“There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”     VBA's Positive News Pakistan says willing to help Afghan peace talks Pakistan is willing to help jumpstart long-stalled peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban to try to end the more than 12-year war in Afghanistan if the parties request Islamabad's help, a senior Pakistani official said Sunday. Sartaj Aziz, a special adviser on national security and foreign affairs, spoke during a one-day visit to Afghanistan aimed at mending relations between the two neighbours.      UN chief welcomes new efforts to resume Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the efforts of United States Secretary of State John Kerry to resume negotiations in the Middle East peace process. The UN chief said that he was encouraged by 'this positive development' and called on both sides to show leadership, courage, and responsibility to sustain this effort towards achieving the two-State vision.        UK government committing additional $763M through 2020 to support electric vehicles The government of the UK is committing an additional £500 million (US$763 million) of additional capital investment by the end of the decade to support industry and consumers in the switch to electric vehicles. The government is already investing £400 million (US$611 million) to help the uptake of the new vehicles.  Philippe becomes new Belgian King as Albert II abdicates Crown Prince Philippe has been sworn in as the new Belgian King after the emotional abdication of his father Albert II. The Oxford- and Stanford-educated, trained air force pilot took the oath as the country's seventh king in a ceremony in parliament. In a colourful ceremony topped off by trumpet fanfare and cannon-fire, Philippe took his oath in the country's three official languages -- Dutch, French, and German.        Video of the Day:

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Political + Hit by dissidence in Bihar, BJP alleges Nitish Kumar trying to split the party          Patna: Just a month after the Janata Dal (United) broke its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party, cracks are visible within the Bihar unit of the BJP. Four BJP MLAs, of whom one has been suspended, have revolted against former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi alleging about his autocratic ways. Hit by the prospects of its MLAs crossing over to the JD(U), the BJP is alleging that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is behind the revolt. "MLA Amarnath Gami has been suspended for six years. Nitish Kumar is behind this," BJP spokesperson Vinod Narayan Jha alleged. The JD(U), however, has refuted the allegation. "As far as JD(U) is concerned, we have nothing to do with BJP," JD(U) General Secretary and spokesperson Dr Ajay Alok said. Many state BJP members, mainly in the Mithilanchal region of north Bihar, are likely to join the JD(U), sources said on Sunday. Amarnath Gami, BJP MLA from Hayaghat in Darbhanga district, had accused Sushil Kumar Modi of monopolising party affairs and promoting sycophants and neglecting genuine workers like him. "Sushil Kumar Modi has hijacked the party. He does not want party cardres to progress and therefore he suppresses them. That's why I am against him," he had said. While Gami has been suspended, sources said the party is considering action against other 'rebel' leaders - Vijay Mishra, Shashi Hazari and Rana Ganeshwar - too. In a press release, state BJP Vice President Sanjay Mayukh said that state party president Mangal Pandey suspended Gami for anti-party activities. Gami described his suspension without any showcause notice being served as 'undemocratic' and an example of Sushil Modi's monopoly over the party. Pandey dismissed Gami's allegations and justified his suspension. Hitting out at the JD(U), Pandey said, "Our MLAs are being lured away. They are being offered ministership and their relatives are being promised seats in the legislative council". He accused Nitish of trying to shore up his numbers by wooing BJP legislators. "The day the Chief Minister expands his Council of Ministers, there will be a split in JD(U). So, he is trying to increase his numbers in the assembly". After splitting from the BJP in June following the appointment of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as chief of the party's election campaign committee, the Nitish Kumar government had comfortably won a vote of confidence in the 243-member Bihar Assembly with the Congress backing it. A total of 126 votes, including four of Congress and one of CPI, were cast in favour of the confidence motion while 24, including 22 of Lalu Prasad-led RJD, voted against the motion as BJP members staged a walkout before the vote. Astrology Aries March 21 to April 19 You may feel as if you're in a pinch financially when it comes to funding a personal goal. Although an investor possibly will back out or a lending institution may deny your application, don't take this as a sure sign of failure. Instead, regroup and consider how you can still move forward by cutting back on certain expenses related to this endeavor. You can make this work.                                                Taurus April 20 to May 20 Yesterday's full moon lit up the area of your chart that involves honor and success. While this full moon possibly will put you in the spotlight for one of your achievements, there appears to be a lack of support from either a business partner or client. Try not to allow this to distract you from your moment of glory. View any professional jealousy as a compliment.   Gemini May 21 to June 20 You might have recently received news about a publishing, broadcasting, or international opportunity coming to fruition. This project will be something you'll look forward to executing. It may even allow you to travel to another part of the world. First, however, you might need to address an issue with one of your colleagues. He or she might not be included in this project, and if so, this person may take the sour attitude out on you. Nip it in the bud.                      