My Thoughts. My Life.

Amit Chahar

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How Lockdown Changed The Dynamics of Our Relationship

Today, I want to share with you all my #ShareTheLoad story and How Lockdown changed the Dynamics of our relationship and make it a more beautiful and fulfilling bonding.

CHAPTER 1: THE SO-CALLED USUAL RELATIONSHIP

Before the Coronavirus pandemic and the Great Indian Lockdown, me and my wife's relationship was like the relationship of most of the couples in India. I was the Sole Bread Earner of the house and She was the Housewife.

Though she always wanted to start her own Beauty and Fashion Youtube Channel but due to many responsibilities in her hand such as taking care of all the Household Chores, Kids and my parents, she just couldn’t start it and due to my busy schedule, I also couldn’t help her in any way.

CHAPTER 2: ANNOUNCEMENT OF LOCKDOWN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nation-wide lock down in March, 2020 urging citizens to stay at home to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. 

This gave us a great opportunity to redefine our relationship. From working 8-10 hours a day in the office, first time I will be staying at home for such a long period of time. My company provided me all the equipment required to work from home comfortably.

And the change in our relationship was about to begin........

CHAPTER 3: CHANGE BEGINS WITH SMALL STEPS 

As I have started working from home, I noticed something which I have never realized in our 8 years of relationship. Even though I was working for 8-10 hours a day but my wife was more busy than me in her work. She had more responsibilities in her hand. She was always working. She will wake up at 6 AM and I will see her working and doing something or other till 10-11 PM.

And as everybody was staying at home due to the lockdown, the “work” burden for her increased manifold. The situation became more untenable without the usual household help.

Then I had decided it is my time to help her in household chores. First thing I did is that I started helping her in cutting vegetables for cooking. Initially she resisted my help but agreed later.

And this started a change in my behavior.....

CHAPTER 4: I STARTED ENJOYING 

From helping her cutting vegetables for cooking, now I have started helping her in all the household chores and I was actually enjoying this. 

We even divided some of the Household work, such as I decided to do all the laundry as it will give some more breathing space to my wife.

And this gave me immense satisfaction to help her in all the Household chores and specially I love doing Laundry now. 

Now I have really understood the meaning of a happy and fulfilling relationship   where if you #ShareTheLoad and #ShareTheLaundry , it would definitely multiply love. #ShareChoresMultiplyLove 

Even Ariel India celebrates this and invites everyone to join their #ShareTheLoad movement.

CHAPTER 5: HAPPY NEW BEGINNING

It is a new start for our relationship. Still I am working from home and helping my wife in all her Household Chores.

And I have decided that even when this lockdown phase is over and everything will be back to normal, I will continue to help my wife in every possible way because relationship is all about helping each other in everything you do.

And some great things have come out of this that after seeing me helping my wife, my father has also started helping my mother more in her personal things. Even my son is taking extra care of her sister. And my wife has finally started working on her Youtube Channel too.

‘I will #ShareTheLoad and help in household chores in association with Ariel India and BlogAdda‘

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Check out My Zap #BestZapCurator

Zapstore is a newly launched website that helps you to discover best of best products on various ecommerce websites. It is a single platform for all the best products on various websites such as Flipkart, amazon, Paytm, snapdeal, etc. Now you don’t need to visit all these websites. Just login to your account on Zapstore and get the ‘Best of the best’ products.

Recently I created my account on Zapstore.com, and I loved the whole concept of this website. Now I can even earn money referring cool products to my friends and followers. I have created my own store on Zapstore. You can check my store at https://zapstore.com/s/amit19.

In my store, I have added some of the products which I love and would like my friends to buy such as:

1) Park Avenue Genuine Leather Lace Up Shoes:

Tired of wearing those boring formal shoes everyday? Well, then heres a pair of stylish Lace Up Shoes from Park Avenue to spice up your formal attire. Crafted with intricate cutwork detailing on the upper complemented by a 1.1 inch heel, these leather shoes make a bold statement when worn. Influenced by the elite street in Manhattan, the prestigious brand Park Avenue gives corporate attire a state-of-the-art identity with passion and commitment towards innovation and excellence valuing trust and integrity. 

Buy here.

2) Roar and Growl Men's Solid Formal Black Shirt:

Buy here.

