Fastest Net Surfing With Airtel 4G

Instant communication is the best gift that Internet has given to us. Downloading favourite music, exchanging pics over social media, sending n receiving work emails, subscribing to digital newspaper, updating your knowledge via interesting App installations ...there are endless reasons for a common man to be loyal to this magic wand called internet.

Internet has indeed simplified the complexities of life to certain extent, but the hurdle of low bandwidth actually kills the spirit :( Many a times, I have to delay my important assignments just because the internet speed doesn't support. How frustrating !! 

Now that Airtel has launched its 4G services and has claimed to be the fastest ever network till date, I am all the way excited to experience zero buffering time while enjoying surfing at blazing speed. 

Airtel gifts its existing or new customers the benefits of #Airtel4G at a price of 3G pack itself. Not only that you may upgrade your present service pack to 4G, but can also get a 4G SIM home delivered free of cost. And it is as easy as breathing... You just need to tweet away #GetAirtel4G to @airtelindia and sit back waiting for that awesome speed mantra in your hand.

Wow, what a new era of internet has arrived. With access to Airtel4G, I would be performing each of my big or small task cutting short the time and effort invested in it. I will be mainly relieved from the hassle that I face when live streaming of videos is to be watched during some blogging collaborations and I am the last person to respond uselessly waiting for a quicker response from my network connection. I can already claim such miserable situation is gonna be history very soon. :)

Then comes the next issue to be handled very importantly. At my work place, there have been workshops and training sessions quite frequently which requires me downloading suitable software beforehand being the co-ordinator there. And starts the trouble, when it takes whole night to download and propagate those programs to colleagues. I am much hopeful that my upcoming training session would bring about a positive change in my performance as Airtel 4G stands by my side.

Last but not the least, I can't miss mentioning the importance of infotainment in my life. Life is unimaginable without updated info. One needs to be responsive to every possible topic of healthy discussion all the time. I like reading and researching about everything that interests me. I need to have that comforting sound echoing in my heart when I struggle for a stress buster musical sound near me. I am in a practice of engaging myself in financial transactions to save my precious time. I would no longer be dependent on the mercy of useless excuses by ISPs for not proving quality service, coz Airtel 4G has given new wings to my approach to Internet.

Feeling impressed with the promises made! then don't miss watching this Airtel 4G launch video :)

  

IHA Biospume Shampoo With Natural Conditioning : Product Review

Hi Everyone,

How frequently you need to shampoo your hair this humid season?? I so feel to wash my hair everyday, and end up shampooing thrice a week atleast. But every time I use a shampoo, I am worried how good or bad can be the effects of chemicals on my hair. But my worries ended as I got to use an ayurvedic shampoo from my fav brand IHA.

Product Details:
IHA Biospume Shampoo is a perfect natural recipe for harmless care & shine for all hair types.
• Nourishes & Promotes growth of healthy & luxuriant hair.
• Leaves Hair soft & shiny with more volume & bounce.
• It is an effective defense against dandruff & hair fall.

Ingredients:
Each ml. contains natural extracts of Henna Leaf (Lawsonia inermis) 50 mg., Reetha Fruit (Sapindus Emarginatus) 50 mg., Shikakai Pods (Acacia Concinna) 50 mg., Jatamansi (Nardostachys Jatamansi) 45 mg., Japakusum Flower (Hibiscus Rosa-sincensis) 50 mg. and base q.s.

Packaging:
The product comes in a dark orange color flat plastic bottle. The tight cap of the bottle makes it leak proof and quite convenient to take it along while travelling

Price: Rs 120 for 150 ml 

           Rs 200 for 300 ml

           Rs 300 for 500 ml

My take on the product:

There were days when I used to related the term 'shampoo' with a combination of Neem, Shikhakai, Amla, Reetha only. These ancient herbs have been known for their positive effects on hair and scalp since ages. But who has got the time today to get them remedy prepared manually. So when I came across the IHA Biospume Shampoo that uses this excellent composition. I could not resist using it.

