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The Uber Challenge, conducted by stuMagz in partnership with Uber got a tremendous response from students in the five colleges - BVRIT, CMR, GNI, VBIT and MGIT, with over 2500 students taking part in it. Each student was given a coupon code by Uber and has been tasked with promoting the said code, with a certain conditions. On each usage of the code, the said student receives points and the top 25% of the participants will be eligible for the second round. The first round is open till October 7 and the winners of the first round will be announced later.<\/p>
After the further rounds are over, the Uber Challenge, will give opportunities to students in employee, intern and ambassador roles. While final year students and graduates are eligible to become employees at Uber upon successful completion of the challenge, students from other batches will be eligible for paid internships and to be college ambassadors. Upon successful completion of the challenge, top performers in the respective category will be offered full time employment, internships and ambassador roles at Uber. <\/p>
With the challenge going on so well, we decided to put up a leaderboard of all the top performers of the challenge! Check out and see if you made it to the leaderboard!<\/p>
Note: The Current LeaderBoard is generated only on the basis of all trips. Detailing of Cash, Digital and Social Posts will be considered only in the last leaderboard.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506659731434","data":"59cdce0606630"}]
I remember. <\/p>
I remember the scent of incense floating through the house as I was roused from sleep early in the morning, I don't know what time it was, I hadn't learned reading the time yet. I was 5 years old, and I remember. <\/p>
The celebration of Dusshera is different in different parts of the country, so are the stories behind the festival. The advantage of growing up in different parts of the country, I later realised, was that I was exposed first hand to the various ideas behind the festivals that were common for all of us. Dusshera, also known as Dasara, is traditionally celebrated to signify the victory of good over evil; the idea remains the same but the characters involved change. For some, it is the celebration of the fierce warrior goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahisasura, for others, it is Lord Rama delivering the fatal blow to the Demon King of Sri Lanka, Ravana, winning the war and avenging the slight committed upon him and his wife, the Lady Sita. <\/p>
For a 5-year old child, however, it meant relatives and food. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506512079850","data":"59ccdfc996b1d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506512082230","data":"
I remember hating waking up early, but when I saw my favourite cousins in the house, I squealed with joy. Being the only child to my parents, my cousins had taken it upon themselves to be the siblings I never had. I remember asking to go out and play Cricket right away or to run down to the beach and throw sand at each other - although I'm pretty sure I was in my sand eating phase back then - my mother shot the plans down instantly. Nobody would be stepping out until Puja was done and nobody would be eating any food until it was offered to the Goddess. <\/p>
I still occasionally hum the prayer songs mom sang in honour of the warrior goddess. Mahisasura Mardini, in the hands of a competent singer, still remains an ethereal experience. At the age I was, my mother was the greatest singer in the world. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1506598815606","data":"PbY9giIk0mM"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506513856545","data":"
Growing up in Mumbai, the days leading to Vijayadashami were filled with colour, blazing lights, smiles on people's faces and pretty dresses for everyone, especially kids like me. The most defining feature - and indeed the one that would appeal to a child brimming with energy - was Dandiya. <\/p>
Mumbai being the melting pot of the country and its close proximity to Gujarat (and the sizeable Gujarati population) had made Dandiya its own. The traditional folk dance from Gujarat and Rajasthan was symbolised with the Dandiya Sticks - very similar I thought to Daredevil's sticks - and the rhythmic dance ritual performed with them in dresses with colours so bright and lively, it felt like you were floating in a rainbow sea. The muted thump of people's feet and the clatter of the sticks would propel us straight into the crowd of revellers, often disrupting the flow of folk dance and earn us the stink eye from men trying to impress women and kisses from the women themselves. <\/p>
I remember how hypnotised I was with the way people danced in the open field near our house. My tiny jaw dropped all the way, eyes wide. I remember begging my mother to let me play Dandiya with the adults but I had already earned a reputation of eating more abuse from falls and recklessness, thus foiling my carefully laid out plans of running straight in as soon as I got my hands on a pair of Dandiyas. <\/p>
I was allowed to play Dandiya, with other kids my age. Too young to hold grudges and too carefree to actually, well, care, went spend hours performing the dance, although if you asked the onlookers, it was more of hitting each other with the sticks. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506599005926","data":"59cce0c4bce0c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506516023152","data":"
Of all the things one must do in India, I'm told visiting Kolkata during Durga Pujo is an absolute must. The city, my friends from Kolkata tells me (of whom I'm certain at least 2 are planning to punch me for not visiting the city yet), comes alive during Pujo and there is no amount of videos, stories or Facebook posts that can show just how beautiful the city becomes. <\/p>
From elaborate pandals that seem to outdo one another, much like Ganesh Chaturthi in Hyderabad and Mumbai, to Bengalis from all over the country going home for the season and meeting up, eating the delicious street food the city has to offer and the general togetherness of friends and family, Durga Pujo is without a doubt one of the best and most unique things about India. Even the communists, I'm told, couldn't take the Pujo away from the Bengalis. <\/p>
