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15 Places In India You Absolutely Must Explore On A Motorcycle. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. On 20th of May 2013, I took my first step from Bangalore as 'The Clueless Rider'. Seven months riding solo around the country, riding through every single state in the country I was overwhelmed by the kindness and the beauty I experienced. I think after this approximately 30,000 Km ride, I might have a slight clue now and from my experiences these are the 15 places that I suggest you definitely ought to visit on a India road trip. 1. Daman This quaint little place some 170 kms north of Mumbai does not often get the attention it deserves. 2. I had taken the route from Ahmedabad - Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur. 3.

You may have heard it a hundred times before but I'll tell you again. 4. At 18,380 feet, Khardung La is the world's highest motorable road. 5. I have heard stories about UFO sightings in Ladakh. 6. This was a route where I lost my way and I went up these narrow roads that climbed up a steep mountain. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15 Underrated Destinations In India Every Traveler Must Check Out. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.- Robert Frost India has no dearth of beautiful travel destinations.

Some are more popular and more commercialized than others. That in no way implies that the lesser-known places have anything less to offer; just that they haven't been explored as much. This is why you need to know places that aren't as saturated by tourists. You need a list of the most underrated travel options in India. 1. Frankly, almost any beach on the Konkan coast could have qualified for this spot.

Source 2. The very fact that Lambasingi, in Vishakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh, is one of those rare places in South India that boasts of snowfall makes this village an amazing place. 3. Osian village in Jodhpur district in Rajasthan is a delight for those who love historical architecture and the fact that you get to see all of it in an oasis in the Thar Desert makes it a double whammy. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Source. How Long to Nap for the Biggest Brain Benefits. The Scientific Power of Naps: Taking a nap, we’ve seen time and again, is like rebooting your brain. Everyone likes to get a quick nap in every now and then, but napping may be as much of an art as it is a science.

The Wall Street Journal offers recommendations for planning your perfect nap, including how long to nap and when. The sleep experts in the article say a 10-to-20-minute power nap gives you the best “bang for your buck,” but depending on what you want the nap to do for you, other durations might be ideal. For cognitive memory processing, however, a 60-minute nap may do more good, Dr. “If you take it longer than 30 minutes, you end up in deep sleep. Finally, the 90-minute nap will likely involve a full cycle of sleep, which aids creativity and emotional and procedural memory, such as learning how to ride a bike.

In addition to those recommendations, one surprising suggestion is to sit slightly upright during your nap, because it will help you avoid a deep sleep. 30 Tips To Build Your Personal Brand From 37 Experts. How to overcome shyness. Hate mingling? Dread public speaking? Try these confidence-boosting strategies to overcome shyness. Even the bold can become shy at challenging points in their livesExperts suggest improv classes because of its "zero-tolerance policy for perfectionism"Labeling your shyness or social anxiety is one of the easiest ways to overcome itEye contact increases likelihood a person will participate in conversation (RealSimple.com) -- Hi. My name is Sarah, and I'm a reporter, so you wouldn't think that I would hesitate at all talking to people at parties. But I'm shy, too.

And I have been since I was a kid. Genes may have something to do with my shyness. There are worse things in life, of course, but I would love never having to feel awkward in social situations again. RealSimple.com: 5 Phrases That Should Be Banned From the English Language Don't miss out on the conversation we're having at CNN Living.

That's why I decided to put myself through a self-designed boot camp. Copyright © 2011 Time Inc. 12 Awesome Marketing Tools You've Never Heard Of. If you’re reading this you have likely developed your product, website, or business and want to promote it and increase customer engagement. Whether you are at Series B funding or still cultivating your startup’s business plan, you can bank on the need for consumer marketing. Here is a list of 15 little-known (but awesome) marketing tools that businesses and entrepreneurs can employ to increase business intelligence, improve brand awareness, and streamline marketing campaigns. 1. MailCharts “Track & Understand How Your Competitors Use Email Marketing” Price: $29/month An email analytics aggregator, MailCharts performs industry-specific analyses on your competitors and industry players.

Primary value proposition: Track Competitors and industry leader mailing habits and content Make data-driven decisions See trending creative copy, not just numerical data What you get for $29/month: 2. “Skip the small talk” Price: Free Primary value proposition: What information you can get: 3. 4. Price: Free 5. 12 Witty Quotes From Shahrukh Khan That Prove He Is The King Of Come-Backs. Love him or hate him, Shahrukh Khan will always remain the King of Bollywood.

The fact that he matches his charming on screen persona with an equally charming and witty real life personality just adds to his appeal. He's witty, sarcastic and cocky by turn and always has a come-back ready. Here are a few of his quips which will leave you smiling. 1. On being asked how fatherhood has affected his acting career.

Source Source 3. Source 4. Source Source 6. Source 8. Source Source 10. Source 11. Source. 30 Navjot Singh Sidhu Quotes That Only He Could Have Cracked. 12 Myths that Lead to a Busy, Unfulfilling Life. How Long To Nap For The Biggest Brain Benefits. Taking a nap, we’ve seen time and again, is like rebooting your brain. Everyone likes to get a quick nap in every now and then, but napping may be as much of an art as it is a science. The Wall Street Journal offers recommendations for planning your perfect nap, including how long to nap and when. The sleep experts in the article say a 10-to-20-minute power nap gives you the best “bang for your buck,” but depending on what you want the nap to do for you, other durations might be ideal.

