tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43604492626249924562024-03-21T18:48:13.756+05:30The Solitary Reaper WritesMy virtual space for views and reviewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-40855744733831124952016-05-02T17:53:00.002+05:302016-05-02T17:53:40.267+05:30Top 5 Health Benefits of Eating Dry Fruits<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">It is a known fact that dry fruits are an abundant source of vitamins and minerals. Many dry fruit items are rich in dietary fibres that not only helps in with digestion but also give nutritional benefits. There are umpteen choices and options to pick from in the dry fruits and nuts category and online stores like <a href="http://www.placeoforigin.in/" target="_blank"><b>Place of Origin</b></a> stock up on a huge variety from almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios to dates, dried mangoes, pineapples, cranberries, dates, and a whole range of seasonal fruits and berries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Packed with proteins, minerals and anti-oxidants, dry fruits do not just give medicinal benefits but are also great for the skin. Here are top 5 reasons why reasons why <b><a href="http://www.placeoforigin.in/snacks/dry-fruits" target="_blank">dry fruits and nuts</a> </b></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">must figure as an important part of our diet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Dry fruits have optimal levels of vitamins and minerals and a natural solution for weight management. The high mount of dietary fibre present in cashew-nuts too are very efficient for weight management. If you are looking at gaining weight, then raisins and dates are the fruits for you as these fruits help in weight gain and also provide anaemic people with lot of vitamins and minerals.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">According to a research study conducted by Pennsylvania State University, almonds are considered to be strong suppressors of prostate and lung tumor growth. Also, the presence of flavonoids in almonds have proven to be very favourable for suppressing breast cancer by reducing by reducing the growth of those cells which are exposed to cancer causing agents. Besides almonds, dried apricots, dried apples, pistachios and walnuts are also protect us from cancer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Dry fruits play a significant role in maintaining overall health and are beneficial in warding off diseases. Besides the help with keeping cancer and heart ailments at bay, they are also known to control hypertension and thus help beat stress. The high fibre content in dry fruits like fig, dates and pistachios make them ideal for consumption to treat constipation and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) maintaining a healthy digestive system. Walnuts are another dry fruits that helps in easing constipation because of their laxative effects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Dry fruits like walnuts, almonds, figs and dates provide essential vitamins and minerals for building immunity. These fruits are powerhouses of essential minerals like potassium and manganese while also possessing antioxidants that boost our immune system. Doctors also recommend ground nuts, cashews, almonds and walnuts since they are high on vital nutrients that help in strengthening our immune system.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">The health benefits of dry fruits are multi-faceted but it's imperative that like any other food, they should also be eaten in moderation. Also, make sure that you stock up your <a href="http://www.placeoforigin.in/indian-food-brands/ramanlal-vithaldas-co" target="_blank"><b>dry fruits and nuts</b></a> from reputed sellers, for inferior quality of these food items along with careless packing and preserving techniques can become a health concern. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">To say that Craftsvilla's jewellery collection is stunning would be an understatement. In almost all the sections, there's whole range of patterns and styles to pick from and a shopper can pick from anything under Rs. 500 to over Rs. 5000 as per their budget. Browsing through the <b><a href="http://www.craftsvilla.com/jewellery/necklaces" target="_blank">necklace category</a>,</b> I was left mesmerised by the collection there - from coral beads and shell pearls to oxidised silver plated and traditional south Indian designs, all popular varieties of necklaces are listed on the website. Trust me trying shopping from here and you will spoilt for choices, thanks to the innumerable options!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">The offbeat jewellery collection on Craftsvilla is no less enticing. I was particularly awed by this striking oxidised brass designer necklace and for just Rs. 500, it's a steal actually! Most of the items in this category have attractive discounts, in fact there's </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">almost 50% discount on some stunning designer items. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">So if you are looking at stocking up on your jewellery collection for the festive season ahead, you know where to shop from!</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-55647635867942031772016-04-27T19:29:00.000+05:302016-04-28T13:03:08.980+05:30Go Ethnic with Craftsvilla!<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Fancy maxi gowns, lacy dresses, smart jumpsuits and curve-hugging denims - when it comes to dressing up, the modern Indian woman today have no dearth of options in her wardrobe. From office parties to excursions with family and friends, she has her sartorial sense sorted to the tee. To add extra zing to her fashion sense, she's ready to experiment as well - mixing designs and patterns, colours and prints and bringing together a beautiful amalgamation of different styles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">But when it comes to festivities, nothing can steer us away from our choicest ethnic wear collection. Dressed in our finest sarees, lehengas and suits, we make the festivities come alive with our bright and beautiful desi attire. No glamorous western wear can match the inherent charm and elegance that our ethnic wears exude and this is the reason they will never go out of fashion.