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• 9 Ways To Propose Your College Dream Girl
• 6 Sacred Plants In Hinduism
• 6 Architectural Wonders In India That’ll Blow Your Mind Away
• After watching this video you will realize how lonely you are just like I did
• How Would These Celebrities Die As “Ironically” As Paul Walker?
• Why Alexander the Great Packed His Bags and Left Bharat Bhoomi
• Zoom in with Google Earth to this memorial in one of the remotest locations on earth
• Cricketing Career in Mind? These Are the 6 Indian Cricket Academies You Should Know About
• Big Time Geeks Who Revered Bhagavad Gita; Song Of The God

9 Ways To Propose Your College Dream Girl Posted: 09 Jan 2014 01:30 PM PST No matter how much we deny this now and no matter how much we are different from each other, we all did have our share of college crushes! With college crushes, there are some peculiarities attached—no matter how much the girl likes the guy, she won't ever show it; she won't ever accept and propose to him; somehow, the gender normative roles gets imbibed upon a strict feminist too! Well, all these create a very mushy ground for the guy who doesn't know what to do, how to do and stuff. Let's look at some ways by which a guy can propose to his college dream girl. 9. Make use of Valentine's Day: Whether your girl is a nerd or fun-loving or simple or loud, she is definitely a believer in Valentine's Day. The idea may appear to be a creepy one, but this actually works. Just say you love her on the V-day with a red rose or chocolates or a teddy bear—and you won't get a denial unless you're girl is already hooked! 8. Don't Overdo Anything: Yes, we know it is Valentine's Day and you're so eager to propose to your lady love that you want to spend a month's pocket money on her. Well, if she's a bimbo then she's going to love all the attention but if she's really good and understands and worth all the attention, then she's never going to say a "yes". So, the trick is to understand the lady and do everything accordingly. 7. Keep Her Bff into Confidence: Okay, you might hate to admit, a girl always give more importance to her Best friend than to her boy friend. So, the best way to know about her or even to approach her is by being friends with her BFF first. In this way, you not only get to know about her but your position too gets cleared since she won't ever question her BFF's choice of friends! 6. Ask her Out on a Casual Date First: Don't just jump to some conclusion and propose to her. Be calm and relax, and approach step by step. First step is to be pally with her and ask her out on a date. This will help in breaking the ice and will make both of you comfortable. One disclaimer: don't forget to mention a "casual" date. 5. Don't Let Her Pay the Bills: Girls would always want to pay the bills, but remember, it's just their coyness and courtesy that prompts them to do so. Don't ever go by the flow and let her pay the bills. Well, on the other hand, you may do so—if you're dissatisfied with the girl or genuinely think she's a wrong choice! It might sound funny, but it works! 4. Come Closer by Some Valid Excuse: By "closer" we don't mean physical intimacy but close enough to be in the league of her friends. If you're not friends with your crush, make the excuse of some missing study notes (old, but gold) and spend some extra time with her sans any disturbances. But don't do this too regularly; it might hamper your relationship as well as your career! 3. Go Out on Gang Outings: We know you want to spend some time exclusively with her, but the first step is to go out with the gang, because you'll act sane only when in comfortable company. For gang outings, movies are always a safe but great option—but don't let any leaves unturned to get the seat next to her—those exchange of pop-corns and chips always work wonders! 2. Prom Night Partner: If there's a prom night, make sure you have her as your partner. Although a western concept, almost all colleges have prom nights and dances held annually. Make sure you get enough of it. 1. Ring proposal: Well, every girl wants to be proposed with a ring, in some private but intimate party. If you're sure of proposing to her, then go ahead—buy a ring, go down your knees and propose to her at the peak hour of a party. Or, better, at bang-on 12 o’clock, if it's a New Year's Party! The post 9 Ways To Propose Your College Dream Girl appeared first on TopYaps.

