Tuesday 23 April 2013

[www.keralites.net] khatte-mitten khabhrain from around the world for 24/4/13

 

Pun fun…
 
Rob: What do you think the bald man say when he was given a comb as a birthday present?
 
Bob: Don't know.
 
Rob: He said, "Thanks, I'll never part with it"
 
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Woman to husband: "You don't have to apologize for your shortcomings. I like feeling superior to you!"
 
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Sci-comedy…
 
What are the most annoying noises to the human ear?
 
Most-annoying noises include: knife on a bottle, fork on a glass, chalk on a blackboard, fingernails on a blackboard, squealing bike brakes, baby crying, an electric drill and FEMALE SCREAM!
 
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Tongue very much in cheek….
 
"If abortion is murder then are condoms kidnapping? – Anonymous.
 
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The stockbroker's secretary answered his phone one morning.
 
"I'm sorry," she said, "Mr. Shah is on another line."
 
"Oh, I'd only like to know if he's bullish or bearish right now."
 
"He's talking to his wife," the secretary replied, "Right now; I'd say he's sheepish."
 
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Cartoon quip… Defence lawyer to judge: "My client is Sanjay Dutt's fan. She wants time to see ALL the films he's completing before she's jailed!"
 
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Weird world…
 
Powder packs found inside rescued goats…
 
Several packets of what is suspected to be contraband have been found inside three goats that were operated in a Mumbai Veterinary hospital on Tuesday. The three goats were among a herd of 31 goats found on a vessel that was coming from Dubai, off the Mumbai coast. Six of the 31 goats were found dead when the vessel was intercepted by the coastguards…
 
 
(Me: hmmm. A new modus operandi for smuggling in contraband… THE goat – literally…)
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Main wins Rs.1 crore lottery, dies before claiming it.
 
Kottayam, Kerala: In a cruel twist of fate, a 25-year-old labourer, who won a Rs.1 crore bumper lottery prize, drowned in an irrigation pool before he could claim the money.
 
(Me: that's certainly weird, for one has hitherto heard of only people dying of cardiac arrest owing to too much sorrow or happiness…)
 
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US woman finds circus tiger in bathroom.
 
Kansas: A woman got the shock of her life on Saturday when she found herself sharing a bathroom with a tiger. Salina resident Jenna K was at the Isis Shrine Circus with her daughter when she went to the bathroom during the show. The big cat had escaped after its turn in the ring and had wandered into the bathroom while staff were hunting for it everywhere…
 
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From the world of science…
 
Way to starve and kill cancer tumours found…
 
Genetic study helps spot potential drug targets whose nutrition supply can be blocked.
 
Washington: A massive study analyzing gene expression data from 22 tumour types has identified hundreds of potential drug targets to starve cancer tumours. The potential drug targets can cut off a tumour's fuel supply or interfere with its ability to synthesize essential building blocks. The results should ramp up research into drugs that interfere with cancer metabolism.
 
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This software tells how to treat cancer patients…
 
Doctors may begin regularly using computer predictions in judging how to treat cancer patients after scientists constructed mathematical formulas that outperformed human experts in forecasting how sufferers will respond to treatment. A computer model of lung cancer made consistently better predictions of the future symptoms suffered by a set of patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy than the doctors who actually treated them.
 
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Eating tree nuts can cut heart disease risk…
 
Researchers found that tree nut (almonds, cashews and walnuts) consumption was associated with a better nutrient profile, lower body weight and lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome; and a decrease in cardiovascular risk factors compared to those seen among non-consumers.
 
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Cauliflower prevents cancer and shields against rheumatoid arthritis.
 
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Wiping your soles with cotton soaked in rubbing alcohol will keep your feet free from odour-causing bacteria.
 
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Think it over…
 
"In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime" – APJ Abdul Kalam, ex-Prez.
 
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TODAY

This is an Opportunity to Do A work better than Yesterday
 
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Strange world this…

Poor people walk miles to get food and rich people walk miles to digest food !!
 
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Log kapdo ke style pe
na jane kitne Paise barbaad karte hain..
Jabki zindagi ke sabse hasin pal,
bina kapdo ke guzarte hai..
 
 
 
 
 
Apna BACHPAN yaad aaya?

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[www.keralites.net] Lunar eclipse - 25~26 April 2013



Chandra Grahan in April 2013
 
 
Chandra Grahan 2013: 'Time of Ignorance' or 'Time to pay Attention'?
 
Chandra grahan is noticeable time-period, especially for Hindu people. The day is not esteemed good. As per some conceptions, Chandra grahan can adversely influence one's emotions or thoughts. Remedies for moon are performed to pacify the evil effects of this planet during grahan. Notable point, this year 3 lunar eclipses will be observed. Let's read further details.
 
