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• 6 Major Indian Slums That Are Home To One-eighth Of The Total Urban Population
• Only The Brave Has No Fear Of Driving A Car Up A Dirt Hill
• 6 Best Places In Delhi For Handicrafts Shopping
• Top 7 Marine Engineering Colleges In India That Offer UG Courses For +2 Pass Outs
• Which Profession Would You Go For? Jubanashwa Mishra Explored 28 Jobs In 28 Weeks To Find An Answer
• 7 Reasons Why You Must Visit To Dakshina Chitra, Open Air Museum In Chennai
• Don’t Mess With The Bad Ass: A Greedy Donkey Shows The World The True Meaning Of Being Badass
• The Latest Trailer Of Game Of Thrones Season 4 Ensures That Thrill Will Reach A New Height
• The 7 Best Private Engineering Colleges In Orissa

6 Major Indian Slums That Are Home To One-eighth Of The Total Urban Population Posted: Most upper class and high income middle class Indians are weary of venturing into a slum. The thought of entering a dark alley, with no light, space enough for a single person to walk, scares the daylight out of them. Sadly, a large chunk of our fellow Indians stay in these slums. Temporary structures with no security for life, no protection from the elements, are supposed to be homes. There are children, women, and men living in deplorable conditions, under the constant fear of losing their so called homes. Next time when you are out in a Mall, spare a thought for the lesser privileged who have no means for two decent meals a day too. Are YOU aware that the current numbers of slum dwellers has surpassed the number of people living in Great Britain. Find below a list of the seven most disgraceful slums in our country.   6. Dharavi Slum, Mumbai In not the very recent past, Dharavi was called the largest slum of Asia, but has now been surpassed by others. Spread in over 557 acres, it houses almost three lakh people, who work very hard to earn a living. Situated close to the metros with two main rail lines in the suburb, it is ideal for the labor class who migrate from the villages for a better future. Most of the inhabitants are housemaids, small vendors, sex workers or daily wage laborers who have no confirmed source of income. 5. Bhalswa Slum, Delhi Sadly, the biggest bank for child laborers' is located in the heart of India, in Delhi. Every time it rains people of this slum stay awake, start packing the few valuables they have and wait for the inevitable. The slum is located on the banks of Yamuna, with the rising waters playing havoc with their lives every year. Every government in power only remembers them when they need their votes, surveys are done, and promises are made, soon to be forgotten. The rising crime rate in Delhi, is supposed to stem from frustration due to no jobs and lack of basic amenities. 4. Rajendra Nagar Slum, Bangalore The garden city of India, can also lay no claims to being slum free. It alone has 570 slums, out of the total 2000 slums in the state. Sadly, they have been told to shift into shelters constructed under a flyover, with no care to their life's security. Bangaloreans refuse the existence of Rajendra Nagar slum, claiming that all have been rehabilitated. Like other slums, this one also lacks basic facilities of drinking water, sanitation and electricity. Women and children are sexually exploited or have to become sex workers to survive. 3. Basanti Slum, Kolkata The moment you step out of a train and are crossing the historic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, you are shocked to see the slums on both sides like mushrooms. Makes you wonder at the irrelevance of all the talk of becoming a super power, youngest democracy in the world, blah blah bah. One third of the city's people live here, while we pretend that they do not exist and go on living our lives as robots, with no essence of humanity. After blaming God for their existence, most men in these slums choose to spend their evenings drinking and beating up their wives and kids. 2. Indiramma Nagar, Hyderabad The least famous neighborhood of Hyderabad, houses more than six lakh people, in grossunhygienic conditions. The children are the worst sufferers in these slum dwellings, as they have no future, no access to a decent education or even right to two square meals. The frustration that creeps from seeing an outer brighter world, to which they have no access, scars their inner being for life. The number of Indians living in slums has only doubled in the last decade, reflecting on the poor state of governance in our country. 1. Mehbullahpur Slum, Lucknow The city of Nawabs, has also its share of disgrace in having inhabitants that dwell in slums, in pathetic conditions. Most of these people are migrants that have come from the nearby regions looking for work. In the lack of basic education and monitoring by government the population of these areas swells faster than the urban group. Next time when you vote, choose a candidate you believe will uplift the lives of our fellow countrymen living in shameful conditions. The post 6 Major Indian Slums That Are Home To One-eighth Of The Total Urban Population appeared first on TopYaps.

