Friday, 31 July 2015

Horoscope for today, the 1st August 2015

Based on your date of birth, find out zodiac given below and then according to that you see your horoscope:

Aries: March 20 - April 18
Taurus: April 19 - May 19
Gemini: May 20 - June 20
Cancer: June 21 - July 21
Leo: July 22 - August 21
Virgo: August 22 - Sept 21
Libra: Sept 22 - Oct 22
Scorpio: Oct 23 - Nov 20
Sagittarius: Nov 21 - Dec 20
Capricorn: Dec 21 - Jan 19
Aquarius: Jan 20 - Feb 18
Pisces: Feb 19 - March 19


Aries :: You will find work to be very stressful today. However, it will not prevent you from taking shots at your opponents. You are thoughtful, but can be cunning too. People would have gauged it by now. Ganesha advises you to go ahead nevertheless.


Taurus :: It is quite likely that grandparents will shower love at home and seniors will shower favours at work, says Ganesha. You will probably collect certain overdue payments in the afternoon. Later in the day, a gamble you took in business may pay rich dividends, expects Ganesha.


Gemini :: Your mind will be seized with tension on some account. You will be nervous and uneasy as a result. A grave illness may strike some member of your family. However, things should ease out during the later part of the day, says Ganesha.


Cancer :: An enterprising day! You may have a chance of foreign travel, which could benefit you. Your health will not help you in your efforts. You will learn an important lesson of life in the afternoon.


Leo :: Have you ever marvelled at how circus artists do all those tricks while walking the tightrope? Well, don't be too surprised at their abilities, because as far as Ganesha sees, today you have some pretty good skills yourself as you balance business and pleasure. On the home front, be proud of your children as they excel in academics and sports. On the social front, Ganesha thinks you shall find the time to mingle with friends and relatives.


Virgo :: Being open-minded with your beloved about your likes and dislikes, as much as about your ambitions, will be crucial today. You will feel very energetic. Ganesha advises you to give enough respect to customs and traditions, and pay heed to calls of higher education. People will appreciate the connoisseur in you.


Libra :: Today, you will entertain and keep people around you amused with your wit and intelligence. That shouldn't be too hard for you, considering you have plenty of both. Intangible benefits may arise out of your social contacts at work, as you will be the number one troubleshooter today.


Scorpio :: Let the day unravel itself today, says Ganesha; you may be surprised to know what it has in store for you. In the afternoon, meetings, business deals and professional dos will dominate proceedings. You shall amuse one and all with your wit, says Ganesha.


Sagittarius :: Today, most of your time will go in attending to your sweetheart - either in thoughts or in person. Thrills are on the anvil, with a casual conversation with someone special in the afternoon perhaps. You may go on a shopping spree and add more to that wardrobe of yours, says Ganesha.


Capricorn :: If you are holding an authoritative position at work, today is your day, feels Ganesha. Sincere efforts and honesty will not make the current projects cross finishing line, but also fetch you appreciation and rewards from one and all. Those in the fields other than government, will win the confidence of superiors and may discuss confidential subjects with them.


Aquarius :: Today, you experience the joy of giving freely, as your benevolent side decides to manifest itself. You also realise that a broad-minded approach is less stressful for you. You find it spiritually uplifting to fight against injustice and discrimination. And this wins you the respect of your subordinates wherever you go, says Ganesha.


Pisces :: Your focus today will be on finalising your plans for buying a new house. Purchasing new furniture, or planning on renovating your home will also take up a considerable chunk of your time. Make sure you do not fail to account for the savings you need to make for your future needs in this entire process, says Ganesha.

Modi's Pakistan dilemma will not end

Why Modi's Pakistan dilemma will not end?


