Ok…I know, I know! India lost that match to Bangladesh….It left nearly half the Indian’s out here traumatized! Shocking I must say were the cricketer’s performance’s as we all expected more than what they acttually displayed 2 days back! Well, anyways coming back to the REAL reason am here….I am here, to get that smile back on your face…That smile that was lost and which has altered your interest in seeing the rest of the matches..I mean how log can you guys acttually be bumped about a match, right? Try catching up with these “oh-so” feel good movies which will make you proud of being an Indian! and instill that faith you have in your country…..AGAIN!
1.Lagaan:: By far, the bestestestestestest bollywood flick that left us shattered and heartbroken but also at the same time made us jump around in glee and be proud of our ancestors! It’s historically that mark which signifies the very start of the marvel game of cricket in our country! Those amazing lyrics, the fantastic dialogues, the background scenario, everything just fits in so well…story being about few villagers who have nothing left to pay up their tax aka LAGAAN as there wasn’t any water to harvest their lands. Every year they just sat around wondering when the almighty will bless them with rainfall…until one day…a young guy called “Bhuvan” realised that just sitting there and not doing anything about it will not help them in anyway…he being gutsy, outgoing and willing to do anything to take all the pain away from his fellow-villagers makes a bet with a snobby english captain that if they beat their team in a match of cricket the britisher’s wouldn’t take any tax from them for the next three years. Though people thought that Bhuvan had gone crazy, he some how manages to make a team of 11 villagers who are willing to support him. Slowly but surely, the villagers start believing in their motives and support them.The movie ends with an amazingly great end where they manage to win the match and forget all their worries for the next 3 years!
PS: IF you haven’t seen this movie, I advise you to rush and see it and maybe thank me later 
2.Iqbal:: Ok, I know what you are thinking…how did this movie get into this list? well, i have no explaination acttually, this movie was one of the major films that instilled in me keen interest for cricket….It’s just a simple yet elegant movie that potrays how a dumb and deaf boy believes in his dreams, realizes his potentinal and actually achieves them with his mentor and his very sweet sibling by his side. Iqbal was born with a passion for cricket. It was somthing he lived for; he gave his cows names of renowed cricketers!While attending to them, he would stop and watch youngsters being trained by the renowned Guruji. When Guruji finds out about Iqbal’s interest in the game, he recruits him, but lets him go when a dispute flares up between his top pupil, Kamal, and Iqbal. A disheartened Iqbal finds a new mentor, in the form of alcoholic, Mohit, who reluctantly decides to tutor Iqbal, so much so that Iqbal qualifies to play in the Andhra Pradesh team for a Ranjee trophy match. The match is won, and a way is cleared for Iqbal to find a place in the Indian team. It’s butt obvious that they are faced with factors like his dad not having interest in the ’stupid’ game or maybe stiff competition by the stubborn players he plays against…all in all its a complete film and a must watch!
3.Sarfarosh:: Ok…..this is something I am sure all of you have seen….its sarfarosh for god’s sake! It’s the time all girls my age were babies and fell in love with Aamir Khan for the very first time! The plot is that this guy Ajay Rathod living in South Mumbai falls in love with this totally uber-cool chic called Seema, she being Sonali Bendre. But to the girl’s suspense, we find out that Ajay is actually Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ajay Singh Rathod, who has been assigned the task of looking for a group of terrorists, that are being sheltered and protected by corrupt parliamentary representatives, with arms being supplied by Pakistan. Ajay does not know that the trail which he is following will lead him to Rajasthan, right into the house of the person who runs this operation - a person who is someone he has already met in the past….!
4.Rang De Basanti:: This brought about that thing which was called a youth movement! It showed that truly, youth nowadays are actually interested in their country and are finally rising against the corruption we have been facing since centuries! Here a UK based girl called Sue on setting foot in India, is very enthusiastic in making a movie on the lives of the freedom fighter’s which was witnessed by her grandad…She enlists a gang of college students to participate in a documentary about India’s freedom fighters. Initially, these students scoff at the ideals and people of the past, but a sequence of events set in slow motion a merging of the past and present and bring in chaos and disorder. In the end they realize their worth and decide to awaken an entire GENERATION!