6 Sacred Plants In Hinduism Posted: 09 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST In Hinduism all living things are considered sacred in a way. But there are certain plants that have a significant importance in Hinduism. Some of these plants have a lot of medicinal values and that’s why they were given religious important so that people would save them and take care of them. Others have gained importance because of being linked to a god or goddess in Hindu mythology. Here are just a few plants that are religiously important to Hindus. 6. Tulsi: The most common example of a sacred plant in Hinduism is the Tulsi. It is a form of Basil and is sometimes called the Holy Basil. It is very important in Hindu mythology as the goddess consort of Lord Vishnu. There is a complete festival in which Tulsi is married to Lord Vishnu which also proclaims the start of the marriage season. Apart from being a goddess, Tulsi is also important because of its amazing medicinal properties. It can be used to cure insect bites, gout, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, flatulence, nausea, cramps, colds, fever, flu and other infectious diseases. 5. Peepal: The Peepal tree is another highly significant tree in Hinduism. It is also called the Sacred Fig or the Bodhi Tree. It was a peepal tree under which Buddha had meditated and gained enlightenment. It is considered the king of the trees in Hinduism and is obviously very important in Buddhism too. It is also very useful in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It can be used to treat asthma, diabetes, diarrhea, epilepsy, gastric problems, inflammation, infections and sexual disorders. It is also very good for Jaundice. 4. Banyan: Banyan tree is the third most significant plant in Hindu religion. There is usually a temple or shrine below every banyan tree. Or you’ll find banyan trees near temples. The tree is worshipped on its own too. It is said to be the abode of Lord Krishna as he mentions the banyan tree in the Gita. It was also important because it provided a large area of shade to weary travelers and villagers in the summers of India. It is so significant that it is also the national tree of India. The name “Banyan” comes from the Gujarati word “Baniya” for merchants who would trade with the Portuguese under the shade of these trees. 3. Ashoka Tree: The Ashoka tree is a small evergreen rain-forest tree that has beautiful and fragrant red and yellow flowers. It is considered to be a sacred tree in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The tree used to be a centre piece in every palatial garden in India. Also a lot of temples and Buddhist monasteries have the symbol of the Yakshi, a female deity standing with her foot on the trunk and her hand holding the branch of an Ashoka tree. It is found naturally in Central and Easter Himalayas and in the Western Ghats. 2. Parijaat Tree, Kintoor: This is a unique addition in this list as the Parijaat tree is not the name of a whole species but one specific tree in Kintoor in Uttar Pradesh. It is a unique male tree of the baobab genus. These trees are found in some arid parts of Africa and Australia and are very rare unique and antique trees. The one in Kintoor is believed to be 1000 to 5000 years old, which is possible for a baobab tree. It is related to Mahabharata as it is said to have been brought from heaven by either Arjun or Krishna and is said to be growing out of Kunti’s ashes. It is also considered to be a Kalpavriksha or wish fulfilling tree and many people visit it every year. 1. Sandalwood: The Sandalwood is another plant that is considered holy and is used in worship rituals all over India. It is related to Lord Dharukavaneshwara. The tree itself is not worshipped but its wood, which is very fragrant, is used in worship which gives it a lot of religious significance. The wood is turned into a paste and then used to decorate the idols and mark foreheads of the devotees. The post 6 Sacred Plants In Hinduism appeared first on TopYaps.

