Top 10 Best Film Schools in the World

“I think one of the privileges of being a filmmaker is the opportunity to remain a kind of perpetual student.” – Edward ZwickMillions of people dream for a bright career in the spectacular world of film industry. What could be better than to turn this dream into reality under the guidance of the masters in film making? A film school thus acts as a platform that provides exposure, guidance and an environment where you can learn all about what it takes to make movies. Be it their wide alumni network, strong faculty or diversified courses, one can make use of the best of resources to realize their dream of building a successful career in silver screen industry. So here we present you the best film schools in the world:

10. University of Texas, Austin: Department of Radio-Television-Film

The department of Radio-Television-Film was founded in 1965 at the University of Texas. It is one of the world’s premier film schools that offers courses in a variety of disciplines from editing, directing and producing to screenwriting, sound and cinematography. The university boasts of notable alumni like the famous Spy Kidsfranchisee director Robert Rodriguez, Moonrise Kingdom and Mr. Fantastic Fox director Wen Anderson and many more.....

Top 10 Best Luxury Clothing Brands in the World

The best of the luxury haute couture clothing brands around the world influences the fashion industry. They are the real trendsetters, stars and magicians in the world of fashion. They can effortlessly make a grotesque look alluring and can easily transform a geek into a fashion icon. When money is no object, these luxury clothing brands are most definitely your hottest commodity. I can bet that, there is not even a single shopaholic out there who is not “madly” in love with the best of the clothing brands in the world.

What these brands create for there clientele are not just clothes or shoes or bags, they create something which is much greater than art. Their creativity gives individuality to your existence, injects confidence in your soul and speak a great deal about your personality even when a word doesn’t come out of your mouth. The love and respect I have in my heart for the legends behind these brands like Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Donatella Versace, Frida Giannini, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar De La Renta and many more, makes it extremely difficult for me to choose one on another. However, taking into consideration their commitment for perfection and excellence, I’ve minutely compiled the list mentioned below of the ten best luxury clothing brands in the world. So let’s have a look on which luxury brands are leading the very fascinating fashion industry.

10. Dolce & Gabbana –

Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion house established in the year 1982 by Domencio Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. In today’s luxury fashion industry, Dolce & Gabbana are unarguably the most influential and leading designers who have made the modern woman look fantastically sexy. Their sweet and sharp style is very popular among the best dressed celebrities around the world. Together these two immensely skillful designers have created the best, most flattering clothes and mesmerizing fragrances. I have tried as much as I could, but it is real difficult to circumscribe the D & G universe in few sentences as their versatility and dedication is something which cannot be explained in words....

Top 10 Rituals Performed Worldwide for a Newborn

Cultural traditions related to new born vary round the world. From the pre pregnancy period to the birth of the new child all rituals vary from culture to culture. There are various rituals followed worldwide but each has a deep meaning hidden behind it. A new child brings lots of hope and joy not only to the parents, but also to the family and society so different culture welcomes their new born differently. Wonderful than weird but in countries like Bulgaria and Lithuania there is two years of paid maternity leave so that the mother can rest properly. In Indonesia a 90 minute massage is must to a child and mother at least for a month to practice of bathing the new born and mother with cow urine and milk in India, there are various other traditional rituals followed around the world. Here is the list of top ten birth ceremonies followed round the world:

10. What is in a Name?

All over the world the ritual of naming the new born is a religious affair. It just not include deciding a name for the new baby as per his or her personality, there a lot more attached to it. In all the culture there is a heavy emphasis on the naming ceremony. Tibetans do not name their baby until all the birth rituals are not complete. The newly born is either named by a living Buddha, the parents or the senior most prestigious person of the community.  Even in Jewish tradition the baby girl is named on the first Sabbath from the day she is born, and Male child is named after the 8th day of the birth. Most amazing one is that of Germany where parents have to adhere to the list of government-approved names. The reason behind this is to save the person from any mockery or hardship due to the presence of an unusual name.....

