College Time #SachchiAdvice

I walked in College with lots of nervousness. After spending 10 years of life with same batch mates whom you know since you were 5-year-old.Today I was entering a class full of strangers. But that nervousness was same for them too.I had different kind of nervousness.I had never seen such huge campus in my life.My  school was two 10 classrooms located in slums mainly catering to kids of humble background.Where only English Teacher spoke in English. How will I cope with students from convents schools? Will they make fun of me? All these thoughts made be very dizzy. Although day went without any major embarrassment. My nervousness along with shy nature didn’t earn me many friends.

On the third day, I was early as usual being over punctual since my school days.That was the day, I noticed a Girl eyeing something  through the window at one corner of the class.Who was she I didn’t know. She was unusually early and We were only two of us in the class.She at that moment had swept me off my feet and captured my heart. But it had only one problem, newly crowned princess of my heart did it without even glancing towards me.I am sure She will realise it someday.

That’s was the day I knew I was in love.I found out that her name is Ankita.Ankita  was, of course, most beautiful girl I had seen. In my school, i never noticed any but in homogeneous  school uniform you don’t have much choice.Ankita on other hand had impeachable dress sense.She repeated her dresses once in 60 days.On another hand, I had only three trousers, two shirts and one t-shirt. I wore them in alternate combination.That was one of many reasons I had a complex with everyone .I mostly kept to myself thinking I was irrelevant.

Ankita asked me for my notes, mostly because I had just scored handsomely in my mathematics exam, that was the first time we spoke. It was one of happiest moment in my life .. We spoke many times thereafter.But conversations were non-starters. I  didn’t know what to talk about. Yes, No ,Hello and bye was 90% of the conversation.I was a shy kid and low on confidence. Always felt out of place among rich kids.I felt inferior hence kept quite not to make a fool of myself.

Days passed and I was getting frustrated. I knew I was going nowhere. Then on a College Rose day edged out of frustration,  gave her Red Rose in front of the whole college crowd. Which she declined out of embarrassment. Now I had made Fool of myself in front of whole College. My Inferiority complex only grew . Whenever I walked through  corridors of college , I felt everyone was laughing at me ..I was teased as Salman Khan, her favourite Bollywood star.  I was such a jackass . I wanted world to end. My frustration grew day by day.

Once I was sitting all alone in college canteen . My classmate who was aware of my predicament came to me . He asked me why you have gone into a shell . I told him of my frustrations and inferiority complex.He asked me does keeping it to yourself and being quite will solve any problem .People will like you only if they know you . He told me whether anytime people refuse to speak to  you  or you never spoke to them. All your doubt are self-created. He asked me whether I had such issues in school . I said No . He asked me why .I told him I was the topper in school. Hence all teacher knew me .so did all students .So he asked why did you feel inferior here. I said because I am from a small school .He told me to concentrate on my strength of being good in studies .Not to feel inferior because of my humble background. Show the world your best quality .I thought about it .

I realized I was self-declaring me inferior. I all of class there was nothing that showed I was inferior. I also realized my studies took a backseat. to Win the race you need to run the race. I never gave myself chance..I tried to shake of myself and concentrated in my studies .I was first to raise hands when the question was asked in class. I used  to prepare myself  before hand . I realized this was what I was doing in school .This was my passion which gave me confidence . Slowly I realized I am talking to many people . They shared their doubt with me . Asked me questions or asked for help . It also helped me getting more grip on studies .Suddenly I had many friends. I was part of discussions and gossips.

Then when result were announced I was 5th on Merit List .I never ever thought when I would be on Merit List . I was my school topper but when I walked in College I presumed every other person is more intelligent than me, If it was not for a friend I would be living in denial .

 Then One day when was standing eyeing through a window , I heard a familiar voice .I could recognize that voice even if I was hearing after a long time. The Voice, I never thought I would hear in my life. Especially after Rose day debacle . Ankita said Congratulations and stood beside me. I glanced in her direction I didn’t knew how to react . I said thank you.That was one moment changed lots of things .