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">A few days ago, while browsing through the many online stores to buy a couple of ethnic dresses for my cousin's wedding, I was awed by the exquisite collection at <b><a href="http://www.craftsvilla.com/" target="_blank">Craftsvilla</a></b> - a leading platform for ethnic products. </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">From sarees, lehengas, salwar suits and other ethic clothing items to matching jewellery, footwear bags and accessories, the website is a one stop shop for all things ethnic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">There are very few cities in our country that can lay claim to matching this definition of a city, expressed by America's Pulitzer prize winning journalist Herbert Caen. We all know how most of our cities are a picture of chaos so far as their design, lay-out and attitude is concerned. But there are a few exceptions too - cities that were designed with precision and attention to details, cities that stand strong today, a beautiful testimony to the dreams of its planners and makers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">In a recent blogging campaign, when the popular auto-mobile brand <a href="http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com/" target="_blank"><b>Tata Motors</b></a> asked bloggers to write about their favourite city with respect to three key features - design, drive and connect, names of few cities popped up in mind. As I started analysing them one by one, I realised that if I were to pick up one favourite city that has vision and greatness as its foundation stone, it would undoubtedly be Chandigarh, the city fondly nicknamed - The City Beautiful.</span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">About Chandigarh: Design</b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Chandigarh, the dream project of India' first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, was designed by the famous Swiss-French architect and designer Le Corbusier. Corbusier prepared the master plan for the city and also contributed specific designs for several buildings in the city.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Located at the scenic foothills of Shivaliks, Chandigarh is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in India. The city is composed of sectors, enclosed by roads allocated for transport. Each sector caters to the daily needs of its residents and also has a green strip where vehicular traffic is forbidden. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Chandigarh: Drive</b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Chandigarh's roads are broad and well laid out, making driving around the city a pleasurable experience, unlike our metros where even a little time out on the road is enough to stress anyone out. Moreover the roads in the city are divided into categories that keep the traffic flow sorted. Beside this, the presence of roundabouts at all intersections also helps keep traffic jams at bay.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;"><b>Chandigarh: Connect</b><br /><br />Chandigarh is well connected to other states and cities by road, rail and air. By road, the city is well connected by NH 21 and NH 22 and Inter-state bus services operate buses to the neighbouring states such as Delhi and Himachal Pradesh and different cities of Punjab and Haryana.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Needless to say, the vision and planning gone behind building Chandigarh is the top most reason for its popularity. Now before I wrap this post, here's some trivia about the city!</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Chandigarh's official emblem is the 'Open Hand' which signifies message of give and receive</span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">. The symbol also sends out a message of peace and reconciliation.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">This city composed of sectors has no sector 13, following the popular belief that number 13 is not auspicious.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">There are no roads named after any person or historical figure, neither are there statues or memorials at crossings. This was a condition put forth my Le Corbusier and is followed till date.</span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">This post is a part of #madeofgreat zonal war campaign by Tata Motors, in association with Indiblogger. To know more about the campaign, please visit the Tata Motors website.<br /></span><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Zone: North<br />Photo courtesy: <a href="http://chandigarhtourism.gov.in/" target="_blank">Chandigarh Tourism</a></span></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-3695606134800161722015-08-23T01:04:00.000+05:302015-08-27T15:12:52.927+05:30When the Kids Get Grooving! #MaxFreshMove<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Colgate's new advertisement </span><i style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Taazgi ka dhamaka</i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">, featuring popular south Indian star Allu Arjun and glamorous DJ Anushka Manchanda has become quite a rage among children, thanks to its foot tapping beats and the fun choreography. The promotional song is so full of energy and positive vibes that it does not take long for even non-dancers to get grooving to its beats. The video for the song shows both Arjun and Anushka jazzing up a wedding scene with their fresh and peppy taazgi ka dhamaka composition. Their fun and infectious moves affect the guests and everyone from the wedding party joins in the fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Check out this video below and I am sure that you too would agree that she is quite a natural when it comes to dancing. Click on it and I am sure you will have as much fun watching it as I had recording it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Every time I lament my two left feet, this lovely inspiring line by William Watson Purkey springs up to my rescue, and prompts me to let go of my fear of dancing and give in to the call of music. And only when I let go of all my dancing fears that I realise how liberating it is to try something you are not very confident at or something that intimidates you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">So for Colgate's latest MaxFreshMove campaign, all I had to do was channelise these inspiring words to get myself to grove to the immensely entertaining Taazgi ka Dhamaka song. This foot tapping number features popular south Indian actor Allu Arjun and DJ Anushka Manchanda energising a wedding scene up with their fresh and rocking Taazgi ka dhamaka composition!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The song is all about fun around singing and dancing and the reckless abandon showcased in the video is so infectious that everyone who listens to this foot tapping number get energised! So besides Purkey's words, the foot-tapping music of this video too motivating me to get going on the make-shift dance floor! Of course it helped that I had chilled out friends to dance with! </span><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">We laughed, we giggled, we acted goofy and WE DANCED!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Every time I faltered, these lovely little friends were there to cheer me on. Needless to say I had a fun time dancing to </span><i style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">chatak patak taazgi ka dhamaka</i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">! Here, check out the video and I am sure it will cheer you up too. And if this video inspires you to dance and you need dancing lessons, now you know whom to contact! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">I am dancing for </span><a href="http://blog.blogadda.com/2015/08/06/maxfreshmove-best-dance-videos-bloggers-win-vouchers" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">#MaxFreshMove</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> activity at </span><a href="http://www.blogadda.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">BlogAdda</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">. If you are not blogging, you can join me in the </span><a href="https://apps.facebook.com/maxfreshmove/sharer.php?v=outputFiles%2Fres1438006893.mp4" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">#MaxFreshMove facebook activity</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /><b>The video is based on theme 2 of the activity - Dance with your friends or family.<br />Photo courtesy: <a href="http://quotesforhealing.com/post/110254917526/youve-gotta-dance-like-theres-nobody-watching" target="_blank">Quotes for Healing</a></b></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-77998010017368280912015-08-21T15:11:00.001+05:302015-08-21T15:31:51.042+05:30Airtel's 4G is Here. At 3G Prices!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As a travel and lifestyle blogger, most of the times my biggest woe while travelling or while attending an event is the dismal phone speed. Imagine this – I get super excited about some amazing view or experience and want to share it with my friends and readers, only to discover that the network bars on the phone are putting up a poor show. Many a times, even the 3G speed is so slow that investing more money on a recharge seems like a huge waste of money. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">But now with the commercial launch of Airtel’s high speed <a href="http://www.airtel.in/4G" target="_blank"><b>4G services</b></a> (also called LTE), it looks like my woebegone rants about slow phone speed would soon become a thing of the past. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">What's adding to the fun factor is the fact that Airtel has put up a challenge too - if your other network is faster, then they will pay your mobile bill for life! But guess with a challenge like that, I am sure they have some sure shot aces up their sleeve to beat their competitors.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">When it comes to mobile TV apps,<b><a href="http://www.nexgtv.com/home" target="_blank"> nexGTV app</a> </b>is making waves as an interesting and exhaustive app for premium entertainment. If you have not heard about the app already, </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">nexGTV is an entertainment application offering 150+ LIVE TV channels, movies, TV shows and videos on demand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">1. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">nexGTV</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> p</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">rovides access to over 150 live TV channels, latest movies and songs, TV shows and videos on demand.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">2. While more than 80 channels and the entire TV shows library are free to watch, the rest of the premium channels and movies are available at a nominal monthly price.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">3. The app runs across 2G, 3G, 3G, EDGE and Wi-Fi networks.<br />4. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">nexGTV is compatible with most of the popular smartphone platforms including Symbian, Android, BlackBerry, and iOS. Consumers can access </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">nexGTV irrespective of their bandwidth limitations or operating platform.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">5. Full screen viewing and picture-in-picture mode for quick switch between channels.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">6. There's a feature of Pause and Resume where you one can resume watching movies and videos from where they left off.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">7. The interface is easy to navigate with genre-wise and language-wise content display</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">8. Social media sharing via Facebook and Twitter that enables you to share what you are watching with friends.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">9. Integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of one week for all channels.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">With all these features, </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">nexGTV indeed makes for an engaging one-stop destination for entertainment on the go. I love catching up on my favourite films on this app, and also being a news geek, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">staying updated about the latest news developments too has become</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> easier. In all, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">nexGTV offers a great combination of free and premium entertainment that cuts across different niches and that precisely is its USP. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">So what are you waiting for? Download the app and explore this exciting world of mobile entertainment for yourself. From your favourite TV shows and comedy series to the latest songs and movies, it's all in there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Some people just cannot keep a beat. They will sway to their own music or at best may just clap along to a beat. I am one of them. No matter how hard I try, I never seem to remember dance steps. But then, this might change real soon, for Allu Arjun's superb dance moves in the </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">Colgate's </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">#MaxFreshMove video is looking like a crash course in effortless dancing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Colgate's new advertisement video featuring superstar Allu Arjun and DJ Anushka Manchanda is hitting just the right notes among music and dance lovers. More than a product advertisement, it is coming across as a fun video </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">inspiring people of all ages </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">to freshen up and get up and get grooving to life's happy tunes! </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">Set against a theme of a wedding, the video has popular DJ and singer Anushka Manchanda getting ready to liven up a wedding party with her entertaining tunes. Just as she is done setting up yet music station, Allu Arjun joins her to set the dance floor on fire with his explosive moves!