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Leena Nair: The first female, first Asian, youngest ever CHRO of Unilever

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Leena Nair, a British Indian business executive and first female CEO of the French luxury brand Chanel and the first female and youngest-ever Chief Human Resources Officer of Unilever is 52 year old lady.

French luxury group Chanel has named Leena Nair, the chief human resource officer of Unilever as its global CEO. This makes Nair the second Indian Origin woman to take over as a global CEO after Indra Nooyi.

She joins the ranks of Indian Origin executives like Sundar Pichai, Parag Agrawal and Satya Nadela who are at the helm of Top global companies. A British national, born in India, Nair is a rare outsider at the helm of the tightly controlled family fashion house which was founded in 1910 by fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel as a hat boutique on rue Cambon in Paris and grew to become a byword for French chic.

Nair, who studied at Holy Cross Convent School in Kolhapur and passed out as an engineer in electronics and telecommunications from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, opted to pursue HR, much to the dismay of her father (an industrialist from Kolhapur). That was a major turning point for Nair, who decided to follow her heart. After joining HUL as a management trainee in 1992, Nair worked in various roles in factories, sales and the corporate headquarters in HUL.

She brought about several changes and rose through the ranks to become executive director HR. In 2016, she went on to become the first woman as well as Asian and the youngest-ever CHRO of Unilever and member of the Unilever Leadership Executive, with responsibility for the company’s 150,000 people across more than 100 countries globally.


In her social media posts, Nair described India-born former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi as a friend and mentor.

These top 5 haunting places will give you goosebumps…

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We all love a good ghost stories and the mystery of any place makes us curious to know the story that runs behind. No matter where you’re travelling, you’re sure to find some sort of haunted site, as well as a ghost tour to go along with it. 
Here are some spookiest locations you all shall want to visit any day by knowing their jaw dropping architecture and fascinating histories. Akanksha reports…

  1. Bhangrah Fort India

The fort of Bhangarh is located between the city of Jaipur and Alwar, 50 kilometers from the Sariska Sanctuary. Constructed in the 17th century by Raja Madho Singh, the younger brother of the great Mughal general, Man Singh of Amber, the fort houses remnants of grand havelis, temples and deserted marketplaces within its premises, indicating the fort’s prosperity in its heydays.

Besides the royal palace, Bhangarh had over 9,000 houses until 1720 after which gradually diminished. Thought to be a haunted place, Bhangarh fort nevertheless attracts hordes of tourists owing to its serene atmosphere, picturesque Aravalli Mountains and the architectural marvel that it is.
Bhangarh Fort is one such place, where you will even get to see signboards, warning that you should not remain there after sunset. When you are here, you might marvel at its majestic architecture, yet many say they are burdened with a sense of anxiety, and they often feel anxious and restless. Some visitors even pointed out that they get a weird sense of paranoia as if somebody is following them around. Reason why, despite its popularity, visitors avoid hanging around the premises of the fort for long.

2.  Poveglia Island, Venice, Italy

The picturesque city of Venice is a world famous travel destination. But, Poveglia, a small abandoned island between Venice and Lido, gives travellers frightful chills. The place was used as a quarantine station for people suffering from bubonic plague in the 20th century, and later, as a mental asylum in the 1920s. Poveglia has been featured in several paranormal shows. The island is not technically open to the public, but there are some tour operators that will take you around.

  1. Isle of Wight, England

Set on the south coast, the Isle of Wight offers stunning scenery with dramatic cliffs and unspoiled countryside. This fascinating and historic destination, however, is also full of supernatural stories and attracts thousands of ‘ghost hunters’ every year. For travellers interested in meeting one of the many resident ghosts, a walk along the island’s haunted trails is sure to do the trick.

