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Top 4 Unknown Facts About Sikkim ( Memorable trip ever )

2022-11-27T23:47:00.004+05:30

Sikkim is a North East Hill station in India. A place which used to be an independent country before the British rule. The kingdom of Sikkim merged with India in 1975. This gave India few of the advantages as a Country. As the Sikkim shares a border with China, India’s allies. Enough of the Political facts, now let’s talk about some of the unknown and mysterious facts and stories of Sikkim.

Tsogmo Lake

The beautiful tsogmo lake which is located in the east of Sikkim, has an urban legend behind it. It is said that where the Lake is situated, there used to be a tribal people living there. The tribal people living there were prospering there with time, but there was a prophecy by an old village woman, that soon the water will swallow the whole place, and there will be nothing left but water. But nobody listened to her, after numerous attempts by the old women, she decided to leave alone with her Yak and after two weeks the whole place submerged in water, drowning everybody including animals. Till this day the native people of Sikkim come to pray to the spirits of the dead

Hot springs

While going towards Chumthang Valley or zero point from Lachen/Lachung there is a Hot spring near the main road. The best part is it is accessible to everyone and it is not far away from the road. The relaxation you will find even if you spend 15 minutes is on another level. Not many people are aware of this place, and it is one of the gems in Sikkim.

Player Flags

If you have ever visited Sikkim you must have seen those Colorful little flags hanging everywhere. Well, those are called Chinese lucky flags which bring good luck to the place they are hung. Though the more famous name for these flags are Prayer flags. Whichever the name you use for them, their purpose remains the same. Each 5 colors represent something different.

White (Om) cleanses pride and ego.

Green (ma) cleanses jealousy and lust for entertainment

Yellow (ne) cleanses passion and desire

Blue (pad) cleanses ignorance and prejudice

Red (me) cleanses greed and possessiveness

Black (hum) cleanses aggression and hatred

8 Signs of Luck and Charm

Sikkim is a very traditional place which has successfully maintained its culture till now. The architecture of Sikkim has been designed around 8 lucky signs of Buddhism which are-

The parasol: protection from suffering

The two golden fish: for swimming through all troubles in life

The conch shell: represents the sound of the Dharma reaching far and wide, awakening beings from ignorance.

The lotus: for blossoming in life

The banner of victory: for the victory of good over the evil

The vase: for a long and healthy life

The dharma wheel: represents the circle of life and karma

The eternal knot: signifies cause and effect and the union of wisdom and compassion.

Yumesamdong/Zero Point - Travel Diaries

2022-11-26T15:31:00.003+05:30

Yumesamdong ,situated about 23 km from Yumthang and an altitude of above 15000ft.The place is also known as zero point and it will take around 1.5 hrs drive to reach here from Yumthang. The name of this place is Zero Point because this is the place where civilian road ends and civilians are not allowed to drive any further from this point.

There is an international border of China at a short distance from the Zero Point and thus civilians are not allowed to go any further. However, the road from Yumthang to Zero Point is quite bad and the journey is tiresome but it is worth traveling for the reward that you will get at the end. The reward was beyond your imagination. The view is just breathtaking – the snow-clad mountain peaks and the convergence of the three rivers turn this place simply into a visual delight. You can get the view of Yaks roaming in the snow and grazing in the small stretch of snow clad grassy land. The place Zero Point remains under the cover of snow most of the year so it is a delight for you to visit here if you are a snow lover tourist. If you want to see and enjoy the snow then it is the best place in Sikkim to visit.

You will find Hot Spring here also at the Sebu Chu river. Also, there are few temporary stalls are there at the Zero Point. Local residents of the nearby places run these stalls where you can get snacks like noodles, eggs, Chana Masala, etc. along with the tea, coffee and alcohols.

Ambani Of Africa. MR. Rizwan Adatiya has been abducted In Mozambique

2020-05-01T20:23:00.002+05:30

Rizwan Adatiya, a well-known businessman originally from Porbandar and settled in Africa for years, has been abducted near Maputo, Mozambique. Rizwan Adatiya's Range Rover car was found in the forest.

According to the information received, Rizwan Adatiya's car was found in a forest area near Maputo in Mozambique, Africa.

Details have been found that Rizwan Adatia was alone in his car and he was self driving it, due to coronavirus crisis

Born in Porbandar and head of business in Mozambique, Rizwan Adatia is the Chairman of COGEF group with a turnover of over Rs 2,000 crore Which spans across 11 countries. His group employees 3500 people. Adatiya is also famous for his service activity. Recently a film was also made from his life.

Admirer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ismaili Khoja, Adatia has adopted Maliya Hatina village in Gujarat. His foundation runs number of activities particularly in Saurasthra region of the State

Relatives worried over abduction of Rizwan Adatiya, People Uses To Call Him as 'Ambani Of Africa'

Sharad Thaker, a well-known writer from Gujarat, elaborated on this, "Very disturbing news came from the land of Africa yesterday.. Rizwanbhai is a gemstone made of clay. He built a large economic empire there and many in the world Has spread across the countries.In many African villages, schools and borewells built with his donations are a blessing in disguise. Let us pray to Allah and God for Rizwanbhai's safety.

He also Added That,"many cities like Porbandar, Ranavav and Mumbai, Rizwanbhai's relaiives, acquaintances and friends are worried We also request the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India to make all possible efforts for their release. Rizwanbhai, who has seen many ups and downs in his life, can keep smiling in any situation. his favorite sentence is. ‘Shukhar Chhe Vyadhi Nathi ' I am sure that even among the kidnappers now, Rizwanbhai's face can be seen smiling. And mentally they would be speaking these same sentence. I pray to Almighty God that both you and my dear Rizwanbhai come back to us.''

Zitamar News reporter’s tweet:

Translation of tweet: Another confirmed abduction in the province of Maputo. Police sources talking about lack of leads, but investigating. The victim is Rizwan Adatia, an Indian nationality entrepreneur and founder of the Rizwan Adatia Foundation. Maputo.

Rizwan Adatia’s last tweet before abduction:

Salman Khan Puts Money Directly Into Bank Accounts of 25,000 Wage Workers

2020-03-30T17:16:00.001+05:30

Salman Khan is helping the daily wage workers of the film industry by eliminating all things in between and directly putting money in their bank accounts. After it was revealed that the actor was taking care of nearly 25,000 wage workers, many wondered how Salman was actually helping these workers in the times of coronavirus lockdown when shoots are suspended and people who earn on a day-to-day basis are worst affected.

A report in Mid-Day now reveals that the superstar has asked for the bank account numbers of 25,000 wage workers from FWICE (Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees) and he will be providing them their monthly salary or more directly in their bank accounts.

