9 world records: Dubai's new challenge for global developers

Dubai's new challenge for global developers

UAE developers to showcase mega projects

Meydan, a Dubai-based developer, will showcase Meydan One – a mega development, with a gross floor area of 5,500,000 square metres that will create six new world records.

Dubai Eye

Twin tower in Dubai Creek

Sharjah Waterfront City

Burj 2020


Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, developer of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, will for the first time unveil the details of the Burj 2020 district - home to Burj 2020 tower, billed to be the world’s tallest commercial tower.

Eid Al Adha holidays announced for UAE public and private sectors

September 23 until September 25 official paid holiday for all workers in private sector

Source: http://www.emirates247.com/

Eid Al Adha holidays for employees of UAE ministries and federal government departments will start from Wednesday, September 23 to Saturday, September 26.

All ministries and federal agencies will resume work on Sunday, September 27.

The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

Meanwhile, the UAE Ministry of Labour has declared Wednesday, September 23 until Friday, September 25, an official paid holiday for all workers in the private sector to celebrate Eid Al Adha.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 17th Sep 2015

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is an Indian festival that marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha. This auspicious festival is observed in the month of Bhadra (mid August-mid September) according to the Hindu calendar.

Ganesha, one of the most beloved gods is known by 108 different names in our culture. He is considered to be a symbol of good fortune, wisdom, prosperity and wealth.

This festival is celebrated with extreme devotion and joy in many states of India and even outside the country. Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala,Tamil Nadu are some of the cities that have been home to these celebrations since ages. With Ganesh Chaturthi just a day away, we bring you the history and different traditions and rituals that are practiced during the Ganesh Utsav.

Requirements

A Clay image of Lord Ganesha.

Red flowers

Druva Grass blades

Modak (jaggery filled sweet)

Coconut

Red chandan (Sandalwood paste)

Incense and agarbathis

The Pooja

First clean the house and take a bath.

A Clay image of Lord Ganesha is installed in a raised platform.

Pray to Lord Ganesh and you can recite mantras or bhajans dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Next step is to invoke Ganesha into the image. This is known as pran-prathishta. The Pran Prathista mantra in Sanskrit to be invoked is found in the Rig Veda and is part of Ganesh Suktha.

‘Ganpati Bappa Morya' a common chanting that evokes the feelings of devotees is commonly heard during celebrations.

This festival not only involves prayers, but also takes in account the time for cultural activities like dancing, singing, orchestra and theatre performances. A lot of community activities are also a part of the celebrations.

 While performing Ganesha Pooja at home, you can always be flexible. The strict rituals are meant for Vedic priests. All you need to be careful is to perform the pujas with a clean body and clean mind.

What is more important is devotion not the ritual.

Try to be simple. Concentrate on your prayers not on decoration and other ritualistic details.

Here are some of the most unique Ganesh idols which will make this Ganesh Chaturthi innovative:

Ganpati is after all a popular God. His blessings are invoked at most religious ceremonies as He is the one who can remove all obstacles to success. He is the giver of fortune and can help to avoid natural calamities.

Wish you a Happy and a Blessed Ganesh Chaturthi 2015!

8 Places In India Where You Can Literally Touch Clouds!

Darjeeling

Known for its scenic beauty, snow-clad Himalayas, and tea gardens, Darjeeling is frequented by tourists from all over the country as well as from around the world. Especially during the summers, the place is a preferred destination due to its pleasant weather.It also offers a spectacular view of the third highest peak in the world which is Mount Kanchenjunga.

  "The weather was cool and one must visit this place to explore its beauty. The zoological park, rock garden, one of the most beautiful place I have ever visited. Hills are amazing and hilarious. Must go go to Darjeeling and toy train reservation must be done before going there."

Coorg

If a place is known as the 'Coffee Bowl of India' and 'The Switzerland of India', nothing much is really needed after that to convince one about the sheer awesomeness of the said place.

"Coorg surrounded by coffee plantation is the place. It has waterfalls temples and stillness mist and a hide and seek between rain and sunshine, it's a right choice."

Matheran

Matheran is a hill station situated in the Raigad District of Maharashtra. Matheran, which has the designation of being the smallest hill station in India, is situated in the Western Ghats at an average altitude of 800 m above sea level.

"Matheran is an awesome get away from the heat and more importantly pollution of a city life. One of the smallest hill stations of the country it is hardly 100 kms from Mumbai. Founded during the British rule for the administrators to escape the Indian summer heat this place becomes heaven during the monsoon. The best part NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED INSIDE. So its one of the very few non-polluted popular weekend getaway areas left in the country."

