Here is your ultimate guide to a happy one-night stand.

The emotional paradox all time, one-night stands can either leave with you a great memory or a bitter taste in your mouth, depending on how it's handled and treated by both the parties.

 

With innumerable websites and online portals scaringly designed solely for this purpose -- and this purpose alone -- it is of little wonder that the traffic on it increases by the day.

After all who doesn't want a quick fix to their problems, if venting out primal needs is the answer to it?

Personally sex without a strong commitment is not the glass of juice I can handle.

To me it seems like holding a cluster of thorns without a rose or steering a boat without oars, maybe because I'm hardly the kind of person who would throw my peace of mind away for a night of romp, but hey that's just me. I'm a bit prudish and outdated!

But that doesn't mean I don't have an understanding of the same, for if I sit down and look at it objectively, I think a one-night stand could be a perfect example of embracing honesty, acceptance and enjoyment all in one night.

In the West, it is still as rampant as online hook ups.

Liquor dens that promote free shots, happy hours and two for one deals are the biggest sanctuaries of one-night pick ups, some of them even having regular cads as their customers including singletons and sadly, a few left hand gold ring bearers too.

Enough being said, here are some of the tips I have sniffed out that may bring together an overall feel good feeling during and after a one-night stand:

• Be truthful

So as a responsible adult, you have already decided that you are embarking upon a night filled with meaningless sex.

If you haven't, then you are not shut to the prospect of it.

Firstly, you need to be honest with yourself: that this is exactly what you want and need at this point of your life and in no way it can be a solution to your sagging love life.

That in all probability whoever you chose is not going to be your forever prince or damsel.

Once you establish that, then half the battle is won.

Now go on and be frank about it with your play partner and establish that you both are on the same page.

Of course, there are few instances where casual can turn serious, but that would be the exception not the rule.

So play fair and square!

• Be safe

No matter how many vodkas down or tequilas in your belly, it does not make you immune to the sort of things going around.

You are allowed to be smashed, but not passed out that you can't remember a thing the morning after.

So much so that an unwanted pregnancy can be the least of your worries.

So stop at a chemist and pick up a pack of ribbed, flavoured or whatever rubber tickles your fancy before performance hour.

Guys, this is your responsibility to come prepared! Ladies insist -- no umbrella, no rain dance!

Neither of you deserve the after pain with the pleasure.

• Play on comfortable ground

This one is a mixed bag.

Though women in general feel his place is better to act dirty, logic tells me that home ground could possibly be safer for a woman.

At least ladies, you know where your knives or keys are kept if things get ugly.

You also know your neighbourhood if caught in a crisis.

Being at the bloke's place may not only get you caught with dirty socks on his pillow, but sexual kinks under his bed. Read : whips, chains and cuffs.

Of course, if you are into S&M then great, but if you are not into that kind of space, then there is nothing worse than going to his place and finding out that you have no escape route or choice in what you find acceptable or not.

So ladies, keep the right to choose the venue and tempo only yours.

Sorry guys you have to just deal with this one.

• Be cool

Of course, I can't be all feminist and so men...here is one for your home team!

Ladies if you have decided to go full monty then please delete the words regret, guilt and conscience from your dictionary.

No post night pep talk and no expectations of phone calls the next day.

No! You are not dating.

You are certainly not the only one in his life and chances are if you see him again he may not even recognise you.

Do not give him flak for it; consenting adults remember?

Guys, if she stalks you on Facebook then please don't block her out of courtesy, but you are not obliged to reply.

It's called a one-night stand for a reason women!

• Being human

Just because it is casual, it does not have to be a preview show to the tale of detachment and ugliness.

You can still talk to each other and communicate your feelings.

Understanding each others' needs in bed even if it's for an hour or two may leave you pleasantly surprised on how well it could be reciprocated.

Besides stating your innate and slightly raunchy desires to a stranger comes easier than a full-time lover perhaps, as there is little embarrassment or shame, for you may never see them again.

Guys if you say you will call the next day or soon, make sure soon it doesn't mean the year after that.

Women if he says he will call, don't bet on it . Move on!

If he does, then take your own call on further action.

You never know it may culminate into an interesting friendship somewhere down the line if both sides can keep it sane.

• Be adventurous

This is your time to shine.

Cautious is good, but you are not meeting their parents or impressing them for a potential marital prospect.

So lower your walls, explore unchartered territories and try out at least one fantasy that you may never have.

Neither of you are judging the other, so be fearless in spicing it up in the bedroom or the public bathroom wherever you seem to have found your make out hub.