3) Canon EOS 1100D SLR with Double Lens Kit EF-S 18-55mm IS II + EF-S 55-250mm IS II:

12.2 Megapixel

18 - 55 mm lens

2.7 inch Screen

Buy here.

4) Canon EOS 1200D SLR With Double Lens Kit EF S18-55mm IS II + 55-250mm IS II:

18 Megapixel

18 - 55 mm lens

3 inch Screen

Buy here.

So, these are some of the items I have added as of now in my Zap Store and trust me, my zapstore is going to be the best with cool products being added everyday.

I request all my followers also to visit the Zapstore and enjoy a new type of social networking with ecommerce touch.

“I am making my own store for the #BestZapStore activity at BlogAdda in association with Zapstore. ”

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Fun, Freedom & Confidence With Datsun redi-GO

Indian car buyers are very demanding. They are very particular about lot of things such as styling, comfort, price, etc. when it comes to buying their own car. And even if the price of the car is not high, they would still expect the same reliability that generally come off in expensive cars. 

And that’s where DATSUN REDI-GO comes in.

Fun. Freedom. Confidence. The ultimate Urban Cross - Datsun redi-GO - the capability of a crossover with the convenience of a hatchback.

Datsun redi-GO is a new hatchback car launched in India - a unique combination of style, comfort and pricing; with the best of Japanese technology.

Let’s talk about some of the features of DATSUN REDI-GO that makes it a unique car in the Indian market:

1) Design: When it comes to styling, looks and design - the DATSUN REDI-GO is very attractive. A lot of efforts must have gone out in making this extremely beautiful design. It clearly stand out. The head and tail lamps design is very much modern and one of the best thing about design is high ground clearance which is a must for indian roads. The whole look also gives a sporty and trendy feel. I would love to show this car to my friends and family. 

2) Interiors: Now when it comes to interiors, there is a lot of space for everyone in your family. Five people can comfortably seat in REDI-GO and they can even keep their luggage also. The knee-room and headspace is more than sufficient even if you are tall. The dash layout is very beautiful and stylish with tachometer to inform you about fuel economy as we, Indians, are too conscious about it. An optional driver-side airbag is also provided in the top model to keep you safe in case of any accidents. It also has power windows, in-built audio system, shift indicator, drive computer and superior air conditioner. So, this car is equipped with the best of technology that is available in the market these days, to provide you the ultimate driving experience.

3) Performance: The Redigo uses a 54hp 799cc, three-cylinder petrol engine with i-SAT (Intelligent Spark Automated Technology) with 5-speed manual transmission. The 799cc engine of the car provides an amazing fuel economy of 25.17 km/L. That means you won’t have to shell out too much money on your petrol expenses and still you can enjoy the comfort of the car. It has a small turning radius of 4.7-metre only so that you can move your car even on congested roads.

4) Price: As we are too much conscious about price, DATSUN REDI-GO will not disappoint you here also. The ex-showroom price is expected to start from Rs. 2.5 lakhs which is really low given the performance and design of the car. It is a ultimate bargain for that price. Datsun claims that the Redigo has the lowest running costs in its class.

I am planning to test drive this car in Hyderabad. Though I have seen the design and looks, and I have completely loved it. So, during test drive, I would love to check out its performance. I am sure I will be amazed by this car.

The future is here. The best car is here to beat your urban driving blues. Now comfort is in your hands. Test drive “DATSUN REDI-GO” today.

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#ShareTheLoad To Instill Gender Equality in Gen Next!

Women from all over the world are becoming more empowered these days, with more and more girls getting proper education and they are also securing high positions in top companies of the world. But still we have a long way to go to achieve complete Gender Equality. 

Over the last 200-300 years, women from all over the world faced different types of discrimination at home and in society in general. While men always get more preference when it comes to giving education in a family, women are forced to get married at early age as they are considered to be a perfect homemaker being household chores as their foremost responsibility.

We all want our kids to grow up to be good human beings, caring and socially conscious people. But that also means we should raise them to believe in & stand up for gender equality at every step of their lives. 

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Let’s discuss how we can promote and instill Gender Equality in Gen Next:

1) It starts with your own home: When kids have unequal rights in their own homes, they will feel that the same divided culture exists in the outside world. So, you need to treat all your children equally whether it is a boy or girl. It is the responsibility of the parent to make a statement at home that how important is Gender equality. That same thinking will pass on by the children to society and their next generation. As they say, one man or woman can change the world by changing their mindset.