Ankita and me went on to become great friends .Even today she tells her daughter about the guy who proposed her on a rose day .Her daughter teases me a lot.But still I love that moment between father and daughter.

I am thankful to my friend  who guided me to my passion .I was on the verge of quitting that day . I would have changed college to avoid the embarrassment of facing the same crowd year after year. But on the contrary I bid goodbye to college as a meritorious student. Someone who was popular not only among his batch but also in among juniors and seniors .That was one of most important #SachchiAdvice in my Life.

“I am participating in the #SachchiAdvice Contest by MaxLife in Association with BlogAdda.  

For any #SachchiAdvice regarding Insurance please click Max Life

Max Life  Quality Advice Assurance 

• Customer relationships build on the foundation of 'Trust'
• Need and Risk profile based customer solutions
• Enabling customers to take informed decisions
• Through well trained and knowledgeable team

Read More

Khuljaye Bachpan

.

Kids are called bundle of joy very aptly. Innocence and plainness of kids makes us assent them with open hearts. We don’t evaluate them, nor are vary of them, We don’t suspect their motives because they have none. They do the everything  by innocence with clean mind. When we met kids in public place in no time we start to engage them, to make them laugh,by making faces or varied sounds .What we really want is real reactions of joy,that's where we get the purity of smile 

Time has grown leaps and bounds ,so are kids. Today’s kids do hell lot of things we even didn’t knew .Exposure Level to Gadget , Gizmos ,Technology have made them learn things lot faster . Even Day care going kids are smarter then I was in Primary School. Maturity level are on acceleration. Gone are Jet age today its Jumbo jet age.

As a youngster I was unofficial baby sitter for all neighbors. Whenever Moms need to go to markets or do some cooking or go to fetch kids from  school. I was one, who was  called ,to look after the young toddlers. I quite enjoyed spending time with kids .Some were noisy who simply didnt stopped crying if they started .Other were quite content having me around .One of our neighbors had mentally challenged kid . His name was Abbas .He had some genetic problems since birth . Even at 5 years,he was unable to walk or Speak .He used to move around like crawling kid  with four supports with knees and hands . I had become  his  only friend. While other kids used to fear him due to his unusual style of walking ,I always used to play with him in my free time. 


At slight opportunity he would sneak out of his home and enter our house. He had no sense of direction i was told .But invariably i would find his way towards my house.  I was cricket crazy like majority of Indians, always watching one match or other .I used play with him all kiddie games while watching cricket on TV at same time .Many times I simply noticed  him glaring  at TV screen with amazement. I always thought the moving picture had caught his attention . 

We spent lot many days together ,also  played  host of games in his growing up years.One day he entered my house on his four-support style while dragging a cricket kit . I was surprised,he never brought any toys .His parent thought he is too innocent to understand toys .He took the bat for himself  and  handed me the ball , like every other kid who only loved to bat.He then walked far end of my room and started to take stance. I am not sure he completely understood what he is doing . He marked his crease.

He gestured showing two fingers first, then only one. Gesture used by batsman to ask how many stumps are visible while taking the guard .He took perfect stance like any seasoned  batsman would take .His eyes focused on me, Which indicated or I presumed that I have to bowl now .I , at first ,tried underarm ball .But he dismissed that  immediately with shake of a head . He gestured to bowl an overarm delivery. I obliged him , I was not expecting any thing great but was curious .He was up against  my dilly dolly delivery ,cutting it straight into wall of my room . Just like Rahul Dravid would have played square cut ,straight to the boundary. 

He had all smile on his face. He then walked towards me and shook my hand. I had seen number of cricket balls being  square cut to boundary but this was extra special. I realized  that unknowingly while watching game of cricket myself, helped a kid,to develop a passion towards game .A kid who world calls mentally challenged, had  learn how to bat just by observation .In some way ,the hand shake, a typical batsman gesture after hitting the shot ,was his way of telling me a thank you .But It was me who needed to  thank him .He made me realize that,if you have interest and determination there is nothing in the world you can’t learn. That day was revelation for me .I realized he understood much more than we think he does.I  taught him more things over the years .I tried to convince their parents to send him to special learning centre but in vain .I was very disheartened when they moved out from neighborhood . I fondly remember him for that square cut, which Rahul Dravid ,would be proud off.

