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30 and fabulous: Actress Jacqueline Fernandez turns 30

Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez turns 30 today and she couldn’t be more fabulous. Born in Bahrain, the Roy actress has swayed her way into the A-Listers club with her charming personality and talent. After sharing the big screen with few of the most known Bollywood stars, the Kick actress is all set to allure everybody with her upcoming movie Brothers staring Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra.

This model-turned-actress has been a style inspiration for most of us and has been spotted at her fashionable best everywhere. From airport to red carpets, this diva transforms into an angel with ease. On her birthday, here’s a glimpse of her fabulous life giving us major outfit inspirations.

1) Airport style spotting

2) Hitting the gym and don’t know what to wear? Let Jacqueline show you how it’s done

3) Red carpet inspiration

4) Get inspiration for the perfect wedding outfit

5) Look fabulous at a night out with the girls

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August 11, 2015
Here’s why John Oliver never wants to have sex again! – #PornBan

The American television program Last week tonight with John Oliver discussed the entire Indian pornban fiasco recently and everyone had a great laugh to say the least. All he did was quote the names of the websites that were part of the pornban which you wouldn’t believe existed).

Woah! It is a terrible world out there. But porn is innocent! We are with you John Oliver!

Take a look at the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bSdp8VHgCY

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August 10, 2015
7 Reasons why women prefer less attractive men

When you see an attractive woman with a man not as good looking as her, what is the first thought that crosses your mind? Is she a gold digger?, She could’ve definitely done better!, Are they really together? And many more.

Unlike men, women are more particular about their partners; for men place great value on beauty and women overlook physical appearances for other qualities like stability and personality. Studies prove that attractive men are mostly so full of themselves that they tend to take their partners for-granted. Women actually have many other reasons to date someone who is less attractive than them. Here are 7 reasons why women prefer less attractive men to date.

1) Less attractive men care less about their looks

Good looking men are often always busy checking out other girls and you can’t really have an actual conversation with them. Women like to have serious talks and appreciate a man paying attention to what they say. Less attractive men are better listeners and they pay attention to every small detail of the things you do.

2) Less attractive men know how to treat their woman right

Less attractive men know that their woman is beautiful and rejoice that fact. Thus, they try everything to keep their woman happy and spoil them in every way possible. They woo them by treating them right and pampering them. Whether it’s by taking them out for dates, giving them compliments or by buying them gifts to show how much they love them.

3) Less attractive men look around less

Good looking men are aware of their appearance and believe that they can get any girl they want and thus tend to look around for other options even when they are involved with someone. A woman feels special when her man can’t keep his eyes off her and she hates it when her man has his eyes rolling each time a good looking girl passes by. Less attractive men appreciate that their woman is as gorgeous as she is.

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4) There is less competition for less attractive men

If there’s one thing women hate in the world more than anything else is when another woman flirts with their man. Women like security and they hate it when they don’t feel confident in a relationship.

5) Less attractive men have great personalities

Less attractive men are aware of their looks and thus they tend to work on their personality to compensate that. They groom themselves well and are very intellectual. Women find an intelligent, well-groomed man very attractive and they like to brag about their mate’s personality rather than his looks.

6) Good looking men are aware of their looks and act cocky

Good looking men are cocky and they tend to take women for granted. Thus women opt for a less attractive man who can appreciate her and treat her well. When a man is less good looking he knows he has to put extra efforts and is more motivated to make the relationship work.

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7) Less attractive men are happier with their woman

Less attractive men are fond of their better half and understand them all the time. With a more attractive man, women tend to doubt themselves and are less confident. They even tend to doubt their man’s loyalty.

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August 3, 2015
How young is too young? Learn from Dior’s new face Sofia Mechetner!

She hails from a run-down suburban neighbourhood in Holon, Israel and now she is one of the biggest faces in the fashion industry making headlines, needless to say.

That’s right; the 14 year old Sofia Mechetner has been signed as Dior’s new face with a two year deal that not only made her get into the international fashion circuit but also turned her life around for good.

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She was first spotted in Paris wearing a sheer white gown for Dior’s fall collection that outraged some with all the nudity, but to her response to The Jerusalem Post this is what Sofia quoted – “Fashion nudity is about art and not about sexuality“.

Here’s to the young and the vibrant Sofia Mechetner! Hope she proves to be the next Isabelle Adjani!

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July 31, 2015
This man perfectly tells the world when an Indian girl is ready to have sex!

