Goddess of Mercy temple

Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Kong Hock Keong Temple also Kuan Ying Teng Temple (Goddess of Mercy temple) is a Taoist and Buddhist temple in George town, Penang built in 1800  by early Chinese settlers of the Hokkien and Cantonese communities. It is located on Jalan Kapitan Keling in north-west Malaysia. It is dedicated to the worship of Guanyin.

Constructed in accordance to Feng Shui principles, the Kong Hock Keong Temple has three wells – one on the right side of the main shrine, another outside the temple and the third hidden under the main altar of the Goddess of Mercy. The water from the wells is believed to be able to cure illnesses.

The  Kong Hock Keong Temple has come through threats, unscathed, time and again. Not only did it survive a bomb dropped by the Japanese invasion of the Second World War, but also other threats through the years, including the fire of 1846, the terrorist granade attack on the Penang power sub-stations at Pitt Lane and the Chinese Town Hall next door to the temple,[5] and the middle-of-the-night blaze that destroyed the nearby stalls selling oil and joss paper.

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Visiting hours : Early morning to Late evening

Getting there : The Goddess of Mercy temple can be easily found within the center of George Town. Usually travelers are staying somewhere around Chulia Street; it is very near this popular backpackers area.From Chulia Street, head right just past the Indian temple into Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. From here it is a 5 minute walk to the temple entrance.

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Gothic Quarter

The Gothic Quarter is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. It stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to the Ronda de Sant Pere. It is a part of Ciutat Vella district.

The quarter encompasses the oldest parts of the city of Barcelona, and includes the remains of the city’s Roman wall and several notable medieval landmarks. Much of the present-day fabric of the quarter, however, dates to the 19th and early 20th centuries.[citation needed] El Call, the medieval Jewish quarter, is located within this area, along with the former Sinagoga Major.

The Barri Gòtic retains a labyrinthine street plan, with many small streets opening out into squares. Most of the quarter is closed to regular traffic although open to service vehicles and taxis.
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Govind Devji Temple

J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002

Phone : 0141 2619413

The  Govind DevJi Temple, is located in the City Palace complex, is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Lord Krishna).This temple is among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan including Sri Radhavallabh ji, Shri Bankey Bihari Ji, Shri Govind Dev Ji and four others. The image of the deity (murti) was brought from Vrindavan here by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. And this temple was built by mugal badshah Akabar.According to popular legend, Lord Krishna’s image in the temple looks exactly like Krishna’s form during his incarnation on Earth.

The deity originally belonged to Srila Rupa Goswami who was a disciple of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

Legend
According to the legend, the Image of Lord Govind Devji was also called “Bajrakrit”- indicating thereby that it was created by Bajranabh – The Great Grand Son of Lord Krishna. Some 5,000 years back when Shri Bajranabh was around 13 years old, he asked his Grand Mother (daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna) as to how Lord Shri Krishna looked like; Then He made an image as per the description given by her. She however, said that not all but the feet of that image looked like those of Lord Shri Krishna. He made another image, yet she said that the Chest looked like that of Lord Shri Krishna. Thereafter, He made the Third Image and looking at the same she veiled her face as a show of modesty, and remarked that the face of the deity was exactly like that of Lord Sri Krishna.

The first one came to be known as “Govind Devji”. The second one was called as Lord “Gopinathji” and the Third One, the likeness of Krishna is LORD “Madan Mohanji”. With passing of ages the glories of the Indian Culture were being forgotten and the sands of time kept piling up. Together with every other thing these pious divine images were also lost from the memories of people. Some 500 years ago, legend has it that Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu asked one of his disciples to excavate the idol of Govinda, which had been buried there to protect it from the Mughal marauders.

For Vaishnavites, particularly followers of Lord Krishna, this is one of the most important temples outside Vrindavan.

‘Aartis’ and ‘Bhog’ are offered seven times a day, when the deity is unveiled for ‘Darshan’. Thousands of devotees visit the temple daily and an even larger number visit during Janmashtami.

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Visiting hours : 04.30AM to 11.30PM and 06.00PM to 09.30PM

Gran Vía

Gran Vía (literally “Great Way”) is a street located in central Madrid, Spain. It leads from Calle de Alcalá, close to Plaza de Cibeles, to Plaza de España.

The street, sometimes referred to as the “Spanish Broadway”, is one of the city’s most important shopping areas, with a large number of hotels and large movie theatres; however, in recent years, many of these theatres have been replaced by shopping centres.

It serves as showcase of early 20th-century revival architecture, with architectural styles ranging from Vienna Secession style, Plateresque, Neo-Mudéjar, Art Deco, and others.
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Great Himalayan National Park

Shamshi, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh 175123

Located at a distance of 54kms. from Kullu.

This is a World Heritage Site.

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), is one of India’s National Park, is located in Kullu region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The park was established in 1984 and is spread over an area of 1,171 km² at an altitude of between 1500 to 6000 m. The Great Himalayan National Park is a habitat to numerous flora and more than 375 fauna species, including approximately 31 mammals, 181 birds, 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 11 annelids, 17 mollusks and 127 insects. They are protected under the strict guidelines of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972; hence any sort of hunting is not permitted.

In June 2014, the Great Himalayan National Park was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The Unesco World Heritage Site Committee granted the status to the park under the criteria of “outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation”.

Fauna
The Great Himalayan National Park is home to more than 375 faunal species. So far species of 31 mammals, 181 birds, 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 11 annelids, 17 mollusks and 127 insects belonging to six orders have been identified and documented. Most of the Himalayan fauna has been given protection under the high priority protection category of Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The state government of Himachal Pradesh has banned hunting in the state for more than ten years. A trek of 35 to 45 km in any of the park’s valleys brings one into the high altitude habitat (3,500 m and above) of animals such as blue sheep, snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan tahr, and musk deer. Best sightings can be made in autumn (September–November) as animals start their seasonal migration to lower altitudes.

Flora
The GHNP also supports a great diversity of plant life thanks to its wide altitude range and relatively undisturbed habitats. From the lofty pinesand spruces and the great, spreading horse chestnuts of the lower valleys, to the dense cushions and prostrate branches of the alpine herbs and junipers, the park presents an endless variety of vegetation. Although some areas have been modified by grazing, this is one of the few areas of the Western Himalayas where the forests and alpine meadows can be seen in something approaching their original state. The subalpine zone is richest in species, followed by the alpine and upper temperate zones.

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Gulaba camp

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Gulaba, located 22 kms. from Manali is yet another excellent point to enjoy snow specially when Rohtang Pass is closed. . It is higher than Manali town and on the way to Rohtang Pass towards Spiti valley. This place is surrounded by snow lines and tall pine trees.

Here there are beautiful green grass meadows with beautiful plants, shrubs. you can see animals grazing around at some spots.One must visit and spend some time here taking in the fresh air and admiring the scenic beauty.

The camp will be covered with snow from November to February.

This is the place for snow activities, This is a good picnic spot and activities like snow bike riding, horse riding, etc. are available, but charges are very high.

Dolang Valley and Gulaba camp are nearby places.

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Guru Shikhar

Guru Shikhar, a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters), is the highest point in Rajasthan. It is located at a distance of 15 km from Mount Abu. It has a commanding view of Abu and its surroundings. This peak is the home to the temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the peak is called Guru Shikhar after him as Guru Dattatreya had dignified this place and his footprints are sanctified here in a rock in a cave. Foot prints of swami Ramanath are also here who enshrined the statue in Raghnathji temple in Abu. Close to the shrine is a temple of Guru Dattatreya’s mother which is too worth- seeing.

There is also a huge and giant bell suspended from a wooden frame with an inscription dated 1411 in the Dattatrya temple, its toll is heard up to a long distances from here. The cold sweeping breeze in adjunct with the panoramic view of the natural scenery full of charm and dense distant forests fill in the visitors a throbbing thrill.

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Visiting hours : 08.00AM to 06.30PM all days of the week

Entry Fee : Free

Gurudwara of Paonta Sahib

Court Rd, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh 173025

Phone : 098821 22610

Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, is a noted Gurudwara in Painta Sahib, 43 kms from Nahan, in the District of Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.

Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth guru of Sikhs was the person in whose memory the Gurdwara of Paonta Sahib was built. It was here, the Dasam Granth was written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is because of this fact, the Gurdwara enjoys a very high historic and religious importance among the followers of the Sikh religion across the worldover. An example of the religious importance of the Gurudwara being the “Palki” made of pure gold, donated by one of the devotees.

Shri Talab Asthan and Shri Dastar Asthan are the vital places inside the Sikh shrine worth mentioning. While salaries are disbursed at Shri Talab Asthan, Shri Dastar Asthan is used for organizing the turban tying competitions. A legendary temple is also attached to the Gurudwara. The temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna. Kavi Darbar, a prominent place near the Gurudwara is the venue for holding the poetry competitions. The weapons and pens used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji are displayed in a museum near the Poanta Sahib Gurudwara. The Gurudwara is visited by tourists from different states.It seems that the small place Paonta Sahib is having lots of memories and importance due to a precious and wonderful Gurudwara. The site becomes more beautiful because it is situated at the bank of River Yamuna .The Gurudwara has its own religious importance.This gurudwara also serves langar (parshada)for each person who is interested to take it.The gurudwara signifies its pure beauty as giving the message that God is one and we all are its children. Another place of religious and historical importance is the Gurdwara built at Bhangani Sahib, about 1 km from Gurdwara Tir Garhi Sahib. With its proximity to the river Yamuna, the whole area presents a picturesque sight.

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Visiting hours : 04.30AM to 09.30PM

Halona Blowhole

Halona Blowhole is a rock formation and a blowhole on the island of Oahu, Hawaii off of Hanauma Bay at Hālona Point overlooking the Pacific Ocean. In Hawaiian hālona means “lookout”.

