcanic activity, most of Baiae is now under water.

10.Lion City Of Quiandao Lake, China

A maze of white temples, memorial arches, paved road, and houses.. Hidden 130 ft underwater, this is china’s Atlantis. The lion city was tucked in a lake between the five lion mountain. The historical metropolis was slowly filled with water until it was completely submerged by the turquoise- blue mass, now referred as Quiandao Lake. The city is between 80-131 feet under water.

Love Of A Different Kind

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kellybrown

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December 12, 2016

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Sometimes when its dark,

and outside so cold,

Suddenly,just a memory of you,

one of many those I hold..

Your face’s glow,

makes the cold seem warm..

and suddenly,

the dark means no harm.

Your skin, oh I remember..

so soft,so bright,so tender..

and as for your eyes,

so intense I wonder!

Just one moment,

and I knew it

that it was your smile..

spreading radiance to every bit..

Your hands were so delicate,

and lips were tempting..

I love the way they move

every time that you sing..

And oh! your hair..

it falls so perfectly..

different shades of brown..

all set in harmony

Never did I see such beauty,

I couldn’t stop but adore you,

took a deep breath and sighed,

for now you were alone and that was my cue.

I took a step towards you,

and my heartbeat got faster..

I was thinking of what to say

something that would make the talk last longer.

With each step,

you seemed prettier..

the closer I got to you..

more of your voice I could hear.

No words can tell,

how soothing was your voice,

I could listen to it all day then and now

if given a choice.

The words didn’t matter,

as long as I got to hear you..

and now my heartbeat had got,

a rhythm all too new.

You turned towards me,

and gave a smile,

oh! my heart stopped beating

for quite a while!

I was frozen yet I dared to ask,

and how graciously you had agreed to dance,

I cherish that moment till now..

em so glad that I took that chance.

We kept dancing and talking..

everything made me adore you much more..

we never even realized..

when one dance became four..

We loved each other..

and I loved you way too much..

but we were not lovers..

the relationship was such..

We became each other’s strength

and also the weakness..

but our love just grew with time..

some too happy and some a lil less..

I am married now and you as well,

and we have kids too..

but still when em low or scared..

what brightens me is nothing but you..!!!

Know About The G.M Diet

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December 12, 2016

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GM Diet means General Motors Diet. It is the car company and it was very serious about the employee weight loss. Because due to weight loss not only we can see the results in a change of body and skin but also we can see the change in emotions and attitudes. This diet is full fibers which helps to remove excess weight easier.

What is GM Diet?

General Motors developed the GM Diet. Employees were suffering from their heavyweight so to help them to lose weight and feel healthier General motors developed the GM Diet. This weight loss program is also known as the “the cabbage soup diet” and “the Sacred Heart diet”.

GM was jointly worked with both the Food and Drug Administration. In 1985 the US Department of Agriculture used this in field tests at Johns Hopkins Research Center.

GM DIET PLAN

Before going to this please consult your doctor if you are taking any medicine for your health issues.

GM Diet plan is a 7 days program. During this 7 days, more quantity of water must be taken because water helps to give the required energy to the body and also during this 7 days alcohol should be avoided because alcohol flushes the entire water from the body and it may lead to illness. So don’t do any type of activity which leads to illness.

DAY 1

Throughout the day take only fruits especially watermelon and cantaloupes. Because these fruits are rich in fibers, and other than banana you can intake any type of fruit. For a healthy choice, you can intake papaya, apples, and oranges. Take fruit juices, it is good for gym and any other works. Including fruits don’t forget to drink water. 8-12 glasses of water is preferred per day. Please don’t stay starving. If you feel hungry then eat some fruits.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A regular sized apple with a glass of water
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) –Half a blow of sliced cantaloupe with a glass of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A serving of sliced watermelon and two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- A whole orange and a glass of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- An apple and a glass of water
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- Sliced cantaloupe and a guava with two glasses of water

DAY 2

In day 2 you need to start your day with the baked potato with oil or butter in breakfast. Then consume the cooked or raw vegetables like carrots, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and cabbage, and you can also intake the salads with wine or vinegar.Y ou can also use lemons for flavor and keep in mind not to use salad dressing including 8-12 glasses of water.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A boiled potato. You can also add a teaspoon of low-fat butter for flavor.
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – Cabbage and lettuce salad with a light dressing and a glass of water.
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A mixed vegetable salad with cucumbers, onions, and carrots and two glasses of water.
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- A cup of boiled broccoli, half a cup of sliced bell pepper, and two glasses of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- Some boiled cauliflower with a light dressing and a glass of water
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- A salad comprising boiled carrots, broccoli, and green beans, and two glasses of water

