Top 10 Adventure Sports You Must Try Before You Die

Do you have fear of water, air, fire, speed or heights? Do you get an adrenaline rush when see yourself perform those extreme sport activities which come with their own set of cautions and statutory warning? Do you consider yourself a blood core athlete and an adventure enthusiast but you haven’t done enough to prove that? Well then lay back all your other plans this holiday and dress up to play down all your fears and apprehensions. Extreme sports which were merely started with certain adventure enthusiasts performed by professionals alone, before. They have now become absolutely accessible to men and woman alike, now.   They are different from traditional sports as they are completely dependent on nature and the extent of intensity varies subsequently. All you need is a few safety precautions and guidelines and you are ready to go hit the board. If you really wish to do something extra and move away from mere amusement park kind of fun then now is a good chance, So, go conquer all your fears. Let that enthusiasm and excitement and whole array of cheering come out for you, as you perform these sports, mostly solitary in nature. From a list of over 100 Adventure Sports across the globe, here’s listing the top 10, you just have to try before you die. Let your senses sink in these ultimate experiences.

10. Para-Gliding

Para gliders are free flying, light weight glider aircraft which is launched by foot. The fabric has no definite structure and is shaped by its suspension lines. It’s aerodynamic structure helps navigating the pressure of the air and the wind forces, above the fabric lines and can last up to 1-2 hours and the pilot can have a fall and dip in height depending on the exploitation of the lift. Paragliding involves a little of technical know-how’s on its launching and landing, with the underline guideline being, the wind should inflate the fabric, for one to start flying. It requires few weeks of training, before one can pursue this sport and the number of casualties is extremely low. The best place to do Para gliding is Chamonix/Mont Blanc, France or Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.

9. Bungee Jumping

An elastic rope is suspended around a person with a body harness who is then made to jump from a very high platform mostly an unmovable object like a building, bridge or a natural rock structure. Sometimes one can jump from even movable objects like a helicopter or a hot air balloon, which can hover around with you at the same time.  It’s thrilling and exciting as you have free fall of several meters and then rebound. When the cord falls along with the person, you fall unattended for seconds and then the cord recoils and you oscillate up and down until all the energy in it is dissipated. The injuries in this sport can happen due to breakage of cord or miscalculation of cord lengths. After sport injury can be more mental than physical. The highest points to do Bungee Jumping are Macau Tower, China- 760 ft and Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado, USA-1053 ft.

8. Canoeing & Kayaking

Known as paddling, these two differ only in terms of sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. It is a boat where the paddler sits facing the front along with the legs facing in front as well, where one has to wade through the water using double paddling. Kayaking and canoeing vary in their medium of ports depending on their design, material and where it is done. The best is whitewater kayaking, where the boat has to be taken down via extreme currents in rivers, weirs and waterfalls. Some kayaking even takes place within caves and narrowing river mouths. If you know swimming and have a good force to paddle down oars, there are no injuries involved in this particular sport.  Though there are no best places to do this, it depends on weather, time and availability. The memorable experiences can be had at Norwegian fjords and islands or the Islands of Sicily.

7.  Glacier Climbing

This is one of the most exciting yet challengingly dangerous sport. It requires you to be in good health, fitness and an aware state of mind. It requires you to know the basic nuances of ice axes, harnesses and safety ropes. Also the nature of ice as it changes with the change in temperature with the descent of the sun. It is advisable to know the basics of glacier climbing with a guide, like refreezing and ice skits, before you venture into this sport. That being said, it is the one of the most thrilling experiences to go through and enjoy the adversities of nature closely. The best place to try Glacier climbing given proper safety equipments and guiding is Jostedal Ice Cap, Norway.