The policy
  • Modi's Pak policy has been inconsistent and confusing
  • Its main thrust seems to be to remove obstacles for rapid economic growth
  • Foreign investors cannot be drawn to India in a terror-filled atmosphere
  • The roadblocks
  • Pak army will never accept ring-fencing, which is why cross-border firing has intensified
  • Pak has powerful international backers like China, Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries
  • Even the US has been unable to contain it, despite Pak harbouring Osama bin Laden
  • More in the story
  • India has no fidayeen or non-state actors to use as foreign policy instruments
  • Surgical strikes will have escalatory consequences
  • Democratic India's compulsions drive it to seek peace with Pakistan
  • Dealing with Pakistan has never been easy for any Indian Prime Minister. Narendra Modi is no exception. His singular foreign policy failure is Pakistan.
    This is not only the result of terrorism originating in Pakistan, the vexed Kashmir issue or the other anti-India misadventures of Pakistan. There are structural reasons for it.
    Removing hurdles to growth
    Modi's Pakistan policy in the last one year has been inconsistent and often confusing. Some see its main thrust as simply removing obstacles to India's rapid economic growth.
    Investment and growth need a peaceful environment, which terrorism and threat of war destroy.
    Pakistan is, in itself, not an economically important country for India. It is neither a large market nor a source of investment. Its role as trade bridge to Central and West Asia is over-projected.
    However, Pakistan's beggar-thy-neighbour approach targets India's efforts of ensuring rapid economic progress.
    If Pakistan could be contained, India could go ahead with forging closer economic ties with the big markets of the world and countries which are potential sources of investment.
    Hence, the argument goes, Modi's aim is a limited engagement with Pakistan, to curtail its disruptive role and nuisance value.
    Pak army's resistance
    But since such attempts to ring-fence Pakistan will reduce the importance of the Pakistan Army, such a policy will never be acceptable to it.
    We can see evidence of this in the sudden increase in cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, immediately following attempts by Nawaz Sharif and Modi to restart the process of normalising ties after their meeting in Russia. The subsequent terror attacks in Gurdaspur were also prompted by this.
    These unprovoked actions are clear signals from the Pakistan Army that the engagement with Pakistan cannot only be on Modi's terms.
    India will also face problems in trying to ring-fence Pakistan because it has very powerful international backers and allies.
    China is an all-weather friend and successfully uses Pakistan to contain India. But Washington also continues to patronise it, despite burgeoning ties with India on the one hand and Pakistan's double-dealing on the other.
    Then there are other powerful countries to contend with, like Saudi Arabia, the Gulf countries and the United Arab Emirates, which stand behind Pakistan.
    Even within South Asia, smaller countries see maintaining links with Pakistan as a way to balance Indian influence in the region.
    India, therefore, cannot look for help to contain Pakistan, either from the region or from beyond it.
    The Pak-US equation
    Talk of ring-fencing is, therefore, largely wishful thinking; even the US is unable to do this.
    This is despite the fact that Pakistan has been instrumental in the killing of US troops by supporting the Haqqani group and the Afghan Taliban. It has also taken defiant steps on drone strikes and stopped NATO supplies to Afghanistan; it has successfully sheltered Osama Bin Laden, and even allows Hafiz Saeed to move around freely in public despite a US bounty on his head.
    Pakistan has sized up the Americans quite well and knows exactly how much room for manoeuvre it enjoys.
    Possessing nuclear weapons also gives Pakistan international heft. While an Iran, supposedly on the verge of going nuclear, is kicked around and sanctioned, a nuclear Pakistan is virtually favoured by the international community.
    The international community has developed collective amnesia about Pakistan's role as the nursery of terrorism, even if they have suffered as a consequence. World powers seem bent on saving Pakistan, fearing what might happen to Pakistan's nuclear weapons if it were to fail as a State.
    Other structural reasons
    Besides lacking international support, there are also other proximate structural reasons for India's Pakistan policy failure.
    Pakistan has had an upper hand vis-a-vis India in terms of having a large number of so-called non-state actors, which it uses to further its foreign policy goals. India has no fidayeen, who are outside the State system, but can still be used as instruments to further the State's interests abroad.
    This asymmetry will continue even though some of the terrorists that Pakistan created have turned against their creator.
    Right-wing strategic thinkers and policy-makers have often openly prodded the government to opt for surgical strikes at terrorist camps in Pakistan.
    However, there is also a fear of the consequences. There is no way of effectively controlling the escalatory processes that might be triggered by such strikes.
    If Pakistan could be contained, India could go ahead with forging closer economic ties with big markets
    Even if India decided to use a strategy of limited military action, the international opprobrium would be difficult to deal with. The international community will not keep quiet in a confrontation between two nuclear nations with historical animosity towards each other. There would be immense pressure on India to back off.
    Any military confrontation with Pakistan will also be a setback to India's economic agenda, as international investment will dry up. Unlike Pakistan, India is not a client of big powers that they would prop up its economy.
    If India wants 8 to 9% annual economic growth, it must provide a peaceful environment to the investors.
    India's compulsions
    For all these reasons, not only Modi, but even previous governments have found it difficult to deal with Pakistan. India's own compulsions force it to seek peace with it. However, there is no 'give' on Pakistan's part to India's overtures.
    Despite the fact that ordinary Pakistanis overwhelmingly want peace with India, the language of the Pakistani establishment does not change and its anti-India belligerence continues.
    Modi, therefore, faces the same quandary as his predecessors and he blows hot and cold on Pakistan. Although he had promised a robust policy towards Pakistan, he will not been able to deliver on it for the reasons mentioned. He will continue to look for opportunities for a dialogue.
    Modi's choices are not going to be easy - because there will always be arguments for taking aggressive action against Pakistan, as well as for resuming the composite dialogue.
    In a contentious and continuous democracy, there are no magic wands for dealing with difficult neighbours. There will not be one for Modi either.

