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best shayari of the day

Koi aur hi kaam somp do mujhe ab tum,
Yeh kya tujhe sochna aur sochtey hi rehna..

Aik shakhss per lutaa kar mene sari kayenaat,
Tamaam umar ki tabahiyan apne naam kar li..

Meri ami ko bula de koi,
Warna mujhe hi sula de koi.

Jaaney kis dil se muskuratey hain,
Woh jo andar se toot jatey hain..

Yeh alag baat hai pehchaan na paya mujhe,
Us ne murr murr ke meri simt to dekha tha bohat.

Najane kon chupkey se khawab mein aaya,
Khuli jo ankh to khushbu se bas raha tha makaan..

Samsung Galaxy Note Review

Is Samsung Galaxy Note the ultimate offspring of thetablet and the phone, or a 5.3 inch pain for whichever pocket you keep it in? Let’s find out.

In the papers, Galaxy Note comes out as a screamer. It boasts of a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera and 16GB of internal storage, along with 4G capabilities which, as of now, is of no use in India. With a huge 5.3 inches screen the Note is closer to the tablet than the phone. It dwarfs the iPhone and Android beats around it.

I will start with the positives about the phone –

Samsung has modelled the Note on its highly successful Galaxy S II platform. Though it did the same with the Nexus, the Korean giant has added some noteworthy upgrades. The Galaxy Note has a greater battery, a higher-resolution display, and a cool S Pen stylus, thus, making it a lot more versatile than a simple oversized handset.

Playing games, watching videos and reading ebooks is quite a pleasure on the device. The HD Super AMOLED screen, which is large and bright, requires more power to run. However, since the Note is a lot bigger than regular phones, it could easily slip in a 2,500mAh battery. On one run of battery, you can watch more than 4.5 hours of videos, which is very good by any smartphone standard.

S- Memo Lite

One of my favorite features on the device is memo lite. Just double tap on the screen with the stylus and a small note app opens (good for using that stylus to scribble “date tonight at 8PM”).

Drawing or sketching

Now this was a feature which Samsung literally harped on, pushing in advertisements and developer’s kits. I was honestly let down by the feature as it was slow and kind of dragging. Lines and designs were unable to match up with my strokes and to add to that, it still lacks good sketching apps. The best one is Skitch by Evernote where the stylus and sketching features do come in handy if, by profession, you are an artist or a boss who loves to make those red circles.

Switch back to reality

Pretty girl who I met the other night and whose number I scribbled down on my Note – called me up. It was one long phone call which made me realize two “big” problems about the phone. First, it’s too big to hold in your palm and be on a call, not to forget it just looks funny that half of your face is covered by your phone. Secondly, like all the other smartphones, even the Note heats up when you go on a long phone call. So basically, it just heats half of you face (not a 'positive' warm feeling).

The phone call was followed by exchanging some messages with the pretty lady and that is when problem of typing with one hand occurred, you have to use two hands on the Note to type. Most of us will not prefer that considering the number of things we juggle are too many, and only two hands to manage them.

I did like the stylus on the phone, but one drawback is that the buttons on the phone are not mated to stylus, which means you have to use your fingers in between if you need those keys to go back in a browser or home screen.

I would have said “Happy Noting” but for the final nail in the coffin – Size. I can keep the phone in my shirt pocket but it won’t fit in completely and there will always be the danger of it falling off or being flicked out. Slipping it into your jeans or trouser pocket will make you uncomfortable while walking. Hence, unless you wear jackets all the time or you are ok with the idea of holding your phone in your hand like your girl holds that clutch (purse), the Note is not for you. Thank you Samsung for a wonderful device, but I will still buy an Ice-cream sandwich loaded Galaxy Nexus or Tab instead of the Note.

Top 12 Gadgets at CES 2013

This year’s CES is packed with tonnes of ground-breaking and innovative gadgetry. Let’s have a look at the wide array of gizmos that mesmerized us this year around!

1. Sony Xperia Z

Sony has already made a comeback with their new range of Xperia Z, but they seem toredefine themselves time and again, and this year around they’ve armed themselves with the all new Xperia Z. A sleek 7mm and polished looking smartphone, the Z come equipped with a 5-inch 1080p screen, a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 2 GB RAM, and a 13 megapixel Exmor sensor camera capable of capturing HD videos. If that wasn’t enough to get you drooling, the Xperia Z is dust and water resistant as well! Packed with tonnes of other features such as an innovative battery saving capability to name one, the Z is bound to be a milestone in the smartphone industry of the future!