On windy days when the tide is high, the ocean breeze sends the waves rolling on to the shore where the rock formation then shoots sea spray high into the air through the cave acting like a geyser. It is not always at its best every day though. The blowhole is most active when the tide is high and the winds are strong.This is a big tourist spot in Hawaii. People come from all over to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the beach at the cove, and in the winter it is the spot to go to see the humpback whale as they take their journey leaving the North Pacific or the Honu (The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) swimming about. Diving is possible along the coast when there are light northerly winds blowing and no surf. It is recommended diving elsewhere when waves are breaking. The erratic tidal changes that take place offshore make the waters experience a strong current called Moloka’i Express that can drag divers out to sea. A large wedged shape area right off the coast next to the cove is a reef coated with Sinularia Leather Coral, which is a coral that does not need much light to live, in which you can find many different species like echinoderms, slugs, corals, and eels. The shoreline cliff beyond the cove, ending at a point, should be the limit of any shore diving here due to the strong current and distance. There is also a narrow rift along the base of the cliff which was formed by a large section of rock that broke away from the land can be seen very well on a clear day.
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Hālona Cove

Hālona Cove is the small pit of sand just to the right of Hālona Blowhole (when facing the ocean) where tourists and locals can also enjoy a small beach while visiting the blowhole attraction and it is great for swimming when the surf is very calm. Access to the beach is difficult (most visitors scale the cliff from the parking lot) and it is dangerous to swim here while the surf is rough considering there are no lifeguards on duty here. This was the site of the famous love scene between Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster in the 1953 film From Here to Eternity, and also between Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in the movie 50 First Dates. In 2012, the beach was featured in the music video for Nicki Minaj’s “Starships”. The blowhole was the location for a scene in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, in which the characters Owen, Claire and Franklin wash up on a beach.
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Hatu Peak

Hatu Peak, 8 km from Narkanda (3300m), the road is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow clad mountains and in depths are the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards. Hiking is recommended to reach the peak

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Hatu Peak lies on the Shimla-Rampur Highway nearly 71 km from Shimla. The roads are in good condition until Narkanda which is nearly 5 km from the peak. From here you can either trek for 5 km or go by bike or car. From there the peak can be accessed by bike or car but the road is difficult to use and only one car can climb at a time.

Hatu temple a small wooden temple is at the top of the peak. According to local belief the famous Hatu Mata temple is the temple of ‘Mandodari’ wife of ‘Ravana’. People come in great number on the first Sunday of Jyeshtha to pay ritual here. Goat sacrifice is still in practice near the temple.There is an ancient stove like formation of rocks nearby the temple. Locals believe that it was used by the Pandavas brothers to cook their food during their Agyaat Vaas.

The small hill station of Narkanda (at 2708m) is the start for the journey to the top of Hatu Peak.
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Havelock Island

Havelock Island, officially known as Swaraj Dweep, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.

Location: Havelock Island is located in the Ritchie’s Archipelago, part of the Andaman Islands, in the Bay of Bengal. It is situated about 38 kilometers (24 miles) northeast of the capital city, Port Blair.

Beaches: Havelock Island is renowned for its pristine white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. Some of the most famous beaches on the island include Radhanagar Beach (also known as Beach No. 7), Elephant Beach, Vijaynagar Beach, and Kalapathar Beach. Radhanagar Beach is often ranked among the best beaches in Asia and offers breathtaking sunset views.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling: Havelock Island is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The island’s clear waters and diverse marine life make it an excellent destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. The underwater ecosystem here is home to vibrant coral reefs, colorful fish, turtles, and other fascinating marine creatures. Numerous dive centers and tour operators on the island offer diving and snorkeling excursions, catering to beginners as well as experienced divers.

Sea Walk and other Water Activities: In addition to scuba diving and snorkeling, Havelock Island offers a variety of water activities. Sea walking, where you can walk on the seabed wearing a helmet, is a unique experience for non-swimmers or those who prefer not to dive. Other popular activities include kayaking, jet skiing, banana boat rides, and fishing trips.

Eco-Tourism: Havelock Island is known for its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly tourism. The government and local communities have made efforts to protect the island’s natural beauty and marine resources. Visitors are encouraged to follow responsible tourism practices, such as not littering, respecting the coral reefs, and adhering to guidelines for the protection of the environment.

Radhanagar Beach: Radhanagar Beach is the most famous and widely acclaimed beach on Havelock Island. It features pristine white sand, turquoise waters, and dense tropical forests as a backdrop. The beach offers an ideal setting for leisurely strolls, sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying the beauty of nature. It has also been recognized as one of the world’s top beaches by various travel publications.

Accommodation and Facilities: Havelock Island offers a range of accommodation options, including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and beachfront cottages. The island has basic amenities such as restaurants, shops, and diving centers to cater to the needs of tourists.

Connectivity: Havelock Island can be reached by ferry from Port Blair. Regular government-operated ferries and private catamarans connect the two islands. The journey takes around 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the type of ferry. It is advisable to book ferry tickets in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Havelock Island’s stunning beaches, underwater wonders, and tranquil atmosphere make it a sought-after destination for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and those seeking a relaxing beach getaway.

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Haw Par Villa

262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628

Haw Par Villa  is a theme park located along Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore. The park contains over 1,000 statues and 150 giant dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, history, and illustrations of various aspects of Confucianism.

The park, originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, was built in 1937 by the Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the developers of Tiger Balm, as a venue for teaching traditional Chinese values. In 1988, the Singapore Tourism Board took charge of the Tiger Balm Gardens and renamed it “Haw Par Villa Dragon World”. The Haw Par in the park’s name is based on the Aw brothers’ personal names—Haw andPar, which mean “tiger” and “leopard” respectively. The dioramas and statues were restored, while plays, acrobatic displays and puppet shows were organised and held there.

The park management made a profit during its first year of operations after renovations in 1994, broke even in 1995, but started incurring losses over the next three years and was forced to provide free entry in 1998. In March 2001, the Singapore Tourism Board renamed it “Tiger Balm Gardens”.

The best known attraction in Haw Par Villa is the Ten Courts of Hell, which features gruesome depictions of Hell  in Chinese mythology and Buddhism. This attraction used to be set inside a 60-metre long trail of a Chinese dragon  but the dragon has been demolished, so the attraction is now covered by grey stone walls.

Other major attractions include dioramas of scenes from Journey to the West, Fengshen Bang, The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars , Legend of the White Snake, Romance of the Three Kingdoms; statues of mythological figures such as the Laughing Buddha and Guanyin, and historical personages such as Jing Ziya,Su Wu and Lin Zexu; the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, and others. There are also monuments dedicated to the Aw brothers and their parents.

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Opening hours : 09.00AM to 07.00PM (last entry 06.00PM)

Entry : Free

Getting there : MRT Haw Par Villa

Hawa Mahal

( Next to city palace )

Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, Phone: 0141 261 8862

Hawa Mahal (“Palace of Winds” or “Palace of the Breeze”), is a palace, so named because it was essentially a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. Constructed of red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, and extends to the zenana, or women’s chambers.

The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. Its unique five-storey exterior is akin to the honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework.  The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to obey strict “purdah” (face cover). The lattice also allows cool air from the Venturi effect (doctor breeze) through the intricate pattern, air conditioning the whole area during the high temperatures in summers.

In 2006, restoration and renovation works on the Mahal were undertaken, after a gap of 50 years, to give a face lift to the monument at an estimated cost of Rs 4568 million. The corporate sector lent a hand to preserve the historical monuments of Jaipur and the Unit Trust of India has adopted Hawa Mahal to maintain it. The palace is an extended part of a huge complex. The stone-carved screens, small casements and arched roofs are some of the features of this popular tourist spot. The monument also has delicately modeled hanging cornices. Like several other monuments of Jaipur, the palace is also constructed using sandstone.

The palace is an extended part of a huge complex. The stone-carved screens, small casements and arched roofs are some of the features of this popular tourist spot. The monument also has delicately modeled hanging cornices. Just like the other monuments of Jaipur, the palace is also constructed in pink and red colored stone.

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Visiting hours : 09.00AM to 04.00PM, all days of the week

Entry Fee : Rs.10/- for Indians and Rs.30/- for foreign tourists

The little lamb, who is entirely healthy apart from the mutation, was born on Wednesday on the family’s farm near Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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The sheep (Ovis aries) is a quadrupedal, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, they are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name applies to many species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries. Numbering a little over one billion, they are also the most numerous species of sheep. An adult female sheep is referred to as a ewe (/juː/), an intact male as a ram or occasionally a tup, a castrated male as a wether, and a younger one as a lamb…………………………………………..
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The adorable animal leaps up onto the hospital bed to snuggle up with its owner Rebane Chili

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This is the heart-warming moment a terminally ill woman is granted her ‘dying wish’ as her beloved dog Ritchie visits her in hospital.
The adorable brown animal leaps up onto the hospital bed to snuggle up with its owner Rebane Chili, who lays on her back as surrounding doctors watch on.
In the touching footage, Ritchie appears determined to stay as close to its owner as possible while waggling its tail in excitement.
Tearful staff and patients record the moment on their mobiles, with one man unable to resist the chance to stroke the loving and loyal dog .
According to news site Canal 10 , the 49-year-old patient was admitted to Hospital Ernesto Dornelles in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil with terminal cancer.
She made the request to see her pet as her final wish.
The meeting took place on October 30 last year but has gone viral this week after it was shared on social media.
Speaking about Ms Chili, group psychologist hospice hospital Cristine Barbara Heck told snt.com: “She was entering a process of greater recollection.
“Every time we think about the quality of life, we think of relationships.
“It is to be with those people, relatives and dear friends, as in this case.”
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The tragic footage shows the woman pulling her husband through the halls – and no one stops to help her

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A desperate wife tried to pull her seriously ill husband to the first floor of a hospital after staff said they did not have any stretchers available.

A crowd, including whoever is filming her ordeal, can be seen watching what she is doing, with no one offering to help.

