13 Countries Where You Can Get The Most Bang For Your Rupee

1. Belarus

Good news for people who really want to experience Europe on a shoestring budget! This small former Soviet country is dirt cheap. On the downside however, there is not much to see unless you are a fan of nostalgic Soviet architecture and ambience. If you want to feel like you're in Russia but pay a lower price for it all, you've made the best decision of your life to come here.

Some useful words: zdravstvujtie (means "hello", I'm not joking!), dziakuj(thank you), praklon (dammit!), bliadz (bitch!)

What to look out for: Brest Fortress (I can tell you just got disappointed when you saw a different spelling).

What to try: Draniki, which are thick pancakes made from grated potatoes with various stuffings served with sour cream.

2. Bolivia

This landlocked South American country has a fascinating history along with a landscape of contrasts. You might want to brush up on your Spanish before going here.

Some useful words and phrases: Hola! (hello), usted habla ingles? (Do you speak English), cojudo (dumbass), cua fea balla al mearda (*censored*).

What to look out for: The diversity in the country's population reflects the diversity in landscape.

What to try: Cheese empanadas.

3. Cambodia

After the reign of terror of the Khmer rouge, this southeast Asian nation has opened up to the world with temples and architecture that reflect the golden age of its ancient history.

Some useful words: niak sohk sabaay te? (how are you?), sott dae ondoong binh duke hah yeung (my hovercraft is full of eels).

What to look out for: The Angkor Wat Temple.

What to try: Fish Amok, a fish mousse made with a special herb, ginger, lime and lemon grass paste. 

4. Costa Rica

This Latin American country is a favourite destination for travellers who love a tropical setting with sun, sand and jungles. Ditch Goa for once and find your way to Costa Rica!

Some useful words: Hola (Hello), vayase al demonio (go to hell).

What to look out for: Costa Rica has amazing beach resorts. Just imagine Thailand in a Latin American setting.

What to try: Refrescos Naturales, tropical fruit smoothies.

5. Hungary

Once the center of European power, Hungary is now a great place to get a crash course in history. Budapest has the most amazing architecture in the world and it will literally make your jaw drop.

Some useful words: jo napot (good day), kurva eletbe (FML).

What to look out for: The magical city of Budapest.

What to try: Goulash, yup you've probably heard of it before, but this is the original.

6. Iceland

Contrary to its name, this Nordic country has lush greenery in summers and is not a block of ice like Greenland.

Some useful words: Allt gott (I'm fine thanks), það er svo kalt (it's so cold),Kunntan thin (you #*nt).

What to look out for: Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights in winter.

What to try: The people of Iceland love whale meat so we'll just recommend something less controversial. The humble and delicious skyr for dairy lovers is soft and creamy like dahi but not as sour.

7. Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than a thousand islands and was one of India's largest trading partners in ancient times. Today, it is a country of contrasts with friendly people.

Some useful words: Selamat Pagi (Good morning), terima kasih (thank you),goblok (dumbass), anjing (bitch).

What to look out for: Bali and Java are great places to learn about the local culture and have some great beaches and tropical getaways.

What to try: Nasi Goreng, Chinese style fried rice with anything you like (chicken, seafood, beef, egg) with curry and other spicy condiments.

8. Mongolia

This country located in the Gobi desert has been home to nomads for centuries. Although they have adopted modern techniques, they still follow the lifestyles of their ancestors i.e. rearing horses and cattle as well as having cozy homes that are always on the move.

Some useful words: Sain baina uu (hello), boovoo saa (*^$# yourself).

What to look out for: Experience a homestay with nomads. It's like living on a farm in the desert.

What to try: Mongolia is the place to go if you are a die-hard non-vegetarian. From mutton dumplings to mutton soup, you're cholesterol levels are very likely to skyrocket. You can get a hearty meal under Rs. 300

9. Nepal

This Himalayan nation is a popular haunt with Indian tourists due to its affordability and a chance to see the Himalayas close-up. 

Some useful words and phrases: Tapaaii lai kasto cha? (How are you?),sauchalaya kata chha (where's the toilet?), chahk (ass).

What to look out for: A front row view of Mount Everest.

What to try: Chatamari, a kind of Nepali pizza which is a rice crepe topped with minced meat, egg and seasonal vegetables.

10. Pakistan

Our neighbor might not be the most tourist friendly place on Earth but if you are a history buff, sites like the Indus Valley and the ruins of Mohenjo Daro would absolutely blow your mind.

