Let us say you want to earn some extra pocket cash, but you are short on free time and energy. At this point your phone might be a good place to start. There are quite a few apps to help you earn some extra dough, either in the form of gift cards or standard cold, hard cash.

What if I tell you that only playing some games online can earn you money? The app that I am talking about here is MPL (Mobile Premiere League). This application enables you to earn cash while playing games. Interesting! Isn’t it?

So let me enlighten you with the features of this application. Just like IPL (Indian Premiere League) this app MPL also has different tournaments which keep going on but here one is supposed to play online with players around the world. One is supposed to win the tournament in order to get the extra reward which they can later transfer to their PayTM wallets or bank accounts whichever is feasible for the person. All you need to do is to download the app from ‘www.mpl.live’ and sign up with your phone number to get a reward of 20 coins which you can use to play games in the app and earn through that.

The app provides a very good investment service for example if you use 15 rupees to play a tournament in the app. The winning amount is around 200 rupees which is almost 10 times the amount you invested. So, the more you invest, the more you earn, which means more and more profit. How cool is that! The tournaments keep going live in the app so one can participate anytime.

Mobile Premiere League also has a plan for people who do not want to invest in the app initially but still want to participate in the tournaments and win money. Earn extra cash with the plan or the program is called the referral plan wherein one can earn money to invest by just referring app to one’s friends. Quite intimidating, right that you get to earn money for free just by referring the app to your friends or family who whenever signup using your code will help you earn Rs. 20 straight in your Mobile Premiere League wallet. You can further make use of that money to play games and win tournaments, resulting in more cash.

The best thing about the app according to me is that you can make ten times the money than you invested be it the amount you won by winning tournaments or the amount you earned through referral program by just playing the tournament daily.

With referral code you can invite your FB friends or people from your contact list via whatsapp and voila you can earn extra cash when they sign up using your code. When you invite someone you and the other person both get Rs 20 so that is a plus point again of this app.

One more thing which is amazing about this app is that you do not need a large sum of money to transfer the amount that you earned while playing in the app to your PayTM or bank account. You can transfer the amount as soon as your amount rounds up to Rs 10. This is feasible for me as I do not have to wait to win like 20 tournaments or collect an amount of Rs. 1000 in order to transfer it to my bank account.

I am also sharing my referral code here with you guys so that we both can earn Rs 20 each. So, what are you waiting for? Download the app and start inviting your friends and win real cash.

So get online, share your referral code, play games and win PayTM money on this amazing app called Mobile Premiere League.

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A lot of us talk about freedom all the time, either to others, or to ourselves in our heads. Some are seeking freedom from the established norms and structures, some from their parents or partners, and some from the demons residing within their own selves. Not a day goes by, when I don’t question mine or someone else’s notions of freedom. So what is freedom to me? What is freedom to a teenage girl? Is it roaming around on the fearful New Delhi streets way past her curfew, or is it defeating the monstrous self-doubt buried in her chest to finally go learn something like bellydancing which sounds absolutely fascinating to the insides of her head? What is it that makes me, you, or anyone, free? For an atheist, freedom might amount to getting rid of religious role-playing in the name of taking care of other’s sentiments. For a writer, it may mean being able to write whatever comes to him/her instantly, as raw as it might be, without any prescribed objective in mind. For a poor person, freedom would mean being able to break free of financial constraints.

My idea of freedom, of real freedom, is not freedom from things, but realising that one is already free.I’ve realised that everyone here is a free soul, who will be loved and protected in their own way, but all we have to do is embrace the freedom within us rather than look for it outside. I do fight, I fight the world and rebel almost radically, to destroy the structures and norms existing since time immemorial, but I’m not dependent on breaking them, in order to feel free.