Chandra Grahan in 2013 will occur three times. Chandra Grahan 2013 in April will take place on Libra, the second lunar eclipse will occur on Scorpio, and 3rd lunar eclipse will take place on Aries. It means there are going to be total 3 lunar eclipses or Chandra grahan in year 2013. Chandra grahan is not considered auspicious by Hindus. They take all necessary safe measures during the time of Chandra Grahan. They usually do not proceed for any important work and prefer to stay at home. Most of the people also ignore going on trips or travel. Chandra Grahan brings inauspicious time-period along with its presence. Commencing any positive work often shows evil results. Even pregnant women are highly suggested to stay away or avoid looking at sky or moon during Chandra Grahan. It is believed that infants in womb of mothers can get worse effect due to looking at Grahan. It may cause physical or mental disability to fetus in womb of pregnant ladies.
 
See here when Chandra grahan will take place in 2013.
 

Date
GMT
IST
Position
Lunar Eclipse
25 April 2013 (Chaitra Shukla Purnima)
20.06
1.36 AM (26 April)
Swati Nakshatra / Tula Rashi
Lunar Eclipse
25 May 2013 (Vaishakh Shukla Purnima)
4.09
9.39 AM (25 April)
Scorpio
Lunar Eclipse
18 October 2013 (Ashwin Shukla Purnima)
23.49
5.9 AM (19 October)
Aries
 
 
First Chandra grahan 2013 will occur in Swati Nakshatra / Tula Rashi on 26 April at 1 hour 6 minutes as per the timing in India. But globally or as per Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the first lunar eclipse or Chandra grahan 2013 will take place on 25 April at 8.06 PM.
Second Chandra Grahan 2013 will be visible on 25 May 2013 at 4.09 AM (GMT). It may be noticed in India in morning 9.39 on the same day. This lunar eclipse or Chandra grahan will take place on Scorpio (Vrishchika Rasi).
Third lunar eclipse will be noticed on 18 October at 11.49 PM globally as per timing according to Greenwich Mean Time. But, in India you can observe Chandra grahan during morning time at 5 hours 9 minutes on 19 October. This lunar eclipse will take place on Mesh rashi (Aries).
It is being predicted that all three lunar eclipse will be noticed in some parts of regions in globe. It is not necessary that all people can see all three grahan in their country. Apparently, it is also not hidden that people do not consider Chandra grahan good. Due to influence of grahan, many people experience great or noticeable changes for some time-period in their life.
 
Common rituals followed during Chandra Grahan
In contemporary time also, most people take the day of Chandra grahan very seriously. They follow some old rituals to protect themselves from evil influence of grahan. Lunar eclipse usually occurs at late night or early morning when people used to enjoy their sleep. But people who go outside for work at the time of grahan should certainly ignore looking at sky or moon. But still it often happens that people get influenced or come under attack of evil affect of grahan. This can cause observable change in certain areas of life like income, career or married life for some time. Moon can also show its affect over emotions and mind of people who get influence due to Chandra grahan. It may even cause mental disability, especially to fetus of mothers as per beliefs mentioned in Hindu mythologies.
However, remedies of moon can be performed to reduce evil effects of this planet or for Chandra grahan shanti (pacify). Once grahan is over, taking bath is also considered important for purification. After completion of grahan time, ladies cook fresh meals to eat. Some people do not eat anything at the time of grahan.
 
This way, there are innumerable conceptions attached with chandra grahan. And people, especially Hindus take each auspicious and inauspicious day or occasion significantly . For them, 'chandra grahan' is not fortunate.
 
Links
 
http://www.universetoday.com/101550/a-shallow-lunar-eclipse-coming-on-april-25/
 
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/April-25th-Partial-Lunar-Eclipse-203783011.html
 
Compiles by: K.Raman


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[www.keralites.net] Mumbai

 

From A Sleepy Koli fishing hamlet to the financial capital of India, Mumbai has come a long way. The Portugese who were its earlier occupants gave it its name Bom Bai or The Good Bay. Initially an archipelago of 7 islands, this port city rose to prominence after the British East India Company deemed it fit for trading and shifted base from Surat. After a series of reclamations and massive construction efforts, Bombay became what is it today A mega metropolis. Join us in capturing this iconic journey, through seamless images of the past the present.

The Reclamation
The Archipelago and Its reclamation: The 7 islands of Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Womans Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga-Sion, underwent a series of reclamations, forming the island city of Mumbai that we see today.
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The seven islands
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After Reclamation
Gateway of India
The former pier of Apollo Bander, now replaced by the ever popular Gateway of India, a 26m high archway built to commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary.
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Apollo Bunder
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Gateway of India
Churchgate Railway station
Bombay was a walled city and Churchgate, now called Veer Nariman Street was one of of three wall gates. It is now home to a new and revamped Churchgate railway station.
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Old Churchgate Station
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Old Churchgate Station
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Churchgate Station
Victoria Terminus
Where gothic meets mughal. This lovely railway terminus building Victoria Terminus, now called the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, was built in 1887 and is the busiest railway station in India.
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Victoria Terminus
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Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Asiatic Town Hall

This iconic library founded in 1830 and is known to house some very rare book editions, including one of only two known original copies of Dantes Divine Comedy.