2. Samsung NX300

The Samsung NX300 is a mirrorless camera set to join the new range of the same from its competitors. Albeit what sets it apart from the rest is its capability to shoot and capture in 3D as well! As opposed to the traditional 3D cameras equipped with two lenses, the NX300 comes with a single lens that does the job of two! The 20 megapixel sensor does the job of capturing the videos and photographs in high quality and deliver a thoroughly satisfactory result. An innovative product, we’re bound to see a chain of similar hybrids in the years to come.

3. Gila GX

The gaming industry has seen a massive overhaul since the last decade and with gaming consoles and paraphernalia still being launched by the dozen, it’s expanding by leaps and bounds. The new addition to all this is the Gila GX. A PC gamer’s dream, the Gila GX is a mouse that means serious business and nothing less. It looks fabulous and feels just right in your hands with accordance to size and weight. Equipped with 12-highly customizable buttons all over it, the GX is a gamer’s delight. Retailing at $99, the GX is the perfect gaming mouse for all those serious snipers and bullet heads alike.

4. Kubxlab Ampjacket

A befitting name for an equally worthy accessory, the Ampjacket does just what it’s ought to. A protective iPhone cover to be precise, the Ampjacket is designed specifically to amplify the sound belted out by the iPhone only by using pure acoustics! It looks radical, and works like a charm. The plus side being it doesn’t need a battery to make itself work, and stops you from looking like a jerk cupping your iPhone with your hands. The downside being it increases the iPhone’s thickness making it look like a half-chopped potato. But that’s what you have to sacrifice to harness mother nature’s acoustics!

5. Huawei Ascend Mate

First off, this is less of a smartphone and more of a phablet. Equipped with a 6.1 inch HD display, the Ascend Mate looks downright brilliant and works like a charm, all thanks to its quad-core processor churning out all the power it needs. But what makes this phablet truly remarkable is the 4050 mAh battery that’s bound to juice this monster for 48 hours, straight! A 48 hour battery life for a four inch display would sound digestible, but keeping a 6.1-inch HD quadcore monster satisfied for two days is a remarkable feat in itself, and Huawei does just that! This one will definitely make their competitors break a sweat.

6. NVIDIA Shield

NIVIDIA has been a household name for gamers and graphic designers alike, offering graphic solutions since ages. This time around they’re all set to step foot into the world of hardware and their first weapon of choice is the Shield! Shield is a portable handheld gaming PC powered with a custom 72 core NVIDIA GeForce GPU and a quadcore processor. The controller seems like an XBOX hybrid and with a 5-inch 720p retinal touchscreen. It comes with Wi-Fi and runs on Android Jelly Bean. So get ready to see some serious gaming titles for Android once this baby enters the market and get for a new breed of gaming altogether.

7. Fitbit Flex

We have seen hordes of fitness bands, some capable of pairing with your shoes, your iPods and your iPhones. The Flex takes it a step further. It is capable of pairing itself with your iOS and Android device 24/7 and streaming data continuously. It keeps a tab on your calories burned, steps taken to the amount of sleep you’ve had and churns out legitimate data. It looks smart and trendy and is hasslefree as opposed to the rest of the fitness bands we see in the market. Since it runs on Bluetooth 4.0 it barely eats up any battery. The next-gen of healthy gizmo is here!

8. Garmin K2

Garmin is a name associated with GPS since its inception, and they have been credited for coming up with some of the best GPS-based technology since years. This time around, they’ve caught us all off-guard with this groundbreaking piece of machinery called the K2 Cockpit! The K2 Cockpit is basically a dashboard made by Garmin that packs in all the essentials needed for a driver and more! Equipped with a 10.4-inch screen in the centre, and a 12-inch digital gauge right behind the wheel, the K2 is meant to dish out all the info regarding traffic, fuel rates, economy, and more! While stationary, it will allow you to type mail, texts, surf, etc and while on the move, the speech-to-text will do the trick for you. This is the dawn of tomorrow’s car cockpit!

9. Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla is known to make some astounding protective accessory for cellphones, cameras and everything with a screen, and with the Glass 3 they’re taking it a step further. This time around, the already indestructible glass is made even more indestructible as it is capable of offering 40 percent more stability and scratch resistance. This means less visible scratches and more protective shielding from dust, sharp objects and annoyingly pointy fingernails!

10. Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon

Thanks to science fiction, we have always dreamt of owning a table with a massive touchscreen that we can fidget for hours and hours together, and Lenovo has brought us one step closer to reality with the IdeaCentre Horizon! We have been mesmerized with half-baked prototype products of touchscreen tables and such, but Lenovo has decided to serve that on a silver player with a 27-inch screen tablet PC. The wide viewing-angle and usability quotient makes it the perfect table centre-piece for all to use. With the advent in this stride, let us hope to see some bigger (dust and water-resistant) screens for our dining delight.