Enjoy the ride, make it count.

• Add a little sparkle

If the one-night stand is planned or with a friend, then don't discount the candles, the flowers or some music to kick-start on the correct note.

Keep the warm bath on, the phones off and focus on pleasure. Live in the moment and let the moment reward itself.

It doesn't have to be romantic, but when you are 70, it would help to remember the experience as pleasant rather than something you rather forget.

A little magic can't hurt.

• Make it count

Statistics show that men don't care about high standards with whom they chose for a one night stand, but women do.They are more likely to say 'yes' to an attractive proposition than a less appealing one.

Having it with someone you have lusted after for years, an on-screen romance turning into an off-screen breeze or a single friend you can never marry, but want all the same, maybe some of your options.

Make sure it's with a hottie not a loser.

You have to give your grandchildren details when they turn young adults. And give them some interesting ones .

• Don't judge yourself

Stakes are low, no one is getting hurt intentionally, so don't beat yourself up for something you set out to do.

In fact, if you're going into it with an open mind, you may come out of it with an open heart too.

It's okay to use a one-night stand for an ego boost.

For your own and the other.

People love hearing things like 'you are my first fling or my last'.

It can also be a temporary but special satiated feeling like the one you have after eating a big pizza or a juicy burger...

Capture the now. Forget the then or will be !

• Be respectful

Leave the scene with your respect intact.

Don't crawl under the bed and scoot off.

If you are planning to, then at least write a sweet thank you note or text a grateful message when you get home.

Don't forget to use words like 'thank you for your time', 'thank you for making me feel good'.

Or at least 'you rocked last night'.

A Men's Journal, USA study recorded 80 per cent men felt good as compared to 54 per cent women after a casual escapade.

And if you are married and have been lying about it, then the morning after is not a good time to confess. There is no need to lay your guilt on a stranger.

Don't get out your video camera even if it's just to capture a memory. This will backfire someday.

Finally getting a person into your bed is not a feather in your social media cap. Let the private moment be private forever.

Follow the above rules, break a few and you will be just fine.

Source:Rediffmail.com

Kainaz Jussawalla is the author of the book Coffee Days, Champagne Nights And Other Secrets.

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EKATERINA LISINARU :- AT 6'9", SHE IS THE TALLEST MODEL OF THE WORLD

This Russian model has been officially declared to have the 'world's longest legs'. 

Ekaterina Lisinaru, 29, has legs measuring a staggering 52 inches in length! 

A former basketball player, she features in the new Guinness World Records 2018 and fits into a 47 (EU) shoe size -- that's way bigger than the average feet of women across the world.

In an interview, Ekaterina confessed that she wanted to become a model since the age of 16. But initially her professional basketball career didn't let her do so.

She added that her parents too were tall -- her mother is 6 ft and her father, 6 ft 5 inche

Back in school, EkaterinEkaterina was in India recently and she visited a beach in Mumbai wearing a gorgeous red sari. a was often bullied for being the tallest girl in her class.
All photographs: Kind courtesy Ekaterina Lisinaru/Instagram

Her older brother, Sergei is 6 ft 6 inches tall. 

That's what it looks like for an average woman to be standing next to her. 

All the furniture in the house has been designed keep Ekaterina's height in mind. 

But she found it difficult to get a customised piano. "Look where is the normal piano," she captioned this pic.

Wonder where she got such a tall fridge from? "This refrigerator is 2 meters," she shared on Instagram.

That's her posing away at Vrindavan.

With a height like that, tourists at Taj Mahal, Agra just couldn't stop treating her like a celebrity :)
Ekaterina obliged them with a pose too.

Now that's the struggle a make up artists goes through when working with the world's tallest model. 

4.5 lakh directors may face axe for ties with shell firms-Oct 5 2017

As many as 4.5 lakh directors may face disqualification for their association with shell companies, Union minister P P Chaudhary said today as the government steps up its fight against the black money menace.

 

Asserting that genuine corporates will not face action, the minister of state for corporate affairs said non-compliant companies are tarnishing the image of good ones.

     

As the ministry pushes ahead with the efforts to weed out shell companies -- a term used for entities that have not been carrying out business for long and are allegedly used as conduit for illegal fund flows -- Chaudhary told PTI in an interview that the profile of all disqualified directors will be examined.

     

The ministry has struck off names of 2,17,239 companies from the records as on September 22 as these have not been carrying out business activities for a long period and have also defaulted on compulsory filings while more such firms are likely to face action.

