1. The White House, Washington DC, USA – Perhaps the world’s most famous residence, the home and office of the President of the United States, since 1800, when John Adams first moved into the house. With the vast amount of history and historical figures that have graced its rooms, it’s very little wonder that the White House has more than a tale or two of hauntings. In fact, it’s considered to be one of the most haunted houses in the whole of the United States.
Past presidents, their families, and foreign dignitaries have all attested to the paranormal goings on at the White House. On one particular visit, the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, was staying in the Lincoln Bedroom. He had just finished bathing and walked back into the suite where he saw Lincoln standing by the fireplace. He refused to sleep in that room again after that. Other people that have said they have seen the ghost of Abraham Lincoln include presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, and Dwight Eisenhower; First Ladies Jackie Kennedy and Ladybird Johnson; and presidential children Susan Ford and Maureen Reagan. Maureen and her husband both witnessed Lincoln standing by the same fireplace where Churchill had once seen him.
Various other spectres have also been seen, including past employees, Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Tyler; First Lady Dolley Madison; a British soldier; and Anne Surratt. Sudden cold spots, disembodied footsteps, voices, knocks, and screams have also been reported at the seemingly very haunted 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
2. The Old Changi Hospital, Singapore – Old Changi Hospital is a former hospital in Changi, Singapore. It was built back in 1935 as part of the old Changi military base. During the occupation of the Japanese the compound was used by the notorious Kempeitai (the Japenese Secret Police) as a prison and torture camp. After the end of World War II, the building was again a hospital, and remained so until 1997, when it was replaced by the Changi General Hospital. It has stood derelict and decaying ever since.
The building is now haunted by its past, with Japanese soldiers, people that were executed, and the patients that died here. Apparitions of an old man has been seen walking down the corridors, and a woman has been seen walking through the rooms. The spirits of children are known to haunt the old children’s ward, and the ghosts of bloodied Japanese soldiers have been seen also. Loud bangs and unexplained screams are also a common occurrence.
3. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland – The site on which Edinburgh Castle sits has history dating back to the Iron Age. Situated overlooking what many people believe to be the most haunted city on Earth, Edinburgh Castle has been the site of torture and many bloody battles during its time. It was also where majority of Harry Potter was shot.
Visitors and staff of this now tourist destination, have experienced many things over the years. The most common is the feeling of being touched and pulled, as well as the sighting of apparitions. Spirits that have been witnessed include an old man wearing an apron, a headless drummer boy, and a piper who mysteriously lost his life after getting lost in the tunnels below the castle.
Other experiences include shadowy figures, strange lights, sudden drops in temperature, unexplained mists, strange sounds, the feeling of being watched, and sudden intense feelings of dread, sadness, and despair.
Or maybe it’s just the presence of Dementors left behind by the Warner Bros. crew!
4. Island of the Dolls, Xochimilco, Mexico – Located on Lake Teshuilo in Xochimilco near Mexico City, the island La Isla de la Munecas (The Island of the Dolls) is certainly one of the strangest haunted locations in our list. In the 1950’s, a man named Julian Santan Barrera moved to the island.
Julian was unaware of the dark history of the area when he moved there to become a recluse. Legend says that three young girls were playing near the water in the 1920’s, when one of the girls fell in and drowned in the murky waters. Locals believed that ever since her death, the young girl’s spirit has been unable to leave the island. It soon grew quite a reputation as a haunted place, and locals wouldn’t go near it at night for fear of what they might see.
Julian claimed that as soon as he moved to the island, a little girl began speaking to him. The girl told Julian how she had died, and that she was trapped on the island. He began to get dolls for this little girl, often selling off fruit and vegetables that he had grown on the island, so that he could buy dolls for her to play with.
Julian later told his nephew that it was becoming more difficult to appease the girl’s thirst for these dolls, with him seemingly worried that she wanted him to join her in her watery grave. The same day he had this discussion, the nephew found his uncle face down in the canal. His body was in the same spot where the little girl had apparently drowned seventy years before.
Today, tourists to the island often speak of the doll’s eyes following them. Others have also reported that the mutilated dolls whisper to them, especially at night. Julian’s ghost is also said to remain on the island, as well as the young girl.
5. Poveglia Island, Italy – In the Venice Lagoon between Venice and Lido, sits the small island of Poveglia. Inhabited since 421, when mainlanders fled to seek refuge from the invaders, Poveglia’s population began to dwindle centuries later, and by the 14th century the island was completely abandoned. As with many small islands in Europe during the Bubonic Plague outbreak in the 14th century, the island became a quarantine colony. Many Venetians were sent here to die, their dead infected bodies being burned on giant pyres. This was also the case in 1630, when the Black Death swept through Venice.