6.  Dirt Biking

With its rugged construction and small body which is lightweight, powerful, nimble and fast, it provides the most rewarding ways to explore the terrains and enjoy the open air.  These bikes are built with suspension forks and rear shocks to absorb impact from both obstructions and places requiring large jumps, with high ground clearance. Run through rock terrains and mountainous regions, as you fly across the obstructions. Do not try it if you haven’t trained yourself long enough. Especially your upper body strength has to be maneuvered at right angles and positions when needed, so it should be in your perfect control. It can be carried out anywhere in rough terrains or roads.

5. Skiing

Skiing has not only become a sport but also a world championship event in the world today. The sport requires for the person to slide over the top of snow using skiing boots to long runners. The balance of the body is supported by the long runners. Some skiing activities also include a fixed-heel bindings and free-heel bindings, depending upon the area and climatic conditions. Most injuries in this field occur in the knee or due to skids over the ice. The best place to enjoy ice skiing is in the European Alps.

4. Kite Wing

Kite wing is a sail designed to use wind power, which is wing shaped and provides the necessary speed to lift riders over varying surfaces like ice, water, snow, asphalt, packed sand, grass etc. Kite wing is held directly with the user and provides greater stability and power in hands of the rider. This makes the ride more comfortable and suited to our capabilities and willingness to take risk. Given wind conditions, a Kite winger can reach a speed up to 90km/hr. Safety measures with respect to fall, should be taken like pads and safety leashes.  The best place to kite wing depends on the kind of kite wing you want to pursue.

3.  Bobsledding

This game just chanced as a sport, while a group of adventurers where fooling around on the skiing fields. Now with a championship to its name, it is definite for an adrenaline rush. Bobsledding is a sport of sliding down an ice covered natural or artificial incline on a four runner sled called the bobsleigh. Bobsled drivers plummet down a hill on a track mostly covered with snow, that’s full of twists and turns. It doesn’t have any functional controls, except to maneuver the whole sleigh. Any wrong twist or turn causes you to reroute and fall, leading to severe injuries.

2. Scuba Diving

It’s deep water diving and doesn’t really require you to know swimming. However, it’s mandatory for you to take up a course and be familiar with its regulations with a guide, before you go for Scuba diving. This underwater diving is like washing yourself in true wonder. As you sail across live corals and beautiful harmless fish, going inside underwater caves and home of millions of fish, this sport is a wonder in itself. The driver uses a self contained underwater breathing apparatus to breathe underwater and fins to propel the movements.  The best place to enjoy Scuba diving is at The Blue Hole, El Minya, Small Giftun Island, Jackson Reed (Tiran Strait).

1.  Zorbing

Zorbing is the most amazing and heart throbbing experience and can be enjoyed with much to-do, needless to point out one of the wackiest which is even safe if carried out under proper surface tension areas. Zorbing offers you an experience of rolling downhill inside an inflatable ball. Different orbs have different slope requirements which can vary in time and intensity. They are lightweight and made of shock absorbent material, protecting you while you enjoy the virtual yet the real bumpy ride of your life. The best place to enjoy Zorbing is in New Zealand.

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India through my eyes – an ancient radio set

I love anything ancient . Places, cultures, antiques, furniture,  fossils..I guess am a bit old fashioned too, which is why I was surprised to find this ancient radio set in Coorg , 

Ancient radio set

The plantations belonged to the Britishers at one time and am guessing the radio set was be from that era. I was very tempted to try if it was working but I did not want to mess with it .My earliest memory of old radio sets was when my brother used to listen to cricket commentaries of matches played in Australia and England on the radio. I used to remember how we used to keep looking for the right frequency. I wonder where those radio sets are..