The report quoted the General Secretary of FWICE, Ashok Dubey, confirming the news. He said a few officials from Salman's production house reached out to them on Saturday and enquired about the daily wage workers. He was quoted saying, "I informed them that they earn about Rs 15,000 a month.

They said that Salman wants the account details of the 25000 workers, and he will sponsor them. Salman bhai also contributes Rs 5 lakh every month, thus taking care of their medical expenses."

Salman's father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan refused to give any detail about his direct contribution to the wage workers. In his statement to the daily, he mentioned that he can talk about the other things that his sons have done for the staff and workers. The senior writer revealed that their family has a principle - Humara paisa jahan jaye, kisike kaam aye (our money should help people) and therefore, all his sons are taking care of their staff individually and also providing for the security guards of their building

He added that the employees have been asked to stay home while their salaries and other needs are being taken care of.

The film industry has helped big time in the COVID-19 crisis. While Akshay Kumar donated a huge sum of Rs 25 crore to the PM's Relief Fund, Varun Dhawan contributed Rs 40 lakh, designer Sabyasachi donated Rs 1.5 crore, actor Prabhas contributed Rs 4 crore and Kapil Sharma gave Rs 40 lakh.

#StudyFromHome: Download PDF File Of GSEB'S Textbooks From Standard 1st to 10th

2020-03-26T02:39:00.001+05:30

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15 FAQ's You Must Read About CoronaVirus #7 is surprising..

2020-03-22T15:54:00.001+05:30

FAQ: 1) What is the 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID-19?

ANSWER: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. COVID-19, is a new coronavirus detected in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The virus was first identified in Wuhan province, China, the origin of which has been speculated to be zoonotic (reservoir beingg bats), meaning it can be transmitted from live animals to humans. The novel coronavirus (nCoV) has not been previously identified in humans and can cause a multitude of illnesses ranging from the common cold to acute respiratory illness, kidney failure and even death. The rapid spread of the virus has led to the outbreak being declared as a global pandemic.

FAQ: 2) How dangerous is coronavirus?

ANSWER: The mortality rate of coronavirus ranges between 2-3%. This means if a 100 people contract the infection, then only in 3 cases it may lead to fatality. The elderly with pre-existing illnesses like heart diseases, diabetes and lung diseases are more vulnerable.

FAQ: 3) How does one get tested for coronavirus infection?

ANSWER: About 15+ labs have been established for coronavirus testing all across the country. Blood tests, throat and anal swab tests, sputum tests, nasal aspirate and tracheal aspirate examination are conducted in order to detect the virus.

FAQ: 4) What are the symptoms?

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ANSWER: Common symptoms include fever, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat and dry cough. Some patients also have muscle pains, vomiting or diarrhoea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin slowly

If you have fever, cough, sore throat, breathing difficulty with a travel history or suspected contact with someone who might have the infection it is important that you reach out to a helpline number so you can receive guidance regarding further steps. It is best not to make unannounced visits to a hospital without prior information of your history.

FAQ: 5) How does it spread?

ANSWER: Coronavirus infection can be contracted via small droplets of bodily fluids such as saliva or mucus from the nose or mouth which is spread when the infected person exhales, sneezes or coughs. An infected person can manifest symptoms between 2-14 days from the time of exposure to COVID-19. while viral shedding through droplets of mucus and saliva is high during the ongoing infection and can continue for up to 10 days after recovery.

FAQ: 6) Can it spread from a person who has no symptoms?

ANSWER: The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very low. However, the early stages of the disease have only mild symptoms, so in some cases it is possible. WHO has ongoing research on the period of transmission and will share updated findings.

FAQ: 7) Will I die if I get coronavirus?

ANSWER: No. Almost 80% of cases had mild symptoms. The death rate below age 50 years is less, where most deaths have been caused in patients with associated pre-existing medical conditions.

FAQ: 8) Will coronavirus affect pets?

ANSWER: No, there is no evidence that COVID- 19 affects pets.

FAQ: 9) Are children, pregnant and old people at more risk?

ANSWER: It has been noticed that elderly people are at higher risk, but there is no evidence that mortality is more in children. Younger patients have been noticed to have mild or no symptoms at all. Pregnant and immunocompromised patients are at potential risk. However, the higher the age, the higher the risk. Mortality above 80 yrs age is the highest.

FAQ: 10) Is there a cure?

ANSWER: There is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat Coronavirus. However, symptomatic treatment and supportive care are available. It is advised to take preventive measures like maintaining hand hygiene, keeping a distance from people sneezing or coughing, avoiding social interactions or public hangouts, avoid travelling overseas or to any potentially infected places, keep clothes clean and exposed to sun rays etc. It is also advised to consult a doctor without delay in case one faces breathing issues or cold/flu/fever persists, for early detection and treatment

FAQ: 11) Can the coronavirus be killed?

ANSWER: There are many running myths that say coronavirus can be killed by certain products. It has been said that the virus can be killed by hand-dryers, UV lamps, alcohol, sesame oil and herbal remedies like garlic or clove. WHO has advised that these myths are baseless, and the virus cannot be killed either way. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral medicine as of now to prevent or treat COVID-19, but research is underway.

FAQ: 12) What precautions and preventive measures should I adopt?

ANSWER: Practice hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene adequately. Avoid smoking, wash hands regularly and always wear a mask if you have a cough or are feeling sick. Be mindful of your surroundings, avoid shaking hands and keep one metre’s distance from anybody who has cough, fever or breathing difficulty, but politely.

FAQ: 13) Can masks help in preventing the infection?

ANSWER: Not everyone needs to wear a mask. If you are a healthcare provider, or if you are caring for an infected person, or if you are sick or having symptoms, or if you are going to be amongst a large crowd, you need to wear a mask to contain and prevent the spread of droplets. Do not hoard masks as they are not foolproof methods to avoid catching the infection. Remove the mask from the back of the head instead of touching it while disposing.

FAQ: 14) Why have some people died from the coronavirus infection?

ANSWER: Most people recover from the coronavirus infection. However, most people whose deaths were caused due to the coronavirus infection had pre-existing diseases and comorbidities or had a weak immune system or simply worse overall health. Therefore, the risk of coronavirus being fatal depends on the strength or weakness of your immunity and respiratory system.

FAQ: 15) What is quarantine?

ANSWER: Quarantine is a measure taken to isolate a sick or infected person or someone suspected of having caught an infection when there is an outbreak of contagious, communicable diseases. This is done to contain the spread of the infection. The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 infection, having originated in Wuhan Province of China, has now propagated its way into 80+ countries. Positive cases are springing up every day in different parts of the world.