All I have right now are some acquired skills and my destructive (maybe constructive) doubts and my flawed self and beautiful dreams of what I want to become and how I want my life to be. But I’m not dependent on becoming or having any of those great things, in order to feel free. Whoever I am, with whatever I have, in this moment, this very moment, is free, absolutely free. Why should I keep running after something or the other all the time, why should I regret whatever was, and why should I live in hopes of a beautiful tomorrow? No I won’t. All I will do, is realise and remind myself, that, in this moment, I exist, and forevers are often not longer than a moment. If all of us, could just take a moment, and exist with everything we have, in this moment, we’d all not only be free but we will realise that we have always been. We have always been free.

People won’t believe in your dreams, they won’t believe in your belief. But you need to hold onto your freedom aggressively. You’ll be your own person and that will be your freedom.

This post is written as part of “Freedom Blog Train’ hosted by https://blogsikka.com and https://theotherbraininc.com.

I would like to thank Sinduja from www.mytinytigger.com for introducing me in her blog post. Over to Sabeeka from MomsMethods which is a destination for articles on adopting a healthy lifestyle using natural remedies. She believes – “Nature is bountiful and provides easy ways to heal and maintain a healthy lifestyle and momsmethods helps bring these to their readers.” . So head over to www.momsmethods.com to read her thoughts on freedom.

Until next time,

Lots of love

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Dear Greeting Card Writers:

Another Father’s Day is approaching and yet again, you leave me empty-handed. You see, my father does not have a flatulence problem. I’ve never seen him crack open a can of beer, and the remote control is more likely to be in the dog’s mouth than in his hand. My Dad is not the fix-it guy. He’s the guy who calls the fix-it guy ‘my chachu in my case’ . While I go through the usual search, I know I won’t find a card that is suitable for me to send to him and that is a shame, because I would like to express my gratitude. He has given me so much and amongst the many things I have to be thankful for are the life lessons that he has taught me. Here are just a few:

5. Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out alive.

Having this perspective on life makes it all the more fun. Tell jokes. Do something crazy. Be silly. Finding the funny in everyday situations as well as sharing it with others is our way of living life to the fullest.

4. Just ask!

If you want something, ask for it. A simple thought, yet many of us, including myself, never ask for what we want. In most scenarios, the worst they can say is “No.”

3. If you’re not invited, invite yourself.

My father has always been a proponent of this philosophy and in many cases it has worked in his favor. While it may seem a bit pushy, and can sometimes come off as rude, often, it gets you to where you want to be. Your friends are going to an awesome concert. Hey, got an extra ticket? Someone mentions a fun house party they are going to. What time should I show up? Of course, I realize this advice has its limitations but it can lead to some really enjoyable experiences if used properly.

2. Don’t let others hold you back.

If there are things in life you want to do, do them regardless of if you can get someone else to come along. It’s a lesson in independence. Opportunities shouldn’t be forsaken because you can’t find a companion to join.

1. Try it, you’ll like it.

My father is open to new experiences and has shared this thirst for life with me. Often referring to food, he’ll say this catchphrase when anyone is hesitant. If you try it, you’ll like it (perhaps) but you’ll never know if you don’t try.

So you see, I need a greeting card that speaks to my father’s sense of adventure, his confidence, and his ability to go for what he wants in life. And I’m sure there are many more unrepresented fathers out there.

Sincerely,

Help A Daughter Out, Please?

This blog is a part of blog train hosted by Preety Tiwari of www.delhiblogger.com and Priyanka Lodha Patwari of www.flavorsofworld.com.

Thanks Ritika Kapoor for introducing me in your blog post on www.pearlsbyshakespeare.com for the blog train. Next in the blog train is Sneha. So head over to momandmusings.wordpress.com to read what her father helped her unlearn.

Until next time,

Lots of Love

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Why?

These hairpieces are easier to use and more realistic now.

They cannot only help decide if your bang style is on-fleek, but also new hair systems are boon for women with medical conditions who just want hair that looks and feels like their own.

Wigs have been around since the Egyptians built their empires but many women—particularly those who turn to wigs and clip-ins because of hair loss—have regarded them with a sense of embarrassment.

