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August 20, 2019
A Walk Through An Artist’s Muse
In focus for today’s #TravelerTuesday is Nuenen in Netherlands.
Are you an artist or a fan of art? Then you’ve surely heard of Van Gogh. If so, this place is your eye and mind candy. This little village, which you can explore on foot in about an hour max, is the place where Van Gogh painted most of his famous works.
A typical Dutch village by character, Nuenen has made a great effort in the last two years to show visitors from all over the world where the celebrated artist lived and worked in Nuenen and how he viewed the village whilst living there.
Walking around town has become highly informative and feels like walking into a real-life Van Gogh painting, as it were, as many of the landmarks shown in his pictures are still there today. A little walk around town will take you to all the 23 spots that were significant to the artist, 14 of which he painted or sketched. Some buildings that he painted are still there. You literally follow his footsteps looking up the 17 information columns. You can press the buttons on these columns to get an explanation (in English or Dutch) on why that particular spot was so important to Van Gogh and in which of his works this place was featured. How cool is that, right?
This picture I’ve taken is a spot which inspired the painting titled ‘Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen’.
A replica of the painting can be seen in front of the actual structure and inspiration, which stands as is, even today. If in Netherlands and around the city of Eindhoven, do visit this for some artistic inspiration and to get to know Van Gogh a little better.
Pro-tip : The village is well connected via the city buses from Eindhoven railway station but intercity connection to it may take longer to reach there. So, if travelling from outside Eindhoven, take the train and then the bus from Eindhoven station to reach faster.
August 19, 2019
Best Phones Under 20000 With Sleek Design And Amazing Features
Best phones under 20000 INR seems a stretch these days! The smartphone market has come up with so many options lately that choosing a good phone has become as difficult as shopping for clothes. While some people like to flaunt expensive phones, most of us look for pocket-friendly smartphones, literally as well as figuratively. Not everyone wants to spend a fortune on a cellphone, right? This is exactly why the affordable smartphone market is picking up so rapidly.
Agreed that there are great options available within the price range of 8000 to 15000 INR. But, if we add just a little more, we would get a lot more from the best phones under 20000. These devices aren’t much higher in price than those below 10,000 INR but they’re definitely high in features and quality. So let’s dive in and have a look at some of the best phones under 20000 INR.
1. Redmi 6 Pro
Black is the color for all and it is always sexy! A trendy look combined with some amazing features makes it one of the best phones under 20000 INR currently on the market.
Attractive features: A dual camera with 12+5 megapixel clarity makes this a great choice for people who love to click photos with some experimentation. The 5 MP front camera is a great catch for selfie lovers as well. Another added advantage of this smartphone is its 64GB internal storage capacity. It can also be expanded up to 256GB by using a memory card. Amazing, right?
₹ 12999
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2. Vivo V9 Pro
In just under 18000 INR you can own a phone which not only looks chic but comes packed with amazing RAM, camera quality and much more. This is one of those best phones under 20000 INR which has been getting the most amazing reviews too.
Attractive features: The 6 GB RAM is the best feature of this phone which helps for fast and easy navigation between multiple apps. With the 16MP front camera, you can get the best of selfies too. Click pictures and store whatever you look like freely too, because along with 64GB internal storage this phone also provides a 256GB expandable memory.
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₹ 17999
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3. Nokia 6.1
Let go of the boring and standard black and white body colors for your smartphone. This one offers two amazingly chic and trendy colors, blue and gold; which along with some great internal features are just an add-on reason on what makes it one of the best phones under 20000 INR.
Attractive features: The 16 MP Rear camera and 8 MP front camera aren’t the best features here. It’s the amazing battery life of up to 20 hours which make it a good choice. If the phone is on standby the battery can last up to as many as 27 days.
₹ 15990
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4. RealMe 1
The one thing which most smartphone lovers hate is having to continuously make space for new data in their phones. This one comes which great storage capacity added with good looks and other great features.
Attractive features: With a 128GB internal storage capacity you can store as many photos, videos, and music in that smartphone of yours. The 13 MP rear camera has a great feature of fast facial unlock. This feature operates in less than 0.1 seconds as it’s powered by AI recognition. Sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it?
₹ 13990
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5. Honor 7X
Although not a very popular brand name, this smartphone is definitely one of the best phones under 20000 INR available in the market currently. The budget-friendly range along with some great features make it a good catch.
