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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Top 10 Most Popular Websites in the World

1. Facebook.com


2. Google.com


3. Twitter


4. Live.com


5. MSN.com


6. MySpace.com


7. Blogger.com


8. Wikipedia


9. Yahoo.com


10. YouTube.com


Tag : Most Visited Websites in the world, Most Famous websites in the world

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Famous paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci

1. Ginevra de' Benci


Year : Painted by Vinci in 1474
Size :  38.2 x 36.7 cm
Current Location : The National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

2. Mona Lisa


Year : Painted by Vinci in 1503-1507
Size :  77 × 53 cm
Current Location : The Musée du Louvre, Paris.

3. The Adoration of the Magi


Year : Painted by Vinci in 1481-82
Size :  246 x 243 cm
Current Location : The Uffizi, Florence
Yellow ochre and brown ink are used on panel

4. Lady with an Ermine


Year : Painted by Vinci in 1483-90
Size : 53.4 x 39.3 cm
Current Location : Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

5. Madonna Litta


Year : Painted by Vinci in 1490-91
Size : 42 x 33 cm
Current Location : The Hermitage, St. Petersburg

6. The Last Supper


Year : Painted by Vinci in 1498
Size : 460 x 880 cm
Current Location : The Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Refectory), Milan

7. The Virgin of the Rocks



Year : Painted by Vinci in 1503-06
Size : 189.5 x 120 cm
Current Location : The National Gallery, London

Tag : Top 10 Famous Paintings of  Leonardo Da Vinci, Most Popular Paintings of  Leonardo Da Vinci

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Top 5 most amazing structures of the world

5: Regatta hotel, Jakarta 


Taking the form of ten apartment towers, a five-star hotel and an Aqua Park in a complex spawning across 11 hectares of domesticated land, the Regatta project is surely one of the best structures you will come across. Regatta’s development follows a nautical theme, the centrepiece of which being an aerodynamically shaped hotel bounds to be one of the most affecting landscape features overlooking the Java Sea. It has sea as your backyard an a spellbinding view.

4: cctv headquarters, China 



The cctv headquarters in China, is a unique structure.. It is so amazingly moulded in the 'Z-zig zag' mode and looks extremely dazing. It may not be the tallest structure or the largest but it is very awesome in terms of design and treatment. The Main Building, with a total floor space of about 380,000 square meters, is divided into five divisions: the administration division, the comprehensive business division, the news production and broadcasting division, the broadcasting division and the program production division. The designed new CCTV building can not only represent the new image of Beijing, but also express, in the language of architecture,  and the cultural nature of the TV industry.

3: Chicago spire, USA



The Chicago spire stands tall at no.3 and virtually so as it is boasted as one of the most significant residential developments in the world and also the tallest. A simple inspiration and a great result that is there for everyone to see by the year 2010. It is inspired by nature and its complexities and beauty. This 609m structure will rule the Chicago skyline and our hearts too.

2: Residence Antilia, India


Designed by SITE and called Residence Antilia, the scheme is being developed by Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries. Rising to 245 metres the building has only 40 floors, and yet manages to reach the height it does. Residence Antilia will be mixed use serving partly as the headquarters for the Reliance Industries on the lowest floors plus parking for workers with the upper levels being the private residing of Ambani and his family. In-between will be levels of apartments for guests, a kitchen and laundry floor, and several leisure floors making what is in-effect a new home for a very rich man and one of the most amazing private residences in the world with building facilities.

1: Aqua, USA 



Aqua is  sure enough deserves to be on the no.1 position. With attractive design and advanced concept Aqua surely manages to be the biggest show stealer of all time. The liquid contour of Aqua’s exterior makes distinctive floor plans with most residences having their own unique balcony design. Aqua’s balconies not only create the impressive exterior shape of the building, they bring identity to each home. With no two balconies alike, and now each unique owner has a unique condyou gotta hold your breath as f. Floor to ceiling buildings will take your breath away with that beautiful view right outside.

Tag :  Top 5 most amazing architecture of the world
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Thursday, June 23, 2011

10 most beautiful beaches in the world

1. Fernando De Noronha, Brazil

Fernando De Noronha, is  an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, around 220 miles offshore from the Brazilian coast.. Fernando De Noronha is One of the Unesco World Heritage Site as “the most beautiful marine park in the World”.Fernando de Noronha is a place for recreational diving. With warm waters around it, diving to depths of 30 to 40 meters can be done without using a wetsuit. Moreover, the archipelago has points of free diving.The main island has an area of 18.4 square kilometres (7.1 sq mi) and had a population of 3,012 in the year 2010.The climate is tropical, with two well-defined seasons. The rainy season lasts from March to September, the rest of the year sees little rain.The local population and travellers can get to Noronha by plane or cruise from Recife (545 km) or by plane from Natal (360 km).