      

"As on September 22, a total of 3,19,637 directors have been identified and flagged as disqualified under Section 164 (2) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013... It is estimated that the final list may touch the figure of about 4.5 lakh (directors)," Chaudhary said.

      

Section 164 pertains to disqualification for appointment of director. Under sub-section 164(2) (a), a person who has been a director with a company that has not filed financial statements or annual returns for three consecutive financial years will face disqualification.

     

"It shall also be important to examine their (disqualified directors) general profile and association with other companies and the levels of their corporate governance standards," he said.

     

The exercise of striking off dormant companies and disqualifying directors is in furtherance of ease of doing business and will be good for genuine corporates, he noted.

     

"Non-compliant companies are tarnishing the image of good companies," Chaudhary said, adding that action should have been taken long ago. 

7 reasons why you should not invest in bitcoins, cryptocurrencies

When Vivek Pethe read that the price of a bitcoin had surged five times between January and September 2017, he couldn’t resist jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon. Pethe started small. In June 2017, he invested Rs 11,000 in bitcoins and another Rs 15,000 in ATC Coin, an Indian cryptocurrency. 

Although his Rs 15,000 investment in ATC Coin quickly grew to Rs 1.82 lakh, Pethe started having doubts when he tried to withdraw Rs 5,000 from his holdings. He was unable to execute the sell order smoothly. The computer screen just flashed ‘operational error’ messages. When that was resolved, and he was finally able to sell them, the money wasn’t credited to his bank account right away. “I finally received the money three months later, that too after many follow ups with the firm. I am not sure if I’ll be able to recover my remaining investment in this scheme,” he says. 

While this incident prompted Pethe to sell his bitcoin stash immediately and vow to steer clear of such investments in the future, cryptocurrency exchanges claim that around 2,500 new users in India are entering the market every day. Gopal Jiwarajka, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry says, “Bitcoin is fraught with risks and not backed by any tangible asset. But the number of investors is still growing, which is a concern.” 

“Investors haven’t seen such high returns from other investments within such a short span of time. So many of them are tempted to try it out, hoping to make quick investment returns,” says Hitesh Malviya, Blockchain consultant and bitcoin expert, founder of itsblockchain.com. 

However, Indian investors’ honeymoon with cryptocurrencies seems to coming to an end. After rallying significantly since the beginning of 2017, and reaching an all-time high of Rs 3.5 lakh on 1 September, prices started crashing. It dropped to Rs 2.4 lakh by 14 September, a massive fall of 31% in just two weeks! China’s recent decision to ban initial coin offerings by some cryptocurrencies was the main factor that triggered this. 

BITCOIN PRICE SHOT UP 750% IN A YEAR 

After the big crash, cryptocurrency prices are slowly starting to stabilise. Should investors use this crash as an opportunity to buy into the market? Experts don’t think so. Here’s why. 

1. Extreme volatility 

Investing in cryptocurrencies involves very high risk, as prices have been extremely volatile. Many experts are sceptical about bitcoin as an investment primarily because there is nothing for them to analyse. Vivek Belgavi, Partner and Fintech Leader, PwC says, “There isn’t enough of an ecosystem surrounding bitcoins to allow fundamental analysts to study it as an investment. People are therefore investing with imperfect information and joining the herd of speculators.” Since these cryptocurrency prices are not regulated, as more people enter the market lured by the high prices, the prices climb ever higher. This might lead to formation of a bubble that will eventually burst and cause widespread losses. 

2. Neither commodity, nor currency 

The lack of clarity about its origin is another big issue related to bitcoin. In olden days, highly priced metals like gold, silver, etc. were used as currencies. Then came currencies printed by governments (or central banks) and these are called ‘fiat currencies’. Though its proponents claim that cryptocurrency is ‘mined’ using complex mathematical formulae, they are reluctant to call it a commodity. They also claim that it is not controlled by any government and so, it is ‘democratic’. Therefore, cryptocurrencies don’t fall into the ‘currency’ category either. “It can be very risky for businesses, industry and people to trade or invest in bitcoins as it is just a formula, not backed by any tangible asset, but by sheer demand,” says S.P. Sharma, Chief Economist, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 

3. Don’t invest if you don’t understand 

Some global bankers and experts have warned investors against investing in cryptocurrencies, because they are of the opinion that it is nothing but a bubble that is just about ready to burst. Jamie Dimon, CEO, JP Morgan, for instance, has recently expressed his doubts about the value of bitcoins, saying “It’s worse than tulip bulbs. It won’t end well. Someone is going to get killed.” However, owners and operators of bitcoin exchanges are of an entirely different opinion. Sandeep Goenka, Co- Founder and COO, Zebpay, says, “The comment from JP Morgan’s CEO was his personal view, and there is a possibility that he doesn’t understand the evolution of bitcoins. On the other hand, we have former Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit investing in bitcoins.” 

