Things to Learn For The Uninitiated In A Smartphone

File Sharing Between Devices Across Operating Systems Via Bluetooth Feature

Using WiFi In Absence/Unavailability Of Cellular Data/Network To Be Able To Use The Phone For Smart Functions

Giving WiFi Hotspot To A Person In Need By Switching Own Cellular Data And Enabling Passphrase-dependent Access To The Internet For Them

Antivirus Software And Cleaner, Working With Full Functionality

Using The Picture Editor For Basic Editing Of Images To Make Them More Attractive And Shareable On Social Networks/Instant Messengers

Facebooking, Whatsapping, Youtubeing, Electronic Mail, Media Player, Ebooks Reader, Office-PDF Files Viewer/Editor, Cloud Drives For File Storage, Apps Installation From The Android/Apple Software Market After Checking Download Size, Reading Ratings/Reviews, Confirmation Of Free, Premium, Free-mium Features, Granting Most Of The Necessary Permissions And Keeping Them Regularly Updated Over WiFi Or Cellular Connection, Basic Settings Of Battery Charging, Battery Saver Automatic Activation,, Data-Usage, Putting Reading/Comfort/Night Mode Always On To Save The Beautiful Eyes (To Be Continued)

6. Part I Of III

Switching On Torch/Flashlight, Saving And Fast-Dialing Of Important Contacts, Enabling Device Lock To Protect Privacy/Safety And Preferably An Alphanumeric Passphrase Made Up Of Algorithm Containing A String of Variable And Constant Characters, Having An Alternate User Account/Guest Account If Others Share The Gadget With You, Using Effectively Power Bank/Portable Charger (To Be Continued)

6. Part II Of III

And Duh! Making Phone Calls And Sending SMS Messages, Having Parental Controls In Place Or Children's Usage Monitoring With Inbuilt Functions And Downloadable Apps, Browsing The Internet With Appropriate Settings And Regular Deletion Of Surfing History, Sending Audio Recordings Instead Of Typing Long Messages While You Chat Online, Using Multi-language Keyboard And Using Lots Of Suitable Emojis, Learning Voice-typing/Dictation Typing, Basic Etiquette For Staying Safe And Productive Online, And Settings/Menu-customization For Individual Appliccations, Not Becoming A Smartphone Addict (E.O.M.)

6. Part III Of III

Having A Proper Scratchguard or Screenguard And Always Using The Device With A Holder-cum-Stand Under An Airy, Device-specific, Gorgeous Mobile Cover To Be Chosen From The Umpteen Types Available, Recharging Services And Paying Utility Bills Over Ewallets By Applying A Cashback Code If You Are Eligible For One, And Enjoying The Fm Radio (If At All)

Buying And Utilizing Accessories And Additional Gadgets Such As Handsfree Wire/Bluetooth Headset/USB Cord For Data Transfer, Using Selfie-stick, And Setting Reminders Or Maintaining Notes With An Application You Find Usable, Using Smart Assistants Or Online Assistants Such As Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri, Knowing And Remembering The Warranty Status Or Keeping Purchase

Online Shopping And Price-comparison Before Making Purchases, Food-delievery, Grocery-delivery And Sharing Of Items Purchased Or To Be Purchased Via Instant Messengers/SMS/Email/Collaboration Apps/Family And Friend Groups, And Disabling (Shared) File Auto-downloads As Default Setting

Phone Personalization With Wallpaper/Ringtone/Alerts And Notifications/Alarms-setting, Placing Frequently-used Apps On Home Screen But Without Cluttering The Same, Managing On-demand Entertainment Applications And Subscriptions For Spending Quality Time

To enable smart use of the inevitable and indispensable Smartphone..

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Personal Development

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Technology & The Future

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Learning & Education

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Time Management

Using Smartphn to my advantage

Find below some tried-and-tested and safe-to-surf websites for music-downloading, if music streaming is not your thing, or if you wish to transfer the files from one device to another, and play the audio in MP3 Player/IPod.. Thank me later..

Would You Be Into Downloading Music From The Internet For Free?

It's like a legacy website, with a long-awaited mobile application of its own, and is a personal-favorite.. Particularly preferable for regional and global music, and is completely advert-free.. Check it out..

