A recent research has found that men find blondes to be more youthful and attractive in comparison to women with darker hair.
According to a recent study, the team has discovered that hair colour can influence the way in which you are regarded by the opposite sex in terms of attractiveness, youth and overall health, reported the Independent.
The study had 110 male participants who were presented with computer-generated images of women with either blonde, brunette or black hair.
The findings showed that the majority of the men would generally associate the women with lighter hair as being more youthful and attractive in comparison to the women with darker hair.
Meanwhile, the women with lighter blonde or brunette hair were considered to have a greater potential as a romantic partner and a parent than those with black locks.
The study concludes by saying, "These results suggest that males are able to make complex judgements about women concerning their desirable relationship and parenting potential based on discernable characteristics such as hair colour and length.
Friday, 5 January 2018
White House, senators seek Iran measure ahead of nuclear deadline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. senators and Trump administration officials met at the White House on Thursday, hoping to hammer out compromise legislation to tighten restrictions on Iran while keeping Washington in an international nuclear deal with Tehran.
Senators Bob Corker, the Republican chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ben Cardin, the panel’s top Democrat, had an evening meeting with President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, to discuss possible legislation, Senate and White House aides said.
The stakes have risen in the past week with anti-government protests in several Iranian cities over economic hardships and corruption, the boldest challenge to Iran’s leadership in a decade.
Worrying European allies who co-signed the 2015 accord, Trump has railed against the deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for loosening sanctions reached under his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama. In October, the Republican president announced that he would not certify that staying in the pact was in the U.S. national security interest, and threatened to pull out if lawmakers did not act to toughen it.
Members of Congress have been working since to come up with a bipartisan compromise that would give Trump enough political cover not to reimpose sanctions on Iranian oil before a deadline next week, an action that would kill the pact.
Aides said they were looking at measures including ending the requirement that Trump re-certify the agreement every 90 days and changing some of the so-called sunset provisions to allow the reimposition of U.S. sanctions, with no timetable, if Iran’s nuclear program reaches certain thresholds.
Ahead of the meeting, Corker said he hoped enough progress had been made that Trump might not restore the sanctions.
“My sense is there’s a little momentum right now, and it doesn’t feel to me like we’re in a place where the president might do that, but who knows,” he told reporters at the Capitol.
Corker said the protests in Iran made it more important that Washington not do anything to shift focus from Iran’s government. “The last thing we need to do from my perspective would be to turn that attention to us,” he said.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called for emergency U.N. sessions on Iran, a proposal dismissed by Russia, another participant in the nuclear deal, as “harmful and destructive.”
A Security Council meeting on Iran was expected to take place in New York on Friday, unless Russia uses a procedural vote to stop it.
Separately, the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned five Iranian-based entities it said were owned or controlled by a industrial firm responsible for developing and producing Iran’s solid-propellant ballistic missiles.
“These sanctions target key entities involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, which the Iranian regime prioritises over the economic well-being of the Iranian people,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.
The department said the sanctioned entities - the Shahid Eslami Research Center, Shahid Kharrazi Industries, Shahid Moghaddam Industries, Shahid Sanikhani Industries and Shahid Shustari Industries - were subordinated to the Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group.
The sanctions freeze any property the entities hold in the United States and prohibit Americans from dealing with them.
Senators Bob Corker, the Republican chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ben Cardin, the panel’s top Democrat, had an evening meeting with President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, to discuss possible legislation, Senate and White House aides said.
The stakes have risen in the past week with anti-government protests in several Iranian cities over economic hardships and corruption, the boldest challenge to Iran’s leadership in a decade.
Worrying European allies who co-signed the 2015 accord, Trump has railed against the deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for loosening sanctions reached under his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama. In October, the Republican president announced that he would not certify that staying in the pact was in the U.S. national security interest, and threatened to pull out if lawmakers did not act to toughen it.
Members of Congress have been working since to come up with a bipartisan compromise that would give Trump enough political cover not to reimpose sanctions on Iranian oil before a deadline next week, an action that would kill the pact.
Aides said they were looking at measures including ending the requirement that Trump re-certify the agreement every 90 days and changing some of the so-called sunset provisions to allow the reimposition of U.S. sanctions, with no timetable, if Iran’s nuclear program reaches certain thresholds.
Ahead of the meeting, Corker said he hoped enough progress had been made that Trump might not restore the sanctions.