5.The Legend of Bhagat Singh:: Our nation was blessed with soles like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, and Chandrashekhar Azad. If you thought you are a true patriot…think Bhagat Singh..he is your role-model! They sacrified all that they had for this nation….they are the reason we can run about freely in this country! Only when you see this movie you’ll understand the real meaning of sacrifice! All schools had taken their students to watch this movie in order to show them the real patriotism that resulted in our independence! This movie, though having a totally emotional ending passes off as a great entertainer! It not only educates you about our history but also makes you feel proud of being an Indian!
I hope I helped!
BlackBubblegum 
Ok this is a *GUYS ONLY* area….(Oh girls! It’s OK, if your already on this post…its fare for you people to cheat!)
This is private and coinfidential…
It’s something every guy out there has been waiting for…
It’s a sneak peek to what is called “Girlfriend’s Code of Honor”..
And hereby I begin~!
I asked nearly a dozen or more girlfriends of mine, of what they thought were the most desirable traits a chic looks for in her guy?…and guess what? I actually formulated the top ten and came up with this list! It’s 100% true stuff…it’s what the chic’s feel…so go ahead, read up and if you stick to it…nothing can stop you from becoming the next “Haute thang!”
1. Intelligent and Aware of things happenning around him:: Ok now…do you think a hot babe would want to waste her time on some guy who has a brain of a size of an peanut? I guess not! Nothing is more desirable to a girl than a man with superior intellect! Don’t worry boys, I am not talking about geeks,nerds or bookworms (though this season nerds are all the rage..hehe :P)….you just have to be apt enough to be aware of all that is happening around you and her call it knowing the latest books, latest music, latest hangout’s, or whatever she’s interested in!
2.Good Sense of Humour:: All girls, and I mean it….all of them, want their man to have what it takes to get a smile on her face! Great sense of humour is a good way to set the fireworks!
3. You Make her feel Beautiful:: Gals,if you don’t know the obvious yet…love compliments! So start the showering boys….!
4.Good Dresser:: Now, this is very important…chic’s don’t want to be seen around in public with guys who wear “cheap flourescent green”-similar clothing!
5.You Challenge her to be Better:: For example, you see her letting a great talent go to waste, encourage her; maybe that’s all she needs. Don’t be afraid to sign her up for an art class, or push her to pursue a career you know she’d be good at. The fact that you care that much about her well-being will make her want to keep you around longer.
6.You Respect her and her Family:: It’s important to avoid letting your ego get the best of you, so if your mentally still stuck in the 18th century you must adjust to changing times. You have to understand that she’s an equal part of the relationship. Bid advice is to try to embrace her family early on. In addition to scoring goodie points, being kind towards her parents is a great way to show that you’re serious about the relationship!
7. Give her space::Trust is the key to the happiest of all relationships. Let her hang-out with her guy friends, let her have fun without you! She expects you to understand! She can’t just stop talking to all of her guy friends! It’s awkward! So be a nice guy and remember this!
8.Guys that keep their Hormones in Check:: When they first meet you. Chics are very turned off by guys that act like a dog in heat that make sexually suggestive remarks and become all touchy with them very soon!
9. Ambitious:: Girls are looking for guys who know what they want. They want guys who know where he is going in life and how to get there.
10. Good Conversationalist:: Last but not the least…he should listen to what she has to say! Girls adore guys who listen to them and love sharing things…so be quite…give her some time to open up!
I hope you loved it! Crumb away on what you feel….suggestions, queries and anything and everything are welcome!
BlackBubblegum
Yeah, I said it! So let’s get past the initial cheap shock value of the subject heading and actually have a progressive discussion about this.
We live in a country where, paradoxically, we have the most well thought out and comprehensive piece of literature ever written in history on lovemaking and eroticism, yet even so, the subject is highly taboo. Of course, to my best knowledge, it does not cover the virtues or vices behind pre-marital sex, but the more I observe young couples in Mumbai, the more of a hunch I get that these kids are certainly doing the nasty. My fear here is not that they are doing it - in my mind, that choice is each and every person’s natural human right. My fear is that these kids are devaluing sex, demoting it to a level where, to them, it’s just one of the things you do once you are in a relationship. Now that is dangerous. Outside of the huge health implications this could pose, I believe this devaluation of our emotional and physical currency could end up irrevocably ruining the fabric of what makes us so human. Carnal instincts take over, and the rest falls by the wayside. What needs to be taught, understood, and even discussed at length is that relationships are not about holding hands, sharing ice cream and having sex for the sake of it. Going that extra distance has to mean something very special to you if you are with someone you truly value, whether you are married or not.
