Monday, 6 June 2016
Saturday, 4 June 2016
Imagine you woke up one morning, like every day and you slothfully
walk up to the kitchen to make that first cup of coffee, your daily dose of turbocharger,
your expresso which could finally break your snoozing hangover. All you do is
put all the ingredients in the Expresso maker. You impatiently wait for the hot
steamy Expresso to get ready. You start to want it bad. After all, that’s your
wake up booster for your drowsy neurons. The busy day is awaiting your presence
but you aren’t ready to take charge until you have that delightful and obligatory
cup of coffee.
Finally the wait is over, you switch on the pour button. But
what lays in front of your eyes is unimaginable.
Instead of hot brewed coffee, there lies a bunch of coffee
rich chocolaty eggs!
Confused?
Well the citation might have been a little farfetched. J Obviously, coffee
makers don’t lay eggs but coffee rich chocolaty eggs are surely the new
Expresso breed these days and have been trending and being admired, especially
in the west.
Eggspresso is basically a hollowed out egg made up of
chocolate and is filled with hot robust expresso.
With the chocolate melting its way down with the expresso,
this gooey delight will make your heart pop out. It is a sweeter version of
black coffee, with a chocolaty essence in it, a great dessert for the Sunday brunch.
So to all the chocoholics out there, all you need is Expresso in a hot
chocolate egg and lots of love.
Brew your own chocolaty Eggspresso!
Friday, 3 June 2016
As I look beyond the satin shreds of purple curtains, hung
delicately through the window; the sharp rays of sun seems muddled .With faint
drizzles working wonders on our body and soul, our taste buds do crave for a
similar anecdote which could delight our senses and soothingly lure our
restless whims into comfort. Well what could be better than the mellifluous
richness of hot chocolate coupled with the crispiness of the cashew nuts topped
with the lusty strawberries, melting into the honeyed vanilla?
In other words, a perfect dessert! A ride to divinity! An
awesome way to treat yourself on a lazy summer afternoon. But in this
sweltering weather, when humidity is at peak, going into the kitchen; let alone
bake a dessert sounds dreadful.
You wouldn’t wanna be baked inside the kitchen as you watch
over that apple pie, would you?
So, today I am going to share some DIY easy to make, mouth
watering dessert recipes which you can make in minutes and enjoy it all
afternoon, lazing on your couch. It is especially great for hostelites as these
recipes are No bake, healthy, delicious and super easy to make. Indulge
yourself this summer.
Chocolate Protein Balls
A descendant of chocolate truffles, these low carbohydrate
desserts are extremely healthy. The protein balls contain oats, cashews,
protein powder and banana. You can add vanilla essence and chocolate syrup for
extra flavor. The cashews give them a rich taste and protein powder, its
healthy essence. All you have to do is amalgamate them. You can also dip the
balls in raspberry powder or strawberry powder (whichever is available) to make
it colorful and taste better.
Image source : www.aussieprotein.com
Frozen Yogurt Bites
Gone are the days when desserts were accused of being the
culprit behind high calories and health issues. This low calorie dessert is a
treat for everyone. All you need are your favorite fruits and yogurt. You can
also add honey to enhance the flavor. Mix them all up and put them inside the
freezer for few hours, your afternoon companion is ready!
Image source : www.skinnyms.com
Strawberry Mousse
This is a simple dessert with the freshness of strawberries
and fluffiness of cream. It contains layers of grated strawberries and whipping
cream. You can add chocolate chips over the top. Gush in pleasure as the sweet
tangy flavor of strawberries intoxicate your taste buds.
Image source : www.iheartnaptime.com
Fudgy Fruit Sticks
Get ready with your favorite fruit for this classic recipe.
You can make it from frozen bananas, strawberries, pineapples, mango… it could
be anything you love. Dip it in vanilla or chocolate topping and insert a
wooden stick or Popsicle through the center of the fruit. You can ornate it
with chocolate chips or you can go for more colorful options- Cadbury gems.
Then deep-freeze it.
After few hours, Fudgy
fruit sticks are ready to be served.
Image source : www.fettlevegan.com
Layered Nougat Bars
This dessert has it all. They are gorgeous and super easy to
make. The first step is to gather all your favorite ingredients like
chocolate, butterscotch, caramel, peanut butter. Then arrange all these in
layers one over another. You can add as many layers you like and garnish it
with syrups and chocolate chips. You can also add nuts to make it richer. Then
freeze it for few hours. Your layered nougat bars are ready, serve it with
honey.
