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Are you one too??

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INGREDIENTS TO BEST PLEASURE!!

THE NEW INTAKE!!

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MICHELLE OBAMA DARES TO GO BARE

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ichelle Obama, the first lady of United States has been a source of inspiration around the globe. Be it her fashion choices or being vocal about sensitive issues, she has been lauded for all her endeavors.

Apart from being President’s wife, she is genuinely individualistic who has a mind of her and does not like being dictated.

Her recent visit to India on 26/1/2015 Republic Day, along with Barrack Obama had all sorts of expectations from her being clad in Indian outfits such as sari or anything indigenous. But she chose a floral graphic dress, from New York-based Indian designer Bibhu Mohapatra S/S 2015 collection, which was equally impressive and made quite a few heads turn.

She looked great, perfect and understated to make the dazzling first appearance in India. She is unanimously said to be one of the most

immaculately dressed political figures by being featured in all glossy magazines.

Also, the first lady is a true feminist in every sense while everyone is aware of stringent laws for women in Saudi Arabia, she didn’t bother to cover her head in male dominated country. Michelle Obama accompanied her President husband to Saudi Arabia to pay respect to deceased Saudi King Abdullah in Riyadh. Though clad head to toe in conservative outfit, her lack of head cover received a lot of flake and made her join list of other first ladies like Condoleezza Rice, Laura Bush who were equally scrutinized for their dress code, when they visited. An indeed brave choice to do what is right for oneself and as far as criticizing on moral and civic grounds is concerned. Michelle paved a path for all those vulnerable women around the globe who are intruded to abide my meaningless laws. Throughout her visit in Saudi Arabia, she stood abreast with all the men assertively. Until now, it was her sartorial style which was most highlighted but the streak of feisty which came across evidently is surely going to spread the word.

MATCHED AND WHY??

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hen Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor decides to tie the knot do not expect him to do it conventionally.

A failed marriage and strings of relationship which never culminated, actor George Clooney has had it all up until September 2014 when at a charity fundraiser, he met his future wife Amal Alamuddin.

She is a complete outsider to showbiz and comes from the world of law and order. Amal is an International lawyer and human rights activists who has an accomplished career to herself and has also been named “hottest barrister of London”.

But the most intriguing question here is, what exactly made commitment phobic Clooney go down on his knees?

If sources are to be believed, he is absolutely besotted by this deadly combination of beauty with brains and was head over heels in love after few dates with her. From the outset, it did look like an unusual match in the sense that both are pole apart as far as lifestyles are concerned. But

]love is like an alchemy that can blind the wise ones too. All is fair in love and this was validated in Venice in September 2014, where the couple decided to get married after their whirlwind romance in the true Hollywood style amongst all powerful faces of glamor world.

While Amal may be naïve about his husband’s world but George is quite politically active. He is a longtime Democratic supporter, a humanitarian activist focused on ending the genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region and a committed fund-raiser for President Obama. Having known that, people have already started seeing them as next President John F Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy. Well, if he can impress his barrister wife with that suave and intellect, it will not be surprising to see him win people hearts in Presidential campaign some years down the line. Keeping his popularity and star value in mind who knows future America may be lead by the hottest actor.

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ALL INDIA BAKCHOD

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he AIB Roast video, which was considered filthy and rude, has been removed from YouTube after government interferences.

The celebrity’s roast, which is first of its kind in India, featured a panelist of 8 AIB members with the filmmaker Karan Johar taking over as the roast master to grill Gunday stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor on their professional and personal lives. This event was staged in Mumbai in December, and was attended by 4000 people and few famous celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt etc.

The AIB roast video was watched by eight million users before it was removed. In the start of the event the roast master Karan Johar had said,” some really foul and horrific things are

going to be said tonight…If you are easily offended and even difficulty offended, you should leave right now.”

After this roast video was out and was spread like virus and all the people who watched it online or were present there had given their hearts out laughing.

The government of Maharashtra ordered an inquiry and filled complain against the show for the use of its abusive and filthy language and for the offensive remarks that were made against each other during the event and at the audience present there.

The question that raised here was that the audience and the participants who were present there, who used filthy language and cracked jokes against each other, were not offended then why were the others?

The people present there very well knew for what they were present there and they were before hand aware

of the language that was going to be used during the event.

I think that Ranveer and Arun should be applauded for being a sport as it takes a lot of guts for to let people laugh at you and much to laugh along.

May be this rude, crude and abusive shock was needed for the “moral and cultural” crusaders with wafer-thin sensitivities who keep on shouting “anti-Indian” about anything that doesn’t fit their version of humour or creativity. AIB has delivered a cathartic Knockout punch.

It’s a roast, not a stir fry. It will leave some burn marks.