Top 10 Reasons Why Singing is Good for you

What do you do when you are happy? What do you do when you are excited? What do you do when you are not so happy? How do you express your emotions? Emotions are the subtleties of the human mind and psychology. They form the basis for thought and expression. Our emotions and how we express them make us who we are. Okay that’s enough talk about emotions! Back to the question! What are the ways we express our emotions? It is through art, through visual and performing arts. Be it dance or music. Music always has a special place in every person’s heart. It makes you sway, it makes you dance, it moves you and touches your soul! Music is rightly called as ‘food for the soul’. And when we are vocal with music, then it’s even better!

Singing is a natural art form, where you use your vocal chords to express yourself. It’s an inborn, natural musical instrument that every human is gifted with. All you need is a sense of frequencies and rhythms, for it to show up. Many times, aren’t you caught unawares, when you sing something along without realizing it, when you’re in the shower or when you cook etc.? That’s the effect of singing. It’s as if you’re singing a lullaby to yourself! You are happily crooning, without even realizing it! You can sing practically anywhere! While you’re driving, while at school, college, work, in the shower, just about anywhere!  Now let’s try and answer another question! Why sing? Because it makes you feel good about yourself. It releases a host of ‘feel good’ endorphins that can make you feel very refreshed. You don’t have to be a professional singer to sing! It’s totally okay to just sing! Go easy on the intricacies! You don’t have to sound good, necessarily, when it is just a hobby. Think of it as a source of recreation, and then things will fall into place. But please do not think of it as a waste of time! That’s totally the wrong idea! The kind of satisfaction and peace that it can give you! Well, you have to experience it yourself! This article talks of ten reasons why singing is good. Actually, I can give you plenty more! Nevertheless, read and discover that an act as simple as singing can do wonders to you!

10. Can help prolong life

Are you aware that healthy and happy singing is the key to a longer life? Once again, you need not be a performing artiste for you to experience this miracle! It does not depend on how well you sing. If you sing everyday, you can have a longer life too! Research proves this right. Singers do have a greater life expectancy than most average adults. If you croon everyday, knowingly or unknowingly, you’re adding more days to your life. You will realize the benefit of this in the long run....

10 Reasons why Hindi Is Increasingly Gaining Popularity in United States Of America

Language cuts across geographical boundaries and transcends across human emotions. Language has the ability to restrain as well as liberate. Language is the most important tool of communication, mobilization and congregation. The French Revolution and The Indian Struggle for Independence bear testimony to the fact that holding on to its language enables a community to possess the key to its own liberation; its own prison. However, in the modern context language has acquired a new dimension. It serves a greater purpose. It not only binds communities of one state or nation together but also connects people from across the trails of the globe. India’s official language ‘Hindi’ is progressing boundlessly and is rapidly spreading overseas with over 6.5 lac speakers of Hindi in the U.S. alone. The widespread appeal of Hindi among the masses has led to its soaring demand. Hindi also boasts of being one of the most ancient languages of human civilization. Without any doubt, this easy, attractive and alluring language is carving a niche for itself in the American land slowly, but steadily. I present to you the

10 reasons why Hindi is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States of America.

10. Tracing the Roots

Often, Indians who live away from the country are more ‘Indian’ than those at home. Somewhere deep inside the core of their hearts, they long to be attached to their Indian roots. This craving makes them nurture the Indian culture despite being in a faraway land. Food preferences, family ties, festivities, lifestyle and their way of thinking, all unknowingly reflect their Indian origin. The need to belong to their homeland also cultivates in them a desire to speak and learn Hindi and other regional Indian languages. Indian American parents often hire tutors who can teach Hindi to their American born children and engage them in Indian culture and traditions. They do not want their progeny to forget about their home land completely. Nearly 6.5 lac people in the U.S. speak Hindi, while over 8 lac people speak various regional Indian languages....

