Sunday 31 August 2014

Top 10 Romantic Movie Dialogues

1. "CASABLANCA" (1942)




Ilsa: But what about us?
Rick: We'll always have Paris. We didn't have, we, we lost it until you came to Casablanca. We got it back last night.
Ilsa: When I said I would never leave you.
Rick: And you never will. But I've got a job to do, too. Where I'm going, you can't follow. What I've got to do, you can't be any part of. Ilsa, I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that.
[Ilsa lowers her head and begins to cry]
Rick: Now, now...
[Rick gently places his hand under her chin and raises it so their eyes meet]
Rick: Here's looking at you kid.

2. "DIRTY DANCING" (1987)



“Me? I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you.”

Baby (Jennifer Grey) to Johnny (Patrick Swayze).

3. "LOVE ACTUALLY" (2003)


“But for now, let me say — without hope or agenda, just because it’s Christmas and at Christmas you tell the truth — to me, you are perfect. And my wasted heart will love you. Until you look like this [picture of a mummy]. Merry Christmas.”

Mark (Andrew Lincoln) to Juliet (Keira Knightley)

4. "NOTTING HILL" (1999)




“Don’t forget I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”

Anna (Julia Roberts) to William (Hugh Grant)

5. "TITANIC" (1997)




“Winning that ticket, Rose, was the best thing that ever happened to me… it brought me to you … You must do me this honor, Rose. Promise me you’ll survive. That you won’t give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise.”

Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) to Rose (Kate Winslet)

6. "GONE WITH THE WIND" (1939)




“No, I don’t think I will kiss you, although you need kissing, badly. That’s what’s wrong with you. You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how.”

Rhett (Clark Gable) to Scarlett (Vivien Leigh)

7. "WHEN HARRY MET SALLY" (1989)




“I love that you get cold when it’s 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle in your nose when you’re looking at me like I’m nuts. I love that after I spend day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it’s not because I’m lonely, and it’s not because it’s New Year’s Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”

Harry (Billy Crystal) to Sally (Meg Ryan)

8. "City Of Angels" (1998)




"I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss of her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it."

Seth (Nicolas Cage) for Maggie (Meg Ryan)

9. Jerry Maguire (1996)



Jerry Maguire: [babbling and struggling] I love you. You... you complete me. And I just...
Dorothy: Shut up,
[pause]
Dorothy: just shut up.
[Pause]
Dorothy: You had me at "hello". You had me at "hello".

10. Brokeback Mountain (2005)




"I wish I knew how to quit you."

Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) to Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger)










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Top 10 Unidentified Serial Killers

1. Jack The Ripper


Jack the Ripper is the best-known name given to an unidentified serial killer who was active in the largely impoverished areas in and around the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. It is generally believed that there were five victims of Jack the Ripper, All were homeless prostitutes. The killer usually slit there throat or stabbed to death with a knife or scalpel. There were many suspicions  arose at that time, But never proved.



2. The Zodiac Killer


The Zodiac Killer of USA is one of the great unsolved serial killer mysteries of all time, taking only second place to Jack the Ripper. The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer who operated in northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The killer's identity remains unknown. His usual victims were young age couples. The killer originated the name "Zodiac" in a series of taunting letters sent to the local Bay Area press. These letters included four cryptograms (or ciphers). Of the four cryptograms sent, only one has been definitively solved. In February, 2014, it was reported that a man named Louie Myers had confessed to a friend in 2001 that he was the Zodiac Killer, after learning that he was dying from cirrhosis of the liver. He requested that his friend, Randy Kenney, go to the police upon his death. Myers died in 2002.

The Ciphered letter from Zodiac
Letter Deciphered, but the last 18 letter is still a mystery


3. The Rainbow Killer


The killer known as the “Rainbow Maniac” has for years been targeting gay men in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil—home to one of the most vibrant gay communities in South America. The area is host to the largest annual gay pride march on the planet, and Paturis Park had become a popular “hookup” spot—until it became a stalking ground for a lunatic. The park has been witness to the killings of thirteen men since 2007. Police believe that the same murderer may also be responsible for three more deaths in nearby Osasco; they also have a hunch that their suspect may be a current or former police officer. Indeed, local papers were reporting in 2008 that retired officer Jairo Francisco Franco had been arrested, and that police were sure they had their man. No charges or conviction were forthcoming, however, and the case remains unsolved to date.

