Sunday, 16 August 2015

E-Kavach - Digital Parenting Application



Today children are so advanced with the technology; they amaze us with their smartness and quickness. First, technological conditions have changed dramatically influencing what toddlers learn and do as they mature. Second, while adult beliefs about children and child-rearing have changed over time, certain basic ideas continue to exert a powerful influence.
 These enduring beliefs have contributed to the myth of children today being different. Technology conditions the brain to pay attention to information very differently than reading. Video games and other screen media improve visual-spatial capabilities, increase attention ability, reaction times, and the capacity to identify details among clutter
What does all this mean for raising your children? The bottom line is that too much screen time and not enough other activities, such as reading, playing games, and good old unstructured and imaginative play, will result in your children having their brains wired in ways that may make them less, not more, prepared to thrive in this crazy new world of technology.
Being father of two has made me realize the differences between my generation then and the generation now.  We played cricket in the actual field while my 6 year old son plays in his precious PC.  While he was playing games online, I noticed awkward message popping up with adult content! This was not at all appropriate for his age and it could have been a bad influence until E-Kavach came to my rescue and secured my internet.
I got to know about E-Kavach from a blog I follow Ritika Kapoor. I came to know that it has so many features in one package that one can’t resist signing up and making sure that their children’s future is in secure hands. The first thing I did after reading the blog is to go to E-Kavach website (http://www.yourekavach.com/) and look into the specialties offered. While going through the website, I was amazed by the detail oriented approach they had taken to build this platform. The features included Intelligent Web Filtering for block specific web categories, sites, in appropriate content, set appropriate time limits with time granularity, Application Management to know block specific web categories, sites, in appropriate content, set appropriate time limits, Access Control to use and easy to configure controls to customize each child’s internet experience, Real-time alerts to monitor online activities of the children real time all the time, Smart phone Notifications & Dashboard which will send real time notifications to your phone the moment any boundaries set by you have been breached by your child, Multi user and flexible family definition to monitor all your children by flexible family definition and Safe Search which ensures that when your children are searching for anything online, the results they get are appropriate and do not contain any adult, profane or objectionable materials.
As I am writing this blog, my son is playing online cricket and is not being bothered by any of nuisance. Thank You E-Kavach, You have really made me and many other parents proud by taking an immense responsibility off our shoulders. 


Sunday, 9 August 2015

My Experience #KFCkitchentours

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"ARE YOU HUNGRY? WANT DELICIOUS FOOD – COME TO KFC AND EXPERIENCE MAGIC!!"

Whenever I think about yummy food, KFC or Kentucky Fried Chicken comes to my mind automatically. The leader of western food revolution in India is undoubtedly KFC and it has maintained its top spot for 20 years in row since June 1995 after opening its first store in Bangalore – My Hometown. Since then, I have visited almost all centers of KFC and I can guarantee you, each and every store maintain finger licking food!!



KFC has around 345 restaurants in more than 80 cities in India. I always had an inquisitive mind of how they are maintaining the same lip smacking taste all over the country. My curiosity about this was always increasing till I got an invite from KFC to visit their store as part of their KFC Kitchen Tour event - #KFCKitchenTours.


I was on top of my toes to enter the kitchen and have a mind boggling experience. This event obviously showcases the entire nation that people from KFC believe in their food and kitchen. This is a foolproof concept from KFC to unveil what actually happens where all the action takes place. The idea to expose their kitchen to public truly makes them the customer focused and awesome food joint.


As and when I entered the store, the affable staff greeted me and welcomed me into their kitchen. The kitchen was maintained spec and span, the chefs were well dressed with chef apron and hat. I noticed that it was divided into different section showing KFC’s procedural and well-defined approach.
Next, I was introduced to a surprise factor. Generally Veg and Non-Veg offerings will always be cooked in same section of the kitchen but KFC maintained two different sections including different oil, utensils, and ingredients to prepare veg and non-veg recipes. This seriously enhances their value for sentiments and beliefs of vegetarian customers.


When I visited Non-Veg section, I noticed that Chicken was cooked at temperature scale of 170 degree Celsius and the cooked chickens were maintained at 60 degree Celsius. All the kitchen staff were washing their and sanitizing their hand every 30 minutes showcasing KFC staff’s importance to cleanliness.


The Chef will hand bread the chicken in fresh flour then put it in the fryer or the oven within 2 minutes to make sure the chicken is as fresh possible. The shelf life of chicken was also maintained as to be fresh as possible which I think is one of their classic yet open source secret to the freshness of their food.


I came to know that KFC also has a taste monitor team goes around the entire restaurant ensuring all the customers experience the real, fresh food and to take customer feedback. They immediately replace the product if customers feel if anything is missing.