A gentleman recently posted a question on the Q&A website Quora.com asking the world – What are some possible indications that an Indian girl is ready for sex?

As funny as it sounds, THIS man perfectly nailed it with his answer.

All we have to say is – Kudos to you sir! This world needs more people like you!

Here, take a look.

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July 28, 2015
Say goodbye to split ends with these easy tips and tricks

Split ends are a common problem and unfortunately we all have to deal with it. The leading cause for split ends is the hair shaft losing its natural moisture making the strands split. Take a look at this informative picture for some amazing tips and tricks to bid adieu to split ends!

1) Get a Trim

The best way to avoid split ends is to get your hair trimmed on a regular basis.

2) Beat the Heat

Styling hair can cause major split ends but that doesn’t mean that you have to stop straightening or blow drying your hair. All you have to do is limit how much heat you subject to your tresses. Nowadays there are hair stylers that have adjustable heat levels that work right on fleek without damaging your hair.

Even hot water showers strip away the moisture off the hair so make sure you always rinse your hair with cool water at the end of every shower.

3) Shampoo & condition correctly

Most of the times when we shampoo we tend to over wash our hair and apply too much shampoo even at the ends. We even apply a lot of conditioner to the roots which makes them greasy in less than a day. One should always shampoo the roots and apply conditioner on the length of the hair.

4) Comb it out

Always use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your tresses. Hair tends to break and split more when it’s wet.

The most effective way to get rid of split ends is to get them cut at regular intervals especially for women trying to grow their length. Lack of proper nutrition and moisture can also worsen your hair’s health and continue splitting up to the length of your hair.

Here are few home remedies to get rid of split ends.

Remedy 1- Egg Mask

Whisk an egg yolk with 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply it on damp hair and leave it for 30 minutes. Shampoo your hair the usual way.

Remedy 2- Mayonnaise Mask

Towel dry wet hair and apply half a cup of mayonnaise to your hair. Keep it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it out and shampoo your hair the usual way.

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July 24, 2015
8 Reasons to love Selena Gomez on her 23rd birthday

We have loved Selena Gomez since the first time she came on-screen on Wizards of Waverly Place in 2008 and her evolution from the cute Disney kid to a Hollywood star has been inspiring to say the least. The best part about The Come and Get It is the way she has handled the many lows in her life with acceptance and grace. As the star celebrates her 23^rd birthday, we have a million reasons to love her but we’ve narrowed it down to a few of our favourites. Take a look.

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1) She’s fashionable. She has an amazing style statement and not just that she owns an affordable clothing line too called Dream Out Loud.

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2) Her Love for India. From wearing bindis to sporting a saree she has a soft corner for India, her song Come & Get It says it all.

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3) She’s not afraid to break out into a rap. We all are familiar with her love for Nicki Minaj.

4) She’s an ambassador for UNICEF and The Ryan Seacrest Foundation

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5) Her music is all you need when you’re feeling low, happy or when you just feel like groovin’

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6) She and Taylor Swift give everyone major friendship goals. Who wouldn’t want a best friend like her?

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7) Have you seen her tattoos yet? You will instantly fall in love with her inspirational tattoos.

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8) She’s so pretty! Selena Gomez is an inspiration for millions of girls across the world. Not to mention her humble nature makes her even prettier.

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July 23, 2015
Trend alert: Strobing is the new contouring

Contouring has been around for a while now and we all love it, thanks to Kim Kardashian for making it popular. Sadly, it is intense and difficult to master and involves heavy blending of light and dark shades to create the illusion of more defined features. Fret no more, here’s everything you need to know about the latest anti-contouring technique: Strobing.

Popular in France, strobing is all about the natural dewy, glowing complexion and highlighting your natural features using highlighters. Strobing focuses on the areas where natural light hits on your face and applying a highlighter to amplify it. Ditch those expensive colour palettes and pick up a simple highlighter to master this art. Strobing is less time consuming and doesn’t make your face look cakey.

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How to master strobing?

It’s all about brightening up your face and creating a dewy glow. Here’s how you can master the art of strobing with these easy steps.

Step 1 – Start by preparing your skin the right way. Add a little bit of luminizer into your moisturiser for a brighter look all over and then use a primer to neutralise redness or dark spots.

Step 2– Apply a lightweight illuminating foundation for even skin like YSL’s Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation.

