Fight against terrorism

Our nation has lost it's real heroes,
In an act of horrendous violence,
The unrequited blood shed was apparently made,
To create terror and disrupt the countries peace and solace,
As a nation it is high time we rise,
And not only show solidarity towards the jawans families,
But help them in their fight,
And try to stand against the inherent terrorism,
With all our valour and might.

Rebel against women oppression

A girl is not a slave or a toy that is brought into existence to fulfill a man's vivid and masochistic fantasy,
She is a human who deserves respect and equality and should be treated with relentless solemnity,
Nirbhaya and asifa are examples of pure souls lost due to transgression of mankind into oppression,
Why humans hurt other humans and act as predators is beyond anybodies wildest comprehension.

Mother's love

A mother loves us, tolerates us and sticks with us through thick and thin,
We might have often suppress and fail to express our love for her leaving her in vain,
But if someone looks deep into our souls they will realise it's her who governs our heart and give us a reason to fight and live life without any disdain.

Dreamers

Perpetual dreamers are dwellers of their make belief fairy tale lands,
Which are resplendent with gardens filled with serendipity,
And are filled with blooming flowers that reflect everlasting hope, and give away the scent of resounding success,
Unfortunately they don't realize,
That dreams can only be brought to reality by hard work,
Not by constant hopes of attainment through unzealous and lethargic effort.

What's in a name

Many a people phrase and rephrase,
And on a repeated mode verbalize the saying 'What's in a name',
But that doesn't change the fact,
That name is always considered to be a representative of one's standing in the society,
The standing can either be in terms of heirachy, race or religion,
But it always predomintes on all other forms of an individual's trial of his own depiction in the society.

10 Weird Animals You Would Not Believe Exist In The Real World

Pacu fish

Pacu are a species of omnivorus south american fish, which closely relate to the piranha. Unlike piranha which has pointed razor sharp teeth, pacu is said to have squarer, sturdier and straighter teeth which closely resemble human teeth in their appearance.

Unlike piranha, they usually attack tough aquatic foods and/or floating fruits and nuts that drop from the trees in the Amazon.

This exotic fish, which migrate upstream in order to spawn, can weigh up to 55 pounds and grow up to 3 or 4 feet in length.

Dumbo Octopus

Dumbo octopus derives its name from the Walt Disney character Dumbo the elephant owing to its ear-like fins.

These are deep sea animals, that live on the ocean floor, at the extreme depths of 9,800 to 13,000 feet.

Most species of dumbo octopi are small in size, usually upto 8 inches in length. The largest Dumbo octopus ever recorded was said to be 6 feet (1.8 m) in length and 13 pounds (5.9 kg) in weight.

Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle

Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle also known as Common Snake-Necked Turtle or Eastern Long Neck Tortoise, derives its name from the fact that, it has a long neck, which is usually about half the length of its carapace (shell). Its shell is usually brown in color with black edges measuring up to 30 cms in length.

It lives upto 50 years in freshwater environments, feeding on aquatic invertebrates, tadpoles and small fishes.

Also known as “the stinker”, when disturbed or in danger it emits a fowl smell from its glands, that can be sprayed up to three feet to repel its predators.

Saiga Antelope

The saiga is a very distinctive looking antelope, with a large, proboscis-like nose which hangs down over its mouth.The nose is flexible and inflatable, helping it to breathe clean air during dusty summers and warm air during cold winters.

It measures upto 108 - 150cm in length, 60 - 80cm in shoulder height, 30 - 50kg (males) and 21 - 40kg (females) in weight.

It feeds on grasses, steppe lichens, herbs and shrubs, with a short lifespan of 6-10 years.

Vampire Deer

The water deer is also known as the vampire deer owing to its prominent canines, which range from 5.5 cm / 2.1 inches to 8 cm / 3.2 inches in length.

These canines are held loosely in their sockets and can be drawn backwards by them, while eating.

In aggressive encounters, they thrusts their canines out and use them as a two-pronged weapon against other rival males.

They are mostly found in east central China and Korea, inhabiting lands alongside rivers, where they are protected from sight by the tall reeds and rushes.

Proboscis Monkey

The Proboscis monkey or Nasalis Larvatus, has one of the most unusual appearances of any of the leaf-eating monkeys of the family Cercopithecidae. They are found exclusively on the island of Borneo in south east Asia.

It gets its name from, the large pendulous nose that hangs down over the male proboscis monkeys mouth. The male proboscis monkey uses these noses to attract females, as the females prefer males with large noses possibly as these enhance their vocalisations.

These monkeys feed mainly on leaves, shoots, seeds and unripe fruit. They are proficient swimmers and appear to spend a large amount of time in the water.