The ill man, 45-year-old Srinivasa Chary suffered from symptoms of gastroenteritis.

His worried wife Sree Vani, 40, had accompanied him to hospital where she was then told that they didn’t have any way of getting him to the first floor.

As her husband writhed on the floor unable even to stand for the next hour, she had no option other than to drag him to the docs.

A rickshaw driver that had bought them there and might have helped had already left by that point.

Chary and Vani are residents of the Madina Masjid area in the town.

Vani asked the hospital staff to provide her a stretcher or a wheel chair so that she could carry her husband to the consultation room on the first floor.

The incident happened at the area of Madina Masjid in the city of Guntakal, in Anantapur district, in Andhra Pradesh State in Eastern India.

The woman said: “I asked that somebody carry him to the first floor, but they said they didn’t have anybody.

“So then I asked for a stretcher, but they didn’t give me a stretcher either because they said they did not have any.”

Hospital administrative officer Dr Mallikharjun said he would inquire into the incident and initiate disciplinary action against all those responsible for the inhuman act.

He said he came to know about the incident only when the video went online.

Vani said Chary has been paralysed after he suffered a stroke. He used to work as a security guard in Hyderabad.

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Jadon and Anias McDonald underwent perilous 27-hour surgery after spending the first 13 months of their lives joined at the head

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Conjoined twins are identical twins joined in utero. An extremely rare phenomenon, the occurrence is estimated to range from 1 in 49,000 births to 1 in 189,000 births, with a somewhat higher incidence in Southeast Asia and Africa. Approximately half are stillborn, and an additional one-third die within 24 hours. Most live births are female, with a ratio of 3:1. Most stillborns are male.

Two contradicting theories exist to explain the origins of conjoined twins. The more generally accepted theory is fission, in which the fertilized egg splits partially. The other theory, no longer believed to be the basis of conjoined twinning, is is fusion, in which a fertilized egg completely separates, but stem cells (which search for similar cells) find like-stem cells on the other twin and fuse the twins together. Conjoined twins share a single common chorion, placenta, and amniotic sac, although these characteristics are not exclusive to conjoined twins as there are some monozygotic but non-conjoined twins who also share these structures in utero.

The most famous pair of conjoined twins was Chang and Eng Bunker (Thai: อิน-จัน, In-Chan) (1811–1874), Thai brothers born in Siam, now Thailand. They traveled with P.T. Barnum’s circus for many years and were labeled as the Siamese Twins. Chang and Eng were joined by a band of flesh, cartilage, and their fused livers at the torso. In modern times, they could have been easily separated. Due to the brothers’ fame and the rarity of the condition, the term “Siamese twins” came to be used as a synonym for conjoined twins.

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Helix Bridge

Location : Marina Bay, Singapore, Downtown core

The Helix Bridge, officially The Helix, and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Center with Marina South  in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. Opened in 2010, it is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and is accompanied by a vehicular bridge, known as the Bayfront Bridge.
The design consortium is an international team comprising Australian architects the Cox Group and engineers Arup, and Singapore based Architects.
Canopies (made of fritted-glass and perforated steel mesh) are incorporated along parts of the inner spiral to provide shade for pedestrians. The bridge has four viewing platforms sited at strategic locations which provide stunning views of the Singapore skyline and events taking place within Marina Bay. At night, the bridge will be illuminated by a series of lights that highlight the double-helix structure, thereby creating a special visual experience for the visitors.
Pairs of coloured letters c and g, as well as a and t on the bridge which are lit up at night in red and green represent cytosine, guanine, adenine and thymine, the four bases of DNA. The intentional left handed DNA-like design, which is the opposite of normal DNA on earth, earned it a place in The Left Handed DNA Hall of Fame in 2010.
Pairs of coloured letters c and g, as well as a and t on the bridge which are lit up at night in red and green represent cytosine, guanine, adenine and thymine, the four bases of DNA. The intentional left handed DNA-like design, which is the opposite of normal DNA on earth, earned it a place in The Left Handed DNA Hall of Fame in 2010.
The Helix is fabricated from approximately 650 tonnes of Duplex Stainless Steel and 1000 tonnes of carbon steel used in the temporary structure and also helping the bridge to get the helix shape.
The Land Transport Authority claims it is a world first in architectural and engineering bridge design.It won the ‘World’s Best Transport Building’ award at the World Architecture Festival Awards in the same year. It has also been recognised by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) at the BCA Design and Engineering Safety Excellence Awards in 2011.
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Getting there : MRT : Get-off at Esplanade MRT Station and head to Raffles Avenue  Exit. (look for the signs and follow it). Walk straight to Youth Olympic Park then turn right. The Helix Bridge is connected to the Marina Bay Sands Shopping Mall.

Herd of cows walks over dozens of religious devotees in bizarre ritual │People believe being trampled by the sacred cows will bring prosperity and wealth

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Here’s what it takes to fly up to International Space Station as two astronauts prepare to blast off

US astronaut Jack Fischer and Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin are in their final pre-launch preparations

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The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station, or a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit. Its first component launched into orbit in 1998, and the ISS is now the largest man-made body in low Earth orbit and can often be seen with the naked eye from Earth. The ISS consists of pressurised modules, external trusses, solar arrays, and other components. ISS components have been launched by Russian Proton and Soyuz rockets, and American Space Shuttles.
The ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory in which crew members conduct experiments in biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, meteorology, and other fields. The station is suited for the testing of spacecraft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars. The ISS maintains an orbit with an altitude of between 330 and 435 km (205 and 270 mi) by means of reboost manoeuvres using the engines of the Zvezda module or visiting spacecraft. It completes 15.54 orbits per day………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Hidimpa Temple

Circuit House Road, Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131

Hidimbi Devi Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali, a hill station in the State of Himachal Pradesh.It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, sister of Hidimba, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was worshipped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553.

The Hidimpa Temple is built around a cave where Hidimba performed meditation. Hidimba was supposed to have lived there with her brother Hidimb, and not much is known about their parents. Born into a Rakshas family, Hidimba vowed to marry one who would defeat her brother Hidimb, who was supposed to be very brave and fearless. During the Pandava‘s exile, when they visited Manali; Bhima, one of the five Pandavas, killed Hidimb. Thereafter, Hidimba married Bhima and gave birth to their son Ghatotkacha.

The Hidimpa Temple has intricately carved wooden doors and a 24 meters tall wooden “shikhar” or tower above the sanctuary. The tower consists of three square roofs covered with timber tiles and a fourth brass cone-shaped roof at the top. The earth goddess Durga forms the theme of the main door carvings.The temple base is made out of whitewashed, mud-covered stonework. An enormous rock occupies the inside of the temple, only a 7.5 cm (3 inch) tall brass image representing goddess Hidimba Devi. A rope hangs down in front of the rock,and according to a legend,in bygone days religious zealots would tie the hands of “sinners” by the rope and then swing them against the rock.

About seventy metres away from the temple, there is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Hidimba’s son, Ghatotkacha, who was born after she married Bhima. The most surprising feature of the temple or what believers could call the most reassuring feature of the temple is the fact that inside the temple the imprint of the feet of the Goddess carved on a block of stone are worshipped and, when zooming into the area where the temple is located via Google Satellite, the imprint of a giant foot spanning across the valley in the area near the temple can be seen.

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Hill Palace

Hill Palace Rd, Ernakulam District, Tripunithura, Kerala 682301
Phone: 0484 278 1113

Hill Palace is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala, located at Tripunithura, Kochi, near Karingachira area. It was the Imperial Administrative offices and official residence of Cochin Maharaja. Built in 1865, the Palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across in 54 acres (220,000 m2). The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park and a children’s park. The campus of the museum is home to several rare species of medicinal plants. Presently the palace has been converted into a museum by The Kerala State Archaeology Department. The palace is about 12 km from Ernakulam mainland and approachable by road and rail.
The Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS); an autonomous research and training institute set up by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala also functions at the site. CHS is designated as the ‘Manuscript Conservation Centre’ (MCC) and Manuscript Resource Centre (MRC) by the National Mission for Manuscripts.

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The museum displays 14 categories of exhibits including Crown and ornaments of erst while Cochin royal family, paintings, sculptures in stone and marble, weapons, inscriptions, coins etc. The major share of attractions in this museum are contributed by the Cochin Royal Family with some exhibits from the Paliam Devaswom and the department of Archaeology. It has a gold crown embedded with precious stones and many valuable coins, ornaments, majestic beds and samples of epigraphy. The famous Malayalam movie Manichitrathazhu was shot here.
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Visiting hours : 09.00AM to 12.3.0PM and 02.00PM to 05.00PM   Monday Closed
Entry : Adult – Rs. 30/- Children (5-12) – Rs. 10/-

Hill View Park

The magnificent and wonderful Hill View Park. spreads over 8 acres and are flourished with many hundreds of species of crotons, flowers and other vegetations. The entry fee is just Rs.10/- for adult and Rs.5/- for children. It will be kept opened throughout the year and you can come here with full confidence to enjoy natural sceneries. The park is situated at about 1.5 Km from the Idukki town and at about 350 ft above the dam water level. From the park we can get the panoramic aerial view of both Cheruthoni, lying on the left and Idukki Dam, lying on the opposite side of the park. The park has been carefully and neatly constructed on a small hill and we can easily climb up and enjoy every part of the park which would attract us with countless number of colorful crotons, herbal plants and beautiful flowers. We can easily reach every part of the park as it is provided with gentle slope paths. Words to be found to express the ultimate beauty of surrounding cloud caping hills, variety of wood species and flowering plants that we could view while climbing up the park. In one corner of the park we can find a small pond where we can enjoy pedal boating. On the toppest point of the park we can find a beautiful watchtower from where we could enjoy the ultimate beauty of glittering water of both dams, bird eye view of Idukki town and surrounding beautiful hills in all the four directions.
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Honey Moon Point (Anadara Point)

On the north-west of the Nakki Lake, near by the old gateway to Abu is the Anadara point named after the village Anadara. This place is at the height of 4,000 feet. Here from also the magnificent grandeur of the setting the sun can be witnessed. Near it, is a Lovers – Rock, also known as Honeymoon Point, an attractive point for the visitors for it being in the natural creation in the shape of a man and a women. For the newely – married couples, this is really a place full of very much charm. That’s why many visitors do come just to celebrate ‘Honey Moon’ at Mount Abu. It provides a sereneaura with a pleasant view of the verdant valley and plains. It looks especially beutiful during the sun set hour.

