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Air India pilots’ strike continues, 60 flights cancelled.

Anand Patel — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:54:02 +0000

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NEW DELHI: Around 60 Air India flights were cancelled while several others delayed on the second day of the pilots’ strike which continued despite the Delhi high court directing them to return to work.

In Delhi, 33 domestic and five international flights to Kathmandu, Kabul and Dubai were cancelled as the airline management decided to operate only those flights for which cabin crew as well as adequate pilots were available.

Similarly, unavailability of cockpit crew forced the national carrier to cancel around 19 flights, including two international ones, out of Mumbai.

“These cancellation have been done as per our contingency plan under which we had decided to operate only those flights for which pilots and cabin crew were available,” an Air India official said.

To tide over the crisis, the national carrier has decided to rope in 150 management or executive pilots to operate the flights, the official said.

On Wednesday, at least 40 Air India flights were cancelled on the first day of the strike by its pilots causing enormous hardship to thousands of travellers.

Demanding removal of Air India CMD and a CBI probe into the alleged mismanagement, 800-odd pilots belonging to the erstwhile Indian Airlines and owing allegiance to the Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) had gone on an indefinite strike from Tuesday midnight.

Taking a stern view of the stroke, Air India management sacked six ICPA leaders including president Capt A S Bhinder and general secretary Capt Rishabh Kapur, derecognised the union and sealed their offices across the country.

Also, the Delhi high court asked the agitating pilots to call off their strike in “larger public interest”.

The ICPA leaders said they may move Supreme Court today after completing the legal consultations.

Wedding Photos By Gene Higa

Anand Patel — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:50:17 +0000

Gene Higa was an absolutely phenomenal photographer… he was fun and made the whole photography experience a very fun and memorable one.

Wedding Photos By Gene Higa

Elephants rushed to help a baby elephant

Anand Patel — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:40:34 +0000

Great unity of Elephants, people must teach from this article, unity is the best for human

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Secrets to a Long and Happy Sex Life,Six steps to a happy sex life,Sexual Fullfillment Sensuality for Happy Sex Life,How to Keep a Happy Sex Life safe

Anand Patel — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:32:34 +0000

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Feeling shy to make that first move in the bedroom? Well, here are six sex tips to get you all raring to go and sweep your man off his feet.

1. Bag Some Bedroom Magic with Before-Play
No surprise that women blame a lack of romance for a lack of sex! Time to nurture “before-play” between you-if you’ve had a row, or are stressed after work, let him know you need some cuddles and affection.

Don’t expect him to be a mind reader – men aren’t good at that. Ask him for a compliment, too. Men respond to straight talking so tell him that feeling appreciated and loved-up gets you in the mood for proper foreplay, reports The Sun.

Having before-play creates the right mood to get turned on. So include things like always having mood music ready to play, and candles to light your supper – even if it’s a takeaway!

2. Get Steamy !
Time to turn up the heat. Why not suggest having a candlelit bath or sexy shower together. Subtle candlelight flatters your figure! Take time lathering each other up with some sexy-scented shower gel. Have a couple warm towels ready to dry each other off before you tumble into bed.

When you indulge each other in steamy little pleasures it’ll give you loads of ideas for more sensual tricks to tempt each other into bed. You could offer to wash his hair and caress his scalp gently. Show him a light touch and then ask him to return the favour.

Once you’re out of the shower dare him to paint your fingernails. As he strokes each of your fingers gently it produces the love hormone oxytocin in your bodies.

3. Get Rude with Food !
It’s crucial to make sex as easy-as-can-be when you’re a busy/tired couple. So grab opportunities like getting a bit rude with food together. It’s super sexy to hand-feed each other little tidbits or to spoon something delicious like chocolate mousse into each other’s mouths.

Or why not have a rude-food feast in bed on a Saturday afternoon? Who says you have to eat at the table! This is the perfect setting for drizzling some sweet honey down your cleavage for him to lick off – forget about putting it on toast!

4. Letting Him Know What You Want
Believe me he wants to know what turns you on! If you’re feeling a bit shy then show him rather than tell him what to do. Take his hand and guide it gently around your pleasure-zones. Pause where it feels fab saying, “I love it when you touch me here.”

5. How To Find Out What He Wants!
He might be a bit shy to tell you what he likes. So ask, ask and ask again! A good way to ask is to give him some options. Say something like, “do you prefer it when I stroke or squeeze you here, and more gently or firmly?” This’ll give him the confidence to be honest.