“My sense is there’s a little momentum right now, and it doesn’t feel to me like we’re in a place where the president might do that, but who knows,” he told reporters at the Capitol.
Corker said the protests in Iran made it more important that Washington not do anything to shift focus from Iran’s government. “The last thing we need to do from my perspective would be to turn that attention to us,” he said.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called for emergency U.N. sessions on Iran, a proposal dismissed by Russia, another participant in the nuclear deal, as “harmful and destructive.”
A Security Council meeting on Iran was expected to take place in New York on Friday, unless Russia uses a procedural vote to stop it.
Separately, the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned five Iranian-based entities it said were owned or controlled by a industrial firm responsible for developing and producing Iran’s solid-propellant ballistic missiles.
“These sanctions target key entities involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, which the Iranian regime prioritises over the economic well-being of the Iranian people,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.
The department said the sanctioned entities - the Shahid Eslami Research Center, Shahid Kharrazi Industries, Shahid Moghaddam Industries, Shahid Sanikhani Industries and Shahid Shustari Industries - were subordinated to the Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group.
The sanctions freeze any property the entities hold in the United States and prohibit Americans from dealing with them.
Thursday, 4 January 2018
Hollywood: 5 must watch Sci-Fi movies in 2018
Get ready to witness the New Year with tons of new movies neatly sprinkled across the months with a wide array of choices to offer. I have always been a fan of sci-fi movies as they always get me pumped up and show me the world of fantasy that I can still only dream about. These stories intrigue and interest me and keep me in awe whenever I watch them and till date there has never been a moment when a sci-fi movie I suggested has failed impress. So for all the movie and sci-fi lovers here is a 2018 version of the much watch sci-fi movies that nobody should miss out on:
1. Jurassic Park – Fallen Kingdom
Roaring into the first movie on the list is ‘Jurassic Park – Fallen Kingdom’, this movie is a successor and a continuation to the previous Jurassic Park movie starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. This edition of Jurassic park is set 4 years past the Indominus Rex incident on the islands of Isla Nublar and showcases an entirely different theme apart from any ever seen in any Jurassic Park movie before. This movie takes the dinosaurs to an entirely different level and introduces a variety of different dinosaur in different settings that are sure to take your breath away. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and Produced by Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow, this movie is set to terrify and stupefy all its viewers.
2. Rampage
Starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, this movie features him in the role of a Primatologist named Davis Okoye who maintains a distance from humans but is close to animals, especially a special silverback gorilla named George who he has cared for since birth. But things go awry as the kind gorilla gets exposed to a rogue genetic experiment causing him to grow to an enormous size and into an animal full of shear rage. The problems don’t end with him as they find out about another such animals that have also been exposed to the same genetic experiment. Dwayne partners up with a genetic engineer amidst the ever changing battlefield to find an antidote to the problem and the fearsome creature that was once his friend. Directed by Brad Peyton (the director of San Andreas) this movie crushes screens with its amazing screenplay inspired from the Rampage video game and is sure to keep everyone glued to their seats for the rest of the movie, as the newly formed alpha predators tear through the cities in an action packed thrill seeking blockbuster.
In Cinemas from April 20, 2018
3. Ready Player One
Ever wondered what the world would have looked like when every known and unknown place was already explored and humanity had nowhere else to go. This Steven Spielberg directed movie is set in the year 2045 and showcases the world engulfed by the stray ways of humans and a world where the only place to have a life and an existence is a place known as ‘THE OASIS’. The Oasis is an expansive virtual reality universe created by the works of the genius James Halliday. As a self broadcasted message from the genius himself circulates the entire globe the world falls into a virtual battle for first place as he reveals his death and announces an immense fortune for finder of the digital easter egg hidden somewhere in the oasis.
The movie is a sure shot way to experience the VR world and its extremities as it is showcased in this movie that will make any game nerd fall in love. So experience and sense the world of VR fantasy as it unravels its dirty secrets and cheat codes for a roller coaster ride through action drama and sci-fi all in one awesome package.
In Cinemas March 30, 2018.
4. Avenger’s Infinity War
The most awaited movie of 2018 and part of the cult hype – Avenger Infinity War is being waited upon by almost the entire world. ‘There was an idea…’ this is how the Avengers were first formed and after so many editions and addition from the marvel universe the Infinity war edition of Avengers will be an epic concoction of action and adventure that will break through its peak during the climax of the war. This movie will be the one that will hit the cinemas like a bomb and spark and ignite a gathering of fans from all the various universes and hero backgrounds. This year a war will commence and it will end at the hands of the Avengers.
