Delhi Calling

DESIGN

Delhi or Dilli as it is called colloquially is not just the capital of this country where rules are made to govern our great country India but it is also the city that pulls the strings of the heart and rules the hearts of over a crore people. Though initially it consisted of two parts the old Delhi and the New Delhi. Old Delhi was and still is not just an inter mesh of lanes and by lanes but also of cultures. The New Delhi or the lutiens Delhi as it was initially designed by the British and had a mark of the British architecture.
Over the centuries Delhi has proved to be a peoples magnet and has caused millions to come,work,live and settle here and make Delhi their home.
Delhi is a large heart-ed city with large hear ted people. So when it began to burst at its seams and could not accommodate more people then Delhi decided to expand and take the nearby suburbs into its fold.
Delhi has now become Delhi-NCR.
DRIVE
The people of Delhi have a great drive to work hard and improve their lot. Talking about Drive. Driving on the wide roads of Delhi ,specially in Central Delhi with tall green trees forming an arch on either side can be make each drive a memorable experience.With Delhi becoming NCR Noida and Gurgaon have come into its fold and going on long drives on national highways to visit nearby towns and attractions over the weekend or for day trips is not only very relaxing but also a definite plus of living in Delhi. Cities like Agra ,Jaipur , hill stations like Masoorie, Nainital, Shimla are within 5 to six hours motoring distance of delhi and provide great opportunities to DRIVE out for holodays.
The Delhi Connect: Delhi has its unique charm. It is like mini India in a lot of ways. Here you will find people from all parts of the country coming and living here. Every festival of theirs is being celebrated with equal gaiety and fervor. Its not just Indians who like to live and work here. People from various nationalities have opted to live here for study,work or live a retired life. Such is the charm of this beautiful city. So be it the festivals ,cricket matches ,other sports or the marathon runs. The warm hearted People of Delhi are always ,bonding,communicating and remain connected with each other and the rest of the world such is the charm of Delhi and its people.
Delhi is blessed with so many foods that it would not be wrong to call it a foodies paradise. There are restaurants that serve food from not only all parts of India but practically all parts of the world. Delhi walas and food has an instant connect. They love food and love to try different cuisines walk into any restaurant in Delhi or the food court of any mall you would experience people of Delhi enjoying a hearty meal or a snack and there would be endless chit chat and flow of laughter and sharing of jokes transforming the mealtime to a large and happy party time indeed you can take a Delhi lover out of Delhi but you cannot take Delhi out of a lover of Delhi.

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Healthy gajar ka halwa

Ingredients
Carrots 8-10 medium
SugarFree Natura 18 measures
Pure ghee 3 tbsp
Skimmed milk 2 cups
Pista blanched 10-12
Green cardamom powder 1/4 tsp

Method
Heat pure ghee in a kadai. Add grated carrots and sauté for about 5 min.Add skimmed milk and cook.Add green cardamom powder,Sugar Free Natura and mix. Cook for 10-15 min.Cook till the mixture is almost dry. Garnish with pista and serve hot.

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Pamper your baby's skin

It is said that a child is a new thought of god.The advent of a baby in the family is the opportunity to relive our childhood. As we live and try to take care of a baby we lean to understand and communicate with a human being who can only cry when in discomfort or in need of a feed. So it become a thing of utmost importance to be able to understand its needs.

1) For anyone who has touched a baby would realize how delicate the baby's skin is. Moisturizing the baby's skin is required so that it remains healthy.
When a child is born its skin is soft and delicate. It has not been exposed to the external elements like the sun the wind and the changing weathers. This is why it is more susceptible to hurt and harm caused by reasons like coming into contact with objects that are rough and sharp. Now we have to condition the baby's skin by using lotions and creams specially designed for the babies.
Always use a moisturizing cream that is labeled to be suitable for the child's skin.

2)Giving a bath to the new born is of key importance. An oil massage is advocated to relax the baby's muscles and for the general growth of the baby it also increases the blood circulation and most importantly keeps the baby healthy and prevents it from becoming dry and scaly. It removes any scab that may have formed. While giving the baby an oil massage ,the baby should be place on a soft towel in an area where there is no direct wind which may cause the baby discomfort. Then gently apply oil and gently massage till the oil is absorbed in the skin. This process also prepares the baby for a bath.

3)Soap used for a baby's bath should be mild and gentle and care should be taken to avoid them going into the eyes and mouth. Water used for bathing the baby should always be lukewarm neither too hot nor too cold. The mother can check by dipping her elbow the temperature of the water.

4)Always pat the baby dry. Never use force or scrubbing its gentle delicate body as it may harm and bruise the tender skin. Care should be taken that the baby's towel and clothes are always washed and dried separately and never mixed with other peoples clothes.

We should choose the clothes for the baby with great care. They should always be of a material that allows the skin of the baby to breathe.This is why cotton is the preferred and recommended choice for baby's clothes.

5) One of the most important part of keeping your baby safe and healthy is the nappy or the diaper.
Normally people used cloth nappy's which resulted in discomfort for the little ones as nappy's can retain traces of soap and can also be rough in texture. This is the reason that Pampers Premium Care Pants is the favorite of all mothers. These diaper pants are #SoftestForBabySkin and have a cotton like touch that is soft as cotton and protects the baby against any abrasion,irritation or rashes. In the case of a new borne whenever it passes urine does potty it tends to get wet. Frequent nappy changes and regular washing of that part chafes the skin which inturn makes the baby cry with discomfort.
Here Pampers Premium Care Pants comes the resue of harried mothers and distressed babies. With its #SoftestForBabySkin it becomes the natural and the obvious choice to be the best friend of the mother and the baby.

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Love care and pamper your baby's skin

New born’s are so delicate and soft that one feels scared to even touch them. They have a skin that is as smooth as silk not being exposed to pollution, chemicals and sun. Parents do everything to them their skin safe. Baby's skin is clean and pure and delicate so a baby's skin needs special attention. There is an entirely different product range for the little ones. These products are soft just like their skin.

