5 Home Exercises To Get You Cut

Is time your excuse too for hiding that beer-belly under layers of clothes? Well, most of us try this trick on others when we can't justify our unfit body. Lack of time leads to not getting to the gym, and hence fitness takes a back seat. But this new year let's make it happen. If you can't go to the gym, let's get the gym home. No, we are not asking you to buy the entire gym equipment and bring it home. These simple moves can get you cut and give you a body your colleagues will be envious of. Plus, you save on the gym membership money. 2014 should be a year to remember!

Pulling

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Pulling is the best way to build a brilliant back, as that is fundamental to your entire upper body strength. It feels great to boast of an iron chest and build big arms, but you want overall strength. Exercises such as rows and pull-ups actually use your body weight against you. Being the two most primal exercises, you don't really need to go to a gym to do pull-ups.

Lunges

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The way it is important to build your upper body, it is equally important to have a good lower body. And that is possible with the lunges. If you have dumbbells or barbells lying around at home, then use them as well. Contract your glutes and don't just rely on your quadmuscles.

Pushups

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Old is gold! That's what works best when it comes to doing the ancient (but proven) method of keeping fit without having to hit the gym. Push-ups works as a great test for upper body strength. Do more reps or time yourself to see how many push-ups you can do in a given time. Make it fun.

Planks

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Easy and cool as they may look, don't be surprised if you find them quite a task to do. Planks are perhaps one of the most basic exercises for abs, but they benefit your entire core. Target your upper and lower abs with standard planks, and target the obliques with side planks. They also help you improve your posture.

Cardio

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The best part about indulging in cardio is that you have a plethora of things to choose from. Running, cycling, swimming-take your pick and you will see the fat in your body being replaced by energy. Train smart to train hard.

Facts and Trivia: What are some of the most mind-blowing facts about the Indian military?

1)India will become one of the few country to have a nuclear triad-air bombers, ICBMs(Intercontinental ballistic missiles) and nuclear submarines. Sagrika( a nuclear capable submarine missile) was successfully test fired in Jan. 2013 for the 14th time with a range between 700 to 1900 km depending on the payload.

2)India controls the highest battlefield in the world- the Siachen glacier, at 5000m above MSL.

3) American Green Berets( Army Special Forces) and Delta Force operators came to India to train at HAWS(high altitude warfare school) under Para SF before leaving for Afghanistan in 2002.

4) India is the largest importer of weapon system in the world( not necessarily a good thing)

5)India paid Israel $1.1 billion to build a Phalcon AWACS( Airborne Warning and Control System) which allows a country to record radar signatures 500 km into the enemy territories without crossing an international boundary.

6)India has two aircraft carriers-INS Virat and INS-Vikramaditya.
INS Vikrant will  be commissioned in near future(2017).
INS Vishal will be inducted by early 2022.

7)The Brahmos Cruise Missile jointly developed by India and Russia has a speed of Mach 2.8 with a range of 300km.(official estimates).
Brahmos 2 is a hypersonic missile(Mach 7) under development.

8)India covertly tested its nuclear arsenal in the early 1970s and late 1990s without the CIA even knowing what was happening. India's successful testing of its nuclear weapons( Smiling Buddha and Pokhran 2) is regarded as one of CIA's biggest failures.

9)Indian Air Force pilots, in a show of power to the Chinese, landed a C-130J Super Hercules on the highest airfield( with a rugged runway) in the world(daulat beg oldi, ladakh).

 

Reasons Why Having A Dog Helps You Score Chicks

Unless she’s the chosen one of the thousands of people who is allergic to dogs, chances are that your pooch will only bring her closer to you. A dog-owner would never have to find extraordinary ways to charm a woman. Instead of the regular places like the bar or a friend’s party, imagine you could even score a hot chick at the park while walking your dog. Even if you are a jerk in real life, you look like a million dollars with your dog around you. The sight of a man walking with his lovely wingman on fours is probably the sexiest for a single woman who loves dogs. Here are a few reasons why we think having a dog is much more than just having someone to guard your home.

Works As An Icebreaker 

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In an ideal situation, you really can’t be sure if a pretty woman would like to strike up a conversation with you when you are walking by yourself. But seeing you walk with a dog, women are more likely to approach you. Dogs are mostly people-friendly and that can be a real advantage. In fact, she might even offer to give you a hand next time your dog needs a shower in your garden!

Shows You’re Responsible 

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Owning a pet is a huge commitment in itself. And if your dog looks happy and healthy, she would automatically know you are not irresponsible. That’s a quality women dig when it comes to taking the next step.

Shows You Are Compassionate 

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Caring for an animal takes more effort than caring for a human. The level of empathy you portray also draws a woman towards you and can prove it to her that you are a keeper.