‘Fun really isn’t something one considers when balancing the universe, but this does put a smile on my face’ – Thanos
In Cinemas May 4, 2018.
5. Black Panther
Black Panther is another movie from the Marvel Universe that hits the cinemas with a bang. It might be slightly underrated with Avengers Infinity War hitting theatres but mark my words this movie is a sure hitter that is filled with one badass scene after another. The movie revolves around the main character the Black Panther and his ways he chooses to be a King for his people. Hero, Legend and King are the apt words that have been used to describe the Black Panther throughout the movie. You will see his experiences … understand the word of the King and witness the intense battles between rivals. This movie will definitely not disappoint the fans of the Marvelverse as this movie brings together the options of hope, destruction and an action filled adrenaline ride that will make any movie fan go crazy for it.
In Cinemas February 16, 2018.
1. Jurassic Park – Fallen Kingdom
Roaring into the first movie on the list is ‘Jurassic Park – Fallen Kingdom’, this movie is a successor and a continuation to the previous Jurassic Park movie starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. This edition of Jurassic park is set 4 years past the Indominus Rex incident on the islands of Isla Nublar and showcases an entirely different theme apart from any ever seen in any Jurassic Park movie before. This movie takes the dinosaurs to an entirely different level and introduces a variety of different dinosaur in different settings that are sure to take your breath away. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and Produced by Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow, this movie is set to terrify and stupefy all its viewers.
2. Rampage
Starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, this movie features him in the role of a Primatologist named Davis Okoye who maintains a distance from humans but is close to animals, especially a special silverback gorilla named George who he has cared for since birth. But things go awry as the kind gorilla gets exposed to a rogue genetic experiment causing him to grow to an enormous size and into an animal full of shear rage. The problems don’t end with him as they find out about another such animals that have also been exposed to the same genetic experiment. Dwayne partners up with a genetic engineer amidst the ever changing battlefield to find an antidote to the problem and the fearsome creature that was once his friend. Directed by Brad Peyton (the director of San Andreas) this movie crushes screens with its amazing screenplay inspired from the Rampage video game and is sure to keep everyone glued to their seats for the rest of the movie, as the newly formed alpha predators tear through the cities in an action packed thrill seeking blockbuster.
In Cinemas from April 20, 2018
3. Ready Player One
Ever wondered what the world would have looked like when every known and unknown place was already explored and humanity had nowhere else to go. This Steven Spielberg directed movie is set in the year 2045 and showcases the world engulfed by the stray ways of humans and a world where the only place to have a life and an existence is a place known as ‘THE OASIS’. The Oasis is an expansive virtual reality universe created by the works of the genius James Halliday. As a self broadcasted message from the genius himself circulates the entire globe the world falls into a virtual battle for first place as he reveals his death and announces an immense fortune for finder of the digital easter egg hidden somewhere in the oasis.
The movie is a sure shot way to experience the VR world and its extremities as it is showcased in this movie that will make any game nerd fall in love. So experience and sense the world of VR fantasy as it unravels its dirty secrets and cheat codes for a roller coaster ride through action drama and sci-fi all in one awesome package.
In Cinemas March 30, 2018.
4. Avenger’s Infinity War
The most awaited movie of 2018 and part of the cult hype – Avenger Infinity War is being waited upon by almost the entire world. ‘There was an idea…’ this is how the Avengers were first formed and after so many editions and addition from the marvel universe the Infinity war edition of Avengers will be an epic concoction of action and adventure that will break through its peak during the climax of the war. This movie will be the one that will hit the cinemas like a bomb and spark and ignite a gathering of fans from all the various universes and hero backgrounds. This year a war will commence and it will end at the hands of the Avengers.
‘Fun really isn’t something one considers when balancing the universe, but this does put a smile on my face’ – Thanos
In Cinemas May 4, 2018.
5. Black Panther
Black Panther is another movie from the Marvel Universe that hits the cinemas with a bang. It might be slightly underrated with Avengers Infinity War hitting theatres but mark my words this movie is a sure hitter that is filled with one badass scene after another. The movie revolves around the main character the Black Panther and his ways he chooses to be a King for his people. Hero, Legend and King are the apt words that have been used to describe the Black Panther throughout the movie. You will see his experiences … understand the word of the King and witness the intense battles between rivals. This movie will definitely not disappoint the fans of the Marvelverse as this movie brings together the options of hope, destruction and an action filled adrenaline ride that will make any movie fan go crazy for it.