2) Teach them that gender is fluid: Gender is one of the very first social categories kids learn when they grow up. But as a parent, it is your duty to teach them that all gender are equal as there is no such thing that men are superior than women.

2) Increasing literacy rates among women: Another important factor that can promote gender equality is to increase literacy rates among women. If more and more girls are getting higher education, they will be placed at higher positions in various companies. This will build a sense of gender equality in the longer run that women are equally intelligent and qualified to achieve as much as a man or even more. So, all parents need to focus to provide higher education to their girls just like they provide to their boys.

4) Consider gender equality when selecting books, toys and clothes for your children: You need to be careful when selecting books or toys or clothes for your kids. As still there are many books in the market that promote gender stereotypes like women are supposed to do household chores or women are not supposed to work, etc. Books or toys or clothes play a very important role in developing your child’s behaviour or personality.

5) Encourage your kids to embrace diversity in the society with open heart and mind.

“I am taking part in the #ShareTheLoad Challenge with Ariel and Aksharaat BlogAdda.”

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#ShareTheLoad To Reduce Gender Prejudices in Gen Next!

Discrimination and Prejudices against women is still a real problem in the world and especially in a country like India. People in our country still expect women to wake up early in the morning and do all the household chores. People still expect women only to do washing or make food at homes. 

Ariel has conducted a survey with the help of third party and the results are pretty shocking. Most households in our country believes that doing any household chore, especially laundry, is a woman’s job. 

We have reached greater heights in our education and science but still we are not able to enrich our hearts and treat women equally. Now, the time has come to end this prejudice and instill better values in our future generation.

How This All Started:

From the early times, women are doing all the household chores. Earlier, the reason was that women were not that much educated as compared to men and not much focus was there on women education. So, ultimately - the responsibility of taking care of family was leaned on women. The men were considered as an asset in the family as they were earning. And the women were considered as a supporter, someone who stay home and help with household chores while the men earn income and develop their education.

But the times have changed now. Women are equally or better educated than men. They are doing great in their professional career. But still after marriage, men expect women only to do the household chores and make food for them, which needs to stop.

That’s why, children ask their mother only for their clothes or when they want to eat food. Because, according to them, that’s their mother’s responsibility.

How To End Gender Prejudices:

PREJUDICES are stubborn beliefs, people do not want to leave so easily. So, the change needs to start at your own home. All men need to share the load now to end these prejudices. As women are also working and earning these days, men need to help their women at household chores also. Whether it is cooking or washing, both men and women needs to do it together. Children learn what they see and what they are taught at home. Your children will see and start believing that household chores are the responsibility of both men and women. And those same children will instill such values in their children when they grow up. This, ultimately will put an end to Gender Prejudices in the longer run.

“I am joining the Ariel #ShareTheLoad campaign at BlogAdda and blogging about the prejudice related to household chores being passed on to the next generation.”

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How to Turn Good Mornings Into Gold Mornings #Colgate360GoldMornings

I am a morning person. I just love to wake up early and sit outside in my garden with hot coffee in my hand. No matter how late I have slept previous night, I always wake up early in the morning.

I love the fresh air in the morning outside, and the mind peace you get after sitting in your garden is a wonderful experience. It also helps me to get some serene “ME” time with my thoughts. I also go for walks or running sometimes to keep myself fit and healthy. Such good mornings everyday fills my heart and mind with peace, positivity and good thoughts.

And now, thanks to Colgate, I can turn my Good Mornings Into Gold Mornings with all new Colgate 360 Gold Charcoal toothbrush. #Colgate360GoldMornings

The new Colgate 360 Gold Charcoal toothbrush comes with anti-germ bristles that not only cleans your teeth, but also cheek, gums and tongue. It has very fine and soft gold & black bristles which cleans your teeth and mouth thoroughly. And the experience you get with this toothbrush is so different and amazing that you would not like to brush with normal toothbrushes again. It removes all stains in your mouth and gives you freshness that decodes the best mood in you. It is really the Gold Standard of Whole Mouth Cleaning. I am just loving every moment of using this toothbrush. #Colgate360GoldMornings

And thanks to such Gold mornings, I stay fresh and happy throughout the day. And at night, before sleeping, I imagine and wait for beautiful Gold mornings again to brighten my day.