DAY 3

On the 3rd day take the both fruits and vegetables in the combination, but don’t use bananas and potatoes. For easy consume you can also combine them in the blender and include 8-12 glasses of water.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – Half a bowl of cantaloupe or a sliced apple and two glasses of water.
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – Half a sliced pineapple or a pear and two glasses of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A salad of cucumber, carrots, and lettuce with two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- An orange with half a sliced cantaloupe and a glass of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- A pear and a glass of water
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- Boiled broccoli and beets with two glasses of water

Day 4

It’s day for banana and milk, preferably only unsweet milk with 8 bananas. By the banana and milk you gain potassium and calcium respectively. You can also intake the soup on this 4th day along with banana and milk because most people can’t consume so much.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – Two large bananas and a glass of milk
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – A banana shake (use one banana). Half a teaspoon of honey can be added as a sweetener.
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A bowl of GM diet soup
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- Banana milkshake
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- Two medium to small bananas
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- Two large bananas and a glass of milk

DAY 5

Finally, this day is for meals. So consume the meat and tomatoes in the proportion of 10 ounces of meat with 6 tomatoes and also increase the water intake by quarter level because for the meals digestion, more water(8-12 glasses) intake is necessary.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A few small tomatoes with a bowl of boiled, seasoned kidney beans and two glasses of water
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – A cup of yogurt and two glasses of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A bowl of cooked chicken breast/fish with two tomatoes and two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- A salad with onions, and sprouts with two glasses of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- An apple and a pear
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- GM Diet soup with two glasses of water

Day 6

It’s time to consume unlimited amount of lean protein.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A bowl of mixed boiled vegetables and two glasses of water
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – A bowl of boiled kidney beans with a diced tomato seasoned with spices, and two glasses of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A bowl of chicken breast/fish with the GM diet soup and two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- 3-4 baby carrots and a glass of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- A bowl of GM soup and a glass of water
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- A bowl of boiled vegetables with a glass of water

Day 7

On the 7th day, you can eat all the vegetables and fruits but not meat and also juices which are sugarless.

A Schedule You Should Follow

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A mixed vegetable salad in a small bowl and a glass of apple or orange juice
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – A bowl of GM diet soup and a small portion of carrot sticks with a glass of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A cup of brown rice, a bowl of boiled vegetables, and two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- A few carrots and a glass of kiwi juice
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- A mixed vegetable salad and two glasses of water
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- A bowl of GM diet soup and two glasses of water

Vegetarian Method

It’s all about nonvegetarian people then what about vegetarian people ?

It is very simple the first 4 days of the diet plan is same for both vegetarian and nonvegetarian people. But on the 5th day onwards the plan will be slightly changed.

On the 5th day, vegetarian people should use brown rice or chickpeas instead of meat. Don’t use the kidney beans and lima beans because they are high in calories.

After one week you have the option to take a glass of white wine. But not vodka, rum or bourbon and also avoid the cream drinks.

Let us see FOOD SCHEDULE FOR DAY 5 and DAY 6

A Schedule You Should Follow # DAY 5

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A few small tomatoes with a bowl of boiled, seasoned kidney beans and two glasses of water
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – A cup of yogurt and two glasses of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A bowl of cooked brown rice with two tomatoes and two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- A salad with onions, and sprouts with two glasses of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- An apple and a pear
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- GM Diet soup with two glasses of water

A Schedule You Should Follow #DAY 6

Breakfast (8 am – 9 am) – A bowl of mixed boiled vegetables and two glasses of water
Brunch (11 am – 12 pm) – A bowl of boiled kidney beans with a diced tomato seasoned with spices, and two glasses of water
Lunch (1:30 pm – 2 pm) – A bowl of brown rice with the GM diet soup and two glasses of water
Post lunch snack(4 pm – 5 pm)- 3-4 baby carrots and a glass of water
Evening snack(6:30 pm – 7 pm)- A bowl of GM soup and a glass of water
Dinner(8 pm – 9 pm)- A bowl of boiled vegetables with a glass of water

GM Diet’s Special Soup

Red cabbage soup — .Vegetable soup with spice

After 72 hours the energy of the body is going to decrease and you would start feeling hungry. So to overcome this, Gm diet has planned a special soup.You can have as much as the soup you want.