Only The Brave Has No Fear Of Driving A Car Up A Dirt Hill Posted: This man, whoever he is, knows no fear. He has the balls to take on a hill of loose earth that comes crashing down with the slightest pressure. The man drives a vehicle all the way up to the top of the hill. The video is a must watch for you'd discover the courage it takes to drive up when the earth is disappearing from under. Credit: clive cardoz via YouTube. The post Only The Brave Has No Fear Of Driving A Car Up A Dirt Hill appeared first on TopYaps.

6 Best Places In Delhi For Handicrafts Shopping Posted: The diverse culture, tradition and heritage of India are best portrayed by the skilful hands of craftsmen who render the vibrant colors in their mesmerizing art works. The capital city of Delhi acts as the art hub for these meticulous craftsmen and their traditional art works lure tourists and shoppers from all corners of the world. So, here we have the top six places in Delhi for Handicrafts Shopping. 6. Central Cottage Industries Emporium, Janpath Marg Popular for its brilliant stocks of handicrafts from all corners of India, Central Cottage Industries Emporium is a prime choice of handicraft shopping in Delhi. The store is located on Janpath Marg, New Delhi and is prevalently known as Cottage Emporium. Displaying the crafts of woodcarvings, jewelry, pottery, jute, brassware and textiles, Cottage Emporium is also famous for its traditional silver ornaments, dress fabrics and home decors. Although the emporium is regulated by the government, products are tagged with fixed prices that can be a bit varying than the state emporiums. 5. Indian Handicrafts Emporium, South Delhi Located in Mehrauli (South Delhi), Indian Handicrafts Emporium has been a popular shopping destination for handicraft lovers since 1966. The emporium is renowned for its fine supply and manufacturing of various handicraft textiles, traditional items and jewelry. Craft works like Dhokra Castings, Tribal Arts, and Kashmiri carpets and attractive silk products are some of the most exceptional handicraft items the emporium fabricates. Moreover the emporium has an attracting collection of rarest jewelry designed with bronze or brass and silk products from different parts of India. The emporium ensures a good customer service record with a selected team of professionals and promises to provide a superlative knowledge with comprehensive traditional experience. Further Reading: 7 Best Bazaar Walks In Delhi  4. Amrita Carpets and Crafts, Lagpat Nagar Renowned for top-notch carpet manufacturing and impressive collection of traditional handicrafts, Amrita Carpets and Crafts is a popular handiwork store in Delhi. The store has an excelled range of products and services in the handicraft and is admired for antique carpets, precious jewelries and traditional handicrafts. The store also attracts customers with its wide ranging collection of Pashmina shawls, hand woven shawls and Silk Pashmina shawls.  With a skilful team of professionals and marketing experience of more than 15 years, the store has an attentive customer service and the products with reasonable price tags. 3. Bharati Delhi Emporium, Connaught Place Showcasing the rich, vibrant colors and traditions of India, Bharati Delhi Emporium is popular handicraft store with an endless range of arts and crafts at a reasonable rate. The store is located Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place and has superlative assortment of sarees, handloom, wood-carving, paintings and metal works. The store portrays the cultural diversity of India in an easily accessible manner which facilitates customers with a wide range of quality products.  The store also has a wide range of brass ware, garments, paintings, designer jewelry and other handicraft products at an affordable price range. 2. Janpath Market, Connaught Place Located on the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, Janpath Market is a stretched marketplace which has a long line of boutique stores. The market is famous for its traditional shops or stores among which the majorities were established well before the independence. These stalls have excellent assortments of handicraft items, traditional jewelries, wooden crafts and handlooms. Renowned fabrics like Pashmina Shawls, Guajarati cotton and South Indian silk sarees are the highlights of this marketplace. Most of the traditional handicrafts are easily accessible and the price tags are much more than the bargain-able rates. 1. Dilli Haat, South Delhi Dilli Haat is an outsized shopping plaza located in the commercial centre of South Delhi and has numerous stalls exhibiting folk arts from various states of India. The plaza is prominent centre for handloom and handicraft items, which acts more likely as art hub where skilled craftsmen showcase their elegant craft works. The stalls in Dilli Haat have a luring collection of sandalwood carvings, metal crafts, silk and wool fabrics. The shopping area looks like a miniature portrayal of India and has an arresting compilation of traditional jewelries, embroidered carpets, fabrics and handicrafts. The post 6 Best Places In Delhi For Handicrafts Shopping appeared first on TopYaps.

