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Top 10 Famous Images Of Indian Art

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 05:19 AM PDT

With a history dating back to cave art, to the Ajanta and Ellora murals and the miniature masterpieces of Mughal, Rajput and hill schools of paintings, India art has evolved over a long period. Hardly any artist of earlier period has left behind his or her name on a piece of great artistic value. Here we put together a list of ten of the best works on Indian art by modern artists; from per-independence days to current times.

10. Jatayu Vadham:

Jatayu Vadham by master artist Raja Ravi Verma showing the vulture god Jatayu's wings being severed by  the demon king  Ravana after he attempts to stop the kidnapping of Sita as part of the epic tale of Ramayana is one of the most famous images of Indian art. The artists painting on mythical India are considered classics in their own rights.

Jatayu Vadham

9. Three Girls:

Three Girls by Amrita Shergil capturing the innocence of three young women just before adulthood and marriage in rural India in the pre-independence period did leave a lasting impact on the art world. The painting done in 1935 is on permanent display at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi.

Three Girls

8. Bharat Mata:

Bharat Mata by Abanindranath Tagore is a celebrated painting for being on the first exponents of swadeshi values in Indian Art. Tagore who was a nephew of Rabindra Nath Tagore was the principal artist and a founder member of Indian Society of Oriental Art.

Bharat Mata

7. Iconic paintings of Mother Teresa:

Iconic paintings of Mother Teresa in a white sari with a figurative thin blue line edging by MF Husain, one of India's leading modern artist who was hounded for nude paintings of Indian goddesses, are some of the famous images of Indian art that hold global appeal. With Mother Teresa being elevated to sainthood, the paintings have become part of the her legacy with the master artists brush.

Iconic paintings of Mother Teresa

6. Dandi March:

Dandi March, a black and white linocut by Nandalal Bose, showing the famous march undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi against the British laws to tax salt in India during colonial days is one of India famous art images. The work, created in 1930, is on permanent display at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi .

Dandi March

5. Sohni Mahiwal:

Sohni Mahiwal, a painting by Shoba Singh depicting a tragic love story is one of the iconic images of Indian art. The artists painted several versions of this popular love legend painting between 1937 and 1979 and one of it is on permanent display at Sobha Singh Art Gallery, Andretta.

Sohni Mahiwal

4. The Star That Beckons:

The Star That Beckons, a painting by Jehangir Sabavala that blends the sea, sand and sky with a master touch of light and space permeated by a mystic aura remains one of most famous images of Indian Art. Sabavala was a giant  on Indian art, whose career spanned more than 60 years.

The Star That Beckons

3. Krishna, Spring in Kullu:

One may dispute it as a famous image of Indian art but one cannot overlook the claim of Krishna, Spring in Kullu by one of the most famous Russian artist Nicholas Roerich as a famous Indian art work. The painting that is on permanent display at Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York has Krishna playing the flute under a tree in blossom with majestic snow covered mountains in the backdrop. Roerich, who after having traveled the world, made Kullu his home and died there. This makes us include his work and the famous art work in this list.

Krishna, Spring in Kullu

2. Mahisasura:

Mahisasura, a painting by Tayeb Mehta, depicting a  the buffalo demon being defeated by Hindu goddess Durga is one of the famous images of Indian art. The painting was sold for over one million dollars. Tayeb Mehta is credited with have started interest in Indian painters and remains the best paid artist of the country.

Mahisasura

1. Horses in full gallop:

Horses in full gallop, a favorite theme with MF Hussain, in his earlier works has created some masterpieces that have become some of the most expensive art property of the country, rendering the image as one of the most famous ones in Indian Art. Bold outlines defining strong beasts in full gallop, raising their heads, are among Husain's best works and a collectors dream.

Horses in full gallop

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Top 10 Make-up Ideas That Turn Men On

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 03:00 AM PDT

Dressing up for the one you love or the one you have a crush on is one of the most beautiful and innocent pleasures of life. But with so many cosmetics in the market often women tend to overdo make up. But there are some tricks to looking good after make-up and not looking made up. The key is to appear natural yet highlight those beautiful cheeks, eyes and lips. Men adore simplicity and abhor too much make up. Get the perfect balance and you'll be sorted. Here are a few tips for make-up that often turn men on!

