Friday, August 14, 2015
While You Have Dinner Tonight, 1 In Every 9 Indian Will Go To Bed Hungry
Does your dinner look something like this? Well, let me tell you this: while you enjoy a hearty meal with friends and family, this is what the dinner looks like for some people...
Shocked? I didn't mean to make you feel guilty for having dinner, but here's a quick fact. While you're having dinner, 1 in every 9 people in India have to make do with sleeping hungry. The statistics are alarming and show how hunger is so much more than missing a meal. It is a global crisis that the world is plagued with. Here are some more astonishing facts which you might not be aware of:
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1. Hunger kills more people across the world than AIDS, malaria and TB combined, making it the number 1 cause of death on the planet.
2. According to the United Nations, one person dies of hunger every 4 seconds. That's 21,000 people every day!
This website shows the number of deaths that occur every four seconds. This is painful.
3. As many as 836 million Indians survive on less than Rs 20 per day.
4. India tops the world hunger list with 194 million people. As many as one-third of the world's hungry live here. This Hindu infographic lists the top undernourished countries:
5. Around 1 in 9 Indians will sleep hungry tonight. That's no less than 230 million people!
6. Globally, the death toll owing to poor nutrition amounts to nearly half the number of deaths in kids under the age of 5.
7. Roughly 100 million kids in developing countries are underweight - that's one in every six kids.
8. If women farmers had similar access to facilities as men, the number of hungry people in the world could go down by up to 150 million.
9. According to UNICEF, 80% of the world’s stunted children live in just 14 countries, including India.
10. At least USD 3.2 billion is needed ever year to reach all the 66 million hungry school-going children, according to the World Food Programme.
Courtsey: Isha Jalan
17 People We Never Thank But Really Should
Saying Thank-You is such a simple yet an incredibly effective way to make someone’s day. It not only makes you feel good but also makes the other person feel super special. However, there are a lot of people in our lives who help us in more ways than one but whom we never stop to thank. People like:
1. The ones who taught us to be a good person, our teachers
Sure, you don’t need to thank a bad one. But always remember to thank the ones who guided you every step of the way. They are the reason you are what you are today. So, just go thank them. That's their Guru-Dakshina.
Source: Fuccha
2. That really sweet fellow commuter who gave you a seat in that crowded metro
Your day started on a good note thanks to a great deed a total stranger did for you. Don't ignore it, and instead, thank that fellow commuter. In fact, try and return the favour the next time you see him or her again.
3. Thank those skillful drivers, who save you from the trouble of driving like a maniac on the road
I mean, India is infamous for its bad drivers, so the next time you come across someone who's following the rules and not overtaking you from the wrong side, give them a little nod and thank them for bringing some relief to your daily commute.
4. That friendly shopkeeper who has a stash of instant noodles stored just for you
Thank him not once but a number of times because if it wasn't for him, you wouldn't have got your dose of two-minute goodness.
5. Our second mother, our Mother-in-Law
She's the one who took you as her own and treated you like her own child. Despite what movies and TV shows may depict her kind, you know deep down inside your Mother-in-law loves you. So thank her, for letting you be a part of her family and proving to be your second mother.
6. Thank your annoying brother for making you stronger
All those fights have not gone in vain because now you are stronger. Those WWF moves he tried on you has only taught you how to defend yourself. Today, go up to him and instead of getting into an argument, thank him.
7. You should thank your colony's security guard who opens the door for you every day
He waits tirelessly at the door and you happily walk in and out without giving him even a little thought. How about waiting for a moment and thanking him? Believe me when I say, it will make his day.
8. The one who cuts your hair deserves a pat on the back and a thank you
Can you imagine your life with your hair stylist? Moreover, can you imagine your life with a BAD hair stylist? Sounds like a nightmare doesn't it? Well, that's why you need to thank the one who tames and takes care of those tresses. If it weren't for him/her, you would a social embarrassment.
9. Your family doctor who keeps your all secrets
Let's face it, going to a doctor is never an easy task, especially if you have 'bad habits.' But thanks to the doctor, patient confidentiality pact, a family doctor will never rat you out to your parents. So, a thank you a the least you can do, right?
10. The waiter at your favourite restaurant
He's the guy who's got our back. Whether it's the biggest discounts, the most awesome deals or the best portions, he's the man with a plan. He really deserves a big old thank you and a big fat hefty tip!
Source: Imgkid
11. Our gym trainer
He spends his time perfecting our bodies. He makes sure we work out hard enough to feel good about ourselves. And when the weights get a little too heavy, he's the one giving us a helping hand. Go, thank him!
Source: NYTimes
12. You should thank your maid
Because if it wasn't for her, your house would always look like it had been hit by a tornado or something. She's the one who cleans up after you and makes sure you come home to a neat and clean house. Thank her! You really should.
