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• Why Bhagat Singh Should Be Given The Due Place In Indian History
• Steps You Need To Make Weed Brownies
• 7 Greatest Socialist Leaders In Indian History
• 7 Events That Fueled World War I
• 10 People I Think Should Join AAP ASAP
• Learn About The Past, Present And Future Of Earth In 7 Minutes
• 6 Tips To Be As Smart As Dr. House

Why Bhagat Singh Should Be Given The Due Place In Indian History Posted: 24 Dec 2013 05:30 PM PST Shaheed Bhagat Singh is one of the most recognizable figures from the era of freedom fighters. Countless movies and plays have been made on Bhagat Singh and his story still continues to capture the imagination of the youth of the nation. Along with Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh is the only person who instills in us a strong feeling of patriotism. But sadly, his contribution to the Indian Independence Movement has not been given the kind of appreciation it deserves. Historians have held conflicting views, from some calling him a terrorist while others call him the greatest martyr. It is time our history books give him his due credit and here are the reasons why. 6. He Was Completely Dedicated to the Fight for Freedom From a very early age, Bhagat Singh showed complete dedication towards the fight for freedom. He read about the Russian Revolution and was inspired by writers such as Lenin, Tolstoy, Karl Marx and Mikhail Bakunin. He lost faith in religion and became an atheist and dedicated his life to his country. When his parents tried to force him to marry, he ran away from home as he didn’t want any temptations or responsibilities that would hinder his purpose of fighting for the independence of India. 5. He Showed Incredible Resolve at a Very Young Age The kind of resolve he showed in his fight for freedom is commendable and this alone should earn him a bigger place in Indian history. Sometimes he’s portrayed as a hot blooded youth who went the wrong way in his vanity but that’s not the case at all. He was an intelligent young man who knew exactly what he was doing and believed in the reasons behind his actions. To show such maturity and understanding at such a young age and also to stand behind one’s ideals is something that should encourage every young man today. 4. He Encouraged the Idea of Total Independence The Indian National Congress had been negotiating a gradual independence in which they would agree for dominion status for a while and then apply for total freedom but it was because of revolutionaries such as Bhagat Singh and Bose that the Indian psyche started believing that they could get total independence and that too in just a few years. 3. He Became Extremely Popular His popularity after the murder of Saunders reached an all time high as people were anxious to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. After his arrest and trial in the Assembly Bombing case, he became one of the most popular figures of the Indian independence movement. His death caused such an impact that people protested against Gandhi for a while. A man of such recognition deserves more than what he’s got in today’s history books. 2. He Accepted Responsibility for His Actions All of his critics point to his actions and call them acts of terrorism. But the fact is that he took responsibility for his actions and willingly surrendered to the police. He knew that his death would bring the whole nation together and he was eager to give his life for the nation. His actions might have been violent and wrong on principal but he took them for a reason and didn’t try to run away from the consequences. In fact he took those actions to face those consequences as he knew that he would get a great platform to spread his ideas throughout India. 1. His Death Inspired the Youth and Mobilized the Nation The trial and hanging of the three, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, was such a botched up affair that it enraged the whole nation. The trial was a mockery in which judgment was announced even without the presence of the accused. The hanging was done hurriedly in absence of any magistrate and their bodies were cremated in the darkness of the night. This vengeful and unjust act of the British government became the spark that lit a fire through out the nation. All leaders condemned the way their case was handled and the youth of the nation was inspired and mobilized to fight for total independence from the British. The post Why Bhagat Singh Should Be Given The Due Place In Indian History appeared first on TopYaps.