Image source : OhNuts
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Happy
advanced World Environment Day to you folks. It is our collective goal to work
for the furtherance of not just the society but the environment alike, in a
time when the world is going through rapid climate changes. It is indeed a very
exultant day for the Swiss as they open the longest rail tunnel in the world,
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, quite a feat in terms of being an engineering marvel
and a mega structure altogether. Kudos to the timekeepers (The Swiss) and the
engineers of a glorious European nation, Switzerland.
A tunnel helps us bridge and pave our way into
territories otherwise uncharted. It takes us to a parallel world, a different
universe, although not literally. The impression of getting into and coming out
on the other end is quite enchanting for some and horrifying for others.
Technology has proven to be a similar tunneling force for the humans to yield
them from the past and land them in the future. If only we had imagined to use
the internet to switch on a light bulb at our homes from a distance thousand
miles away, it would have seemed like a far fetched reverie a few decades ago.
With the help of Internet of Things, it is now a reality. Such is the magic of
technology.
It
is for some rebels and misfits who were bold enough to defy the odds and help
mankind into crafting the future. There is always a lot of noise in the
heads of futurists. He is inundated into numerous reveries and he is forced to
think aloud. He overcomes all the noise to see the music hidden in the skipped
notes. Thus I bring to you the Top 10 innovations in the world
of Tech and the masterminds behind the scenes.
1. Steve Jobs and Jony Ive : Product designers responsible for creating the ubiquitous Apple hardware and software designs, including the evolutionary iPhone, the iPad, the Macbook and the iOS interface.
2. Sergey Brin and Larry Page: Co-founders of Google, aided with development of Google Glass and Google’s self-driving cars , creators of the famous PageRank algorithm that makes Google’s search engine so reliable.
3. Mark Zuckerberg: Co-founder and CEO of Facebook. He is to date the most successful representative of the Gen Y innovators.
4. Elon Musk : Co-founder of PayPal, the company which pioneered person-to-person payments online. He is also credited with founding Tesla, an emerging electric car company, and SpaceX, a technology company looking to privatize spaceflights.
5.Reid Hoffman: Founder of LinkedIn, a website which provides the largest professional social network on the Internet. Also the former COO of PayPal.
6. Braingate: A brain implant system developed by Cyberkinetics, being developed to help those who have lost the function of their limbs.
7. Abiocor
Total Artificial Heart by Abiomed.
8.Adam Mayer, Zach Smith and Bre Pettis : Founders of MakerBot, company pioneering 3d printing.
9.Salman Khan : Founder of the Khan Academy. It is a free, non-profit platform with the primary goal to offer a world-class online education to anyone, anywhere.
10. Eesha Khare : Created a device (Super Capacitor) that can charge a cell phone in just 30 seconds; she was only 18 years old at the time. This super-capacitor earned her the 2013 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. She is using her prize money toward Harvard tuition.
Sunday, 29 May 2016
Hello again lovely folks, here comes some respite from the agonizing
summer heat as descents of the first spell of the monsoon embraced the earthy
soil across parts of Odisha. The enjoyable weather has been pleasantly startling
owing to the dreadful news of late monsoon, a few days ago. As far as us
techies are concerned, most of us have been keeping busy in congregating super
powers from places such as ACE Academy, TIME, IMS and Made Easy while some
others interning at Multinationals; thus saving the nation. And for the silent
majority, me alike, have capitulated before the supreme Sun God and preferred
to be the lazy cats tugged onto our own fur, away from the sun, protected by
the shady couch and the air conditioner!
Dare you disturb us! We would purr!
This outrageous alteration of weather has breathed relief
into the ailing souls and has gifted us the much needed respite. But “us” would
be an overstatement for not all of us hate the summer and love the magical
spell of the monsoon, do you? Unlike me, a lot of people like the majestic
summer sun shining in all its might, paving way for the golden peachy skies,
the relaxing beaches, prospects to finally show off our brand new Ray Ban Aviator
Shades and dare I skip the summer fashionistas trying out their fresh
collection! This makes me wonder what weather I would prefer to be. (Had
weather been a person). Umm, winter maybe. Who would you be? Let’s take a dive
into the trenches of your star-sign traits and find out.
Aries
They mark the beginning of a new life, a warm period just
after the gentle spring has flown out of the window. The hot headed rams are
strong and are not shy from showing it. To mark their enthusiastic, stubborn
nature; Summer sunshine would be ideal. Be armed with sunglasses, their sparkle
might blind you!
