Feed Your Body Right - With Vitamin E in Your Diet (Vegetarian)

"Wake up to fitness" 

That's the little piece of advice on the beautiful glass frame hanging on the front wall of my room that my dad got for me long back. Probably because maintaining a good level of 'fitness' is one of the attributes that we all aspire in our lives.

I'd always wonder how people handle their demanding schedules without falling prey to any major illnesses these days when we all lead such a sedentary lifestyle. People brimming with incredible zest all the time still leave me speculate about what they eat and drink that supplies their body so much of energy. haha ;)

Over the years of my personal experience with picky eaters in my family (not just kids, but adults too), I realised that the best way to keep everybody's energy levels optimum is to adopt a healthy meal-style in everyday routine instead of preparing occasional healthy recipes. Because healthy eating habits have enduring effect on our physical and mental well-being.

For a well-known fact, vitamins are the substances our body needs for normal functioning. The best way to get the daily requirement of these substances is by eating food sources rich in specific nutrient. 

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Our body has 13 vitamins in total, further classified as fat-soluble and water soluble. Vitamin E is one of the essential fat-soluble substances that is stored in the body's fatty tissue and is used when needed. Technically speaking, Vitamin-E is responsible for protecting fats, cell membranes, DNA and enzymes against damage. But in a layman's language, it is the foundation of our healthy immune system.  

Now, before you expect me furnish an encyclopedia of facts and figures about know-how of vitamins, let me put my records on ;) I'm neither posting some recipes with fancy names that would put your culinary skills at stake nor a medical reference guide. I only wish to inspire every homemaker to tackle mealtime drama in a fuss-free way without compelling any of your family members to 'eat right'.

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Since we're a family of vegetarians, I'm listing some tried-n-tested common dietary recommendations for those who reject animal products in their diet considerations-

Broccoli - The Edible Green Plant

This close relative of cauliflower is most nutrients when eaten raw as salad greens. But the smart ways of cooking broccoli enhance certain health benefits, like it's cholesterol-lowering properties are powered in the boiled form. Not only, it's an ideal antioxidant but a proven detoxifier too. Eating broccoli regularly helps in reducing signs of ageing, allergic reactions and inflammation. It's immunity booster and anti-inflammatory properties prevent cancer and heart diseases. Due to the folate content in broccoli, it minimises the chances of birth defects in babies and so is suggested in the diet of pregnant women.

My family likes broccoli as a side dish. You may quickly steam broccoli stalks in the microwave and serve with a little salt, vinegar and olive oil. My personal choice is roasted aromatic broccoli. You might be surprised, but adding little oil and cheese to steamed broccoli turns into creamy, velvety green pasta sauce that children really love. 

Spinach- the super food of Popeye!! 

That's one of the healthiest green leafy vegetables loaded with multitude of health benefits one can ever have. The beauty of this veggie lies in its versatility. Eat it raw or cooked, it actually doesn't compromise the amount of its nutrients.You can toss it up in salads or add it to your soups, pasta, sandwiches and evening snacks. 

It's absolutely effective to prevent constipation and promotes a healthy digestive tract. The long term health benefits include lower risk of bone fracture, high blood pressure and asthma. My clever idea is to add a cupful of boiled spinach in my flour dough everyday during the winter season and cook chapatis (or any other Indian Breads). That way nobody gets a choice to skip the nutrition ;)

Cucumber - The Cooling Food

With a little source of Vitamin E, this crunchy and juicy vegetable is favourite of most of us. It helps to regulate body temperature, maintains uric acid level and prevents kidney stone. The cucumber extract can be used for topical skin application for a bright and youthful glow. You would probably find cucumber slices in salad or on your sandwich, but you may make delicious pickle, mocktails and baked snacks out of cucumber ;) People like my mom who are diabetic can safely be benefited from the consumption of cucumber juice. And my favourite is to mix grated cucumber into spiced yogurt and enjoy it in my lunch or dinner. You may bring a variation in your recipe by adding seasoning of your liking.

