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Fathers Day Quote - My Father Gave Me My Dreams

2016-06-20T09:44:00.000+05:30

I've said it before, but it's absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.

Fathers Quote - We Are Raising Boys

2016-06-20T01:51:00.000+05:30

On fathers day - we bring you special moments ... A father who knows what to prioritize.

For him, his kids came first

My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass'; 'We're not raising grass,' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys.' Harmon Killebrew

A Man Throws Hot Water Into The Freezing Weather, What Happens Next is Unbelievable

2016-06-16T21:26:00.002+05:30

Evaporation plays a key role in this fun phenomenon. Evaporation is the transition of water from the liquid phase to the gas phase. The rate of evaporation depends on the temperature difference between the water and the air, and evaporation is more rapid in low humidity. Hot water is closer than cold water to evaporating, so your cup of near-boiling water is already close to becoming a vapor.

By dispersing the liquid water into a collection of liquid water droplets, you’ve increased its surface area, which also speeds evaporation. The combination of hot water, cold, dry air, and high surface area causes most of the tossed near-boiling water to evaporate before it hits the ground, and the tiny droplets that don’t evaporate will freeze into ice crystals while still in the air.

If the water is not hot enough, evaporation will be slower. Instead of evaporating, the liquid will hit the ground first, and then freeze.

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Fact - There's a bizarre sexual fetish involving balloon!

2016-06-16T15:41:00.000+05:30

There's a sexual fetish that involves balloons. The balloon fetishists are generally referred to as 'Looners'. Some looners enjoy the sound of popping balloons while others may get tearful or anxious at the very thought of popping a balloon. Still others enjoy sitting or lying on them. For the looner's the sound, touch and vision of the balloons provide the trigger for orgasm or serve as a conduit for sexual arousal.

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Quote - The Principle Difference Between Man & A Dog

2016-06-15T22:36:00.001+05:30

Mark Twain has NAILED it.

From a Delivery Boy To Flying a Plane - The Inspirational Journey of Shrikant Pantawane

2016-06-14T01:22:00.000+05:30

Fortune and opportunity are not partial to princes with silver spoons, they open the doors of their citadel to the deserving warrior who has persevered and fought every step of the way. Shrikant Pantawane is one such warrior who fought against odds and now the sky is the limit.

Shrikant Pantwane who hails from Nagpur, India is the son of a security guard. The impoverished situation at home forced the young lad to take up a work as a delivery boy. He tried to shoulder as many responsibilities as his inexperienced shoulders allowed. He balanced work and studies.

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Growing up, he took to plying autorickshaw. His studies continued along with his driving job.

The trajectory of Shrikant's life altered dramatically once when he went to deliver a parcel at the airport. A brief conversation with the cadets gave him a new goal. He came to know, he too had a chance to become a pilot. A friendly chat with a tea-seller outside the airport appraised him about the pilot scholarship program by DGCA. Revved and immensely motivated, Shrikant prepared for the 12th all by himself.

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He passed his 12th and enrolled in a flight school in Madhya Pradesh. There was one obstacle that prevented him from obtaining his dream and that was -ENGLISH! Undeterred, he sought the help of his friends and managed to tame the language into submission.

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Shrikant passed the examination with flying colors but the recession and a slowdown in the aviation sector kept him from his dream. To support his family, he joined as an executive in a private company. HE never gave up his dream of flying a plane.

Two months back, a call from Indigo helped him in the realization of his dream. He joined the Indigo as the first officer. The dreams that he envisioned while driving the auto took wings and now he flies the three-wheeler in air!

Weird - The Baffling Face of Badlands Guardian

2016-06-07T22:42:00.000+05:30

Badlands Guardian is located near Medicine Hat in Southeastern Alberta, Canada. This natural geological wonder can be seen only from the air.

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Nonetheless, when viewed from above, its humanoid details stun the viewers especially when one realizes that no human hand ever took a part in the shaping of this profile. The feature bears a startling resemblance to a human head wearing the full aboriginal Canadian headdress. The head appears to be looking to the west.

