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- 6 Most Famous Quizmasters In India
- SP MLA From Muzaffarnagar Caught Dancing With Bar Girl, Proves UP Govt. Is Actually Better For Tabloid Business
- 7 ‘Simply Majestic’ Songs Sung By Jagjit Singh And Chitra Singh Together
- Why You May Want To Really Consider A Rickshaw Tour In Delhi
- What Would Del Potro Do To Defeat Nadal and Ben Stiller Duo? Partner With A Kid
- Want A Thrill Ride For 10 Minutes? Watch This Iconic Video Compilation
- Little Lamby Loves Little Lady: This Video Of OneRepublic Song ‘Counting Stars’ Will Make Your Cry
- 9 Lesser Known Facts About Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, Now CEO Of Microsoft
- Twitter World Angry At Sacking Of Swansea Manager Michael Laudrup.
- Sochi Is Trending For A Wrong Reason. No, It Is Not Winter Olympics
| 6 Most Famous Quizmasters In India Posted: 05 Feb 2014 08:51 PM PST The quizmasters arrived on Indian television to quench the thirst of those seeking knowledge, facts and trivia. Quizzes proved to be battleground for those who had good memories, penchant for following news, talent for learning and remembering weird facts or trivia, and also those who loved to match their intellect with others. Though, not a typical quizmaster, it was the superstar Amitabh Bacchan who took the quiz to the general public of India. The KBC show attracted one and all to the unique quiz with great monetary benefits for those who could last till the end. Though not to be mentioned in the list, he sure deserves a special mention among the quizmasters, for making quiz a game loved by the whole family. Quizmasters are highly responsible for not just the popularity of the show, but also to give a feeling of fairness to the participants. Apart from having knowledge on wide range of subjects, quizmasters should be able to handle tough situations deftly. Here is the list of 6 famous quizmasters of India who have glamorized the game, and attracted the youth to the show. 6. Thejaswi Udupa Short, crispy and up to the point questions are what endear Thejaswi Udupa to the hearts of viewers. His choice of words is just enough to point out a clue to crack open the safe where the answer is hidden. Add to this talent his intelligence and immense knowledge, an appealing personality and lops of confidence, and there you have one of most beloved quiz masters of India. 5. Dr. Navin Jayakumar Dr. Navin Jayakumar has been hosting the Landmark quiz since its inception in the year 1992, every year except for 2006. The quiz is known to be one of the oldest open quizzes in India. A Neuro- Ophthalmologist by profession, for Dr. Jayakumar quizzing is a passion which has been handed down by his family. His knowledge of the subject matter, charisma of his striking personality and presentation of quiz, has made people watch him with ardent admiration year after year. 4. Dr. Arul Mani Arul Mani is a quiz master with the looks of a Sufi Saint, who many quiz fans regard as the best. Professionally, he is an English lecturer in St. Joseph's Convent, Bangalore. He is known among the quiz followers as an extremely innovative quizmaster who doesn't hesitate to think out of box when handling deadlocks. It is his sense of humor that puts smile on serious lips during the grilling quizzing session. 3. Harsha Bhogle Coming from the family of professors, Harsha Bhogle did not have to struggle to quench his thirst for knowledge. His passion for sports and communication skills led him becomes a commentator on Radio. Recently he was voted as the best TV cricket commentator by cricinfo fans. Apart from hosting TV shows, he is best known as a specialist sports quizmaster among his large fan following. His impeccable language, immense knowledge regarding sports and his electric presence has made him one of the most memorable sports quizmasters India has ever seen. 2. Derek O’Brien Derek O’Brien hosts the Bournvita Quiz Contest, which is one of the longest running game show on Indian Television. He is highly inspired by his father, who is renowned as a pioneer of quiz contests in India. His talent as the quizmaster has been recognized and he has received numerous awards including the much coveted Best Anchor of a Game/Quiz Show award. He hosts quiz shows in many other countries as well. 1. Siddhartha Basu Though today Siddhartha Basu is famous for being the producer director for popular TV shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati or Dus Ka Dum, but for viewers of Doordarshan, he will always be the great quizmaster who hosted Quiz Time. His knack for facts and trivia involving a wide range of subjects, his unmatched communication skills, his amazing poise, and stern yet friendly way of handling the contestants not only endeared him to the heart of the viewers, but also sparked interest to gain more General Knowledge in all his viewers. No wonder, he is considered as the father of television quiz shows in India. Apart from the Indian television shows, Mr. Basu is known to host live multimedia quiz contests, Mastermind India and University Challenge on BBC World, a 7 nation SAARC quiz- Spectrum and many more. The post 6 Most Famous Quizmasters In India appeared first on TopYaps. |