The shampoo is in light yellow color. The texture is quite creamy and thicker. It has soothing fragrance that makes your scalp fresh for hours. But the fragrance doesn't last for days. The shampoo lathers very nicely, so you would need to use not much quantity per usage. But since I apply it on oily hair and scalp, so it takes a bit extra to generate sufficient lather for me. My hair feel soft to touch and shiny to see. There is no itching ot dryness felt on scalp post usage. 

Since the shampoo is rich in many ayurvedic ingredients, it actually aims at controlling dandruff and hair fall. The heena as an active ingredients conditions the hair naturally, so I decided to skip using conditioner after shampooing. There is noticeable improvement in oil control over the scalp for decent 3-4 days.
Regular usage of Biospume ensures bouncy, voluminous hair with a promise of strengthening the roots.

Pros:
Quite economical.
Soothing fragrance.
Travel friendly packaging.
Controls dandruff.
Remove every hint of pollutants from hair.
Adds volume to hair.
Performs Natural conditioning.
Enriched with ancient herbs sited to all hair types.

Cons:
Nothing.

Final words:
IHA Biospume shampoo is an easy to use alternative to your grandma's remedy to cleanse hair and scalp with heean, shikakai, reetha, amla etc. You would love how your hair behave after using this shampoo :) Strongly recommended !!

Aroma Essentials Carrot Sun Block Review

Need to grab a pure sunblock that is skin friendly and gives lasting effect saving your skin from sun? Go for Aroma Essentials Carrot Sunblock without any second thoughts.. Still in doubt? let me help you why to go for it...

Aroma Essentials Carrot Sunblock is based on Carrot extracts mainly and this is probably the first products that I am using with carrot as main ingredient. As I researched in depth, I got to know that carrots have  high activity antioxidant properties that can repair sun damaged skin prominently.

The sunblock comes in a simple, non-fancy, transparent plastic bottle packaging. The small hole in the cap lets you control the quantity quite easily.

The carrot sunblock is in light lemony yellow color and has the fragrance that resembles minty like a toothpaste to me. It feels nice to me. The consistency is thicker than most sunscreens which I have used and its not surprising to me, because I know sunblocks are thicker than sunscreen lotions. (I assume you are aware that sunscreens and sunblocks are two different things)

The sunblock is easy to spread on skin, but asks little effort to sink in the skin. When I used the sunblock for first few days, I felt my skin getting dry post application which made me uncomfortable. But since I had been knowing that team Aroma Essential is too careful to infuse effective ingredients in all their products, I decided to get in touch with them to confirm whether there can be any proper method to apply it?

The team expert guided me to apply the sunblock after a layer of moisturizer on skin for keeping it well hydrated, in case your skin needs. The reason why the sunblocks feel drier on skin is the presence of physical blocker zinc oxide as a common ingredient. At times it makes skin look white too until adequately absorbed.

This sunblock is mild in formulation so can even be used by teens or sensitive skinned people. It tends to start blocking the sun immediately unlike sunscreens which need to be deeply absorbed before defending the skin.
Now those wanting to know about the SPF in this sunblock, I must tell you that carrot oil is said to have really good SPF with rich antiseptic properties too. This sunblock comes with SPF 30 which is ideal for extended time that you spend outdoor.

Price: Rs 300
Qty: 35gm.
The product can be ordered from Aroma Essentials or you may call 9886497272 to order.

Pros:
Natural ingredients.
Not animal tested.
Smells nice.
Decent SPF.
Physically blocks sunrays.
Antiseptic & detoxifying properties.

Cons:
Expensive
Needs to be diluted (depending on skin type)

Overall the Aroma Essentials Carrot Sun Block is a product rich in purifying effects on skin while proving it a shield from sunrays. It improves general skin health and detoxifies the uneven skin as well.

Summer Corn Creamy Pasta: Cooking for Del Monte #ItalianEscapades

"Life is a combination of Magic and Pasta..."

Entertaining yourself with a flavourful Pasta at home is one thing that you may gift yourself on a holiday. Today I got an unexpected holiday in lieu of 15 August celebrations, and I knew that the best reason to treat my family with creamy Pasta.

