Month: March 2020

India is very rich in terms of flora and fauna. The main reason for that is the different climatic conditions prevailing in India. Let it crops or let it be fruits, almost, everything can be found in different parts of India. Out of all the fruits, India is famous for producing mangoes which are known for their sweetness and unique flavor. It would be interesting to note that India is currently the biggest producer of mangoes in the world. The word mango is derived from the word mangga which is a Malayalam word.

It is interesting that mango is the national fruit of India and not just only India but also of Pakistan. The mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh and it is also regarded as an unofficial fruit of Phillippines. It is like a juicy stone kind of fruit produced from different types of tropical species of trees in South Asia. Depending on the type of location and type of mango tree, these mangoes differ in their sweetness, taste, color, and size. Throughout the world, the Indian mango is so famous and one can make a lot of delicious dishes from it. Thus, it is truly named as “King of Fruits“. All Indians wait for the arrival of summer so that they can enjoy this fruit. These are also used to make shakes, juices as well as pickles.  Here is a list of the top 10 varieties of mangoes in India.

1. Alphonso Mangoes – Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 

These mangoes are found in the western part of India in Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, these are found in coastal villages of Ratnagiri, Devgarh, Konkan and Raigad. It is one of the most expensive mangoes in India. Devgarh village belongs to the Sindhudurg district and it is located near the Arabian sea. It is known for the sweetness and unadulterated. These mangoes are also called as “Hapus Aam” by the people living in Maharashtra and neighboring states like Gujarat. It is used to make many tasty shakes and smoothies.

2. Kesar Mangoes – Junagadh, Gujarat 

These are also regarded as “Queen of Mangoes” and “Gir Kesar” because they are cultivated in foothills of Girnaur in the districts of Amreli and Junagadh in Gujarat. These are mangoes that are cultivated in some parts of Gujarat especially Saurashtra. These are the type which gives a tough competition to Alphonso mangoes.

3. Dasheri Mangoes – Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh 

This is one of the mangoes that are grown in Northern India, Pakistan, and Nepal. This mango was found in the gardens of Nawabs. It is available during the first week of June to late August. A place named Malihbad in Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of this variety in our country. These mangoes have a different taste than others so one can easily differentiate between these mangoes. These taste a bit different from others.

4. Himsagar Mangoes – Murshidabad, West Bengal 

Himsagar is a variety of mangoes that is renowned worldwide. Not only taste but this mango variety offers a great and sweet aroma as well. This variety does not contain any kind of fiber in them and also they have three fourth of its portion as pulp. It is also a speciality of states like Odisha (earlier Orissa). It ranks among the top five mangoes cultivated in our country.

5. Chausa Mangoes – Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh 

This variety is found in the place of Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh. It is a great place to visit for mango lovers. From Lucknow, this place is just 110 km away. These are put in the special “sucking” category of mangoes. These are yellow in their appearance and have a great aroma. Another place named Kurukshetra is famous for such varieties of mangoes. This place is historic as the iconic battle between Pandavas and Kauravas happened here. Not only India but it is also produced in some parts of Punjab.

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6. Badami Mangoes – North Karnataka 

These are given the title of “Alphonso of Karnataka” because they show great similarity in terms of taste with the variety found in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. These are available during the first week of April to late June. This variety is mainly grown in a place called Bagalkot. These mangoes have great taste and texture due to which it has a large fan base of people. These mangoes get the name from the Badami city of Karnataka.

7. Safeda Mangoes – Andhra Pradesh 

This mango is also called Bnaganapalli and it is found in the state of Andhra Pradesh. These have a glittering and shining yellow color with a great sweetness in the taste. Like mangoes found in Kolkata, these are also fibreless and are best and most suitable for making shakes and smoothies. They come in big size than most of the other varieties of mangoes found in India. These are also heavy in size with one weighing around 350 gms to 400 gms. It is also a rich source for many vitamins like Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It has been given the designation of “King of The South India Mangoes“. It is found mostly in the Banganpalle town of Karnataka. This variety has a very thin and firm skin. They have literally an amazing taste along with a great aroma.

8. Langra Mangoes – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 

Varanasi which was earlier called Banaras is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is one of the most visited places and it is present on the banks of sacred river Ganga. One of the most delicious varieties of mango which is “Langra aam” is cultivated here. It is also known as Malda. It is one of the most popular types of mangoes found in North India. These have a skin tone of lemon-yellow color and these are available during the end of the summer season that is June and July.

9. Totapuri Mangoes – Bangalore, Karnataka 

These mangoes have not only good taste but also good aroma. These are also called as Bangalore or Sandersha mango as these are cultivated in Banglore(Now Bengaluru). These are greenish-yellow with a size looking medium. This variety is also found in many southern states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. These mangoes have thick skin with a pointed end.

10. Neelam Mangoes – Andhra Pradesh 

This variety is quite common in different parts of our country but if you want to enjoy the real taste of this variety then you must taste the one grown in Andhra Pradesh. These are available during May, June, and July. They have a significant kind of aroma. These are mostly found in Hyderabad.

But today farmers are using wrong methods to grow these varieties by using excess fertilizer for the sake of more profit. This is no good for our health. So we should check anything before eating and should wash it two to three times at least so that our health is not at stake and we could enjoy the eatable without compromising health.

I’m sure that after reading this article you would be waiting for the mango season to come soon so that you can enjoy it, family and friends. Well, this is the kind of respect that it deserves over other fruits because of the sweetness it has inside it.

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After Independence, our country has opted for the secondary sector as its prime moving force and after several decades passed, new technological advancements can be seen in the country. From a few car owners in the 1990s to millions of car owners at present. From some retro-styled cycles to present-day scooters and bikes, our country has seen a lot of shifts in the likes of people and how the earning capacity of citizens has shifted.

Thus, it is also necessary to have proper safety measures when it comes to riding scooters and bikes. The main concern for safety comes into mind when we hear about daily accidents in the country. So, a good quality helmet is a must when you’re riding a scooter or a bike just like seat belts when you’re driving a car. At present, there are many companies in India that make stylish as well as safe helmets. Now, we are going to provide you with a list of some of the most rated helmets in India based on consumer feedback in India.