If he needs extra encouragement tell him you find it exciting being told what to do. Turn this into a playful sex-game where he’s the boss and you’re his sexy PA and he’s going to dictate to you what he wants done!

6. Your Private Pleasure Pack
Definitely make your sex-life simpler by keeping a little “pleasure pack” in your bedside table. Then when the mood strikes you’ll be ready for some frolics with your fella.

No annoying searching about for things like your favourite lubricant, condoms, sex toys, blind fold for a kinky sex game, sexy stockings and silky knickers, tissues, massage oils, etc.

Top 10 Traits of the perfect girlfriend or wife according to men.

Anand Patel — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:45:37 +0000

Attractive Body

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A 2010 study by Jaime Confer, Carin Perilloux and David Buss claims that when guys are told to look at photos of a woman and think about her as a short-term dating prospect, men indicate that a woman’s body is more of a priority to them than her face. The idea here is that when cavemen were pursuing a short-term mating strategy, body cues, such as whether a potentialpartner appeared fertile or was already pregnant, would have alerted a man as to whether getting busy would be worthwhile (genetically speaking). The translation is that for modern men seeking a one-night stand, a hot body counts.

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Large Eyes And A Balanced Mouth

Substantial research points toward the notion that men find large eyes appealing on women. The reason is that while such a feature may serve as an indicator of femininity, it has also been linked to long-term health and reproductive potential. Furthermore, Michael Cunningham’s studies on physical attractiveness have found that men perceive an ideal female mouth as one that, at mouth level, is 50% the width of the face.

There is a magic number when it comes to the ratio between a woman’s waist and hips that men find most exciting. In the Western world, that number is 0.7, which means that the circumference of a woman’s waist is 70% the circumference of her hips. In other cultures, slightly lower or slightly higher ratios have been found to be attractive to men from those cultures. From an evolutionary perspective, a ratio under 0.6 may signal hips that are not well suited to childbirth, and a ratio in excess of 0.8 could suggest fertility difficulties related to being overweight.

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She Appreciates You

One of the major complaints men have in a long-term relationship is that they often feel criticized, as if nothing they do can please their partner. In other words, they feel unappreciated, which (unsurprisingly) has consequences for their relationship and the couple’s intimate life. Conversely, research by marriage expert John Gottman has shown that partners who regularly show appreciation for each other report higher levels of overall satisfaction with their relationships.

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She’s Ovulating

A large body of research has examined the notion that humans are capable of unconsciously detecting a wide range of bodily chemicals (not just pheromones) that signal a potential mate’s reproductive status. A study published in 2009 by Saul Miller and Jon Maner had men sniff the dirty T-shirts of women at different phases of their menstrual cycle. The scientists found that men smelling the shirts of women who were ovulating had higher testosterone levels than men who sniffed the shirts of non-ovulating women, suggesting that men are more drawn toward a woman when she is ovulating. A further study by the same group, however, suggests that men in a relationship are more likely to rate an ovulating stranger as less attractive compared to single guys, emphasizing that other variables, such as the motivation to preserve your present relationship, can exert an influence over your desires and behavior.

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Agreeableness And Ability To Empathize

A study by Daniel Nettle at the University of Newcastle in the UK found that on a questionnaire of personality differences, women rated significantly higher than men on scales measuring empathy. Furthermore, this study suggests that empathy may be considered a form of agreeableness. When theorizing on the origins of this difference, the researcher hypothesizes that for our ancestors, the ability to create and maintain social alliances may have been relatively more important for women than for men in order to help ensure the survival of their offspring. In the modern world, that means men may find women who are extroverted, agreeable and highly empathic more appealing than women who exhibit these traits to a lesser degree.

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Moderate Neuroticism

Women suffer more from anxiety disorders than men do, and studies show that excessively anxious (or highly neurotic) women report less satisfaction with their relationships than women who score lower on this trait. At the same time, some scientists have hypothesized that moderate levels of neuroticism may actually be attractive, as they imply that a woman will be a good mother, concerned for the welfare of her children. As for what to do if you’re already in a relationship with a neurotic partner, research suggests that having more intimacy can help salvage your relationship.