Attractive features: Doubly secure your phone with the fingerprint scanner and face unlock features. You also get access to new features like Ride Mode and AR lens through software updates. The 4GB RAM and 32GB internal memory are an add-on to the 16MP + 2MP dual primary camera which help click photos swiftly and even store them easily on the phone itself.
₹ 11999
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6. Moto G5s Plus
Available in two color variants, this Motorola piece looks stylish in both. Say hello to and with this latest and quickly becoming popular smartphone by Motorola. This is majorly thanks to its affordability along with add-on features.
Attractive features: The 13+13 MP Dual rear camera coupled with an 8 MP front camera comes with flash options for both. Thus you can click great photos without any glare. It has a front, as well as, a back camera. The 15W Turbocharging will ensure that the phone gets charged quickly, thus saving much of your precious time.
₹ 13498
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7. Huawei P20 Lite
Even this brand is as yet unheard of by most people. However, going by the customer reviews, it seems to be a great one and also the best phones under 20000 INR. Let’s get to know what else it offers too.
Attractive features: The best feature of this phone is the camera. The 16+2 MP Dual rear camera offers F2.2 wide aperture and Bokeh effects. So let the photographer in you get satiated. The needs of selfie lovers are even further taken care of by the 24 MP front camera. The selfie camera comes with an F2.0 wide aperture and 3D Portrait lighting effect. The dual-SIM feature, 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage are some of its other great features.
₹ 19999
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8. LG Q6
This is perfect for the lovers of black color and its various shades. Because, the variants available in this phone include Black and Platinum, both of which look amazing and come packed with other good bankable features.
Attractive features: Very few smartphones offer an expandable memory as huge as 2 TB which makes it this phone’s best feature. The 3MP primary camera and the 5MP front camera lets you capture great quality pictures as well. The RAM is a little slower than other smartphones at 3 GB but that doesn’t interfere with its user-friendliness in any way.
₹ 10345
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9. Samsung Galaxy J8
Bored of black, white and gold colors on your smartphone body? Then this chic and trendy blue colored smartphone coming from none other than one of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer needs to be checked out by you, right away.
Attractive features: Other than a great front as well as back camera, this phone offers 64GB internal storage space with an expandable memory of up to 256GB. So fulfill your heart’s desires. The 4GB RAM makes surfing between the apps smooth and easy too.
₹ 16990
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10. MI Redmi Note 5 Pro
Touted to be the best looking phone of MI in the market currently, this smartphone offers other smart and attractive features as well.
Attractive features: The 4GB RAM makes browsing between the apps and playing of games over the phone quite smooth and easy. A 20MP front camera which is quite unheard of in any other smartphone currently, enables great selfie clicking. The 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera clicks great normal non-selfie pictures as well.
₹ 14490
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Now that we have shown you the treasure trove for picking the best phones under 20000 INR which one are you going to buy?
(originally written for TopYaps.com)
August 14, 2019
These Bizarre Beauty Trends In Nail Art Will Make You Go WTF
Bizarre beauty trends have sprung up in the past few years, thanks to the internet explosion. Social media has made it possible for anyone to share the weirdest and the most bizarre ideas related to beauty and makeup that they can think of. The even weirder part is that these bizarre beauty trends become instantly viral and girls are eager to try them out too. The fact that some of the most bizarre beauty trends have become so acceptable and popular makes it hard to digest.
The professionals in this field come up with time-saving hacks for women’s everyday makeup routines. While some of these are literally time-savers as well as serve top-notch creativity and on-point make-up, there are some bizarre beauty trends out there. One such trend includes nail art. From matching backgrounds to matching outfits, the nail art trends have seen a lot of development over the past few years.
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After a point, this became very weird as people started matching their nails to everything they wore and everything they were surrounded by. For women who look their makeup (a tad too much maybe) something exciting has now come up.
In a creative yet weird way, a popular Moscow nail art salon has come up with miniature lipsticks and makeup brushes as a new, unique and creative form of nail art.
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August 13, 2019
A Natural Oasis In The Middle Of Urban Concrete
In focus for today’s #TravelerTuesday is Nirvana Park in Mumbai.
I had chanced upon a random photograph of this park while surfing the net. When I looked at the location, I was surprised to know that it existed right next door to my previous workplace. Visiting the park had been on my agenda from the moment I had seen its photo.