I only hope this time next year, I am in Kolkata to witness it first hand. Yes, I do know how loud it can get and the general insanity of festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Pujo can be quite overwhelming but the energy in the crowd and the smiles on people's faces are always worth it. It is one of the few things about this country that make it worth fighting for. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506598014289","data":"59cce089544f8"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506598016628","data":"
To my utter dismay, I eventually found out that I couldn't be a 5-year old child for the rest of my life, as much as I wanted to. Today, I've long since lost my faith but I still have an appreciation for how the traditional Hindu beliefs were kept alive over so many millennia, especially when the odds were heavily stacked against us for the last 600 or so years. It is not perfect and I do believe Hinduism has to put aside some of its archaic practices and move on - which, on paper, doesn't seem very difficult considering the flexibility of the religion - and become a system of belief that believes in peace and tolerance. The current direction of the country, however, doesn't inspire confidence. <\/p>
Which is why I thought this piece would be a good place to pen down, reminiscing about the days when you thought festivals were about the community and religion was just an identity, not a weapon. I hope that on this Vijayadashami, every one of us conquers distrust and hate and let love and community win. <\/p>
Too liberal for you? Perhaps. I assure you that wasn't my intention. I just hope to see a world where children can grow up without fear, free to engage in their beliefs. Children are, after all, the consequences of our actions, making us responsible for their existence but not their own bodies or beliefs when they grow up. It seems logical to me that all of us should work towards conquering evil in all aspects of our lives so we can build a better future for another 5-year old who is just about to experience and hopefully remember their first Dusshera. <\/p>"}]
We are supposed to accept that our judiciary is filled with well read and intelligent judges that can read the law and interpret it in a way that delivers justify according to the guidelines laid for us by our constitution, but apparently, women are still property because to this day the High Court does not understand that a no means a no. <\/p>
In a recent case where Peepli Live Co-Director Mahmood Farooqui was acquitted by Delhi High Court, the presiding judge Justice Ashutosh Kumar said that a feeble no may mean a yes. If you do not understand the sheer implications of this statement, the high court in Delhi has set a precedent for future rape cases to use this judgement to prove that even when a woman says no, she means yes. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506418613347","data":"59ca201f8d195"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506418621363","data":"
Pictured above: A rapist <\/i> <\/p>
This is a country that places more worth on a woman as property rather than a person. This is a country where having a girl child is considered a burden, where women are only seen as worthy of having children and staying home to raise them. In such a country, a supposed 'learned' and 'knowledgeable' venerable High Court Justice has ruled that a woman's consent means nothing. <\/p>
Put aside the fact that Indians don't really understand consent. It is in our movies, our songs, our popular culture. The 'hero' in a movie pursues the hapless 'heroine', stalking her and of course our movies show that in the end, the only reason for the existence of the heroine was so she could fall head over heels in love with the 'hero'. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506419691343","data":"59ca2630598fa"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506419693010","data":"
When a girl asks you to stop bothering her, just stop. Do you know how creepy it is when you keep pursuing a girl despite her saying no? Do you realise what it does to the mental health of the person being subjected to this harassment? Do you even realise what the influence of movies that openly get away doing this does to women in society? <\/p>
As if the men weren't bad enough, those who engage in this absolutely disgusting display of 'love', there are women who are convinced that this is the only way a man can show love to a woman, by harassing her. Girls please, all of us have been subjected to one form of sexual assault or another over the years, have some self respect for yourself, for the love of god. Recognise that this is not okay and it contributes to the existing rape culture problem of India, where women are only seen as objects to pursue and where even their no means a yes. <\/p>
The time to fight is now, and as long as I live and breathe, I will not let the patriarchy that enables this kind of sexism and disregard of consent rest easy. I hope you will do the same. <\/p>"}]
It often makes we wonder what we did to deserve someone as fantastic as Raja Ram Mohan Roy. <\/p>
Born on 22nd May, 1773 in the Bengal Presidency of The British Empire, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, known only as Ram Mohan Roy back then, studied in various schools, mastering different languages and being exposed to a variety of ideas even before he became an adult. This, I believe, laid the conditions for him to form his views and go on to become one of the most important reformers in India. Of the many hats he wore, being a reformer and a journalist are perhaps his best known work. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506411287488","data":"59ca069200e49"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506411290064","data":"
We read in our school's history textbooks that Raja Ram Mohan Roy was instrumental in abolishing the horrific and inhumane practice of Sati, a ritual where a widow was required to jump into the funeral pyre of her deceased husband and sacrifice herself. What we do not know is that Ram Mohan Roy fought tooth and nail to bring about this change and even when he effectively managed to get it outlawed, there were still stubborn conservatives who refused to let go of the practise. <\/p>
Over time, however, it became less common until it was completely abolished. The 19th century in India, as we would learn, would hold another bloody chapter in the history of the country, one that would kickstart the Indian Independence movement with the full fury of the common man. <\/p>
