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• A Tribute to #AggressiveRahul
• 16 Interesting Facts About Tibetan Mastiffs
• Late Night Snacks In Mumbai? This Is Where You Should Be Heading
• 25 Mind Blowing Facts About Kolkata Even Bengalis Hardly Know
• You’d Be Amazed To See How A Matchstick Burns In This Slow-mo Video
• Movies That Marked The Beginning Of 7 Mighty Khans In Bollywood
• Ashutosh Pips Arnab Goswami To Title Of Angriest Man Of India
• Marijuana Is Okay, So Says Obama. What Do You Say?
• Confront And Shame: The Policy Adopted By A Child-abuse Woman Victim Against The Perpetrator – Her Teacher
• 15 Of The Best Patriotic Hindi Songs You Should Have On Your Hard Drive

A Tribute to #AggressiveRahul Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:28 PM PST Last week, we saw Mr. Rahul Gandhi in a complete new avatar. For once, he did not cry like an #AmulBaby but shout-out-loud like a grown man. I was personally moved by tweets of some ardent RG fans. For years now, they have seen Rahul Gandhi being trolled time and again everywhere on the web and elsewhere in real life (here in Wankhade and here in Delhi, for example). Now that Rahul Gandhi has finally woken up, some genius came up with this video to honor #AggressiveRahul. Take a bow. Credit: Rohit Iyengar Smile. Share. No hard feelings even if you're an RG fan. The post A Tribute to #AggressiveRahul appeared first on TopYaps.

16 Interesting Facts About Tibetan Mastiffs Posted: In the pyramid of guard dogs and those with a glorious history, Tibetan Mastiffs sit at the pivotal top. They have roamed with the likes of Genghis Khan and Atillia the Hun. They are as mysterious as the high mountains of the Himalayas, and as intriguing as the stories of Tibet. They understand humans well and are credited for being ferocious guard dogs with strong loyalty to the family. So, here we've compiled a list of the 16 most interesting facts about Tibetan Mastiffs. Take a Look! 1. They Guard Like Their Life Depends On It Look closely and you will fall for the kind teddy bear expression on the face. Don't be fooled two TM's together can take down a lion. 2. They Are Very Territorial Dogs and Mark It Nice and Clear When it comes to strangers they can be very thick headed and will not budge, no matter what. Females are more ferocious then males. 3. Key To Their Happy State Of Mind Is Helping Them Develop A Set Of Socialization Skills Please do not get them home if you can't spare time to train them in socialization. 4. They Are Happier Indoors During The Day This makes us think they are lazy and dumb. But they are actually saving energy for their night patrol. Patrolling in the night is their inherent trait. 5. In Most Cases The Body Is Longer Than Taller They are light footed and have a slow and deliberate trot. The eyes are those of an old man with all the wisdom of this world. 6. They Have A Very Heavy Coat Around The Neck And Shoulders They sometimes resembles like a lion sleeping, from far away. The under coat gets very heavy in winters and shrinks in summer. It is the perfect machine to handle all extremes of weather. 7.They Have Always Been Solitary Animals A new trend has been seen in the last century of keeping them as dogs of companion. They are very independent, strong headed and difficult to budge if they set their head on something. 8. Overly Devoted To the Family and Great with Kids But they need to let down their guard a little with other children visiting the family. 9. Generally, No Other Dog Messes With Them They tend to be less aggressive too towards the lesser dogs. They don't trouble other pets at home. Don't trouble them and they won't trouble you back. Simple! 10. Children At Home Need To Be Taught To Be Respectful Of A TM They cannot violate his "dog space ". You cannot put your hands into his bowl or invite him to eat from your plate. Stick to clear cut instructions. Don't confuse him and the kids. 11. Knack Of Killing Birds The birds in your neighborhood might boycott you after you get a TM home, as they have a special affinity for chasing, catching and killing birds, no matter what kind. 12. Don't Ever Mistake Them to Be Little Intelligent They understand it all and get your commands too. But, if they will comply with it immediately or not is a matter of their free will. They have been bred to take quick decisions on their own for centuries, they're not going to give that up now. 13. They Don't Like To Be Out In the Night and Will Keep Barking and Wake Up The Neighbors By being firm with them they learn to be tolerant and always willing to please the owner. Let them know whose the boss at home, or they might want to teach you a thing or so about authority. 14. Exercise Them Regularly To Avoid Boredom Nobody minds some fresh air. And no matter how much you train, you have to fence your property if you want him inside it. Or else he will leave at the first chance he gets to explore the world on his own. 15. Brush Their Abundant Coat At Least Twice A Week and During Shedding Daily They are great companions for people suffering from allergies. Introduce him to many people, take him to places, situations, and broaden his horizons. This in turn will turn him into a reliable and well adjusted dog. 0000 16. When You Bring Them Home, You Bring Love and Affection for Many Years TDo-Khyi or Tsang Khyi or Ipoo as they are called in Tibet and other languages, are like bringing home your own guardian angel, to be protected and loved for many years to come. The post 16 Interesting Facts About Tibetan Mastiffs appeared first on TopYaps.