You Appear More Organized 

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If you own a dog, you don’t have a choice but to be organized. There’s your daily routine, and then there’s your dog. Every healthy dog needs his owner to be disciplined, and feed him or walk him on time every day. That’s a sure shot way to impress any woman instantly.

You Are Unlikely To Be Commitment-Phobic 

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A man who owns a dog promises to look after the pet till the last day. Every woman looks for a man who’s not scared to commit to a long-term relationship. Dedication and commitment are an important part of a dog owner’s characteristics.

You Are Better Groomed Than Most 

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Your dog’s grooming also affects yours, and that is a huge plus point. Women judge, and they judge way too soon. If you happen to walk around the park with a dog who is clean and looks well-kept, she’ll automatically assume you pay enough attention to your personal hygiene too. We don’t need to tell you where that’s going, right?

You Understand Unspoken Words 

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Well, wouldn’t every woman give her life to have a man like that in her life? Living with a pet means you understand their needs without them having to say it. Okay, dogs can’t say it and women can. But you get the drift, right? Most of the times, a man’s gotta understand what she doesn’t say. So, the moment she sees you know exactly when your dogs needs to go out to empty their bladder, she also knows that you will know exactly when she needs that diamond ring.

10 Footballers Who Are Known For Their Charity

  


Passion, love, respect, fanaticism-all of these are synonymous to football. For most of the fans, football is a way of life. Whilst football is their religion, football players are gods they worship. Footballers are famous for their charity work. Almost every football club and big footballing conglomerate does very good job in the developing countries for their upliftment. Here are some of the most renowned footballers who do charity.

1. Didier Drogba

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The ex-Chelsea forward is known for his exceptional charity work towards his home nation. His plea to support Ivory Coast in the 2006 World Cup ended a 5-year-old civil war in his country. Due to his influence on his country, he was on TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2010. He also has a charity organization called The Didier Drogba Foundation which works toward the betterment of basic necessities in Ivory Coast.

2. Craig Bellamy

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This Premier League star has donated 1.4 million pounds of his own earnings in Sierra-Leone to start the Craig Bellamy Foundation, which provides world-class education to young minds along with training them for football.

3. Jack Wilshere

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He might not have a charity or any form to his name but he created waves on the social media for his humble gesture towards a young boy named Jack Marshall. Jack Marshall was suffering with brain tumor and Wilshere use to hang out with Marshall and his family. He even invited them to his place for barbeque parties.

4. Mario Balotelli

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He is the true Dabangg of the European football. Always in the news for all the wrong reasons, Balotelli has emerged as a generous person off the pitch. He, reportedly, have been seen giving out 1000 pounds to the destitute. And his generosity doesn't end here-he donates half of his salary to various charities. Super Mario Indeed!

5. Dirk Kyut

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Dirk Kyut is known for his down-to-earth attitude both on and off the pitch. His charity foundation called the Dirk Kyut Foundation works toward the upliftment of children in developing countries. He and his wife, Gertrude Kyut, both are very active with the Dirk Kyut Foundation.

6. Ryan Giggs

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He might not be as renowned as other football stars when it comes to charity but he is very active with UNICEF. He visited Sierra-Leone to work with UNICEF. He is also pretty active with the 'Show Racism The Red Card' campaign.

7. Michael Essien

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Jose Mourinho's favorite mid-fielder, Michael Essien, does a lot of charity with the only thing he knows-Football. He had organized a charity match last year between Africa XI and World XI in Ghana and this year he also plans to do the same. He is also the peace ambassador selected by African Union to promote peace in Africa.

8. Mesut Ozil

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The latest to join the charity chariot is German international Ozil. Ozil donated his World Cup earnings, i.e. 237,000 pounds to the World Cup host nation Brazil. 23 Brazilian children to will get benefit from this and will be able to use the money for their medical needs. That's what we call a champion in its truest form!

9. Lionel Messi

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Another very famous face who does charity is Lionel Messi. Messi has a foundation named Leo Messi Foundation and he is an active member of UNICEF. Besides this, Messi actively donates to his home country Argentina. Be it the construction of his childhood club's dormitory or restoration of a hospital in his home town, he is there to help out.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo

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Lastly, the Real Madrid legend Ronaldo is a brand himself to whom charity comes naturally. He is always available to support his home town or his fans or any major international event. He donated 1.5 million euros to set up schools in Gaza by selling the Golden Boot he won in 2012. He has helped to set up a cancer center in Madeira. He is now the brand ambassador for 'Save The Children' campaign which helps those kids who suffer from hunger and obesity.
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10 Indian Brands That Are Giving Tough Competition To Foreign Ones

All is well and desi! Turns out we aren’t all that swayed by the winds of globalization. Even today, there are some iconic Indian brands that are keeping phoren brands on the edge.