Other Soaps can irritate baby's skin. Babies, especially newborns, tend to have sensitive skin so use special baby laundry detergents. A child may develop irritation or a rash on those body parts that the clothes come in contact with, the detergent could be to blame. Switching to a milder baby detergent or one that is free and clear of allergens, dyes and fragrances is the best choice. The cleaner and drier the baby's bottom, the less likely his skin will become irritated. Clean baby with water and a washcloth or baby wipe during every diaper change, then allow its skin to dry completely before applying a diaper cream that contains moisture-blocking zinc oxide. Also, give baby some diaper-free time on a towel a few minutes every day. Not only are massages a great way to bond with your new baby, they're a great way to keep the skin soft too. The best time for a massage is after a bath because your baby's skin is plumped up and hydrated and it will hold in the moisture from an oil or lotion better.
Minimize contact with urine and poop, which cause most diaper rashes. Swap a soiled diaper for a fresh one every two to three hours -- more frequently if your baby has a rash -- and as soon as it wakes up from sleeping. Use Pampers wipes as they are specially designed to keep the babies skin soft and dry. A little diaper-free time could help soothe and dry out the rash.

Nappies are an important part of keeping your baby happy and healthy. The most important factor when deciding on a nappy is to measure absorbency by how dry the nappy keeps your baby’s skin. Keeping your baby’s skin dry can also help prevent nappy rash I trust Pampers because for over 50 years parents have trusted Pampers to care for their babies and nothing is more important to us than the happy, healthy development of babies. Pampers nappies are made of materials designed to be comfortable on your baby’s skin.
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The Man who made me see my goals

My father has been an academician by profession who takes prides in the fact that his students have made a name for themselves. Some of them have become doctors and others lawyers. Despite the academic influence I was more of a back bencher as per my fathers standards. More inclined towards sports and whiling away my time in the stadium is what I did .This is the description that my father would have used to describe me if anyone asked what I did. Perhaps he was so embarrassed and ashamed of me that he sent me off to live and work with my maternal uncle after I completed my schooling. Here I the black sheep of the family was packed off to another city with an uncertain future ahead of me. My maternal uncle was a strict person. A lawyer by profession he had great value of time. He had a timetable for everything.From getting up to sleeping everything was governed by the clock.

He made a strict time table for me and made me follow it. I was made to get up early in the morning,go for a walk and then do yoga with him. He taught me how to do the pranayama and other breathing exercises. All this yoga and discipline helped me gain new confidence and my concentration span increased. My memory increased with all the challenges he threw at me from completing a series of mathematical puzzles to reading the newspaper. In a months time he got me enrolled into a degree college. With the disciplined lifestyle that he had got me into I became fitter and mentally more alert. Now I was  doing good in academics as well as in sports. My maternal uncle proved to be truly #madeofgreat who taught me how to squeeze more out of a 24 hour day. He was simple yet efficient. He had high dreams for me. For the first time in my life I was in the company of a person who believed in my ability to excel and do well. He would often tell me that its important to give 100% to whatever you do. He believed that I could pass my college studies with good marks as well as pursue my passion for sports. I never believed that I had these abilities. But he helped me achieve both as well as a focus in life. In his personal life too he achieved many a milestones as he became an activist who fought for the underprivileged and the downtrodden. In his life he only fought cases where his client was on the right side of law .He used to turn down cases when he felt that he would have to fight a case that would cause him to fight against the truth. This man was #madeofgreat who believed in simple living and high thinking. It is the effect of his guidance and molding my life and career that after graduation I got admitted to a course in management and graduated with flying colors and today hold a MBA degree. Had it not been for my uncle I would have perhaps wasted my life that lacked focus inspiration and guidance. My uncle turned out to be the catalyst the helped me achieve so much in life that today my father so proudly introduces me as his son. This is an achievement that means so much more then any other degree or qualification and I am and shall always be indebted to my maternal uncle for doing all this for me.

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I have the power of togetherness

Togetherness means different things to different people. For me it is all about establishing and nurturing bonds with people and things all around us. For me it also means connecting with nature and in this process discover the joys of doing small things. These small things are best enjoyed when done together with family ,friends and neighbors.

As humans we have always wanted to be and interact with people.
We human beings take pride in the using technology in establishing connections with near and dear ones. However instead of creating a connection and a feeling of togetherness technology such as a smart phone is more of a distraction. The irony is that in our efforts to connect with each other we get so entangled and engrossed with the use of technology that we get disconnected with our immediate surroundings. We fail to take note and acknowledge our neighbors and all the activity that unfolds in our surroundings. We are too busy with the use of technology that we fail to notice the beautiful nature around us. The germination of plants and the blooming of flowers. Actually all these activities that unfold around us are opportunities that nature presents to us to connect with our surroundings and feel the power of togetherness .It is like the river of energy and vitality that rejuvenates us and washes away the stress. It recharges us and gives us enormous energy and vitality.

I remember when I was a child our house had a small kitchen garden where my grandmother used to work. She used to involve me in her activity. She used to tell me the names of different plants. Learning the names of these plants was like making new friends. Next she would introduce me to the benefits of these plants and how these plants help us. Their utility and the uses of these plants came as an eye opener for me. Whenever we used to sow the seeds it used to be a moment of great excitement waiting for them to germinate. The wait could be as short as a few days for some plant seeds and for other varieties it would take several weeks to germinate.
I enjoyed this togetherness with my grandmother . As the germinated seeds grew into small plants my relationship with my grandmother grew stronger day by day. She would share her knowledge with me and tell me anecdotes from her childhood days. In the evenings when the whole family got together for meals. Our garden used to be a hot topic of conversations. I used to record the growth of the plants and each millimeter of growth would be reported by me with great aplomb. Slowly all the family members became active participants in our gardening activity. My father took the charge of manuring the soil, my mom stitched a net to cover and protect the plants from the birds. Me and my grandmother continued our daily activity of watering and tending to our garden. In this process not only did the plants grew but so did our relationships. This togetherness helped us bloom together as a strong family unit. What had started as a small past time became a household project involving one and all and the time spent turned out to be the happiest and memorable part of our daily routine. It was an involvement that could not be easily forgotten and we had found the joy of real togetherness.
Our house began to overflow with sounds of laughter that soon caught the attention of our neighbors who got very curious. This curiosity led them to join our family activity and soon our endeavors turned it from a family centric activity to a community based activity in which each vacant and barren part of land saw slowly covered with a patch of plants. Now all the members of the group look forward to this time as it meant not only looking after the plants and caring for them but also it became a meeting point where recipes were shared and home remedies for common ailments were discussed with great gusto.
Some enterprising members used to bring in snacks making it into a grand picnic that we enjoyed tremendously. Now that I have grown up this activity still keeps us tied together. Over the passage of time we have realized the importance of real relationships and the power of togetherness .