The area gets its name from the scores of honeymoon couples that frequent it. Also known as the Andra Point, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Take time out to visit Honeymoon Point at sunset when the ambiance is very romantic.

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Honolulu

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Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu. The city is the main gateway to Hawaiʻi and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions.

Honolulu is the most remote city of its size in the world and is the westernmost major U.S. city. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau recognizes the approximate area commonly referred to as “City of Honolulu” (not to be confused with the “City and County”) as a census county division (CCD). Honolulu is a major financial center of the islands and of the Pacific Ocean. The population of the Honolulu census designated place (CDP) was 359,870 as of the 2017 population estimate, while the Honolulu CCD was 390,738 and the population of the consolidated city and county was 953,207.

Honolulu means “sheltered harbor” or “calm port”. The old name is Kou, a district roughly encompassing the area from Nuʻuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city has been the capital of the Hawaiian Islands since 1845 and gained historical recognition following the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan near the city on December 7, 1941.

As of 2015, Honolulu was ranked high on world livability rankings, and was also ranked as the 2nd safest city in the U.S. It is also the most populated Oceanian city outside Australasia and ranks second to Auckland as the most populous city in Polynesia.
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Hookipa Beach

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Ho‘okipa is a beach on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii, United States, perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world. A combination of large, well-shaped waves breaking across a system of reefs that extend across the bay and consistently strong winds make it ideal for the sport.

Waves there are largest during the winter, smaller in summer. In addition to windsurfing competitions surfing contests are held there as well.

The name Ho‘okipa means “hospitality” in Hawaiian. Ho’okipa Beach Park is located on Maui’s North Shore alongside the Hana Highway. There are picnic facilities and observation decks for visitors.

Over the years Ho’okipa has been the site for organized windsurfing competitions in the Wave discipline. A long-running annual event is the Aloha Classic, a Pro-Am competition with age categories for contestants. The Red Bull King of the Air international kitesurfing competition was held at Ho’okipa from 1999-2005.

Like many locations on the Maui and Oahu North Shore, Ho’okipa Beach is occasionally a tourist attraction in the winter time because of spectacularly large surf. In the afternoon on 15 December 2004, for example, tourists visited the beach to see waves as large as 30 feet pound the shore; officials warned visitors to stay away from the water, as the surf was very deadly. Despite this, Ho’okipa is not an ideal site for true big-wave riding, as the waves close out when their faces approach about 25 feet. During such episodes, other deep-water breaks offer more rideable waves (an example of which is Jaws, offshore Peahi, Maui, which is a very short car ride from Hookipa.)
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Horrific moment sea lion snatches little girl off pier and drags her into water

Bystanders were happily watching the creature swimming around and laughing at its playful movements before attack happened suddenly as a family member instinctively jumped in to save her

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Sea lions are sea mammals characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, and short, thick hair, big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they comprise the family Otariidae, eared seals, which contains six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with the notable exception of the northern Atlantic Ocean. They have an average lifespan of 20–30 years. A male California sea lion weighs on average about 300 kg (660 lb) and is about 8 ft (2.4 m) long, while the female sea lion weighs 100 kg (220 lb) and is 6 ft (1.8 m) long. The largest sea lion is Steller’s sea lion, which can weigh 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and grow to a length of 10 ft (3.0 m). Sea lions consume large quantities of food at a time and are known to eat about 5–8% of their body weight (about 15–35 lb (6.8–15.9 kg)) at a single feeding.
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Horrifying crash test footage reveals what really happens if you don’t wear a seat belt

The video has been released by Co-Op Insurance and Thatcham Research as it emerged scores of young drivers are not wearing seat belts

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Horrifying Pearl Harbour attack brought back to life in remarkable colour photographs by British electrician

The incredibly vivid pictures show vast war ships and a PBY flying boat burning in the aftermath of the bombs dropped by the Japanese aircraft

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Hort Park

33 Hyderabad Rd, Singapore 119578

Phone : +65 6471 5601

Lose yourself in this dreamscape of stunning gardens that will make you forget the bustle of city.

Imagine a place where a collection of well manicured and fantastically designed gardens lay together in a charming space where you can picnic on the lawns or a enjoy glass of wine at the bistro on the grounds.

For those of you who enjoy getting your hands dirty planting seeds or trimming flowers, this landscape of greenery is known as HortPark, which lies in the Western part of Singapore.

The Hort park is a one-stop hub for everything related to gardening – from recreational and educational to research and retail activities. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to get rid of those pesky weeds, this is probably the place to find out.

You can join guided tours or attend workshops and talks if you want to know Red Orchid Bushes from Rose Natal Grass. The park holds regular events throughout the year, such as the Gardener’s Day Out every quarter that aims to bring out the green thumbs in all of us.

If spending time with plants is not your thing, you can simply enjoy the beauty of nature on display or engage in some fun activities for the kids. The Butterfly Garden, Lifestyle Corner and the Flora walk are some of the highlights of this 23-hectare park.

If you’re in HortPark, it’s easy to lose yourself in the tranquility of your surroundings, away from the urban buzz of Singapore. Best of all, you can wander around the rest of the Southern Ridges nearby, which include Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature reserve.

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Hospices de Beaune │Hotel Dieu de Beaune

Rue de l’Hôtel Dieu, 21200 Beaune, France Phone : +33 3 80 24 45 00

The Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse in Beaune, France. It was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of Burgundy, as a hospital for the poor. The original hospital building, the Hôtel-Dieu, one of the finest examples of French fifteenth-century architecture, is now a museum. Services for patients are now provided in modern hospital buildings.
An important charity wine auction is held in November each year (formerly in the great hall of the Hôtel-Dieu.
Wine auction
The charity auction been arranged annually since 1859, taking place on the third Sunday in November amid a three-day festival devoted to the food and wines of Burgundy called Les Trois Glorieuses. The charity is preceded by a black tie dinner at the Clos de Vougeot on day one and followed by the lunch La Paulée de Meursault on day three. The Domaine des Hospices de Beaune is a non-profit organisation which owns around 61 hectares (150 acres) of donated vineyard land, much of this classified Grand and Premier cru. With bidding by professional and private buyers, the barrels, from 31 cuvées of red wine and 13 of white wine, attain prices usually well in excess of the current commercial values, although the results give some indication of the trend in expected bulk wine prices for the vintage from the rest of the region.

The auction has been organised by Christie’s since 2005, setting a record total figure at the 149th auction in 2009 when 799 barrels were up for sale, and 40% bids by telephone, internet or fax connecting some 500 participants from around the world, the auction has in recent years evolved from a wholesale market to a retail market.
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Houseboats

Have you ever gone cruising in a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala? If you haven’t, make sure you do. This one is really a wonderful and unforgettable experience!

Present day houseboats are huge, slow moving exotic barges used for leisure trips, and are in fact reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times. The original kettuvallams were used to carry tons of rice and spices. A standard kettuvallam can hold up to 30 tons from Kuttanad to the Kochi port.

The kettuvallam is held together with coir knots. Not even a single nail is used during the construction of the boat.. The boat is made of planks of jack-wood joined together with coir. This is then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels. With careful maintenance, a kettuvallam can last for generations.

A portion of the kettuvallam was covered with bamboo and coir to serve as a restroom and kitchen for the crew. Meals would be cooked onboard and supplemented with freshly cooked fish from the backwaters.

When the modern trucks replaced this system of transport, some one found a new way that would keep these boats, almost all of which were more than 100 years old, in the market. By constructing special rooms to accommodate travelers, these boats cruised forward from near-extinction to enjoy their present great popularity.

Now these are a familiar sight on the backwaters and in Alappuzha alone, there are as many as 500 houseboats.

While converting kettuvallams into houseboats, care is taken to use only natural products. Bamboo mats, sticks and wood of the areca nut tree are used for roofing, coir mats and wooden planks for the flooring and wood of coconut trees and coir for beds. For lighting though, solar panels are used.

Today, the houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. Parts of the curved roof of wood or plaited palm open out to provide shade and allow uninterrupted views. While most boats are poled by local oarsmen, some are powered by a 40 HP engine. Boat-trains – formed by joining two or more houseboats together are also used by large groups of sightseers.
What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers, while you float! Now, wouldn’t that be something?

DTPC House boat pre-paid Counter

For booking houseboats, travelers can make use of the House Boat Pre-paid Counter ‘Trusted Service, Trusted Rates’ managed by the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC).

Contact details
Alappuzha – House boat pre-paid counter
Mobile: 09400051796, 09447483308, +91-477-2251796, +91-477-2253308.

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Hoverbike-riding police to patrol the streets of Dubai from 16 feet above the ground

The hoverbikes are being manufactured by the Russians and can double up as unmanned drones

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How the sight of heroic firefighters rushing into the blazing Grenfell Tower had chilling echoes of 9/11

One firefighter compared the blazing tower block in London to the Twin Towers tragedy, saying: “There was one small staircase that everyone was going up. It was just like the images of 9/11”

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Have you noticed the impact of the sharing economy?