MUFFLER MAN KEJRIWAL

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rvind Kejriwal joined Tata Steel in the year 1989 and took leave to study civil services.In 1992 he quits Tata Steel and started doing NGO work at Ramakrishna Mission at the North-East and Nehru Yuva Kendra.In 1995 he joined Indian Revenue Services (IRS) at Delhi IT office and also worked with Missionaries of charities. In 2000 he takes two years Sabbatical for higher studies with a commitment that on resuming work as an IRS officer he would not resign for three years.In 2003 he rejoins IRS Delhi IT offices.In Feb 2006 he quits IRS after just 18 months of services and continues with NGO work. In 2011 he joined NGO India Against Corruption (Anna Hazare Movement).In 2012 he forms Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) and in 2013 December he became the Chief Minister of Delhi.In February 2014 he quits as Chief Minster in forty nine days.

Kejriwal briefly served as Delhi’s chief minister a year ago, but he resigned after just 49 days.

The move was one of a series of apparent missteps he made since coming to prominence, including a cantankerous split with his first political patron and, last year, a decision to create a national party that would compete across India for parliamentary seats, which largely failed.

In 2015 finally AAP won in Delhi. From the beginning itself I was pretty impressed with the intentions of Arvind Kejriwal.He is not only a good politician like Modi but also a good political leader.So far Modi is doing great but the positive intentions of Kejriwal for the common people of Delhi are more stronger.This country not only comprises of politicians, business people and bureaucrats but also of common(service sector) people who pay taxes and gets no benefits from government.Uneducated people are the ones who differentiate between parties.People chose Arvind Kejriwal instead of Kiran Bedi because people wanted equal rights for everybody. Kejriwal’s main motive is to bring equality

amongst the rich and the poor. he doesn’t supports the differentiation between the rich and the poor.With coming of the AAP party, people are expecting the equality and anti-corrupted government.He has won the belief of the people by all the efforts that he has put in.This win of Kejriwal is surely expected to be a big change in the indian government.

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ryanBoy - Filipino fashion blogger, socialite and businessman, he is the most popular and clicked celebrity of the fashion world.

Bryanboy has an eccentric personality, his posts on social media especially instagram receives all sorts of love and hate comments. With 1.4 million followers to his kitty, the popular blogger continues to keep everyone in splits with his wit and weirdness. BryanBoy has no inhibitions and is often posting quite intimate photos. Fashion critic Suzy menkes might find him frivolous but the harder you try to ignore him, the more intriguing he gets.

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he “fashion” industry is by far the most diverse industry in every aspect.

Each person working here carries a trademark which differentiates one from another. You may call them bizarre, outlandish, weird, snooty or whatever. However, one may choose to tag them but the reality is some are born with it and some built that image. Undeniably, it is a deceptive world where either people love to play goofy or wear attitude on their sleeves. Here are list of well known faces from the fraternity who have always been in news for their demeanor.

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nna Wintour - The editor in chief of Vogue USA, the world’s fashion bible .She is considered the most powerful force in the more than $100 billion fashion industry. With her signature Louise Brooks bob, trademark sunglasses, and glamorous furs, she is a sexy international diva, admired & gossiped around the world over.

Having everything under her feet, she is seen grinning once in a blue moon. ‘The Devil wears Prada’ novel written by her former assistant Laura Weisberger, who had a short stint in Vogue, USA has shared all her experiences in it. The novel is based on hard taskmaster Anna and her disciplined working style.

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nna Dello Russo - The editor-at-large and creative consultant of Vogue , Japan. She is a true fashionista known for her eccentric and quirky street style. Her persona is so vibrant that it reflects through her clothes as well, she sports the most unexpected clothes and accessories. Ms Russo is the most loved fashion darling, who never has dull moment in her life or atleast at a fashion event.

She clearly enjoys being a part of this fashion world which comes across so explicitly. People love her attitude as Anna, the fashion maverick does not shy away from taking risks.

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arl Lagerfeld - One of the most acclaimed German fashion designers, he is the creative director of the brand ‘Chanel’. Karl has a trademark style of donning all black outfit, huge glasses and a ponytail. Paparazzi says he fails to lift a smile and swallows a laugh. The king of ‘Haute Couture’

as the Chanel designer is popularly known, may create some of the beautiful clothes but this own life is quite mundane. His perpetual deadpan has been with him since forever, he is believed to be living an aloof life with his beloved Choupette, a cat.

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ictoria Beckham-“Fashion stole my smile, it’s a part of me but not whole me.” Huge fashion empire and sexy husband David Beckham by her side but she intently does not lift her lips.

Victoria a.k.a Ms posh rarely smiles but when she smirks, it becomes a headline. Ironically, she said to have

“Stay weird”

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“I feel I have a responsiblity to the fashion community.”

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ara Delevinge – She was awarded ‘Model of the year’ at British fashion awards 2014 but ironically she possesses none of that supermodel panache. People like her as a model on runaway but love her for her off duty attitude. Cara’s quirky taste reflects in all aspects of her personality be it her clothes or selfies, she posts on social media. It is refreshing to see models like Cara who comes across as a real self, which is absolutely applauding. Her vivacious personality has made her part of many ad campaigns like H&M, Mulberry, Chanel, DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Pepe Jeans.

a great sense of humor but unfortunately, its uncertain if we will ever be able to see that side of her.

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Versatility of Marsala

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uch like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful shade typifies the fulfilling extravagance of a satisfying feast while it’s establishing a red-tan root which gives a sophisticated look. This generous, yet sleek tone is all around engaging and makes an interpretation of effectively to design, magnwficence, industrial design, home furniture and insides.