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    Location: Suburban
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    Address: 17, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam , Chennai
    Location: City Center
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    About Chennai Tourism

    Being the capital city of Tamilnadu, Chennai act as a gateway to enter this amazing state. Counted as one of the 4 metropolitan cities, Chennai or Madras (as it was called earlier) bound the travelers with its irresistible charm. Although the warm weather (during summers) might hold you back but still there is so much to explore here. Lets explore the tourist attractions of Tamilnadu tourism in Chennai.

    Tourist Places in Chennai

    Adorned with many historical destinations offered by Tamilnadu tourism, Chennai unleashes history with the hands of nature. Every tourist attractions of Chennai tourism takes you to another world of magic and natural charm. Lets explore the Tamilnadu tourism, Chennai city tour.

    » The Marina beach: Sit Back And Relax
    • The longest beach of the country, Marina is one of the most popular tourist place in Chennai.
    • Enjoy the sunset and sunrise while enjoying the luke warm sea water touching your feet.
    • If you want to do something extra then visit to the nearby historical places located very near to beach.
    • If not then a horseback ride on beach is ideal thing to do here

    » St. George Fort: The British Marvel
    • St. George Forte is another major tourist attraction offered by Chennai tourism.
    • The British East India Company built it in the year 1653.
    • The fort has a museum where you can see the old British and French antiques.
    • St. Mary's Church ( known to be the first British church of Chennai ) is also located within the St George fort.

    » Parthasarthy temple: The Sacred Pilgrim Site 
    • Parthasarthy temple is one of the oldest temples of Chennai.
    • The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
    • Built in the 8th century BC by the Pallavas, Parthasarthy temple was rebuilt in the 16th century by the Vijaynagar kings.

    » Kapaleeswarar Temple: The Ancient Marvel
    • Kapaleeswarar Temple also known to be a grand old temple of Chennai, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
    • 2. The temple is a perfect example of the architectural skills of the Dravidian rulers of the 13th century.
    • 3. The one thing to remember here is that non- Hindus are not allowed to enter into the main place of worship in the temple.

    » Santhome Cathedral: The Catholic Site
    • Santhome Cathedral, built during the 14th -15th century, is another splendid tourist place in Chennai.
    • Even the brilliant architecture of the church is worth praising.

    » Snake Park and Guindy National Park:
    located very close to each other and quite near to the Guindy station, are other tourist places to visit in Chennai.

    » The Chennai Krishnapuram Temple: The Birla Planetarium, Elliot Beach, Valluvar Kottam, National Art and Government Museum, Anna Zoological Park, Kalakshetra and the Theosophical Society are some of the eminent sites and focal points of Chennai tourism. 

    Chennai Tourism offering Nearby Excursions

    » Mamallapuram City
    • Once the port city of the Pallavas, Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram is situated at the border of Chennai.
    • Located around 61 km away from the main city, it is a great place to see ancient temples.

    » Crocodile bank - A Must Visit For Animal Lovers
    • Crocodile park was started to sustain the ecological balance of nature and also the population of the crocodiles.
    • Located just 44 km away from the main city, it houses many rare species of Indian and African alligators and crocodiles.

    » Covelong beach - Ideal For Relaxing
    • Covelong beach is another place worth visiting if you love sea shores a lot.
    • The surrounding magnificence of the fort, church, mosque and the seashore are really charming.

