Monsoon - An adventure season...!

Amidst the scorching heat of summer, that first rain has become a blessing in disguise for all those who suffered the summer. With the commencement of this year's rain pour, the surrounding has turned out to be bliss for the onlookers. Apparently, as you move downwards, you will fall in love with the beauty of the first downpour.

The aroma that blends in

When those droplets of rain descend, a fresh earthy smell which it emits has its own significance. Scientifically speaking as the rain falls on the dry soil, it oozes out a smell called petrichor. No scent in the world can match this heavenly essence. This aroma is something you must not give a miss this rainy season.

When the seashore becomes blustery and wet 

Now the first rain is an unpredictable shower that will drench you without any prior warning. It comes with those tiny footsteps but ensures to create a storm with its presence. Lekin pehli baarish mein bhigane ka mazaa hi kuch aur hai. And, who doesn’t want to get wet in this first down pour? Not just kids but you will see the everyone enjoying the first rain. While the beaches get crowded with the rain lovers, the sea-facing destinations become a hot destination. Amidst those tiny droplets pouring down, the sea waves splashing high at the coast become a mesmerizing scenario one should not miss. Well, if you live in Mumbai, Marine drive is something that you definitely list out on your charts...

When the flock of umbrellas create a rainbow

Amidst the shower and clouded sky, an array of colorful umbrellas pop out and transcend into a rainbow. The sight of pedestrians carrying umbrellas create an aesthetic balance. The markets display a variety of umbrellas to help you give the rain a miss. And if you were under the perception that only kids aspire to possess themed umbrellas then you're definitely mistaken. The youth are equally enthusiastic and do not shy away from buying an umbrella of their choice. And when it comes to the women squad, our umbrellas got a swag man. Those pinks and blues and purples, if you spot on the street, you won't need to be told who it is then.

Chai and pakodas never tasted so yum

When that thunderstorm makes its presence know amid the gushing rain water, the quota of hotness is sufficed only by the combo of chai with some hot pakodas. While feasting on those hot crispy pakodas a sip of chai is like a shot of tequilla. While walking on those wet streets, you can see vendors selling hot crispy pakodas whose smell will not let you go without tasting some. And if anytime your plan of an outing is spoiled by the rain, no worries as a chai pakoda party at your home will be the coolest thing while watching the pouring rain outside.

Kids got a reason to play

Moma is gonna scolds but kids won't budge as sitting at home, while it's raining, is not cool. From dancing in the rain to playing, making and sailing those paper boats becomes the prerogative of all kids. Common, we all did as kids and obviously those accompanying scoldings for falling ill later. But, who cares until the fun quota is fulfilled.

The breeze was never so romantic

And finally, that first rain is a natural set for those lovebirds to immerse into some romantic moments. Be it those lovers spots in the town or at home, this is the best time for couples to get cozier. And you thought those romantic scenes in rain happened only in Bollywood movies? That first rainfall indeed brings a breeze of romance to suffice those lovers.

Gone with the wind

After the sun comes down and off goes the traffic, you will spot those crazy bikers taking off on the roads. But, the real fun is on in the thunderstorm when pacing with the downpour is quite adventurous. Also, watching them ride amidst that heavy rain will give you a dose of entertainment.

When heaven came down in Goa and Kerala

The beauty of Goa and Kerala is a gift for us Indians. But, in rains, nature here is elevated to another level. It seems like the heaven has come down to stay for a while, making it the best time of year to holiday for those travelers. So if you heard of the major crowd of the country rushing down South, then you know where they are heading to.

Snort a chocolate and get high the European way!

For clubbers and party animals, getting high is like embracing the heaven. For years now, youngsters have been depending on illicit substances and drugs like Cocaine to get an instant rush of endorphins. But, these substances are not only harmful but also hamper lives of the many users.

Well, then there is good news for all those nightlife lovers as new way to immerse into the vibrant music has paved way in Europe that is completely healthy. It is the snorting of raw chocolate that is becoming a range among Europe’s partying crowd.