The site was apparently used to as a mental asylum during the 1800’s, however many sources state that this simply is not the case. Stories persist though of ill treatment, and experimental procedures being carried out in building. During 1930 a doctor is believed to have committed suicide, jumping to his death from the bell tower. From the mid-20th century up until 1975 when it was closed, Poveglia hospital was used as geriatric centre.
Today the whole island is abandoned, and it’s believed that many locals dare not step foot on the island for fear of being cursed. Fisherman also refuse to fish in the area for fear of dragging up human remains.
6. The Queen Mary Hotel, California, US – Once a transatlantic ocean liner and now a permanently moored hotel in California, the Queen Mary has been touted as one of the country’s most haunted hotels, and taking into account its bevy of ghosts, it’s not hard to see why. Two different women drowned in the ship’s first class pool, and now their ghosts are often seen there. Various apparitions have been seen throughout the bar and lounge areas, most in period dress. One particular room, B340, displayed a great deal of activity, but is now no longer available. Coincidence? We think not.
7. Château de Brissac, Maine-et-Loire, France – Originally built in the 11th century as a castle by the Counts of Anjou, Château de Brissac was rebuilt in 1502, by Charles II, Duke of Brissac, who gave it its name. This noble castle is the tallest in France, and it exudes old world charm, but one of its past residents has shocked more than one visitor.
A double murder that occurred sometime in the 15th century within the walls of the castle, has resulted in one of the more popular ghosts of the Château de Brissac, that of the la Dame Verte, or “Green Lady”. The current residents (the current Duke of Brissac and his family) have become accustomed to her roaming the rooms, but she has scared many a guest. She is often seen in the tower room of the chapel, wearing her green dress. What’s most terrifying however, is her face. If she looks at you, you’ll see that her face has gaping holes were her eyes and nose should be, resembling what a corpse would look like. As well as her sighting, her moans are also often heard throughout the castle in the early hours.
8. Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire, England – Built in 1145, the Ancient Ram Inn is believed to be the most haunted house in the entire British Isles, and perhaps the most haunted house in the world. The tales of child sacrifices, devil worship, and evil spirits are believed to be behind the terrifying happenings in this building. The Inn was built on the intersection of 2 ley lines, what many people believe is a conductor for spiritual activity. In addition, an ancient Pagan burial ground is said to have resided in the property over 5,000 years ago.
During its time as a bed and breakfast, people would often flee in the middle of the night, often seeing full bodied apparitions in their rooms, the feeling of being touched/pulled, disembodied voices, and the just the general feeling of evil.
John, the current owner and resident of the Ram Inn, has reported that on his first night in the house in 1968, he felt a presence grab his arm, before being dragged out of bed and across the room! John has since found evidence of devil worship and ritual sacrifice. He found two child skeletons underneath the staircase, as well as broken daggers. He continues to experience the hauntings and the attacks to this day.
9. Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania, US – Built in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary is a former prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It’s known for being the very first prison of its kind to introduce solitary confinement, or what they used to call, the Pennsylvania System. Prisoners were sent to solitary during this time as a form of rehabilitation. They would be completely isolated, living alone, eating alone, and even exercising alone in their own individual yards. Whenever an inmate left his cell, a black hood would be placed over his head to assure he remained in confinement.
Due to Eastern States’ harsh approach, many prisoners were drove to insanity, and as a result the Pennsylvania System was scrapped in 1913. From then until 1970 it was used as a regular prison, and held the likes of Al Capone and the bank robber, Willie Sutton.
Reports of the paranormal have been going on since the 1940’s, but ever since the stone prison was abandoned in 1971, paranormal experiences have seemingly increased.
10. Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan, India – Built in the early 1600s by King Sawai Madho Singh, this fort protected a small city of roughly 10,000 people and included a royal palace. According to legend, a sorcerer fell in love with the King’s daughter and in the process of trying to seduce her, he died, cursing the town to be destroyed. Shortly thereafter, an invading army destroyed the fort and killed virtually everyone who lived there. Locals refuse to live anywhere near the ruins, and have ensured that it’s closed after dark due to the presence of various ghosts that have been reported roaming through the complex. There have been cases where people have been at the fort at night, only to turn up dead in the morning.