The marked resemblance to a human face is further underscored by earphones trailing out of the ears of the head. This extra accessory is due to the man-made structures. The apparent headphones is a dirt road ending at an oil well.

The scale of the Badlands Guardian is much larger than the faces of the Rushmore mountain. The Time magazine listed the Badlands Guardian it seventh among the Top 10 Google Earth finds.

14 Rare Pictures of Muhammad Ali, The Greatest Boxer To Have Ever Lived On This Earth

2016-06-06T20:31:00.000+05:30

Float(ed) like a butterfly and stung like a bee sums Muhammad Ali adequately. Muhammad Ali was an inspirational as well as a polarizing figure. He was a man who spoke his mind without giving a damn about the consequences. A role model for people who were fighting for civil rights during the Vietnam war, his actions and subsequent deeds made him a transformative figure in the American society. These rare and unseen photographs of Muhammad Ali, the "Greatest" is a humble tribute to a man who never forgot humanity.

1. Muhammad Ali staring at the picture of Sonny Liston as he prepares for the upcoming Miami Bout.

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2. Muhammad Ali then Cassius Clay holds up three fingers predicting that his opponent Charlie Powell will fall by third round.

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3. Muhammad Ali is seen with Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah during his trip to Ghana.

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4. Muhammad Ali after floors Cleveland Williams in Houston in 1966 in a TKO

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5. Mohammad Ali Surrounded by a bevy of beautiful women and chatting with young Stevie Wonder.

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6. Ali had been accused of being a loud mouth who boasted about when he would knock down his opponents, his response;

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7. Muhammad Ali and George Foreman

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8. Muhammad Ali and Henry Cooper shake hands

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9. The Vatican Pope and Muhammad Ali sign autographs for each other.

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10. The focused Ali trains underwater

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11. The iconic photo where Muhammad Ali is taunting Sonny Liston.

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12. Muhammad Ali captured in London, 1963

13. Muhammad Ali tries to ski at Mount Snow, Vermont

14. Muhammad Ali posing

Fact: Novak Djokovic Becomes The Third Person in History to Hold All Four Grand Slam Title At The Same Time

2016-06-05T23:24:00.000+05:30

Djokovic, 29, also put himself halfway to the calendar Grand Slam, last achieved by Laver 47 years ago.

Muhammad Ali: 11 Facts About The Boxing Legend You Don't Know

2016-06-05T22:38:00.000+05:30

Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay, the glib talker and a showman who went on to become the greatest legend in Boxing is no more. The champion of civil rights fought bigotry and racism alongside he also fought the fearful boxers of his era. The 'People's champion' led a rich life that saw him famously taking on the establishment, winning the Olympic gold medal and becoming the World Heavyweight Champion thrice - a feat Muhammad Ali achieved first. These 11 facts about Muhammad Ali will shed more light on the Boxing legend and what made him tick.

1. Muhammad Ali began his career by defeating the chief of police Tunney Hunsaker in 1960.

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Muhammad Ali's professional career began with a bang. On 29 October Muhammad Ali fought against Tunney Hunsaker, a chief of police from West Virginia. By the end of the fight, Hunsaker's eyes were swollen shut. Muhammad Ali won a unanimous decision after six rounds of play.

Afterward,Hunsaker said, “Clay was as fast as lightning. I tried every trick I knew to throw at him off balance, but he was just too good.”

2. Nobody expected Ali to beat Sonny Liston in the World Heavyweight Championship.

Sonny Liston was the world Heavyweight Champion at the time of the fight in Miami Beach, February 25, 1964. Sonny Liston was a formidable opponent and no boxers of that time dared to take on Liston. Cooper, who had fought and won against Ali refused to fight against Liston! Cassius Clay began the fight almost after the agreement to the bout with Liston. He launched a psychological warfare against the lumbering Liston calling him 'big, ugly bear'. Despite this shenanigan, the media, and the world had already written off the match, all unanimously predicting that Liston will make short work of Ali.