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Sharing economy is an umbrella term with a range of meanings, often used to describe economic and social activity involving online transactions. Originally growing out of the open-source community to refer to peer-to-peer based sharing of access to goods and services, the term is now sometimes used in a broader sense to describe any sales transactions that are done via online market places, even ones that are business to business (B2B), rather than peer-to-peer. For this reason, the term sharing economy has been criticised as misleading, some arguing that even services that enable peer-to-peer exchange can be primarily profit-driven. However, many commentators assert that the term is still valid as a means of describing a generally more democratized marketplace, even when it’s applied to a broader spectrum of services.
Also known as shareconomy, collaborative consumption, collaborative economy or peer economy, a common academic definition of the term refers to a hybrid market model (in between owning and gift giving) of peer-to-peer exchange. Such transactions are often facilitated via community-based online services. Uberization is also an alternative name for the phenomenon………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Two simple methods to ensure WhatsApp cannot share your phone numbers outside the app

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Instant Messaging app WhatsApp has announced it will start Whatsaap sharing data with Facebook as part of an update to its privacy policy – the first time the service has changed this in four years.
Published on Thursday , the updated policy gives WhatsApp permission to share user data including phone numbers with Facebook, claiming the move will better connect the two services.
WhatsApp claims that this will allow Whatsaap sharing the social network to suggest phone contacts as friends, and also show you more relevant ads.
But the move has sparked privacy concerns among users, who would worry that their private numbers will be shared among not-so-close friends on Facebook.
However, since the announcement, a workaround has come to light, which lets users opt out of sharing their phone numbers with Facebook.
According to Motherboard , there are actually two ways to opt out, depending on whether you’ve blindly accepted the terms already, or not.
The first method has to be done before you accept the messaging app’s new terms of service. Rather than clicking “agree” button, select the smaller “read more” option below it, and untick the box that reads “Share my WhatsApp account information with Facebook…”
The second method is for those who have already accepted those new terms. Since you have 30 days to opt out, you’re still within your rights to backtrack on your initial acceptance of the policy……………………………………………
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HP Reef

HP Reef, also known as Rainbow Reef, is a marine protected area on the south side of Girifushi Island. HP Reef is a stunning reef with spectacular caves and crannies decked up with superb coral formations and rich colorful marine life. With dives of up to 10 to 40m deep, the reef is great for spotting various reef fish, manta rays, dog tooth tunas and other marine life. The top reef is completely filled of reef, caves and crevices with an outside that goes from 15 to 24m where a large cave is located. You can swim through a huge cave following to the top of the reef known as ‘chimney’ at 24 meters. Blue delicate corals beautifully decorate the cave. Currents here can be strong, and if the red flag is flying in the jetty means that the diving is prohibited temporarily.

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Hukuru Miskiiy

Medhuziyaarai Magu, Malé, Maldives

The Malé Friday Mosque or the Malé Hukuru Miskiiy  is one of the oldest and most ornate mosques in the city of Male, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. Coral boulders of the genus Porites, found throughout the archipelago, are the basic materials used for construction of this and other mosques in the country because of its suitability. Although the coral is soft and easily cut to size when wet, it makes sturdy building blocks when dry. The mosque was added to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage cultural list in 2008 as unique examples of sea-culture architecture.

The mosque is opposite the Medhuziyaaraiy and the Muleeage. The Medhuziyaaraiy is the tomb of Al-Hafiz Abul Yoosuf Al-Barbari of Morocco , who converted Maldives into Islam in 1153 AD. It is adjacent to the Muleeage.

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Hulhumale

Located just 20 minutes away from Male’, the Capital City of Maldives, Hulhumale’ is a reclaimed island established to meet the existing and future housing, industrial and commercial development demands of the Male’ region. The island has many top quality guesthouses, restaurants and even dive centers equipped with everything a diver would need. This beautiful island boasts large roads, plush greenery ,beautiful beaches and crystal clear blue waters. This island is serene and quiet and you can experience the best of local island life with modern comforts. Hulhumale as most islands in Maldives is easily walkable, mingle with the locals in the local markets and shops or just take in the hustle and bustle of the island as you take a leisurely stroll. You can also take a bus for RF 2 or about 12 cents US, a round trip will take about 15 minutes. Taxis are also available for Rf 25 for $1.5.
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Hurricane Harvey forces ALLIGATORS on to the streets and under cars as powerful storm batters Texas

The chilling warning was issued by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office as Texas was light night slammed with the most powerful storm to strike the US mainland in a decade

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Idukki Dam

The Idukki Dam is a double curvature arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills Kuravan and Kuravathi in Kerala, India. At 167.68 metres, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia. It was constructed and is owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board. It supports a 780 MW hydroelectric power station in Moolamattom, which started generating power on 4 October 1975. Technically, the dam type is a concrete, double curvature parabolic, thin arc dam.
This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthoni and Kulamavu. Together, the three dams have created an artificial lake that is 60 km² in area. The stored water is used to produce electricity at the Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside nearby rocky caves. The Government of Canada aided in the building of the dam with long term loans and grants.

Features
Idukki Dam is 554 feet tall, constructed between the two mountains – Kuravanmala (839 meters) and Kuravathimala (925 meters ). This project is situated in Idukki District and its underground power house is located at Moolamattom which is about 43 km from the dam.
Twice in the past, the shutters (of Cheruthoni) had to be opened; during the northeast monsoon (October to December) on both occasions. The first time was in 1981 (when the shutters were repeatedly opened and shut between 29 October and 13 November) and the second time was in 1992 (when they were kept open for 12 days from 12 to 23 October). On both occasions, the water level in the dam touched the brim only when the storage built up during the southwest monsoon (June to September) was augmented by the inflow received immediately afterwards following heavy downpour early in the northeast monsoon.

Tourist destination and attraction
Earlier, there was a blanket ban on public entry in to the dam due to security reasons. Later, it was relaxed opening the dam for public for 10 days during the Onam and the Christmas seasons. The duration has been increased to one month since last year. Cameras and cell phones are not allowed inside the dam area. The entry fee is Rs.20 for adults and Rs.5 for children. The fee for 15-minute boating service for five persons is Rs. 600.
Idukki valley is 121 km away from Kottayam, and is a small hill town surrounded by a spread of beautiful, wooded valleys and meandering streams. Idukki is a well known tourist center in Kerala.
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola taluks of Idukki district, spread over 77 km2 and is about 450 – 748 m above sea level. The Idukki Reservoir formed by three dams – Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu – extends to 33 km2. One can find Elephants, bisons, sambars, deers, wild dogs, jungle cats, tigers, wild boars etc. and a variety of snakes like cobra, viper, krait and a number of non-poisonous snakes in this sanctuary. The birds of Idukki are Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc.
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Visiting hours : Earlier, there was a blanket ban on public entry in to the dam due to security reasons. Later, it was relaxed opening the dam for public for 10 days during the Onam and the Christmas seasons. The duration has been increased to one month since last year. Cameras and cell phones are not allowed inside the dam area. The entry fee is Rs.20 for adults and Rs.5 for children. The fee for 15-minute boating service for five persons is Rs. 600.

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

A land-locked district, Idukki is one of the most nature-rich areas of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 105.364 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district. Situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level, this sanctuary occupies the forest land between the Cheruthoni and Periyar rivers. There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers boat rides.

Elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc. are seen here apart from various species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. Birds include grey jungle fowl, Malabar grey hornbill, several species of woodpeckers, bulbuls, flycatchers, etc. The wildlife here is similar to that of Thekkady. This sanctuary lies adjacent to the world renowned Idukki Arch Dam.
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iFly Singapore

iFly Singapore, 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01 Singapore 099010

Phone:+65 6571 0000

Here is your chance to really fly. Experience true free-fall conditions, just like a real skydive. Each flyer will enjoy two skydives in the wind tunnel. The time it takes for each skydive is like falling through the air from 12,000 to 3,000 feet! And at one-fifth the cost of a tandem jump, iFly Singapore is unbeatable value.

iFly Singapore is a part of the global franchise of SkyVenture, which has over 32 tunnels in operation and under construction around the world. SkyVenture’s patented wall-to-wall airflow, multiple overhead fans and other unique technologies provide the safest and most accurate freefall simulation possible, making body flying safe and accessible to the general public. With this proven track record for safety and multiple patents worldwide, SkyVenture is indisputably the current world leader in indoor skydiving simulation. Measuring 16.5 feet in diameter with a flying height of 56.5 feet, the equivalent of five storeys, iFly Singapore is the world’s largest themed vertical wind tunnel. It can accommodate up to 20 flyers at the same time.

iFly Singapore uses the proven training and safety system from the International Body flight Association (IBA) which is responsible for developing, education and enforcing safety and training rules for flight in vertical wind tunnels globally. As a testament to the company’s commitment to maintaining world-class standards of service for both its local and international customer base, iFly Singapore was accredited with the ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 standards in 2013. These are globally recognised accreditations for quality management systems and occupational health & safety management systems respectively.

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Opening hours :

Mon, Tue & Thur – Sun: 9am – 9.30pm
First Flight 10am
Last Flight 9.30pm
Wed: 11am – 9.30pm
First Flight 12pm
Last Flight 9.30pm

Please arrive at iFly Singapore 1 hour prior to your flight time for training and gearing up.

Admission

First Timers’ Package
– The Challenge (2 Skydives): $119
– The Adventure (4 Skydives): $199

Admission Restriction
NA

Getting There
By Sentosa Express: Alight at Beach Station
By Bus: Sentosa Bus 1, Bus 2 and Bus 3 and alight at Beach Station (Transfer Hub)
By Sentosa Beach Tram: Alight at Beach Station

Nearest Carpark
Beach Station Car Park

Ilaveezha Poonchira

55 kms. from Kottayam

Ilaveezhapoonchira is a tourist destination located in Melukavu village in Kottayam district near Kanjar. Ilaveezha Poonchira is surrounded by three enchanting hillocks – Mankunnu, Kodayathoormala and Thonippara. This makes the place ideal for trekking.

Etymology
“Ila-veezhaa-poonchira”, means ‘the pond of flowers where the leaves do not fall’. During the monsoons, the valley between a complex of mountains fills up to form a large pond.

