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• 11 Most Baffling Naxal Attacks in India
• Top 9 Popular Walt Disney Characters
• Top 10 Movies Based on Drug Trafficking

11 Most Baffling Naxal Attacks in India Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:30 AM PDT John. F. Kennedy once said: "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind." However, the truth is that the war on terror is unlikely to end. Man is in relentless pursuit of bringing an end to the existence of homo-sapiens, either in the name of righteousness or religion. The Maoist movement in India began three decades ago and many Indian states still reverberate with sounds of gunfire and explosives, resulting in the death of hundreds every few months. Keeping the track of some horrible incidents, here’s an attempt to shortlist 11 shocking cases of Naxal attacks which questioned peace in India. 11. Udayagiri in 2006: The mass attack of Udayagiri gathered 500 Maoists to slam the Orissa State Armed Police camp. The heavily armed rebels successfully freed 40 prisoners from the sub-jail in Orissa's Udayagiri town. There were over 80 ultras, including women, who attacked the police camp, taking hostage the Officer-in-Charge. 10. Lakhisarai in June 2009: Naxalites in large number led a 48 hour Bandh in Langargh in 2009. Riding on motorcycles, the rebels stormed fire at the Lakhisarai district court premises in Bihar and freed several of their comrades. Since then, the Indian Government banned the Communist Party of India (Maoist) from the mainstream politics. 9. October 2003, Attack on Chandrababu Naidu, then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh: The attack was the result of a meticulous long-term planning. The former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, barely survived the most fool-proof attack that India ever witnessed. From using World War II- vintage low-technology weapons such as .303 rifles, to using fully automatic assault rifles, they were well equipped with weaponry. Naidu was lucky because the PWG did not plant explosives underneath the road surface. 8. Bokaro in December 2006: In December 2006, a naxalite attack in Bokaro killed 14 policemen. Heavy explosives were blasted in the midst of a dense forest, while a group of police officers was on a routine patrol. The city of industries, Bokaro has been always in the hit-list of naxalites. 7. Jehanabad jailbreak case: A fierce gun-battle was fought with the police of Jehanabad district during the Jehanabad Jail Break in June 2005. 12 people were reported to die in the incident. CPI (Maoist) guerrillas disguised in police uniforms, crashed the Jehanabad jail located in the centre of the town, thus questioning the entire security system. Even today, people of the town recall the tragedy with dismay. 6. Dantewada in July 2006: 800 armed rebels lashed the Errabore relief camp in Dantewada district of Chattisgarh on July 17. 25 people were killed and 80 other were injured. The Maoists also abducted about 20 people from the relief camp that housed over 4000 people. 5. Jharkhand in 2007: More than 500 Naxalites lashed a police post in Rani Bodi village in Chattisgarh in 2007. 55 policemen succumbed to the attack, including 24 police personnel of the state police and 31 Special Police Officers. The attack was cleverly planned for night, when most of the police force was asleep. 4. Dantewada Jail In 2007: Another attack was led in the prime Naxalite area of Dantewada, Chattisgarh in April 2007. More than 350 Maoists killed 54 people including 15 personnel from the Armed Force. The police base camp in the Bastar region was slammed in a matter of hours. Several victims belonged to the tribal youth community of Salwa Judum, as Special Police Officers. 3. Maoists attack of May, 2013 in Darbha valley, Chattisgarh: Naxalites struck a body blow to the state Congress leadership in Chattisgarh on 25th May 2013, when insurgents belonging to Communist Party of India (Maoists) attacked a convoy of Indian National Congress leaders who were headed for a election rally. In all 27 people, which included Mahendra Karma, leader of a counter Maoist movement and Nand Kumar, Patel, president of state congress unit were brutally attacked and killed in the ambush on the convoy. Vidya Charan Shukla, a former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, who was injured in the attack later succumbed to his injuries on 11th June. What remains a puzzle was as to how precise information about movement of the convoy had got to the Maoists, who were waiting to ambush them. 2. Nayagarh in 2008: One of the deadliest Naxalite attack occurred in February, 2008 in Nayagarh, Orissa. Buses and trucks full of Maoists took hostage the district headquarters of Orissa. The attack killed 14 policemen. However, in defence, the Police Force led a massive attack with over 700 state police personnel, CRPF, SOG Commandos, Special Greyhound Forces from Andhra Pradesh and IAF Helicopters to fight back the Maoists. 1. Koraput in 2004: The Peoples’ War extremists led one of the most horrifying naxal attacks, in Koraput, Orissa. The attack involved 1000 advanced guns and 1000 other weapons worth over Rs 50 crore. The horror ran for about six hours, looting the district armoury, demolishing five police stations, and the Koraput jail. The SP police, Arun Bothra had a providential escape, while killing and injuring many members of the Orissa State Armed Police battalion (OSAP). The post 11 Most Baffling Naxal Attacks in India appeared first on TopYaps.