2. Maldives


Maldives is best calm beach in the world.Beautiful sun, sand and water - that is what constitutes holidays in Maldives beaches. The very rare combination found on the beaches in the world. There are almost 1200 islands with sandy beaches where the tourists can enjoy the serenity of nature, exciting water sports, absolute togetherness with loved ones and luxurious/ economic accommodation.Famous island beaches of Maldives are:
    * Mirihi Island Beach
    * Bandos Island Beach
    * Fun Island Beach
    * Kanuhura Island Beach
Maldives often have reef houses, which display soft white corals, coral meadows, purple, green and yellow invertebrates and pretty dolphins.

3. Anguilla


Ranked first in the top 10 World Best beaches of 2005 by the Discovery Channel Travel and Adventure certainly not a nonsense. Anguilla has it all. Quiet, clean, modern, complete with little island life that really “Carribean”.

4. Boracay, Philippines!


Boracay is an island in the Philippines that located about 200 miles south of Manila and 2 kms from the northwest tip of Panay island in the Visayas Region in Philippines. In 1990, It was elected by the BMW Tropical Beach Handbook as one of the best beaches in the world and again in 1996 by the British publication TV Quick as the world’s number one tropical beach.

5. Miami Beach Florida


Miami Beach is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, incorporated on March 26, 1915.
In 1979 Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The best known beach in the Miami area is of course Miami Beach, America's vacation playland. Miami Beach runs from South Pointe Park north to just north of 63rd Street and Collins Avenue. Highway AIA runs the length of Miami Beach. "Miami Beach" is actually divided into several beaches:

Today, the South Beach section of Miami Beach is a major entertainment destination with hundreds of nightclubs, restaurants and oceanfront hotels.
Long and wide white sand beach with deco-style lifeguard towers. Not for surfing. Topless bathing permitted most places. Playground and public toilets. Boardwalk (4th-21st st.) and Promenade (5th-16th st.) A walkway for pedestrians, skaters, cyclists, and rollerbladers. Lummus Park.

6. Kondoi, Coral beach Okinawa, Japan


Okinawa. the safest islands in the world.Safe in Okinawa means that the rate of criminal is very low. Very relaxing atmosphere results from the atmosphere of a typical Japanese countryside combined with beautiful beaches.  Beside the safety, Okinawa is also famous with its Coral Beach called Kondoi. You won’t regret spending your time in Kondoi as you can get so many interesting views and places. You just need to keep in mind that it is kind of expensive place.

7. Lanikai Beach, Hawaii


This beach is not so large, but this is a beach with the clearest water and cleanest blue in hawaii. Complete with view of two small islands called Mokuluas in the distance.  Lanikai is a very popular spot for photo shoots, and many world-renowned models and photographers can be seen here. Especially during a full moon, Lanikai Beach presents some of the most beautiful and desirable scenes in the entire world.

8. Surfer,s Paradise


Surfers Paradise is a suburb on Australia's Gold Coast in Queensland. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb is famous for its many high-rise apartment buildings and wide surf beach. The central feature of the Surfers Paradise central business district is Cavill Mall, which runs through the centre of the main shopping precinct. Cavill Avenue, named after Jim Cavill, an early hotel owner, is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and is the centre of activity for night life and 'schoolies' trips.

9. Tulum Beach, Mexico


One of the first resorts in Mexico. Perhaps hundreds years ago also had been used by the Mayan as a resort as well. Do you have ever dream of swimming in the white sandy beach, calm and relax accompanied by a Background of mayan pyramid?Here your dream come true.Sandy powder beach with isolated rocksSemi private beach in front of the resorts and Lots of room to spread out.

10. Whitehaven, Australia


7 Kilometers of cleanest white sand beach in one of the most isolated coast in the world would certainly be sufficient for our relaxing need. Sunglasses is a necessity at this beach because the sand is truly white.Australia's Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island sports absolutely stunning super-fine grain white sand, literally squeaky due to 98% silica content and is surrounded by warm, clear green waters with various islands scattered in the distance.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Top 10 Female Supermodels in the world

1.Alessandra Ambrosio
Born on :-April 11, 1981 in Erechim,Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio is a Brazilian model. Model Tyra banks described her as “the future of the modeling world” .She is the former face of the UK company  Next and currently she is one of the  Victoria’s secret angels . She is often cited as one of the world’s sexiest women by the popular media  .She is among the world’s top-earning models.

2. Adriana Lima
Born on :-June 12, 1981


Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model and also well known as spokesmodel for  Maybelline cosmetics from 2003 to 2009. Lima was listed in the 2005 Forbes’ edition of The World’s Best-Paid Celebrities Under 25.She does charitable work helping with an orphanage ”Caminhos da Luz” (Ways of Light), located in her hometown.

