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Think or blink!!!

Visalakshi Ramani said:
One young relative asked me this brilliant question!

"Will the people hold on to the black money
instead of investing it wherever possible?"

PM Modi has taken corruption, black money head on: Jaitley

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec. 1 (ANI): Hailing the BJP-led NDA Government's demonetisation drive, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the bold decisions taken by Prime Minister
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Self appraisal and self appreciation of Modi & co.
 
Visalakshi Ramani said:
Poor poor "Ma" ammaas in the various States!

Suddenly all their hoarding turned into worthless bit papers!!! :tsk:

 Centre trying to humiliate WB CM for raising voice against demonetisation: Mayawati

New Delhi [India}, Dec 2 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati on Friday dubbed the military deployment in West Bengal as a deliberate move by the Centre to humiliate Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Condemning the act, Mayawati said that the ruling dispensation is targeting the West Bengal chief minister as she had raised her voice against the recently launched demonetisation drive. The Central government is trying to humiliate Mamata Banerjee as she has been raising her voice against demonetisation," said Mayawati.

ANI
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Army is deployed in West Bengal to trace out if there are any BJP party men in that State !!
 
yesmohan said:
Self appraisal and self appreciation of Modi & co.
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I know of people who manage to pat their own back-
when no one else is ready to do so! :rolleyes:

I believe there are some people with more than one user name here in the forum.

While people like me write and wait for someone to rate the thread
those smart people get their threads rates by their alter ego
and there is no shortage of the coveted *****
even when there is neither replies nor impressive number of views!!!!
 
I was stunned to hear that even the tiny string of villages in Kerala called Palghat

50+ persons were hoarding huge unaccounted money!!!

Most of them live sukha jeevanam - meaning 'living off the ancestral property'.

Black money is as common as the snakes found in their backyards.

They have managed to live with it ( and the snakes ) all their lives.

Now this must have descended on them like a bolt from the blue!!!

Enthap puththule enthap paambu irukkumO??? :decision:

Entha veettule eththani karuppup paNam irukkumo??? :decision:
 
All is not lost when we have have children who are aware of

the damages being done by the short-sighted-adults!!! :thumb:

Basu_Children'sPeacePrize_635x250_1480744965.jpg


https://in.news.yahoo.com/uae-teen-kehkashan-basu-wins-150001558.html
 
Visalakshi Ramani said:


I know of people who manage to pat their own back-
when no one else is ready to do so! :rolleyes:

I believe there are some people with more than one user name here in the forum.

While people like me write and wait for someone to rate the thread
those smart people get their threads rates by their alter ego
and there is no shortage of the coveted *****
even when there is neither replies nor impressive number of views!!!!
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This is because of personal satisfaction of perverted personalities who have been longing for undeserved appreciation.
 
A peanut in a hay stack??? :decision:

 [h=3]Rs 10 lakh in scrapped notes found with actor Balakrishna's wife[/h] Tirupati, Dec 4 (IANS) Scrapped notes valued Rs.10 lakh were found in the possession of popular Telugu actor and TDP legislator N. Balakrishna's wife Vasundhara Devi at Renigunta Airport near here. The cash was found when she was checking out along with five family members after landing from Hyderabad on Saturday. Vasundhara showed IT documents to the officials and told them that she brought the money for offering it to Lord Venkateswara temple.

IANS India Private Limited

 
Attention ...those who long for long weekends!!! :couch2:

Bhuvaavukke paNam illaiyaam! sutrulaa kekkuthaa umakku??? :ohwell:


  • [h=3]Do You Know that 2017 Has 14 Long Weekends? Here’s How You Can Make the Most of Them![/h] The new year is just around the corner. As always, it brings with it new possibilities, new opportunities and hopes of long weekends. With 2016 flying by quicker than you can say, 'When’s the next long weekend?", most Indians have been hoping that 2017 has longer weekends and more holidays than this year. Well, we have some good news for you. Unlike 2016, where most of the festivals of India fell on weekends, 2017 has quite a number of holidays falling on Mondays – 7 of the holidays in 2017 are on Mondays, 6 are on Saturdays, 5 on Fridays and behold, only 2 on Sundays! So, if you love the delicious respite a long weekend brings to your packed calendar, this is definitely the right time to start planning the epic adventures you are going to have next year. Photo Source With 2017 around the corner, here's a list of the potential long weekends and amazing destinations you can visit in that free time. Start planning, folks! 1. January- Khajjiar [caption id="attachment_77024" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Khajjiar[/caption] Photo Source Thu, 26 Jan: Republic Day Fri, 27 Jan: You need to take leave Sat, 28 Jan Sun, 29 Jan Still not over your New Year’s holiday hangover? The real world rushing back too soon? Plan a relaxing getaway to Khajjiar, a breathtaking little hill station in Himachal Pradesh, whose verdant deodar forests, lush green meadows and tiny lake (right at the centre of a glade) has earned it the title of "Mini Switzerland of India". If you love snowy dreamlands, you will love Khajjiar in winter! 2. February - Jaisalmer [caption id="attachment_77026" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Jaisalmer[/caption] Photo Source Fri, 24 Feb: Maha Shivratri / You need to take leave Sat, 25 Feb Sun, 26 Feb If you thought Bikaner's camel festival was the ultimate in India's desert festivals, wait till you see the Jaisalmer Desert Festival. A three-day long extravaganza of dances, music, handicraft fairs and interesting competitions - including really unusual ones like a 'Mr Desert' pageant, a 'turban-tying' contest and a 'best moustache' contest. A fantastic showcase of all things Rajasthani, the Jaisalmer Desert Festival (organised by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation) is perfect for a February getaway. 3. March - Havelock Island [caption id="attachment_77042" align="aligncenter" width="938"] Havelock Island[/caption] Photo Source Sat, 11 Mar Sun, 12 Mar Mon, 13 Mar: Holi Here's another option if you get gazetted holidays off! Sat, 25 Mar Sun, 26 Mar Mon, 27 Mar: You need to take leave Tue, 28 Mar: Gudi Padva/ Ugadi A sleepy little island with swaying palms, secluded beaches and quiet back roads, Havelock Island (in the Andaman Islands) is a place where the ocean sings to your heart. From exploring the serene coastline to snorkeling in the azure ocean, this island promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all those who seek tranquility. Perfect for a March getaway, right? Also Read: 20 Fascinating Facts About Andaman And Nicobar Islands We Bet You Didn’t Know 4. April - Kotagiri [caption id="attachment_77036" align="aligncenter" width="5184"] Kotagiri[/caption] Photo Source Thu, 13 Apr: Baisakhi Fri, 14 Apr: Dr Ambedkar Jayanti/ Good Friday Sat, 15 Apr Sun, 16 Apr: Easter Here's another option if you get gazetted holidays off! Sat, 1 Apr Sun, 2 Apr Mon, 3 Apr: You need to take leave Tue, 4 Apr: Ram Navami Tucked away in the primeval forests of the Nilgiris, Kotagiri is a beautiful little hill station that is often overlooked by travellers heading to its more famous neighbour, Ooty. With its breathtaking views, endless trails and perennially cool climate, this quiet unassuming mountain town is perfect for a weekend getaway in the hot, humid months of April. You May Like: #TravelTales: Nilgiris’ Prettiest Hill Station Is Also Tranquil, Trek-Worthy and Totally Offbeat 5. May - Landsdowne [caption id="attachment_77038" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Bhula Taal in Landsdowne[/caption] Photo Source Sat, 29 Apr Sun, 30 Apr Mon, 1 May: May Day One of Uttaranchal's most unexplored and underrated hill stations, Landsdowne is set amidst breathtaking Himalayan surroundings. Its verdant forests of towering pines are lovely, dark and deep, just ideal for those long walks and summer picnics. All this make Landsdown the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate after a sultry summer. 