What to try: Lamb Nihari with naan.

11. Paraguay

Bolivia's southern neighbour, Paraguay, is also an interesting nation that reflects the mystique of the South American heartlands and the Amazon basin.

Some useful words: Haku eterei! (It's hot!), che haku (I'm hot), ejapiro tuna ari (go *#@% off on a cactus).

What to look out for: The lively waterfront area of Encarnación has earned a reputation as one of Paraguay’s major tourist destinations. Locals flock to the beach during the summer season (December to February), which is brought to a close by the biggest carnival in the country.

What to try: Terere a traditional herb infused drink that has been around for a very long time.

12. Sri Lanka

This island is beautiful when it's not bogged down with political riots.

Some useful words: oba ingreesi kathaa karanavadha? (do you speak English?), kiyeda meka? (how much is this), Hukkanna (*censored* - use it on a local and find out), Balli (bitch).

What to look out for: Beaches, jungles, hills and tea gardens, Sri Lanka is just like Kerala. Excellent golf courses, if you play the sport.

What to try: Lamprais, influenced by the Dutch Burghers, these are steamed rice balls wrapped in banana leaf with a filling of meat and a spicy shrimp paste.

13. Vietnam

This country is always on the move. Find yourself on an intersection in Hanoi and the traffic doesn't seem to have any direction. The only way to survive is to weave your way to where you want to go.

Some useful words and phrases: Hân hạnh gặp ông (good morning), giao thông này là điên (this traffic is #$%^ed up).

What to look out for: Take a cruise on Halong Bay, it's the highlight of every holiday in Vietnam.

What to try: Beef Pho, Beef noodle soup. Don't worry if you're a hardcore Hindu. Pork and chicken alternatives are available.

BASIC PRINCIPLE OF LIFE : DISCIPLINE

You know how discipline works?

Don't plan your discipline around your other to-dos. Plan your life around your discipline.

Cement your routines around the iron rods of discipline. If you have to wake up at 6 am everyday, you wake up, no matter at what time you sleep.

BE DISCIPLINED , BE AWESOME N STOP AT NOTHING !!!!!!

HOW TO SPOT A LIAR

MOST INSPIRING QUOTES

1. ‘I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.’ – Michael Jordan

 2. ‘The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.’ – Buddha 3. ‘There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible; the fear of failure.’ – Paulo Coelho 

4. ‘Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.’ – Thomas Edison 

5. ‘Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It’s ok to fail. If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.’ – H. Stanley Judd 

6. ‘You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ – Wayne Gretzky 

7. ‘Remember that failure is an event, not a person.’ – Zig Ziglar 

8. ‘Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.’ – Denis Waitley 

9. ‘I really don’t think life is about the I­could­have­beens. Life is only about the I­tried­todo. I don’t mind the failure but I can’t imagine that I’d forgive myself if I didn’t try.’ – Nikki Giovanni 

10. ‘Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.’ – Steve Jobs 

11. ‘It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.’ – Theodore Roosevelt 

12. ‘There is no failure except in no longer trying.’ – Elbert Hubbard 

13. ‘Failure is success if we learn from it.’ – Malcolm Forbes 

14. ‘It is fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.’ – Bill Gates 

15. ‘You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.’ – Johnny Cash 

16. ‘Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.’ – Mia Hamm 

17. ‘One who fears failure limits his activities. Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again.’ – Henry Ford 

18. ‘For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.’ – Mary Kay Ash 

19. ‘Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.’ – Anonymous 

20. ‘Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.’ – Anonymous

Quotes for EPIC ACHIEVEMENT!!!

#1. Dream Big. Start small. Act now.
#2. Victims make excuses. Leaders deliver results.
#3. Clarity breeds mastery. 
#4. Education is inoculation against disruption.
#5. A problem is only a problem when viewed as a problem.
#6. All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.
#7. If you’re not scared a lot you’re not doing very much.
#8. Where victims see adversity, extreme achievers see opportunity.
#9. The project you are most resisting carries your greatest growth.

#10. Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results.

#11. Criticism is the price of ambition.
#12. Potential unexpressed turns to pain.
#13. Ordinary people love entertainment. Extraordinary people adore education.
#14. Your daily behavior reveals your deepest beliefs.
#15. The only failure is not trying.
#16. Focus is more valuable than IQ.
#17. To double your income, triple your investment in self-development.
#18. Your excuses are nothing more than the lies your fears have sold you.
#19. An addiction to distraction is the end of your creative production.
#20. Life is short. Be of use.

