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I've already written at length about Bahubali's female characters (Devasena in particular, which you can find by clicking here<\/a>), so when I heard about a prequel dedicated to the Matriarch and Queen Regent Sivagami, it was only natural that it piqued my interest, and I had to read it as soon as possible. Of course that soon as possible turned out to be weeks, but that's a story for another time. <\/p>I think we all can agree when someone says Bahubali is now a cultural icon not just for the Telugu states, but for the country, with the amount of money it raked in worldwide and the insane amount of hype it generated. A franchise as adored as this getting a prequel was enough reason to actually pick it up, because when was the last time you've heard an Indian movie get a prequel in the book format, and also the fact that director S. S. Rajamouli had personally asked Anand Neelakantan to write the book. I haven't read any of Neelakantan's works, but I trust Rajamouli's judgement, considering how well read he is. If you've read it this far and are already bored of me droning about the movie instead of the book, I'll stop now, so without further ado, let's get right into the review. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496067766440","data":"592c2f9a0be07"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496067768582","data":"I enjoy reading book adaptions of popular movies, it makes it easier for you to visualise the characters you read about, which can often lead to a superior reading experience, case in point Revenge of the Sith's novelisation: it was much better than the movie, a shame George Lucas must live with till the end of his days. <\/p>The Rise of Sivagami follows a young woman convinced of her father's innocence in a battle against the state itself, the state of Mahishmati and its King. Oh if you thought Bahubali was the only swashbuckling hero of the people in this world, you thought wrong. The book sets an excellent premise and offers great insight into the world of Bahubali, the politics, intrigue, strife, assassinations, marriages and more. This is a book's power over the visual medium, it offers in-depth knowledge about the things you're reading about, and helps you understand and visualise the scene better. Another thing this medium can do in India that a movie cannot is be uncensored. <\/p>There is a lot of violence and horrific crimes in the book, Neelakantan holds nothing back, and I hope Rajamouli had his day in the sun by making sure a part of his original vision for the movies was included in the books, because a gory and grounded Mahishmati provides an excellent backdrop for the young Sivagami to rise.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496068402706","data":"592c31b3cb68b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496068388787","data":"And rise she does. Without spoiling anything, the book offers great insights into the transformation of Sivagami from a young woman to a fierce and fearsome leader, whose authority is absolute. <\/p>However, the book is not without problems. Of course, it goes without saying that there are more books on the way that will expand upon the story, but the book contains too many parallel plotlines that can leave you confused and ask what exactly what the point of all of it. I'm sure this will be fixed in the upcoming books, but it can still be infuriating. Neelakantan's writing style suits the world of Bahubali, he is no stranger to writing fiction based on epics, and the way Bahubali is designed, it might as well be one of our epics. <\/p>Final Verdict: <\/b><\/p>I'd recommend this book to anyone in a heartbeat, but do note that it is not without problems. My recommendation is solely based on the fact that a woman in a Telugu movie got the centre stage and an entire book written about her, and I do not remember the last time that happened. Also the fact that Neelakantan is in his zone writing this story, and it shows: there are pages which melt in your hands as you are transported into Mahishmati, complete with its strife, intrigue and more. <\/p>You can buy the book by clicking here<\/a>. <\/p>"}]
I think we all can agree when someone says Bahubali is now a cultural icon not just for the Telugu states, but for the country, with the amount of money it raked in worldwide and the insane amount of hype it generated. A franchise as adored as this getting a prequel was enough reason to actually pick it up, because when was the last time you've heard an Indian movie get a prequel in the book format, and also the fact that director S. S. Rajamouli had personally asked Anand Neelakantan to write the book. I haven't read any of Neelakantan's works, but I trust Rajamouli's judgement, considering how well read he is. If you've read it this far and are already bored of me droning about the movie instead of the book, I'll stop now, so without further ado, let's get right into the review. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496067766440","data":"592c2f9a0be07"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496067768582","data":"
I enjoy reading book adaptions of popular movies, it makes it easier for you to visualise the characters you read about, which can often lead to a superior reading experience, case in point Revenge of the Sith's novelisation: it was much better than the movie, a shame George Lucas must live with till the end of his days. <\/p>
The Rise of Sivagami follows a young woman convinced of her father's innocence in a battle against the state itself, the state of Mahishmati and its King. Oh if you thought Bahubali was the only swashbuckling hero of the people in this world, you thought wrong. The book sets an excellent premise and offers great insight into the world of Bahubali, the politics, intrigue, strife, assassinations, marriages and more. This is a book's power over the visual medium, it offers in-depth knowledge about the things you're reading about, and helps you understand and visualise the scene better. Another thing this medium can do in India that a movie cannot is be uncensored. <\/p>
