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Karthik Kashyap

Joined 17 months ago from India. Last activity 2 days ago.

Hi,

My name is Karthik. I come from the garden city, pub city and the Information Technology hub of India, Bangalore. I am an entrepreneur and a technical writer by profession, a blogger and traveler by passion. Among my myriad hobbies, writing is one I have taken up recently. My interests range from science to religion and occult, technology to history, and modern civilization to ancient civilizations. Anything that can trigger my curiosity can be called my interest. Being curious and exploring different things in life comes naturally to me.

I will be doing my best to contribute to the community here. Most of my hubs you read will be related to topics that are close to my heart.

You can also visit my homepage and a few of my dedicated blogs,

My blogs

http://karthikkashyap-random-bits.blogspot.in/ and

http://religionsandfestivals.wordpress.com/  

Note: All articles written here are intellectual property of Karthik Kashyap. Blatant copying of an entire passage or the entire article without giving credits will be considered illegal and dealt in a serious manner. If found necessary, legal action may be taken against that person. 

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  • 9

    5 Ancient Civilizations You Don’t Know

    4 days ago

    Which ancient civilizations have you heard of? The Mayan, Sumerian, Indian or the Egyptian? Here are 5 ancient civilizations you may have never heard of.

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    Most Ferocious Dinosaurs That Terrorized The Earth

    10 days ago

    Which is the fiercest dinosaur of all time? Was it the T-Rex or the Velociraptor? Or was it the spinosaurus? Here are 7 most ferocious dinosaurs which terrorized earth for millions of years.

  • 2

    7 Bizarre Extinct Creatures You Haven’t Heard

    3 weeks ago

    What are the extinct creatures you know? The dodo, dinosaurs or the mammoth? How about these creatures that existed long ago?

  • 2

    5 Places to Visit in Karnataka During Summer

    4 weeks ago

    What do you plan to o this summer? Where do you plan to take a vacation? Why not visit some of the beautiful places in Karnataka?

  • 2

    5 Facebook Apps for Android You Must Have

    6 weeks ago

    What are the apps you usually have on your Android? If you are restricted to Angry Birds, messenger or Whatsapp, check out some of these cool Facebook apps for android.

  • 2

    5 Most Expensive Car Brands You May Own

    7 weeks ago

    What is the most expensive car brand you have heard of? Is it Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Lamborghini or Ferrari? Here are five brands that made it to the most expensive car brands list.

  • 4

    5 Social Networks Guaranteed to Boost Blog Traffic

    2 months ago

    This article comes from my personal experience. I am writing this in order to help people who are starting off writing blogs and want more traffic coming on to their blogs from the initial stages. When I started writing my blogs, these were the top...

  • 0

    Assets and Liabilities – What is the difference!!

    2 months ago

    I usually write about the “top 5s” or “The most…” articles on hubpages. This time, I plan to move out of that mold and write something different. The topic about differences between assets and liabilities is very close to my heart and has...

  • 0

    6 Luxury Watch Brands You May Have Never Heard

    2 months ago

    When it comes to luxury watch brands, you may have heard of Rolex, Omega, Tag Heuer and the sort. Here are some luxury brands that are least heard of.

  • 6

    8 Weirdest Things Sold Online

    2 months ago

    The topic of the weirdest things sold online came to my mind in a very funny way. As some of you may know, I have a business that deals with online shopping. When I was going through some of the products we have to offer, this idea suddenly popped...

  • 7

    7 Biggest Asteroids That Hit Earth

    3 months ago

    The asteroid that hit Russia on February 15th 2013 was estimated to be 49 feet wide, leaving a crater that was 26 feet wide and injuring about 1,100 people in Russia. It was said to have exploded on the Ural Mountains with the power of an atom bomb....

  • 0

    6 Most Expensive Wine Brands

    3 months ago

    Wine is a fine thing one can have in life. Only few people can afford the best and expensive wines in the world. For people who can afford them, here is a list of 6 most expensive wines you can get.

  • 2

    7 Most Hated Jobs in the World

    3 months ago

    What do you think are some of the most hated jobs in the world? If you thought that being a sales representative or front desk executive got on to your nerves, wait till you read about these jobs. You may actually be surprised and start liking your jobs more.