4.  Kuldhara, Rajasthan

This village has been deserted since the 1800s, and is believed to be cursed. According to a local legend, the village was once inhabited by wealthy people — the Paliwal Brahmins. A minister named Salim Singh fell in love with a villager’s daughter, and in order to marry her, threatened villagers with irrationally high taxes. To protect themselves — and the girl — from the ‘evil minister’, the villagers left the place overnight, but not without cursing it. It is believed that no one can dwell in peace as an evil aura lurks in the town till date. Should you decide to visit this place, take someone along.

Twinkle Khanna & Akshay Kumar: Jab they met 21 years back…

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Bollywood star couple Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary on January 17.

The couple on January 17, 2001, had tied the knot in a private ceremony and now they are parents to two children–son Aarav and daughter Nitara.

Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna along with her actor husband celebrated the 21st anniversary of their wedding on Monday. Twinkle took to Instagram to share a photo of them together.

Twinkle said that she and Akshay had a chat on their special day in which they spoke about their differences. Twinkle said that they are different and hence she is not sure if she would not even talk to Akshay if they met at a party today.

Udaipur: The tourist city is a haven for wooden toys too!

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Udaipur is a big centre for wooden toys which are made using the local wood ‘doodhia’ which is soft and can be finely chiselled and shaped.

These toys are lacquered and polished with leaves of a flowering cactus to give them a better look and increase their life.

The large variety of toys made in Udaipur include the cart drawn by a sparrow, kitchen sets, grinder, cradle on a stand, gas lantern, gramophones, trains, cars, jeeps, aeroplanes, counting stands, and clock towers.

The wooden toys also include animal figures such as horses, camels, and elephants.

There is another place near Udaipur called as Bassi which falls in Chittorgarh district. It is another famous centre for wooden toys where the entire village is engaged in wood-carving and in making wooden products.

Jaipur too is very well known for cloth dolls and toys which are generally dyed and stuffed with waste material. These toys are beautifully decorated with colourful paper with expression writ large on their faces.

Afeem ki sabzi: A Rajasthani dish promising countless benefits

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Afeem ki sabzli (Opium vegetable) is one of the favourite dishes of Rajasthanis.

Due to its countless benefits, it is loved and liked by all. In fact, people from UP also cook this vegetable.

Initially, its large leaves are dried under sunlight. Thereafter, vegetable is made with these dry leaves whole through the year.

Afeem ki sabzi: A Rajasthani dish promising countless benefits
Afeem plants whose vegetable is cooked.

The vegetable is cooked the same way as other green leafy vegetables like Spinach ‘Palak’ and fenugreek ‘Methi’ are cooked.

State government issues licence of grow opium.

The roots of this plant are put to grind and drunk in case of diarrhoea. 

Javed Akhtar b’day special: This Gwalior-born poet and writer weaves words winning millions of hearts

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Javed Akhtar is renowned song writer and poet called as the ‘scribbler of verses’ who turned a year older on January 17.

His songs bring in emotions and hence they stay remain evergreen. Born on 17 January 1945 in the Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh, he was born to Jan Nisar Akhtar and Safia Akhtarwas. While his faher is a Bollywood film songwriter and poet, his mother was a singer and songwriter.

Javed Akhtar has won the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, the Sahitya Akademi Award as well as five National Film Awards. His partnership with Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan went a long way to make a hit pair.

Here are few lyrics by Javed Akhtar that has been winning hearts…

  1. Shaam bhi koi jese hai nadi
    Lehar Lehar jese beh Rahi hai
    Koi Ankahi Koi Ansuni bat
    Dheere dheere keh Rahi hai.
  2. Kehne ko sath apne
    Ek duniya chalti hai
    Par chupke is dil me
    Tanhai palti hai
  3. Ek ladki ko dekha to esa laga
    Jese shayar ka khwab
    Jese ujli Kiran
    Jese van me hiran
    Jese chandni Rat
    Jese naghme ki bat
    Jese Mandir m ho ek jalta dia.
  4. Ghar se niklte hi
    Kuch dur chlte hi
    Raste me hai uska ghar
    Kal subah dekha toh, baal banati vo khidki me aayi nazar.
  5. Do pal ruka khwabo ka Karvan
    Aur phir Chal diye
    Do pal ki thi ye dilo ki dastan
    Aur phir chal diye

And the list goes on 




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He have given gems to our music industry.