There is a lot of violence and horrific crimes in the book, Neelakantan holds nothing back, and I hope Rajamouli had his day in the sun by making sure a part of his original vision for the movies was included in the books, because a gory and grounded Mahishmati provides an excellent backdrop for the young Sivagami to rise.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496068402706","data":"592c31b3cb68b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496068388787","data":"
And rise she does. Without spoiling anything, the book offers great insights into the transformation of Sivagami from a young woman to a fierce and fearsome leader, whose authority is absolute. <\/p>
However, the book is not without problems. Of course, it goes without saying that there are more books on the way that will expand upon the story, but the book contains too many parallel plotlines that can leave you confused and ask what exactly what the point of all of it. I'm sure this will be fixed in the upcoming books, but it can still be infuriating. Neelakantan's writing style suits the world of Bahubali, he is no stranger to writing fiction based on epics, and the way Bahubali is designed, it might as well be one of our epics. <\/p>
Final Verdict: <\/b><\/p>
I'd recommend this book to anyone in a heartbeat, but do note that it is not without problems. My recommendation is solely based on the fact that a woman in a Telugu movie got the centre stage and an entire book written about her, and I do not remember the last time that happened. Also the fact that Neelakantan is in his zone writing this story, and it shows: there are pages which melt in your hands as you are transported into Mahishmati, complete with its strife, intrigue and more. <\/p>
You can buy the book by clicking here<\/a>. <\/p>"}]
Coming from a small town and marking a place for yourself in the fast-paced world of Telugu cinema is no easy task, but that hasn't stopped Sreekavya Nadigadda, originally from Kadapa, from making a mark on the industry with her enchanting voice. We caught up with the young singer for a chat about her career and more! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496064094788","data":"592c20d3b5b30"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496064140973","data":"
\"I started singing in 4th class, under the tutelage of Varalakshmi Garu, my guru and one of the greatest teachers I've ever had,\" she says, speaking fondly about her Guru, \"My mother was not allowed by her parents to pursue singing, so when my mother saw an opportunity, she enrolled me in singing classes under my guru.\"<\/p>
Varalakshmi Garu, unfortunately, became one with the stars after passing away a few years Sreekavya started training under her, an incident that affected her deeply, \"I eventually moved to Hyderabad for my engineering,\" says the alumnus of G. Naryanamma Institute of Technology and Science, 2016 batch, \"I had a lot of respect and admiration for my guru, and her passing affected me deeply. I did not stop practising, however, and kept honing my craft through various college events and fests.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496064728324","data":"592c232780ef1"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496064735455","data":"
Nevertheless, she persisted. Sreekavya went on to win Maa TV's Rela Re Rela and has lent her voice to many songs in the Telugu film industry, including the movie Shourya and veteran actor Balakrishna's upcoming 101th movie.<\/p>
Sreekavya talks about her routine and her practice sessions, \"I'm making it a point to learn at least one instrument, and there is not a single day when I go to sleep without practicing singing or learning a new song, the practice must go on,\" she smiles, \"In the college hostel, it was difficult to go to classes but that has never stopped me from practicing and doing what I love doing. Now I do not even skip a single classical music class or miss practice, it has become second nature.\"<\/p>
She hopes to return to her hometown of Proddatur and start teaching singing in an institute named after her late guru, \"I owe her that much,\" she smiles with hope, before concluding, \"She was the only one in my town who was that good, who could teach what was needed to learn, and I want to give the children of the town the same opportunity I had. For the future of music, and for my guru.\"<\/p>
Taking on a big responsibility comes naturally to Sreekavya, and we hope to see her succeed in her future endeavours. Scroll down for a video of her performance, and of course, we wish her all the very best! <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1496065560551","data":"hFjPYday_Ac"}]
I studied in a CBSE school and I know all about the stereotypes surrounding them; that they're more 'posh' than SSC people, that they're not as good at math and that their communication skills are better. I was one of the first batches to go through with the CCE curriculum. The lab rat batch, you can say. Despite all the pain it was to go pretend to do yoga or dance when you knew you had the grace of wet cardboard, it was all worth it in the end when your subject grades got upgraded because of your extracurriculars.<\/p>
With the recent CBSE results out, students hear a lot of differing opinions on how important the results are, how they'll help, etc. As a person who's near enough to school to have relevant information and far enough from it to have some perspective, I'm here to let you know once and for all what good the CBSE results are.<\/p>
Purely academically speaking, class 10 results don't matter much. Those looking to get into a junior college to pursue intermediate will have to write seperately entrance exams for them anyway and they'll consequently live in the shadow of your intermediate results. The class 12 results do matter though. They're taken into account when applying for admission into universities and are further considered on all applications that you fill- job applications, placements, etc.<\/p>
