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BHARAT BANDH: Are strikes really for common man or meagre political stunt? Whom to blame for Economic slowdown...

Indian economy is feebly lowering with no or very less sign of its improvement but political stunts and policy paralysis, it seems have no nearer end. Are our politicians really worried or are they worried only of 2014 general elections? Every move made by ruling party is getting derailed by its own alliance or opposition. What interests most of us to ask is: Is govt. left its morale to think of common man or opposition has become too adamant to oppose every motion of UPA? Think for a while, in the recent parliament sessions, all the motions or moves made by UPA have been cut short by other parties. They may have flaws in them or have some practical woes but will it be right to stop the session itself, when you peacefully could speak, discuss and bring amendments required. We are in a sorry state, our political parties are more interested in walk-outs because it makes news; free publicity to put in apt words! Growth rate is continuously decreasing but nobody except eco

What made KKR win in IPL-5 different from rest of the teams? Shahrukh Khan, Mamata Bannergy or Kolkata Knight Riders spirit!!

What made Kolkata Knight Riders to win? Is a nut-shell question hard to break, even to the so called experts sitting at platforms of news channels! They won atlast; is the most satisfactory and joyous words all I could utter at the present. Calmly looked but desperately awaited four years were all a worth of their share. Had we won it in the first edition of IPL itself, it could have been a different story and probably wouldn't have had the glist it is having at present. Amidst all, the most talked about phrase about riders is their 'consistency' with which knights moved in the whole tournment. It was really fab, winning one by one, each game, very efficiently but with patience and calmness on face but fire in heart. Because this time there was that one thing in mind of all players; the cup. Yes, the humiliation that the past four years have brought was just disastrous, anybody could have lost his confidence on such a inconsistent team but unshattered capt

Male pill: Infertility gene discovery may lead to contraceptive

COURTESY: Times Of India Scientists have found a gene that plays a key role in production of healthy sperm, a breakthrough that could pave way for developing a new contraceptive pill for men. LONDON: Scottish scientists have discovered a gene that plays a key role in production of healthy sperm, a breakthrough they say could soon pave the way for developing a new contraceptive pill for men. In experiments on mice, researchers at the Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh found a gene, called Katnal1, which was vital for the final stages of sperm production. Detailing their findings in the journal PLos Genetics, the researchers said a drug which interrupts Katnal1 could be a reversible contraceptive. Contraception in men is largely down to condoms or a vasectomy, but experts said there was "certainly a need" for such a drug, the BBC reported. The researchers were actually investigating the causes of male infertility, for which they r

Audi e-bike: A bicycle that runs at 80 kmph

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The prototype cycle combining an electric drive and muscle power along with tech used on Audi cars was showcased at the Worthersee Tour in Austria. courtesy: THE ECONOMIC TIMES LONDON: Imagine a sophisticated bicycle that matches the speeds of a bike with just the press of a button. Well, your fantasy has now become a reality, thanks to an incredible new  e-bike  by auto manufacturer Audi. The new  Audi  e-bike Worthersee, built on motor racing design principles, has every possible gadget that you could ever need - just like a Formula 1 car. Perhaps the most helpful feature is an electric motor to help rest those tired legs of the rider. But this isn't just any electric motor, it can help build speeds up to 80 km per hour, the Daily Mail reported. According to its developers, a cyclist can choose between a total of five modes, including the pure muscle power mode, the electric motor alone, or pedalling supported by the motor. In the "Pure" mode, th

Bhansali's Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya & Madhuri Dixit starrer Devdas in TIME's list of Milleniums greatest films!!

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Courtesy: Times Of India Time magazine's influential film critic  Richard Corliss  has selected Sanjay Leela Bhansali's operatic epic Devdas as one of the 10 best films of this millennium. An unprecedented honour!Devdas shares the list with Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge, Kathryn Bigelow's  The Hurt Locker , Michael Hanake's The White Ribbon, James Cameron's Avatar  and Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Citing the reasons for selecting  Devdas  Corliss says, "The plot, based on a 1917 novel, is good-ol' family-values propaganda, drenched in luscious masochism: rich-boy Devdas (all-world charismatist  Shahrukh Khan ) leaves home, abandons his girlfriend (former Miss World Aishwarya Rai ) and suffers magnificently while dallying with a prostitute (  Madhuri Dixit , a hot number who had danced flamenco on men's libidos for a decade or so before appearing in this worldly-wise role). The piece is played with such commitment that the tri

West Bengal CM Mamata Bannergy walks out of a talk show, reason: questioners are maoist and CPM cadres!