Top 10 Best Fashion Designers in the World 2013

Creativity is something that is innate. It is like a form of art, something that does not only need imagination but also to make it look that perfect as the imagination, it needs proper execution. Without the imagination, this world would just be a concrete world with nothing but machines in the form of flesh and blood working to make their ends meet. Any art form is complete with colors, they put lives to the art and who better knows this than the fashion designers? Fashion is not about skinny girls and men with their chiseled body running about on ramps, but it is the showcasing of the art that the designers put their heart and soul on. Now, who are the top 10 designers, we dig? Here is the list of those fabulous peoples who is the inspiration for all and who have transformed the lives of many by providing their art in the form of clothes:

10. TOM FORD

Talking of art, this man is not just a designer but a movie maker as well. Tom Ford is the man with great powers. Being the creative director for GUCCI, he is the one man who had put back the glamour that was lacking from the fashion world. With his blooming ideas of skinny satin shirts and car finish metallic boots, he made his way all to the top by his own and finally being the creative director to YSL as well, when GUCCI had acquired the house. A man with such great ideas, he is now the owner of his own line that consists of not just extremely fashionable and one of kind clothes but eye-wear and a beauty line as well....

10 Most Widely Used Furniture Pieces

Erkan | On 09, Jul 2013

A home just isn’t a home without some carefully chosen pieces of furniture. But what exactly do people like to fill their houses with? From seating to sleeping, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most popular furniture pieces which people like to buy for their homes....

10 Bad Qualities That Children Learn In School

School is like a second home to the children where they spend half of the days, half of their growing up stage of life. Where home teaches them of the moral values, cultures, etiquettes of the society; school shapes them in a more civilized and globalized form while gaining knowledge through books. This “temple of learning” can be boring and mundane, but if valued, is the only way  to make their mark in the society. It’s like a ball room, where children of different kinds- black- white, fat-trim, small-tall, beauty-ugly,- all gather up with the motive of being educated instead of dancing and having a fun time. You learn about punctuality, boundations, limitations, discipline and everything else which are needed to grow up as a perfect social animal. In school you learn what you see, what you are shown and what others want you to be shown up as. But it is not always that the children learn the best things which they are taught, they also somehow get attracted to the bad ones!!

10. Mug up

No one would disagree the fact that children in school believe that mugging up and memorizing words, sentences, pages and whole of a book is the only way to get better marks. The most important thing is to understand what you are learning which the school is not much bothered about. Mugging up has a disadvantage, if one word is missed out or can’t be recalled, then one fails to remember all of it and goes blank. The target is only to score good, because of the pressure and mugging up is the easiest way considered. To an extent, it may be helpful but the fact is that it cannot develop the base and fails strengthening the power of thinking.  The more you understand, the more you learn and the longer it stays in your memory. But it’s like better marks and better appreciation!....

Top 10 God’s Greatest Gifts to Mankind

Fear is the greatest tool to rein in a person. Others may differ by claiming that belief in a set of ideals regulates man’s behaviour on earth. Perhaps it is a curious blend of both that keeps it going for all of us. Over generations, God has been an awe-inspiring entity. A binding force in unifying one and all.

“God is dead” – Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche , German philosopher. Nietzche believed that Human Will is the sole constituent of the soul , that ultimately leads one  to success and glory.

Time and again the presence of God has been questioned . With the advent of a new industrial era, the supremacy of God has somewhere taken  a backseat in the hearts of people . The domination of religious centres like the temples, mosques, gurudwaras and churches, began to decline from the beginning of the 20th century. Nevertheless ,  we  pin our hopes on the Almighty in times of merriment as well as misery till today.The reticent unknown force  has managed to overcome challenges for centuries.

Why is it that every time when we succeed in our endeavour, we thank God for being kind to us ? Why is it that when we suffer pain , we plead with the Almighty to save us ? Therefore , the concept of God cannot be dismissed so easily . It has become  a part of life , ingrained deep into our senses.

“Thank you for the food we eat,
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you God for everything.  Amen”  – an excerpt from a school prayer.

If we spare a thought then perhaps, we can list down those priceless gifts that God has endowed upon us. If your head gets into  a tizzy listing them down, we are gladly there to help you out. So, here I present 10 God’s greatest gifts to mankind. Discover Him more and know his worth as you go along.

 10.  Places of worship  : embodiment of faith

 

According to Hindu scriptures, there are 320 million Gods though many believe that Brahma is the Supreme One . Muslims worship Allah , the Christians are the devotees of Jesus Christ and so on.