Top 7 Marine Engineering Colleges In India That Offer UG Courses For +2 Pass Outs Posted: Building a career in Marine Engineering can be highly tough because spending months on a ship can be wearisome and rewarding because you get a great salary right from the beginning. With increase in international trade, the shipping industry constituting 90% of the commerce is growing and hence the demand for marine engineers both in private and public companies is also high. Apart from being right in the field of action, a marine engineer can work in ship building firms, engine building firms, research organisations and the Indian Navy.   7. Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata One of the oldest marine engineering colleges in India, it is also one of the best. At Marine Engineering and Research Institute the courses offered are a four year pre-sea Bachelor's degree program in Marine Engineering and a Diploma Course in Nautical Science. An entrance exam (CET) is conducted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU). MERI also has a branch at Mumbai, which offers a one year pre-sea PG Diploma in Marine Engineering and a three year pre-sea B.Sc in Maritime Science admission. College Website 6. Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune Set up by a ship Management Company, The Tolani Group is one of the largest educational centres in India that excels in giving technical education. TMI provides B.S. Marine Engineering and B.S. Nautical Technology; these degree programmes are in offered in collaboration with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. With a 'Grade 1' approval for its degree courses by Crisil (the highest grading obtainable), TMI happens to be undoubtedly the best among the rest. College Website 5. Chennai School of Ship Management (CSSM), Tamil Nadu Established in 1998 as Marine Engineering College, Chennai School of Ship Management offers a three year course for undergraduates as well as Diploma or B.Sc holders but only on the basis of their +2 aggregate. This course is called Alternate Training Scheme (ATS); in the first and third year, students get theoretical and practical training in the campus while in the second year students undergo training on-board for 9 months as a Trainee Marine Engineer, which the institute arranges for each student. After completing the ATS, an exam is conducted by D.G. Shipping, Government of India, clearing which one can enter the market with a 9 month on-board experience. College Website 4. College Of Engineering (Andhra University), Visakhapatnam The Department of Marine Engineering under the College of Engineering started in the year 1971 keeping in view the growth of the shipping industry. The department offers both post graduate and under graduate courses. The undergraduate course, B.E. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, has 30 seats and the placement records boast the fact that many students have entered the private shipping industries and the Indian Navy as well. College Website 3. Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training (MANET), Pune The institute focuses only on marine engineering and offers two degree courses- B.Tech Marine Engineering and B.Sc. Nautical Science. They claim to have a 100% placement record, which indicates the quality of education that is given to students at MANET. College Website 2. Mohamed Sathak Engineering College (MSEC), Kilakarai, Ramnad District, Tamil Nadu The department of Marine Engineering in MSEC offers B.E Marine Engineering among the other undergraduate courses. The department was established in the year 1996 and in such a short interval of time MSEC has given best marine officers to the Navy as well as the shipping industries. College Website 1. Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai The School of Maritime Studies, which comes under the Vels University, offers courses for the undergraduates like a three year course in B.Sc Nautical Science, four year course in B.E Marine Engineering and a HND (Higher National Diploma) Nautical Science and HND Marine Engineering course. In collaboration with City of Glasgow College, Scotland, UK, the School of Maritime Studies jointly conducts two courses – HND Courses in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. College Website The post Top 7 Marine Engineering Colleges In India That Offer UG Courses For +2 Pass Outs appeared first on TopYaps.

