Humans and animals are more or less same. The only difference being that the humans have a better mind, they have the choice on how to live.

They possess mental superiority among all other living creatures and thus are superior. But anyhow, humans share a lot with animals, features that you did not know but actually are very similar.

So let us have a look at some of the most striking similarities between humans and animals.

1) Humans and Animals both have similar social skills.

It is quite surprising but animals have the same social skills as those of humans and in some cases even better. Dogs especially have genes that are very similar to humans and they pick and choose their social groups according to a specific preference.

2) We have facial expression similar to that of a mouse.

Humans have very similar facial expressions to mouse. In a recent study it was found that mouse makes the same expression as that of humans when in pain.

The results are useful to detect when the lab experiment mouse are really suffering.

3) We talk things while sleeping just like dolphins.

Dolphins, like humans are found to have the trait of speaking while sleeping at night. Various studies and experiments were conducted by French researchers and the results were sparking.

Dolphins do talk in the night’s sleep.

4) Just like Humans, Cows also have regional accents.

This is another one of those striking similarities. Cows are studied to have different accents in respect to different geographical locations.

Their isolation in different regions has made them develop different sounds of “MOO”.

5) Dolphins, just like Humans get occasionally high.

We humans are not alone in this one, taking intoxicated stuff to relieve some pressure and tension. Dolphins pass Puffer Fish between their bodies for around 30 minutes.

The Puffer fish releases a chemical for its defense which helps Dolphins in getting high.

6) We have ears similar to that of Katydid.

Katydid is an insect which has ears similar to that of a human. Humans have very complex ear structure and no other animals have such complexities in their bodies.

But in a recent research it was found that Katydid had the same functioning ears and they can listen to a greater range as compared to humans.

7) The religious similarities.

Some animals like humans are also found out to follow certain religious practices. The most prevalent among those is that of chimps. They were studied to place rocks under certain structures which made no practical sense but a certain religious sense.

8) Like Humans some Animals are also homosexual.

While most of the humans and animals are bisexual, there are certain humans who are homosexual. In the Animal world as well, sheep are mostly Gay. Another striking similarity.

9) The communication skills.

Gibbons are believed to have similar communication skills as those of humans.

Researchers have even discovered usage of many different words in their languages.

10) House building skills.

Octopus has a similar level of house building skills to that of a human. They are very skillful and similar to humans in this respect.

Their houses have all the necessary arrangements plus the needed protection.

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Tax-paying is a duty which each and every citizen should follow as a must. Every day, there are so many cases of tax fraud, people hiding black money just to avoid taxes and playing some tricks around to save money that should go to the government.

Especially in a developing country like India, the government needs tax to perform errands and implement major policies.

Corporate in general though are viewed very positively in this respect as compared to individuals. So let us have a look at ten of the highest tax paying corporate in India.

1) OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, ONGC.

ONGC has been among the major tax payer in India. Despite incurring losses in the recent past the company is reported to have paid tax worth a whopping amount of RS. 1149.13 Billion. This amounts to almost 50% of the company’s profit.

2) COAL INDIA.

Another very honest taxpaying corporate COAL INDIA paid taxes worth INR 55.95 Billion. The company has also received some very prestigious awards from the government.

3) BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS, BHEL.

A growing company which has created so many jobs for Indian engineers is among the highest taxpayers. BHEL has paid taxes amounting to worth INR 3279.97 Cr.

4) INFOSYS.

A tech giant, a company that creates so much employment in India, Infosys has been the face of technological revolution for Indian undergraduates. The company is very clean when it comes to paying taxes, paying a total of INR 3367 Cr.

5) STATE BANK OF INDIA, SBI.

State Bank of India, SBI is among the highest tax paying banks in the country. It has paid taxes close to INR 45.99 billion. Not many banks have such clean chit records, SBI is a rarity.

6) THE STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA, SAIL.

SAIL is one of the best manufacturing companies India has ever had. It has stood as a pioneer and as an inspiration to the future manufacturing companies of India. It pays around 35 billion in taxes.

7) TATA STEEL.

Another giant in the steel manufacturing business, TATA STEEL has paid taxes amounting to INR 3636 Cr. It stands as an example to the honesty every corporate should possess.

8) LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA, LIC.