Ancient radio set

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ഒരു താകീത്

ഈ ചിത്രം നമുക്ക് ഒരു താക്കീതാണ്. വരാന്‍ പോകുന്ന വന്‍‌വിപത്തിന്റെ ചൂണ്ടുപലക. ആന്ധ്രാപ്രദേശിലെ ആദിലാബാദ് ജില്ലയില്‍‌നിന്നുള്ള ഒരു ദൃശ്യമാണിത്. കിലോമീറ്ററുകള്‍ക്കപ്പുറം നിന്നു തലച്ചുമടായി കൊണ്ടുവന്ന വെള്ളത്തില്‍ പേരക്കുട്ടിയെ കുളിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ഈ മുത്തശ്ശിയില്‍ നമുക്ക് പ്രത്യേകതകള്‍ ഒന്നും കണ്ടെത്താനായില്ലെന്നുവരാം.പക്ഷേ അവര്‍ എന്തിന് ആ കുട്ടിയെ കട്ടിലില്‍ ഇരുത്തി കുളിപ്പിക്കണം..? അതില്‍ ഒരു അസാധാരണത്വമില്ലേ..? ഇനി ആ കട്ടിലിനു ചുവട്ടില്‍ വച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന പാത്രത്തിലേക്കു നോക്കൂ. കുട്ടിയെ കുളിപ്പിക്കുന്ന വെള്ളം മണ്ണില്‍ നഷ്ടമാകാതിരിക്കാനാണ് ആ പാത്രം വച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്. ആ പാത്രത്തില്‍ വീഴുന്ന വെള്ളം തുണിയലക്കാനും മറ്റും അവര്‍ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നു. ഓരോ നെല്‍‌വയലുകളും നീര്‍തടങ്ങളും നികത്തി വികസനമെന്നപേരില്‍ പലതും നടത്തുമ്പോള്‍ ഓര്‍ക്കുക ഇതാണു പ്രകൃതി നമുക്കും കരുതിവച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന വിധിയെന്ന്...

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വിവാഹം കഴിഞ്ഞ് 21-ാം വര്‍ഷം ഇരട്ടക്കുട്ടികള്‍

വിവാഹം കഴിഞ്ഞ് 21-ാം വര്‍ഷം ഇരട്ടക്കുട്ടികള്‍


ആലപ്പുഴ: കുഞ്ഞിക്കാലു കാണാന്‍ 20 വര്‍ഷത്തിലേറെയാണ് കൃഷ്ണന്‍ പോറ്റിയും പങ്കജവും കാത്തിരുന്നത്.

കാത്തിരിപ്പിനൊടുവില്‍ പിറന്നുവീണത് ഇരട്ടക്കുട്ടികള്‍. രണ്ടും ആണ്‍കുട്ടികളാണ്.

അച്ഛനുമമ്മയും ആയപ്പോള്‍ കൃഷ്ണന്‍പോറ്റിയുടെ പ്രായം 51. പങ്കജത്തിന് 49ഉം. ഇരുവര്‍ക്കും നര കയറിക്കഴിഞ്ഞു. 
കരുമാടി കൃഷ്ണാലയത്തില്‍ കെ. കൃഷ്ണന്‍പോറ്റി ജലഅതോറിറ്റി എടത്വ ഡിവിഷനില്‍ രണ്ടാം ഗ്രേഡ് ഡ്രാഫ്റ്റ്‌സ്മാനാണ്.
1992 ജൂണ്‍ ഒമ്പതിനായിരുന്നു ഇവരുടെ വിവാഹം. കൃഷ്ണന്‍ പോറ്റിയുടെ പൂര്‍വികര്‍ കര്‍ണാടകക്കാരാണ്. 

അപ്പൂപ്പന്‍ ജോലി തേടി വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്കു മുമ്പ് കേരളത്തിലെത്തിയതാണ്. ചേര്‍ത്തല വയലാറാണ് അച്ഛന്റെ സ്ഥലം. കരുമാടിയില്‍ അമ്മവീടാണ്. 
കുട്ടികളുണ്ടാകാന്‍ ആഗ്രഹിച്ച ഇവര്‍ പല ആസ്പത്രികളിലും ചികിത്സ തേടിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. 