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My Adventures With HP Star WarsTM Special Edition Notebook

"The events depicted in this blogpost are fictitious. Any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental."

Somewhere in the near future. It was a period of great excitement. Our hero, Mr. Amit K, had won the HP Star WarsTM Special Edition Notebook in a contest held by Indiblogger. He was feeling ecstatic. He had never been so happy in his life. He was feeling like he had just conquered the entire Star Wars universe. And his Journey to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” started. #AwakenYourForce

After few days.. 

After using HP Star Wars Special Edition Notebook for few days, one day in the morning, he was running in the vast desert fields just like planet Jakku. No person can be seen nearby or far far away. He was running alone. Only thing he can hear were loud sounds like some ringtone and barking of the dog. Since, his mind was always being occupied with HP and Star Wars those days, his dreams are also full of those. And then he woke up. Actually, the alarm in his laptop had been turned on with great sound of HP with Audio by B&O PLAY and his dog was also barking continuously with its haircut like Chewbacca's.

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The day had started. Did I tell you? That Mr. Amit was working in “The Resistance Pvt Ltd”. His company’s main competitor was “First Order Pvt Ltd”. That day, Amit’s boss Mr Luke Jedi had given him an assignment which he needed to complete by the end of the day. The assignment was tough and time consuming. But with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-6200U and 6GB RAM, nothing is impossible. Amit managed to complete the work by afternoon itself. And he had the entire day to himself after lunch and he had planned so much for that.

So, he started to watch rich collection of history of Star Wars as this laptop comes pre-loaded with rare Star Wars content and had a journey to the Star Wars Universe itself with an amazing picture viewing experience on the HP laptop.

In the meantime, news was coming from the universe.

“First Order Pvt Ltd” was giving training to his employees to compete in the market. “The Resistance Pvt Ltd” had also approved special training for his employees which involved playing high graphics games on computer which will improve employees’ brain skills so they can prepare themselves for any type of strategy and work under pressure. So for one week, Amit played high quality strategy games on his HP machine that comes loaded with 128MB Intel HD Graphics 520 and 6 GB RAM. The experience of playing games on this laptop was serene as there were no lags at all.

Now, Amit was ready to use his force. One day, in the night, he was having gala time on his HP laptop and pulled an all-nighter. In the morning, his boss called him to come early to the office as there was an important meeting. But Amit used his superfluous skills and convinced his boss that meeting can go without him.

Now, the force had completely awaken. Amit left his job. He was working from home on HP Star WarsTM Special Edition Notebook and earning a lot of money doing freelancing. He was living his life the way he always wanted to.

And it all started with Indiblogger and HP. 

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Rohtak - My Favourite City - #madeofgreat

In my 27 years of life, I have been to so many cities all over the world but I would love to say that my favourite city is my hometown - Rohtak. Just like Tata Motors and Lionel Messi, Rohtak is #madeofgreat. I was born and brought up in Rohtak only before I had to leave it because of my education and work. Though now my work lets me travel to various places around the world but if I ever get a chance to choose the city where I would want to settle down - I would always choose Rohtak.

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Let me explain the reasons why I love Rohtak so much:

1) DRIVE: What drives me towards Rohtak. Well there are many reasons. Rohtak is a very peaceful city. There are not many industries and you can find lots of greenery everywhere. So, the air is clean and unpolluted. People are very nice (though some people may find haryanvi dialect little rude but overall people are friendly). Rohtak is one of the biggest educational hubs of our country as it has more than 15 government institutes such as IIM, AIIMS(soon to be upgraded), Maharshi Dayanand University, Baba Mast Nath University, and many more. As there are some projects going on and very soon, Rohtak Lok Sabha constituency will become the only constituency in India to have IIM, AIIMS and IIT. Another thing I love about Rohtak is its famous sweets, named, gajak and rewari. 

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2) DESIGN: Rohtak is famous for its old design and antique heritage. You can find many buildings with fine design which were erected in Mughal empire styles during medieval times. Some of the examples of such fine architecture are Kiloi temple, Baba Mast Nath Math, Quila Mohalla, etc. All Center Church which was constructed during British rule is also a fine example of beautiful woodwork. Now, Rohtak has many world class multiplex also where you can eat at your favourite restaurants and watch movies on big screen.