On the day of the fight, Liston was in a blinding anger, which is what Clay was aiming at all along. The fight started, from the first Cassius Clay's speed, movement made Liston's punch seem slow in coming. Ali was in control of the match until the fourth round when Clay suddenly complained that his eyes were burning and that he could not see, he wanted the match stopped. But Dundee his trainer pushed him for the fifth, Ali stayed clear of Liston all through the fifth round. Ali's vision cleared by the 6th round. He began to land punches at will and by the end of the sixth round, Liston had given up. When the bell rang for the seventh round, Liston did not get up from his corner ceding the match to Ali. This was a technical Knockout and Ali rushed around the ring shouting"I am the greatest, I shook up the world."

3. In the "Rumble in the jungle" fight, Muhammad Ali allowed the undefeated Heavyweight Champion, George Foreman to pound him for 8 rounds straight without fighting back. Once Foreman began to tire from landing blows, Ali defeated him in a trice. This was also the first time the famous 'rope-a-dope strategy was used with devastating effect.

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The 'Rumble in the Jungle' is one of the greatest sporting moments in the history of sports. Ali, at 32 was on his comeback trail while Foreman was younger and was known for raw power. To facilitate the viewing by Americans the match was held at 4 A.M in Zaire. The slower Ali changed his strategy to deal with Foreman. Ali leaned on the rope and let Foreman wear himself out, which he did by the seventh round. In the 8th round, Ali pounced on Foreman and rained several right hooks following it with five punch combination and completing the denouement with a left hook and a hard right straight to Foreman's face. Foreman staggered and landed on the canvas. The referee handed the match to Ali.(Source)

4. Ali met his first professional defeat at the hands of Joe Frazier. The lead up to the fight dubbed as the 'fight of the century' set the tone for animosity and continued bitterness by Frazier towards Ali.

The buildup to the match began with the usual trash talk by Ali which greatly incensed Frazier, his erstwhile friend. The match began with Frazier relentlessly attacking Ali despite getting hit by Ali's punches. In the 11th round, Frazier connected with a left hook that saw Ali visibly wobbling in the ring. In the final round, Frazier knocked Ali down with a vicious left hook. Ali was back on his feet within 3 seconds but lost the match due to a unanimous decision by the judges.

5. Muhammad Ali who was known for his speed and quick reflexes, trained to be so by dodging rocks thrown at him.

Though it sounds straight from crazyvilla, it really was the way he trained for his boxing. Ali then Cassius Clay would ask his brother or some neighborhood kids to throw rocks at him and he would dodge them.

6. Muhammad Ali was afraid of flying. Ali spent his first flight to Rome, praying in the aisle with a parachute strapped on his back while flying to participate in the Olympics.

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The man who tackled formidable opponents twice his strength was petrified of flying. Ali was not new to flying. but a rocky flight to California for the trials to Olympics created an aversion for planes. The fleet-footed Boxer decided to keep his feet planted on terra firm. It took Joe Martin, the man who had a major role in Ali's choice of career, a long talk of 3 hours to convince Ali into flying. (Source)

7. Muhammad Ali reportedly used to forgo sex two months before a match. He claimed that it made him unbeatable in the ring.

8. When Muhammad Ali was 12 years old, he and his friend went to the Columbia auditorium. On their return, Muhammad Ali discovered that his brand new cycle was stolen by a thief. This incident pushed him to take up boxing.

One rainy night, a boy stormed into Columbia Gym seeking out Joe Elsby Martin, the proprietor of the gym as well as the local police. The distraught Muhammad Ali tearfully reported that his new red Schwinn bicycle was stolen and that he wanted to whup the thief. Martin retorted that he had to learn to fight before planning to whup the thief. This started Muhammad Ali's career in Boxing. (Source)

9. When Muhammad Ali was a child, he was refused an autograph by a surly Sugar Ray Robinson. When he became a famous prize fighter, Ali vowed never to deny an autograph request, a promise he adhered to right until the end.