A church holds mass ceremony , has parts of it dedicated to distinguished saints and has figures of Lord Jesus and Mother Mary. Temples are abode of idols of Shiva, Durga , Ganesh , Vishnu and so on. There are many ceremonial practices held inside them and they attract devotees throughout the year. Sikhs visit the Gurudwara and remember the life and times of Guru Nanak. Muslims read their Namaz at a mosque and offer prayer to Allah.

Places of worship bring people closer to the Almighty. It provides them with peace of mind ....

Top 10 Lord Krishna Life Facts

The Halo of angel replaced by the awe-inducing peacock feather and the melodious flute in place of swords and shields, fighter stance replaced by one foot on ground and other bent slightly. This is perhaps the most loved Gods of Hinduism. Lord Krishna is not just looked upon as a protector, he is a savior, friend, philosopher, fighter, romantic and everything you want from the One and lot more than you can ever dream of. Few of the Life facts of Lord Krishna are listed as follows.

10. Death

After the great war, Gandhari anathematized Lord Krishna that his kingdom will perish by flood with his people killing them. Gandhari was ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu ( and Krishna as he is an Avatar of Lord Vishnu ) and hence the curse was pre-destined, part of bigger picture. After 36 years of war, the wheels of time turned and true to the curse chain of events led to Yadavs killing themselves. This was again put into place by lord himself, for he prayed for a son like Lord Shiva, God of destruction. His son started the chain of events which eventually destroyed Dwarka. Seeing the destruction Lord Krishna went away with his brother and the river consumed Dwarka, as per the curse. Balaram vexed from the disaster sat in mediation and was taken away by Adisesha( Balaram was incarnation of Adisesha ) This lead Lord Krishna to move towards his end as human form. Krishna was killed by a simple hunter’s arrow. This arrow was part of the mysticism which destroyed Dwarka. The hunter was destined to be the one who ends Krishna’s human form. It was Lord Vishnu himself in his earlier incarnation, Lord Rama, had granted Angada the boon to kill his father’s killer which happened to be Lord Vishnu himself. The Equality in life and death is mesmerizing for the law is followed to the dot in multiple aspects, the more you think the more sense it makes.....

Top 10 Facts About Kedarnath

Kedarnath is a small town in the Gahrwal Himalyan Ranges in Uttarakhand.  It is the site of the holy Kedarnath temple of the Hindus. This small town has received a lot of news coverage and attention lately because of the tragic flashflood that hit it and caused the death of thousands of locals and pilgrims. Here are some of the facts about this town that you might not know-

10- Etymology

There are different theories as to how the name ‘Kedarnath’ came about. The most popular and widely believed one is that the town derives its name from its ruler -King Kedar who reigned there during the Staya Yug. According to astrologer Pandit Manish Sharma, this town was the place where Nar Nayan, an avtar of Vishnu,  created temporary ‘shivling’ to pray to Lord Shiv. Shiv descended on earth and asked Nar Nayan what he wished for, and Nar Nayan replied that he wished for Shiv to reside in that Shivling. Pleased by his wish, Shiv decided that the place would be called ‘Kedar.’ The name of the town thus has its roots in mythological tales....

Top 10 Man Made Marvels In The USA

Various lists of the Top 10 wonders of the world have been compiled since antiquity till present, to catalog the world’s most spectacular wonders- both natural and man made. While these wonders are located all around the world, it is a fascinating fact that America alone houses an overwhelming number of architectural marvels. Structures ranging from the magnificent obelisk to the gigantic dams, structures carved in the indomitable mountains, structures that push the limit of physics beyond what was ever deemed possible and the structures that symbolize the very spirit of a powerful nation.

Here, I have compiled a list of top 10 man made marvels of the USA, where America’s can-do spirit and artistic side meet. This list will take you on a journey from the visionary ideas, through insurmountable difficulties, to the making of the America’s most revolutionary constructions.

10. Crazy Horse Memorial

The crazy horse memorial is the world’s largest sculpture-in-progress. It is a mountain monument complex that is under construction since 1948. Critics wonder why the project, which already has cost tens of millions of dollars over six decades, remains incomplete !  Though it is not complete yet, and in fact its construction seems far from completion at this point of time, I have nonetheless included it in this list, because when completed, it will become the world’s largest sculpture, as well as the first non-religious statue to hold this record since 1967. Being constructed on the land in the Black Hills, South Dakota, it lies only a few miles away from Mount Rushmore and depicts Crazy Horse, an Oglala Lakota warrior, riding a horse and pointing into the distance....