Top 9 Popular Walt Disney Characters Posted: 02 Jul 2013 09:30 PM PDT Walt Disney was a visionary who crafted the imagination of people across the globe in his lifetime. To this day, his legend is being carried forward by the surfeit of animated works being created by his Company, Walt Disney Animation. Many of the characters popularized by his movies hold an apocryphal status and are loved and adored by millions around the planet. Though it is an impossible task to organize these characters into a listical and ranking them due to the sheer number and boundless popularity of almost every one of them, here is an attempt all the same. Presenting the Top 9 popular Walt Disney characters: 9. Peter Pan: Peter Pan was an immensely lovable character from the house of Walt Disney. Created on the lines of J.M. Barrie's play, the character was loved for his sheer grit. His wonder world, Neverland, was captivating and the character of Peter Pan was all but worshiped here. The on-going battle between Captain Hook and Peter's courage against the evil Captain set him on an apostle and etched his name in the most favorite Walt Disney characters of all time. 8. Goofy: Created in 1932 by Walt Disney productions, Goofy is a timeless classic. The eccentricity, the clumsiness and the dim-witted presentation were what characterized Goofy. His antics owing to these traits defined his presence and were nothing short of hilarious. He was generally paired with Mickey and Donald as a trio though he did get some individual shorts made on him. His simplicity was adored and his capers were hugely famous. Many a childhood memories of millions are filled with the never-fading recollections of the extremely funny and affable Goofy. 7. Chip 'n' Dale: Chip 'n' Dale were two animated chipmunks created by Disney around 1940s. Out of the two, Chip was the smart and scheming one while Dale was slow, dim-witted and flaky. They had a series with Donald Duck where they drove Donald crazy with their gags. Almost always shown to be in search of nuts or a place to hide them, their quest invariably ended with Donald Duck being driven up against the wall. The combined presence of the two was a treat to watch and audience simply cherished their tricks and larks. 6. Donald Duck: Donald Duck was a raging success created in Disney Studios in 1934. By far the most famous of his traits was the semi-intelligible speech. His is the most appearing animated character in feature films, having about 178 to his credit. This highly irritable and temperamental Duck complimented the calm and sweet Mickey Mouse exceptionally well and the two were later joined by Goofy. Later on, his nephews were added to his stories which constantly tried his patience and drove him nuts. 5. Cinderella: A character with instant appeal, Cinderella was another timeless creation from the house of Walt Disney productions. An ill-fated girl who magically gets all she ever dreamed of is the kind of story that immediately captures your liking. The ragged girl facing all sorts of hardships, turning to a beautiful princess and the change in her life was very well captured and depicted in this story. The character, the appearance, the turn of events was all perfectly presented and sat very well with the audiences. Viewers still remember feeling sorry for her misfortunes and then being jubilant on her transformation, such was the power of Cinderella. 4. Aladdin: The story of Aladdin, the street-urchin, meeting a princess and falling in love, fighting all sorts of wizards and villains helped on the way by his genie, a talking parrot and his beloved pet monkey; I guess there won't be anyone reading this list who doesn’t remember this particular story. The brave Aladdin, with the help of his genie and pets, takes on villains like Jafar and emerges victorious each time. And the magic touch was his flying carpet. There wasn't even a single element of the character that appeared weak and Aladdin was the true embodiment of Walt Disney's prowess as an animator. 3. Bambi: Bambi is, to this date, the sweetest character ever to be developed by Walt Disney productions. The character makes you fall in love with him in a flash. The white-tailed deer, Bambi, lost his mother who was shot down by hunters at an early stage of the story. Bambi grows up in the wilderness, making friends with other inhabitants and learning the ways of the jungle. The character's appeal is generated by the emotions in the story and his own simplicity. Add to this the love story of Bambi and the brave face he puts on in the face of imminent danger and Bambi is, hands down, a winner. 2. Winnie The Pooh: The cute, funny, honey loving, silly rotund bear and his group of friends were an instant hit. His antics to get his hands on the honey pot always landed him in the funniest of situations and how he and his friends tackle them is really fun to watch. The cute essence of The Pooh is the charm of his character and his popularity transcends all limits. Just remembering Winnie with his hand in a honey jar brings back bewitching memories and a wide smile to the face. 1. Mickey Mouse: Mickey Mouse was, is and will always be the most famous and loved animated character ever created by Walt Disney. His cartoons are as successful today as they were at the time of its creation. One of the first to be conceived by Disney, Mickey Mouse was what defined animation in its day. The stories built around him were simply crafted yet deftly handled and the addition of Minnie Mouse to his stories introduced an element of cuteness that can never be matched. He is at the top of this list and as far as my judgment goes, will be atop any list ever created on the topic. 