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ever since I have come across this video, I have been so taken in both Arjun and Anushka's dance performance that I have </span><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">earmarked</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> a few steps to practice and flaunt on cousin's birthday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Here is another interesting step from the video. The hand movements look tricky but both Arjun and Anushka are absolutely in sync in this one and it has come out really good in the video. this is it! It looks like they are both fluttering their hands like butterflies and then they change the hand gesture to make it look like they are sprinkling freshness all around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">And this one is another fun step! The chair step, I will call it - holding on to friends on your sides and pretending to be sitting on an air-chair. If you want to add more fun to this step, just rock to and fro like Arjun is doing in the video! I am sure my friends and cousins too would love to experiment with this one! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Now that Allu Arjun and Anushka's entertaining dance moves in the #MaxFreshMove video have inspired me to try my hand, or rather leg at dancing, let me get going with the practice sessions, and master the moves before the 'two left feet' excuse strikes back!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Colgate's new advertisement video featuring superstar Allu Arjun and DJ Anushka Manchanda is hitting just the right notes among music and dance lovers. More than a product advertisement, it is coming across as a fun video </span><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">inspiring people of all ages </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">to freshen up and get up and get grooving to life's happy tunes!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The next song on my Taazgi ka Dhamaka playlist is all about positivity and living life to the fullest! And icing on the cake - it makes for a beautiful dance number! Ik Junoon - Paint it </span><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">Red</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> it is - </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">song number 5</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">! Easy on the ears and fun to </span><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">dance</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> on!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The next number in my Taazgi ka Dhamaka playlist is a veteran if you were to compare it to other songs listed here. But they don't say 'old is gold' for nothing! 'Beedi jalayi le jigar se piya' is pure gold! <b>Song number 7</b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">So this is it! If you are tired or bored, this Taazgi ka Dhamaka playlist will sure rev you up, just like it freshens me up! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">And then came the time to start his </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">massages</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. But how could this little baby be massaged, and what if the massage oil harmed his delicate skin? I had doubts galore. But they don't say mothers know everything, for nothing. My mother too had answers for all my doubts. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">Massage forms an essential part of an infant's healthcare and grooming routine and helps in baby's growth, she explained. But at the same time it is imperative that the baby massage oil is enriched with healthy ingredients that nourish the baby's skin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">So what are these ingredients that would do wonders for the bay's skin, I wondered out loud. Of course mother had the answer!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"><b>Olive Oil</b> - Olive oil does wonders for the baby's skin. When applied on baby's soft scalp and hair, it strengthens hair roots and softens frizzy hair. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"><b>Almond Oil</b> - Almond oil is a common ingredient in many massage oils. Many parents prefer massaging new-borns with almond oil as it is an excellent source of Vitamin E. Pure almond oil provides superior nourishment to baby's skin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">The session on natural massage oils was enlightening, to say the least. But I was surprised that instead of putting together a concoction of these oils for Rehaan's massage, mother brought out a bottle of <b><a href="https://www.liveveda.com/dabur-lal-tail/Products/dabur-baby-massage-oil.aspx" target="_blank">Dabur Baby Oil </a></b>instead. It's the same as natural oils, I was told. The new Dabur Baby Oil is specially formulated for babies and is enriched with olive oil and almond oil. Moreover, it does not contain any artificial colours and is dermatologically tested to ensure skin safety.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"><b>Olive Oil</b> - Oilive oil does wonders for baby's skin and works as great massage oil. Research shows that olive oil not only nourishes the skin, application of olive oil on scalp strengthens hair roots and also softens frizzy hair.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"><b>Jajoba Oil</b> - Jajoba oil protects and nurtures delicate skin and helps heal skin irritation and nappy rashes. Research shows that jojoba oil closely resembles the skin's own natural sebum (oily secretions which lubricate and waterproof the skin) and makes an effective moisturiser for baby's soft skin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"><b>Tea Tree Oil</b> - Tea tree oil has high antiseptic properties and is used for treating many skin allergies. The oil softens baby's skin and gives a relaxed feeling.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">All these natural oils work their own different magic on a baby's delicate skin. While many working parents find putting together a concoction of all these oils at home a messy and time consuming task, trusted brands like Dabur have brought products like <a href="https://www.liveveda.com/dabur-lal-tail/Products/dabur-baby-massage-oil.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Dabur Baby Oil with Olive and Almond</b></a> to make their task easier. </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-68196427063642016182015-07-10T14:54:00.001+05:302015-07-11T12:53:07.989+05:305 Benefits of Eating Healthy<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Every other day I keep coming across a number of 'Before' and 'After' snapshots. More often than not, these photos advertise just one thing - tricks and tips for quick weight loss. A woman who seems plump (photoshop for all you know!) in the 'before' photo, transforms into a model-esque figure in the 'after' photo - and the impact of such photos is so beguiling that it is very easy to be taken in by them. Go on a crash diet, and you too can look like us, they stress. But doctors and health experts warn that people should not opt for quick-fixes to lose weight, for their benefits are only temporary and the ills effects permanent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Instead of going on crash diets, eating healthy in the first place makes more sense. A well balanced nutritional meal not just keeps us healthy but also prevents creating a scenario where one might have to go on diets or detox programs. While the advantages of eating healthy are many, listing below 5 benefits that inspires all of us to put nutritional food on our plates.