Amazon Prime Video Comes to India

Amazon its premium video streaming service, Prime Video in December last year in India. Amazon Prime video allows you to stream both indian and international shows and movies and the most interesting part about this is you dont have to pay anything if you are an Amazon India prime subscription.  I love shopping on Amazon and I have a prime subscription which allows me to shop for any value without having to pay for shipping and I use the same subscription on prime video.

Prime video isnt the only video service app in india as netflix and hotstar are also available but Amazon prime video is definitely the cheapest costing around 40 INR per month if you hoose to subscribe. Amazon is also offering free one month trails and you can try it before you go on to actually subscribe.

The prime video is a completely different app from amazon shopping and you have to download it from google play store to start using it. I have watched many movies like dil dhadakne do, Shudh desi romance etc and Iam loving the quality . I use jio free data to stream videos on my mobile .

Introducing Amazon Prime Video and making my movie marathon more fun was this delightful goodies sent to me .  A pillow, cup, carmel coated pop corn and more, cant stop streaming on Prime video

These goodies actually arrived weeks back but I found time to post today because it has been a super busy 2017.  My twitter followers would know about it long back as I had tweeted here. Follow me on twitter for more updates

Have you tried Amazon prime video yet? 

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Asus ups the Style game with #ZenLooks Contest

You all know about my love for fashion and technology and when i can get a perfect combination of both it is an EPIC win. My current phone Asus zenfone 2 is just that, a sleek beauty with fabulous camera , amazing build and power packed performance.

The technology addict me always carries my phone around in my hand and not in my bag , yes iam geeky like that  but i make sure my phone grabs eyeballs every time it is in my hands by dressing it up in fun  and quirky case covers. What happens when I am wearing an aztec printed top with a skirt? My phone blends into the look clad in a icy blue- white ombre case cover!

I am very picky about my style and pay attention to every small little detail from make up to bags, from shoes to case covers! When I am shopping , be it online or offline I make sure I check out the mobile cases and covers section for the latest styles and if there are offers running, then Super WOW, grabbed and added to cart! So, you can Imagine my excitement when I came across #ZenLooks contest from Asus on their Facebook page. Enough of my technology and case cover addiction rant lets talk about this Incredible contest now.

So Asus with its #Zenlooks contest asks you to wear your creative hat and design your very own Zenfone case . This design can be a photo you've taken or a design you've created but you have to make sure it is fashion forward and represents your fashion aesthetic because the best designs stand a chance to win .

I did not waste even a minute and went on to create my own #zenlooks case which features a bejeweled lock and muliple keys signifying my zenfone being my key to happiness. I have given my case a lavender backdrop to match my kaftan which I recently shopped for.

Do you know from where i got inspired for this case cover? It was after i spotted Deepika padukone in a grey key printed sweatshirt at promotions of her movie Tamasha.

The uber stylish ZenFone 2 also inspired me into creating these look books

Festive Glam: 

Be it a diwali party or a birthday do , glam up with a A line kurti having an embellished bust , pair with a blinged out clutch and a pair of jhumkas. Add some drama with a head band and complete the look with your Asus Zenfone 2 and the limited edition cutiepie Marzia case

Pink Passion: 

I just love pink, the instant girly vibe this colour lends making me look fun and feminine without much efforts is amazing, no wonder i keep stocking up on pink outfits and accessories a wee bit too much. This cute Pink and cream sling bag paired with white top and denims is best comfort wear and i can carry it off to multiple places. A luncheon with frnds, shopping trip to a mall or even a movie date , this look fits in well and the classy Zenfone 2 with glacier white case from illusion series blends in nicely.

Desi Delight

This vibrant blue and yellow kurti and patiala I recently brought from Jaipur kurti is perfect for summer . Beat the heat in style with this look , pair with a white or silver clutch and a pair of bangles. Zenfone 2 with a vibrant yellow case from fusion series goes well with this look 

Are you inspired enough to create your own case designs? Then take part in the #zenlooks contest

How to Participate in #ZenLooks contest?
Log on to ASUS India's Facebook Page Here and upload your own unique design for #ZenFone 2 case . The contest is open till 6th December 2015 and the prizes are super exciting. One winner every week gets to win a ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML), Limited edition ZenFone 2 case by CutiePieMarzia and as the grand Prize your design will be printed as the limited edition ZenFone 2 case. Amazing Eh?