History
According to a legend, the Pandava had a sojourn here during their life incognito. Their wife, Draupadi, came to take a bath at a lake, which was present at that time. Some devas, bewitched by her beauty, tried to satisfy their voyeuristic itch. King of devas, Lord Indra, came to know about what was going on, and built screens or hills heaping flowers and prevented them from indulging in such a practice. And the pond thus became a dam isolated by floral hills. Since there were no trees around the bund, it was always free of leaves and so it was called Ila-veezha-poonchira. Some say that the name comes from the fact that it is always windy at the place and hence the leaves are carried away.

Mythology
poonjira’s myth is closely related to Agastya and his hermitage,he lived here and the native people believes that he still lives here,his hermitage is hidden in somewhere here.In puranas and our myths there is no evidence for the death of GURU AGASTHYA.Another important attraction is the ancient krishna temple, that was founded by panjaly herself.the mass belief is that panjaly’s akshayapatra is hidden here and it is protected by agastya.The myth is also associate with ramayana his vanavasa popularly believes that he lived here with lakshmana for few months

Location
Ilavvezha Poonchira is located 55 km from Kottayam, and is 20 km from Thodupuzha. From Ilaveezhapoonchira, it is possible to see large parts of Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Thrissur districts. It is one of the places in Kerala where you can watch sunrise and sunset.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE: Melukavu is the highest part of the kottayam district.thonikkal is the border between kottayam and idukki districts.melukav is the centre of east kerala CSI diocese. Around 26%of the population is tribes There is an ancient hill way to VAGAMON.
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Illikal Kallu

Phone :0481 256 0479

Illikal Kallu is a major tourist attraction spot in Kottayam district of Kerala (India). Situated about 4000 feet above sea level, it is also one of the highest peak in the Western ghats. Illikal Kallu is a rock situated above Illikal Mala. The thing that makes this rock unique is that half of the rock has fallen off, and only the other half remains. This supplements the beautiful mountains which surrounds the rock.The nearest city is Teekoy.

Illickal Mala, located in kottayam,Kerala, India, measures approximately 3400 ft above sea level. Numerous mountain streams in this peak, flow down to form the Meenachil River. Tourists must trek 3 km to reach the summit of the peak.
Illickal Kallu comprises three hills, each rising to 4,000 ft above sea level. Each of the hills has a peculiar shape. One of them resembles a mushroom, which is why it is known as Kuda Kallu (umbrella shaped rock). It is said that the medicinal herb Neela Koduveli grows here. This blue flower is also believed to possess supernatural powers, which could increase wealth and ensure a rich harvest. The second hill, has a small hunch on the sides and is therefore referred to as Koonu Kallu (hunch back rock). Across this rock is a  1⁄2-foot-wide bridge called Narakapalam (bridge to hell). From the hilltops, the Arabian Sea can be seen in the over horizon as a thin blue stroke. The view of sunset from above the peak on the evening of a full moon day can be sensational: the moon can be seen rising up like another sun, as the orange sun goes down.

Major Attractions
The View Point: Illikkal Kallu or Illikal Kallu is a good spot for enjoying a picnic. The place is at a higher elevation that offers a clear view of the vast green lands below. It is one of the best view points in Kottayam, a district of Kerala (India).
Kattikayam Waterfalls is very near to the place at a distance not more than 2 kilometers from Illikkal Kallu. The waterfalls is splendid during monsoon. Though there are no risks in visiting this waterfalls, you need to take care of slippery rocks.
Ilaveezhapoonchira is another splendid hill-top view which is only 14 kilometers away from Illikkal Kallu. The road to Ilaveezhapoonchira should be considered rough and narrow.
Vagamon: Another nearby attraction is Vagamon, which is a hill station where you can find resorts luxury accommodations. The green hills of Vagamon are perfect for a family picnic.
The road to Illikal kallu is very steep and winding, and even experienced drivers may find it challenging. The peak is ideal for paragliding although the services are not offered there. Basic amenities like electricity is not available and some networks may experience poor signal reception.The place offers excellent panoramic view of the western ghats. Illikal Kallu is every photographers dream.
Illikal Kallu is at its best in the summer and in the rainy season it is altogether a different experience, Thick mist covers the mountain and adds to the natural beauty of the surroundings. Sometimes the visibility can drop to zero. Illikal Kallu is a good place for trekking but activities are limited during rainy season due to sudden change in weather and lightning hazard.
Kattikayam waterfalls is enroute illikal kallu. It is a mystic waterfalls masked away from the sight of tourists. A trek of 2 km among bushes and hills is needed to reach it. It can be vistited during any season
As part of tourism development several new activities are coming up in the place. It is also an excellent place for shooting movies.
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Images of Singapore Live

40 Imbiah Road, Sentosa, Singapore, 099700

Phone : +65 6715 4000

Discover the colourful story of Singapore, from humble fishing village to 21st century powerhouse – told through live actors, special effects and immersive theming Images-Singapore-Live.
Walk through 200 years of extraordinary history, and 15 interactive areas through  Images-Singapore-Live that include:
Quayside Walk
Malay Fishing Village
Commercial Square
Jubilee Cinema
Television shop
And 9 more!
The Spirit of Singapore Boat Ride
A stunningly illuminated boat ride celebrating everything that is Singapore, truly a voyage like no other.
This all new boat ride uses dynamic lighting and multi-sensory effects – from the epic annual F1 night race to the historical and beautiful Botanical gardens and the world famous Bejing opera.
Images-Singapore-Live is located alongside Madame Tussauds Singapore on Sentosa island – the state of fun! It is easily accessible by car, taxi and public transport.
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Fun, interactive and theatrical, Images of Singapore LIVE takes you on a journey to uncover the nation’s extraordinary story!
Through a unique mix of live actors and special effects, get ready to step back in time to Singapore’s past from a humble Malay fishing village to 21st century powerhouse. Experience the sights, smells and sounds of yesteryear before you embark on the final part of your journey with a voyage aboard The Spirit of Singapore – an all new boat ride that celebrates everything unique about Singapore.
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Opening hours :
Mon – Fri, excluding public holidays
10am – 7.30pm  (last admission at 6pm)
Sat & Sun and public holidays
10am – 9pm (last admission at 7.30pm)

Admission
IOS LIVE & Madame Tussauds Singapore Combo
– Adult: $39
– Senior Citizen (over 60 years old): $30
– Child (3 – 12 years old): $29

Admission Restriction
NA

Getting There
By Sentosa Express monorail: Alight at Imbiah Station
By Taxi: Access Sentosa Island via the Sentosa Gateway and head to Imbiah Road (by the cable car station)
By Foot: Walk from Sentosa Boardwalk

Nearest Carpark
Imbiah Lookout Car Park

Incredible photos capture 12-year-old girl delivering baby brother in what she calls “the best moment of my life”

The doctor guided Jacee Dellapena’s hands throughout the entire procedure, while the father captured the amazing moment on camera

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The Dani people, who live deep in the highlands of Western New Guinea, Indonesia, are known for their unique customs

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The Dani people, also spelled Ndani, and sometimes conflated with the Lani group to the west, are a people from the central highlands of western New Guinea (the Indonesian province of Papua).

They are one of the most populous tribes in the highlands, and are found spread out through the highlands. The Dani are one of the most well-known ethnic groups in Papua, due to the relatively numerous tourists who visit the Baliem Valley area where they predominate. “Ndani” is the name given to the Baliem Valley people by the Moni people, and, while they don’t call themselves Dani, they have been known as such since the 1926 Smithsonian Institution-Dutch Colonial Government expedition to New Guinea under Matthew Stirling who visited the Moni.

Culture

Sweet potatoes are important in their local culture, being the most important tool used in bartering, especially in dowries. Likewise pigs feasts are extremely important to celebrate events communally; the success of a feast, and that of a village big man (man of influence) or organiser, is often gauged by the number of pigs slaughtered.

The Dani people use an earth oven method of cooking pig and their staple crops such as sweet potato, banana, and cassava. They heat some stones in a fire until they are extremely hot, then wrap cuts of meat and pieces of sweet potato or banana inside banana leaves. The food package is then lowered into a pit which has been lined with some of the hot stones described above, the remaining hot stones are then placed on top, and the pit is covered in grass and a cover to keep steam in. After a couple of hours the pit is opened and the food removed and eaten. Pigs are too valuable to be served regularly, and are reserved for special occasions only.

Ritual small-scale warfare between rival villages is integral to traditional Dani culture, with much time spent preparing weapons and treating resulting injuries. Typically the emphasis in battle is to insult the enemy and wound or kill token victims, as opposed to capturing territory or property or vanquishing the enemy village.

Changes in the Dani way of life over the past century are tied to the encroachment of modernity and globalization, despite tourist brochures describing trekking in the highlands with people from the ‘stone age’. Observers have noted that pro-independence and anti-Indonesian sentiment tends to run higher in highland areas than for other areas of Papua. There are cases of abuses where Dani and other Papuans have been shot and/or imprisoned trying to raise the flag of West Papua, the Morning Star.

Incredible pictures of World War 1 in colour reveal harrowing life in the trenches for battle-weary soldiers

The shots were brought to life by graphic artist Frederic Duriez who has added colour to the stark images of the French troops

World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, the Great War, or the War to End All Wars, was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history. Over nine million combatants and seven million civilians died as a result of the war (including the victims of a number of genocides), a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication, and the tactical stalemate caused by gruelling trench warfare. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, and paved the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved and to WWII twenty-one years later………………………………………………………………………………………….
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The SkyRunner is being tipped as a new dawn in aviation, which could save the lives of countless soldiers trapped in remote and hostile locations across the world

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The Lightweight Tactical All Terrain Vehicles is small, side-by-side vehicle used by U.S. Special Operations Forces, including those operating in Afghanistan.

Like the four-wheeler vehicles also use, the LTATV provides SOF teams with a highly maneuverable and mobile form of transportation that is also low profile and easily transportable.