All such experiences over the years made me lot more humane. Yes I mean it . Whenever people are fighting over issues we always say “ Bacho ki tarah kyon lad rahe ho “ meaning fighting over silly things .We are kids at heart all our life.We normally dismiss many things as childish behavior.’Abhi tak Maturity nahi aayee isme” .But purest emotions are that of kid.Time spent with Kids are real gold because that's what brings out the kid within us .World is Full of Things to learn you can learn new things from your Child and of course you can guide your Kid to do extra ordinary .

Kellogg’s Chocos, the breakfast cereal brand, has launched a new campaign, titled ‘Khuljaye Bachpan’, highlighting the win-win equation between mother and child, where they learn and grow together.  highlights a relationship of equals between mother and child, and uses Kellogg’s Chocos as a fun moment creator for mothers to bond with their kids

Chocos Facebook page

Kellogg’s Chocos is the great breakfast cereal for both mom and kids. While kids love its yummy chocolaty taste, and have fun with the way Kellogg’s Chocos turns milk super-duper chocolaty. Moms can feel relieved that they’ve given their child a nourishing breakfast because Chocos is now made with whole grain, provides fibre and is fortified with 11 essential vitamins and minerals.

Disclaimer 

Images of Child used are not that of Abbas but used only for cosmetic  purpose of the blog .

Images courtesy Kellogg & Daily Mail  

Read More

SCORE KYA HUA ?

I have my vivid cricket memories .I was fascinated about cricket like any young kid in India . Perhaps I was born in era where  Cricket in India was just realizing its craze  . I was just a year old when India Own The cricket World cupin 1983. India was beginning to take its cricket seriously .World was taking India as next big thing in Cricket which it did , eventually. India went on to win world series of Cricket next. The vision of Ravi Shastri Driving car in Australia  holding cup ignited many young Indian toward Cricket fixation .

I remember I was 6 six old rushing to home and asking for score .My Grandfather Cricket Fan himself was amazed at young age ,I was keeping track of ongoing series .Whenever I was away from home I was anxious to know the score. Transistor /radio was sole source in those days . Any one spotted with transistor was flooded with question over the scores. There hordes of people outside any household having television hoping to catch the score. I remember My family doctor had installed TV in his Clinic so that he won’t miss out on any action .In those day these were the ways people would keep track of scores.Keeping Tracks of on going in cricket crazy nations

When I went to college Mobile has made entry in our life . In those day only few had mobile that too it was  black and white basic version far from super computer we carry today To know the score we need to send SMS “CRIC “ to four or five digit special numbers . One such SMS costed around Rs. 3.Hence  frequency of SMS would depend upon the budget or pocket money. Thrills of ball by ball game was lost if you r away from television or radio .You have to go in search of such devices.

Then Internet hit us big way .We all have smart phones  in our hands  And With data packs and Wifi all around. All we need is web browser to Go check the cricket scores . Bal by ball thrill was back in our lifes . No mater where we are, we can catch on with live match by going to sites .

Games of Cricket Itself became more dynamics . Introduction of T20 games give us Thriller and edge of seat entertainment .Now End score  was not as important as in match tension . How many required in How many balls . No Mater what the run rate required there was always chance  and interest. Its not over till it was over .Hence not able to follow ball to ball analysis was heartening

Bal by l ball commentary ,highlights , Team Analysis ,Projected scores need of hour with various sites offering it .  But still you didn’t have one click approach . UC Cricket offers  this one click approach where just a click on browser will provide –

-Live Scores with auto update

- Fixture & Results

- Latest News

- Videos

This gives you clear whole some experience of enjoying cricket on the go . Cricket was never completely blended with you work schedule like this before

• 
• 

             

 http://www.ucweb.com/ 

Read More

Book Review- Scion of Ikshvaku

Published: June 22, 2015  
Author: Amish Tripathi
Genre: Fiction


SCION of IKSHVAKU ,by Amish , comes after his  hugely successful Shiva Trilogy .Shiva Trilogy was Cult Indian writing, especially The Immortals of Meluha which was path breaking and  New Genre of Mytho-Thriller.Backed by brilliant content self published book went on to become the best sellers hence anticipation for New "Ram Chandra Series" was overwhelming.