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Becoming a dancer with Maxfreshmove

My friends call me a person with two left feet. When my friends swing and dance to musical numbers I have to be content with sitting in a corner and tap my feet. For me dancing is like doing rafting in the swirling waters. Then one day I chanced to hear the famous song and dance number sung in the inviting voice of Anushka Manchanda while Allu Arjun captivated me with his energy filled dance steps. I felt a transformation within myself as I felt a sudden burst of energy run through me like an electric current. I was not even aware as to when I started moving my body first slowly and then with vigor to the music and also singing along. Allu  Arjun became my instant hero as he was responsible to make me stand up and dance. I now wanted not only to dance like Allu Arjun but also to look like him.
I became determined to listen to this song every day and also try and copy Allu Arjun’s magnetic moves.I was not very sure as to how much I would succeed in this mission of mine but I knew that the result though not spectacular would make me stand in the line of dancers. All this was made possible due to the freshness and energy associated with this #Maxfreshmove song and dance number. So I decided to make a video of myself dancing like Allu Arjun as I wanted to surprise my friends. I knew that the expressions on their faces would be some thing to watch and their views on me as a dancer were going to change



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Getting on the Airtel 4G Highspeed Highway

I am surfing internet on my mobile device. I am surfing the web using my Airtel 4G connection. The good part about this fast speed connection is that every thing downloads a lot quicker then it used to be earlier. The 4G speeds are available to Airtel 3G connection users without any additional charges .So I as an Airtel user is browsing at 4G speeds at the price of a 3G connection. As I download at such a fast speed I cannot help but appreciate the fast downloading experience where even a full fledged movie downloads in a couple of minutes as compared to hours or days on slower connection speeds. My thoughts drift to the advent of Internet in our country.
When Internet happened in India people used to dial up to their ISP's using dial up modems and get connected to the internet at a speed of 33.6 kbps. Then came the dsl and cable connections and we got a boost in internet speeds yet we were wired to our desktops and with the birth of mobile internet we got freedom from wires but got choked by the slow speed of mobile internet connection.
Today's life is all about speed. Cars run faster,planes take you from one place to another quicker and we are used to everything fast. Look for instance at cricket that is our national passion which binds us together as a nation. Since we are so used to getting results fast we have started patronizing first the 50 over game better known as the one day matches over test cricket and then twenty twenty matches are getting even more popular.So it is natural that when it comes to internet speeds we want faster connections. With the Airtel 4G connection downloading large files gets completed much faster and without any disruption. As compared to earlier 2G and 3G browsing and downloading experiences 4G is a much faster experience for users. Airtel 4G is not just for those who want to download large files. Be it video conferencing , making video calls, wanting high resolution streaming of videos from video rental sites or watching the free HD video content from sites like Youtube or Vimeo every thing gets faster and smoother on the 4G highway.
Since Airtel is offering its 4G services in 296 cities it makes the lives of all the 3G subscribers that much smoother. For those who do not have a 4G Sim there is good news as Airtel is sending out free Airtel 4G sims to its subscribers. To get a free 4G Sim all that one needs to do is tweet #GetAirtel4G and a 4G Sim would be delivered to your doorstep free of charge.
The good part is Airtel being the first company to roll out 4G services gives a head start to all its mobile internet users in getting ahead of the other brand users. 4G speeds are a fresh and new experience for us in India. For those who are getting on to the 4G bandwagon the experience is akin to driving on a wide empty smooth highway after moving endlessly on a bumper to bumper traffic filled road. I love to use my 4G connection to watch movies, music videos, play multiplayer games online and upload and download files in a jiffy.

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The Healthy honey Diet

There are usually two scenarios that one normally faces when it comes to our food and eating habits.
Scenario 1# One eats whatever one likes gorges on all kinds of junk and fast food. All those oily kachori’s, food with rich oily gravy’s, burgers pizzas are eaten without any consideration about the health. Then one day standing in front of the mirror the realization dawns that “Mirror, Mirror on the wall whose the fattest of them all” this is usually the time when we are not able to fit into those old clothes that used to look trendy and stylish on us. We are suddenly faced with the fact that we get tired very easily while climbing stairs or get breathless and we find life style diseases like Diabetes and hypertension knocking at our doors. So what do we do to face this situation? We undertake a crash diet that suddenly cuts down on the food that we are used to eating and what is the result? The result is that we begin to feel starved and deprived of food. We run on low energy. The thoughts of food that we are used to and cherish eating begin to
haunt us. Some how we pull through the diet routine and once over our resolve to eat the crash diet gives way either half way through or to celebrate the completion of  our diet plan we start eating and celebrating like there is no tomorrow. All this extreme dieting and eating both is harmful for our body. Either we are not able to eat what is nutritious and healthy for our body or we starve ourselves by eating food that does not have enough calories to last us for the day and as a result we remain tired the whole day.
Scenario 2# 
A much better alternative is to take care of our body and diet on a day to day basis. We must maintain a healthy diet and include natural food products like honey in our daily diet.
Do you know that a healthy way of managing weight is to take a spoon of honey with warm water first thing in the morning?
Even by replacing sugar by honey as a sweetener in our diets we are cutting on the calories as honey has fewer calories than sugar. Plus since honey has natural sugars and is a rich source of carbohydrates it is a good and healthy sweetener.
Honey also aids in digestion and taking honey in coughs and cold and in a condition of soar throat gives immense relief. Even it can be used in face packs as it works as a natural moisturizer for the skin and keeps our skin supple and glowing. It is a great tonic that boosts our immune system.
It is very easy to use honey in almost any dish or food as a sweetener it may be your daily glass of milk or a cup of tea. Even shakes made with honey as a sweetener are healthier.
There are a number of easy to follow and implement recipes that can be found here Honey Diet