11. Paris Catacombs, France – Containing the bones of thousands of people, these catacombs were never really meant to house human remains. Due to overcrowded cemetery conditions in the 18th century, many remains were relocated to the spider-webbing tunnels beneath the city. While the bones are laid out in artful arrangements, stories of discontented spirits abound. Many people have reported seeing apparitions as well as being touched or shoved, and that some people have disappeared within the catacombs altogether.
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With a special place and hold in the closet, the lingerie fashion is cutely overtaking the space and value position among Indian girls. Boyfriends/ husbands chiming in their selections alongside their mates is showcasing a new era of intimate fashions and buying behavior. Once considered a taboo, peek-a-boo straps or backless wear is making its visual presence without raising eyebrows. It is actually becoming what the new Indian WOMEN WANTS!
The Indian lingerie market has undergone a phenomenal transformation over the recent years. During this time, there has been as much innovation in the making of lingerie as has been in the adapted styles.With the ever so advancing number of working women, changing fashion trends, the increased awareness about better fits, quality, brands, colors, styling, rising level of information and media exposure. Undoubtedly, the entry of a large number of foreign brands has given the industry a new dimension and horizon.
With the change of dress code stems the need to dress differently- The modern woman is boldly going where no woman has gone before, and her lingerie naturally and seamlessly follows. With large international brands making their presence in India, the phenomenon has brought about some realignment in the fragmented lingerie market. With the influx of bold steps in advertising and media, the once hidden fashion trends are now being spotlighted and celebrated by the Indian femme.
With the rapid increase and overall spreading of stores and accepting culture, the Indian lingerie segment is all set to grow further in the future. With the gaining popularity of lingerie boutiques all around us, the stigma of buying and wearing lingerie is now a thing of the past and long gone. We are happily witnessing changing times and young women being drawn to variety , styles and colors in their intimate wardrobes.
Hence, taking over dull monochromes, a lot of overtly feminine shades have appeared in its full presence. Companies are constantly twisting the fashion threads and bringing out new lingerie collections that make today’s women feel comfortable, and at the same time, look stylish and glamorous. Intricate detailing and decorative seams are also the in-thing in lingerie today. With fabrics like Italian silks, satins, chiffons- French and Italian laces are becoming extremely popular.
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Rachel Karen Green is a master of wearing cute checks, as most of her outfits suggest. This simple checked dress from Season 1 can be a wardrobe hit this season, if paired with the correct accessories.
Rachel often liked to go the sporty way, especially in the earlier seasons when she was waitressing. Her high waisted shorts paired with a sporty tee are something that Taylor Swift would totally wear in a heartbeat in present times! If you’re trying out this Rachel Green look, make sure to sport a fabulous bold red lip to add some color to the monotone outfit.
While Rachel’s love for cropped denim vests was a bit too much, we totally get where she was coming from! Denim vests are absolute must haves for summer closets – they’re classic after all! You can wear your’s with a flouncy skirt (with a summery floral print) and accessorize accordingly.
Rachel’s work wear wardrobe is something we have always coveted to death. With chic, figure-hugging silhouettes and bags to match, Miss Green’s office clothing was always top-notch (no surprise, really, since she was a buyer at fashion giants like Bloomingdales and Ralph Lauren).
Even in the later seasons, post Emma, Rach managed to put together fabulous school-girl outfits, like the memorable pleated skirt and boots, and rocked them too!
Rachel pulled off dungarees and sneakers as well as she did slip dresses and heels. What a stroke of luck that denim overalls are a definite comeback this year!
Graphic tee and printed pants – another Green favorite!
Another Rachel Green trademark from the initial seasons was what we like to call “Cheerleader Outfit”. The preppy, girly looks, complete with plaid skirts and knee socks were always fun and charming. Add some age-appropriate panache to the style and make it your own!
Which Rachel Green outfit is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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1. (gesturing toward the house maid) “Do you want to end up like them, cleaning for a living? Because that is what you’ll end up doing if you don’t study now!”
2. “Why do you forget to make your bed every morning? How hard is it to fold your sheets neatly?”
3. “It’s Sunday! Why don’t you clean out your closet? There are a lot of things in there that you could do well without.”
4. “It’s Sunday! Why don’t you re-organize your desk? That pile of books is about to spill over!”
5. “Why is your room such an utter mess all the time?”
6. “I read on a blog online that eating too much pizza can result in serious diseases! Bas, tera bahar khana band.”
7. (to girls) “Why don’t you take cooking classes? The only thing you know how to cook is maggi, and that’s no good when you get married! What will you feed your husband? What will your in-laws think of me?”
8. (to boys) “What is that stink coming from your room? It’s like something died in there!”
9. “Put your dirty clothes in the laundry now, or you will have no clean underwear left. Then don’t come crying to me!”
