3 Reasons to Install My Airtel App

3 Reasons to Install My Airtel App

Remembering passwords and the payment dates of land-line or broadband bills, DTH, postpaid bills are always challenging and if you are the head of the family, you are in a position to manage all the payments.  It would be a blessing, if all the payments comes in a single app and offers you a hassle-free experience. And for people like me, who travels a lot and have selective amnesia of forgetting the payments dates, an application that helps me to manage all my Airtel services would be a boon.
Yes, I am referring to the My Airtel app. I recently installed Airtel app in my mobile and here are the three prime features for which I prefer an Airtel app.  

1. I want to Feature:
The Airtel app offers "I want to feature", where I have an option to buy DSL smart byte, top-up my mobile and recharge my friend’s pre-paid mobile in just one go. With this feature, I can easily access the information that I am looking and it’s indeed reduces the search time that I spend in my PC.

• The Order feature, that helps me to order games and movies. 

• It also allows to pay postpaid mobile bills, land-line bills and broadband bills at anywhere, anytime conveniently in just one click. In this busy techie life, it’s often possible to forget the deadlines of the bill due dates and when an alerts about the reminder of payment comes at the last minute, it would put us in pressure. This "Pay" option comes in handy and reduces half of the burden of remaining dates. 
• Record a channel - with this option, I can record my favorite channel and view it numerous times. I have option to View the DSL data consumed and DTH Account balance instantly. I can also get the details of postpaid data consumed without calling or querying customer care. 
• It also list the details of prepaid recharge HISTORY and Prepaid talk time balance. The prepaid balance helps us to recharge on the right time. 

2. Surprise Gifts:
With every recharge, food and movie coupons are offered and since I am logged into the application all the time in mobile device, the offers that are announced by Airtel will not be missed and will be notified then and there.

3. Notifications:

• Push Notifications: I get instant notification about the music, sports and much more from the Airtel subscriber for the free of cost. 

• With the advancement of technology and apps, people get notifications about a person’s birthday and you get lots of wishes on the special day. Though it has its own disadvantage, getting a wish from a person whom you met once, always brings a cheer and smile on our face.The Airtel has a feature, where in you need to share the birthday detail and email id. On the day of your birthday, I not only get a wish from Airtel, but also a special surprise gift from Airtel. 

Lastly, if you have a mobile device and a netizen, still using web or mobile browser to pay your airtel bills, I am sure you are missing lot of compatibility, good performance and ease. Considering the mobile and its apps revolution in the past few years I feel Airtel app with its user-friendly and congenial design would occupy a place in every one’s handset.

Image Source - Screen shots from my Mobile

A letter to my mom...

A letter to my mom...

December 21st 2004,

Coimbatore...

Dear Mom, how are you? I miss you so much ma. Well, I am getting used to this hostel life. Exam preparations are going full-fledged and I am little nervous since it’s my first semester.

Done with “Complex Algebra” exam yesterday and it was pretty easy. Hostel life is best during semester exams. Students are studying till late night, which motivates me to stay late night for preparation. Tea and coffee is supplied till late night. :P

Ma, I observed few of my class mates are copying from other people and carrying bit papers to exam halls. I am tempted to do the same as I am worried that I would get marks less compared to them.

#YoursHonestly 
Deepika :) 
Love you always... 

 ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥ 

February 15th 2005 

Coimbatore

Hello Mom,
Life is good. We bunk the class yesterday and went to Surya’s movie. (With girls only).
In the last letter you said, I should never ever think of cheating not only in exams but anywhere in my life. You indeed said, “Be honest. That the only piece of advice that you would offer me anytime and anywhere.” But, you know honesty does not pay anything ma. Well, Exam results are out and I just scored 72 percentage in the first semester. All my friends, who cheated scored about 85%. I am really upset ma.

#YoursHonestly 
Deepika :) 
Love you always... 

♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥ 

March 3rd 2008,

Coimbatore. 

Mom, I am sorry that I am not able to write you often. Got busy with placement training's and project works. Just 6 more months to go, then college will get over. Mom, I just have 86 percentage and am little bothered that companies will give preference to students who have a better score. Remembering formulas were quite challenging and at times I thought of taking a short cut of carrying bit papers. But, I am not that brave to take bits to examination halls and hence never did cheating or copying. But, I feel bad now. If I had taken those short cuts, I must have had a good score now and it would have been helped.

#YoursHonestly 
Deepika :) 
Love you always... 

♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥ 

June 10th 2008. 

Coimbatore

Mom, Good new. Yes, I got placed in IBM. In last letter, you did mention not to think or feel bad for not copying and my honesty will be rewarded in future. Indeed, I got angry and trashed the letter. But you are right ma. Those hard preparations and honesty helped a lot to crack my interview. The people who used the short cuts are not placed in any company yet as they were not technically strong. Honesty pays good returns. Love you always ma.

#YoursHonestly 
Deepika :) 
Love you always... 

♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥ 

August 30th 2008. 

Hyderabad. 

Ma, just reached Hyderabad ma. Training's just kicked off. Nisha and I are sharing the room and she is outstanding in cooking. Yesterday, we purchased groceries from a seller and I offered him 50 rupees note, as the bill was around Rs.42. The seller thought I gave him 100 Rs note and gave 58Rs in return. For a moment, I thought to zip my mouth and escape with the money. With 50Rs, I can have 2 ice-creams.
But in my entire life and in my college days, all your letters preached only one word. That is “BE HONEST”. Hence with hesitation and my dreams of having ice-cream getting melted, I gave him Rs.50 back informing that I gave him only fifty rupees. The seller was so happy. You are true ma, the smile and gratitude on his face brought a pleasure in myself and still I appreciated myself for that proud moment.
You always thought me only one valuable lesson. “Be honest in your life!!!”
Agreed ma. At times honesty may hurt us. But the feeling of being honest and its consequence is magnificent. I will teach my kids the same valuable lesson. Take care mom. Well, There is a surprise for you my with first salary. :)

#YoursHonestly 
Deepika :) 
Love you always... 