4. Nithari Kand


Nithari Kand in India took place in the house of businessman Moninder Singh Pandher in Nithari, India in 2005 and 2006. At present his servant Surender Koli has been convicted of five murders and sentenced to death. 11 murders remain officially unsolved pending further legal proceedings. All of the victims were children. The primary investigation were lead when, the localities found the remains of children in a  water tank in Nithari. Autopsy report and many parameters said that the most of the children were sexually assaulted before mutilation. The theory of cannibalism was also added during the investigation.




5. The Beer Man


Beer Man is the name given to a suspected serial killer who murdered six people in south Mumbai, India, between October 2006 and January 2007. The nickname was gained due to beer bottles left beside each body, which was the only link between the deaths.In January 2008 Ravindra Kantrole was convicted of a seventh murder, that of a homeless man. He was charged with two other Beer Man murders but cleared of any involvement, thus leaving the remaining six murders unsolved.

6. Hwaseong Serial Killers


The Hwaseong serial murders were a series of unsolved serial murders that occurred in the South Korean city of Hwaseong between September 15, 1986 and April 3, 1991. Ten women were found bound, raped, and murdered. The murders are considered to be the most infamous in the modern history of South Korea. Most of the women were strangled to death by use of their own clothes, such as pantyhose and socks. The evidence compiled led to a description of a man in his twenties weighing between 165 to 170 pounds and having the blood type B based on forensic testimony. The largest amount of police officers ever fielded occurred for this case to the count of two million officers. The total amount of suspects also grew to enormous numbers, eventually ending with a total count of 21,280 individuals.

7. The Bone Collector


On February 2, 2009, a woman walking a dog found a human bone on the West Mesa of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA metropolitan area, and reported it to police. As a result of the subsequent police investigation, authorities discovered the remains of 11 women and a fetus buried in the area. All the women were young; most were Hispanic, and most were involved with drugs and prostitution. Police suspect that the bodies were all buried by the same person or persons, and may be the work of a serial killer sometimes referred to as the West Mesa Bone Collector.

8. Highway of Tears Killer


The Highway of Tears murders is a series of unsolved murders and disappearances of young women along the 800 km section of Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada from 1969 until 2011. Police list the number of victims at 18, but estimates by aboriginal organizations range into the 40s, largely because they include women who disappeared a greater distance from the highway. However the killer is still a mystery.

9. The phantom killer (The Moonlight Murders)


The Moonlight Murders, a term created by the news media, refer to the true unsolved violent crimes committed in and around Texarkana, USA, in the spring of 1946 by an unidentified serial killer known as the Phantom Killer, he killed 10 victims in 3 months of period, five of whom were killed, usually three weeks apart. The attacks happened on weekends between February 22, 1946 through May 3, 1946.

10. The Doodler


The Doodler, also known as the Black Doodler, is an unidentified serial killer believed responsible for 14 slayings and three assaults of men in the gay community of San Francisco, California, USA between January 1974 and September 1975. The nickname was given due to the perpetrator's habit of sketching his victims prior to having sex with them and then stabbing them to death. The perpetrator met his victims at gay nightclubs, bars and restaurants.



Source of Information: wikipedia

Friday 29 August 2014

India's Top 10 World Heritage Sites

1. Taj Mahal



The Taj Mahal is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. A white marble tomb built in 1631 - 48 in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire, by Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum. And also known as "The Symbol Of Love"

2. Humayun's Tomb


The tomb of Humayun, second Mughal Emperor of India, was built by his widow, Biga Begum (Hajji Begum), in 1569-70, 14 years after his death, at a cost of 1.5 million rupees. The architect was Mirak Mirza Ghiyath. It was later used for the burial of various members of the ruling family and contains some 150 graves. It has aptly been described as the necropolis of the Mughal dynasty. And a beauty on the lap of Delhi.

3. Ajanta Caves


The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. The caves were built in two phases starting around the 2nd century BCE, with the second group of caves built around 400–650 CE according to older accounts, or all in a brief period of 460 to 480. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area was previously heavily forested, and after the site ceased to be used the caves were covered by jungle until accidentally rediscovered in 1819 by a British officer on a hunting party. They are Buddhist monastic buildings, apparently representing a number of distinct "monasteries" or colleges. The caves are numbered 1 to 28 according to their place along the path, beginning at the entrance. Several are unfinished and some barely begun and others are small shrines, included in the traditional numbering as e.g. "9A"; "Cave 15A" was still hidden under rubble when the numbering was done. It is a mystical beauty in the history of India.