The virus is transmitted via droplets of mucus or saliva of an infected person when he or she coughs or sneezes. Due to its easy transmission route, the virus, as well as the panic surrounding it, has currently penetrated the very fabric of scrutiny and vigilance of various countries. Quarantine and the process of isolation are key in handling the spread of the infection, thereby reducing the mortality rate caused due to the coronavirus.

FAQ: 16) Who needs a hospital quarantine?

ANSWER: A person tested positive with coronavirus with unmanageable symptoms at home like fever, cough and breathing difficulty that might need further evaluation and treatment at a hospital

A person belonging to the older age group, especially over 60 years of age and having tested positive with symptoms. It has been noted that this is a high-risk group

A person who has tested positive and has pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, TB, or has chronic comorbidities

Latest Updates Of Corona Virus as of 22nd Of March 15:39IST

Total Confirmed Positive Cases Worldwide-: 308639

Total confirmed Positive Cases In India-: 362

Recovered In India-: 23

Fatalities-: 7

Source And Information Provider-- NovoCura Tech Health Services

Reliance Jio Planning JioCoin New Cryptocurrency

2018-01-20T23:38:00.001+05:30

Howdy, the hype of Cryptocurrency is getting stronger, and the reason behind this is the increased rates of the Cryptocurrency in recent days. As of now Reliance Jio Planning JioCoin New Cryptocurrency by 2018.

Well as of now the new Cryptocurrency JioCoin may just be a Rumoured but once the news comes anything for is more likely to happen if we examine previous days where Bitcoins were trending over the market, and the smart people out there had earned a lot by investing the same.

As per the recent official sources says that the Mukesh Ambani-led telco will launch their own Cryptocurrency called JioCoin very soon. Mukesh Ambani’s elder son Akash Ambani will be leading the JioCoin project apart from this the telco is planning to hire 50 employees to work on this project initially.

If we look at the idea of where JioCoin has taken is Bitcoin, in the recently passed year the bitcoin value even touched $19,000 before Christmas Day, but currently, it’s hovering around $13,500.

Let us know your views about Reliance Jio Planning JioCoin New Cryptocurrency via comments below.

NASA is Offering Everyone a Chance to Put Their Name on Mars

2017-10-21T18:05:00.001+05:30

NASA is offering everyone a chance to enrol their names for its next mission to Mars. Read to know how you can be a part of NASA's next mission to Mars.

NASA is offering everyone a chance to be a part of its next mission to Mars. A portal on NASA’s official website is allowing space enthusiasts to send in their names, which will then be added to a ‘dime-sized’ chip that is to be a part of the NASA’s InSight Lander mission.

The mission is set to take off in March 2018 and will carry two such (8mm square) silicon wafer microchips along with other scientific instruments. NASA had offered a similar chance back in 2015 for public members to send in their names for the first of the two microchips. NASA had then received 826,923 submissions for the same from the world over, within a 22-day window. Submission of names for the second microchip will be entertained from October 2 to November 1, 2017, and this time.

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will embed the names of the participants on the microchip by using an electron beam to write in lines smaller than ‘one-thousandth the width of a human hair’. The very same technology was also used to perform this practice at the time of Orion’s flight, NASA’s mission to Mars in 2014. The microchips will be affixed to the Insight lander deck and once on Mars, will remain there forever.

Those interested can enrol for the NASA Frequent Flyer NASA Frequent Flyer Here

The InSight lander mission is the first by NASA which will be dedicated to studying the deep interiors of Mars. Acronym for ‘Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport’, the mission is set to take off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in May 2018 and will land on Mars in November 2018.

The NASA InSight lander project is being managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory which is a part of NASA's Discovery Program and is located in Pasadena, California

For to enroll your self you will have to fill up all the details asking in the ofiicial website of NASA. After submitting the information you will get an Boarding Pass And You Are In... Below Is The My Boarding Pass Provided By NASA

Use Potato As A Beauty Product

2017-10-09T23:44:00.001+05:30

Every vegetable is good for health in one way or another and that applies to potato as well. We all love potato fries, chips, wedges, and what not cooked in oil. but have you imagined what potato can do if used properly.

> Removes dark circles - Peel a potato and cut it into wedges and roll them in a cool washcloth and put them over the eyes and rinse it

.> Acne Fighter - Peel the potato and cut the wedges and then blend them and collect the juice and apply that juice on as you would use any other moisturizer.Oily

> skin mask - Peel and grate a potato and add Rosewater and mix them properly and add 1 teaspoon of Lemon juice and apply to the face for 15 - 20 min and them wash it off

> Dry skin mask - Peel and grate a potato and add Rosewater and mix them properly and add 1 teaspoon of honey and apply to the face for 15 - 20 min and them wash it off

> Potato and egg mask - Take a juice of half potato and mix it well with one egg white, apply it on the skin for 15 - 20 min and then wash it off

> Moisture mask - Grate one potato and mix it with 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoon olive oil and mix them properly, apply that and leave it for 10 -15 min and rinse it with tap water

> Moisturizing hair mask - Add three tablespoon of potato juice , two tablespoon Aloe Vera juice and one tablespoon of honey and mix them properly and then massage it properly into the scalp and leave it up to an hour and then rinse it off

> Gray hair shine - In a utensil boil about 5 potatoes for an hour and collect the water from that after removing the potatoes and apply that on the hair and wash it off, this will give your gray hair a lustrous shine

Lend Your Eyes To A Blind Person With The "Be My Eyes" Android App

2017-10-07T00:02:00.001+05:30

In addition to talking with your friends, browsing the web, and watching videos online, our mobile devices can also be used for helping others. A great example of this is an app called Be My Eyes which launched on iOS devices a few years back and has now finally made its way to Android.

The app connects a blind person with a sighted volunteer, who can offer assistance regarding various things — checking the expiry date of the milk, making sure the person’s clothes match, and so on.

Android's biggest strength is its app ecosystem. There are a digital ton of Android apps. People downloaded them billions of times. Some of them cost money and some of them don't. Usually, the best apps …

When blind or visually impaired users request help via the app the registered sighted volunteers get notified on their smartphones. When someone accepts a request, a live audio-video connection is set up between the two The user seeking help can then just point the camera at something — a can of beans, for example — and ask the volunteer to check the expiry date.

If you want to do some good in the world, the Be My Eyes app is a great way to start. You can download it from the Play Store via the button below.

Download It For Android Click Here

5 Tips for Better Telephone Skills

2017-07-05T00:51:00.001+05:30

When the phone rings, are you annoyed at the interruption? The way you and your employees answer the phone sets the stage for your customers' experience with you. Here are five tips for ensuring your phone skills give a good impression.
I have to admit I really don't like the telephone. Maybe it is because it is an interruption in an already "overscheduled" world.