11. Samsung’s Flexible Screen

Samsung has been ruling the smartphone rooster for a while now. Taking it a step further, the South Korean giant is now tapping flexible screen technology! The company unveiled the 5.5 inch flexible screen which was capable of dishing out 1280x720 pixels HD resolution and a 267 pixel density which is more than enough for today’s smartphones, and if harnessed in the right way, we’d be capable of using some highly flexible gadgets in the years to come!

12. Samsung’s UHD TV

There’s more news from the Samsung stable. The company launched their monstrous 58-inch Ultra High Definition television! A smart TV like every other Samsung device, the UHD TV is capable of displaying the new-age 4K resolution videos. So expect a near-3D like viewing once the 4K buffering comes into play and Samsung’s UHD series is all set to conquer it with this breathtaking piece of machinery.

Top 5 Criminal Masterminds of the World

Criminals and crime syndicates have always been a hurdle to a peaceful society. Here’s having a look at the ones who have become a menace for us since the past few years.

1. Meyer Lansky

Meyer Lansky, a close associate of Lucky Luciano, was the man behind the gambling empire that spanned from Saratoga, New York and Miami to Las Vegas. As if this expansive reach of his wasn't enough, his gambling supremacy stretched up to Cuba as well. His influence amongst all the mafias earned him a safe seat in the underbelly of the USA and he took undue advantage of it for years on end.

2. Lucky Luciano

Lucky Luciano is to drug-trafficking as heroin is to junkies. Lucky is the man responsible for the trafficking of heroin to US from all over the world. And by world, we don't mean Mexico and South America, but Europe and Asia as well! Founder member of the infamous Luciano family, Lucky amassed a colossal fortune with trafficking and later with gambling, bootlegging, hitmen, etc.

3. Joaquin Guzman

This Mexican is the world's biggest and most powerful drug-lord who runs an organisation called the Sinaloa Cartel. He is the man solely responsible for all the meth and cocaine that's been smuggled into USA since 1993! This earned him the nickname of the 'Crystal King.' He was caught, convicted, and jailed; yet he escaped from prison by bribing his way through the whole system, all the way across the border! As of today, he's worth $1 billion and the USA offers $5 million to anyone giving information leading to his capture.

4. Dawood Ibrahim

The head of the Indian crime syndicate D-Company, Dawood is a mafia leader who has been immortalized in the form of innumerable movies in India. He is known to be the man behind the 1993 Mumbai bombing and riots, fast becoming the most wanted man in the world, and he's basically been on the run ever since. Currently based in Pakistan according to reports, Dawood runs his illegal business of money laundering, black money and terrorism with unbridled ease.

5. Osama Bin Laden

The founder of Al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden was the most sought-after man in the world for all the wrong reasons! He had a bounty of $25 million on his head on account of terrorism, abduction, murder and all things evil! He was the mastermind behind every large-scale terrorist attacks the world over, and is now known as the father of the new-world terrorism. Blamed for the 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks, Osama was a criminal mastermind in the purest form of the term.

The Messenger of Allah

Reported by Abu Hurairah (RA): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, ora virtuous decendant who prays for him (for the deceased).''

5 Things Not To Do After Eating

1. Do Not Have Tea:

Whilst tea has its own benefits, when it comes to diffusing cardiovascular diseases, the polyphenols in tea makes it difficult for your body to absorb the

iron from your food. The acid content in tea also interferes with the proteins in the food. This is the reason it is recommended not to drink tea immediately after a meal.

2. Do not take a Bath or Shower:

To digest your food properly, you need the blood flow to be stimulated towards stomach. Bathing does exactly the opposite. It diverts the blood flow

towards your hands and feet. This affects the digestion of the food and can further lead to more health issues. Experts recommend that you wait for around half an hour before you take a shower after having meal.

3. Do Not Sleep:

Gravity plays its part here. As soon as you lie down, the digestive juices start flowing away from the stomach, and this can cause intestinal inflammation.

This is the reason why people feel a burning sensation in their mouth if they sleep immediately after a heavy meal. By sleeping after eating, you are only putting additional pressure on your diaphragm.

4. Do Not Go For a Walk:

Get rid of the age-old belief that walking immediately after the meal helps in better digestion. Walking indeed helps in burning energy but

doing it as soon as you finish your meals only leads to acid reflux and prevents digestive juices from absorbing the nutrients of the food.