1. Café Coffee Day

Café Coffee Day is an Indian café chain owned by Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company. Chikmangalur-based Amalgamated Bean coffee trading company is the largest producer of Arabica beans in Asia, growing coffee in its own estates of 12,000 acres and exporting to various countries including USA, Europe and Japan. Today, Café Coffee Day, or CCD, as it is commonly known, has almost 1534 outlets across 28 states of India.  It has also recently expanded outside India with outlets in Karachi, Vienna, Dubai and Prague. Foreign brands like Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Costa Coffee and Gloria Jeans Coffees have not been able to stir this brand from its place.

2. Thums Up

It is well known among marketers that Coke actually bought this iconic soda drink in 1993 from the erstwhile owners Chauhan Brothers to kill it, since it was reigning over the market with the largest share (36 per cent). Even after being acquired by the company, it still continued to be the drink favored by the masses, and still has the highest market share that stands at 16 per cent with Pepsi and Sprite at a close second (15 per cent).

3. Old Monk

It is the nation’s favorite drink. Launched in 1954, this dark Indian rum is owned by Mohan Meakin Limited. Old Monk has a distinct vanilla flavor, and comes with an alcohol content of 40 per cent. It is produced in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and is available in all parts of India.
The uniqueness of this brand is that although it indulges in practically zero advertising, its popularity depends on word-of-mouth and customer loyalty. Until recently, Old Monk was crowned as the largest selling dark rum in the world, a title which it lost to McDowell’s No.1 Celebration Rum only last year. Old Monk has been the biggest Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brand for many years now.

4. Amul

Formed in 1946, Amul is a brand managed by the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), a cooperation jointly owned by 3 million milk producers in Gujarat. Started by Dr Verghese Kurien, founder-chairman of the GCMMF for more than 30 years (1973–2006), Amul spurred the White Revolution in India. It is one of the largest milk products’ players in the country, and has withstood competition from private players for years.

5. MRF

The MRF story is a truly remarkable one. MRF, or Madras Rubber Factory started out with a funding of Rs.14000 way back in the 40’s, and is today a multi-billion legacy producing quality tyres used all across India and the world, along with a presence in paints, coats, toys, motorsports and cricket training.

6. Royal Enfield

The brand’s iconic motorcycle Bullet enjoys the longest motorcycle production run of all time, making it one of the oldest running bikes of the world. Today the bike is produced at its Chennai facility and is exported to counties in Europe and the US. The craze for this bike is evident from its waiting period. Royal Enfield's current market share in the 250-800cc segment is 97.7 per cent.

7. Lakmé

Lakme is one brand that is giving a stiff neck to neck competition to the billion dollar L’Oreal Group, and how! Owned by Hindustan Unilever and run by CEO Pushkaraj Shenai, Lakmé started out as a 100 per cent subsidiary of Tata Oil Mills, part of the Tata Group. It was named after the French opera Lakmé, the goddess of wealth, also renowned for her beauty. Lakmé began operations in 1952, funnily because the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was concerned that Indian women were spending precious foreign exchange on beauty products, hence personally requesting JRD Tata to manufacture them in India. Lakmé is the current market leader in the Indian cosmetics market with a 17.7 per cent market share.

8.Micromax

Solely owned by Indians Rajesh Agarwal, Sumeet Arora, Rahul Sharma, and Vikas Jain – Micromax started its telecom operations in 2010 – at a time when India was already a hot market captured by international giants Nokia, Samsung, Sony, etc. When Micromax launched their first Android smart phone, no one had much hope from the phone; since Samsung was the only credible brand favored for androids, then. However, as international brands were fighting it out in the crowded urban market space, Micromax launched its phone in the rural market. With cheaper, credible and features-laden phones as their USP, Micromax attracted millions of middle class customers. Micromax today boasts of an impressive 13 per cent market share, giving tough competition to Nokia, which stands second at 20 per cent. Today, the brand has grown strong enough to pull an international celebrity (Hugh Jackman) as its brand ambassador. Go, Micromax!

9. Airtel

Bharti Airtel is an Indian multinational telecommunications services company, operating in 20 countries across South Asia, Africa and the Channel Islands. Airtel, headed by Sunil Bharti Mittal is the world's fourth largest mobile telecommunications company by subscribers, with over 275 million subscribers across 20 countries. It is also the largest cellular service provider in India, with 192.22 million subscribers.

10. Raymond

Raymond Group is one of India's largest branded fabric and fashion retailers. Founded in the year 1925 in Mumbai, Raymond today owns some of the well-known apparel brands like Raymond, Raymond Premium Apparel, Park Avenue, Park Avenue Woman, Manzoni, ColorPlus, zapp, Notting Hill & Parx. The group has over 60 per cent market share in worsted suiting in India. Its products are exported to over 55 countries including the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan and the Middle East.
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