Steps You Need To Make Weed Brownies Posted: 24 Dec 2013 01:30 PM PST Weed Brownies are one popular and widely accepted method of smoke-free Marijuana consumption. The chocolate in the brownies overpowers the otherwise dominant marijuana flavor, converting them into a potent and delightful recipe. Weed brownies provide an effective alternative for ingesting cannabis. These brownies are specifically designed for people who prefer oral consumption of marijuana over smoking weed. Eating marijuana does not harm the lungs and offers a prolonged effect. Consumption of marijuana brownies provides a different sort of high over traditional smoking. Though the effect of brownies are often slow to begin, but the europhic state lasts substantially longer. Mentioned below are the step by step guidelines for preparing delightful weed brownies. 1. Collect All The Ingredients Before you begin cooking, make sure all necessary ingredients are handy. Usually, the easiest way for preparing weed brownies is by making use of a store bought mix. Majority if the ingredients required by you, will be mentioned at the back of the pack. Other ingredients that you require include: 3/4 cup white sugar 8 ounces (one stick) of melted butter 1/2 cup flour 1/4-1/2 cup finely ground marijuana buds or shake 1 cup light brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup cocoa (powdered) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2. Collect All Equipment You will definitely require a non-stick pan for baking of weed brownies. Weed brownies have a slightly different texture as compared to the conventional ones and as such they tend to stick to the metal pan. Make sure you butter your pan and greased it well before baking. Grinder, filter, wooden spoon and a non-plastic bowl are other key equipments that would be required by you. 3. Directions for Cooking Once you have collected all your ingredients and equipments, you can go fourth your weed brownie preparation. Mentioned below are the steps required for preparing the brownies. Make sure you carefully follow each step as is mentioned. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Grease the baking dish by making use of marijuana oil or butter Beat the eggs in a medium bowl, by making use of the wooden spoon Now add in the other ingredients into the bowl and stir well to mix Pour the entire brownie batter into your baking dish Bake the batter for 40 to 50 minutes or check with a toothpick by inserting it into the middle to see it come out clean 4. Oil Vs Butter – Which is better? Majority people prefer cannabis consumption by extracting the THC into the butter or oil. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the active chemical present in cannabis and is much known for creating its hallucinogenic effects. Though cannabis contains approximately 60 different types of psychoactive chemicals known as cannabinoids, but THC is the most important of them all. As it is oil soluble therefore it can be easily extracted into fats. Its concentration is highest in the cannabis flower buds as compared to the other parts of the cannabis plant. Cooking in cannabis butter or oil is an ideal way of utilizing the stalks and leaves of the plant after the bud and the leaves have been trimmed or are otherwise separated to serve the purpose of smoking cannabis. 5. Weed Brownie Tips Though the simplest way for preparing weed brownies is to mix the finely grounded dried marijuana into the brownie mix, you can also prepare marijuana butter or oil to ensure a smoother texture of your weed brownies. Using weed butter or oil also produces much more potent brownie. You can always make use of a coffee grinder for grinding dried weed. This ensures that the consistency of the brownies is perfect. Plus, make use of an electric mixer to ensure an even and smooth distribution of marijuana in your brownie batter. Carefully consume your weed brownies, as they are required to be digested before you start feeling the effects of THC. You may start feeling the effects nearly after an hour or two post your weed brownie consumption.   The post Steps You Need To Make Weed Brownies appeared first on TopYaps.

7 Greatest Socialist Leaders In Indian History Posted: 24 Dec 2013 08:30 AM PST India is a socialist republic according to the preamble of the Constitution of India. Socialist ideas played an important part in the freedom movement of India. The poorest and lowest classes had been servile to the landlords and kings long before the British came and they were encouraged by socialist ideas to hope for a better future. India has seen some great leaders who have been socialist in the truest meaning of the word by putting the welfare of the common people before everything else. Let’s take a look at 7 such leaders of the people. 7. E.M.S Namboodiripad Elamkulam Manakkal Sankaran Namboodiripad was the first Chief Minister of Kerala, the first non INC Chief Minister in India and the leader of the first democratically elected communist government in India. He led to land and education reforms in Kerala and turned the Communist Party of India (Marxist) into a major political force. His reforms transformed Kerala and even today it continues to be the state with the highest literacy rate in the country. 6. Vinoba Bhave Vinoba Bhave was a spiritual leader and a freedom fighter who advocated non violence and socialist ideas of basic human rights. He is best known for the Bhoodan Movement, which encouraged landlords to willingly give away a percentage of their land to the poor farmers. It was a voluntary land reform movement that upheld the highest socialist ideals. He was one of the biggest proponents of socialism in India. 5. Jayaprakash Narayan Jayaprakash Narayan was known as Lok Nayak or The People’s Hero. He got introduced to socialism while studying in America where he had to work several jobs to support his education and he saw what the working class faced on a daily basis. He was convinced that Socialist Marxism was the only way to alleviate the suffering of the masses. He came into prominence for opposing Indira Gandhi’s almost dictatorial rule and called for Sampoorna Kranti or Total Revolution. 4. Lal Bahadur Shastri Lal Bahadur Shastri was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. He was a socialist and came up with the slogan of “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” during his term as the second Prime Minister of India. He started the white revolution, encouraging an increase in production of milk and also promoted the green revolution. 