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So, few days back, I just decided to go because I was not in the mood to work from home and I just couldn’t put off going here anymore. With greenery of tall and short trees, an arena of colourful flowers, a children’s play area, benches to sit on at various points in the park, a pond with a variety of fish swimming around happily and tree house type towers offering panaromic views of the entire park, this is just the eye-candy and break from the crowd that one would want.
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In the thriving corporate and residential area of Powai, this is a piece of natural heaven that cannot be missed.
I spent almost two hours here, working, reading and most of the time just absorbing the wonderful views around me. If in Powai, you should not miss out on this green and colourful beauty. Don’t let the entrance make you think it’s just another garden, because that’s what kept me from discovering this gem of a place from so many years, despite it being right in my face.
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Pro-tip: The time between 3-6 is a little crowded and you might find it difficult to get an empty bench to sit on. So go before lunch time if you can, and if you want to get a good spot from where you can enjoy all the beauty that the park has to offer.
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August 12, 2019
What is Satta Matka And How Did It Start In India?
Satta Matka, as a term may be unknown to many. But if we say its gambling, we’ll immediately figure out what it is. In English, it is also referred to as Matka gambling. Gambling is an illegal activity in our country today, and the Satta Matka in its original form has ceased to exist. But we do play it in various forms like the Rajdhani Day, Main Mumbai Day, Kalyan Night, Kuber Morning, etc. In today’s scenario, the gamble is placed on numbers. The players involved in this business, bet their money on the number of their choice to win the game.
However, do we know anything about the Satta Matka as it existed? Very few know how it all began, what was the origin, who started it and why it became illegal. Would it not be interesting to find out? Let’s delve into it then!
The Satta Matka was actually started off as a lottery, which involved guessing and betting on the opening and closing rates of cotton which was transmitted from the New York Cotton Exchange. As surprising as that may be to few, it is true!
And, when did this start? In the pre-independent India, it was known as the Ankada Jugar. This was however changed and replaced in the 1960s. It improvised into versions such as pulling out slips from a large pottery pot which was known as a Matka or dealing playing cards. That’s how the practice came to be coined as ‘Satta Matka‘. Satta stands for gambling and matka means an earthen pot.
The original form of this game involved betting which would take place on the opening and closing rates of cotton as transmitted from the New York Cotton Exchange to the Bombay Cotton Exchange, via teleprinters.
But, who started it? Well, as to that we have three ‘Matka Kings‘ as they have or had been crowned then. These include:
Kalyanji Bhagat
Suresh Bhagat
Rattan Khatri
In the 1960s, Kalyanji Bhagat ran a grocery shop in Worli. He acted as the pioneer of the Satta Matka by accepting bets on the opening and closing rates of cotton traded through the New York wholesale market. It was he, who in 1962, started the Worli Matka. This was because, in 1961, the New York Cotton Exchange stopped the practice started off by Kalyanji.
Following the closure by New York Cotton Exchange, it was Rattan Khatri who came up with and introduced the idea of declaring the opening and closing rates of imaginary products. This was one of the many ingenious ways the punters came up with while looking for alternative ways to keep the matka business on.
It was also Ratan Khatri who started the practice of drawing out three cards to decide the day’s number. This betting was considered to be genuine by many as the said cards were opened in the presence of a patron. Another name to reckon with in the Satta Matka is Suresh Bhagat, who was also one of the leading players in the Indian gambling business. His death is believed to have been conspired by his own wife and son.
Though gambling may have become illegal, the likeness and addiction to it remain the same. Today, the Satta Matka has been infamously replaced by cricket betting and games like teen patti.
Satta Matki may have become illegal (or have got replaced), but it will always be remembered for the adrenaline rush it provided to the gamblers.
Note: We don’t endorse gambling in any form and practicing it is illegal. This article is purely for reporting purpose.
(originally written for TopYaps.com)
August 9, 2019
Best Bollywood Romantic Songs To Express Your Unsaid Feelings
Bollywood romantic songs have acted as a saviour in most of the real life romances as well. For those lovers who are shy, introvert or do not have a way with words, some of these Bollywood romantic songs spoke for them and conveyed the message. Right from the ’70s to ’80s, and the ’90s, in each era, our beloved entertainment industry has managed to give us some of the most memorable and melodious Bollywood romantic songs.
Right from romantic dates, to confessing love for the first time, here is a list of evergreen Bollywood romantic songs which would come in handy for creating perfect memories.
