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Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Love: A Medley of Happiness And Heart-Break

Love, this four letter word is the closest, us humans have to magic. Being in love will make you realize how truly happy one can be and being loved by someone is the best feeling in the world.

Love is when you decide to grow, learn, enjoy and live with a person who not only accepts you completely, but also who believes in you and your ideals.When you love someone, you make that person your world and everything just seems so much better until reality hits back and you face real life problems. 

Love is also when you choose a person over and over, day in and out despite their flaws and appreciating them for who they are. Love is when you get so happy just by thinking about that one person and it makes your day so much better. Love is when ever after having problems and tough times, you never give up on each other and keep trying to support each other and survive those hard days.

Everyone deserves a perfect love story. But in order to find the perfect match for yourself, one has to go through a lot of break-ups and a series of bad relationships. Now, what comes after the break-ups are the feeling of heart-break and in such situations, one should always believe in themselves and be proud of what they are.

Heart-break, the ten letter word has a lot of depth to it. It is one emotional stage that every person (almost) goes through before becoming the independent and strong person in the future. 

Heart-break is more like a phase that involves depression followed by feeling of guilt and sadness. It is that state where one feels helpless and broken just because the other wasn't confident and supportive enough to believe in them. Trust me, heart-break does not only happen when one falls out of love or when one decides to end things for good. It happens when that one person whom you thought would support you, believe in you and most importantly, never give up on you just ends up doing precisely what we expected them not to. 

This stage helps you become so much stronger and will make you realize who your true friends are. Heart-breaks are very difficult to deal with, but in the end, it makes you a better and a much confident person than you were in the past. Heart-breaks will make you feel guilty, unsure about your decisions and will also question whether you tried enough to save the relationship or whether you tried at all. One gets tired after trying to fix something that was not happen to work out in the first place. You might start expecting that everything might go back to normal. But this is a stage of denial where one is not ready to believe that what they had in the past isn't there anymore and those expectations are the worst. They give you hope and you just begin to think about ways in which everything would be perfect again.

I have learnt that mot people fall out of love for the same reasons they fell in it. Their lover's endearing stubbornness has now become refusal to compromise. Their spontaneity now becomes reckless. Nothing saddens and scares me more than the thought that I can become ugly to someone who once thought that all the stars were in my eyes.

Such stages make you feel bad and hurt, especially when someone makes you feel special and suddenly leaves you hanging and you have to pretend like you don't care. I can imagine how hard that must be for anyone. You just show the world how happy and tough you are on the outside while on the inside you are broken and all you can think of, is the good times along with the memories.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SO CLOSE TO CRYING BUT YOU SMILE ANYWAYS?

But there is something you have to remember. Fight for something you think has potential and is real. Do not give up on such opportunities. But even after trying hard, if it doesn't feel right or you aren't happy, then it is simply not worth the time and attention. A relationship is only good as far as it keeps both the people happy and confident in both, themselves and each other and if that isn't what is the case after trying so hard, then.

Monday, 7 March 2016

Top 10: Male TV show characters(2000s)

When you watch a character for more than a year or even a decade, you probably start idealizing it. In today's scenario, TV shows are humongous in number. Some work, some don't, but have we ever wondered why do some TV shows go on for decades despite such great competition? The answer is quite simple, its the characters that run them.

Brilliantly written characters when blend with brilliant actors, the result is likeability and high TRPs for these shows. Here's a list for the top 10 TV characters in the 2000s that define a TV series like no one else. Sure we might have missed some, do comment in the comment section to let us know.

10. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons): The Big Bang Theory


A man who can extend stone, paper, scissors to stone, paper, scissors, lizard and spock can be regarded as completely insane. Although Jim gets a bit repetitive with his portrayal of Sheldon, it is the brilliantly written script that saves Sheldon and the show. Then leave the rest to Jim Parsons to make you annoyed and adored by the character of Sheldon Cooper. His high IQ and an irritating unsocial lifestyle is what has given direction to the show for nearly 8 years. Come on, we can't imagine The Big Bang Theory without Sheldon Cooper!

9. Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch): Sherlock

 
 

"The name is Sherlock Holmes and the address is 221B Baker Street." This line itself sums up everything about Sherlock Holmes. For all the Sherlock Holmes readers, you couldn't have imagined Sherlock in the new era. But we have to admit that Benedict Cumberbatch is smooth as hell when he portrays himself as the new era Sherlock Holmes. Smartness, wit and a charisma is what you'll see in the series when expectations from Cumberbatch are concerned. If you don't believe me, go ahead and watch 'The Imitation Game'. That's Cumberbatch at his best.

8. Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen): Two and a Half Men

 

Despite the Scumbag Sheen is in his real life, its always a pleasure to watch him on screen. His character Charlie Harper in the famous sitcom Two and a Half Men is hilarious and very well acted. His character has all sorts of versatility right from the guy who composes jingles to the guy who knows how to woo girls. The importance of his character is evident from the decline of the popularity of the show after his exit!

7. Tyrion Lannister: Game of Thrones

 

"A lannister always pays his debts". This small in appearance, but large in life character has gained a lot of popularity with the advent of this show. He not only delivers a life time performance in the series but also proves to be an important link in the series and its happenings. We're just hoping that the directors don't at least kill this character in this series.


6. Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry): F.R.I.E.N.D.S

 

The King of Sarcasm, Chandler is one of the most favourite characters in the history of SitCom Genre. No need to mention that his witty dialogues and the all American looks make him more adorable. This is one of those characters whom we can never forget. At various points in the series, Chandler also shows that he is something way more than just Sarcasm with equally blended drama and comedy scenes. Really, this character adds a lot of adroit to this all time favourite sitcom.

5. Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht): Suits

 

Smart, funny, charismatic and the best closer you'll find in your town. That's Harvey Specter for you! All these qualities pretty much sum up everything about his character. His character adds a pinch of humor with class to this intense series. Suits gives us a lot of wide variety of characters and when you think of someone who stands apart from all them, then that's Harvey Specter. This character undoubtedly contributes a lot to the popularity of the show. Well, you can't really imagine Suits without Specter! 

4. Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey): House of Cards

 

"Don't surprise me", if you watch house of cards you will be very equipped with this statement and frankly speaking when Kevin Spacey is acting and playing this role, none of us are surprised with the brilliance of the character. This multiple time academy award winner and recognized for his flicks in movies like "The Usual Suspects", Seven, American Beauty etc, there couldn't have been anyone other than Spacey who could have played Underwood better. This character is intense but brilliant. If not for anyone, do watch it for Kevin Spacey!

3. Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris): How I Met Your Mother

 

Considered as the successor of FRIENDS, this American TV sitcom is loved for its adorable characters and a unique script. It is Barney Stinson that adds the required humor to the show. The Pioneer of the Bro Code and the Playbook, Barney Stinson has been the messiah for the relationship zoned men. Needless to say why this character's so awesome when you know its been played by Neil Patrick Harris. We don't know what is Barney's job, don't know where he's graduated from or how much money does he spend on his suits every year until the last season. And when its revealed we couldn't resist laughing our lungs out! Credits to the creators for making one of the best TV show characters ever!
Its Legen-wait for it-dary!

2. Joey Tribbiani (Matt Le Blanc): F.R.I.E.N.D.S

 

"Hey, how you doin?" We say these lines and we know exactly whom we're referring to. It is this dumb character that helps you laugh your hips off. Despite the fact that FRIENDS as a TV show was a great success, Joey has so much to offer as a character. They literally roast him in the TV show. We can't do anything but adore this guy. His end in the show was a bit sad but kudos to the writers that made Joey one of the most hilarious and dumb characters of all time

1. Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie): House MD

 

He's a sadistic, arrogant and lousy person, but the best doctor on the face of this planet. For those who've seen this show would probably appreciate the fact that it is one of the wittiest shows. Profoundly well written with an equal blend of human emotions with Hugh Laurie's cold sarcasm makes it one of the best medical TV shows ever. Well it is the character of Dr. House that always compels you to turn on your TV sets. And why not, it is played by one of the best British actors: Hugh Laurie. Despite the complexity of the plot, it is Dr House's sarcasm, wits, annoyingly adorable attitude which gives ultimate direction to the show. If you liked Grey's Anatomy, then House is something you should try watching at least once in your life. If not for the theme, do watch it for Hugh Laurie play Dr. House.

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

Top10: Toughest Examinations In the World

 

It is often said that the toughest exam is the exam you don't pass. But in reality, which one is really the toughest? Exams into the world of Medicine, exams that give you a pass into top institutions, are considered the hardest. below is the list of the Top10 toughest examinations around the Globe:

10) Mensa

 
Mensa, a brainchild of Barille, an Australian Barrister and War, a British Scientist, who believed that a society based on IQ, would be better. So, in 1964, they started an English college that has now become a threshold, a benchmark encouraging, stimulating and recognizing skill and knowledge in all the hemispheres of the globe.

9) Higher National Education Exam

 
Better known as Gaokao in China, around 7-9.5 Million attend this test every year. For an entry into a University this is a National prerequisite.  This examination clearly determines the Future of a Chinese teenager and the stress is so high that many stress related problems have already been reports due to thus very exam.

8) LNAT

Called the National Admission Test for Law, originally used as an Entrance exam for the Oxford University, this exam is now required for 9 other Universities. Although based in the UK, any foreign student pursuing has to give this test to enter any of these Universities.

7) GRE

 
The Graduate Record Examination is a commonly used examination in many English speaking countries including the US, required to be taken by those who seek entry into graduate schools. The exam was first introduced in 1949 and today has 6 sections lasting 225 minutes with a 10 minute break at the midpoint.
 

6) CSAT

 
College Scholastic Ability Test originating is South Korea is required for entry into schools for higher Education in this nation. This exam is considered so important that students start their preparation from elementary school itself! A high student suicide rate is observed due to failure in this exam.
 

5) LSAT

 
The Law School Examination Test is a requirement, not only in the United States but also Canada and Australia. First thought of in 1947, the first of these exams were sat in 1948 and was updated in 1991 to include five multiple choice sections, an aptitude test and a written exam that takes 30 minutes.

4) CAT

 
Considered as the 4th most tough Exam in the World, the Common Admission Test is no joke. This Common Admission Test for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and can lead to diplomas and fellowships that are equivalent to an MBA or PhD. The exam consists of a 150 minute computer test.
 

3) IITJEE

 
 Only 1 of 50 applicants makes the grade for The Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam. Having 7 branches spread across India, this exam makes the students use every drop of skill they have. Often those that fail are accepted by Caltech, Harvard, Princeton or MIT, some on full scholarships.

2) All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam

This exam is taken every seven years by only the top 500 Oxford honour students or other students that have equal academic status. Only two pass each time and although there has not been an exam where none passed, often only one has been accepted into the fellowship.

1) UPSC


This is the examination conducted under the auspices of the Union Public Service Commission of India and although 300,000 may take the test annually, only 1,000 are accepted into the Indian Administrative Service.