  • 1

    Scorpio Male: Strengths and Weaknesses

    3 days ago

    It has been a long time since I wrote something on astrology, though I do not claim to know much of it. Today, I am writing about some of the Scorpio strengths and weaknesses you may want to know. From my other two popular hubs, I received quite a...

  • 10

    8 Successful Blogging Tips for Beginners

    4 months ago

    There are many people out there who aspire to become great bloggers. Most of them don’t even know where to start and how to go about it. Some of them give up just after two to three blog posts. Some of them start writing and then quit midway. And...

  • 0

    How SMART Is Your Goal??!!

    4 months ago

    The New Year is always that time when people make hundreds of new resolutions. But it is also that time when more than half the resolutions are broken within the first week. And the remaining majority is broken in the first month. So, how do you...

  • 0

    My Hubpages Anniversary Thank You Note

    5 months ago

    Today, I am not really writing an article. However, I would like to write a small note on completing my 1st year on hubpages. I completed my first year on hubpages yesterday. It has been a wonderful journey as a blogger. So, I just thought of...

  • 9

    6 Most Expensive Hollywood Movies of All Times

    5 months ago

    Hollywood is known for its big budget movies. This is probably one movie industry that spends millions of dollars on creating a single movie. Some of these movies become mega blockbusters with multi-million or billion dollar profits while some of...

  • 4

    6 Weirdest Flowers in the World

    5 months ago

    Our world is filled with strange things such as strange looking animals, strange cities, and strange plants and so on. I have already written about some of the strange looking animals such as cats and dogs. I have also written about some of the...

  • 6

    7 Weirdest Lawsuits in the World

    5 months ago

    I was going through a recent news article that made headlines about a court case in Norway against an Indian couple. The lawsuit somewhat sounded weird to me. That just inspired me to look up some of the weirdest laws in the world. Though I am...

  • 0

    MLM, Pyramid and Network Marketing Scams – Part 1

    5 months ago

    Now that I have caught your attention, you may be disappointed to see that it is not another article that declares the MLM and network marketing industry as a scam. On the contrary, I am writing this article specifically for you. This article is...

  • 2

    7 Foods You Must Avoid Feeding to Cats

    5 months ago

    About a month ago, I wrote about some of the foods you must avoid feeding to your pet dog. This time, I am writing about some of the foods you must avoid feeding to cats. Just like a dog’s digestive system, your feline’s body and digestive...

  • 0

    Health Benefits of Holy Basil You Didn’t Know

    5 months ago

    Tulsi or holy basil is an important plant when it comes to Ayurveda or the Indian way of medicine. This is mainly due to its innumerable medicinal properties. Many people in India grow a holy basil plant in their backyard for religious purposes and...

  • 0

    Oops!! Missed Your Call - Phone Etiquette One Can Follow

    6 months ago

    What is the most annoying thing you can experience while calling a person on the phone? Is it that the person on the other end is talking to someone else simultaneously? Or is there some music running in the background? There are certain things that...

  • 3

    6 Weirdest Looking Fruits You Didn’t Know

    6 months ago

    What is the strangest fruit you have ever seen? If you thought that a custard apple or a mangosteen is weird, they are nowhere near to some of the weirdest looking fruits you will see below. One glance at some of these fruits and you may never want...

  • 0

    Health Benefits and Side Effects of Tamarind

    6 months ago

    A few days ago, I was chatting with my friend about some of the food preparations in South India and we started talking about the usage of tamarind in the food preparations. She told me something about the side effects of tamarind which surprised...

  • 3

    5 Worst Cyclones in Indian History

    5 months ago

    It has been less than a week since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in USA and parts of Canada, and just a couple of days since cyclone Nilam bringing destruction in southern part of India. This is what has inspired me to write this article about some...

  • 0

    Correct Sitting and Sleeping Postures You Can Follow

    6 months ago

    A few days ago, I had written a couple of articles about the wrong sitting and sleeping postures people usually follow, and the health problems these postures can cause (see links below). Following this, I received a few inquiries about the correct...