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Using UC Browser for a better internet experience

I am sitting in my office cab going to work on a Day when India is playing a crucial 20 - 20  cricket match and they have to win this match to advance into the final .The opposition team is balanced and it is going to be a tough and very exciting challenge for team India. So when my colleagues who claim to be equally big cricketing fans as I am ,are searching for excuses to bunk office. I am sitting so coolly in my office transport that is negotiating its way through the busy street traffic. So am I not a cricket fan who is prepared to forgo watching a crucial India cricket match or there is something more important in my life. The answer to both these questions is neither. Instead of being glued to the TV  and watching cricket I am carrying my cricket with me .The way I do so is by installing the UC Browser on to my mobile phone. This is a browser that just keeps reinventing itself. It is sleek, easy to operate,youthful and fresh and more importantly for a cricket fan like me it has the UCCricket built into it so that one can get all the updates and even the ball by ball account of the match so I no longer have to be in the stadium which I quite like actually nor do I have to be glued in front of the TV in my living room. Even watching matches on the Desktop or laptop can be restricting as your mobility is greatly reduced.  So the UC Browser takes care of all the mobile internet browsing needs. The data loads very fast and I find that there is no endless buffering happening specially while watching movies,match recordings or life matches. Everything is so smooth and sleek in operations that I begin to wonder how I was managing till now. I have to travel a lot and using internet while on roaming I used to burn a hole in my pocket due to the higher data charges on roaming. Now with the UC Browser installed I can do more in lesser data usage hence lesser charges and more importantly everything opens so fast on this browser  .Not just have my internet surfing bills gone down but also I am able to do more in lesser time and return back to what I love doing most that is to watch cricket on my UC Browser.This basically so happens that when ever my boss asks me to look up some information on the internet I look up the information on my mobiles UC Broser with which I search the internet. As it is fast and easy to use my assigned work gets completed quickly and I am able to concentrate on the on going cricket match. When there is no cricket going on then I look up information about Bollywood and my favorite stars. Even in searching this information the UC Browser is efficient and quick.  So whatever you are doing on the internet with the UC Browser its efficient,quicker and accurate.  

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Reinventing my home with Reward me

I live in the city and in a small apartment. It is okay for me but when I visit my friends and see their spacious homes I invariably feel a pang of envy. I wish I could do something about the size of the flat. I was helpless as there was nothing I could do to increase the size. I could not afford a bigger flat and I decided to do my best to give a bigger look and feel to my flat.
 I looked around for ideas and help but I could not think of any thing concrete. Whenever my friends came over to my place for a chat or for a get together they always looked at my flat with critical eyes and complained of the cramped space and the small size of my flat. This caused me great distress and now I was determined to do something to change their view and attitude.
 I opened my laptop and as I began my search I came across a web site called Reward me. It has many articles on different topics and issues. I went to the link https://www.rewardme.in/home/home-decor
On clicking on this link I was taken to a page which was full of articles on home décor. I knew that I had come to the right place. Here an article interested me. https://www.rewardme.in/home/home-decor/article/5-decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces
I began to read the article in the hope that it will help me in giving that extra edge to my flat. It spoke of 5 Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces
It said that the coziest spaces in our home are also the smallest. But just because they lack in size, it doesn’t mean they have to lack in charm. I agree and this is exactly what I wanted to do, to give my flat a bigger look.
I was simply bowled over by the idea of the mirror make over. It mentions that the entryway is usually one of the smallest spaces in a home. Adding a mirror or making over an existing mirror is one of the easiest decorating updates you can do, plus it helps the space feel bigger. I did this and no doubt it indeed gave a bigger feel.
I displayed all of the photos on a gallery wall giving it a classy look and removing the clutter from the table.
I liked the idea of using floating shelves in the bathroom giving me more space. I finally added a touch of greenery. I created a dish garden by planting collections of indoor plants in small teacups or vintage dishes and displayed them in the small nooks of my home. All these changes brought in a lot of appreciating looks and praises and my efforts were rewarded.
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Lets Sing and Dance folks

I love to party sing and dance so my playlist is always tilted towards the peppy numbers that are boot foot tapping and easy to hum. Hey did I say easy to hum well that’s not always the case .At times the lyrics are hard to decipher specially when they are of another language like Punjabi is not my mother tongue.I am not the only one recently I attended a rain dance party where the DJ kept repeatedly referring to the Banno tera Swagger as “Banno tera Sweater” and it was hilarious Yet the  music more than binds us together irrespective of the fact that we may not be able to understand what the words actually mean.So all you song and dance lovers here goes my play list.

No.1 Banno Song from the movie Tanu weds Manu which has kangana ranaut and R Madhawan  It is a big hit at present and all over the TV, Radio and at all the functions ,weddings,sangeets etc . So whether you sing it as Banno tera Swagger as the lyricist meant it to be or “Banno tera Sweater ” as people have made it to be.

No.2 Ram Chahe Leela is a classic song which is from the movie Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-leela and despite some towering performances this remains the highpoint of the movie and reason for a repeat view all due to the music of the song and the beautiful dance moves of Miss Priyanka Chopra

No.3 Gandi Baat from  R...Rajkumar is a full on tap ori song with Sonakshi Sinha and Shahid Kapoor. I love it for its tapori enery and style so it finds a place in my playlist

No4. Fevicol Se Song from the Salman blokbusture Dabangg 2 has  Kareena Kapoor and  Salman Khan. The Fevicol Se number has stuck to my playlist for a long time now and I end up playing it at every party that I host!

No.5 I have a soft corner for the munni badnam hui song from Dabangg and has the ravishing Malaika Arora Khan grooving and singing to the tune of Munni badnam hui. It reminds me of the performances in the hinterland. It also gives me and my friends plenty of options to improvise while dancing and singing along.

No.6 Chammak Challo song from RA1 is loved by me not just for the cool moves by shahrukh khan and Kareena Kapoor but for the rendition  of the song by Akon Together it makes a deadly and mindblowing combination.

No.7

Sadi Gali Song with Kangna Ranaut and R Madhavan is a enjoyable song for the sheer energy and so much happeing in the backdrop that I cannot help but sing and dance along.