6 Architectural Wonders In India That’ll Blow Your Mind Away Posted: 09 Jan 2014 07:30 AM PST Long before modern science helped countries around the world come up with amazing architectural wonders; India had come up with some structures that could blow one's mind away. The architectural wonders of India include temples, mosques, monolith statues, forts, palaces, universities, and tombs. Tourists have marveled at the beauty of wonders like the Qutub Minar, Howrah Bridge, Victora Terminus, Charminar, Sanchi Stupa, The Golden Temple and much more architectural astonishment in India. It is very difficult to pick just 6 architectural wonders from the list of 100s equally magnanimous creations, but here is a feeble effort to do so. The list shows the diversity and wide range of architectural wonders that are pride of India. 6. Hampi Today, the ruins of Hampi can captivate you to no end. You can only imagine what an amazing sight the city would have been in its heydays. The UNESCO world heritage site was the former capital of Vijayanagar Empire.  No words can describe or explain the spectacular Vittala Temple and its remarkable architecture. Among the wonders are the musical pillars carved out of stone which emit musical notes when tapped. The British in their curiosity opened two pillars only to find them hollow from inside. The Stone Chariot is another wonder of Hampi which charms visitors even when it lies in ruins. 5. Ajanta and Ellora Caves Nestled in the bosom of Sahayadri Mountain Range at the distance of 250 miles from Mumbai, in northern Maharastra, the Ajanta and Ellora caves are magnificently carved into the hillside rocks. The sculptures and paintings in these Caves are breathtaking not only for their sheer beauty, but also due to the aura exuded by them. They hold mirror to the skill in architecture and artistry that Indian craftsmen had mastered some 2500 years ago. 4. Konark Sun Temple The Konark sun temple is built like an enormous chariot of Surya, the Sun God, with ornately carved 12 stone wheels dragged by seven rearing gigantic horses. Built in 13th Century by Narasimhadeva of Ganga Dynatry, the ruins of the temple have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple showcases the grandeur of Indian architecture, building techniques, sculpture, art and elegance at its best. 3. Iron Pillar of Delhi The rust resistant Iron Pillar of Delhi appears to mock at the scientific advancement of modern world. Though a lot of research has gone into finding out how the iron pillar has withstood corrosion for nearly 1600 years; no one has been able to come up with a satisfying explanation to this wonder. There is no doubt that the iron-smiths of India were way ahead of their counterparts. Besides the iron pillar of Delhi, the iron beams of Konark Temple and a similar iron pillar in the Mookambika temple in a small of Kollur in Karnataka have withstood the onslaught of time and weather. 2. Statue of Gomateshwara (Bahubali) The unique statue of Gomateshwara is the world's highest monolithic statue which stands without any external support. The statue which is an aesthetic and artistic wonder, is visible from a distance of nearly 30 km. Standing at the height of 17.6 meters, in the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, the amazing architectural feat was carved out of a single granite stone in 983 C.E. The inscriptions found in three languages at the base of the statue are considered to be of high historical importance. 1. Taj Mahal There is no rival to Taj Mahal when it comes to architectural excellence, not only in India but also in the world. The Mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world and UNESCO world heritage site. The mesmerizing building, identified as a symbol of love among romantics, is marvel in white marble. The dome, minarets and exterior decorations hold viewers spell bound even to this day. More than 22,000 workers sweated out for 22 years to create this epitome of Mughal architecture which enthralls thousands of visitors every day. The post 6 Architectural Wonders In India That’ll Blow Your Mind Away appeared first on TopYaps.

After watching this video you will realize how lonely you are just like I did Posted: 09 Jan 2014 06:00 AM PST We love our gadgets; perhaps more than we love our loved ones – ma, papa, kid, sis, buddy, bro et al. It appears as if they do not exist in our world of keystrokes. Doesn't that make us lonely souls? Isn't that frightening – the non-realization of our loneliness? Isn't it time to raise our heads from the brightly lit screens and discover true happiness? It is. It definitely is! This video uploaded on YouTube channel daytodisconnect in 2011 continues to hold relevance in 2014; maybe more than then. Launched as a worldwide movement, spearheaded by Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein of Ohr Naava, 'A Day to Disconnect' took place on October 2, 2011. Thousands voluntarily unplugged their gadgets for some time and found that they were living an existence of a sociopath. It's time to disconnect from the virtual and connect to the real. We suggest you do it now. Credit: A Day to Disconnect movement The post After watching this video you will realize how lonely you are just like I did appeared first on TopYaps.