The Chocolate rush

Well, it’s kind of curious of how chocolate can give you a high equivalent to cocaine or weed. But, it is true, raw cocoa, which is chocolate in its purest form, has the capability to give you an adrenaline rush that will not let off the dance floor until dawn. Unbelievable? We aren’t cooking things up, but clubs in Berlin and Europe, including the one called ‘Lucid’, is offering their clubbers some raw coca rush and have also nixed alcohol from their menus. The chocolate is so awesome that the youngsters are not even touching alcohol or cocaine but enjoying the chocolate snort, which is actually a good thing. Now, having this dark chocolate is also simple, either have it as a pill, powder, or drink, and get a shot of endorphin rush, which is a more natural high.

How does it work?

Firstly, after you snort some raw chocolate, you will get an endorphins rush and all your muscles will relax owing to the high amounts of magnesium. You will feel like you are flying high and when clubbed with some music, dude the Euphoria will make you go crazy. Also, the increased oxygen supply will give you some extra boost of energy that is no les than that a weed drag could have given you.

Raging chocolate snort

If figure are to believed, the snorting of coca has become a rage in European countries, with major clubs making arrangements to offer some chocolate rush to their clubbers. Belgium chocolatier Dominique Persoone had invented a device to snort chocolate way back in 2007. But, the device that was only limited to the dinner tables has now been extensively used by clubs to make chocolate snorting easy for those party animals. The use of device is both easy and safe says the chocolatier. Wee, with this device, the users have too place the powder in two spoons that are fixed to a trigger mechanism. Then they have to hold the device close to their nose and press the lever sending it shooting up their nostrils. Such way the mint and ginger flavor will tinkle your nose while the coca goes to the brain and you will be transformed to a happy state. The flavors of honey and ginger add aroma to the experience.

Is it safe?

Well, research has proved that raw chocolate is used to boost the energy of cyclist to make them ride faster. Epicatechin, a plant chemical, which is present in raw chocolate, gives the widening boost to the blood vessels. Also, a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claims cocoa actually improves blood circulation and cognitive function, which could account for the substance's euphoric properties and has no harm.

Well, the current craze also shows the clubbers choosing chocolate over alcohol and drugs. So, until it is healthy, we won’t mind snorting some chocolate and vanish into that slow trance until the sun comes up to wake us from that chocolate Euphoria.

A Wrong turn becoming a popular culture!

With the release of the film, ‘Udta Punjab’, one of the most ignored subjects that persist in our Indian society has come to the fore. Yes, we are talking about drugs and drug abuse, which is one of the key issues hampering the life of the youth of our nation.

Drugs – swag for youth

In our country, anything or everything becomes a trend. And today, drugs are the new swag for the youngsters, who don’t mind taking these deadly chemicals for enjoying few moments of happiness. Weed, Marijuana, Heroin, Opium, Cannabis and Propoxyphene are the common drugs taken by the youth in India. The craze of these dangerous chemicals is high among the teenagers, who love to try such stuff. The drug dealers hence are no way behind in targeting this population. Also, substance abuse has become a matter of style and swag so many youngsters fall prey to them along with their friends so that they aren’t left unappreciated in the gang.

Why North is more prone to drugs

It would be unfair to say that the majority of North Indians are more prone to drugs when the youth of the nation is affected by a wave of drug abuse. But, if a figure, as well as the real situation, is to believe, then it is actually true that the major drug addiction in India hails from the North. Firstly, to tell you guys, the North India is sandwiched between two infamous drug routes and poppy growing areas, namely the ‘Golden Crescent’ on the northwest and ‘Golden Triangle’ on the northeast. Hence, drugs are easily brought into the country and since these areas are located close to the northern part of India, drugs are more easily available to the youth there and so is the escalating rate of drug addiction found there. If calculated using 'per capita drug victims' then most of the northeastern states get lined-up on the top of the table as home to drug abusers. Also, among the patients registered in the rehabs, the entries from the north are the least but the death rate and suicides under the drug influence are more there.

What do stats say?

According to official data from the ministry of social justice and empowerment, India has an estimated 3.4 million drug abuse victims. This number excludes alcoholics, who figure at around 11 million in the country. The majority group is the youth. Additionally, the number of youngsters from the northern part of the country is more though the addiction is unanimously spreading in the major metros of the country.