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This festive season Asus brings to you #HarPalHappiness Offer

Diwali the festival of lights, cheer, family and gifts is like two weeks away and every indian household is already busy preparing for the festival. Festive season means yummy mithai, crackers, positivity, togetherness, desi clothes and gifts galore. I am shopping crazy for the festive season and to make sure i look my traditional best . I have shopped for some anarkalis, plazzos , tassel earrings and a 3 finger ring. Still on my list to shop are a pair of juttis and some glass bangles. Helping me shop smart are the super saver festive offers by brands and e commerce portals. This year I am doing most of my shopping online and almost everything i shop has a discount on it and this is making my shopping more fun.

 I love surprises and gifts, even the simplest of gifts come with a power to put a smile on my face and so i always make it a point to keep gifting my loved ones from time to time. I like the idea of gifting choice by way of gifting Gift vouchers but the personal touch is lost and there is no emotional connect so i always put in a lot of thought when i gift my loved ones. Every time I am shopping i look around to see if i can find something meaningful or useful to gift my family and friends . My gifts range from being something my friends would actually use to being personalized stuff bringing back memories  or even something practical or functional.

I always gift my husband dear personalized photo gifts but this year i wanted to gift him a smartphone and in my search for the best phone to suit his needs I came across the #HarPalHappiness Offer by Asus, where where customers buying a ASUS Zenfone will get a chance to win Flipkart gift vouchers worth Rs.1,000 every hour. And, one lucky customer will also stand a chance to win gold vouchers worth Rs.25,000 every day! The offer is available on Flipkart.

Talk about Cherry on the cake! If I gift my husband a zenfone I may end up gifting myself too with a flipkart gift voucher worth 1000 or  gold voucher of 25,000. How amazing is that?  

The mobiles available under this offer include ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe, Zenfone Selfie and Zenfone Laser. The specs of Zenfone Laser 2 look perfect for the needs of my husband and that is exactly what I am going buy . If you are planning to gift yourself or your loved ones a mobile this festive season I recommend you check out this awesome offer from Asus and do it quick because the offer ends on 11th November.

To claim the offer purchase the zenfone from Asus exclusive store or from flipkart online and register your phone at Asus Website with details like full name, Invoice Number, Mobile Number, Order ID and dont forget to pray for lady luck.

Happy shopping!

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Real Togetherness and Tips to Reconnect for REAL

Technology is an indispensable part of our lives these days  and most of us have a life offline and a life online too. It isnt any different with me , i have a huge number of followers on twitter , instagram and a number of friends on facebook and i spend a good amount of my time everyday updating my statuses and posting out photos on my profiles but that doesnt mean I am an addict , i make it a point to keep a healthy balance between my virtual and real life. I connect with my siblings, family and friends and family online but the real togetherness for me happens only in person, when we meet up for festivals or parties .

Last week i attended a big fat indian wedding where i was welcomed with a signboard which had a customized hashtag for the bride and groom (#bridewedsgroom) . The signboard wanted all guests to use the hashtag when uploading photos of the event on social networking sites and inside the reception hall i spotted the bride clicking selfies an quickly uploading them off to her instagram profile. This shocked me , the bride instead of enjoying her big day with her partner was more interested in sharing her joy with her friends online who werent a part of her Big day for Real. Would you do the same thing as a bride or a groom ?  I mean surrounded by your real friends and family and cousins on such an important day of my life i wouldnt waste a single second of my day touching my smartphone, but that is just me.

I remember having discussions on what to buy and what budget to set before shopping trips with my siblings at home , these days most of my shopping happens online and these simple discussions also happen over apps like whatsapp. Infact this sale season (read #bigbilliondays ) all out buying decision discussion happened over the flipkart app using their very own Ping feature. I am not saying all these technological advancements is a bad thing , it is actually good  helping make my life easy and convenient but we need to draw a line and not let technology rule us. we need to make time and spend some real quality time with our friends and family and that is exactly why i the shopaholic me doesnt rely on online shopping alone. I always make it a point to grab my siblings and head out to shopping malls or even the small corners of commercial street to score some hake offbeat stuff and spend some meaningful time in the process.