Similarly speaking to men and women, this ‘pantone shade of the year’ is a blending and tasty shade for attire and embellishments. It is the one that supports color innovativeness and experimentation with the touch of glamour.

Complimenting against numerous skin tones, sultry. It is an incredible go-to color for excellence, it also gives a tremendous highlight to the cheek, and a pop of shade for nails, shadows lips and hair. Sensational and in the meantime establishing, the rich and full-bodied red-tan Marsala brings color warmth into home furnishing and interior.

A matte completion highlights Marsala’s natural nature while including sheen passes on a totally diverse way of glamour with luxury.

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Fashion Decoded

Get acquainted with Androgyny Divya Rawat

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oday’s youth who look up to actor and actress as their style icons have certainly changed their way from Bollywood to politics.

It’s none other than our honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi who has emerged as the latest style icon of our country. From his Nehru jacket to the pinstriped suit, he has taken over the fashion sense of the Indian politicians to a different level.

Where every other politician prefers to wear white on the other hand,Narendra Modi chooses different colors for his looks.

In today’s time it is difficult to overlook at the half sleeve kurtas, which are paired with churidaars. From the elder generation to the youth everybody has seen that change in the fashion of our prime minister. The kurtas with his churidaars has now become a trademark of his personality. The fabric that is used is Khadi and linen.

Earlier in the starting of his tenure Mr. Modi was mostly seen in white and saffron color kurtas but now days he has started to

experiment with more lively yet muted colors. The day, he was appointed as the BJP’s PM candidate, he wore a olive green kurta which came to be known as Modi Kurta and then the Modi Style was born.

Apart from his simple clothing, his choice of accessories is loud. From his frames to his pen every accessory that he carries is branded. The frames that he puts on are Bvlagri with expensive Movado watch to his Mont Blanc pen; all of these have a special place in his wardrobe. All of this is paired with a black All of this is paired with a black band on his right wrist, which cannot be easily missed.

Mr. Modi gave a stiff fashion competition to US first lady Michelle Obama, when she had come to India on 26th January 2015, by wearing a dark pinstripe suit embroidered with his own name repeatedly. Now Mr. Modi, the Prime Minister of our country has become a new style icon for all the generations and he has replaced the famous Bollywood actors who had earlier impressed us with their sartorial choices.

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A PM is a style icon, I’d like to wear a Modi kurta.

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ndrogyny is an amalgamation of characteristics of both sexes. Whereas androgynous is a person who does not fit in gender mould, is not culturally defined and is somewhat unabashed how male and female should conduct themselves in society. Androgyny is liberating; It’s a choice!

Not overtly feminine in case of female, and less masculine in case of males, has made this trend a big rage. One of the main reasons of androgyny being highly popular is its comfort factor. Bidding adieu to prim-posh fashion, there is an emergence of comfort clothing, which is highly appreciative and being accepted. Fashion is about finding solace in your skin, rather than disguising yourself with something you are not.

Be it boyfriend jeans, shirt, or blazer, tuxedo, pants all are part of females wardrobe as much as they are part of males.

This breeze has taken the fashion industry by storm with more and more fashion thespians taking a cue from this trend. The Beau Brummels, the David Bowies, the Coco Chanels and Marlene Dietrichs were all those historical figures who initiated androgyny. 60s is said to watershed decade of the fashion scenario as it marked entry of androgynous look with 70s and 80s elevating it to another sartorial level.

Of late this trend has gone a notch higher with giant brand campaigns like Dior, DKNY and Givenchy, who have put power faces in androgynous, depicting popularity and acceptance of this look. Androgynous look can also be interpreted as intellectual and powerful or one naturally feels empowered after sporting this chic look.

SEX & RELATIONSHIP

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INGREDIENTS TO THE BEST PLEASURE

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ntimacy in life takes time and effort to maintain. It isn’t always easy- our busy lives are taxing and often leave us tired and devoid of the imagination and motivation required to keep up the pace.

Having good sex doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours and hours of frolicking in bed.It can be as simple as doing something a little different,just for a change,by your choice.A woman’s sex drive will vary from time to time depending on her hormones and whats going on in her life and so it is important to add a few stimulating aspects to your sex life to keep things interesting.

BLIND FOLDS

Get a pack of cards and play strip poker for better sex.It may seem like something you would have done when you were in high school, but adult strip poker is a good way to get naked.Once you are both naked (or nearly naked), you can start on the really fun part : A loss means the other person gets to choose what action is perfomed on them by the loser.

Time limits like one minute

on said action means that it is a prolonged game of seduction, which by the end will have you both clamouring to be both the winner and the loser.The best part about this game is that you can ask the other person to do something in a certain way that you may not necessarily have ever done before. It can get rather filthy and definitely lead to better sex in the end.

FANTASIES Sexual pleasures has many dimensions, but the most important sexual organ we have is our brain.When one sense is hindered, our other senses via the brain. For example, a deaf person has increased sensory awareness sight,smell,touch and vibrations.