Even if it is someone I really want to talk to, it sometimes feels like a chore "to be nice"! With the amount of spam phone calls I still seem to receive, even after being on the "Do not call list", I must admit I make assumptions when I pick up the phone. If there is a nano-second of a pause when I pick up the phone, I immediately assume I am on someone's computer list just waiting to pounce if they here a real person on the other end of the phone.

However, when I am initiating the call I really "want" another human on the other end of the line. I don't want to be put in "voice mail jail" and being warned that the phone calls are taken in the order they are received and if I hang up and call back I may be waiting until doomsday to get to someone.

I must admit I have stayed "on the line if you have a rotary phone for the next available agent"; not really remembering when I last SAW a rotary phone. Want to have a real laugh? Ask a teenager what a rotary phone is. It will either make you laugh or maybe cry at their response!

No matter which type of phone caller or business owner you happen to be, this communication tool, no matter how big or small is here to stay. It is important to know how to use it efficiently and effectively. With so much cell phone usage, right or wrong, that adds another dimension to the mix.
Regardless how fancy your Bluetooth, or cell phone or rotary phone with, heaven help us, a cord, is, it is important to address and put into practice, correct phone techniques.

I challenge businesses to think that every time their phone rings, it is their paycheck calling. I also challenge businesses to look at their phone with as much respect and interest as they look at their merchandise, their marketing, and their employees; it is a reflection of their "brand". Dr. Janelle Barlow, in her book, "Branded Customer Service" says, "Reinforcing a brand through every customer touch point, therefore, can provide the repetition necessary to inspire repeat purchasing decisions".

She also spends a great deal of time discussing being "on brand" or "off brand". In other words, you may say in your advertising literature and in store signing that the customer is number one, but if your customer can never get someone to answer the phone when they call, then your standards for answering the phone are "off brand".

When you think about your phone calls that way, you are more apt to answer the phone with a little more expectation in your voice rather than disgust. If you train your employees to do the same, you will start looking at your phone as a sales building tool.

There are interesting statistics that show people develop a perception about you within the first 30 seconds of a phone conversation and their final opinion of you in the last 30 seconds. Let's look at some phone tips that will boost that final opinion to one of an on-going, on brand, positive relationship!

1. Breathe!
Before you pick up the phone, take a deep breath. Most of us are what they call "shallow breathers". We take small breathes in and out and therefore, sound tired when we answer the phone. The goal is to sound like you like your job and you are glad they called.

Practice taking a very big breath and answering the phone at the top of that breathe. You will continue speaking on the exhale of that breath and the caller will hear energy in your voice! You can also practice it when you are making a call and start your breath as the phone is ringing on the other end. You'll be surprised how you feel when you use this technique. You may try it the next time your mother-in-law calls!

2. Identify yourself.
Give your full name and function and or the name of your company. Since they have taken the time to call you, you may answer the phone this way; "Thank you for calling Merchandise Concepts, this is Anne Obarski, how can I make it a great day for you?" Hokey, maybe; memorable, maybe; friendly, you bet. Since I have an unusual last name, this helps me say it first so that the caller doesn't have to fumble with the pronunciation.

One tip that I seem to always repeat, is that of slowing down when you answer the phone or when you call to leave a message. How many times have you had to re-play your answering machine to understand what the person was saying or the phone number that rattled off too fast?

3. Be Sincere.
If we are honest with ourselves, we are all "problem solvers" in some way. People call us on the phone to have a problem answered. Whether it is to get driving directions, or hours of operation or questions about our merchandise, they have a question and want it answered quickly, intelligently and politely.

It is important to put the customer's needs ahead of ours. Have you ever been in a store and you were just about ready to put your things down on the counter to pay for them and the employee says, "You'll have to go to another register, I am going on break now". A customer will remember how attentive you were to their needs when they are asked to make a referral!

4. Listen attentively.
Put everything down when you answer the phone! Easier said than done, isn't? How many times have you been in your office answering email, talking on the phone, listening to your ipod and sipping on a Starbucks? Me too. Shame on us. Customers don't like to be ignored and by multitasking, we are not focused on the customer's wants and needs.

Visualize the person, even if you don't know them so that you remind yourself you are engaged in a two-way conversation. If you still have trouble listening, start taking notes on what they are saying. Use a headset if possible, to keep your hands free. By taking notes you can verify with them as well as yourself, the important points of the conversation and the action items that needed attention.

5. Outcome.
If the phone call has been successful, the first 30 seconds established a positive perception about you through voice, and tone and focus. The last 30 seconds will be when the caller finalizes their opinion about you. You can make that a positive experience by thanking them for calling, reviewing the problem you were able to solve and then most importantly, thanking them for their continued business.

I find myself on airplanes frequently with my speaking schedule. Recently I have noticed that no matter what airlines I am flying that the pilot has "air time" with the passengers on each flight. The words are all about the same. They share the weather in the city we are headed to, the time we should be arriving, the details about the lavatories and not to congregate in the aisles, as well as the great flight attendants, and then they always say something like this, "We know you have a choice when you travel and we are happy that you have chosen to fly with us, and we appreciate that. We ask that if your future travel plans involve flying that you will think of us first. So sit back, relax and enjoy the on-time flight to wherever."

The pilot set up the outcome in the passenger's minds by stating it up front. He started by building a trusting relationship with the passengers that he couldn't see, by coming across as very approachable.

Then he told us the important things we should know about the flight and who would help us if we had a problem and then in conclusion, he asked for our repeat business. Trust for me is built on the sound and the sincerity of the pilot's voice.

That isn't that much different than when your employees talk to your customers. To build a strong business, you need to have repeat and referral business. What easier way than to ask for their continued business at the end of each and every phone call.

The way you speak over the telephone conveys 85 percent of your message, so by focusing on the previous 5 tips you and your employees can make it a smooth flight in your business each and every time your phone rings.

Meet Lizard boy from Rajasthan. Bikaner navratna

2017-06-28T00:17:00.001+05:30

Meet Lizard boy from Rajasthan. These shocking pictures are of a 21-year-old young man. Navaratna Harsh, lives in a village in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

The villagers call this young boy by the name of a lizard boy. This young man does not have any fears from hidden lizards. Even the lizards do not hide from him.

According to Harsh, he used to be scared very much from the pastime. But one day the lizards fell in his lap, after which he fell in love with them

Revealed: The Reason Why We Close Our Eyes While Kissing

2017-06-23T02:21:00.001+05:30

Kiss is the best way of telling someone how much you love them. A kiss not only tells you how much someone loves you but it also says a great deal about your partner too. It shows if your partner was fully in it or was doing it just for the sake of it. How to find out? If your partner’s eyes were closed then it means he/she was truly experiencing the kiss. But on the other hand, an open eye tells that his mind was wondering somewhere else. But a closed eye has other reasons too.