Cooltoad

Don't take the clickbaits (Just close the damn pop-up Windows), and download your favorite Indian songs from here, replete with search-option, and choices of file-size..

PagalNew

If you are into downloading videos/audio-version of Youtube videos, you must visit this website.. But, be careful with the pop-ups, please.. Enjoy..

FreeMp3Downloads.Online

Paid membership enabling MP3/MP4 downloads is available on its website.. Just keep renewing (subscription) with the help of coins earned in music-downloads process..

Hungama

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Movies & Shows

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Love & Relationships

music

Music

entertainment

Entertainment

videos

Videos

My love for music..

This is no regular Diamond-robbery, and the whodunit is an absolute delight.. Not to mention the 'Hamburger' scene, which we Indians can completely relate to..

1. The Pink Panther

This baby ain't no regular baby, and to find out how he gives a tough time to and escapes from his kidnappers' net in a matter of hours, watch this one.. Hilarious, and my favorite movie in English.. Enjoy..

2. Baby's Day Out

This genuinely funny story of a man who takes up a lucrative job-offer, and pataofying the Boss' only daughter in the process, by tricking his Employer into believing a Cock-and-Bull story about his non-existent Identical Twin Brother would take you on a unique entertainment journey.. Must watch if you are a fan of crazy, situational comedy films..

3. Gol Maal (1979)

Enjoy the gripping, close-to-life story of a Hockey Team lead by an ex-Captain to get them to bring home Hockey World Cup. Filled with all the possible machinations and twists & turns which would deter the team from winning the prestigious mega-event, the Coach who is looking for a vindication with the help of this esoteric mix of girls from all over the country, gets it right, and how! A very inspiring and laudable effort to showcase the state of Hockey in our country, which does not exactly encourage players and viewers of this extremely difficult sport.

4. Chak De India

(Please, read my review in corresponding image which is a screengrab.. Thank you!)

5. Hera Pheri

6. Mr. India

7. Dil Chahta Hai

Discover the great and joyfully consumable content (here movie suggestions) recommended by me..

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Society, Arts & Culture

Movies Worth A Recommendation!

Is there anybody looking to add spice(s) to everyday eating..

The Buck Stops At You..

Take up the challenge of learning to cook the entire Menu-card of any restaurant you love..

Ditch गिल्की, लौकी, टिंडा and कद्दू Forever... Embrace Aloo, Tofu, Paneer, Soya -chunks, Flaxseed, (pure) Ghee and lots of milk & water..

If you must put on weight, let it be out of healthier food-items (healthier, as in processed hygienically and cooked with love & care)..

Try meal-planning on weekly or fortnightly basis, and stick to it..

Replace Chapati with Parathas/Poori (at times, I would advise).. You would thank me for it, trust me..

Make fried snacks such as Chiwda, Chakli, Namakpaare, all round the year and not reserved for Diwali, Christmas, etc. ..

Eat lots of Fruits (particularly the seasonal ones).. They still are cheaper than those chocolates, sweetmeat and other desserts, and Fructose is still better than Glucose or Sucrose.. Buy that cute, kawai fruit-forks set, R.N. ..

Take help of every family-member in cooking..

Feel free to consult your Mom/Mom-in-law or any other woman who has been there, done that much before you.. Else, youtube zindaabaad..

10. 

With all due respect for start-ups, they are still businesses, and do not promote good health by any means..

11. 

12. Thank God and please thank the persons whom you depend on, for your food.. "अन्नदाता, पाककर्ता, तथा भोक्ता, सुखी भव."

12. 

समझो हो ही गया!

13. 

Eating well is wrongly underrated and more helpful than you can think..

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Food

Food..

To stay safe on the Internet, try these steps while surfing..

Today Is Safer Internet Day..

Consciously do not click on adverts or take clickbaits..

Try to prefer surfing the web in https:// mode..

Do not visit shady websites, particularly those about which browser gives you a warning..

Never enable 'Autofill' or 'Save Password' in Settings..

Keep your anti-virus updated, fully-functional and run a full-device scan regularly..

Prefer to browse some websites in place of their smartphone applications, as apps inevitably have to be granted certain "permissions" that seem intrusive..