Late Night Snacks In Mumbai? This Is Where You Should Be Heading Posted: Foodies have no fixed schedules of eating. They can crave for a chicken tandoori or a bite of the caramel custard they saw on a website or on Facebook at any ungodly hour. Mumbai is a food haven for people who like to eat, munch, hog or just look for a reason to be out and snacking. When in Mumbai take a night tour, and savor the lip smacking food, streets of Mumbai are famous for worldwide. Indeed, you should know where you can get late night snacks in the city that never sleeps and never ever stops eating… 7. Bademiya – Colaba It is an essential part of Mumbai's food history. It is like a treasure grove for foodies who like to eat kebabs, kathi rolls, and rumali rotis. [Menu at Zomato] The swift army of waiters serve the food in the car itself. Be sure to be there well in time, as they usually run out food by 1am. The smoky char coaled goodies beckon you to keep coming back. The open air kitchen is one of its kind and has quite a few regulars who come here to gorge on chicken tikka roll. 6. Zaffran – Crawford Market Located at one of the busiest markets in the country, is open till 4am serving chicken biryani and other delicacies to its long line of customers. [Menu at Zomato] It is a delight for vegetarians, their paneer tikka is worth dying for. It is like 'manna' for the vegetarian soul. For those with a sweet tooth their Chenna Payesh or kheer made with paneer is a sure hit. One of their most famous dishes is Gosht Chelo Kabab, which is guaranteed to send your brain into frenzy. 5. Sigdi – Bandra It's the kind of place that you might miss at a turning due to its size. A small joint that welcomes diners till 1 am and takeaways unbelievably till 6am. [Menu at Zomato] They have a hookah floor too in case you want to combine snacking and sniffing together. The bheja fry melts into your mouth and in almost all cases, the order is repeated. Most customers will identify it by the huge dinosaur and crocodile statues on the hookah floor. People with sensitive palettes should stay away from the spicy chicken tikka rolls and the Afghani gosht are highly popular. 4. Ayubs – Kala Ghoda After a long evening of drinking with friends, have Baida roti at Ayubs to sober up with flavor that leaves a lasting impression on your gastronomy. [Menu at Zomato] The kathi rolls with their patent green and red chutney and egg inside release a potent ting on the tongue. The menu is similar to Bademiya, the food a hit with all, due to low prices and excellent taste. The mutton tava and kebabs are a must have. Vegetarian surely must try the paneer and mushroom roll. The waiters are an added USP of the place, as they can rattle off the entire menu to you in seconds. The place to be for late night hunger pangs. 3. Mini Punjab – Bandra A favorite among Punjoos and all those who long for the " pind / village  " style of cooking. Away from home if you are looking for typical North Indian Punjabi food and this is the place to be. [Menu at Zomato] The tikkas and the mutton raras are to die for and make you eat till you burst at the seams. Open till late at night, it is the ideal joint for those leaving office late. The prawn and mushroom rolls are also a big hit with the younger lot. End your meal with malai phirnee, true to its name and not over sweet. 2. Bachelorrs – Marine Drive Love at first sight, that perfect first date and much more can happen when you are having ice cream at Bachelorr's. [Menu at Zomato] The perfect ice cream parlor for people who like to indulge in this sweet sin. Choose from a long list of juices, snacks and milk shakes. The place to be when you want to be out with your friends or just make up with your girl. Facing the sea, you can find it easily by noticing the long line of cars outside it. The choice in flavors is mind boggling and one must try their famous green chilly flavor ice cream and the ' lage raho ' chocolate shake. 1. Amar Juice Centre – Vile Parle The perfect hangout for people looking for South Indian food and vegetarian snacks. Customers vouch for the pav bhaji and butter idlis. The rush is maddening so try and place your order on time. [Menu at Zomato] Try the grapes blossom juice and the grill sandwiches. The organization and the cleanliness will impress you. Service is prompt and you get value for your money. But be ready to eat standing or on your bonnet. The post Late Night Snacks In Mumbai? This Is Where You Should Be Heading appeared first on TopYaps.