“I am writing a letter about how a mother teaches honesty to her child with the Max Life Insurance i-genius #YoursHonestly activity in association with BlogAdda.”

My Sweet Mom.

Mothers love are the one which is always true and comes till the end. She is a person who stands with us during the tough times. She laughs when I smile. She gets mood out when I cry. I can always feel confident that when the whole world leaves me, still I have one person left behind and that would be by mom. She taught me confidence and positive memories.

I still remember one incident in my life which I remember till date and which changed my life and my family life for ever. It came with lot of sacrifice, commitment and hard-work.

My mother was a games teacher and she had done B.PEd. She was a very good teacher and has made schools to win many medals and competition. But being just a graduate, her package was just limited. One day her school principal called her and gave her an offer to do higher studies at Alagappa University. It was an excellent offer, because doing higher education would promote her to higher level in schools and it would be very much helpful in her career. But those days, I was very little just 4 years old and was going to school and my sister was at her 5^th standard. My mother firmly rejected that offer considering both our position. Those days there was not so good telephone connection and bus facilities. Still my dad encouraged to do higher studies and she traveled so far leaving us behind. Before going, she did everything that was needed for those 2 years. The plan was to visit home every six months and hence done all the necessary possible arrangements that can be done. She left my home and joined hostel. So, talking with mom every day would not be feasible. But letter helped us a lot. Every week, she used to post us letter and those letter will contain lots and lots of her love. It was like a guide that kept me motivated.

Addressing my name in the letter would make me so happy. Being a Child, I know only to read alphabets. My dad used to show the letter and explain me what is was about.

The letter had advise that my sister at her age has to follow. Her inspiration and her decision kept her and my family members moving forward. After her education, she was promoted further.  

Today is Mothers day and I wished her with a gift. I took out all the letters that was preserved as much as a diamond and gave it to her. It brought us back all the memories and we have a lovely time together. Her decision at those age inspires to take any bold step now.

There is one thing I Still remember. That is, she has not changed yet. She is still the mom, that I saw in my child hood. But her roles has been changed. She was a Friend, strict teacher, care taker, independent person and now a dependent child. Mom, I am sure I will take care of you

Choosing the right Eye wear

Choosing the right Eye wear 

Whoo!! Summer is back!!! Holiday's just kicked out!!! I could always hear kids screaming and playing at my apartment. Since I got a bunch of holidays it’s time to plan for a long vacation with my family. Though there are many advantages, there are few horrifying disadvantages with summer too. Preventing sun burn and protecting eyes from hazardous sunrays is a must during the summer. Eyes are the most striking feature of a person and it could be easily protected with an eyewear. 
   
 Choosing the right eye wear is extremely important, since it adds charm to the face. One should choose an eye wear based on the occasions and their age group.

• If a person is going for a honey moon or out with boyfriends then bold colors would be appropriate. 
• If you are going to wear it during your sports, possibility of getting hit and glasses broken are more and hence choose Polycarbonate or Trivex lenses. These lenses are thinner, resistant and protect the eyes from harmful UV rays.
• If your purpose of eye glasses is to solve your vision problem, then your priorities has to be on the lenses first and then on the frame size and shape. 

I personally believe eye wear should be a trend setter for others. An unusual larger shape with freaky color shows you not only trendy but it also projects that you are a fun-loving person. Be as much as creative with your fashion. To look glamorous, choose a frame with multi-color. To be a sporty person, choose pink or light blue colors with broad frame.

Always remember below few points before choosing an Eye-Wear:

1. Never invest too much in eye wear. Fashion always goes in cycle and hence today’s trend may be an out dated style tomorrow. 
2. Though a stylish eye glasses is important, getting comfort is equally important. If you are not confident or comfortable in wearing a strange design, choose a one that you would be comfortable with. 
3. Always take suggestion from your friends.     
4. Check for the Warranties, scratch-proof and anti-glare options. 

Summer is not only meant to rejuvenate, but it’s time to revamp your eyewear!!!

Kapil Dev's Ek Nayi League

Kapil Dev's Ek Nayi League

Img Source - EK Nayi League

Kapil Dev – the remarkable legend of Indian cricket and India's first-ever World Cup winning captain; He is one of the all-rounders that people would remember till date and is an inspiration to many people. India reached the pinnacle of 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup only due to his great caption ship and his exhorts to his team mates.

Over the years there were many youngsters and amazing cricketers who are extra ordinarily brilliant like Sachin - the God of Cricket who is known for his success along with his character and discipline and MS Dhoni - who is known for his right decisions, leadership and captaincy. But these legends are trademark of these generations and in the late 70's Kapil was one of the fast splendid bowlers and he was at the peak. Hence, I believe Kapil is the God father to all and he was the hall mark of success in late 70’s and early 80’s. When I was a kid, before I was introduced to the word "Cricket" I was introduced to the word "Kapil" 

These days there are numerous training's available for all sports. But in those days, where training are restricted, achieving would require a great deal. The Success stories of Sachin or Dhoni or any other Cricket players are available in Internet in the form of interviews, analysis, autobiographies. Unfortunately, Kapil Dev interview's are not available in Internet. He is not in social media websites too.