But today, taboos around wigs are evaporating, thanks to celebrities as well as improvements in product and application technology.

We change our makeup daily, why not our hair?

Divatress is a leading beauty e-commerce company that offers wigs and hair care products.

If you are someone like me who have hair blues most of the time, then braids may be for you because they are a great protective hairstyle, are fairly low maintenance, they’re a great everyday hairstyle. There are so many braid styles that you can create, it’s always possible to have that exclusive braid style that keeps heads turning. In addition, adding your favorite pink, purple or blonde color to distinguish your braids is easy to do.

At Divatress, you’ll find all braids that you’re sure to love. Their selection of braiding hair can be customized to create truly unique look that sets you apart from the crowd. No matter your taste, you’ll find the braids that match your personal style or personality.

My particular favorite, from their collection of thousands is curly crochet hair.

Let’s be honest here, these wigs do not require any fuss, you can actually save your real hair from all those heating equipments & can rock any hairstyle you like.

So to conclude I would say a new spin, a fresh twist ain’t gonna hurt anyone. Also, we’re constantly searching for new looks to add to our repertoire.

With the rise of such chic trends that express your unique charm, the possibilities are endless.

Wigs are fun and games for the many models and celebrities who now wear them, their positive, open, and playful approach is having a wonderful impact on the women who are seeking them out for medical reasons.

That’s cause to celebrate.

Until next time

Lots of love

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It’s true when they say the best things in life are free. In fact, the freest gift this life has to offer is often the most underrated & overlooked gift of all.

Time.

Have you ever opened a dictionary and actually looked up the definition of time? To my surprise the definition didn’t align with my original thoughts on time. Typically, we think of time as a measurement of minutes or hours, when in fact time is much more than a measurable thing.

Per the online dictionary:

“Time- the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.”

Without time, we wouldn’t be able to exist, we would just “be”. To exist is much more than a physical being. To exist is to progress throughout life and to constantly evolve as a being and to learn from our existence each day by taking into account that our time to exist will eventually run out.

I’ve come to realize with age that time only seems to speed up, rather than slow down or remain at a steady pace. The days that felt as if they lasted weeks go by in the blink of an eye. The vacations that seemed so long that you couldn’t wait to get back “home”, now never feel long enough.

See the thing about time is that it actually never slows down. It always remains constant. We cannot control time and the fact that we only have 86,400 seconds each passing day, but we can control how we use our time. We can control how much we exist, how much we evolve with time, and lastly how to stop waiting for the right time to take advantage of life’s most precious gift of all.

There is no “right time” to start existing. There is no “right time” to learn from our past to create better futures. Time is a continued progress; therefore, the right time is always in the now.

So, stop waiting for the “right time” to make a change. To tell someone how you feel. To start a new chapter. To spend more time with the ones that mean the most to you. Stop waiting for the right time to simply learn to appreciate the free gift we as humans have been given and often do not appreciate enough.

With each passing day, with each passing second, with no action to exist, you will let time slip through your hands faster than you can blink an eye and be stuck in the past or present.

After all, according to the dictionary time is not a measurable unit. Time is a continual process to create constant existence.

So, start existing. Start creating the right moments, rather than waiting for what you believe to be the right moments, because before you realize that there is no such thing as the “right time”, you will be indefinitely stuck living life just “being” in the present, rather than progressing towards the future.

You might not be able to control when the sun sets or rises, but you can control & learn to take advantage of the greatest and most free gift life has to offer,

Time.

Until next time,

Lots of love

This post is written for #ThePrimeWatches Blogtrain and sponsored by The Prime Watches. Thank you Wigglingpen for introducing me.

Next station in this blog train is Gleefulblogger .

Dipika is our Gleefulblogger who shares her candid thoughts on Lifestyle & Parenting.

A post graduate in Management, educator by interest and full time passionate blogger. An ex-banker by profession, she enjoys her new stay-at-home mom role with 5 yrs old daughter.