Step 3– Apply a dash of blusher and keep rest of the makeup minimum and natural.

Step 4– Dab a highlighter (like Mac’s Strobe Cream or Benefit’s High Beam Highlighter) on the high points of your face where natural light hits the most, onto the apples of your cheeks, the bridge of your nose, centre of your forehead and your cupid’s bow to highlight the main areas of your face.

Step 5– Seal the luminosity with a translucent setting powder such as Nars light reflecting pressed setting powder.

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You can also build up the intensity of the highlights by layering both cream and powder highlighters. Make sure that you blend the products well to avoid blobs of product.

Facing problems while buying a highlighter? Check out this article to help you know all about highlighters and the correct way to apply them.

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July 22, 2015
7 hilarious dog interpretations to everyday situations!

If you have a pet you know that they have their own unique way looking at things. We bet all dog owners/lovers out there can connect deeply to these 7 hilarious dog interpretations to everyday situations. Officialhuskylovers.com has perfectly nailed the art of understanding dog behaviour especially when it comes to their humans!

Take a look at these images that would give you a perfect outlook on dogs and what they’re really thinking!

1. Thunder and lightning clearly aren’t a dog’s best friends!

2. When their ‘human’ is back from a short break/vacation.

3. Hydrophobic disaster (electrocution) anyone?

4. The world is my toilet!

5. Ahem!

6. Talking about leaving the house?

7. Gettin’ high on burgers? Only dogs do that!

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July 22, 2015
Must see: Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj’s Twitter war is making headlines and how!

It’s that time of the year when nominations go in for the MTV Video Music Awards! Sadly, this time it didn’t go very well for the pop diva Nicki Minaj.

Nicki recently blamed Taylor Swift on Twitter about not being nominated for the video of the year category for her song Anaconda at the VMA’s! Now now, that’s unfair!

Here’s what she tweeted.

Upon this, Taylor Swift reciprocated with a (sorta) dejected tweet saying:

Minaj also ‘felt’ to be a victim of slight racism with the award nomination process as she claimed that ‘other kind of artists’ always take away the rewards by tweeting this!

And then the rest is history! Take a look at these others tweets by the divas.

Sources: https://twitter.com/nickiminaj & https://twitter.com/taylorswift13

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July 22, 2015
Skin care myths that you need to know now!

There are a whole lot of myths and misconceptions out there in the falsehood when it comes to skincare, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell fact from fiction. Skin care myths have been around since centuries and everyone has their own set of beliefs. The only way to get good skin is to take good care of it on a daily basis by keeping your skin clean and moisturised all the time. Here are a few common skin care myths debunked.

Myth #1 If you have oily skin you should not moisturise

Skin produces excess oil as a defence mechanism for keeping it clean. Lightly moisturising the skin keeps the skin soft & supple but also helps in regulating the excess oil.

Myth #2 One should exfoliate only once in two weeks

The number of times one should scrub is completely up to you. Scrubbing removes dead skin and makes it look bright and soft.

Myth #3 You don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days

Sunscreen is a must as it also provides protection from ultraviolet rays and should be applied on any given day.

Myth #4 Botox can prevent wrinkles

Theoretically yes, but no long-term studies support this myth. Using sunscreens and keeping up proper skin care are still the most reliable and certainly less expensive methods to fight wrinkles.

Myth #5 Skin should feel tight after washing your face

Skin should feel fresh, soft and supple and at ease, if it feels tight after washing, you are probably using a hard cleanser that might be drying out your skin more.

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July 21, 2015
15 movies every guy must watch

Guys are often forced to watch movies which are clearly not meant for them (*cough* frozen). But every guy needs a dose of movies that make them feel like opening a bottle of beer and enjoying a couple of hours feeling like a man. If you’re also looking to savour that moment soon read our list of movies every guy must watch to get a well-deserved break from the rom-coms and the dramas. Go on, lay back with your buds and see what we have in store for you.

1. The Color of Money (1986)

Martin Scorsese’s The color of money is about a retired pool player ‘Fast Eddie’ Felson, played by John Newman who decides to make a comeback. Things take a different turn when he discovers a partner in a carefree pool player Vincent Lauria, played by Tom Cruise. This movie is a prequel to the famous movie The Hustler and revolves around the events that unfold as both Felson and Lauria enter into a partnership scamming away various pool clubs. What’s more, John Newman won the Oscar for his performance in this movie.