Bell Pepper - Crisp Flavourful Bells 

For a decent supply of Vitamin-E, green bell peppers should be included in your diet in either raw or cooked form. These really compliment the taste of noodles I cook at home for kids. Those who ditch eating raw bell pepper, try tasting it scatter over a green pasta salad. It's aroma ensures to make your food less boring ;) If consumed in adequate amounts, you may enjoy healthy eyesight and may lower the risk of oxidative stress, high cholesterol, and the formation of blood clots.

Kiwifruit - The Emerald Delight

A vibrant and not-so-ordinary fruit that's really a sight for the eyes is the choicest one among fruit lovers. This excellent source of Vitamin-E brings flair to any fruit salad and tickles your taste buds with zingy flavour. The sliced kiwi fruit sometimes softens other fruits in the fruit salad, so I either prefer eating it alone or add it's slices in my infuser bottle to enjoy the tangy flavour in every sip. It's good for keeping the blood sugar levels of diabetic patients under control.

Nuts - Nutrition on-the-go

Nuts are often eaten on their own as a snack. However, they can be added to salads, pastas, breakfast cereals, soups and baked dishes. Almonds, Walnuts and Peanuts are known for their high amount of Vitamin E. Munching a handful of these nuts combats the risk of cardiovascular diseases. We all have those elderly members in our families who strongly advocate consumption of these nuts on daily basis for improvements in brain function and retention. For the busy-bees in this fast paced life, nuts are a quick fix of energy. People who have dry and flaky skin like me can apply lukewarm almond oil or walnut oil on their skin to boost the growth of cells and look radiant. 

Vegetable Oils
Vegetable and plant oils are natural sources of vitamin E and may fulfil great share of our daily intake needs. Olive oil, sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, canola oil, olive oil etc are the best Vitamin E rich oils. I've switched to canola oil from my previous cooking oil as a healthier alternative. It can be used in everyday cooking to stir fry, shallow fry or deep fry the food items. Using it for everyday cooking not only lowers the cholesterol but also improves the appearance of the skin. The high amount of Vitamin E present in canola oil keeps body’s metabolism move at a normal rate which is otherwise a task.

Why Supplements?

Usually our body's daily intake of Vitamin E (i.e. 15 mg) is likely to be fulfilled by the kind of wholesome diet we consume. But if your body doesn't respond to absorb fat properly and/or has digestive disorders, then it's difficult to achieve the intake level from diet alone, thus requires supplementation to avoid its deficiency. I've seen my dad consuming #Evion soft gelatin capsules, one of the most trusted Vitamin E supplements that effectively helps to avoid a number of deficiency-related diseases and age-associated disorders.

Usually adding a daily vitamin E supplement that has an ideal balance of all natural compounds may be a good way to ensure you're taking enough of this important vitamin, but it's always recommended to consult your heath care provider first for any possible interaction of these supplements with your ongoing medication (if any). Lastly, remember that vitamin E is fat-soluble, so these supplements are best absorbed when taken with food.

Hope these Vitamin-E rich vegetarian choices grabbed your attention and maybe it’s time to start adopting these in your diet to enjoy better health yourself! Got any tips for us, please share :)

IndiBlogger Launches IndiPR.com - A self-learning engine that automatically targets the right publishers

Thousands of businesses, products and services are launched everyday across the world. When these products go live, a Press Release (like the one you’re currently reading) is usually the first order of business. Businesses of various sizes, including start-ups, can now have their Press Releases published by relevant influencers in less than 72 hours.

IndiPR.com is built to make it extremely simple for a business to get their Press Releases published by top bloggers.

All that a business needs to do is to upload their Press Release and the ‘Automated Influencer Targeting Engine’ (AITE) proceeds to accept applications and automatically shortlists bloggers based on various factors including internal ratings and rankings. Once shortlisted, the influencers do their research and publish their articles.

Mr. Anoop Johnson, Co-founder & Director of Marketing at IndiBlogger, adds, “With a starting budget of just USD 150, a business of any size will be able to get their press releases published by influential bloggers with a few clicks.”

IndiPR.com assists digital marketers with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, SEO, content marketing, generating awareness and gaining much needed conversations around the product, driven by internet users on influencer platforms like blogs.