1. VEGA

Vega is one of the leading helmet manufacturers in India along with many other companies. Its main headquartered lies in Belgaum city located in the state of Karnataka state. Every 3 out of 5 helmets in India are Vega helmet and it was founded in the year 1994. It offers a different range of helmets such as Modular helmet, Dual Sport helmet, Full Face helmet, Off-Roading helmets, etc. The main production takes place in Ningbo, China. when it comes to style as well as safety, these helmets are the best. The price range varies from 1000 INR to 5000 INR.

2. Steelbird

This company was founded on 13th March 1964 and it is an Indian Company which stands for Steelbird Hi-Tech India Ltd. It is also the oldest helmet maker in India. It has tied up with many government agencies to provide its different range of helmets in the market. We can also say that it has a PAN India Distribution system in which it goes up to lower-tier levels in the country like Tier-2 or Tier-3. It makes different products like flip-off helmets, jackets, guard kits, gloves, shoe covers, etc. It is known for the kind of quality its products contain.

3. Studds

Studds is another company known for its quality of products. It can be easily found in any shop selling bike accessories. It has another sub-brand or we can call it a flagship that is SMK helmets apart from the main flagship (Studds). This company is popular in the world with its presence in different continents like North America, Africa, Asia as well as in South America. Its price range starts from 800 INR. It makes different products like Open face helmet, Flip-up full face, off-road full race helmets, etc. Its presence is in 35 different countries.

4. LS2 Helmets

It is a premium helmet manufacturer that is recognized globally due to its superior quality. It was founded in the year 1990 by Arthur Liao. Its advanced design and concept-based looks are quite famous. Carbon Fiber, Polycarbonate, and Composite bars are different ways to produce helmets. In India, its price range is of many costs and starts after 4,000 INR. These make different products like full-face helmets as well as open face helmets. Sometimes people try to sell their product with a fake name of this company at small prices. So, we must be beware of such people.

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5. Wrangler

You must have heard this company name before, haven’t you? This is a very famous company when it comes to making some quality clothes especially jeans. This company is of American origin and it was established back in 1904. This company is known for cheap helmets but with no compromise in quality. Its pricing starts as low as 700 INR to 6,000 INR. Wrangler makes different helmets like Concept-based, Riding helmets, Secure helmets, Zach helmets, Bulletproof helmets, Special Kids helmets, etc. The quality of this brand is top-notch and you’ll notice is when you’ll buy one.

6. THH Helmets

THH stands for Tong Ho Hsing which is a Taiwanese manufacturer of helmets established back in 2014 which is also known for its premium quality helmets just like Wrangler. This company came into existence in the year 1974. The material used in making these helmets is Carbon Fiber Kelvar along with the latest 3D based technology and FEA which stands for Finite Element Analysis. It is working in different places like India, Europe, Australia, and America. It has got ISO 9001:2015 certification. If you want a stylish helmet of premium quality then just go for it.

7. Royal Enfield Helmets

The name of this company refers to the “elite in its class” and is one of the most loved brands of bikes in India. You’ll hear this brand name in Punjabi songs and that is the reason this brand never advertises itself on T.V. Let it be racing, show-off, mountain riding, this company offers everything to a biker. The helmets designed look so classy and stylish that you’d think yourself as a king or as a royal member. The price for these helmets star at 2,000 INR. It is a UK based company which is spreading so rapidly in India. This company makes more open-faced helmets for real adventures.

8. Aerostar

It is a popular brand that was founded in India. if you have a low-budget and you want to purchase a helmet you can go for it. It is also one of the safest helmets at a low price. this company is rapidly growing in India as well as abroad.
It is located near Bhiwadi Industrial Area which is approximately 50 km from Delhi airport. prices for the helmet start from 500 INR.

9. Shoei Helmets

This company started in 1959 and today it is known for premium and stylish products for riders. It is a Japanese company that makes some classically designed products. It was the first company that created helmets by using Carbon Fiber and Kelvar during the 1970s. It makes unisexual helmets which means the helmet is suited best for both men and women. Its starting price is around 4,000 INR. This company also uses advance graphic designed systems for making different stylish helmets.

10. HJC Helmets

HJC is manufacturing helmets for the last 49 years as it was founded in 1971 and they are selling their helmets in countries like India, Korea, America, Europe, etc and this company has been successful due to the better pricing and the style this company uses. The pricing in India starts from 3,300 INR approximately. After 1992, it never lost its first place from Number 1 in North America and even now it is one of the most used brands there. HJC is particularly known for its eccentric character-based helmets.

So, at last, I will request all readers to wear helmets for your own sake as well as safety because this life is not yours only but it is also of those who are waiting for you in our homes that means all the dear ones you trust and love more than anything. In maximum states, it is mandatory to wear helmets for both persons as it can lead to a safety hazard.
So, stay safe.

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India is known for its culture and its values in the world. Different people of different religious backgrounds live peacefully in India with complete serenity and harmony. But as the modern world mentality has taken place all over the world, we as Indians are also taking part in different new urban cultures and events. We are moving towards a different kind of spirituality. The most famous part of this modernization is the new tattoo making among most of the teenagers. In smart cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Panji, etc this culture is growing rapidly. Youth has gone crazy about such kind of lifestyles.

With rapid modernization, these things have employed many artists. People have started converting their love and affection or simply the bonds that they share with others In the form of tattoos all over the body. Games like football and cricket have also generated the interest of teenagers in tattoos. They try to be like famous superstars, let it be Bollywood or Hollywood. Here is the list of some amazing tattoo artists in India-

1. White Star Tattoo Studio, Kolkata

These are one of the largest tattoo making parlors in Kolkata (Calcutta). Most of the residents of Kolkata get in this place in order to get inked for the first time. The artists are just mind-blowing. You will get the best tattoo advice here and it is one of the most hygienic tattoo parlors in India. You can find them at in Sector 3, Salt Lake Kolkata.