10 Best Dressed Women

History quotes and so do we that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. He is enchanted by a woman at the first sight by her subtleness and smile, patience and persistence, bashfulness and beauty, dazzle and dresses. Dresses seem to be bygone era friend of women. She has adorned them and wore them at every special occasion of her life. Benjamin Franklin once famously quoted, “eat to please thyself, but dress to please others”. It is true women like to be complemented for their looks, smile, tops, dresses and million other things but it is not only for the sake of complement that we like to be in beautiful overalls. We love to look beautiful for ourselves for when we see us in the reflection; we adore the lady smiling at us. Below I give you a list of 10 best dressed women. You might have different choices but I have tried to be as pervasive as possible.

10. Debbie harry

Debbie harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is widely known as the lead singer of the band “Blondie” and has also had success as a solo artist. Harry had her band and wardrobe adapted to fit the emerging genre of those days, a new era. Even today she has not lost her charm of being a fashion inspiration for many. Her feisty and glamorous look helped to sell records and make it big in the music business. If this was not enough, she became a style icon. Wild bleached blonde hair with black roots, sharp cheekbones, sexy pout, and slender figure and daring clothes make Debbie a relevant person in the fashion world indeed....

Top 10 Traits of a Person with Taurus Astrological Sun Sign

Who are Taurus ?  Those (only humans, not all living creatures !)  born in between April 21 to May 20 , having the zodiac symbol – the Bull are called Taurus. The Element associated with Taurus is Earth. The Earth is an unshakable layer, a firm ground. The Earth in Taureans symbolizes the qualities of steadfastness, dependability, endurance, protection and patience. The Taurus Bull is stubborn, strong-headed, fearless, but raging when provoked, as the saying goes – Left alone, a Bull happily grazes, but if it is bothered it will charge ! The Earth in this sign does tend to act as a balancing mechanism so that the Bull doesn’t get out of hand.

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac which is all about reward. They think of physical pleasures, material goods, riches, luxuries and whatever that is attractive. Taureans adore comfort and like being surrounded by pleasing, soothing things. Comfortable living and working space is important to Taurus, along with nice clothing, food and music (these are the basic necessities to them). And, being one of the most practical signs, Taurus’ outlook towards life is usually quite sensible, reliable, practical, ambitious and sensual; they have an “eye for beauty”. They tend to be good with handling finances, and hence, are efficient financial managers. They are peace-loving, seeking the gentle green meadows filled with daisies and poppies, with silver flowing streams and the shining yellow sun as the backdrop.

The zodiac sign history has been more complexly explained with heavier theories on Babylonian astrology, Hellenistic culture and teamed with Chinese counterpart, Polarity, Cross, etc. but as the time hands are moving fast,lets just jump into the easier way of understanding the Taureans !

The top 10 traits, both positive and negative,of a person with Taurus astrological sun sign are as follows -

10. Stability

They are consistent with whatever they do or say, as they don’t have a tendency to change opinion ; they are as firm as the Earth. Once they make opinion on something or someone they tend not to be flexible. If they start a thing, they will never leave it undone or half done. They are rooted and strongly grounded to their own formed set of rules or principles or methods. The Taurus prefer to take each day as it comes and march towards their goals slowly but steadily. Their strength is not only in their stability but also in loyalty and their dogged determination. It takes a lot to deviate or move a Taurus from their path and make them lose their focus....

10 Most Populated States of USA 2013

We all know someone from The States, USA is New-York and Hollywood and fast cars with superb roads , its burgers and pizzas and sodas. The things that we associate with this country is vague and indistinct, a version we have imprinted in our mind from the movies and sit-coms. In this articles lets play the number-game. USA has 50 states, India has 28. When we add the area of three largest states of USA ( Alaska, Texas, California) we have a land same size of India. Population wise, we win. Our population is thrice the size of USA. Lets look at the top 10 most populated states in USA and few other tit-bits about them.