In Cinemas February 16, 2018.
Buy Ripple, Tron, NEO or XLM and you could get as rich as the early Bitcoin traders
If you were lucky enough to Bitcoin a few years ago, you’re probably feeling pretty smug about yourself
But what if you’re skint and hoping to copy some of their success?
It’s probably too late to get involved in the booming Bitcoin market, because just one of them will now cost you well over £10,000 after growing in value during 2017 from just £738 on January 1.
Yet other cryptocurrencies have also seen astonishing growth.
Ripple, a new coin created by the founder of bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, surged 35,000 percent during 2017 – way higher than the 1,200 percent growth of Bitcoin.
That means £100 invested in Ripple in January 2017 would have grown to about £35,000 at the start of this year. This coin is expected to become even more valuable if rumours that Coinbase will soon start trading it turn out to be true.
Bitcoin is still the biggest cryptocurrency by far – with market value exceeding $250 billion (£185 billion) – and is expected to keep that mantle in the months to come.
But what if you’re skint and hoping to copy some of their success?
It’s probably too late to get involved in the booming Bitcoin market, because just one of them will now cost you well over £10,000 after growing in value during 2017 from just £738 on January 1.
Yet other cryptocurrencies have also seen astonishing growth.
Ripple, a new coin created by the founder of bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, surged 35,000 percent during 2017 – way higher than the 1,200 percent growth of Bitcoin.
That means £100 invested in Ripple in January 2017 would have grown to about £35,000 at the start of this year. This coin is expected to become even more valuable if rumours that Coinbase will soon start trading it turn out to be true.
Bitcoin is still the biggest cryptocurrency by far – with market value exceeding $250 billion (£185 billion) – and is expected to keep that mantle in the months to come.
‘Aishwarya Is My Mother And I Want To Live With Her,’ Claims 29 YO Andhra Youth!
Sangeeth Kumar, a native of Vishakhapatnam, is alleging that he was born in 1988 in London and was raised for two years by Aishwarya’s parents Vrinda Rai and late Krishnaraj Rai before his father Aadivelu Reddy later brought him to Vishakpatnam, reports Pinkvilla.
Not just that, the lad is going around giving media bytes, spilling beans about his manipulative family has hidden/destroyed all proof. In fact, he now wants to live with his ‘mom’, after being ‘separated for 27 years.’
Hell, he even went on to make another shocking statement and said…
“My mother got married in 2007 with Amitabh Abhishek Bachchan and she separated now. Ans she (is) living separately.”
Again, if you don’t believe me, watch his entire interview here. (And be prepared to drop your jaws).
As ridiculous as it sounds, wonder what Aish has to say about this (rather how)!
Not just that, the lad is going around giving media bytes, spilling beans about his manipulative family has hidden/destroyed all proof. In fact, he now wants to live with his ‘mom’, after being ‘separated for 27 years.’
Hell, he even went on to make another shocking statement and said…
“My mother got married in 2007 with Amitabh Abhishek Bachchan and she separated now. Ans she (is) living separately.”
Again, if you don’t believe me, watch his entire interview here. (And be prepared to drop your jaws).
As ridiculous as it sounds, wonder what Aish has to say about this (rather how)!
Almost unbelievable but true! You can buy Google Pixel 2 at Rs 21,999 in Flipkart 2018 Mobile Bonanza Sale
With New Year 2018, Flipkart has brought the amazing discounts on an array of smartphones. Some of the deals allow the older Samsung Galaxy S7 to be fetched with a massive exchange offer, however, it is the newly launched Google Pixel 2 with 64GB internal storage that makes way for the best deal. With flat discounts and massive exchange discounts of up to Rs 18,000 and cashback offers on HDFC credit card, the Google Pixel 2 can be fetched for as low as Rs 21,999. So, if you're planning to buy a smartphone and if you have Google Pixel 2 on your mind then this is the right time to head to Flipkart and perhaps get a brilliant deal from the e-commerce site
Back in early December, a similar deal was spotted on Flipkart which lasted for a couple of days only. With Flipkart 2018 Mobile Bonanza Sale, the hefty discount on the Google Pixel 2 is back!
