india Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:55:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 A Great White Shark That You Can Take Pictures With https://playjunkie.com/a-great-white-shark-that-you-can-take-pictures-with/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:00:18 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=24482 A majestic great white shark has terrified swimmers near the coast of Palolem Beach in the south of Goa, India, but you shouldn’t fear it because although it may deceive you from a distance, it is actually made of stone. The life-size natural rock was transformed into a giant shark with a gaping mouth by American artist Jimmy Swift, who noticed the “head” with a perfect shape and immediately […]

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A majestic great white shark has terrified swimmers near the coast of Palolem Beach in the south of Goa, India, but you shouldn’t fear it because although it may deceive you from a distance, it is actually made of stone.

The life-size natural rock was transformed into a giant shark with a gaping mouth by American artist Jimmy Swift, who noticed the “head” with a perfect shape and immediately got inspired by the horror movie Jaws

The graffiti artist shared a photo of his creation on Instagram and said it was the hardest thing he had painted. He said that he was hit by the waves and the rising tide which forced him to stop before it was over. When he saw this rock for the first time, it seemed like a perfect target.

Its transformation was inspired by the promotional posters for the movie Jaws. He says that the movie scared him so much when he was a kid that its visuals have been stuck in his memory ever since. Swift has worked as an artist for over 15 years and has traveled to more than 90 countries, contributing art to all the places he goes to. 

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Malabar Giant is the Most Beautiful Squirrel You’ve Ever Seen https://playjunkie.com/malabar-giant-is-the-most-beautiful-squirrel-youve-ever-seen/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:35:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=18035 If you thought squirrels are cute, wait until you see their relative that lives in India! Malabar Giant is a large tree squirrel species that is currently becoming famous online for its exotic look and colorful fur. The species lives in tall trees and feeds on nuts, flowers, and fruits. A Malabar Giant can grow […]

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If you thought squirrels are cute, wait until you see their relative that lives in India! Malabar Giant is a large tree squirrel species that is currently becoming famous online for its exotic look and colorful fur.

The species lives in tall trees and feeds on nuts, flowers, and fruits. A Malabar Giant can grow to be twice as big as a gray squirrel. But that’s not the most fascinating thing about them. People can’t stop talking about the gorgeous fur that makes this animal truly distinctive.

“In the shaded understory of a dense forest, the patchy colors and dark hues are a great adaptation to avoiding detection”, said the squirrel expert John Koprowski. “But when you see these in the sunlight, they show their ‘true colors’ and beautiful pelage [fur].”

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Engineer from India Carries a Yellow Plate Everywhere and Makes Epic Photos https://playjunkie.com/engineer-from-india-carries-a-yellow-plate-everywhere-and-makes-epic-photos/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:00:11 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=11048 In order to be original on social media, among millions of other people exploring the same topic, sometimes all you need is a simple idea. As simple as a yellow plate that will be the star of all your photos. Himanshu Sehgal is an engineer from India and a guy behind the account My Yellow […]

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In order to be original on social media, among millions of other people exploring the same topic, sometimes all you need is a simple idea. As simple as a yellow plate that will be the star of all your photos.

Himanshu Sehgal is an engineer from India and a guy behind the account My Yellow Plate, which now has over 40,000 followers. How did it happen?

“My Yellow Plate was not intentional. I never planned that I would pick up a yellow plate and go out looking for food,” he shares. “One fine day in 2015, my mom served me Rajma Chawal on this yellow plate. No one knows where it came from, it was just there in the kitchen. I remember taking a picture of it and sharing it on my personal Instagram profile.”

“It wasn’t a great shot but it still clicked with the viewers, getting several likes and comments from friends and family,” Sehgal explains. “This was probably because most Indian households use either steel thalis or pastel-colored crockery and a bright yellow plate was conspicuous. Intrigued, I decided to carry the yellow plate along with me while traveling. Every time I would eat on it, I would share it with people and let them know what’s on my yellow plate.”

Below are some of his photos.

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WHEN IN MAJNU KA TILA. . Ab Dilli mein reh ke Majnu Ka Tilla nahi gaye aur Laphing nahi khaya…toh kuch nahi khaya. . What's on my yellow plate? Spicy Tibetan Laphing from a small stall in Majnu ka Tila run by Tenzen Sharma. She is selling Laphing at the same spot from last 3 years. . As you walk through the little tibet (Majnu ka Tila), you will come across many such small stalls where a lady/man will be busy making this less known yellow dish called Laphing and people sitting around relishing it. . Laphing is a noodle dish seasoned with spices. It is made from starches extracted either from potato or flour, and is cooked overnight. You can choose from dry or soup Laphing. Soupy Lhaping are cut and formed into noodles before being dipped into water and sauce made from dried chilies and vinegar and served with soya chunks on the top. A variety of spices including garlic, cloves, onions and coriander is thrown in to add to its flavor profile, along with a healthy dose of sesame oil. . Dry Lhaping is rolled with soya, salt, chilli paste, seasame oil and garlic paste and then chopped into pieces. This cold dish with amalgamation of distinct flavors takes your taste buds by storm, and is a culinary experience that you cannot miss. . It also makes a delicious social food in the tibetan community since it is easier to devour over gossiping and merry making with good company. On your next visit to Majnu Ka Tila, make sure you do not miss on this less known tibetan street food. . P.S Majnu Ka Tila gaye or Lhaping nahi khaya to kuch nahi khaya. #MyYellowPlate #Delhi #Incredibleindia

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A majestic great white shark has terrified swimmers near the coast of Palolem Beach in the south of Goa, India, but you shouldn’t fear it because although it may deceive you from a distance, it is actually made of stone.