Just recently, I read about a particular survey where younger crowds (college students and working professionals) equated sex (all types of sex) with an act like kissing. Talk about a downgrade!
Of course, I am totally leaving out the whole “casual sex” culture here - that is a different dynamic in itself - two people with a common understanding of what they are in it for (I certainly plan on tacking casual sex as another article in itself).
Now it is quite possible that my inference from observation is totally wrong, making this whole discussion moot and a bit unnecessary - but if you have seen what I have seen, you will agree with me. Puppy love gone too far? I don’t know - but I do worry about the implications.
I wonder what you all have seen, witnessed, or experienced in your life when it comes to pre-marital sex. Do you have friends who rushed into it? Did they truly believe they were with someone that they saw a future with or was it more of a mechanical reaction to being in a relationship? Crumb away!
Ok now how many of us can acttually make out the difference between boot cut or flare or just perhaps straight fit or low waist? Come on, come on…its time to get the skeletons out of the closet now! If you can’t, need not worry your definately not alone! Here is all that you will ever know about denims….Read up now and thank me later as this article wont only leave you informed about the various styles in denims but also act as a guide inorder to find that one perfect pair!
Long Torso
Perfect Fit: If you want to show off that flat stomach go for a pair of low-rise jeans. Ideally you want a pair of jeans with a defined waist that will make your bottom half look sleeker. Long torsos should also try to wear a belt whenever possible, and go for jeans with zipper’s that are atleast 10cm long.
Avoid: Jeans with tight, stuffy crotches!
Heavy Hips
Perfect Fit: You should go for jeans with a bit of stretch so they’re comfy enough, and medium sized back pockets. Choose a jean with a low-rise waist and a slight flare to help to balance your figure.
Avoid: Styles with really big or really small back pockets and detailing across the back and big no-no to worn out denims especially when the butt region is concerned!
Short Waist
Perfect Fit: Low lying, hipster and super hipster styles will give you the illusion of having a longer upper half.
Avoid: Jeans with zippers more than 8 cm long and jeans with design near the waistline, you dont really want to attract eyes towards your short waist.
Curvicious
Perfect Fit: Go for designs with a flared leg, boot cut or pattern around the ankle area. This will help to direct attention to your calves…so make sure you’ve got some simply gorgeous shoes on as well!
Avoid: Fits that are tight around the thigh area and pointed or baggy styles.
Tall and Slim
Perfect Fit: Go for straight fits and just incase you want the attention towards your elgs go for something more flary along the outside length of the denim!
Avoid: Denims with a pointy leg. This will give only accentuate the size of your feet (and taller girls often have big feet) and make your legs look weird.
Petite
Perfect Fit: You look great in straight leg jeans, but if you’re looking to make your legs look longer, wear heels with a boot leg style, and make sure you go for dark-hued jeans.
Avoid: Styles with cuffed ends and the popular capris.
Now, don’t you agree with me that this was one of the most informative article on jeans ever? ….And as I always say…Glad to have helped!
BlackBubblegum
It’s Woman’s Day!…and I bet all you gurls out there want to look absolutely radiant on this auspicious occasion! Most of you would be in the favour of treating yourself to a new hair cut, mani-pedis,face packs, massages, and other various costly beauty treatments!Well, thats where I come in…Am here to rescue you with these simple, amazing and all-natural “Dadi Maa Ke Nushke!” Go ahead indulge yourselves! After all, it’s your day!
Wrinkles
- Grate a ripe apricot and apply the pulp or juice on the face and neck or simply take a apricot slice and rub it all over. Leave for 20 minutes before washing off. Good for all types of skin.
- Mashed apple used as a face pack delays the onset of wrinkles.
- Massage face and neck with almond oil regularly to prevent wrinkles. Only recommended for dry skin.
- Mash a ripe banana and mix rose water to it. This delays wrinkles.
Teeth and Gums
Rubbing a slice of apple on your teeth is also helpful in getting your teeth sparkling white.
Consuming peaches strengthens the teeth and gums.
Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes
Mix together 1 teaspoon almound oil with half teaspoon fresh lemon juice.Apply under eyes (dark circles) and leave for 20-25 minutes. Done regularly the dark circles will begin to fade!