Scion of Ikshvaku tells you the  story of Rama with twists at different points .There are spoilers ahead without which review won't make sense .Hence if you are planning to read  Book please don't read this review.

We all have seen Ramayan growing up .My generation is well versed with its characters and plot of Ramayan. Plot of the Book is all same as Ramayan.Rama is eldest son of King Dashrath ,clan of Raghukul .He has three wifes Kaushalya (Simpleton), Kaikaiye (Evil),& Sumitra (smart).He has Four Sons ,Ram .Bharat, Laxman Shatrughan..Kaikaiye wants Bharat to be King by hook or crook .However there is no enmity between brothers, who are ready to die for each other.Ram marries Sita after wining her Swayamvar which irritates Raavan .Ram is bansihed from Ayodhya for 14 year thereafter, proceeds to Jungle along with wife Sita and Laxman ..Sita is Kidnapped by Ravan by the end of story ,which  will continue in next series .


If you think there is nothing new in plot then you are not alone .This was first disappointment. Success of Shiva Trilogy was its thrilling plot keeping strong characters of Shiva ,Parvati, Ganesh , Nandi  intact introducing new characters such as Brahaspati & Kali .Here Since plot is over repeated,although  Amish tries to spices it up with twist .

Characters of Roshni  ,Rakhi sister of four brothers is introduced in the book .Then it follows plot of Nirbahya Case in the story However its conclusion is not very convincing .Also Manthara is powerful trader respected all over Sapt sindhu So how Royal patronage  and powerful clan which was worshiped in those day would be attacked  is quite unconvincing .Similar  incident is repeated when he  introduces Sita. Will Any one dare to  attacks Prime Minister to  punish a thief .That is quite baffling.

Biggest disappointment is Sita' s Swayamwar . Scene from Mahabharata is pushed in Ramayana. The scene is also described  unconvincingly .All of swayamwar seemed at formality .Why was anyone else invited , Ram  wins Sita in swayamwar after hitting Fish eye .. No one else  gets the chance even .

When you are writing a thriller you have to tie loose ends .Maithila is said to poorest and not so powerful, then why Raavan was interested in Swayamwar . Who sent him invitation and  why he lands in Maithila with Thousands of body Guard ? Why Raavan needs  thousands of  Body Guards who are well eqiuped to wage war .He has death threats from someone Why does not arrogant Raavan attack Maithila or even Ayodhya  afterwards to avenge so called  defeat .There so called swayamwar for adopted daughther but Urmila ,his biological daugther is married off to laxman without any fuss. Janak the King of Maithila is mere spectator he has no say even when they go to war with Raavan .

Characters of Vibhishan and Surpanaka are half cooked . No background or motives of two are specified in the story . They suddenly comes in story ,conveniently re kindle Ravaan enmity and to  justify Sita's Kidnapping..Why will Raavan wait 14 years without any action but fluster for Surpanaka's nose .

Character of Vaishist and Vishwamitra seem to have background which is not explained in this series . However Vishwamitra in Ramayan is Great Great Grand son of Kush , Son of Ram according to some legends .He introduced here as his guru even his motives are not specified .

Plot also include discussion on what is ideal society or what kind of rule is ideal .We are introduced to Masculine and Feminine way of rules Basically differentiating between democracy and presidential(if not dictatorial) type of government .But hardly finds the solutions in modern era.