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3) CONNECT: Coming to connectivity, Rohtak is the most connected city of Haryana. Rohtak is only 70 kms from Delhi and 250 Kms away from state capital Chandigarh on National Highway 10. National Highway 10 is a six lane highway where you can complete any journey in minimal time. Apart from road connectivity, rail connectivity is also really good. The current Haryana government is also planning to bring International Airport to Rohtak. So, we can expect more greater things for Rohtak in the future. I love going on long drives with my girlfriend as all roads around Rohtak (not just NH 10) are six lane roads and there is not much traffic also - so the time between me and my girlfriend on such amazing roads becomes serene.

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Apart from the above, Rohtak is also famous for Tilyar Lake, Rohtak Zoo,  Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex, Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium and Gurudwara Manji Sahib Lakhan Majra.

So, overall Rohtak is the best city to live a peaceful and comfortable life. 

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Gajar Ka Halwa - Homemade Recipe

Today I will share the homemade recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa. This recipe is our homemade special recipe which I have explained below with step by step photos and videos.

And the most interesting part of this recipe is that I have substituted sugar with the all new 'Sugarfree Natura' and it tastes even better. So, this dessert recipe is more healthier and tastier.

During winters, ‘Gajar ka halwa’ is one of my favorite dishes. So, here’s the step by step recipe:

1) First rinse, peel and grate the carrots(around 6-7 medium sized carrots - half kg). I have done this with a hand held grater. You can also do this in a food processor.

2) Add all the grated carrots in a kadai, and then add 1 litre of full cream milk in that.

3) Stir and cook the mixture of milk and grated carrots on the gas stove on a low to medium flame.

4) The milk will froth and slowly, will start reducing.

5) Now add 2 tablespoon of 'Sugarfree Natura' and 4 tablespoon of desi ghee. (You can use butter also)

6) Now, add some whole cashews, almonds and golden raisins.

7) Keep continue to stir and simmer on a low flame till the mixture starts to thicken and becomes dry.  The milk should be evaporated completely except some moisture can still be there.

8) Your hot “Gajar Ka Halwa” is ready to serve which is more healthier now. Thanks to 'Sugarfree Natura'.

Check out the video also for the cooking process:

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5 Things That Can Be Done To Keep A Baby’s Soft Skin Safe

THE SKIN

The skin is the largest organ in human body which covers the entire body. Skin serves as a protective shield against injury, infection and heat. The skin plays a crucial role in the functioning of human body such as regulating body temperature, preventing water loss, prevention of entry of bacteria, storing water & fat, serving as a sensory organ, etc.

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LAYERS OF SKIN

The skin is made up of the following layers:

Epidermis

Dermis

Subcutaneous fat layer

Each layer performs a specific function, which is crucial to the human body.

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BABY’S SKIN

Baby’s skin is very soft and delicate & so is the baby's immune system. A baby's skin is one of the most velvety substance on earth. And that makes it more vulnerable to damage also.

Various kinds of chemicals, soaps, fragrances or baby products can cause real harm to your baby’s skin. It can cause various problems such as dryness, irritation, rashes, etc.

So, it is very important to take good care of your baby’s skin. 

Today, I will share five things that can be done to keep a baby’s soft skin safe:

1) Bath Basics: Our generation is obsessed with cleanliness, which sometimes, led parents to overdo it when it comes to their babies. Your baby doesn’t require long baths like you would prefer. A quick bath with natural products is all your baby needs to stay soft and healthy.

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2) Use less products. For a baby’s skin, always follow the adage that “LESS IS MORE”. This is a no-brainer but people still don’t follow this advice. When babies are born, they have the most perfect skin. But that perfect skin is also susceptible to damage and very sensitive. You are not supposed to slather that skin in various kinds of powders and chemicals. A little warm water with a soft cloth is all they need initially. And with that, you can easily spot any rashes on the skin also.

3) Sunlight Effect: Most of the people would think to take their babies outside in the sunlight. But you should avoid it if you baby is less than six months old. And for older babies, always use a sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF. As babies have greater skin surface, they receive higher dose of sunlight which could have adverse effect. So, protective clothing and sunscreen is a must for your baby for a outing in sunlight.