From the pages of Wikipedia, 'Ram Mohan Roy\u2019s experience working with the British government taught him that Hindu traditions were often not credible or respected by western standards and this no doubt affected his religious reforms. He wanted to legitimise Hindu traditions to his European acquaintances by proving that \"superstitious practices which deform the Hindu religion have nothing to do with the pure spirit of its dictates!\" The \"superstitious practices\", to which Ram Mohan Roy objected, included sati, caste rigidity, polygamy and child marriages.[23] These practices were often the reasons British officials claimed moral superiority over the Indian nation. Ram Mohan Roy\u2019s ideas of religion actively sought to create a fair and just society by implementing humanitarian practices similar to Christian ideals and thus legitimise Hinduism in the modern world.'<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506411719127","data":"59ca06a79137c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506411720992","data":"
Of course, Raja Ram Mohan Roy would be disappointed to learn how much Caste still affects Indian lives, ever prevasive and omnipresent in our society, letting the casteists judge their fellow human being simply by the circumstances of their birth, but his work in giving women some semblance of agency was, in itself, a ground breaking effort in pushing Indian society to the present world. I honestly do not know where we would be as a society if it was not for him. <\/p>
Raja Ram Mohan Roy died on this day, September 27, 1833, in Bristol, England. He is currently buried at Arnos Vale Cemetery in East Bristol, and the British have honoured his memory ever since. <\/p>"}]
Biography of Oprah Winfrey can inspire some but here I have her words on self-esteem, which will definitely change your mind. <\/p>
Before I tell you her version on self-esteem I would like to introduce you to the word self-esteem. What actually that word mean? Confidence in one\u2019s own worth or abilities, that\u2019s what Google says about self-esteem. <\/p>
When you live in a society where you get to hear many negatives about you, and where your being as yourself is treated as a crime, it becomes tough for you to survive and if it happens with a woman it's little tougher. But Oprah Winfrey is now in her great position, followed by many, inspiration to many even after those struggles. <\/p>
In high school, she was quoted \u201cbig flirt.\u201d She justified it by saying she was only being funny. When she got older, that clamouring morphed into something more overtly physical. She justified it by saying she was simply expressing her sexuality, which is natural, healthy and right. What she didn\u2019t say and perhaps didn\u2019t realize that she used sex to confirm that she had something to offer. When she was still older, she stopped sleeping around, but she always needs someone to be around saying that she is beautiful in all realms of life. She used to get others attention by saying she is poor. She used to measure her value by the attention she got from others. <\/p>
In some ways it\u2019s not unhealthy because everyone likes to have a reflection coming back that\u2019s positive. \"We're social animals. We want to be liked and approved of. The question is to what extent we will go to get that, and to what extent we need it. Logically she knew that she is not worthless, but at her state of mind at that age she needed someone. <\/p>
Her family may be the reason behind this because she did not get the perfect family environment from her childhood. That may be the reason she was always in search of people who say they love her. <\/p>
After many therapies, she has got that self-esteem in her. She says that we always should pamper ourselves rather than waiting for someone to do that. If we start talking to ourselves saying that you are beautiful and you are enough it build\u2019s up to your self-esteem. We don\u2019t need someone to be back of us always saying that they love us. We just need some time for ourselves to gain that confidence in you. <\/p>
\u201cI've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.\u201d\u2014Oprah Winfrey. <\/p>
I conclude by saying that start spending some time for yourself and never wait for others, try to make others crave for you and your love.<\/p>"}]
\nNothing is fun than eating food in a uniquely designed ambience! We tend to enjoy food even more when we like the environment a hotel provides. These unusual themed restaurants are the best for providing a blend of fun and food in India. \n<\/p>
1. Khaidi Kitchen - Chennai<\/u><\/b><\/p>
Experience eating in jail. Set up like a jail, this restaurant has staff dressed as inmates and jailers. Though the food is rated as average by customers, the decor makes it something to add to your bucket list.<\/p>
Also present in Banjara hills.<\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506321593837","data":"59c8aea95d366"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506321339877","data":"2. Dialogue in the dark- Hyderabad - Dine in Dark. <\/u><\/b>\nCandle light dinners and warm-lit ambience is turning into a stereotype, perhaps this is why the owners of \u2018Taste of Darkness\u2019 introduced this unique idea. You are not allowed to have any of the light emitting gadgets with you. WHAT?? Yes, you heard that right. A guide takes you inside this unusual place, for which you also require walking sticks. You then order your food and even taste it in complete darkness. Spooky isn\u2019t it? \n"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506324078442","data":"59c8aede2a2ae"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506321353309","data":"3. 21 Fahrenhiet- Mumbai <\/u><\/b>\n\nWhen the temperature outside kills, this is the place to chill! A fine dining and ice lounge combo, 21 Fahrenheit has everything, from tables and chairs, chandeliers and lamp shades to plates and glasses, made of ice. Visitors are provided with warm coats, gloves and boots to bear the zero degree temperature at one of the most creative restaurants in India.\n"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506321583258","data":"59c8af8e6be8e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506321362592","data":"4. 1857 @ Ohri's - Hyderabad<\/b><\/u>\n1857 Ohri\u2019s is a bar and rooftop restaurant with a royal ambiance. 