2. Moksha Tattoo Studio, Goa

Goa is a popular destination for many tourists and the young generation definitely gets that vibe in this place so there are many studios in Goa that will make you some unique tattoos like custom related tattoos, tribe related tattoos, and portrait tattoos. You can find them at Calangute Beach Road, Near Baga Circle in Goa.

3. Andy’s Tattoo Parlour, Goa

The name itself suggests that this parlor was started by a person named Andy. He is a remarkable tattoo artist and is popular in Goa for his vision and artistic skills. Although the parlor is very small it is immaculate. This parlor maintains good hygiene conditions inside the studio. You can find them at North Anjuna Beach located in Goa.

4. Art and Skin Tattoos, New Delhi

We know that tattoo making done in the wrong way can lead to serious skin problems so it’s important to have trust in the tattoo studio you’re going. One name that comes into our mind is Art and Skin Tattoos in New Delhi.
The type of service they give you is literally amazing and once you get there you will become a great admirer of their work. You can find them at Pankaj Plaza Community Center Karkardooma, Karkardooma located in Anand Vihar locality of Delhi.

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5. KDz Tattoo, New Delhi

It is also one of the most loved tattoo centers in New Delhi and if not the most famous it is still the largest tattoo center in New Delhi. They not only make tattoos but they also train many students for becoming great tattoo artists. If you’re an independent artist and you want to learn how to make better tattoos then you should definitely check out this place. They have a total of three branches. you can find them online at their website is http://www.kdztattoos.com and online at two locations, which are at Major Sudesh Kumar Marg, Basement Kotak Mahindra Bank, Main Market located in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi and DLF City, Sector 24, Gurugram, Haryana and also at DLF Phase 3, Gurugram, Haryana 122002.

6. Angel Tattoo Design Studio, New Delhi

It is also one of the well-known tattoo parlors in New Delhi and Gurgaon. They make exclusive tattoo designs whose copyrights are protected. people visit them due to their unique and fresh designs and the quality of their designs. Thus, you can have a fresh style statement without anyone copying it. They have a total of three branches. One is present in Gurgaon and the other two are present in New Delhi. You can find them near IFFCO Chowk, Gurugram, Haryana and also at Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, Phase 1, Indian Airlines Pilots Society, Sushant Lok Phase I, Sector 17, Gurugram, Haryana.

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7. 3D Tattoo Studio, New Delhi

It is one of the newly opened tattoo parlors in Delhi but since its opening, it has proven its worth as is giving tough competition to many renowned tattoo artists of New Delhi, for example, the Devil’z tattoo center. They can make any kind of tattoo you want but their main specialty lies in making the worn-out tattoos look more special and beautiful. This is one of the reasons that they are growing so rapidly. You can find them at the Defence Colony locality of New Delhi.

8. Devil’z Tattoo Centre, New Delhi

This is one of the best tattoo artists in New Delhi. It is also known as Lokesh’s Verma’s Devil’z tattoo center as it is named on the founder of this tattoo center that is Lokesh Verma. He is an awesome artist and he started as an artist who later started working as a tattoo artist. He is famous in New Delhi for the kind of art he does. He is a self-trained artist and he has never stopped learning and trying out new and different things. His center is almost full each day and he has opened 3 branches under the same name in New Delhi. You can find them at Greater Kailash 1 Rd located in Greater Kailash I region of New Delhi and also at Galleria Market, DLF City Phase IV, Gurugram, Haryana.

9. Brahma Tattoo Parlour, Bangalore

It is the first-ever tattoo parlor opened in Bangalore. Now it is the most popular tattoo parlor in Bangalore. Many people keep visiting here every night and day. Mostly it is visited by teenagers. Over time it has gained a lot of popularity in Bangalore. If you are in Bangalore and want to make a tattoo you should check out this place. One can find them at Church Street, off M.G. Road located in Bangalore.

10. Eternal Expression, Bangalore

They are also one of the most famous and finest shops present in Banglore. If you have any design you can directly approach them for the tattoo. They will make you the tattoo. They are also known for their portrait tattoos. They also do piercing of any kind. You can find them at Richmond Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Being a part of modernization is not bad but one should not leave his spiritual values aside and we would also want to let you know that sometimes tattoos can make serious problems to your body such as allergic infections, skin infections, bloodborne diseases, etc. So it is necessary to take care of your body and take some preventive measures to protect yourselves such as does the tattoo artist have worn gloves, does he have the proper equipment and how he’s doing the sterilization process.

So at last, Happy Unique Tattooing!

You Might Be Interested In: Ten Amazing and Longest Expressway In India.

Distances have been a long hurdle in the path of development and some decades ago, nobody would have thought about development in India would be so rapid that distance and time of duration would be reduced to such small numbers. After independence, India opted for the secondary sector as its major moving force. As time passed, the government realized the need for a fast transportation system which is necessary for the public as well as the private sector. Thus, from then a lot of roads and expressways have been made by the government. Currently, India has a road network of 13424 km of expressway. In our busy lives, we need everything to be available in a short duration of time. We have lost patience and thus expressways help us to reach our destination quickly and have reduced the amount of time. In this article, we are going to mention the most amazing and longest expressways in India. But let us first understand the difference between the national highways and expressways.

National highways are controlled and supervised by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and it connects major cities, ports, etc. These roads are made of concrete and cement often. It consists of either 2 or 4 lanes. Whereas expressways are more modernized in the making and have special features like access ramps, grade separation, elevated section, and lane dividers. It consists of 6 and 8 lanes. There are 26 operational expressways and 27 are under-operation. These expressways are becoming new nerve of the Indian nation as they are capable of carrying a great amount of load in the form of transport, which was not possible by the use of national highways. Also, there are 228 National Highways in India currently. We are also going to include some expressways that are still under construction. Here is the list of such expressways in India:

Operational National Expressways-

1) Agra Lucknow Expressway (301 km):

It is a six-lane high-velocity expressway present in Uttar Pradesh and it covers a distance of 301 km. It can also be extended to eight-lane. It is currently serving as the longest high-speed expressway in India. It was completed on 2nd April 2017 and it was inaugurated by then Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

2) Yamuna Expressway (165 km):

Inaugurated on 9th August 2012 by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to reduce the pressure on NH 2 which joins Delhi with Agra. It is also present in the Uttar Pradesh. It stretches to 165 km and had a total making cost of approximately ₹128.39 billion. Major junctions are Greater Noida and Agra.