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Asiatic Society
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Asiatic Society
Bombay University
Iconic. Mammoth. Ancient. One of the oldest public universities in Maharashtra, the University of Mumbai is a landmark structure and is home to the famous Rajabai Tower.
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University of Mumbais Fort Campus in 1870s. Rajabai Clock Tower was completed in 1878.
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Completed Rajabai Tower and University Hall
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Mumbai University
Bhendi Bazaar
The market with the curious etymology. This area was north of Crawford Market and the British referred to it as €œBehind the Bazaar€. The natives picked this up as €œBhendi Bazaar€ and the named stayed since.
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Bhendi Bazaar 1880s
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Bhendi Bazaar
Crawford Market
One of South Mumbais most famous busiest markets where even dogs, cats endangered species are sold. The architecture is predominantly a blend of Norman Flemish styles.
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Crawford Market
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Crawford Market
Bhayander Bridge
Built over the Bayander creek and connecting Bayander to Naigon this bridge was so short that very few navigation vessel could pass through.
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Bhayander Bridge
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Bhayander Bridge
Colaba Causeway
A land link between Colaba Old Womans Island, this commercial stretch of road was the first to host horse-drawn tram cars.
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Colaba Causeway
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Cafe Mondegar, marking the beginning of Colaba Causeway, with Taj Hotel in the background
Colaba Sea Face
All roads lead to the sea. Leading away from the bustling causeway are tiny perpendicular roads which lead to the serene Colaba seafront.
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Colaba Sea Face
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Colaba Sea Face
Dadar Station
The station that has terminals on both sides and has an odd penchant for starring in many Bollywood movies, owing to the mammoth number of local trains that pass through.
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Dadar Station
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Dadar Station
High Court

Inaugurated in 1862, Gothic Revival early English style architecture were the inspirations behind this magnificent building.

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Mumbai High Court
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Mumbai High Court
Flora Fountain
Standing tall in Martyr square, this ornate fountain with the Roman Goddess Flora standing atop its restless waters, was built in 1864 to commemorate Sir Bartle Frère, the then Governor of Bombay.
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Flora Fountain, 1904
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Flora Fountain
Malabar Hill
Situated at a height of 50 metres, it is the highest point in South Mumbai and boasts of being one of the most upmarket residential areas in Mumbai. It is also home to the Walkeshwar Temple, founded by the Silhara kings.
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Malabar Hill
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View from Malabar Hill
Marine Drive
This iconic 4.3-kilometre-long boulevard is a C-shaped 6 lane concrete road overlooking the Arabian sea, and is home to some of the best art deco architecture in the city.
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Old Marine Drive
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Marine Drive
Lamignton Road
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Lamington Road
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Lamington Road Street View
Oval Maidan

Measuring 22 acres in area, this recreational ground is situated in the heart on South Mubai and overlooks many famous landmark like the Bombay High Court, University of Mumbai.

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Oval Maidan
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Oval Maidan
Parsik Tunnel
Once the third largest tunnel in Asia, the Parsik Tunnel is the first railway tunnel to be built in India and is 1.3 Km in length.
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Parsik Tunnel
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A train entering Parsik Tunnel
Cuffe Parade
Cuffe Parade was named after T. W. Cuffe of the Bombay City Improvement Trust and was built mostly on reclaimed land. The Cuffe Parade of today is swanky upmarket with some of its buildings reaching up to 30 storeys high.
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Cuffe Parade
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Cuffe Parade
Port of Mumbai
Is built natural deep-water harbor in the southern portion of the Ulhas River estuary and is primarily used for bulk cargo. The harbour spreads over 400 square kilometres.
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Port of Bombay, 1890€²s
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Port of Mumbai
Elphinstone Circle
Found in the Horniman Circle Gardens, and was completed in 1872, this iconic heritage building housed many luxury brands and leading publication, Hermes and The Times of India to name a few.
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Elphinstone Circle
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Elphinstone Circle
Yacht Club
The Royal Bombay Yacht Club was founded in 1846 in the Colaba Area, when the British took to Sailing as a sport in India. The Yatch club sits pretty, overlooking the Gateway of India the Bombay Harbor.
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Yacht Club
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Yacht Club
Wilson College

One of the oldest colleges in India, the Wison built in 1832, is a structure built in Victorian Gothic style and is known for elevated first floor classrooms with teakwood trusses.

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Wilson College
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Wilson College
Mumba Devi Temple
Dedicated to the Goddess Mumba, a local incarnation of the Devi, the Mumba Devi Temple is a six century old structure and is responsible for giving Mumbai its name. Mumbai is a combination of MumbÄ and aÄ«, Marathi for €œmother€.
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Mumba Devi Temple
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Mumba Devi Temple

 
 
 

 
 
 


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