If you feel that you are dangerously breaching the line between your real and virtual life then you definitely need to do some thinking and re-prioritize your life. Here simple things you can do to enjoy Real Togetherness with your friends and family
1. Love shopping online? Be a smart shopper visit malls and physical stores once in a while to see what is selling at stores and at what price and when you are at it take your friends  or siblings along. You may end up buying nothing but trust me the trip is going to be worth it.
2. Ditch the farm villas, talking to walls or chirping on twitter and interact with nature for real. Plan a trekking trip and let nature soothe you . Bonus: this trip will give you amazing phoitos to post on your instagram later ;)
3. Have no internet days. Designate a couple of days of every month where you switch of your mobile data packs and wifis and disconnect with your virtual life. No wifi means the whole family has nothing to do except spend time together which leads to meaningful discussions. The notification free day will sure bring you immense peace
4. Help a kid complete her science project .
5. Indulge in your passion. bring the paints out and start adding colour to life or just strum off the guitar
6. Make it a point to celebrate festivals offline. I have noticed people just add a twibbon of a flag to their profile photo to celebrate independence day. Time for a change, hoist a flag for real with neighborhood kids.
7. Play real games atleast once a week. Ditch those candy crushes and grab the balls instead. Play tennis, badminton or even gully cricket . This will also help you loose some some calories and get some fresh air.
8. Plan something fun with your friends like a road trip or even cycling race.
9. Spend some time in your garden. Nature gives ample opportunities to bond.
10 .Party outdoors. Have terrace party and spend the night stargazing or light up a bonfire in your backyard and play some antakshri

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Embrace Speed with fastest network ever - Airtel

Internet has changed the way we live and revolutionized everything from shopping to staying connected . From the days of dial up connections to having lightening fast 3G internet on our mobile phones, technology also  has come a long way and now Airtel brings to you the fastest network ever - Airtel 4G .



In this digital age where smartphones are an important part of our lives fast internet is a blessing. You need to call a taxi on the go, instagram a photo, watch the latest viral video or just upload a video in real time on your facebook, it can all be possible with Airtel 4G. Buffering of videos shared by your friends over whatsapp is a thing of past now with blazing speeds from Airtel 4G .

In the past I often used my smartphone and its 3G services to check mails, tweet occasionally and stay connected via whatsapp . Stuck in a traffic jam i always wanted shop on the go on mobile shopping apps, check my instagram feed or check out trailers of  upcoming movies from my favorite stars but it never happened because 3G was fast but not fast enough to load photos instantly or run a video without buffering . But it has all changed with Airtel rolling out its 4G services across across 296 cities . Now embrace speed and experience the fabulous world of internet to the fullest .

Last week i missed an episode of Jhalak Dikhla Ja Reloaded  and my Favourite contestant Sanaya Iranis performance. I decided to watch it on Youtube and to my delight the video on my 4G network streamed seamlessly without compromising on the quality. It was almost like i was watching it on television. Faster internet speeds open up  more doors of possibilities to us. I never used services of Uber before because i never trusted my internet enough but now with 4G iam all set to experiment and explore the world of apps on my smartphone. It is time to simplify and add comfort to my life and 4G will only help me better. Here are a list of things i plan to do with my newly acquired 4G speed on my smartphone

• Stream music from online radio stations. 
• Shop on the go on shopping apps from my phone
• Upload more real time photos on instagram
• Watch random videos on youtube
• video call my sister
• send and receive videos over whatsapp
• Dump the No-Autowallahs and try uber

When i was showing off my newly acquired speed from airtel to my friends , one of my friend inquired about the cost of 4G services . Now this is THE best part of Airtel 4G , you get the amazing speed of 4G a for the price of 3G . My friend was very impressed and she instantly registered for an Airtel Sim. Existing Airtel users can get a 4G sim delivered at their doorstep for free just by tweeting #GetAirtel4G

for more information visit here - http://www.airtel.in/4g/. 

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Free Airtel 4G SIM is now just a tweet away

Airtel yesterday became the first teleco to launch high speed fourth generation (4G) mobile data services in india. Terming its 4G service as the fastest network ever airtel also priced their 4G services at their existing 3G rates and to get their users to quickly start using 4G Airtel today launched a unique twitter campaign #GetAirtel4G .