Models of LTATVs in use by U.S. SOF include militarized versions of Polaris MRZR and the Kawasaki Tyrex 750. LTATVs can be air transported in MH-47/CH-47 and CV-22/MV-22 rotary-wing aircraft.

Other features include 4-wheel drive front differential lock system, four-point shoulder harness, run-flat tires, roll over protection and infrared headlamp filters. LTATVs can carry two operators and up to 500 pounds of equipment.

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The latest is the SkyRunner, an all terrain vehicle that can transform into a light aircraft in a matter of seconds.

The vehicle has just been approved “Safe to Fly” by the Federal Aviation Administration, and talks are underway to manufacture the SkyRunner for use in battle.

Built from carbon fibre and steel, the lightweight tumbler can hit ground speeds of more than 60mph.

But thanks to a built in parachute, the SkyRunner can quickly take to the air, reaching a maximum height of 10,000 feet and air speeds of 40mph.

The SkyRunner company is marketing the vehicle as “the ultimate sightseeing recreational aircraft” suitable for open fields, grass strips and secluded beaches.

However it’s potential has been spotted by the US military, as a low cost and versatile vehicle that could be used to evacuate wounded soldiers from remote battlefields.

At just $43 an hour to operate, it is considerably cheaper top operate than a helicopter, while its ability to reach remote locations from the ground before taking off could potentially rescue soldiers from hard to reach places.

The SkyRunner was created by entrepreneur Stuart Hamel, from Louisiana, who brought in a team of engineering experts to design his vision.

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India Gate

Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, DL 110001

Phone : 011 2464 7005

The India Gate, (originally called the All India War Memorial), is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the ‘ceremonial axis’ of New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway. India gate is a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War. 13,218 servicemen’s names, including some soldiers and officers from the United Kingdom, are inscribed on the gate. The India Gate, even though a war memorial, evokes the architectural style of the triumphal arch like the Arch of Constantine, outside the Colosseum in Rome, and is often compared to the Arc de Triumphe in paris, and the Gateway of India in Mumbai. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutvens.

In 1971, following the Bangladesh Liberation War, a small simple structure, consisting of a black marble plinth, with reversed rifle, capped by war helmet, bounded by four eternal flames, was built beneath the soaring Memorial Archway. This structure, called Amar Jawan Jyoti, or the Flame of the Immortal Soldier, since 1971 has served as India’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The 42-metre tall India Gate, stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone and rises in stages to a huge moulding. The shallow domed bowl at the top was intended to be filled with burning oil on anniversaries but this is rarely done. The India Gate hexagon complex, with a diameter of about 625 metres, covers approximately 306,000 m² in area.

The cornice of the India Gate is inscribed with the Imperial suns while both sides of the arch have INDIA, flanked by the dates MCMXIV (1914 left) and MCMXIX (1919 right). Below the word INDIA, in capital letters, is inscribed:

TO THE DEAD OF THE INDIAN ARMIES WHO FELL HONOURED IN FRANCE AND FLANDERS MESOPOTAMIA AND PERSIA EAST AFRICA GALLIPOLI AND ELSEWHERE IN THE NEAR AND THE FAR-EAST AND IN SACRED MEMORY ALSO OF THOSE WHOSE NAMES ARE RECORDED AND WHO FELL IN INDIA OR THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER AND DURING THE THIRD AFGHAN WAR

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Visiting Hours : 24 hours

Must Try : Camel Riding, Pony Riding, Visiting the Children’s Park

Time required : 2 hours

Must experience : From the base of the Arch the view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is magnificient.

Don’t Miss : Plucking of Jambul or Indian Blackberry and Mangoes from the Array of Trees Along the India Gate

Inside Tip : The Monument Looks Much More Beautiful at Night as Compared to the Day, due to Lightening Effects. Ideal for Photography.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum

No. 1, Safderjang Road, New Delhi- 110 011.

Phone ; 011 2301 1358

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum was the residence of the former Prime Minister of India. It was in this house that she was assassinated by her own Sikh bodyguards on 31st October 1984. It was later converted into a museum. In the museum there are collections of rare photographs of the Nationalist movement, the personal moments of the Nehru-Gandhi family and her childhood.

The museum conserves some of the belongings of Indira Gandhi, including the sari she was wearing when she was assassinated. It is surrounded by a charming garden where you can hear Mrs Gandhi’s speeches from megaphones hidden in the bushes.

The spot where Indira Gandhi was assassinated is enclosed in a glass frame. One can still see the dried blood spots.

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Timings : 9.30AM to 5.00 PM Closed on Monday

Entry fee : Free

Indo Swiss Dairy Farm Mattupetty

Mattupetty, Idukki, Munnar, 685612,

Mattupetty Indo Swiss Farm, spread over an area of 191 hectares, is famous for cattle farming. The farm was started in 1963 under a project originally called as the Indo-Swiss Project. The project’s aim was to develop an exclusive cattle breed that can adapt to the local environment. At present, it is home to around 400 high quality cattle, including cows and breeding bulls.

For easy maintenance, the farm is divided into three main sections – Semen Bank, Animal Husbandry and Fodder. It also provides professional courses for veterinarians, para-veterinarians and technicians in the same field.
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Opening Closing Time
09:00 am – 11:00 am
02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Open all days
Entrance Fee
Rs. 5

Indo-Portuguese Museum

Bishop Kureethara Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Phone : 0484-2215400

The Indo-Portuguese Museum, located within the premises of the Bishop’s House, displays various artefacts collected from different churches. The museum, preserves the rich heritage of Indo-Portuguese culture, art and architecture in Kerala, owes its origin to Dr Joseph Kureethra, the erstwhile Bishop of Kochi.
The museum houses an invaluable collection of artefacts that reveal the Portuguese legacy in Fort Kochi and the surrounding areas. The collection is divided into the five main sections – Altar, Treasure, Procession, Civil Life and Cathedral.
The old altar made of teak wood which belongs to the 16th century. An Indo-Portuguese Monstrance is also on display. A chasuble and a processional cross collected from Santa Cruz Basilica bear witness to the strong Portuguese influence in Kochi. The processional cross is made of silver and wood and belongs to the 17th century while the chasuble, belonging to the 19th century was obtained from the Bishop’s House.
There are a lot of sculptures and precious metal objects on display at the museum and many of them were contributed by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Beautifully carved artefacts, an ornate lock and a sculpture of the Franciscans Coat of Arms are some of the objects that attract many a visitor to this place. The remnants of the Fort Immanuel too are also kept in the basement of the museum.
Though limited in the number of exhibits, the museum helps the visitor get a glimpse on the strong Portuguese influence on Kochiite’s life and the objects at the museum are kept intact with clear labeling.
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Visiting hours : 09.00AM to 01.00PM and 02.00PM to 06.00PM Monday Closed
Entry : Rs.10/- for Indians and Rs.25/- for foreign tourists

Cormac Seachoy was 27 when he tragically died and was cryogenically frozen and he is just one of an increasing number of Brits

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Cryonics is the low-temperature preservation (usually at -196°C) of people who cannot be sustained by contemporary medicine, with the hope that resuscitation and restoration to full health may be possible in the far future. Cryopreservation of humans is not reversible with present technology; cryonicists hope that medical advances will someday allow cryopreserved people to be revived.

Cryonics is regarded with skepticism within the mainstream scientific community and is not part of normal medical practice. It is not known if it will ever be possible to revive a cryopreserved human being. Cryonics depends on beliefs that death is a process rather than an event, clinical death is a prognosis of death rather than a diagnosis of death, and that the cryonics patient has not experienced information-theoretic death.Such views are at the speculative edge of medicine.

Cryonics procedures can only begin after legal death, and cryonics “patients” are considered legally dead. Cryonics procedures ideally begin within minutes of cardiac arrest, and use cryoprotectants to prevent ice formation during cryopreservation. The first corpse to be cryopreserved was that of Dr. James Bedford in 1967. As of 2014, about 250 bodies were cryopreserved in the United States, and 1,500 people had made arrangements for cryopreservation after their legal death.

Costs can include payment for medical personnel to be on call for death, vitrification, transportation in dry ice to a preservation facility, and payment into a trust fund intended to cover indefinite storage in liquid nitrogen and future revival costs. As of 2011, U.S. cryopreservation costs can range from $28,000 to $200,000, and are often financed via life insurance. KrioRus, which stores bodies communally in large dewars, charges $12,000 to $36,000 for the procedure. Some patients opt to have only their head, rather than their whole body, cryopreserved. As of 2016, four facilities exist in the world to retain cryopreserved bodies; three are in the U.S., and one is in Russia. As of 2014, about 250 people have been cryogenically preserved in the U.S., and around 1,500 more have signed up to be preserved.

Famous people who are cryopreserved

Among the cryopreserved are James Bedford,[65] Dick Clair,[65] L. Stephen Coles (in 2014),[66] Thomas K. Donaldson,[65] FM-2030,[65] Hal Finney[67] (in 2014), Jerry Leaf,[65] John-Henry Williams,[65] and Ted Williams.

Staff at the retail giant’s warehouse could be seen racing to fill orders in time for one of the busiest shopping days of the year

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Amazon.com, Inc. ,  is an American electronic commerce and cloud computing company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington. It is the largest Internet-based retailer in the world by total sales and market capitalization.[14] Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, later diversifying to sell DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, video downloads/streaming, MP3 downloads/streaming, audiobook downloads/streaming, software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys and jewelry. The company also produces consumer electronics—notably, AmazonKindle e-readers, Fire tablets, and Fire TV—and is the world’s largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS). The company also sells certain low-end products like USB cables under its in-house brand AmazonBasics.

The company has separate retail websites for the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Japan, China, India and Mexico. The company also offers international shipping to certain other countries for some of its products. In 2016, Dutch and Polish language versions of the German Amazon website were launched.