6. June - Malshej Ghat [caption id="attachment_77049" align="aligncenter" width="1022"] Malshej Ghat[/caption] Photo Source Sat, 24 Jun Sun, 25 Jun Mon, 26 Jun: Ramzan Eid Experiencing monsoon at Malshej Ghat is a magical experience. Approximately 154 km north-west of Pune, the thickly forested rugged landscape of Malshej Ghat comes alive with innumerable cascading waterfalls during the monsoon. For those who love road trips, the 400 km ride from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat in July is one of the best monsoon road trip options in India. 7. August - Vythiri [caption id="attachment_77125" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Vythiri[/caption] Photo Source Sat, 12 Aug Sun, 13 Aug Mon, 14 Aug: Janmashtami/ You need to take leave Tue, 15 Aug: Independence Day Here's another one Fri, 25 Aug: Ganesh Chaturthi Sat, 26 Aug Sun, 27 Aug An August vacation to Vythiri is an incredibly heady experience. The tiny village lies sprawled across the banks of a sprightly mountain stream, gurgling its way through the verdant forests of Wayanad. Wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, Vythiri is a place where one dwells in perfect harmony with nature, pristine and hitherto unexplored. 9. September - Orchha [caption id="attachment_77047" align="aligncenter" width="3872"] Orchha[/caption] Photo Source Sat, 30 Sep Sun, 1 Oct Mon, 2 Oct: Gandhi Jayanti Orchha literally means 'hidden place' and it stays true to its name! Once the capital of the mighty Bundela Rajput kings, the historic town lies nestled on the boulder-strewn banks of the Betwa river. The Betwa river, has seven streams converging at Orchha making it an absolute must see. Orchha also has a Wildlife sanctuary which is home to some of the most endangered species in the world. 10. October - Agumbe [caption id="attachment_77041" align="aligncenter" width="950"] Agumbe[/caption] Photo Source Sat, 14 Oct Sun, 15 Oct Mon, 16 Oct: Dhanteras / You need to take leave Tue, 17 Oct: Naraka Chaturdashi / You need to take leave Wed, 18 Oct: Diwali One of the most scenic places on the Western Ghats in Karnataka, Agumbe is famous for its spectacular sunsets. A place which receives some of the heaviest rainfall in southern India, Agumbe in October is a lush green place where dewy mornings moisten the sunny afternoons with a refreshingly cool breeze. Interestingly, Agumbe is also where the iconic ' Malgudi Days' TV series was shot. 12. December - Diu [caption id="attachment_77051" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Diu Fort[/caption] Photo Source Fri, 1 Dec: Eid-e-Milad Sat, 2 Dec Sun, 3 Dec Sat, 23 Dec Sun, 24 Dec Mon, 25 Dec: Christmas Next winter, ditch Goa's crowded Christmas parties and visit the tiny but stunning island Diu. Famed for its pristine seashores and magnificent 16th century fort, Diu hosts the annual Diu festival every year in December. Thanks to its Portuguese connection, Diu also has a charming way of celebrating Christmas - the unique corrindinho dance, the midnight mass at the beautiful St Paul's church and more. Last year, Diu hosted India's longest beach festival, the 77-day Festa de Diu, in December! Can’t decide where to go? Browse through our treasure trove of travel articles! Happy hunting! Also Read: #TravelTales: 7 Epic Road Trips in North East India That Will Satisfy Your Wanderlust Like this story? Have something to share? Email: [email protected], or join us on Facebook and Twitter (@thebetterindia). NEW! Log into www.gettbi.com to get positive news on Whatsapp.
    The Better India