You can tap into this innate ability in your partner and use it to your advantage.

Blindfolding will increase the sensory awareness.Your partner doesn’t know where you are or what you are going to do next.This creates anticipation for better sex—the tease--clamor to compensate. Tease your partner mercilessly with sensory objects such as feather or your tongue.

Start off slowly, as this excites the nerve endings and makes them more sensitive.

Talking about your sexual fantasies with your partner is a very healthy form of sex play.It increases communication with your partner and helps you get to know each other better.Yes, you may be surprised by what comes out of her mouth but this works both ways.Keep it light at first and don’t throw her in a deep

end with fantasies about people you both know or reveal fetishes you aren’t sure about Sit back with a glass of wine and keep your clothes on — for now.

Fantasy play can also be incorporated into a game for better sex.

Use your imagination and keep it sexy. Take it in turns and see where it leads you.

NEW PLACE Talking dirty has turned people on for decades and will continue to do so because it has something other sex play doesn’t—words.

Because our brain are our largest sexual apparatus, we respond to the spoken word automatically especially when someone takes our name. The spoken words evokes emotions,

LOVE FACT

Kissing releases oxytocin in the brain--a hormone that strengthens the emotional bond between two people.

sensation and blood flow to various regions, depending on the topic.This works very much in your favour when you talk to your lover because women are especially susceptible to what goes in their ears.Talking dirty is however, an art form and when done badly can result in fit of giggles.Don’t let this deter you.

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The more you talk about someone, the more you fall in love with that person.

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lmost all the girls aged in 20s are looking for a perfect mate for themselves, even after being surrounded by perfectly acceptable male friends. They move around in mixed groups, claim men as their buddies but are not ready to settle down with them and when the question comes to their marriage, they reject one other. This is essentially the problem with many girls and boys. With the freedom of choice comes great responsibility but they are not ready to take this responsibility on their young shoulders. May be two generations before, when girls grew up they were asked to get married to a man that was chosen by their parents. She had no choice of her own and had to adjust in her new home, among new people and new environment. That time she did not just marry to the man o her parent’s choice but at the same

move to a different room or area in your home. Whatever tickles your fancy. There are a million different places to get intimate other than your home and bed—TRY THEM!!

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girls look for financial stability neither personal security nor are curious about sex or romance and to one bad decision she takes. A subconscious fear and hesitation for so long gets the marriage delayed for long. No wonder the age of marriage in the urban areas for both men and women has been rising as they wait for long. Most of the girls’ do not want to get married to her guy friend within the circle, with whom get well mix well and on the other hand the girls are busy looking for a guy somewhere else. In many cases they donot get married to each other because of the religion, or the career paths that are varied from each other. The young girls seem to be looking for everything and trying to please everyone, but you cannot have it all. There are so many complications, fear and considerations in marriages. The girls seem to have a tough time taking a final step towards choosing the right guy as they are caught between traditional requirements of status and background on one

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hand and on the other hand their own desire for romance and independence. The young girls are often told to be careful and just follow their one gut instinct and go with your eyes half shut.

All the marriages in the end, come out the same way,

however they may began. Nothing can work in marriage except for your own sense of commitment and determination to keep a marriage healthy.

LOVE IS TOO NEIL PATRICK & DAVID BURKTA ATTRACTIVE TO BE HIDDEN IN THE CLOSET!!

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time she also had marry to his whole family. At that small age relationships for marriage. Given all her independence, financial security and a healthy lifestyle, she becomes careful of losing it all of 16 or more she had to manage his husband’s whole family, which generally was huge.

A generation later, the girl was educated and she was given the freedom to choose from few boys, which were selected by her parents for her and was well guided towards the smarter choice. She was only restricted at home and her exposure to men was only till her father or brothers. She had to select from the choices and also had to marry one with the new set rules and regulations given to her. But in todays generation, till the time the girl is asked to get married, she has already been working for several years and is used to her own independence and her own space of living and is friendly to many men that are her colleagues or friends. These days not all the

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n idea of a relationship without sex in today’s scenario is like a sky without stars. I am not in a mode to preach about a true relationship but yes, I am writing about certain things that irk me as a believer in everlasting love. The authenticity of a bond has somewhere got strained or may be the meaning of it has evolved, whatever it is it’s hysterical. Technology plays a pivotal role in ruining it, unlike old days when ‘waiting’ was the most romantic ingredient but now it seems to have gone for a toss with communication between the lovers made so easy. I don’t mean to entirely blame hi-tech for it but somewhere feelings are being expressed more through WhatsApp, facebook, snapchat than in person.

Apparently, validity of a relationship is shorter than the validity of our phone number. I completely agree one should not take crap from the other person for no reason, but the degree of saturation point in all of us has dropped down so miserably.

You would never realize when a small quarrel would lead to a massive fight which at times results in a breakup up, surprisingly. I am not a fan of mushy cinema a and a certain kind of films which portrays romance in a very outrageous ways.

Also, I fail to understand how the wrong the meaning of relationship is interpreted, as far as I have read and experienced.