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4) Virgin Coconut Oil Massage: Regularly massage your baby’s skin with Virgin Coconut Oil. Virgin coconut oil moisturizes the skin, protects it from major types of breakouts and also helps to keep the skin soft and healthy.

5) The Bottom Side: Diaper rash is a regular problem for baby’s skin. As diapers are made up of materials that would stop leaking, so it would also prevent air from circulating, creating the perfect environment for rashes to grow on the skin. So, it is important to keep the baby’s bottom cleaner and drier. Keep changing diapers at regular intervals and clean baby with water every time and use best baby care products from Pampers which would keep your baby’s skin soft and healthy always.

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“Pampers brings you the softest ever Pampers Premium Care Pants. Its cotton-like softness is #SoftestForBabySkin and allows it to breathe, thus keeping baby’s skin soft and healthy, and your baby happy. ”

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People Who Are #madeofgreat

How would you define greatness.

Is it about being famous or achieving something extraordinary?

Are only famous persons great?

The answer is NO. Everybody has the ability to be great in their lives. Anyone who strives to improve, excel, set & realize their personal goals can accomplish their own moment of greatness. 

Today I want to share stories about few people who are undeniably #madeofgreat and the impact they had on my life.

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(1) My Primary Teacher: The first person who had a lasting impression on me was my primary teacher. Even today, if I remember, I used to spend almost whole day with her as my parents were working. She taught me my first alphabet or my first number. She started the whole journey of my education. And I still remember the look on her face - it was not just for money for her, there was a complete satisfaction on her face.

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(2) My Mother: I lost my father at a very early age. My mother started working after my father’s death. We were three siblings. My mother had to work extra jobs just to give us best education and food. She is undeniably #madeofgreat. She taught me, guided me, encouraged me and helped in every other way.

(3) My First Boss: Usually people hate their bosses. But I had a great boss. He taught me, shouted at me, corrected me and helped me improve professionally. Though he would scold me if i do make mistakes but when it comes to standing for his employees in front of the board members, he would take all the responsibilities himself and that’s what shows the qualities of a great man.

These are just the few people who are made of great and I wanted to share here. Though I have met many great people in my life. 

I believe we all are capable of greatness. Greatness is not just reserved for the few only. It is for everyone. We just need to find it within ourselves.

The #madeofgreat campaign is started by Tata Motors with Lionel Messi as brand ambassador to spread the message of greatness. Both are global brands and it’s an excellent collaboration. 

What do you think of Tata Motors’ association with Lionel Messi?

The best comment will win an Amazon Voucher worth Rs. 750. So, comment now.

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Real Togetherness Means Spending Quality Time With Loved Ones

If there is one thing that I have learned throughout my life is that, whatever change you go through in your life—whether you are going through rough patch, change jobs, change cities or starting a new phase in your life—the one constant that will always be in your life is your family. 

Successfully weathering change in your life is best done when you are having strong family support. However; building, supporting and maintaining these important family bonds require constant nurturing and attention and — in short, try to spend as much time as possible with your loved ones and never take them for granted!

A few years ago, I did few calculations for my life and found out that I spent around 50-60 hours a week at work when I include working hours and commuting time. By the time I got home and have dinner with my family, I only spent about 10 week day hours with my children and parents and maybe around five additional hours with my spouse. This realization spurred me to change my lifestyle and figure out how to spend more quality time with my loved ones.

Here are few things that I discovered which helps me to improve my family relationships:

1) More Communicating at Home: Being in marketing profile, we are trained to communicate with clients, during meetings and negotiations, and through follows ups. Don’t forget that it is very important to communicate with your family and loved ones as well. Communication with your loved ones must be open and a two-way street. Remember, you are not trying to get any sort of confession from them but instead you want to exchange information and want to know them better. It is important to communicate positively as it will help your loved ones to be honest with you. Also, always remember that the most important element of successful communication is listening; listen heartedly to your loved ones.

2) Take Vacations Together at Exotic Places Where You can discover nature and yourselves: Sometimes, you may think that your department can’t function without you but, in reality, it’s your family that cannot really function without you. So, it is crucial to get away from everything and have vacation with your loved ones at exotic places where you can truly discover the nature. Talk about some places you and your family would like to visit, plan together, and then plan budget for it. Be sure to involve the entire family while figuring out the activities, places, routes, flights, etc. Consulting them about these vacation activities makes them feel important and involved and valued and contributes to sense of family togetherness.