1857 depicts the early eighteen and nineteenth century through its decor. If you are looking for an open air restaurant in Hyderabad that gives you a breathtaking view of Hussain Sagar Lake, this is the place to be! An excellent maintained theme restaurant with all attempts to connect you to India\u2019s glorious days <\/div>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506324406136","data":"59c8b023264cc"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506321375933","data":"5. 13. Lady Baga \u2013 Goa Themed Restaurant - Delhi\n<\/b><\/u>Baga is one of the most popular beaches in Goa, and Lady Baga has brought that beach to Delhi! Well, at least the look and feel. The Goa vibes here are authentic. Full of hammocks, a typical beach and digital waves crashing on the walls are proof of concept and execution of the idea! The efforts are note-worthy, and the colorful shacks coupled with authentic Goan cuisine make it worth your time."},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506324454487","data":"59c8b06ec6164"}] {"cover_pic":"https:\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/59c9ea10e4889stryimg","category":"My Take","is_vip":"0","title":"If I were a man.....said Love!","title_id":"if-i-were-a-man-said-love-","isEdit":0,"isAdmin":0,"authorFullName":"Shreshta Chillappagari","authorUserName":"shreshtachilla","authorProfilePic":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/58933efab7130profilepic","authorMagzName":"Bhoj Reddy Engineering College","authorCity":"Hyderabad","like_count":20,"cmnt_count":0,"type":1,"isApproved":2,"publishedInName":"Bhoj Reddy Engineering College","publishedInLink":"brecw","publishedInLogo":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/591d8207ae3cdprofilepic","publishedInCode":"brecw","country":"IND","keywords":"love,eternal","isBookingEnabled":0,"privacy_status":"1","url":"https:\/\/www.stumagz.com\/if-i-were-a-man-said-love-\/","has_form":0,"is_appln_closed":0,"max_no_of_applns":0,"likeStatus":0} [{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506344228827","data":"\"I am in the rainbow that you rejoice watching at;<\/p> I am in the air that you breathe for your existence;<\/p> I am in the zephyr that you want it to kiss;<\/p> I am in the tree that you want it to bear fruits;<\/p> I am in the mountain that you want to climb upon;<\/p> I am in the skies that you want to transcend into;<\/p> I am a part of the never ending universe,<\/p> I am a fraction of the forever expanding cosmos;<\/p> I am a part of the eternity!!!\"<\/p><\/p>\"If I were a man...\", said Love--<\/p> You would miss my presence,<\/p> For, you would search for my absence;<\/p><\/p>I am a part of you my love.......<\/p>For, you hold a universe within!<\/p>Wake up dear,<\/p>To redefine yourself,<\/p>To rediscover yourself,<\/p>To emerge into eternity!!!!!<\/p><\/p>"}] {"cover_pic":"https:\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/59c8fd66943f6stryimg","category":"Inspiration","is_vip":"0","title":"Sri Charan Lakkaraju","title_id":"sri-charan-lakkaraju","isEdit":0,"isAdmin":0,"authorFullName":"Amulya Garnepally","authorUserName":"amulya8","authorProfilePic":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/5afa6f7b97db7profilepic","authorMagzName":"SR Engineering College","authorCity":"Warangal","like_count":52,"cmnt_count":4,"type":1,"isApproved":2,"publishedInName":"SR Engineering College","publishedInLink":"srec","publishedInLogo":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/5aa9734db28b7profilepic","publishedInCode":"srec","country":"IND","keywords":"#SriCharanLakkaraju,#stumagz,#founder,#KnownAsCharanAnna","isBookingEnabled":0,"privacy_status":"1","url":"https:\/\/www.stumagz.com\/sri-charan-lakkaraju\/","has_form":0,"is_appln_closed":0,"max_no_of_applns":0,"likeStatus":0} [{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506344003228","data":" I do not understand how to describe him.<\/p>Today i am able to write some story and publish over here and you guys are able to read my article is just because of him.<\/p>Stumagz is the one which is sponsoring for our college events ( SCALE workshop, RSPAC ).<\/p>Thanks a ton for your support.<\/p>Directly or indirectly Charan Sir is the one who inspired me soo much,<\/p> \n\nI will tell you why.<\/p>when i was in my second year, stumagz team came to SREC to select avengers from our college.<\/p>One of my senior asked some five persons to participate. I was not the one among those five members.<\/p>I did not participate.<\/p>but later, somehow i got information regarding stumagz from one of my friend.<\/p>then i started posting stories.<\/p>you believe it or not, i could not spell stumagz properly when i heard it for the first time...<\/p>My friend told it as stumazzzz and i followed the same.<\/p>but when i saw the website, <\/p>when i posted for the first time, i realized it is stumagz.<\/p>i developed a habit of writing.<\/p>For every one Sri Charan Lakkaraju is the founder of stumagz, digital magazine network for colleges connecting over 1.5 lakh students today,<\/p>but for me he is a motivator, an achiever, a dynamo, a man of action.<\/p>I had a habit of reading books since my childhood ( other than technical ).<\/p>When i was in intermediate, i decided to write a novel but i could not dare.<\/p>i do not have any idea what to write but i want to be a writer some day.<\/p>stumagz is a platform for all the aspiring writers to develop their skills.<\/p>I was watching one of his speech and i liked few statements what he told.<\/p>Do not fear to lose. Be ready to lose.<\/p> Losers have lot of opportunities, winners have to start with that margin. <\/p>When you are in college, the days what you spend over there are amazing.<\/p>these are the days when you experiment,<\/p>these are the days when you innovate,<\/p>these are the days when you create,<\/p>these are the days when you collaborate because at the end of the day, that's where you just stand as a student.<\/p>when someone keeps themselves busy , they earn a lot.<\/p>when you diffuse your idea, you will know whether it works or not.<\/p>when you know your target audience, your startup will be successful. - Charan Lakkaraju<\/p> Nineteen Eighty Nine -<\/p> The year when god of cricket started playing cricket, the year when computer entered India, the year when times magazine quoted that ' this particular year is going to change the future.<\/p>that year... Nineteen Eighty Nine... Sri Charan Lakkaraju born.<\/p>I feel privilege to write a story in Stumagz about such talented person.<\/p>Thank you.