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How are you guys? Hope this article finds you in the best of your health.

As it is rightly said that ‘A nation’s progress lies in its ability to provide health and care to its people’.

So today we will talk about a rather serious topic i.e. ‘cancer’. Cancer is a modern day devil, it has dug its claws deep into the very existence of humanity, & we as a species are relentlessly fighting this devil.

According to me, with cancer what kills faster is the cost associated with it. A single sitting of a chemotherapy costs about 90k, a full fledge cancer treatments runs into lakhs of rupees. What makes the matters worse is availing any kind of treatment for the poor is a challenge. They either face a shortage of quality care or shortage of money or often are deprived from timely care.

I had the privilege to attend the inauguration of ‘NEW INDIA’ – a self funded NGO by Bangalore based entrepreneurial couple Mr. Vijay Tata and his wife Mrs. Amrita Tata. The NGO will focus on creating a new hope for the betterment of underprivileged. As the first initiative by NEW INDIA, it has already pledged 50 acres of land worth Rs 100 crores In Bangalore to the trust. Additionally Rs 100 crores will be used towards construction of the super-specialty cancer care hospital SACCI, SAANCHI ADVANCED CANCER CARE INSTITUTE. All underprivileged cancer patients from across India will be treated completely free of charge. This will be the first cashless hospital across India.

Actor Emraan Hashmi graced the occasion with his presence and inaugurated the NGO.

The entire hospital will be of 150 beds and will be completed in different phases. It will be state of art infrastructure with renowned oncologists and consultants on board. Entire hospital will be designed by a UK based Architect and Engineering firm, BDP formerly known as Building Design Partnership.

New India is self-funded and doesn’t accept any funds. It only seeks volunteers and supporters who are willing to share their time and skills and help propel the positivity the NGO stands for.

Vijay Tata, trustee, new India charitable trust is a man; committed to a greater common good as he believes that every life is precious, and that it is our duty to do the best we can to protect it.

Let us not let the lack of money be the lack of empathy!

Until next time

Lots of Love

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AHOY!  Mate…

Today I am not sharing any look-book, any review of product or any DIY treatments.

Today, it is going to be different; today I am going to have a heart-to-heart conversation with you. Well! Gear up you for it is going to be a deep one.

When you’re flawed and paranoid about your surrounding it is difficult to be yourself.

You are being insecure because you aren’t perfect at all. 

I am writing this today because I have learnt ‘Nothing holds you back more than your own insecurities’.

So let me get done with it…

I started this blog because I can feel writing in my veins, because I love my work. No, like I’m literally obsessed with it. It’s like my morning cup of coffee I need to drink. I need to write to keep myself sane. My brain is chalking full of words and sentences and fragments always running and running.

I have to write at least once a day, to feel okay about myself and about my self esteem. I do it to share my thoughts. I do it because I love it. And I do it to try to help people out, and honestly to help myself out.

But recently I got really insecure about my follower count, my subscribers. In this race of bloggers where brands only collaborate with those who have followers in a two digit number & ‘k’ in the end, where your words don’t matter for all that matters is the number of comments & likes you get, I was losing myself. 

I forgot why in the first place I started out with this blog?

The more you get addicted to social media, the more life seems to be about expensive handbags, shiny cars and pretty faces. My blog was for those who seek an escape from this picture, for making fashion affordable, for genuine reviews so that you don’t invest in something that will be a waste for you, for giving positive vibes out a little here, a little there. But no, I was blindly running after brand collaborations not thinking that my quality of work would be affected by this.

Suddenly my words were not mine…. & That was the end for me. The end of that one thing I am so good at, the thing I love doing from the core of my heart, the thing that made me who I am today- MY BLOG.

That came as a red sign to me, sirens like that on an ambulance were ringing in my head. I knew something needs to be done. 

I just cannot work under someone constantly bossing around me or judging me, be it on my content or the followers I have.