5 Most Expensive Mobiles in The World : Weekend Special

Anand Patel — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:28:38 +0000

5 Most Expensive Mobiles in The World.
Technology is creeping high and high with the sky as limit with jaw dropping rate over past decade. Mobile Phones were playing a great role in our day to day life and over 50% of our works get done because of these Mobile Phones. Few People use the Mobile phones only for Communication purpose, Few for Multimedia, Entertainment, Business, and Few more people use these Mobile phones as to show them as their Status symbol. What might be the reason, but Mobiles as playing the crucial role in our day to day life. By considering that, I have framed the World’s 5 Most Expensive Mobiles.

#1. The Chairman by Ulysse Nardin

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Its Main Features and Specifications are

Price – $49000
Rated as the most expensive phone on the Planet
Includes all the features of a smartphone including Touch Screen and Physical NumPad
Features a kinetic rotor power system visible through the backplate
Can generate power for itself
Sophisticated design that resembles the design of a wrist watch

#2. Nokia 8800 Arte with pink diamonds

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Its Main Features and Specifications are

Price = $ 134,000
Has 680 plus pink and white diamond that amounts to 21.5 carats
3.15 Mega Pixel camera with Auto Focus and video
Solid 18 carat gold
Music Player, Bluetooth and Voice Memo

#3. Sony Ericsson Black Diamond

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Its Main Features and Specifications are

Price = $300,000
OLED technology which provides the border less finish to the screen
4 Mega Pixel Camera
A complete mirror finish which gives the a futuristic look

#4. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot

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Its Main Features and Specifications are

Price = $ 1 million
Features 45.5 carats of Black Diamonds
Panel is made up of 200-year-old African blackwood which is the most expensive in the world
Each key is cut from a hand-polished sapphire crystal
All materials are set in a 180 gram solid gold frame
Only three are available in the world

#5. Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme

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Its Main Features and Specifications are

Price = $ 3.2 million
Casing made from 271 grams of solid 22k gold
Screen trimmed with fifty-three 1-carat diamonds
The main feature is the Home Button which is made with a rare 7.1 carat diamond
3G Compatible
Chest of the phone is carved from a single block of granite and sports Kashmir gold
interior lining made with Nubuck top grain leather

the seven sex secrets women wish their partner knew

Anand Patel — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:58:06 +0000

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Guys, here’s your chance to know the seven sex secrets women wish their partner knew

A good talk is a great aphrodisiac
Many women find talk a great turn-on. For them, talking and feeling loved are very important. Good conversation during walks or while the couple is relaxing can be a great aphrodisiac. A man could tell his woman how much he loves her, which acts as a reassurance that he is with her mentally during those intimate moments.

Many women are anxious about their looks
For a couple that has been together for long, sometimes it is natural that women may feel that their partner may find them less alluring. Because of this some women undress only under the cover of darkness. Caring men can sense such anxieties. There is no need to lie and say she’s gorgeous if she isn’t, nor is there a need to say that she is not attractive anymore. One can always appreciate and praise what you do find attractive.

For a woman sex isn’t separate from rest of her life
On the other hand, men tend to compartmentalise, feeling that stressful aspects of life can be parked mentally and separated from sexual activity. Women need good feelings and experiences during the day to have satisfying sex. How her lover treats her out of bed, greatly influences her response in bed. Inattentiveness, harsh language, rude tones, hurtful words, and criticism can make it difficult for a woman to get involved, feel enthusiastic and be passionate during sex.

An orgasm is not a necessity
Many men feel that a good lover is one who can bring his woman to climactic sexual culmination. It is great to have such moments, but aren’t always essential. Many women feel pressure from partners and even from themselves to reach an orgasm. Sometimes instead of having orgasms, women prefer to engage in just foreplay.

Sex need not be a serious act
Playfulness is a great quality. Many men are far too serious about sex. They forget to laugh, be romantically mischievous, have fun. Playfulness and light-heartedness can make intimate moments enjoyable and relaxing. This takes performance pressure off from both partners.

Women cherish non-sexual touching and tenderness
Women love romance, cuddling, hand-holding and kissing. But many women complain that their men never do this except during foreplay. A woman should make her man realise the joy of touching. As you give him a relaxing massage and stroke his face and hair tenderly, he starts experiencing the joy of this kind of non-sexual touching. Tell your man what makes you feel loved.

Warm attention after sex is important
A woman’s need for tender moments goes beyond the actual lovemaking. Some women complain that men fall asleep immediately after the act. It is true that when a man is having sex, his endorphin level is very high. Almost immediately after ejaculation, he goes through a refractory phase where he loses his erection and all his systems gear down. In females this phase happens gradually. However, if you don’t like him falling asleep immediately, tell him without putting him down. Alternatively, let him sleep in your arms for a few minutes and gently wake him up afterwards.