I had been wanting to write for Del Monte India's #ItalianEscapades campaign since many days and here is my version of homemade SUMMER CORN CREAMY PASTA recipe....

1. Boiling the pasta:

· Penne Pasta – 200 gms
· Thin Noodles – ½ Cup
· Olive Oil – 2 tsp
· Water
· Salt – ½ tsp

Steps:

In a wok pan, add 6 cups of water and bring it to boil. Add some salt and few drops of oil while its boiling. Wait for minute till the water returns to a boil and then add the pasta and noodles into boiling water. Let it cook till it gets tender. (Do not overcook to avoid pasta break into pieces and lose its shape). Stir the pasta often to avoid it sticking at the bottom of the pan. Drain the pasta, and keep some boiling water aside.

2. Frying the vegetables:

· 1 Onion – finally chopped lengthwise
· 1 Green Bell Pepper – Cut into ½ inch pieces

· Frozen Corn Kernels – ½ Cup (Bolied)
· Garlic Paste – ½ tsp
· Salt to taste
· Olive Oil - 1 ½ tsp
· Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce – 3-4 tsp
· Fresh whipped Cream – ¼ cup
· Dried Chilli Flakes
· Dried Oregano
· Black Pepper

Fresh Cream whipped already

Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce by Del Monte

Dry Oregano Leaves

Dry Chilli Flakes

 Heat olive oil in a flat bottomed pan.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper in the oil and sauté till they turn slightly soft, but let them remain crunchy by not overcooking. 

Add the boiled corns, garlic paste and salt to the vegetables and mix well. Then add fresh cream to the vegetables and stir it till the moment the cream gives out its rich shine to the preparation. (It may lighten the color of the vegetables for a moment, but worry not). 

Now pour the Arrabbiata pasta sauce in the cooked vegetables for the flavor and color you expect. Sprinkle some oregano and dry chilli flakes so that the aroma of herb gets absorbed by the vegetables at this stage.

3. Mixing the pasta in Veggies:
· Boiled Pasta
· Cooked Veggies
· Dried Chilli Flakes
· Dried Oregano
· Black Pepper

Steps: 

If you think the recipe is at its final stage, and I have no secret tip to share at this point; you are not reading my mind then. As you are about to mix the pasta into saucy veggies, remember to splash few spoonful of reserved boiling water in the pan and then transfer pasta into it. Cook it for next two minutes more and then put off the pan from stove.

4. Serving the pasta:

By now, my pasta developed the starch and got evenly merged with saucy veggies. So the final toss and it’s the time to serve the flavourful pasta garnished with oregano, chilli flakes and black pepper powder on the top.

You may like to add a dash of ketchup before you taste it, then go for authentic tangy tomato taste of  Del Monte.

Expert Tips:

• Do not add salt in water before its boiled. It won’t affect the taste of pasta, but would take longer to reach its boiling point and getting the pasta tender.
• The boiling water is added to the vegetable because pasta absorbs the fluid in which it is being cooked. If you give immerse it in slightly liquid saucy veggies, it will be flavoured by sauces from inside as well.
• I have added thin noodles for a variation that help the ingredients stick a bit better.
• You may add other vegetables in pasta like olives, mushrooms, different colored bell pepper etc. for authentic Italian taste, but I cooked it the way my family likes it.

My junior has spared your share to relish my humble dish :) 

Serving Pasta With Love

Everyone in the family loved the final dish. How do you like it? Do let me know your variations in comments below :)   

Siblings are gifts in themselves!

The eternal bond of affection that I share wid my brother is as essential for me as Oxygen till the last moment of life :) Down the memory lane, I recall those priceless moments n say --

Yaad Hai Wo Pal Ke Jaise Guzra Hi Nahi,
Dil Ko Tera Pyaar Choo Raha Hai Abhi.
Aaj Milke Jee Lein Wo Bachpan Ki Yaadein
Kyunki Kuch Rishte Badalte Nahi Hain Kabhi.

