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- This Indian is the worst singer of the world
- 6 Little Bits Of Trivia About Indian Railways That Are Actually Mind-Blowing Factoids
- 7 Ayurvedic Herbs That Even Medicos & Practicing Doctors Should Know About
- The 7 Best Characters Akshay Kumar Has Ever Played
- 7 IAS Officers Who Resigned To Join Politics
- 8 Little Things That Are Subconsciously Ruling Our Lives
- 14 Of The Best Clubs In Mumbai For Those Who Love Partying Absolutely And Unconditionally
| This Indian is the worst singer of the world Posted: There are times when you feel like singing – under the blue sky, in the bathroom or before an audience. The presence of YouTube comes as a boon to those who wish to showcase their talent to the world in the cheapest possible method. But if a retard, a hack or an out-of-mind anybody who thinks of himself as a world-class crooner and then belts out a number so irritating that you feel like banging your head on your desk then YouTube becomes a bane. Here is one such guy. We pray you are able to keep your temper in check. Credit: Leoroars’s channel describes the singer as one Tarun Kumar, a participant of a contest organized by a leading corporate. The post This Indian is the worst singer of the world appeared first on TopYaps. |
| 6 Little Bits Of Trivia About Indian Railways That Are Actually Mind-Blowing Factoids Posted: When the Indian railways were launched in 1853 by the British, they may not have imagined that it would go on to become the world's third largest state-owned railway system only behind USA and China. Indian railways today run through the entire country like veins carrying its life-blood. Apart from helping people reach their destinations, Indian Railways owns and operates its own electric-locomotive, diesel-locomotive, and passenger-coach factories, in addition to operating one of the world's largest railway research organizations. As though it is not outstanding enough that Indian Railways have met the increasing passenger and freight loads that has increased with Indian population, here are some more outstanding facts about Indian Railways that would interest you. 6. What is Punctuality?You will hear a lot of jokes regarding the punctuality of Indian railways. The Guwahati-Trivandrum Express has set record for delays for trains in India. It is known to be delayed by nearly 10-12 hours on a trip. Though Indian Railways constantly endeavors to run trains to time and to this end Indian Railways have started monitoring the punctuality of trains using Integrated Coaching Management System, passengers are still waiting to see punctuality in Indian Trains.
5. Bholu the Guard ElephantOff course, Indian Railways has a mascot called Bholu the guard elephant. A cartoon of Bholu elephant holding a green signal lamp was designed to commemorate 150th year of Indian railways. The elephant signals people to move ahead with confidence while travelling in Indian Railways. The mascot also represents the large number of Indian Railways employees who work around the clock to ensure safety of passengers.
4. UNESCO World Heritage SitesThere are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites connected to the Indian Railways – The Mountain Railways of India and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Teminus which was formerly known as Victoria Terminus. The Victoria Terminus is amazing blend of Gothic art with Indian architecture. The British and Indian craftsmen worked side by side to create this landmark which took nearly 10 years to complete. The Indian Mountain Railways includes three railways – the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, Nilgiri Mountain Railways and Kalka Shimla Railway. All three railways established more than a hundred years ago are fully operational to this day.
3. The long and short of itThe longest station name is Sri Venkatanarasimharajuvariapeta and the shortest name Ib. The Lucknow railway station is busiest with 64 trains running through it every day. The Vivek Express running between Dibrugarh Town – Kanyakumari has the longest run considering time. It covers a distance of 4286 km in nearly 82.30 hours time. The shortest route is between Nagpur and Ajni which is just 3 km. Karbude tunnel of Konkan railway is the longest tunnel drilling 6.5 km through the Western Ghats. The Trivandrum – Rajdhani train has the longest Non-stop run covering a distance of 528 km in 6.5 hrs. The Nehru Setu on the Sone River at the height of 10044 ft in length is the longest railway bridge.