Cancer June 21 to July 22  News surrounding a joint financial matter may come to conclusion now. This may involve alimony if you're going through a divorce, or another type of settlement. Alternatively, this may involve your job's health care or retirement package coming to an end or changing. If you're married, this might not be about your job or money but may involve your spouse. What affects him or her will trickle down to you.                                                            Leo July 23 to Aug. 22  A relationship issue may come into focus now, thanks to the influence of yesterday's full moon in your partnership sector. This might be a new feeling of clarity regarding your alliance in business or your personal life. The dynamics may have changed so drastically that you are no longer a fit. One of your relatives may add to any existing pressure, encouraging you to make a clean break. In the end, you'll have to listen to your heart.                                BUSINESS+VE                                                                              Question of change or continuity hovers over RBI     MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The economist rock star? The bureaucrat? The incumbent? The identity of next Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief remains a matter of speculation even as Governor Duvvuri Subbarao scrambles to support an embattled rupee with less than seven weeks to go before he is due to leave office. An extension of Subbarao's tenure, once unlikely, has become a possibility as the rupee reels from a selldown of emerging markets that has hit India especially hard because of its high current account deficit. Other leading candidates are Raghuram Rajan, India's chief economic advisor, who made his name by predicting the global financial crisis; and Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, a career civil servant and key lieutenant to Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Saumitra Chaudhuri, 59, a member of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's influential Planning Commission, has also been cited by government sources and media as a contender. Speaking in Moscow on Saturday, Subbarao told Reuters that he had not so far been asked to stay on. "No offer has been made so far, so there is no question of accepting so far. It is a hypothetical question. As I said before, I must move on," Subbarao said on the sidelines of a meeting of the world's financial leaders. Whoever gets the nod inherits an economy growing at its slowest in a decade, and saddled with a record high current account deficit which has raised fears that the balance of payments could worsen. Down nearly 10 per cent against the dollar since the start of May, the rupee recently hit a record low. To make matters worse, Prime Minister Singh's weak coalition is heading for elections due by May next year, making it harder to push through unpopular reforms that could take some pressure off the current account by attracting more foreign investment. Left fighting a rearguard action to slow the rupee's slide, the RBI took a risk last week by tightening liquidity and raising short-term rates, a strategy that compromises efforts to put some momentum back into growth. "Now, the major decision-making variable for them is current account deficit and external sector risks," said Rupa Rege Nitsure, chief economist at Bank of BarodaBSE 2.77 % in Mumbai, who put the odds of a Subbarao extension at better than 50 per cent. As things stand, Subbarao is due to lead his last quarterly review of monetary policy on July 30, with speculation mounting that he may be forced to squeeze liquidity harder, possibly by raising banks' cash reserve requirements. A hike in policy interest rates, unthinkable a week ago, is now seen by some economists as an outside possibility. Rajan, a former International Monetary Fund chief economist and University of Chicago professor who returned to India last year to become the lead advisor in the finance ministry, had long been viewed as the favourite, but ministry insiders say he has competition. HEALTH+VE                                                              13 natural ways to lower blood pressure     High blood pressure can boost the risks of leading killers such as heart attack and stroke, as well as aneurysms, cognitive decline, and kidney failure. While medication can lower blood pressure, it may cause side effects such as leg cramps, dizziness, and insomnia. Luckily, most people can bring down their blood pressure naturally without medication. Here are top 10 natural alternatives to prescribed drugs, according to ABC News. Go for power walks: Hypertensive patients who went for fitness walks at a brisk pace lowered pressure by almost 8 mmhg over 6 mmhg. Exercise helps the heart use oxygen more efficiently, so it doesn't work as hard to pump blood. Slow breathing and meditative practices such as qigong, yoga, and tai chi decrease stress hormones, which elevate renin, a kidney enzyme that raises blood pressure. So try 5 minutes in the morning and at night. Inhale deeply and expand your belly. Exhale and release all of your tension. Eat potatoes: Loading up on potassium-rich fruits and vegetables is an important part of any blood pressure-lowering program, said Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medical. Lower salt intake to 1,500 mg daily, said Eva Obarzanek, PhD, a research nutritionist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.. Indulge in dark chocolate: Dark chocolate varieties contain flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic. In one study, 18percent of patients who ate it every day saw blood pressure decrease. Take a supplement: In a review of 12 studies, researchers found that coenzyme Q10 reduced blood pressure by up to 