Lack of rehabs

As usual, a country, which has resources to build a metro or a bullet train, lacks in the medical facilities department. Well, there are rehabilitation centers developed by the government to help the youth as well as adults to fight substance abuse. But, firstly there are few when compared to the number of victims and another disadvantage is that majority of drug addicts do not register themselves in these centers and hence are not treated. If stats are to be believed, there are 3.4 million drug abuse victims in the country, but the government has only 401 rehabilitation centers that are functioning at present. This is actually an average of overwhelming 8,478 victims per IRCA.

Entry of drugs in market

The entry of drugs in the Indian market is one of the key reasons that have increased the drug addiction from the year 2004 to 2011 in India. The drug peddlers are actively spreading this deadly substance all over the country from colleges to parties etc., Also, instances of drug abuse among school children were found.

Who is to be blamed?

Now, it is not one person, who can be blamed. Our generation is heading towards a dead end called drugs addiction and has to be stopped immediately to save the future of our country. So who is to be blamed for this? The youth? Society? Negligence from family and government? Or the drug peddlers? Or the drug?

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Has Regional cinema emerged as a new storm in India ?

With classic scripts and fine direction, the regional cinema is no more limited to the typical desi audience. Be it the South Indian movies, Marathi or the Punjabi movies, they have the capability to make Bollywood films run for their money. With blockbuster movies like ‘Baahubali’, ‘Killa’ etc., the regional cinema is no more foreign to both Indian as well as audience overseas. With tiny budget but a strong script, these movies are making some serious sense missing out in the Bollywood films. We don’t say all Hindi movies are bad, but the regional cinema is striking gold these days. We have clubbed some fine creations of the Indian cinema that have ruled the box office irrespective of being a regional movie and were loved beyond their state boundary.

Sairaat

Now, I doubt there will be anyone in the nation who is not aware of this storm called ‘Sairaat’. Well, this is the name of Naagraj Manjule’s current Marathi film, which is making the audience all over the world go ‘Zingaat’. Starring Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar, the movie is a simple story, but is rocking both in critics and at the box office, which is a rare occasion for a film. Also, as per current reports, this Marathi film the first film that has already fared better than Tiger Shroff and now is on the verge of breaking the record of SRK movie ‘Fan’, which has minted about 84.10 crore rupees.

Tithi

Tithi is another gem from the South cinema. Based in a small village, where the plot revolves around the sudden death of the protagonist in the film played by Century Gowda . The direction of Ram Reddy and the superb acting makes Tithi one of the films to look out for. Before anything else, the film is foremost a stellar example of blending reality and fiction and thus reducing the boundaries that separate the two. The filmmaker is so good at his work that he has very nicely shown every letter of the story coming alive on the screen on Tithi. The cast has also done justice to their respective roles. Receiving fame worldwide, the film has also got the 63rd National film award for the best feature film.

24

Actor Surya’s film ‘24’ is a sci-fi film based on time travel and has explored the unexplored side of the South star, who was stuck in the tag of a Romantic hero. Time traveling has always been a fascinating prospect among man’s limitless imaginations and Vikram Kumar has done a perfect job in visualizing this imagination in his fifth film. ‘24’.The way the director has handled such a complex script is worth applauding. Also, Surya’s role in the film as ‘Athreya’, which is a negative portrayal apart from his two other roles in the movie, will be surely remembered for years.

Maheshinte Prathikaram 

If you want to see Idukki in Kerala, then Maheshinte Prathikaram is the right journey that will mesmerize you and you will surely visit this village at least once in your lifetime. This movie, which stars Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is indeed a visual treat and cinematographer Shyju Khalid has fabulously captured the beauty of Idukki right from the introductory song. Though the movie is a simple family drama and has no extraordinary storyline. Based on real-life events,

aid to be based on a Mahesh Bhavana (Fahadh) is a photographer in Idukki who owns a small studio. Actress Anusree plays his childhood sweetheart Soumya, and their relationship is known to everyone in the village. Two unexpected events change Mahesh’s life and how he overcomes them forms the crux of the movie.

