Sunday, 15 May 2011

Miss World - Beauties Of India

Priyanka Chopra
Miss World 2000
Priyanka Chopra was born 18th July 1982
Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)

Chopra came in second place at Femina Miss India 2000 competition winning the Femina Miss India World title and subsequently being sent to Miss World where she was crowned Miss World 2000.[8] In the same year, Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza, both also from India, won the Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific crowns respectively, in a rare triple victory for one country.
When Chopra won the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the title, and the fourth Indian woman to win in a span of seven years.




Yukta Mookhey
Miss World 1999
Date of Birth: 7 October 1979
Height: 5'11" or 1.80 m
Education: Zoology Graduate from Mumbai's Kelkar College

Yukta was born in the Sindhi-speaking Mookhey family in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, on October 7, 1979.
She shot into the limelight in India after being crowned Femina Miss India 1999. She then went on to win the Miss World title in London, England.




Diana Hayden
Miss World 1997
Date of Birth: 1 may 1973
She was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh India in a Anglo Indian Family. She was the only Miss World to have won a hat-trick at the pageant - Miss Photogenic, Miss Beachwear and Miss World 1997.
Diana Hayden went to St.Anns High School, Secunderabad but dropped out in the 8th standard. She continued her studies through open schooling and correspondence and graduated from Osmania University in English. She shifted to Mumbai to career goals.
Diana Hayden had a brief stint in modeling and did a couple of fashion shows in Bangalore and Mumbai. Then she started work in the public relations division of BMG Crescendo, the Music Company where she helped handle the careers of artistes like Anaida and Mehnaz. It was Anaida who forced her to send her pictures for the Miss India Contest and Win the Miss India Contest. After winning the coveted 1997 Miss World Title Contest.




Aishwarya Rai
Miss World 1994
Date of Birth: 1st November 1973
She was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
After entering into the modeling world, Aishwarya Rai entered Femina Miss India contest in 1994. She got the position of first runner up in this contest. So other than going for Miss Universe, She decided to go for Miss world. It was hosted in South Africa were she was crowned Miss World 1994. A sweet little girl of South of India is now the most beautiful women of the world. With all that victory she entered the world of acting from a model. She has done many advertising campaign like pepsi, Coca-Cola, L'oreal paris, Debeers Diamond etc.



Reita Faria
Miss World 1966

Reita Fariya was born in Bombay was the first Indian woman to win the Miss World title in 1966. She made the whole world sit up and look at India. By winning the crown, she showed the way for later competitors and gave them a confidence that they can take the world by storm. After her one year tenure she refused modeling and films and concentrated on medical studies which are a sure act to make the present day Miss Worlds to look up on their promised professions. She lives in Dublin, Ireland with her husband David Powell, and has two children and five grandchildren.


Winner at Miss World - (from India)
1966 Reita Faria Maharashtra Miss World 1966
1994 Aishwarya Rai Karnataka Miss World 1994
1997 Diana Hayden Andhra Pradesh Miss World 1997
1999 Yukta Mookhey Maharashtra Miss World 1999
2000 Priyanka Chopra Uttar Pradesh Miss World 2000

some Info taken from miss-india-world-universe.blogspot.com/ and various googled sites

Sunday, 1 May 2011

Monday, 25 April 2011

Some Internet Slang Words

•ROFL - Rolling On Floor, Laughing


•NMT - Not My Type


•IDEC - I Don't Even Care


•TITT - Throw In The Towel, give up


•TBMS - To Be More Specific


•ISHK - I Should Have Known


•OMGA - Oh My Giddy Aunt


•WIWWU - Wish I Was With You


•TMSIDK - Tell Me Something I Don't Know


•DWMT - Don't Waste My Time


•AAMOF - As A Matter Of Fact


•GUTI - Get Used To It


•WTTC - Welcome To The club


•JFY - Just For You


•IDLT - I Don't Like That


•AFAIK - As Far As I Know


•LMAO - Laughing My Ass Off


This Can Be An Endless List, So I'm Stopping Here

Sunday, 27 March 2011

Song Of The Week - Ek Din Bik Jayega Mati Ke Mol

song : Ek Din Bik Jayega Mati Ke Mol
film : Dharam Karam 1975
singer : Mukesh (solo)
music : R D Burman
lyrics : Majrooh Sultanpuri