17 mmhg over 10 mmhg. Reduce alcohol intake: According to a review of 15 studies, the less you drink, the lower your blood pressure will drop—to a point. Switch to decaf coffee: A study from Duke University Medical Center found that caffeine consumption of 500 mg—roughly three 8-ounce cups of coffee—increased blood pressure by 4 mmhg, and that effect lasted until bedtime. Drink tea: Study participants who sipped 3 cups of a hibiscus tea daily lowered systolic blood pressure by 7 points in 6 weeks on average, said researchers from Tufts University—results on par with many prescription medications. Work (a bit) less: Putting in more than 41 hours per week at the office raises your risk of hypertension by 15per cent, according to a University of California, Irvine, study of 24,205 California residents. Relax with music: Listening to soothing classical, Celtic, or Indian music for 30 minutes daily while breathing slowly helps lower blood pressure, according to researchers at the University of Florence in Italy. Seek help for snoring: University of Alabama researchers found that many sleep apnea sufferers had high levels of aldosterone, a hormone that can boost blood pressure. Jump for soy: A study from Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association found for the first time that replacing some of the refined carbohydrates in your diet with foods high in soy or milk protein, such as low-fat dairy, can bring down systolic blood pressure if you have hypertension or prehypertension.        Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22  If you're feeling less than content on the job, it might be time for you to consider looking elsewhere. You might feel like a change is in order because you're no longer intellectually stimulated with the type of assignments offered. If this is the case, an honest conversation with your superior might help. In the end, if you're not feeling supported or appreciated at work, it's a clear signal that it's time to move on.               Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 You might feel less than appreciated by your sweetheart. If you're not able to change things by bringing this to his or her awareness, you might begin to back away from the relationship. Whether or not you decide to part ways will ultimately depend on your love's ability to value your feelings more. There is a chance for you to work things out, however, you'll no longer be willing to settle for anything less than you know you deserve in love.                           Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Expect heightened emotions due to a family situation. This may not necessarily be bad news so don't fret! Whatever message you receive, you'll likely take it seriously and will feel an incredible sense of obligation and responsibility to your family. You might, for instance, be on the verge of purchasing your own home or relocating your family. These are good scenarios but emotionally charged nonetheless.   Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 You might be in the market for a new car. Consider shopping around for a better bargain or a model that's better suited to your lifestyle. There may also be a writing assignment or communications-related job that comes to completion and if so, you may feel torn about its ending. On the one hand, you'll be glad the job has been completed, but you'll likely miss this type of work.          Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Are you feeling insecure about financial matters? Yesterday's full moon in your earned income sector might prompt you toward excessive worry when it comes to cash flow. While a source of income may dry up, another revenue stream likely will open up just as suddenly. Think about ways to monetize an unusual talent and work from there. Turn worry into production.     Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18  Feeling more emotional than usual? Yesterday's full moon in Aquarius might have left you with a greater amount of sensitivity than you're used to carrying around. Typically, you're capable of remaining logical - even detached if necessary - in order to maintain a sense of personal order in your environment. Suddenly, however, it may appear that you've lost the ability to not take things personally. Remember that it's okay to feel before you think.                   Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20  You might be on the verge of a personal breakthrough. If you've had any specific anxiety or worry lately, release it once and for all. You may do this on your own, but you also might decide to seek help from a counselor or trusted friend. Meditation, journaling, or even a long walk on the beach might help you gain important clarity now. Remember to be kind to yourself.    Moral Story     SMS   “One of the most important keys to Success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you dont feel like doing it.”      LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS     "Missing someone gets easier everyday because even though you are one day further from the last time you saw them, you are one day closer to the next time you will."     LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS      The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.          Little Johnny was with his mom as she was driving her old beat up car on the Highway. She tried to keep up with traffic but they were flying by her.   After getting caught in a large group of cars flying down the road she looked at her speedometer to seeshe is doing 15 miles over the speed limit. Slowing down she moved over to theside to let the group of cars get ahead. She looked up and saw the flashing lights of a police car. Pulling over she waited for the officer to come up to her car. As he did he said, "Ma'am do you know why I pulled you over?" Little Johnny peeped up from the back seat, "I do! It's because you couldn't catch the other cars."