13. Don't forget to thank your grandparents
You have spent a dozen happy years of your childhood at their house and no matter how trivial your problem was, they lend you a patient ear and heard you out. Many a time, they have even saved you when you were in trouble with your parents. Thank them, and while you are at it, give them a big fat hug too!
14. You should thank your friends
Thank the ones you haven't met for years but still manage to catch up with every now and then and thank the ones who are the constant in your life. Friends are awesome and they surely need some appreciation!
15. Our wonderfully supportive significant other
It's easy to take the one we love the most for granted. We tend to overlook everything that they do for us and never really see how hard they try to make sure we remain happy. It's time to stop taking them for granted and thank them for being so wonderful.
16. Our mother, who loves us unconditionally
It’s easy to forget all the things that she does for us simply because she never asks for anything in return. She stood by our side whether we got good grades or bad. No matter what happened, she always had our back. Believe me, a simple thank-you will mean the world to her.
17. The first superhero of our life, our father
He has and always will be there for us unconditionally. Sometimes, because of his hard exterior, it's difficult to realize just how much he really loves us. If he could, he would walk to the moon and back for us. And if he had to, he would carry us on his shoulders while doing it. Thank your father for being the superman in your life!
Courtsey: Poorva Shourie Jassi
12 Times Facebook & Twitter Actually Helped Save People’s Lives
You don't really need to read about how all pervasive Twitter, Facebook and all the rest of these sites has become. We experience it on a daily basis. From updates about new born babies, weddings, and jobs, to just dumb revelations and explanations, the things we see range from the brilliant to the bizarre, but mostly trivial. But at times these social networks have been the difference between life and death, and no I'm not talking in metaphors here.
Here are a few tales of how the Internet came to the rescue of these people.
1. Twitter helped rescue a missing snowboarder from the Swiss Alps.
Jason Tavaria went on a ski trip to the Swiss Alps and was separated from his group during a snowstorm. A member of their team used Twitter to get his phone number and then used Google locations to track him down.
Source: worldsnowboardguide
2. Facebook helped a 22-month-old leukaemia patient find the perfect donor.
22-month-old Lona Stratton had been suffering from leukaemia since birth. Unfortunately, due to her half-Chinese half-English descent, her parents could not find a suitable bone marrow donor. However, her parents' appeal on Facebook helped them find a rare donor from Australia for their daughter.
Source: dana-farber
3. An ambulance immediately came to the aid of an old lady after she fell down and updated her status on Facebook, asking for help.
Lois Shelton, a 75-year-old woman accidentally took a hard fall on the floor which left her paralyzed. Fortunately, she somehow managed to reach her laptop to put up a status on Facebook, asking for help. Her daughter-in-law read her status and immediately notified Lois's neighbours who called for an ambulance.
Source: advantagehomecaremaine
4. Facebook friends of a mother helped her understand her daughter's disease after she uploaded her picture on the Internet.
In March 2014, Tara Taylor posted her daughter Rylee's picture on Facebook, where her left eye was glowing. Most of Tara's friends assumed that the glow in Rylee's left eye was because of the camera's flash light and ignored it. However, two of her friends recognized the symptoms and recommended an immediate consultation with a doctor. She was later diagnosed with Coats disease.
Source: mom
5. Facebook helped save the life of this 16-year-old boy who planned to commit suicide.
In early April 2009, a 16-year-old boy let known his intentions about committing suicide while chatting on Facebook with his friend, who was sitting 5600 miles away in Maryland. Worried, his friend informed her mother, who directly phoned the police of the boy's area and controlled the situation.
Source: jl10ll
6. A 20-year-old friend donated her kidney to this man after learning about his health problems through Facebook.
Diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, Nick Fosnot had to undergo an emergency operation to remove both his kidneys. Janine Pape Sansom, Nick's 20-year-old friend from school looked him up on Facebook one day and learnt about his condition. They hadn't met in 20 years but Sansom stepped up and donated one of her kidneys to Fosnot.
Source: sojo
7. Twitter came to the aid of this biker who crashed in the woods.
While participating in a mini-triathlon, in July 2010, 36-year-old Leigh Fazzina was separated from her team when her front wheel bumped into a tree and she crashed in the woods. Unable to make any movements, she tweeted: "I've had a serious injury and NEED Help! Can someone please call Winding Trails in Farmington, CT tell them I'm stuck bike crash in woods." Within minutes of her update, an ambulance arrived.
Source: mbswindon
8. Doctors could not help this woman but Facebook did, as she posted the pictures of her son's swollen face and figured out his disease.
Deborah Kogan noticed rash and fever on her 4-year-old son Leo and rushed him to the hospital. However, the doctor could not diagnose him properly and his condition only worsened. Feeling helpless, Deborah uploaded pictures of Leo's swollen face on Facebook and received help from her friends who realised what the condition was. He was suffering from a rare disease called Kawasaki.