The #GetAirtel4G is a unique 4G SIM delivery service by Airtel for all their existing users. Using the hashtag #GetAirtel4G an Airtel user with a 4G handset can get a 4G SIM delivered to their home for free. If you are a twitter user making use of this unique service is a breeze but if you arent well i will simply things for you.

Just tweet with hashtag #GetAirtel4G (see my tweet for reference )

#GetAirtel4G i want my free sim too @airtelindia

— Velvet Bytes (@TheOnlyTash) August 7, 2015

Airtel with its newly acquired 4G speed will instantly send you a reply  with a link to fill in your details, Like this (i think there is a bot in operation there ;)  )

@TheOnlyTash To get started on #Airtel4G, just fill in your details here: http://t.co/ZDTCbdDSKX 07/08 20:01:18

— airtel India (@airtelindia) August 7, 2015

Now Fill in the details and wait for your 4G sim to be delivered within 4 hours. Quick eh? I have a 4G compatible smartphone and now it was time to put my device to full use with the awesomeness of 4G network from Airtel. I love trying new things and there is no way iam not going try this super fast stuff . I entered my details in a jiffy and got my personal Free 4G sim delivered in less than 2 hours . Make sure you put in right details as the address in the form will be used to deliver the sim to your place.

On its website airtel says "If your network is faster we will pay your mobile bills for life" .  Fastest network ever alright! @airtelindia just delivered a free #Airtel4G sim in record time to my home and all that for free. Now so excited to redefine my smartphone experience with Airtel 4G .

Speed , Here comes Me!

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Say Hi to Airtel 4G

Being a blogger and an avid twitteratti means i have to stay connected to the wide world of internet 24 X 7 . I spot an amazing looking view and i capture it instantly with my phone next i want to share it in real time with my Friends online on twitter and instagram and BAM the upload gets stuck ! Apparently my 3G mobile net isnt fast enough even to upload a mid resolution photo .

I remember there was a time when i used a nokia 2200 and having access to internet everywhere i go was only a fantasy . The advent of smartphones have changed life for the better and now we can stay connected to world online with a single touch on our phones. Having internet access on my palm has surely revolutionized my way of living but i do wish the internet experience on  my phone was more breezy and quick, just like i have it on my laptop. Like a genie who is here to fulfil my wishes i spotted the Airtel 4G ad on Tv today and boy was i excited? Hell yes.




I have a 4G compatible smartphone and now it was time to put my device to full use with the awesomeness of 4G network from Airtel. I love trying new things and there is no way iam not going try this super fast stuff .
I logged into Airtel website  with my phone number and registered for a free 4G sim which will soon be delivered at my doorstep . On the website i discovered another very fabulous thing , the pricing! Get 4G at the rate of 3G how amazing is that?

So now iam waiting for the 4G sim to be delivered to me and then i want to take the Airtel Challenge with my friends . On its website airtel says "If your network is faster we will pay your mobile bills for life" . This sounds so much fun and i just cant wait to experience the new, experience the speed .

With the airtel 4G iam looking to redefine my smartphone experience . Recently the fashion portal Myntra went App only and i was very shocked . I had to actually sit within wifi range to shop from this site and then there is buzz that Flipkart will be going app only soon. I am hoping this Airtel 4G is fast enough to let me shop on my anywhere anytime even away from my wifi range. Also stay tuned to my instagram for more realtime photos . 4G here i come!

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Surf it fast with UC cricket

Cricket is a game which unites all us Indians and we follow it closely. It is a game which awakens a spirit of  nationalism in us and brings us together to cheer for our men , to bleed blue and celebrate crazy when our team wins.

I am a very big cricket fan and i never miss any match team India play . When i was in ninth standard the legendary India V/s Pakistan tour was scheduled during my exams and TV was banned at home so i ended up sneaking in a radio in my room to get  live score updates . I wish technology was as advanced as it is today and i wouldn't have to miss all the cricketing action because of exams  .
During the world cup this year my cousins wedding was scheduled during a match but did i miss the action? No way ! All us cricket lovers caught up the game in a separate room.  Yeah iam crazy like that . But with life getting busy  following every match becomes impossible and we have to settle with catching just the highlights and score updates of important matches.