The Giant Coconut Crab

The coconut crab is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world. It gets its name from the fact that it feeds on coconuts, and is actually able to climb coconut trees,when they are not already available on the ground. However opportunistically, it is also said to feed on the moulted exoskeletons of other crustacean species, which are thought to provide calcium for its own carapace growth.

These crabs are found across a broad geographical range in the tropical Indo-Pacific region, with reports stretching from the Aldabras Islands in the Indian ocean to the Pitcairn group and Easter Island in the Pacific ocean.

They have a total lifespan of over 60 yrs. They grow upto 1 m (3 ft) in length from leg to leg, and weigh of upto 3 to 4 kgs in weight.

The Red Lipped Batfish

Native to the deep waters of the Galapogos Islands, this species belongs to the family Ogcocephalidae, known as the batfish, for their slight resemblance to the bats. They possess ruby-red lips, which scientists think, are used by the fish to attract their mates.

Adding further to its bizzare appearance, the fish has a unicorn-like horn protruding from its head. This rostrum protects a thin, retractable appendage that the batfish deploys to lure small edible fishes.

Also being a bad swimmer, it prefers walking on the ocean floor, than swimming, by using its modified pectoral and pelvic fins to crawl over the ocean floor.

The Gerenuk

The gerenuk, which means “giraffe-necked” in the Somali language, derives its name from its exceptionally long-neck. It is found throughout the Horn of Africa, from southern Djibouti, Somalia and Ethiopia, southward through Kenya to northeastern Tanzania.

It feeds at higher reaches than most other gazelles and antelopes, by standing erect on its hind legs, with its long neck extending, to browse on tall bushes.

The tender leaves and shoots of prickly bushes make up most of its diet, along with a nutritious mix of buds, flowers, fruit, and climbing plants. It does not eat grass and does not require water as it attains, enough moisture from the plant life it eats.

Blue Bird Of Paradise

Birds of paradise are one of the most spectacular and colourful groups of birds in the world, and the blue bird of paradise (Paradisaea rudolphi) with its stunning plumage is no exception.

Endemic to Papua New Guinea, these blue birds of paradise are found to the east of the Central Ranges.

They have blue feathers on their wings, back and tail; with an ivory coloured bill and a white ring around their eyes. The males use their beautiful and decorative plumes to attract and court females.

They feed on fruits and insects and often grow upto 30 cms in length.

Place

I have often thought of a place,
A place which l can truly call my own,
But as luck might have it,
I never truly got the chance to spend enough time,
To adapt to any particular environment and finally call it my home.

Most Beautiful Love Stories From The History That Ended In Tragedy

Pyramus and Thisbe

The love story of Pyramus and Thisbe is extremely heart wrenching.

Pyramus and Thisbe were childhood friends who lived in neighboring houses. Their love for each other grew with time. When their parents forbade them from seeing each other, due to the ensuing rivalry between the two families, they decided to elope.

They planned to meet in the nearby fields near a mulberry tree and elope thereafter. Thisbe who was first to reach the place, on seeing a lion with bloody jaws approaching a spring close to her, ran to hide from the lion, dropping her veil unknowingly in the hurry. Unbeknowst to the fact of what had just transpired, when Pyramus arrived and saw Thisbe’s veil in the lion's blood drenched jaws, he ended his life by piercing his sword into his chest. Thisbe on seeing what Pyramus had done to himself took the sword and killed herself.

Salim and Anarkali

Prince Salim was the son of, the famous mughal emperor Akbar and his wife Jodha bai. During his childhood he was extremely spoilt and incredibly rude owing to which, his father Akbar decided to send him off to the war, to teach him the basic priniciples of courage and discipline.

On Salim's subsequent return, after a period 14 years, Akbar decided to hold a great mujra (dance performance) for him. This mujra was performed by a beautiful girl named Nadeera, who was later honoured with the epithet of Anarkali meaning ' pomegranate blossom', by Akbar. Prince Salim after seeing her perform and becoming mesmerized by her beauty fell in love with her and later even her love towards him became pretty apparent.

When Prince Saleem informed his father, Akbar, of his intention to marry Anarkali , Akbar refused stating that Anarkali was a dancer and a maid and not of noble blood. This led to an argument between the two and Akbar ordered the subsequent arrest of Anarkali.

After many futile attempts, Salim finally helped Anarkali escape, and out of anger waged a war against his father Akbar's city, Akbar, being the emperor,quickly defeated Salim and gave him two choices: to surrender Anarkali or to face the death penalty. Salim, out of love for Anarkali, chose the death penalty. Unable to allow Prince Salim to die, Anarkali came out of hiding, met Akbar and offered him her life instead of Salim's, with one last wish of being able to spend one last night with Salim, when Akbar agreed, she spent the night with Saleem, and after drugging him with a pomegranate blossom, left the royal palace with the guards.

Now they are two versions some believe that she was taken to a large ditch, which was made for her, and lowered into it, strapped to a board of wood, with a brick wall placed along the entrance, to prevent her escape.