25 Mind Blowing Facts About Kolkata Even Bengalis Hardly Know Posted: Whenever we claim of knowing a place perfectly, we basically rejoice in knowing only the locally known facts. None of us actually do a deep research and delve into the not-so-known aspects of the place. Well, let's do that now, and what's a better place than Kolkata to start with: the perfect amalgam of old world charm and modernity.   25. Move over Mumbai and Bangaluru; in terms of area covered, Kolkata is the second-largest city in India, after New Delhi. 24. To the British rulers, Kolkata, the then Calcutta, was the most important city in India (it was India's capital too), and the second most important city of the whole British Empire, after London. 23. You often refer to the city as the "city of joy", but did you know its other names—"city of palaces", "city of processions" and the "cultural capital of India"? 22. In terms of the unique trains it daily handles, the Howrah Station is the busiest in India. 21. Did you know, till 2006, Kolkata hadn't had any "Kolkata" station? For mails and expresses, one had to board trains either at the Howrah Station, located at the twin city of Howrah, or at the more local, Sealdah Station. The current Kolkata station was a railway goods terminal, referred to as the Chitpur Station. 20. All the Kolkatans might just hate the zoo for being filled with dust, but little do they know about the fact that it has the oldest zoo in the country! 19. The Howrah Bridge seems to be the identity of the city—but did you know that it's the one of the largest cantilever bridges in the world, and the largest (and perhaps the only) one in the country? 18. In Sir Ronald Ross, C.V. Raman, Rabindranath Tagore, Amartya Sen and Mother Teresa, Kolkata has found five brilliant scholars and Nobel laureates — the most in any Asian mainland city (except Tokyo and Kyoto). Satyajit Ray was one of the first Oscar winners in the country. 17. The National Library of India, situated in Kolkata, is the largest public library in the country. 16. Calcutta might not have been the city of princes, but the Calcutta Polo Club is the oldest one in the world! 15. The Royal Calcutta Golf Club is the first golf club ever, outside the United Kingdom. 14. If you're a cricket buff, then you must know the fact that in terms of seating arrangement, it has Eden Gardens – the 3rd largest in the world. 13. When talking about cricket, there's one fact which even many cricket buffs do not know: the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club is the second oldest cricket club in the world after MCC: the Mecca of Cricket. 12. Founded in 1898, the Calcutta Football League is the oldest football tournament in the country, and the second oldest in the world! 11. India might still have to wait long before competing in the Football World Cup or hosting a world cup, but the Salt Lake stadium is surely ready to host such an event, being the second largest football stadium in the world, in terms of seating capacity! 10. Kolkata is a book lover's paradise. In fact, College Street is widely referred to as the second largest second-hand book market in the world where, if you search properly, you'll be able to find the first edition of even the rarest of the rare books! Regarding College Street, there's a saying that if you didn't find a book in College Street, that book probably have never existed! 9. Calcutta is the only city in Asia, and one of the fewest cities in the world, to have Trams. 8. There's a saying that what Calcutta thinks today, India thinks tomorrow—true that! After more than 2 decades of the metro railways (or the rapid transit system), Delhi has had one, and Mumbai is thinking of having one! 7. You might term this one as a pro or a con; nevertheless, it's quite true that Kolkata is the only city in India with hand-pulled rickshaws. 6. The botanical garden of Kolkata has been the house of the world's largest tree: An enormous banyan tree whose circumference is more than 330 meters! 5. Kolkata might be the city of temples and palaces, but little known is the fact that the Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is the largest planetarium in Asia, and the second largest in the world! 4. Founded on 19th November, 1792, the U.S. Consulate in Calcutta is the second oldest consulate of the U.S Department of State. It is located on the Chowringhee Road, near Maidan. 3. After the Frankfurt Book Fair and the London Book Fair, Kolkata Book fair is recognized as the world's largest conglomeration of books! Besides, it's one of a kind and Asia's largest book fair—it is also the most-attended book fair in the world! 2. The Kolkata Book fair is the world's largest non-trade book fair. 1. The Khidderpore Port is the oldest port in India besides being the only riverine port in the country. Besides, the replica of the Hooghly River Port is the only representative of India at the Asian Cities Sector in the Metropolitan Museum (MET), New York. The post 25 Mind Blowing Facts About Kolkata Even Bengalis Hardly Know appeared first on TopYaps.