Nainital

Based around a lake, Nainital is a small town with steep mountains covered with green forests. This beautiful hill station of Uttarakhand has number of sightseeing attractions popular among tourists. Sightseeing in the town includes elevated peaks of Himalayas, lakes and tree-covered hillsides. Amongst numerous lakes within as well as around the hill station, Naini Lake is most popular.

"Nainital, also famous as the "City of Lakes", is one of the best hill stations situated in North India. The place is surrounded by various lakes such as Naini lake, Bhimtal lake, Naukuchiatal Lake, etc. Nainital is like a second home for Delhiites because it is a best short weekend destination near Delhi. "

Nandi Hills

According to the legend, the name Nandi Hills originated from the shape of a hill, which resembles a sleeping bull. During Chola rule, it was known as Ananda Giri, meaning 'The Hill of Happiness'. 

"The hills are awesome. Filled with trees and plants. Away from the pollution of the city. The animals are beautiful. The birds are spectacular. Climbing up the hills was fun."

Shimla

Known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', the destination is spread over an area of 18 sq km. The capital city of Himachal Pradesh is located in the northwest Himalayas, in the northern part of India.The erstwhile summer capital of the British features dense woodlands, apple orchards and beautiful 

"Wonderful experience to visit Shimla in any weather, lots of historic places nearby Shimla. Mall road is heart of city & shopping place, in winters ice skating is main attraction. Famous lakker bazar where you can get items made up of woods. Kalibari temple, jakhu mandir, ridge any many other famous tourist destinations were to see and enjoy and dont forget to eat a himachali local food."

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is one of the most popular hill stations of Tamil Nadu. Nestled between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys, the town is situated on a plateau above the southern escarpment of the upper Palani Hills.Besides being a famous tourist destination, Kodaikanal is also known for eucalyptus oil, plums, homemade chocolates and pears. In addition, the place is also famous for the Kurinji, the flowers that blossom only once in twelve years.

"Kodaikanal trip is fun and enjoyable. We visit all places like bryant park, Kurinji temple, Lake, Boat riding, Pillar rock, Sucide point, Guna cave. We never forgot those memories."

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a popular hill station in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. Known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ the quaint town is located at an average altitude of 1,880 meters above sea level. Mussoorie is known for its scenic views, its lush green hills, amazing views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges on the south.

"I have been going to Mussoorie for almost 15 years whenever I need a break. Not very deep inside the hills but still very nice view of the mountains and pleasant weather"

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The bravest men in Dubai

The bravest men in Dubai

Scan your eyes around and look at all those gleaming, glistening towers.

Window-washer on Dubai's Burj Khalifa... Most dangerous job ever?

It actually took us a while to spot the people in this one.

Replacing light at Dusit Thani Hotel - Abu Dhabi.

Citadel Tower in Business Bay

Window washing of Burj Khalifa

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Tamil Culture

Tamil Culture Part Of Sanatana Dharma

Inspired from other blog

People who were living North of Vindhyas  were not seemingly unaware of the existence of the Great Culture that was thriving in the Dravida, meaning South, part of India , The South of Vindhya ranges.

Viswamitra, banished his 52 sons to Dravida for having disobeyed and questioned him to the Dravidian  Region.

They found a superior culture, if not on par with the Vedic culture to be thriving there.

They found that , of all the civilizations known then , The Tamils were the only Culture, who were so evolved that they ascribed  five landmasses in their territory, ascribed Gods, birds.Animals, Palnts, Lifestyle to each of these Divisions, this was explained in Agathiyam , Thokappiyam , the ancient Grammatical works of the Tamil language, dated some five thousands years!

Curious fact is that these Tamil texts quote Vedas and they , in turn, quote, the Tamils!

  

The great Tamil Chera King Nedunchearalaathan was the man who fed both the armies of the Mahabharata War, Kauravas and Pandavas.

He had been addressed as P’erunchotru Udiyan’ one who fed many number of Stomachs-Nedunchotru Uthiyan Neduncheralaathan was how he was called.

He donated 100 veli( one veli= 100 acres) of land to Brahmins on the condition that he should see the Homa Smoke in the morning from this area every morning!

( source.History of Tamils By PT.Srinivasa Iengar)

There are references to Arjuna marrying a Princess from Madurai on his pilgrimage.

Now coming back to Viswamitra’s sons.

The sons of Viswamitra mingled with the Tamils and followed the Tamil Customs.

Their descendant , Apasthamaba, combined the best of Tamil practices and the Sanatana Dharma ad compiled the Apashamba Sutra, which is practiced by the Brahmins even to-day(Apasthamba Sutra)

One notable custom is the inclusion of Mangaya Dharana, Thali in a Marriage, which is not found in Vedic Marriages.

In Santana Dharma, marriage is complete with the performance of Panigrahana and Sapthapati.