A true relationship is about companionship first and foremost and maybe the rest can also follow afterwards. I am modern, independent girl who believes that we should move with time but I also believe certain things should remain untouched. Often couples complain to each other about much they have changed but it’s actually, a great way to shrug off the burden of being in a relation. At a blink of an eye, we are committed and breaking up, and then we blame our destiny for being un-fateful. The foundation of a relationship is so weak that does stand a chance to mature after one-night stand. People are often disguising the real themselves and fooling each other.

Life is really complicated, but we do also have the ability to detangle it. Sensitivity is somewhere lost in this fast paced life, and often relationships are about ‘just having a good time’.

Relationship is no obligation, and no one forces you to get into one. It is built on mutual understanding, trust, honesty and respect and the sooner people realize it, the better it is.

ove has no boundaries.

It jumps obstacle,leaps barriers,penetrates walls to arrive at its destination..Given below are the examples of same sex couples whom i completely adore for legalising their marriage in-front of the whole world.

Kudos to them for coming out and declaring their love openly,inspiring others to take pride in their choices.Its really cool if two guys,two girls,guy-girl or any human-being that wants to be married, and if it’s samesex,more power to them.

It’s legal now. Neil Patrick (Barney Stinson) has officially married the love of his life. Neil Patrick Harris of How I Met Your Mother fame and his companion of 10 years, David Burtka, tied the knot in a small ceremony. The wedding took place in Italy and the gathering was couple’s friends and family who joined them to celebrate their union. The couple has two cute kids named Gideon and Harper who are fraternal twins born via a surrogate in 2010.

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A same sex marriage is still a marriage,Sir Elton John and David Furnish are officially husband and husband after being in a relationship for twelve years.They both got married in Britain by inviting the whole world to join them for the ceremony via social networking site Instagram.

They have two children -- Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John and their is no doubt that two better dads are better than none.

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ove, a feeling that can never be described in words is considered to be the most special feeling. When two people love each other then they also feel the urge to get married and spend rest of their lives together. But we still have some people in our society who are against it. Loving someone is not a crime but then also we don’t have the right to choose our own partners. Are we seriously getting modern?

The answer is no because we still lack in people’s thinking. In India, we have practices like honour killing in which the family members kill the other family member because he/she has brought shame on the family by marrying someone who does not belong to the same culture or the same religion. It is usually done when the victim and the partner are in a relationship, which is not approved by the family or they have not followed the principles of religion that they should have followed. These practices have made a very bad impact on today’s’ youth. In a country where we say everybody

has their own right to choose have certainly made different set of rules for people. Couples fight for their love and acceptance in the society but still fail to be accepted. They choose their own partners by seeing their own compatibility with them. This does not mean that they would be more compatible with any other person than their own partner because it’s their own choice. We should seriously try to change the mentality of such people so as to have a liberal environment for everyone who think that to get their love is impossible.

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road than any other means.” This simplifies our thinking as well because whatever we can experience by travelling through roads is difficult to experience through other means of transport. He also adds, “Only a traveler of the road would understand, what it feels when the breeze caresses your face or and the sound of the wind reverberates in your ears, these are too amazing an experience to explain in a few sentences.” This reflects the peace and stress free journey which a traveler experiences on its own; no other means could make a traveler feel this way.

So let us break all the rules and set ourselves free for a road trip!!

LOG OFF, HEAD OUT Priyanka Verma

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- C.S. Lewis, the Four Loves

riendship is a bond that exists between two people who mutually share the same connection with each other. This relationship is based on trust, care and feeling of being loved.

Sharing same interests acts like a trigger for this relationship.

The main manifestations of friendship are the desire to do things beneficial to the other, sympathy, honesty towards the other even in difficult situations, trust on each other for emotional support when in difficult situations and the ability to express whatever one wants to the other without fear of judgment against him.

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rom miss little sunshine to zindagi na milegi dobara the world is now following the trend of going on road trips. Road trip is the journey taken to far of places on automobiles. Nowadays, everyone’s life is in a hurry but many people still feel the urge of exploring the world and experience the journey not through any other way but through road trips. Road trips makes you feel de-stressed, fresh and lively and also become the best way of making memories for life.

The moment you start your journey till the time you reach your destination the whole new experience of your travel becomes the part of your trip.

Free from rules with no schedule to follow, you stop wherever you feel like stopping and enjoy with your company. In no other way you can enjoy these benefits of road trip.

When asked from one of the traveler, Mr.Ashish Saini told us that why he prefers road trips rather than any other means of transport. He says, “The breathtaking landscape and hospitality of the local people, not to mention the local cuisine is a memorable takeaway & a reason why I would always prefer to travel by

MAHULI, MAHARASHTRA

“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What!

You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .””

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A friend is a person capable of loving irrespective of whether he is being loved or not.

Friendship can exist between the same sexes or opposite sex.

Friendship can also be felt in familiar relationships between father and son, mother and daughter, husband and wife, brother and sister, elder brother and younger brother.

More than friendship, love is the binding force in relationships. Friendship exists for the sake of friendship; where both like each other and cherish each other for some creditable values in the other’s personality. You wish to be the friend of that person for the personality that he has. It has a magic in itself.