You’d Be Amazed To See How A Matchstick Burns In This Slow-mo Video Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:03 AM PST Credit: Alan Teitel, an Emmy Award winner and his UltraSlo Studio. Together they create compelling images in slow motion and 3D. To know more about UltraSlo Studio, visit the official website or follow on Twitter. The post You'd Be Amazed To See How A Matchstick Burns In This Slow-mo Video appeared first on TopYaps.

Movies That Marked The Beginning Of 7 Mighty Khans In Bollywood Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:30 AM PST Khans in Bollywood, is like cream and coffee. You cannot imagine movies, music, running around the tress without at least one Khan or more in mind. They have been entertaining us for decades and become a part of every movie goers list. With a separate fan base for each, our affinity for them has made us cry with them and also come out of cinema halls, with an unquenchable thirst for more. 7. Parampara (Saif Ali Khan) Saif Ali Khan made his debut in Bollywood in 1992, Yash Chopras "Parampara". It was a multi starrer with well known stars like Amir Khan, Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Raveena Tnadon and Anupam Kher. Despite screenplay by Aditya Chopra, the movie was a huge commercial flop. Shot in the picturesque Mayo College the movie failed to attract the common audience and was soon forgotten. The movie was supposed to launch the supposedly talented son of   successful Sharmila Tagore, but he was faced with an uphill task of winning hearts. 6. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (Imraan Khan) Has still not been able to make a mark for himself and is popularly known as Aamir Khans nephew, in the industry. He had appeared as a child artist in a few movies, before making his debut in "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na " in 2008. The movie was a hit with the younger audience and got both commercial and critical success. His cute looks and pouty smile made him a hot favorite amongst the college going crowd. The movie was a romantic comedy based on a group of teenagers and their journey of self introspection. The music of the movie was given by A.R. Rahman and was well received by the audience. He won the Filmfare Male Debut for this movie. 5. Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (Zayed Khan) Comes from a long lineage of actors, who have given some memorable performance and movies in their times. Khan made his debut in 2003 in the movie Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. The movie directed by Sangeeth Sivan, was based on the Holllywood movie Charade. The movie was a partial success and got the lead actors noticed to some extent. Mohabbat Hai Mirchi song, was very popular and topped the charts for some time. The movie was a chase drama and hidden identities and plots that kept the audiences guessing till the end. 4. Holi (Aamir Khan) Is a globally known actor, for his compulsiveness for perfection in whatever he does. His career as an actor is dotted with major hits and memorable performances. His family has been in the business of making and directing or acting in movies in someway or the other. He started acting as a child artist in his uncle's film and began his acting career in 1984, in the movie "Holi" The movie was directed by Ketan Mehta, who has been compared to Spike Lee. The movie had a strong supporting cast of Ashutosh Gowariker, Om Puri, Deepti Naval and Naseeruddin Shah. The plot was based on the issues and turmoil's in college life. However, the movie went unnoticed and was termed too heavy and dreary for commercial success. 