Pigmentation
Massage equal amounts of almond oil with honey. Keep 10-15 minutes before washing off.
Dry Skin
- Mix together 1 teaspoon almound oil and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Apply on face and neck. You can also massage for few minutes. Leave it for 15 20 minutes before washing off.
- Mash ripe banana well. Add equal amounts of warm olive oil or coconut oil. Use as face pack. It nourishes and moisturises your skin.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon orange juice with half tablespoon honey and apply on the face. Let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash off. You can also add 1 teaspoon of multani mutti to it. Increase the amount of honey and orange juice to get a smooth paste.
Marks and Blemishes
- Apply coconut water (from fresh tender coconut) on face and neck. Rinse off after 20 minutes. Coconut water makes all marks disappear, even marks left by chicken pox!
- Mash a few grapes. Apply on face. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse off for a healthy, glowing and blemish free complexion.
- Mix equal amounts of lemon juice, coconut oil and sandalwood powder. Make a smooth paster and apply on face. Let it dry and then wash off.
- Grate a papaya. Squeeze out the juice. Aplly juice regularly on face to get rid of marks.
Hair
- Heat some coconut oil. Massage well into scalp. Leave overnight. Shampoo next day. It nourishes scalp and promotes hair growth. This should be done atleast once a week.
- Amla is known as hair tonic and a hair nourisher. It also promotes pigmentation which makes the hair dark. Soak dried amla in water overnight. Use this water to rinse hair.
- Boil some dried amla pieces in coconut oil for few minutes. Cool and sieve. Massage hair with this oil regularly for think and lustrous hair.
- To give body and shine to your hair, mix together juice of 1 lemon in a mug of cold water. After shampooing put your head down and pour on wet hair for a final rinse.
Skin Firming and Tightening
- Dip a cotton wool in lemon juice and clean face.This will cleanse your skin and pores and also help in tightening.
- Mix some lemon juice with curd, fine oatmeal or besan and mashed carrots and apply on the face. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash with warm water. It is and excellent cleanser and can be used on other parts of the body.
Soft Hands and Feet
- Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and glycerine in a bottle. Apply on feet overnight and preferably wear socks for sometime. This will keep your feet soft and cracks on your heels will disappear!
- Rub a slice of lemon on your elbows regularly. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes before washing. It will soften and lighten them.
- Mix little granulated sugar with lemon juice. Gently rub on to your hands till sugar dissolves. Wash off.
- 4 to 5 teablespoon rose water mized with 2 to 3 tablespoon glycerine and 2 to 3 tablespoon lemon juice and applied on hands and elbows works wonders on them.This mixture can be made and kept in the fridge.
- Mix together 4 tablespoon pineapple juice,1 teaspoon cider vinegar and 4 tablespoon egg yolk. Mix everything well and massage on nails and cuticles with it to soften and nourish. Leave for 20 to 25 minutes and then wash off.
Pimples and Zits
Papaya makes an excellent nourishing and rejuvenating mask. Mask a piece of ripe papaya and apply on face.Leave for 15 to 20 mintues.It contains enzymes which soften and remove dead cell bringing a lustre to the face. It helps in curing pimples.
Glowing Complexion
- Applying plain fresh orange juice on your face makes your complexion rosy.
- To remove tan, mix walnut powder with a few drops of vinegar. Apply on face, scrub and wash off after 15 to 20 minutes.
- For a good scrub, mix walnut powder with a little rose water and scrub on the face in the upward direction with circular movements to removie dead cells and rejuvenate the skin.
I hope this helped in making this day even special for you! Get going! Try out these 100% safe and effective treatments!
Your A woman…Celebrate yourself!
And wishing you all a Very Happy Woman’s Day!
BlackBubblegum
Choosing clothes appropriate for your body type is definitely a good thing to do in order to grab the limelight. Flattering your assets and dressing up in a smarter way will not only attract attention but also release those so called “feel good” hormones within you which will make you feel even more confident about your appearance. So here’s presenting you a few fashion fixes that may help your problem areas visually disappear and also get ready to flaunt your true beauty!
Pear-shaped
Appearance: If your hips are wider than your shoulders and your thighs are round, you have a classic pear-shaped body!