    » Besides these, Muttukkadu, Thirukkalukundram, Vedanthangal bird sanctuary, etc., are other excursion destinations to be visited around the city.

    Tourism In Chennai - Explore Festive Culture

    The true colors of the city come in real spirit during the celebration of different festivals in the city. The local people and the travelers coming here celebrate these festivals with same enthusiasm. Most of the festivals are based on the agricultural activities. Prominent among them is Pongal, celebrated in the month of January, is the most important festival of Chennai.

    Chennai Tourism- Places To Stay

    Being the capital city accommodation is never a problem in Chennai. From luxury hotels toBUDGET HOTELS you get it all here according to your budget. The prime hotels of Chennai include; 

    How to Reach Chennai

    » By Air: Chennai is an international airport with flight connections to all major parts of the world, Domestic airlines connect Chennai with all the major cities of India. 

    » By Rail: Regular train services connect Chennai directly with all major cities of the country. Suburban Electric trains run from Beach station to Tambaram and from Central to Gummidipoondi and Arakonam.

    » By Road: Chennai being gateway to the south is connected by excellent roads to all parts of the south. Taxis, Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available. all types of tourist vehicle are easily available on hire.

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    </a></p> <p><em>The views above are collated from reviews written by travellers onwww.holidayiq.com</em></p>" target="_blank">1. The Lalit Resort & Spa, Bekal