Song of the week for my bruv..........respect Another family classic
Mukesh (solo)


Mukesh & Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhonsle (truet)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti31mVSIw54&feature=player_embedded

Mukesh & Sushma Shrestha (duet)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pew5EPhbM_c&feature=player_embedded

Sushma Shrestha
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PK6gs9zGB1Y

Thursday, 24 March 2011

UK Asian Music Awards 2011 Winners

Best Album
PBN – Crowd Pleaser

Best Female Act
Preeya Kalidas

Best Male Act
Jay Sean

Best Alternative Act
Rumer

Best Club DJ
DJ Kayper

Best Newcomer
Jernade Miah

Best Music Producer
Sukshinder Shinda

Best International Act
Miss Pooja

Best International Album
DJ Sanj – American Desi

Bestselling British Single
Punjabi By Nature featuring Kaun Nee Jaandah

Best Desi Act
Jaz Dhami

Best Urban Act
Mumzy Stranger

Best Radio Show
Bobby Friction – BBC Asian Network

Best Video
Jay Sean ft Nicki Minaj – 2012

Commitment to Scene
Cornershop

Lifetime Achievement Award
Apache Indian

Sunday, 20 March 2011

Holi - Indian Festival

Oh Holi Ayee Holi Ayee Re


Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as 'Holika'

Holi is known as the hindu festival of colours


Holi celebrating goes far back as between 2 thousand and 3 thousand years in India

Holi signals the onset of spring with plenty of colours and joy

Holi Festival usually occurs 5th day after the full moon which occurs normaly in March every year.

On the first day of the full moon people start the celebration by lighting bonfires.

Holi is celebrated by throwing coloured powder and water at each other and combined with singing and dancing and generaly having fun.

film : Mangal Pandey 2005
song : Holi Ayee
singers : Udit Narayan & Madhushree & Srinivas & Chinmayee & Amir Khan
music / lyrics : A R Rahman / Javed Akhtar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o8Cslm9uNc&feature=related

film : Mashaal 1984
song : O dekho holi aayi
singers : Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
music / lyrics : Hridaynath Mangeshkar / Javed Akhtar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZExSYYJboE&feature=related

film : Sholay 1975
song : Holi Ke Din
singers : Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar & chorus
music/ lyrics : R D Burman / Anand Bakshi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_ou5p0FWPc

Sunday, 20 February 2011

Meanings Of A Dream

Some Common Dreams What People Dream About.......info from various websites

What does it mean for teeth to fall out in a dream
When you dream your teeth are falling out, it can mean that you have been talking too much lately. Maybe you have been gossiping more than usual, maybe you have said the wrong thing to someone, or maybe you have been speaking without thinking first. This dream can tell you that you have been being too blunt with your speech. It may mean you have subconsciously realised that you said something that you wish you had not said.
Sometimes when we dream of our teeth falling out, we are actually concerned about our physical appearance. Think of how important your smile is to your looks. If you dream your teeth are falling out, you may actually be upset with some other aspect of your physical appearance and feel that you are unattractive. This is especially true if you dream you are looking into a mirror when you notice your teeth are falling out. As we age, many of us become worried about wrinkles and grey hair, but remember to tell yourself that you are still beautiful – not matter how old you are!


Paralysis Dream Meaning
Psychological Meaning: You may feel that you are unable to act to deal with a situation or inner problem. It is likely that your own attitudes and emotional baggage are making you unable to act. You may have fears or anxieties about a general or specific issue that are troubling you in more ways than you admit. For every problem, there is a solution. Keep a careful note of your dreams for the rest of this week for they may offer solutions to help you resolve your hidden anxieties. If you dream of someone else being paralysed, they may represent an aspect of yourself that is not being given free expression. Similarly, if you dream of a paralysed animal, your instincts and sexual feelings may be inhibited. (Some psychologists claim that repeatedly dreaming of paralysis is a sign that your diet needs changing.)
Mystical Meaning: It was once believed that the ‘nightmare’ was a huge spirit which sat on people while they slept. The feeling of being paralysed was caused because of this demon. In Europe, the solution was to sleep with a knife near the bed because evil spirits feared iron and steel.