In woman Stress levels are high today,Top 10 ways to beat stress

Anand Patel — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:11:01 +0000

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Fitness expert Namita Jain says that stress levels amongst women are high today. She tell us how you can identify the warning signs and beat stress.Women today, are more likely than men to play multiple roles of the employee, spouse, housekeeper and caretaker. Working mothers, regardless of whether they are married or single, face higher stress levels. Coping with jobs that place high demands on them and the emotional trauma of being away from children and then trying to make it up by being the ‘super mom’, only increases stress levels. While at work women may be confronted with similar work pressures as men, their psychological and physical stressors are unique.Women are genetically prone to stress caused by hormone changes.These changes occur during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause. They are also more susceptible to developing depression and anxiety disorders compared to men. Warning signals It is important to understand the warning signals sent out in response to a physical and emotional overload. When the nervous system is over-stimulated repeatedly and over a long period of time, the body and mind adapt for a while and then can break down. Stress can leave you feeling drained. This can result in a weakened immune system, disturbed sleep and weight gain or weight loss.

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Bottling things up is one of the worst things we can do, as it creates a volatile build-up of emotions that may explode anytime. Make a conscious effort to release stress regularly. PrioritiseDetermine which areas in your life are really important.SimplifyDo not complicate your life. Simplify wherever possible.ShareIt is great to share responsibility and ask for help.CommunicateTalking through problems is a great stress buster.Slow downDon’t be hard on yourself. Do things that are meaningful.RestSleep and rest are rejuvenating.Eat sensiblyA balanced diet makes you feel good and provides you with energy.Exercise regularlyAny physical activity, be it yoga, breathing techniques, stretching exercises, running or martial arts – can help release stress. Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which are hormones that produce a sense of well-being and reduce stress.Accentuate the positivePositive thinking and an optimistic outlook is demonstrating your skills to their best advantage while you stay calm and focused. A fundamental prerequisite for viewing the world positively is to feel good about yourself. Use positive affirmations

Sex myths about men exposed,There are many myths surrounding men and their physiques, right from the size of their feet to their sex lives.

Anand Patel — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:33:43 +0000

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Dr. Aaron Carroll of Indiana University and co-author of ”Don’t Swallow your Gum: Myths, Half-truths and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health” reveals the truth behind the myths.

1. Men think about sex every 7 seconds
“That is as many times as we breathe everyday. Nobody has that type of mental stamina,” Live Science quoted Carroll as saying.

In one of the most comprehensive surveys about sexual habits in the United states, completed by Edward Laumann and colleagues in 1994, 43 per cent of men reported thinking about sex not even once a day, but rather somewhere between a couple times a week to a couple times a month.

2. Single guys have better sex lives than married guys
Conventional wisdom says married men get nothing but slumber in their bedrooms, while single studs are “closing the deal”. But it is actually those with the vows that are getting it on.

A 2006 study by the National Opinion Research Center found that husbands get lucky between 28 per cent to more than 400 per cent more often than bachelors, depending on their age.

And it is not a ho-hum roll in the matrimonial bed; not only are married women more likely to be orgasmic, married men also give and get more oral sex.

3. Semen is loaded with calories
According to Dr. Rachel Vreeman, also of Indiana University and Carroll’s co-author, seminal fluid is made up of water and nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium and magnesium.

It also contains the sugar fructose but only 5 to 7 calories worth per serving.

“It is unlikely to create a diet issue, but this should not be used in an argument for whatever,” Live Science quoted Vreeman as saying.

4. If you shave your beard or head, the hair comes back faster, thicker, and coarser
“If that were true, we’d have a cure for male pattern baldness,” Carroll said.

Stubble may look darker and coarser because it has not yet been exposed to sun and other wearing elements. Once it grows in, it looks identical to the hair that was shaved away.

5. Men with big feet also have big penises
It is true that the development of penises and toes (as well as clitorises and fingers) are influenced by the same gene. But the length of one does not predict the length of the other.

In a study of more than 3,000 men, no correlation was found between the self-reported size of feet and that of the crown jewels.