Amish tries to rekindle memories by mentioning Nagas .Somras, Vayuputras , Lord Rudra  concepts which he introduced successfully in Shiva trilogy .However in Ram chandra series he fails to introduce such insights or justify extraordinary powers or events .He sticks to his Naga Theories without depicting the backgrounds of those characters . Jatayu for instances introduced and killed in equal hurry without back story . Hanuman is just introduced as Naga too .


Overall,i was more disappointed than happy. I want to read the Original Amish in full glory of Immortals of Meluha .I read the another book long ago " What got you here, wont get you there" which perhaps explains Amish predicament. 

Huge Expectation may have lead to my disappointment . I may not be literally Expert but humble reader with his own opinion 

Read More

Breathless

“I will not talk to her from now on" I resolved perhaps 4^th time in Six  months .Real question was  how long this resolution  would I hold it true . You need to keep your self respect aside when you are in Love ,my friend had advised me not long ago. I, myself  in past, made similar conclusion ,No body owes you respect, it is always earned . You had made decision that she is wonderful person to know . That however does not make her oblige your advances .That’s how things are brought in supermarket , relationship can’t fall in that category  . It has to be two way decision . Imagine you are not allowed to enter a Shop because you didn’t buy anything last time . Same way if you don’t talk to her , your chance of 0.00001% will reduced to none.

What more I would do? I said in my defense when you are interested in busiest girl in office. She has time for everything except me. I argued. But did I have option I was  at every least hopelessly in love with her . Love is state of mind . Infatuation and crush would be more appropriate word ,I corrected.

Why do you even like her ? She only has blank expressions on her face.My friends would enquire . Blank Girl that’s what she called her once . You people would never get it .I protested There is something in her which say she is the one . I can't pin point any particular reason .She was not most beautiful or friendly not sweet and simple  But then does looks mater . I get positive vibes. She is most beautiful girl I can look at for hours without a blink .You are mad. was my friends conclusion. I accepted that with smile .

Why would you be so insane for girl who don’t even talk to you?. I too wondered that many times. There would be many days I would call her but wouldn’t get  any call back .She doesn’t like me . I concluded . But then it doesn’t mater I have nothing to loose .She is not mine yet .What if she never cared about it. But will does not talking to her solve that problem .I didn’t know .

Then she met me co incidentally in lift ,She smiled and we had small chat. I was happiest person at that very moment .Smile I saw  melted my heart like no other.Now I know why i like her very much …her smile make me breathless like on one else does ……

This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.

Read More

Ayurvedic Solutions to Skin Problems

Like Excess Chemical Fertilizer may ruins your crops ,Your of Chemicals of your soft skin will prove disastrous.Nature has its own way of healing .Nature would provide us with all that we need to keep us healthy .Since ages India has been blessed with science of Ayurveda to help us deal with our problems in natural way .
Skin Problems are common among all ages . changing weather , growing pollution , your own eating habits all contribute to skin problems we have. From not drinking enough water  to eating Oily and spicy food can cause ill effect on your skins . Even eating your beloved mango in this seasons can prove to be unfriendly to the skin.

Use of Soaps on skins are major cause of its dryness. Skins Natural Oils are destroyed if you use soaps on it .One of the most natural face pack is Coconut . We all know 

Coconut is Kalpvriksha  . It contains everything to provide us with livelihood . But Coconut water is great not only anti-oxidant it most natural cleanser .  Your Face cleansing  almost perfect  with Coconut Water . Even Coconut Milk is obtained from pulp of coconut will be great for skin .

Besan Face Pack is another great option to keep your skin in good conditions . Oily face will benefit to great deal . All excess oil will absorbed and make your skin dry .

Banana either mixed with honey or otherwise will provide great face pack fro glowing skins. It also softens your skins. Honey is another natural element with all antioxidant qualities with can work wonders even if applied as it is . Banana skin which we normally throw away can be of great use . Back of banana sking can be used to rub on skin to make for wondrous effects .Your skin wont be same again .