Which Profession Would You Go For? Jubanashwa Mishra Explored 28 Jobs In 28 Weeks To Find An Answer Posted: Jubanashwa Mishra is a unique man. Dissatisfied with his job as a software executive in Chennai, the 29-year-old ventured out to find a profession he would be passionate about. In his monumental quest, Mishra travelled 15,000 miles across India entering – and exiting – 28 jobs in 28 weeks. He says his attempt was to educate the people about the importance of doing a job one is passionate about instead of one dictated by archaic traditions. 1. The tea picker: 2. Hardware store assistant in Nagaland: 3. Emotional support consultant in Karnataka: 4. Photographer in Haryana: 5. River rafting guide in Kashmir: 6. Sundal seller in Tamil Nadu: 7. Polyfarm worker in Uttarakhand: 8. Journalist in Manipur: 9.  TRP analyst in Odisha: 10. Sevak in Golden Temple of Amritsar: 11. Volunteer at HIV charity in Meghalaya: 12. Movie marketing executive in Maharashtra: 13. Floor host at Sikkim bar: 14. Cremation assistant in Uttar Pradesh: 15. Pottery painter in West Bengal: 16. Motorbike mechanic in Mizoram: 17. Content writer in Chhattisgarh: 18. Pre-school teacher in Andhra Pradesh: 19. Data entry administrator in Jharkhand: 20. Tattoo artist in Goa: 21. Tech advisor at e-commerce start-up in North East India: 22. Boat house driver in Kerala: 23. Marketing researcher in Gujarat: 24. Hotel manager in Rajasthan: 25. Strategic consultant in Madhya Pradesh: 26. Storytelling instructor in Arunachal Pradesh: 27. Rural campaigner for contraceptives in Bihar: 28. Mountain cleaner in Himachal Pradesh: The post Which Profession Would You Go For? Jubanashwa Mishra Explored 28 Jobs In 28 Weeks To Find An Answer appeared first on TopYaps.

7 Reasons Why You Must Visit To Dakshina Chitra, Open Air Museum In Chennai Posted: Literally meaning "a picture of the South", Dakshina Chitra reflects upon the constant advancement of South Indian art and culture in its beauty, traditions and innovations. It was opened to the public in the year 1996. It is a product of the non-profit organization Madras Craft Foundation (MCF). It was organized mainly to revive the dying traditional cultures of South India due to globalization, westernization and rapid changes in the lifestyle of people. It is a brave and novel attempt, which is not only a showcasing of the ancient traditions, but its constant connection with the present. Let’s explore some reasons that make it a must visit place.   7. A pan South-Indian celebration of cultures Dakshina Chitra is spread over a huge span of land and is not merely a location. It is created as a sort of a faux-village or a heritage village – a place where contemporary and traditional art forms of dance, music, folk performing arts find expression. Traversing through the open air museum is like undertaking a journey of revelation and self-discovery. The ten acres space is divided into four segments covering the four most important states in South India namely Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. To know about South India, there can be no better place. Further Reading: Why Chennai Is Called The ‘Detroit Of India’ 6. Promoting crafts Promoting the dying crafts and developing them to revive traditions by reaching out to people, mainly youngsters is an essential facet of Dakshina Chitra. Here, you will come close to different forms of crafts, which are authentically South Indian and which will give you an overall idea about the whole tradition of craft native to the surrounding lands. Various exhibitions are held from time to time exhibiting traditional crafts and textiles to visitors. 