Psychologists say that the foremost reason someone closes their eyes while kissing is because our brain can’t have two sensory activity at the same time. Our brain wants to focus on the kiss and hence we close our eyes. But there are other minor reasons too. Let’s take a look at them.

1. You won’t be able to look at your partner as a normal human cannot see below 25cm focal length.

2. You obviously don’t wish to see yourself in the act. Some things are better when left to your imagination.

3. Kissing with eyes closed will help you to concentrate on the kiss. It will stop all other senses.

4. With closed eyes you can fully enjoy the kissing. Even your brain will play the kiss in a loop.

5. With closed eyes you can continue to kiss for an hour. Even more than one. But with open eyes you will be back to your senses a lot sooner.

Kissing is a great stress buster so make sure you are doing it right. If you keep your brain occupied with something else neither will you do it right nor your stress will go away. So, keep these points in your mind the next time.

This is How You Can Edit Your Sent Messages On WhatsApp Its Amazing!

2017-06-11T18:19:00.001+05:30

Whatsapp is a great app to chat with friends, make voice calls and video calls. We can also make groups and send files, audios, pictures, and messages to multiple people at a time. While there were Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat in competition, Whatsapp created its own place as the most used app of all.

Nowadays every smart comes with a pre-installation of Whatsapp. It is very common to find Whatsapp in every other cell phone. Coming to the usage, it is pretty simple. But recently some additions were made to it like stories, resend already sent texts accompanied by more text, etc.

The most recent of all is the editing of already sent texts or even deleting them permanently. It is such a relief that Whatsapp introduced such a feature. There are many times we regret sending a text or send some wrong texts which need editing.

At such times, we end up with no choice except regretting or apologizing. But this app is a total savior. Although this feature is not released yet. However, you will soon be able to take its advantage.

This new version will be soon released. There are already a lot of methods available on the Internet which promises you to delete your sent texts. However, none of them works as the makers themselves does not have this much access to the users.

In addition to that, this feature will also let you recall the messages you sent in the past five minutes and correct your mistakes.

Any type of messages including text-based messages as well as those that include images, videos, and GIFs can be recalled. Sent files with quoted messages and attached documents can also be retrieved and you can rectify the messages.

However, there is a limitation to this feature. It will not work if the recipient has already seen the text. If the message has already been read by the recipient or you don’t correct the error within five minutes of sending the message, the message cannot be rectified.

Its release date has been halted by the makers but they assured the users that it will be available in 2.17.30+ version.

What do you think about this new feature of Whatsapp? Share your views in the comment section below.

10 Most Dangerous Prisons In The World Where Even Most Notorious Criminals Dread To Go

2017-06-11T16:39:00.001+05:30

The most dreadful nightmare for a person is imagining him inside a jail and facing the torture. There are many jails around the world that treat the convicts in a very lenient way, where prisoners have freedom for doing many things while there are many where prisoners can't even pee on their own wish. Prisoners are treated in such jails in the worst imaginable way that every one dread to go there. Such jails are known for their cruelty and brutal torture and most notorious criminals are kept here.

So, here are 10 most violent jails of the world that are famous for their cruelty and torture on criminals.

1. Carandiru Penitentiary Prison, Brazil

Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil Carandiru prison is considered as the most violent and deadly jail of the world. It 1992, it became the site of Carandiru massacre where 102 people died in a very violent incident. This prison became more deadly when 5 HIV positive prisoners were found.

2. Tadmor Military Prison, Palmyra, Syria

Every criminal dreads to go into this jail and once he enters here, it becomes impossible for them to survive for even a day. In 1980, President of Syria was attacked by Muslim brotherhood. To take the revenge of this attack, president ordered to set free prisoners of Tadmor jail. This prison was closed in 2001 but was reopened in 2011.

3. La Sabaneta Prison, Venezuela

This prison is known for most notorious criminals. The capacity of this jail is 15,000 but recently 25,000 prisoners are convicted in this jail due to which these criminals get into violent fights with each other. In one such violent fight, 108 prisoners died. Here, one guard is appointed to keep check on 150 prisoners.

4. Diyarbakir Prison, Turkey

This prison is also known for its inhuman torture on criminals. Here, police and prisoners get into fight with each other often. In 1996, a very violent fight happened between police and prisoners in which 10 prisoners died and 23 policemen got seriously injured. This is the reason why many prisoners dread to live inside this jail. It is among “ten most notorious jails in the world.”

5. La Sante Prison, Paris, France

It is also considered as one of the most notorious jails in the world. The cruelty of this prison can be judged over the number of suicides of prisoners that has happened in the prison. In 1994, 124 prisoners committed suicide here. The torturous activities are so high in the jail that prisoners are kept outside for many hours.

6. ADX Florence Supermax Facility, Colorado, America

This prison was made for the most notorious criminals where they were kept alone. In 2012, criminals of this prison filed a case against this prison after which it was revealed that prisoners were treated in a very torturous way inside the prison.

7. Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, San Francisco, California

Located in Alcatraz island of California, this prison kept the most notorious criminals in the history. And the most famous one was America's most notorious gangster “Scarface” Capon. At that time, this jail was very famous for its cruel activities and due to this reason it was closed on 21 March 1963.

8. Rikers Island Prison, New York

This is another most violent jail of the world where physical assault and murder was common among prisoners. However, many rehabilitation programs for prisoners were arranged in the jail later. After that, this jail was considered as the strictest jail of the world.

9. Bang Kwang Central Prison, Bangkok

Located in Thailand, this jail is known for its daily torture on prisoners. No convict wants to go into this jail due to the torturous activities of the jail. Prisoners are kept in very small cells in this jail. Not only this, but prisoners are notified only two hours before their execution.

10. San Quentin State Prison, America

This is the oldest prison of California which is known for its inhuman tortures and physical assault among prisoners. In 2006, a racial violence happened inside the jail in which more than 100 prisoners got seriously injured.

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This Girl Accepted A Random Facebook Friend Request! What Happened Next Is So Amazing

2017-02-25T17:56:00.001+05:30

When it comes to Facebook, friend requests from strangers are not always welcomed. Many a times, people make fake profiles, do time pass with girls and eventually ditch them. However, this story which we are going to narrate today is completely different and positive.

This is the story of Rebecca Luff (18) from Plymouth and Michael Young (25) from Adelaide Australia; Facebook changed their lives for good. Yes, one Facebook request made things amazing for them.

How it all started?

Rebecca casually accepted Michael's friend request 2 years back and they started having friendly conversations. After having some good conversations on Skype and Facebook, they made their relationship official in December 2015.