FUN FACTS

1. In spelling of 1 to 99 letters a, b, c, d are not used until 100 in which 'd' comes twice - hundred.

2. In spelling of 1 to 999 a,b,c are not used and a comes in 'Thousand'.

3. In spelling of 1 to 999,999,999 letters b,c are never used until in Billion where b comes for the first time.

4. Letter 'c' is never used in English counting .

LIFE

Life is weird.

You can go from being strangers,
to being friends,
to being more than friends, 
to being practically strangers again.

TOP 10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

1. Ben Franklin came from a large family.

In fact, his father, Josiah Franklin, had 17 children with 2 wives. He was the 8th to the second wife but the 15th in total. He started to work with his brothers in a print shop at the age of 12.

2. Ben Franklin was a writer.

Franklin started out with a passion in writing and wrote many writings immediately after starting work. However, his older brother refused to publish his writings. After more work and effort, he was able to take his writings elsewhere to get published, many of which are famous today.

3. He was a volunteer fireman.

He had a passion for “paying it forward” and giving back to the community. The department he volunteered for is called the Union Fire Company, but is now known as “Benjamin  Franklin’s Bucket Brigade”. After volunteering multiple times, he wrote articles on fire safety.

4. Ben Franklin is known for inventing the glass harmonica.

He designed the glass harmonica, or armonica, in 1761. It creates musical tones by using different sized glass bowls. It’s kind of like the old-fashioned version of rubbing your finger on a crystal glass.

5. Franklin could speak 5 languages.

He taught himself to read French, Latin, Italian, and Spanish, after already knowing English. He was always looking for ways to self-improve and figured being fluent in other languages would help him in his future.

6. During experiments, Franklin was almost killed twice.

The only reason he survived was because he didn’t receive a strong enough charge. One time he was trying to help cure a paralyzed man with electric shock. The other time was a result from his attempt to kill a turkey with electrical shock.

7. He created the first insurance company in the colonies.

The number one adversary? Fire. The full name was Philadelphia Contributorship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss By Fire. The idea was so every man could help each other.

8. Franklin invented the rocking chair.

Next time you’re sitting in a rocking chair and thinking, “This is the life!”, remember our good pal Benjamin Franklin. He fitted the legs of his armchair with curved pieces of wood and made an invention that is still widely used today.

9. Ben Franklin owned his first company at the age of 22.

He was the owner of the Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper. His printing company also printed paper money for Pennsylvania and Delaware.

10. 20,000 people attended his funeral.

This is a large number today, but especially back then it was huge. Franklin died on April 17, 1790. His funeral was well attended by people who had been touched by his life and looked up to his legacy.

Mia Khalifa: 5 Things To Know About Everyone’s New Favorite Porn Star

1.) She Was Working At A Fast Food Restaurant Before Porn

Yes, it’s true. Mia was once working a fast food burger restaurant in Miami, Fla., and that’s where she was approached by someone asking if she would ever try doing porn. 

2.) Mia Has A Bachelor’s Degree In History

All beauty and no brain? Not for Mia. This porn star graduated from the University of Texas in El Paso with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Sounds like a good fall back plan!

3.) Mia Was Born In Beirut, Lebanon Before Moving To America

When Mia was just 7 years old, her family packed their bags and left Lebanon behind for the United States. As a teenager, Mia and her family lived in Maryland.

4.) Mia Is Married — Sorry Guys

Bad news for those of you hoping to get your chance with Mia: she’s totally off the market. In 2011, just after turning 18, Mia married an American man. They are currently living together in Florida.

5.) Timeflies Wrote Mia Her Own Theme Song

You know you’re cool when you have your own theme song. The song, called “Mia Khalifa,” was written and recorded by one of MTV’s well-known “Artists to Watch,” Timeflies.  

10 Action Movies To Look Out For In 2015

2014 was a fairly decent year for action films, and 2015 looks to be no different. Expect sequels to popular franchises and some refreshing new IPs from new comers and Hollywood veterans alike.

1. Taken 3

The Taken trilogy comes to a thrilling conclusion as Liam Neeson talks in a vaguely threatening voice for the third and final time. Framed for a murder he had no idea about, Neeson must put all his skills to the test to capture those responsible before he is hunted down by the very government he once fought to defend.