LIC is one of the world’s leading insurance companies. The company is believed to have paid taxes amounting to INR 26.27 Billion. This in no way is a small amount.

9) NATIONAL THERMAL POWER CORPORATION, NTPC.

NTPC is among the leading production of energy in India. The very famous corporate has paid 37.8 Billion INR to government. A good company run by honest people.

10) RELIANCE.

Reliance is hands down the giant. The founder and current leader of the company, Mukesh Ambani has become an icon. Someone who has created so much employment, so much wealth, so many opportunities for everyone in India.

The reliance has paid INR 47.83 Billion in taxes, an amount equaling to about 25% of the company’s profit.

Such corporate are a real example. They are the torch bearers in this world which has fallen into the hands of greed.

Note: The data is mostly for the tax paid in 2007-08.

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Markets boom everyday with products that we don’t know about. These products might be necessary or completely useless but who are we to comment if we don’t know about them.

But there exists a very fine line between a necessity and a luxury. Some things we do actually need and others we just buy out of jealousy or out of curiosity.

Men in general have very little idea of what is right for them. So here is a list of things that every man should own:

1) A classy watch.

Yes, watches are important. Men generally don’t have anything else to wear alongside their basic clothes. A watch really adds to the personality. A black classic watch goes with almost everything.

2) A trimmer.

Another very important product for men, trimmer is a savior. It is a necessity you must possess. It helps in times of emergency when you have to go somewhere urgently and you are not properly groomed. Trimmer is a real solution.

3) A good pen.

Having a pen is good; having a good pen is a necessity. Always carry a nice, good pen in your shirt pocket. You always need a pen and asking someone else for such a basic thing does not really sounds well.

4) A well knit tie.

Tie enhances a man’s personality. Having a pair of classic ties will make you look decent and attractable. It will push out that inner gentleman of yours.

5) Headphones.

Headphones are a necessity. You never know when you get an important call or have to stream something important in a crowded place. Whether they are over the ears or wired or wireless but having one of them is a must.

6) A pair of sunglasses.

When going out for a holiday or to a beach party, a pair of sunglasses is a must. Sunglasses, besides preventing you from direct sunlight also add a different dimension to your personality. So go out and get a pair now.

7) Your own diary.

This might sound a bit weird but every man should try keeping a personal diary. A diary in which he can keep his personal feelings, some notes for the day and other important things. A diary really helps to express emotions.

8) Different types of footwear.

A man must definitely possess footwear’s for different occasions. Sneakers, loafers and black leather shoes are a must. Alongside them he must also have a pair of sports shoes. Good shoes go a long way as our feet stay in them for most part of our day.

9) A Coffee mug without label.

A good coffee mug without any company’s or brand name written on it is very essential to have. A good mug ensures you start off the day well and it looks classy as well. Indeed a necessity.

10) Your own small workplace.

A table and a chair where you sit and do your work quietly and peacefully. A space where you can sit and reflect back on the important aspects of your day and sometimes of your life.

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Kolkata, previously known as Calcutta, is a city which is quite rich in terms of heritage and culture. The capital of West Bengal has many famous attractions which make it a wonderful place to visit. Let’s take a look at 10 must visit places of the city:

1. Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge which is also known as Rabindra Setu joins Kolkata with its twin city Howrah. It started functioning before India’s independence in 1943 and presently, it is one of the busiest bridges of the world with more than 400K pedestrians and 150K vehicles passing over it daily.

2. Old Chinatown

A tourist can also have an experience of visiting China while touring Kolkata as it is the only Indian city which has Chinatown. In fact, there are two Chinatowns, an old and a new one and it is undoubtedly the best place in India to have Chinese food.

3. Victoria Memorial

The construction of Victoria Memorial got completed by 1921 and the beautiful white building was named after the Queen of United Kingdom. Presently, it is a museum where sculptures, books and paintings of the British era are displayed.

4. Park Street

Park Street offers a lot of options to the visitors in regard to eating outlets, entertainment, etc. It is also famous for the old buildings that are standing tall from the days of colonial rule and here only, the first nightclub of India was opened.

5. Dakshineshwar Kali Temple

Devi Bhavatarini is being worshipped in one of the oldest temples of Kolkata which was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni. The temple also has a connection with great Indian spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda as his teacher Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa was the chief priest of the temple.