How Would These Celebrities Die As “Ironically” As Paul Walker? Posted: 09 Jan 2014 05:46 AM PST 1. Mark Zuckerberg 2. Tobey Maguire 3. George Clooney 4. Will Smith 5. Michael Phelps 6. Tom Cruise 7. Charlie Sheen 8. Rahul Gandhi 9. George R. R. Martin 10. Miley Cyrus 11. Hugh Jackman 12. Bill Gates 13. Samuel L. Jackson 14. Alok Nath Jha 15. Clint Eastwood 16. Liam Neeson 17. Shahrukh Khan 18. Al Pacino 19. Chuck Norris 20. Rajinikanth (Disclaimer: This question was initially asked by a Redditor bendela123 to /r/AskReddit subreddit. Subsequently it went to Quora only to become an engaging topic that eventually inspired us to come up with this piece. Moreover, it has nothing to do with Paul Walker’s death as we don’t take pride in making fun of a departed soul. Only an inconsiderate chipmunk would smell insensitivity here.) The post How Would These Celebrities Die As “Ironically” As Paul Walker? appeared first on TopYaps.

Why Alexander the Great Packed His Bags and Left Bharat Bhoomi Posted: 09 Jan 2014 04:30 AM PST Alexander the Great of Macedonia wanted to conquer the whole world and in his campaign he defeated Syria, Egypt, Persia and came all the way to India. In India he defeated a few small tribes, but then he had to face the first mighty king of India in Porus. He fought a hard battle and eventually defeated Porus, but he did not go much further into India. His campaign ended near the river Indus which he made the eastern edge of his empire and returned home. There are many reasons and theories about why he did not pursue his conquest into India. Here are the main reasons why he decided to call it quits after fighting with Porus. 1. His Army was Tired of Fighting: Imagine being in the army of Alexander the Great. He was a great warrior and military tactician and you win many great wars and keep moving forward to fight more wars. How long can you go on? Eventually you’ll be tired of all the fighting and blood and death. That’s exactly how his army felt. They just refused to go on fighting and demanded to go back home. 2. His Troops Resented Him for Mixing with His Defeated Enemies: His troops had also started to resent him for being kind to the defeated people and mixing with them. He married Roxanna in Persia and started dressing like them. When someone told him not to do so, he had them killed. Alexander wanted to mix all the people in his conquered kingdom to create unity but the Greeks did not like this. 3. The Battle with Porus was Terrifying: The battle with Porus at the edge of the river Jhelum was terrifying to say the least. This was the first time the Greeks had fought against an army of elephants. The battle cries of the elephants scared the Greek horses. Porus and his army fought valiantly and although Alexander won, he lost many men and horses. Such a hard battle was the tipping point for his army who were already tired and dissatisfied. 4. The Stories of Other Indian Empires with Large Armies Scared his Army: When they heard the stories of the great empires of India at the River Ganges and further inland, they were scared of fighting more vicious battles. They realized that the other kings would also have large and ferocious armies and they didn’t want to face them. 5. His Army was Sick of the Indian Hot Weather and Torrential Rains: On top of everything they were not used to the hot tropical climate of India. They had to march and fight under the hot sun and torrential monsoon rains. This was another factor that sapped the morale of the Greek army. 6. His Army was Homesick: Also his army was probably very homesick. They had been away from their homes for more than a decade. After a while, even winning isn’t enough to keep someone away from their home for so long. 7. His Favorite Horse Died: The Greeks were very superstitious and believed in omens. When his favorite horse, Bucephalus died in the battle with Porus, it is possible that Alexander took it as an omen that his conquest was over. 8. He was probably injured: There are also theories about him getting severely injured in the battle with Porus. Other accounts say that he got injured in a later small campaign on his way back home down the Indus River in Multan. A serious injury could have been responsible for his decision to turn back. 9. The Greeks Thought the World Ended Just a Few Kilometers Ahead of Where They Were: Another reason could have been the flawed maps of the world that the Greeks had at that time. According to those maps they were just a 1000 km away from the edge of the world. That could have made the Greeks feel that they had already conquered the whole world. The post Why Alexander the Great Packed His Bags and Left Bharat Bhoomi appeared first on TopYaps.