For a quick boost of alertness, experts say a 10-to-20-minute power nap is adequate for getting back to work in a pinch. For cognitive memory processing, however, a 60-minute nap may do more good, Dr. Mednick said. “If you take it longer than 30 minutes, you end up in deep sleep. Finally, the 90-minute nap will likely involve a full cycle of sleep, which aids creativity and emotional and procedural memory, such as learning how to ride a bike.

The Scientific Power of Naps: Sources: Lifehacker, Huffington Post. 15 Famous Landmarks Zoomed Out Tell a Bigger Story. 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. #10 Is An Absolute Must. Marc and Angel, two passionate writers, life-hackers and “admirers of the human spirit,” have come up with an amazing list of 30 things to stop doing to yourself. If you like their list, make sure you check out their site and sign up to their amazing newsletter. #1. Stop spending time with the wrong people. – Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you. . #2. . #3. . #4. Pinterest #5. . #6. Max Rossi / Reuters #7. . #8. . #9. . #10. . #11. . #12.

. #13. . #14. . #15. . #16. Stuface #17. . #18. . #19. . #20. . #21. . #22. . #23. . #24. . #25. . #26. . #27. . #28. . #29. . #30. Credit: marcandangel.com This is such a beautiful list, and we all are guilty of some of these. 10 Rules for Students, Teachers, and Life by John Cage and Sister Corita Kent. By Maria Popova “Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail, there’s only make.” Buried in various corners of the web is a beautiful and poignant list titled Some Rules for Students and Teachers, attributed to John Cage, who passed away twenty years ago this week.

The list, however, originates from celebrated artist and educator Sister Corita Kent and was created as part of a project for a class she taught in 1967-1968. It was subsequently appropriated as the official art department rules at the college of LA’s Immaculate Heart Convent, her alma mater, but was commonly popularized by Cage, whom the tenth rule cites directly. Legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham, Cage’s longtime partner and the love of his life, kept a copy of it in the studio where his company rehearsed until his death. It appears in Stewart Brand’s cult-classic Essential Whole Earth Catalog, published in 1986, the year Kent passed away.

Donating = Loving Brain Pickings has a free weekly newsletter. 27 Famous Movie Plots Solved With One Line of Dialogue Slideshow. Fun with Words. This Guy Covered His Car With Putty. What Happened Next Will Blow You Away. If you have imagination and some expanding foam, you can turn your old beaten car into a striking glamorous vehicle, like this guy from Lithuania did.

We share with you the picture story of his ingenious venture. It started with a scrap looking Mercedes CLK class. The car seemed good for nothing. He started covering the body with expandable foam. It looked like disaster, but the guy held faith. Craving time! He craved out the foam with his artistic hands. The result might frighten you but the Lithuanian man could see what we might not at this stage. Some significant improvement. Still a long way to go! He detailed the exteriors with his artistic vision. Not done yet! Ofcourse, real cars have curves! Headlights were a must. We are beginning to like it. Playing with the ingredients a bit. Some crazy secret ingredients. Interiors are specifically important. After all, a car is your second home. It looks a majestic mess. Details, details, details! Some serious awesomeness just boomed. A coat of luster. 11 Road Trips That You Must Take In India Once In Your Lifetime.

It doesn't really matter what you do or how old you are, everyone deserves a little fresh air from time to time. We can all use a road trip to shed old skin and live a little, de-stress, forget our troubles and make some fond memories along the way. Here is a list of some impressively beautiful places and routes you should all take once in your lifetime! 1. Pamban Bridge The Pamban Bridge is a cantilever bridge that connects Rameswaram of Pamban Island to Tamil Nadu, India.

Source 2. The Manali-Leh Highway scenario gives the excitement of planning, adventure and bliss while riding and lifetime memories after the ride. Source National Highway 212 connects Kozhikode in Kerala with Kollegal in Karnataka via Mysore and runs through the Bandipur tiger reserve in Karnataka. Source 4. The foodies and the ones in love with their cameras shall absolutely fall in love with this route. Source 5.

Leh-Ladakh are on the Top-5-Places-to-Visit List of each and every person who lives to travel! Source 6. Source. 30 Unusual Things And Places You Won't Believe Existed In India. Travelling in India is like a roller-coaster ride, thrilling and unforgettable. India has something to offer to every traveller: scenic beauty, beaches, mountains, fauna, adventure sports, luxury hotels, historical monuments, a cultural treat for all the senses... The experience will leave you a little exhausted; because in every moment, there's so much to live. If you think you've seen everything there is to see, you couldn't be more wrong. India isn't called Incredible India for nothing.

This wonderful land is riddled with more mysteries and astonishing things than Alice or Dorothy could ever have imagined. Sometimes uncanny and sometimes uplifting, India is full of surprises. 1. Somewhere in Pune, in a quaint little hamlet called Shivapur, lies the Hazrat Qamar Ali Darvesh that has a magical story to tell. 2. A cloak of mystery shrouds Mayong, better known as the Land Of Black Magic, a village 40 kms from Guwahati city, close to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Source 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Short Horror Stories Which Will Scare you to Hell!!! | BhaviniOnline.com. I got these really great short horror stories in my mail today. Some are pretty scary if you imagine them.

Short Horror stories@ its best . . . .horror stories wrapped up in two sentences or less Husband kills his wife while their 5 yr old son was still sleeping.The weird thing was that kid didn’t ask 4his mom even 3 days after she went missing. Father:” Is there something that you want to ask me ? ” Kid : ” I just wonder, why mom is always standing BEHIND YOU . . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Like this: Like Loading... 5 Books Every 20-Something Needs to Read.