No8. Dilli wali girlfriend from the film

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone lots of swagger and oomph

No.9 Badtameez Dil – The song from the film  Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has  Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone  I simply love the song and dance sequence for the bindass carefree attitude conveyed . It  also depicts my mantra of life to a great extent.

  

No. 10 is Taazgi Ka Dhamaka video featuring Anushka MAnchanda and Allu Arjun

It is a great song sung by Anushka Manchanda and the Allu Arjun dance moves are equally spectacular and interesting to follow. It is a #maxfresh song that helps me live the maxfresh moments of our live to the fullest.  

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Thank U Dad with a King sized Hug

I thank God and my DAD who introduced me to this beautiful world. He has given me oceans of love, care and support, he is the first one to understand me and what I am wanting to say or do, his advices always boosts my confidence and his pure love and care fills me with a new hope. He is the World's best DAD. He has a beautiful heart which is full of love for everyone and makes me wonder how meaningless my life would have been without him. 

He is my inspiration, my motivation, my guide and I owe every bit of my existence to him. My Father gave me the freedom to fly, rise and fall to fulfill my dreams. He leads me and guides me in all that I do. He tries every thing possible and all that he can do to see me get through. Good times or bad times, he is always with me. He heard all my complaints and always said "I will take care ". He loves me a lot and always tries to cheer me up whenever I am in a sad mood. He is always worried for my meals. My daddy is a polite man who believes in non-violence and truth. 

As a child I saw the World from Papa's shoulders. He called me by cute funny nicknames as he played childish games with me. He has worked tirelessly to fulfill my Whims & Fancies. His advice has always guided me in the right direction especially when I was lost. He saved me from my mom's scolding’s. Dad stayed awake the whole night when I used to fall ill. He scolded and punished me when I did something wrong. But at the same time he gave me lots of love. He took time off to teach me to read, write, walk, and talk. As far as I can remember, I was never forced by my father to do anything that I did not want to do. My father plays different roles, as he guides me as a mentor, behaves like a buddy, play like a companion and protect me like a guardian. 

He lets me find my own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when I get hurt. He does everything in his power to keep the family safe from that which would injure or harm the family members physically, emotionally or spiritually. I also always follow this quality of my dad and try to keep everyone happy in my family. And make sure no one is facing any sort of problem. My father is my superhero, my inspiration, my philosopher, my guide. He is the one who has always supported me, no matter what and the one who believed in me when I doubted myself. The one, who has fed me with his hands, pampered me like anything. The one with whom I used to play all sorts of silly games. The one with whom I can speak my heart out. He is the one who always give me unconditional love which I absolutely love. You are the best father who is very emotional and kind hearted. You have a king sized heart. So you need a king sized hug in return.

I am participating in the '#HugYourDad' activity for Vicks in association with BlogAdda.

A Loving Hug For A Loving Dad

Papa is that one word that gives me a feeling of ultimate trust and security. My dad is my best friend, my father and my boss. It was my father who taught me to value myself. For him I am the most precious thing in his life. My father is very special in his own ways. He nurtured me, held me in his arms, taught me, fought for me, hugged me, kissed me, cared for me and specially loved me unconditionally.

He is very close to my heart and his love glows & spreads the light of energy into me. My father's love is the best medicine when I am unwell; he is my best adviser when I am helpless and best friend when I need a shoulder to cry upon. His love is more comforting than anything in the world. He is Generous, original and devoted. My father possesses certain qualities that I admire. He is loving, caring, and selfless, hard-working, with good moral values. I can proudly say that I love him and want to follow in his footsteps.

The best advice my father gave me is to let go and not hold on to anything in life or anyone beyond their time. He told me not to hold on anything material stuff which is the law of nature. And I should accept changes in life. Plus I should definitely have an ambition in life because a person without ambition is like a bird without wings. 

Allow yourself to dream a little and think freely. He taught me to Learn to take control of my life and don't let the negative feelings trap me in their web plus trust your heart feelings which will give positive feelings about yourself. My father has taught me the importance of discipline, good manners, honesty, sense of duty and reverence towards the elders in life. He also taught me to defend and help the poor and the weak, and raise a protest against injustice. I have learned a very important thing from my father & that is we should be happy during the worst and best of times.

 My father is my Companion, my partner in crime. We giggle, we laugh, and we play together. His presence took away all my Fears. His positive attitude showed me the rainbow gleaming in the sky, a very beautiful sight to behold. I once saw only the rain and the dark clouds but my fathers Optimism made me see light in the darkness.
He made me Feel safe and secure always. He deserves all the happiness in life so I want to give him the "jaadu ki jhappi" and many hugs to express my happiness and love.

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Ambipur saved the day

When I moved into a new job I found a sea of opportunities welcoming me in my new company. As both me and my wife were working in the same company we went out early and came back late only to quickly prepare and eat our meals and hit the sack but the one thing that bothered us a lot that even though  we were using an exhaust fan in the kitchen it did not push out the smell of the turmeric ,onions and garlic being cooked away from our home instead it only pulled in odors of fish and other non veg dishes into our home. Sitting at the dining table a lot of times we found the room filled with the smell of fish. A smell that was enough for us vegetarians to lose our appetite. With great difficulty we were managing existing in this house that the inevitable happened. Out of courtesy I invited my boss to our house. Actually I had never expected that he would accept the invitation as he rarely goes to the homes of his subordinates. Lighting struck me when he
gladly accepted my invitation to visit our home. I felt as if I had shot myself in the foot. Now what could be done. As the appointed day of the dinner was about ten days away my wife got into action. She got new curtains and upholstery covers for the sofas.The table cloth of the dining table was replaced with a new one but what could be done. Even the idea crossed my mind that I should personally visit my neighbors and request them not to cook any fish or non veg food on the D day but the preposterousness of the thought itself prevented me to execute it.   By the time the day of the dinner with the boss arrived our house was clean,spick and span and ready to welcome our boss and be the perfect venue for the party. The only weak link was the presence of bad odors in our house. Then out of nowhere a brainwave struck my wife and she ended up calling my mother and discussing the problem with her. Her mother in law that is my mother relied on her
experience and came up with the solution that We should buy and use Ambi Pur Air Effects Spring & Renewal Aerosol Air Freshener.Like a dutiful daughter in law (bahu) my wife immediately went to the market and brought the Ambi Pur Air Effects Spring & Renewal Aerosol Air Freshener.Using it in our home not only removed all the bad odors from our house but also made it smell so fresh and fragrant. At the appointed time when the boss arrived for dinner he complimented my wife for a beautifully smelling home. At that moment we realized that we had defeated bad odors for good and made our home smelling so fresh and vibrant
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Maxfresh moment of redemption