10. Muhammad Ali is the only sportsman to have a star mounted on a wall instead of the sidewalk on Hollywood Blvd because ' Nobody walks all over Muhammad Ali."

11. Ali once convinced the infamous dictator Saddam Hussein of Iraq to release 15 American captives held as hostages. It was all part of his 'Goodwill' tour.

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It was day 113 of Gulf crisis. As part of his safety measures, Saddam Hussein had captured and retained 15 American civilians ( as human shields) and housed them in places likely to be bombed by the Americans. Ali went to Iraq on November 23,1990. Saddam Hussein kept Ali waiting for days, his medications to control Parkinson's ran out yet he stayed. Muhammad Ali finally got his audience with Saddam who released all 15 American hostages. (source)

Thrilling Incident of How President Kennedy Escaped The Japanese Using The Coconut Husk During WW II

2016-06-03T17:27:00.000+05:30

John F. Kennedy and crew (pictured above, JFK on the right) were rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri; their boat instantly halved by the impact and two of the crew killed. Six days later, stranded in the Solomon Islands with his fellow survivors, Kennedy carved the following message into a coconut shell and handed it to Biuku Gasa and Eroni Kumana, two natives tasked with delivering it to the nearest Allied base 35 nautical miles away, by canoe. Luckily they succeeded, and as a result Kennedy and his men were soon rescued.

Kennedy later had the shell encased in plastic; it was then used as a paperweight in the Oval Office during his Presidency.

Transcript follows.

Transcript

NAURO ISL...COMMANDER
NATIVE KNOWS POS'IT
HE CAN PILOT...11 ALIVE
NEED SMALL BOAT
KENNEDY

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Quote : Get Inspired To Be Yourself - No Masks, No Fakeness

2016-06-02T17:18:00.000+05:30

17 Apps To Increase Your Productivity & Efficiency While Enhancing Your Web Experience

2016-06-01T17:32:00.000+05:30

Today, there is no denying that gadgets and apps rule our life. Most of this gizmos are intimidating to the layman or they are not fully conversant with the functionality of the gadgets. Well, you may not know this but there are several tricks and tech hacks that can uncomplicate our life, numerous friendly, easy to use apps that can break open the locks of forbidding portals and websites.

1. Adopt Pomodoro Technique, which encourages you to take a break every 25 minutes for an increased productive output.

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The Pomodoro technique is a starting time management system that believes in using time as an ally. The technique calls for scheduled break of 5 minutes after every 25 minutes of focused work. Each 25-minute work block is known as 'Pomodoro'. After four consecutive 'Pomodoro', a person is entitled to a 15-20 minutes break. This helps the mind to stay fresh and improves the productivity of the person. (source)

There are numerous Pomodoro apps, most of them are free! Check out To Mighty, Tomato Timer, Simple Pomodoro, PomoDone, Focus Keeper etc.

2. Control the flow of emails with Inbox Pause

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If you are the type of person who is regularly inundated with tons of emails or if you want to peruse the current emails without getting diverted by the incoming emails, Inbox Pause is the thing for you. Inbox Pause installs a pause button to your Gmail that allows you to control the flow of messages to your inbox. (source)

3. Gain 'Freedom' from intrusive social media websites such as Twitter, Instagram (by banning the sites for a defined period of time).

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You are determined to spend your time wisely today, focusing only on your work and not get distracted by ANY notifications but reality is different,an incoming notification from twitter or any other social will have you clicking on that, soon you are sucked into the whirlpool of tempting social media and your attempt st being productive is shot!. How to avert these tempting diversions? Freedom is the answer. The app blacklists your chosen websites for a set period thus helping you to work uninterruptedly. Freedom is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows. (source)

4. Focus@will help you to maximize your output by streamlining music to enhance your concentration.

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There are people who can work in complete silence, there are people who love to work with the music on and then there are people who 'want' noise that does not distract them. Focus@will is an app that streams music that is scientifically optimized to boost your focus and concentration. This app is available on mobile, tablet and computers and comes with multiple music channels. (source)