Either way, irrespective of whether you plan to use your score to get into college or think it's of no use at all, the things you learn in school are precursors to everything else you'll encounter in life, both in and out of the academic fields. You need to have at least a little learning ability to move through life, the sort that should let you able to understand the concept you learn in school with ease.<\/p>
Either way, I understand all the work, blood and sweat that goes into writing\u200b the exams and wish everyone happy holidays!<\/p>"}]
Automobile engineering was a fairly unexplored stream in India, but has been gaining immense popularity in the past few years. For the aspiring automobile engineer, the dream location for pursuing a degree is the US, from one the many esteemed automotive schools present in the country. Here are the top five schools you can apply to.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496060320895","data":"
1. University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University<\/b><\/p>
The three universities in the State of Michigan took top honors for producing high quality automotive engineers. Each school has representatives from their program working at all of the top automotive producers in the world and they are well represented throughout the industry. One key to the success of these programs is that they are located next to the automotive design and manufacturing centers in Detroit, Michigan resulting in a high concentration or resources and on the job training that automotive engineering students can benefit from. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496060887570","data":"592c142c96eb5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496060902083","data":"
2. Indiana University \u2013 Purdue University (IUPUI)<\/b><\/p>
Purdue has a long history of producing top engineers for Detroit and its suppliers. IUPUI also boasts a motorsports engineering program. Ryan Newman, one of the very few NASCAR drivers who graduated from college, holds an engineering degree from Purdue. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061053558","data":"592c14cedd3ec"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496061062134","data":"
3. Cornell University<\/b><\/p>
This New York institution is not a traditional automotive school, but it has won enough laurels to make this list. The university boasts eight FSAE championships to its name and is also one of the few colleges to enter both the Automotive X Prize competition and the DARPA driverless vehicle event. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061236783","data":"592c158abed34"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496061254093","data":"
4. Kettering Unversit<\/b>y<\/p>
Despite having fewer than 3,000 students, Kettering University produces far more than its share of industry personnel. Located in Flint, Michigan, the school formerly known as General Motors Institute offers degrees in management as well as engineering. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061377907","data":"592c1674f2c5b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496061483981","data":"
5. University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Arlington and Texas A&M University<\/b><\/p>
At least as heated as the debate among Michigan-based schools is that involving UT Austin, UT Arlington and Texas A&M. The three have combined for more than a dozen wins in FSAE, FSAE West and FSAE Japan competition, so you'll have to make your own choice among them. This high concentration of wins in one region shows that Texas is doing something right in its engineering programs and these three universities and their students are reaping the benefits.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061585349","data":"592c17ff83e2f"}]
1. After heavy rainfall, Bengaluru today was greeted with 'acid rain', as chemical foam from Vathur Road poured out on to the Whitefield road, causing traffic to come to a standstill as people tried to avoid the toxic foam. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061851623","data":"592c17ea23159"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496061858950","data":"
2. After Kerala's state government takes on the cattle slaughter ban in the Supreme Court, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the state will not abide by the cattle slaughter notification. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061968085","data":"592c18610b6a0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496061976632","data":"
3. ICSE and ISC 2017 results are now out. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496061999337","data":"592c188b52833"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496062019218","data":"
4. Sports minister Vijay Goel today said that a bilateral cricket series with Pakistan was not possible because 'cricket and terrorism do not go hand in hand.' However, the ICC Champions Trophy match for June 4 in England is all set to go. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496062298136","data":"592c19e2eee5a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496062361693","data":"
5. Cyclone Mora in the Bay of Bengal is all set to intensify, with heavy rains forecast for West Bengal, Odisha and the North East. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496062404630","data":"592c1a258aab1"}]
The United States enjoys a unique position in the world of academics with its fantastic universities and world-class professors, who not only come from the States but from across the world, just like the students. While the current political climate may seem a little tense, the fact that the United States houses some of the world's best Universities remains unchanged. That being said, among the various Universities in the US, there are some that are super friendly and easier for international students to get used to. Here's a list.<\/p>
1. Harvard University <\/p>
With student representation from over 150 countries on campus, Harvard is one of the most diverse universities in the United States of America. Established in 1636, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the US and has remained one of the top colleges in the world for a significant portion of its life. Understandably, getting into the university is notoriously difficult with its famously low acceptance rate, but that's what happens when you're the most recognised university in the world. <\/p>
