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The name’s Bond. James Bond!

in: Movies

James BondThis week, the fictional British Secret Service agent, James Bond, code name 007, who has a licence to kill, is completing 50 years on silver screen. Sean Connery was the first James Bond who introduced the most popular dialogue of World Cinema,  “The name’s Bond. James Bond”. Also, this month James Bond is returning with his 23rd film in the series ‘Skyfall’, featuring Daniel Craig in the lead role. Till now, six different men have performed the role of James Bond in 22 movies. So today we will see who exactly is this James Bond and why is he the most popular Secret Agent on Silver Screen.

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Narendra Modi vs. Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi vs. Narendra ModiThe debate has started. Who should be the next Prime Minister of India? Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi. Today I am going to compare Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. One hand, We have a true nationalist and self-made man, Narendra Modi, who is currently the best administrator and the most popular leader in the country. On the other hand, we have the so called scion of Congres Party. His biggest qualification is his surname. This time, India has to choose between Yuvraj Rahul Gandhi and charismatic Narendra Modi. Who do you think has a better chance of making it to the post of The Prime Minister Of India ?

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What are the preventable causes of death?

preventable causesAccording to World Health Organization, the causes of death may also be classified in terms of preventable risk factors, for instance smoking, unhealthy diet, and sexual behavior—which contribute to a number of different diseases. Interestingly, these risk factors are usually not recorded directly on death certificates. Leading causes of preventable death worldwide are Hypertension, smoking tobacco, high cholesterol, malnutrition, sexually transmitted diseases, poor diet, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol, indoor air pollution from solid fuels, unsafe water and poor sanitation.

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When he was not the Shahrukh Khan!

in: Movies

He is the biggest superstar of Bollywood with a fan following almost closed to number in the billions. The fans have given him a demi- god status. With his powerful acting talent, immense charisma and the famous dimpled smile, he has conquered hearts of viewers. His story is the great Indian story, values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing, firm belief in God, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead. Who is this personality and what is the magic he has?

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Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi 2012 Celebration Photos

in: India

Lalbaugcha Raja is actually the name of Ganesha idol of Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. The mandal is located in Lalbaug, Mumbai. This Ganesha idol is kept for public display for Eleven days thereafter it is immersed on the auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi. It attracts millions of devotees during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. According to the popular belief, this Idol of Lord Ganesha is Navsacha Ganpati (which means the fulfiller of all wishes).

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Doordarshan :: Is a comeback possible?

Yesterday night, Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh addressed the nation on Doordarshan about the recent decisions on economic reforms. This live telecast made me nostaglic about our beloved old Idiot Box and I decided to raise an important question about its reincarnation, is a comeback possible for state-run television channel Doordarshan? That’s the question that will be on the minds of millions of Doordarshan fans. In recent years, Doordarshan has failed to live up to the standards it set from the early 1980s up until the late 1990s.

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10 Reasons why you should buy the brand new iPhone 5!

Two weeks back, Apple launched the iPhone 5, the sixth generation of the iPhone. It is larger, thinner and lighter as compared to its previous versions. It has a larger 4-inch screen, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and a smaller eight-pin dock connector with LTE support. Mobile experts are very excited to review this phone that’s why most of the reviews have been primarily positive. However there are some issues in the new “Maps” application. A few days after the iPhone 5 was announced over two million pre-orders had been taken for this phone. Let’s see the 10 reasons why you should buy the brand new iPhone 5.

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This is how Indian Politicians treat IAS Officers!

Azam KhanYesteday, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Uttar Pradesh was publicly scolded and abused at a meeting of senior bureaucrats called by the state’s Urban Development Minister Azam Khan. The officer was abused after he tried to explain why his two other colleagues were missing from the meeting. Azam Khan was seen very angry at the Principal Secretary and the Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department skipping the meeting.

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Dealing With That Jerk on a Cell Phone

in: Humor

mobile-phoneWith more than 2 billion cell phone users worldwide, the probability of being bombarded in public by loud talk or an annoying ring tone has become very common now a days. Let’s say you are on the city bus, and suddenly the guy next to you starts practically screaming into his speaker phone. Aside from ripping the phone out of his hand and stomping it into a pile of plastic rubble, there are few other things you can do to deal with that jerk on a cell phone.So here comes the list of ways to deal with that jerk on a cell phone.

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Motivate yourself to stick to your fat reduction regimen

lose weightMost individuals while trying to lose weight find it hard to keep up their motivation. They give up even before they reach their fat loss goals due to difficulties in coping up with the plan. If you want to know how to keep yourself motivated to stick to your fat loss regimen, then you can follow the tips given below.

Begin with a reasonable plan: When you plan to work out a bit too much, or follow a diet that is way too restrictive, then it becomes quite difficult to stick to such plans. As a result, you may simply give it up. Fad diet is indeed hard to follow and stick to. Plan out a diet instead that can be followed for a long span of time, and a workout regimen that you will be able to add into your day to day life.

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