Procedure for this soup

In a large stockpot, add:

6 large onions – chopped

3 ½ cups of water

2 red peppers – chopped

4 whole tomatoes

1 head of cabbage – roughly chopped

1 bunch of celery – roughly chopped

Herbs of your choice

Boil the for low heat up to 30-45 minutes until veggies are soft but not mushy.

Advantages:

– significant weight loss

– natural glowing skin

– more energy

– elimination of toxins

Disadvantages:

– muscle weakness

– muscle loss

– dull skin

– hair loss.

What to do after the GM Diet plan over?

If you feel your weight has not decreased according to your expectations then repeat your GM diet plan again after completion of your one week plan. So from second week onwards, you can use alcohol but that too only white wine or beer.

The Do’s

– If it is desired then only take vegetables in salad form.

– Select vegetables which you prefer

– Consume the soup in unlimited.

– Use lemon, garlic, white or wine vinegar for flavors.

– Use any type of vegetable in GM soup if you prefer.

The Don’ts

– Only use one tablespoon oil for vegetables.

– Avoid salad dressing.

– Don’t use lima and kidney beans.

– Don’t skip any day of the diet plan which may lead to extra weight.

– Follow each step in appropriate manner for successful results.

Exercise

It is not specific but if you want you can do at least 10 minutes per day.

It’s all about the GM Diet plan…

10 Useless Human Body Parts

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kellybrown

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December 12, 2016

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The only sign of our existence is our body. If our body is in working condition then yes we are alive. But we all are barely concerned about our body part unless you are a doctor. Most of us might not know what the primary functions of our body part are. So thinking to make people more careless about themselves. I meant just want to aware people of the body parts which are completely useless so that people could be more carefree.

1.Body Hairs

Seriously ever thought what is the role of body hairs? Head hairs help us to insulate heat whereas eyelashes help to keep dust away from our eyes but what the hell does the body hairs do???

Wisdom Teeth

Do you still think wisdom teeth improve your wisdom? No my friends.. gone are those days when we actually did believe in those but seriously it don’t play any role in your body rather it causes only pain while removing.

3.Plica Semilunaris

It is basically considered as the 3^rd eyelid and the work is while you stop your eye lid, it would be uncovered. But seriously guys do you find it is of any use? No I guess.

4.Male Nipples

I guess I don’t need to explain why this organ is useless. Men neither feed through their nipples nor are they capable of lactating. So it is of complete waste.

5.Appendix

This organ is found between large intestine and small intestine. Basically this organ helps when the diet is mostly of vegetarian animals. So this organ is useless in a human’s body.

Tonsil

This is the most inactive part of human body. It is basically found on both side of throat and is completely useless

7.Sinuses

Forget about the peoples, even the doctors are confused about this body part. Some suggest it is responsible for change in tone and pitch of people but still it’s a mystery and considered mostly as useless.

8.Arrector Pili

These are present close to hair follicle on the body. Basically it helps to make the hairs stand which we call as goose bumps. So I guess people can manage without goose bumps too.

9.Auricular Muscles

These muscles are present surrounding the outer ear and are used to swivel ears towards the direction of sound but that is found basically in animals. So completely useless for humans.

10. Coccyx

This, otherwise known as tailbone, was basically used by our ancestors who used to walk around with tails. But gone are our ancestors and gone are tails, so why the hell do we need it?

TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR WORKOUT PLAN

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kellybrown

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December 12, 2016

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Now is the perfect time to shaping up for the months ahead. It is known that winter is the best time when one can work out to the fullest. Make the most of this pleasant weather which will help to recharge your mind and body as well.

We have got five easy tips to help you to get started:

1: WALK THE TALK

Get out your active wears and head outside the house. You should go out to walk each and every day whether you get up 30 minutes early or 30 minutes late. You should walk around your neighbourhood or simply a short while on your lunch break. Walking is a great way to build up muscle strength and maintain a healthy weight. Noticeable benefits will be easily delivered by just thirty minutes of walk every day. If you walk for 60 minutes it can reduce cancer and chronic diseases.