The life-size natural rock was transformed into a giant shark with a gaping mouth by American artist Jimmy Swift, who noticed the “head” with a perfect shape and immediately got inspired by the horror movie Jaws

The graffiti artist shared a photo of his creation on Instagram and said it was the hardest thing he had painted. He said that he was hit by the waves and the rising tide which forced him to stop before it was over. When he saw this rock for the first time, it seemed like a perfect target.

Its transformation was inspired by the promotional posters for the movie Jaws. He says that the movie scared him so much when he was a kid that its visuals have been stuck in his memory ever since. Swift has worked as an artist for over 15 years and has traveled to more than 90 countries, contributing art to all the places he goes to. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRLgRVBgYMp/
https://www.instagram.com/p/z69NkjM-vS/

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Malabar Giant is the Most Beautiful Squirrel You’ve Ever Seen https://playjunkie.com/malabar-giant-is-the-most-beautiful-squirrel-youve-ever-seen/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:35:28 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=18035 If you thought squirrels are cute, wait until you see their relative that lives in India! Malabar Giant is a large tree squirrel species that is currently becoming famous online for its exotic look and colorful fur. The species lives in tall trees and feeds on nuts, flowers, and fruits. A Malabar Giant can grow […]

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If you thought squirrels are cute, wait until you see their relative that lives in India! Malabar Giant is a large tree squirrel species that is currently becoming famous online for its exotic look and colorful fur.

The species lives in tall trees and feeds on nuts, flowers, and fruits. A Malabar Giant can grow to be twice as big as a gray squirrel. But that’s not the most fascinating thing about them. People can’t stop talking about the gorgeous fur that makes this animal truly distinctive.

“In the shaded understory of a dense forest, the patchy colors and dark hues are a great adaptation to avoiding detection”, said the squirrel expert John Koprowski. “But when you see these in the sunlight, they show their ‘true colors’ and beautiful pelage [fur].”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpcF5vB9Pk/

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Engineer from India Carries a Yellow Plate Everywhere and Makes Epic Photos https://playjunkie.com/engineer-from-india-carries-a-yellow-plate-everywhere-and-makes-epic-photos/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:00:11 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=11048 In order to be original on social media, among millions of other people exploring the same topic, sometimes all you need is a simple idea. As simple as a yellow plate that will be the star of all your photos. Himanshu Sehgal is an engineer from India and a guy behind the account My Yellow […]

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In order to be original on social media, among millions of other people exploring the same topic, sometimes all you need is a simple idea. As simple as a yellow plate that will be the star of all your photos.

Himanshu Sehgal is an engineer from India and a guy behind the account My Yellow Plate, which now has over 40,000 followers. How did it happen?

“My Yellow Plate was not intentional. I never planned that I would pick up a yellow plate and go out looking for food,” he shares. “One fine day in 2015, my mom served me Rajma Chawal on this yellow plate. No one knows where it came from, it was just there in the kitchen. I remember taking a picture of it and sharing it on my personal Instagram profile.”

“It wasn’t a great shot but it still clicked with the viewers, getting several likes and comments from friends and family,” Sehgal explains. “This was probably because most Indian households use either steel thalis or pastel-colored crockery and a bright yellow plate was conspicuous. Intrigued, I decided to carry the yellow plate along with me while traveling. Every time I would eat on it, I would share it with people and let them know what’s on my yellow plate.”

Below are some of his photos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeX7RVaHmuD/
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WHEN IN MAJNU KA TILA. . Ab Dilli mein reh ke Majnu Ka Tilla nahi gaye aur Laphing nahi khaya…toh kuch nahi khaya. . What's on my yellow plate? Spicy Tibetan Laphing from a small stall in Majnu ka Tila run by Tenzen Sharma. She is selling Laphing at the same spot from last 3 years. . As you walk through the little tibet (Majnu ka Tila), you will come across many such small stalls where a lady/man will be busy making this less known yellow dish called Laphing and people sitting around relishing it. . Laphing is a noodle dish seasoned with spices. It is made from starches extracted either from potato or flour, and is cooked overnight. You can choose from dry or soup Laphing. Soupy Lhaping are cut and formed into noodles before being dipped into water and sauce made from dried chilies and vinegar and served with soya chunks on the top. A variety of spices including garlic, cloves, onions and coriander is thrown in to add to its flavor profile, along with a healthy dose of sesame oil. . Dry Lhaping is rolled with soya, salt, chilli paste, seasame oil and garlic paste and then chopped into pieces. This cold dish with amalgamation of distinct flavors takes your taste buds by storm, and is a culinary experience that you cannot miss. . It also makes a delicious social food in the tibetan community since it is easier to devour over gossiping and merry making with good company. On your next visit to Majnu Ka Tila, make sure you do not miss on this less known tibetan street food. . P.S Majnu Ka Tila gaye or Lhaping nahi khaya to kuch nahi khaya. #MyYellowPlate #Delhi #Incredibleindia

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