If you thought they raised enough temperature together in Omkara, wait till we tell you more. Bipasha Basu and Vivek Oberoi shared screen space for the first time way back in 1999 for a TV commercial, which was much hotter than “Beedi Jalaile”… The two actors featured in an advertisement, that failed to see the light of day on Indian screens due to its “bold scenes”. Vivek plays a charming […]
India did not make any improvement in its happiness quotient, ranking 118th out of 156 countries in a global list of the happiest nations, down one slot from last year on the index and coming behind China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Denmark takes the top spot as the happiest country in the world, displacing Switzerland, according to The World Happiness Report 2016, published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a […]
People who belittle Ramayan as a mythology or a mere epic and Lord Ram as a fictitious character should be ready to give up their skepticism. Couple of years ago, two Chennai-based botanists came out with a three-year-long study which establishes that the Ramayan is a true life story authored by Valmiki, incorporating facts, figures, science and environment of the period. All 182 plants (including flowers, trees, fruits) mentioned […]
We have come a long way from the times when only 38 women MPs were represented in Parliament (5.3%) to the current day when 12% of Parliament is composed of women MPs. Yet, we are much behind nations like Iraq, China and even many African nations like Rwanda and Tunisia. Interestingly, these nations fare better than us in the UNDP inequality index too. Indeed, development of any nation is concomitant […]
The Supreme most of the Hindu trinity – Lord Shiva – is a force to reckon with. With Mahashivaratri around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the lessons we can learn from the Lord himself, who represents eternal truth, invincible force, immortality and compassion. Lord Shiva seated in a meditative posture maintains calm and composure even when there are forces of varied kinds to distract him. We […]
It you want to lose weight or want to have a better overall health, researchers recommend snacking on peanuts or peanut butter three to four times a week which will surely help you with your weight issues. As peanuts and peanut butter are packed with fiber and protein, they keep you satisfied and full for a long time,which helps in managing your hunger. According to a new study, teenagers at […]
When Anupam Kher starts speaking, he does it all guns blazing. Setting the right-wing ecosphere on fire this weekend is a video of Kher speaking at an ABP Ananda event in Kolkata. A visibly angry Kher roasts the Congress and ‘intolerance brigade’ for their campaign against PM Narendra Modi. The actor, who was recently conferred with the Padma Bhushan, was speaking at the ‘The Telegraph National Debate 2016’, and the […]
A Bengaluru couple instantly shot to fame when one of their iPhone 6s photos made it to Apple billboards worldwide. Ashish Parmar clicked a portrait of his wife on Diwali but little did he know that the image would become their ticket to fame. The photograph is a stunning shot of Raina Nanaiah, Ashish’s wife, in a striking red sari, holding a diya in her hands – the glow of […]
Karnataka – best known for its sandalwood is a beautiful state located in the southern part of peninsula India. The state is home to a number of spectacular architectural geniuses, monuments and heritage sites that leave an inedible impact on the minds of those who love history. Abundantly blessed by nature, Karnataka is a perfect travel destination for people who want to get away from maddening urban setup. Here’s a […]
The Republic of Maldives is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean and lies south-west of India. Maldives is best for tourism and has beautiful beaches to offer to its visitors. A number of people from across the world visit this island country to explore the beauty of coral reefs. Maldives is a honeymooners’ paradise! And if you are planning to get married, then do visit the Maldives to make your […]