Zoom in with Google Earth to this memorial in one of the remotest locations on earth Posted: 09 Jan 2014 03:00 AM PST Around 25 years ago UTA Flight 772 operating from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo to Paris CDG airport in France crashed in Niger in a terror attack. Six Libyans were ultimately convicted. They used a suitcase bomb to blow up the plane, which resulted in the deaths of all 155 passengers and 15 crew members. Eighteen years later, families of the victims gathered at the crash site to build a memorial. Due to the remoteness of the crash location in the Tenere region, pieces of the wreckage could still be found at the site. The memorial was created by Les Familles de l'Attentat du DC-10 d'UTA, an association of the victims' families along with the help of local inhabitants. It was built mostly by hand using dark stones fetched from a place 70 kms away to create a 200-foot diameter circle that is visible using satellite picture available through Google Earth. The memorial was built over the course of two months in May and June of 2007. The memorial is anchored by the starboard wing of the aircraft which was trucked to the site from 10 miles away. Workers had to dig up the wing and empty it of sand. It has been built in such a way that it can be seen as a logo from the sky. Credit: Natural Cures & Wikipedia                             The post Zoom in with Google Earth to this memorial in one of the remotest locations on earth appeared first on TopYaps.

Cricketing Career in Mind? These Are the 6 Indian Cricket Academies You Should Know About Posted: 09 Jan 2014 01:30 AM PST India is a nation where cricket is not just a sport, but a revered religion. As one of the most popular sports in the country, people of all ages can easily be noticed enjoying the game, sometimes in open fields and other times even in the middle of a jam packed street.  Cricket was introduced in India by the Britishers during their colonial rule over India. The game was soon followed into the top educational institutes in the country and produced some of the most talented international cricket personalities. As a result of popularity, every kid in India today wants to become a professional cricketer and surpass the records set by legends like Sachin, Sunil, Anil and Rahul. In order to become a legend, it is really important that you choose the right cricket academy at an early age. Following is the list of top cricket academies in the country one should know about. 6. VB Cricket Academy: Located in Chennai, VB Cricket Academy was established by former Indian opening batsman VB Chandasekhar in the year 1997. The academy offers various advanced and basic courses in all three features of the game for students of age 6 – 19 years. The academy offers summer training camps and follows modern coaching methods like video analyzing sessions and practicing with bowling machines. With all modern cricketing facilities and expert coaching services, the academy is turning out to be the talent mine for the game in near future. 5. National School of Cricket: Located around 15 km from Purukul, Dehradun, The National School of Cricket is the emerging academy where all possible cricketing facilities are made available to the students. The ground quality and coaching facilities are up to the ICC standards and well organized infrastructure. The academy offers full time residential courses and enrichment courses for 2 – 3 week duration. Under the three levels of courses offered by the academy, coaches like Rajdeep Kalsi, V.Venkatram, Ravindra Negi, Manoj Rawat and many others make sure that the young talents make the best from the academy. 4. Jaipur Cricket Academy: Located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, the Jaipur Cricket Academy has some of the finest coaching and training facilities in the country. The academy was established by Shamsher Singh in the year 2010 and aims to provide the emerging talents with a comfortable coaching atmosphere where these upcoming players can develop new skills. The various courses offered by the academy are high seasons, off-seasons and individual camps. The academy has names like Devendra Pal Singh and Mohammad Habib as the head coach and additional coach respectively.  3. Neerja Modi Cricket Academy: Popularly known as NMCA, the academy is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan and was established in 2001 by Vinod Mathur. With all modern cricketing facilities and expert coaches the academy has emerged as iconic name in the game. Vinod Mathur, former caption of Rajasthan's Ranji Team and presently the member of BCCI Technical committee serves as the head coach of the academy. With some other renowned names like Pankaj Singh, Mohammad Aslam and Siddharth Joshi, the academy promises to bring some great talent to the game of cricket. 2.  National Cricket Academy: Established in the year 2000 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, The National Cricket Academy is located in the city of Bangalore with Chinnasawamy stadium as the home turf. The academy has been associated with legendry names like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble. The academy aims to improve the cricketing standards in the country and all the modern sports facilities needed by the emerging talents. With different practicing pitches and bowling machines, the academy also offers residential stay to the players. The academy has coaching at three different levels with respective coaches and trainers made available. 1. Karnataka Institute Of Cricket Located in heart of Bangalore, Karnataka Institute of Cricket was established in the year 1996 and has become a popular selection among different cricketing academies around the world. This is the only academy in the country that offers various courses throughout the year. With some outstanding records over the past decades, the cricket academy has attracted various players from various parts of the country and world like England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The academy offers various courses at different levels that include fitness programs, academic trainings, and technical analyses and even offers foreign tours to Australia, England and Sri Lanka. The post Cricketing Career in Mind? These Are the 6 Indian Cricket Academies You Should Know About appeared first on TopYaps.