2: GET TECH SAVY

TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR WORKOUT PLAN It might seem counterintuitive to use your smart phones to get fit, but there are some great apps that will motivate you and will provide inspiration for your workouts. Apps like 7 minutes workout have a range of training sessions which will give you a full body workout. Other apps like MapMyRun can assist in monitoring your fitness level, distance covered and the calories burned.

3: BUILD MUSCLE

TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR WORKOUT PLAN Whether you decide to go to the gym or workout at home, weight training is an important way to improve your strength, balance, stability and even eliminate aches and pains. If you do not have access to equipments simply get some dumbbells which you can use at home. These can be beneficial for working out your shoulders, arms and chest and back muscles leaving you energized.

4: GET PUFFED

TIPS TO SPEED UP YOUR WORKOUT PLAN You should add some cardio in your workout routine. It is a form of exercise that gets your heart rate up and helps to improve blood circulation in your body. Whether you go for swimming, bike or take a fitness class, cardio is a quick and effective way to get in shape.

5: EXERCISE INCIDENTALLY

Hanging out the washing? Do a few lunges on your way in the washing line. Watching your favorite television show? Do stretches instead of sitting in the couch. Small forms of exercise in the daily routine help to get you fitter, stronger and healthier.

[beautifulquote align=”full” cite=””]“For a healthy, balanced lifestyle, complement your fitness routine with a healthy diet”[/beautifulquote]

The Perfect Resolution for New Year

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akshaykr

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December 11, 2016

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All over the world for the fans of Game of Thrones – Winter Is Coming! However, for almost every single person, the hot topic that is soon to hit the market is the New Year’s eve. An endless stream of Resolutions is about to open up for the world. People would once again hope for a better future and set individual goals. The Society would once again blab about the younger generations lack of vision and the teenagers would dare to dream big.

Not much changes every year and yet people refuse to lay low. People want success, they need happiness. Being superstitious might never help one, but many believe that it’s fortunes favour all during the coming of the new year. Some wish for a better health, while other wish for financial success. Some talk about breaking the stereotypes while others pray for a promotion instead. The New Year brings with it all the kinds of emotions. People chose their future on this very day more than they ever do. Words like motivation and inspiration are all over the social media. Despite all the fuss about resolutions, there are quite many who succeed in their quest to improve.

What is the secret to break through the barriers of resolutions and how to stop being a victim every new year?

One morning as I was in college, I went to see my senior professor to talk about the college techfest. I was enthusiastic about being able to contribute to the techfest and build something incredibly amazing to compete during the competition. The college hours went by pretty fast. I enjoyed all the new stuff that was taught by the professor and later that day I even got to do a presentation on a topic of my choice. The entire class praised me for the presentation. I had a meeting with the College committee in the evening and we discussed about the many changes we could adapt for the upcoming techfest.

On the way to home, I met my friend Rohit and we had a great talk about our future career options. He told me how he was preparing for the GATE exam and I talked about the many opportunities offered by universities abroad. After I reached home, my mom welcomed me with a smile and the most delicious food ever. She knows that by the time I come home, I am almost all worked out. This is her way of celebrating my day. It was then, during the initial moments of my sleep when I had this deep sense of realization about my life and the way I work. Out of nowhere, I uttered this to myself, “I want my tomorrow to be just as amazing, productive, progressive as my today!”

Success is when your new year resolution reads “I will commit myself to living this year just like the year before.”

The moment I said those words, as if I was struck by a wise thought that I ultimately linked my wish with the New Year Resolution. I cannot explain the level of excitement that grew up on me when I finally realized the key to success and happiness that lies hidden inside the little ritual of new year resolutions. Success is when your new year resolution reads “I will commit myself to living this year just like the year before.”

These words are not mere a wish, but a self-blessing that you shower upon yourself for the work and dedication you projected in the past. Goals are never static, they are dynamic, for every goal is free to change with respect to the level of understanding backing it up. My resolutions were never as innovative as I thought they were meant to be. Reading 50 books in a year, studying 8 hours every day, exercising every morning for one hour, etc. These are mere impressions of what I really want in my life.