2. American Sniper

Based on the true story of American Sniper Chris Kyle as he battles dangers at home and during his four tours of Iraq, this film features the highlights of his life, both in and out of uniform. Bradley Cooper does a respectable job with the role and brings across the physical and emotional issues that come as part of being a long range assassin.

3. Kingsman: The Secret Service

Based on the Mark Millar (of Kick-Ass and The Ultimates fame) comic The Secret Service, this action-espionage film centres on the interactions of a spy veteran and his young apprentice as the latter is introduced in to the high-risk, high-reward world of espionage. The film's cast includes Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong and Michael Caine.

4. Furious 7

The latest instalment in the long running car-based action series brings back familiar faces such as Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker as well as Jason Statham after a foreshadowing cameo in F&F 6. The plot, set after Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, deals with revenge, as the pack have lost one of their own in a race and want payback at any cost.

5. Hitman: Agent 47

A reboot of the video-game based movie franchise puts Rupert Friend in the well-tailored suit formerly worn by Timothy Olyphant, as the titular Agent 47. The plot deals with Agent 47 and another genetically engineered assassin as they try to take down a ruthless organisation can the the Syndicate in an attempt to find the assassin’s father.

6. Mad Max: Fury Road

Tom Hardy takes over from Mel Gibson in the iconic post-apocalyptic role of Mad Max. Almost a reboot of the series, the plot is described as a “western on wheels” with most of the car stunts done with practical effects instead of CGI, meaning that everything in the film was done to endanger the actors in the film.

7. In the Heart of the Sea

A whaling crew are set adrift on a tiny boat for several months in the harsh sea while being preyed upon by a massive Sperm whale in 1820. Starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Cillian Murphy (Scarecrow), the film draws inspiration from Moby Dick and looks to have a bleak, desolate vibe about it and gives the feeling of powerlessness and one of Earths biggest creatures is out for your head.

8. Blackhat

Chasing a dangerous cyber-criminal leads a team of American and Chinese government investigators on a worldwide chase across continents from Chicago to Hong Kong. Helping them is recently released criminal Chris Hemsworth.

9. Chappie

Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and SIgourne Weaver (Ellen Ripely) unite in this action comedy involving the raising of a very special gifted child, who just happened to be a robot. Expect hilarity and special effects to fill the screen as the very talented actors take to very unfamiliar roles.

10. Spectre

The 24th Bond Film sees Daniel Craig return to the suit of the debonair spy to wrap up those lingering plot points from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The introduction of Spectre and probably Blofeld looks to shake up the canon since the reboot in 2005.

What is ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-mi-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), or ALS, is a nervous system (neurological) disease that causes muscle weakness and impacts physical function.

ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it. ALS is a type of motor neuron disease that causes nerve cells to gradually break down and die. In the United States, ALS is sometimes called motor neuron disease.

In most cases, doctors don't know why ALS occurs. A small number of cases are inherited.

ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an arm or leg, or sometimes with slurring of speech. Eventually, ALS can affect your ability to control the muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe. ALS can't be cured and eventually leads to death.

Symptoms

Early signs and symptoms of ALS include:

• Difficulty walking, tripping or difficulty doing your normal daily activities
• Weakness in your leg, feet or ankles
• Hand weakness or clumsiness
• Slurring of speech or trouble swallowing
• Muscle cramps and twitching in your arms, shoulders and tongue
• Difficulty holding your head up or keeping a good posture

The disease frequently begins in your hands, feet or limbs, and then spreads to other parts of your body. As the disease advances, your muscles become progressively weaker. This weakness eventually affects chewing, swallowing, speaking and breathing.

However, ALS doesn't usually affect your bowel or bladder control, your senses, or your thinking ability. It's possible to remain actively involved with your family and friends.

Causes

In ALS, the nerve cells that control the movement of your muscles gradually die, so your muscles progressively weaken and begin to waste away.

ALS is inherited in 5 to 10 percent of cases. The other cases appear to occur randomly.

Researchers are studying several possible causes of ALS, including:

• Gene mutation. Various genetic mutations can lead to inherited ALS, which appears nearly identical to the noninherited form.
• Chemical imbalance. People with ALS generally have higher than normal levels of glutamate, a chemical messenger in the brain, around the nerve cells in their spinal fluid. Too much glutamate is known to be toxic to some nerve cells.
• Disorganized immune response. Sometimes a person's immune system begins attacking some of his or her body's own normal cells, which may lead to the death of nerve cells.