3. Biwi Ho to Aisi (Salman Khan) Salman Khan is synonymous with Bollywood movies, entertaining more than two generations of movie goers. He made his debut in Biwi Ho to Aisi in 1988, a family drama  that was a marginal hit. The movie had Rekha and Farooq Sheikh playing the lead roles and the plot was a typical family saga. Salman played Farooqs younger brother in the movie. His second movie as lead Maine Pyar Kiya, went on to break all records and became a cult movie. 2. Deewana (Shahrukh Khan) SRK as the world knows him needs no introduction whatsoever. He is one of the most successful actors of this century and broken all previous records of gross earnings and awards won. He has worked hard to be successful, without any background in films. He debuted in the industry with a hit movie called "Deewana" in 1992. A romantic movie with a twist, got him recognition instantly. The music of the movie was also very popular and his entry with the song “Koi Na Koi Chahiye”, is still remembered by his fans. 1. Ek Doctor ki Maut (Irrfan Khan) He is credited with taking Bollywood to international stage. He is one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood to have had a successful transition to Hollywood and back. He has innumerous successful projects in his name and is always credited for doing quality cinema. He debuted in 1990 in Ek Doctor ki Maut, by Tapan Sinha. The movie was parallel cinema, based on the story by Ramapada Choudhury. Pankaj Kapoor was playing the main male protagonist in the movie. Although the movie went unnoticed, Irrfan khan was noticed in his part. The post Movies That Marked The Beginning Of 7 Mighty Khans In Bollywood appeared first on TopYaps.

Ashutosh Pips Arnab Goswami To Title Of Angriest Man Of India Posted: 21 Jan 2014 03:43 AM PST Ashutosh, a former journalist who is now a member of the AAP, can be seen shouting at the cops at a demonstration in New Delhi. He may have any reason to be angry but an outburst of this nature casts a bad light on the image of someone who intends to be a political leader. Credit: Praveen Kumar on YouTube The post Ashutosh Pips Arnab Goswami To Title Of Angriest Man Of India appeared first on TopYaps.

Marijuana Is Okay, So Says Obama. What Do You Say? Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:52 AM PST Credit: MOXNEWSd0tC0M YouTube channel The post Marijuana Is Okay, So Says Obama. What Do You Say? appeared first on TopYaps.

Confront And Shame: The Policy Adopted By A Child-abuse Woman Victim Against The Perpetrator – Her Teacher Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:06 AM PST The increasing number of child abuse cases around the world is appalling especially when the perpetrator is someone who enjoys a position of trust – a relative, a parent or even a teacher. One such child abuse victim confronts her teacher on phone. Watch what happened here: Credit: Jamie Carrillo (Jamie X on YouTube) who called her former teacher (a female) and confronted her with the sordid crime she committed 16 years ago. The post Confront And Shame: The Policy Adopted By A Child-abuse Woman Victim Against The Perpetrator – Her Teacher appeared first on TopYaps.