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Top 10 Movies Based on Drug Trafficking Posted: 02 Jul 2013 09:00 PM PDT Drug deals, smuggling and drug lords are more real than how they're depicted in movies, and so are their fatal consequences. Most movies based on drug trafficking might show a lot of gangster-action and guys wearing leather jackets firing tons of ammo on the cops, but there are some movies, which are more than this. Even otherwise, the best way to peep into the secret underworld of mafias indulged in drug trafficking are the movies. Here is some help to choose the best ones to watch. We have compiled a list of top 10 movies based on drug trafficking. 10. Midnight Express (1978): Based on the true story of an American student, Billy Hayes, Midnight Express is an American/British film. The movie narrates the story of tempting smuggling offer made to a student, who later tries to smuggle hash from Turkey to the country, but is caught and sent to a Turkish jail. In jail, he faces the most horrible dream of his life. Mostly, the movie shows what a convict goes through after being caught. One time watch for sure! 9. Training Day (2001): For this 2001 American crime drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua, Denzel Washington won the Academy Award for the best actor. The film was a huge hit and warmly received by even the critics. A dedicated L.A.P.D. detective and his questionable as well entertaining ways to handle the drug mafia flooding the streets of South Central Los Angeles, makes it worth watching. 8. Cocaine Cowboys (2006): Although it's a documentary movie, it is best ever telling true tale of how Miami of 1980s was transformed into the drug capital of America by drug lords. Directed by Billy Corben, it was released in 2006.  The peaceful city is invaded by the Colombian Mafia that brought with it violence and rage.  Watch it if you ever wonder how Miami became one of the popular drug trafficking hubs on the map. 7. Blow (2001): What makes Blow a must watch is that it's based on the true story of American cocaine smuggler named George Jung. The movie shows how a young boy struggles in poverty, finds huge riches in smuggling cocaine to California and then loses all of it. Secondly, the adapted screenplay from Bruce Porter’s 1993 book 'Blow: How a Small Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellín Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All', makes it a must watch. 6. The French Connection (1971): The movie is first ever to win the Academy Award for the best picture despite being placed in R-rated category. The French Connection is a 1971 American dramatic thriller film directed by William Friedkin. It's an adaptation of a non-fiction book by Robin Moore, and this name promises you an intelligent and entertaining drama. The theme is the quest of two dedicated NYC undercover detectives to bust a criminal, who is one of the largest drug suppliers of heroin to North America. For that, they are about to hunt for huge drug shipment coming from France. 5. Goodfellas (1990): No movie would give a better account of rise of small time gangster to the king of a drug empire, and subsequently, his downfall in later stages of life. Goodfellas is an American crime film. It narrates the story of an ambitious boy, who quits school and joins drug mafia despite his father's effort to stop him. The series of events takes place from 1955 to 80s. The movie shows how Henry could sell drugs from jail, and how after getting out of jail his hunger for wealth and power grows even bigger. However, later in his life he has a nervous wreck from cocaine, suffered from insomnia, and devastated his family after he went bankrupt. A great drama woven very carefully, and is definitely worth watch. 4. Traffic (2000): Perhaps, this American drama by Steven Soderbergh is one of the best films showing the world of drug trafficking from different perspectives. How the user sees it; how the politicians and corrupt officials are involved; what does a smuggler do to save his empire; what happens when a Judge entrusted with the responsibility of curbing drug mafia from American streets finds his own daughter to be an addict; and with a lot more peeps, Traffic is a great drama with interrelated stories, but smoothly played on screen. 3. American Gangster (2007): This movie is one of the best on drugs trade. A drug dealer does something clever to supply quality drugs at cheaper rates to the street market of Manhattan, and outshines other rival dealers. The story is set in 1970s. Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, builds his empire by smuggling the drug from eastern countries. American Gangster, a 2007 American biographical drama film, is one of the finest by Ridley Scott and was well received by the viewers. Russell Crowe himself worked with Scott on film's script.  That added to the depth of screenplay for sure. The film gives a complete depiction of drug deals on Streets of New York. 2. City of God (2002): It's Fernando Meirelles this time with his awesome Brazilian crime drama, based on the novel of same title. The movie is inspired from real events during 1960s and the beginning of 1980s. It presents a closer perspective on how organized crime saw growth in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro. A war between the drug dealer Li’l Zé and criminal Knockout Ned is what the movie is based on. The theme of Rio de Janeiro inspired many movies with similar themes, but to mention the best, City of Gods is the one. It's a high dose of unmatchable crime thrill. 1. Scarface (1983): The movie has retained its title being the best of all movies ever made on 1980s cocaine boom. A Cuban refugee comes to Miami and explores his share of wealth involved in drug trafficking during 1980s when the country was sinking into white powder. Scarface was rebuked by Cubans for it includes lots of violent crime scenes in Cuba with Cuban natives depicted to have high criminal tendencies. In a way, the Cuba's image of a crime hub was escalated after the release of movie. However, this 1983 American crime film by Brian De Palma and starring Al Pacino is definitely the best watch in the genre of drug trafficking. The post Top 10 Movies Based on Drug Trafficking appeared first on TopYaps.

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