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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Want to watch a world Top 10 TV series??

10. Firefly (2002–2003)


Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them.

CreatorJoss Whedon

StarsNathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk

9. Arrested Development (2003 TV Series)


Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.

CreatorMitchell Hurwitz

StarsJason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi 

8. The Sopranos (1999 TV Series)


Modern day morality tale about New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano, as he deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life.

CreatorDavid Chase

StarsJames Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco

7. Life (2009 TV Series)


David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth in 10 episodes. The first is an overview the challenges facing life, the others are dedicated to hunting, the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures: plants, primates and other large sections of other vertebrates and invertebrates.

Stars: David Attenborough, Oprah Winfrey, Doug Allen

6. Sherlock (2010 TV Series)


A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

Creators: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs

5. The Wire (2002 TV Series)


Baltimore drug scene, seen through the eyes of drug dealers, and law enforcement.

CreatorDavid Simon

StarsDominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy

4. Cosmos (1980 TV Series)


Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the Universe.

StarsCarl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn

3. Game of Thrones (2011 TV Series)


Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.

CreatorsDavid Benioff, D.B. Weiss

StarsPeter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Maisie Williams

2. Breaking Bad (2008 TV Series)


To provide for his family's future after he is diagnosed with lung cancer, a chemistry genius turned high school teacher teams up with an ex-student to cook and sell the world's purest crystal meth.

CreatorVince Gilligan

StarsBryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul

1. Planet Earth (2006 TV Series)


Emmy Award winning, 11-episodes, 5-years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition.


StarsDavid Attenborough, Sigourney Weaver, Huw Cordey



Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Top 10: Paradises On Earth

10. Isla Vieques, Puerto Rico


We knew there was a reason why the U.S. Navy stayed so long in Puerto Rico. Just six miles off the coast is Isla Vieques, an untouched paradise on Earth with verdant forests, never-ending stretches of white sand and a backdrop of rolling hills that only Monet could have dreamed of. Up until 2003, it was under the control of the Navy, but now they’re gone, so we can go there. Stay at the blissfully chic Bravo Beach Hotel, which has direct access to the coastline. Here you’ll be able to saddle up and gallop across the sand Black Beauty-style. If you do go, be sure to do it soon. With the opening of the Starwood’s W Retreat, Isla Vieques’ undiscovered appeal could soon be lost forever.


9. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil


As soon as you restrict access to a place, its allure increases. Such is the case with Fernando de Noronha, which sits pretty 200 miles off Brazil’s northeastern coast. Only 240 people are allowed on the archipelago at any one time, all of whom are required to pay environmental taxes to preserve the beauty of the 21 islands. 
Only the main island is inhabited, and that's where you’ll stay in quaint boutique bed-and-breakfasts. The jet set may prefer Pousada Maravilha, where they can unwind in one of its ocean-facing bungalows. There’s not much to do on this paradise on Earth other than swim in the Atlantic Ocean and bask beneath the sun, but that’s kind of the point, isn’t it?


8. Morzine, France


A chic alpine paradise on Earth, Morzine, nestled in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, is the perfect place to get back to nature. Stay in a low-key chalet-hotel like La Chaumiere and enjoy traditional mountain hospitality with modern-day comforts. With powdered snow, green pine trees at every turn and more fresh air than your polluted lungs are used to, you’ll never want to leave.

When you’re not zooming full pelt down the side of the mountain, you’ll find more than enough outdoor activities here to keep you busy and reaffirm your masculinity. Why not fill up your days mountain biking, walking, caving, orgolfing? If you’re not the active type, relax at the hotel beside a crackling fire with that book you’ve been meaning to get into for the last two years. By night, head into the town for a little après-ski action. Go to the macho Ridge Bar, which features guest DJs, live music, big-screen sports, and the only garden terrace in the entire town. Clink beer glasses with your buddies and celebrate being a man. Afterward, head to the plush Buddha Bar for your picking of the loveliest French ladies who are clad in fur and not much else.


7. Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa



Africa is arguably one of the most stunning continents on the planet, teeming with exotic animals not found elsewhere and characterized by thousands of miles of untouched wilderness. Check out Thornybush Game Reserve, located in the heart of the rolling Lowveld and adjacent to Kruger National Park. Stay at the Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp, which boasts an old-world colonial atmosphere and has a strict policy of no more than 16 guests at any one time. Indeed, it’s the perfect way to take in this gold-tinged paradise on Earth.

Stay in one of the luxury thatched tents, where you’ll be able to unwind in a four-poster bed and watch the sunset from the hot tub on the viewing deck. During the day, take to the plains in a jeep, safari-style, and watch in awe as the “big five” appear before you. One of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth; everywhere else you’ve been will pale in comparison.