Surely I do want to study more than I am studying right now. However, it is not the act of study that matters but the purpose to study. Setting up this goal whereby I compete with myself, strive to be better at everything and spend my days not just passing time but really understanding and learning new things is sure to bring glory for all who aspire to become successful in life. Set your goals in a way that you compete with yourself, a way that elevates the quality of your life. Build your life so that you celebrate your success at the end of every single day and not wait for the next new year to prove you otherwise!

The bitter truths

By

Sonal

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December 11, 2016

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Life is hard..is it? This thing really turns my mind into some sort of hell, sometimes, is it really difficult to be a girl? Is it difficult to be a dreamer? Is it really that hard to survive when you are a genuine person? When you face acts as a mirror, keeping it transparent, when you are an emotional being. Seriously sometimes it is a hustle, a messy web of so many things flowing in and out, those deep dark emotions, fears, weird phenomenon, unexplainable incidents , sometimes it becomes very difficult to give words to some things , no matter how hard we try , we just cannot explain. It is like when at times there is an intense need to turn ourselves into an open book, we keep looking for people and then at times when we have everyone turn up in our favors we stay quiet. At times it is overthinking which can kill, and at times it transforms you into a deep , alive , genius sort of being. I often think what makes those sleepless , restless, turn out so positive and deep, why the mornings after those nights comes so refreshing. Why on some days a cup of coffee, a blanket seems so beloved. And then that urge to go out meet people , the worldly wisdoms that turns our world into a turbulent ride.

Self-esteem

This word is not just a word it is a deep, divine, pure thing , I found everthing hollow, lifeless, rotten, stinking. Spineless beings moving around with a desperate desire of worldly pleasures. A need to be among the crowd, to become like the crowd. The worth of originality has lost Its worth, its meaning. The multiple , every minute changing faces , double faced is an old school now, it can go upto multiple these days. The kind of clever minds that one can found in most foolish of creatures, the perfect condemning shots, their perfect timings, than suddenly their growing desire which can turns frustrating. But this is how it works my friend. This is life, they are not wrong , you are following a wrong path if you are freaking out , only a dead fish go with the flow..so if you think you are alive Then turn the directions of flow and if you fail to do so then be the flow, you have not got this life to give up and run away. There is no escape. You have to keep moving but all you need to do is do it in the damn right way.

Desire to be known

Well, there is a very thin line between turning famous or notorious and most of us fail to understand that, if you genuinely wants to do something in your lives, always remember stop get affecting by people do. You know we heard this like we need people, they are a vital part of our lives, the society, friends yes i agree its true but there can be many factors to this. Look let go and ignore are two difficult terms but once you learn to practice them , your life will learn to run smooth , and yes never let it go completely because you know what you can always take a lesson from all your bad stuff. That lesson will heal your wounds and you will find the light in your wounds. You just need to know how to be the best. Do what makes you happy, turn it into your passion and let it completely get in you.

Dont make your choices depending upon other’s tastes and priorities. If you think you will then definitely you will. It is all about you, for you. If others frustrate You , learn to turn sellfish. No you dont have to be bad, rude, hypocrite , a big no, as i have write above work on yourself, your grooming an inside-out one. Turn your weakness into your strength, all your hurdles are here to make you shine and rise, believe that, have faith in yoursef and your dreams, this is the best thing that you can do. Those who don’t like you will never like you no matter how good you do, there disliking is due to a reason that something about you , is discomforting to them.

That is your charm, stop finding faults in yourself and a genuine friend in people, you are your biggest critic and greatest support and if you cannot value or cherish your presence than no one else can do that ever. People are not important , but you are, your goals are, first of all learn to differentiate between a priority and a just like that thing. Go out , meet people if that is a necessity and if you come back hurt and low then learn and grow towards success because that is a priority. You have not got this life to feel sad about what people do , but to feel happy and proud about yourself.