On public computers, do not access sensitive info, and always clear browser-history before leaving the terminal, erase any downloads (just in case) if you get printout(s)..

Do not forward articles/posts containing controversial/sensitive information..

Try to get rid of bloatware, or the pre-installed apps that you don't use, or disable them in settings..

Grant the Location/Access Clip-board/Send Notifications/Camera permissions very carefully, mindfully..

Always use an updated browser or its latest version..

Try to stay away from spam (Email or otherwise) by applying proper settings..

Browse and trust only reliable sources of information, and do not trust "Wikipedia" and the like for formal information sharing, as they can be edit by all and sundry..

Do not use apps which include spell-check, auto-correct, or that claim to correct Grammatical mistakes.. Trust your knowledge-base, and most importantly, double-check on Google in case of confusion or doubt, before using or placing any piece of information in the cyber-space..

Always choose to go to official websites/handles of organizations/products/services/government only, in Google Search/on You Tube, or simply use "I'm feeling lucky..", when not sure about the official web address of a particular entity with presence in cyber-space..

Try to stay away from pop-up windows, close disturbing tabs instead of perusing them or wasting time on what could possibly harm your device by installing spyware or carrying out phishing activities..

Staying and keeping ourselves and our gadgets safe while surfing the Internet is imperative..

On Cyber-safety..

If rote learning (repeating again and again in speech or writing) can help you, do not worry about its relevance, or even of its efficacy in others' opinion.. A little bit of cramming does no harm..

Treat your teacher like a trainer, an instructor, a coach.. As they say, education can only amplify and bring out what's already present in you..

Try to become a back-bencher every once in a while.. This way, you would not veer from what you truly want, and would keep your focus and intent from going astray..

Listen to songs like 'Ratta Maar', 'Jame Raho' and 'Party With The Bhootnath' just to remind yourself, that you are not alone..

Multicolour Markers, Highlighters should mark and highlight your life as a student.. Else, at least underline what is worth remembering..

Always read the chapter or a sizeable portion of the chapter, before it is taken up in the school/college.. The idea is to know what exactly to expect from the day's class..

When you come across a difficult, unknown word, try to look up its meaning in the dictionary at that very minute.. That is why it is advisable that you keep a pocket dictionary (such as of Sahni brand) with your books and notebooks in your bag, always.. The handy dictionary also makes you work on pronunciations, so it's a must-have.. (Suggesting this out of experience)..

Make a time-table for homework/assignment and self-study and revision.. Keep it realistic.. Stick to it religiously.. And, prepare for your big day (Exam!) in a time-bound, accountable manner..

on't bank on power supply, finish that assignment NOW.. Else, you would have your patience tested instead of your potential.. (Been there, done that in no-power or low-voltage/voltage-fluctuation times..) Grew up in Indore, and now, it boasts of being the country's 1st city to have both , IIM as well as IIT (top engineering & management colleges brand, respectively, in India)

Make sure you pick the low-hanging fruits first, in any subject, and before every exam.. What you can manage to memorise easily and/or can get done with less of practice, has to be handled with priority.. Then, your confidence needed to tackle the tougher subjects and more complicated concepts is already high, and you find out your core-competencies as well.. Try this & see..

A psychometric test is a must, before you embark on some major decision, such as opting for a career-stream or understanding the goals-feasibility.. Google it up..

Keep your intake of grapes (black/green), heavy, hard-to-digest food low during examinations.. Because, my sister (yes, it happens) slept off during a supposedly crucial night-out after she ate green grapes like no one (!) was watching.. Grapes are what is the precursor of alcohol F.Y.I.P. .. Just eat some less-sugar, low-fat stuff before appearing for that high-stakes exam..

To make the most of coaching centre experience, always 1. Try to be front-bencher2. Try to grasp and note in a balanced, tactical way3. Try to have some snacks like Laahi Chiwda (Laahi is super-rich in anti-oxidants), roasted channa (high-protein), makhana or lotus seeds (they are super nutritious) or simply a handful of packed food for that salty craving and to feel like a real, human, natural person..