ഈ മാസം 12നാണ് മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജ് ആസ്പത്രിയില്‍ പങ്കജത്തെ പ്രസവത്തിനായി പ്രവേശിപ്പിച്ചത്. 25ന് വൈകിട്ട് 6.05ന് ശസ്ത്രക്രിയയിലൂടെ രണ്ട് ആണ്‍കുട്ടികള്‍ പിറന്നു. 

ഡോ. അനസൂയ രാജീവിന്റെ നേതൃത്വത്തിലായിരുന്നു ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ. തീവ്രപരിചരണ മുറിയിലായിരുന്ന പങ്കജത്തെ വ്യാഴാഴ്ച വൈകിട്ടാണ് വാര്‍ഡിലേക്ക് മാറ്റിയത്. അമ്മയും കുഞ്ഞുങ്ങളും സുഖമായിരിക്കുന്നു. 

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story of humanity made by animals !!!

After losing his parents, this 3 year old orangutan was so depressed he wouldn’t eat and didn’t respond to any medical treatments. The veterinarians thought he would surely die from sadness. The zoo keepers found an old sick dog on the grounds in the park at the zoo where the orangutan lived and took the dog to the animal treatment center. The dog arrived at the same time the orangutan was there being treated. The 2 lost souls met and have been inseparable ever since. 

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Jonas Salk - polio vaccine inventor

ഈ ചിത്രത്തിൽ കാണുന്ന മനുഷ്യനെ നമ്മളിൽ എത്രപേർ തിരിച്ചറിഞ്ഞേക്കും എന്നറിയില്ല . കാരണം പ്രശസ്തിക്കു വേണ്ടിയോ വ്യക്തിപരമായ നേട്ടത്തിന് വേണ്ടിയോ അദ്ദേഹം ഒന്നും ചെയ്തിട്ടില്ല . കണ്ടു പിടിച്ച മരുന്ന് ലോകത്തുള്ള സകലർക്കും, യാതൊരു ഭേദവും ഇല്ലാതെ ഉപകാരപ്പെടുന്നതിനായി അതിനു പേറ്റന്റ്‌ എടുക്കണ്ട എന്ന് തീരുമാനിച്ച മഹാത്മാവ് . ഇദ്ദേഹമാണ് Dr.ജോനാസ് സാൽക് (Dr.Jonas Salk), പോളിയോ വാക്സിൻ കണ്ടു പിടിച്ച വ്യക്തി .
പോളിയോ വാക്സിന് പേറ്റന്റ്‌ എടുത്തിരുന്നെങ്കിൽ അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് നിഷ്പ്രയാസം ഒരു ശതകോടീശ്വരനാവാമായിരുന്നു . പക്ഷേ, ഇന്ന് എല്ലാ കുഞ്ഞുങ്ങൾക്കും സൗജന്യമായി ലഭിക്കുന്ന പോളിയോ തുള്ളിമരുന്നു അനേകകോടി ദരിദ്ര മാതാപിതാക്കളുടെ മക്കൾക്ക്‌ അപ്രാപ്യമായി തീരുമായിരുന്നു . ഒരിക്കൽ , ഒരു ടെലിവിഷൻ അഭിമുഖത്തിനിടയിൽ അദ്ദേഹത്തോട് ചോദിച്ചു - യഥാർത്ഥത്തിൽ വാക്സിന്റെ പേറ്റന്റ്‌ ആരുടെയാണ് എന്ന് . ഐതിഹാസികമായിരുന്നു അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ മറുപടി - " പേറ്റന്റ്‌ എന്നൊന്നില്ല , സൂര്യനെ പേറ്റന്റ്‌ ചെയ്യാൻ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് കഴിയുമോ ?"
നമുക്കൊകെ അറിയാം സ്റ്റീവ് ജോബ്സ് ആരെന്ന്, നമുക്കറിയാം ബിൽ ഗേറ്റ്സ് ആരെന്ന്... പക്ഷേ അറിയാതെ പോവുന്നു , തന്റെ റിസർച്ചിന്റെ, ദീർഘതപസ്യയുടെ ഫലം ലോകത്തിനു സൌഖ്യത്തിനായി പ്രതിഫലം ഇഛിക്കാതെ വിട്ടു നല്കിയ മഹാനെ .
അന്യർക്ക് ഗുണം ചെയ്വതിനായുസ്സു വപുസ്സും ധന്യത്വമൊട് ആത്മതപസ്സും ബലി ചെയ്ത ജഗദ്ഗുരുവിന്റെ പാതയിൽ സഞ്ചരിച്ച , പ്രവൃത്തി കൊണ്ടും ജീവിതം കൊണ്ടും മാതൃകയായ ഒരു മഹദ്വ്യക്തിത്വത്തെ നമ്മൾ അറിയാതെ പോവരുത്

