Indian Recipes For Diwali

India is a land of festivals. One of the large celebrating festival is Diwali, the festival of lights. The festival is celebrated by every one to remove darkness and light up their lives. The festival is is a symbole of unity and in every state people celebrates by their own way with different recipe.

1. Kaju Barfi: it is an Indian dessert . kaju means cashew nuts and barfi means dessert which is very famous in india. Useuly it in the shape of a diamond and the basic ingredient is milk, sugar and kaju.

2. Gujiya: it’s a famous Indian sweet. Made by maida(white flour), coconut, rawa and sugar. The filler for gujiya is different in every state. In some state people used to fill rawa with sugar some used to fill coconut and chese.

3. Mathri: it’s a Rajasthani snack. It’s a kind of cookie. It is made from flour, water, and cumin seeds. Generally its serve with tea.

 

4. Chakli : Chakli is a salty snack. It is a spiral shaped snack with a spiked surface. Chakli is typically made from flours of rice, bengal gram and black gram.

 

5. Nankhatai : Nankhatai are shortbread biscuits very popular in north and south india. The word Nankhatai is derived from Persian word Naan meaning bread and Khatai from an Afghan word meaning Biscuit. Its also served with tea.

 

6. Kalajamun: it’s a dessert and very famous not only in diwali we served in every festival. It’s a must have dessert in every state in india.

 

7. Kheer: Kheer is a rice pudding dessert, made by boiling rice, wheat, tapioca, or vermicelli with milk and sugar . it is flavoured with kesar, ilachi and many more items. Every state uses different flavor for kheer.

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Indian Gold Schemes launched by Prime Minister – pros and cons

Honourable Prime minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi had launched 3 gold related schemes in the Indian market. This was primarily done with the intent to reduce the demand of physical yellow metal from the Indian commodities market. The reason to introduce these schemes was that gold has been dominantly formed the bulk of India’s imports for over decades which has resulted in the crippling of the India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD). CAD is a term used in terms of import costs gets higher as compared to the revenue earned by the exports.

Prime Minister unveiled its first scheme i.e. Indian Gold Coin. The second scheme thus launched was the Gold Monetisation Scheme and lastly the Government announced Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme.

Indian Gold Coin

This Indian Gold Coin is very much unique in its presence for it shows various counterfeit measures and tamper proof packaging. The coins will be issued in the denominations of 5 and 10 grams. It come inscribed with the Ashok Chakra.

Gold Monetisation Scheme

The gold monetisation scheme is one of the specialised schemes launched by the government of India in the hope of boosting the gold market and reduce the capital crunch. The gold whether in the form of raw or gold jewellery can be deposited in the nearby bank and the users will then earn interest over it. The primary intention is to leverage the untapped potential large quantities of gold lying idle in the safe zone of cupboards at home.

Gold Sovereign Bond Scheme

Instead of buying gold in physical form investors can park their money in bonds which are backed by gold. The bonds will be available both in demat and paper form. Sovereign Gold Bond has more or equal advantage against the physical gold.

The Indian government has been very much positive in looking forward to gain the benefits of this newly launched schemes. However, there is a cause for concerns in these highly ambitious schemes.

Concerns

• In Gold Monetisation Scheme, the intention was to uncover the the gold jewellery from home and allure the users to deposit in the bank. This could backfire the plan if the gold to be deposited in the bank is imported i.e. fresh gold shall be kept in the bank.
• Also, the gold deposited in the bank will be returned in the form of gold bar or a coin which is the most demotivating factor for Indian women who consider gold as a Dhan Lakshmi or women’s ornament.

The government must consider these factors before aiming for any obnoxious results. If the scheme functioned the way they were programmed to, there is no doubt that it will fetch better returns to the Indian economy

Will India win Gold at the Rio Olympics 2016 ??