When you switch on the radio, your music system or press the play button of your mobile or your ipods the music begins to play and it teleports us to a world where deadlines cannot scare us. No body can harm,torment and torture us by telling us that we are running late or we have an assignment to complete. It an union of the musical notes with our soul that unlocks the doors to our inner vitality and energy. 
We experience a new freshness listening to our favorite songs and even better would be the result if the singer happens to be my all time favorite diva Anushka Manchanda who is the darling of millions of fans and who has captured the imagination of the youth of the nation like no one else. She seems to read and understand the tone and mood of the youth of the country and perhaps that’s the reason why every song of hers comes direct from her heart and makes a lasting impression in our heart and soul. 
Even if you are in a crowd and listening to her songs just close your eyes and let the music flow . You would feel a refreshing energy flow through you. Such is the magic of her soulful singing. No other singer makes me feel the way Anushka Manchanda does when she takes the stage. The feeling of energy and freshness flowing through you is a condition or an emotion that needs to be expressed. 
I feel the best way to do so is to dance with South Superstar and dancing sensation Allu Arjun on the songs of Anushka Manchanda.
The zest and the zeal of such a musical  performance that is the dance of the movie superstar Allu Arjun and soulful rendition of Anushka Manchanda’s songs by the singing sensation herself is bound to create an experience that would sweep any one off their feet. 
This experience creates maxfresh moments that helps us experience the pure joy and power of music and singing. So my dream is to experience a live concert where I am not a mere spectator but get an opportunity to interact with Anushka MAnchanda and the dancing star Allu Arjun. 
I would love to be on the stage with them and be a part of their performance. This way I would get a break from my regular, uneventful and routine life. With the freshness I experience at such an event I would be better prepared to run harder when it comes to chasing office work, projects or deal with the monotony of daily life. It is a break that promises me the maxfrsh moment of energy, freshness and redemption that I desperately seek and desire.
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on a way to a clear healthy skin

We all want glowing, blemish free radiant skin that is smooth and healthy. Due to the fast paced lifestyle that we live we end up using products that have harmful chemicals. As a result these products cause more harm than good. The best solution is to use natural products that have no side effects. Ayurveda comes to our aid in this regard. Talking of skin care the first ingredient that comes to mind is Turmeric or 'Curcuma longa ' .It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial herb that is perinatal and so available throughout the year. The best part is that is easily available throughout the year. It is the most trustworthy herb when it comes to matters of skin care. If you ask me then I would only be too glad to hand out the time tested wisdom of skin care passed on to me by my mother who in fact got it from her mother. To this day she vouches by the almost magical properties of turmeric or haldi. It is such a time tested method that mothers would advice there daughters to have milk with haldi and kesar for a good glowing skin. Even expectant mothers are advised to drink this drink so that their off springs are gora-chitta (read fair and good looking)

Turmeric also finds its place in almost all the home made cosmetics so apply after mixing with water,milk or add flour to make a batna or a natural hair remover for the face and a sure shot method to make the face look beautiful in a short duration of 30 minutes to 1 hour

For pimples there are many simple tips that is of adding cinnamon powder into honey and mix it into a paste. It is advised not to add water to this paste. Then apply this mix on to each pimple and leave it over night. Next morning wash face with slightly warm water . This treatment is to be repeated every day.

Use a clean cotton swab to apply a few drops of lemon juice extracted from freshly cut lemon on to the pimples.Do this at night before going to sleep and only next day wash the face clean with water.

Applying the pulp and juice of a freshly cut tomato onto the pimples and leave it to dry . This is best done at night. Next morning wash the face clean with water . This treatment is to be done once a week.

Mixing a pinch of turmeric powder and coconut oil makes it into a paste and than applying it on to the pimples directly and leaving them overnight helps one get rid of the pimples.

Talking of remedies or skin care tips there are so many that revolve around turmeric and instead of tweaking and adding various ingredients I would suggest the "VICCO Turmeric Cream". This is a cream with foam base. It is an Ayurvedic formulation and does not have dangerous chemicals to harm the skin. It is a complete face care regime that is  prepares and protects the skin against oilyness, blackheads and pimples.It is easy to apply due to the fact that it is a foam based cream. Presence of turmeric gives it the power of warding off any bacteria and microbes that may be present on the skin. It can also be use to treat minor cuts and wounds, infection,allergies  and rashes.

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Why My Airtel App gets my vote

I am a Airtel user who is a working professional. besides managing my home and office I have a touring job. This makes me chase deadlines and I am  always on the look out for bill payment dates. As I use both prepaid and Post paid services of Airtel I am constantly looking for the best offers and deals. However this takes up precious time. Luckily for me and all those Airtel subscribers who want a good deal from their service provider and also those who want to stretch their money to the fullest come the app from Airtel that offers a reward for doing a recharge. Yes there is no Typo. You read it right. Every time you do a recharge you get a surprise gift. The reward is called a Airtel Surprise and come to us thanks to the My Airtel App.  

The best part is that the reward is usually in the form of a coupon that the user can make use of at their convenience. Coupons can be from a range of coupons from common day to day use and popular brands that everyone uses . The coupons cover a wide representation of categories from wellness, shopping, food, beverages entertainment etc . So a recharge can earn you a pleasant surprise reward from brands like amazon.in, flipkart.com, Myntra.com, VLCC, PVR cinemas, Café Coffee Day, Archies etc. This concept of Airtel Surprises consists of a extensive range of rewards that leaves its subscribers and users pleasantly surprised.