One of the main issues that most marketers face when working with influencers is the cumbersome process associated with identifying and targeting each Influencer. Mr. Karthik DR, Co-founder & Business Head at IndiBlogger says, “The amount of time that people spend in trying to identify and contact influencers is huge. With IndiPR.com, you don't have to worry about any of this as the system just needs your Press Release. The rest is history!”

In the future, IndiPR.com will carry more than just Press Releases. Influencers will be able to get creative assignments, get invitations to attend the trendiest launch events and be privy to the latest news on the planet before the world wakes up to it.

Mr. Renie Ravin, the Founder and CEO of IndiBlogger, says, “We believe that this system will help Influencers with fresh and new content on their site every day. In a way, you could be writing about the next Google without even realizing its immense potential.”

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Impact of Abused Relationships on Children

'Relationships' are one of the most treasured possessions for every human being. Its the quality of family relationships that determine the well-being of every member than anything else. There are so many components like strong bonding, positive communication, quality time etc. that ultimately result in creating a happy environment in a family.

As oppose to this, the troubled relationships of adults in a family adversely affect the entire family specifically the young ones. In today's scenario, when the degree of patience and self-control has dipped down in most people, the resulting abused relationships end up causing traumatic effects on children living in the house. Being a regular observer of reckless anger, violent assault, derogatory remarks by any of the parents, the child is directly exposed to emotional and behavioral problems. The continuous arousal of feelings of being helpless & worthless in the situation instills a guilt in the child and he blames himself for standing like silent witness. A poor self-esteem without any feeling of pride starts prospering in the immature mind that directly intervenes child's physical and mental growth. The younger children, who usually don't have the capability to express their feeling adequately, turn to be passive, withdrawn, self-centered and non-communicative personalities as they keep on amassing bitter memories of these frequent dreadful events in their mind.

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Such children, after a time period, turn into sufferers of minor or major psychological issues like sleep disorder, depression, anxiety, fear and ofcourse anger. There is no wonder if these children become more vulnerable to violent behaviour in social life as well. It becomes an easy way out for them to relieve their stress by behaving ruthless and finding others not reacting to that unacceptable behaviour.

The raised level of aggression in the children, who live under the influence of abuse, is self-destructive in their own relationships in later life as they grow. The conflicting parental relationship tends to show up on surface at any point of time in the child's life and leave him brutally demean his partner losing all respect for a healthy family life.

Looking at the dire effects of abusive relationships, the need of the hour is to rectify the behavioural pattern at the right time expanding solution for a happier tomorrow before it gets too late. Regardless of the matter, the couples/caretakers/guardians of children should practice civilized bahaviour with a willingness to solve the issue at the point calmly and not ruin the lives due to impulsive temper tantrums. The devil horns can only be locked by our own better self-control and a mild thinking over the ill-effects of abuse and violence. Once the iron determination makes a place in your humble deeds, the happier family relationship are not unreachable :)

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This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.

Zippy Zica Unveiled on Goa Greens

My association with Indiblogger has been a treasured one since the day I got to be one of its approved member. Indiblogger's wider reach among its readers is one of the reasons why I feel so special connecting with it. I regularly participate in IB activities and campaigns while penning down the topics it publishes. But there was something that I could never participate in and almost felt dejected for the same i.e. Indiblogger Meets. I always considered my fellow bloggers quite lucky when they cover the events conducted by IB with brands.
Recently, when I came across the Gear Up for Great campaign by Tata Motors that was inviting bloggers for a all-expenses paid trip to Goa, I couldn't resist my temptation to apply for it. To be honest, I barely had any hope to get shortlisted. And this is because I had completely forgot about it after applying. But to my utter surprise, my heart actually skipped a beat as I received a call from team IB on 24 Nov. evening asking whether I'm ready for a #madeofgreat Goa trip??
Before I could answer him, my brain started making calculations about will my hubby give me consent to travel alone, will he be able to manage my son in my absence and ofcourse will I be able to avail leave from office etc... I guess this trip and Indimeet was destined for me, so I could work out all my issues and sent my formal consent to team IB. There was still some doubt in my mind to make my way for the event. But all my anxiety got over in next 24 hrs, when the list of fortunate 60 bloggers was published on IB. Can't express how privileged it felt to see my name among those talented people on board. And then started my prep for Goa..I was literally day dreaming all the time about the Zippy Car to be unveiled before our eyes and the lush beautiful Goan land ...
Team IB took good care of all the travel and stay prior to the day of journey and also kept in touch via emails regarding event details.
And then the day finally arrived when I was ready to step in the Spicejet boeing aircraft.