2. The FirstsThe first train in India ran on 16 April, 1853 between Mumbai and Thane. The first electric train ran in 1929 from Mumbai to Pune. The first metro rail was started in Kolkata on 24 October, 1984. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the first Railway Station. Opened in 1914, the Pamban Bridge connecting Rameshwaram to Pamban Island was India’s first sea bridge, and was the longest sea bridge in India till 2010. The first Railway Bridge constructed is the Dapoorie Viaduct on the Mumbai-Thane route and Parsik tunnel is the first rail tunnel in India. The Calcutta Metro is the first underground railway of India.
1. Shocking Number GameIndian Railways is ranked 9th among commercial or utility employer in the world, with more than 1.4 million people working for it. 10,000 trains run daily on the Indian rail tracks which include approximately 10,000 locomotives pulling 250,000 freight wagons and 60,000 passenger coaches. It is also one of the world’s largest railway networks encompassing 115,000 km of track over a route of 65,000 km and 7,500 stations. The revenue turnover is nearly 18 billion US dollars per annum.
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| 7 Ayurvedic Herbs That Even Medicos & Practicing Doctors Should Know About Posted: Ayurveda in very simple terms is the science of eight components. Practitioners of this ancient science reach a diagnosis by studying the five senses of the patient. All of us use some or the other Ayurvedic herbs related to this science in our daily lives. It is an alternative medicine option that has come to the rescue of many, when all else has failed. A wave of awareness and going back to our roots and knowledge in the old books, has been noticed in the past few years that will hopefully, restore our age old treasures to their well deserved glory. 7. AshawangandhaAlso called as winter cherry, its literal meaning is 'strength of a horse.' This herb is most popularly known to promote energy and increasing stamina, without stimulation of the heart.
6. TurmericWe all are aware of its antiseptic properties and have used it innumerable times over cuts and bruises. Commonly found in all Indian households, its properties are unmatched.
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| The 7 Best Characters Akshay Kumar Has Ever Played Posted: 20 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST Whenever we think of Bollywood—action, songs, dance and "hero" are the few words which inevitably strike our minds at the first go. And, when we are to think of one "hero" who excels in all these three attributes, we're unanimous in shouting out loud Akshay Kumar's name. Well, he's good and you know it, right? Although all of us have our favorite Akshay Kumar films, here's a list of our favorite films in he played the character assigned to him damn well — 7. Dr. Aman Verma in "Sangharsh"Ok, this film might have bombed at the box office, nevertheless, Akshay's role in remake of The Silence of the Lambs, is definitely worth a mention. His portrayal of the unjustly tortured and imprisoned professor Dr. Aman Verma was a nice break from the roles of the stereotypical "hero" that he had been playing onscreen till then. And, although this film flopped severely at the box office, both the "hero" Akshay and the "villain" Ashutosh Rana were critically acclaimed for their respective roles. Besides the acting, there's one more thing worth mentioning about the film—the songs, especially "Mujhe raat din…" – a soul-wrenching one indeed! 6. Karan Joglekar in "Main Khiladi Tu Anari"Yes, this was filmed way before we came to know of the Actor Akshay Kumar who has a brilliant comic timing. Needless to say, in this film, he is seen as a strict police officer who's out to chase a murderer along with a frustrated actor, played by Saif Ali Khan, and thereby begins a thrilling and captive pot-boiler. This film was one of the biggest hits of the year (1994) and was the first Bollywood film to be critiqued by the famous martial arts critic Albert Valentin. The action packed sequences separated by funny antics by Khan and sizzling Bollywood numbers like "chura ke dil mera" makes this film a great watch.
5. Ajay in "Special 26"We have seen Akshay as the hero, as the lover, as the fighter—but never did we see him in such a role as in Special 26. In this film, he's a con person who, with his special team, acts as a CBI officer and raids innumerable places all over India. This is again a life-time role and nobody but perhaps only Akshay Kumar could've done justice to the role. Well, what about the intriguing title?—please watch the film to know more: we promise this film won't let you down!