6. Algonquin Park, Canada



Found in the center of Southern Ontario, just a three-hour drive from Toronto, Algonquin Park is a natural paradise on Earth, with its wind-sculptured pines, craggy shorelines and rushing rivers. Aside from a few camping grounds, lodgings and park buildings, the park is completely free from the burden of human civilization. Indeed, if you can’t get a little rest and relaxation here, you’re screwed.


Stay at one of Killarney Lodge’s log cabins, tucked away between the trees on the shore of a shimmering trout-filled lake. Explore the surrounding wilderness during the day, canoeing on the lakes, swimming in the streams, fishing in the rivers or hiking along the trails, and soak up this relatively untouched Garden of Eden before you return to the big, bad city. If you’re lucky, you’ll encounter moose and beavers during your ramble, but if you’re not so lucky, you’ll meet one of the park’s 2,000 black bears.



Hunker down in your cabin at night and sleep well against the backdrop of croaking frogs, hooting owls and howling wolves


5. Kiribati, Micronesia



The world’s most eastern point, Kiribati (formerly known as the Gilbert Islands) is an island nation found about 2,485 miles southwest of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. Straddling the equator, it comprises 33 islands (only 21 of which are inhabited) and is home to the world’s largest protected marine reserve.



Thought to be one of the last untouched coral archipelagos, it’s about the size of California and offers more marine life than any Western museum could. With coconut trees galore (its main economy), white-sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoon waters, it’s like a luxurious Sandals resort -- only natural.



4. Kauai, Hawaii



While the rest of Hawaii may have been overrun with soul-destroying developers, volcanic Kauai is so lightly developed that it has been dubbed The Garden Island -- and that’s not just brochure speak. Fortunately, the state of Hawaii has declared over half of Kauai parkland, meaning that developers will never get their grubby little paws on it. Most of the island’s interior is roadless, with thick forests, cascading waterfalls and the only navigable rivers in Hawaii.

Be sure to visit the famed 3,567-foot-deep Waimea Canyon, as well as the untouched Na Pali Coastline. With 43 white-sand beaches -- more beach per mile than any of the other islands -- it’s not hard to see why Kauai attracts surfers, backpackers and hippies from around the globe. For low-key luxury, stay at the Hanalei Bay Resort.


3. Patagonia, Chile



A little-known region of Chile, Patagonia is seriously underrated -- and thank god, otherwise it would probably be overrun with bucket-and-spaders. With beautiful forests,islands, fjords, and ice fields, coming to this paradise on Earth is like stumbling onto the edge of the world.

Located in southern Chile, the region is divided into two halves: Northern Patagonia and Southern Patagonia. Among them you’ll find virgin forests, stunning glaciers, gushing rivers, and twinkling ice fields. With very few roads cutting through Patagonia, you’ll need to take ferries across the fjords if you want to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking scenery. To the east of the Andes you’ll find a desert (one of the five largest in the world), as well as hot springs where you’ll be able to enjoy the best damn Jacuzzi ever. With long days, blue skies, a polar climate, and an abundance of wildlife (such as penguins and whales), Patagonia is Chile, but not as you know it.

2. Cotswolds, England


If it’s good enough for the bevy of British celebrities who descend on this paradise on Earth every weekend, it’s certainly good enough for you. Located in the county of Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds feature swooping hills, acres of lush greenery, shimmering lakes, and winding roads.

Stay at the Cotswolds House Hotel in Chipping Campden, one of the prettiest towns in Central-West England. Set in a stunning brick house, the luxury hotel caters to country bumpkins with style. Roaring open fireplaces, manicured gardens, a croquet lawn, a Michelin-worthy restaurant, a rustic brasserie, and Monet-like views out of every window, it’s the perfect retreat for the city slicker looking to get away from it all. Stay in any one of its 30 sumptuous rooms, each with wide-screen TVs, power showers, giant egg-shaped baths, pillow menus, and bespoke minibars.

1. Tristan da Cunha


Officially the world’s remotest island, Tristan da Cunha rises out from the South Atlantic Ocean like a prehistoric volcano. Situated 1,242 miles from St. Helena and 1,739 miles from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, it really does cut a lonely but beautiful figure.

There’s not just the main island, either; comprised of several uninhabited islands, one inaccessible island and the Nightingale Islands, this archipelago is like the lost world. In fact, you might expect a T. rex to come crashing through the trees. With windswept beaches, views of a tempestuous blue sea, magnificent basalt cliffs, a thriving economy, zero unemployment, and a nonexistent crime rate, this is the way life should be lived.