Rising above the city of capital, I started capturing some glimpses of the tiny elements seen on Earth from that height...not only because I was enjoying every minute of my first flight, but it was strict instruction from my li'l boy to forward him the live happenings as soon as possible. ;)  And the pic below turned out to be one of his fav during my flight. I had forwarded him this pic via whatsapp asking "do you see something special in it?" And my boy could quickly point out the Bahai Lotus Temple in it :)

On the Goa Airport, the bloggers including myself were received by representatives of team IB as well as Tata Motors. The commute from airport to the resort Alila Diwa was very well managed in a luxurious van for all the bloggers in groups of 7-8 at a time.

Landing on the green land of Goa, the first thing that I could notice is the rise in temperature that was almost double as compared to Chandigarh ;) After a drive of almost 20 mins, we reached this exceptionally beautiful resort Alila Diwa.

All my fatigue vanished as I sipped in the fresh Kokum juice as the welcome drink. A quick registration on the reception and we checked into our spectacular rooms elegantly furnished with wooden flooring. A relaxing corner in the balcony was my fav corner to relax these two days that offered a soothing view of swaying palm trees...

The hungry souls then headed to the Spice Studio, the dining area of the resort, that served variety of delicious food and desserts. I could instantly relate the name 'Spice Studio' as I had a glimpse of many whole-spices displayed underneath a glass on the dining table. 

Some of us were eager to explore the resort property and other wanted to relax. I, being a photography enthusiast, decided to get into the groove and utilize my limited time of stay there.

In the midst of all the fun, the IB representatives humbly reminded us of the scheduled beach activities for the evening. And so it was time of creating another charming look for me ;) I wore a floor-length maxi dress and bedazzled it with a matching statement necklace. (we gals, you see..) 

Oh my my!! the breathtaking view of the Gonsua Beach in Majorda was calling us .. Super-charged for the memorable eve, we participated in challenges thrown on us in form of games and activities. 

Here I share yet another lovely pic where I scribbled a message for my li'l boy saying "Miss U Shamit" ... no wonder he loved it a load..

With so many wonderful people around and experiencing a blissful time, I had forgotten the world that worries me so much and I wanted to greet life with my arms open in a novel spirit all together different from my usual viewpoint. This candid moment spelled nothing less than Nirwana to me and I could breathe 'hope' n 'spirituality' deeper n deeper within me :) Needless to say, I cherish this moment above everything else.  

Returning back to the resort, a hi-tea invite came with the Karaoke night celebration along with a special presentation at the Locker Room. Frankly, it sounded bit strange to me to attend the presentation in the locker room and not at the conference room. But I knew team IB and Tata Motors masters the art of giving pleasant surprises. It didn't comes to my wildest imagination that a personalized section would be dedicated to each of 60 bloggers with blue Messi jersey and other cool goodies. Aww, my eyes didn't blink for a minute as I saw Cyrus Sahukar entering all dressed in the similar jersey .. The witty guy made everyone giggle with his signature comic style

Team Tata Motors revealed the journey of the making of Zica-The Zippy Car through a informative presentation and this was the most unexpected revelation when the wooden wall slided to one side and we could witness the beauty in Sunburst Orange right in front of our eyes!!

Day 1 ended with tummyfull food and soulful performances by fellow bloggers.. Before saying good night, everyone was asked to get ready early morning on Sunday morning forgetting the usual long sleeping hours ;) I had so much of excitement for the next day's drive that I seriously flipped in my bed all the night waiting to travel through the town in new Zica. 

Relishing the South Indian breakfast on the 6th arranged at Vivo, I met my team members outside the resort. 

Both the petrol and diesel variants of Zica were waiting for us to roar on the roads of Goa. I, with my team members Supriya and Abhishek, got into stylish new Zica after the flag off to gain the driving pleasure. 