If I would ever get a chance to explore more about a person or offered to have an opportunity to have a coffee with a personality it would be “Kapil Dev”. His experience would definitely be a guide to all the youngsters like me. His success mantra would definitely be helpful for me in order to grow both professionally and personally. Moreover, his success strategy would be helpful even today and for all the players around the world.

Hence I yearn for Kapil presence in social media and my wish was fulfilled when I saw the IBN news today. Yes, I came to know that Kapil Dev has joined Twitter. Thank you so much Kapil for your decision and your presence is much needed for Twitter.

His official twitter id is -  @therealkapildev

Curious to know, what was his first tweet? Login to Twitter and find it :P

I have another interesting thing for my friends and readers. Watch all the videos embedded in the this post and share your views or thoughts about #EkNayiLeague. You have a chance to win Rs.1 Lakh! Yes, submit your innovative answer on www.eknayileague.com and grab Rs.1 Lakh!

Here are my thoughts about #EkNayiLeague:

Image Source - EK Nayi League

It could be something like VLOG, where Kapil would post his videos about his opinion on the current affairs and would send his messages, wishes through video to all the celebrities he wishes to convey. For example in the video “The message to Sania video” Kapil says, "Saniya is very good and playing from heart". In another video he appreciates Yuvraj. In one of his tweets, he congratulates our P.M Narendra Modi for his contribution towards Nepal.

This is an excellent initiative where his followers who hates reading, would be conveyed with video. This would also be an encouraging factor to all the celebrities.

To know more about #EkNayiLeague watch the below videos about EK Nayi League

Kapil Dev's message for Dhoni:



Kapil Dev's message for Sania Mirza:

Kapil Dev's message for Yuvraj Singh:

Reading the interview of successful people like him and others would definitely mold us better. Thank you again Kapil for such an initiative. Early waiting to know more about EK Nayi League

Printing on Tees

Printed T-Shirts makes a tee more valuable than normal knitted tees. There are some kind of printing methods mostly used in tees like Screen printing, digital printing, Embroidery printing, transfer printing.

Screen printing is the old form for printing methods. In earlier days, we have been using manual printing with the help of screen and dyes. As technology advanced, automatic machines were invented in “screen printing”.

Screen printing can be used in all kind of fabrics but we cannot print multiple colored image. Just single or dual colors can be printed on a tees. And for making screens, one needs an expose unit and the process is little tough. But once the screen is made, it can be then utilized for bulk printing of tees. It cannot be utilized for customized T-Shirts in minimal numbers.

Digital printing is the latest technology and primarily the digital printing machine “dtg” cost nearly a crore. Hence the people who were likely to invest a lump-sum amount were profited.

With the help of this technology, we can bring a colorful image in the T-Shirt using discharge inks. The machine will print directly on the T-Shirts. Again with the progression of technology manufacturers made desktop dtg machines which starts from 2 lakhs onwards.

Embroidery Printing they used to make designs by threads with embroidery stitching machines. In this kind the thread will be stitched into the design we need as per we feed the image into the machine.

Transfer Printing is the latest technology that most of the fashion industries use. There are many transfer methods in the Transfer printing such as water transfer, paper transfer and heat transfer. The most common method used in the textiles is “Heat Transfer” - A design that is transferred with the help of a paper. The image or design is first printed on a paper and the design is then transferred to the cloth by applying heat.

The printing of image is pretty similar like screen printing method but the only difference in this method is that we need to print the image on the transfer paper for sticker and then transfer into fabric.

With this technology, we can bring any interesting images or quotes on tees but the image feel will be firm and one could sense the sticker.

Another transfer method is named as sublimation in this method we can print the images of any color and the image will feel will be very soft and the colorfastness and washing ability will be very strong in this method. But the disadvantage is in this method is the cost of machines. It starts at 5 lakhs and matching the right color is a big issue. Moreover, it cannot be printed on fabrics that are 100% cotton. 

From Where I see by Dr. Ajay Yadav ~ Book Review

From Where I see by Dr. Ajay Yadav ~ Book Review 

When I observed the cover page of the book, “From Where I see” I was not impressed by the picture. As I went through the description of the book, again my prejudice was it must be something a story about a girl who suffers from a new disease that does not exist in any universe and is exclusively created for completing the novel. But I was absolutely wrong. This book has romance, suspense, childhood friendship, and above all many valuable lessons for life.
Dear Friends and readers, this book must be read at least once in our life. As the author says, it’s not a book. It’s a path to a revolution. This book will definitely attack all the youth, who keep asking scientific reason for each and everything they do. I will not say, this book will reveal all the scientific facts about an incident, but you will get a chance to explore the other side of an incident.

The story starts with a police investigation with the Protagonist. The first 2 pages of the novel makes us little annoyed, but as you get through the novel, you will love most of the pages and arguments.

I bet, you will start a discussion with your friends about the points or opinion that the author has mentioned throughout the novel. Of course, if you are a narrow-minded person, who will not be able to accept and take up the facts that the author provided. But, if you are an open-minded person, you will enjoy reading the book.

There are many rational sentences then and there. For example, “The police could even make a dead speak.” “Every thief when caught claims that it’s his first time” “He must be a painter and definitely not an artist. An artist cannot have such myopic view” 

To be frank, I am little stubborn in my thoughts and views. But after reading the above line, my attitude changed. I decided to listen patiently to other views. Every coin has two side. If I choose head, it does not mean that, tail does not exist. A great attitude is listening to others valuable points too.