When you have that friend you feel free to be yourself, it gives you freedom and space yet a feeling of being. Freedom of choosing the right person leads to making the best relationship of friendship.

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aziranga National Park’s charm is its mind-boggling biodiversity and lush hills and valleys bisected by the Brahmaputra.Patches of forests are interspersed with vast stretches of savannah grasslands, wetlands and river islands. This National Park gives shelter to one-horned rhinoceros, tigers,leopards,barking deer and dolphins.

November to April is considered the best time to visit.

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andeli is a natural habitat for various species of wildlife.The best way to explore it is by taking an open-jeep safari with a naturalist to get a good shot of spotting some beauties.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is considered home for tigers,leopards and black panthers.

It is also emerging as a popular place for white-water rafting.Another option is to go trekking into the dense forest with guides.

The best time to visit is October to March.

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ayanad is situated in the Nilgiri biosphere.The forest offers a great opportunity to spot wildlife which comprises of birds,tigers,langur,spotted deers,elephants,giant squirrels,gaur,sambar etc.As you take a walk through the countryside of Wayanad can be exhilarating. You can interact with the localities,visit spice plantations,farms,earthenware workshops and tribal settlements.The best time considered to visit is from October to May.

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ahuli, located on the outskirts of Maharashtra’s Thane district, Mahuli has beautiful mountain terrain. Situated at a height of 2815 ft, it is surrounded by a dense forest, which has been declared a natural reserve. It offers a challenging trek in the monsoon with some lush views on offer as you trudge along.

Expect to come across gushing waterfalls and streams on your way up.There’s greenery all round and the river in Mahuli village is wonderfully peaceful picnic spot. September and March is considered the best to visit.

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DANDELI, GOA

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WAYANAD,KERALA

THINK AGAIN

TWO IS COMPANY

AND THREE’S???

Divya Rawat

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Priyanka Verma

ravelling, truly an escape and respite from the complexities of our daily chores but hey think again about all the time, you were stuck in a dilemma whether to travel solo or have someone along. Well, calm down we all go through the same and it will continue to be so confusing until you experience travelling both ways, and decide for yourself. Both have its positives and negatives, which one should not forget to consider before backpacking.

Solo (+ve) and Group (-ve)

THEKKEKAD INSTEAD OF ALLEPEY I am sure most Kerala Tourism pictures are shot at Allepey. But it has been getting overcrowded day by day. But in the much lesser-known KannurValiyaparambu backwaters,Thekkekadu has uninhabited islands, vast waterways and abundant places. It is one of the few private islands on the backwaters which is nature’s most indulgent way of discovering life on coconut countrysideof Kerala; sleepy villages hide away amid palm trees on the shores, occasional fishing boats emerge from the mist and eagles soar in skies

is achieved as we discover and manage pretty much everything all by ourselves. Travel is relaxing, you can find solace in your own company without unnecessary discussions. Solo is being your own boss, kicking off your day at your own pace and no unwanted waiting.

Solo (+ve) and Group (-ve) For people who feel claustrophobic alone and desperately needs someone along to travel, cannot think in their weirdest dream to set out on a journey all by themselves. Different people have different perspectives about travelling, there are people who would prefer solo, but there are also people whose idea of travelling is about companionship.

Being in a group, lessens your burdens and uncertainties, you

HARIDWAR INSTEAD OF VARANASI Because Varanasi is on many group tour itineraries, visiting can mean throngs of tourists, and from March to September, very high temperatures. Exploring Haridwar, instead is just a five-hour train ride from Delhi. It is usually not overpopulated with tourists and can be explored independently. The Ganga is cleaner here and you can experience the famously picturesque evening aarti. Next place to visit is Rajaji National Park. Only about a 30 minute drive from Haridwar, this unspoiled park is pristine, green, and filled with the sound of birds. The mountains are majestic.The park has spotted deer, leopards and tigers. and many other species.The elephant population is large. The bird life is prolific- many colourful ones, that were perching in the trees. Trees are magnificent- a very wide variety, and all looking healthy and green. There were flocks of Peacocks in one field.Cost of 5 hour tour is approximately Rs1800 per person.

GURUDONGMAR LAKE INSTEAD OF PANGONG TSO Few years ago,Pangong Tso was a quiet alternative destination. But after the movie 3 Idiots was shot at Ladakhi Lake,serenity gave way to loud, insensitive crowds. In northern Sikkim, at the end of a two day trek from Gangtok,lies the less explored Gurudongmar Lake which is one of the one highest lake is situated at 17,100 feet and set against the backdrop of majestic snow clad peaks. It lies in the district North Sikkim in India, only some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border.

The lake can be reached by road from Lachen via Thangu.

RANN OF KUTCH INSTEAD OF JAISALMER

are always sure about safety and security, unlike solo. There is always some work you can share your things with and turn to whenever in doubt. Group trips are surely a lot of fun and you make some lifetime memories.

And, there are also times when your travel partner becomes your greatest confidant because travelling lightens you emotionally. You become more adaptable by being in groups. Your journey becomes more adventurous and fun which at times is not possible being solo.