5. Do Not Eat Fruits:

There is no dearth of benefits of fruits for your body. The fact that they contain absorbable sugars makes them ideal to be consumed at any time of the

day, except immediately after finishing your meal. Fruits delay the time food takes to reach your intestines. So, avoid them right after a meal. Apart from afore-mentioned points, there are a few more ‘instructions’ flying around. But there is more fiction to them rather than fact. Eat right and live healthy!

India Gate

India Gate in New Delhi is an imposing 42 meters high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens. It is a memorial built in commemoration of Indian soldiers who were killed during World War I, and the design of India Gate is almost similar to its French counterpart war memorial, the Arc-de-Triomphe.

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India Gate in New Delhi is a memorial built in commemoration of Indian soldiers who were killed during World War I. It was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens.

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Visitors throng India Gate to have a view of the illuminated monument with lush green lawns in the backdrop, on the eve of Republic day on January 26.

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Enjoying in the evening near India Gate in New Delhi seems to be a ritual for Delhiites.

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Cadets of the National Cadet Core (NCC) rehearse at India Gate in New Delhi.

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Stunt riders perform during a show at India Gate in New Delhi.

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A view of the newly illuminated India Gate in Delhi. The historical monument was inaugurated after installation of new LED lights on October 01, 2012.

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Indian Armed Forces rehearse with colourful hot air balloons in front of the India Gate, New Delhi.

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Candlelight vigil at India Gate to mark the World Disability Day, in New Delhi.

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Security personnel with the help of sniffer dog checking around historical India Gate, New Delhi as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incident, ahead of Republic Day celebration.

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People from all walks of life pay homage to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, at India Gate in New Delhi.

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People take part in a candlelight vigil at the India Gate in support of social activist Anna Hazare, demanding enactment of a strong anti-corruption law called 'JAN LOKPALl BILL', at India Gate, New Delhi.

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A traffic signal seems showing the danger sign as the India Gate looks deserted during high security alert, as the historical area is declared out of bounds by the administration following a chain of protests against the recent Delhi gangrape incident, at Rajpath in New Delhi on December 26, 2012.

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A college student takes part in a candlelight vigil at the India Gate in support of social activist Anna Hazare, demanding enactment of a strong anti-corruption law called 'JAN LOKPALl BILL'.

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Security beefed up at India Gate in New Delhi in the wake of the September 27th Mehrauli bomb blast, on September 28, 2008.

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The lawns of India gate during the Republic Day Celebration in 1957. A view of the statue of King George V is also seen.

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Youngsters enjoying in heavy shower at historical memorial India Gate in New Delhi.

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Police batoncharge a protester at India Gate in New Delhi, as protesters rally against the gruesome Delhi gangrape incident which left the nation shocked, seeking stringent punishment for the rapists.

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Vendors observe 'International Street Vendors Day 2012', shout slogans seeking protection by law of their economic interests, at India Gate in New Delhi.

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AIDS activists take out a march demanding universal access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) to patients suffering from AIDS, in front of India Gate in New Delhi.

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Police use water cannons to disperse protesters at India Gate in New Delhi, as protesters rally against the gruesome Delhi gangrape incident which left the nation shocked, seeking stringent punishment for the rapists.

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Over 5,000 women gathered at India Gate to celebrate International Women's Day in New Delhi.

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Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor poses on a motor bike during a road safety awareness campaign by Delhi Traffic Police, at India Gate in New Delhi.

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A chopper flying over India Gate on the 35th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi.

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Kite enthusiasts flying kites during a festival organised by Delhi Tourism, at the lawns of the India Gate in New Delhi.

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Audi India display their range of super sports car during a grand presentation at India Gate in New Delhi.

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'Vote for India', a voter awareness campaign organised by an NGO at India Gate, New Delhi.

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A foreigner flashing tricolour at India Gate in New Delhi.

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A couple enjoys the cool weather at India Gate in New Delhi.

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Armed Forces soldiers displaying martial arts skills in memory of martyrs at historical India Gate in New Delhi.

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People gathered at India Gate as the lights at the monument were switched off to mark the Earth Hour in New Delhi.

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The evening sky over India Gate looks beautiful in a riot of colours.

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Various Bollywood and sports celebrities sang during the 'Nation in Solidarity' program organized by the Home Ministry to pay tribute to the people who died during 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, at India Gate in New Delhi on November 29, 2009.

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Artists from UK rehearse during 'Queen Baton Relay', at India Gate in New Delhi.

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Band men of Territorial Army performing colourful musical program at the historical monument, India Gate in New Delhi on October 12, 2008.