<\/p><\/p>"}] {"cover_pic":"https:\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/59c8f09898e88stryimg","category":"Book Review","is_vip":"0","title":"Once Gone","title_id":"once-gone","isEdit":0,"isAdmin":0,"authorFullName":"Uzma Ihtesham","authorUserName":"uzmaihtesham","authorProfilePic":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/597c326c8ba8dprofilepic","authorMagzName":"Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women","authorCity":"Hyderabad","like_count":36,"cmnt_count":1,"type":1,"isApproved":2,"publishedInName":"Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women","publishedInLink":"stanley","publishedInLogo":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/58da0aa4e3dc2profilepic","publishedInCode":"stanley","country":"IND","keywords":"Crime,Mystery,FBI,Books","isBookingEnabled":0,"privacy_status":"1","url":"https:\/\/www.stumagz.com\/once-gone\/","has_form":0,"is_appln_closed":0,"max_no_of_applns":0,"likeStatus":0} [{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506267587522","data":"So, I happened to read a series of books written by one of the most amazing author Blake Pierce<\/i>, who specialises in writing mystery\/thriller & criminal genres, and definitely does utmost justice to each of her work that always manages to leave a reader awestruck !<\/p>Her first book, also the first among the Riley Paige mystery series, is titled as 'Once Gone<\/i>', and she has managed to write around 9 more books and still counting in the Riley Paige series itself, each consisting of an intriguing plot, and realistic portrayal of characters that can be so easily related to.<\/p>The series revolves around a special agent Riley Paige, who has the special ability to get into the mind of the killer and analyse the events that might have occurred when the killer had striked. She happens to be on leave recovering from the nightmares resulting from her last case that has managed to shake her fragile self.<\/p>Plot of 'Once Gone' :<\/b> <\/p>When FBI experiences a series of inhuman & brutal murders of women in the outskirts of Virginia, leaving them Dumbfounded while the investigation leading them next to no clues, they know they are dealing with a serial killer who'll be striking again soon. They've gotta find him before somebody else is taken and they know of only one agent good enough to deal this barbaric killer- Special Agent Riley Paige, though they are reluctant to disturb her fragile self again so soon. But when Riley finds about the killings, she becomes obsessed to fight back her inner demons and confront her fears through this case, and she steps in despite having her job at stake, her daughter April in danger, determined to put an end to this phase of terror. She trusts her instincts enough to follow them blindfolded and soon comes across clues that signals her that the killer is obsessed with particular doll collectors and she knows that the next victim might have already been taken. As she pushes herself to get deeper into the killers mind, she finds that the killer is much more mysterious and twisted that her thoughts.<\/p>Can she be quick enough to save the victim? Or end up in becoming a victim herself?Filled with unexpected Twists and turns making readers yearn for more, 'Once Gone' sums up to be a perfect read for mystery lovers.For those who don't have enough time to go and buy books, you can download this book, i.e. the first in the Riley Paige series, for free on play store. And those who've already given this a read, more 9 books are now available under this series itself.Can't get enough? Check out her other series of books- Mackenzie White series, Avery Black series, and Keri Locke series, exclusively available on play store !Happy Reading ! <\/span><\/p>"}] {"cover_pic":"https:\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/59c8e59293212stryimg","category":"Blog","is_vip":"0","title":"Take Better Care Of Your Mind","title_id":"take-better-care-of-your-mind","isEdit":0,"isAdmin":0,"authorFullName":"Shireen","authorUserName":"shireen3","authorProfilePic":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/stumagzprofilepic","authorMagzName":"Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Hyderabad","authorCity":"Hyderabad","like_count":17,"cmnt_count":0,"type":1,"isApproved":2,"publishedInName":"Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Hyderabad","publishedInLink":"bitshyd","publishedInLogo":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/591d682d5d474profilepic","publishedInCode":"bitshyd","country":"IND","keywords":"Depression,Mental Health","isBookingEnabled":0,"privacy_status":"1","url":"https:\/\/www.stumagz.com\/take-better-care-of-your-mind\/","has_form":0,"is_appln_closed":0,"max_no_of_applns":0,"likeStatus":0} [{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506337253919","data":"It is 2017 and there are still people that need to be told that diseases of the brain exist and that they ought to be taking better care of themselves and the people around them. <\/p>We all would like to live in an ideal world where there is no prejudice and everything is ruled by logic over emotion, but the fundamental design of our brains itself prevents that from happening. Because, at the end of the day, we are empathetic beings and our emotional needs are just as great as our physical or logical needs. The brain, like any other organ in our body, gets sick. Recovering from that and healing is a whole different ball game, some folks take months or years to crawl out of their mental health issues. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506337504211","data":"59c8e5b22c093"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506337506517","data":"Which brings us to the topic at hand. All of us collectively need to realise how important it is to take care of our mental health, especially in this country where it is disregarded and laughed at. We have no concept of work life balance in this country, because if you don't work over time, you will be fired and replaced easily, simply because there are way too many people willing to work for lesser salaries than you will take. The overpopulation desperation and the fact that our elders expect us to treat them like gods contributes to a culture of abuse where you are constantly overdoing what you are supposed to do only to stroke someone's ego. This leads to you becoming similar to our elders when you get older because you spent your time doing it, now someone else should do it for you, right?<\/p>This leaves Indians with zero time for their own mind, which is why depression is so common in India. It is ironic that such a common disease is so less talked about. No wait, did I say ironic? I meant pathetic and sad.