Highest-grossing Bollywood films in overseas markets - Top 10

10. Ra.One (2011)


Ra.One is a 2011 Indian science fiction superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha, and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Armaan Verma, Arjun Rampal, Shahana Goswami and Tom Wu in pivotal roles. The script, written by Sinha and Kanika Dhillon, originated as an idea that Sinha got when he saw a television commercial, and which he subsequently expanded. The film follows Shekhar Subramanium (Khan), a game designer who creates a motion sensor-based game in which the antagonist (Ra.One) is more powerful than the protagonist (G.One). The former escapes from the game's virtual world and enters the real world; his aim is to kill Lucifer, the game ID of Shekhar's son and the only player to have challenged Ra.One's power. Relentlessly pursued, the family is forced to bring out G.One from the virtual world to defeat Ra.One and protect them.

9. Om Shanti Om (2007)


Om Shanti Om is a 2007 Bollywood romantic-reincarnation film directed and choreographed by Farah Khan. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Hindi debutant Deepika Padukone in the lead roles while Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, and Kirron Kher feature in supporting roles. More than forty-two well-known Bollywood stars appear in the course of the film, including thirty of them (not including the stars of the film) in one song alone. The film is set in the 1970s and 2000s; it pays tribute to, and pokes fun at, the Indian film industry of both these eras.

8. Ek Tha Tiger (2012)


Ek Tha Tiger (English: Once There was a Tiger) is a 2012 Indian action romance film, directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films. It stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, and features Ranvir Shorey, Girish Karnad, Roshan Seth and Gavie Chahal in supporting roles.The film was the third collaboration of Kabir Khan with Yash Raj Films after Kabul Express (2006) and New York (2009). The plot centers around an Indian spy code-named Tiger who falls in love with a Pakistani spy during an investigation and how Tiger's ideology and principles change over time.

7. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)


Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a 2013 Indian coming-of-age romantic comedy film, directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Karan Johar. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. This is their second film together after their 2008 film Bachna Ae Haseeno. Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin play supporting roles. Madhuri Dixit appears in an item number titled "Ghagra" with Ranbir Kapoor in this film. Initially set for a March 2013 release, the film was released on 31 May 2013. Upon release, the film received positive to mixed reviews and was a huge box office success. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has become the fourth highest grossing Bollywood film of all time in India and worldwide. The film is also the seventh highest grossing Bollywood films in overseas markets.

6. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna


Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (English: Never Say Good Bye), also known as KANK, is a 2006 Indian romantic drama musical film directed by Karan Johar and produced under the Dharma Productions banner. Released on 11 August 2006 in India and North America, it stars Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles, while Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kirron Kher play pivotal supporting roles. Arjun Rampal also makes a special appearance in the film.

5. Don 2 (2011)


Don 2 is a 2011 Indian action thriller directed by Farhan Akhtar and co-written by him along with Ameet Mehta and Amrish Shah. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar. It is a sequel to the 2006 film, Don and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Boman Irani and Kunal Kapoor while Hrithik Roshan appears in a cameo appearance. The plot of the film continues from the end of the first one, starting in Malaysia and moving to Europe where Don, now the king of the Asian underworld, aims to take over the European drug cartel. The film marks Farhan Akhtar's return to direction after a gap of nearly three years. It was filmed in India, Thailand, Germany, Malaysia and Switzerland.

4. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)


Jab Tak Hai Jaan (English: As Long as I Live) is a 2012 Indian romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra and written and produced by Aditya Chopra under their production banner, Yash Raj Films. It features Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in lead roles; this is the first collaboration between Khan and Kaif, and the second between Khan and Sharma (they previously featured in the 2008 film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi). Yash Chopra returned to directing eight years after Veer-Zaara and it was his final film before his death on 21 October 2012. The background score and soundtrack was composed by A.R. Rahman, while the lyrics were written by Gulzar.

3. Chennai Express (2013) - Ongoing


Chennai Express is a 2013 Indian romantic action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan under the banner Red Chillies Entertainment. The film features Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. This is the second collaboration between Khan and Padukone after the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om and the first between Khan and Rohit Shetty. Chennai Express is about a man's journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and what happens along the way after he falls in love with the daughter of a local don. Principal photography began on 27 September 2012. Filming began in October 2012 and was wrapped up by May 2013.

2. My Name is Khan (2010)


My Name Is Khan, which is commonly referred to as MNIK, is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Karan Johar, written by Shibani Bathija and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles. Produced by Hiroo Johar, Gauri Khan and Shahrukh Khan, the film was jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment at a budget of 38 crore (US$5.8 million). My Name Is Khan's distribution rights were bought by Fox Star Entertainment for a sum of 100 crore (US$15 million), making it the most expensive Bollywood film of 2010 and also the highest-value buy over for any Indian film, surpassing the previous record of 90 crore (US$14 million) set by Ghajini.

1. 3 Idiots (2009)


3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It was loosely adapted from the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat. 3 Idiots stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, Parikshit Sahni and Boman Irani.


Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Most Popular Comedy TV Series - Top 10

1. Orange Is the New Black (2013 TV Series)


The story of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman in her thirties who is sentenced to 15 months in prison after she is convicted of a decade old crime of transporting money for her drug dealing girlfriend (Laura Prepon).