The student community's diversity will make sure you always have the help you need as soon as possible, with Indian students having associations of their own. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496058361059","data":"592c0b0cb22c8"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496058362845","data":"
2. UCLA <\/p>
The University of California, Los Angeles, located in the Westwood district of the city, is one of the most diverse campuses in America, and its close proximity to the cultural capital of the world makes it easy to feel at home so far away from home. With it's acceptance rate of 16%, the UCLA is a great place as an international student to study and grow. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496058795173","data":"592c142e3dace"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496058797224","data":"
3. College of the Atlantic <\/p>
An offbeat college for those who refuse to conform to the rat race, College of the Atlantic is located in the beautiful Maine countryside with its beautiful beaches and clear skies. Each student designs their own course in the Human Ecology field and its program brings together students from all over the world. It's beautiful, it has a sizeable international student population, and most importantly, it could save the world. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496060028691","data":"592c1445d0510"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496060030454","data":"
4. Illinois Institute of Technology <\/p>
Boasting of students from over 100 nations, this IIT in America has an active program where it reaches out to colleges in India as well. It's a beautiful college with a great student body. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496060196088","data":"592c147902596"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496060197732","data":"
5. New York University<\/p>
Located in the heart of the Big Apple, NYU is a special campus where the best and the brightest go to live in the city that never sleeps. Being homesick here is easily cured as there are so many places where you could go for a taste of your own culture. If there was ever a perfect example of cultures across the world mixing and living together, it would be New York. Its lights will inspire you, so give it up for New York. <\/p>
That being said, the rich diverse environment of NYU, with a 33% acceptance rate and world class professors make it an excellent college to study in. So what are you waiting for? Apply now! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496060834105","data":"592c1494202d7"}]
The CBSE 12th results are out and there are already sharks in the water waiting to swoop in on children bleeding marks. The sharks here being your relatives who only seem to care about you in the result season, some even managing to perfectly show concern on their uncaring faces. You know the kind of people, they always ask you about your marks as if that's the only thing in life that matters, they'll never ask you about your hopes and dreams, you passions, what makes you tick, what annoys you, what your views on important issues are. It's always about the marks. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496042800008","data":"592bd802695dc"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496042802323","data":"
I'm sure some of all our relatives are well-meaning, and ask out of concern rather than to rub your marks in your face, but even then, your marks are nobody else's business except your own, and it should remain that way until a time when you have to use your marks to get ahead in life or admission into that college you've been eyeing. Of course, there are entrance tests and stuff after 12th, an extra hoop to jump through to prove your worth and get into prestigious colleges across the country, but that's a story for another time. <\/p>
There's a fundamental problem with Indian relatives, personally, except a few notable exceptions I've found that they range from exceptionally mediocre to exceptionally annoying, and I'm not even married yet! Of course, this is just a part of a bigger problem: Privacy, or lack of privacy and lack of understanding why we need it. <\/p>
There's a fundamental problem with how Indians precieve privacy of an individual, and this problem starts right from home. You aren't encouraged to have your own private room as a child due to various reasons, and that keeps carrying forward until we do not understand the concept of privacy. I've often found people stamping their feet with indignation when they didn't get the information they wanted from a person that has zero obligation to give it to them, a microcosm of the culture around privacy in the country, you either have nothing to hide or you have something disgusting to hide, there can be no middle ground. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496043871132","data":"592bd74caf264"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496043873209","data":"
The argument that one should not fear if they have nothing to hide is a logically weak argument that completely disregards that various complex aspects of a human's life. The same people who say they have nothing to hide will never give you their online banking passwords or their ATM pins and still continue to parrot a logical hole as a smart argument against privacy advocates. As Edward Snowden says, \"Saying you don't need privacy because you have nothing to hide is like saying you don't need free speech because you have nothing to say.\"<\/p>
So the next time someone asks you for your marks, tell them it's none of their business because it really isn't. Your marks should matter only to you, to your parents and your siblings, and nobody else, sometimes not even them. We will progress as a nation when the culture of glorifying numbers on the sheet goes away and instead students are praised for their ability, whether it is academic or otherwise. Do note that this doesn't mean I'm in favour of abolishing a marks system for rating examination papers, I'm in favour of schools and colleges not making this information publicly available so students don't have to face a situation where their marks are seen by people without their consent.<\/p>