| Posted: 05 Feb 2014 08:17 PM PST Chitranjan Swaroop, an MLA of Samajwadi Party from Muzaffarnagar was spotted dancing with a bar girl at the wedding ceremony of a local SP leader. SP government was recently bashed for the filthy display of opulence at Saifai Mahotsav when riot victims of Muzaffarnagar were struggling to survive in relief camps. The shamelessness of this MLA — who is clearly shown in the video showering money on rented dancer – displays that current UP government is seriously messed up. Oh, wait! Why messed up? Afterall he is following the footsteps of his party boss, the man who hurled several crores of rupees on Bollywood stars to see them shaking their booties. Credit: George Hannan Ny The post SP MLA From Muzaffarnagar Caught Dancing With Bar Girl, Proves UP Govt. Is Actually Better For Tabloid Business appeared first on TopYaps. |
| 7 ‘Simply Majestic’ Songs Sung By Jagjit Singh And Chitra Singh Together Posted: 05 Feb 2014 05:30 PM PST To make a list of just 7 memorable duets of Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh is like collecting a handful of stars from the mighty Milky Way. Ghazals from this invincible pair have touched the souls of millions of lesser mortals. The void that has been created after Jagjit Singh's demise can never be filled by any other singer. We are lucky to have been born in the same era as his, to be witness to this Gods favorite child. Here is a list of some of the most magical duets sung by the pair. 7. Duniya Jise Kehte HainThis ghazal written by Jagjitji’s favourite lyrcist Nida Fazli can transform anybody to a different zone, where you need nobody and can just reminiscence in your own thoughts. Mil jaaye to mitti hain, kho jaaye to Sona hain, is so relevant in today's time, where we have set such high targets for us that have made our lives a cat race. The most unique trait of his singing was the selection of lyrics, that were always soul rendering. 6. Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal AayaYou will not find a Jagjit fan who has not heard this ghazal. A favorite amongst those who have been unlucky in love, it has the ideal lyrics to set nostalgia in any setting. The ghazal was also featured in the movie Saath Saath, featuring Deepti Naval and Farooq Sheikh. Jagjitji was instrumental in making ghazal listening easy for the common masses, who earlier assumed that it was a thing for the super literates. 5. Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto JayeThis ghazal is based on Raag Bhairavi and earlier versions have been sung by music stalwarts like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Kundan Lal Saigal. Jagjit and Chitra sang their version for the movie Avishkaar (1973), music by Kanu Roy. The soulful and heart wrenching voice of Chitra aptly conveyed the pain a daughter feels when she is leaving her father's house after her wedding. 4. Koi Samjhega Kya Raaz-E-GulshanThis beautiful renderation of their personal loss, of losing their young son, has touched a chord in the hearts of many. Part of the album "Someone Somewhere," this was the last time that we heard Chitra Singh, perform for the masses. She chose to live with her grief after this. Each and every ghazal of the master, subtly hints at the realities of life, but masks it with his honey dripping voice. 3. Us Mod Se Shuru Karen Fir Ye ZindagiThis ghazal is in a lighter vein compared to others and spreads cheer and optimism every time one hears it. Lekar chale the hum jinhe jannat ke khwab the, inspires one to look forward to the future and not be stuck in the past. The music is upbeat and you do not get bored of listening to it ever. 2. Dil-E-Nadaan Tujhe Hua Kya HaiHumko unse waha ki hain umeed, jo nahi jante wafa kya hain..Need I say more? This ghazal portrays the pain a lover feels when his love has met fallen fate. His hopes have been crushed and he tries to convince his broken heart to get over it. Like many other ghazals by Jagjit and Chitra, this one also sets the mood for a peaceful evening with close friends or loved ones. 1. Bahut Pehle Se Un Qadmon KiThis ghazal was part of the album a Night in Bombay, by Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh. To feel imperfect and incomplete without your loved one, or to love him like the essential essence of your existence was the main core of this special number. They have traveleld worldwide and given memorable live concerts, that have become part of priceless memories of many. His unique personality, charm and the ability to involve the audience, has made him immortal, amongst music lovers.
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| Why You May Want To Really Consider A Rickshaw Tour In Delhi Posted: No matter how much developed the modern transport system has become—if you want to savor the true taste of India, you simple have to tour around the country in Indian means of transport. This works especially well in old cities like Varanasi, Kolkata, Allahabad, and of course Delhi. You might have gone around Delhi numerous times, but have you wondered around the place in good ol' rickshaws? Well, here are a few reasons why you must hop on to rickshaws to savor the charm of the place— 5. Chuck off the HeatDelhi experiences extremes of temperature—either it's too hot or too cold; and, for most of the Indians, no matter how hot the weather is, Delhi is to be toured only during the summers. Actually the idea isn't bad—no biting cold, no dense fog till noon—only you have to know the right tit-bit in keeping yourself cool. Throw a light and bright dress, a pair of sandals and hop on to one of the rickshaws—and you're good to go. Well, you might ask why rickshaws over AC cars—well, when you hop off, you won't experience any temperature change and hence, will be spared of all the stupid side-effects!