Always remember

Those who turn all the useless stones into diamonds , always walks alone , they dont walk in crowd, they never lure on sweets in the market, they create their own identity, they work hard on themselves and no matter what people say about them , they stay unaffected because it realy doesn’t matters you know why because now they understand that it was, it is and it will be all about them and their dreams and when people are speaking about them , they have to keep their heads high as now they are unreachable shining stars , sparkling the world with their presence…

[beautifulquote align=”full” cite=””]They have transformed into that lotus now which grow in shallow and murky water and still symbolises purity, beauty, majesty, serenity, grace, and weath[/beautifulquote]

The Gun Knows Me Better : Episode 2

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Aarthi Venkatesh

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December 11, 2016

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One was passing and another terror haunted me. Ammi wants me to join the army. She doesn’t know I am haemophobic and ballistophobic. How will I tell her that and make her understand? Neither was I ready to overcome my fear to join the army, nor was I okay with convincing Ammi. “What do I do now ?” I thought.

I had never been able to say “No” to Ammi because she was more than close to me. A very bold, yet composed woman. She’d taught me a lot and made me who I am this moment. She’s the epitome of patience and probably the perfect person I know till date. She got over the age-old customs of our more-than-conservative family, of course with Abu’s support, learned to read and write to be a renowned writer-activist. More often than not I blindly believed that whatever Ammi did or told was right. She was my support system. Given all of that, I wondered how I was going to convince her.

With a rock heart, I reached home. Thankfully enough Ammi didn’t ask anything about me joining the army. Obviously whatever happened wasn’t so smooth on her.Everyone else left in about an hour or so and Shea Khala, our maid who was more than one to us, was cleaning everything. A few days had passed and life was back to normal. She was back to her writing. At that time she was authoring a short story about being an army man’s wife. One thing that I admire in Ammi was that she was a practical woman. She did not get laid back, refuse to eat anything, stop doing her routine, etc like many others do. In fact, she tried to do everything all the more perfectly because Abu admired that the most in her. Infrequently I saw her crying. She never lost it otherwise.

I was as busy with applying in various Universities for my PhD and for jobs simultaneously. And lamentably enough Ammi walked up to me to talk about what I wished she never did- about me joining the army. She started off in such a pleasing tone ”Beta! Did you think about what I told you the other day?” “About what, Ammi?” I pretended to be confused. “About you joining the Indian Army, re bete!” She reminded. Damn. Why? Just why?

It was pretty easy for me to get into the army because Abu passed away when in service. According to the then-existent trends, legally, I was entitled for a job after passing the Combined Defence Service Examination, the physical Examination and the final interview with bare minimums. Unfortunately enough, I had the craze for a muscular body like any other guy of this decade and hence had one. My fitness was on point. This made things worse as it serves to be a strong reason for Ammi to convince me. I didn’t know what to do. If I didn’t speak up now, my only fear in life will become my life altogether, I will have to see blood everyday. I will have to learn and handle a lot of weapons. Life will be so hard. I would have to be so artificial and unfaithful to my country because neither am I fit for the job nor do I whole-heartedly want to do it.

I trusted my gut and finally told her “ Ammi, I know you strongly want me to join the indian army. You’ve been telling me that for quite some time. But, one thing that you do not know is that I am haemophobic and ballistophobic. The bomb blast that left more than three quarters of my friends dead and my school with just sand and bricks is the reason behind it. I know this is hard for you to believe all of a sudden, but, if you remember, I wasn’t out of the terror for months. I used to sit on your lap, hug you and cry.” Ammi’s mouth was ajar and she gave me a jolted look.

“Okay. Just answer me this. Have ever seen me around in the house while you were cooking?” I asked.

“No.” She was visibly puzzled.

“Exactly. And that, is because I was not comfortable to even be around while your pressure cooker made that jarring noise or the one produced when tiny droplets of water fell into hot oil while you cooked. Also, I never burst crackers. You know that, right ?”

“Okay. Leave all of that. Do you remember the time when you once accidentally tripped, got your forehead hurt and bled ?”

“ Yes. But what does that have to do with this?

“It sure does Ammi. Just tell me how I reacted.”

“You panicked unnecessarily and rushed to get a doctor from a nearby hospital. I even saw you weeping secretively”

“yeah, and how old was I ?”

“ Nineteen or twenty ?”

“ Yes. Why would a nineteen year old man get a doctor to treat a rather small cut on the forehead and most importantly, weep secretively? It was because I am scared. I cannot tolerate blood. It just terrorizes me. ” I told, melancholically.

“What? I never thought about it from this angle.” Said Ammi. A long, painful pause followed with my eyes almost wet and the obvious unavoidable staring. I finally geared up my grit and told her that I cannot join the army. But her reply was something I never expected.