Pick what suit’s you more being solo or being in a group because one wrong decision and the trip of your life can get ruined.

Like every coin has two sides, the same way travelling has its good and no-so-good points, but a wise choice can make you have the time of your life.

TRAVEL TRIVIA Do you know what the natives of Leeds in England are called?

Loiners!

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India is the single largest collection of art and artefacts by just one person.

Jaisalmer is colourful and historic. But almost every aspect of life here seems to pander to a tourist’s idea of India. The Rann of Kutch retains on earthy flair that is charming, photogenic and accessible. The little Rann of Kutch is the home of the Indian Wild Ass. In winter the Great Rann of Kutch becomes the breeding ground for flamingos and pelicans. The Rann of Kutch is also worth visiting for the local people who have preserved their customs and traditions through the ages, who express themselves artistically in the form of handicrafts and beautifully designed day to day objects, their houses, etc.

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Personally, I would any day prefer solo over going in a group. Being in a group or with someone obstructs in a way that somewhere one is unable to pursue the things he/she wants or had planned to. You always have to keep in mind the other person’s interest in mind before doing something. Monetary matters can sometimes create a lot of issues because a lot of times, the person you are taking the journey with try to take undue advantage of you. Travelling alone gives you a lot of exposure and confidence, we get to meet different people from other diverse cultures. There are many struggles during solo trips which leave us enriched and strong. Self-independence

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Check out the Smallest House in Paris is in Quai Voltaire – it is barely one meter wide!

It is said that Mermaids live for 300 years before they turn into sea foam. Copenhagen’s most famous attraction “The Little Mermaid”, sits there on a rock since 1913, so we need not worry as we will see this little sculpture for many more years to come.

In Italy, they sure drink a lot of coffee and eat pasta - 600 cups of coffee and 25 kgs of pasta per person per year!

FOOD

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RGANIC FOOD is a smart priority.People are choosing organic food as it efficacious choice for personal and planetary health.Organically grown food is chemical free, full of nutrition, taste, and sustainable sustenance—is a direct vote for immediate health and the hopeful future of generations to come. Organic foods refers to the food which is produced by organic farming.It is a natural way of producing food that is without chemicals and pesticides. Mention below are the reasons to choose organic foods today:

1AVOID CHEMICALS:

Eating organically grown foods is a good choice as to avoid the cocktail of chemical poisons present in commercially grown food.

BENEFITS FROM NUTRIENTS: Organically grown foods comprises of more nutrients like vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and micronutrients— than commercially grown foods because the soil is controlled and maintained with sustainable implementations by accountable quality.

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3ENJOY BETTER TASTE:

Organically cultivated foods generally taste much better because as it is sustained, well balanced soil produces healthy, strong plants. This is a fact with heirloom varieties, which are grown for taste over appearance.

PROTECT OUR EN4 VIRONMENT: Organic cultivation maintains eco-sus-

KEEP CALM & EAT ORGANIC

tenance, or farming in harmony with nature. Conservation of soil and crop rotation keep farmland healthy, and chemical strictness conserves the ecosystem.

REDUCE POLLUTION, PROTECT WATER & SOIL: Agricultural chemicals, pesticides, and fertilisers are ruining our environment, contaminating our precious water supplies, and poisoning the value of fertile farmland.

Certified organic standards do not authorise the use of toxic chemicals in cultivation and necessitate responsible management of healthy soil and biodiversity.

RESULTS IN STRONGER & ENERGETIC BODY: No consumption of

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pesticides,chemicals or processed additives lowers down the risk of having diseases ,illness and disorders.Nothing leaves you feeling tired and gross like unhealthy junk food.

HEALTHY 7KEEP PLANTS:

No super-insects created by pesticides wiping out farms or wild spaces. Organic plants thrive because they are made stronger with organic practices.

Priyanka Verma

VEGAN: THE NEW INTAKE

Divyangana Agarwal

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oesn’t it sound dramatic… from being a loyal carnivorous and then suddenly changing your diet to a veganism that is no meat, no fish, no eggs and definitely no dairy.

These days’ converting into veganism for a limited period of time or full-time has become a new trend. Many well-known personalities like James Cameron (film director of Titanic), Bill Clinton (former president of US) and Bill Gates (Microsoft founder) have changed themselves into a fulltime vegan and many people have been inspired by them and have changed themselves into a part time vegan. According to a study done by Vegetarian Resource Group there are about 1,50,000 full time vegans in UK.

There are various reasons why people change themselves into part-time vegans. Some change themselves into a part time vegan because they think that it is the best way to detox themselves or due to health reasons or create more awareness about how animals are treated and even some change themselves into vegan who are prone to heart diseases or who want to get their cholesterol down.

The other reason why people change is due to environmental issues such as deforestation or global warming.

Some people change into vegan overnight where as other change by first turning into vegetarians then into vegans. Vegans doesn’t eat animal product and at the same time they donot use any animal based products for clothing or any their purpose.

The various reasons why people are turning into vegan are as follows: 1.Dairy products and meat contain a lot of saturated fats and if people turn into vegans then it reduces the amount of saturated fats from their diet, which leads to improving health conditions.