In September 2016, Michael visited Plymouth and the duo spent 3 weeks together; later they traveled to Amsterdam for a break. On meeting him, Rebecca said

“When we first started talking, I never thought it would be this serious. Nobody took us seriously for a long time; I think everyone thought it was all a bit bizarre.”

While dropping him at the airport, Rebecca was pretty sad as she didn't know when she will get a chance to meet him next.

Their unique relationship!

Rebecca and Michael last met on the 3rd of October; after that, no one can stop them from online dating. In July, Rebecca has plans of going to Australia and spending 3 months with Michael. She says,

“I'm so excited to finally be able to go and visit the places he regularly tells me about, and of course finally get to meet his family and friends properly. It's strange because I already feel like I know them, we're Facebook friends and I regularly speak to them when we're on Skype to each other. His Nan is letting me borrow her car whilst I'm there so I can travel around whilst Michael is at work, which is lovely.”

Everyone is quite supportive; now, Rebecca has Bondi Beach (Australia) on her wish list. The couple is aware that in future, one of them has to move to the other part of the globe to be together always.

This is a wonderful love story, isn't it? Do you know some more love stories like these? Do share in our comments section below.

Intern With Red FM Rajkot Details Inside

2017-02-24T17:40:00.001+05:30

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Want To Talk To Anushka Sharma? Here’s Her WhatsApp Number 98674*****

2017-02-23T21:01:00.001+05:30

They say marketing is the soul of a film. Promoting a film gets very important for filmmakers to bring in its liveliness. Stars are often seen promoting their films and reaching out to the audiences. Like other stars, Anushka Sharma also believes in doing that but this time she is going beyond the usual ethics of promotion. But how?

Well! Anushka Sharma will interact with her fans on Whatsapp video call but she’ll be invisible. That is how it will be because she will be playing Shashi, a friendly spirit. The NH-10 actress will call the fans every week and interact about the film.

The Chief marketing officer of Fox Star Studios, Shikha Kapur said, “A celebrity going invisible during a film’s promotion is a first and we would like to continue creating ground-breaking ideas that transcend conventional norms of engagement”.

Since Anushka Sharma is playing a friendly soul, she got her personal number registered as Shashi and shall be available to interact with the fans through WhatsApp’s video calling feature.

Well! The number is 9867473178. The fans will feed her number and the buzz is that the number will be constantly used by Anushka Sharma through the campaign of Phillauri to give her fans the access to the film’s promotional content.

Shikha Kapur commented on that by saying, “The unique storyline of ‘Phillauri’ where the lead actor plays a friendly spirit who cannot be seen by people, gives us the opportunity to create a campaign that is imaginative and differentiated with ‘invisibility’ taking centre stage as the unique proposition.”

She also added, “For ‘Phillauri’, we have created ideas that are experiential in nature and invoke participation from the target audience. What’s up with Shashi is one such idea on Whatsapp where we tap into the reach of the chatting platform in the country (160 million monthly users) and encourage engagement with Shashi in a never been done before manner.”

Phillauri will hit the screens on March 24.

Beautiful things around the world people don’t know

2017-02-18T23:57:00.001+05:30

The bucket lists that you need to visit before you can't, or before they will cease to exist.The fact is though, that these marvellous places will eventually never be the same. For instance, these ones that you've heard of, but actually won't get to see.

» Check out some of them:

Cave Paintings

Discovered in pristine condition in 1940, tourists were allowed to enter initially. But after a few years, the climatic changes brought about by the very presence of humans, caused the growth of various bacteria and fungi on the walls, partially destroying the paintings.

The hanging garden of Babylon

Mythology shrouds each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but none has been more mysterious than the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Archaeologists have never unearthed evidence of the soaring gardens, and scholars have questioned its very existence.

The wedding cake rock

This place was closed for public due to safety reasons. Turns out, the Wedding Cake Rock couldn't handle that many people and according to some scientists, may actually be very unstable.

The original Wimbley Stadium

The famous Old Wembley Stadium, with its iconic twin towers at the entrances, was demolished to make way for the new, modern Wembley stadium.

It was found that the increasing weight of the locks was making the bridge heavy and unstable. Authorities had no choice but to remove the locks and prevent people from putting new ones.

World’s First Flying Car Has Finally Arrived

2017-02-18T00:08:00.001+05:30

After the so much decades hard-work, now it is possible to place an order for a flying car that follows every flight and road regulations.

Now people has compulsory to follow the road and sky rules. People may drive and fly at the end of the 2018.

The PAL-V Liberty is a Dutch two-seat three-wheeler using a Rotax dual-propulsion system, the driving engine producing 99 bhp and the flying one generating 197 bhp.

The rotor blades packed away rather neatly on the roof, the Liberty has a claimed range of over 800 miles based on a 31 mpg average, a 0-62 mph time of 9.0 sec and a top speed of 100 mph.

Reach your chosen take off location, which must be a small airstrip, glider site, or similar rather than just a long stretch of quiet road, and spend 5-10 minutes on conversion work unfolding the tail section and two rotor blades and taking out the propeller. Then you’re ready to take to the skies.

Thrust is provided by the engine powering the rear rotor. The main rotor above the vehicle is spun by air movement alone to create vertical lift. The air range is over 300 miles, maximum airspeed is 112 mph and the maximum altitude 3500 meters.

All sounds pretty good so far until you get to the price, which starts at 499,000 euros or about £425,000. That’s the premium you pay for being an early adopter.

Once the first tranche of ninety Pioneer Editions has been completed, Liberty Sport versions will be released at prices starting from around £225,000. You’ll also need to factor in the cost of flying lessons, as you’ll need a licence to fly it.

10 Famous Indian Cricketers And The Amazing Cars That They Own

2017-02-16T01:02:00.001+05:30

Our cricketers are a league of the coolest personalities in the country. They carry themselves with swag on the field and off the field as well. Don't we just admire them for their style too, while we worship their dedication for the game of cricket? We all do.

So while they can drive the ball onside and offside, they also are super excited to drive their supercars. Make no mistake, the cars they have carry the same amount of swag that these cricketers move with.

So let's take a look at the 10 most stylish cars of the most smartass Indian Cricketers.

Yuvraj Singh

A Punjabi and not crazy for cars? That is next to impossible. So like we would think, Yuvi has an immense love for cars, and his collection cries it out loud. The man has got Lamborghini Murcielago and Porsche 911. He got his Porsche as a gift for hitting six sixes in an over in the World T20 2007 match against England.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

It's a known fact that our former 'Captain Cool' has a cool collection of cars and bikes. He owns a Hummer, a Toyota Corolla, a customized open-top Scorpio and Mitsubishi Pajero. When in need of fresh air he has fourteen bikes to ride including his latest X132 Hellcat.