“I still want you the join the army” She said. Looking at the sudden frown on my face, she signalled me to pause and listen. “ Okay. You are haemophobic. Fine. You just join the army as a soldier and let a few years pass. Any how they are not going to send you to the war front right away. You will not be simply asked to poach animals or kill people for no reason. You will just be undergoing some basic training. Try getting over your phobias. Try falling in love with your job. Even if you aren’t able to, it’s completely fine. At the midst of the third or the beginning of the fourth year, I will apply for your VRS to the Short Service Commission through the Chief Minister. As a single parent of my only son, I have the discretion to request the centre and the army to relieve you. After a few formalities and verifications, you can come back home and begin to do whatever you want. Please do this for me. Please.”

. Yet, the reason behind this was bothering me.

“But why, Ammi? Why should I join the army when i truly don’t want to? Why do you even want me to do this?” I was a bit unhappy.

Ammi replied,“ It was during The Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan. The situation there was worsening. The death toll was nearing 350. Great people like Capt. Saurabh Kalia and Commando Naik Digendra Kumar were dead. Just a few years into marriage and a kid to raise, I couldn’t even think about losing my husband. I wasn’t prepared for it mentally, emotionally and financially. I wanted to live a long life with him. In that crucial moment I prayed to the almighty to guard Abu and save his life. In addition, I also promised Him that I’ll send you to serve the nation by joining the army.” She got a bit emotional. I could see the fear in her eyes. “And accept it or not, although Abu did not tell me outright, he wanted his son to join the army as well. He obviously did not want to force anything on you ever.” Her eyes were now wet.

She told “I know…. I know it is not fair on my part to push this to you. I know you have your own life to live, given your likes and dislikes… I know… I am able to understand this from your point. I am not forcing you to do this. If you can do this for me, great ! If you cannot, that is fine as well. Allah isn’t anyways going to punish or hurt us for we all are his own self, his own children after all. It is your call” and left.

The worst fear of my life on one side and the most important person of my life on the other. I cannot nullify either. But, choosing one over the other would mean only that. My mind wasn’t at peace. I thought of all ways to decide upon this from going to the Masjid and asking Allah himself to making a stray dog to pick a chit for me. Everything gave me just one answer—“Go for it!”

I walked up to Ammi and told her that I was ready to give it a try. I had no clue what I was doing but I just did it because it felt right. I always believed that there’s God in one’s highest though, clearest word and grandest feeling. I thought i had to acknowledge that part of God in me by follwing my highest thought. Every human thought or actions is always based on either love or fear. Nothing else. This time I wanted to choose love. I wanted to take this up as a challenge to overcome my childhood fear which reccured infrequently.

I do not know what is in store for me in joining the indian army. But i wanted to try. At least for Ammi’s sake.

~ to be continued…

Keshav Venkataraghavan – A Dexterous Illustrator

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kellybrown

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December 10, 2016

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Keshav Venkataraghavan, or Keshav, as he is popularly known, is a Chennai based cartoonist and illustrator, who is currently one of the chief cartoonists with The Hindu newspaper. He has more that over 15,000 political cartoons and over 10,000 illustrations to his credit till date, as one of the leading illustrators of the country.

Keshav Venkataraghavan early Life

Born in Bangalore and brought up in Hyderabad, the art wiz settled in Chennai. Quizzing him about his childhood memories on sketching and his early career, he said ” I always (kept) drawing… (with) chalk on the floor and (with) pencil on the walls (and with) watercolour on paper. This was my (memories of) childhood. After coming to Chennai in 1978, I finished my graduation and started contributing to Ananda Vikatan. First, it was an experience in direct sketching from live music concerts. Then I was working in a bank and when I got an opportunity to work for The Hindu, I quit the Bank and joined The Hindu as a full-time cartoonist in 1987. The nation’s leading cartoonist also added that he used to participate in art competitions ever since the time he was in school.

On being asked about him joining The Hindu, he told that while contributing to Vikatan, a Tamil magazine, he got an opportunity to participate in the Hindustan Times cartoon contest in the year 1986. He also secured three prizes in various categories of the event and met the major cartoonists who where judges like Ranga, Sudhir Dhar etc, who encouraged and inspired him after which he sent samples to The Hindu. He eventually got selected and joined the organization in June 1987. “The journey was one of learning. I learnt everything from working with The Hindu. I have been under great editors over time and it has been a wealth of learning.” he added.