4. Vikram Bajaj in "Ajnabee"This film was a welcome break for Akshay who, for the first time, donned the garb of a villain and took his innumerable fans to a welcome surprise. The easy charm and charisma doubled with a swift cunningness made Vikram Bajaj an endearing character. In fact, though this film featured actors like Bobby Deol and Kareena Kapoor, it was Akshay Kumar who stole all the accolades. Among numerous other awards, he received the Film Fare Awards for the Best Actor in a Negative Role. Well, who would ever forget that sly smirk accompanied by the infamous dialogue, "everything is planned"?
3. Krishna Vasudev Yadav in "Oh My God"His role as Lord Krishna is definitely one of a kind in non-religious, mainstream Bollywood flicks. The tryst at the court and Akshay's appearance as Lord Krishna along with the onscreen brilliant chemistry with the veteran actor Paresh Rawal made the film a "must-watch" for all. This film and the performances of both the lead characters were praised immensely by critics and common film buffs alike. Among other awards, the film won the National Award for best screen play and also the Best Hindi Film award by IRDS.
2. Dr. Aditya Shrivastav in "Bhoolbhulaiya"This Priyadarshan psychological horror-comedy saw Kumar donning the role of a crazy psychiatric on a mission to rescue his friend's wife from the clutches of Manjulika, a ghost who haunts the palace where they live—and thereafter begins a whole saga of a psychological thriller wrapped under the garb of a comedy. Although Vidya Balan stole the major limelight, Akshay's role was equally praiseworthy and won many accolades worldwide.
1. Raju in the Hera-Pheri seriesAsk any Bollywood buff about his favorite comic character, and he/she'll immediately name "Raju"—the mischievous trouble-maker in Priyadarshan's cult comedy series. In fact, it is with Hera Pheri (2000) that we came to know about Akshay's inexplicably brilliant comic timing—and his onscreen chemistry with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal is something that words fail to describe. If you haven't yet watched the films (well, you must be from some other planet then!), then look out for the one-liners by Akshay and Rawal, and definitely the way they entangle all the dilemmas at the end of the films!
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| 7 IAS Officers Who Resigned To Join Politics Posted: Eyeing politics as a vibrant medium of serving the nation, top notch Indian service cadre has a tradition of resigning from official bearing. All these have identified politics as more suitable career to help the poor. They found the political system much comfortable and active in order to bring about the desired change. At least, that's how it looks like on the surface! Years before India's Independence, during the days of the Raj, IAS was known as Imperial Civil Service (ICS). This job title was associated with power and charm. The successor to the British Raj-instituted ICS, IAS is referred to as the 'steel frame' of the administration. But since, IAS officers almost never had the autonomy to work as they pleased and were always employed in service of politicians and not the State, many of them decided to give up the 'steel frame' and join politics. Given next is a list of seven IAS officers who resigned to join politics. Whether they have done anything useful or cleaned up the political system on a miniscule level is for the readers to decide. 7. Yashwant SinhaBorn in Indian state of Bihar, Sinha joined IAS in the year 1960. Before joining the turf of politics, he completed 24 years of service tenure. Yashwant resigned from his post in 1984 and joined active politics by becoming a member of the newly formed Janata party. He became a Member of Rajya Sabha in 1988.
Sinha acted as the National Spokesperson of BJP in June, 1996. Further, Sinha's appointment as Finance minister in March, 1998 tested his skills of commerce. He got the opportunity of heading MEA in july,2 002. Currently, Yashwant blogs under the title 'Musings of a Swadeshi Reformer'. 6. Ajit JogiAjit Jogi was the first CM of Chhattisgarh, India. Jogi studied Mechanical engineering at Bhopal, winning the University Gold Medal in 1968. Initially, he was selected for the IPS cadre. Later he resigned from IAS and joined as a member of INC political party.