3. Jawaharlal Nehru Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India and was left with the difficult task of creating a united nation from the mess left behind by the British. He encouraged socialist policies during his terms at the office. Even before independence he brought socialist ideas to the Indian National Congress and made sure that the preamble of the Constitution of India called India a socialist state. He formed the planning commission of India and led to many socialist reforms in the early years of this nation. 2. B. R. Ambedkar Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is one of the biggest socialist leaders of Indian history. He did more to uplift the poor and untouchables than any other man in India. He was against the Hindu caste system and became a Buddhist. He was the main architect of the Constitution of India and he tried his best to bring about a social revolution and end social discrimination. Today you can see his statues in almost all villages and he’s considered as a messiah by the poor and low castes. Some Buddhists believe that he was a Bodhisattva although he never claimed this himself. 1. Subhash Chandra Bose The reason why Subhash Chandra Bose is on the top of this list is because he was a truly selfless man who put his country and the people of his country before everything else. He is the idol of every patriot and his slogan of “You give me blood, I’ll give you freedom” struck at the heart of countless Indians and spurred them to fight for their freedom. Although he is mostly remembered for his armed struggle against the British rule, he was also a deeply spiritual man who was inspired by the fresh interpretation of the Vedic scriptures by Swami Vivekananda and was deeply socialist in his political ideology. The post 7 Greatest Socialist Leaders In Indian History appeared first on TopYaps.

7 Events That Fueled World War I Posted: 24 Dec 2013 05:30 AM PST World War I was not a consequence of a single event. Though there were several factors that led to the development of the Great War but above all, it was triggered because of the tensions between the European powers and the crisis of the balance-of-power system which led to the division of Europe into two camps. While one camp, comprising of Russia, Great Britain and France, together called as Triple Entente endeavored to preserve the flimsy balance between great European powers, the second camp of German Empire, Italy and Austria- Hungry was opposing it. Mentioned below are specific 7 events that fueled the World War 1, which is one the most devastating military conflicts our history has ever witnessed. 7. Franco-Prussian War The war that was held between the future German empires that is Prussia and France lasted from 1870 to 1871. This war concluded with a humiliating defeat for France. It not only lost its prime regions of Lorraine and Alsace, but it was also forced to pay a huge indemnity to Prussia. This war eventually led to the development of a very powerful German Empire with a tremendous industrial and military potential which was sufficient enough to further disrupt the European power balance on one hand and widespread resentment and desire for revenge of French on the other hand. 6. Accession of Wilhelm II to the German Throne The German foreign policy became more hostile after the accession of Wilhelm II to the German throne in 1888. The newly formed German Emperor immediately dismissed the skillful Otto Von Bismarck as the Chancellor. Not only this, he also declined the renewal of Reinsurance Treaty with Russia that kept fragile peace between Austria-Hungary and Russia and maintained France in isolation. This way Wilhelm II created an alliance in between Russia and France. 5. Russo-Japanese War The rivalry between Russo and Japanese over the Korea and Manchuria reached its peak with the resulting Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905. The war concluded as a major blow for the Russians by the Japanese who lost their entire Pacific and Baltic fleet. This defeat also provoked a very serious political crisis which subsequently led to the Russian Revolution of 1905. 4. Moroccan Crisis The Moroccan Crisis had brought the European powers on the verge of war. Germans were the main face behind these crises with the target of creating tensions between the Britain and France alliance. However, it resulted into the opposite. Instead of transforming Britain and getting it close to the Central Powers, these crises further reinforced the Entente Cordiale and resulted into increased hostility of the British towards Germany. 3. Bosnian Annexation Crisis It was in 1908 that Austria-Hungary planned to annex Herzegovina and Bosnia, which was the integral part of the Ottoman Empire. This annexation was very bitterly opposed by Serbia, which was very closely related to the province both geographically and ethically. Serbia at that time was supported by the Tsarist government and the crisis persisted into 1909. Russia somehow failed to win over a firm support from Britain or France, whereas Vinna enjoyed full support from Germany and accepted the full annexation of the province. Serbia was then forced to back out resulting into the end of crisis. But these crises permanently damaged the relationships between Russia and Serbia and between Austria-Hungry. 2. Italo-Turkish War The Italo-Turkish war that took place between 1911 and 1912 did not disrupt the European peace. But the Turkish defeat exposed the weakness of the Ottoman army and also revealed the disagreement between the European powers about the fate of the decaying Ottoman Empire. The war between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Italy turned out to be an incentive for the Balkan League. 1. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria A group of conspirators belonging to Mlada Bosna (the revolutionary movement) carried out the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir presumptive, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife on their visit to Sarajevo on 28th June, 1914. This event triggered the subsequent course of events that directly led to the outbreak of the Great World War I, but it did not cause it. The post 7 Events That Fueled World War I appeared first on TopYaps.