3) Hyderabad ORR (158 km):

This expressway is present in Telangana which is a newly formed state partitioned from Andhra Pradesh. ORR stands for Outer Ring Road or it is also regarded as Nehru Outer Ring Road. It is 158 km long. It helps to connect many national highways such as NH 161, NH 44, etc. It was built in 2005 and it took an approximate cost of around ₹3,123 crores.

4) Mumbai Nashik Expressway (150 km):

This expressway joins two major cities of Maharashtra that are Nashik and Mumbai. The total cost spent on this project is around US$560 million. It is also the biggest BOT road project in our country.

5) Western Peripheral Expressway (135 km):

It is a six-lane and 135 km long expressway present in Haryana. It acts as a diverting point for diverting more than 50,000 vehicles from Delhi due to various pollution reasons. Two-wheelers are not allowed on this expressway. It is also maintained by NHAI.

6) Eastern Peripheral Expressway (135 km):

Similar to Western Peripheral Expressway it is also a six-lane expressway. It is also known as Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal Expressway. It is present in the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh state. The expressway consists of two sections. Firstly, the 49 km-long Ghaziabad-Sonipat section on the east side and secondly, the 86 km-long Palwal-Ghaziabad section. A total cost of US$1.6 billion has spent on making this expressway.

7) Delhi Meerut Expressway (96 km):

This expressway is present in Uttar Pradesh as well as Delhi and it is about 96 km long. This is the widest expressway in India and has 14-lanes from earlier 8 lanes. This project took around ₹8000-10000 costs for completion. It is also one of the widest controlled-access expressways and it connects the capital with the city of Meerut.

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8) Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway (95 km):

This is also known as Mahatama Gandhi Expressway. This was completed in the year 2003. This expressway is present in Gujarat and it was inaugurated by the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is also known as National Expressway 1. it has a length of 95 km. Two-wheeler vehicles are not allowed on this expressway. It has 6 lanes. Its north end lies in Ahmedabad and the south end lies in Vadodara.

9) Mumbai Pune Expressway (94.5 km):

It is now officially known as Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway. It became fully operational in 2002 and it is present in Maharastra and spreads up to 94.5 km. It is also one of the busiest expressways in the country. It covers major cities like Panvel, Khandala, Lonavala. Its west end lies in Kalamboli and its east end is Ravet(Pune). it is the first 6 lane expressway with concreted tolls.

10) Jaipur Kishangarh Expressway (90 km):

Jaipur Kishangarh Expressway is a six-lane expressway, connecting Jaipur to Kishangarh. This 90 km long expressway has access controlled toll and this expressway is a part of the National Highway 8 and Golden Quadrilateral project. It was started in April 2005 and it is present in Rajasthan.

Under-Construction:

These expressways are future of the Indian Transport will help in the overall development of the whole nation by making transport much more efficient.

Ganga Expressway (1047 km):

This is a newly proposed greenfield expressway in Uttar Pradesh. It was announced on 29th January 2019 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who led a cabinet meeting at newly met at Prayagraj. Name to this expressway has been given on the sacred river “Ganga”. It is approximately a thousand kilometers long.

Mumbai Nagpur Expressway (766 km):

Mumbai Nagpur Expressway between Mumbai and Nagpur via Aurangabad is an approximately 766 km long express state highway and it is present in Maharashtra. This super communication expressway will reduce travel time between Aurangabad and Nagpur.

Chandili Rourkela Expressway (650 km):

It is also named as Biju expressway currently. It is still under construction and it is present in Odisha (earlier Orissa). It has a length of 650 km. It covers places like Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Padampur, Sohela, Sambalpur, etc.

Purvanchal Expressway (343 km):

Purvanchal Expressway is one of the proposed 8 lane superhighways in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. The expressway will connect historic towns of Ballia and Azamgarh through the city of Nawabs that is Lucknow, hence it is also regarded as Lucknow Azamgarh Ballia Expressway.

Amaravati Anantapur Expressway (371 km):

Amaravati Anantapur Expressway is one of the big road projects and it is present in the new capital of Andhra Pradesh which got divided some years ago and a new state was formed named Telangana. The Amaravati Anantapur Expressway will be six-lane wide expressway and it will be connecting to Amaravathi Outer Ringroad from Anantapur which will help to reduce the traffic and pollution.

Bangalore Chennai Expressway (240 km):

The Bangalore Chennai Expressway is a new six-lane expressway project, connecting the city of Bangalore to Chennai. This 240 km expressway will run through the mostly dry area and cut down total time for traveling by many hours and it will also help to reduce fuel consumption.

You Might Be Interested In: 10 Most Popular and expensive lawyers in India.

The lawyer or solicitor is a guy who is well versed in the practice of law and has the confidence to take care of whatever legal case he receives. Such attorney’s rescues a suspect with their good argument.

India has several effective and prominent lawyers who with their very strong presence and skills won 99% cases in the court (and hence charge huge fees to hire them). Major companies and businessmen around the nation employ these Advocates to manage their legal and business disputes and they are paid in lakhs for their single court attendance. We have listed some of the best advocates of the Supreme Court. And few brilliant attorneys out of them have made it large in politics today as well.

Below is a compilation of India’s top 10 most popular and costly lawyers who showed tremendous performance levels in their professions. (Note: These lawyers are all best in their field and we’re not giving them any such rank. It’s just for you to decide after going through their concise work history.)

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1.) Ram Jethmalani

Ram Boolchand Jethmalani was one of the most popular lawyer in India. He was a guy of many challenges and skills. He obtained his LLB degree from the Government Law College at Mumbai at age 17. He subsequently graduated from SC Shahani Law School, Karachi, with a LLM certificate.