5. Folk performing art tradition of South India The folk performing art of South India is one of the major attractions at Dakshina Chitra. You will witness various forms of Folk Arts that are performed throughout South India in many states. It is a beautiful traditional art form, which is dying a slow but steady death because of rapid urbanization of people's lifestyle and mainly due to television and cinema. The beauty of it somehow is not reaching the youngsters who will keep this art alive. These art forms were once very famous and extremely popular at festivals in the villages of South India but are now facing oblivion. Puppetry is one of them. 4. Heritage of classical, traditional music and dance forms Since it is actually an open-air museum, it is not stuck to static objects and arts but the dynamic ones as well. You will be able to watch traditional South Indian dance and listen to music at the festival. South India as you know is incomplete without music and dance! Coming to dance, apart from showcasing the performances of Bharatnatyam and Kathakali (which are very famous), the centre takes great care in acquainting the audience with lesser-known dance forms like Devarattam, Therukootu, Tappattam, velakkali, Kommu Koya, Padayani, Pava Kathakali, Dollu Kunithu and Garagalu among others. An exhibition named 'Introduction to Music' is held in the amphitheatre-shaped performance area of the centre which introduces the audience to the evolution of the music form and its association with temple and folk music. All kinds of folk groups portray their talent here and perform in these exhibitions and workshops which are meant for not only visitors but school students and their teachers as well. 3. Annual celebrations of South Indian festivals Dakshina Chitra organizes yearly celebrations of the different festivals catering to south India, which bring people together. Through this the customs, crafts and folk arts of these regions are highlighted. The festivals which are celebrated here are: Ugadi (Andhra Pradesh), Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Onam (Kerala) and Dusshera (Karnataka). These festivals throw light upon various lesser-known Folk Performing Arts groups from villages in South India. It is a treat to watch these group perform. 2. Cross cultural living museum – It's not only about the South Dakshina Chitra is not only about the life and culture of the South. It adds to its variety by showcasing performances of traditional arts of other states and cultures as well. There are Folk Art Groups belonging to different regions of India who come and perform at this stage at special festivals. They include the states of Rajasthan and West Bengal. You won't really mind an occasional shift from the south setting, wouldn't you? 1. When it's the South, food can't be far behind This is for the foodie who does not mind to gorge on a delicacy or two while visiting a place. There is a restaurant known as Kanali which will serve you the best of meals (purely South Indian). You must try the lunch thalis which are known to be delicious along with the others. Further Reading: Top 10 Mouth-Watering South Indian Dishes The post 7 Reasons Why You Must Visit To Dakshina Chitra, Open Air Museum In Chennai appeared first on TopYaps.

Don’t Mess With The Bad Ass: A Greedy Donkey Shows The World The True Meaning Of Being Badass Posted: Don't mess with a badass – especially if it is a real 'bad' ass with an added vice of greed. A woman went feeding a few pets in a closed enclosure and an ass decided to show every other animal eager to be fed, a special move of his own – the back kick. And off he went hoofing sending a message that you don't mess with the Bad Ass. Credit: questpact via YouTube. The post Don't Mess With The Bad Ass: A Greedy Donkey Shows The World The True Meaning Of Being Badass appeared first on TopYaps.

The Latest Trailer Of Game Of Thrones Season 4 Ensures That Thrill Will Reach A New Height Posted: 18 Feb 2014 12:39 AM PST Red Wedding was possibly the most shocking event in the Game of Thrones’ journey so far. Right after watching the maddening event at the Twins, viewers were lost in oblivion and some of them even took a break for couple of weeks to watch Mhysa, the finale of S3. Mollifying a devastated heart isn’t a child’s play. And it become even more tough when GRRM plays a sadistic bastard at every nook of the show. But here is time to chuck out everything of past and start afresh with Season 4. The latest trailer is outlining the upcoming storm in the irregular tale of the Seven Kingdoms. However only episodes will decide the regular happenings — dooming heroes, bouncing b**bs, shrewd companions and of course, full-grown dragons. Credit: GameofThrones via YouTube     The post The Latest Trailer Of Game Of Thrones Season 4 Ensures That Thrill Will Reach A New Height appeared first on TopYaps.