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">1. Eating a healthy well balanced reduces the risk of quite a handful of diseases including chronic diseases, such as heart diseases, cancer and diabetes. So make sure you include a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">2. Another important benefit of switching to a healthy diet is increased energy levels. Avoiding excess fatty foods, sugars and refined carbohydrates helps prevent blood sugar fluctuations. On the other hand, unprocessed carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits and vegetables are nutritious, and allow us to maintain steady blood sugar level. In addition, they keep us energized through the day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">3. Include <b><a href="http://www.daburhoney.com/" target="_blank">honey</a></b> in your diet. Regarded as a power-food, <b>honey</b> is a treasure chest of nutritional and medicinal values and its health properties have been valued since ages. It contains antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart diseases. Recent research also shows that<b><a href="http://www.daburhoney.com/" target="_blank"> honey </a></b>treatment may also help in reducing ulcers and gastrointestinal disorders. </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Also <b>honey is fast becoming a healthier and tastier alternative to sugar since it is sweeter than sugar but contains fewer calories.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">5. And last but not the least, eating healthy gives you cosmetic benefits too - a brighter smile and a flatter belly! Nutrition experts say that a healthy diet that limits sodium and high-sugar carbonated drinks promotes a flatter stomach. Also food with high water content, such as fruits and vegetables, moisturise the skin and keep us hydrated. They also contain antioxidants that protect against cell damage thus helping the skin look fresh and younger.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Stressing on nutritional food does not mean starving oneself or being very picky about what to eat, rather it means eating a diet balanced in lean proteins, carbohydrates and fats. So fret not about crash diets any more and switch to a well-balanced, nutritional plate rich in healthy food. </span></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-54812475944708176162015-07-09T14:59:00.000+05:302015-07-09T17:00:07.197+05:30Surf it All! Surf it Fast!<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Saying that in India, cricket is a religion in itself would be like stating the obvious. We love cricket and adore our cricketers. We rejoiced when Team India lifted up the World cup in 1983 and 2011, and felt shattered when Sachin bid goodbye to the game. In India, there are fans who have dedicated their entire lives to the game of cricket and travel the world following their passion. So in such country, if a cricket lover has no access to the latest match for some reason or the other, you can very well imagine the state of mind he'll be in - in all probability feeling lost and looking for the quickest opportunity to gain access to TV or a computer or a smartphone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">I remember, during the 2011 Cricket World Cup, I lived in a hostel and never had access to the television. Though our hostel did have a TV in the common room, but more often than not, it remained </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">besieged by soap opera loving populace. Requests to switch the channels to allow cricket lovers to match the world cup matches were met with incredulous stares and ridiculing comments. Since the soap opera loving group was almost always in the majority, we hardly ever got to watch the matches in the hostel. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">So in such a scenario, if one could not go to a pub or a friend's place to watch the match, the only option left was either tuning in to the radio, or constantly checking score updates on cricket websites. I remember remaining hooked to these websites at work too, for the job was new and I found it inappropriate to constantly express my enthusiasm towards cricket in an office full of new co-workers. Many a evenings would also be spent outside electronic showrooms, where they would screen the match on huge TVs and would put it on the display windows so that passers-by could catch the update. This would sound funny, but believe me, nothing beats the experience of watching an India match on the streets, with fellow Indians. The collective feeling of patriotism, the exhilaration every time a Indian takes a wicket or hits an aggressive shot is unparalleled!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Cut to present, now getting access a cricket match is not a big deal. With <b><a href="http://www.ucweb.com/" target="_blank">UC Browser</a></b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">, you do not need to slyly look for opportunities to catch the latest match on. Not just at work, even when you are travelling during a match, you can access the live action while on the go. Just click on the </span><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://www.ucweb.com/English/UCbrowser/cricket.html" target="_blank">UC Cricket</a></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> tab on the UC Browser, and you will get access to LIVE scores and latest cricket updates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">This video from UC Browser presents the woes of catching a cricket match on smartphone in an entertaining manner. And since they know the woes, they know the remedy too - switch to UC Browser for the best cricket service in India!</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-69029534259328918182015-07-08T23:48:00.001+05:302015-07-09T00:36:01.797+05:30Reigning in Shopping Impulses!<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Shop till you drop. If there’s one maxim that fit my shopping
habits to the tee, it would be this. Not that I am proud of it. And no, I am neither
flaunting my shopping skills here, nor advertising the depth of my pockets. To
tell you the truth, I hate my shopping impulses. I shop like a maniac, and in
the shopping frenzy buy stuff that I can very well do without.<br /></span></span><br />
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home, I immediately start regretting buying half the stuff in my shopping bags.