Big Time Geeks Who Revered Bhagavad Gita; Song Of The God Posted: 08 Jan 2014 10:45 PM PST Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important spiritual texts in the world. It is said that the pith of Hinduism and the Vedas and Upanishads is in the Gita. It has influenced Hinduism and many great men in India such as Sri Aurobindo, Adi Shankracharya, Mahatma Gandhi, Vivekananda, etc. But did you know that Gita has had a lasting effect on many international personalities as well. Even rational atheists could see the power of the meaning of Gita. The intellectual geeky kinds, all over the world, have found Gita to be one of the most profound books ever. Here are nine non-Indian geeks who were inspired by the Gita. 1. Aldous Huxley: Aldous Huxley was an English writer who wrote 'Brave New World'. He was influenced heavily by the Bhagavad Gita. He said that Gita is “one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity.” And that Gita was “the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind.” 2. Henry David Thoreau: Henry David Thoreau was an American author, poet, philosopher, historian and naturalist. His work on civil disobedience and simple living such as Walden have influenced many men all over the world. He wrote “In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seem puny and trivial.” 3. J. Robert Oppenheimer: Oppenheimer was an American physicist and the leader of the Manhattan Project which earned him the name of “Father of the Atomic Bomb”. He had learned Sanskrit and read the Gita in its original form which had shaped his philosophy of life. Upon witnessing the first nuclear test in 1945, he recited a verse of the Gita which translated to “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”. He felt that the atomic bomb was the coming of Kalki, the destroyer, as per Hinduism. 4. Ralph Waldo Emerson: Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American author, essayist, poet and transcendentalist. He was a supporter of individualism. He said about the Gita, “The Bhagavad Gita is an empire of thought and in its philosophical teachings Krishna has all the attributes of the full-fledged montheistic deity and at the same time the attributes of the Upanisadic absolute.” 5. Carl Jung: Carl Jung was one of the pioneering psychiatrists of the world. He introduced the idea of archetypes and collective unconscious. He said, “The idea that man is like unto an inverted tree seems to have been current in by gone ages. The link with Vedic conceptions is provided by Plato in his Timaeus in which it states…” behold we are not an earthly but a heavenly plant.” He visited India and was highly influenced by Hinduism. 6. Hermann Hesse: Hermann Hesse was a German poet and Nobel Prize winning author. He was interested in spirituality and self knowledge and said about the Gita, “the marvel of the Bhagavad-Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life’s wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion.” 7. Albert Schweitzer: Albert Schweitzer was a German-French philosopher, theologian, physician and medical missionary to Africa. He reinterpreted the life of Jesus and read the Bhagavad Gita. He said, “The Bhagavad Gita has a profound influence on the spirit of mankind by its devotion to God which is manifested by actions.” 8. Rudolf Steiner: “In order to approach a creation as sublime as the Bhagavad Gita with full understanding it is necessary to attune our soul to it.” This was the opinion of Rudolf Steiner about Gita. He was an Austrian philosopher, architect and social reformer. 9. Hermann Graf Keyserling: Hermann Graf Keyserling was a German philosopher. He travelled to Asia and was influenced by the Bhagavad Gita. He said about the Gita that it was, “Perhaps the most beautiful work of the literature of the world.” The post Big Time Geeks Who Revered Bhagavad Gita; Song Of The God appeared first on TopYaps.

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