2 Penkuttikal

Director Leo Baby’s 2 Penkuttikal is an honest attempt. The story revolves around two young girls, who are classmates in a convent school. While Aswathy comes from a poor family, Anagha is from an economically sound household. Penkuttikal is an effort in right earnest, but it is far from an impressive attempt of 75 minutes that is worth watchable and the credit must go to young actor, Anna Fathima, who has done a fabulous acting. This simple story also got etched in the hearts of the people breaking boundaries of regional audience.s

U- Turn

Lucia fame Kannada director Pawan Kumar is back with his new murder mystery thriller that revolves around an Indian express journalist, who is working on an assignment that deals with the illegal removal of speed breakers on a double highway. Her research, murder spree that follows is the key highlights of this ace director who has also penned the script. Actress Shraddha Srinath has portrayed well her role of the said journalist, while Roger Narayan and Dilip Raj have played their roles nicely. The film is turning out to be another gem in India and is loved by people nationwide.

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Salman – Anushka’s ‘Jag Ghumiya’ is the new love anthem!

Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ has created quite a buzz prior to its release. While the first song from the film ‘Baby ko bass pasand hai’ has already made everyone go gaga, the latest number, ‘Jag Ghumiya’, is out and is set to groove the audience. Composed by Vishal –Shekhar, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has brought alive the lyrics, penned by Irshad Kamil. After checking the article you will know why Jag Ghumiya is the new love anthem and why Arijit Singh repented messing with Salman Khan!

Salman singing is a crowd charmer

Salman Khan is shown singing and remembering the time spent with Anushka in the song ‘Jag Ghumiya’. While the memory of Salman actually singing ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’ for Suraj-Athiya starrer ‘Hero’, is still ripe, Salman lip synching in this song is no less a stunner. You will see the enchanted crowd swaying as Salman grooves to the mesmerizing tune. With this new love saga, Salman has turned out to be a complete crowd charmer.

Salman –Anushka’s chemistry is fresh

Salman Khan and Anushka are working together in the movie for the first time. If you check out the song, you will be delighted with the freshness in the chemistry that the superstar shares with Anushka Sharma. While Anushka looks pretty portraying a Punjabi desi girl in the song, Salman looks a stunner as he remembers those fun moments with Anushka in the flash-back. Their chemistry in the song is a dose of freshness and Salman and Anushka look adorable together.

Salman’s new signature style has swag

Salman Khan has taken the oath to try something new with ‘Sultan’. Already donning a Langot in the movie, Salman has something new to offer through this song as well. Dude, his new signature style in the song has swag. Also, Salman trying those moves not only made the audience cheer in the song, but I’m sure the nation might be trying bhaijaan’s new signature style. And when Anushka tried it in the song, she looked extremely cute. What do you think?

Anushka makes cow dung cakes in the song

Now, you don’t see Anushka Sharma making cow dung cakes so often. Eww, I doubt she has ever touched it. But, she did it for the superstar. I mean in the movie, where she is shown making those cow dung cakes as Salman jokes around with her. I don’t know if the cow dung cakes were real or fake, but Anushka making them adds to the feel of the song. It would make those, desi gaav ki kudiya’s making some and Anushka looks no less than a Punjaban.

Salman crying in the song is emotional

Well, nobody in the world can make Salman Khan cry. He is the Dabangg Khan, who makes everyone cry. But, in the movie, you will see this superstar shedding tears as he gets nostalgic while remembering those special moments spent with lady love Anushka in the movie. Trust me, Salman crying in the song will surely make you emotional.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan does it again

And finally, the Pakistani Sufi singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is back with a bang. The singer who owns big hits to his name like ‘Ore Piya’, ‘Bolna Halke Halke’ and the latest Aye Khuda from Rockey Handsome etc., has added another feather to his cap of hit numbers. His voice has brought alive the song and the superstar has provided a perfect lip sync. He has thus made the song a fresh romantic anthem, everyone would not get bored to hear several times.

Thus, as we groove to this latest love anthem in the form of Jag Ghumiya, we can’t wait to see Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in the dhobi pachad look in the movie. 

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Issues that received undue attention on Social media!

Today, Social media has become an essential part of our lives so much that every other thing is up on the various social networking sites. While there are some good stories that get a positive response from the active users, mostly youth, there were some which were at the receiving edge of their anger. While there are so many important issues persisting in the society that requires both media attention and acknowledgment of our young generation, these issues getting the undue attention wasn't really worth it.