4. Scrap of Unnecessary ExpensesDelhi, as you know, is one of the costliest cities around—a tour around the city in AC cars is surely going to burn wholes in your pocket. Yes, you may consider going around in buses (contracted tours) but that isn't an option for the wanderers. Going around in rickshaw comes at much cheaper rates than the other modes of transportation and in cities like Delhi, an auto rickshaw can travel around just everywhere (unlike Kolkata, where it cannot convey on the important main roads). And, a cut in the cost while traveling around a new city is always welcome, since it gives you much more opportunities to splurge on in other areas—like, eating and well, shopping; after all, not many of us are unaware of the great street shopping hubs that the city has to offer!
3. Traveling Around Old Delhi is Traveling in RickshawsYour tour around Delhi is incomplete without traveling around the gullies of Old Delhi. And, if you know at least something about the latter, then you must be knowing about the famous, lanes which houses some of the fabulous shops and restaurants (like, the famous Karim's restaurant). However, there are only two ways of reaching there—first, by foot and the next by rickshaws. Now the lanes are so creepy and dense, that anyone traveling for the first time, is bound to get lost—so, our recommendation would be to go around this place in rickshaws.
2. Rickshaw Drivers cum GuidesWhile traveling around the city, you'll get guides at specific historical monuments—and if you want to have a personal guide for the whole day, it is surely going to cost you a Bomb. But, you needn't worry any more—hop on to a rickshaw and hit it off friendly with the rickshaw driver and you just had the best guide ever. Now, these drivers may not be educated and polished, but they surely know a lot many local stuff about the city, its history and the current happenings (read: gossips) which even the polished guides won't know. Besides, if you're lucky then they might just take you to one of the brilliant shops or restaurants of the city which are quite in accessible to the tourists due to their creepy locations.
1. Traffic? Don't worry, we're in safe hands!Another important reason why one should hop on to a rickshaw is Delhi's (in) famous traffic. Sometimes, traveling even one kilometer in a motor vehicle might take you more than an hour! However, with rickshaws, the condition betters, if only a bit. The advantage of going around in a rickshaw is that it can overtake with ease and can adjust itself in teeny weeny lanes which even Nano won't be able to fit in. Besides, the rickshaw drivers know all the narrow short cuts that Delhi houses! It's kinda weird to know such a huge city by heart—but they do!
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| What Would Del Potro Do To Defeat Nadal and Ben Stiller Duo? Partner With A Kid Posted: Yes, that's what Juan Martin Del Potro did when the unsurmountable odds were stacked up against him after Rafael Nadal got help from the legendary Ben Stiller (Okay, he is a Hollywood actor). The quick thinking tennis star then decided to get some help of his own and he summoned from the stands…a five-year-old girl? Well, that was quite a sight! Two Tennis champions, a Hollywood A-lister and a little girl! Guess who won? Credit: SportzMax The post What Would Del Potro Do To Defeat Nadal and Ben Stiller Duo? Partner With A Kid appeared first on TopYaps. |
| Want A Thrill Ride For 10 Minutes? Watch This Iconic Video Compilation Posted: The world is full of amazing people and their eye-popping activities. This video, a quick compilation of 243 hair-raising videos available on the internet, is guaranteed to give you an adrenalin rush. This is one unique video you'd not be able to take your eyes off. It took the makers 243 videos, 337 sound effects and 126 man hours on this. Of course, it may encourage you to attempt daredevilry as practiced by some of them in the iconic video. But beware: Don't try this at home, school or anywhere else. Credit: Zapatou Channel on YouTube The post Want A Thrill Ride For 10 Minutes? Watch This Iconic Video Compilation appeared first on TopYaps. |
| Little Lamby Loves Little Lady: This Video Of OneRepublic Song ‘Counting Stars’ Will Make Your Cry Posted: 05 Feb 2014 06:06 AM PST This is not Toy Story remade; this is simply an emotional bond between a Little Lamby and a little girl. It is difficult to explain no matter how hard you try. What this video evokes are myriad feelings – of longing, of love and of determination. Go ahead and spend the next three minutes in a different world. Credit: Little Lamby on YouTube set to the music of “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic
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| 9 Lesser Known Facts About Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, Now CEO Of Microsoft Posted: Satya Nadella is the first non-US and third CEO of Microsoft, succeeding/proceeding Steve Ballmer. He has served Microsoft (MS) for more than 22 years. Nadella aspires to change the world through his talent and perseverance. Before official announcement of his appointment on 4 February 2104, Nadella was the executive Vice-President of Cloud and Enterprise Group of Microsoft. Presented next are 10 less known facts about Satya Nadella who defeated many dark horses in race for the leading job. 9. Early life and EducationBorn in South Indian city of Hyderabad in the year 1967, Satya spent his childhood along the banks of Musi River. Nadella went to Hyderabad Public school and later graduated from the neighboring state of Karnataka in 1988. He pursued Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Manipal University. Nadella moved to US for Postgraduate studies. Nadella's education qualification includes a BS, MSCS and MBA. His teachers recall him as a first class student and true to this; Nadella achieved distinctions in his education career. 