Because privacy matters, your personal right over your own marks matter, and consent matters. <\/p>"}]
Climate change. It's worse than we imagined it would be. The effects of climate change can have a disastrous impact on our planet Earth. High temperatures, loss of wildlife species, increase in sea level, changes in rainfall patterns, heat waves, stronger storms, wildfires and shrinking of arctic ice are few of the dangerous effects of climate change. <\/p>
In support of that, let me paint you a gruesome picture: around 30,000 fish were found dead in the Rampally Lake in Hyderabad. Last week, some 40,000 fish were found dead in the Shamirpet Lake. Experts blame the increasing temperatures and pollutants in the water bodies as the cause of death. <\/p>
Are we still going to ignore this problem as if it isn't real? I implore you not to. Here are five little things you can do to help save our planet.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496045375162","data":"592bd791a3cba"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496044312490","data":"
1.\tUse Reusable Bags <\/b><\/p>
\nPlastic grocery-type bags that get thrown out end up in lakes and landfills or in other parts of the environment. These can clog sewage pipes and drainage canals and ultimately pollute the water bodies into which sewage water is pumped into. Also, it takes a while for the bags to decompose.\nWhether you are shopping for food, clothes or books, use a reusable bag. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496045485441","data":"592bd7ffec3ba"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496044642427","data":"
2.\tRecycle.<\/b> <\/p>
\nRecycling is such a simple thing to do, but so many people don\u2019t do it. Look for recycling cans near trashcans. Instead of throwing recyclables in the trash with your non-recyclables, make a point to take an extra step to locate recycling cans around your campus. Always separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496045422296","data":"592bd7f32a86e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496044859722","data":"
3.\tSave Electricity!<\/b> <\/p>
\nUse energy-efficient light bulbs instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money too.\nMake sure you turn off lights, the TV, and other appliances when you are not using them.\n\nLower your air conditioning or when it is not necessary. I know this is hard to do with the excruciating heat this summer, but it is necessary.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496045695138","data":"592bd8d06a1c7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496045050484","data":"
4.\tSave Water.<\/b> <\/p>
\nWater is wasted more frequently than we can see. Turn off the faucet as you are brushing your teeth. Don\u2019t turn your shower on until you\u2019re ready to get in and wash your hair. Limit your water usage as you wash dishes. Changing old habits will be extremely good for the environment. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496045730331","data":"592bd8f76df9d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496045104631","data":"
5. Walk or cycle.<\/b><\/p>
Driving is one of the biggest causes of pollution. If you want to use your car, ask yourself the following question: do I really need my car? Walk or use your bicycle if the journey is a short one.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496045892382","data":"592bd9966cbbf"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496045901455","data":"
It's high time each and every one of us took action. It's our planet, and it's our responsibility to take care of it. We've damaged it enough. Climate change is reversible, we just need enough motivated people doing the right thing. <\/p>"}]
The scorching summer is here and so as the long days. If you are travelling for a vacation or relaxing back home, you need to have those mini board games or cards to pass out time while the sunny afternoon. Let be the long rides of a train or the overnight gaming sessions, the indoor board games never fade away. <\/p>
There are lot new games in the market today but as the saying goes old is gold, our all time favourite those old games are a classic one, as these games take all of us to our childhood. It's time to take those classic games out the cupboards, cherish the memories and make present even more joyful. <\/p>
Below is the list of 5 classic board games which not only entertain us, also helps to increase our IQ, creative skills and thinking capabilities too.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496039160235","data":"
1. Chess:<\/b> <\/p>
Also called Shatranj, is originated from India and was initially know as Ashtapada. This traditional Indian board game will really make you extremely brainy as it requires strategy and thinking. In fact, you become good at decision making.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496041911867","data":"592bca0be183c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496039502431","data":"
2. Ludo: <\/b><\/p>
The very first indoor game of our childhood, where we try to win all the time and play tricks to get six in dice at each turn. In fact, today playing these board games like ludo, snake & ladders, checkers, tic-tac-toe and others, is a nice blast of nostalgia. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496041921091","data":"592bca152e857"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496039941761","data":"
3. Brain Teaser: <\/b><\/p>
Are you alone and thinking what to play? If yes, then is one interesting single player game other than video games, The Marble Lines. It is also a perfect combination of fun and intelligence. All you need to do is use tricks and come down to least number of marble on the board.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496041931012","data":"592bca21034eb"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496040291245","data":"