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506337949977","data":"59c8e5c9e5643"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506337951731","data":"We collectively need to learn how to chill and I know for a fact that I will do my best to manage my time properly and have enough time to chill and work. I will not allow myself to become a raging workaholic who puts work before everything else only to get late rewards in return or, in some cases, no returns at all. That just disrupts my mental peace and I can't afford that, I'm still very young and have a lot to live for. <\/p>"}] {"cover_pic":"https:\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/59c8e1c12727dstryimg","category":"Entertainment","is_vip":"0","title":"Artists You Need To Listen To: Enya","title_id":"artists-you-need-to-listen-to-enya","isEdit":0,"isAdmin":0,"authorFullName":"Shireen","authorUserName":"shireen3","authorProfilePic":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/stumagzprofilepic","authorMagzName":"Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Hyderabad","authorCity":"Hyderabad","like_count":13,"cmnt_count":0,"type":1,"isApproved":2,"publishedInName":"Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Hyderabad","publishedInLink":"bitshyd","publishedInLogo":"\/\/cdn.stumagz.com\/images\/591d682d5d474profilepic","publishedInCode":"bitshyd","country":"IND","keywords":"Enya,Music","isBookingEnabled":0,"privacy_status":"1","url":"https:\/\/www.stumagz.com\/artists-you-need-to-listen-to-enya\/","has_form":0,"is_appln_closed":0,"max_no_of_applns":0,"likeStatus":0} [{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506079950501","data":"Music is a funny thing, with music ever changing and going through paces, artists are being minted daily even in this age of cringe pop. Of the many multiple genres of music out there, a certain type of music called 'New Age' has taken the world by the storm for its relaxing tunes and ethereal vocals. Of the many artists that have taken to this genre, perhaps the most influential and the most successful has been Enya. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506336557932","data":"59c8e150b6272"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506336661613","data":"With her blend of folk melodies, synthesized backdrops, and classical motifs, Enya created a distinctive style that more closely resembled new age than the folk and Celtic music that provided her initial influences. Enya is from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland, which she left in 1980 to join the Irish band Clannad, the group that already featured her older brothers and sisters. She stayed with Clannad for two years, then left, hooking up with producer Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan, with whom she recorded film and television scores. The result was a successful album of TV music for the BBC. Enya then recorded Watermark (1988), which featured her distinctive, flowing music and multi-overdubbed trancelike singing; the album sold eight million copies worldwide. Watermark established Enya as an international star and launched a successful career that has continued into the new millennium. <\/p>Enya (born Eithne N\u00ed Bhraon\u00e1in) was born into a musical family. Her father, Leo Brennan, was the leader of the Slieve Foy Band, a popular Irish show band; her mother was an amateur musician. Most important to Enya's career were her siblings, who formed Clannad in 1970 with several of their uncles. Enya joined the band as a keyboardist in 1980 and contributed to several of the group's popular television soundtracks. In 1982, she left Clannad, claiming that she was uninterested in following the pop direction the group had begun to pursue. Within a few years, she was commissioned, along with producer\/arranger Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan, to provide the score for a BBC-TV series called The Celts. The soundtrack was released in 1986 as her eponymous solo album.\n <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506336682965","data":"59c8e17aa2797"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506336684818","data":"Enya didn't receive much notice, but Enya and the Ryans' second effort, Watermark, became a surprise hit upon its release in 1988. Enya spent the years following the success of Watermark rather quietly; her most notable appearance was a cameo on Sin\u00e9ad O'Connor's I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. She finally released Shepherd Moons, her follow-up to Watermark, in 1991. Shepherd Moons was even more successful than its predecessor, eventually selling over ten million copies worldwide; it entered the U.S. charts at number 17 and remained in the Top 200 for almost four years. <\/p>Again, Enya was slow to follow up on the success of Shepherd Moons, spending nearly four years working on her fourth album. The record, entitled Memory of Trees, was released in December 1995. Memory of Trees entered the U.S. charts at number nine and sold over two million copies within its first year of release. In 1997 came the release of a greatest-hits collection, Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya, which featured two new songs. Enya's first album of new material in five years, Day Without Rain, was released in late 2000. In 2002, she contributed material to the first film in Peter Jackson's award-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, scoring a hit with the single \"May It Be.\" Amarantine, her first full-length recording since Day Without Rain, followed in November 2005. A holiday EP, Christmas Secrets, arrived in 2006, followed by an all new, full-length collection of original seasonal music called And Winter Came in 2008. <\/p> \nHer second greatest-hits collection, The Very Best of Enya, was released in 2009, though it would be another six years until her next album arrived. \"Echoes in Rain,\" the first of two singles from Enya's forthcoming eighth album, appeared in September 2015, and the normally reclusive star opened up for a number of interviews and was promoted heavily on social media for the first time. Created with longtime collaborators Roma and Nicky Ryan, Dark Star Island was released in November of that year.<\/p>"}]
\"I am in the rainbow that you rejoice watching at;<\/p>
I am in the air that you breathe for your existence;<\/p>
I am in the zephyr that you want it to kiss;<\/p>
I am in the tree that you want it to bear fruits;<\/p>
I am in the mountain that you want to climb upon;<\/p>