Another combination which is most common but also ignored is Turmeric .Turmeric nature natural medicine for any skin problems .Turmeric along with honey can be great combination for face pack . Turmeric has many medicinal qualities which not only repairs broken and dead skin but also energies in most natural way .Vicco has history of making Nature based product . I have been using Vicco Turmeric cream to great effects. http://www.viccolabs.com/product-turmeric-cream-with-foam-base.php 

Another great natural face packs is Tomato pulp help to reduce the marks . Tomato juice is also great energizers for skin.

Any Milk product is great for skin . Curds  specially are help full conditioners . Available and used in all households.It will help to smoothen your skin . Curds when mixed with sugar will also provide as help full natural scrub to remove dead skins .Milk cream mixed with honey or turmeric or bothe with help in removing scars and marks .

Multani mitti, Ghee will help your skin to even out and improves its texture .

Papaya pulp will increase radiance in your skin.

Best way to keep your skin in good condition is only to use natural and Ayurvedic based facepack . Use of chemical based creams and lotion will not only have its side effects but also harmful in long run.

Nature has answers to every problems . Hope above house hold ayurvedic Tips will help you . Vicco has history of making Nature based product . I have been using Vicco Turmeric cream to great effects

#ComeCloser to Radiant Skin

Read More

RENAULT LODGY #LiveLodgycal

Voyage is more important than destination. What Voyage should be one of comfort, entertainment and overall safe.So when you think of journey, What more would you desire than Vehicle which fits you need perfectly. LODGY Renault’s new offering fits in my idea of ideal Vehicle for your voyage.I believe Books are man’s best friend.  When you travel I wish I would long on beach with friends at same time read wonderful book. I still more traditional paperback lover over the E book. When you travelling your little world travels with you .Little bit of everything you need. Most of the time you have to compromise due to lack of Space .So travel in LODGY with 30 L of storage space located around the vehicle.What would be journey without music . My Playlist can sooth me more than anything so its one must haves thing to take along with me in my Lodgy. Lodgy has  one of most interesting  Media NAV multimedia system, easily controlled from its 7-inch touchscreen. You can Choose seamless run through Media or Radio to listen to your Favorite Soothing Songs and more  IT is the neatly placed chrome-finished AC vents and state-of-the-art MediaNAV console, highlighting them for a convenient use.Journey with essentials like clothes ,Whether you'll be travelling  for major amount of time  or even into the night,. Experienced travelers will tell you that a road trip is not the time to wear Denims or party wears .Even Footwear  that are easy to take on and off are a ideal choice.So you have choice to hop in and out .Travelling thus require lots of space to carry the eseential . Lodgy wont disappoint with   fulfilling the needs of modern families with its practical features and numerous storage areas.

Any journey won’t be complete without things important to you . Someone one ask me what are things you would take on Journey with you.What would be journey without Friends when you have most fascinating? I have a big Gang of Friends .Whenever we travel either we have to travel in different cars or cramped up in SUV which is not comfortable at all .Lodgy offers 8 comfortable seating .Which means no more pains or cramped legs . Long journey becomes tires some if you can’t travel in comfort. So nothing beats comfortable journey with all of us together. Charm of journey is travelling together and in comfort .Lodgy provides us with 7 and 8 full-size seats. 2nd and 3rd row bench seats. Renaults have thought of everything for our comfort and well-being, from the climate control to the 30 L of storage space located around the vehicle.

My camera which captures memories. Years later you can reminisce and enjoy . Must have for  any trips. In does not mater if you are going to Sea or to the Hills , you'll make lots of memories  on the road and I feel one of most personal invention is Camera which lets your memories be freeezed forever .I always carry a camera handy to capture those moments, whether it's the beauty of a sunrise or safronish sky

Safety Features of LODGY are unbeatable too

All in All it Safe Sound Comfortable Journey with LODGY. If you were awaiting Ideal Vehicle  for you i guess LODGY would be  answer to your query.

FUN WONT BE DODGY WITH YOUR BRAND NEW LODGY 

“I’m participating in the #LiveLodgycal contest with Renault in association with BlogAdda to get a chance to be a part of the #LiveLodgycal Drive in Goa.”

Read More