He currently represents the 'Marwahi' Scheduled Tribe constituency in the state assembly. 5. Jayaprakash Narayan (Lok Satta)Nagabhairava Jayaprakash Narayan is the founder and president of Lok Satta Party. He is an eloquent leader and columnist. Born in Andhra Pradesh, he pursued a medical degree. Narayan joined administrative services after making it to IAS in 1980 standing All India topper [Rank 2]. His 16-year-long career includes several achievements in agriculture, irrigation, technology and youth Rehabilitation projects in Andhra. He resigned from IAS in 1996 because he found faulty governance as the biggest hurdle in the path of progress. Without wasting time, he started the 'Lok satta Movement' in 1996 to educate citizens of India about voting rights and responsibilities of government. Clean politics as its main agenda Narayan started Lok Satta party on October2, 2006. He is well known for his role in bringing RTI and currently a MLA from Kukatpally constituency in Andhra Pradesh.
4. Alphons KannanthanamAs a District collector, Alphons Kannanthanam came into limelight when he achieved 100 percent literacy rate in Kottayam town. He was dubbed as the 'Demolition Man', after he took charge of the Delhi Development Authority. Prior to joining politics, he reclaimed more than 10,000 crores by demolishing illegal buildings in Delhi alone.
He resigned as an IAS officer in 2006 serving for more than 26 years and won the seat in Kerala assembly election under the Communist Party. He is currently a member of BJP. 3. Debabrata KanthaAn Andhra Pradesh cadre and Oriya IAS officer, Debabrata Kantha quit his flourishing career on the call of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. To join politics, Kantha paid a hefty amount of over Rs. 20.60 lakh to the government to settle things. A 1987 batch IAS officer, he decided to join politics after a 20-year service. He joined IAS at age of 21 and third to resign in the list of younger Orissa officers.
2. Jesudasu SeelamPrior to entering politics he served as an IAS officer from 1984-99. JD Seelam is politician from INC, is a member of the parliament of India representing Andhra Pradesh in the upper house. He left bureaucracy in 1999 to join active politics. He is two-time Rajya Sabha MP and currently assisting finance minister P Chidambaram in the North Block.
1. J Sundara SekharAndhra as his home state, the 1983-batch officer has been allowed voluntary retirement in the first week of November 2013. Sekhar was the secretary and CEO of West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC). After getting nod from the Mamata Banerjee government, he is due to contest the 2014 Assembly elections from his home state.
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| 8 Little Things That Are Subconsciously Ruling Our Lives Posted: 20 Jan 2014 12:12 AM PST Imagine a life where the world changes according to your perception. A world that could redefine its meaning and add new twists as time rolls on. It would be highly unstable, right? But the truth is that you are living in such a world right now. Wondering how? Well here's a list of several little things that make you change your perception of things around you. The best part is that you are completely unaware of these phenomenons. 8. Looking at the color red slows down timeIn the year 2011, a group of scientists hailing from London organized a bit weird experiment. They made several people bathe under lights of different color and asked them to report that how much time do they think has passed. The rather shocking result was that time appears to be longer under the red light. To be precise, one minute lasted about 11 seconds longer under red light. The logic is that red color makes us highly conscious and our brain starts flooding with details which in turn makes the time appear to slow down.
7. Music affects the satisfaction you have from foodIn 2012, few researchers in Illinois conducted a small test at a fast food restaurant by dividing it into 2 areas. In one area they played soft music with low light and the other area was left unchanged. They monitored the eating habits of people in both areas, and asked them to rate their feeling after eating their meals. After the test concluded, researchers found out that the people who sat in the area with soothing music enjoyed their time more and ate less of their meals while the people sitting in the other section didn't think much and ate the entire meal.
6. Stress changes the definition of attractivenessA group of researchers from Newcastle University, UK conducted a pretty bizarre test on 81 individuals in the year 2012. They made 40 of those men as stressed out as possible and before they finally bursted into tears they made them see 10 pictures of women. These pictured ranged from women of different shapes and built and all the men were asked to rate the attractiveness of women in each picture. The results turned out to be highly unexpected as the stressed out individuals found the heavier ladies to be more attractive and the slim women were not impressive to them. This study concludes that men who are under stress are more likely to gravitate towards chubby girls.