10. North Carolina

Population : 9,812,584
Nickname  : Old North state, Tar Heel State
Motto           : ”Esse Quam Videri” (To Be Rather Than to Seem)

The State Song :

”In my mind I’m goin’ to CarolinaCan’t you see the sunshineCan’t you just feel the moonshineAin’t it just like a friend of mineTo hit me from behindYes I’m goin’ to Carolina in my mind”

With more than 100 counties, the old north state is regal and royal in its own way. The major industry is farming, tobacco, poultry, textiles, furniture. It has seen a transition in economy base from farming to more diversified economy to engineering, biotechnology and finance based industry. The Old North state has given two presidents to the country, namely James Knox Polk, 11th President, Andrew Johnson, 17th President. The scenic beauty  and charm of this state is the pride of its citizens. The State flag is a blue horizontal bar on left corner with a star between the letters N and C. There are two bars of equal lengths of red and white. The charming coastline with equally enchanting buildings is a reason why people want to live here. Perfect blend of nature and culture, the 10th ranker looks to rise further in this list in future....

Top 10 Most Famous Paintings in the World

From the advent of mankind humans have tried to capture their memories, in early days through drawing and sketching and today in the modern era of gadgets by taking pictures and making videos through camera but there is no denying the fact that the most artistic way of doing this is by painting that’s why even today centuries old paintings are admired and preserved in the museums and used as a decorative in our homes and offices. So here I present you the most famous paintings ever made.

10. Girl with pearl earring

 

By-Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer

Currently at- Mauritshuis gallery , The Hague

Commonly referred as the ‘Mona Lisa in the North’, Girl with a Pearl Earring is an artistic masterpiece created in the mid 17th century and is one of the most famous and mysterious marvels of the art world and its mystery is one of the reasons for its popularity. The name was made out of the fact that it uses a pearl earring for a focal point. Though the painting is signed in his name but it wasn’t dated, also very less is known about the portrait as if it was commissioned by someone to be made or was it just made out of joy and curiosity and nobody knows the answers to questions frequently asked by the visitors that who is the girl in the picture and what is her relationship with that painter whatever the truth maybe but one thing is for sure that it was not meant to be a conventional portrait....

10 Beautiful Historical Love Stories

Many poets and authors have tried to explain ‘love’ since a very long time. But the truth is it can only be felt not explained. Words are never enough to portray love! Love does things to us that we never knew would be possible. I have listed here 10 historical love stories that are exotic enough to spellbind you. Get romantic, explore ‘love’!

10. Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler

Margaret Mitchell’s historical novel, Gone With the Wind, is an American classic. This book narrates the story of the love and hate relationship of the tempestuous pair Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler. Throughout the story the two of them experience a stormy passion. The flirtatious and promiscuous Scarlett was not sure about Captain Rhett Butler even though they had a lot in common. She realizes that she loves him while her fickle mindedness has already driven away Rhett who has grown tired waiting for her love. However the story ends ambiguously with Scarlett affirming, “Tomorrow is another day” hinting that she will try her best to win back Rhett. The 1939 movie version of this story which was directed by Victor Fleming is considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made....

Top 10 World’s Most Beautiful Bridges

Whenever we quarrel with a friend or a family member, we get to hear suggestions like ‘Abridge your differences, do not let them grow’. In this way, the word ‘bridge’ has crept into our day-to-day language as well. Be it in the literary sense or in technical terms, bridges act as a connector or a link. They are the specimens of architectural brilliance. Depending on the topography, climate, population and culture, bridges around the world manage to get a distinct look and structure. Some of them are popularly known as hanging bridges while others have humongous pillars supporting them, almost reminding visitors of the Greek myth of Aeneas carrying his father on his able shoulders from the burning Troy. Some of these bridges have taken years to be built into their current form as masterpieces. Years of perfect planning and tons of labour has been put in to constructing each of them.Are bridges only meant for transportation or are they much more than being a mere track beneath the truck? The truth is that they play a big part in attracting onlookers with their unique features and some of the world famous bridges are often considered a major tourist attraction. If you flip through your holiday photographs, you are bound to come across a picture with a famous bridge in the background. Well, the word ‘famous’ is always subjective. Hence, bridges have an aesthetic value attached to them, which perhaps gives them an edge over any other road. As they say, ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’. What may appear beautiful to me, may not be that beautiful for some body else. Keeping in mind that opinions always vary, I hereby present Top 10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World.