3. Heidi Klum
Born on :- June 1, 1973


Heidi Klum is a German-American model, actress, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer,  television producer, and occasional singer.She has been on the cover of fashion magazines, including Vogue , Elle and Marie Claire. She is featured in the 2004  James Bond video game Everything or Nothing, where she plays the villain Dr. Katya Nadanova.  In the World’s 15 Top-Earning Supermodels list by Forbes Klum  was on the third position.Forbes estimated her income at $16 million for 2009.

4. Tyra Banks
Born on :- December 4, 1973 in Inglewood,california


Tyra Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, and businesswoman. Banks is the creator and host of the  UPN/ The CW  reality television  show America’s next top model, co-creator of True Beauty, and host of her own  talk show,  The Tyra Banks Show. She has appeared on the covers of high-fashion magazines such as   Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Elle.Tyra Banks wrote a 3-book series titled Modelland.

5. Kathy Ireland
Born on :- March 20, 1963 in Glendale,california


 Kathy Ireland is an American former-model, actress, entrepreneur,  CEO and designer of her  brand product marketing company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

6. Christie Brinkley
Born on :- February 2, 1954 in Monroe,Michigan


Christie Brinkley is an American  model.She has also worked as an  actress,  illustrator,  photographer, writer, and  designer, and as an activist for human and animals rights and the environment. Her financial holdings are worth an estimated  USD $80 million.  Brinkley has appeared on over 500 magazine covers,like Vogue, Rolling stone,Esquire, as an editorial model.

7. Gisele Bundchen
Born on :- 20 July 1980 in Tres De Maio ,Brazilian town


Gisele Bundchen is a Brazilian model, occasional film actress and  goodwill  ambassador for the  United Nations  Environment  Programme. Since 2004, she has been the highest-paid model in the world and the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment industry with an estimated $150 million fortune. She has been the face of a various advertising campaigns like several seasons of  Christian Dior,  Louis Vuitton, and Victoria’s secret.She was reported as the top earning supermodel, earning an estimated $25 million during 2009-2010.

8 Naomi Campbell
Born on :- 22 May 1970 in Streatham ,London


Naomi Campbel is a  British model, occasional actress and singer. She was the first black cover model for French Vogue Paris and the European edition of Time magazine.Naomi Campbell is also known for a number of perfumes associated with her name, and a series of legal issues.

9. Milla Jovovich
Born on :- December 17, 1975 in Kiev,Ukranian SSR


Milla Jovovich is an American model, actress, musician, and fashion designer . She began modeling at age 11.She has graced over one hundred magazine covers, including Harper’s Bazaar , Glamour. Jovovich with fellow model Carmen Hawk launched a line of clothing called Jovovich-Hawk  in 2003. They both opened a showroom in New York City’s  Greenwich village on September 13, 2005.

10. Laetitia Casta
Born on :- May 11, 1978 in Pont Audemer , Eure(France)


Laetitia Casta: is a French  model and actress.She was the official face of  Loreal ,Dior and Chanel.She has appeared on over 100  magazine covers including  Victoria’s secret catalogs, ELLE magazine, and Vogue magazine.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Famous paintings of mf hussain

PAINTINGS BY M F HUSSAIN (17 September 1915 - 9 June 2011)

HERE ARE THE PAINTINGS DISPLAYED BY MF HUSSAIN THAT WORTH  CRORE AND ABOVE.


Maqbool Fida Husain, born on September 17 (1915) in Pandharpur in Maharashtra, popularly known as MF HUSSAIN, is an INDIAN artist. 
Husain first became well-known as an artist in the late 1940s. In 1947, he joined the Progressive Artists' Group, founded by Francis Newton Souza.

For his great art work MF HUSSAIN was awarded PADMASHREE by INDIAN government in 1955.

In the year 1973 he has been awarded the PADMA BHUSHAN
Again in the year 1991 the great painter was honored by the award of PADMA VIBHUSHAN for his fabulous art work.

Husain went on to become the highest paid painter in India.As his single canvases have fetched up to $2 million

In early 2008, Husain’s Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata 12, a large diptych, from the Hindu epic, fetched $1.6 million, setting a world record at Christie's South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art sale.

One of the most celebrated and internationally recognized Indian artists of the 20th century, he also received recognition as a printmaker, photographer, and fimmaker.


Birth name     Maqbool Fida Husain

Born           17 September 1915(1915-09-17)
                   Pandharpur, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died         9 June 2011(2011-06-09) (aged 95)
                London, England, United Kingdom

Nationality     Indian; Qatari(2010-2011)

Field         Painting, Drawing, Writer

Training         Sir J. J. School of Art

Movement     Progressive Art Group

Works           Mother India; illustrations to Ramayana, Mahabarata

Awards         Padma Shri (1955)
                     Padma Bhushan (1973)
                     Padma Vibhushan (1991)

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