Another aspect that makes this App fit into my lifestyle so well is that I can customize it and create shortcuts and add them to a Tab called “I Want To” this way all the tasks that I want to do frequently such as a recharge , Bill Payments, View Balance and Data consumption information can be easily viewed by me. In all there are a number of category shortcuts that I can add under “I want  to ”  section. This includes

Bill payments

Recharge

Buy packs

Record a program

Order games

View balance

Data consumed

Check recharge history

This basically is convenient way of customizing my app for doing and making available only those features that I need and use. This customizable feature earns it some brownie points from me.

The Next big hurdle while using an app is how to make payments from within an app. For me security of my financial information like credit card number etc is an area of major concern. On this account this app scores full marks as this app makes paying bills of both Postpaid connections,fixed lines and DTH connection both easy and very secure because of two very important factors. Firstly it has PCIDSS certification that is the industry standard propriety standard solution being employed by Credit card handling agencies. This makes my credit card transactions very secure. Secondly it lets me save my credit card information so that I do not have to enter it again and again. This feature sppeds up my transactions. Overall this app makes life easy and saves a lot of time .

http://www.airtel.in/myairtel.

Kapil da jawab nahin and his EkNayiLeague

Kapil Dev is coming with his new #EkNayiLeague and just what is it? My prediction is that it is a game shop with Kapil Dev as the host.In the quest to delve to find the answer to this question I look around and I see ads about Kapil Dev and his #EkNayiLeague are all over television channels. Go to the internet and watch any video and pops up an ad about Kapil Dev's #EkNayiLeague. The moment I log into twitter I see a flood of tweets inquiring, and asking questions about #EkNayiLeague. Looking deeper I find that these videos are teasers and emphasize the importance of playing with heart will lead to losing. This statemet emphasizes two important things one there is some kind of game play is involved and secondly there is some sort of skill that makes use of mental skills and emphasis is laid on not playing this league with ones heart.Kapil dev is a legend who played exemplary cricket and made India proud when he led the Indian team to the 1983 world cup victory. Whatever Kapil Dev does people end up saying Kapil da jawab nahin just as used to be said in the famous shaving cream ad that Kapil Dev used to be featured in in his hay days. There are a lot of signs that indicate that this is going to be a game show that too celebrity based. As he says in one of the video promos or teasers that stars do not retire. He emphasizes the importance of women in the field of sports and the way they have brought India a lot of Laural's at the international and highest level of sports. This indicates to me that women sports person would find a place in the new league. When Kapil Dev talks about how Yuvraj Singh has made a comeback after recovering from cancer shows that sports persons who have made a comeback and excelled and other people who have excelled after overcoming injury and illness would also find themselves being a part of this #EkNayiLeague. Cricket and bollywood go hand in hand so I feel that #EkNayiLeague is bound to have a fair representation from bollywood . However there would be no place for just good looking people or people that play with their heart. Kapil Dev ji gives importance to the fact that if you play this league with your heart then you are going to lose. In one of the clips he addresses comedy show host Kapil Sharma who brings us his laugh riot comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil. I feel that it is not a mere coincidence that he picked up a TV star with a very high TRP ratings . TV personalities would find a place in the new league but with the caveat that if they play with their heart they would lose. So the new show is about to unveil and the mystery would unfold when Kapil Dev reveals the details on his twitter account @therealkapildev till then your guess is as good as mine.

http://www.eknayileague.com/.

Everyday celebrations walk through my front door

We all seek happiness and festivals are a great way to feel and celebrate happiness. However there is an important person in my life who has a very different take on the theory of celebration .This person is my seven month old baby who eagerly waits for me at my home when I am away and the moment I enter the house she comes up to me and starts to get in a playful mood. She would move back and forth between my legs. Lick my hands yes that’s her way of showing her love for me. Then she would sit in my lap and mew and purr the entire day and wags its tail. After all she is my seven month old kitten who was born in my house and made my garage its home. As it grew it would keep purring and making all kinds of noises when her mother would be away. I later discovered that this was her way of attracting my attention and continued to do so till I would go and gently scratch its head. Slowly she started spending lesser time in the garage and more in my home. I had thought of it as a nuisance initially as she was one of the four siblings born in my unused garage. I found that all the four kittens had a different nature. Till now I had no knowledge about bringing up a pet nor did I have any intention of raising one. I had thought that when it would be old enough I would give it up for adoption that is if it did not go away on its own. However this kitten and its siblings were born with a very different plan. They had a plan to first get into my house and then into my life.
As one day I discovered that when I walked out of my main door to pick up the newspaper they entered my home through the main door. They sat near the main sofa and kept looking at me so lovingly that I did not have the heart to drive them away. Now it became a daily ritual for them to walk through the main door whenever I opened it in the morning. They would make such innocent faces and greet me in their cat language that I felt so good just looking at them and later they would walk out after I gave them their daily dose of milk and some bread. This ritual continued for a couple of months and then three of the kittens started exploring the neighboring households for food. They would still come in the morning perhaps to just wish me. This used to make my day special. As they grew they moved out and were seen in the neighborhood looking for a prey. However one of them decided to make my house its home. I feel that its not me who is raising her instead it’s the other way round. Every day this little kitten playfully displays its newly acquired skills. Despite having a busy schedule of running after the birds, the mice and anything that moves it makes it a point to spend time with me every time I am at home. I do not know how it detects and finds out about my arrival. Even at odd hours I find it standing outside the door and hearing its meow I open the door. With it enters joy, happiness and celebration every day in my home and my life
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ASUS ZenFone 2 A wonderful smartphone to redefine the smartphone experience

I have been a Smart Phone user for quite many years yet my search for a smart phone that would be truly smart and transform my smart phone experience continued till I discovered the features of the new ASUS ZenFone2 It is truly a wonderful smart phone that redefines what all smartphones should be like.

1 The first thing that catches the eye is the smooth brushed-metal finish. What is so distinct about the phone that makes it stand out and different from other brands is the signature concentric-circle detailing of the ASUS Zen phones.  The body contours flow so smoothly and tapers along the length till it is no more then 3.9 mm at the edge. It looks like a beautifully sculpted piece that is so wonderful to behold.