A good book is one that should disturb your sleep, make you to think, bring a change in your attitude, should change the way you think and should make you to take and discuss about the book with your friends.

No wonder, this book made me to discuss with my parents. When my parents were discussing about an issue, I said, "Mom, as per this book, the author says..." and explained the point. That’s the hit of the book

After reading this book, definitely your mind-set will be traveled to a new utopian world. Friends, we learn good things from our experience, from our friends and from other’s life. I am sure, you can explore a lot from this book. “From Where I see” is not to be read once. It’s to be read every week. If possible, take out a print out of those good points and keep at your desk and look once. Its a seed that will make us to think rational and logical thinker

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What Makes a person happy?

Happiness is an important aspect in life to keep us energetic and young. Happiness differs from person to person and staying happy purely depends on an individual. 

Below are the 30 things that would make me to celebrate every moment and lead a happy life

1. A vacation with my little sister’s son. 

2. Grabbing TV remote from my brother to watch my favourite song.

3. A text from my close friend when I was missing her.

4. A “HI” or “Hello” from my crush. An additional smile from him would make me double happy. :P 

5. When my crush and I, wear same color dress. 

6. When People say “I look good” when I wear a new dress. 

7. When a wrong recharge is done to my mobile by some MR.X.

8. When I make a small kid happy and smile 

9. When I drive my Scooty with my friends

10. When I drive my car in highways during a heavy rain

11. An appreciation from my client

12. When I get up and go to jogging without snoozing the hit button of the alarm

13. When I have a cute haircut.

14. When I make my parents happy and proud

15. When my puppy licks at my face. 

16. When I restrict eating Chicken Briyani and non-veg. 

17. When I read a book without anyone’s disturbance

18. When I get a comment on my blog for my writing.

19. When my dad offers me a huge amount as a pocket money. 

20. When my movie ticket of my favorite's hero, first show gets confirmed. 

21. When I am extremely punctual and reach on time for a place. 

22. When the stranger whom I meet on a day is good and becomes my best friend. 

23. When the teddy bear I am planning to buy from long time comes as a gift from my friends. 

24. When the software code I develop runs without any bug 

25. When the work I do ends with hundred percent perfection.

26. When I get a window seat in the bus. 

27. When I return home dog tired from office and the dinner was prepared and ready by my room mate. 

28. When my friends says, “Display picture is super" when I change my picture in what’s app

29. When I woke up late and was knew that I am going to miss the cab. Suddenly my mobile flash and get a text message from my transport team, “Dear Deepika, Cab will be late by 15 minutes as it got a puncture”
30. Finally, When I win some competition that is organized by BlogADDA : )

#CrashThePepsiIPL videos

Click here to watch the creative ads that are submitted by our talented people. Below are the Ads that caught my attention and my views. 

Desire by Arun Chikkop

This ad takes place at a yoga center. The girls (Indeed Pretty girls) were doing meditation and gets distracted on hearing a gulp sound of a Pepsi. Followed by that, they hear a sound of cap falling down. They open their eyes finally on hearing a burp sound. They realize that the Yoga master was the culprit (I mean, who drank the Pepsi).
Till this point, everything was fine and admirable. As soon as they realize there are lots of Pepsi cans with the master, all the girls starts to chase him.

God, please tell me when this ad makers will stop making again and again with the same freaking concept.

Thirst of the Nation by Abhishek Kumar

No more over acting actress is needed. The making of this ad must have not taken more than 5 minutes. Concept is extremely simply. The list of IPL teams were placed on the table, and the Pepsi was rolled over the team names. The second half, they reverse the paper that contains India Map and they say, “The entire nation is thriving for Pepsi.”

"The Big Fat Menu" by Gaurav Mane

A group of trekkers enters a hotel and the waiter starts listing the items that are in his hotel. The people lose focus(of course, everyone will) and concentrates on IPL match and orders Pepsi.

Every day we must have faced this situation that comes in the ad. We must have been dog tired and enter a hotel just to grab something to eat. But the waiter, without knowing our hunger will try to prove his speaking skills or his memory by listing out all the items in the hotel with a rapid speed, so that none could understand. Till now, No one understand what he speaks too. Sometimes, I wondered how helpful it would be, if they display a subtitle for him. I was so happy, when their reply was, "PEPSI"

Jhingalala by Yogesh Negi

Must say, this ad made me to laugh for a while. A trekker enters a forest and he has been caught by the forest people. One could easily conclude the ad. They are going to leave him as soon as they see the Pepsi bottle. Of course, same happens but with little interesting and wow factor. I liked the the costume of one guy with a crown in his head. Guess, he must be the gang leader. At the end, the trekker took a run.

But It’s a making for a Pepsi ad. How could the guy leave the Pepsi? I thought, as soon as the tribes takes the Pepsi bottle, this trekker would have got some magical power(Yeah, super power that our hero's get as soon as the villan tease his lover). Fights with the tribes to protect the Pepsi. How could he leave a Pepsi and run away?