India’s most known criminal lawyer was Ram Jethmalani. He worked as the Minister of Union Law for India and as a President of India’s Bar Committee. He was even named President of the Supreme Court Bar Association in 2010. His fee was around Rs. 25 lakh which gives him the top spot on the list as the most expensive lawyer of his period.

He speaks elegantly and formidably (even when he was in his 90’s) which made his opponents stammer. He had a strong knowledge of criminal and civil law. Throughout the trial, he was sharp-witted and impressive (this is interesting because he, too, pursued several lawsuits for conscience). He died on Sept, 2019 (at the age of 95) but being so popular (cum expensive) lawyer his name needs to be on our list of 10 Popular Lawyer of India, as a tribute.

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2.) Fali Sam Nariman

He is an Indian legal specialist. Since 1971, he has been a senior advocate at India’s Supreme Court and has been the president of India’s bar association since 1991. Nariman is a jurist who is known worldwide on international arbitration.

He is one of the most distinguished constitutional lawyers in India and has argued a variety of leading cases. He remained Indian Additional Solicitor General from May 1972 to June 1975.

Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Gruber Prize for good Justice were honored to Fali Sam Nariman. He charges nearly Rs. 8-15 lakh for his cases.

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3.) Soli Sorabjee

Soli Sorabjee was admitted to the bar in 1953, after studying law from the Government Law College in Mumbai. Sorabjee was awarded the Kinloch Forbes Gold Medal in Roman Law and Jurisprudence at his law school.

In 1971, Sorabjee was appointed Senior Advocate of the Indian Supreme Court. He is also reported to have worked as India’s Solicitor General from 1977-1980 and from 1998-2004 he was elected India’s Attorney General. He has been honored with Padma Vibhushan for his defense of the freedom of expression and the protection of human rights. Sorabjee has held numerous positions in regional and globally recognized organizations and charges somewhere between 5-10 lakh as his fees.

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4.) Gopal Subramanium

He is a senior lawyer who mainly works in India’s Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court. He has also served as India’s Solicitor General from 2009-2011. He handled cases such as OBC quota in central educational institutions and sealing of commercial buildings in Delhi residential areas. Subramanium also represented the Government in many judicial cases.

Through his tenure as Solicitor General, he also served as Chairman of India’s Bar Council. Subramanium was honoured with the National Law Day Award for Outstanding Jurist. It was awarded to him by the President of India in 2009 for his consistent professional excellence and adherence to the Bar’s highest standards during his tenure as a law officer. He charges Rs. 6 to 15 lakh for his cases.

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5.) Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Is an Indian solicitor and famous politician. As a politician, he became a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). And a new member of the Indian Parliament representing West Bengal in the Upper House of Rajya Sabha. He is also the INC’s spokesperson. Besides that, he is a senior Indian Supreme Court Counsel.

His special fields of professional interest are corporate law, constitutional law, business law, civil law, and international trade arbitrations. At age 37 he became India’s youngest additional solicitor general. He charges his fee in-between Rs 6 to 11 Lakh.

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6.) K. K. Venugopal

Kottayan Katankot Venugopal commonly known as K. K. Venugopal is an Indian constitutional lawyer and a senior advocate in India’s Supreme Court.

On 30 June 2017, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was appointed Attorney General of India. In fact, the Bhutan government once hired him to consult while drafting their Constitution. His fee varies between Rs. 5 and 8 lakhs per case.

Over the last 50 years, he’s worked in a number of cases. In the high profile 2 G spectrum case, Venugopal was named as an amicus curiae to support the Supreme Court.

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7.) Mukul Rohatgi

He is a senior lawyer in India’s Supreme Court. He has also previously worked as Indian Additional Solicitor General. He is known for his exceptional argumentative ability and confidence. And as his clients, he has politicians, celebrities and business giants.

He handled numerous top cases like of Gujarat government (in the Supreme Court) for 2002 Gujarat riots and fake encounter death cases of the Best Bakery and Zahira Sheikh cases. He charges in-between 2-5 lakhs as his fees.

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8.) Harish Salve

Lawyer Harish Salve, who battled India’s case against the death penalty awarded to Kulbhushan Jadhav by Pakistan at the International Court of Justice, charged only Rs 1 as his fee. Nevertheless, India’s ex-Solicitor General usually charges its clients somewhere between Rs 6-15 lakh.

He currently practices mainly in India’s Supreme Court and appears for other matters in lower courts. The clients include Tata, Reliance, Vodafone, and ITC. Scroll down further to find out who are the country’s other top paying attorneys.

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9.) Ashok Desai

Lawyer Ashok Desai has held the position of Attorney General of India from 1996 to 1998, he also holds the title of Solicitor General of India and it was from 1989 to 1990. Desai is the Vice President of the Bar Association of India and President of the Inns of Court (India) Society.

He was awarded Padma Bhushan. He is one of India’s top lawyers. He began practicing as a lawyer in 1956, appeared in several cases in various benches and in India’s Supreme Court, most notably he appeared in government organizations for public life and accountability cases.

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10.) C. Aryama Sundaram

C. Aryama Sundaram is an Attorney from India. He was named Senior Advocate. He has frequently represented the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Anil Ambani and many other high-profile businessmen are some of his prestigious clients for whom he worked.

Sundaram primarily studies corporate law but also takes up cases relating to constitutional law and the media. He was a solicitor in the S. Rangarajan case that resulted in one of the landmark judgments on freedom of expression and speech. His fee ranges from Rs. 5.5 lakh-16.5 lakh.

Indian Casino’s

These days Gambling has become a popular and trendy leisure time activity for people around the world. Even though gambling is considered illegal in India, but there are still many places where gambling is lawful. Now the Indian government has been promoting licensed and establishing casinos in the famous tourist locations around the country. They are selling games such as Baccarat, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, Rummy, Slot machines and Teen Patti, drawing players and gaming fans from worldwide. Locations like Goa, Sikkim and Daman & Diu attract thousands of tourists and players into their casinos every year. Such Indian Casinos deliver games and entertainment shows on an international level.