5. The mere thought of money affects your moralsMoney is indeed making the world go crazy and to prove the same a joint group of researchers from Harvard and Utah University conducted an analytical test. The test was a mix of word games and business situations. The individuals who took the test were asked to make a business decision that had a moral component. During the test a certain group of people were subconsciously shown words like "buy", "cost" and "spend" while others weren't exposed to any money related words.
The result turned out to be pretty interesting as the people who were not shown any money related word came up with ethically sound ideas while the other bunch was more interested in ideas involving deception and lying. The simple thought of money was enough to shake their morals and virtues of business. 4. Drinking coffee regularly can prevent suicidesResearchers at Harvard organized a massive study involving nearly 2 lac people that lasted for 20 years. During that time they monitored the suicide rate of people who did and did not drink coffee. Shockingly enough, they found that the people who drink even one cup of coffee in a day are 50% less likely to commit suicide. The reason was associated to caffeine as it is believed to act as a mild anti-depressant as it flourishes the production of neurotransmitters in human brain. But a thing to remember is that the consumption of coffee has to be controlled between 2-4 cups in a single day. If coffee consumption is very high then the chances of self-harm and suicides increase manifolds.
3. Television can provoke sexist thoughtsIn this modern age most of us are accustomed to watching television. Some stick to music channels, some to news while others are fond of watching TV series. According to a study published in the Journal of Communication we are very likely to develop sexist thoughts after watching a television show that features weak female characters. To demonstrate this researchers made 150 students watch one of these three shows: Gilmore Girls (balanced role), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (where the female character is the dominant figure) and a horror show (female character is abused). Then the individuals were asked different types of questions seeking their opinions about the male and female characters. Just like they thought, the people who watched the show where the female character is abused were too keen in talking about their sexist thoughts and less about the show in general.
2. Fast food makes a beautiful art appear boringA bunch of researchers based In Toronto gathered 200 people and made them see an image of fast food followed up by some artistic shots of nature. They wanted to demonstrate that the mere thought of fast food makes us drive impatient thoughts in our minds and it becomes hard to note finer details. The result, much to their amusement was exactly what they were debating for. Almost all the people who were shown the image of a fast food prior to a picture with natural beauty rated their feeling to be highly lower than others. The same test was carried out with a different group but in slightly different conditions. This time instead of showing them an artistic image they were made to listen to opera after witnessing an image of fast food. Just like the previous result the people who had the thought of fast food were finding the music hard to enjoy than those who saw normal pictures.
1. Your gender changes the way you perceive timeOver the years, many different studies have propounded that women and men perceive time differently. In 1992, scientists carried out a test by putting several men and women in a dark, low noise room for some time and then asked them that how much time they think has passed. The participants came up with different answers and it was noted that there was a clear distinction in the amount of time perceived by men and women. Another study found out that women with a bad mood feel that the time is passing on with a much greater speed than their male counterparts. This is a highly debatable topic and coming down to a certain result is indeed very hard. But still it is very interesting to note that women and men might be perceiving the time way differently than we can imagine.