The beauty is not just to be appreciated by the eyes but is also functional. For instance the camera button position is such that it can be easily reached by the index finger. Even the volumes buttons are easy to operate. This effective amalgamation of beauty and functionality make me call this phone as a beauty with a purpose.

2

Search for its technical specifications one finds that it holds beneath its bonnet a quad core Atom process Z3580 .It is a 64 bit processor and I find the processor can be a

Atom™ Quad Core Z3580 (2.3GHz), PowerVR G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support or an

Intel® Atom™ Quad Core Z3560 (1.8GHz), PowerVR G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support

To make this processor functional comes 2GB/4GB LPDDR3 RAM. These features makes it a powerful smartphone that can be used for playing games or watching movies apart from regular uses such that smartphone users put their phones too like using apps or surfing the net

3) SNAP VIEW is a very important feature that helps you keep your personal and work profiles separate. The ASUS ZenFone 2 also supports Touch Gestures that helps launch the apps  with a sweep.

4) A very enticing feature is the 13 MP Pixel Master camera and the  f/2.0 aperture . This camera offers a zero shutter lag and that is not all. It uses a new low light technology that uses pixel merging technology to capture and bring out very bright pictures even in night time pictures and those taken in low light. Pictures without flash are up to 400 % more bright. IF you still need to use a flash then it has a Real Tone flash. The function of this True tone flash is that it is able to illuminate the subject being photographed in such a way  that the pictures have a  warm skin tones and accurate colors in all the snaps being taken.

5) Since I love taking photographs specially during travel I find that once the battery drains it takes quite some time to charge. In this ASUS ZenFone 2 a Boost Master is incorporated that helps the battery charge very fast . One can expect the battery to recharge up to 60 % in about 39 minutes.Even during the normal functioning of the phone the battery lasts longer and does not require frequent recharges.

I must confess that the ASUS ZenFone 2 with the Android 5.0 (Lollipop) OS is the smart phone of choice that promises to redefine the smart phone experience for its user. 

http://www.asus.com/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/.

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Working for my dil ki deal

I was very excited when I completed my 12th.I was buzzing with excitement. I was going to start a new phase of my life. Soon I joined a college of my choice where I made new friends. We had a good time together. We went to do shopping and also went together to watch the movies especially all the new releases. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves eating burgers and popcorn. I thoroughly enjoyed my new found freedom. Many of my friends came from different cities to study. I belonged to a well off family, while my friends who came from not so good financial backgrounds struggled with everyday expenses. There was a gap of 3 months breaks after our first year of studies. I was busy planning my vacation to Dubai and Europe. I discussed my plans with my friends and when I asked them for their plans they told me that they will search for jobs so that they can become independent and take of their expenses like food and fees etc. Their plan of doing a job changed my vacation plans. I decided to skip going on my vacation and try for a job. It was not a necessity but I wanted to be a part of the plans made by my friends. Moreover it was very exciting. I told my parents about the change in my plan. They told me that I was a big boy now and I had the right to make plans. They ensured me that there is no pressure on me of any kind and I should take up a job only if I really desired. From the next day I started searching for a summer job. It was my first step towards an independent life. I selected my clothes carefully as I wanted to give myself a more serious and professional look. I enjoyed the whole process. After having applied at various places I got a job of my liking. It was a big MNC and they hired a bunch of boys for a new promotion. I learned a lot. I became more responsible. I got my first hand experience in public handling. My family also noticed the changes in me. I had become more responsible and mature in handling situations. I still remember when I got my first salary and I earned Rs 2500.It was my first earning and saving. I was on cloud 9.I gave a very serious thought of what to do with it. I imagined each and everything from buying my favorite shirt to splurging on my taste buds. Then I decided to throw a party for my friends and relatives. Everyone was very happy and brought me many gifts of clothes, perfumes, shoes, gadgets and wow it was a treat. I got much more than I could have bought for myself from my savings. Some of the gifts are still with me reminding me of my first salary. My parents were very proud of me. They hugged me and appreciated my decision. It was a new beginning for me.

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My loving bond for my dil ki deal

We were a family of four. My father, my mother and my grand mother and of course me, all lived together in our ancestral home. We had a great time together. All our relatives lived close by so it was always a big get together on festivals and special occasions like birthdays, engagements and marriages. We were leading a very contented and blissful life. Then all of a sudden my father was transferred to a bigger city. He was very reluctant to do so as my grandmother did not want to move from her home.As my father had been given a promotion along with this transfer my grandmother asked him to go and join the office in the city he had been transferred to. She was of the view that such promotions were hard to get so he must avail of this offer. On her insistence my father went and joined office in a completely new place. He insisted that his mother, my grandmother should also move with us. But she refused to come with us to the big city. She loved her small place and she knew everyone there. With a heavy heart we shifted without her. But we never left any opportunity of visiting her. She came to our new house sometimes but she never liked her stay because of the fast pace of the city. She never felt at home but for us she sacrificed her comfort. I loved my grandmother a lot. We had a special bonding between us. She was my guide, teacher and my best friend. We had a great age gap but we were inseparable. We lived in different cities but our hearts were always together. After passing out from school I did a summer job with the idea of going on a vacation. I worked hard day and night. I took two part time jobs to add to my funds. Soon I had collected enough to suffice for a holiday to a hill resort. To my greatest happiness on this route was my grand mom’s house. I was greatly excited at the prospect of going on my vacation and also funding my first independent journey. I planned my vacation in such a manner that I made a stopover at my grand mom’s place and she lovingly welcomed me. We talked for hours. We laughed and then my dearest grandmother cooked for me my favorite dishes. I loved the dishes she had made. She loved me and she enthusiastically prepared an elaborate menu for me. In those days her city was facing an acute gas cylinder shortage. Undeterred she used a traditional stove using wood and coal. This produced a lot of smoke. The fact that she was asthmatic made the situation even more difficult for her. I went out and returned back with an electric stove bought from my savings. Seeing her tears of joy was more precious than any vacation to a hill station could provide. I decided to spend my time with her. Her love and care are still embedded in my heart and are the most valuable part of my memories of the time I had spent with my grand mother. This was made possible because I had decided to travel without putting any burden on my parents by using my savings. Since then I have made savings a habit because you never know when it may help someone.

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