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Indian order of precedence

The Order of precedence of the Republic of India is the protocol list^[1] (hierarchy of important positions) in which the functionaries and officials are listed according to their rank and office in the Government of India. The order is established by the President of India, through the Office of the President of India and is maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is only used to indicate ceremonial protocol and has no legal standing; it does not reflect the Indian presidential line of succession or the co-equal status of the separation of powers under the Constitution. It is also not applicable to day to day functioning of Government of India.

Rank	Persons
1	President of India
2	Vice-President of India
3	Prime Minister
4	Governors of states of India (within their respective States)
5	Former Presidents,
6	Chief Justice of India, Speaker of Lok Sabha,
7	Cabinet Ministers of the Union, Chief Ministers of States (within their respective States), Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India, Former Prime Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, Holders of the Bharat Ratna.
8	Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries accredited to India, Chief Ministers of States (when outside their respective States), Governors of States (when outside their respective States).
9	Judges of Supreme Court of India(Justices of India), Chief Election Commissioner of India, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Chairman Union Public Service Commission. Chairman, National Green Tribunal (NGT)[2]
10	Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chief Ministers of States, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Members of the Planning Commission, Ministers of States of the Union.
11	Lieutenant Governors within their respective Union Territories, Attorney General of India, Cabinet Secretary.
12	General of the Indian Army, Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Admiral of the Indian navy.
13	Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary accredited to India.
14	Chief Justices of States, Chairman and Speakers of State Legislatures (within their respective States).
15	Chief Ministers of Union Territories within their respective Union Territories, Cabinet Ministers in States (within their respective States), Chief Executive Councillor Delhi (within their respective Union Territories), Deputy Ministers of the Union.
16	Officiating Chiefs of Staff holding the rank of Lieutenant General or equivalent rank.
17	Judges of State High Courts of India(Justices of States), Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal, Chairman, Minorities Commission, Chairman, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, Judicial Members, National Green Tribunal (NGT) (Pay Scale: 80,000).[2]
18	Cabinet Ministers in States (outside their respective States), Chairmen and Speakers of State Legislatures (outside their respective States), Chairmen, Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, Deputy Chairmen and Deputy Speakers of State Legislatures (within their respective States), Ministers of State in States (within their respective States), Ministers of Union Territories and Executive Councillors of Delhi (within their respective Union Territories), Speakers of Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories, Chairman of Delhi Metropolitan Council (within their respective Union Territories).
19	Chief Commissioners of Union Territories not having Councils of Ministers (within their respective Union Territories), Deputy Ministers in Slates (within their respective States), Deputy Speakers of Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories, Deputy Chairman of Metropolitan Council Delhi (with in their respective Union Territories).
20	Deputy Chairman and Deputy Speakers of State Legislatures (outside their respective States), Ministers of State in States (outside their respective State).
21	Members of Parliament
22	Deputy Ministers in States (outside their respective States).