Check out the #CrashThePepsiIPL videos & participate in the activity at BlogAdda”

50 Business ideas

Below are the 50 business ideas. Please note, if you become Ambani using the ideas below, you need to pay 25% of your profits :) 

1. Chick Farms
2. Ice Cream Parlor- Amul
3. Yoga Class
4. Start a School
5. Franchise for Honda Showroom
6. Kids playstation like Fun City
7. Textile business like Reliance 
8. Trekking clubs in your area
9. Cricket clubs
10. Dance School 
11. KFC Franchise
12. Coffee day Franchise
13. Mobile Food court
14. To start a TV channel
15. Enter in Media
16. Start Software training institute
17. Play School/Baby Sitting
18. Green Trends Franchise
19. Grocery shop (Fresh vegetables and Fruits)
20. Dosa Plaza
21. Bus Travels - Atleast one
22. Mobile shop - Covers, recharges, and parts
23. Share market
24. Personality development courses
25. Drinking water purification (Mineral Water supply)
26. Soap Manufacture
27. Milk Parlor like Nandhini - Yogurt, Ghee
28. Personalized Gift Shops
29. Ladies PG in Bangalore (Metro cities)
30. Terracotta Jewellery
31. Petrol Bunk
32. Real Estate
33. Taxi for Hire/CAB for Rent
34. Cement Factory
35. Zumba Trainer
36. Car Spare parts
37. Organic Farming
38. Aquarium
39. Dog Pet shop
40. Ear Ring Making

Will of Steel Bhakti Sharma

This post has won the contest  JSW #WillOfSteel contest. 

“I started the journey the destination was unknown. 

Struggling my way up the hill and often rolling down…

With a forward pace and sometimes a reluctant slow…

Often walking in the dark towards an indistinct goal…

My travels were filled with endless efforts and moments of despair…

But they also brought tears of joy and millions of memories to share…”

Bhakti Sharma, age 25, an Indian open-water swimmer speaks about her Indescribable journey of swimming and her adventures achievements through a small poem at a TED talk.

If you are not aware of Bhakti Sharma, please do watch the video which is exclusively made for her.

Ice water swimming

I feel her entire journey must be strenuous. We would not be able to touch cold water. Practicing in ice cold water every day morning and swimming in cold water for more than 13 hours would definitely require intimidate. Breaking the world record at Antarctica is not an easy one. Due to the freezing temperature and antagonistic environment of Antarctica, there is a high danger of heart attack and hypothermia.

Imagine, there is ice everywhere, how are you going to swim?  So frightening. Isn't ? All I could do is, stop my imagination and continue my work. But Bhakti Sharma has swum against the 0-2 degrees water temperature to set/break the world record.

These achievements must have come after a lot of sacrifice. Her mother took voluntary retirement from a reputed bank to support Bhakti chase her passion.

In Country like India, where Sports means only cricket and awareness about swimming is very low finding sponsors for swimming would be another challenging one. The Antarctica expedition cost her 30 lakhs. Her proud parents did not step back on hearing the amount. They took loans to train and fund her travel.

Here are my 8 reasons to vote and support “BHAKTI SHARMA.”  I believe she is truly a deserving one for JSW WILL OF STEEL award:

1. Breaking the world record for swimming in the Antarctic Ocean.
2. Youngest swimmer to swim in 4 oceans so far
3. Youngest swimmer to swim across 7 Seas so far
4. For her Plans to train 10 local girls from scratch and guide them in open water swimming. 
5. For setting Asian record - The first swim by a 3-member women’s relay team across the English Channel. (The three member team includes her mother Leena Sharma and her friend Priyanka Gehlot)
6. First mother and daughter pair to swim across the English Channel and setting up a world record. 
7. For taking a courageous journey in the adventurous water Sport.
8. Taking risk - There is a possibility of  dangerous sharks and animals in Oceans. Once she was preparing herself to get into sea, the expedition team spotted Leopard Seals exactly where she had to swim. So they decided to start the swim far away from the place. Though, this did not ensure that she would not be attacked by Leopard she went a head to swim. I salute her for the risk she took.

S- Sacrifice! T - Training !!E -Endurance!!!E- Effort!!! are the success mantra of Bhakti Sharma. She is not only a proud Indian but Proud steel of will too. 

Dear readers and Friends, If you are inspired by Bhakti Sharma and feel she should be recognized for her victory and hardwork please vote for Bhakti Sharma here

“I’m voting for Bhakti Sharma's  #WillOfSteel and blogging on BlogAdda to help her get felicitated and eventually enabled by JSW.

Shop, Save, Shop with 27coupons

Shop - Save - Shop with 27coupons.com

We were a gang of 5 people. Divya, Abitha, Raadhika, Thara and myself.  Whenever we plan for shopping, we always make sure Thara is in the group. Making sure whether money is in our wallet or in bank account is secondary. But first we check for Thara availability and then make our shopping plans. When we were together, no shopping were done without Thara. Reason Thara is very good at Bargaining. We always tease her that she is a master degree holder in negotiation skills.

Let me share an incident, you would then realize the haggling skills of Thara. Once we went to a dress shop and chose a dress. When asked about the price, the shop-keeper said, "2500".
Thara rapidly replied, “300rs”. We all four instantly took a run in each direction, hid behind a tree and sharpened our ears to listen the censored words that the shop-keeper is going to use.
But the shop-keeper gave a smile and said, “no way madam”. (Maybe he don’t want to miss a customer or he did not hear the price that Thara quoted!?)
Thara :  “500”.
shop-keeper:  “2000”.
Thara : “750”.
shop-keeper:  “1500”.
Thara :  “900”.
shop-keeper :  “1200 Final"

Thara replied "1200" is too high and she took a step to leave the place. The shop-keeper freaked out and said, “1000rs madam. This is best and final price, I have family madam."
Thara gave a strong reply, "900 final" and left the place. The shop-keeper packed the dress in a cover and he came running towards her and said “okay deal”. 
The money and dress was exchanged!!!