During the tour, I was introduced to some awesome facts about KFC:
It is said that if we were to take all the chicken eaten at KFC worldwide it can actually circle the earth 11 times around the equator. 
"PROOF THAT THEIR KITCHEN IS IN FACT FINGER LICKING’ GOOD!!"
All chickens are 100% real, farm-bred chicken.
Right from their suppliers’ farms to customer’s plate, each piece of chicken goes through about 34 checks before you take that bite.  Really, WOW!!



KFC really loves what they do and whatever they do, they do it in the best way. The proof of this would be that they import Choco Divine all the way from Ghana, Spices from Kerala. While preparing alphonso crushers, instead of using flavors, they use authentic imported Alphonso mangoes. Their suppliers are authentic and most reputed in the country which involves the biggest names in chicken industries such as Venky’s Godrej and Suguna.


KFC Indian stores have been innovating to offer the best and the unmatched varieties to their customers, keeping in mind the palate of Indians. Among everything, they do not forget offer their original KFC taste. Some of our India-specific innovations are the Paneer Zinger, Veg Twister, Veg Rockin’ Burger, Potato Krisper, Veg Strips and Veg Rice Bowl.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed each and every moment of KFC Kitchen. My recommendation for anyone who is hungry and who wants to enjoy fingerlickin’ taste will always be to visit KFC and experience magic!! 

If you need more information, please visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KFC) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/kfc).

Thursday, 6 August 2015

I wish to make my Life Faster with Airtel4G

For the past few weeks I am using the new Airtel 4G sim. Here are the stuff which i would love to share regarding the same.
Airtel is the largest mobile service provider across India. It all began few months ago when Airtel first started providing 4G services in some parts of India. I have reviewed Airtel 4G services before,and i would say its just amazing. Lets read about the Airtel 4G review if you have not read it already.



I am a long time Airtel user. I started using Airtel 2G services since the time I got my first internet enabled mobile phone. Then Airtel launched 3G and i had also started using the brilliant data services. And few month back received an fabulous news that Airtel has launched 4G in my city Bangalore. From the time i started using it feeling like one broadband is in my hand. Extra ordinary network, amazing internet speed, Finally i can life looks so easy when i talk about being online with my Airtel 4G connection.


The best part of my Airtel 4G connection is even if i am in basement parking connection remains stable and i never face the issue of connection lost, i would say so good to use Airtel 4G. 


How to activate Airtel 4G?

First, you just need to make sure that Airtel 4G service is available in your area. You can call customer care (121) and ask them about the availability. Or if you have a 4G enabled mobile phone, you may go to network settings, select 4G only mode and do a network search. If you see Airtel network, it means that 4G service is present in your place. To activate Airtel 4G, you can either type “4G” and send it to “121” and then follow the instructions you receive. Alternatively, you can recharge your mobile number using a 4G fortified recharge card to have the service automatically activated on your phone.
Also you can visit this website to check about connection availability, Lets enjoy and feel the new era of internet.


Airtel 4G Speed test and result:

I was really excited to test the Airtel 4G internet. I decided to use the connection for varied activities to the likes of browsing the web, streaming HD video content on mobile and finally tethering the connection to the computer. I have to say that I am quite happy with the performance of the Airtel 4G network. But before moving to the speed test result, let me tell you that just like any other wireless internet connection, 4G internet speed depends on various factors such as the signal strength, number of active users etc. I get full signal strength at my place. So as expected, I received good network performance here.



Dear readers also don't forget the check this amazing TVC which will tell you how awesome Airtel 4G is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpHZ3sXY6B8 

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

#FoodieAdventures Sattvam Restaurant @Sadashivnagar



When you know about an eatery serving tasty veggie lover suppers without the utilization of onion or garlic you are certain to be interested. When somebody lets you know that the eatery is situated in the upmarket Sadashivnagar territory and serves "fashioner" veggie lover charge – it arouses your advantage some more. Lastly when you read that the eatery serves veggie lover toll, as well as that every last bit of it is Sattvic too – the arrangement is fixed!



The idea of Sattvic nourishment is not different to me – all sanctuaries in India serve it as Prasad (sustenance favored by the Gods). The reason I used to visit the Hanuman sanctuary close to my home, as a child, was a result of the yummy Prasad. (Nourishment has dependably been my core interest!)

Sattvic nourishment is alluded to as a 'yoga diet' – something that prompts clarity and composure of psyche, while additionally being gainful to the body. So the eating regimen is rich in crisp and natural sustenance. These principles of Sattvic cooking are reflected in Sattvam, where they create sustenance crisp ordinary and utilization it up on a nonstop premise. This guarantees that "Ama" or poisons are kept under control. That is the reason remaining nourishment is never utilized, as it is viewed as Tamasic (unsafe to the body). Sattvic sustenance as an idea can be connected to any cuisne – so you can have Sattvic Italian nourishment, Sattvic Malaysian nourishment, the length of it's veggie lover and served new. So with the guarantee of wholesome, joy impelling nourishments – I set off to Sattvam on a soothing evening to achieve one stage closer to nirvana.