 
Use of cinnamon in the food, in tea, on the face....what else got left out??? :noidea:

[h=3]Cinnamon, honey help in getting rid of blackheads[/h] New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Blackheads are small bumps that appear due to pores becoming clogged with oil and dead skin but cinnamon and honey can help in combating this because of anti-bacterial qualities, says an expert. Priyanka Tyagi, trainee head of Skeyndor India, has shared tips on how to get rid of
 
Winter blues must be blown out! :flame:

Beware of winter blues! It may prove fatal for some

New Delhi [India], Dec. 3 (ANI): Winter has arrived and zeroing in on the people of Delhi and NCR. As New Year 2017 approaches, people need to be prudent of winter blues. Exposure to winter may cause


Why S.A.D?


“S.A.D” is nothing but the Seasonal Affective Disorder, which sadly affects more women and children than adult males! “Winter-blues” among the women and “the-growing -pain” among children are the most common forms of S.A.D.

Winter blues may cause an obsessive craving for food and depression. It may make a person irritable, unfocused, sleepy, hungry and angry–all at the same time. The S.A.D victims find their energy drained to such low levels, that leading a normal life becomes very difficult.

Doctors at the National Institute of Health at Maryland -USA- experimented widely and concluded that the shorter days and the sparse sun light seen in the Autumn and Winter are responsible for the onset of Winter blues.

The remedy was “The Light Therapy”, in which the victims had to sit in front of Ultraviolet balanced lamps for 2 to 3 hours. The increased hours of “daylight” dispelled the winter blues in a few days.

The other possible cause for the S.A.D might be the production of a hormone Melatonin, deep inside the brain, by the pineal gland. Melatonin is secreted only in the dark. Daylight halts its production.

This hormone seems to affect the the sleeping patterns and the emotional state of mind of a person. It may also be responsible in keeping the energy level of the body in rhythm with the cycle of day and night. Probably other hormones, unknown till now, may have a hand in causing the S.A.D.

Though the actual causes of S.A.D are yet to be pin pointed, its cure has found several new applications already.”The Light therapy” may help a person to overcome jet-lag, as he travels across different time-zones. Workers on night shift and insomniacs may benefit from the Light Therapy.

Yes! The future of “The Light Therapy” looks very bright indeed!

Visalakshi Ramani

https://visalakshiramani.wordpress.com/articles/wonderful-body/ever-heard-of-s-a-d/
 
How true is "kanintha maram kalladi padum!"

irukkiravan kitte thaane pidunga mudiyum!!!

[h=3] Russian central bank loses $31 million in cyber attack
[/h]Hackers stole more than 2 billion roubles ($31 million) from correspondent accounts at the Russian central bank, the bank said on Friday, the latest example of an escalation of cyber attacks on financial institutions around the globe. Central bank official Artyom Sychyov discussed the losses at a briefing, saying that the hackers had attempted to steal about 5 billion roubles. Sychyov was commenting on a central bank report released earlier in the day, that told about hackers breaking into accounts there by faking a client's credentials.

Reuters

 
We can't blame those people who were certainly "sailing in the same boat!" :sad:

 [h=3]Man dies in ATM line: Family questions 'ignorance' of onlookers[/h] Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Dec. 4 (ANI): The family of Kallol Ray Chowdhury, who yesterday died while standing in an ATM queue near Bandel station in Hooghly district, has expressed its disgust over the ignorance of the people preferring money over life as none came to his rescue. People were crossing over the dead body," said Shushoban Ray Chowdhury, the deceased's son. Is Modi babu listening?" she said in a series of tweets while hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ANI

 
I am sure the word 'ferry' relates to ships and boats and NOT to planes and helicoptors!!! :nono:

 [h=3]50 chartered planes to ferry VVIPs to Nagpur for Gadkari’s daughter’s wedding[/h] Over 10,000 guests, most of them VVIPs like Union home minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Amit Shah, industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Ratan Tata, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Union ministers and chief ministers, will be flown to the city in 50 charter flights on Sunday evening. The reason — the wedding of Union minister Nitin Gadkari’s daughter. The VVIP guests’ list also include former deputy prime minister LK Advani and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. Believe it or not, air tickets from any place to Nagpur on December 3 and 4 are not available. Among the other VVIP guests are Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi,

hindustantimes.com q

  • [h=3]Ferry - Wikipedia[/h] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferry


    A ferry is a merchant vessel used to carry passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water. Most ferries operate regular return services.