Keshav Venkataraghavan - A Dexterous Illustrator

Questioning the nonpareil artist about his use of technology, “I use digital tools like photoshop to just add colour.” he answered. On a personal level, Mr. Keshav also added that he prefers manual sketching and drawing over digitally designing them. In addition, he told “It is a personal opinion of the viewer. Everyone cannot think in the same way as the artist” on bein being asked about people interpreting his art work in a different way.While being asked for the best and the worst part of being an artist, he replied stating that creativity is a challenge and is fulfilling which helps one to find peace, which is the best part and not getting an idea is the worst part. Finally, quizzing upon his advice to budding artists in the field, the competent artist said “Have patience. Practice. Observe life around you. Respect nature.”

Apart from being a fulltime cartoonist, Mr. Keshav Venkataraghavan also has his art web series called “ #Krishnafortoday ” for a long time now dedicated wholly to Lord Krishna which he posts on his facebook page and his blog. The hotshot artist apparently draws/paints for about three to four hours a day apart from illustrating for The Hindu.

For all those who have given up on life!

By

kellybrown

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December 10, 2016

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Fumbling through the cob-webbed shelves of a neglected cupboard in the perforated light of the setting sun, I stumbled across an old diary. The crumbling pages and musty smell of the diary had me wondering, why do I do this every time? While organizing my shelves, I promise myself that I am going to remember the pattern this time- what is kept where and why! But promises are meant to be broken, aren’t they? I picked up the diary and unfolded those memories, stored in those yellowing pages, inked with fingers budding with passion and delight, eyes full of dreams and hopes. I laughed at myself, my juvenile self. Somewhere between the old innocence and unwritten self-indulgence, I found some words of wisdom. I have no recollection of where and why, but I must have read something worth penning down. These are some answers to the questions of every thinking individual, whose pessimistic self has found life meaningless-

GOD: HELLO! You called me?

I, ME, MYSELF: Called you? No, who is this?

G: This is God. I heard your prayers. So, I thought I would chat with you.

IMM: Sure, I pray, just makes me feel good. Actually, I am busy now. In the midst of something you know.

G: What are you busy with? Ants are busy too.

IMM: Don’t know. But I can’t find free time. Life has become hectic. It’s rush hour all the time.

G: Sure, activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results. Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.

IMM: But I still can’t figure it out. By the way, I was not expecting you to buzz me on an instant message chat.

G: Well, I wanted to help you resolve your fight for time by giving you clarity. I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.

IMM: Tell me, why has life become so complicated?

G: Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

IMM: Why are we then constantly unhappy?

G: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because the act of worrying has become a habit. That’s why you are not happy.

IMM: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?

G: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

IMM: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

G: Diamonds cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials. With that experience their life becomes better, not bitter.

IMM: You mean to say such experience is useful?

G: Yes, Experience is a hard teacher though she gives the test first and the lesson afterwards.

IMM: But still why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems?

G: Problems are purposeful roadblocks offering beneficial lessons to enhance mental strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.

IMM: Frankly, in the midst of so many problems, we don’t know where we are headed.

G: If you look outside you will not know where you are headed. Look inside. Looking outside you dream. Looking inside you awaken. Eyes provide sight, heart provides insight.

IMM: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction.

G: Success is relative, quantified by others. Satisfaction is absolute, quantified by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead.

IMM: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here? I don’t know the answers.

G: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.

IMM: How can I get the best out of life?

G: Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

IMM: Sometimes, my prayers are not answered.

G: There are no unanswered prayers. At times, the answer is ‘NO’.

IMM: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I’ll try to be less fearful.

G: Keep the faith and drop the fear. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve. Life is wonderful, if you know how to live it.

And thus, I met Inspiration.

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DAY 1

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DAY 2

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DAY 3

A Schedule You Should Follow

Day 4

DAY 5

Day 6

Day 7

A Schedule You Should Follow

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A Schedule You Should Follow #DAY 6

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Procedure for this soup

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What to do after the GM Diet plan over?

The Do’s

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Exercise

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2: GET TECH SAVY

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5: EXERCISE INCIDENTALLY

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Keshav Venkataraghavan early Life

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