The eatery is situated on Sadashivnagar fundamental street, in the same building that houses Godrej Natures Basket. The stylistic layout is rich and crisp, keeping with their subject and their mascot – the Tulsi leaf. (The Tulsi plant should be of high repute to the Lord Krishna). The glass façade of the eatery lets in bounteous light (happiness to my camera) and neglects the exquisite old trees of the zone.

The eatery has an immense sattvic smorgasbord, including eggless pastries that they produce in house. The smorgasbord is accessible during the time for lunch. I saw very much a group that came there to test the products. (The catchment territory – Malleshwaram, has a high veggie lover/Brahmin populace). We however decided to move to the private eating region for an inspecting of their mark dishes. (Approach the servers or the proprietors for their individually menu).


We began with a truly interesting refreshment – a lemonade make with blessed basil (tulsi) and saffron. This one I adored so much that I requested an additional glass. It is just about the ideal response to a hot pleasant day in summer. (Brew would have been immaculate – yet they clearly don't serve liquor, keeping with the Sattvic subject). The squeezed orange with tamarind mash was a fascinating contort also, however on the verge of excessively tart for my loving.


The Broccoli shorba with apples was a much needed development from the consistent tomato shorba. This one was additionally peppered with saffron and I was informed that saffron and basil were verging on like Sattvam's mark – you will discover it in numerous dishes here.


The starters arrived and I was agreeably amazed to see the plating. Individual parts presented with two plunging sauce and a beautiful pouring container of green chutney. Presently I comprehended the contemporary veggie lover eating spiel. This would have been a normal paneer dish notwithstanding the pomegranate marinade that gave it the punch.


The following two starters conveyed the guarantee of innovative and exceptional sustenance. I adored the stuffed paneer roll. The green pea pound that they served was practically resembled an Indian wasabi. The Gilafi was a blend of chargrilled babycorn and neembu ke patte (lime clears out). This took some getting used to as the kind of lime leaf (tart intense) was something that my sense of taste had never tasted. Is it safe to say that it was great? Most likely.


We were offered an examining of the principle courses. All with a Sattvam turn. We chose to have a Cheese Jalapeno Naan and a Saufiyani Kulcha. The recent being a moment hit – I simply cherished the smash of the aniseed and the shading. The cheddar jalepeno naan was likewise yummy and could have been eaten all alone. I can envision children taking a moment getting a kick out of the chance to it.



We were introduced an aloo-gobi dish with an extravagant name – l'anglaise. The l'anglasie being the way that rather than our unassuming cauliflower they utilized a broccoli and rather than a tomato – a sun dried one took it's place. A tart blend that helped me to remember a veggie heat. Delve in!


The Dal Makhni was your standard passage – made smokier in light of the fact that it was wood let go. The Aloe Vera and greens curry was something that I most likely prescribe you attempt. The surface of the Aloe vera is near to a delicate cucumber and on account of the high water content in the plant it tastes exceptionally invigorating. The greens that joined it were something that I have never attempted – so again another experience on the sense of taste.


The Paneer Butter Masala was amped up with dill clears out. On the off chance that you cherish dill – this will be a much needed development to the normal PBM. They likewise served us their mark dish – the Amritas Ke Kofte. Curds balls loaded down with Green peas in a Guava (yes, you heard me right), Pomegranate and Corainder Gravy. The hit of guava fragrance when they get the dish to the table is unmistakable! I laud the multifaceted nature of flavors in this dish. Splendid!


I likewise attempted (only one spoon) of the Beetel Leaf Biryani. I needed to check whether it would be gross that they had paan leaves in a biryani. (Possibly unhealthy interest!) But it was an only an unpretentious kind of destroyed beetel leaves, in a somewhat plain vegetable biryani. Let it all out, on the off chance that you need to have a go at something new.

They had a variety of pastries yet what got our attention was the Malai Ghewars. Goodness… my… .God! When I about-face to Sattvam (and I've arranged two excursions with two distinct gatherings) – I will begin with the ghewars and eat it till my heart says stop (with the measure of ghee in it – it could be cardiovascular failure prompting :P). On the off chance that you take a stab at anything there, attempt this – it's one of the best ghewars I've had in quite a while. (What's more, I say this with certainty on the grounds that I have had numerous Marwari neighbors who gave me ghewars from Rajasthan during the time for fifteen odd years!)