31^st December is just round the corners and I believe most of you are engrossed in your plans for the party night. Woohoo !! celebrations will happen to welcome the New year 2016. Excitement will be at the fullest in the next year with boys & girls, uncle & aunty, husband & wife all committing to your new year resolution. However, there is one category of youth who all have dreamt this one thing in their life – win gold at Olympics !!

No wonder, Indian sports delegates  will find a great opportunity to win gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games which is will be held at a pleasant place of Rio De Janerio, Brazil. Indian sports are well ready to take this leap forward to make India proud of its achievements in sports by bagging the highly coveted and respected Indian gold coin.

 

However, going into a bit of stenotype thinking, the golden days for India were during the pre-independence period when legendary Dhyanchand caught attention of the German Chancellor Hitler for latter invited Dhyanchand to join the German team for his impressive sportsmanship and Hockey skills. This was the shining period for India only to find herself gripped under the slavery of British rule.

India bagged its taste of first Gold medal in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. The Indian national Hockey team had given a stand-out performance then and had added her bucket with gold medal in 11 consecutive out of the 12 Olympic games. However, Indian then gave a blistering stroke at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra bagged India’s first India’s first ever solo gold medal. The Indian Gold Coin was held in high esteem for the pride it has brought in. The following 3 Olympics games saw no winner for this Indian Gold medal.

 

The 2016 Rio Olympics has revived hopes not only among the sports players but also among the lacs of Indian people who will be clinging to the idiot box or radio and watch these games with this one question in mind – Will India win gold medal at Rio Olympics ?

Indian Gold Mines in detoriating condition

Gold is certainly an auspicious metal and has gained a lot of significance for the people of India since time immoral. This yellow piece of metal is often regarded as the woman’s jewellery. It is therefore a ritual during marriages to offer the bride with some gold to preserve her honour in the family. Moreover, from the economic point of view, it is considered as universal currency. The Indian Rupee is also backed by gold which is one of the key factors in determining the exchange rate.

Of lately, the demand for the gold in terms of jewellery, gold coins or bars have increased to a great extent. Adversely, the gold mines production has been continuously detoriating in terms quantity.

Gold in India

The aggregate in situ production of raw gold are assessed at 22.4 million tons. India’s commitment to world gold creation is quite meagre capped at 0.75 for every penny. However, the gold creation of South Africa is 60 times, of Canada 22 times and of Australia is 5 time than that of India. This proves India contributes a lot less to the world gold production.

There was a steady decrease underway for a long time since independence to 1990-91 after which the changing patterns have been closely observed. On the other hand, some recuperation has been made after 1999-2000. This helped the Indian Government to achieve slightly higher gold production from the mines.

There are three gold fields in India, Kolar Gold mine, Kolar region, Hutti Gold mine in Raichur region (both in Karnataka) and Ramgiri Gold Field in Anantpur region (Andhra Pradesh).

Kolar Gold mine

Kolar Gold field is located in the south of the Karnataka state. The Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) a Public Sector company was established by the then Indian Government to look into the affairs of the this gold mine. It was called “Little England” by the Britishers due to its cool temperate weather and landscapes similar to England. It was earlier regarded as the gold town of India but had to close down due to low level of production.

Hutti Gold Mines

These Hutti Gold Mines are also located in the Raichur district of Karnataka. It is one of the ancient gold mines to be known to the Indian subcontinent. The Hutti Gold Mines Co. Ltd. Under the Government of Hyderabad was created to manage the process drilling, transportation, purifying etc. The fundamental issue with the Hutti mines is the second rate of metal. It is the only few gold mines in India to produce gold.

Anantpur Gold Mine

Anantpur district is located in Andhra Pradeshwhich includes Ramgiri gold mines. One special thing about this gold mine is that 50% of the gold is used for making gold jewellery.

Little amounts of gold are gathered from streams in Shimla and Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, Kargil zone along the porches of the Indus River and in alluvial and morainic stores of Dras River in Jammu and Kashmir, Balaghat, and Seoni locale in Madhya Pradesh, Bastar, Raipur and Raigarh in Chhattisgarh and parts of Purulia region of West Bengal.