4. Khajuraho Temples


Khajuraho temples (Madhya Pradesh) were built between 950 and 1050 AD, during the Chandella dynasty. Historical records note that Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometres. Of these, only about 20 temples have survived, spread over 6 square kilometres. Of the various surviving temples, the Kandariya temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art, The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two schools of Hinduism and to Jainism - suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains. It is one of the earth's undecaying monuments.

5. Konark Sun Temple


The name Konark is derived from the words Kona - Corner and Arka - Sun. This temple built in 1278 CE by the Ganga  King Narasimha Deva, at Puri, Odisha  is one of the grandest temples of India and was referred to as the Black Pagoda. The ruins of this temple were excavated in late 19th century. The tower over the Garbagriha is missing, however the Jagmohana is intact, and even in this state, it is awe inspiring. The temple was originally built at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga. but the waterline has receded since then. The temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun god, Surya. It has twelve pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels some of which are 3 meters wide and is pulled by seven pairs of horses. The temple follows the traditional style of Kalinga architecture. It is carefully oriented towards the east so that the first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance. The temple is built from Khondalite rocks. Odisha's coat of arms is a konarak horse sculpture inside the chariot wheel, representing the state's rich history.


6. Hampi Monuments


Hampi traditionally known as Pampa-kshetra, Kishkinda-kshetra or Bhaskara-kshetra (situated in the state of Karnataka), is derived from Pampa , which is the old name of the Tungabhadra River on whose southern banks the city is built. The name "Hampi" is an anglicized version of the Kannada Hampe (derived from Pampa). The emperor Ashoka's minor rock edicts in Bellary district leads one to believe that this region was within the Ashokan kingdom during the 3rd century BC. A Brahmi inscription & a terracotta seal dating to the 2nd century AD were also discovered from the excavation site. The first historical settlements in Hampi date back to 1 CE. It is a magnificent architectural piece, which shows the ancient Indian history and culture.


7. Fatehpur Sikri


Fatehpur Sikri (now in Uttarpradesh) is a city founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambore, Akbar decided to shift his capital from Agra to a new location 23 miles (37 km) W.S.W on the Sikri ridge, to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chishti. He named the city, Fatehabad, with Fateh, a word of Arabic origin in Persian, meaning "victorious." it was later called Fatehpur Sikri. It is at Fatehpur Sikri that the legends of Akbar and his famed courtiers, the nine jewels or Navaratnas, were born. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the best preserved collections of Indian Mughal architecture in India.

8. Sanchi Stupa


The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics. The construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka's wife, Devi herself, who was the daughter of a merchant of Vidisha. Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka's wedding. In the 1st century BCE, four profusely carved toranas or ornamental gateways and a balustrade encircling the whole structure was added. One of the greatest Buddhist monuments showing the rich history of India.

9. Mahabalipuram



An ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus (1st century CE) and Ptolemy (140 CE). Ancient Indian traders who went to countries of South East Asia sailed from the seaport of Mahabalipuram. By the 7th century it was a port city of South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas. It has a group of sanctuaries, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries : rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the Shore Temple, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet). The modern city of Mahabalipuram was established by the British Raj in 1827. And a great historical place in India representing its architectural beauty.



10. Pattadakal



Pattadakal, place for Chalukyas Coronation, was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty of Karnataka in Southern India. The Chalukyas built many temples here between the 7th and 9th century. The Chalukya style originated in Aihole (450), Architects experimented with different styles, blended the Nagara and Dravidian styles, and evolved their own distinctive style. At Pattadakal, the Chalukya kings were crowned. In the middle of the 7th century. UNESCO in 1987 included Pattadakal in its list of World Heritage sites. The group of 8th century monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in the vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. The town displays both Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture. Papanatha temple is built in the vesara style dated to 680. The temple was started in nagara style but later changed to a more balanced Dravidian style. Sculptures here speak of scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha. 






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Thursday 28 August 2014

Top 10 Unsolved Mysteries

1.  Aluminium Wedge of Aiud



Aluminium Wedge of Aiud is a wedge-shaped object found 2 kilometres East of Aiud, Romania, on the banks of the Mures river in 1974. The object was allegedly taken to the Archaeological Institute of Cluj-Napoca to be examined, where it was found to be made of an alloy of aluminium. After examining it, archaeologists said that the object is at least 18000 to 20000 years old. But aluminium was not discovered until 1808 and not produced for use until 1885.