 
What did they find so shocking??? :ear:

 [h=3]Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech's first post-wedding selfie is here[/h] New Delhi: Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and model-turned-actress Hazel Keech exchanged wedding vows on November 30 at the spiritual dera of Baba Ram Singh Ganduan Wale in village Duffera on Sirhind-Chandigarh Road in Fatehgarh. The duo also had a beach wedding in Goa as per the hindu rituals. Yesterday, the newlywed cricketer took to Instgaram to share a post-wedding self with beautiful wife and former Bigg Boss contestant Hazel Keech. He captioned the photo: “Ceremony 2 is over ! Time to relax @hazelkeechofficial” According to the reports, Hazel and Yuvraj will have a grand reception in Delhi on December 7, which is expected to be attended by PM Narendra Modi. The wedding was a low-key affair with

ABP Live q


 
Crowned as the King and Queen of athletes on 2016 !!! :clap2:



  • [h=3]Bolt, Ayana crowned athletes of the year[/h] Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Ethiopian distance runner Almaz Ayana were crowned as the IAAF's athletes of the year on Friday. Bolt completed his amazing Olympic "triple triple" of 100metres, 200metres and 4x100m relay golds at the Rio Games in August despite missing much of the season through injury and took the award for the sixth time. He clocked season's bests of 9.81 and 19.78 to win the 100m and 200m in Rio and then anchored the Jamaican team to a world-leading 37.27 when winning the 4x100m. He also went undefeated throughout the whole season at all distances, including heats. Bolt, 30, plans to run the 100m at next year's world championships in London, seeking to add to his haul of 11 world
    Deccan Herald q


 
If deaths can occur in the ATM queues can births lag far behind??? :decision:

I guess the girl will be names as Yetim or Atma!!! :rolleyes:

 Pregnant woman delivers baby standing outside ATM machine kiosk in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec. 4 (ANI): A 30-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl while standing in a queue outside a bank ATM kiosk in Uttar Pradesh Kanpur's district. Sarvesha Devi was standing in the queue for three hours outside Punjab National Bank ATM in Vikas Khand Jhinjhak area to withdraw Rs.5, 000 when suddenly she experienced labour pains at 4 p.m. The policemen who were positioned near the bank for crowd control drove the woman to a nearby hospital soon after she delivered. The government's decision to scrap Rs. 500 and Rs.1, 000 currencies has created a harrowing experience as people standing in long serpentine queues outside banks and ATM machines has become a daily sight.

ANI
 
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Better late than never!!! Right??? :cool:


  • [h=3] Deaths post demonetisation: Women activists for setting up first-aid unit near ATMs [/h]New Delhi [India], Dec. 4 (ANI): A day after a 56-year-old man died while standing in an ATM queue in Hooghly, Kolkata, women activist Neelam Katara on Sunday asked the government to establish a first-aid unit near ATMs to ensure that no untoward incident takes place in future. "A first-aid unit should be set up near the ATMs to ensure that there are no more deaths," she told ANI. Expressing grief over the untoward incident, Sharma said that this episode was quite astonishing as West Bengal is known for its hospitality.

    ANI

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Perpetual motion is a fancy concept which may become true under ideal conditions. Is this another such fancy concept???



Science
[h=3]'Star in a Jar' Fusion Reactor Works and Promises Infinite Energy[/h]For several decades now, scientists from around the world have been pursuing a ridiculously ambitious goal: They hope to develop a nuclear fusion reactor that would generate energy in the same manner as the sun and other stars, but down here on Earth. Incorporated into terrestrial power plants, this "star in a jar" technology would essentially provide Earth with limitless clean energy, forever. In a study published in the latest edition of the journal Nature Communications, researchers confirmed that Germany's Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) fusion energy device is on track and working as planned. It works like this: Unlike a traditional fission reactor, which splits atoms of heavy elements to generate energy, a fusion reactor works by fusing the nuclei of lighter atoms into heavier atoms.
SPACE.com

 

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