Protein mishandling. Mishandled proteins within the nerve cells may lead to a gradual accumulation of abnormal forms of these proteins in the cells, eventually causing the nerve cells to die.

Is Banksy a Woman? Top Five Rumours, Myths and Truths About Graffiti Artist

A website has suggested Banksy could be a woman(Banksystreetart.tumblr.com)

Banksy could be a woman, a news website has suggested ahead of a documentary

 about the famous graffiti artist.

Ahead of the programme Banksy Does New York, which will air on 17 November on HBO, Atlantic City Lab has given several reasons why the street artist could be female.

"Compared to the highly visible work of Invader or Fairey or dozens of other high-profile 

 street artists, Banksy's work is different," the site argues.

"Girls and women figure into Banksy's stencilled figures, for starters, something that isn't 

true of 99% of street art."

The site points out that the majority of street artists, who are male, make reference to their names 

consistently – in the form of tags. But Banksy's work offers a different form of street art.

"Banksy's work has always done more than project "Banksy" ad nauseam," they write.

 "In fact, a "handling service" called Pest Control exists to authenticate Banksy's protean projects.

"Banksy's graffiti understands and predicates a relationship between the viewer and the

 street, something that graffiti that merely shouts the artist's name or icon over and over 

(and over and over) doesn't do."

This is far from the first rumour to emerge surrounding the elusive artist.

 IBTimes UK looks at some of the other Banksy myths – and some of the truths.

Rumours of Banksy being arrested frequently emerge(Sincura)

King Robbo

One rumour speculates that Banksy is actually Robbo, a graffiti artist who died earlier 

this year. Speculation arose when Banksy painted over one of Robbo's works on the 

Camden Canal, as the graffiti code of conduct states that only artists ever paint over

 their own work.

Banksy doctored one of Robbo's tags—a piece dating back to 1985. Instead of saying

"ROBBO", the image of a council worker appeared holding a brush and painting the wall black.

Banksy arrested

A hoax story alleging the British graffiti artist Banksy had been arrested and had his

 identity revealed once again duped thousands of people online.

According to the highly refutable website National Report, a 'news' website consisting 

entirely of fake stories, the artist was arrested by Metropolitan Police at his studio and

 his identity revealed as 35-year-old Paul Horner, originally from Liverpool.

A possible Banksy work in Cheltenham, a few miles away from Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)(Getty)

Football star name

Bristol footballers claim Banksy earned his name by playing for the local team,

according to Banksy Myths & Legends by Marc Leverton. According to the myth, 

each footballer was named after a previous great player – and Banksy gained his after

the England goalkeeper Gordon Banks.

Whether this was how he got his name or not, what we do know is that Banksy was a

goalkeeper for the Bristol-based football club Easton Cowboys and Cowgirls. In 2001, 

the team went on tour in Mexico and Banksy played against the Zapatista freedom 

fighters, a group of young revolutionaries. He painted a mural while there.

Damien Hirst

Some has guessed that Banksy is artist Damien Hirst's alter ego, but it is more likely 

that Banksy is actually 39-year-old artist Robin Gunningham, who has been pictured 

more than once around Banksy's work. Banksy's team have neither confirmed nor 

denied these claims.

The street artist actually collaborated with Hirst for the piece Keeping It Spotless, which \features a French maid sweeping under a spot painting. It sold for $1,870,000 (£1.2m) at 

Sotheby's auction house in New York City in 2008.

Ozone

Banksy's iconic Pulp Fiction image was originally criticised by London transportation 

authorities for being too graphic. The artist then returned and painted over it, changing 

it to show two actors dressed in banana suits but pointing real guns.

Afterwards, a local 19-year-old graffiti artist called Ozone wrote over it: "If it's better 

next time, I'll leave it." He was later killed by a moving train.

Banksy then returned to the spot and created an image of an angel wearing a 

bulletproof vest and holding a skull, as a tribute to the late artist.

The elusive painter wrote: "The last time I hit this spot, I painted a crap picture of two 

men in banana costumes waving hand guns. A few weeks later, a writer called Ozone 

completely dogged it and then wrote 'If it's better next time, I'll leave it' in the bottom 

corner. When we lost Ozone, we lost a fearless graffiti writer and as it turns out, a 

pretty perceptive art critic. Ozone—rest in peace."