2. The Babushka Lady




The Babushka Lady at assassination of John F. Kennedy was seen to be holding a camera by eyewitnesses and was also seen in film accounts of the assassination. Even though the shooting had already taken place and most of her surrounding witnesses took cover, she can be seen still standing with the camera at her face. After the shooting, she crossed Elm Street and joined the crowd. She is last seen in photographs walking east on Elm Street and neither she nor the film she may have taken have been positively identified. The Babushka Lady never came forward. The police and the FBI did not find her, and the film shot from her position never turned up.

3. Cicada 3301

First Image in January 5,2012
First message in January 5,2012

Cicada 3301 first appeared in January 2012, with a picture posted on 4Chan, the notorious message board which has given birth to everything from Lolcats to Anonymous. That message led to a series of puzzles, each harder than the last. Many assumed it is a secret screen to test intelligent people around the world to get into organizations like MI5 and CIA. Every year since 2012 they are posting such puzzles on internet on January 5.

4. The Green Children



The green children is an unsolved mystery concerns two children with unusual skin colour mostly like green, appeared in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England, some time in the 12th century. They spoke an unrecognized language and refused to eat anything other than pitch from bean pods. Eventually, their skin lost its green colour. After they learned English, they explained that they were from the “Land of St Martin,” which was a dark place because the sun never rose far above the horizon. They claimed that they were tending their father’s herd and followed a river of light when they heard the sounds of bells. Then they arrived in Woolpit. Some of the more unusual theories proposed for the origin of the children are that they were Hollow Earth children, parallel dimension children, or Extraterrestrial children.

5. Voynich Manuscript





The Voynich manuscript is a hand written in an unknown writing system. The vellum in the book pages has been carbon-dated to the early 15th century (1404–1438), and may have been composed in Northern Italy during the Italian Renaissance. The manuscript is named after Wilfrid Voynich, a Polish book dealer who purchased it in 1912. The text was clearly written from left to right. The overall impression given by the surviving leaves of the manuscript is that it was meant to serve as a pharmacopoeia or to address topics in medieval or early modern medicine. However, the puzzling details of illustrations have fuelled many theories about the book's origins, the contents of its text, and the purpose for which it was intended.

6. The Loch Ness Monster





The Loch Ness Monster is a cryptid, a creature whose existence has been suggested but has not been discovered or documented by the scientific community. Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland where the creature was first seen 6th century and written in 7th century. It was 1st captured in camera in 1933. it has been seen and recorded by many people. It was last seen on 19 April 2014 it was reported that Apple Maps was showing what appeared to be the monster close to the surface of the loch. It was spotted by Andrew Dixon who was browsing a map of his home town at the time and took a moment to take a look at the loch. Many attempts were done to identify it but all got failed.

7. SS Ourang Medan





What happened to SS Ourang Medan or “Man from Medan” in Malaysia is perhaps one of the most fascinating and mind-boggling mysteries that ever existed in seafaring history. Everything began with an SOS message in 1947 that mentioned the captain, along with the rest of the crew, was dead. What’s worse, even the telegrapher died during the transmission of the message. When the Silver Star was able to receive the distress call and went to inspect the ship, they confirmed the deaths of all aboard. Speculations of ghosts, hazardous chemicals, and even aliens have been raised, but there is still no conclusion as to what actually happened.

8. Yeti





The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is an ape-like cryptid taller than an average human that is said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The Yeti is known to be first encountered in pre 19th century, and according to some historians the creature was worshiped by ancient Tibetans. The creature has encountered by many but never recorded or photographed. But according to historians and scientists it has existence.

9. Extraterrestrials





Extraterrestrials or aliens, is an unsolved mystery from an unknown period. Many have claimed of existence of other planet creatures as they have seen objects like space ships and weird shape human like creatures. Many have photographed and video recorded spaceship like objects. But scientifically never proved.

10.  Salish Sea human foot discoveries






Since August 20, 2007, several detached human feet have been discovered on the coasts of the Salish Sea in British Columbia (Canada) and Washington (United States). The feet belonged to five men, one woman, and three other people of unknown sex, the two left feet having been matched with two of the right feet. As of February 2012, only five feet of four people have been identified; it is not known to whom the rest of the feet belong. Most of the feet had wore shoes. In addition, several hoax "feet" have been planted in the area. Though foots have been identified and have scientific reasons, why they have detached from the body  but it's unknown why the foots have been coming to that one sea.



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