Being close to nature really helps us to cope with stress and keeps us happy. An active family nature vacation(without the distractions of internet and mobile) can really reconnect a family members, soothe frayed nerves and can help everyone relax.

3) Start Family Traditions Traditions are very important part of family life. So, you should keep family traditions intact which you have learned while growing up or you can create some of your own traditions. Traditions are not just for festivals either—you can start traditions around whatever small or big occasion you wish.

Kissan, also believes in breaking free from the clutches of our digital world and building meaningful relationships with our kith & kin in the real world. Watch the video below to know more:

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Airtel 4G - The Fastest Network Ever

Airtel has become the first telecom subscriber in our country to roll out all India 4G services. The nationwide rollout is across 296 cities. The 4G services are not just available on smartphones but also available on other internet-only devices such as dongles & wi-fi hotspots. If you are still wondering what Airtel 4G is all about, read below.

What is 4G?

4G means the 4th generation standard for mobile/wireless communication. A successor to 3G, 4G technology offers more speed than 3G with much higher data transfer speeds & improved stability and services. 4G is also referred as LTE (Long Term Evolution), Airtel 4G network can provide maximum speeds of up to 45Mbps. 

With such kind of high download speeds, you can watch high definition videos on internet without buffering. Also, you can download a 1GB file in just three minutes.

How to upgrade your old SIM to Airtel 4G?

To make the whole process simpler, Airtel has also launched a dedicated website where you can easily check whether your phone number is eligible for the 4G upgrade or not. If yes, you can easily request for a free 4G SIM right now, which will be delivered within four hours at your doorstep free of cost.

Step one:Visit the dedicated Airtel website and enter your Airtel phone number. If it shows that your phone number is eligible for the Airtel 4G upgrade, click on next and fill in all the required details. Depending on your location and the availability , the new Airtel 4G enabled SIM card will be delivered within 4 hours at your doorstep.

Step two: Once you get the new 4G enabled SIM card, you will need to text the twenty digit SIM number to 121. It will ask you to confirm your SIM number change, just select one to confirm and within the next 1 hour, your new Airtel 4G enabled SIM card will get activated.

Step three: Now just insert the new 4G SIM card in your handset and you will get a welcome message along with some Internet settings. Now top up internet data pack and start using 4G services with high speed. The prices for 4G are also very low for the time being. You can get the 4G services at 3G prices.

What can you do with these unbelievable speeds under your hood?

1) You can watch high definition videos without buffering.

2) You can download your favorite songs in just few seconds.

3) You can download your favorite movies in high quality in just few minutes.

4) You can upload and take backup of your pictures and videos at very high speed saving you lots of time.

5) You can stream Netflix or other such websites with no worry of lag in speed.

6) You can work from home.

7) You can stay in touch with your loved ones with high quality video calling.

8) You can play online gaming.

The list can go on and on. 4G was the need of the hour in India. And thanks to Airtel, now we can enjoy higher speeds at lower prices in india.

[amitchahar]

Yummy Haryanvi Del Monte Gourmet Pasta - Recipe

Today I will share with you all - how to make yummy Haryanvi Del Monte Gourmet Pasta. Basically, I belong to Haryana and we, Haryanvis, like to create our own recipe for every dish with simplicity and special tadka. ;)

So, here it is.

Ingredients: - Del Monte Gourmet Pasta

- Carrot

- Onion

- Green Chilli

- Coriander Powder

- Garam Masala

- Red Chilli Powder

- Capsicum

- Salt

- Sweet Corn

- Beans

- Olive Oil

Directions:

1) Buy Del Monte Gourmet Pasta(the best in the world).

2) Cut and keep following ingredients ready as shown in the picture:

- Onion

- Capsicum

- Sweet Corn

- Carrot

- Beans

- Green Chilli

- Del Monte Gourmet Pasta

3) Boil the pasta with water, salt and olive oil for about 10 minutes on medium flame.

4) Now start heating the pan on medium flame, add refined oil or butter or pure desi ghee. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add capsicum, carrots, green chilli, beans and sauté for 5-10 minutes. When it becomes soft,  start adding spices one by one (red chillies powder, garam masala, coriander powder and salt) and sauté for 5-10 minutes again.