5. Did you know Gmail's Canned responses allows you to compose replies to common messages and save them for future use?

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This feature can be a great time saver if you find yourself posting the same replies. Click the gear icon in the top right corner, scroll down to setting - click on it. Go to Labs, scroll down to "canned responses"choose 'enable'. It's important to save the changes, scroll all the way down, hit "Save Changes". When you are composing a new reply, click on the bottom right arrow of the "compose new message"window, select "new canned message" and save your messages. (source)

6. Jot down important notes in the sidebar, without leaving the tab/ leaving the web page, pausing the video using Sidenotes (Chrome extension).

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Sidenotes is a chrome extension that allows you to take quick notes on your current window without having to open an app. Once you install the extension, you will find a small icon near the address bar. Clicking on the icon opens the Sidenotes and the notes jotted down is synced to your dropbox. (source)

7. Todoist is a powerful task management tool that allows you to create to-do lists, share projects with your team and set notifications and the best thing about it is, you can access it from anywhere.

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With a user-friendly interface, Todoist is one of the most popular task managers geared for the fast pace and high pressure of the modern life. This feature-rich app works on almost all devices. (source)

8. How to recover an accidentally deleted word file?

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Did you lose a file before you could save it? The current Word software comes with inbuilt features that minimize the loss of work but there are times when this features come a cropper. Sometimes, the document recovery file will not open automatically and you are unsure of how to find the unsaved file. Here is a way to retrieve it. Locate and navigate to the autorecover file location. Open Microsoft word/file open and paste the path of the autorecover file location. Enter to open directory. In the filetype dropdown list, select all files. You will see the filename with something like "Autorecovery save of Document1.asd. This is your latest unsaved document. (source)

9. Too Long; Didn't Read is a plugin that summarizes a long web article essentially giving you the important points which help you to save time that could be utilized for other productive purposes.

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TLDR is a plugin that summarizes a long web article without leaving the original page. The free extension is available in both Chrome and Firefox. (source)

10. Google Scholar is a search engine that helps the users to find information related to scholarly articles

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Google Scholar is an easy way to search for scholarly and technical literature. It is a one stop place to find peer reviewed academic papers, court opinions, conferences, theses, dissertations, patents from different sources such as academic publishers, online repositories and other websites.(source)

11. foursquare allows you to get the WiFi password to almost any public locations thus allowing you to work from any public place.

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Foursquare is a location-based websites for the users on the move. These smartphone owners also love to connect to wifi from their given location, be it a coffee shop or a mall. As a result passwords for the free wireless connection is available in the comments on the foursquare location listings. You can work on your site from anywhere without losing time.(source)

While working is good,however, all work and no play make jack a dull boy. A time to relax once in a while boosts your productivity and efficiency even more. Here are few hacks that help you to maximize your 'relaxation' benefits.

12. Proxtube lets you watch YouTube videos that are restricted in your country.

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Proxtube was developed by a 17 year old Malte from Germany. Malte was irked by his inability to watch certain YouTube videos due to the copyright issues. So he created an extension called Proxtube available for both Mozilla and Chrome that lets the user watch those restricted videos. The extension is free. (source)

13. How to get free movies from Redbox?

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Everybody loves to watch movies. Here is a simple hack that lets you get you a FREE red box movie. (source)

14. This site allows you to play retro-Nintendo game.

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SNES.com is a website that allows you to play almost all old Nintendo games online, in-browser using flash emulator. (source)

15. Download YouTube video without downloading any software's.

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With this trick, you can download any YouTube videos. You don't need any software or license, you don't have to pay. It even lets you download videos from other sites. (source)

16. You can forward the youTube clip by pressing 1,2,3.

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YouTube has three modes: 1) Page focused mode 2) Player focused mode 3) Full-screen mode. The latter two modes allow you to jump 10%, 20%, 30% into the clip just by pressing 1, 2, 3. (source)

17. How to improve the video quality in Netflix?

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This tip applies to a laptop or a desktop. The aforementioned command will allow you to determine the quality of the picture that is streaming in. A higher bitrate gives you clear and sharp picture while a lower bitrate will give you a fuzzy and uninterrupted (if the network is busy) streaming. (source)

Fact : How Did The Term "Hooker"Originate For Prostitutes?