Uff, Zica incorporates specs like any high-end vehicle encompassing advance safety features, multi-drive modes, excellent sound quality, rear parking sensors etc.  I exclusively loved the voice-controlled Navigation app and JukeCar app. I found the diesel model more refined than petrol one. The overall feel, comfort, design and performance of Zica spread a smile on our faces. 

Discovering the excellence of the automobile giant, I'm extremely impressed and my vote of trust goes in favour of Tata Motors once again. 

A selfie with the beauty was surely well-deserved before handing over it back to its owners :P 

No pleasures can replace the joy of such fulfilling moments...My heartfelt thanks to the entire team of Indiblogger and Tata Motors for making this #fantastico event happen and also to the humble staff of Alila Diwa for A-one hospitality. 

I swear everything we did on this weekend was wondrously #madeofgreat... and gave us a reason to keep our heads up :)

Optimism Is Contagious Too

Today I got to learn about a new name in Real Estate industry called Housing whose #LookUp Mantra changed my perception about this boring business into a colorful, positive and hopeful one. Knowing more about how Housing is nurturing optimism through human emotions attached to their home-their shelter; I also felt motivated to share a story of positivity that I had left a long lasting impression on my mind...

I am a person who don't feel hesitant to accept my realistic situation in front of anyone. At times, I am prompted to complain of what I have got in life when something falls short of my expectations. But still I keep doing my fair share of 'good deeds' because I hear mom saying this with lot of conviction that "we should keep contributing in noble causes. Because this is how we create good fortune." 

I came to understand mom's words much later, when I met a cheerful lady Binni (name changed) few months ago at my work place in reference to an educational adventure event that our institution wanted to organize for students. Since I met Binni few times more before the event date also, I felt myself quite comfortable in her company discussing about the proposed event. I am still clueless what was attracting me towards her charismatic personality.  

On the day of the event, as me and my colleagues reached Shivalik Hills with our students to participate in the adventurous activities, we were greeted by Binni and her team not with bouquet of roses, but with heart warming smiles. The leading lady had made fantastic arrangement of an array of multi-sport activities and was herself engaged in perfect execution of most of them.

Frankly, I was enjoying and learning her methodology to keep even the most unruly children in utmost discipline in such a humble and polite way. The command of her soft yet gripping voice had the impact of the order of an chief commander on the children. I presumed her to belong from an Army background in the past from her body language, firm voice and professional mannerism. 

Watching and admiring her for next 3-4 hours on the event day were actually enough for me to fall in love with her. So when she took a break from her involvement with children and sat to have lunch with us, I could not resist myself appreciating her for her jovial personality and effective work planning, saying "I really appreciate how you manage to be so lively, peppy and contented all the time. I wish I could be as happy as you.."

I never expected that I had hurt her Achilles' heel. Her expressions liquified the very moment and she narrated her heart-breaking story to us...Binny had faced severe exploitation by her in-laws since early days of marriage and had been a victim of worst case of domestic violence by husband. Bearing the teachings of her parents in her heart to be loyal to husband till last breath, she tolerated all the injuries on her body as well as on her soul for many months without uttering a word from her mouth...  

Binny had not thought in her wildest imagination that her husband would ask her for compulsive sex determination test in the fourth month of her pregnancy and would throw her on the road mercilessly in such condition knowing that she is bearing a female child in her womb. She was left with no option, but to go to her brother's house who was the only caretaker in the town. Her brother & Sister-.in-law (bhabhi) were really supportive at the moment and consoled her to stay there till her issue is resolved.

The misery didn't end here, but actually got multiplied when she gave birth to a baby girl suffering from Thalassemia that caused the infant deadly blood disorder due to abnormal formation of haemoglobin..... As Binny finished her sentence, we realized there were tears uncontrollably rolling down everybody's cheeks including the lady herself. Her struggle was intensified when sister-in-law refused to allow her live at their place realizing that they need to invest big sum of money frequently for baby's expensive blood transfusion treatment.