Types of Popular Gambling Games in Casino:

• Poker – is one of the most popular card games (and a form of gambling) in which players play with a normal set or deck of 52 cards.
• Rummy – is a popular online and casino card games, The gameplay focused on sequential matching cards.
• Blackjack – is also known as twenty-one (21) in a casino banking game, played through a player-dealer comparison of money.
• Slot Machine – they are the most common casino gambling form and make-up about 50 percent of India’s total casino income.
• Roulette – is another most popular casino game, and one of the easiest games in India’s casinos to play and understand.
• Baccarat – card game is an elegant casino game, played mostly by the wealthiest.
• Flush or Teen Patti – is originated in the Indian Subcontinent, is one of the most famous casino-gambling card games in India.
• Bingo – is a game in which various players try to match randomly selected numbers to the digits on their cards.
• Texas Hold’em – which is a community card game, one of the three variations of poker.
• Tai Sai – (or Sic Bo) is an ancient Chinese dice game where players bet on the possible outcomes of the roll of 3 dice (i.e. to correctly predict the numbers or combinations of the dice).

If you’re looking to explore India’s best casinos then you find your craving is this list. An approximate 20-21 physical casinos are situated in India. We searched other casinos from the country’s width and length in this list of top 10 biggest casinos in India, but surprisingly, all these casinos are located in Goa only. So below are the top 10 Largest Indian Casinos.

1.) Big Daddy Casino

Managed by Golden Globe Hotels, Big Daddy Casino is Goa’s newest offshore casino. It started in May 2019 and is intended to offer some serious competition to other casinos nearby in Goa. It is the largest and most modern destination for Casino gaming in Asia. It is in a 50,000 sq. ft riverboat that has three gaming levels with 110 tables, and 900 gaming positions and slots. One of the floors is specifically for high rollers, with a VIP gaming space and has no-limits tables. There is also an entertainment room, a multi-cuisine gourmet restaurant, a pub, a cigar lounge, a barbecue area, a sundeck and a play area for children. The entertainment includes performances of live dance, live musicians and bands, DJs and foreign artists, as well as appearances of celebrities.

2.) Deltin Royale Casino

Deltin Royale group has the largest casinos and integrated resorts in India, located on a boat on the Mandovi River in Panjim Goa. Also in Daman, the Deltin Royale opened a new Land casino. It is India’s second-largest casino resort in Daman, spread over 10 acres with gaming space of 60,000 square feet. Owned by Delta Corp, the company believes the casino is strategically located from both Mumbai and Gujarat and is also regarded as a paradise for wealthy gamers. Because of their extensive selection of India-specific games, the casino is expected to be especially popular with Indian gamblers.

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3.) Deltin Jaqk

Deltin Jaqk offers the best gaming activity at all stake levels, including playing host to world-class competitions. The profoundly observed Deltin Jaqk has an alternative of 350 distinctive gaming positions including 3-card Poker, Roulette, Baccarat, Andar-Bahar, that guarantees the visitors an additional customary gaming experience.

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4.) Casino Pride

Casino Pride is the most trusted brand Casino in Goa and offers the best gaming in India. Casino Pride and Casino Pride 2 are floating casinos in the river Mandovi in Panjim. Also known as the gamer’s delight, Casino Pride offers exciting gaming experiences to over 500 guests at a time. The casino 30,000 Sq. Ft vessel floating on the Mandovi river waters gives the gamers a great experience.

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5.) Casino Carnival

Casino Carnival is Goa’s leading gaming casino located at Goa Marriott Resort and Spa, Panjim, owned and managed by Times Leisure LLP. It has a prestigious reputation as Goa’s biggest, most friendly and family-oriented casino, with the largest selection of Slot Machines and Table Games, mainly Baccarat, American Roulette, Blackjack, 5 Card Poker, Machine Slots, etc. They are the best in gaming experience and striving to make the essence of Extravagant Gaming in Goa with Hospitality. Spread around four elegant decks, this casino has current entertainment packages for all age groups.

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6.) Casino Pearl

Casino Pearl a recently opened Casino located in the luxury 5 star Resort in Bogmallo, South Goa. Casino Pearl is a perfect venue to try your luck at games like Slot machine, Black Jack, Baccarat, Flush and Tai-Sai, etc. The casino also offers customers with a lounge where you can hang out with buddies while sipping a beer and playing on sports that could just make you gain a fortune.

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7.) Casino Palms

Casino Palms is North Goa’s biggest, and most spacious onshore casino. It is situated inside the Hotel La Calypso, Baga beach in Calangute and provides mobile gaming opportunities with games such as Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack, Slot machines, Tai-Sai, Flush, etc. An in-house casino Palms is the most destressing casinos to enjoy some quality time with family on the beach and even get a live gaming experience at the casino.

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8.) Casino Paradise

One of Goa’s most crowded and exclusive casinos, this 5000 Sq. Ft casino is an exclusive gaming venue planned and decorated for tourists and Gamblers. Casino Paradise is a part of the luxury Neo Majestic (a famous chain of the casino worldwide). Most games are available with creative, state-of-the-art technology innovations that will satiate the desires of all those that come here. From immersive roulette options to roulette tables, blackjack, and mini flush you’ll spend hours here and enjoy unlimited gaming pleasure.

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9.) Dunes Casino – Zuri

Dunes Casino is South Goa’s newest and largest Casino, available 24 hours a day. It is located at the Varca Zuri White Sands Resort and provides the most comprehensive gaming alternative on the mainland to serious gamblers. The luxurious resort includes 154 rooms. The secluded peaceful spot has been complemented by several tourists to relax and unwind. Baccarat, Electronic roulette, blackjack, mini-flush, slot machines, etc. are part of the casino entertainment.

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10.) Chances Casino

Chances Casino, a trendsetter for onshore casinos in Goa, is a component of a 5-star luxury hotel in Panjim, Goa. Spread over 30,000 sq ft in a spacious and adrenaline-pumping climate, the casino provides decent honest gaming. There are high-risk thrills and lots of fun at any turn from Blackjack o Baccarat and virtually all in between. Popular under a super comfortable atmosphere for providing traditional gambling, Chances Casino makes visitors feel rejuvenated throughout their stay. It is Goa’s Oldest Casino.