Try to learn Shorthand at an early stage of education, if you struggle with notes-taking during class.. Shorthand is not meant only for scribes or people in the writing profession, but comes handy for students in any age-group.. Another advantage is that you can write in a way that you only can decipher it.. ut yeah, please don't write in shorthand in tests/exam.. Also Try to improve your hand-eye coordination in writing or jotting down what inevitably has to be noted/submitted on paper in own handwriting..

Have breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.. In short , eat right..

Earn while you learn.." Simple, easy-to-follow advice and it is actually very helpful.. It''s more like a revision of basics and you get pocket-money..

If you don't buy an alarm clock, then don't buy bluetooth speakers or home-theatre system without parents'/guardians' express nod..

Always prefer forMals while it is possible in college.. A formal, not necessarily boring, attire helps in keeping your concentration and focus high while studying.. Again, this is a first-hand account of the way I perceived the 'WHO', 'WHOSE', 'HOW', 'WHEN'during student-life.. You can always go for casuals on weekends, specific days or celebrations and while hanging out..

A day in the life of a student should typically include some due, designated time for leisure / recreation / pursuit of hobbies.. #BeingStudent #StudentPrivilege

Keep the area of study airy, neat and clean, well-lit and, away from too much distracting items, if possible.. You can't expect a student to deliver a good performance if he/she is uncomfortable or too comfortable in the studies space.. Believe in "means are as important as ends"..

To become good at something or get better at something, you first have to be bad at it and to not be glad about it..

To make a refreshment/relief/rest/recreation break during studies more productive, do not multi-task therein, but keep it trusted, timed, tabled, tasteful..

Learn sifting, scanning and skimming techniques, particularly helpful in Reading Comprehension and in exams with negative-marking or sectional cut-off/time-limit/both..

Those who embrace latest technology and its wonders are more likely to make incremental gains and leaderly strides in their pursuits..

Follow the leader (or frontrunner) in your sources of Knowledge if you absolutely must.. In that, let quality take precedence over quantity in terms of credibility, scale and relevance..

There is (according to me) no harm in exploring second-hand textbooks (and guides, previous years' exam papers) market, if you would like to broaden your scope of learning and get more preparation material in less money.. Be smart, use resources well, and don't forget to sell or resell what you are done extracting from..

Love studies, or hate studies, but you just, simply cannot ignore studies.. Put your dibs on that favourite subject, and study all other subjects with the same depth and focus..

Tomorrow never comes.. Not only in the film ''Stree'', but in anyones life.. Crush that tough, tricky concept today, R.N.. Unless you are among those who are fine with clearing the grade, you should never postpone what you know would take time or practice..

Using and sharing lecture audio- recordings is one of the coolest ways to learn better.. Alternatively, you could click snaps of explanation of your doubts, or of answer-keys and such..

A study (independent study by me) on group-studies shows that no one studies in that mode of study.. You can compare (and share) the notes, if that works for you..

You should strive to be Jack of all trades (I mean, subjects) and master of at least one, starting early in academic career.. You would also zero in on your stream of choice in that process, slowly but steadily..

ust take your diet and nutrition needs (Recommended Dietary Allowance) seriously, find what works better for your body and mind, in terms of food intake, exercise, hydration frequency, and stick to it religiously.. It is fine if you don't eat soaked fig (Anjeer) or almonds, but focus on what majorly affects your ability to learn, memorise and not on that health-drink, which could make you sharper-stronger-taller as an additive to milk.. Holy cow, hail cow, help cow.. If you are lactose-intolerant, then go vegan, but nourish your system..

All students, no matter what their education plans are, must, simply must experience Hostel-life (not Hotel-life) at least for 1-2 years.. Nothing trains a person for life comparable to how hostel, cohabitation, acco-sharing (!) do..

Every student could do with following more of these useful tips for getting their academic and professional goals right..

Imagining Better Student-life. Some tips for adding value to your Student-life..

"Let the product / service you offer be an agent of change.. Even if it is writing a book of jokes, a resounding laughter is all you have to evoke.."

"Never let your customer down for petty issues.. Else, you might lose that person's confidence and loyalty, and that means to pay very dearly.."

"A true business-person need not attend hefty B-school or have a cent-per cent track record in life.. You are not selling yourself, but selling a dream to many, a ladder to few, and a credo to yourself.."