Source: diseasesforum
9. A Facebook status helped this mother and son escape a 5-day-long sexual and physical assault by her own boyfriend.
On 25th December 2011, Erica Carver signed into her Facebook account and came across a weird status by a Facebook friend reading: “Hello. Is anyone out there? I am having a serious problem and me and (my son) will be dead by morning.” Erica immediately called her husband who was a colleague of this woman. On failing to reach her phone, he reported the matter to the local police, who helped this woman and her son escape a 5 day long brutal abuse by her own boyfriend.
Source: uncommon-knowledge
10. A Facebook alert helped police find the kidnapper of a baby who was abducted from the hospital just minutes its birth.
On May 26 2014, Melissa McMahon gave birth to her daughter Victoria at a hospital in Quebec. Just after her birth, she was abducted by a hospital nurse who took the baby to her car and drove away. Only a few minutes later, an alert for the missing baby was issued on Facebook with the suspect's photo. The post went viral and one of culprit's neighbours provided the police with her address details. Later, Victoria was found at the same address provided by the neighbour and was safely handed back to her mother.
Source: gettyimages
11. Facebook friends from 6 different states came to the rescue of this handicapped man who updated an incoherent status on Facebook.
On July 15 2015, 28-year-old Chris Thomas, who is restricted to his wheel chair, accidentally fell down on the floor and hit his head hard against linoleum. After, partially regaining consciousness, he attempted to put up a status on Facebook reading “I neet he kl p m==#]Please /fc” ‘ff: ‘ 933,91++”. After reading his incoherent status, his friends sitting in 6 different states co-ordinated with each other and arranged an ambulance for his rescue.
Source: cliparts
12. This 10-year-old girl uploaded a short video on Facebook, pleading for help for her father who was trapped under a fallen tree during storm. Her plea was answered immediately.
During a thunderstorm, on 12 June 2014, Gregory and two of his friends were trapped under a tree struck down by the storm. His 10-year-old daughter Brianna wanted to help her father and uploaded a video on Facebook saying, “The lightning crashed and hit a tree by our porch and my dad’s almost dead. He needs an ambulance please. Please call one for us if you have a signal. We live in a yellow house.” Rescue officials immediately arrived at the spot and helped them.
Source: DailyMail
Courtsey: Palak Nagpal
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
26 Most Hilarious Ways To Insult Someone
1. If you have a problem with me, write it on a piece of paper, fold it and stick it up your ass.
2. You are proof that evolution CAN go in reverse.
3. I love what you've done with your hair. How do you get it to come out of the nostrils like that?
4. Do you still love nature, despite what it did to you?
5. Just because you have one doesn't mean you have to act like one.
7. Maybe you should eat make up so you can be pretty on the inside, bitch.
8. Shut up, you'll never be the man your mother is.
9. Is your ass jealous of the amount of shit that just came out of your mouth?
10. You're so ugly; when your mom dropped you off at school she got a fine for littering.
11. There's only one problem with your face, I can see it.
12. If you were twice as smart, you'd still be stupid.
13. How did you get here? Did someone leave your cage open?
14. I’d slap you but that will be animal abuse.
15. If I had a penny for every brain cell you have, I'd have nothing.
16. I called your boyfriend gay and he hit me with his purse.
17. From the moment I first saw you, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life avoiding you.
18. If I wanted to kill myself, I would climb up your ego and jump down to your IQ level.
19. Remember when I asked for your opinion? Me neither.
20. It looks like your face caught on fire and someone tried to put it out with a hammer.
21. I'm glad to see you're not letting your education get in the way of your ignorance.
22. The last time I saw something like you, I flushed it.
23. You're like the universe, constantly expanding.
24. Save your breath... You'll need it to blow up your date.
25. You have the perfect face for radio.
26. Bitch you’re like Monday, nobody likes you.
Monday, August 3, 2015
13 International Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Indian Connections
We Indians are everywhere. True story. Even in the genes of famous over-achievers. We just need to look a bit harder. Amongst all the celebrities and personalities with an Indian association, there are a few who slipped off the list. Here is a list of such achievers with an Indian, albeit slight, connection.
Courtsey: Anwesha Madhukalya
Freddie Mercury
Lead vocalist of English rock band Queen
Sir Ben Kingsley
Academy Award-winning English actor
Nasser Hussain
English cricketer
Nicki Minaj
American rapper, singer and songwriter
Hannah Simone
Canadian actress and television host
Nikki Haley
American politician & current Governor of South Carolina
Sakina Jaffrey
American actress
Danny Pudi
American comedian and actor
Erick Avari
American actor
Rory Cochrane
American actor
Kim Thayil
Lead guitarist of American rock band Soundgarden
Tony Kanal
Bassist of American rock band No Doubt
Engelbert Humperdinck
English pop singer
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