6. New Market

It is a must visit place for those who love shopping as there is nothing which is not found in this oldest market of Kolkata which was brought into existence in 1874 by the British.

7. Mother House

Mother House is the house of Mother Teresa who is known for her great work done for the welfare of very sick people. Mother Teresa helped those people who were abandoned by the society and her house is no less than a place of worship.

8. Belur Math

A 20 minutes boat ride from Dakshineshwar Kali Temple will take you to Belur Math. The serene and calm complex is built on 40 acres of land and is also popular as headquarter of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. It was set up by Swami Vivekananda and evening Aarti of this Math is very famous.

9. Kumartuli

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It is almost 300 years old settlement of potters who came here in search of work at that time. Presently, 150 families live here and make idols for various festivals.

10. Mullick Ghat Flower Market

The largest wholesale flower market came into existence around 125 years ago and it is not just a great place to buy flowers but also a wonderful location for clicking photos.

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Lucknow is the capital city of Indian state Uttar Pradesh which is the most populated state of the country. Also called the city of Nawabs, it is very rich in terms of culture, history, architecture, etc. and is a great place for food lovers and shopaholics too.

Here are 10 places which you must not miss to see on a tour to Lucknow:

1. Husainabad Clock Tower

Built in 1881, Husainabad Clock Tower is inspired by Big Ben Clock Tower of London. The height of this tower is 221 feet and the length of its pendulum is 14 feet. What’s more, the clock of the tower has been designed like a flower which has 12 petals.

2. Hazratganj Market

Hazratgaj Market is in the center of the city and it can be called a heaven for shopping lovers. There are many shopping malls, complexes, showrooms, restaurants, etc. in the region and the best time to visit this market is second Sunday of every month as Ganj Carnival is held on that day.

3. Amrapali Water Park

It’s a perfect place to visit in the summer season as Lucknow is quite hot at that time. Visitors have the option of soaking themselves in the pool or enjoying the water riders. There are restaurants and video game cafes too for travelers to relish good food and enjoy.

4. Bara Imambara

It is also known as Asafi Imambara which was built in 1784 by one of the most famous Nawabs, Asaf-ud-Daula. Bara Imambara is among the most important historical landmarks of the city.

5. Chota Imambara

Chota Imambara is also referred to as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak and it was built by the third Nawab of Awadh, Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838. There are many chandeliers and crystal lamps which increase the beauty of the place and have also earned it the title of the “Palace of Lights”.

6. Nawab Wahid Ali Shah Zoological Garden

More popular as Lucknow Zoo, it is one of the top places to visit for nature and animal lovers as well as for families with kids. Other than different species of animals, birds and reptiles, the Zoo also offers an option of train ride and boat paddling to the visitors.

7. Four Seasons Fun City Water Park

The Fun City is also a great place to enjoy water rides but what attracts people more here is the snow park which gives a chilling experience to tourists.

8. Aminabad Market

The Aminabad Market exists from the time of Nawabs and it is the best place to buy garments with chikan work, handicrafts, bed sheets and other items. There are many restaurants in the area as well which serve some really tasty and amazing food.

9. Indira Gandhi Planetarium

It is a must visit place for science lovers and families with kids as a lot can be learnt over here. What makes it different from other planetariums of India is its design which is similar to the planet Saturn.

10. Ambedkar Park

Ambedkar Park is a public park which is built on an area of 107 acres and it pays tribute to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and other social reformers who advocated equality in the society.

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Bollywood has a strong connection with cricket and link-ups between Indian actresses and cricketers are pretty common. Cricket is one of the most popular games in India and just like other people, Bollywood actresses too have their favourite players.

Here is a list of few Bollywood actresses and their favourite cricketers:

1. Katrina Kaif – Rahul Dravid:

Katrina Kaif is one of the most beautiful actresses of the Hindi film industry and she is also known for her dancing skills. She has been a part of few opening ceremonies of IPL and there was a time when she was the brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

At that time, Rahul Dravid was leading the side and Katrina got the chance to interact with the legend. She was not only impressed by Dravid but was also surprised to see that the great Indian cricketer is very humble despite being such a big star.