"If Plan 'A' didn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters, and you are expected to know them.."

"Keep the authenticity/ingenuity of your products of over-arching importance.. Fake toh news bhi hoti hai..!.. Plus, a brand has its sheen because of its honest sales policy, don't lose it out of your habit of cutting corners or out of negligence.. It makes people keep coming back to you and use it better.."

"Always time your product (or service's) launch effectively.. Salman Khan makes more moolah simply by the virtue of his starred films getting released on (Or around) Eid.. Every. Effing. Time. Never. Mind. The. Practical. Mind."

"For a software to work properly, the hardware is crucial (its functionality).. Similarly, for a FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS product, its display, promotions, salesmanship, recall-value that affiliates it to the seller/reseller has to be of top-notch and top-priority nature.. Would you buy a cake/muffin/cupcake/pastry from some1 you haven't heard (or seen) much of..?.. Similarly, nobody installs software from unknown sources (unauthorized/not hosted on OS) in their smart devices.. You want the watch to show you the time, and (to) not the time to show you the watch.. Be methodical in approach.."

"As long as you are operating/serving in a perfect-competition Market/industry, you simply have to have a distinctive, suitable, unique name for product/service.. People are kicked by nice names, and of course, their recall-value is on a higher plane than those with random names/logos.. What's in a name..?.. A lot.."

"To be somewhere you could tell with pride, have pride in what your offering is.. When you are in a happy space, in a mindset of self-love and have a peaceful demeanour, you are better-placed to attract respect, fame, reputation and mindspace.."

"If you would try to keep your store neat, clean, organized, clutter-free and well-lit, footfalls are likely to rise over time majorly.. Customers look for a wholesome shopping experience in retail shopping, and like a systematically-arranged and easy-to-locate products range.."

"Money spent on mindful advertising is not wasted money.. Ads are the backbone of any products sales, outreach, recognition.."

"A brand is not built in a day.. It becomes what it can be by virtue of investment in the form of money, attention to finer details, knowledge of competition and market-scenario, consistent quality-delivery, inclusivity, and customer satisfaction.."

Nobody (or nothing) is too big to fail.. Nobody is infallible.. Nobody cares beyond a point.."

'Always believe that Consumer is the king, not an object of gains.. Keep transparency in your dealings with the customer, irrespective of their identity.. And while you do that, remember that 'Caveat Emptor' (Let the Buyer beware) is their right that comes with their purchase of your product/service/idea.. Take and apply their feedback as per a dynamic, ever-changing world.."

"Keep the packaging of products artistic, careful, neat, stylish.. We live in an era when presentation often matters more than content itself.."

"If you can't make it, ^don't^ fake it.. The real deal is about keeping it as close to real as is possible.. Anyone can copy, imitate, plagiarise (Sucks).."

"To be a profit-making businessperson, you have got to be ready to bear loss or failure or both.. No business ever fetched its due dividends by staying out of the experimental, risky, uncertain, unchartered actions zone.."

"There is a lot of merit and monetary value in an excellent idea, if only is carried out or undertaken by a person who knows his/her stuff, and does it out of sheer candour, passion and love for the craft.."

"If you want to make money, build a brand.. If you want to make memories, build a product/service.. If you want to make both money, and memories, build with style.. If you want to make more than money and memories, build a differentiator.. If you want to make sense, build a solution.. If you want to make a living, build harmony.. If you want to make matters worse, build with ego.."

"To enter a market with lots of players in it already, you should have willingness to be a game-changer.. Be clear, consistent, constructive and not shadowy, siloed, sombre.."

"Do not make or answer phone-calls during crucial, consequential meetings or conferences.. Anyone who needs your immediate/urgent attention, intervention should (and should be told to) drop a text, either before (ideally) or after ringing you up.. Work is no time to entertain bull and extraneous conversations.."

"Those who embrace latest technology and its wonders are more likely to make incremental gains and leaderly strides in their pursuits.."

"Follow the leader (or frontrunner) in your field of interest if you absolutely must.. In that, let quality take precedence over quantity in terms of following/fan base/free-spirited friends.."