10. “Are you really going out wearing that?”
11. “What time will you come back home? I’ll keep dinner ready, so don’t eat out!”
12. “How do you manage to find anything in this mess? Let me clean your room at least!”
13. “I don’t like that friend of yours. His mother is so weird.”
14. “Who’s that girl who called on the landline last night? Is she your girlfriend?”
15. “Why are you so weird about introducing me to your friends? It’s not like I’m going to embarrass you by showing them your naked baby pictures!” (then, she will go on to post those naked baby pictures on social media!)
16. “At least call once when you stay out the entire day! You have no sense of responsibility. I keep worrying and you never even think about your poor mother!”
17. “Why aren’t you accepting my friend request on Facebook?”
18. “That guy is in so many of your Facebook pictures. Is he your boyfriend?”
19. (to boys) “Hero mat bano… sweater pehno!”
20. “Ask your father when he comes home.”
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1. Fancy by Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX.
2. Cool Kids by Echosmith.
3. Stay With Me by Sam Smith.
4. Habits (Stay High) by Tove Lo.
5. Outside by Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding.
6. Sing by Ed Sheeran.
7. Shake It Off by Taylor Swift.
8. Problem by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea.
9. Blank Space by Taylor Swift.
10. Rather Be by Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne.
11. She Looks So Perfect by 5 Seconds Of Summer.
12. All Of Me by John Legend.
13. Let It Go by Idina Menzel (Disney’s Frozen)
14. Galliyan (Ek Villain).
15. Samjhawan (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya)
16. Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai (Khoobsurat)
17. Ishq Bulaava (Hasee Toh Phasee)
18. Chaar Botal Vodka by Yo Yo Honey Singh (Ragini MMS 2)
19. Baby Doll (Ragini MMS 2)
20. Manwa Laage (Happy New Year)
Tell us in the comments below which was your favorite song in 2014!
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Rick finds Carl and Lori.
It was incredibly moving to see little (not yet annoying) Carl race into his father’s arms – a miracle amidst all the misfortunes. Is there a happier scene in TWD? We don’t think so.
Amy becomes a Walker.
Amy’s death was a shocker for us all; it was the first real death in the show. Amy may have been a minor character, but her death was a MAJOR blow.
Carl gets shot.
Oh Otis, why art thou so stupid? If only you hadn’t shot Carl, you’d still be alive.
What got to us in this scenario was the desperation with which Rick tried to save his son. Best Dad Ever!
The Cherokee Rose.
This was when we fell irrevocably and helplessly in love with Daryl Dixon. He may have been a racist redneck, but he cared. And all that he does for Sophia wets our eyes. Oh, lady feels!
Walker Sophia comes out of the Barn.
There was a tiny ray of hope in all our hearts that somehow Sophia had survived and it was this scene that crushed it. *sniff sniff*
Daryl shoots Dale.
It felt unfair that Dale died instead of oh so many useless characters still alive. *looks pointedly at Andrea* But this was also when Daryl stepped up as the First Mate when the Captain couldn’t do the job.
Carl shoots Lori.
Lori wasn’t the most loved character but her death made us sob like two year olds. Watching Carl forced to shoot his own mother was hauntingly sad. At least we got Li’l Ass Kicker.
Rick finds out about Lori.
What makes Rick breakdown is not the fact that Lori died but that his son had to kill his own mother.
Daryl kills Merle.
We don’t think there’s anyone who ever liked Merle even a little but his death made Daryl bawl and this fandom has a rule – if Daryl cries, so must you.
Governor beheads Hershel.
WHYYYY?? This death broke all of us. Of all the heinous acts the Governor committed, this was the worst.
Rick and Carl think Judith died.
The loss of Judith was maybe the hardest for Carl. But to be fair, blaming Rick wasn’t the solution, (now annoying) Carl!
Daryl’s Drunk Drama.
It was really sad to see Daryl blame himself for Hershel’s death but at the same time the bonding session between Bethyl was worth it. *slow clap*
BEST EPISODE EVER!
Carol kills Lizzie.
Yes, the psycho kid who killed her own sister. What saddened us was how Carol killed her. As if looking at flowers was going to make anything okay! Why TWD?!
Reunions after Terminus.
Be it Daryl running to embrace Carol or Rick and Carl rushing to find Judith alive, it warmed our hearts to the point of tears. Hey, it’s not every day that these characters are happy!
Beth.
Dear Creators, now you’re just being mean! Never have we ever bawled so much over a fictional death. And we’re still not over it. The frustrating part is, Beth had so much potential! WHY GOD WHY?????