Technology today is advanced and the increasing internet penetration means cricket lovers can catch all the action live from anywhere anytime right from their smartphone screens. My brother who loves both cricket and technology suggested i install the UC browser to get better and faster smartphone browsing experience.  Having the google chrome inbuilt in my moto G i did want to clutter my mobile with more apps but my brother convinced me that the UC browser isnt just the fastest browser it is a cricket maniacs friend too, it would allow me to surf it all and surf it fast. I finally gave in and installed the app on my phone and boy it did definitely redefine my cricketing experience.
To start with UC browser has a dedicated section for cricket called the UC cricket which is a cricket lovers paradise having everything from live scores, results, cricket news and videos at just a single touch . This means googling for scores is now a thing of past and you will never have to miss cricketing action . Now i enjoy all live updates and videos in the gym, in the office , in the shopping mall and even when iam stuck in a traffic jam on roads of Bangalore.

Since my cousins marriage was scheduled during the world cup a lot of shopping trips were made while the world cup qualifiers were on, but i never missed even a single ball all thanks to UC browser .  I caught on updates in traffic jams and even in malls without missing out on my first love shopping . This is the best thing about UC Cricket , it helps you get that perfect balance between your love for cricket and  your love for all the little things that make life meaningful. So if you are a cricket Maniac like me who is finding it difficult to stay connected with the game because of you busy schedule then you should definitely get the UC browser and connect to the fabulous world of cricket from anywhere .

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Zenfone 2 Spells Excitement, Beauty and Power

Iam a gadget freak. I love gadgets and everything technology. Anybody who knows me well knows that iam a twitterholic. I love connecting , discovering and exploring in 140 characters . Twitter has now become an addiction and i have now resorted to tweeting not only from my laptop but also from my mobile.

As a twitteratti who has grown increasingly addicted to the social networking site over the past few months and who wants to tweet 24 X 7 I am on a lookout for a perfect smartphone and the launch of Asus Zenfone 2 couldn't be timed better.

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I am not smartphone less at the moment but my existing phone is just not up to the mark. And how would it be ? I never imagined doing hardcore tweeting, 24 hour selfie clicking or touch abusing the phone by playing games on it all day when i brought this beginner of a smartphone. Now my needs have changed and i am going to settle for nothing but the best. What is The best you ask? well ZenPhone 2 of course . Why ? well the reasons are more than one. Let me list them out for you .

Luxurious Arc Design: A girl always wants style and zenfone offers just that. Coming with ergonomic arc design which is both classy and fabulous zenphone 2 has a brushed metal finish and concentric circle detailing design . I love my gadgets sleek and Asus makes sure zenfone is ultra thin with 5.5 inches display and 3.9 mm thickness. You need a good looking phone which feels good in your hands and delivers power packed performance at the same time? Look no Further!

4 Freaking GB RAM: If you even remotely care about technology the 4 GB RAM is bound to excite you. Powered by 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel® Atom™ Z3580 processor the zenfone 2 is the world’s 1st smartphone equipped with 4GB RAM to give you seamless lag free gaming, video and web experience. This means my nephew can indulge in all the heavy weight games he desires and i can run tweetcaster like butter without it crashing from tweet overload ever!. Multitasking here i come. EPIC win.

Pixel master camera: zenfone 2 comes with a 13 MP primary camera and f/2.0-aperture to help us capture amazing high resolution photos even in low light conditions. Zenfone2 is also an ideal phone for selfie maniacs as it comes with 5MP front-facing camera which has a 85-degree wide-angle lens to help capture sharp and clear selfies.

Fast Charging with Boost Master: Iam always running around to find my charger and even after my phone being plugged in most of the time i always leave my home with very less battery on phone. So for a person like me the boostmaster technology which charges phone at double the speed is a boon. The zenfone 2 has a 3000mAh battery which can be charged to 60 % in 39 minutes flat.

Asus zen UI: The zenphone 2 comes with android lollipop and customized zen user interface. I have experienced Zen UI with my sisters zenphone 5 and i love it. iam looking forward to check out the brand new zen UI in zenphone 2 which comes with new features like zenmotion and snapview.

With so much to offer the zenfone 2 is sure to redefine my smartphone experience , iam waiting for the price to be revealed and iam so sure like the asus zenfone 5 thhis phone will be priced perfectly right by Asus.

Which feature of the Asus zenfone 2 excites you?

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