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The Man With The Golden Gun – mygoldguide

James Bond (Agent 007) must find the missing “Solex Agitator,” a device that will harness the sun’s radiation and give awesome power to whomever possesses it. Also vying for the prize is Francisco Scaramanga, a world-class assassin who brandishes a distinctive golden gun. When 007 discovers he is to be Scaramanga’s next target, he is hurled into a deadly game of cat- and-mouse, continuing the search as he evades the killer on his trail. Bond must also contend with Scaramanga’s exotic lover Andrea Anders, and Nick Nack, whose small size belies his lethal abilities. Even as 007 enlists the aid of sensuous Mary Goodnight, he must overcome ferocious odds to survive an explosive showdown on Scaramanga’s remote island. His adventures draw him into a gripping boat pursuit, a wild automobile chase through Bangkok, and an unthinkable confrontation against an entire martial arts school.

The Man with the Golden Gun isn’t the strongest cinematographic production to begin with, but the transfer is good. MGM’s MPEG-4 AVC encode delivers good detail, especially in some close facial shots and clothing textures, although much of the picture is a bit soft. Supple grain is visible throughout, and the 1080p presentation has an overall film-like feel, which I enjoyed. Unfortunately, there were some minor signs of digitization including a hard-edged sheen to the grain in some scenes. The good news is that colors appear natural and realistic, from the earthtones of the blue sea and green trees to the skintones of Bond, Scaramanga and the Asian actors. No artifical contrast or brightening appears to be applied. I don’t believe edge enhancement is used either, although some reports claim otherwise. Your mileage may vary.

Low-light detail is good. Watch the scene where Bond arrives on Macau. While the lights and shop signs appear vibrant, the shadow areas are also well delineated, with good grayscale performance. In some respects, such as fine detail and contrast, the night and indoor shots exceed the outdoor daylight scenes in balance and tone. Black level in the darker scenes also helps create some depth to help characters pop as opposed to a strictly flat presentation. The action sequences are shot rather poorly, but the transfer is not to blame.

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Delhi HC Bans the Sale of OnePlus Smartphones in India

After the ban of Chinese phone company, Xiaomi, Delhi HC has now forced to suspend the sale of OnePlus in India. The smartphone company has confirmed that it will no longer import, market or sell their flagship device, One, in India.

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Micromax, the domestic brand, has raised a complaint with the high court pointing the violation of their country-specific agreement with Cynogen by OnePlus. Micromax has agreed that their YU brand of devices will feature the mentioned operating system. According to them, OnePlus has infringed their exclusive rights with Cynogen.

OnePlus learnt about the deal between Cynogen and Micromax only a week before their phones were released in India and it is believed that the company is working on its own ROM to replace Cynogen as soon as possible.

According to some reports, OnePlus will only be allowed to sell its existing stock in India and thereafter it can only sell compliant devices.

The Delhi HC has stated that OnePlus may sue Cynogen in California where an agreement between the two companies was signed.

India is definitely an emerging market for smartphones, with more and more companies targeting it. With ban on Xiaomi and OnePlus, Indian users are finding it difficult to get their hands on trending phones.

 

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Gone Girl on 31st October in India

Ben Affleck’s much awaited movie, Gone Girl, is set to hit theaters in India on 31st October. The movie has got a phenomenal box office opening in the USA and positive reviews from the critics.

Gone Girl revolves around a man (Ben Affleck), whose wife’s disappearance has become the focus of an intense media circus. Later the man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent.

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Here’s an interview with Ben Affleck where he talks about Gone Girl.

Top Tips To Avoid Skin Aging in Men

Aging and getting old is unavoidable. But what you can avoid is the aging of your skin. As you grow old, your skin starts to lose moisture, gets thin and becomes loose. You can prevent this from happening with these best ways to avoid skin-aging:

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1. Consume Anti-Oxidants:

Make sure you consume a lot of anti-oxidants like vitamin c, q10, alpha-lipoic acid. Vitamin C is considered to be the most powerful anti-oxidant, which helps your skin in a lot of ways. Green tea is another popular antioxidant, which is believed to be as good as vitamin C.

2. Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun:

Skin experts believe that exposure to sun is the main cause of wrinkles and skin-aging. The best ways to avoid the effect of the sun is to wear a sunscreen or cover your face while heading outside.

3. Drink Lots of Water:

If your skin doesn’t get proper hydration it may lead to excessive wrinkles making your skin look old. In order to stay moist and elastic, your skin needs constant supply of water.

4. Get Adequate Sleep:

If you aren’t sleeping enough, your body starts producing excess cortisol – a hormone that breaks down skin cells. Get enough rest and you’ll produce more HGH (human growth hormone), which helps skin remain thick, more elastic and less likely to wrinkle.

5. Anti-Aging Creams Also Help:

While following all of the above, you can also resort to using anti-aging creams. In this fast-paced life, our skin starts to age prematurely and these anti-aging creams can really help.

5 Best Fitness Trackers

The time has finally come where you can easily monitor and track your fitness. With these wearable fitness trackers, you can now record all your exercises and workouts easily:

1. Nike+ FuelBand SE:

Nike+ FuelBand SE is a great way to measure all kinds of activities—from your morning workout to your big night out. It is uniquely designed to measure whole-body movement no matter your age, weight or gender. With this band’s bright display, you can always keep track of how far you are to meeting your fitness goals. Read the review.

2. Samsung Gear Fit:

Samsung Gear Fit provides personalized and real-time information on the progress and results of your workouts by utilizing the device’s optical heart rate sensor. The device is designed stylishly, with a vivid 1.8-inch LED display. The Gear Fit was designed to wear not only while exercising, but for whatever situation you’re in, day or night. Read the review.

3. Garmin Vivofit:

Garmin Vivofit is a smart, wearable device that tracks all your movements and prompts you to stay active. The device has an always-on, easy-to-read display which helps you see how many steps you’ve taken, distance traveled, calories burned, time of day and more. The most exclusive feature of this tracker is that it uses a watch battery instead of a rechargeable one which lasts a year. Read the review.

4. Withings Pulse O2:

Withings Pulse O2 is a great fitness tracker that helps you be more active and improve your health. It helps you capture steps, distance walked, elevation climbed and calories burned during the day. At night, it monitors your sleeping cycles. The device also helps you measure heart rate and blood oxygen level. Read the review.

5. TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio:

If you are a runner, TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio is a must-have for you. The tracker has a highly advanced heart monitor, which helps you understand how your body is responding to exercises. It displays real-time running, cycling and swimming information at a glance. Read the review.

 

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5 Must-Follow Gym Workout Tips For Beginners

Now you have finally made up your mind to hit the gym and start working out, here are some tips you should definitely follow to make the most of your exercise sessions:

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1. Start Slow:

You might be very excited to build a nice body and gain muscle soon, but it is highly advised that you must start slow. Do not jump in for heavy and long workouts directly. Start with 30-minute workout per day and ramp it up from there.

2. Maintain Hygiene:

Hygiene is something that should be strictly maintained before, during and after workouts. As you’ll be sweating while exercising, always carry a towel. Take a shower before and after you are done working out.

3. Warm Up and Stretching is Important:

A good warm up session and stretching are really important before hitting the machines. It helps you prevent gym injuries and prepare your body for further training.

4. Having a Gym Buddy Helps:

Going to the gym with a partner really helps in working out properly. A research even states that it helps you lose weight at a faster rate. Whether it’s your best buddy or your girlfriend, make sure you have someone to tag along.

5. When In Doubt, Always Ask For Help:

As a beginner, you might not be familiar with the equipment in your gym. When in doubt, remember to ask your trainer for a demonstration, so that you are properly using the machine.

 

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