Life had taught Binny to be emotionally strong and self-dependent after so many jolts, so she bid good bye to her caretaker and began with utilizing her own skills to earn her livelihood. She began with organizing a small scale summer camp in an educational institute and earned great appreciation for her work. The handful of money earned that day boosted up her confidence and fueled the spark of not giving up for any challenge. Life was not a cake-walk immediately, but gradually she managed to survive for her own self and for her daughter.

As she stopped talking, we needed not to console her; but to my sheer surprise it was Binny who wiped our tears off and stood up with a winning smile on her face.

Her legal dispute is still in the process in the court, but today Binny is a well-known name as one of the most successful and reputed Event-Managers of the town.

I am convinced that Binny's happiness and present fulfilling life is a result of not giving up and continuing to make causes for good fortune even at the crucial moment, because this is how we come back to the realm of Faith and Optimism :)
This story is exceptionally motivating to me and taught me to be optimistic, so deserves to be shared.

This post is written for Indiblogger's HappyHour campaign in association with Housing.

Get A Better Car With Quikr NXT !

A feeling that I had been getting a lot lately was to replace my present car with a superior one. I wanted a sufficiently well-mannered car to be my perfect companion for everyday home-to-office commute. The reason because of which I wanted to upgrade my present car was to isolate myself from perennially bad roads and high-speed traffic sitting safe and secure enclosed in a thoroughly engineered car. But what always stopped me from taking an action for the same, was the little money that I had in my account that was inadequate to point my finger on a Brand New Car of my taste. My colleagues suggested me to try the True-Value Cars available at many certified dealers of used cars. That wasn't a bad idea, but my flexible (and late) working hours didn't allow me much time to visit any of the networks of such car-markets scrutinizing the appealing cars and making up my mind :( 

Overall, my plan of replacing my car kept getting delayed until one day when my son propounded me to consider Quikr for our mission of 'Car Upgradation'. Oh My Gosh! how could I forget my previous experiences with Quikr that always remained a satisfactory one, specially with the newly added QuikrNxt chat feature :) {read the detailed post on how QuikrNxt effortlessly thrills a buyer/seller in his venture}

As I mentioned about my busy schedule these days, this time I decided to download the Quikr app on my android based phone to go through some premium adverts as I wanted to utilize those short leisurely moments during work at office to find a car matching to the specifications of my dream car on my phone itself ;)

During my lunch hour at work, I logged in to the Quikr app, localized my location in Cars & Bikes Section. In no time, my eyes got struck on really maintained cars suitable to my budget. I left chat messages to the owners of cars that I liked the most via QuikrNxt regarding some negotiation of quoted prices or for requesting them for some more pics of car inside out like under the hood and boot as well as the pics of essential documents like battery warranty card, RC etc because I knew I need these pics to get the car approved from my darling hubby before purchase ;) I actually was expecting good response from sellers because I have been associated with Quikr since many months and believe in their credibility. Reaching home in the evening, the first thing that I did was to check my phone and was amazed to get replies from every single seller. After comparing the condition and price of shortlisted cars, me and hubby cracked a deal for a red colored Maruti Suzuki Dzire priced at Rs 3.15 lakhs and negotiated for around 10k in actual payment. My hubby was still keen to take a test drive to check the car controls and so texted our prospective seller if he has no objection for the same.The seller agreed without any hassles and invited us to his workplace for the trial with the car for complete satisfaction. After the test drive, we gave him the booking amount and promised to make final payment in next 2 days during delivery of car, since the seller was kind enough to get the car cleaned from a professional before handing in over :) 

Now it was our turn to be in the shoes of a seller...me and hubby decided to arrange for cash by selling our car via Quikr only because we both wanted to save on brokerage to be imparted to any agent and attract maximum amount of sale of our car to ourselves. And it could be possible via a trustworthy online classified portal like Quikr only. We clicked crisp pics of our car from different angles and highlighted all its fine details like mileage run by the car, ownership, original paint, insurance validity etc. with genuine price expected as compared to market price. Thanks to QuikrNxt, that I needed not to provide my personal contact number while posting this ad, so no compromise in privacy at all. There were numerous interested buyers, infact more than my expectations. It made me realize that there are people like me who are wise enough to access Quikr than straying in markets and wasting time ;) I was desperate to find someone who can immediately pay me a heavy packet of cash that I can directly pay to buy my new car without breaking any preterm fixed deposits from my bank. But hubby advised me to retain my patience as many of the buyers either don't follow up after initial enquiry or just keep asking irrelevant questions.. I was feeling so blessed to use QuikrNxt that there were no phone calls from such fake buyers and it kept my mental peace intact. After few interactions via textual chats of QuikrNxt, we managed to grab a great amount for our old, but adorable car that was sadly parting from us in the evening. The buyer paid some cash and for the balance gave us a crossed cheque at our residence and drove the car happily :) 