And because this post made us relive horrible sadness, here is Carl trying to lighten things up with his crashing-in-the-door techniques.
The winters are here and so are the dry, chapped lips that are a package deal with the harsh cold. Most of us suffer from the curse that are dry lips in the winter months, but don’t stress – we have a few easy home remedies jotted down that will help you get super-soft, naturally pink lips!
1. Hydrate – Well, this one is a no-brainer, but we tend to neglect it often. To keep our skin well-hydrated, it is imperative that we drink at least 8 full glasses of water in a day. This really is the easiest way to soft, plump lips.
2. Sugar & Honey Scrub – Mix 1 teaspoon sugar with some honey and make a sweet scrub for your chapped lips! Massage for around 2 minutes and leave it on for another two, before washing off with warm water.
3. Salt and Olive Oil – Mix some regular salt and olive oil together to make another moisturizing exfoliant for your lips. Use at least twice a week to get the luscious lips you always wanted!
4. Honey & Glycerin – While you can apply honey as it is (as an alternative to lip balm) several times a day, mixed together with glycerin, it packs a powerful punch of moisture restoration that can be left on overnight.
5. Coconut/ Olive Oil – Massage your lips with either coconut oil or olive oil once everyday and you will have a super soft mouth in no time at all!
6. Ghee Massage – Give your dry, roughened lips a ghee massage everyday and watch them turn soft, plump and utterly kissable in a week!
7. Vitamin E Oil – Apply Vitamin E oil (available as capsules) every night before going to bed and wake up to rejuvenated lips.
8. Soft-Bristled Toothbrush – Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with some toothpaste on it to gently remove the layer of dead skin on your lips, moving it in circular motions. Repeat this treatment once a week to maintain ultra-soft lips.
9. Red Fruits – Eat red-colored fruits and veggies like tomatoes, strawberries, beetroot and pomegranates to get naturally pink lips.
10. SPF 10 – Sunlight can damage the lips as much as it does the skin, causing ugly pigmentation and darkening the mouth. Make sure you wear lipstick and lip balm with a minimum SPF 10. We recommend Nivea Vitamin Shake lip balm with SPF 10 (it smells divine!).
11. Decrease Daily Caffeine Intake – This might be the hardest thing to do, but studies have shown that decreasing our daily tea or coffee intake can turn the lips pink and plump.
12. Quit Chewing Lips – If you have a habit of chewing or constantly licking your lips, quit now! Chew gum instead to get over the oral fixation, as constantly wetting your lips with saliva will just make them drier.
Try out these home remedies for moisturized, healthier and soft lips and tell us in the comments below how you liked them and which ones worked for you!
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Piaget – Well known for their glamorous designs inspired by Hollywood, nature and magic, Piaget jewelry is pure class. The brand’s chic designs are the epitome of sophistication, and definitely the one to pick if you’re going for the understated glam look.
Swatch – After successfully establishing its watch brand, Omega, in India; Swatch launched its jewelry brand in semi-luxury and luxury range. The brand is known for their modern designs, experimental techniques of gemology and elegant robustness. The Swatch group also has brands like Harry Winston and Breguet under its name.
Harry Winston Jewels
Furrer Jacot–Known for its wedding and engagement collection, Furrer Jacot is increasingly
becoming the choice of the modern Indian bride who believes that ‘less is
more’.
Chopard – Undoubtedly, the most innovative and advanced jewelry maker; Chopard is famous for its unprecedented diamond jewelry and luxury pieces in rose gold, platinum and white gold.
Swiss luxury jewelry is known for its unique make and design. Pure and rare gemstones are set in traditional as well as contemporary metals like gold, silver, platinum and palladium to develop superior jewelry designs. Sapphire, emerald, rubies, amethysts and pearls continue to be popular adornments in white gold and rose gold settings, which are delicately shaped into exquisite forms. Some jewelers have even developed innovative techniques to capture the brilliance and reflective nature of diamonds in a free state (popularly known as Happy Diamonds), having eliminated the need to set them in metal. These and many more technological developments in jewelry design have earned Swiss jewelry a reputation of excellence. This is probably the reason why Swiss jewelry is among the most highly priced accessorizing options available in the market.
The love affair of Indian customers and Swiss jewelry doesn’t just end with Bollywood celebrities like Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone being brand ambassadors of brands like Omega and Tissot. World famous Swiss luxury brand, Chopard is also gearing to set up operations in India. The potential for jewelry market in the coming years is huge and Swiss luxury brands intend to make the most of it with jewelry as well as watches.