Well, things got changed now. She got married and moved abroad. Moreover, my life also got busy and I never get time to go for shop. Online shopping has also become a boom and every one prefers to shop by sitting at home. I am not an exceptional in that and hence I tend to prefer on-line shopping.

Last week, I had a chance to talk with Thara and I said I miss her a lot and her wheeling and dealing during any product purchase. Then the discussion came to online shopping. I told her that though online shopping is fun, have lots of options and more flexible than going to shop, I miss getting the product for discounted price.

She again instantly suggested 27coupons website, which offers discount coupons of various online stores like Ebay, Filpkart, Myntra, amazon and so on.

All discount coupons at a place? I could not believe what she said and hence I launched 27coupons in a new window holding her in the video chat. The site has much more interesting factors than she shared.

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Last time, I recharged my mobile for 300 Rs and there was a coupon code in 27coupons.com that offered 10% cash back on all recharges. I utilized and got 30 RS back.
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10 Things to do to get a Fruitful life

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Stop Watching Vijay TV

Additional Warnings:

Don't get whacked out wit the Promos of 9th Annual Vijay Awards and Office Serial :( 

Five Artists I wil not hire for my Ad

Five Artists I will not hire for my Ad

1. T. Rajendran:

Find at least one similarity 

T. Rajendar(T.R.) - Since there is no difference between a Bear and T.R, I would end up in trouble. The animal welfare charity like Blue Cross will conclude that I shot an ad with animal and would penalize me for harming an animal. It would be a big head-ache for me to make them understand that he is not a polar bear, but a normal(!?) human being resembling like Polar Bear. Above all, I may need to put a disclaimer stating “No Animals Were Harmed” before the opening of the ad, which would altogether confuse people.

2. Captain Vijayakanth:

I am really afraid of his pronunciation. Well, if you are not aware of his articulation please do watch the below video.

Once upon a time, his son was playing some games in his IPad. Out of curiosity, Vijayakanth questioned his son, "I observe all my assistance is playing Candy Crush Saga and Temple run. When asked about it they said ask Gokul. Today morning also, I asked my Director about the success of my latest movie release. He asked me to check with Gokul. My son is Gokul that brilliant?

His son replies, "Daddy, it’s not Gokul. It’s Google"

Another example, He was so excited about his latest movie success and he calls his co-worker and says, "I will give you treat in Babu Ganesh Restaurant"

People were so confused, and searched in Google for the address. Unfortunately, no such place exists. Finally they requested him to message the address in what’s app and he messaged the address. Bloody hell. It was Barbeque Nation!!! 

For above reasons, I always had an aversion in booking him for my ad’s

But still producers convinced me stating that, they can have a dubbing artist for his voice. I agreed half-heartedly and went to his house to explain about the concept. We had plans to shoot for Dish TV ad and on hearing the brand name, he questioned, "Oh Dish? Is it for Side-Dish? Or main-dish? I need Nov-veg Dish"

I hope after this incident, none will be dared to book him.

3. Actor Surya

Cant offer him high heels shoe or stool :( 

Since he is short, finding a suitable female artist would be frantic task. Well, all my ads will be low-budget and hence I can’t offer him high heels shoe or some stool for him to stand on it and match the height of the female artist.

4. Actor Vijay: 

We all know his famous punch dialogue from the movie "Pokkiri". 

"en peche…. nane kekkamattan" (Meaning : I will not listen to myself)

If I book him for a product and spend lakhs in creating the ad, and then release it to the market, People will say, "This guy Vijay will not listen to himself first, then why we should listen to him?”

Well, the ads and the product would be a big flop then.

5. Power star Srinivasan

Handsome Power Star

Well, we all know Power Star is a busy bee and a leading actor in TamilNadu with minimum 11 movies released in a year. How could I book him for my ad? Either I would not be getting his dates or since he is so popular and number one hero giving tough competition for RajiniKanth he may charge 8-10 Crore for an ad.  

P.S If you are not aware of him, Please Gokul it, Sorry Google it. Chances of server getting hanged or crashed are high

Zemblanity to Serendipity

When Dishikta entered the new phase of life with the hopes of realization of all her dreams of marital bliss one by one, fate caught her by surprise. The surprise, which was a disappointment initially, turned gruesome when she realized the man she married is not the man that he poses to be.

Deep down he is only an unsociable, ruthless, barbaric animal, practicing the exact opposite of the feminism he is preaching. Dishikta tolerated everything with hope but couldn't when her body too started to suffer. The numb mind, which was caught up with the everyday misery, couldn't take it anymore. Friends and relatives turned against her by cruel husband who tells imaginary stories. The guys loots all her money. Well, That’s no big deal. But he plunders all her confidence, innocence, happiness. He cleverly files a case against her to protect him form law. Husband bribes the lawyers with the money he looted from her and whitewashes all the truth again.

After a while Dishikta through hard work raises up, fights each accusation tooth and nail. Judge still delivers a partial justice, Dishikta smiles. Only she knows it was her exhaustion of tears and sadness that she is smiling.

She says, "but that’s alright. This is just a significant part of my life. I have experienced the unexpected and this doesn't surprise me anymore." She knows that she is only temporarily wounded. For she knows she will get up, collect herself, and continue the war- till the war or her life- whichever is weak will give up first.