15 Of The Best Patriotic Hindi Songs You Should Have On Your Hard Drive Posted: Indian patriotism has always been best defined its patriotic songs. They inspire us and also successfully remind us of the sacrifices many sons made for their mother land, Bharat. The country's biggest composers and singers have lent their voices to these songs. Lata Mangeshkar steals our hearts with "Maa Tujhe Salam," while A.R. Rahman's version of the same song, brings cheer to our faces. For those of you who'd like to create your persona playlist of patriotic Hindi songs this Republic Day, here's few must-have suggestions. 1. Ae mere watan ke logon Kavi Pradeep's patriotic number immortalized by Lata Mangeshkar has completed 52 years in 2014. This song was devoted to the warriors of 1962. Late P.M. Jawaharlal Nehru was so affectionate to this song that he ended up tears after hearing it. 2. Vande Matram Patriotism reached galaxian heights with this song from the movie Anand Matth. This is the most sung and re-tuned one. Its wording is supreme and fabulously sung by nightingale of India. Penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, brings out spirit in great words and remains simply unbeatable! 3. Mohe Rang de Basanti yaara From the movie 'Rang De Basanti', this song exactly matches the passion inside every youth. Similar to the story of film, this song has the blend of college life and as a professional serving his nation in the sky. This song is by Daler Mehndi And Chitra. 4. Aye watan, aye watan… hum ko teri kasam This song is the first of Shahid Bhagat Singh biopic to hit the Indian screen in 1965. Rafi did a brilliant job and captured the mind of every Indian. This Song belongs to the fabulous movie named 'Shaheed'. This one is a classic hit from Bollywood. 5. Hai Preet jahan ki reet sada Manoj Kumar used this song to deal with the East-west divide, and he happily sings this during his U.S. sojourn. The song also asserts that it was the East that helped the West to achieve its greatness. 6. Aye mere pyare watan From the movie 'Kabuliwala', sung by Late. Manna Dey .This song was written on the eve of Sino-Indian war of 1962. It is one of the most heart-rending songs and brilliantly composed. This film was an adaptation of a short story by Noble prize winner Rabindranath Tagore. 7. Insaf ki dagar pe bachchon dikhao chalke The school song from movie 'Ganga jamuna' (1961), represents the optimism of independent India. It also pays tribute to freedom fighters and is an ode to the new generation. It gives out a symbolic message of love and is very inspirational one. 8. Maa tujhe salaam Indian film composer A. R. Rahman who bagged two Oscars at the same time for    the movie 'Slumdog millionaire' and is the singer and composer of this beautiful song. It is from the Album 'Vande Mataram'. The video is also mesmerizing, do watch! 9. Ye Jo Des hai tera This track is a wonderful composition by A. R. Rahman from the movie 'Swades'. A NASA scientist, who was on a village trip for some time, discovered real India after meeting a poor farmer. Eventually, he decides to stay back in India to serve his country. This song beautifully passes the message to its audience about our motherland. 10. Aisa Desh Hai Mera This song was sung by the trio of Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Mann for the movie 'Veer Zara' released in the year 2004. 11. Desh Mere Desh Mere Meri jaan Hai Tu This song is from the movie 'The legend of Bhagat Singh'. A. R. Rahman and Sukhwinder are the singers of this awesome track. Ajay Devgn has brilliantly performed in this song along with the other supporting actors. 12. Mera rang de basanti chola This song from Sonu Nigam is one of the best patriotic songs. It has been featured in the movie 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh'. The voice of Sonu Nigam lends it immense energy and touches of heart of every listener. 13. Mere desh ki dharti Great singer Mahendra Kapoor has composed this track, suitably pointing to the Indian farmer. From the movie Upkar (1967), this song clearly reaches to the common folks who are proud to Indians. It gave impetus to popular slogan, 'Jai Jawan, jai Kisaan'. 14. Kar chale hum fida After Sino-indian war of 1962, a movie named 'Haqeeqat' was released. This song correctly relates to the sacrifice of soldiers who fought against the prevailing conditions. Mohammed Rafi is the singer of this mesmerizing track and is a perfect ode for our soldiers who secured our future. 15. Chak de India This song is from the movie Chak De! Sukhwinder Singh has kept the energy of the song high and the beats of this song inspires thousands for chasing their dreams! This song captured hearts across the country when it was released. A famous quote in this song says, 'sometimes winning is everything'. The post 15 Of The Best Patriotic Hindi Songs You Should Have On Your Hard Drive appeared first on TopYaps.

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