Sunday, 5 May 2013

Tantra by Adi - Book Review

Hi Guys,


This is my second book review for Blogadda and this time it was a difficult read for me as I was busy with a lot of household works. Also, I was not a Vampire on a hunting mission. Coming directly on the book, this one is published by Apeejay Stya Publishing, New Delhi and MRP at Rs. 195/- only. The cover of the book is really beautiful and shows a girl with two blood stained knives with in a full moon night and someone overlooking what she is doing through clouds. Overall the covers really helps you pick this one weekend read. This one will really suits you if you are so much into mystical vampire world. This book is a great channel between reality, spirituality and twilight zones. The central character Anu Aggarwal comes to Delhi from New york with previous memories that keep haunting her until she finds the purpose greater than her own loss of beloved lover. 





The story unravels itself chapter by chapter with new characters introductions. She is faced with different challenges to understand the culture we live in Delhi. She also understoods the night culture followed by the Vampire world. Mysteries are unfolded slowly and at the right pace. A strong emotional connections is felt between the characters mainly Anu and her aunt in Delhi, Anu and Gaurav, Anu and Mr Sharma etc. Anu falls in love with Gaurav and overcomes the lost Brian from New York. How brian dies and what happened to him remains a mystery till the end of the novel.
Senaka seems to be a great villain and really keeps everyone on their feets throughout his introductions and afterwards. He is the constant source of mystery and drama for this novel. Anu learns dekhan dekhi culture so closely followed by Indian Society and the preparation associated with the same also. She does learn a lot from that event which takes more than 2 chapters and covers the same vividly. 

What I could learn from the novel is the meditational practices to master something in life is repetition with pure heart. She does learns the lost secret powers of astras so big for her only through repetitions and chanting. We too can become big if we chant whomsoever we feel like praying or loving. It can be money, health, wealth, studies etc. There are connection of threads in this world shown which seems to be strong and real. I really fell in love with the threads. The writer has beautifully packaged a story inside a religious belief system and introduction of chanting to those who doesn’t read these big religious books on meditations etc. He does arouse my interest in the subject and I loved that I don’t need to read anything else than this story of Anu finding her way in this spiritual world with the help of a right mentor. In my case the mentor will be the book Tantra and Adi. I would give 4 stars out of 5 for the novel. This is a kind of spiritual book covered in a vampire world and will not be favourite for everyone. I too struggled hard to complete this one but then I touched some threads which helped me going till the end of the book. Thanks Adi.


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Friday, 3 May 2013

Wimbledon, United Kingdom - On a walk

Hi Guys,

Here is another walking trip to the All England's Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon Village from the nearest Tube station. This is a trip during a non-event day and will post the event day pics in my next blog post.

This is the Borough of the Wimbledon


This is the map of the Wimbledon Park featuring some tennis courts, a small golf court, good lawns, a lake etc. It was the longest walk ever across any park. The other longest walk can be of Hyde Park in Central London.













These are the tennis courts I am talking about. Yes, it indeed is the budding ground to motivate locals to perform well against USA players.




This is the walk that I am talking about. This is one of the best entries in any park and really makes you walk the park again and again. You feel that you are walking the aisle of your marriage steps.


 This is the lake on one side of the Wimbledon Park.

This is the Golf Course just opposite the All England's Tennis Courts.

 This is the first look of the stadium.

 This is what it is...wow!
 The names of all participating tennis stars with results are displayed for the last year's event.
The famous Rolex watch to keep the timing at Centre Court and other courts too at Wimbeldon.

 This is Sir John "Fred" Perry - he won the Wimbledon Championship for UK.

 The world famous symbol of Wimbledon. It is shown repeatedly on TV during the event if you have seen some matches.
 This is the last tube station on that particular line.
This is the shopping complex and is names after CentreCourt as in Wimbledon Club. It features a lot of branded shops and also has a good food court featuring Pizza Hut etc.

Thanks Guys, I hope you have liked the view at Wimbledon.

Do comment.

Regards & Cheers!!!

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Photo Walk - Khajuraho - A weekend trip in Pics

Hi Guys,

I made a weekend trip to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh to see the famous temples & nearby areas. This is my journey in some pics.

This is the Western Group of Temples welcoming us all!





The local art in the form of Bell Chime. 



 This is the entrance to the Jain Temples of Khajuraho.

  This is the  light and sound show held every evening at Western group of temples. The weekend trip from Delhi to Khajuraho offers a great way to relax and learn a bit about the history of Indian temples and cultures. Cheers!!!

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Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Gillette - Shave for the Soldiers Campaign 2011

Hi Guys,

Gillette has always been a brand that has continuous promotional campaigns going on throughout the year. Way back in 2011, they were promoting Gillette Fusion which was just launched in India at Ambiance Mall, Gurgaon. I was there with my wife so got this opportunity to get myself shaved with the newly launched blade and got the same for me for free. Here goes the pics...


 Thanks all!

Philips Digital Photo Frames - Hyundai Motors India Limited

Hi Guys,

Won this Philips Digital Photo Frame in the Moments of Happiness contest on facebook page of Hyundai Motors India Limited.This is a nice 7" photo frame with built in memory. It can play your snaps from SD card also along with a calendar on display. MRP at Rs. 3990/- is available in the online stores at around Rs.3000. This DFF can be hanged on the wall to display your best pics displaying togetherness of life with friends, family & relatives! Thanks to HMIL for this great gift ever!


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