2016-05-24T00:44:00.000+05:30

The use of the word “hooker” as a term for a prostitute actually originated with Civil War General Joseph Hooker, who brought prostitutes along on campaigns for his men.

Quote - Never Give Up On Life - Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do

2016-05-16T10:27:00.000+05:30

Mind Your Own Business Says Fugio Cent - The Official Penny From United States

2016-05-03T17:30:00.000+05:30

The Fugio cent was designed by Benjamin Franklin. On April 21, 1787, the congress of the confederation of the United States authorized the design for the Fugio cent. The official copper penny became popular as Fugio Cent because of the image of the sun shining down on the sun dial with the words "Fugio."

Fugio means I flee or I fly in Latin. The coin had a message put down at the bottom, it says "Mind Your Business". The image and the words seem to denote that time flies and do your work on time.

Some historians believe that the word "business"was meant literally as Benjamin Franklin was a highly influential and successful business man himself. Some others believe that it symbolizes both the monetary and social business.

The reverse side bears the motto,"we are one" with 13 interlinked chains. The thirteen circles stands for the original 13 colonies of America.

Tiger Shroff pays Fan Tribute To Hrithik Roshan - Video Dailymotion

2016-04-22T15:23:00.001+05:30

Tiger Shroff pays Fan Tribute To Hrithik Roshan - Video Dailymotion: Young Tiger Shroff who has Baaghi releasing on April takes time off to pay a tribute to his idol Hrithik Roshan. #TigerShroff #HrithikRoshan #Bollywood

Salman Khan Sings Jag Ghumiya For Sultan

2016-04-21T17:05:00.000+05:30

Nowadays every actor worth his tiny spoon of salt has begun to croon. The advent of the auto tuner has made nightingales out of braying asses. Numerous actors have been bitten by the singing bug, few have crooned few lines; while few have sung the whole song. But the ‘HIT’ tag has eluded these bathroom singers except for one!

Salman Khan pierces you with his gaze. Still from Sultan

Salman Khan, the man with the Midas touch has managed to deliver chartbusters twice. The first was ‘Hangover’ from “Kick” and another was for Hero. Now we hear that Salman ‘Bhai’ Khan will be singing again for the movieSultan.

Salman Khan has donned the Wrestler look for the first time in Sultan

The song “Jag Ghumiya” is a celebratory song and will be picturised on Salman. Is another Chartbuster on the cards?

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For those who have just returned from Mars, Let’s inform you Sultan, a movie based on wrestling is due for release during the time of Eid.

Fact :: Bodacious - The Dangerous Bull Would Crush The Face Bones Of The Rodeo Riders

2016-04-21T11:42:00.001+05:30

Inspirational Quote: Beat The Odds by Never Giving Up

2016-04-21T09:52:00.000+05:30

Did You Know the Lego Code For Hot Girls?

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Did You Know this about Women?

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5 Masterpieces That Was Inspired By Author's Dreams

2016-04-17T17:01:00.003+05:30

Dreams are the stuff legends are made off, literally in these case of authors who drew inspiration from their dreams to write their masterpieces. Here are 5 authors who had a vivid dream that had them breaking out in the cold sweat. Thankfully, they did not forget the kernel of their dream. They gave life to these dreams via their pens. Millions of readers are thankful for the dreams and the book that was born out of these nightmares.

The Shining

Stephen King is a prolific writer and the King of horror. Drained by his writing and seeking new pastures (his previous two books were set in the backdrop of Maine) he and his wife Tabitha checked into Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo. The Hotel was closing up for winter. King and his wife were the only guests in the hotel. They were allotted room 217. One night after a pleasant dinner, The Kings retired to bed. Stephen King had a nightmare where he saw his three-year-old son running away through the spooky corridors of the hotel chased by a firehose. Thus "The Shining"was born!

