CAVES IN INDIA THAT COULD REVIVE EVERY TRAVELERS DREAM OF BEING AN EXPLORER

India is home to many caves. This land with its impeccable beauty is dotted with innumerable caves that shows the grandeur of its natural landscapes. The length of India has been explored and here are some beautiful caves that have been discovered. Showcasing some incredible paintings and sculptures, most of these caves are now sheltered and maintained by the Archeological Society of India. Here we list the top 10 caves in India. Get ready to explore them!

1. AJANTA AND ELLORA CAVES - MUMBAI

The Ajanta and Ellora caves in Aurangabad, Mumbai are the most well-known caves in India. The caves date back to 2nd century BC. The caves are well-known for the paintings found in them. The paintings of this cave display are mostly inspired by religious ideology of Buddhism. The paintings are executed on mud-plaster grounds in the tempera technique.

Location: Maharastra

2. ELEPHANTA CAVESElephanta Caves is located on an island hill of Raigarh District of Maharashtra. It is around 7km from Mumbai shores. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this rock-cut-cave temple exhibits Shiva and his different forms through the stone images. The caves have stood the test of time since circa 6th – 7th centuries A.D.

Location: Maharastra

3. BADAMI - KARNATAKAThe beautiful carved cave temples of Badami is located in Karnataka. The Badami caves are composed of four different caves. Two of them are dedicated to God Vishnu, one to God Shiva and one is a Jain temple. The cave temple is made of red sandstone and stands on the edge of a hill. It is one of the best Indian rock-cut architecture in South India. 

Location: Karnataka

4. BHIMBETKA CAVES - MADHYA PRADESH

This cave which also happens to be a UNESCO world heritage site, is located 45 kilometeres away from Bhopal, in Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary. This natural cave is found amidst lush greenery, rocky terrains and cliffs. It's quite strenuous getting to the caves, but it's definitely worth it. The caves are home to rock carvings and cave painting-the earliest means of human expression. 

Location: Madhya Pradesh

5. UDAYAGIRI AND KHANDAGIRI CAVES - ODISHA

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located near the city of Bhubaneswar. The caves are famous for 33 rock-cut chambers, sculptures and wall paintings. They are known for their Jain influences and are said to be used as monasteries. It is said that the caves were carved to be residential units for Jain Monks who lived there during the 19th century.  

Location: Odisha

6. BELUM CAVES - ANDHRA PRADESH

Belum Caves is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. These caves are said to be the longest in the Indian subcontinent. The caves are home to lime formations called Stalagmites and Stalactites. The cave extends to the length of around 4 km and has long passages, spacious chambers, and fresh water galleries. This natural underground cave is formed by the constant flow of underground water and is has rich deposits of quartz. 

Location: Andhra Pradesh

7. KUTUMSAR CAVE - CHATTISGHAR

Kutumsar Cave is located in the Kanger Valley National Park, Chattisgharh. It is 1327 metres long. This cave too has stalagmite and stalactite formations. These rock formations are found at a depth of around 35 metres. The caves have a lot of natural chambers and wells. 

Location: Chhatisghar

8. KREM LIAT PRAH - MEGHALAYA

Krem Liat Prah is located in the Jaintia hills, Meghalaya. It is known to be the longest natural cave in all of Asia. The linking of the Krem um im-Liat Prah cave system to Krem labbit (Khaidong) creates a single cave system of 22,202.65 m. The cave is situated at Shnongrim Ridge. The most significant feature of Liat Prah is the Aircraft Hangar, an enormous trunk passage. 

Location: Meghalaya

9. BORRA CAVES, ANDHRA PRADESH

These caves are located at a distance of around 92 kilometeres north of Visakhapatnam. The cave is at an elevation of about 705 m (2,313.0 ft). The cave encloses well-structured steps attached with strong railings which gives easy access to it. It is also is known to be the deepest cave in India. 

Location: Andhra Pradesh

Know of more caves around India? Have you been to any of these? Do tell us in the comments below.

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-in/travel/tripideas/10-caves-in-india-that-could-revive-every-travelers-childhood-dream-of-being-an-explorer

MOST POPULAR TV ACTRESSES IN INDIA

Be it in terms of TRPs or pay packages or fan base, small screen actresses are no way behind the silver screen divas in terms of popularity. What's more? These TV actresses are, literally, household names in the country!

Take a look at some of the most popular actresses on Indian TV. And, let us also reveal what some of them are earning… daily!

DIVYANKA TRIPATHI

Claim to fame - ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhan' & ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’

Talk about popular TV bahus, and we just can’t skip over Ishita Raman Bhalla. Be it ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’ or ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhan' (2006-2009), Divyanka is a hit among TV soap viewers.As per reports published last year, we found out that Divyanka’s daily fee is somewhere between Rs. 80,000 to 1 Lakh.

