Month: January 2017

Relive the melodious Himachali Folk Songs from Khajjiar

Vishal Sharma

HimBuds.com brings to you a series of melodious Himachali Folk Songs that would make you feel addicted. Himachal, popularly known as Devbhoomi (land of Gods) is famous for its rich traditions, culture, heritage, cuisines & most importantly its melodious folklore. The folk songs are so fixating that once you listen to the himachali folk songs, you simple get addicted to them. In an attempt to rejuvenate the dying cultural heritage of the state, HimBuds.com brings to you a series of beautifully sung himachali folk songs in the melodious voice of…

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Cuba Libre: Cocktail Recipe

Virender Singh Rana

Cuba Libre Simple, delicious and so much more than just a rum and cola, the Cuba Libre probably dates back to 1900, a few months after a new-fangled drink called cola arrived in Cuba. Ingredients 50ml- Rum 125ml- Cola 1wedge(s)-Lime 1- Lime Equipments 1 x-Tall glass 1 x-Ice 1 x-Jigger How to make Fill a tall glass with Ice. Pour in the Rum and cola. To serve, squeeze the lime over the drink and drop in. About this recipe At the time Cuba was under American military rule, in the aftermath of…

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ATM Cash Withdrawal Limit Raised From Rs. 4,500 To Rs. 10,000 A Day, Says Reserve Bank

Virender Singh Rana

HIGHLIGHTS Cash withdrawal limit increased to Rs. 10,000 per day starting tomorrow Weekly withdrawal limit of Rs. 24,000 per bank account remains unchanged Weekly withdrawal amount for current accounts doubled to Rs. 1 lakh NEW DELHI: Starting tomorrow, you can pull out 10,000 per day from an ATM, though a weekly limit of 24,000 per bank account remains unchanged. The RBI has increased the daily limit for ATM withdrawals from Rs. 4,500 which has been in place for a few weeks now. From current accounts, the amount that can be collected…

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English For Perfection-Word Of The Day “ENNUI”

Virender Singh Rana

ennui ɒnˈwiː/ noun: ennui a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. “he succumbed to ennui and despair” synonyms: boredom, tedium, listlessness, lethargy, lassitude, languor, restlessness, weariness, sluggishness, enervation; malaise, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, uneasiness, unease, melancholy, depression, despondency, dejection, disquiet; Weltschmerz “an ennui bred of long familiarity” antonyms: animation, contentment Origin mid 18th century: French, from Latin in odio(n- ), from mihi in odio est ‘it is hateful to me’. Compare with annoy.

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Blue Lagoon: Cocktail Recipe

Virender Singh Rana

Blue Lagoon A brilliant, turquoise 1970s classic, the Blue Lagoon may look and sound tropical, but it’s a deliciously tangy, citrus harmony of vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade. Ingredients 50ml- Vodka 25ml- Blue Curaçao Liqueur 150ml- Lemonade 1slice- Lemon Equipments 1 x-Strainer 1 x-Cocktail-Shaker 1 x-Jigger 1 x-Ice How to make Fill a highball glass with cubes of ice. Using a jigger, measure 50ml Vodka and 150ml lemonade into the glass. Stir the mixture until well combined. Drizzle 25ml Blue Curaçao liqueur over the mixture. Using a sharp knife and chopping board, cut a…

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RTI reveals: Govt. buying Bullet Proof Jackets for Army

Vishal Sharma

Government of India has already bought 50,000 bullet proof jackets for the Army personnel and the order for a lot of 25,000 has already been placed, reveals the RTI reply by Ministry of Defence, Government of India. India is celebrating its 69th Army Day today. Every single individual of this country, who feels proud to be an Indian, is equally thankful to the Army for securing their lives by braving bullets on the border. We survive peacefully here because, on the borders, they are there. It is always a sad…

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Need Extra Money? How Salary Overdraft Could Help You

Virender Singh Rana

HIGHLIGHTS Some banks offer facility of overdraft against salary accounts They charge one-time fee or processing charges for offering this facility Banks extend credit based on account holder’s take home salary Do you need to break your bank fixed deposit when you need funds in an emergency or for the short term? For such situations, many banks offer an overdraft facility against assets like property, fixed deposits, mutual funds and insurance holdings. Some banks even offer the facility of overdraft against salary accounts. This facility allows account holders to withdraw…

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Anagh Agarwal from Mumbai scored 1600/1600 in the new pattern of SAT and 36/36 in ACT./गजब: मुंबई के इस लड़के ने SAT, ACT में किया 100% स्कोर

Virender Singh Rana

Anagh Agarwal from Mumbai scored 1600/1600 in the new pattern of SAT and 36/36 in ACT. Anagh Agarwal, a 16-year-old student of Dhirubhai Ambani International School, has become the first Indian to score a full 100% in his SAT exams and thus an excess of opportunities waiting for him. He aims to pursue a major in economics from Harvard University. A good SAT or ACT (American College Testing) score standardized examination for admission to US colleges and this would have been enough to secure admission to the Ivy League institute, but the 16-year-old has…

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White Russian: Cocktail Recipe

Virender Singh Rana

White Russian White Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream served with ice in an Old Fashioned glass. Often milk will be used as an alternative to cream. Main alcohol: Vodka, Coffee liqueur Ingredients: 2/3 oz (2 parts) Coffee liqueur, 1 2/3 oz (5 parts) Vodka, 1 oz (3 parts) Fresh cream Preparation: Pour coffee liqueur and vodka into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Float fresh cream on top and stir slowly. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass ************************************************************************…

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English For Perfection-Word Of The Day “EVANESCENT”

Virender Singh Rana

evanescent ɛvəˈnɛs(ə)nt,iːvəˈnɛs(ə)nt/ adjective: evanescent literary soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. “the evanescent Arctic summer” synonyms: vanishing, fading, evaporating, melting away, disappearing, diminishing, dwindling, shrinking, fugitive; rarefugacious “they were operating on an evanescent budget” ephemeral, fleeting, short-lived, short-term, passing, transitory, transient, fugitive,momentary, temporary, brief, here today and gone tomorrow; rarefugacious “this has only an evanescent effect on the rate of inflation” antonyms: unlimited, permanent 2. PHYSICS denoting a field or wave which extends into a region where it cannot propagate and whose amplitude therefore…

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