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Jobby Thomas shares his experience, "This resort is beautiful and surrounded by backwaters and sea. The best thing is that you can spend your time at Lalit by simply enjoying what the resort offers, as it has a man-made lake, pool, lobby and the Kerala style buildings. The breakfast was great."
    10+ Ratings | 7+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Mudit Satyadeep says, "Located at top of a mountain near Shimla, it has a marvellous architecture. The location can easily be part of a fable! A castle at top of a hill; in middle of wilderness; covered with snow. I had a pleasant stay."
    It's one of those romantic spots you can't help falling for, where the suites come with four-poster beds, teakwood flooring and cosy fireplaces.
    53+ Ratings | 28+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Atanu Gupta says, "If you plan to visit Shillong, this is the best where you could be. Stay in the arms of the nature away from the city! Enjoy the view of the cloud and sun from the balcony. Get a bird's eye view of the Umium lake."
    48+ Ratings | 23+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Anand from Mumbai says, "If you are in Havelock, Barefoot is the place to be. The resort is located at the most convenient location. There is no TV, no network, so book your stay here only if you intend to escape the world. The resort offers good food with extremely courteous staff. It houses one of the best pubs in Havelock, tourist flock from around the island to this pub during the evening."
    140+ Ratings | 183+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Sandhya Asher from Mumbai shares her experience, "We visited The Machan for our first anniversary and booked 'canopy tent' for 1 night stay. The canopy tent is tastefully done and is very spacious. Bathrooms were huge with transparent rooftop. Food is excellent and freshly made for guests."
    27+ Ratings | 19+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Anil Chordia shares his experience, "I was there for a day on my marriage anniversary. The hotel is very comfortable and gives an essence of royalty. The rooms were excellently done."
    With the Aravali Hills as its backdrop and a quaint village as its base, this palace has a fairytale setting.
    25+ Ratings | 21+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveler Pradeep S says, "Just lying on the verandah on the first floor of this restored property, taking in the sea view and the cool breeze of the sea, took me away into a dreamy world! We booked Princess Louise on the first floor. This room was very beautiful with high ceiling, antique type furniture and 4 poster bed. "
    Bungalow on the Beach is a quiet hideaway, away from the city. Hire a local fisherman's boat and have him cook you a meal at sea under a starlit sky.
    18+ Ratings | 12+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Jayant recommends Butt's Clermount Houseboats at Srinagar.
    Moored in a sheltered corner of Dal Lake, the five houseboats offer stunning views of the placid waters and surrounding snow-covered peaks.
    5+ Ratings | 3+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ traveller Vimi Karnik from Surat says, "As you enter the long drive way of the resort, you are engulfed with the ever calming effect of the nature. The lush green vineyard, the chirping birds, the mesmerising hills - all these are enough to soothe your ruffled feathers. But the best is yet to come. At the reception you are greeted with sparkling wine accompanied by a sparkling smile and a friendly staff. The luxurious resort boasts of rooms overlooking lake side and hill side. You are also entitled to a vineyard tour and a wine tasting session. The tour is an experience in itself and the wine tasting session is really the highlight of the trip. Just next to the winery is nestled a very cosy French restaurant- Soleil. If you are looking for a rich and satisfying pampering to your taste buds, then you have zeroed down to the right place. In a nutshell, it is a place where you can unwind after a long and busy week, nursing a glass of wine and allowing yourself the sheer luxury of hearing quaint sounds of chirping sparrows while you are in the balcony of your room overlooking a swimming pool and contemplating whether to take a plunge in it or not!"
    31+ Rating | 18+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Raghav Singh from New Delhi says, "Hotel is located at a very good place which is near to the main attractions of the city. It is near to public transports also. Rooms are clean, tidy and neat. Staff is good, well behaved and mannered. Hotel manager is also friendly and helping. Overall, the stay at the hotel is awesome and superb."
    4+ Rating | 2+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Madhur Gupta from New Delhi says, "From the moment we arrived at Kumarakom Lake Resort, my husband and I were taken aback by the beautiful sights around us. Our room was not ready when we arrived, and we were made to wait for almost two hours, but we were given refreshments and spent the time exploring the gorgeous property. Our villa was exquisite and the bathroom was luxurious, it even had a massive jacuzzi in it. We had dinner at the seafood restaurant on our first night, and ate the buffet the second night. Both were very good, although if you are sitting outside by the lake, be careful of insects. The ayurvedic centre at the resort was perfect, we both had an hour-long massage treatment. All in all, a perfect destination. A little expensive, but worth it. P. S - You need to pay to access WiFi, which was a disappointment for such a big establishment. But it did allow us to switch off from the world on holiday. We did take a 24 hour connection on our last day to keep in touch with family and check our flight schedules."
    260+ Rating | 148+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Deepak Bhat from Nasik says, "We visited Lonavala during the Dussehra holidays. We wanted to enjoy a laid back holiday interspersed with activities. During our stay at the resort we visited Karla caves, Celebrity Wax Museum and Imagica Amusement park. The resort is well spread out. It is located about six km from Lonavala and is far from the madding crowd. The rooms offer the privacy and a quiet atmosphere. The pool is big and located centrally. It was fun swimming in the rain. We had a two bedroom suite and everything was functional. The restaurant only caters for vegetarians. The food was on the expensive side. The resort conducts magic show and group games in the evenings depending on the number of guests. It was enjoyable. The resort is good for large families on holidays as it offers opportunities to wind down and a chance to catch up with other members."
    107+ Rating | 71+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Megha Goel from Siliguri says, "Mayfair is a beautiful resort. Mahjong is the best part! It is one of the best casinos of India opened in The Mayfair. The name of the casino comes from the name of a famous game played in China. The casino has a different ambiance all together. Blackjack and poker lovers will have a blast. It is open 24 hours. I totally enjoyed the stage life performance too. The entrance charge in 3000. Children below 18 are not allowed."
    319+ Rating | 164+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Prakhar Nagaich from Aligarh says, "To begin with the motel is centered in a quiet location without being isolated. The structures located in a huge park are low, melted in nature and are very fine. The reception of the resort is breath-taking and the welcome to our very official and friendly arrival. The rooms are stunning, large and pricey without being too much. The seaside is gorgeous and significant amenities lee-la beneath the lovely palm bushes. The numerous staff are lovely and seeks to do the maximum. The breakfast on the motel is abundant and assorted and lunch in one of the vital many restaurants on the beach and dinner evening in the surrounding villages now not troublesome at all. Very good keep that makes you need to come back back soon."
    292+ Rating | 171+ Reviews

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    HolidayIQ Traveller Prashant Bhalla from Delhi shares, "The stay in the hotel was good. I went there for my personal conveyance. Quality of food was served its varieties were good. They provide both veg and non-veg. Gym and spa facilities were there. Sightseeing was availed personally. There was no cab facility provided by the hotel. The check-in and check-out was good and it was 24 hours active service and without delay. There was no such issue. I had a good view from the room. The destination of the hotel was fine and overall good accommodation. Room was well-maintained, neat and clean. The room has all the facilities. Overall the experience was fine and can be recommended to others for the stay."
    44+ Rating | 25+ Reviews