Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The name’s Bond. James Bond!
This 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…
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Narendra Modi vs. Rahul Gandhi
The 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…
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What are the preventable causes of death?
According 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,…
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When he was not the Shahrukh Khan!
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…
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Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi 2012 Celebration Photos
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…
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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…
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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…
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This is how Indian Politicians treat IAS Officers!
Yesteday, 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…
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Motivate yourself to stick to your fat reduction regimen
Most 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…
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