The Nehru-Gandhi parivar wedding album

Anand Patel — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:08:38 +0000

The Nehru-Gandhi parivar wedding

Varun, the only Gandhi to represent the Hindutva view of politics, recently took his wedding vows with graphic designer Yamini Roy Chowdhury in a temple on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi.Interestingly, the Gandhi parivar chose to stay away from the nuptial of Indira’s youngest grandchild and Sanjay Gandhi’s son.Yamini, who is from Shantiniketan in West Bengal and has studied in Delhi’s St Stephens College and in France, wore a pink sari, which had been gifted by Indira to her daughter-in-law Maneka, 40 years ago.Family equations aside, let’s take a look at the wedding album of India’s First Family.

The Nehru-Gandhi parivar wedding

Priyanka first met Robert, son of businessman Rajinder Vadra, six years before their wedding at a party organised by their Italian friends. The relationship was accepted with open arms by both families. The Gandhi family decided to keep the marriage a strictly private affair. The guest list was limited only to l50 members, including close relatives and friends, apart from the President, Vice-President, prime minister, Congress president and some constitutional functionaries.The civil marriage at 10, Janpath on February 18, 1997, followed semi-Vedic rites. Priyanka wore the same khadi wedding sari that her mother and grandmother had worn at their weddings.

The Nehru-Gandhi parivar wedding

Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia first met in Cambridge, England. Their friendship had developed into a serious relationship. Rajiv had introduced Sonia to his mother Indira Gandhi when she went to London in 1965 for the Nehru Exhibition. Sonia and Rajiv had made up their mind to marry; Indira felt that Sonia should come to India for a few months to see things for herself before taking the final decision.Sonia’s father was not particularly keen on Sonia marrying Rajiv, not because he did not like Rajiv, but his daughter going to a distant land and culture must have worried himSonia thus waited to complete her 21st birthday in December 1967 and arrived in Delhi in early January 1968. She was put up with the Bachchans at their Willingdon Crescent house, though she spent the day at 1, Safdarjung Road.After a week or two, Indira realised that both were very serious and there was not much point in waiting; their going around would only encourage gossip. Towards the end of January, their engagement took place and the wedding was fixed for February 25, 1968.

The Nehru-Gandhi parivar wedding

Sanjay Gandhi first noticed the photogenic 17-year-old Maneka while she was modelling for Bombay Dyeing.According to Khushwant Singh, who in his autobigraphy From Truth Love & a Little Malice wrote about the Sanjay-Maneka affair, Sanjay was not a restaurant going man and was shy of being seen in public where he would be recognised; he preferred to see Maneka either in her home or bring her to his own.The renowned journalist adds, “Early in 1974 he invited Maneka to a meal. Maneka was understandably nervous of meeting the prime minister (Sanjay’s mother Indira Gandhi) and, when she did, she did not know what to say. It was Mrs Gandhi who broke the ice. ‘Since Sanjay has not introduced us, you better tell me what your name is and what you do,’ she said.”"Amteshwar Anand (Maneka’s mother) claims that she did her best to discourage her daughter from entering into what she felt would be a misalliance, and she sent Maneka away to Bhopal to spend some days with her grandmother, Lady Datar Singh. In July 1974 Maneka returned from Bhopal. On the 29th of the same month a formal engagement ceremony took place in the prime minister’s house at 1, Safdarjung Road, followed by a lunch where members of both families were present. Mrs Gandhi gave her daughter-in-law-to-be a gold and turquoise set and a Tanchoi saree.”Eventually, Sanjay and Maneka were married through a civil ceremony on September 23, 1974 at the house of Mohammad Yunus (a close associate of Indira). “Indira was generous in the wedding presents she gave her new daughter-in-law: twenty-one expensive sarees, two sets of gold jewellery, a lehnga, and perhaps the most precious of all, a khadi sari made out of yarn spun by her father Jawaharlal Nehru when he was in jail.”

The Nehru-Gandhi parivar wedding

Indira first met Feroze, a Parsi, during her stay in Europe. After returning to India, Feroze grew close to the Nehru family, especially to Indira’s mother Kamala Nehru and Indira herself.Indira liked Feroze’s openness, sense of humour and self-confidence. The couple eventually decided to take the nuptial vows.Jawaharlal Nehru didn’t like the idea of the marriage, but Indira was adamant and the marriage took place in March 1942 according to Hindu rituals.

At the time of his wedding on February 8, 1916, Jawaharlal was 26. Nehru, who had completed his studies in London and had travelled across other European countries, was greatly Westernised in style and mannerism, thinking and behaviour. By his parents’ arrangement, Nehru married Kamala Kaul, then 17.Kamala came from a well-known business family of Kashmiris in Delhi