DRASHTI DHAMI

Claim to fame - 'Geet', 'Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’ & ‘Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani’

Drashti Dhami has been ruling the small screen since her TV show ‘Geet’ in 2010. After that, the popularity of ‘Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’ and her stint in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ just gave her career a boost like none other. And, now she is back on screen once again with Zee TV’s 'Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani'.

If media reports are to go by, then Drashti is charging somewhere close to Rs. 1 lakh per episode for her latest show.

DEEPIKA SINGH

Claim to fame - ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’

Deepika Singh won hearts and became an instant hit with just one show, ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ on Star Plus. The show that has been around since 2011 has been featuring in top 10 of the highest TRP grossing TV programs almost every week since its launch.

According to reports published last year, Deepika has been charging somewhere between Rs. 30,000 to 40,000 per episode. And, she is up for a raise too is what we have recently heard through the grapevine!

DEVOLEENA BHATTACHARJEE

Claim to fame - 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'

In 2010, ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ started airing on Star Plus, and in 2012 Devoleena Bhattacharjee filled in the shoes of its lead character – Gopi Modi. It has been one of the top 5 shows with highest TRP ratings week-after-week and year-after-year. And, this has increased Devoleena’s popularity and fan base multifolds.

As per some reports published last year, Devoleena makes somewhere between Rs. 70,000-80,000 per episode, and this amount too is rumoured to go up further quite soon.

DEEPIKA KAKKAR

Claim to fame - 'Sasural Simar Ka'

Another show that has been around for almost five years now, ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ has always been one of the shows to enjoy the highest TRPs week-after-week. And along with its popularity has grown the fan base of its lead – Deepika Kakkar.

Deepika approximately earns Rs. 70,000 per episode for 'Sasural Simar Ka'.

HINA KHAN

Claim to fame - 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'

‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ has been around for seven years now. And, with quite a few leaps and lots of twists, the show doesn’t seem to be in any mood to wrap up any time soon. And, one of the main reasons behind its popularity has been its protagonist, the bahu, beti & mother – Akshara aka Hina Khan. As the show has grown in popularity, so has Hina Khan; making her one of the most popular TV actresses.

What’s more? According to a few tabloid reports, Hina is making close (or maybe more) to Rs. 1-1.25 lakh per episode.

NIA SHARMA

Claim to fame - ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ & ‘Jamai Raja’

From ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ to ‘Jamai Raja’, Nia’s popularity has only seen an upward spike. Her sharp features and innocent looks have earned her the title of 'Indian TV’s Barbie doll'.

According to reports Nia, aka Roshni of ‘Jamai Raja’, is earning something close to Rs. 77,000 per episode.

SRITI JHA

Claim to fame - ‘Jyoti’, ‘Dil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava?’ & ‘Kumkum Bhagya’

Sriti Jha has been a known face of the small screen for a while now. With hit TV shows like ‘Jyoti’, ‘Dil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava?’ and ‘Balika Vadhu’ behind her, she is currently seen in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ on Zee TV.

SAKSHI TANWAR

Claim to fame - ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’, ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ & 'Code Red'

Sakshi Tanwar has been in the industry for more than a decade. With shows like ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ and ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, she became a household name. She was last seen on TV in 2015 as the host of crime show ‘Code Red’. 

And, if reports are to be believed, Sakshi charged around Rs. 1.25 lakh per episode for 'Code Red'. Even though she is not a part of any daily soap at present, she still continues to be a household name thanks to the immense popularity of her earlier shows.

MONA SINGH

Claim to fame - 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi', ‘Kya Huaa Tera Vaada’ & ‘Pyar Ko Ho Jaane Do’

With ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi’, Mona Singh entered the world of TV, and into the homes and hearts of countless viewers across the country. After ‘Jassi…’, she went on to do ‘Kya Huaa Tera Vaada’, and after a small sabbatical she came back with ‘Pyar Ko Ho Jaane Do’.

As per reports, Mona charged somewhere between Rs. 1.50 to 1.70 lakh per episode for her last show.

ANITA HASSANANDANI

Claim to fame - ‘Kkavyanjali’ & ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'

Anita Hassanandani, who currently plays Shagun in ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’, rose to fame on Indian TV with ‘Kkavyanjali’ (2005). Her current stint has only added to the fan base she has garnered over the years. As per reports, Anita’s daily fee is somewhere between Rs. 40,000 to 50,000.

SANAYA IRANI

Claim to fame - ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’, ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ & ‘Rangrasiya’

Talk about popular TV actresses and we can’t miss out on Sanaya aka Khushi from ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ and Gunjan from ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’. She was last seen in ‘Rangrasiya’. And, as per reports, she earned around Rs. 75,000 per episode for the show.