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The most sarcastic news that’s beeping on screens today is 'Mamata walks out of a show' and ironically enough, reason being quoted out is 'Questioners were Maoist and CPI(M) cadres & supporters!'. Well, the CM must not forget, she is no more an opposition leader; to boycott anything and everything ruling party proposes or disposes!! What occurred as seen in video clips is most unfortunate and unexpected that could ever happen, a Chief Minister of a state gets a call from leading news channel to be part of a show to commencedete completion of a year in office and Bannergy accepts it. Alright and much needed to applause to her for doing so; most CM's never respect an invitation at all! But when you are invited to an open talk show, you must well equipped with yourself to face any sort of questions that might come, planned or unplanned. After all, you aren't someone too ignorant or paddler of road picked for a talk show, but lea

Mother's love! Love you mum....

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MOTHER Wench who serves, wench, serves with flawless heart excepts nothing but a mere, sheer smile blooms and errands on sphere, divinity in her lap anon piqued one, never bemused to help Immaculate child born out of her velour deeds makes us high, perchance she teaches great deeds  endeavors persona, with fleshy motherhood lass, she’s the ma’ of divinity Though dreadful her life is, lotus blooms whimpering although, she cares for you, loves only you  makes you think possible out of chimerical ruins your diabolical path, to the era of god  She swayed minds to attain peace  she souvenirs the worlds happiness in her  broke hedges in surmising her children hitherto she resembled Teresa, still flawless in heart bewildered everyone, of her sheer patience many worlds, many reasons, but still reminds only of mere, sheer smile Happy Mother's Day!!!

Facebook: You may have to pay for popular posts

IANS Facebook is considering to charge users for highlighting their important posts LONDON: Facebook is considering to charge users for highlighting their important posts, as it is testing a new feature in New Zealand that would make comments more prominent on a user's newsfeed, The Sun reported. Users in the New Zealand thought they were being scammed after they were presented with an option to "highlight" their posts for $2. Facebook later confirmed that they were testing the feature, and charging was one of the options they were considering. Spokeswoman Mia Garlick said: "We're constantly testing new features across the site... This particular test is simply to gauge people's interest in this method of sharing with their friends." Users who clicked on the option were offered the options to pay through Paypal or by credit card. Courtesy: Times Of India

Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate: a movement or show to introduce superstar to TV through STAR PLUS!!!

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T elevision has always been an industry like sea with its own highs & lows and rare instances of high tides or tsunami in TRPs (till date only because of KBC). Not forever! A brand new entirely different genre show gets broadcasted on odd time slot of boring Sundays and in less than minutes of its broadcast, reaches a point where rules get rewritten. ' Satyamev Jayate ' is here. A show, even before completing a week of its first broadcast gets headlined on prominent news channels. Nevertheless to stop its success story therein; it gets discussed, debated and applauded from all spheres of lives for bringing forth the brutal menace of female foeticide which is silently corroding the pillars of Indian morale hitherto boasting of its equality principles. Howsoever, what really has made this show totally different from the merry usuals is its association with conscience call to awaken the sleeping souls. Yes, it honestly takes guts to stand on a national

100-yr-old photos of British India found in shoebox

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courtesy: Yahoo News The most interesting discoveries are indeed made in the most unlikely of places: a treasure-trove of photographs, documenting life in India over 100 years ago during the British Raj, has recently been found in a shoebox in Edinburgh.A total of 178 negatives were found in a shoebox for a pair of grey, size 9, Peter Lord slip-on shoes by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). The stunning negatives were stored in 5” by 8” plate boxes and had been wrapped in copies of The Statesman newspaper of 1914.Nothing is yet known about the photographer of these historic images, although efforts are on to find out his or her identity.Among the images are some that depict the celebrations for the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Calcutta in 1912 with the city's buildings all lit up. Others show pilgrims gathered for a religious festival; merchants selling their wares outside the Jagannath temple in Orissa; labourers pu