Top 5 oldest rock arts in the world which speak historical tales…!

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Rock arts are man-made paintings on natural surface or on stones which are highly sophisticated way of expressing complex beliefs about the supernatural world. They played a role in prehistoric religion, possibly in connection with ancient myths or the activities of shamans. To record historical details,  rock arts can be found across every nation and depicts the history of any culture.
Some art seems to depict real events whilst many other examples are apparently entirely abstract. Some archaeologists think that the paintings were created to bring good fortune to a hunt as a kind of spiritual exercise.
Let’s explore some oldest  rock arts across the world.

  1. Cave of Altamira, Spain: It was discovered in 1868 by Modesto Cubillas. Cave of Altamira is the most ancient cave located in Northern Spain. In a true manner it is treat for those who have great interest in history. It is renowned for prehistoric parietal cave art featuring charcoal drawings and polychrome paintings of contemporary local fauna and human hands. 
  2. Lascaux, France: This cave is also known as Sistine Chapel of Prehistory. Nowadays the original arts of this cave are closed because it is too precious and need some extra precautions and protection to maintain. Over 600 parietal wall paintings cover the interior walls and ceilings of the cave.
  3. Maltravieso cave, CĂĄceres: Best known for it’s red hand stencil,  Maltravieso Cave is situated in Spain. It is said that this rock arts are made by a Neanderthal around 64000 years ago. Discovered in 1961, the cave shows traces of human occupation from the Middle Paleolithic.
  1. Apollo 11 Cave, South-Western Namibia: In Africa it is considered as the most ancient rock art. Seven grey-brown quartzite slabs, each smaller than an adult hand, were found with images drawn in charcoal and ochre during excavations in the cave in 1969 by German archaeologist W.E. Wendt. The discovery occurred at the time of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, and the shelter was given the same name to celebrate the momentous event. 
  1. Sulawesi Cave, Indonesia: Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known cave art — a life-sized picture of a wild pig that was painted at least 45,500 years ago in Indonesia. The cave painting uncovered in South Sulawesi consists of a figurative depiction of a warty pig, a wild boar that is endemic to this Indonesian island.

Jalebi: This juicy sweet dish is apt to satify your sweet-craving

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 Jalebi, a spiral-shaped juicy sweet dish, satisfies sweet craving. While many people call it as national sweet dish,  it is also known by other names such as Jilapi, Zalabia, Zulbia and Mushabak. The word ‘jalebi’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘zulabiya’ or the Persian ‘zolbiya’. Jalebi’s recipe came to India through Persian-speaking Turkic invaders.

You can find a jalebi lover in every corner of India. This unique shaped sweet dish can allure anyone with its attractive appearance.  Of all the many delectable Indian sweets , jalebi is considered superlative the world over. 

Crisp, crunchy funnel-cake style fried spirals are made up of organic Maida doused in a syrupy sweet sauce which is available in different variety in different regions. 

Here are 4 interesting types of Jalebi you must try  

1. Jaleba: Jaleba is a king size jalebi deep fried in Ghee and then soaked in sugar water. The crispness and sweetness of jaleba will surely win you heart.  It is an irresistible treat for all sweet lovers. 

2. Imarti: A traditional delight which is quite similar to Jalebi is Imarti. Its mouth watering appearance and sweet saucy redness will make you feel hungrier. Imarti is made with urad dal , Also imarti is thicker and less crispier than jalebi.  

3. Paneer Jalebi: Made out of cottage cheese, this variant of Jalebi must be consumed within 24 hours, else it goes unfit to eat. It is also known as Chanar Jalebi and is particularly found in West Bengal. Its ingredients include full cream milk, lemon juice, all-purpose flour and it is browner than its North Indian version. 