10 People I Think Should Join AAP ASAP Posted: 24 Dec 2013 01:45 AM PST The Aam Aadmi Party of Arvind Kejriwal has shaken the enormous houses of all the major political parties and woken up corrupt politicians from their slumber. In their panic, both BJP and Congress politicians are throwing everything they can at AAP to malign their image. The politicians of other states are trying to look nonchalant while claiming that AAP can’t repeat their Delhi victory in other states. But the truth is that the people are sick of both BJP and Congress and will vote for any credible alternative and AAP is much more than just a credible alternative. A political revolution is underway and it’s time for people to join and support AAP. Here are 10 people that I think should join AAP and give it the push it needs to clean the Indian political system once and for all. 10. Ashok Khemka Dr. Ashok Khemka, who raised his voice against Robert Vadra and had to face the corrupt political system’s wrath, has all the reasons to join AAP and continue his fight against corruption. He would do much more good as a politician for AAP then as an IAS officer who keeps getting transferred from one department to another. 9. Durga Shakti Nagpal Another IAS officer who stood up against corruption is Durga Shakti Nagpal. While it is laudable that such IAS officers continue to fight the corruption while staying within the system, I wonder if they’d do more good with a revolutionary political party such as AAP. 8. N.R. Narayana Murthy The founder of Infosys, N.R. Narayana Murthy has always been interested in social welfare and overall development of the nation. He is viewed as a man of strong character and honesty. The AAP doesn’t want to be linked with any industrialists, but I think this is one person they can connect with especially if his support is much more than just financial. 7. Raju Narayan Swamy Raju Narayan Swamy is an honest IAS officer from Kerala. He too has fought corruption through out his career and it would be great if he could join AAP and concentrate the anti corruption strength of that party. 6. Aamir Khan Aamir Khan has not shown any intentions of joining politics but we all were touched by his attempts at social reform through his show Satyamev Jayate. The situation has changed and AAP represents a clean and truly patriotic form of politics that should attract Aamir Khan if he really cares that much about the nation. 5. R.K. Laxman R.K. Laxman has drawn the Common Man in his cartoons all his life. Now he can join the common man in his attempt to clean the corrupt political system that Laxman loves to criticize in his cartoons. 4. Kiran Bedi Whatever the ideological differences might have been for Kiran Bedi to split from Arvind Kejriwal when he formed AAP, I think it’s time she should resolve these differences and join AAP. Think how much AAP would benefit from such a strong woman who is among one of the most dynamic faces behind modern India. 3. P. Sainath P. Sainath is the Rural Affairs Editor for The Hindu. He has spent most of his life writing about the injustices faced by the poor. He has also written about the adverse effects of globalization on the poor. If he ever thought about going into politics, this is the right time to do so with AAP. We need all conscientious men and women like him to join AAP and form a new political powerhouse. 2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is one of the most respected Presidents of India and he is someone that the whole nation looks up to. His association with AAP would do a lot of good to this new party. I’m sure he would love to serve his country in this way as well. 1. Sachin Tendulkar Now that Sachin has retired from cricket, I think he should join politics with AAP. You might think that Sachin is the last person who you would think of as a politician and that’s exactly the reason why he should join AAP. Earlier such people had no way to enter politics and stay clean but AAP has brought an alternative now. Sachin Tendulkar with AAP would quadruple its support overnight and that would be the death toll for Congress and BJP. The post 10 People I Think Should Join AAP ASAP appeared first on TopYaps.