India ranks 7th in terms of size among various countries in the world and a country like India with large physical boundaries, it is a tough job for the administration to maintain law and order in the country. Administration in India has been divided for example at a central level than at the state level and then at various district levels. At present, there are 28 states and 8 union territories in India. We are well aware of the fact that Article 370 of our constitution became inoperative recently by BJP led government under the supervision of Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, there used to be 28 states in India but then a new state formed by the division of Andhra Pradesh named as Telangana. Thus, making the total number of states as 29.

Then the further announcement of Article 370 being made as “inoperative” led to the division of Jammu and Kashmir state into two parts and these parts were given the designation of Union Territories namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Thus, at present, we have 28 states and 8 Union Territories. The difference between a state and a Union Territory is that the state has a separate government that has the power to make self-laws for the state and has its own Legislative Assembly and Chief Minister. Whereas UT’s are under the direct control of the Central Government and a Lieutenant Governor is appointed for the supervision of Union Territories by the President of India. They also don’t have any kind of representation in the Rajya Sabha except for two Union Territories that are Delhi and Puducherry. Here is the list of Union territories on India:

1) Andaman and Nicobar

Andaman and Nicobar are the islands located in the Bay of Bengal sea. Their capital is known as Port Blair. This Union Territory consists of a total of 572 islands and is approximately stretched up to 150 km. It consists of a total of 3 districts. Around 37 islands in this UT are inhabited that is they don’t have any population. This Union territory is situated between 6° and 14° North Latitude and 92° and 94° East Longitude and it is divided based on two parts based on latitude. The islands that are located north of 10° north latitude are known as Group of Andaman islands while islands located south of 10° north latitude are called Group of Nicobar islands. This Union Territory has a total area of 8,249 square km and the main languages that are spoken here are Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Nicobarese, Bengali. People around the globe come here for celebrating holidays.

2) Chandigarh:

Chandigarh is one of the most beautiful and modern places to visit and is also a hub for education and enjoyment. It became a Union Territory on 1st November 1966. It is visited by people from many states like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. It is one of the cleanest and pollution less smart cities in India. Rock garden and Sukhna Lake are some of the best places one can visit in his/her leisure time. It has a total area of 114 square km. It also serves a capital of states like Punjab and Haryana but it is being governed by Union Government. Hindi, Punjabi, English are some common languages spoken here.

3)Delhi (The Government of NCT of Delhi):

Delhi finds its place even in the epic book Mahabharatha and from old times, it has seen rise and fall of many dynasties from Mauryas to Mughals and it was during the Reign of British Empire the main capital for India was shifted from Bengal (now Kolkata) to Delhi as it was equally close to most of the states. It is spread over 1,483 square km and it is the capital of India. Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu & English are some prominent languages spoken here. Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s tomb, Lotus Temple Qutab Minar, India Gate, Laxmi Narain Mandir, Jantar Mantar are some famous spots to visit. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 1,67,53,235. It has 11 districts and it is regarded as the second-largest urban area in the world. It has a literacy rate of 86%. It also ranks among the top ten most polluted cities in the world.

4) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:

The former has a total area of about 491 square km with a population of about 3,42,853 according to the 2011 census. Gujarati and Hindi are the most common languages spoken here. Its capital is Silvassa. On 11th August 1961, it became a Union Territory. Diwaso and Raksha Bandhan are some festivals celebrated here. It lies between Maharashtra and Gujarat. Whereas the latter has an area of about 112 square km with its capital in Daman and a population of about 2,42,911. Gujarati, Konkan, and Hindi are the most common language spoken in Daman and Diu. It was included as an Indian part in 1961. Earlier, both were separate Union Territories but in November 2019 government decided to merge both these UTs into one.

5) Puducherry:

Puducherry lies in the southern part of India and earlier it was known as Pondicherry and it has a bicameral legislature. It was a French territory till 1954. It has a total area of 483 square km. It consists of 4 districts that are located in different regions of South India and according to the 2011 census, 1,394,467 people live in these territories. Its capital is also Puducherry and being the biggest district of the four the whole Union territory is named after it. French, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam are some main languages spoken here.

6) Lakshadweep:

Lakshadweep is located in the Arabian sea present on the west side of the Indian Peninsula. Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep and according to the 2011 census, it has a population of about 64,429 and it covers approximately 32 square km. All in all, it has thirty-six islands. Jeseri, Mahal, and Malayalam are some common languages that are being used here. It was made as a Union Territory on 1st November 1956. This Union Territory shows a high literacy rate of 91.85%. It was earlier called as Laccadive, Aminidivi and Minicoy islands. Fishing is one of the most popular activities on these groups of islands.

7) Ladakh:

Ladakh is one of the newly formed Union territories along with J and K. Earlier, it was a part of the Jammu and Kashmir state but as the Government made Article 370 as inoperative they decided to make it a Union Territory on 31st October 2019. It is made up of two districts namely Leh and Kargil. It is famous for the beautiful landscapes it offers to visit tourists. It has an area of approximately 59,146 square km and Tibetan, English, Urdu, and Ladakhi are some prominent languages used here. Its winter capital is Kargil whereas its summer capital is Leh.

8) Jammu and Kashmir:

Jammu and Kashmir used to be an Indian state but it has now be made as an Indian Union territory. It has a total area of 42,241 square km with a population of about 12,258,433 according to the surveys. The literacy rate is about 67.16%. Urdu, Hindi, Pahari, Kashmiri, Dari, Ladakhi are some common languages that are used here. Its winter capital is Jammu and Summer’s capital is Kashmir. It has 5 Lok Sabha seats and 4 Rajya Sabha seats. It consists of 20 districts. It was given the designation of a Union Territory on 31st October 2019.

Conclusion:

Here one thing is to notice that according to the Indian Constitution, the administration of India’s union territory is performed by an administrator, appointed by the President of India (as the President’s representative), and not a head of any state/government. A number of other officers like lieutenant perform duties to carry administrative work.