10. Python Bridge, Sporenburg-Borneo Island, Amsterdam

 

Its unique structure and framework can be attributed to it being called an iconic ‘strange’ Bridge. Amsterdam is a city known for its traditional architecture and hence, the Python Bridge comes across as a landmark structure which stands out as bizarre and peculiar. As the name itself suggests, the bridge is constructed in the shape of the venomous snake, Python. It is about 300 feet long and was opened for the public in the year 2001....

Top 10 Most Beautiful Flowers

To choose the superior amongst one of the most beautiful things that nature has to offer us is like choosing one among the five elements we are made from. Scientifically blossoms are nothing but mere flowering plants, though this definition is subdued by the sheer glory of beauty that thrives through them. For thousand of years, we have used flowers in reverence, appreciation, love, medicine and beautifying our being. No other thing can possibly be deemed befitting to accompany something as grave as the subtlety of bereavement or something as galore as the first flutter of one’s dazed heart.

Through 15 years of cognizant existence and 5 years of gratifying application I have come to second the famous quote by Henry Beecher,

“Flowers are the sweetest things that god ever made,and forgot to put a soul into.”

After making peace with myself. I managed to compile the list of ’10 most beautiful flowers’ and why they are considered so?

10) Plumeria

Plumeria comes from the family of dog bane and Indian hemp or Apocynum. The name attributes to the toxicity of this genus of the plant family. More commonly known as Frangipani, Plumeria is the native flower of Central America, Caribbean and as well as Brazil. It can grow given the tropical and sub-tropical climate and apt amount of water (the excess of which can rot the root-system and lack of which can dry it).

Plumeria has four species; Plumeria Alba, Plumeria obtuse, Plumeria pudica and Plumeria rubra. Plumeria Alba is the most fragrant of them all with white leaves and a yellow center. It managed to take over southern and south East Asia as well beyond its Caribbean nativity. Apart from its fragrance it is also edible and can be eaten as fritters while the heart of wood can be used in preparing natural laxatives. Plumeria rubra is distinct from other species of Plumeria because unlike its counterparts it ranges from red to pink in color....

Top 10 Types of Street Arts

What is art? The question is sure to evoke many different answers; after all there is no well described definition for it. Art can be anything from sketching to cooking, from singing to painting. It can be visual as in a painting, a sketching or comic strips etc. It can be audible as in music, vocal or instrumental. Or it can even be edible as cooking is also an art, with all the textures and flavours combining to serve your taste buds. Talking about visual art, the world has seen many great artists, like Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci and Paolo Uccello among many others, who have turned the canvas into their magnificent artworks but some others did not want their work to be confined in the sheets of paper or canvas. They needed something bigger, something huge to display their talent and emotions. Moreover they wanted to convey strong social messages which could not be done by keeping the art work in galleries or museums. So they took down to streets. From where everywhere can see it and get inspired by it. Thus a new form of art the “street art” came into existence. It is a form of visual art which is laid out in public places, specifically in streets. Street art is fundamentally an unsanctioned form of art since it is opposed to the government’s sponsored initiatives and is often called Vandalism. Usually the utterance of the words “street art” creates a picture of a graffiti or a painting on the street, in our minds but it is actually a quite diversified form that we know very little about. The following are its 10 best types.

10. Sculptures

Sculptures are what we usually see as a clay, stone, metal, ceramic or any other material carved in a creative way to give it a beautiful and a definite look. Sculptures can be moulded, carved or welded. These are often associated with a religion or politics and Ancient Mediterranean, Indian and Chinese are some cultures who have a large number of sculptures preserved till present. Ancient Greece is known to be the place where the western tradition of sculptures started. When these precious sculptures are displayed outside a museum, a temple or anywhere from where the local public can view it, it takes form of a street art. Certain artists, namely Tejn, a Danish artist is known to attach sculptures with public furniture using chains, bike locks or similar things. This technique is called “Lock On”....