Ah, this shirt is one size too small, and still I bought it, why! The nail
paint looks gaudy, what was I thinking? Another pair of stilettos, but where
am I going to wear these! Alas, it’s always too late to regret and I am stuck
with stuff that I don’t know what to do with. Many a times I give them away as
gifts to my friends and cousins, but the nagging regret of wasting money on impulse
purchases takes a while to go away.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Given that most of my impulsive shopping sprees result in pointless purchases and leave pangs of guilt behind, I keep looking for tips and advices to help me counter the temptation to shop. While some experts suggest avoid going to the malls altogether, many advice against getting attracted to the 'SALE' word. Of course for people like me, these tips are easier said than done. But while browsing the <b><a href="https://www.rewardme.in/" target="_blank">RewardMe</a></b> website, I came across an article that seems to have been written to help hapless impulsive shoppers like me. In the website's <b><a href="https://www.rewardme.in/family" target="_blank">Family section</a></b>, I came across this compelling article offering interesting tips to help curb shopping impulses. Titled <b><a href="https://www.rewardme.in/family/me-time/article/9-tricks-to-stop-impulse-buying" target="_blank">'9 Tips & Tricks to Stop Impulse Buying'</a></b> , the article lists down strategies to reign in those wallet draining impulses.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">While the article has listed tips to
curb shopping impulses, there are some out-of-the-box tricks too! One that I
found really amusing and which I am going to try out for sure is freezing my
credit cards. The writer suggests putting all the credit cards in plastic
pouch, fill it up with water, zip it and put it in the freezer. Whenever I will
have the shopping impulse taking over, I will take the pouch out, and I am sure
by the time the pouch thaws, the impulse would be long gone! Now this is not
just easy, but fun too!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Of course this super-fast process is convenient but it </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">sometimes leaves us with little time to reflect about whether we actually need the product or not. Moreover given the virtual nature of the transaction, there's always a chance of things going wrong and leaving you caught up in a maze of customer care follow-ups. So if yo</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">u have had one too many irritating-annoying-time-wasting conversations with the customer service of your favourite shopping sites, it's time you read up about some tips and tricks to keep in mind while exploring ever expanding world of e-commerce. Luckily while browsing P&G's <b><a href="https://www.rewardme.in/" target="_blank">RewardMe</a></b> website, I came across this neat article in the <b><a href="https://www.rewardme.in/family" target="_blank">family section</a></b>, that talked about tips to keep in mind while shopping online.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Titled</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> </span><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.rewardme.in/family/me-time/article/4-great-tips-for-shopping-on-the-internet" target="_blank">'4 Great Tips for Shopping on the Internet'</a></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> the article lists down pointers that will help you get the most out of your online shopping experience.<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">What I like about this article is the fact that it is clutter and jargon free. Rather than creating a long list of DOs and DON'Ts, the write-up focusses on a few major aspects of </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">shopping online. The most important among them is to not to shop online if you don't have anti-virus and malware protection on your computer as your personal information can be compromised. Another important tip is to never shop on a site if you can't verify that it is secure. The article also advices about checking return policies before buying online, so it's easier for you to return items if you find issues with them.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Information such as these go a long way in helping new online shoppers have a better online shopping experience. Besides handy tips on safe online shopping, Rewardme website has a plethora of information covering a wide range of topics. From health and lifestyle to pointers on good housekeeping, from beauty tips to latest fashion trends, there are plentiful handy articles on the website that can help readers enhance their knowledge and skills. Do check it out share your take on the treasure trove of information available there.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-68100209133673836432015-07-02T01:17:00.000+05:302015-07-03T15:14:55.626+05:30From Smelly Kitchen to Smiley Kitchen!<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">I come from a Punjabi household - so <i>desi ghee ke paraanthe</i> for breakfast, oil dripping veggies for lunch and <i>tadke waali daal</i> for dinner - more often than not, this comprises the standard food menu in my house. If you have ever been to a punjabi dhaba (I am sure you have!) you can very well imagine what my kitchen or for that matter my house must smell like. If your faculty of smell (and memory) refuses to oblige, let me tell what it smells of - it smells of desi ghee. All the time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The smell of <i>desi ghee</i> and <i>tadkas</i> has permeated every single corner of the house. No amount of air fresheners, room perfumes or fancy fragrant oils seem effective against this headache inducing <i>desi ghee </i>aroma. All they do is </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">counter the smell for an hour or two and then</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> after a while it's back to square one. The smell comes back with a vengeance, stronger than ever, thanks to the fresh cooking session under-way in the kitchen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Given my exasperation with the smelly situation, Ambi Pur Air Effects' new advertisement featuring Boman Irani was something that got my curiosity piqued. In the advertisement, he is shown tackling a smelly kitchen, plagued with similar problem of <i>tadka</i> smells overflowing to other parts of the house. And what takes care of the smell and makes the house smelling all fresh and flowery? </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Ambi Pur Air Effects, of course! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Of course I had to check this smell fighter messiah out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Okay, so cutting back to present, I have been using the Blossom & Breeze variant of Ambi Pur Air Effects for more than two weeks now, and I can vouch for its handiness. A few quick sprays of this fragrance across the house and all smell of <i>desi ghee </i>and onion and spices is blown away and the house keeps smelling of flowers all day long. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Ambi Pur Air Effects' claims about 'eliminating odours and freshening the air' are bang on target and it does precisely that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">While the fragrance of </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Ambi Pur Air Effects is pleasant, I like the design of the spray can too. Unlike many other aerosol sprays where the if the nozzle breaks or distorts, the product goes waste, this one is very well designed and has an innovative natural Nitrogen-based propellent within an easy-to-use trigger system, delivering a perfect arc of pure fragrant mist. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Ambi Pur Air Effects' is being marketed by The Procter & Gamble Home Products Limited, a name quite trusted in India, though it is manufactured in Thailand and imported from there.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Price: Rs 250 for 275g spray can.</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Well the price is not exactly a steal, but given the fact it's been 15 days that I have been using the spray and it does not look anywhere close to running out any-time soon, so I would not mind spending money on it again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I am blogging for <a href="http://blog.blogadda.com/2015/06/09/battle-household-odors-daily-smellytosmiley" target="_blank">#SmellytoSmiley activity</a> at <a href="http://www.blogadda.com/" target="_blank">Blogadda.com</a> in association with <a href="https://www.rewardme.in/tag/ambipur" target="_blank">Ambi Pur</a>.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-85829050341389990402015-05-17T01:44:00.000+05:302015-05-19T01:53:24.092+05:30Pearl Academy Portfolio 2015 - a Fashion Extravaganza<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Creativity, f</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">ashion and glamour...the coming together of these three elements makes for an eye catching extravaganza, and in the week gone by, I got an interesting opportunity to cover one such intricately planned and executed extravaganza - Portfolio 2015, the annual graduating event of the renowned Pearl Academy. Held at NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla, New Delhi, <b><a href="http://pearlacademy.com/portfolio15/" target="_blank">Pearl Academy Portfolio 2015</a></b> marked the entry of trained students into the professional realm of creative businesses. Spread across 3 days, the event had lots of fashion and fun packed together, with graduating students not just putting up their best creations on display but also sharing their vision about their area of expertise. And icing on the </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Portfolio 2015 </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">cake was the presence of ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who graced the event with his presence and shared words of professional wisdom with the graduating students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Day 1 at <b><a href="http://pearlacademy.com/portfolio15/" target="_blank">Portfolio 2015</a></b> was spent taking in the engaging catalogues, art pieces and captivating </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">designer items created by the students from all the graduating batches across the 4 schools of the Pearl Academy - School of Fashion, Styling and Textiles; School of Communication, Media & Film; School of Design; and School of Creative Business.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">At Portfolio 2015, while the creative brilliance of graduating students left everyone mesmerised, their passion and professional approach towards the event and towards putting the exhibits together was something that impressed me the most. Indeed this professionalism together with their innate creativity and training at Pearl Academy will go a long way in establishing them as successful professionals in their chosen fashion domain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Founded in 1993, Pearl Academy is India’s largest private institution in design, fashion and creative businesses, and delivers over 30 uniquely designed under-graduate, post-graduate and professional programs through its 4 campuses in Delhi, NOIDA, Jaipur and Mumbai.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br />Pearl Academy was earlier known as ‘Pearl Academy of Fashion’. Over the past few years, this brand has evolved from being known as a cradle to fashion designers to India’s largest higher education institute offering courses in design, fashion and creative businesses. These courses are broadly categorized under 4 Schools: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b>'App-only' is the way to go</b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /><br />Come to think of it, one cannot thank technology enough for encapsulating so much of the world in these small wonders called smartphones. Imagine, there are thousands and thousands of applications in there to take care of all our big and small needs. From our newspapers, to our favourite online stores – it’s all in there! And the way technology is moving, the apps-only world is not far away. Why, many web portals are looking at wrapping up their web presence and opting for mobile-only mode, thanks to our ever increasing reliance on our smartphones and their growing popularity all over the world.<br /><br />In this <b><a href="http://www.myntra.com/" target="_blank">Myntra</a></b>, India’s biggest fashion retailer has already taken the lead and announced the decision to close its web and mobile websites and operate its business solely through mobile application or app. A very visionary decision, one must say given the huge shift of young buyers from websites to mobile apps. If I were to take myself as an example, I am glued to my phone for some work or the other for my phone is my multitasking device, from answering mails, to reading top news of the day to microblogging, to posting photos on Instagram – my phone is my most used gadget. Now in between all this multitasking, why bother to turn on the laptop to log on to my favourite shopping site when the site’s app is right there on my phone. Shopping right through the smartphone app not just makes the process more quick and convenient but also saves me the hassle of putting my other tasks on hold.