10. Neatly plucked brows:

Bushy eyebrows are a huge turn off. To get a neat look, one that compliments your make-up, ensure that your eyebrows are not neglected for a long time. Pluck those extra brows if needed but make it neat. Then use a spoolie brush to comb it followed by a brow pencil to shape it. Finally blend it with a shimmer highlighter just below the brow bone.

Neatly plucked brows

9. Don't overuse eye shadow:

More often than not men like simplicity in makeup, especially of the one they love. So don't put layers and layers on your eyes, especially different kinds of eye shadows. Keep it simple. Use one shadow or two at best so that it doesn’t give a flaky appearance. Key is to highlight your features, the eyes specially without overdoing it. Subtly is probably the mantra for makeup when it comes to dressing up for your man.

Don't overuse eye shadow

8. Lip-gloss:

The entire world of romance bows to rosy and lustrous lips. Dried lips are a turn off. So use a lip-gloss that adds to your lip's beauty. You could even use nude shade. The trick is to ensure your lips looks fresh as hue. Flaunt your lips such that your man can't get his eyes off you when you talk or sip in that fresh tea. Yes, the right lip-gloss is surely a deal-maker!

Lip-gloss

7. Perfume it right:

An important trick to get your man swooning with emotions is to smell delicious. Nobody likes a person who smells of sweat. It is a huge turn off. So get that perfume that stays long and that suits your personality too. Remember even if you are dressed to perfection, bad odor could be a deal breaker. So get going and find that perfect scent for you. But remember not to overdo it.

Perfume it right

6. Sky high eyelashes:

Men love eyes! That is as simple as it gets. So don't neglect those eyelashes, if you’ve got beautiful long ones! Use that mascara to make your eyelashes thick at the base and tapering towards the end causing a hypnotic effect on your man. Whether you bat those lashes or tempt your man by just looking at him with those sultry eyes adorned by beautiful lashes, eventually your man would have no option but to say 'What is your wish my lady?'

Sky high eyelashes

5. Moisturize before anything else:

You need to moisturize your body properly before applying any make up. It is sacrilege to deck up in layers and layers of make up while leaving cracked skin exposed. So get that moisturizer that suits your skin type and ensure that you have an adequately conditioned skin before loading it with any kind of makeup. Nobody likes dry and parched skin; certainly not the man you plan to woo!

Beauty

4. Appear naturally flushed:

Use a product that gives you a naturally flushed look. It could be a cream or a blush that adds that bit of fuchsia on your cheeks. The fact is every skin tone looks good if it appears a little flushed, with a bit of fuchsia. So adorn that light foundation of yours with a light pink blush. Which man doesn’t like a woman who appears a little blushed in his company?

Appear naturally flushed

3. Don't overdo the foundation:

Women often go overboard with foundation. What it leads to is cakey and unnatural make-up! You don't want to appear too made up. If that happens your entire look tends to suffer. So here's what you need to do. After applying foundation all over your face, wipe it off your cheeks with a tissue. Thus, the foundation appears natural and anything you apply on top of it wouldn’t look like it would come off at any moment.

Don't overdo the foundation

2. Red Lipstick:

Believe it or not there's something about the color red that make men go weak in the knees. Plus red is perhaps the most seductive and feminine color around! So get that perfect shade of red as your lipstick and see the magic spell that it casts on your man. But draw the line between extremely gaudy red and the subtle red that men actually like. Use a layer of colorless lip gloss over your lipstick and you would be ready to sweep your man off his feet!

Red Lipstick

1. Smokey Eyes:

A huge majority of men find it beautiful eyes extremely attractive. So accentuate your eyes to make the men in your lives fall in love with you, over and over again. What better than those sensual Smokey eyes to do the trick for you? Of course, you'd need to conceal the dark circles with a good concealer. So what are you waiting for? Get that perfect liner to give your eyes the edge they so deserve, to in turn get you your man's attention.