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Bollywood is one of the industries in the world which has shown the consistency of releasing movies every week with the record of producing the maximum number of feature films in the world. It has sold tickets at an average of 3.6 billion globally which is more than Hollywood’s total figures by a margin of more than 1 billion. It is referred as “the Bombay Cinema“.

From its first feature film Raja Harishchandra (without audio) in 1913 to films like Kabir Singh in 2019, it has shown the advancement in the technology used and arrival of a particular type of cinema which is more realistic which can be proved by movies like “Thappad”, “Uri: The Surgical Strike”. Over the years cinema has grown in every aspect and now moving from just being cinematic it is getting closer to real life. Now let us take a closer look at the top twelve grossing Indian movies of all time:

1) Dangal

This movie released in 2016 that means four years ago but it still manages to be at the top position in terms of worldwide collection by a single Indian movie. It was directed by Nitesh Tiwari who is best known for movies like Chillar Party, Bareilly Ki Barfi and Chhichhore. It starred one of the most hardworking and versatile actors Aamir Khan who is also the producer of the movie. It was based on the life of wrestler Mahavir SinghPhogat whose dream of winning gold medal becomes true when one of his daughters wins at Commonwealth Games. The roles of daughters were portrayed by newcomer Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. The movie earned about ₹2,024 crores at the worldwide box-office. It also became the highest-grossing Indian movie in China.

2) Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

This movie created a lot of buzz when its first part Baahubali: The Beginning was released back in 2015. It was originally made in Telugu language but saw great response all over India and released in 2017. Everybody wanted to know “why Katapaa killed Baahubali in the first movie?”. It was directed by S.S. Rajamouli who also directed the previous part and it featured Prabhas and Anushka Shetty. It earned ₹1,810 crores at the global box-office.

3) Bajrangi Bhaijaan

This movie released in 2015 and it starred Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. It was directed by Kabir Khan who is best known for movies like New York and Phantom. This movie made about ₹969.06 crores at the box-office. The film’s plot basically revolved around a naive man, who was trying to take a lost Pakistani Child back to her home.

4) Secret Superstar

This family drama movie released in 2017 starring Aamir Khan and Dangal fame Zaira Wasim. It was directed by Advait Chauhan who is best known for movies like Taare Zameen Par and Dhobi Ghat. This movie revolved around the singing aspirations of a girl and how she achieves it even his father doesn’t like it. This movie earned ₹966.86 crores at the global box-office.

5) PK

It was a comedy-drama film directed by one of the most loved and successful directors of Bollywood that is Rajkumar Hirani who’s best known for films like Sanju, 3 idiots, Munnabhai M.B.B.S, Lage Raho Munnabhai. This film released in 2014 and made about ₹832 crores at the worldwide box-office. It starred Anushka Sharma, Aamir Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput in main roles. Sanju, 3 idiots, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Lage Raho Munnabhai. He has won many national awards throughout his filmography. This film released in 2014 and made about ₹832 crores at the worldwide box-office.

6) Robot 2.0

This movie featured south’s megastar, Rajinikanth, as Chittiand it was the sequel to the superhit movie Robot. It also featured Akshay Kumar as the main villain and Amy Jackson in a female lead. This movie wasn’t well-received by the critics due to its bad visual effects but the massive popularity of megastar was enough for it to do spectacular business and it grabbed approximately ₹800 crores at the global box office. It was directed by S.Shankar who has directed many hit films like I and Shivaji The Boss. It was released in 2018.

7) Baahubali: The Beginning

No one expected this movie as superhit but as it hit the theatres it gained so much popularity and earned 50 crores at its first day and it broke many records in Bollywood even it was originally made in the Telugu language. This movie took many years to make and it finally hit the theatres in 2015 and it was directed by S.S. Rajamouli and it earned ₹623.33 crores. It starred Prabhas, Tamanna Bhatia in lead roles.

8) Sultan

This movie featured Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in lead roles and it released in 2016. It was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar under Yash Raj Films banner. He is best known for movies like Gunday, Tashan and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. This movie grabbed ₹623.33 crores at the world box-office as it depicted the rise and fall of a wrestler. The plot of this movie revolves around a professional wrestler and the different dilemmas he faces in his career.

9) Sanju

This movie featured Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. It was a biopic based on the life of Sanjay Dutt. This movie saw the rise of fame of Ranbir Kapoor in terms of movie business who earlier failed to do this for a long time after back to back hits. Critics praised the movie and his mindblowing display of Sanjay Dutt on-screen. It was also directed by Rajkumar Hirani who has made movies like 3 Idiots and Lage Raho Munnabhai. This movie released in 2018 and it earned approximately ₹586.85 crores at the world box-office and won many Filmfare awards. Vicky Kaushal’s film career also got boosted by this movie.

10) Padmaavat

It was a historic drama movie directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2018 who is known for films like Ramleela, Devdas, Black. This movie was released in December 2017 but several protests against it took place and this movie finally released at the end of January 2018. But the criticism helped it and this movie became a commercial success nationwide. It featured Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone. It won many awards in Filmfare. It earned a whopping amount of ₹585 crores at the world box-office. It was a joint production by Viacom 18 and Bhansali Productions.

11) Dhoom 3

It was the third installment of the Dhoom franchise and it was released in 2013. It was one of the most sequels of that time. The original star cast was the same with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra but as usual, the place of villian lead role changed and Aamir Khan seized the opportunity of playing it and the female lead was played by Katrina Kaif. It was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It earned around ₹556 crores.

12) War

This movie starred Vaani Kapoor, Hritik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in lead roles. It was directed by the Bang-Bang fame director Siddharth Anand. It was released in 2019 on Gandhi Jayanti. It earned around ₹475.5 crores and it was packed with great action sequences and it was also made under Yash Raj Films banner. This movie also became a great commercial success and on the first day, it made a record of the highest opening movie in India. It had a budget of only 150 crores and it became the highest-grossing movie of 2019 by beating movies like Uri and Kabir Singh.

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