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2. Casino Jack (2010)

Based on Jack Abramoff’s true story, Casino Jack revolves around a powerful lobbyist in Washington D.C who is blinded by the idea of earning money and gaining power. Starring Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramoff and Barry Pepper as Michael Scanlon, his protégé, the movie is an account of the hell that breaks loose when things go awry. Directed by George Hickenlooper, this thriller comedy is a must-watch for all the men out there and some women too.

Oh and, Jack Abramoff? He works out every day!

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3. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

Ron Howard’s A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama based on the nobel laureate John Nash’s life. Starring Russell Crowe as John Nash along with Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany, the movie follows Nash’s journey through fame while he discovers a frightening secret about himself that turns things upside down. This critically acclaimed movie bagged four academy awards in 2001 and sits pretty on our list of movies every guy must watch.

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4 . Schindler’s List (1993)

This Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, tells you a heart wrenching tale of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German businessman and the Jews he saved during the Holocaust. The story shows how Oskar grows affection for his Jew workers and goes out of his way to protect them. He is helped by his accountant Izthak Stern (Ben Kingsley) who was one of the workers he saved. The movie won seven Oscars and had five other nominations.

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5. Taxi Driver (1976)

Another one from Scorsese’s vault, this psychological thriller has got Robert De Niro playing the role of Travis Bickle along with Jodie Foster and Cybill Shepherd. Travis is an unstable Vietnam war veteran who becomes a taxi driver in New York to avoid insomnia and develops the need to save the world using violence.

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6. Déjà Vu.(2006)

An ATF agent, Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) is called in by a team of top-secret program to help them catch a terrorist (Jim Caviezel) who blew up a ferry leaving hundreds of people dead. The movie takes a tricky turn when Doug tries to save the only woman, Claire (Paula Putton) who can identify the terrorist. It also stars Val Kilmer and is directed by Tony Scott.

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7. The Departed. (2006)

One can never get enough of Martin Scorsese movies and The Departed is next. This crime-drama stars many Hollywood biggies including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg. The story revolves around an undercover cop, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) who tries to bring down a big time gangster, Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Everything goes haywire when Billy discovers that there’s a mole (Matt Damon) in the police department. They are both on a quest to catch each other, without knowing their true identities. And Mark Wahlberg, well he’s always a delight to watch.

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8. Rocky Series (1976-2006)

There are only a few movie series that never lose their touch and Rocky is one of them. Each one is better than the last. Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) a small time boxer living in Philadelphia gets a once in a lifetime, rarest of the rare chance to fight against a heavy-weight champion. That’s where the series picked up and made a special place in our hearts.

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9. Godfather Trilogy (1901-1980)

Based on the novel by Mario Puzo, The Godfather is a story about an Italian-American family involved heavily in crime. The story revolves around the family’s rise and fall in the crime world. Things start changing when Don Vito Corleone’s (Marlon Brando) son, Michael Corlene (Al Pacino) tries to enter the world of Mafias.

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10. The Intouchables (2011)

This one is straight from the French cinema. It talks about the bonding between a wealthy quadriplegic, Phillipe (François Cluzet) and his caretaker, Driss (Omar Sy). Their friendship strengthens as the days pass by. What makes it even more amazing is that, it’s based on a true story. Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano are the directors of this great piece of cinema.

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11. 300 (2006)

In this epic war movie you will find King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) leading his three hundred Spartans straight into the jaws of death as they march to fight against King Xerxes’(Rodrigo Santoro) army. Knowing they’re heavily outnumbered they fight against the Persian army to unite Greece against the common enemy. It has got maddening action and if you haven’t watched it, you don’t know what Zack Snyder’s vision is capable of.

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12. Die Hard Series (1988 – 2013, for now)

John McClane (Bruce Willis) is an officer at NYPD. On Christmas Eve, John decides to visit his wife and daughters at her work place, but things turn ugly when the building is attacked by a group of terrorists. Now that everyone is trapped in the building, John must figure out a way to save the hostages which includes his family. With every sequel, John encounters new problems and enemies. Die Hardest, the sixth part is on its way, watch the series of you still haven’t to catch up before it’s out.

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13. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Quentin Tarantino movies are almost synonymous with bloodshed and intense drama. This one shows the story of two hit men, Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), a gangster Marsellus (Ving Rhames) and his wife (Uma Thurman) along with a boxer Butch Coolridge. It has got bad blood and action sequences that will make you go what the heck (that’s not the word in my head). It’s a Quentin Tarantino movie. It had to be on the list of movies every guy must watch.