MORAL OF THE STORY:
Sometimes, Life does not seem to work out as expected. "A break-up, financial loss, major accident, broken marriage or a wrong relationship, letdown in professional life” - it could be anything that has a negative impact in our life. One question that would definitely pop up in our mind would be "why me,?"
Well, it’s not only with US. It’s with everyone. Remember you are not alone. Look around the people, they have hundreds of reasons to worry about, still they live their life cheerfully. We can’t avoid those incidents, but we can prepare our self to adapt to those circumstances with an optimistic energy.  Learn from those mistakes and incidents. Let’s convert all our struggles, pains and experience into something positive that would help us in long run.
Come on, You are a cherubic!!!. You have lot of worthy things to explore in life.

Wake up! Rise!!

Make your life more interesting and cheerful with positive things. !!

Let Devil and Negativity envy you!!!

A complexity called love...

I intentionally wore a black anarkali, since black is considered inauspicious for (in)auspicious occasions like fixing of marriage so that the groom's family would not take the wedding any further. But then we all face the mom's sentimental talks and compulsions, so I changed to a white anarkali. Well, if she has requested me to wear Pattu Saree, I might have kicked her out. Perhaps she knew that and kept quiet after I changed to the whites. I don't call this as a "bride-seeing-ceremony" because its more like a friendly meet and more over my only motive was to reject this proposal. Reason being “Bala- The love of my life.”

The groom father is my father’s best buddy and when the groom's dad discussed about their proposal with my parents, they couldn't find a reason to reject the proposal. In fact they were all grinning from ear to ear.  We were invited for an informal dinner at Aadhithiya' s house. Oh yes, the prince charming is named Aadhitya. Brides going to grooms house just to eat Bajji, sweets and reject the groom: sounds like the best plan for a dismal evening.

"Aadhithiya" his dad called him and he came out from his room folding his sleeve. Heck he was wearing a white shirt! Uffff!!! God!!! Why? Why do you play this coincidence games with me? Dark, short, fat, Chinese eyes, I was looking for a reason to reject the groom. But then life is a package of surprises. Its known to offer, what you don’t actually wish for. He is a tall, fair and got a perfect slim body. A guy any girl wouldn't refuse. He greeted my parents and turned towards me to greet. Indeed, his smile adds charms to his face and he gets a slight dimple too!

After all the formalities, Aadhithiya's dad said, "It’s a second life for both of you. Discuss everything, your expectations, and your misery and then you guys can decide about this marriage. You both went through disappointments and so you both know better than anyone of us here. Our wish is secondary and we will not force you any of the decisions. All we wanted is your happiness"

Aadhithiya and I moved to his room, wait no imagination please! That was just for the sake of understanding each other! I went in first, he locked the door behind him. OMG, is he going to pounce on me or what? 'Run babe, run out before any such thing happens'. But I did not run. Or even move from where I stood.

This is no sound-proof room. Our parents could listen to every word we could speak. Hence, our conversation was so formal like, "Which college did you study'?, 'Which field of work' and so on.
Then it so happened that elders aka eavesdropping parents of us, turned so even more formal that they left the place informing they need to catch some air on the nearby park. And then we spoke everything under the universe, the past life, future expectations, the insult, the hurt, the prevailing depression, the soul-mate, love, marriage and It was almost late dinner time when we bid goodbye to each other and got into the car.

As soon as he shut his door and the car soundproofed, my dad asked, "Can we proceed with the marriage?"
"Dad..."
Before I could complete, he said, "Give me one reason to reject Aadhithiya. And please don’t say Bala. I heard it numerous times" 
His voice came out with a judicious mix of anger and concern. My silence must have pacified him. He continued "Well, then I will get his mobile number from his dad. You both can talk to each other further" His voice indicating a satisfaction and even a smack of happiness.
"We exchanged our number already." I replied him. On hearing this, I could sense an excitement in his complete self. I leaned back on the car seat and reminisced.

It has been 5 years now. Still, I could not forget Bala. He was the guy who taught me what life is. I had a problem of complacency at my childhood due to which I always faced an inferiority complex. I was an average student. I don’t know how to dress up for an occasion, or even to take care of myself. It was during my higher education he came into my life. He was my maths teacher, freshly joined after his post graduation. Life, for me, had a drastic change after that.

He taught me feel my self-respect, he inspired in me confidence. In a summary, I rediscovered myself again and grew to love myself more, when I was with him. He taught me everything which any of my parentage or academics couldn't. 2 years just passed by like 2 weeks. I stepped into college where as he moved to London to pursue his PHD. I realized that he purposefully avoided me. He had a genuine love for me but I think he must have felt that I was too young and my love is the common for my age which would fade away with him distancing himself from me. I waited for my graduation and then started to seriously hunt about his whereabouts. He might have been so clever; he was not in orkut, facebook and none of our common friends could trace his identity too. But I was confident about his love and hence I believed that he must have left a tiny clue somewhere to find him. If my love was true for him, I would find it. I did not get stressed out for 4 years for waiting and the following 2 years of hunting his where about. Love tastes better, when you wait for your soul and I treasured every bit of it.

His aspiration was to become an author. Hence, I scrutinized and registered all the social networking sites of writers, attended all writer’s and blog meet in a hope to get him back. These days, all books mention author's email id in the "about author" section. Hence, I followed all publishing house new releases so as to find his book (If in case, he publish a book) .

One fine day, I opened my browser to launch WriteUpCafe.com (A social network of readers, writers and bloggers from around the world). and saw winners list of a recent contest was announced and Bala’s name was there. I know its Bala. My Bala. Because though his initial was N, he gave his name as Bala S, S being Shalini.  My name. Tears welled up my eyes. I posted a comment “Congrats on wining,. Hoping to win you soon– Shalini“ and dropped my email id there. Next day, I got an email from him.