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| 14 Of The Best Clubs In Mumbai For Those Who Love Partying Absolutely And Unconditionally Posted: 19 Jan 2014 10:33 PM PST No matter how many new, hip-and-happening cities may come about in India, in terms of the night-life, Mumbai still manages to retain the first position. Although, thanks to the curfew hours, nightlife starts a tad bit too early for "night" and closes by 1:30 am, nevertheless, the jazzy and spunky atmosphere that this city has to offer is simply beyond words to describe—after all it's the city of Bollywood. For all you party goers, here's a list of all the great pubs that worth a visit while you're in this city which never sleeps. 14. Blue FrogWell, if you love high music and live performances, then Blue Frog must definitely star in your "to-visit" list. This high-end club with its egg-shaped seating arrangements, modern LED screens, overpriced but nevertheless great food and drinks along with an endless list of high-profile visitors is a must visit for every night-owl. Well, if you're there, please don't miss out on their mouth-watering steaks and burgers! 13. AerUp in the 34th floor of Four Seasons Hotel, you'll find Mumbai's grandest and perhaps, the most posh rooftop bar and club of Mumbai. If you want to shed off the week's heat in style with your loved ones, this is definitely your place. The majestic view of the Haji Ali Mosque, Race course and the Bandra-Worli sea link will definitely rejuvenate and prepare you anew for the upcoming week. While in Aer, don't miss out on their Lady Boy cocktail while swaying shoulders along Dj Shaan's tunes. 12. HypeWhat's Mumbai without some Bollywood jig? Located in the heart of South Mumbai and attended by Page 3 personalities, Hype is definitely going to top the list of most exclusive night clubs in Mumbai. Hype is the creation of the famous Disco jockey, Aqeel Ali; so, when you're there, be prepared to get swept away by some sizzling Bollywood number! 11. TrilogyAnother much-hyped nightclub, Trilogy is located in Juhu's Hotel Sea Princes, at the heart of Mumbai. The sizzling red couches alongside a long wooden bar rummaged with exotic cocktails and wines, adorn the level one of the club, while the next houses a clattering and throbbing dance floor. 10. China HouseIt's a place which keeps grooving to music even at 3 AM in this age of curfew-hours! Located at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, this place is visited by famous DJs from Delhi every week on Fridays, making it a hotspot among the youngsters. However, if you're planning a visit there, please don't get along in your most casual outfit or, if you're a bunch of stags, include some girls in your gang too—otherwise, you might just as well denied a entry at this posh Nightclub. It s a wi-fi enabled club—yes, you have just been permitted to turn a bit groovy in this "late-night" club!
9. Tote on the TurfIf you want a cozy but grand atmosphere with exquisite interiors and décor, Tote of the Turf can be your choice. With trees at the entrance, suspended mezzanine, wood paneled bar among other features, you can never fall out of love with this place. 8. AmadeusIf you're in awe of the Spanish-styled nightclubs, do try out Amadeus, a famous Spanish restaurant during the week and a sizzling and bustling night club, with a grand, low-lit lounge during the weekend. Although famous for its western music and dance numbers, be equally prepared for the occasional and sudden bollywood jig as well. 7. Elbo RoomIf you want to steer clear of these posh nightclubs and prefer to non-expensive me-time with friends, then Elbo Room is definitely be your thing! 6. WTFWell, no, this isn't any teenager's club, but yes, with posters of Bob Marley, Pulp Fiction and the antique vinyls, it's surely going to transport you to your teenage! 5. Janata Lunch HomeWell, as the name suggests, this place is indeed for the ordinary people like us—it's a place for coy lovers, for the boisterous college gang and for the gossip-mongering office colleagues. 4. Toto's GarageWell, you heard it right—it's called Toto's "Garage", and the décor is too, ermm, kinda like a garage with the body of a VW Beetle suspended above the lounge and the Dj mixing some great numbers in a Maruti Van! The whole interior is done up like some bollywoody garage where you're served some earthy delicacies chilli paneer and chicken in "mesh wires"! If you want a prim and proper, not-so-crowded place, stay away from this garage! 3. Woodside InnLocated in a 120-year old heritage building, this "Inn" speaks out loud about Mumbai's colonial days! Adorned with wooden floors, low ceilings and brilliant photographs over the walls, there's nothing to dislike about the place. Once you're there, do try out their pancakes—you'll keep wanting more..and more! 2. OliveWith its soft white hues, pebbled pathways and dimly-lit atmosphere, Olive presents to you a nice and comfortable Mediterranean retreat. It's TGITs (Thank God It's Thursday) are immensely popular among all the party goers and attracts quite some population from the fashion and film industry; where the music grooves till the wee-hours of morning! It's quite a pricey place—especially the international drinks are priced notches above their prices at other pubs. 1. PrivéIf you want to be a part of one of the most glamorous and exclusively high-end parties in the town, be sure you've checked out this place. The post 14 Of The Best Clubs In Mumbai For Those Who Love Partying Absolutely And Unconditionally appeared first on TopYaps. |
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