4. Scrabble: <\/b>The best game to increase your vocabulary. We get to learn new words, try thinking to create new words and we also make sure about leading on the score board from our opponents no matter what the word is, which is actually cheery.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496041942675","data":"592bca6160b78"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496040696620","data":"
5. Monopoly: <\/b>The all time favorite game where each player is businessman of real estate properties and build houses till they are broke. Finally, we check and try to be the player with more money in the account and the houses. Now we can get the Indian version of this game in which we get Indian currency and city.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496041953820","data":"592bca6160e16"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496042046733","data":"
Which is your all time favourite game? Let us know in the comments. <\/b><\/p>"}]
1. CBSE 12th results are now out, topper gets 100\/100 in three different subjects. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495973194896","data":"592abff66151c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495973196779","data":"
2. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today reiterated that the government will find a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495973224185","data":"592abdc820ce5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495973248579","data":"
3. In another incident of sexual assault in Uttar Pradesh, 14 men ganged up to molest 2 women and recorded a video of the incident, before posting it online. Meanwhile, cows now have entire gangs to protect them. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495973372266","data":"592abe497fcae"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495973379211","data":"
4. A Pakistani lawyer moved to the Pak Supreme Court, asking to hang Kulbhushan Jadhav immediately should the ICJ reject the case once again as the country gears up to fight the case again. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495973625023","data":"592abf453825a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495973630729","data":"
5. President of the United States Donald Trump failed to commit to remaining in the Paris Climate Accords at the G7 summit, with news breaking that he spoke about pulling the United States out of the agreement. Should such a thing happen, the rest of the countries that have signed the accords will most likely put sanctions on the United States. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495973757511","data":"592abfc944b5d"}]
Samsung had a terrible year with the Note 7 controversy last year and were in desperate need for a comeback, a return to form with an excellent phone that would blow critics minds and please both Samsung and Android fans, and we are happy to report that Samsung delivered, in style! <\/p>
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and of course the S8+ looks, feels, and works with style. The extra bit of screen seen in advertisements might seem too good to be true, but the extra screen adds to the phone in a positive way, with it's excellent display of 1440 x 2960 pixels (Yes, higher than full HD). We take a look at the features of the phone and come to you with the pros and cons of the device. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495962343997","data":"592a93a09768c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495962346890","data":"
The Pros: <\/b> <\/p>
This is Samsung's return to form as the king of flagships, the sleek design of the S8+ stands out, you will definitely get questions and and impressed looks at the phone's screen, to which we will get to shortly. The camera is a little beast packed on the back of the phone. The colour range it captures and the size of the photos make for an excellent camera phone if you're looking for one that. While it does not beat the Pixel's camera, it is still an excellent camera with which you can take gorgeous shots. <\/p>
The screen occupies 6.2 inches of the 6.28 inch height of the phone, and it looks and feels just right. It's the kind of satisfying feeling you get when you are well fed and happy, just on a much smaller scale because obviously you're not actually eating anything. We are sorry for the overlong exposition. Coming back to the screen, with it's impressive resolution and extra space, watch videos and even playing mobile games feel like a treat on it. <\/p>
Overall, this is an excellent and well rounded phone, and for the price it's asking, it offers more in return. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495962944089","data":"592a96a6486ea"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495963229834","data":"
The Cons:<\/b><\/p>
Users have reported that using the fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone, and right next to the camera, is an infuriating experience. Many users have smudged the camera lens, some have to twist the phone in their hands to reach the fingerprint scanner. A better option would have to put the scanner under the camera, a thought shared by many users across the internet. We also found the face unlock to be a chore and not as smooth as we'd hoped it would be. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1495963409976","data":"592a9776b85c8"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1495963438114","data":"
Final thoughts <\/b> <\/p>
This phone is an innovation, it will be used as a benchmark to measure other phone's displays with. Phones like that are always a pleasure to use, and talk about. Samsung's use of screen real estate was a risk that paid off pretty well, and while the phone might be difficult to use with one hand, the one handed mode is more than enough to navigate your phone using quick gestures. This is a great phone in the budget of mobile flagships, and you should considering picking it up. Click here<\/a> to buy!<\/p>"}]
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