I started the blog to be my own boss & somewhere down the lane I was losing it.

I started getting irritated all the time trying to please others. I could literally feel that entire big load on my head.

You might have observed I was not regular in between that is when I realized this ‘Don’t compare yourself to anyone. If you want to, compare yourself to you. You are your fiercest competition’.

Then I promised myself that I am not going to let myself sink down in this race of so called ‘perfect people’ & that day I won.

No one will ever help you to get rid of your endless fears and insecurities. But you, yourself is the one who can. Start loving yourself. Start accepting that you are flawed and realize that it is okay.

Insecurities are a pain. They limit us and they’re not something we can hide behind, or avoid. There needs to be a conscious choice to start moving forward and kick those insecurities out. Concentrating on your own insecurities is just going to take you to a place you never want to go to: depression, loneliness and fear.

Don’t let insecurities destroy you. Take charge of your own life.

Share your stories with me via a personal message on my Instagram page @colour_diva. I would love to help you out.

Until next time

Lots of Love

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Hope this article will find you in the best of your health. Today we will talk about a rather sensitive topic regarding skincare & that is Bleaching.

Bleaching your skin is a controversial subject and one that certainly raises many questions and concerns. Also referred to as skin whitening or skin lightening, skin bleaching involves using chemicals to lighten up the tone of the skin, or to bring about a more even and uniform complexion on people who may have uneven skin tones.

Whilst some chemicals will result in a lightening of the skin, the risks involved are concerning. Many of the chemicals that people use for this procedure are considered to be toxic, and can result in significant short and long term damage to the skin

Bleach only if you have one of these!

People who have birthmarks, moles or other hyper pigmentation conditions might consider bleaching as an option to return their skin to a more uniform tone.

My Belief

I always had this view that bleaching can result in burning of sensitive facial skin(I’ll still not recommend it if you have extremely sensitive skin).

Richfeel sent me their luxury gold bleach kit which emphasis on enhancing your skin with the properties of gold.

Creating beautiful and trustworthy skin products, Richfeel is a brand that is synonymous with trust and quality. So I gave in & thought of trying this product.

Ingredients

Aqua, emulsifying wax, hydrogen peroxide,light liquid paraffin, sodium stannate, ammonia bicarbonate, sodium silicate,gold, alow barbedensis leaf juice, phenoxyethanol.

How to use product

Wash your face with soap and cold water.Pat dry. Mix 2 spatulas of bleach cream with 2 pinches of activator powder. The approximate ratio of proportion should be 5 (cream): 1 (activator). Mix cream and activator till powder completely dissolves in cream. Use the spatula to apply the mixture on desired areas avoiding eye brows and around the eyes. Allow the mixture to remain on the skin for 10 – 15 minutes. Wash off with normal water.Pat dry. Apply post bleach gel and massage gently till it gets absorbed.

This retails for Rs 89/- & is available on Nykaa.com, Amazon & also on their official website.

Keep in mind!

Do a patch test before use, if you feel excess irritation, then you may be allergic and thus shall avoid further usage

 Do not use on inflamed skin. Do not apply soap for at least 5 hours after bleach.

In a nutshell

·        It restores elasticity in tissues, slows collagen depletion and prevents skin from sagging.

·        It stimulates cellular growth.

·        It fights fine lines, wrinkles and dull-looking skin.

·        It brightens skin tone and has antibacterial properties.

Awakening with Itika

When it comes to knowing how to bleach your skin, it’s a matter of selecting the right product for your needs, and importantly, being completely aware of the ingredients used in any product that you are considering. Whilst it is always important to see your dermatologist if you are thinking about trying a new skin care product to improve your skin tone, remove age spots, sun spots, and other blemishes – being self informed is also important.

Until next time,

Lots of love

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Hope all of you are doing great. It has been so long since I last posted here. I have been MIA from blog, instagram and fb, well basically from all the social sites since past one month.