Frankenstein

Everyone have read Frankenstein at one time or the other. If not the Frankenstein then it's weak derivatives. This book of Mary Shelley has become a benchmark when judging human failings and his blind tampering with laws of nature.

Mary Shelly along with her husband were staying in a rented villa in Geneva. They were joined by Claire, Lord Byron, and others. The incessant rain forced them indoors. To relieve the boredom, Byron suggested a game of "writing horror" stories. Almost everyone began to come up with stories except Mary. She grew anxious as nothing came to her mind. One night when she was sleeping she had a "waking dream" , thus she had her ghost story. Here's what Mary said about her "wake dream' experience and the subsequent story.

I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life, and stir with an uneasy, half vital motion. Frightful must it be; for supremely frightful would be the effect of any human endeavour to mock the stupendous mechanism of the Creator of the world

Interview With The Vampire

Anne Rice wrote 'Interview With The Vampire' while grieving over the loss of her five-year-old daughter Michelle. Reviewer's thought that the child vampire Claudia was modeled on Michelle. However, Anne Rice Refuted this. In an interview to the people, the scribe says the bond between the blood, child and offspring came in a dream. She dreamed that her daughter was dying and eerily enough, Michelle was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. The dream was synthesized and distilled into the book.

Dream Cycle

One of the giants of horror fiction. H.P.Lovecraft was a deep believer in the power of dreams. Many of his characters and storylines emerge from dreams. As a matter of fact, Lovecraft's famous book Dream Cycle is set in a surrealistic dreamlike medium. A collection of short stories, Dream Cycle is considered to be a set of stories born out of dreams. The statement of Randolph Carter was based on a dream that Lovecraft had. He added the preface for the clarity.

Stuart Little

Stuart Little is a classic children's literature which has found resonance in children's hearts. E.B. White narrates how he came by the plotline for Stuart little,

"many years ago I went to bed one night in a railway sleeping car, and during the night I dreamed about a tiny boy who acted rather like a mouse. That's how the story of Stuart Little got started".

White had the dream in the spring of 1926 while traveling back to New York from Shenondah Valley. He made several short stories on the little mouse to entertain his nephew's and niece's but none of the publishers were interested in the book about a mouse born to a human parent.

It was Harper, editor at Harper who commissioned the work on Stuart little. It was published in 1945.

Sandra Bullock Receives The Raspberry & The Golden Globe On the Same Weekend

2016-04-17T00:45:00.001+05:30

How many actors can boast of getting the award for the Worst actress and the Best actress on the same weekend? Well, Sandra Bullock managed to attain this impossible feat in 2010.

The effervescent actress has given a stellar performance in her chequered career. She has notched up awards, praises, and admiration on the way. But this may be the first time where she has received brickbats and bouquets in the same week.

Sandra Bullock won the Golden Raspberry for the Worst Actress for "All About Stev." The sporting actress personally went to receive the Raspberry where she distributed DVD's of "AAS" claiming that she would never have gotten the award had the jury watched the movie in the first place.

The very next day, Sandra brought home the Golden Globe for "The Blind Side". The actress trumped Oscar's favorite Meryl Streep for the award.

Dia Mirza Gets Trolled For Bashing Celebrations Of Holi

2016-03-21T17:10:00.000+05:30

In a time when ‪#‎Hindhuism‬ is being treated as a leper that ought to be hounded, ‪#‎Bollywoodstars‬ aren't going to stay off the ‪#‎Publicity‬ wagon. Bollywood ‪#‎Actress‬ ‪#‎DiaMirza‬ posted a tweet about ‪#‎Holi‬ and smugly expected to be called ‪#‎AntiHindu‬ but things didn't pan out as expected.‪#‎Tweeple‬ trolled her but with different content.

Mirza tweeted, "The irony of the times we live in: farmers commit suicide due to drought and people waste water to 'play' #Holi.Go ahead call me anti-Hindu."

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