23	Army Commanders/Vice Chief of the Army Staff or equivalent in other Services, Chairman Railway Board, Chief Secretaries to State Governments (within their respective Slates), Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Members, Minorities Commission, Members, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, Officers of the rank of full General or equivalent rank, Secretaries to the Government of India, Secretary, Minorities Commission, Secretary, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, Secretary to the President, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Secretary, Rajya Sabha/Lok Sabha, Solicitor General, CBDT Chairman ex officio Special Secretary to Government of India, (Pay Scale: 80,000)[3] CBDT Members ex officio Special Secretary to Government of India, (Pay Scale: 80,000)[3] Vice-Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal. Member Railway Board, (Pay Scale: 80,000)[4] Expert Members, National Green Tribunal (NGT) (Pay Scale: 80,000)[2]
24	Lieutenant General of the Indian Army, (Pay Scale: 80,000\HAG+\HAG) Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force, (Pay Scale: 80,000\HAG+\HAG) Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pay Scale: 80,000) Vice Admiral of the Indian navy. (Pay Scale: 80,000\HAG+\HAG) Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pay Scale:80,000) CBEC Chairman ex officio Special Secretary to Government of India, (Pay Scale: 80,000)[3]
25	Advocate Generals of States, Additional Secretaries to the Government of India, (Pay Scale: HAG) Principal Secretaries to State Governments (Pay Scale:HAG) Additional Solicitor General, Chairman, Tariff Commission, Charge Affairs and Acting High Commissioners a pied and adinterim, Chief Ministers of Union Territories (outside their respective Union Territories), Chief executive Councillor of Delhi (outside their respective Union Territories), Chief Secretaries of State Governments (outside their respective States), Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General, (Pay Scale: 80,000) Deputy Speakers of Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories, Chairman of Delhi Metropolitan Council, (outside their respective Union Territories) Deputy Chairman, Delhi Metropolitan Council(outside their respective Union Territories). Director, Central Bureau of Investigation. (Pay Scale: 80,000) Director General, Border Security Force. (Pay Scale: 80,000) Director General, Central Reserve Police. (Pay Scale: 80,000) Director, Intelligence Bureau. (Pay Scale: 80,000) Lieutenant Governors (outside their respective Union Territories). Members, Central Administrative Tribunal. Members, Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. Members, Union Public Service Commission. (Pay Scale: 80,000) Ministers of Union Territories and Executives Councillors, Delhi (outside their respective rank) Principal Staff Officers of the Armed Forces of the rank of Major General or equivalent rank. Speakers of Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pay Scale:HAG+).
26	Joint Secretaries to the Government of India, (Grade Pay: 10,000) Commissioner of Income Tax, Grade Pay: 10,000. Major-General of the Indian Army, (Grade Pay: 10,000) Rear Admiral of the Indian Navy, (Grade Pay: 10,000) Air Vice Marshal of the Indian Air Force, (Grade Pay: 10,000) Inspector General of the Indian Police, (Grade Pay: 10,000) Secretaries to State Governments, (Grade Pay: 10,000) Commissioner of Customs, Grade Pay: 10,000.

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Paraplegic's Dream Bike Ride

Paraplegic's Dream Bike Ride

For 10 years, Sri Lestari stayed at home after a motorcycle accident left her paralysed from the chest down at the age of 23.

She felt “unhappy, unproductive and really depressed”.

Then she got a motorcycle specially modified to allow her to ride in her wheelchair.

“When I got my modified motorcycle, my life changed,” says the 39-year-old who relished the freedom of being able to “go everywhere by myself” again after a decade of being stuck at home.

But she’s not content to keep that freedom to herself, and wants “others to see this is possible for them too”.

Hitting the road

So she’s taking to the road, riding 1,212km from Indonesian capital Jakarta to popular holiday destination Bali, “to show that people with disabilities in Indonesia can live free, independent, productive and happy lives”.

“Disabled people in Indonesia still have difficulty getting out of their houses, because they have no access to transport, especially public transportation,” she explains.