8. Son of an IAS officerSatya Nadella's CEO appointment at MS is a matter of pride for his retired IAS father and all the Telugus. Nadella's father BN Yugandhar served at top bureaucratic positions in government of India. Later on, Yugandhar was appointed as a member of the planning commission. 7. 22 years with Software GiantBefore coming on MS board, Nadella started his career as a member of the technology staff at Sun Microsystems. Nadella joined Microsoft in the year 1992. He worked on Windows NT project after taking the Microsoft job offer. Nadella worked at MS centre in Redmond city, Washington and in parallel continued his MBA studies in Chicago. He was able to complete MBA degree in two-and–a-half years. 6. Helped Generate $19 Billion In the Annual Revenue of MicrosoftAs head of MS cloud and enterprise business, Satya helped generate $19 billion in the annual revenue out of company's $78 billion overall figure. Satya provided an edge to MS Azure platform over other cloud competitors such as Apple, Google and IBM. 5. Ever-lasting interest in LearningApart from a Master's in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nadella holds a master's degree in business administration from University of Chicago. He always wanted to build amazing things in the field of computers. Nadella's business skills can help MS to regain leadership in the software-powered world. Nadella loves to find new ways for excelling in everyday life. He regularly signs up for some online courses offering innovative ideas, crazy ambitions and neuroscience classes. He believes that these little things can empower people to do amazing change in tech-world. 4. Nadella's Interest in CricketNadella was very passionate for playing cricket in his school's team. He even learnt special lessons about team-work and leadership during cricket matches. He still enjoys watching Test cricket in spare times. Microsoft's new CEO feels relaxed while reading poetry and Russian novels. He believes that the best expression code for human is poetry. 3. Nadella's Family LifeNadella is fundamentally defined by his family. He has been married to his high school girl friend for the last 22 years. Nadella lives with his wife and three children at a residence in Bellevue, WA. His father still lives in Hyderabad. 2. Nadella Restricts Socializing to Close Family and FriendsNadella mainly focuses his attention on family front and company related matters. His enormous success in tech industry is world-wide known. But, Nadella has not tweeted since July 2010 from his social account. Nadella has good consumer focus yet unproved investor relations. 1. An enthusiastic Speaker, Nadella loves to Give SpeechesMr. Nadella is a regular speaker at several technological events and business conferences. He recently participated in a worldwide partner conference and acted as a speaker at Microsoft's Financial Analyst Meeting 2013. Nadella loves to deliver speeches full of enthusiasm in tech gatherings. The post 9 Lesser Known Facts About Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, Now CEO Of Microsoft appeared first on TopYaps. |
| Twitter World Angry At Sacking Of Swansea Manager Michael Laudrup. Posted: Laudrup sacked! Dane leaves Swansea after crisis meeting with chairman Jenkins. According to Daily mail, the club’s hierarchy believed the Dane was no longer capable of inspiring the struggling team, with questions also asked about the intensity of his training sessions and whether he retained the support of senior players.
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| Sochi Is Trending For A Wrong Reason. No, It Is Not Winter Olympics Posted: 05 Feb 2014 12:29 AM PST Reporters from around the world, who have arrived in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, have described the appalling hotel conditions, with only six of nine media hotels ready for guests.
The disarray seems to contradict repeated promises from both Russian and Olympic officials that Sochi is ready for the games, despite terrorist threats, unfinished construction and concerns over human rights abuses in the country. The journalists have taken to Twitter to express their numerous abysmal experiences at the hotels in Sochi, saying that the many of the hotels are still under construction, and that running water is not drinkable.
Other experiences include broken lifts, broken water pipes, no reception, no hot water, unfiltered water, broken hotel furniture and open manholes, and a German photographer revealed that his hotel still had stray dogs and construction workers wandering in and out of rooms.
Meanwhile, president of Sochi’s Olympic organising committee Dmitry Chernyshenko told a journalist from CNN on Twitter to ”look at the mountains” after the journalist complained that only one of the network’s 11 requested rooms was ready for them.
The report mentioned that the Games have also run way over budget – to a record 51 billion dollars, although International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has denied that, insisting that many concerns, including those over safety and construction, are overblown.
In the end, it is the face of Putin that greets all.
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