Author: DESI-STORIES

Arnold Pranks Fans as the Terminator for charity and also clever way of promoting his upcoming movie Terminator Genisys. You can also win ride to the premiere of Terminator Genisys and drinks Schnapps with Arnold at the after party. Enter here: http://bit.ly/TERMINATOR_PREMIERE Every $10 entry supports after school programs through After-School All-Stars. Find your dream experience at omaze.com.

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The tale of India’s struggle for freedom is a feisty one that we have heard of many times. The freedom movement is synonymous with the freedom fighters who were revolutionary in their approaches towards looking at independence. We all know how Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rani LaxmiBai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sukhdev, etc, paved the way of independence for us. But there are many unsung heroes and heroines about whom most of us never heard before. Let us take dig into past to take a look at 25 of the unsung and lesser known freedom fighters we probably didn’t know about.…

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For people like us, what goes inside a cricket dressing room remains quite an intriguing mystery. Only sometimes are we allowed to peek into the events that occurred behind those closed doors via any cricketer’s biography or some intimate interview. So folks, feel free to dig right into the Indian cricket team dressing room gossips. 1. MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI WAS OFTEN BULLIED IN THE DRESSING ROOM Source In his initial years young Dhoni was belittled by other players who often called him ‘bihari’. Yuvraj Singh being the bully he is, would taunt the newcomer saying that hitting fours and…

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Over 53 years, 24 movies and 74 Bond girls, but still we haven’t had an Indian Bond girl yet. Bond girl have become over the years a cultural icon. They have proved that their worth is way more than just being an eye candy. They are a lethal combination of brawn, brain and beauty. In fact, in most of the films, they have been the game changers. They can be the saviour of Bond’s life as well as can be vicious enough to kill Bond without giving a second thought. While we have had A-list actors like Ursula Andres, Honor…

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Gangster culture has been reigning high in India (particularly in Mumbai) since the second half of the last century. Interestingly some of these gangsters had started their dark careers by black marketing movie tickets which was quite an income source back in the years between 1970 and 1985. Here’s a list of the country’s most deadly and infamous crime lords, following whom will probably ruin your life, so don’t do that. 1. DAWOOD IBRAHIM Source Global terrorist, net worth: $6.7 billion It’s impossible that being brought up in India, you haven’t heard this man’s name. Dawood is the founder of D-Company and…

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John Carpenter was the first guy to win the TV Show Who wants to be a Millionaire. John Carpenter is on his million-dollar question, with all three lifelines. After seeing his question, he gets a happy little smirk on his face. He decides to use his Phone-A-Friend to call his dad… and the rest is in the history books.

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With summer already here and the sizzling heat we suffer 24×7, the most annoying encounters we experience each day are undoubtedly with the rickshawalas. From rickshaws in Mumbai and autos in Delhi, every common man faces the supremacy of these rickshaw drivers on a daily basis. #BeingIndian brings you this amazing spoof in The Fast & The Furious way Narrated on the same tone as The Fast and Furious, Catch a rib tickling battle unfold between rickshaw drivers and private cabbies!

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Concerned with the rising incidents of rape, ufaan.org went through some intelligent piece of advice given by our bright netas who know it all, on how to tackle this menace. Following their advice they have prepared the ‘Rape-O-meter’ to measure how safe our girls are. Believe it or not – if you talk on mobile phones, are unmarried, eat chowmein or step out late at night – women, you are at extremely high risk! Read on to find out “how can you not get raped”. 1. ‘Coz what’s a better solution than child marriage? 2. Wear space-suits, may be?…

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They are the one of the most well-known iconic symbols of India in the west. They are worshiped, frowned upon and command both respect and fear among those who surround them. Yes, we are talking about Aghoris – a kind of ascetic Shiva sadhus found predominantly in Varanasi. Now, for centuries, they have mesmerized people around the globe for their eerie and mysterious lifestyle. Today, let’s take a look at 10 of the most amazing facts about them which will leave you with something more than you bargained for. 1. The Aghori Who Lived Up To 150 Years Source…

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Domestic violence is an endemic problem seen in every country, culture, and class. Fanpage.it conducted a social experiment in Italy, where they asked young boys to slap a girl. The idea was to bring out children’s reactions on the subject of violence against women. According to ‘International Center for Research on Women’, 65% of surveyed Indian men think that women sometimes deserve to be beaten. So we decided to put some of the young Indian boys under a scanner and observe how would they react in a similar situation. Although, no one should hit nobody, but it’s the need of…

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