With: Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Michael Harney
Comedy | Crime | Drama



2. The Big Bang Theory (2007 TV Series) 


A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.

With: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco
Comedy

3. Suits (2011 TV Series)


On the run from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant college-dropout, finds himself a job working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers.

With: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle
Comedy | Drama

4. How I Met Your Mother (2005 TV Series)


Ted searches for the woman of his dreams in New York City with the help of his four best friends.

With: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders
Comedy | Romance

5. Castle (2009 TV Series)


After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle gets permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.

With: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas
Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

6. The League (2009 TV Series) 


Semi-scripted comedy about a fantasy football league.

With: Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll, Jonathan Lajoie

Comedy | Sport

7. New Girl (2011 TV Series)


After a bad break-up, Jess, an offbeat young woman, moves into an apartment loft with three single men. Although they find her behavior very unusual, the men support her - most of the time.

With: Jake Johnson, Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield
Comedy

8. Glee (2009 TV Series)


A high-school Spanish teacher becomes the director of the school's Glee club, hoping to restore it to its former glory.

With: Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison
Comedy | Drama | Music | Musical

9. Friends (1994 TV Series)


The lives, loves, and laughs of six young friends living in Manhattan.

With: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow
Comedy | Romance

10. Bones (2005 TV Series)


A forensic anthropologist and a cocky FBI agent build a team to investigate death causes. And quite often, there isn't more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones.

With: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin
Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

10 Most Beautiful Flowers in The World


Rose


From the genus Rosa, Roses are one of the most romantic and wonderfully scented of flowers. The giving of roses is steeped in tradition and cultural meaning, from the yellow rose of friendship to the deep red rose of true love. The rose is a woody perennial shrub whose varieties’ stems are often thorned. Most species are found in Asia but it is generally well distributed all over the world. Roses are considered one of the most beautiful ornamental plants to decorate any garden.


Cherry Blossom


The Sakura, also known as the Cherry Blossom, is Japan’s official symbol. The Cherry Blossom has its own holiday that takes place yearly in March. Most public buildings in Japan have at least one tree in front of their building


Orchid


The beauty of this flower lies in the fact that it can adapt to its environment, one of the reasons why it is found almost everywhere in the world apart from glaciers. Although, two of its species were discovered above the Arctic Circle in the region of southern Patagonia thus, proving that it could have adapted to such conditions as well.


Tulip


For this particular flower I won’t even get offended if accused of partiality. It comes from the genus of Tulipa which belongs to the family of Liliaceae. There are 109 known species and the nativity seems to extend over half the world’s land mass, from Temperate to mountainous regions of Southern Europe, Anatolia in Turkey to Israel and Palestine, North Africa and Iran even the Northwest of China especially in the depth of Pamir, Hindu Kush and Tien Shan mountain range. They are observed to gain a height of mere 4 inches till 28 inches.


Lily of the valley


Convallaria majalis or the lily of the valley is the flowers that grow in the north of Asia, Europe and on some mountains of US. They are completely white in color and they too have a structure similar to a small cup cake. They are highly poisonous so be very aware then around them. They are symbol of simplicity and this simplicity is what appeals the people. They grow in the cool temperature.


Bleeding heart


The bleeding heart flower is one of the spell bounded creation of God, these flowers are very small, approximately 1 inch in size. They are found in pink and red color. They are found in Japan and grow in a cool climate under shades. These flowers are very poisonous so beware when you are around them; however seek medical attention if you devour the bleeding heart flower.


The calla lily


Calla lily is the most breath taking, divine, fascinating, pulchitrudinious and resplendent flower; its beauty clearly signifies the greatness of its creator. The design and structure itself is to mesmerizing that it is very difficult to comprehend the construction of this flower. They are found in many colors such as yellow, pink, red and purple.


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).


White Lotus


The white lotus is called the Egyptian white waterlily or the tiger lotus. The species comes from the Nymphaeaceae family and grows in various parts of Southerast Asia and East Africa. The blossoms float on water with the support of its lily pads. The white lotus is also a popural pond and aquarium plant.


Canna


Canna (or canna lily, although not a true lily) is a genus of nineteen species of flowering plants. The closest living relations to cannas are the other plant families of the order Zingiberales, that is the Zingiberaceae (gingers), Musaceae (bananas), Marantaceae, Heliconiaceae, Strelitziaceae, etc.


Chrysanthemum


Adorably known as mums or crysanths, Chrysanthemum has been named so from the linking of two greek words chyros (gold) and anthemon (flower). It belongs to the family of Asterceae and comes in the varied shades of white, yellow and pink. These xants are native of Asian and Northeastern European countries. These intricate large flower headed plant can grow up to 50-150 cm long. The earliest mention of Chrysanthemum is dated as far back as 15thcentury in China.