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14. Gladiator (2000)

After Commodus (Joaquin Pheonix) kill his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius for the throne, the first thing on his mind is to take down Maximus (Russell Crowe) because the Emperor favoured him more than his own son. Commodus uses his power, being the new emperor and takes away Maximus’ position as a general and sends him to the gladiator arenas. This Ridely Scott’s directorial speaks of revenge and betrayal.

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15. Top Gun (1986)

One of the coolest action flicks of all time, hands down, Top Gun is about a young fighter pilot, Maverick (Tom Cruise) who gets selected for the Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School. Problems arise when Maverick’s attitude turns all the other pilots against him, especially Iceman (Val Kilmer). The movie also follows Maverick’s love life with his instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGill). This epic movie by Tony Scott is evergreen.

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July 21, 2015
Skin care tips for monsoon

After being tormented by the heat of the Sun, and the scorching summer days, monsoon is finally here! But while we enjoy the pitter-patter of the drizzle, the damp, humid weather wreaks havoc on our skin. With a few clever quick fixes you can continue to look your flawless best even in this sultry season. Here are some skin care tips to keep your skin looking fresh and fabulous even in the rains.

DRY SKIN

Dryness occurs due to lack of vitamins which are essential to keep dry & damaged skin at bay. Here are a few tips to help you combat this problem.

1) Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated. This cleanses the skin and removes all the unwanted toxins.

2) Before going to bed, wash your face with a mild cleanser, then dab rose water all over your face and finally apply glycerin. It works like a miracle. It not only hydrates your skin but also gives a healthy glow.

3) Use a mild cream-based cleanser.

4) Do not use alcohol-based products as they tend to dry out the skin further.

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OILY SKIN

There’s nothing much one can do to get rid of oily skin. You can only take small steps that will gradually reduce the oiliness on your face. Try the following:

1) Wash your face at least three times a day with a foam-based cleanser.

2) Scrub your face at least once a week to open clogged pores.

3) It’s always advisable to wash your face with luke warm water as it dissolves oil better.

4) Use home remedies such as a face pack made of chick-pea flour and milk or lemon and honey to rejuvenate your skin.

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COMBINATION SKIN

This skin type is categorized by an oily T-zone and drier cheeks. Since it is a combination of two skin types, it has to be treated separately. The dry area has to be gently cleansed whereas the oily area has to be deeply cleansed. Here are a few tips:

1) Drink lots of water as this is the best way to attain healthy skin.

2) Always dab your face dry instead of rubbing it as this makes the skin look rough and patchy.

3) Always use a gentle cleanser and apply a homemade face mask of milk and honey regularly.

4) Scrub your face twice a week.

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July 20, 2015
Faith in humanity Restored! Watch how this shark’s life is saved by humans!

This is the story about an unfortunate juvenile shark who was recently found stranded on a beach in Massachusetts. The poor fish of about 7’ feet long was witnessed crying for help on the beach struggling to dive into its natural habitat!

The story took an incredible turn when some noble people present at the beach kept the great white shark alive while the rescuers made the necessary arrangements to get it back into the water!

Watch the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p444Zf-gcHU

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The part two of the video posted by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, shows the rescuers safely guiding the shark back into the Atlantic Ocean.

Faith in humanity RESTORED!

July 15, 2015
8 things that will make monsoons seem way better!

Hello monsoon lovers! It’s that happy time of the year where water is pouring down and everything seems magical. Yes, monsoon is amazing (well for most of us). And if you’re sitting at home wondering what to do with all the down pour out there, here’s something that will help you. Take a look.

1. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the window with your favourite magazine/book!

2. Want to make it more interesting? You can do it at your favourite café as well!

3. Put your rain boots on and get your umbrella out. Take a walk by yourself in the park because you can’t miss nature when it’s at its best.

4. Sit by your balcony’s open door and watch your favourite movie/series on your laptop.

5. Skype with your friends who are far far away with a glass of wine while showing them the beautiful downpour outside.

6. Put your comfortable clothes on and bathe under the rain shower with your favourite playlist in the background!

7. Savour the monsoon shower and give yourself a mini pedicure at home!

8. And for those who don’t like the monsoon season very much, enjoy the sound of the rain while laying in bed all day!

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July 14, 2015