No, I was not on a digital detox trail. I won’t do that ha-ha…

So I have my reasons to plead ‘NOT GUILTY’.

First of all as a part of my curriculum I am supposed to work on a research project & complete my thesis work. To my goodness my resume got accepted at IISC BANGALORE, which I still cannot believe (for those who got this can you understand my excitement? & those who did not Google it chicas!). So, I had to move to Bangalore quickly & settle things here & start with my work, which takes all of my time these days & travelling in a crowded city like Bangalore reminds me of the reason why I chose to study in Gujarat in spite of being from Delhi( I HATE TRAFFIC).

Second reason is as soon as I landed in Bangalore my phone broke. All my social plug-ins were in that handset & because of the busy schedule I was not able to adjust taking time out & getting it repaired and so I had to rely on Amazon. I’ll keep you guys updated with what happened next!

So the past month was full of a lot of travel & changing weather conditions had left me with so little time to take care of myself. As a result my skin got really dry & my hair quality was getting bad day-by-day. I was worried because now I can’t take out free hours out of my day for those costly hair treatments.

Well in my favor, Richfeel sent me their Brahmi hair pack which is enriched with the goodness of Brahmi & is a special formulation for dry, brittle & damaged hair. The product claims to nourish hair & scalp making it healthy.

This is available on Nykaa.com & Amazon and retails for Rs 249/- for 100g of the product. The packaging is user-friendly.

The pack has a chewing gummy smell which I personally love. The pack is too thick so instead of applying it directly I mixed it with my regular protein pack (I am linking it here) or you can add this with any hair pack that you like or just dilute it with a little water. Trust me it works!

Come what may, I cannot do without oiling my hair before washing them. Not only does it nourish the hair but a good ‘champi’ also works as a stress buster for you. So one can also oil the hair overnight & apply the pack in the morning.

The best part about this pack is that it is hassle free because you just have to let it sit for 20 mins. in your hair.

The pack has definitely made difference to my hair. My hair texture has improved immensely. My hair feels soft even without a conditioner.

In a nutshell this is a safe herbal product & definitely worth a try.

Share your great hair day stories with me in the comments below or DM me on instagram @colour_diva.

Until next time

Lots of love

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Here’s some of my favorite tee photos and stylings that I hope inspire you to grab a graphic tee. What’s even better?

Printoctopus helps you Choose trendy designs from a host of showcased Indian artists to create unique customised merchandise that is cool and oh-so-you. They are a one-stop solution for all your customisation needs – whether you want funky stylish comfortable cotton t-shirts both men’s t-shirt and women’s t-shirt, matte finish hard phone covers for your smartphone and handsets, wall art to brighten up your walls, or mousepads which you can proudly call your own – simply indulge yourself! they have awesome designs and quirky merchandise designed by artists from all over India. 

& this is not it! The best part about shopping with them is that they offer Free Delivery, Cash on Delivery (COD), PayTM with easy returns as well.

Whatcha waiting for??

Happy Shopping!

There are a lot of ways to style a graphic tee but I have put a few looks together for you guys.

Here you go:

If you are looking for something quick, a pair of jeans or jean shorts is always a go-to. Here I have paired it with a cullotee.

If you are aiming for a full glam look, all you need is a graphic tee, a black skirt and a choker. If you want to dress up your graphic tee, this look is so pretty. Pair it with a neutral shoe and you’re all set. If you are feeling creative, pair your graphic tee with a patterned sequin skirt!

You can never go wrong with pairing a midi skirt with a graphic tee. It’s more of a dressier look and you can wear this to work with a blazer or by itself! Or you can wear a mini skirt with it of course. Either way, pairing the midi skirt with a graphic tee is work appropriate and stylish.

Here I went on pairing the tee with a kut-chi gown with a knot on side.

That is it for this post. Hope you guys enjoyed reading it & I hope to see you guys styling your customized tee from Printoctopus & if you do please let me know via a dm on my instagram page @colour_diva

Until next time,

 Lots of love

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