Smokey Eyes

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Top 10 Points To Remember Before Dating An IITian

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 01:30 AM PDT

Ever since Aamir Khan portrayed the cute nerd in 3 Idiots, the demand for IITian boyfriends has gone up. Not to forget they make great husbands as well with a good and stable income and values such as loyalty and sincerity. It is much harder for a girl’s parents to object to an IITian boyfriend. But dating an IITian can be intimidating for some. Some girls might get intimidated by their intelligence while others might get turned off by their awkwardness and shyness. These are after all the same boys who scored 95% in school and had no time for anything except books. But dating an IITian is not such a bad experience if you just keep certain points in mind. Here are the top 10 points to remember before dating an IITian.

10. They Are More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Them:

If you are intimidated by their intelligence and are worried that you might say something stupid and they’d judge you for that; don’t be. Chances are they are more scared of meeting you than you are of them. Their intelligence is just as matter of fact as their social awkwardness and this makes them nervous while on first dates.

They Are More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Them

9. They Are Not Experienced At Social Interactions:

Remember that these are boys who have spent all their lives studying. The pressure to get into IIT starts early in school and their parents have made sure that all their childhood was spent behind books. They went from school to tuition to home to study some more. This makes them inexperienced at any type of social interactions. Don’t expect him to sweep you off your feet with his charm.

They Are Not Experienced At Social Interactions

8. They Think Too Much:

IITians got into IIT by studying and thinking about what they studied. They have the habit of dissecting everything deeply. They go deep into whatever they are doing. They will even go deep into a movie and dig out details that you never even noticed. Remember this point while talking with them. Also remember to say things clearly and let them know what you mean otherwise they’ll spend many hours thinking about what you really meant.

They Think Too Much

7. They Are Intelligent But Not Unapproachable:

Every IITian is intelligent and that is just a fact. The entrance exams IITJEE makes sure that only the intelligent get in. But this doesn’t mean that they are unapproachable. The stereotype of a snobby IITian is just not true. Sure there are snobby guys out there but that doesn’t mean that every IITian is like that.

They Are Intelligent But Not Unapproachable

6. Be Yourself:

Don’t try to change yourself in any way to please your IITian. They don’t expect too much in a girl and will appreciate you for who you are. In fact you can be completely yourself in front of an IITian and don’t have to impress them all the time by dressing impeccably and looking drop dead gorgeous. As a rule try not to look too gorgeous otherwise they’ll be intimidated even more and might just drop and die.

Be Yourself

5. Make Them Comfortable:

Rest assured that they’ll be uncomfortable when you go on a date. It is your job to try and make them comfortable. You’ll see that once you can help them become comfortable the real person within them will feel safe to come out. That person hidden inside the shy exterior will be very interesting and someone you can actually fall in love with.

Make Them Comfortable

4. Don’t Expect Them To Take The First Step:

Never expect that they’d take the first step. This means that you might have to ask them out. If you become a casual friend hoping that one day they’ll ask you out on a date then forget it. Even if they like you a lot they’ll be too shy to take the first step. You have to lead and take the initiative at least in the early part of the relationship.

Don't Expect Them To Take The First Step

3. They Are Very Passionate About Their Interests:

When discussing about any topic remember that IITians are very passionate about their interests. So before arguing about something they like know that they know every little detail about it and will get offended if you make fun of something they love, even if it is something silly such as video games. Respect their interests and avoid discussions about these topics.

They Are Very Passionate About Their Interests

2. Try To Find Some Common Interests:

While you should avoid discussing the pros and cons of something they love, you should try to find a common interest that you both can share and talk about. It is a great way to get close to an IITian. The shy boy who never says more than a few words will literally talk for hours if you two share a common interest.

Try To Find Some Common Interests

1. They Are Great Listeners:

Remember that IITians maybe shy but this makes them great listeners. If they like you and take an interest in you they will listen to everything you say and remember every little detail. They can really be the perfect boyfriend if you know how to handle them.