EDUCATION +VE Rentals for outstation candidates in Delhi       Not all outstation candidates get a hostel seat in colleges , and have to rely on paying guest (PG) accommodation in nearby areas.   In the North Campus, Vijay Nagar, Hudson Lane, Mukherjee Nagar, Shakti Nagar, Bungalow Road, etc, are some of the preferred locations. Their proximity to the North Campus and easyon-the pocket rentals make it so.     Says Gagan Makker, a real estate agent in the area, "Students can find PG accommodation between Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 per student in most areas surrounding the North Campus.   A 2BHK apartment will cost around Rs 20,000 per month. Rentals are slightly higher for properties on the bunglow road."   For South Campus, popular areas to hunt for a PG include South Extension, GK, Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar other than Satya Niketan, which is a stone's throw from colleges like Ram Lal Anand, Sri Venkateswara, Jesus and Mary, Moti Lal Nehru, ARSD, etc.   The rentals for a PG accommodation in Satya Niketan vary from Rs 4,000 to Rs 10,000 per student.   Finding an accommodation that suits your budget is not difficult in this area. Most houses here let out a room or two to students — generally to girls.  SPORTS +VE Mickelson wins British Open by three shots          GULLANE (United Kingdom): Phil Mickelson won the British Open for the first time at Muirfield on Sunday, one month after his heartbreak at the US Open where he was runner-up for a record sixth time. The 43-year-old lefty saved his best for last as he came down the brutal back nine at the famed links course east of Edinburgh in 32, birdieing four of the last six holes, for a five-under 66. That gave him a three under total of 281, three strokes clear of Henrik Stenson of Sweden, who had a closing 70. Third place was shared by English pair Lee Westwood (75) and Ian Poulter (67) and Australian Adam Scott (72). Mickelson won in what was his 20th Open campaign and it was his fifth major title after the Masters of 2004, 2006 and 2010 and the PGA Championship of 2005. It came just one month after he had endured the agony of a record sixth runner-up finish at the US Open behind Justin Rose. "This is such an accomplishment because I never knew whether I'd be able to develop my game to play links golf. I played arguably the best round of my career, and shot the round of my life," he said. "The range of emotions I feel are as far apart as possible after losing the US Open. To win this feels amazing. "You have to be resilient in this game. These last couple of weeks, these last couple of months, I've played some of the best golf of my career." Westwood, who started the day with a two stroke lead over the field, once again found himself coming up agonisingly short at a major tournament, the 62nd of his career. "I didn't really play well enough today. I didn't play badly, but I didn't play great. It's a tough golf course, and you've got to have your "A" game," he said. "Phil obviously played well. He shot the round of the day, 5-under par, I think. And birdied four out of six (last holes). That's a pretty special finishing in a major championship." Scott, who squandered a four shot lead with four to play at last year's Open said: "I let a great chance slip. "It's a shame. But the game is there. I'm going to look forward to keeping it sharp next week and going to the World Golf Championship and another major in the next couple of weeks. I like where I'm at." Mickelson started the final round five strokes adrift of overnight leader Westwood, but held steady going out and then stormed down the back nine in a superb 32 at a time when all of his rivals were stumbling in the tough conditions. It was the third straight Open won by a golfer in their 40s with Ernie Els and Darren Clarke both 42 when they won at Royal Lytham and Royal St George's, respectively Mickelson also became the first player in history to win the Scottish Open and then go on to win the British Open the following week. Tiger Woods started the day tied for second, just two off the lead, but he failed to find any spark and his record of never having won a