"If you are not someone or someone's somebody in Consumer Court, you better keep a keen watch on criminal cases concerning deficient service in your city, and the country at large.. Never underestimate the damage that a lawsuit in Consumer Care can inflict on your business.. Better prevent any such incident that brings bad name to you and to your colleagues.."

"Whoever thought flea-markets don't make good money, hasn't been to Link Road, Fashion Street, Crawford Market and Hindmata Bazar in Mumbai (India's financial capital) clearly.. Make a visit in safe, post-Covid-19 times to these absolute Case-Sudy material places of shopping.. Mumbai is always worth the time and money, you can trust my word.."

"Having a business card (better known as visiting card) doubles your chances of welcoming and retaining footfalls or standing out in online search about your offerings.."

"Stress is the biggest killer in the developed countries.. Work on self but avoid stress, worries, anxiety and other mental health afflictions.. Try destressing/unwinding/relaxing techniques effectively while there is still something you can do about the problem.. Don't be the one who lets the situation spiral out of hand.."

"People like to receive freebies.. Ahem Ahem..!"

"A favor you can do to your business is to try out/sample your own product or service (its experience, scope of improvement, impact of word-of-mouth publicity) time-to-time.. Never forget what you assure & promise to the customers, and what in terms of quality and quantity (both) you deliver in lieu of people coming & returning to you, and parting with their hard-earned money.."

Try reading a business newspaper or the business-related news section of regular newspaper on a daily basis.. Keep yourself abreast with business buzz, and constantly upgrade yourself, & your skillset."

Spamming people's inboxes with your product's (or service) promotional material is unnecessary.. If they need to hear from you or know more about your offerings, let them make the first move.. People don't really enjoy decluttering their emails/post/I.M.s as it is.."

A business has got to keep you really busy, needless to say..

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Business

Career Moves.. Some first-hand Business Tips To Help Your Business Thrive..

"meri aankhon ki syaahi, piya, deti har gawahi.. main pyasi thi, nirasi, tu pani ki surahi.."

1. Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si (from Raajneeti)..

"aksar yeh sunnte the hum, ishk toh hai deewanapan.. tumse milke jaan gaye, sach kahte the log sanam.."

2. Chura Liya Hai Tumne (from Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne)..

"tum mujhse kuchh kaho naa kaho, aisey to khoye huye naa raho.."

3. Jaage Jaage (from Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai)..

"log kahte hai ki pagal hoon main, ye bhi naa jaanu.. dil lutaya hai mainey, ab kisiki naa maanu.."

4. Kasam Ki Kasam (from Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon)..

"he tann mera charkha hove.. hove ulfat yaar di.."

5. Katiya Karoon (From Rockstar)..

"aisa laga mere sanam, hum jo yahaan milein, sehra mein jaise shabnami chahat ke gul khilein.."

6. Meri Duniya Hai Duet (from Vaastav)..

"kyun lagta hai yeh apna.. yeh sach hai ya hai sapna.. dar lagta hai kahin ho naa jaye choo.."

7. My Dil Goes Mmm (from Salaam Namaste)..

"lagti current, jaise nikla warrant, jaise abhi utra ho net se torrent.."

8. Nashe Si Chadh Gayi(from Befikre)..

"jahaan hai teri baahein, mera saahil wahin.. jahaan tu muskuraye, meri manzil wahin.."

9. Tu Binn Bataye (from Rang De Basanti)..

"ye barsaat bhi kab thame, kaun jaane.. tumhe mil gaye pyar ke sau bahaney.."

10. Ye Hum Aa Gaye Hai Kahan (from Veer Zara)..

"tode mainey saare hi bandhan zamaney tere, todungi naa main waada.. aadha hissa mere toh dil ki kahani ka tu, piya main baaki aadha.."

11. Ye Ishq Haye (from Jab We Met)..

"inna tu sohna hai, panga toh hona hai.. Dil ne toh khona hai, bachkey tu reh zara.."

12. Rola Pey Gaya (from Patiala House)..

"tann gora ho ya kaala, par ho sachcha dilwala.. chandi nahi, sona nahi, koi heera.."

Using Smartphn to my advantage

My love for music..

Movies Worth A Recommendation!

Food..

On Cyber-safety..

Shiny Date