So arrange an excursion to Sadashivnagar – it's not thaaat far! Furthermore, run with a receptive outlook and an unfilled stomach, in light of the fact that the nourishment and awesomeness.

SATTVAM
35, Sankey Road (opp. Shell Petrol pump),
Sadashivnagar,
Bangalore.
www.sattvamrestaurant.com

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Sunday, 26 April 2015

Biggest Coupon Store

I am certain you may have got discouraged once in your lifetime in the wake of seeing your bank proclamation and the month to month costs! Furthermore, I think in the wake of seeing that you may have even attempted to spare a few pennies from the cash you spend, yet trust me, that is not as simple as it appears and you may realize that as well! Anyhow there is another approach to spare some cash while spending it! That is none other than web shopping! Since you shop on the web, you spare the cost of fuel, time and other stuff like diligent work did in Sales for getting your most loved dress at 90% off! Alright, 90% may appear to be implausible yet you get some great rebates in typical markets, yet ask your heart, would they say they are truly justified, despite all the trouble? The answer would be a huge NO! What's more, that is the place web shopping takes on the hero's role!



Internet shopping has a greatest playing point; the measure of rebates you get notwithstanding for purchasing a little thing like a Gel Pen! Yet that is insufficient to get you out of the predicament of that month to month bill. That is the reason some kind hearted individuals made coupons for internet shopping destinations! These coupons are made for all the web shopping destinations and can help you a great deal to spare cash. Also, I am certain that these reserve funds will certainly get you out of the problem of that month to month consumption.

Hold up a moment, what you said? Discovering coupons is not simple? It would appear that you don't pay consideration on the things humming around you. Haven't you known about coupons.patrika.com? Well that is a webpage where you can discover coupons for all the major online stores like paytm,jabong,infibeam,freecharge,amazon,olacabs and its fueled by 27coupons.com! Trust me, this site makes it a considerable measure simpler to get the coupons of your decision and keeps you from blazing a gap in your pocket.



On the off chance that you need to know how does the site performs then wowser that it is as smooth as margarine and it realizes what it needs to serve you! The site is all around composed and simple to utilize. An impeccable route bar which incorporates all the stuff like Top Coupons, Top Stores and so forth is available right in front your eyes which implies you can discover the coupon which you like in minutes!

In the event that you are a fellow like me who is not certain what to purchase or from where to purchase then this site cures that issue as well! You get the rundown of prominent stores right in your PC screen, so you can purchase the stuff you like from the spot which is mainstream among everybody and after that display it off among your companions who purchase garments in an obsolete way!

That is not the end! You don't just get coupons for purchasing merchandise however you even get coupons for purchasing nourishment from driving stores like dominos, Pizza cabin and so on. Hold up a moment, Choco Lava Cake is free?! It would appear that I have to go now and snatch it before any other person does as such! Also, you to run and snatch it!

Thursday, 5 March 2015

Pepsi Master Blaster Stroke

So World Cup was insufficient to take away my slumber, I got to realize that perhaps Virat Kohli is arranging his Big Bollywood Debut! Furthermore it took away my slumber,  A  Bollywood debut at the time of World Cup, who would think about that? I unearthed this feature by Pepsi. It begins with an in number duplicate 'This present summer’s Biggest Blockbuster'. Turns out it will be one. For my amazement, I could see lots of buzz around Bollywood and cricketing world. To give some examples in the feature; Bollywood Heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, Indian Cricket Sensation Virat Kohli, Music Magician Pritam Chakraborty, Director Anurag Basu and Terence Lewis. Is it true that they are meeting up for a film? Is this a notice shoot? Might it be able to be a reality show? How about we examine what's going on in this feature.

Everybody in this feature asserts that this is about them. Ranbir says individuals come to theatre to watch him in enormous screens. Virat Kohli says individuals come to cricket stadium to watch him play. Anurag Basu claims that he's the spine and others are simply manikins. Pritam Da says the on-screen character simply lip sync for the music that he makes.

While just about everybody in the feature provides for me a vibe that it will be an elegant film, Virat Kohli doesn't. He discusses cricket. Is it accurate to say that he is going to make his introduction in Bollywood? There has been common gossipy titbits that he will make his Bollywood make a big appearance soon and the actuality Pepsi is guaranteeing that this is gonna be this current summer's greatest blockbuster, it sort of provides for me the same feel as well.

My roommate supposes it could be a reality show. Since everybody in this feature, asserts that this is about them and others don't make a difference, it sort of provides for me the vibe that reality show doesn't sound like an awful thought. When its all said and done, reality shows rotate around people and their abilities.

Let’s take some surprises now.  Might we? Watch this awesome video and let me know what you think this could be