Another version states that moved by Anarkali's love for his son Emperor Akbar helped her escape from the ditch through a series of underground tunnels with the promise that she would leave the Mughal empire forever and never return.

Antony and Cleopatra

Mark Antony a key figure in the world of Roman politics, was a close ally of the famous Roman general, Julius Caesar. Upon Caesar's death Antony sent for Cleopatra( who was Caesar's mistress), to discuss political alliances for ensuring Egypt’s loyalty to Rome. When they met, he was instantly enamoured by her charm, and began a relationship with her. This soon led to marriage and solidified Cleopatra’s union with Rome. But this union was not an easy one, after a lot of turbulations, when they were finally about to reunite, the Romans who were already leery about the increasing power of Egyptians waged a war against Antony and Cleopatra.

While fighting in the battle, Antony thinking that Cleopatra had died, killed himself with his own sword. When Cleopatra came to know of Antony’s death, she inturn committed suicide.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is the most famous and tragic love story of two star crossed lovers whose death finally led to the reconciliation of their feuding families.

When this couple met for the first time they instantly fell in love, but they could not openly declare their love due to the deep rooted differences between their families( the Capulets and the Montagues).

Soon they married each other in a secret ceremony, but could not unite due to a feud that erupted between Juliet's brother Tybalt and Romeo's best friend Mercutio. This feud led to Mercutio's death which in turn made the grief stricken Romeo take Tybalt's life.

This led to Romeo's exile from Verona, and subsequently Juliet’s marriage getting fixed with the Count of Paris. When after repeated attempts, she could not convince her father against the marriage. She decided to stage her own death by taking a drug, just before the marriage,that would put her into a death like coma for 42 hours.

But the plan backfired when the messenger that she had sent to Romeo, failed to reach him on time and Romeo believing that Juliet had died committed suicide by drinking poison, right beside her crypt. Juliet after waking up and finding her husband dead, took her own life with his dagger. thus becoming a synonym of love for generations to come.

Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal

Prince Khurram ( Shah Jahan ) was first engaged to Arjumand Banu Begum (Mumtaz Mahal), when they were just 15 and 14 years old, respectively. But due to some unknown reason their marriage got delayed. They finally married after a period of 5 years.

They had a very happy marriage. She was not only his devoted wife but also his crucial advisor and confidante, thus gaining the name Mumtaz Mahal (the chosen one of the palace).

She later died, aged 40, while giving birth to her daughter Gauhara Begum due to postpartum hemmorhage, which caused considerable blood-loss after a painful labour of thirty hours.Her body was buried in a walled pleasure garden known as Zainabad.

Her death had a profound impact on Shah Jahan's life, he went into seclusion for a year after which he decided to construct, a suitable mausoleum and funerary garden in Agra in honour of his wife. This entire construction took 22 years to complete, and became one of the most beautiful and universally admired master pieces in worlds heritage, receiving the name TAJ MAHAL(crown of palaces).

Paris and Helen

Paris or Alexander, son of Priam and Hecuba, was abandoned at a very young age on Mt. Ida, due to a prophecy that claimed, that he would be responsible for the destruction of Troy.

When he later returned to Troy, he was chosen by Zeus to settle a dispute among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, all of whom claimed the possession of the apple of discord, a golden fruit inscribed "to the fairest."

All three bribed Paris to win the coveted title. Hera tried to bribe Paris with royal greatness and riches, and Athena offered him success in war, but Paris awarded the apple to Aphrodite, who promised him Helen, the most beautiful of women. 

A few years later, Paris went to Sparta and abducted Helen( who was by then married to King Menelaus) to Troy, which triggered the Trojan War.

The war ended with Paris getting mortally wounded during the fall of Troy, while Helen returning to her husband in Sparta.

Orpheus and Eurydice

The ancient Greek mythological hero Orpheus, was not only known for his beautiful music,but also for his deep seated love for his wife Eurydice.

He loved her so much so that, when his wife died from a snake bite, he decided to travel to the underworld to get her back. After charming the gods of the Hades,with his music, he was permitted by them to take his wife back, under one condition, that he must not look back until he and his wife escape the Underworld.

As they reached the portals of Hades, Orpheus turned back to see if Eurydice was following him and this made her immediately disappear back into the world of the dead.

This small folly of his, forced him to return to the earth alone, in utter despair, which is said to be his only companion for the rest of his life

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Independence

Food for thought.......
We are an independent nation, but are we equally independent souls,independent of vices, jealously and disdain which often bind people and make them slave's to their own being.

Love or obsession

There's a thin line between love and obsession,
Love is pure and unconditional whereas obsession is bound by conditions and unrealistic fears which instead of binding two souls,
Binds two humans together not out of love but out of fear of loss and control.