Lost or Trapped
Dreaming about being lost is very common and will usually occur when you are having conflict in deciding how to react in a situation in real life. In the dream you are trying to find your way out of an area – such as a forest, city streets, a large building, or other maze-like structure. Another way this dream plays out involves you being trapped, buried alive, caught in a web, or unable to move for some other reason. This is often accompanied by a feeling of terror. This dream usually means that you are trapped in real life – unable to make the right choice.



Falling or Sinking
We have all had falling dreams – it is such a common dream, in fact, that myths have arisen over them; the most common myth is, of course, that you will die if you hit the ground in the dream. I can assure you, having hit the ground in more than one falling dream, that this is not true at all. In the falling dream we are usually falling through the air and frightened. Occasionally we may be sinking in water (and in danger of drowning). Typically a person having this dream is feeling insecure or lacking in support in their waking life. These dreams often occur when you are overwhelmed in life and feel ready to give up. If you have this dream you should evaluate your current situation and try to locate the problem that is overwhelming you. Deal with it and this dream should go away.


Being Chased
Dreaming of being chased can be a truly horrifying experience. Most often the chaser is a monster or some person that is frightening, and occasionally it may be an animal. You may be surprised to know that this is the most commonly experienced nightmare theme. The meaning of these dreams is that someone, something (possibly something as obscure as an emotion) is making you feel threatened. One way to determine the root of the threat is to ask yourself who or what in your real life most closely resembles the “creature” or circumstance in your dream. It is also worth noting that sometimes this dream is a replay of an actual event in your life.

Thursday, 27 January 2011

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Bindi

Ke Hai Hai Teri Bindiya Re




"A woman's beauty is multiplied 1,000 times when she wears a bindi"
-Hindu Proverb

the word bindi is derived from the Sanskrit word bindu, which means "drop". There are two common meanings of bindi throughout India. The first is tied to Hindu religion and the second is social symbol. Throughout India , the traditional red dot (often made with tikka powder or vermillion) can be seen on men and women alike. When visiting a temple, it is common for the priest to mark, men, women and children with this mark using his finger. The second historical and cultural significance of bindi is as a social symbol,
Bindi were worn by married women in North India in the form of a little red dot. Red was chosen because that color was suppose to bring good fortune into the home of the bride. The red mark made the bride the preserver of the family's honor and welfare. Over time, they also became a fashion accessory and changed in shape and colors.

In the past few decades, not only married women have taken up this beautiful accessory. Girls of all ages enjoy wearing a variety of styles and colors. Today, these little gems are often matched with the color clothing a person is wearing. It is a must with sarees, lenghas, salwar kameez or other Indian dresses. It is also used as an accessory to any belly dance , ethnic dance costume or for body art. They come with a sticker like back that allows you to place the bindi securely. Bindis are fast becoming the accessory of choice for their sensual charm and sparkle.


The bindi is arguably the most visually fascinating of all forms of body decoration. Hindus attach great importance to this ornamental mark on the forehead between the two eyebrows -- a spot considered a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. Also loosely known as 'tika', 'pottu', 'sindoor', 'tilak', 'tilakam', and 'kumkum', a bindi is usually a small or a big eye-catching round mark made on the forehead as adornment.


That Red Dot
Traditional bindi is red or maroon in color. A pinch of vermilion powder applied skillfully with practiced fingertip make the perfect red dot. Women who are not nimble-fingered take great pains to get the perfect round. They use small circular discs or hollow pie coin as aid. First they apply a sticky wax paste on the empty space in the disc. This is then covered with kumkum or vermilion and then the disc is removed to get a perfect round bindi. Sandal, 'aguru', 'kasturi', 'kumkum' (made of red turmeric) and 'sindoor' (made of zinc oxide and dye) make this special red dot. Saffron ground together with 'kusumba' flower can also create the magic!


With changing fashion, women try out many shapes and designs. It is, at times a straight vertical line or an oval, a triangle or miniature artistry ('alpana') made with a fine-tipped stick, dusted with gold and silver powder, studded with beads and crusted with glittering stones. The advent of the sticker-bindi made of felt with glue on one side, has not only added colors, shapes and sizes to the bindi but is an ingenious easy-to-use alternative to the powder. Today, bindi is more of a fashion statement than anything else, and the number of young performers sporting bindis is overwhelming even in the West.



most info taken from various websites