A Memoir - This Month Last Year - July 2019 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra

Hi Friends,

July 2020 marks the 40 years of my existence on the Planet Earth and what a time to celebrate the same with the family within the structure of not able to go anywhere, not able to invite someone, not able to get any gifts or so and everything you are doing is for yourself. I also took time to clean out all the old stuff from my own collections along with taking out more than 600 posts from my blog for all those brands who are not part of my life now or have given me no benefits in the past too. The process is still not complete and will continue in August and September till it's as fresh as Spring Clean. 

I could not do any of the blog posts during July 2020 as I got into a new project for Australia from South Africa and the time difference is too much. The coordination between the various team in three separate continents is taking up all the time I have. I kept thinking about all the posts I should do and can do but the energy levels kept me to cover the sleep I need to take to be fully awake for the job. Another aspect was that I am not earning any money from all this extra-curricular activity so the priority got reduced automatically though I am passionate about all the social media aspect and sharing my knowledge and skills. 

After taking out all the posts, ironically in the month of July 2019, only 1 post remains to belong to Prima Toys launch event which I really enjoyed. They always have a kind of annual event in the month of July as Christmas in Summers but this time they changed the name and invited us for a lavish lunch. 

@PrimaToys Launches #Fortnite #BattleRoyale Figurine Collection #PrimaToys #BringingTheFUN - https://www.thelifesway.com/2019/07/primatoys-launches-fortnite.html I am not a Fortnite fan but I really loved the toys with all the details and the ability to replicate the video game in real life with these small figurines. Last I heard they became really popular amongst all the people who collect this kind of stuff. 

I kept thinking about whether to write this post or shall cancel the series altogether but then I thought that this is something which helps me connect the dots and also I shall start a new series to take you through all the recent courses, books and audiobooks I read and found valuable during the month. Soon I will start sharing about all those online courses I keep attending either on Youtube, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera and SkillShare from time to time. 

Cheers!!!

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#TheLifesWayReviews NAUKAR VAHUTI DA @PrimeVideoIN #Punjabi #Comedy #Movie

Hi Friends, 

Naukar Vahuti Da is a Punjabi Comedy movie on the likes of Chachi 420 a famous Kamal Hassan movie from 1997. The movie is directed by Smeep Kang and stars Binnu Dhillon and Kulraj Randhawa along with Jaswinder Bhalla, Upasna Singh and Gurpreet Ghuggi. The movie has all the right elements to touch your heart and also the cut to cut scenes are non-stop fun and laughter especially the ones between Binnu and Gurpreet and also Binnu and Jaswinder Bhalla. 

The story is about a husband and wife who gets separated due to some issues between them and she also threatens to take the custody of the child too. The father just to stay in touch with her daughter starts working in the wife's parents house as a driver. Sooner than later more people get involved in the driver's life played by an older Binnu Dhillon and the truth is caught by the daughter and they try to bring their family together once again. 

One thing is for sure that this movie is not only entertaining but also the comical timing of all these Punjabi stars needs no introduction. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video platform for your viewing pleasure and can be watched with the whole family. It's also good to see that Binnu Dhillon is now acting in the lead role instead of a character actor where other singers/actors play the main lead. Kulraj looks beautiful in her role but has little to do in her character. Upasana does what she does best, plays the Kulraj father's sister who is the love interest of Jaswinder Bhalla who lives in their home on rent. The scenes between them are really full of comedy. Do watch the same this weekend if you have not still on Prime Video and go on a 120-minute comedy ride with Smeep Kang and Binnu Dhillon. RATING 3.5/5

Cheers!!!

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#TheLifesWayReviews LOOTCASE @DisneyplusHSVIP #Movies #Lootcase #Comedy

Hi Friends, 

It's been a while that I have written about some of the movies and TV series I have watched and today I got the time to write about the same. Disney+ Hotstar is bringing a lot of great entertainment which includes some 7 Bollywood movies which are going to be showcased exclusively on this OTT platform as a part of their Multiplex Initiative. The one I was waiting for is Lootcase which stars Kunal Khemu, Gajraj Rao, Vijay Raaz, Rasika Dugal and Ranvir Shorey in main roles. 

The story is a common middle-class hard-working man who toils day and night to earn a meagre living and not able to fulfil his family wishes of going to Shimla and Water Kingdom. Kunal Khemu plays his character really well as Nandan Kumar who is married to Lata played by Rasika Dugal and they have a son Aayush played by Aryan Prajapati. His life changes when one night after completing his duty at printing press he found a suitcase filled with 10 Crore Rupees and a file which he was not aware of till the end belonging to a Minister Patil played by Gajraj Rao. The series of events that happens after he gets the bag and tries to hide it from everyone is what makes Kunal Khemu's acting unique and brings back a lot of memories from Hum Hain Raahi Pyaar Ke where he was a small naughty kid. 

Meanwhile, Vijay Raaz plays a gangster who also is after the bag named Lootcase by Nandan along with the Cop Madhav Kolte played by Ranvir Shorey. Vijay Raaz promotes a lot of National Geographic Channel and wildlife in this movie and each scene will be etched in your memory for a lifetime. Gajraj Rao plays the perfect cunning and selfish minister who knows how to turn events into his own favour. All his dialogues are very well written and overall the movie dialogues is something that the writers took time to write and are worth every penny. 