Here are 10 Bollywood romantic songs you need on your playlist ASAP
Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua
A classic of its time and one which continues to be a favorite even today. It is impossible not to think of this song on a rainy day, right? So go ahead and use it to profess your feelings!
Pehla Nasha
Ask any kid from the 90s era, and this would be on the top of their list of Bollywood romantic songs. The reason? Because it is that melodious and good! Of course, the youthful aura around it also makes it a hit and so popular among young couples.
Lag Jaa Gale
The lyrics ‘humko mili hai aaj se ghadiya naseeb se’ resonate with the feelings of lovers all over the world, thus making this one a timeless romantic song. Wouldn’t you want to convey that the moments you spend with your ‘Mr.Right’ are indeed special? This song is perfect for conveying that!
Raabta
The relationship we share with our lovers is beyond a doubt special. This is one of those Bollywood romantic songs which captures the essence so well. Hence, if you want to tell your beloved how much they and the relationship mean to you, this is your go-to song.
Zara Zara
RHTDM remains to be a favourite romantic movie of all ’90s kids. And this song was a major reason behind it being such a popular movie even today. Say it with this song, to set up the mood for your special someone.
Khuda Jaane
The fact that Ranbir and Deepika were actually in a relationship when this song came out, made it all the more romantic. And though they aren’t together anymore, the song remains a favourite of lovebirds.
Kaise Mujhe Tum
Do you ever look at your girl and wonder just how amazing she is? Then this is the song for you! We saw a different side of Benny Dayal’s voice in this one, as his voice is as soulful, as it is peppy!
Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye
Every relationship goes through turbulent times and there will be many things you two will disagree on. Need a song to voice out those feelings when you aren’t going through the best of times in the relationship? Here it is!
Mein Shayar Toh Nahin
For those who aren’t vocal about their feelings or not poetic in their expression, this one perfectly tells it through its lyrics. Which girl wouldn’t like it when his guy says that she is his muse?
Mein Koi Aisa Geet Gaun
To what extent can you go for the one you love? If you aren’t sure, let this song say it for you in the most perfect and melodious way. It will convey the message quite well!
Pehli Nazar Mein
It is impossible to think of Bollywood romantic songs in the past 20 years and not have an Atif Aslam song on the list. This one is definitely one of his best. Woo your lady with this song to tell her how you fell for her from the moment you saw her the first time!
Bawra Mann
In the recent times, this song has had the most beautiful lyrics! ‘Mein Kagaz ki Kashti tu Baarish Ka Paani’ would be the ideal analogy for any relationship, right? So go ahead and dedicate it to tell your special one just how special the relationship you share with them is!
Dekha Hazaro Dafa
Arijit Singh has become almost a synonym for Bollywood love songs in the past couple of years. Though it is difficult to pin it down to one or two songs, this one definitely would be best suited when you want to convey your feelings!
These Bollywood romantic songs are literally music to the ears and the soul, aren’t they? I am sure there are many more than the ones listed here and you would have your own set of favorite Bollywood romantic songs, so do let us know in the comments!
(originally written for TopYaps.com)
August 7, 2019
Think Human Skeletons Are Creepy? These Animal Skeletons Are Scarier!
Nearly the same thing happens with all living creatures after they die. Well, at least their physical forms turn into human or animal skeletons. So, what becomes of the body is a known fact. We turn into skeletons, yes. The sight of a human skeleton is scary enough, right? It is creepy enough to make you cringe or sometimes even scream out loud. But are animal skeletons also that way? Do animal skeletons also look like human ones? We do always wonder what happens after death. So animal skeletons as a subject do sound interesting, though scary.
Just as human skeletons, animal skeletons are creepy and scary. In fact, if you think human skeletons are creepy, you might some animal skeletons to be scarier. Have a look at a few of them below and you’ll know why I am saying so!
1. Sheep
Sheep seem like such harmless animals, right? Some may even find them to be cute. Agreed that the soft fur and overload of whiteness does make them appear appealing. But no such thing can be said about their skeletons!
2. Walrus
The front teeth of the walrus are its distinguishing feature. However, it is this very body part that makes it one of the creepiest animal skeletons out there. The protruding shape of the skeleton would scare anyone.
3. Stingray
The fact that stingray is related to sharks already makes them scary enough. They continue to be creepy even after they die because their animal skeletons look like something straight out of a horror movie.
4. Rhinoceros
The rhinoceros in its live form itself is a huge and intimidating animal. In its skeleton form too, it is quite creepy looking. Have look and you’ll agree it is one of creepiest animal skeletons out there.