5) Now add the cooked pasta into this special haryanvi tadka and add sweet corn and sauté for few minutes more. And your special Haryanvi Del Monte Gourmet Pasta is ready to serve. Yummy.

You can check the video too - on how to make this special Haryanvi Pasta:

[amitchahar]

Max Fresh Move

Though I am not perfect in dancing but I really love dance. 

I love dance because it helps me to discover things of my body that I didn't know about myself. 

I love dance because it challenges me to a completely different level and helps me with workout.

And when you dance, it is important to choose the right song. And Taazgi ka Dhamaka is the perfect song to to express yourself. Also, it’s fun and really energizes me. Great music like this one inspires inventiveness as it encourages a man’s imagination and creative free expression. It also boosts positiveness and makes you feel happy.

Whenever you are feeling low and need a boost of energy, always remember the power of songs in your life. Look at all your music and see them as your personal motivational resources you can count on to re-energize your mind, drive, enthusiasm and positivity. And also find ways to have a good dance too with good music, you will feel so much better!

So when I had to choose the best combo for Dance and music, it was definitely Allu Arjun and Anushka Manchanda. Allu Arjun, is a star in Tollywood and Anushka is a pop diva in Bollywood . So, when I got the chance to dance on "Taazgi ka Dhamaka" tune - it really energized me and spread happiness in my life.

I am dancing for #MaxFreshMove activity at BlogAdda. If you are not blogging, you can join me by participating in this #MaxFreshMove facebook activity.”

[amitchahar]

The Power of Constructive Parenting - Colgate Magical Stories

Here is my entry for #ColgateMagicalStories contest - The Power of Constructive Parenting.

My niece showing her creative side and building a magical castle that comes inside every colgate toothpaste pack. About Colgate- Colgate is the number one brand that is recommended by dentists for strong teeth and cavity protection.

[amitchahar]

Benefits of a Balanced Healthy Diet

Healthy eating is very important for people at all ages. Whatever is your age, your diet choices can make a huge impact on your health and how you feel and look.

Check out the Benefits of a Balanced Healthy Diet & the nutritional compromises of a crash diet:

- Balanced Diet Promotes Health: Eating a well-balanced, well-planned diet with proper mix of different foods has many health benefits. For example, balanced diet will reduce the risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, bone loss, anemia, etc. 

If you are already having any type of chronic diseases, balanced diet will help in properly managing your health. Balanced diet will also help you reduce high blood pressure, manage diabetes and lower high cholesterol. Eating well also provides you the much needed nutrients to keep your organs, bones muscles, and other parts of your body healthy throughout your life. These nutrients include  protein, vitamins, fats, minerals, carbohydrates, and water.

- Balanced Diet Promotes Energy: Balanced diet will also help you keep up your energy level, too. By consuming enough calories regularly- your body will get the fuel it requires throughout the day. The number of calories required by a person depend on various factors such as age, gender, height, weight, etc.

- Avoid Crash Diets: Crash diets may help you lose some pounds quickly but generally, Crash diets rarely work because they just try to fool your  body, but the body just doesn't buy it in the long run. Rapid diets that help you in weight loss invariably fail because they are actually metabolically unsound, unsafe, and just do not work for many reasons.

Cautions to Consider Before Starting Crash Diets:

Before you start a crash diet, do consider the following important points:

Cutting calories drastically result in a loss of essential nutrients, and continuing it over a considerably long period of time means you could risk the increase of malnutrition.

Those who start and follow a crash diet often complain about decreased energy levels, which is due to lack of essential vitamins and nutrients.

Another major problem that is associated with crash diets is the tendency to gain the weight right back on once the diet is over. This is due to the fact that weight loss in crash diet is because of a loss of liquid.

Also, watch your intake of the caffeine during a crash diet. Though some of the diets may call for caffeine throughout the day, as increased caffeine intake helps the heart to pump more rapidly. But still, it is vital to watch your caffeine intake.

- Stay Fit, Feel Young With Dabur Honey: Honey is deemed as a top health food across India and the globe and it is just a wonderful creation. Some of the benefits of just a teaspoon of honey in a day include weight management, sugar substitute, source of energy, cough & cold remedy, Aids in Digestion, etc.

Buy ‘Honey Diet - A sweeter alternative’ now and stay fit and healthy.