I am in the skies that you want to transcend into;<\/p>
I am a part of the never ending universe,<\/p>
I am a fraction of the forever expanding cosmos;<\/p>
I am a part of the eternity!!!\"<\/p>
<\/p>
\"If I were a man...\", said Love--<\/p>
You would miss my presence,<\/p>
For, you would search for my absence;<\/p>
I am a part of you my love.......<\/p>
For, you hold a universe within!<\/p>
Wake up dear,<\/p>
To redefine yourself,<\/p>
To rediscover yourself,<\/p>
To emerge into eternity!!!!!<\/p>
<\/p>"}]
I do not understand how to describe him.<\/p>
Today i am able to write some story and publish over here and you guys are able to read my article is just because of him.<\/p>
Stumagz is the one which is sponsoring for our college events ( SCALE workshop, RSPAC ).<\/p>
Thanks a ton for your support.<\/p>
Directly or indirectly Charan Sir is the one who inspired me soo much,<\/p>
\n\nI will tell you why.<\/p>
when i was in my second year, stumagz team came to SREC to select avengers from our college.<\/p>
One of my senior asked some five persons to participate. I was not the one among those five members.<\/p>
I did not participate.<\/p>
but later, somehow i got information regarding stumagz from one of my friend.<\/p>
then i started posting stories.<\/p>
you believe it or not, i could not spell stumagz properly when i heard it for the first time...<\/p>
My friend told it as stumazzzz and i followed the same.<\/p>
but when i saw the website, <\/p>
when i posted for the first time, i realized it is stumagz.<\/p>
i developed a habit of writing.<\/p>
For every one Sri Charan Lakkaraju is the founder of stumagz, digital magazine network for colleges connecting over 1.5 lakh students today,<\/p>
but for me he is a motivator, an achiever, a dynamo, a man of action.<\/p>
I had a habit of reading books since my childhood ( other than technical ).<\/p>
When i was in intermediate, i decided to write a novel but i could not dare.<\/p>
i do not have any idea what to write but i want to be a writer some day.<\/p>
stumagz is a platform for all the aspiring writers to develop their skills.<\/p>
I was watching one of his speech and i liked few statements what he told.<\/p>
Do not fear to lose. Be ready to lose.<\/p>
Losers have lot of opportunities, winners have to start with that margin. <\/p>
When you are in college, the days what you spend over there are amazing.<\/p>
these are the days when you experiment,<\/p>
these are the days when you innovate,<\/p>
these are the days when you create,<\/p>
these are the days when you collaborate because at the end of the day, that's where you just stand as a student.<\/p>
when someone keeps themselves busy , they earn a lot.<\/p>
when you diffuse your idea, you will know whether it works or not.<\/p>
when you know your target audience, your startup will be successful. - Charan Lakkaraju<\/p>
Nineteen Eighty Nine -<\/p>
The year when god of cricket started playing cricket, the year when computer entered India, the year when times magazine quoted that ' this particular year is going to change the future.<\/p>
that year... Nineteen Eighty Nine... Sri Charan Lakkaraju born.<\/p>
I feel privilege to write a story in Stumagz about such talented person.<\/p>
Thank you.<\/p>
So, I happened to read a series of books written by one of the most amazing author Blake Pierce<\/i>, who specialises in writing mystery\/thriller & criminal genres, and definitely does utmost justice to each of her work that always manages to leave a reader awestruck !<\/p>
Her first book, also the first among the Riley Paige mystery series, is titled as 'Once Gone<\/i>', and she has managed to write around 9 more books and still counting in the Riley Paige series itself, each consisting of an intriguing plot, and realistic portrayal of characters that can be so easily related to.<\/p>
The series revolves around a special agent Riley Paige, who has the special ability to get into the mind of the killer and analyse the events that might have occurred when the killer had striked. She happens to be on leave recovering from the nightmares resulting from her last case that has managed to shake her fragile self.<\/p>
Plot of 'Once Gone' :<\/b> <\/p>
When FBI experiences a series of inhuman & brutal murders of women in the outskirts of Virginia, leaving them Dumbfounded while the investigation leading them next to no clues, they know they are dealing with a serial killer who'll be striking again soon. They've gotta find him before somebody else is taken and they know of only one agent good enough to deal this barbaric killer- Special Agent Riley Paige, though they are reluctant to disturb her fragile self again so soon. But when Riley finds about the killings, she becomes obsessed to fight back her inner demons and confront her fears through this case, and she steps in despite having her job at stake, her daughter April in danger, determined to put an end to this phase of terror. She trusts her instincts enough to follow them blindfolded and soon comes across clues that signals her that the killer is obsessed with particular doll collectors and she knows that the next victim might have already been taken. As she pushes herself to get deeper into the killers mind, she finds that the killer is much more mysterious and twisted that her thoughts.<\/p>
Can she be quick enough to save the victim? Or end up in becoming a victim herself?Filled with unexpected Twists and turns making readers yearn for more, 'Once Gone' sums up to be a perfect read for mystery lovers.For those who don't have enough time to go and buy books, you can download this book, i.e. the first in the Riley Paige series, for free on play store. And those who've already given this a read, more 9 books are now available under this series itself.Can't get enough? Check out her other series of books- Mackenzie White series, Avery Black series, and Keri Locke series, exclusively available on play store !Happy Reading ! <\/span><\/p>"}]
It is 2017 and there are still people that need to be told that diseases of the brain exist and that they ought to be taking better care of themselves and the people around them. <\/p>
We all would like to live in an ideal world where there is no prejudice and everything is ruled by logic over emotion, but the fundamental design of our brains itself prevents that from happening. Because, at the end of the day, we are empathetic beings and our emotional needs are just as great as our physical or logical needs. The brain, like any other organ in our body, gets sick. Recovering from that and healing is a whole different ball game, some folks take months or years to crawl out of their mental health issues. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506337504211","data":"59c8e5b22c093"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506337506517","data":"