5. Bat
If one has to rank bats on their creepiness, the hammer-headed bat species would top the list. Whether living or in their animal skeletons form, this bat will scare the faint-hearted.
6. Chameleon
The animal which fascinates most people due to its color-changing abilities is not as much fascinating in its skeletal form. Any guess as to why? Have a look at its skeleton below and if you don’t freak out, you are very strong indeed!
7. Siamang
A monkey hanging from a tree and doing some other antics is quite entertaining. We often laugh at viral videos like monkey pulling a woman’s clothes. But would it be as entertaining if the animal’s skeleton is the one hanging from the tree? Creepy, right? Which is why Siamang skeleton quite a scary sight!
8. Saber-toothed Cat
A carnivorous animal would scare off anyone in their live form. It comes as no surprise that one of the creepiest animal skeletons happens to be of a carnivorous animal. The saber-toothed cat’s skeleton is quite a scary sight to behold.
9. Arctodus Simus
Now an extinct species, the acrtodus simus were short-faced bears that inhabited in North America. Going by how creepy the skeleton looks, it must have been quite scary in its live form too.
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10. Warthog
A member of the wild pig family, the warthog looks mightier (and scarier) than most pigs. The skeleton below makes it obvious that even after being dead, it can be scary for most!
There are many who are in the hobby of collecting animal skins and skulls, but frankly after looking at these animal skeletons it makes me wonder what would be fascinating about them!
Did you creep out too or would you be fascinated by such animal skeletons? Let us know in the comments!
(originally written for TopYaps.com)
August 6, 2019
Bird Watching And Nature Trial On A Sunday Morning
In focus for today’s Traveler Tuesday is the Gavier Lake in Surat, Gujarat.
Being born and raised in this diamond city, I never viewed it from a tourist or traveler’s point of view. Now that I’m settled in another city, the perspectives have changed because I’m an occasional visitor rather than a permanent dweller in the city. Hence, doing something offbeat when visiting Surat, is now always on my mind. So when my friends told me about a lake where we could watch a variety of birds in their natural habitat, I was game! We visited it on a Sunday morning, sometime around 10am. I was pleasantly surprised that such a beautiful place existed so close to the city and I was never aware about it. With viewing cameras placed at various points around the walking trail, you can observe the birds flocking or just lazing around on the lake’s water.
For nature lovers and bird gazing enthusiasts, this is a hidden paradise. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a walk around the lake while drowning oneself in the flora fauna and the wetland, this is just the kind of getaway you might be looking for.
Maintained by Nature Club Surat, the lake and its vicinity are quite clean. In fact, Nature Club also organises lake cleanup drives regularly and one of its major success stories was the clearing of the water hyacinths which were taking over this wetland. Surtis, and other visitors to the city who think there’s nothing to do and see in Surat besides food ravaging, add this to your list!
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But, when you visit, please do ensure that you don’t pollute the area with trash, as the volunteers work hard to sustain its natural beauty.
Pro tip : It recommended to visit this place early morning for a beautiful view of the sunrise; unfortunately we missed out on that. Also, wear trekking/comfortable clothes with sports shoes as there is reasonable amount of walking involved.
August 5, 2019
Unique Indian Villages That Prove Why The Nation Is Called ‘Land of Villages’
We all know that India is called the ‘land of villages’. There are also many amazing places that can win the heart of the travelers. All of us have our ancestral roots in a village, near (or close) to the city we grew up in. But there are some unique Indian villages which we have never heard of or know about. Taking into consideration, the fact that there are around 597,464 villages in India, this should hardly come as a shock. Some of these unique Indian villages are in fact making us popular at a global level too.
Knowing about these might even make you yourself want to pack up your bags and visit these unique Indian villages in person. After all, we do all have a certain attraction towards the country life and the charm of rural areas. Have a read through what make villages in India some of the most unique Indian villages.
1. Kuldhara
Once a prosperous and thriving village, Kuldhara, located in the Rajasthan state, lays abandoned today. Yup! Not even one human lives in this village and the reason behind it is that the village is believed to be haunted. It is located quite close to Jaisalmer and was home to Paliwal Brahmins in the 14th Century.
2. Mawlynnong
When it comes to cleanliness, our country and its citizens are considered to be a little irresponsible. However, one of the unique Indian villages in this list, makes it here, because it is the cleanest village in Asia. Another unique feature of this village is its Balancing Rock, which is a huge rock, standing balanced atop a tiny rock.