And the wearing of ‘Metti’, wring worn around the toe of the leg of Man was practiced among the Tamils, to indicate that he was married.(women were described as not looking at Men in the Face!)

This custom was changed to Women by Apasthamba.

Read the following information to complicate the issue.

Evidence indicates that Apsthamba compiled the practices of the Tamils  and the Sanatana Dharma was unaware of the Tamils Culture.

Yet Archaeological and other Puranic references indicate that there was interaction between the two great cultures.

It seems that there were two different cultures existing side by side at the same time.

Or is it that both were One and that History is lost in India , as usual with us.

Kings List Of Tamil Nadu

Kings List Of Tamil Nadu from 400 BC

Ancient Chera Kings (c. 400 BC – 397 AD)

Udiyancheralatan

Antuvancheral

Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan (56–115 AD)

Cheran Chenkutuvan (from 115)

Palyanai Sel-Kelu Kuttuvan (115–130)

Poraiyan Kadungo (from 115)

Kalankai-Kanni Narmudi Cheral (115–140)

Vel-Kelu Kuttuvan (130–185)

Selvak-Kadungo (131–155)

Adukotpattu Cheralatan (140–178)

Kuttuvan Irumporai (178–185)

Tagadur Erinda Perumcheral (185–201)

Yanaikat-sey Mantaran Cheral (201–241)

Ilamcheral Irumporai (241–257)

Perumkadungo (257–287)

Ilamkadungo (287–317)

Kanaikal Irumporai (367–397)

Kulashekhara Dynasty (1020–1314 AD)

Kulashekhara Varman (800–820 AD), also called Kulashekhara Alwar

Rajashekhara Varman (820–844 AD), also called Cheraman Perumal

Sthanu ravi Varman (844–885 AD), contemporary of Aditya Chola

Rama Varma Kulashekhara (885–917 AD)

Goda Ravi Varma (917–944 AD)

Indu Kotha Varma (944–962 AD)

Bhaskara Ravi Varman I (962–1019 AD)

Bhaskara Ravi Varman II (1019–1021 AD)

Vira Kerala (1021–1028 AD)

Rajasimha (1028–1043 AD)

Bhaskara Ravi Varman III (1043–1082 AD)

Rama Varman Kulashekhara (1090–1122 AD), also called Cheraman Perumal

Ravi Varman Kulashekhara (c. 1250–1314), last of the Cheras

Chola Dynasty (c. 301 BC – 1279 AD)

Sangam Cholas (c. 300 BC – 240 AD)

Ilamcetcenni (c. 301 BC)

Karikala Chola (c. 270 BC)

Nedunkilli (c. 150 AD)

Nalankilli (c. 150 AD)

Killivalavan (c. 200 AD)

Perunarkilli (c. 300 AD)

Kocengannan (c. 220 AD)

Chola Emperors (848–1279 AD)

Vijayalaya Chola (848–881), founder of the Chola Empire

Aditya (871–907)

Parantaka I (907–955)

Gandaraditya (950–957)

Arinjaya (956–957)

Parantaka Chola II (957–970)

Uttama Chola (973–985)

Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014), considered the greatest of all Cholas, expanded the Chola Empire overseas to Sri Lanka

Rajendra Chola I (1012–1044), expanded the Chola Empire overseas to South-East Asia

Rajadhiraja Chola I (1018–1054)

Rajendra Chola II (1051–1063)

Virarajendra Chola (1063–1070)

Athirajendra Chola (1067–1070)

Vikkrama Chola (1118–1135)

Kulotunga Chola II (1133–1150)

Rajaraja Chola II (1146–1163)

Rajadiraja Chola II (1163–1178)

Kulothunga Chola III (1178–1218)

Rajaraja Chola III (1216–1256)

Rajendra Chola III (1246–1279), last of the Cholas

Gamer's Paradise 10th -12th September

Games 15 is coming back to Dubai from the 10th -12th September. This event is haven for all Game's, it features the latest video games.

Fans will have the chance to get hands on with the latest Games.As part of powering up this year, GAME 15 is branching out with dedicated areas for mobile and tabletop gaming.

Supercars $150m in Dubai Guinness World Record

Over 150 million dollars worth of supercars took part with brands including Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls Royce.

360MEA, THE DUBAI based Virtual Reality startup has made a Supercars Parade video in Meydan, Dubai. The resulting 360 degrees interactive production enables you to control and view every angle of the show, which recently took place near the racecourse.

Over 150 million dollars worth of supercars took part with brands including Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls Royce.

Whilst the feat itself was impressive, the video has also entered the Guinness World Records for two separate achievements. The first was for 58 different car brands participating in one event and the other - the world's largest selfie relay with 289 participants.

for more information:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/supercars-wirth-150m-in-dubai-guinness-world-record-video