SHWETA TIWARI

Claim to fame - 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', 'Bigg Boss 4' & 'Begusarai'

'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' ran on Indian television for eight years and it established Shweta as a household favourite of TV viewers. After that her popularity just increased thanks to her stint in reality TV shows like ‘Nach Baliye’ and ‘Bigg Boss 4’. She is currently back on TV with the daily soap ‘Begusarai’ on &TV.

DISHA VAKANI

Claim to fame - 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'

‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ has been around on SAB TV since 2008, and one of its most popular characters has been Daya Jethalal Gada aka Dayaben. Disha Vakani’s popularity as Dayaben became even more clear when she got married in 2015, and her wedding was widely covered by Indian media.

RADHIKA MADAN

Claim to fame - 'Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi’

With just one TV show, ‘Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi’, Radhika Madan became a household name for Hindi TV viewers. The show that wrapped up in February 2016, ran for close to two years on Colors channel, thus making Radhika an instant star on TV.

KRITIKA KAMRA

Claim to fame - ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’, ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’ & 'Reporters'

Kritika Kamra has been quite choosy about her roles on TV, but nonetheless has remained a popular face for Indian viewers thanks to her shows like ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’ and ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’. Last year, Kritika made a comeback on TV after a sabbatical along with Rajeev Khandelwal on the show ‘Reporters’. Kritika reportedly charged somewhere between Rs. 35,000 to 50,000 for an episode.

Source:http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/tv/most-popular-tv-actresses/

NAIL TRENDS AND COLOURS

2016 is passing so fast and there are oh-so-many beauty and fashion trends we need to catch up with! While we introduced you to hair colour and cuts trends and beauty trends for this year, we  missed out on an integral part of beauty - nail trends!

And who better to give us the latest in nail trends than, Darshana Patil, who is the owner and founder of Elan Nail Studio and Spa, an elite nail spa in Bangalore! Read on to find out what she has to say.

Colour Trends For 2016

2016 brings in the fresh colour breeze of the soft pastels and happy hues. The soothing, calming nature of colours in the Spring collections are led by Rose Nudes or Blush Pinks. Taking it forward to Peach Echo and High Energy Red Orange Fiesta to the Dark Magentas, Cherry Reds, Mahagony and Plums for the holiday season and Fall Pale Aqua, Mossy Greens clean and defined to Green Flash calls on it's wearer to explore and push the envelope.

Serenity Blue comforts with a calming effect while the Snorkel Blue plays in with the Navy Family, but with a happier, more energetic context. A basic, the subtlety of the lilac undertone in, Lilac Gray, adds a distinctive edge; Iced Coffee and Pale Gold remains a strong neutral throughout the year with its natural earthy quality and Pale Gold adding the glamorous touch subtlety.

Nail Art Trends

Cute florals and dots are definitely out! They have become mundane and don't have appeal anymore.

Blocks, stripes, geometric, shimmer gradations, pops, light to dark of the same color family and negative space nail art will continue for a while into 2016.

Super pointed, ovals and coffin shapes acrylic nails will dominate the fashion ramps. They're trends that are catching not just in India, but worldwide.

If you plan to take the plunge, keep in mind that everyday chores like tying shoe laces, typing on your computer and opening a can will be more challenging. On the flip side, rocking sassy new nails almost always comes with an alter ego, so have fun!

Which of these nail art trends, colours and cuts are you going to try? Do you have some favourites of your own? Tell us, in the comments section below.

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/style/a-leading-nail-expert-shares-with-us-the-trends-and-colours-for-the-year-ahead/ar-AAgKWMe#image=1

ROCKY HANDSOME OFFICIAL TEASER | JOHN ABRAHAM, SHRUTI HAASAN

Published on Jan 20, 2016

For those that don't want to know him he is Deadly, Dangerous or Rocky. For his only friend, he is Handsome. His past is mysterious. When his friend is taken away from him he goes to war with a vengeance.
Presenting Official "ROCKY HANDSOME" Teaser starring John Abraham & Shruti Haasan in lead roles, directed by Nishikant Kamat. It is an action thriller movie co-produced by John Abraham under his home banner John Abraham Entertainment with Sunir Khetrapal’s Azure Entertainment.

Directed by - Nishikant Kamat
Produced by - Sunir Khetrapal, John Abraham
Co-produced by - Kuldeep Singh & Sheel Kumar
Executive Producer: Ajay G Rai
Associate Producer: Gaurav Bose
Associate Directors: Sachin Pathak & Bhav Dhulia
Written by - Ritesh Shah
Star Cast : John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Nishikant Kamat, Sharad Kelkar
Music: Sunny Bawra - Inder Bawra
Action: Sunil Rodrigues & Kecha Kamphakdee
Cinematography: Shanker Raman
Production company - John Abraham Entertainment, Azure Entertainment

RELEASE DATE - 25 March 2016