major when trailing after 54 holes held firm as he came in at two over 286 after a 74. Throughout the day it was a bruising battle of wiles and wills among the the world's best golfers with no quarter given and the mighty Muirfield links showing no mercy to the faint-hearted. The lead changed hands at regular intervals, but in the end it was the experience and the expertise of the popular Mickelson that carried the day to secure the Claret Jug that goes to the winner of the British Open. England's Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter set the early clubhouse target of one over 285 thanks to a magical putting display that saw him follow an eagle at nine with three straight birdies en route to a 67.     Issaq Issaq  Movie Name :   Issaq   Release Date :   July 26, 2013 Genre :  Drama Producer : Shailesh R Singh, Dhaval Gada Director :   Rajshree Ojha Music Director :  Krsna, Sachin Gupta, Jigar Cast : Prateik Babbar, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Makrand Deshpande, Neena Gupta, Prashant Narayanan, Sudhir Pandey, Prashant Kumar, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Yuri Suri, Malini Awasthy, Amyra Dastur, Ravi Kissen.   Synopsis: Issaq is a new upcoming bollywood Romantic Love story Type movie directed by Mr. Manish Tiwary and produce by the Shailesh Singh & Dhaval Gada. This is the new love story movie, After aashiqui 2 people are moving towards Romantic love type movie. This is basically a Love story of two couple, who love to each other and fight for their love, so movie is so intresting and hope people like this movie. One of the latest news about this movie is that this movie launch new faces in bollywood that is Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur. The actress in Issaq movie 2013 is looking so good and cute, here latest pics are not available right now as available we provide you.     11% of people are left handed. " INSPIRING STORY "     You are unique!  Think what a remarkable, unduplicatable, and miraculous thing it is to be you! Of all the people who have come and gone on the earth, since the beginning of time, not ONE of them is like YOU! No one who has ever lived or is to come has had your combination of abilities, talents, appearance, friends, acquaintances, burdens, sorrows and opportunities. No one’s hair grows exactly the way yours does.   No one’s finger prints are like yours. No one has the same combination of secret inside jokes and family expressions that you know. The few people who laugh at all the same things you do, don’t sneeze the way you do.   No one prays about exactly the same concerns as you do. No one is loved by the same combination of people that love you – NO ONE! No one before, no one to come. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE! Enjoy that uniqueness. You do not have to pretend in order to seem more like someone else.   You weren’t meant to be like someone else. You do not have to lie to conceal the parts of you that are not like what you see in anyone else. You were meant to be different. Nowhere ever in all of history will the same things be going on in anyone’s mind, soul and spirit as are going on in yours right now. If you did not exist, there would be a hole in creation, a gap in history, something missing from the plan for humankind. Treasure your uniqueness. It is a gift given only to you. Enjoy it and share it! No one can reach out to others in the same way that you can. No one can speak your words. No one can convey your meanings.   No one can comfort with your kind of comfort. No one can bring your kind of understanding to another person. No one can be cheerful and lighthearted and joyous in your way.   No one can smile your smile. No one else can bring the whole unique impact of you to another human being. Share your uniqueness. Let it be free to flow out among your family and friends and people you meet in the rush and clutter of living wherever you are.   That gift of yourself was given you to enjoy and share. Give yourself away! See it! Receive it! Let it tickle you! Let it inform you and nudge you and inspire you! YOU ARE UNIQUE!

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