Years have gone by, but the incident seemed like it just happened yesterday. It was Raksha Bandhan year 2006, when I was sitting on a hospital bed holding a tiny life in my hands and missing my family. The reason I was not allowed to go home was my preterm C-section delivery on August 6 that emerged as life- threatening complications post delivery. Since me and lil baby had been under strict observation and had been asked to be admitted to KMC ward, I was not allowed to meet anyone fearing getting affected by infections. From inside the glass door of the ward, I was greedily looking at the family members coming to see their loved ones because no sibling can afford to celebrate this auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, whatever situation they may be in. I felt the hospital authorities and staff had been biased, and so they had been allowing only rich people enter the ward who can give money to gatekeepers. (I know it sound childish now, but that was the actual state of my mind that day)… The patients’ mobile phones had been submitted at the reception considering it unsafe for them in such delicate condition (which could have helped me keeping my hopes alive, if accessible) and the family members were asked to make a call at the reception phone number in case they needed to talk to the patient. And in my case, my parents had been so caring as well hesitant to make a call at the reception and disturb me. But because it was a special day, since morning I had been expecting a call from my home so that I could at least wish my only brother who was just 9 years old that time. Everytime the door of my ward used to slide at the entry of an attendant, I would look at her as if she would call out my name with a message to comes to the reception area. Hours and hours passed, but nothing of that sort happened. Sigh!! I gave up my hopes and cried until I lost my voice :’( The mild sound of crying of my li’l baby awake me from deep sadness and I realized that I am responsible for another life too. My physical and mental condition would have affected this li’l one too. I took my baby in my lap to feed him up and tried to smile at him, when my eyes got fixed on a lean boy at the outer gate of my ward talking to the gatekeeper on duty and few people smiling at each other. My heart pumped some more blood and this time with some hope again. A voice echoed in my heart “can he be Sunny, my bro?” ….“No, how can he be there”, another conflicting voice crossed my mind and I turned my face around. Few more minutes passed and I heard an affectionate voice coming closer to me “Happy Raksha Bandhan didi. Aaj aap nahi aayi to mai sabko yahin leke aa gaya.” I could not hold back myself any more. I pulled my brother into my arms and kissed on his forehead saying #MySiblingRocks . He took out a Rakhi and a chocolate from his pocket and told me “Jaldi se Rakhi bandh do. Nahi to wo gatekeeper uncle mujhe pakad ke le jayenge. Itni baar request ki tab jake mujhe andar aane diya hai. Aapke gifts bahar Papa ke paas hain.” I felt so touched and could hardly utter a word.

That little boy of 9 so innocently proved that we should care for our loved ones every single day of life. Because you may think what you did was just a small deed, but to your loved ones, it may be something to cherish for lifetime. I adore my brother so much that my good wishes will never fall short for him ever.

I will recount that blessed day every year whenever Raksha Bandhan nears :) This year, I am no boudries that can stop me from hugging him tight and shower him with loads of gifts from Indian Gifts Portal that he would treasure.

IHA Lavender Detoxifying Bathing Bar Review

If you love lavender, this soap is for you ;) Made from Lavender essential oil with multiple skin benefits ..Its a soap from one of the most trusted brand i.e. IHA Lavender Detoxifying Bathing Bar.

Product Info:

IHA Lavender Bathing Bar is a natural and powerful yet gentle antiseptic bathing bar that thoroughly cleanses, purifies and detoxifies your skin of all the germs and infectious materials. The antiseptic and cleansing properties of lavender, thyme and rosemary help to unclog skin pores and deeply cleanse the skin on a cellular level, leaving you feeling fresh and scrupulously clean with a revitalizing aroma of lavender that exudes from your body throughout the day.

Ingredients:
Each gram contains Dadrughana Leaf (Cassia Alata) 50mg, Dharu Oil (Lavendula Angustifolia) 20mg, Grape Seed Extract (Vitis Vinifera) 30mg, Ajawain Oil (Thymus Vulgaris) 10mg, Rusmari Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis) 30mg, Jhandupushp (Tegetes Patula) 20mg, C.I.14720, C.I.142090, fragrance.