Which brings us to the topic at hand. All of us collectively need to realise how important it is to take care of our mental health, especially in this country where it is disregarded and laughed at. We have no concept of work life balance in this country, because if you don't work over time, you will be fired and replaced easily, simply because there are way too many people willing to work for lesser salaries than you will take. The overpopulation desperation and the fact that our elders expect us to treat them like gods contributes to a culture of abuse where you are constantly overdoing what you are supposed to do only to stroke someone's ego. This leads to you becoming similar to our elders when you get older because you spent your time doing it, now someone else should do it for you, right?<\/p>
This leaves Indians with zero time for their own mind, which is why depression is so common in India. It is ironic that such a common disease is so less talked about. No wait, did I say ironic? I meant pathetic and sad.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506337949977","data":"59c8e5c9e5643"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506337951731","data":"
We collectively need to learn how to chill and I know for a fact that I will do my best to manage my time properly and have enough time to chill and work. I will not allow myself to become a raging workaholic who puts work before everything else only to get late rewards in return or, in some cases, no returns at all. That just disrupts my mental peace and I can't afford that, I'm still very young and have a lot to live for. <\/p>"}]
Music is a funny thing, with music ever changing and going through paces, artists are being minted daily even in this age of cringe pop. Of the many multiple genres of music out there, a certain type of music called 'New Age' has taken the world by the storm for its relaxing tunes and ethereal vocals. Of the many artists that have taken to this genre, perhaps the most influential and the most successful has been Enya. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506336557932","data":"59c8e150b6272"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506336661613","data":"
With her blend of folk melodies, synthesized backdrops, and classical motifs, Enya created a distinctive style that more closely resembled new age than the folk and Celtic music that provided her initial influences. Enya is from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland, which she left in 1980 to join the Irish band Clannad, the group that already featured her older brothers and sisters. She stayed with Clannad for two years, then left, hooking up with producer Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan, with whom she recorded film and television scores. The result was a successful album of TV music for the BBC. Enya then recorded Watermark (1988), which featured her distinctive, flowing music and multi-overdubbed trancelike singing; the album sold eight million copies worldwide. Watermark established Enya as an international star and launched a successful career that has continued into the new millennium. <\/p>
Enya (born Eithne N\u00ed Bhraon\u00e1in) was born into a musical family. Her father, Leo Brennan, was the leader of the Slieve Foy Band, a popular Irish show band; her mother was an amateur musician. Most important to Enya's career were her siblings, who formed Clannad in 1970 with several of their uncles. Enya joined the band as a keyboardist in 1980 and contributed to several of the group's popular television soundtracks. In 1982, she left Clannad, claiming that she was uninterested in following the pop direction the group had begun to pursue. Within a few years, she was commissioned, along with producer\/arranger Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan, to provide the score for a BBC-TV series called The Celts. The soundtrack was released in 1986 as her eponymous solo album.\n <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506336682965","data":"59c8e17aa2797"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506336684818","data":"
Enya didn't receive much notice, but Enya and the Ryans' second effort, Watermark, became a surprise hit upon its release in 1988. Enya spent the years following the success of Watermark rather quietly; her most notable appearance was a cameo on Sin\u00e9ad O'Connor's I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. She finally released Shepherd Moons, her follow-up to Watermark, in 1991. Shepherd Moons was even more successful than its predecessor, eventually selling over ten million copies worldwide; it entered the U.S. charts at number 17 and remained in the Top 200 for almost four years. <\/p>
Again, Enya was slow to follow up on the success of Shepherd Moons, spending nearly four years working on her fourth album. The record, entitled Memory of Trees, was released in December 1995. Memory of Trees entered the U.S. charts at number nine and sold over two million copies within its first year of release. In 1997 came the release of a greatest-hits collection, Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya, which featured two new songs. Enya's first album of new material in five years, Day Without Rain, was released in late 2000. In 2002, she contributed material to the first film in Peter Jackson's award-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, scoring a hit with the single \"May It Be.\" Amarantine, her first full-length recording since Day Without Rain, followed in November 2005. A holiday EP, Christmas Secrets, arrived in 2006, followed by an all new, full-length collection of original seasonal music called And Winter Came in 2008. <\/p>
\nHer second greatest-hits collection, The Very Best of Enya, was released in 2009, though it would be another six years until her next album arrived. \"Echoes in Rain,\" the first of two singles from Enya's forthcoming eighth album, appeared in September 2015, and the normally reclusive star opened up for a number of interviews and was promoted heavily on social media for the first time. Created with longtime collaborators Roma and Nicky Ryan, Dark Star Island was released in November of that year.<\/p>"}]
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