2.According to a study vegan diet reduced the risk for heart diseases, heart attacks and strokes.

3.It also helps in lowering down high blood pressure.

4.Its also reduces prostate cancer (cancer which is found in a gland of male’s reproductive system) and breast cancer.

5.It prevents and reduces cataracts (which is an eye disease).

6.It is a very healthy way to reduce weight.

7. There is an increase the energy level in the body as well as it improves the quality of hair, skin and nail.

8.It also helps to reduce migraines and reduces allergy symptoms.

THE VAULT CAFE REVIEW

Radhika Ahuja

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ault cafe made a great deal of buzz when it opened and from the point when it was opened to till date it has created its own space in the minds of the people.

The Vault justifies its name as it creates an ambience of an underground chamber with many different small chambers in it.

The place creates a very soothing ambience for the people.

When asked to one of the directors, Mr. Sameer he said,” The Vault cafe is the brain child of my partner Mr.Umang Tewari who is well known and also have reputed name in the industry.

The idea behind opening this cafe was to give people a new place to party which is full of energy and gives you positive vibes as soon as you enter the cafe. This was actually a concept which after rigorous planning, research and implementation has taken up a shape in the form of a Restaurant/ Cafe. We have tried our best to do justice with the concept and hence the place has been designed accordingly. We are getting a lot of appreciations for this as this is something new for everyone and the guests are happy to see 3 different sitting areas i.e. The indoor sitting, the private Vaults and the terrace area and all this at one place gives an option to the guests to opt as per their mood and preference. We understand that Connaught place is a mixed market so we have various cuisines in our menu and have specialized experienced Chefs to prepare the same and make our guest’s experience a memorable one with the combination of good food, great music and beautiful ambience.”

There is a long bar in one corner which is highlighted with dynamic yellow lighting and a disk jockey support in the center. There are separate vaults for 10 to 12 people and also have an outdoor sitting which gives choice to the people.

With a light shade of cocoa their most commanding shades gives a rustic look. The interiors of the café are beautifully done with empty glass bottles and many interesting things.

The menu of the café serves you with all the best cuisines in a very interesting way. The vault specializes in serving different kinds of drinks. The food and drinks are very well presented. The service of the café is excellent; the waiters are friendly and serve you at the best of their behavior. The music of the café is not loud is just goes with the mood of the café.

I would suggest this place as it would definitely leave a smile on your face. Experience the vault café, it will surely make you visit this place again.

BLUE LASSI

Prep Time- 5 min Servings- 1 INGREDIENTS (use organic ingredients) 4 ounces organic whole milk yogurt 1 1/2 ounces Smirnoff blueberryflavoured vodka 1 1/2 ounces whole milk 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon rose water 1 green cardamom pod 1/2 apricot Mint spring for garnish.

DIRECTIONS: Blend the yogurt,vodka,whole milk,sugar,rose water,cardamom pod,apricot with an immersion blender in a mixing bowl until smooth.Serve cold in a shot glass without ice as an aperitif.Garnish with the mint spring.

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FORUM:

PUBLIC VOICE

Sexual preferance

I personally think that its something you are born with and one should not to afraid about it. It’s our life and we have to bare the benefits and consequences.

Dresscode for women

Asking females to wear a certain kind of clothes to avoid crime is beyond my understanding.

Freedom of choice Marriages

Will AAP be able to fight crime against women?

AIB knockout controversy

We are in 21th century and irrespective of love or arrange marriage, We have all the right to decide when do we want to get married.

I think Kiran Bedi should have given the power because she, herself is a very strong lady

There is no such big deal as per the issue is created. it was all done with their consent.

Getting married is an independent decision and we should be free to decide whom to get married and when.

I have high hopes from AAP, I think Delhi needs women safety more than anything, and the party is well aware about it.

I think people should not use such languages publically and also the actors which the people look upto should not portray an image like this.

Yuvraj Bhattee, MBA student

I have a lot of friends who have different sex preferance, its okay as long as they are happy. They don’t owe explanation to anyone.

Dresscode for women?

Really?

It’s not about our clothes, it’s about people mindset and mentality.

I am happy that many people are accepting such couples. And also celebrity are lending their support to aware the public about sexual orientation through various medium.

Our clothes has nothing to do with crimes such as rape, molestation and assault. Don’t know for how long we will be blamed.

Vibhuti Mangal, Copywriter

Marriage is overrated in India. I believe in commitment and marriage does not guarantee it.

AAP is a Gen-x party and have young independent leaders. They will bring the change, the city needs.w

The controversy is made out of those minds who have that mentality.

When the show started it itself said that if you are offended you can leave.

It’s a personal choice. I am 38 and not married, and very happy.

I don’t like party’s working style and they have confused agendas. But let’s wait and see.

People should have their own personal opinion.

If they are that offended, please dont watch it then!!

Sonali PR consultant

I have lived worked and lived abroad and it is not such a taboo there. Don’t know when India will become progressive.

Vijay Pannu, Artist

India is great at concealing flaws by blaming others.

Men and boys turning into men should be educated to eradicate the root of such heinous crimes rather than setting dresscode.

CHOICE!