Price: Rs 140

Weight: 125 gms.

Packaging:
The soap bar comes in cardboard carton with every possible detail on how to use it, what has gone into its formulation, price n quantity etc. The soap bar itself is neatly wrapped in clear sheet and has a label stuck on it with the brand logo with name of variant written along.

My take on the product:
I have been using many of IHA products and truly loved every single product. So when I was looking for a supermild soap for my junior's sensitive skin, I came across this Lavender Soap Bar which mentioned 'antiseptic' on it. So here is how this soap bar worked...

The Lavender Antiseptic soap bar is a solution for those who want to ditch synthetic blends in bathing products and leave their skin feel cared. Its a square shape soap bar unlike usual rectangular ones. The purple hued soap indeed adds up like a decor item placed in your bathroom ;)

As I tried to smell the fragrance of a packed soap, I felt its a fragrance free soap with no perfume added to it. But as soon as I unwrapped the soap bar, a rich lavender blend with echoes of deep woods made me feel mesmerized. I knew its made to reverberate in the heart and is so cheering :) The texture of the soap is not exactly smooth, but it looks like the canvas of a painter with some modern art painted on it in deep purple.

A shower with IHA Lavender soap bar enriches your morning with uplifting scent and thoroughly cleanses, purifies and detoxifies the irritated skin. As I mentioned, my junior has sensitive skin, using this soap comforted his prickled skin long way. The hydrating lather renewed skin's moisture and escaped the skin from producing germs.

The soap is not only to be used by sensitive skinned people, but suits every skin type. Specially during hot summer days, you should use this soap bar while taking a shower before going to bed after a tiring day and I bet it would relax your aching, sore muscles with its aromatic formulation. The lavender essential oil is said to improve quality of sleep, so I ensure using it in the night as well. There is nothing that I disliked about this soap.

Pros:
Made of all natural ingredients.
Uplifting aroma.
Relaxes mind and body.
Controls prickles and germs formation on skin.
Helps renew skin moisture.
Attractive color.
Skin friendly texture.
Cruelty free.
Priced reasonable as of its constituents.
Easily available online.

Cons:
Not sure of finding it in offline stores.

Simply put, IHA Lavender Soap Bar is a must-have for every home and is a great asset in treating a number of skin concerns such as eczema, itchy skin, sunburn, inflammation etc. After using this soap bar, I can simply make out why Lavender Soap is the most popular among all. A strong recommendation from my side for this magical formula ...

Ethinext Pharma Cutishine Face Wash Review

Hi Everyone,

Here is a mild Cutishine facewash from Ethinext Pharma that is offered by the brand for mainly for oily, acne prone, irritated or mature skin. Read to know my views on the same...

Key Ingredients:

Glycolic Acid...........02.00%
Salicylic Acid..........00.50%
Liquorice Extract....01.00%
Tea tree Oil.............00.50%
Aloe Vera................02.00%

Price: 159/- for 70 ml 

My Experience:
The CutiShine facewash comes in a fascinating golden tube that is a treat to eyes first of all. The partially transparent tube gives a glimpse of facewash which looks glorious with starry golden granules swimming in the ocean of shiny liquid.
is a transparent clear gel like liquid. Its not runny and watery thin. Rather the consistency is thicker than the usual facewashes. It has micro granules of white and golden color for soft scrubbing. The granules melt as soon as you massage them onto your wet skin and so are not harsh for skin to handle. 

The Cutishine is one of the very beautifully scented facewash from the brand I have used till date. The sweet smelling face wash is a real mood changer in the sense that it gets your tired skin freshen up instantly. 

The facewash is not extremely rich in lather. Infact I like that it foams only for doing it cleansing job, and not just to show off. I take it as a plus point that it has less surfactants that may cause dryness in return.