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>1. 13MP PixelMaster Camera</b> - Yes, I will start with the camera first, because as a travel blogger, my biggest concern and priority is getting good photos, and that too without hassle. When one is travelling and needs to get moments captured quickly while on the go, there's hardly any time to get the bulky cameras out. And during such moments, having a good phone camera really comes handy. With specs like <b>13MP PixelMaster</b> rear camera, capturing precious travel moments would be more fun than ever. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The brand new ZenUI on ZenFone 2 comes with exquisite visual design and boasts of a variety of new features such as ZenMotion, SnapView, Trend Micro Security and ZenUI instant updates that enhance usability, ensure security and privacy, and deliver a seamless user experience. Besides this, it's brighter and there are also multiple themes to chose from.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The population of our country is bursting at its seams and we cannot harp enough on the vicious circle of issues and concerns that the problem of overpopulation leads to. No amount of infrastructure development seems to be able to cope with the alarming rate at which our population keeps expanding. Literacy is the most basic requirement for a country's economic growth, but how can we aspire to march steadily ahead on the road to development, if a huge section of our people have no access to quality education? India currently has the largest population of illiterate adults in the world with 287 million, which is 37 percent of the global total.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As per the India4India Survey conducted under <b><u><a href="http://doright.in/" target="_blank">Tata Capital's Journey of Doing Right</a></u></b> initiative, illiteracy is the biggest challenge facing our nation. So it's imperative that we all come forward and contribute our bit in helping overcome the illiteracy menace. And while we contemplate about how to make a difference in the dismal literacy statistics of our country, we can take inspiration from men like Ajeet Singh, who are doing their bit in ensuring that the less privileged children of Varanasi are not deprived of basic education. These less privileged children are those that hang around the ghats of river Ganges, engaged in some petty activity or the other. Many of these spend their time trying to make a living out of fetching coins out of the river, while many others are engaged in some other small trade or aimless wanderings.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4360449262624992456.post-61624507603914278672015-03-29T04:40:00.002+05:302015-03-29T04:43:10.060+05:30Change Your Water, Change Your Health!<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Water is life.</span><i style="font-size: 15px;"> Jal hi jeevan hai.</i><span style="font-size: 15px;"> Save water, save life. One cannot harp enough about the importance of water in our lives. Besides its other usefulness, one cannot emphasize enough its role in keeping us healthy. Keep yourself well hydrated is one of the basic good health mantra all the doctors give. Also, there's a significant rise in awareness about water purification and one can now hardly find a house without a water filter or RO system. But do you know that recent studies show that water from the </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Reverse Osmosis (RO)</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> system or bottled water does not really give full-proof guarantee of being good for health.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Studies and research reveal that most of the tap water, RO water and distilled water contains acidic pH that causes our body to become more acidic. The water we consume has a positive ORP - Oxidation Reduction Potential - which could lead to a number of health problems like acidity, fatigue, constipation, headaches, arthritis, premature ageing, and even cancer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">1. It throws out harmful toxins and slows down signs of ageing such as wrinkles and saggy skin. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">March 20th marked the United Nation's International Day of Happiness. To commemorate the day, a lot of engaging events were organised across the world. Besides this, lots of surveys showcasing the research on happiness index in different countries were released, most of them putting European countries in the top 10. Various articles harping on the importance of finding happiness in little everyday things too made their presence felt on the many social media platforms, prompting me to reflect on the many things that make me happy. And to be honest, despite my lame cribbing about inconsequential this and that, I am thankful to God for the all the lovely reasons he has given me to be happy about - my family, the freedom to just me, the passion for travelling, a healthy body and mind...really there's so much to be happy about!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">See, how simple it is! To seek happiness from little things around us - all one has to do is pursue it intently and not let go of any moment that has the potential to bring smile on your lips and twinkle in your eyes. Now that I am going deeper into this, I am realising that all the moments I spend with my family are so beautiful. Even in a mundane day at home there's so much to be happy about - tea sessions with mom and dad, watching cricket with dad, doing laundry with mom, dad trying new recipes in the kitchen...there are times that I stop in my tracks and send out a silent prayer of thanks to the almighty for all the blessings he has bestowed on me. And yes, now that I am reminiscing about the things that make me happy, how can I miss family trips - long roads trips across mountains, </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">listening to retro music, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">stopping at random roadside dhabas...ah sheer bliss!</span><br />
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