This was a really nostalgic moment to see this "SOLD" tag on my first ever car (similar to the one in the pic below.) 

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But I was content to arrange most of the payment money for my new Swift Dzire, so again texted the seller whether we could take the car a bit early. The car service had got done by him, so he had no issues. And in the next 2 hrs or so, I was driving home my newly updated car Swift Dzire with my family.
See, how life has become a bed of roses when we have access to excellent services of thoughtfully designed Online Classified systems like QuikrNxt that exchanges old and new stuff for great money without making or receiving even a single phone call.

This post is written exclusively for Indiblogger's #IndiHappyHour #QuikrNxt campaign in association with Quikr.

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Asus Zenfone Is My Only Superlative Valentine

Yeah, you might be expecting me to start my post with 'Love is in the air' quote as it revolves around ;Valentine', the day of love. But being single on Valentine Day is soooo depressing when your beloved is on a week-long official tour :(

Hey, but who said you can't make your day enjoyable by finding some dating love with someone else ;) ;) Actually this idea of making myself feel 'loved' clicked my mind when I came across an interesting clip that brought a biggg smile on my face and brightened my day :) 

A bit of self-love is ofcourse not harmful and adds spice to monotonous life. For a tech-savvy person like me, nothing better than a classy gadget can be my ultimate Valentine. With numerous hot gadgets overpowering the romantic gadget-freaks, I found Asus Zenfone most compatible to fall in love with <3

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Keep reading to know what are my relationship prospects with Asus Zenfone !!
1. "Bubbling With Energy" is something that defines my personality. Asus Zenfone too is labelled as an Energy Efficient set powered by Intel Atom multicore processor antenna design capable to handle my never ending talk, exchange of SMS, streaming multimedia, uninterrupted presence on social medias, gaming activities without grumbling for battery backup due to its Ultra-Saving mode for longer hours than expected. Happy to find someone who doesn't get asleep already when I'm in the middle of my talk :)
2. I always wanted someone who can "Make Me Smile and Feel Beautiful" and Asus Zenfone does this to me effortlessly :) Zenfone with its Asus-developed PixelMaster technology gives me uncounted reasons to smile when I want to capture some wonderful moments in pics or clips. I pose & smile when a burst of 3 pics are taken in Selfie-mode and cannot help myself grin when a gentle touch in All Smiles mode shows my best expressions amongst 5 clicks. And then there are times when I don't look beautiful as always, but Zenfone hugs me with an assurance to produce flawless pics by real time adjustment of facial features and I feel proudly BEAUTIFUL to be in love with Asus Zenfone.
3. Feeling of Security is a must in every relationship and that is possible only when your partner is tougher. Zenfone's display is a securer one coated with Corning Gorilla Glass that densifies the display surface and enhances the scratch-resistance multiple times and reduces chances of getting cracked. And a anti-fingerprint coating ensures no defecating of the screen.Ultimately the longevity is improved for my companionship with Zenfone.
4. As a lover, I expect higher degree of Responsiveness from my beloved valentine. Asus Zenfone never failed to be receptive of what I wanted it do to by using its TOUCH SENSITIVE SCREEN and every time responded within best of response time as less as few microseconds. Now thats what can make a woman more than satisfied that her beloved values her wishes and takes it as a command :) 
5. Like all women, I want to hear something that is pleasure to my ears. Asus Zenfone sounds so soothing and pleasant to hear with crystal clear sound produced using SonicMaster. There is no external disturbance to interrupt our loving conversation because the set comes with two microphones adjusted to kill noise n echo. I feel all engrossed in true-to-life vocals.