3. Barwaan Kala
Being single is not something of a norm or even an acceptable thing in India. But, this village in Bihar, is definitely one-of-a-kind in our country. Why? Because it is a village of bachelors! Yup, no marriage has happened in this village in the past 50 years.
4. Hiware Bazar
Considered to the model village of the nation, this is one of those unique Indian villages which would put urbanites to shame. With around 60 millionaires, none of the residents of the village are ‘poor’. Hiware Bazar is the richest village in India.
5. Punsari
Gujaratis are anyway known to be a rich community. And their love for technology and all things modern is also quite factual. This village is one of the most unique Indian villages because of the very reason that it is modern. Punsari is regarded as the most modern villages in the world. The reason? All the houses in this village have a CCTV and Wi-fi access. Another unique feature of is its electricity supply, which is majorly drawn from solar energy. The street lights of the village are all solar powered too.
6. Mattur
Sanskrit is connected with our cultural and heritage. But the fact remains that most of us don’t even know its basics. Across the world people are fans of the language but very few Indians know it today. But, respite comes in the form of one of the most unique Indian villages. The people of Mattur village in Karnataka are all Sanskrit conversing people. So much so that the residents use it in their normal day to day conversations.
7. Rongdoi
Many villages in India are drought-ridden. Agriculture being one of the primary sources of income in villages, rainfall becomes an essential part of the residents’ life. A village in Assam started a weird tradition to ensure that rains fall regularly every year. They get the frogs in their region married in order to get rains!
8. Korlai
Long before the Britishers came to India, it was the Portuguese who ruled over us. They have left back a legacy which lasts even today. Located in Raigad, Maharashtra, the village of Korlai is the only village in India where people still speak the Portuguese language.
9. Jambur
What do Indians and Africans have in common? Yup, the skin color. We’re both brown-skinned races. But that does not make us look anything alike. Or does it? This village in Gujarat has all residents who would easily be mistaken for being African. Have a look yourself!
10. Shani Shingnapur
Robbery is a big problem in Indian and even across the world. It is this which has given rise to CCTVs and all kinds of security devices. However, there is one village in India which is free of all this bondage of security. Shani Shingapur is one of the most unique Indian villages because none of the houses in this village have a door. It doesn’t even have a police station and the lone ATM in the village doesn’t have a CCTV either!
11. Shetphal
Most people would be scared of even going near a snake. But the uniqueness of this Indian village is that all the families in the village have adopted snakes as part of their family.
So, which one of these unique Indian villages will be on your travel list now? Have you ever visited any of these or other unique villages in India? Let us know about your experiences in the comments!
(originally written for TopYaps.com)
August 2, 2019
Nutan: Interesting Facts About The Legendary Actress Who Ruled Bollywood During The ’70s
Bollywood’s iconic actress Nutan Samarth Bahl aka Nutan is no longer amidst us, but her fans still remember as one of the best actresses of her era. Her journey in Bollywood is something you may be interesting in knowing about. Bollywood in the ’70s was unthinkable without Nutan. Pick any of the top ten movies between 1950 and early 1980s, and Nutan would surely have been the leading lady of at least two of those. What made Nutan the indisputable queen was her beauty and charm. But more than that it was her acting caliber.
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The Padmi Shri awardee, Nutan, also holds the record for the most-awarded female actor (apart from Kajol, her own niece, who matched the record in 2011). Take that for women empowerment, ladies! Very few people know about her personal life and her personality off screen though. So, let’s get to know a bit of something we might not have known so far about Nutan.
There is no doubt that she had a huge fan-following and continues to rule the hearts of many yesteryear Bollywood fans. Look at how alluring she looked!
Apart from having a long career in Bollywod, Nutan also held a secretarial degree which she earned from Switzerland. It was here that she also learnt how to speak French. Despite having ruled the industry for more than three decades, she was quite humble. And, yes, a feminist too.
In her own words:
“I got a lot very early in life. I feel I have achieved everything in the right time, but I have managed to maintain it a little while longer than many. With actors or actresses, it’s a fade out or a fade over to another category in 15 years’ time. I was a leading lady for over 30 years and my transition was gradual and smooth. Yes, I do feel a sense of achievement. But the credit doesn’t go entirely to me. Luck had a big hand in it. I must admit I’ve had it easy, though.”
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