It is not just Google Pixel 2, the older brother, the Pixel 2 XL gets a hefty price cut. With an original price of Rs 73,000, the Pixel 2 XL gets a massive discount and is now priced Rs 52,999. Both the phones come with a buyback guarantee of up to Rs 38,500 when you plan to exchange the smartphone later.
Google Pixel 2 retains most of the details from its predecessor. The Pixel 2 has a 5-inch Full High Definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the phone. The Google Pixel 2 XL has a 6-inch P-OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio.
The original price of Google Pixel 2 was kept at Rs 61,000. However, Flipkart is offering a flat discount of Rs 13,001 which brings the price of the smartphone down to Rs 47,999. The e-commerce is offering a cashback offer of Rs 8,000, which nails the phone down to Rs 39,999. At this price, the Google Pixel 2 gives a tough fight to OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. However, you can fetch an, even more, discount if you have a spare Apple iPhone 7 Plus. If you have then you can get a massive exchange discount of Rs 18,000. With all the discounts in place, the 'Made by Google' smartphone can be fetched for as low as Rs 21,999.
It is not just Google Pixel 2, the older brother, the Pixel 2 XL gets a hefty price cut. With an original price of Rs 73,000, the Pixel 2 XL gets a massive discount and is now priced Rs 52,999. Both the phones come with a buyback guarantee of up to Rs 38,500 when you plan to exchange the smartphone later.
Google Pixel 2 retains most of the details from its predecessor. The Pixel 2 has a 5-inch Full High Definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the phone. The Google Pixel 2 XL has a 6-inch P-OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio.
The original price of Google Pixel 2 was kept at Rs 61,000. However, Flipkart is offering a flat discount of Rs 13,001 which brings the price of the smartphone down to Rs 47,999. The e-commerce is offering a cashback offer of Rs 8,000, which nails the phone down to Rs 39,999. At this price, the Google Pixel 2 gives a tough fight to OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. However, you can fetch an, even more, discount if you have a spare Apple iPhone 7 Plus. If you have then you can get a massive exchange discount of Rs 18,000. With all the discounts in place, the 'Made by Google' smartphone can be fetched for as low as Rs 21,999.
Wednesday, 3 January 2018
Apple acquires Vancouver-based app development startup Buddybuild for an undisclosed amount
Apple has announced that it has acquired a Vancouver-based startup, specialising in app development service, called Buddybuild.
The app is described as a “mobile iteration platform” which reportedly focuses on "continuous integration and debugging tools" making it easier for app developers by giving them a simple workflow for pushing out their apps via GitHub, BitBucket or G.
The acquisition was confirmed to TechCrunch and there has been no disclosure as to how much this deal is worth. Buddybuild will be rolled into Xcode, which is Apple's development toolkit for making apps for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. This would mean an effective end for the development of Android apps which was added this February, claims the report. Also, it would seem that the acquisition would make developing and iterating apps on iOS much easier than before, said the report.
Buddybuild was founded in 2015 by Dennis Pilarinos and Christopher Stott, both of whom are ex-Amazon employees and has managed to raise around $8.8 million.
The Apple acquisition comes in the backdrop of the likelihood that the Cupertino-giant could buy video-streaming service Netflix.
A report in Business Insider said that iTunes has been a huge hit for the company, but viewers have migrated increasingly to services like Netflix, Amazon or Hulu to watch their favourite shows leaving Apple struggling to offer a compelling TV or movie offering.
The app is described as a “mobile iteration platform” which reportedly focuses on "continuous integration and debugging tools" making it easier for app developers by giving them a simple workflow for pushing out their apps via GitHub, BitBucket or G.
The acquisition was confirmed to TechCrunch and there has been no disclosure as to how much this deal is worth. Buddybuild will be rolled into Xcode, which is Apple's development toolkit for making apps for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. This would mean an effective end for the development of Android apps which was added this February, claims the report. Also, it would seem that the acquisition would make developing and iterating apps on iOS much easier than before, said the report.
Buddybuild was founded in 2015 by Dennis Pilarinos and Christopher Stott, both of whom are ex-Amazon employees and has managed to raise around $8.8 million.
The Apple acquisition comes in the backdrop of the likelihood that the Cupertino-giant could buy video-streaming service Netflix.
A report in Business Insider said that iTunes has been a huge hit for the company, but viewers have migrated increasingly to services like Netflix, Amazon or Hulu to watch their favourite shows leaving Apple struggling to offer a compelling TV or movie offering.
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