They Are Great Listeners

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Top 10 Best Colleges In The World To Pursue M.S. In Computer Science

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 08:06 PM PDT

Computers have become a very big part of our life and their application has spread to each and every industry. There are thousands of universities throughout the world that offer a Master of Science postgraduate degree in computer science because of the ever increasing demands of the industry. However, to do a Masters from just about any college won’t help your career much. There is not a shortage of computer science majors but rather a shortage of good graduates and postgraduates.

10. University of Hong Kong (HKU):

The University of Hong Kong or HKU is one of the top universities in Asia. The department of computer science is reputed to produce the best graduates in the industry. The university has been around for a 100 years and is a great place to get your Masters in computer science from. It is also a great place to study if you are interested in Asian and Chinese culture. If you want to work in this region after your studies, then a Masters from HKU will open many channels for you. To know more click here.

University of Hong Kong

9. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich):

ETH Zurich is currently the top university in Europe. The computer science program is highly reputed with great connection with business and industry people. It is a great place to study in the heart of Switzerland. The university tries to maintain an international outlook and two thirds of the professors are international. The research infrastructure is also very good. To know more click here.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

8. National University of Singapore (NUS):

The National University of Singapore is one of the top universities in the world. It is recognized as a great place to study all over the world. This goes hand in hand with the overall international nature of Singapore itself. The computer science program is among the best in the world. NUS is known for encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. To know more click here.

National University of Singapore

7. University of California, Berkeley (UCB):

The University of California, Berkeley is known all around the world and is one of the leading academic institutions in the world. The campus is humongous and is known for the great collection of libraries and laboratories. The faculty and some students are world renowned. There are 7 Nobel Laureates in the UCB faculty right now. If there is any college worth trying for it is UCB. Students from outside United States also have a good representation in the UCB which makes it a truly international University. To know more click here.

University of California, Berkeley

6. Harvard University:

Who doesn’t know of Harvard University? It’s because it was established in 1636 and has been leading the world of academics for more than 375 years! The Masters of Science in computer science is part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and is among the most reputable in the world. Harvard is a great place for you if you are an innovator by nature because its history of encouraging innovation is better than any other university in the world. To know more click here.

Harvard University

5. University of Cambridge:

Just as Harvard and Stanford are famous in U.S.A, Cambridge and Oxford are famous in the United Kingdom. Needless to say, all four are on this list. Cambridge is an ancient university that started out of Oxford in 1209. Over the years it has become one of the greatest places to get an education from. The campus itself has become a popular tourist attraction with it’s museums and old buildings. It’s computer department is called Computer Laboratory and offers a great place to do your masters from and even go on to do PhD. To know more click here.

University of Cambridge

4. Carnegie Mellon University:

Carnegie Mellon is a relatively new university but it has rapidly grown into one of the best universities in the world. The School of Computer Science offers one of the best courses in computer science in the world. It also offers masters in the field of robotics if that’s what you are interested in. It has one of the best and most sophisticated network on its campus. Apart from the main Pittsburgh campus it also has campuses in California and Qatar. To know more click here.

Carnegie Mellon University

3. University of Oxford:

Oxford is the oldest university in the English speaking world still active and among the top universities in the world. There are 39 self governing colleges under Oxford. The department of computer science is renowned world wide and is one of the best places to get your masters from. Oxford is also a great tourist spot just like Cambridge and the atmosphere is a great place to be a student. To know more click here.

University of Oxford

2. Stanford University:

Stanford University is to Harvard in the United States what Cambridge is to Oxford in the United Kingdom. Together these four are the top universities in the world. It is a truly international university as a third of the students are from outside the United States. The department of computer science is world renowned and a great place to get your masters from. To know more click here.

Stanford University

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT):

MIT is the name that comes to mind when you think of technology. Founded in 1885, MIT has always been at the fore front of technological progress in the world. This hasn’t been any different in the case of computers and information technology. The programs offered by MIT are the best in the world. Studying at MIT means, being at the fore front of the computer science field and that makes is the best college to pursue masters in computer science. To know more click here.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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