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.

Sachin Tendulkar is seen among the all-time best batsmen in the world. Apart from that, the man is also known for his immense and intense love for cars. The garage of Tendulkar parks many cars like BMW M5, BMW X5, his latest Nissan GTR 530, and more. His most notable car was Ferrari 360 Modena that he recently sold.

Sourav Ganguly

Can you guess which cricketer has the largest fleet of cars in his garage? It's none other than one of the most successful captains of India, our own 'Dada,' Sourav Ganguly. Dada has got 20 Mercedez Benz cars, four BMWs, and much more.

Kapil Dev

Don't we just love the person who brought us the first ever Cricket World Cup? Now if you think that the swag ends with the career and age, you're all wrong. Kapil Dev drives a very stylish, sporty, and luxurious, Porsche Panamera.

Virender Sehwag

Most known for his smashes and strike rate, Virender Sehwag, leaves nothing towards the offside. The way he talks wit, his car talks class. This disastrous batsman owns a Bentley Continental Flying Spur that costs more than two crores to own.

Rahul Dravid

Raise your hands if you think this man is the soberest cricketer ever to feature in Indian Cricket. The class he carries in the game is same with his choice of driving machines. Dravid drives a BMW and a Hyundai Tucson. Tucson came as a gift from ICC when he was declared the ICC Test Player of the Year in 2004.

Virat Kohli

Show me the most stylish cricketer the Indian cricket has ever seen. Oh, there. Kohli spotted. The current skipper of Indian Cricket Team has inspired a whole generation with his masterclass game and his super stylish swag. Coming to his cars, the man has got a BMW X6, a Renault Duster, and an Audi R8. Virat earned the Audi R8 for his outstanding performance in an ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Harbhajan Singh

A Sardar that is 'asardaar' if you trust the words of another Sardar, Navjot. The turbanator is another Punjabi who's crazy for cars. He mostly is seen in his customized Hummer.

Anil Kumble

Heading the group of the most successful spinners from India, Anil Kumble is also classy with his cars. The leading Indian wicket taker has a Ford Endeavour and a Black Mercedes E-Class.

Got amazed with the collection of cars these cricketers own? You can have your gorgeous car taking the cue from them.

Which cricketer do you think has got the most stylish car? Comment your opinions below

Krushna Is Kashmera’s Second Husband! Other Telly Stars Who Fell In Love After Their First Marriages

2017-02-15T23:59:00.001+05:30

Who says love happens once? Well, at least for not these TV stars. There are a number of telly celebrities who have fallen in love after their first marriages. While for some it was a case of fading love, for others it was sheer attraction. But in the end, they got lucky, and are now happily spending lives with their second partners.

For instance, not many know that comic star Krushna Abhishek’s wife Kashmera Shah was married to her internet friend Brad Listermann, before falling for Krushna. The actress, in an interview revealed, that she did cheat on Brad since she fell in love for Krushna. And now, the actress is happily married to Krishna and has no intentions to fall for someone else, for the third time!

How did Valentine's Day begin and who was St. Valentine? The real story, facts and history behind February 14

2017-02-15T00:59:00.001+05:30

It's renowned for being the 'most romantic day of the year'.

And many of us use it as an opportunity to show affection for our loved ones with cards, flowers or chocolates.

But why exactly do we celebrate Valentine's Day and why does it fall on February 14?

Well The Mirror trawled through the history books to find out the real reasons so you don't have to - and the background casts a very different light on the holiday.

How did Valentine's Day begin?

A sold out sign is seen in front of heart shaped chocolate lollipops on display at a department store in Tokyo, Japan. In Japan Valentine's day is celebrated differently from Western countries. On Valentines day Japanese women are expected to give chocolates to the men, some are given as courtesy or friendship gifts to male friends, colleagues or classmates, others are given to a women's "one true love". (Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Valentine's Day is an old tradition thought to have originated from a Roman Festival known as Lupercalia, according to History.com.

It was held on February 15 as a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture.

During the celebrations boys would draw names of girls from a box and the pair would be partners during the festival.

These matches often led to marriage.

The festival survived the initial rise of Christianity but was outlawed at the end of the 5th century when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St Valentine's Day.

Chaucer may have actually made it all up

Chaucer, as in The Canterbury Tales writer, may have actually been behind Valentine's Day. The medieval English poet took quite a few liberties with history. He'd drop his poetic characters into real-life historical events leaving readers wondering if that's what really happened.

There is no actual record of Valentine's Day before Chaucer's poem in 1375. It's in Parliament of Foules that he links the tradition of courtly love to the St Valentine's feast day - the tradition didn't exist until after his poem.

The poem refers to February 14 as the day of birds coming together to find a mate. “For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne’s day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate,” he wrote and maybe invented Valentine's Day as we now know it.

Who was St Valentine?

St. Valentine
The St Valentine that inspired the holiday may have been more than one man.

The saint officially recognised by the Roman Catholic Church was a real person who died around AD 270.

An account from 1400s describes Valentine as a priest who was beheaded by Emperor Claudius II for helping Christian couples wed.

The emperor had banned marriage as he thought single men made better soldiers. Valentine felt this was unfair so he celebrated marriages in secret. When the emperor found out he was thrown in jail and sentenced to death.

He may also have been Bishop of Terni, also martyred by Claudius II on the outskirts of Rome. There are similarities between the priest's and bishop's stories, which leads people to believe they are the same man.

There's so much confusion around St Valentine that the Church stopped veneration of him in 1969 - though he is still listed as an official saint.

“Valentinus” is from the Latin word for worthy, strong or powerful, and was a popular name between the second and eighth centuries AD meaning there are several martyrs with the same name. There are actually a dozen Valentines listed and there's even a Pope Valentine. The actual day we celebrate is known as St Valentine of Rome to set him apart.

What does he really have to do with love?

Valentine did help marry couples in secret, which is arguably very romantic. He is the patron saint of beekeepers and epilepsy among other things..like the plague, fainting and travelling. That doesn't stop people calling on his help for those romantically involved. He's now also patron of engaged couples and happy marriages.

Why is his skull kept in Rome?

l is housed and adorned in flowers in Rome. It's actually on display in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin.

It was found when people were excavating a catacomb near Rome in the early 1800s. The skeletal remains and other relics now associated with St Valentine were dug up. It's the norm for these to be split and distributed to reliquaries - places that keep relics - around the world. If you wanted to see other parts of the saint, he's on display in the Czech Republic, Ireland, Scotland, England and France.

Why do we give Valentine's cards?

Heart-shaped Valentine card with Cupid. It was printed by the prodigious Raphael Tuck & Sons and dates from the 1880s. Price £20. (Photo: Altus Arts Proudlove antiques col)
Another idea is that when he was sent to prison, he sent a letter to a young girl he had fallen in love with and signed it "From your Valentine".