Plus Points: Shaped waistline, soft upper body and delicate arms and shoulders.
Tops
Wearing well fitted t-shirts are better options than wearing something body-hugging or too loose for the upper body, this way you can attract more attention towards your torso. Too loose a top might make you look fuller over-all and too tight a top might make you look out of proportion with your lower half. Opt for brighter or lighter hues that attract attention. Tops made of a slightly stretch fabric does good for this body type and wearing v-necks and open-collars attract attention to your face which is always a good thing. For a more upbeat look, play around with funky razorbacks, vests, short sleeved tees, and sleeve-less or tube tops to accentuate your pretty arms and shoulders.
Bottoms
Choose dark colors for your lower body to give a sleek look. Straight cut denims blend well with heavy hips. In skirts, it’s always recommended to go for knee touching or slightly below knee lengths. Short skirts are a big no-no as they attract lot of attention to your hips. Skip pants or tracks with lots of pockets or zippers around the thighs.
Avoid patterns, prints and light hues; opt for a comfy pair of straight flare jeans or corduroy in darker shades.
Apple-Shaped
Appearance: The apple-shaped body is usually softer around the middle and has heavier upper body, with narrower hips and slimmer legs.
Plus Points: Slim legs and fuller upper body.
Tops
Avoid anything too tight that might make you look fuller and loose tops will make you look broader. Opt for cloths that skim your shape. Wear breathable fabrics like knits and full-stretch cottons. They’ll not only compliment your body but keep you cool as well. Avoid wearing full sleeves or puffy princess cut sleeves. Slightly deep-necks, v-necks and turtle necks are considered most flattering. Horizontal lines are a big no-no as they make you look broader whereas vertical lines will give you a more tall and slim look. Keep it simple and flirty by wearing light colors.
Bottoms
Experiment with textures, prints and the works. Show off those killer legs with short appropriate A-line skirts that suit your figure. In denims, you can always opt for flat-front non pleated styles that are slightly low-rise. Front pockets on pants might help in disguising a heavy tummy and pants with back pockets might help in defining a flatter rear which is common in this body type. Avoid wearing too tight bottoms as it may attract attention towards upper body heaviness.
Hour-Glass Shaped
Appearance: Hourglass Body Types have the most balanced body with fairly wide shoulders, defined waists and rounded hips.
Plus Points: Wide shoulders, slim waists, and well shaped rears.
Tops
You girls look great in about everything as you have balanced shoulders and hips. For sleeker looks play around with shorter tapered shirts and jackets nipped at the waist. Short sleeves look good but sleeveless and too much exposure of upper body is not recommended. Fitted tops look fab and compliment your body. Play around with cap sleeves, half sleeves, full sleeves and princess cuts. Almost all hues look brilliant depending on your complexion.
Bottoms
Straight skirts are a good option to show off your lower half. Slightly stretch denims suit this body type. Wearing over-all single color may make you look slimmer and taller. Tapered slacks, trimmed capris and fitted leggings show off your calves. Stone-washed bottoms are not recommended as they attract attention to broad hips. Solitary colors blend well with this physique.
Rectangular Body Type
Appearance: Well-shaped, but less curvy body shape, rectangle bodies are not necessarily petite or short and are very rare.
Plus Points: Shapely body overall with almost same bust, waist and hip sizes.
Tops
Shoulder pads in tees and various other styled tops and clothing that are puffed look great on girls with a rectangle body shape. Belts and knitwear will also look good on you and beautifully define your shape as well. Broader waist patterns and prints on shirts look good. Formal wear are more suited for this body type. Experiment with bold prints with brighter hues.
Bottoms
Straight cut, bootcut, and slightly flare denims look perfect. Stone-washed denims might just add the zing to boring routine jeans. Comfy tracks will give you a more sporty and outdoorsy look. Anything from one inch above knee to ankle-length skirts will show off your shaped figure. Clothing that is slightly poofed at the hips will look great of girls with sort of flat rears.
Please remember that the best look for all the body types mentioned above is to always wear clothing that is the perfect size and well fitted. Many girls who feel that they are overweight think that wearing large sizes will make them look thinner. This is not the case. All this will do is to make you look larger than you actually are and the same applies when clothes are too tight. So remember, don’t try to escape your shape…..Enjoy it! So go on you girls, what you waiting for? Face the world! Strut your stuff!
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