The problem is apparent: If global bankers don’t understand the phenomenon, retail investors might not have much of a chance either. So what should you do? Follow the simple yet profound wisdom of Warren Buffett—if you don’t understand it, don’t invest in it. 

4. An unregulated space 

Unlike other investment avenues, cryptocurrencies are not regulated by government entities or banks. “There is no authority like Sebi that you can approach for grievance redressal,” says Vikram Pandya, Director, Fintech, S.P. Jain School of Global Management. Sharma concurs, “If we buy something with a credit card and get ripped off, we can call the bank and ask to be compensated. But if we get ripped off in a bitcoin transaction, it is impossible to get the money back.” As Pethe has realised a little too late, therein lies the pain of investing through unregulated schemes. 

5. The issue of legality 

One major hurdle in the path of Indian investors who are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, is the confusion about its legal status. While they haven’t been declared illegal, cryptocurrencies are not recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or any other authority in India, as a ‘currency’. In December 2013, the RBI issued a press release cautioning users, holders and traders of virtual currencies, including bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks. In its latest press release dated 1 February, 2017, the regulator has further stated that it has not issued licences to companies for trading in any virtual or digital currencies. RBI also added, that the user, holder, investor, trader, etc. dealing with virtual or digital currencies will be doing so at their own risk. 

However, bitcoin exchanges want to draw investors’ attention to the fact that the RBI has not banned them. “While the RBI has voiced its concerns, bitcoin transactions haven’t been rendered illegal. So, in our opinion, investors shouldn’t lose hope, just exercise caution,” says Hesham Rehman, Co-founder and CEO, Bitxoxo. 

6. Ponzi schemes abound 

Aside from the operational issues of trading in cryptocurrencies, there is also a high risk of fraud. There is still a good deal of misinformation and lack of clarity regarding bitcoin trading, and fraudsters have taken advantage of this to launch Ponzi schemes, which promise ‘guaranteed high returns’. Some companies claim to double the initial investment within a very short period of time. “The growing use of virtual currencies in the global marketplace makes it easy for miscreants to lure investors into Ponzi schemes. Investors should be careful to steer clear of such unrealistic promises,” says Rajendra K. Sinha, Professor and Chairperson, Centre of Excellence in Banking, IFIM Business School. “Keep in mind that bitcoins are highly volatile, so it’s not possible to offer guaranteed returns,” says Hesham Rehman, Co-founder and CEO, Bitxoxo. 

Prakash Pillay learnt this the hard way. He invested Rs 5 lakh and accumulated 6.5 bitcoins through bitcoin trading company GainBitcoin in February 2017. Though he was able to recover Rs 3 lakh by selling one bitcoin in July, the company is no longer allowing him to sell the remaining bitcoins in his wallet. Instead, it is asking him to exchange them for MCAP, another cryptocurrency. “Gainbitcoin is a Ponzi scheme like Shavers and Gaw Miners. Investors should be careful to steer clear of such schemes,” says Jaju.

7. Prone to illegal activity 

Due to the lack of government control, terrorists and extortionists are also utilising the cryptocurrency space to their advantage. “Bitcoins users on either end of a transaction can remain relatively anonymous and cybercriminals have found ways to mask their addresses, so it can be difficult for government authorities and companies to trace such illegal activities,” says Reshmi Khurana MD and Head of South Asia, Krollsays, a cyber security and risk consultation firm. Kishore Jeswani, 50, fell victim to such hacking in September 2016. Jeswani’s computer was remotely accessed and locked by hackers, who demanded a payment of three bitcoins. However, although Jeswani met their demands, they did not unlock his computer and he ended up losing his data anyway. 

Incidents like this make it abundantly clear that it’s much more difficult to track illegal activities in the cryptocurrency space. “Since there is a lack of information about the trading parties, such a peer-topeer non-regulated system may expose the investors to unforeseen risks including breaches of anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism laws,” says Khurana. This risk also lowers the chances of cryptocurrencies becoming mainstream in India, leaving the future of the market mired in uncertainty. 

By Hiral Thanawala and Narender Narhan ET

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Whats App-60 Plus Group-a good practice must be followed among all 60+

A young businessman got off his car and rushed into the hospital. He asked the receptionist "How is my mother? When and why was she admitted?" The duty doctor who happened to be there said, "Your mother suffered a mild stroke. She was brought to the hospital in time by the elderly couple sitting there. Please see to the other formalities." 