2. Priyanka Chopra – Rohit Sharma

Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra is now an International star and she has worked in TV shows as well as Hollywood movies. Last year only, the actress got married to American singer and actor Nick Jonas and lately her Hindi movie “The Sky Is Pink” hit the theatres.

Priyanka’s favourite cricketer is Rohit Sharma and it comes as no surprise as Rohit who is also known as Hitman has been in a superb form for a long time. The actress considers herself very lucky as she knows some cricketers personally.

3. Sonakshi Sinha – Suresh Raina

The “Dabangg” girl Sonakshi Sinha must be very excited as her last release “Mission Mangal” performed great on the box-office and audiences are already very much eager to watch her upcoming flick “Dabangg 3”. She has never shied away from experimenting with her roles as we have seen her in movies such as “Akira” and “Lootera”.

Sonakshi’s favorite cricketer is Suresh Raina and she is a fan of his batting style. Raina is out of the Indian squad for a long time now but he is an important member of IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

4. Sonam Kapoor – Virat Kohli

Sonam Kapoor is one of the most followed Bollywood celebrities and she is known for not just her acting skills but also her fashion sense. Despite having a tight schedule, she still follows sports, such as cricket and basketball. In fact, she used to play cricket in her school days and if we talk about her favourite cricketer, he is none other than the Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

Sonam is a fan of Virat’s physical fitness and she has also declared him as one of the hottest celebs of India. Recently, the actress also worked in a movie related to cricket “Zoya Factor”; however, it fared very badly at the box-office.

5. Deepika Padukone – MS Dhoni

Beautiful actress Deepika Padukone was a national level player in her younger days and since she is from a sports family, it is quite understandable that she follows the gentleman’s game. Deepika’s favourite cricketer is former captain MS Dhoni who is undoubtedly one of the most loved cricketers of India.

Deepika is also working a movie which is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev in which she is playing the character of his wife.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most famous and most watched T20 cricket tournaments that are played all over the world. However, there have been several controversies as well in the IPL and sometimes such incidents have taken place which can be termed as embarrassing.

1. Apples offered to umpires:

In a match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) which was played at Eden Gardens, when the umpire walked on to the field, he was offered apple in place of ball by a beautiful woman. He was offered apples first two times which he refused to take and then third time, he was offered the ball. Some people found it funny while there were few who found it disgusting and embarrassing.

2. Karishma Kotak and Danny Morrison:

Danny Morrison, the former New Zealand cricket player, has turned into a famous cricket presenter and he has also been a part of IPL many times. Once while doing pre-match analysis with a British Indian model Karishma Kotak, Danny pulled the woman towards him and lifted her after holding her from waist. Although Karishma didn’t show any uneasiness and even put her hand on Danny’s shoulder, there is no denying the fact that any other girl might have felt uncomfortable and offended in such a situation.

3. Passionate kiss between Siddharth Mallya and Deepika Padukone

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone who is now married to actor Ranveer Singh was dating Siddharth Mallya in 2011. Siddharth is son of Vijay Mallya, the owner of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Deepika used to accompany Siddharth in the matches of RCB and in a match between KKR and RCB which was played at Eden Gardens, the couple was seen kissing each other passionately. They broke up in 2012 and Deepika has always refrained from speaking on this regard, calling it her private matter.

4. Danny Morrison with cheerleaders:

Danny Morrison has a reputation of crossing the limits with females and he has been criticised many times for his acts. The 53 years old former New Zealand cricketer took his antics to another level when he carried a cheerleader on his shoulder while giving pitch report. Danny was giving pitch report along with Pakistani former cricketer Ramiz Raja and in the end, Danny went to all the five cheerleaders and they said one letter of Pakistani cricketer’s first name.

5. Harbhajan slapping Sreesanth:

In 2008, both the Indian cricketers made headlines as Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth after a match that was played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). Harbhajan was in MI while Sreesanth was part of the Punjab team and the match was won by KXIP. Bhajji slapped the Kerala pacer while the players were shaking hands and Sreesanth was in tears after getting slapped. An official complaint was filed by KXIP and as Harbhajan was found guilty, he was banned for the remaining matches of that IPL season. His claim to the salary for the season was also rejected and the BCCI disciplinary committee banned him for 5 ODIs.

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