Amazon’s doormats with Indian gods

The latest amongst the overly exaggerated issues on the social media is the Amazon’s doormat controversy. Pictures of this famous E-Commerce website selling doormats bearing pictures of Indian gods is trending on the social media. The citizens of India were fumed when Amazon’s shopping list comprised of doormats bearing photos of Hindu gods. The outrage elevated when the Islamic themed doormats were also flashed by this online venture. Amazon has been greatly criticized for their stint in India with the #BoycottAmazon hashtag trending. Now, I totally agree that Amazon has dishonored the sentiments of the Indians by portraying the Indian deities on doormats, which is a matter of insult both for the deity and the religious Indians. But, the important news which actually required the media attention was that of a major accident that occurred on the Mumbai – Pune express highway. The massive accident wherein a bus ran into two cars, taking lives of 17, was overshadowed by the Amazon controversy when Amazon actually did apologize for the inconvenience. Now was that apology not enough?

Tanmay Bhat’s infamous face swap video

Now thanks to our techies, we have been enlightened with an app like Dubmash and now the recent favorite Snapchat and its face swap videos. The face swap videos are a fun way to swap your face with your pals or any celebrity for making a fun video. But, when Tanmay Bhat made a face swap video of the singing legend Lata Mangeshkar and god of cricket Sachin Tendulkar, he might have never thought even in his worst nightmare that this video will receive backlash all over the country. Ok, we agree that Tanmay went over the board to make fun of Lata Mangeshkar and also showed Sachin shooting some abuses to Lata didi, but it was just a part of fun which even both Sachin and Lata might have laughed on. Then, why were we Indians so much engrossed in criticizing Tanmay for his comic stint? Some even went ahead and wanted to file a complaint against the AIB fame roaster. Now, those comedians troll us common people so many times, then why don’t we get offended? Ask Lalu and Pappu, I mean our Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, they have been joked of so many times, but nobody got offended by it. Then, why such an outrage on Sachin and Lata di video? While Lata di didn’t even know who Tanmay is, Sachin had no time to acknowledge him and if he had, I’m sure he would have given a witty reply owing to his perfect sense humor. Then have we Indians lost our sense of humor that we make an issue out of not so important things?

Aamir Khan’s intolerance controversy

The Aamir Khan’s infamous controversy was another such exaggerated version of a statement gone viral in a wrong way. Now, Mr. Perfectionist, who has a witty sense of humor had stated in an interview that his wife asked him if they should leave the country as she feared the future of her son. Now, this statement of his not only added fuel to the then intolerance debate but also evoked a nationwide outrage. And as usual, the religion had to be dragged in as Aamir is a Muslim. So the anti- Indian lashes at him broke like a never ending fire. Eyebrows were raised when Aamir was replaced as the brand ambassador of 'The Incredible India' citing reason that his tenure was over. Wow, what a sweet coincidence! Now, maybe it was a routine concern of a mother in a country where intolerance was increasing day-by-day. But, we went over the board and proved Aamir’s statement right that India is getting intolerant with time. Now, if a Hindu celebrity would have shown such a concern, then would he/she get the same backlash like what Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao got? 

Coldplay’s ‘Hymn for the Weekend’

Who doesn’t love Cold Play songs! And when it was confirmed that Sonam Kapoor would be a part of it besides Shakira and also the song would be shot in India, we were on cloud nine until the release of the song. Well, when the song was out, we remembered Sonam was a part of it, only because we were told before. Also, we greatly criticized the song for showing the slums and poverty of Mumbai and not the beauty of the nation. Well, few years back, we appreciated Danny Boyle for making Slumdog Millionaire and went gaga over A.R. Rahman’s win at Oscars. Then why such a criticism when Coldplay did the same?

Shobha De’s lash out on the Marathi films screening

Now, Shobha De is someone who every now and then gets enrolled in a controversy and if we need not take her seriously every time. But, sometimes this columnist and novelist say something that makes perfect sense. Well, I’m not kidding, remember that Marathi movies prime time controversy wherein it was made mandatory by the Maharashtra government to screen a Marathi movie during prime time? Now, this issue did get a mix response with many criticizing the government for slating to ruin the business of the Hindi movies and Shobha De had to make a comment. De had tweeted, "Devendra 'Diktatwala' Fadnavis is at it again!!!From beef to movies. This is not the Maharashtra we all love! Nako!Nako! Yeh sab roko!"

"No more popcorn at multiplexes in Mumbai? Dahi misal and vada pav only. To go better with the Marathi movies at the prime time."