  • 3

    Home Remedies for Dry Cough You Can Use

    6 months ago

    A week ago, I was suffering from dry cough. My first line of treatment when it comes to any kinds of sickness or injuries is using home remedies before going to any doctor, so that if these treatments cure my sickness, I don’t have to go to the...

  • 2

    Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd

    6 months ago

    Bitter gourd or bitter melon is one of the most hated vegetables by many people due to its bitter taste. However, this vegetable is rich in its nutritional value and has numerous health benefits you probably didn’t know. My motivation for writing...

  • 19

    5 Non-Famous Conspiracy Theories

    6 months ago

    A few days ago, I mentioned in one of my hubs that some of my interests include occult and mysteries. This interest also involves conspiracy theories. When we say conspiracy theories, most times the theories that come to mind are the Roswell alien...

  • 2

    Wrong Sitting Postures You Must Avoid

    6 months ago

    A week ago, I wrote about some of the bad sleeping postures one must avoid for preventing certain physical ailments. This week, I am continuing my article regarding improper postures. This article deals with some of the wrong sitting postures that...

  • 9

    Worst Sleeping Postures You Must Avoid

    7 months ago

    Ever wonder why you had a bad headache, back ache or neck pain when you woke up in the morning? And this pain will continue to hurt you all day long. Thank yourself for sleeping in one of the worst sleeping postures one can sleep. As much as a good...

  • 15

    Notorious Religions That Use Magic Spells

    7 months ago

    Just a couple of days ago, I published a hub on some of the weirdest religions in the world. Today, I am publishing a hub on some of the religions that use magic spells actively. Or at least they are notorious and known by their supposedly “black...

  • 3

    5 Weirdest Religions on the Planet

    7 months ago

    Our world is filled with thousands of ancient religions such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. There are also many modern religions such as Scientology. Each of these religions differs in its religious beliefs and rituals. However, when...

  • 24

    6 Most Misunderstood Animals on the Planet

    7 months ago

    What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about cockroaches or rats? Naturally, most of us think that they are disgusting pests that are born on earth just to create havoc. Though there is some truth to this, there are certain...

  • 2

    5 Best Cardio Workouts You Must Try

    8 months ago

    When we talk about the body fat and losing calories, some of the ways of losing this fat that naturally comes to mind are the cardio workouts. There are numerous cardio workouts such as running, cycling, mountain climbing or even the old school gym....

  • 2

    5 Best Ways to Kill Yourself Slowly

    8 months ago

    What would be 5 best ways to kill yourself slowly? I bet there are numerous answers such as slow poison or something like that. If suicide has ever crossed your mind, I am sure you would come up with hundred ways of doing it. But here, I am writing...

  • 4

    6 Most Expensive Houses in India

    8 months ago

    This is the next in my “top most” series. We know that some of the most expensive cities are Zurich, New York, Tokyo and few others. Naturally, we expect that the most expensive houses belong to some of these cities. But, have you ever heard...

  • 0

    6 Strangest Pet Animals One Can Own

    8 months ago

    I was recently reading a regional newspaper, when I came across a small article about some of the strangest pet animals in the world. This article is inspired by that article. I am sure that we have seen rats, guinea pigs, snakes and spiders as...

  • 4

    5 World’s Most Expensive Shoe Brands

    8 months ago

    A few months ago, I wrote about some of the most expensive suit brands and watch brands in the world. Continuing with tradition, here I present to you some of the most expensive shoe brands in the world. This list is not limited to men’s shoes or...

  • 16

    6 Foods You Must Avoid Feeding to Dogs

    8 months ago

    When it comes to pets, especially dogs and cats, there are certain foods they can digest and some foods that may be potentially poisonous. Most dog owners know what foods they may and may not feed their dogs. However, there may be many people who...

  • 12

    10 Must See Historic Monuments in India

    9 months ago

    When someone talks about traveling to India, the first place that comes to mind is probably the Taj Mahal. Undoubtedly, Taj Mahal deserves recognition. However, there are other wonderful historic monuments in India many tourists may not be aware...

  • 4

    7 Best Beaches to Visit in India

    8 months ago

    Just a day ago, I was searching for some beach houses on the internet to create my “dream list”. Well, that is a story I will tell you another time. However, it is these kinds of simple things which inspire my hubs most times. So, when I was...