Learn About The Past, Present And Future Of Earth In 7 Minutes Posted: 24 Dec 2013 01:43 AM PST If you still think this world is twirling on Chuck Norris’ middle finger, you need to take a break of 7 minutes to watch this mind-blowing stuff. I bet, you’ll ponder for hours about the existence of everything. Lesson: Don’t pray for the best. Don’t prepare yourself for the worst. Just cherish the beauty of being alive in a subatomic particle called ‘Earth’. The post Learn About The Past, Present And Future Of Earth In 7 Minutes appeared first on TopYaps.

6 Tips To Be As Smart As Dr. House Posted: 23 Dec 2013 09:53 PM PST Dr. Gregory House of the TV series House MD, played by brilliant British actor Hugh Laurie, is one of the coolest characters to have ever appeared on TV. He’s a total jerk and everyone hates him but for the audience it’s hard not to love him. He’s a classic bad good boy character that you just hate to love. No wonder many people wonder how they could be more like Dr. House. He’s just so cool and smart. But as we’ve seen in the series, behind that cool exterior is a miserable and lonely old man grown bitter over the years. Now I don’t know if anyone would want that so here’s a warning: being as cool as Dr. House can lead to loneliness and misery. But despite that if you still insist on being more like him then read on. Here are 6 tips that will help you be more like Dr. House. 6. Increase Your Knowledge Tremendously The base of Dr. House’s cool character is his knowledge and intelligence. He’s tremendously intelligent and knows all the diseases there are in modern science. This knowledge helps him to be right all the time which allows him to be as rude as he wants to be. Not only does he have knowledge about his profession but he also likes to know everything about everyone. He proves the saying that knowledge is power and whenever he senses that someone has a secret he just has to find out. It helps him manipulate people later to his own wishes. So if you want to be like House then increase your knowledge in every way possible. Know everything there is to know about your profession and your friends and colleagues. 5. Buy Some Cool Accessories An easy way to start being more like House is to buy some really cool stuff. Get a sports bike and a biker jacket and some cool accessory like his cane. You don’t need to go for a cane but get something that will make you look distinct in a crowd. Whoever meets House once, never forgets him and a lot of it has got to do with his distinct looks and his cane. The rest of course is due to his strange behavior which we’ll take about later. 4. Become an Awesome Guitar Player but don’t Care Too Much About It House has some really great guitar chops and he even plays the piano. That is really cool but what is even cooler is that he doesn’t really care about this talent of his. He shows off from time to time but in a nonchalant way. Do the same if you can but know that it will take a lot of practice to get that good. Acting careless will come easy after that. 3. Be Proudly Egoistic House is a very egoistic and selfish man. He only cares about himself and he’s not ashamed of it. He doesn’t believe in the selflessness preached by religions and believes that everyone is selfish deep down. There might be a lot more truth to this than you think. Start by not trying to hide your selfish thoughts and be proud of it. 2. Be Rude and Sarcastic as Often as Possible The most distinctive trait of House is his rudeness and sarcasm. He never behaves politely with anyone. If he has to say something he’ll either be rude or sarcastic about it. He also likes to be deliberately annoying. If you want to be more like him you should try this as well. But be careful as you might get punched a few times. House gets away, most of the time, because of his cane. If you don’t have a disability, maybe you’d want to pipe down on the rudeness a bit. 1. Always Be Right; Even When You Are Wrong The most important thing is to be always right. House is almost always right. Even when he’s wrong he won’t admit his mistakes quietly. He’ll be sarcastic about it and point out someone else’s mistakes to hide his own. But that’s only rarely and mostly House is always right. If you want to be like Dr. House – learn to always be right and learn it well! The post 6 Tips To Be As Smart As Dr. House appeared first on TopYaps.

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