In 2015, the company surpassed Walmart as the most valuable retailer in the United States by market capitalization, and is, as of 2016 Q3, the fourth most valuable public company.

The company was founded in 1994, spurred by what Amazon founder Jeff Bezos called his “regret minimization framework,” which described his efforts to fend off any regrets for not participating sooner in the Internet business boom during that time.[21] In 1994, Bezos left his employment as vice-president of D. E. Shaw & Co., a Wall Street firm, and moved to Seattle. He began to work on a business plan for what would eventually become Amazon.com.

Jeff Bezos incorporated the company as “Cadabra” on July 5, 1994. Bezos changed the name to Amazon a year later after a lawyer misheard its original name as “cadaver”. In September 1994, Bezos purchased the URL Relentless.com and briefly considered naming his online store Relentless, but friends told him the name sounded a bit sinister. The domain is still owned by Bezos and still redirects to the retailer. The company went online as Amazon.com in 1995.

Bezos selected the name Amazon by looking through the dictionary, and settled on “Amazon” because it was a place that was “exotic and different” just as he planned for his store to be; the Amazon river, he noted was by far the “biggest” river in the world, and he planned to make his store the biggest in the world

Inside Noah’s Ark: Giant 510ft replica with dinosaurs and other animal statues unveiled

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Kentucky’s biblically themed attraction featuring a giant replica of Noah’s Ark has been opened to the public today –a date which is said to correspond with the Bible verse Genesis 7:7 when Noah and his family entered the ark.
The 510ft-long, 51ft-high and 85ft-wide Ark Encounter in Williamstown, built according to the full-size dimensions of the ark dictated in the Bible, is described as “the largest timber frame structure in the world” – stretching as long as the size of one and a half American football fields, and standing taller than a modern four-storey house.
The ark has three decks, with dozens of exhibits conveying the biblical story of Noah who was told by God to take two of every animal on Earth and place them inside the ark to save them from a flood that was to destroy mankind.
“Many of the animals that lived during Noah’s lifetime didn’t look much like the animals we see today”, the park’s website says.
The exhibits include replicas of dinosaurs, which scientists believe became extinct nearly 65 millions before mankind – so they technically couldn’t have existed in Noah’s time……………………………………………………………
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Inside the eerie North Korean ghost town built as a tourist resort by Hyundai but abandoned when a South Korean visitor was shot

The Mount Kumgang tourist complex was built in 1998 and welcomed over 2 million holidaymakers, but in 2008 a tourist from the south was killed by soldiers and it has sat empty ever since

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The Mount Kumgang Tourist Region is a special administrative region of North Korea. It was established in 2002 to handle South Korean tourist traffic to Mount Kumgang (Diamond Mountain).
Since 1998, South Korean and other foreign tourists have been allowed to visit Mount Kumgang, traveling at first by cruise ship, but more recently by bus on a newly built road through the Korean Demilitarized Zone. In 2002, the area around the mountain was separated from Kangwon Province and organized as a separately administered Tourist Region, covering 204.6 square miles (530 km2). Since 1998 over one million South Koreans have visited the resort.
In July 2008, Park Wang-ja, a 53-year-old South Korean tourist, was shot twice and killed when she entered a military area, according to the North Korean government. The South Korean request for a joint inquiry was denied. Forensic tests done on Wang-ja suggest that she was standing still or walking slowly when shot. This contradicted the North Korean claim that she was running and did not heed warnings. Immediately after the shooting, the South Korean government temporarily suspended tours to the resort. In August 2008 the North Koreans announced that they would expel “unnecessary” South Korean workers from the resort. Before the closing of access after the 2008 shooting, a few Americans were also allowed to visit, by arranging 2½-day tours through a South Korean tourism agency.
Despite the Lee Myung-bak government expressing a verbal anti-North Korean stance, the head of the government-funded Korea Institute for National Unification, Kim Tae-u, proposed that the South Korean government renegotiate on the Mount Kumgang Tourist Region with North Korea without any official apology on North Korea’s military actions towards the ROKS Cheonan sinking and the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong.
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Inside the incredible luxury tree house where guests sleep in the heart of the jungle – and it’s surprisingly cheap to stay

It’s certainly more glamorous than the tree houses we had as kids!

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Inside the largest ever private jet complete with four luxury living areas, including master bedroom and en suite

The Global 7000 can transport up to 19 people in total luxury – and can be yours for £55m

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Inside the secret ‘Batcave’ where millionaires and celebrities pay to hide their Ferrari and Bugatti supercars in air-controlled space

The flashy vehicles ‘wear pyjamas’ and are lovingly cared for during their time in the facility – in some cases, their wealthy owners want to hide them from their partners

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Inside the world’s most expensive holiday – complete with a private jet, entire Caribbean island and a treasure hunt for actual gold!

Check out the world’s most expensive holiday – an $1,000,000 trip to a private Caribbean island complete with unlimited champagne and a chest of gold.

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Inside The world’s most expensive hotel rooms

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Mandarin Oriental London

Mandarin Oriental London is one of London’s most celebrated five-star hotels, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park exudes an enticing mix of elegance and luxury.
The 13
Located in the gambling mecca of Macau, in southern China, The 13 is one of the most expensive hotels ever built.
The ‘all-villa’ hotel has 200 suites measuring between 2,000 and 30,000 square feet, with 24-hour butler service.
Each villa features a marble Roman bath set under a vaulted Baroque ceiling supported by and a crystal chandelier.
Park Hyatt Paris
Park Hyatt Paris Vendome is one of the most visually stunning contemporary luxury hotels Paris has to offer. Its striking blend of contemporary architecture & classic design lends the hotel an understated elegance that extends throughout – from lavish hotel suites to captivating social areas.
BURJ AL ARAB JUMEIRAH
The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai.
Hotel Principe Di Savoia
Dominating Milan’s Piazza della Repubblica, this spectacular landmark building has been the natural home for international travellers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920s, with the city’s famous world-class designer shopping area nearby.
Rosewood London
Rosewood London combines English heritage with contemporary sophistication. The accommodations, including 44 suites, have the feel of a stylish London residence housed in a Belle Epoque building. As London establishes itself as the world’s leading city of the 21st century, Rosewood London lies at its heart………………………………………………………………………………..
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Inside The World’s Only Private Boeing 787 Dreamliner!

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International Coir Museum

Ward 14, Salem – Kochi – Kanyakumari Hwy, Kalavoor, Kerala 688522

Phone : 0477 225 8067

Coir Board had established an International Coir Museum in the Diamond Jubilee year, by depicting the historical events and evolution of technological advancements made in Coir Sector. The International Coir Museum is established for showcasing the coir industry over the ages with the latest developments which has brought in a revolution. This museum is a beauty spot in the tourist map of Alleppey. The museum also show cases the traditional processes and development of coir industry, including retting and fibre extraction, advent of mechanization in coir sector etc.A short video film takes the visitors through the world of coir over the ages and gives information on the origin and growth of the industry and the latest developments made through research and development. This will give sweet memories on coir industry. There is souvenir shop attached to the Museum where visitors can have the joy of SHOPPING a wide range of coir handicrafts, coir doormats, coir ornaments etc.

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Visiting hours : 09.0AM to 05.00PM Closed on Mondays

Entry fee : Rs.50/- Per person

Ipanema Beach

Ipanema is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, “The Girl from Ipanema” (“Garota de Ipanema”), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.

The beach at Ipanema is known for its elegant development and its social life. Two mountains called the Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers) rise at the western end of the beach, which is divided into segments delineated by postos, or lifeguard towers. Beer is sold everywhere, along with the traditional cachaça. There are always circles of people playing football, volleyball, and footvolley, a locally invented sport that is a combination of volleyball and football.

In the winter the surf can reach three metres (nine feet). The water quality varies from clear light-blue water to a more murky green after heavy rains. Constant swells help keep the water clean, and the often treacherous beach break regularly forms surfable barrels. Just west of this colorful section, towards Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, is another popular stretch of sand known as Posto 10, referring to the #10 lifeguard station.

The beach is one of many areas that suffers from the city’s poor waste treatment. In its waters, “fecal coliform bacteria sometimes spike at 16 times the Brazilian government’s ‘satisfactory’ level.” Large amounts of pollutants are still dumped into the sea through the nearby marine outfall pipe, a matter of increasing concern to ecologists.

Beachgoers often applaud the sunset in the summer. In 2008, the Travel Channel listed Ipanema Beach as the sexiest beach in the world.
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Is this the future of hands-free luggage?

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Ever thought your life could be improved by having a short, inflexible tail?
Then My Hitch — a new hands-free travel accessory — could be the gadget for you.
The concept’s simple: Hook one end of the 22-centimeter piece of curved plastic into your waistband or belt and rest the extended handle of your wheeled suitcase in the other.
Then stroll off — chatting on your phone, gesticulating wildly or playing double-handed accordion — with your suitcase rolling merrily behind.
Think of it like a caravan vacation, except you’re the car and there’s a tow bar at the top of your buttocks.
How does it work?
There are a few obvious hitches to My Hitch, but designer Robert Lian, a 53-year-old Florida-based airline pilot, reckons he’s anticipated most of them.
1. If you start waddling around a crowded concourse like a blundering scorpion, you’re bound to take out some passersby with your luggage tail.
That’s why the My Hitch website includes the warning — underlined, in bold block capitals — that it’s not to be used with children or animals, on the street or near vehicles or in elevators or escalators.
So where exactly can you use it?
Well, Lian says it’s “designed for travelers who frequent large airports and have long walks to the gate” (although you’d better take it off before going near any stairs).
2. A question of public decency: Are my pants going to fall down?
“If you are wearing an elastic waistband, then it certainly would,” admits Lian. He says “the product works well with either a tight waistband or a belt.”
Though he does add the alarming postscript, “there is a slight tug on your waistband with each step.”
So once you get past the sensation of thinking your pants are about to fall down, you’re home free………………………….
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