  • 14

    Scorpio Man and Scorpio Woman Compatibility

    9 months ago

    how do a Scorpio male and Scorpio female get along when it comes to friendships and relationships. Here is a hub page from my personal experience.

  • 9

    10 Smartest Animals in the World

    9 months ago

    When we talk about some of the smartest animals, I am sure humans would be the first to come to mind. Apart from us, Chimpanzees take the second place. However, there are more smart animals in the anima kingdom. Here is a lost of ten such smart animals.

  • 3

    The God Particle- What Is It!!

    10 months ago

    The 4th of July is an important date in the history of science. It will be remembered as the day when the search for an elusive sub-atomic particle ended with the discovery of “The God Particle”. Scientists at CERN, Switzerland have spent over...

  • 10

    7 World's Weirdest Looking Dog Breeds

    10 months ago

    Previously, I wrote about some of the weirdest looking breeds of cats. Now, it is time to write about some of the weirdest dog breeds you can find. Each of these breeds have a funny feature which makes them quite strange. Here is my list of 7...

  • 13

    6 World's Weirdest Looking Cat Breeds

    9 months ago

    There are countless weird looking creatures around the world. When it comes to the most commonly known animals such as dogs and cats, there are few breeds that look quite weird. Since cats are my favorite animals, I am writing about some of the most...

  • 34

    7 Most Mysterious Places on Earth

    10 months ago

    When we talk about some of the most mysterious places on earth, the first ones that come to mind are Bermuda Triangle, Nazca lines or Stonehenge. There are however, countless other places on earth that are quite mysterious. Did you know that the Great Pyramid at Giza is shrouded by mystery, contrary to popular belief? Here is a list of 7 such places on earth that are quite bizarre and mysterious.

  • 4

    5 World's Weirdest Secret Societies

    10 months ago

    When we talk about secret societies, some of the names that come to mind are the Illuminati, Freemasons and the Knights Templar. But, if you thought that these were bizarre, here are some secret societies that are weirder than them. Here is a list...

  • 13

    7 Strangest Cities in The World One Must Visit

    2 days ago

    This is another article from my “world's most” series. Every city has something special and has its own charm. But there are certain things that make a particular city “strange”. Here is a list of 7 strangest cities in the world that have...

  • 4

    Top 10 World's Most Active Volcanoes

    11 months ago

    A few months ago, I wrote an article about some of the most famous earthquakes that occurred around the world. This time, I am writing an article about some of the world's most active volcanoes. There have been countless volcanoes that wrecked havoc...

  • 105

    8 Most Ferocious Dogs To Be Aware Of

    4 weeks ago

    Dogs are undoubtedly some of the most cuddly pets one can have. But there are certain dogs which by nature, are ferocious and aggressive. Here is a list of dogs that can be quite dangerous if they are not brought up in the right way or if you mess with them.

  • 8

    7 World's Most Expensive Beers

    11 months ago

    Beer is one of the oldest drinks known to man and it is one of the most common drinks when it comes to socializing. There is probably not one country where people don't drink beer. We have heard of some common names such as Carlsberg, Heineken,...

  • 6

    Simple and Natural Remedies for Indigestion

    11 months ago

    This article is not my usual type. However, this came out as a part of some of the natural remedies for indigestion I recently suggested to one of my friends who was suffering from indigestion. Some of them are also the remedies I use myself when I...

  • 0

    Top 10 World's Most Expensive Cities

    12 months ago

    I keep writing my blogs about random things and this time, it is about the world's most expensive cities to live in. We all know that places like Zurich, Singapore and Tokyo are highly expensive and buying a house in these places is a dream come...

  • 2

    Top 7 Product Failures

    12 months ago

    One of the best ways to stay ahead of competition is to launch new products. But what happens if this dream product fails to launch or worse, the product completely fails? Often products fail to launch or face complete failure due to various...

  • 16

    7 Major Inventions That Have Changed The World

    11 months ago

    There are new inventions and discoveries every day in our world. And with every invention and discovery, the way the world operates changes. However, there are some inventions such as the compass and the telephone that have completely changed the...