4. Rabdi Jalebi : Rabdi itself sounds mouthwatering than its combination with jalebi.

Even though it is Jalebi served with Rabri, still Rabdi Jalebi deserves a separate mention. It is well sought after sweet dish and is garnished with saffron, almonds and pistachios. It is often served as a dessert in North Indian weddings. 

5. Khoya Jalebi: It is a famous sweet dish of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and is prepared using a batter of khoya, maida and milk. It tastes best when it is topped with cold milk or mala.

Nohkalikai Fall: Beautiful waterfall which speaks spooky story too…!

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Nohkalikai Fall is the tallest plunge waterfall in India in Indian state of Meghalaya which is India’s tallest waterfall and is fourth in world. 

Also known as one of the most dramatic waterfalls one can ever visit, it gives a breathtaking and glimpse being accompanied by a beautiful blue pool and surrounded with dense forests. 

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Nohkalikai Waterfall specialities 

Nohkalikai Waterfall’ height is 340 m which makes it India’s tallest waterfall. The waterfall is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya, near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Below the falls is a plunge pool with water of an unusual shade of green.

Cherrapunji is located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya and is home to five of the most famous waterfalls of the State that has now turned into favorite tourist destinations. 

The name ‘Nohkailikai’ in the local Khasi Tribal language means the ‘Jump of Ka Likai’. 

Nohkalikai: Story behind its name

There is a story behind the name. According to the villagers, a local women Likai jumped off the cliff next to the falls. And that’s how the majestic waterfall named as Nohkalikai.  

Nohkalikai: Best time to visit

The best time to visit the Nohkalikai Falls is in the months of September and October when the forests around the waterfall gives Idyllic glimpse and skies are relatively clear.

Lepakshi Temple bespeaks stories from Mahabharta, Ramayana and Purans…

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Lepakshi Temple situated in Andhra Pradesh has many stories to speak. It has a hanging pillar and a giant footprint which many people believe to be of Hanuman, while others say it is Sita’s footprint. Akanksha writes about this temple to bring forth stories which come from Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranas…

Located in the southeastern part of India, Lepakshi temple is as a prime location to worship Veerabhadra. This temple is also known as Veerabhadra Temple and is situated in the tiny hamlet of Anantpur District of Andhra Pradesh.

The intricate carvings and massive structure of this temple leave everyone spellbound.  Rich in architecture and art, this temple is famous for its hanging pillars and cave chambers.  It is designed in typical Vijayanagra architecture. 

The temple depicts epic of Mahabharta,  Ramayana and Purans by its columns and ceiling. There are around 100s of paintings on the wall of this temples and executive sculptures of God and goddesses. This temple have mural of God Veerabhadra which is counted as India’s largest Mural of any single figure. 


At the front of Temple, there is a deity of A Nandi (cow) which is created from a single piece of stone. From the figures of Saint to musicians,  this temple is gloriously designed. The temple, according to Skanda Purana, is a divyakshetra which means  an important crusade destination of Lord Shiva. 


Thing that makes the temple unique is footprint which are believed to be of Maa Sita. As you step inside the temple, you get the glimpses of the history of Vijayanagara kingdom by way of pictorial representations.

Other than the footprints of Maa Sita,  this temple is well known for its hanging pillar, you must have heard about. The temple has almost 70 well architected pillars. These pillars have the finest elegance.

Out of these 70 pillars, there is one pillar which hangs from the ceiling. The base of pillar doesn’t touch the ground and this pillar is bit dislocated from its original position. One can easily pass the paper and a thin cloth from one side to another which makes us wonder. 
Lepakshi is village which is known because of Ramyana. Villagers say that the bird Jatayu (the son of Aruna and a nephew of Garuda) had fallen here after the battle against the Ravana. When Rama reached the spot, he saw the bird and humanly said to him, “Le Pakshi” which means  “Arise, bird”. 

People from all over India and world visit this temple to find faith and attain spiritual enlightenment. This temple is must visit place in Andhra Pradesh.

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