Last but not the least, my passion for Asus Zenfone seems to last forever because its my ideal valentine that drives me so crazy that my pulse races out of control just at the thought of it.
I am indeed blessed to have found Asus Zenfone as my superlative Valentine that justifies in every sense for creating happiness in my life; be it beauty, sound, touch or power-packed actions :)

You can experience the love for yourself by ordering the Asus Zenfone on Flipkart here :)

This post is written for Indiblogger's #UnconditionalLove HappyHour acitivity in association with Asus India.

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Quikr Nxt : No Fikar, Chat Quikr

My association with Quikr is no longer a newly discovered acquaintance. Living in a rented accommodation creates number of reasons for me to buy and sell my household stuff. Those who are still unaware what Quikr is all about and how it helped me, let me introduce to you the most reliable online classified website operating in India :)

About Quikr:

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Quikr is an online classfied platform created with a vision to 'Meet Online, Transact Offline'...which means the people all around the country who wish to buy or sell the products or services can list out their quotations on Quikr under suitable categories and can avail the facility of hassle-free sale or purchase transaction after meeting in person. Isn't it amazing??

My Experience with Quikr:
As mentioned above, there have been occasions when I needed to sell off my used, old stuff just because I wasn't able to take it along while shifting from one place to another, or may be because something didn't fit in the limited space available and so on...I always trusted on Quikr's fair price transactions. 

I had similar pleasant experience while buying the useful goods suited to my needs at pocket-friendly prices. There has been NO bitter moment I faced in Quikr trading till date.. Infact you may read one of my Quikr experience that I had few months ago :)

Recently, I accessed Quikr to post yet another advertisement to sell off one of my old table and a banner caught my attention saying 'TALK TO BUYERS WITHOUT ANSWERING CALLS'. But obvious, I clicked on the ad to check out the details. 

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I just jumped with joy to see that Quikr had rolled out all new Chat feature 'Quikr Nxt' to make interaction between buyer n seller a more convenient one. Quikr Nxt can not only be used on your desktop or laptop, but is compatible to your mobile phones also.

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I was super duper happy because during my previous transactions, I had desperately felt the need of live chat which is more preferred option for me than talking over phone, here is Why??

1. Non- Invasive:
Posting an ad on Quikr earlier required sharing mobile number and email address along with the product description. At times, the prospective buyers or sellers do make a call at unusual timings which is an intrusion into one's privacy. I remember myself contacting a lady for buying ethnic wear for myself, but the deal could not be cracked due to time constraint. But the lady saved my contact number and occasionally kept flooding my phone with a series of pics on whatsapp until I politely requested her to stop all this.

Now with Quikr Nxt, I can prevent myself being bombarded with numerous email or phone calls, and can also safeguard my privacy by opting for 'private listing' via not sharing my personal mobile number and still be able to communicate + negotiate with random people interested in a transaction using Quikr Id.

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2. Real Time Comparisons & Quick Decision Making:
Few of my previous transactions could not be completed due to delay in receiving the requested information from other party. Like when I requested a seller to send me some more pics of the product before I could make a purchase, the seller didn't respond for many days due to certain reason and later I could not afford to buy that product.

Now Quikr Nxt considerably expedites the decision making process by reducing the transaction time. Because during the REAL TIME chat with the seller, I can ask for more clearer images of the product from different angles or can even ask to show me the procedure to use a product in form of a recorded video clip. That simply means, I can take a decision then n there whether to say Yes or No for the specific transaction.

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Not only that, now I can make a simultaneous comparison among the quoted prices of similar products being sold by multiple sellers by chatting with 'n' number of people via Parallel Chat Sessions. 

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3. Chat History & Offline Notifications:
An interesting fact during buying n selling on online classified website is that you tend to forget what price you quoted to someone while negotiating ;) Now Quikr Nxt keeps a track of every single conversation in saved chat histories for future references.

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The concerned person also receives offline notification so that he/she gets to resume the talk as soon as he appears online.

Undoubtedly, Quikr Nxt is the next big thing in online buying and selling :)

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This post is written for Indiblogger #QuikrNXT HappyHours campaign in association with Quikr.