The brand claims the facewash to be a dual-performance product i.e. cleansing the skin as well as providing improved complexion. The active ingredient have been carefully infused to achieve the purpose. Liquorice Extract is one of the most effective herb that can help treating many skin diseases due to its anti- oxidant, anti- inflammatory and antiviral properties. Its mild smoothening and brightening action works on any type of skin with regular usage. Tea tree oil and Aloe vera have been contributing to provide moisture to skin without stripping natural skin oils.

The facewash works very effectively to cut down excessive oil from skin, thereby stops arrival of acne. I recommend it to people with oily skin specially. Overall it smoothens the skin texture and works towards brightening of dull complexions and dehydrated skin. The formula is mild enough to
be used once or twice everyday depending on requirements.

Pros:
Lovely fragrance.
Doesn't dehydrate the skin.
Uses essential oils.
Thick consistency.
Small quantity required per usage.
Best suited for acne prone skin.
Can be used everyday.

Cons:
Slightly expensive for some.
May not be available in offline stores.

Blue Heaven Diamond Blush On Review (Shade 505)

Hi

I have been mainly concentrating on skin care products for quite some time. But today is the day as I review a pocket friendly product that is a perfect pick to highlight your cheeks for a glam look. Its none other than Blue Heaven Diamond Blush On that is a must-have in makeup kit of every woman. 

Product Claims:

Blue Heaven Diamond Blush On has a soft cream whipped formula that is long lasting and blends very smoothly with your skin.It feels virtually weightless and glides on quickly and easily giving a natural look to your face. Fresh jet milled colour builds to desired intensity. Long wearing and long stay true colors for hours.

Key Ingredients: Hydrated Magnesium Silicate, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Mica, Titanium Di Oxide, ISO Propyl Meristate, Phenoxy Ethanol, Methyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben, permitted preservatives and perfume.

Packaging: 

The Diamond Blush On comes in a black round packaging. And the top lid is made of transparent plastic so it makes easy to glance and choose the appropriate shade. There is an outer carton of cardboard which has all details printed on it including price, ingredients, usage method etc. The packaging is easy to hold and carry, so it can be taken with you while travelling. 

Price: Rs 125 Buy here 

Qty: 7 gms.

Shelf Life: 3 yrs.

My take on Blue Heaven Diamond Blush On:

The blushes have been recent addition in my makeup kit n an addiction to me. Earlier I was not so fond of them, feeling it needs great skills to apply and it may not go with my dusky complexion. I got to try Diamond Blush On by Blue Heaven in shade no. 505 which is a golden bronze mix shade. You can check the shade no. at the back side of the blush pack.

The blush is accompanied with a think applicator sponge that easily lifts the blush on it. The texture of blush is quite smooth. It blends evenly and doesn't show up patchy makeup signs due to its decent pigmentation. You get the desired shade in one or two swipes on your cheeks. 

This shade of blush contains tiny shimmery particles within that will instantly boost your party look. The shade is suitable to most Indian skin tones. As far as, staying power is concerned, I tried this blush while going for a friendly get together which lasted around 3-4 hrs in the night. The effect of blush beautifully complimented my ethnic look/outfit and it stayed on without fading all the time. 

I applied it to its soft tone so that it doesn't look awkward for my skin tone, but you may build up the color by layered application or by mixing with other shades. The only requisite is to blend it properly along your cheekbones and enjoy compliments for your pro makeup.

Not to forget, that the blush has slight strong perfume which I feel was not required or could have been diluted to milder one.

Pros:

Easy on pocket.

Travel friendly packaging.

Gives shimmery radiance to cheek for lovely night look.

Suited for most skin tones.

Smooth texture.

Decent staying power.

Cons: 

Wish the packaging can be improvised by adding a tiny mirror to it.  

Contains Parabens (which are there in most blushes). 

Perfume may be stronger for some.

Overall opinion:

Blue Heaven Diamond Blush On is a nice product ideal for intensifying your day look or evening party look. The light price tag makes the product even much better. The only con is that it has parabens which I usually find in the blushes of many expensive brands too. So I am satisfied to pretty good extent with the product.