Well, while the tweets were a mere reaction of a free citizen of a secular state on restricting their rights on watching a Hindi movie in prime time. Now, we do agree, in Maharashtra, the Marathi films must get the needed space and prime time slot, but De was just sighting her opinion as a free citizen. Then why Shiv Sena had to poke their nose as usual. Leave Shobha De, who is still a celebrity, they had also threatened a girl, who had expressed her displeasure against the heavy traffic jam that had occurred due to the crowd flow during the funeral ceremony of Bal Thackery. She was just expressing her distress and coincidentally turned out to be a Muslim which was enough for us to take out swords. At least Shivaji took out some for the well-being of people and not to shut them up.

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Online services one could have never imagined exist!

With E-commerce industry flourishing day-by-day, people are more attracted towards buying anything and everything online. Besides clothing, electronic media and the newly included groceries and pharmaceuticals, there are certain ventures, who have introduced their services to the online world, which one could have never imagined, existed online. So on coming across such extremely helpful online endeavor, we thought of sharing the word. Do take look.

Cute, adorable Chinese wife

Chinese woman are known to be cutest among the Asian woman and hence are fancied by men in the west, who not only want to date but also want to marry them. Hence, to make it easy for such westerner grooms, chinesebrides.com is the best online dating and match-making website. Based in US, this site has introduced the men there to their Chinese wives. Wow, so if you ever wanna marry an adorable Chinese girl, then this website is your best guide.

Reserve some moon

It is the fantasy of many to go on the moon. But, since hasn’t yet achieved that success in taking humans on a moon trip. But, do you know, you can still own a pie of moon, buy some land there. Don’t believe it right? But it is true. The lunarregistry.com website of the US will help you to own a property on the Moon. You just got to select the desired section based on the detailed information of the location available on the website. So when are you reserving a plot for yourself on the moon?

Hyderabad House Biryani

Imagine your plate is full of that deliciously spicy Mughlai biryani from Hyderabad. Yum, my mouth is already watering with that imagination hacking my brain. There are many outlets all over India who have tried their best to offer people there, the taste of Hyderabadi biryani. But, the real essence of this biryani can be found only its native Hyderabad. But, going there just for a biryani will cost you a lot

Well, to your greatest relief, now you can feast on the Hyderabadi biryani coming right from the city itself. An online venture makes it easy for you to order the biryani in the morning, which will be couriered to you by evening an you can cherish that yum biryani coming from the Nawabi city.

Tapari Chai

Who doesn’t love that chai at a tapari, which is a one stop destination to suffice your tea cravings? Well, these small stalls serve the tea that no restaurant can match. But, what sitting at home or in the office, you feel like sipping a chai from a tapari. Now it is not feasible every time to rush down to a tapari. So, to suffice all those chauvinist, Chotu’s Chai wala, Mumbai has brought all those tapari chai varieties at your doorsteps. You just got to make an order on their website Chotuchiawala.com and get your tea of choice in a fraction of minutes. Also, the chai is delivered is hot and you can sip it at your convenience with some pakodas.

Mandir Ka Prasad

Have you ever felt like going to Balaji or Banaras, but couldn’t fulfill your spiritual journey a successful due to your professional commitments? Then you must know that some crazy innovators have created online Prasad offering and home delivery services for those urbaners as well as local Indians, for whom going to that particular temple is not feasible. OnlinePrasad.com is one such destination that has collaborated with about 50 temples from across India in order to offer Prasad and other spiritual offerings with a home delivery option. Now, you can sit at your office and do offerings to the temple you want to by paying online. After the offerings are done, the Prasad will be delivered to your home. Cool venture just a click away from you.

Helper4u

Helper4u is an online venture started by Meenakshi Gupta Jain that offers a single podium for all your blue-collar helper requirements. The then employee of Tata groups, Meenakshi wanted to make it convenient for both house-holds and maids to find each other, to avoid the dilemma faced by both in search of each other. This led to her venture www.Maidforu.in. But, when her driver told her that even many uneducated men are deprived of jobs, the idea of helping them too struck her. Finally this complaint led to her venture transforming to www.Helpere4U.in. On this website, you will find unskilled, and/or uneducated people seeking jobs, mainly in the unorganized domestic sector. There are registered profiles of drivers, security guards, cooks, babysitters, elder care professionals, housemaids, housekeeping staff etc., and many more. With the initial trial at Powai being a hit, Helper4u became popular and was expanded to Pune in 2015. It also aims to expand to Delhi and Bangalore.