Taurus
They are the ideal earthlings with every inch of them
imbibed with unbeatable strength and endurance. Just like the early tranquil
before a storm, they remain calm until you irk them. Hell will break loose on
you afterwards as you face the dark stormy clouds with frequent thunderbolts
alone under their scary wrath. Overcast
Rainy season would be most compatible for these unpredictable spells.
Gemini
Like the warm, jovial spring, they could breathe life into
almost anybody. With occasional gloomy downpours, Gemini stay happy go lucky,
fluttering like butterflies and exploring everything that catches their
curiosity. Spring defines them ideally. They are the goofy guys next door.
Cancer
The empathetic crabs are warm and tender hearted. These
moody beings are affable with a deep affinity for family. Sometimes they love
being around people and at other times, stay hidden inside their shells. Like
the warm spring morning, they are lovable with high chances of raining afterwards,
making you sweaty palmed. While travelling with them, bring your umbrellas and napkins
with you. You never know what may come!
Leo
This self-reliant, influential king loves to rule and
indulge in luxury. They are bold and passionate at heart that does everything
with panache. Just like a bright, lazy summer morning, they sparkle and make
heads turn with their grandeur presence. No wonder they will steal your
thunder. Time to dazzle!
Virgo
They are the idealists and perfectionists. They want
everything to be top notch and why shouldn’t they? For they toiled hard for it.
But a sudden change of plans or delay could send them to the jittery edge of
their crankiness. Being volatile and emotional, they are fussy and inflexible
like winter nights with cloudy skies. Hold your breath tight, for the Virgo's always right.
Libra
They know the art of balance and
try to keep everyone happy. They like to keep their lives colorful with
different shades of the rainbow and their friendly nature makes them popular.
Nothing could be a better match than spring. Gentle and Kind, Libras make the whole world unwind.
Scorpio
Like a blizzard, they are fierce and overwhelming.
Mysterious by nature, they have a magnetic aura around them. Love them or hate
them; you can’t ignore them. They can get cold if fiddled with as they find it
difficult to trust people. Cold wintry night with occasional blizzards is in
tune with them.Get, Set, Freeze!
Sagittarius
They are energetic and have a knack for travelling. They are
stable with an open mind that sometimes gets philosophical. Faithful but with a
sense of detachment, they mostly resemble summer mid mornings. With heat at its
height, they are like fireballs, sharp but full of life. Touch with caution!
Capricorn
The mountain goat is all about being responsible and
practical. They might appear cold and harsh as they struggle for quality and
productivity. But at heart, they are loyal and sensitive. They are rigid like
the winter and can get selfishly cold if didn’t get what they want. They are
like winter days with no snow: cold yet mellow!
Aquarius
These mighty adventurers are a symbol of humanity. They are
charming and see the world vividly. They like to play it cool and confident and
love to live larger than life. They ideally suit the shiny summer days. Play it cool for the summer.
Pisces
They are the dreamers and romantics. Just like the fresh
blossom after the first rain, they are like free flowing poetry. They are like
first downpours, giving birth to new life. Behold the fishy creatures with the golden hearts !
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
What if the world ends tomorrow?
Would you still hold on to me?
What if i lost my way?
Would you still come to find me?
What if i could no longer see beyond the darkness?
Would you still choose to be my light?
What if i could no longer express my agony?
Would you still understand what words couldn't express?
You and i are meant to be.
What if i could no longer put my faith in it?
Would you still make me believe?
What if I'm gone, one day?
Would you protect our memories?
What if the world ends tomorrow?
Would you remember me?
Would you still hold on to me?
What if i lost my way?
Would you still come to find me?
What if i could no longer see beyond the darkness?
Would you still choose to be my light?
What if i could no longer express my agony?
Would you still understand what words couldn't express?
You and i are meant to be.
What if i could no longer put my faith in it?
Would you still make me believe?
What if I'm gone, one day?
Would you protect our memories?
What if the world ends tomorrow?
Would you remember me?
Saturday, 5 December 2015
“It wasn't easy for me
It’s never easy for anybody”
That’s all he said
Before he let her immerse into the darkness
Before he ran away
Nonchalantly breaking brutally
The intangible string
Upon which old memories hung feebly
She, like a silhouette, became a hollow
Mirage of light,
Without spirit, unworthy for life
Still gathering the broken pieces of their memories
While he gets drunk every other night
And makes another heart flutter in delight
But chanting the same old tale soon after
“It wasn't easy for me
It’s never easy for anybody”
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