  • 7

    5 Places to Visit in India in 2012 – Part 2

    10 months ago

    As I promised earlier, I am back with the second list of 5 places to visit in India in 2012. This time, I have included some cities and places which are not necessarily metros or even cities per se. Nonetheless, these are places to be visited by...

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    Top 5 Cities to Visit in India in 2012 - Part 1

    8 months ago

    This blog is coming out when I have suddenly hit a writer’s block. I have been thinking for a week now and I just couldn’t find a good enough topic to write. Then I suddenly realized that I love traveling and I can write something about the...

  • 21

    Totems of a Scorpio - The Three Phases

    8 months ago

    Scorpio is probably the most feared sign in the zodiac. This is due to the infamous Scorpio stinger. However, very few people know that the ultimate symbol of a Scorpio is an all loving dove. It is said in astrology that Scorpio is the only sign...

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    5 Deadliest Martial Arts

    13 months ago

    In today’s day, when danger can lurk around any corner, it becomes imperative that a person learns to defend oneself. The intention of learning a martial arts style is to defend oneself against dangers such as thugs and thieves. Here are some of...

  • 2

    Varieties of Coffee Beans

    8 months ago

    A few days ago, I wrote about the best coffee producing countries. I find the topic incomplete without talking about the different varieties of coffee beans you may find in the world. So in this topic, I present to you the various types of coffee...

  • 8

    Top 5 Best Tea Producing Countries

    10 months ago

    After my previous article about the best coffee producing countries in the world, I don't want to disappoint my tea drinking friends. So, now I am writing about the best tea producing countries in the world and this for all the tea drinkers in the...

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    Top 10 Best Coffee Producing Countries in The World

    13 months ago

    Ever wonder which are the top coffee producing countries in the world? Here are the top 10 countries that produce coffee.

  • 2

    Neuro Linguistic Programming For Life Changing Results

    14 months ago

    Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a term most people may not be familiar with. People who study health sciences such as psychology, psychiatry or hypnotherapy are usually aware of this. However, you may be interested in knowing more about this...

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    Scorpio Man Personality Traits

    3 months ago

    A Scorpio guy is one of the most misunderstood persons of the zodiac. He is often considered weird, dangerous, vindictive and so on. Here are some of the Scorpio male personality traits from the perspective of a Scorpio.

  • 2

    5 Most Expensive Watch Brands

    14 months ago

    What do you think are the most expensive watch brands in the world? Is it Rolex or Omega? Ever heard of Girard Perragaux or Patek Philippe. Here are some of the most expensive watch brands in the world.

  • 12

    5 Most Boring Jobs in the World

    10 months ago

    What are some of the most boring jobs you have found? Programming or mail delivery? Here are some of the jobs you can find around you to be most boring.

  • 2

    Advantages of Vegetarianism

    15 months ago

    Alright!! Let me set the record straight at the beginning. I am neither a vegetarianism Nazi nor am I advocating vegetarianism here. I was born and brought up in a vegetarian family. A few years ago, I also had my fling with non-vegetarian...

  • 12

    5 World Famous Earthquakes

    14 months ago

    Here is a list of some of the most wicked and world famous earthquakes that have occurred till date.

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    5 Ridiculously Most Expensive Suit Brands

    14 months ago

    How much would you pay for your suit? I bet it would be $300-$400 for a nice one. But how about paying an exorbitant price of $1,000 or even $2,500? Here are some of the most expensive suit brands you can find today.

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    Five things to do in the New Year

    4 months ago

    It is just three more days to New Year. I am sure that most of us have grand resolutions such as exercising more, reducing fat, healthier eating habits, becoming more disciplined etc for the new year. Many also may not have made any resolutions in...

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    When Scorpio Man Falls in Love-Experience

    5 months ago

    I am a Scorpio man and I have always been wondering “how is a normal Scorpio man in love and when it comes to expressing love to someone”? Here are some of my experiences as a Scorpio guy.

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    History and Significance of Diwali

    8 months ago

    There is no dearth of festivals when it comes to India. India is a land of festivals, and you may find a festival almost every day, starting from Makar Sankranti and Ugadi to Ramadan and Christmas. Every festival has its own significance lying...

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