I recovered my senses as my dad stopped the car in front of my home. Next day morning, as I was getting ready for the flight I heard the door bell. It was Aadhithiya, and before I could embarrass him with questions my dad interfered and said, “Since you would be travelling to Boston for 3 months, I thought you guys could catch up before.” 

My parents altogether treated him with that “son-in-law” status which for sure must have embarrassed Aadhithiya. But then either of us had a valid reason to stop this upcoming marriage. For him a broken marriage, where the girl eloped with her boyfriend after one month of their marriage and for me Bala. Circumstance should never develop a hatred feeling towards something. I could understand from our conversation that Aadhithiya was in deep love with that girl after their engagement. He still respects her and her decision but wished she could have done that before his marriage.  We both had a fear whether we could love someone else again.  Could love happen again?

“Why don’t you drop her at airport? You guys will get some quality time to be together during the drive” my dad placed his next question and a suggestion and I was shaken back to the reality.
During our journey Aadhithiya said, “Our family members are accepting our silence as yes for our marriage. What are your thoughts about our life? Are you prepared for another new life?"
I replied, “Don’t know. But the current stagnation is suffocating. Wish I could move on soon. I will give a thought about it during my journey of 22 hours. Is that fine?”

Aadhithiya gave me a drop in the Airport and I boarded British Airways and the flight took off to London. Once, I reach London, I need to catch another flight to Boston.

                    Chennai  - > London(Heathrow Airport)  ->Boston 

My thoughts kept pondering over Aadhithiya during my flight journey. People do say, caring, trust, understanding, compromise are must for making a marriage work and I am sure, Aadhithiya would score a centum in above all and I can reciprocate the same as well. I am confident that I can be a perfect wife to him. But what about so-called-factor-called love.? Love cannot happen twice and I cant love anyone again in my life.

The British Airways landed at London and when it landed, it was delayed by some hours and I missed my connecting flight to Boston.  I was offered on arrival visa to UK and was arranged for another flight to Boston the next day.While I was checking into an hotel at London, I happened to see Bala.

God, why this should happen to me again. I was preparing myself to move on in my life, but I happened to meet Bala because of a missed flight. My thoughts roll back to 7 years.

7 Years before...

The happiness of meeting someone you know after years gives you lot of happiness. Imagine the happiness I got on receiving an email from Bala.

Bala and I roared out in joy.  Bala was doing research in London and our days and nights usually filled with skype and gtalk. I could do anything for him. If he says jump from third floor, I would do and then call him and ask, “I jumped and broke my leg Bala. What should I do next?” I am damn crazy for him and he was equally competitive in that.

But God had different plans for us. Bala planned to visit India for a month and the excitement of meeting him after decades made me restless. 30 days went like a fraction of second. I promised him that I will give come to send-off. While I was getting ready to leave for the airport, I got a call from my cousin brother saying that he cut his wrist in an attempt to commit suicide for a recent breakup.

I rushed to his house to rescue him and admit him in the hospital. In all that commotion, I forgot my promise to Bala. I was already late by 4 hours. Bala must have boarded the flight. I took the mobile to check, there were 89 missed calls and one message. “Someone seems to be MORE important to you. Take care” I know it was out of his anger and possessiveness or frustration or anger not from heart. But that one hour of anger changed both our fate. I waited for 10 hours for him to land him at London. All my calls went unanswered after that.

When I was talking with my cousin brother on the phone, Bala had to wait in his call. His mother brought a topic of Bala’s marriage while he was leaving India and in anger that his call was not answered for hours he replied “your wish.” This was icing on the cake for his mother who was eagerly waiting for our break-up so as to get a bride from her caste. Bala’s engagement was over without even Bala’s appearance. Everything happened in 2 days. Though Bala put forward the idea of stopping the marriage after his engagement, keeping a girl’s life and her consequence of stopping an engagement made me say no. After that, I disappeared from his life.

The receptionist called out my name loudly and I recovered my sense. 

Somewhere deep in my heart, I wished Bala' might have stopped that marriage and he might be waiting for me. But, it shattered into pieces, when a small kid ran towards him calling “Daddy”. Bala and I stood speechless. After minutes of silence, he pointed out a lady at the far and said, “She is my wife” 

On hearing those words, I felt like killing myself. Though my brains asked me to leave from the place at that instant, my heart wanted to stay. Could not control my heart and ended up asking, “How is marriage life”. 
Bala replied, “My wife loves me a lot and I like her too. Blessed with a female kid and life is cool” Not sure, whether he said it so as to make me to get married. But it did pain and I took a step to leave from the place. Bala replied, “Shalini, One minute. I do like her. But I don’t love her. Because I love another lady and you know who that is. Yeah, I am a perfect husband to her. But not a perfect soul-mate. Because.....” His words died in his throat. The pain on knowing that he still loves me hurted me to the core. We wish our soul mate to have a good peaceful life, but knowing that they moved on also hurts and knowing that still they think of you hurts too. Either way, a broken relationship hurts like hell. Next day, I boarded my flight to Boston.

After 10 hours I landed at Boston, collected my luggage and switched on my mobile. Received a what’s app text from Aadhithiya.

"Hey Shalini, Have you reached Boston safely. Well, I gave a thought about our life and marriage.. and to be frank, I like you. I can assure that I can be a perfect husband. But I am afraid that, I may not be your better half or soul-mate. Not with anyone too.. If you are okay with that, let’s talk to our parents for the marriage and fix a date."

My eyes clouded with tears, I couldn't get words, so just replied to him with a smiling smiley :) . And that would have conveyed him more than words could have.

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