Fun Duniya: July 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The 15 Largest Shopping Malls In The World

This is a list of the worlds largest shopping malls based on their gross leasable area.

1. New South China Mall Dongguan, China Gross Leasable Area (GLA) : 659,612 sqm

The Twisted Humor Of Terry Border

With a little finely bent wire, dozens of mini-sets and proper lighting, the photographer and sculptor Terry Border manages to recreate humor situations in which the protagonists are marshmallows, carrots, pistachios, fruits and other everyday objects. Here are a few images that explains his view of things, which happens to be strange and twisted

Busy, Busy, Busy

Man-made, Floating Island Goes On Sale

An Austrian firm has come up what it hopes is the next big thing for the mega-rich: a man-made, floating "island" with a list price of $6.5 million. Measuring 20 by 37 metres (66 by 121 feet), the "Orsos Island" has no engine but can be anchored anywhere its owners choose and then towed to another location the other side of the world if they so wish, Hungarian-born Gabor Orsos said.The island is environmentally friendly and fully self-sufficient, with solar panels and wind generators providing power. It can sleep 12 people plus crew and offers 1,000 square metres of living space.The only problem is that no "islands" have been produced yet and that once manufacturing starts it will initially be in land-locked Slovakia.But Orsos expects the first finished products to be ready in 18 months to two years time, and for the "islands" to be transported down the Danube river into the Black Sea -- and then to wherever the customer wants.AFP

A handout computer generated image released on June 25, 2012 by OrsosIsland shows a a man-made, floating "island" developed by an Austrian firm. Measuring 20 by 37 metres (66 by 121 feet), the "Orsos Island" has no engine but can be anchored anywhere its owners choose and then towed to another location the other side of the world if they so wish, Hungarian-born entrepreneur Gabor Orsos said.

Bollywood's Hottest Daddies

Watching these Bollywood actors smoulder the screen, who would, in their wildest dreams, believe that they are doting fathers to their children too. Here are few of the hottest daddies in B-town.

The Top 10 Most Powerful Cities In The World

We present a list of the ten most economically powerful cities in the world, as selected by Richard Florida in his survey of surveys on global metro powerhouses. Florida is Senior Editor at The Atlantic and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto.

No: 1 New York

Water Discus Underwater Hotel will comprise two discs - an underwater and above-water one. This combination will allow guests to admire the depths of the ocean while making the most of the warm climate.

1. Monounsaturated fats: Replacing carbohydrates in your diet with monounsaturated fats will help you slim down by shuttling fat away from your midsection (See my Ask the Diet Doctor column on this topic for a more in-depth explanation). Where to get it: Avocados, Macadamia nuts, and olive oil are great sources of monounsaturated fats. They also come packaged with great nutrients such as antioxidants (in olive oil), fiber (in avocado), and B-vitamins (in macadamia nuts).

Many people believe that the crux of a healthy diet is the exclusion of unhealthy foods. However, rather than just focusing on cutting things out, a good diet should also incorporate an increased intake of nutritious, health-boosting foods. Fortunately, there are many foods out there which will improve health and wellbeing as well as protect against future illness. Here are 10 of the best foods for healthy eaters to stock up on. Nuts: Although nuts are high in calories and so should be eaten in moderation, the calories in nuts come mainly from their high levels of monounsaturated fats, which are extremely good for health. Eating foods rich in these fats can help reduce bad cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. As well as their heart benefits, nuts are also a great source of protein and are packed with fibre, antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamins and minerals. It is worth noting that peanuts are actually legumes and have different nutritional properties from tree nuts, but there are many other good options to pick from including Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, pecans and pistachios.

Bollywood wouldn't have been where it is today if it wasn't for our fabulous leading ladies. Since the beginning of Hindi cinema, our actresses have played a major role despite the male actors hogging the limelight. Here's to 10 such iconic actresses of all time without whom this industry wouldn't have completed 100 years in style! 1. Madhuri Dixit Her dance numbers became cult hits with every woman trying to master those priceless expressions– a feat which today's innumerable raunchy dance numbers aren't able to come even close to. She soon became a force to reckon with, not only with her stupendous dance numbers, but with her fierce screen presence and her acting abilities. She became the character right from playing the shy bahu or ardent lover to a revengeful daughter-in-law or a damsel full of attitude. Her smile still draws great admiration from all quarters. A perfect combination of mesmerising beauty, superb dancing skills, incredible acting skills, glamour quotient, box office pull, versatility and iconic status Madhuri is back where she belongs i.e. Bollywood.

Top Paid Actresses Of Hollywood

Kristen Stewart, who shot to fame as Bella Swan in "The Twilight Saga" films and has a starring role in "Snow White and the Huntsman", jumped to the top of Forbes' annual list of highest-paid actresses. The 22-year-old earned an estimated $34.5 million from May 2011 to May 2012 and pushed Angelina Jolie into fourth place.

Cameron Diaz, who had a surprise hit with "Bad Teacher", came in second with $34 million.

Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock, who largely took a break from filming after 2009's "The Blind Side", came third with $25 million.

Jolie, who topped last year's list along with Sarah Jessica Parker, dropped to the fourth spot with earnings of $20 million.

Charlize Theron, Stewart's co-star in "Snow White and the Huntsman" who also appears in "Prometheus", trailed at $18 million, and rounded out the top five places.

Julia Roberts has been picky about her projects and she couldn't make it to top 5 this year. She stood 6th with $16 million.

Sarah Jessica Parker, whose 2011 film "I Don't Know How She Does It" brought in a disappointing $30 million at the worldwide box office, slipped to seventh place with a $15 million salary.

Academy Award winner Meryl Streep finished 8th with $12 million.

Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig finished 9th with $12 million

Former "Friends" star Jennifer Anniston just made the list, earning an $11 million salary.

What We've Done Over These Hundred Years

Statue Of Genghis Khan

The Genghis Khan Statue is a 40-metre tall statue of Ghengis Khan on horseback, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog (54 km east of the capital Ulan Bator), where according to legend, he found a golden whip. The statue is coverered in 250 tons of stainless steel[citation needed] is symbolically pointed south toward China. It is on top of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, a visitor centre, itself 10 metres tall, with 36 columns representing the 36 khans from Genghis to Ligdan Khan. It was designed by sculptor D. Erdembileg and architect J. Enkhjargal and erected in 2008.

Visitors walk to the head of the horse through its chest and neck of the horse, where they can have a panoramic view. The main statue area will be surrounded by 200 yurt camps, designed and arranged like the pattern of the horse brand marks that were used by the 13th century Mongol tribes. The cost of the complex is reported to be $4.1 million.