The 7 Best Private Engineering Colleges In Orissa Posted: It's not only government engineering colleges which are known to provide best education and exposure; private institutes are also not lagging far behind. Many of them offer great facilities to students and also provide ample placement opportunities. With more students opting for engineering courses, these private colleges have offering a fresh hope to students who wish to pursue subjects of their choice, but do not get through government colleges. Here is a list of the 7 best private engineering colleges in Orissa:   7. Orissa Engineering College, Orissa It is the first private engineering college to be established in Orissa, in the year 1986, at a time when private education was not much preferred. It has now become one of he best in the state. It is affiliated to the Biju Patnaik Institute of Technology. Apart from the B.Tech and M.Tech courses, it also has an MBA course. It has 7 departments among which one is devoted to the humanities. Students get placed in famous companies and MNCs. Facilities of hostel and library are up to the mark. College Website 6. Padmanava College of engineering, Rourkela Established in the year 1999, this college is deemed as one of the best in Orissa. There are 7 departments namely – Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronics, Civil Engineering, Basic Sciences and Humanities and Civil Engineering. Total number students which are taken is 360. You have to qualify in the OJEE and AIEEE apart from scoring 45% marks in individual subjects taken together. The placement cell is very good here and hostel and mess facilities are also very modern. College Website 5. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar Established in the year 1997, the college is considered as a promising educational institute in Orissa. It has a total of 23 schools offering a wealth of options to choose from. Starting from Engineering to Applied Science, there also is Law and Architecture, to name a few. It offers a 4-year B.Tech course and %-year Dual Degree B.Tech and M.Tech course among many. The institute has its own procedure of admission which is by conducting an all-India exam, KIIT Entrance Examination (KIITEE). You have to crack this to get admitted here. Hostel facilities are very good here. Placement opportunities are high too. College Website 4. Jagannath Institute of Engineering and Technology, Cuttack The engineering college was established as early as in 1966 to further the cause of technical education in Orissa. There are four sections from which you can choose – Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Humanities and Science. To get entrance into this college you must crack either of the two – Orissa JEE (OJEE), AIEEE. Placement opportunities are abundant here and so are hostel facilities. College Website 3. C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneshwar C.V. Raman College is a considered among one of the best private engineering colleges in Orissa, which provides quality education and has had a steady rise in placement of its students. There are 11 engineering departments and 9 courses offered in the undergraduate level and 7 offered in the post graduate level. They include the basic streams of mechanical, Electrical and Civil and other streams too. Loan and scholarship facilities are available. To get admitted you must either crack the Orissa JEE or the AIEEE. The college provides hostel and library facilities too. College Website 2. Barapada School of Engineering and Technology, Bhadrak This institute was established in the year 1982 and is controlled by a registered society called BSET. 6 engineering departments are offered in the undergraduate and diploma level and intake of students is huge. To get admitted in this college there is an examination, which you need to take called the DTE. Do check out for scholarships. Once you are inside you are sure to get placement in good companies. College Website 1. Ajay Binay Institute of Technology, Cuttack Arguably the no. 1 in list of all best private engineering colleges in Orissa, Ajay Binay Institute of Technology is affiliated to the Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Bhubaneshwar. It was established in the year 1998. There are two campuses, which house 5 buildings – Administrative Block, Engineering, MBA, and Architecture. Bachelor degree and Master degree – both are offered. Hostel facilities are available with good a placement cell. It is not very difficult to reach Cuttack since is just 5 km from Bhubaneshwar. College Website The post The 7 Best Private Engineering Colleges In Orissa appeared first on TopYaps.

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