“This trip would show people in Indonesia and around the world that having a disability doesn’t mean your life is over.”

In fact, using her own story as an inspiration for others is what she does daily.

“I spend my days visiting people with disabilities who just stay at home,” says Sri, who in 2009 joined United Cerebral Palsy, Wheels for Humanity as a social worker.

“They are surprised that I can live independently, go everywhere by myself on my modified motorcycle, and work a normal job.

“They are happy when they see me, because I am 'diffable', (differently abled), and I am a woman and I can work. I really want to share my experience - how I can be independent and healthy as a diffabled paraplegic.”

On her three-week bike ride, she plans to stop in different towns and cities along the way to speak to disabled folk at rehabilitation centres and parents of disabled children, and then speak at a TEDx event in Bali before flying home to Klaten, Central Java.

She also plans to visit homebound paraplegics on the trip to share her experience with them.

Her message? “They can be just like me: free and independent.

- See more at: http://www.ourbetterworld.org/story/paraplegics-dream-bike-ride#sthash.z9U3kkxg.dpuf

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India surpasses US, China as most attractive investment destination: Survey

New Delhi:  With relaxation in FDI norms to boost investor sentiments, India has emerged as the most attractive investment destination surpassing neighbouring China and the US, says a report.

The global survey of leading consultancy firm Ernst and Young (EY) has ranked India as the most attractive investment destination followed by Brazil and China at second and third positions, respectively.

While Canada has cornered fourth spot, the US is placed at fifth position. Other nations in the top ten are South Africa (6), Vietnam (7), Myanmar (8), Mexico (9) and Indonesia (10).

"With sharp currency depreciation and opening up of FDI in various sectors, India has become an attractive destination for foreign investors," EY, earlier known as Ernst & Young, said.

In August, the government announced relaxation in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms in many sectors, including multi-brand retail and telecom.

According to the global consultancy firm, due to the present macro-economic pressures and heavy debt pile, several Indian companies are looking to divest non-core businesses.

"This has created a large opportunity for foreign players vying for a greater role in the Indian market," it added.

When it comes to investments, the US, France and Japan have emerged as "top three investors likely to invest in India".

The findings are a part of EY's latest Capital Confidence Barometer report, based on a survey of about 1,600 senior executives from large companies across 70 countries. It aims to gauge corporate confidence in the economic outlook and understand boardroom priorities, among others.

With respect to India, sectors with the highest level of anticipated deal-making include automotive, technology, life sciences and consumer products.

About 38 per cent of the respondents felt that M&A volumes in India are expected to improve over the next 12 months.

"Indian companies also reflect a concerted focus on job creation as well as optimising operations to deliver cost reduction," the report said.

Amit Khandelwal, who is National Leader & Partner (Transaction Advisory Services) at EY, said the investor outlook for India remains positive, despite the challenges the country's economy has faced in the recent past.

On the other hand, the report said that Indian corporate entities have started looking at developed markets for making acquisitions.

"After two years, European countries (UK and Germany) have made a comeback on the potential investment destinations list for Indian companies," it added.

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Sangam (1964)Movie Songs

                                          Sangam (1964)Movie Songs

Sangam (1964) Film cast: Raj Kapoor, Vyjayantimala, Rajendra Kumar, Amod Mehra, Raj Mehra, Nana Palsikar, Iftekhar, Lalita Pawar, Achla Sachdev Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Mahendra Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra Music Director: Shankarsinh Raghuwanshi, Jaikishan Dayabhai Pankal Film Director: Raj Kapoor Film Producer: Raj Kapoor

Bol Radha Bol - Mukesh

Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega - Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh, Mahendra Kapoor

Main Kya Karoon Ram - Lata Mangeshkar

Yeh Mera Prem Patra - Mohammed Rafi

O Mere Sanam - Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh

O Mehbooba Tere Dil Ke Paas - Mukesh

Dost Dost Na Raha - Mukesh

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