It's thought this was the first ever Valentine's Day greeting .

Why is always celebrated on February 14?

Some believe that Valentine's Day's is celebrated mid-February to mark the anniversary of St Valentine's death.

It's thought to have happened in the middle of the month around 270 AD.

Others maintain that the Christian church decided to place St Valentine's feast day at this time of the year in an effort to 'Christianise' the pagan festival of Lupercalia.

Why are roses associated with Valentine's Day?

Roses have been the symbol of love since the early 1700s when Charles II of Sweden brought the Persian poetical art known as the "language of flowers" to Europe.

Throughout the 18th century, ladies loved their floral dictionaries, which listed the symbolic meanings of different flowers.

The red rose was believed to be the flower favoured by Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love, and has therefore come to represent that.

Why cupid?

Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, affection and attraction. He is the son of Venus, goddess of love, and war god Mars. Cupid in Latin is 'amor', which means love.

When did Valentine's Day become commercial?

It wasn't until the 18th century that Valentine's Day took off in England. Lovers began to send trinkets, cards and flowers to their loved ones. A huge amount of printed cards would get sold, then in 1913 Hallmark Cards in Kansas City began mass producing specific Valentine's Day cards. Now about a billion cards are sold every year and it's the second biggest card sending time of the whole year.

Why do we sign cards anonymously?

Apart from the embarrassment, there was an actual tradition started by the Victorians. They thought it was bad luck to sign the cards with their actual names. It was also the Victorians that sent roses as they were Venus' favourite flower.

Valentine's Day inspiration

Valentine's Day has developed a reputation for consumers splashing out on fancy candy, lavish gifts and expensive holidays - but it's not always the cash that counts.

Woman gave birth to baby GOAT after two-years of pregnancy

2017-02-15T00:36:00.001+05:30

A lady has brought forth a goat following a two-year pregnancy.

The lady, who was anonymous in the scope, was accounted for to have being pregnant for a long time and went to a group place for offer assistance.

A free therapeutic treatment facility had been set up by a nearby minister and the lady's work was obviously brought on.

Swarms assembled to watch with neighborhood media detailing a newborn child goat-like creature canvassed in a pool of blood on the solid floor.

Film has likewise been discharged demonstrating the blood-drenched creature which local people say moves down the unusual cases.

The occurrence was said to have occurred in the city of Port Harcourt in Nigeria and was initially written about web-based social networking, before being grabbed in the nation's local news sites including Nigeria Today, the Daily Post and the Herald.

It is not known how the goat wound up lying in the pool of blood.

Plastic Surgeries Gone Right! These Actresses Should Definitely Thank Their Doctors

2017-02-14T23:50:00.001+05:30

In an industry where your looks matter a lot, actors resorting to various means for bodily perfections, comes as no surprise. Whether they admit it or not, but their physical transformations speak out loud about them going under the knife. While some the surgeries turned out to be nightmares, for others, the cosmetic help did wonders. Take a look at some such ladies who only looked better after their treatments.

Shilpa Shetty

The actress was among Bollywood’s average-looking actresses when she entered the industry in 1993. However, she looked quite different from her ‘Baazigar’ days, in the film ‘Shool’ in 1999. Her item song ‘UP Bihar Lootne’ saw her in a better avatar.

Shruti Hassan

Well, Shruti’s stunning makeover needs no explanation. The actress completely transformed herself in 2011 when her new found looks got noticed in the film ‘Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji’. Before that, the star daughter appeared in films like ‘Luck’ and ‘Hey Ram’ in those raw and rough appearance.

Priyanka Chopra

The actress hit the headlines when she was crowned as the ‘Miss World’ in 2000. She then entered Bollywood in 2013 and made a place with her acting skills. While her talent won hearts, the actress was scanned for her looks. Then in 2004, it was her film ‘Aitraaz’ that saw in her a transformed version. Her nose and lips looked different and better. And today, the actress scores best in looks, talent and fame.

Sridevi

The actress started her career with south Indian films when she first appeared in the Tamil film ‘Muruga’ in 1967. The film saw her in a darker avatar with broader nose and thinner lips. She entered Bollywood and was seen in the same avatar in films like ‘Solva Sawan’, ‘Sadma’ and ‘Himmatwala’, until ‘Tohfa’ in 1984 that saw the actress with a new nose, lips and face cut.

Shama Sikander

The TV actress is perhaps the classic example of cosmetic surgeries gone right or may be perfect. Shama, who is last remembered as ‘Pooji’ in the show ‘Yeh meri Life Hai’ that aired in 2005, she came back in limelight with her birthday bash in 2014, only to raise eyebrows with her stunning makeover. The actress was completely transformed and looked much better.

Rekha

The timeless beauty grabbed eyeballs for her good looks in the year 1973 with the film ‘Namak Haraam’. Prior to that, the lady scored quite low with those busy eyebrows, broad lips and face cut.

Kangana Ranaut

The Himachali beauty entered Bollywood in 2006 and instantly got noticed for her acting prowess and unconventional yet simple looks. However, we got to see her sexier version in 2010 in the film ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. Her fuller lips and pointed nose were quite evident and must say, the alleged cosmetic treatments have only made her into a stunner with time.

Kareena Kapoor Khan

The actress, who started the trend of size zero, floored one and all with her sexy avatar in the film ‘Tashan’ in 2008. Her svelte frame, prominent cheek bones and face cut, said a different story from the times she entered Bollywood in 2000.

Gauahar Khan

The model-turned-actress got noticed for her dance skills and of course looks, when she appeared in ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’ in 2009. Before that, the lady sported bigger nose and round face in films like ‘Aan: Men at Work’ in 2004.

Karisma Kapoor

The other Kapoor girl too has transformed a lot with time. From bushy eyebrows, to that pointed nose, Lolo too got everything corrected and right in place. Her new avatar was first noticed in 1997 in the film ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ where she looked hotter than ever.

Kajol

The actress made a place for herself in Bollywood after giving hits like ‘Baazigar’, ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘yeh Dillagi’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’, ‘Dushman’, to name a few. While allthe films saw the power-performer in her, it was only in 2001, when we saw the stunner that Kajol was. The actress donned a complete new avatar in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ with thinner face cut, eyebrows, fairer skin and pointed nose!

Sushmita Sen

The former Miss Universe appeared in her first film in 1996. Though she was always considered as a good-looking actress, the Bengali beauty too decided to go under the knife and changes were evident in the year 1999 in the film ‘Biwi No. 1’. From cheek bones, to face cut, eyebrows and lips, seems like Sush got everything corrected.