YourDost.com

As the name suggests, YourDost is your online mate that offers you counselling on relationship issues, depression, educational and career related queries etc. The website has professionals who will guide you for your mental issues and give you anonymous advice without judging you. Hence, you can fearlessly empty the emotional baggage with YourDost and get relieved of your psychological problems.Don’t you think this is a helpful online venture amid the many depression and mental issues today’s youth is facing?

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Places to feast this "Ramadan" in Mumbai!

Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims commences on 6th June this year. It marks the period during which the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed. Muslims all over the world indulge into a strict fasting during this month as their devotion to Allah. The fast that starts with the morning ajan ends with ‘Iftar’ or the evening meal at the sunset. The city of dreams, Mumbai offers a cuisine of Mughlai and sweets for our Muslim brothers to open their fast. Though these food stalls are erected all over India, those in Mumbai have a special essence that not only attracts Muslims but also other residents to feast on the Iftar delicacies. Apart from the Mohammed Ali Road, which is the famous Iftar hub in Mumbai, there are also some other places whose air is filled with an aroma of fried chicken and hot grilled kebabs and some sweet desserts that offer a finger –licking treat. Another uniqueness of these stalls is that they are embraced by people from all strata of the society. So on the occasion of this Ramadan, we are sharing with you some happening Iftar spots to feast on from Mumbai. Do have a look.

The mini Mohammed Ali road at Jogeshwari

This lane which is located near the Jogeshwari station is a smaller version of the actual Mohammed Ali road. This Khau Galli of Jogeshwari is stuffed with stalks of non-veg varieties and smells no less than the Mohammed Ali road. You will come across dishes like seekh kebabs, chicken cutlets, halwa puri and of course the famous phirni. If you ever hit on the lane, you will fall in love with the boti kebabs and seekh kebabs and tawa parathas. The kebabs are juicy and will give you a melt-in mouth treat. Also, you must not forget to grab some finger licking kebabs at the small Faridbhai’s stalls. The halwa puri garnished with dry fruits, adds to the gastronomic experience that the Jogeshwari lane offers on Ramadan.

Mahim’s Khau Galli

This place is known for the baida roti and khichada. Now this place doesn’t offer a big feast like that of Mohammad Ali road, but the mutton kebabs and chicken tandoori here are delicious. Something called halwa paratha, though not awesome, is also served here. Also, you will come across a different dish called “Chicken Vadapa” that is a must try. It looks like a simple vada pav but has chicken stuffings instead of potato. The Khichada, which is basically the doppelganger of the Pakistani Haleem, is delicious here and loved by all. Also, the Khau Galli doesn’t disappoint the vegans as there are vegetarian options also available.

Usman Suleimanbhai Mithaiwala

For desserts, the Usman Suleimanbhai Mithaiwala shop offers yum Malpua, Phirni and other mouth watering sweets. This shop is located near Paradise cinema.

Bade Miyan

Who doesn’t know the famous Bade Miyan stalls of Colaba and the grandeur feast they offer throughout the year. But, their feast doubles on the occasion of Ramadan, with them erecting another parallel stall at the Mohammed Ali street. Their Haleem is the one you should not give a miss. Apart from that, their Zaban soup that is garnished with chopped goat tongue is indeed mouth watering.

Mohammed Ali Road –The Mecca of Meat

Mohammed Ali road is a one-stop location to suffice your Iftar cravings. With a plethora of food varieties, from seekh kebabs, mutton dishes and desserts, this place can be truly called the ‘Mecca of Meat’ in Mumbai. With those decorated stalls, stuffed with meat cuisines, the street is crowded on Ramadan leaving no place to breathe. From Bade Miya’s Haleem to baida roti of Marhaba fast food near Minara Masjid, to the range of food stalls at Bohri Mohala and Bhendi bazaar, you will be confused as each shop is unique in itself. Also, don’t forget to check out the Malpua, Phirni and Rabdi at the Shalimar and Taj Ice –cream for the complete finale to your Iftar.

So, on this Ramadan, head to the above places and embrace a gourmet Iftar feast. Happy Feasting!

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