The son said that his secretary was taking care of them and thanked the elderly couple profusely. "I am sorry I don't recognize you", he said. The lady replied that they didn't know him either. The son was surprised. "How do you know my mother?" he asked. The gentleman replied "she is a member of our WhatsApp group". The son looked dazed.The gent continued "we have a group on WhatsApp - The 60 plus group. Everyone sixty and above is a member. It is the duty of the members to enroll those in their neighborhood. Everyone has to send a "Good Morning" message everyday. Similarly, in the afternoon and night. The members can chat, exchange views etc thereafter. If we do not receive the mandatory messages everyday, the neighbouring members are alerted and they make it a point to visit the member. This morning, we didn't get the message from your mother. That's why we are here."

"It is not enough if you have provided your parents with all the facilities money can buy," he continued. "They need people to talk to. When was the last time you visited your mother?"

The son couldn't answer immediately. 

"See, that's why we have this group. Otherwise, we 60+people would be talking to walls and windows" the couple said as they left.

ROHINGYAS,THE FACTS THAT HAVE EMERGED

1. One of the most violent muslims in South east Asia.

2. Have committed mass murders of Buddhists and Hindus in a bid to take over Rakhine and other provinces in Myanmar.

3. Recent Mass graves of Hindus created by Rohingyas discovered by Myanmar Army.

4. Rohingya camps have Adult to children ratio of up to 1:10. Population time bomb awaiting to the host country.

5. Rohingya camps have unearthed kids as young as 9 married and pregnant. Husbands as old as 60s.

6. One case is that of a 14 year old, already has 2 kids and expecting the third. Husband is 54 year old.She is his 3rd wife.

7. Another is that of a child who is 10 years and expecting a child, husband is 49 years old.

8. Out of 40000 known refugees in India, around 8000 women (including many married children) are pregnant.

Thank you lawyers

Prashant Bhushan, 

Fali Nariman,

Kapil Sibal

Rajiv Dhavan

Ashwini kumar

Colin Gonsalves

in getting these lowest of the low life scums imported into this country. How did the poor, malnourished, persecuted refugees could engage lawyers like you all who charge around 10 - 30 lakhs an hour is a puzzle to me though ??

And Congratulations to Indian Hindus on the arrival of new set of enemies to your country. This one is way more ferocious and dangerous than the others you already have. The fact that none of you even bothered to get on to the streets to protest and support the government tells me that somewhere we lazy idiots deserve the mess we are going to get into in the future with these hardened terrorists.

Law soon to curb marriage of girls to older Arab men?

HYDERABAD: Cracking the whip on the continuous menace of exploitation of minor girls by citizens of Arab countries, the Telangana government is mulling tabling an ordinance or bill in the Legislative Assembly to bring about an end to such incidents. 

According to the minorities welfare department secretary Syed Omer Jaleel, a file has been circulated about the cases in which minor girls have been married to much older men from Arab countries.The file also contains a list of of possible measures that can act as a deterrent if the bill is passed in the Assembly . 

Speaking to TOI, the secretary pointed out that such marriages are akin to human trafficking. "These Arab men take away minor girls and use them as their playthings.They then divorce them. This is wrong. This amounts to exploitation and bears all the hallmarks of human trafficking," he said. 

The file is currently at the office of the advocate general, where it is likely to be reviewed. "The advocate general will make his comments and advise us. We will act on these comments. The file will then be sent to the chief minister, who will decide whether to go for an ordinance or table a bill. However, the process may take some time," Jaleel added. 

The need to closely monitor male citizens of Arab countries has also been recommended. "In case Arabs wish to marry Indian women, they must obtain proper clearance," Jaleel said. 

The minorities welfare department has recommended that the age difference between the man and the woman, in case of a wedding between a male citizen of an Arab country and a woman from the state, must not exceed 10 years. It has also underscored the need for periodic access to India consular officers in West Asian countries for the woman after marriage so as to keep a check on her well-being. 

City girls have been falling prey to much older men from West Asian countries for many years. Several cases have been reported if weddings being conducted in collusion with city-based brokers and qazis, who solemnise the marriages. 

Acting tough on qazis, the minorities welfare department had suspended a government-appointed additional qazi, Mohammed Zaheeruddin, who works at the Legislative Assembly , on grounds that his deputies had solemnised marriages of girls to older Arab men. But despite even arrests of such unscrupulous elements, the practice continues 

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