Fox Star Studio is the production house behind this 132 minutes of situational comedy directed by Rajesh Krishnan and story is written by Kapil Sawant and Rajesh himself. The movie also has some good background music and you should definitely watch it with your family this weekend. In the end, this movie has three strong pillars which will entertain you the most - Kunal, Vijay and Gajraj. The small kid Aryan too is entertaining in his scenes and Rasika has played her role well and though this one is released on Digital Platforms but has all the parameters of a great movie. The ending though is a shortcut taken and reminded me of Ek Chalis ki Last Local. RATING 3.5/5

Cheers!!!

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Tune into Every Moment #GalaxyBudsLive @SamsungMobileSA #TeamGalaxy #Unpacked2020

Hi Friends, 

Galaxy Buds Live defy conventional design — with one-of-a-kind aesthetics, they’re like nothing you’ve ever seen or worn before. Samsung has reconfigured traditional earbud design, laying out internal components horizontally instead of vertically. That way, the earbuds don’t protrude from your ears, providing a more natural appearance. This ergonomic, tip-less design conforms to the shape of your ear, making them comfortable enough to wear all day. You can further customise your fit with two sizes of wingtips.

Galaxy Buds Live were engineered to bring your sound to life. Combining AKG’s sound expertise with Samsung’s legacy of hardware innovation, Galaxy Buds Live offer a truly immersive audio experience. With a 12mm speaker and bass duct, the audio sounds deep and rich, allowing you to enjoy music the way the artist intended. With three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit, your earbuds home in on your voice and ensure you always come through loud and clear on the phone. These earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for open type, allowing you to tune out distractions like passing cars and loud laundry machines, while still being able to tune into important announcements and conversations.

Galaxy Buds Live offer a convenient and connected listening experience, compatible with a range of devices. Seamlessly switch between compatible devices — no disconnecting and reconnecting required. And when paired with the latest Galaxy devices, you can open your world to new possibilities. Record crystal clear audio for your video on the Galaxy Note20 by using Galaxy Buds Live as a wireless microphone. Use ‘Game Mode’ to reduce audio latency – with Galaxy Note20’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, you can enjoy a more immersive gaming experience. You can also easily share music with friends — without compromising sound quality — using the new Buds Together feature.

For more convenient navigation, Galaxy Buds Live feature an intuitive touch-based PUI (physical user interface) for touch control, as well as Bixby voice wake-up, which allows you to navigate music, open apps, and send messages hands-free and eyes-free. Plus, Galaxy Buds Live come with long-lasting battery life. When fully charged, your earbuds can support up to 6 hours of playback, and the charging case allows you to enjoy an additional 15 hours over multiple charges. And when you need to top up on charge quickly, you can gain 1 hour of playtime with just 5 minutes of charging.

Availability

Galaxy Buds Live are available in select countries starting from August 6, 2020, and will expand to more markets and will come in Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black. They are priced at R3999 and you can get them for free if you pre-order the new Samsung Note 20 Series smartphones till a certain date which is 21st August in South Africa. 

I have not been in touch with any of the Galaxy Buds series of products since they got launched, so it will be awesome to see if I will hear from one soon in 2020! 

Cheers!!!

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Manage Your Life With #GalaxyWatch3 @SamsungMobileSA #Unpacked2020 #TeamGalaxy

Hi Friends, 

Galaxy Watch3 boasts all the craftsmanship of a luxury timepiece while being comfortable enough to wear all day. Sporting a timeless design, this watch is built with premium materials like stainless steel and high-quality leather — and for the first time, Galaxy Watch3 will also be available in a titanium model that’s both durable and elegant. Galaxy Watch3 also features the popular rotating bezel from previous watch models, which merges form with function. With just a turn of the bezel, you can easily toggle between widgets, open apps, and scroll through notifications. Compared to the original Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch3 is 14% thinner, 8% smaller and 15% lighter— combined with a larger display. You can also customise your watch face to perfectly reflect your personal style. You can choose from over 80,000 watch faces in the Galaxy Store, or design your own. A library of 40 different complications allows you to personalise your watch face with the information that’s most important to you.

Beginning a fitness routine can be difficult, but Samsung’s running form tool is here to help. Running analysis will be able to offer real-time feedback during your runs, as well as six-factor post-workout reports, which help improve form, boost performance, and reduce injury. To track your cardio progress as you go, you will soon be able to easily access VO2 max readings, which offer insight into your oxygen uptake. Even when you’re at home, you have access to a full-service fitness studio with Samsung Health, which features a library of more than 120 different video workouts. Simply select a workout routine on your Galaxy smartphone, cast it onto your Samsung Smart TV and your Galaxy Watch3 will take care of the rest and automatically track the workout. Because recovery is just as important as the exercise, Samsung has been developing its sleep management offering since it was first introduced back in 2014. Now, Galaxy Watch3 offers brand new sleep scores and insights to help you get better rest.

In addition, seamless compatibility between the Galaxy Watch3 and other Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Note20, amplifies your mobile experiences. You can set automatic reply options for both messages and images, and easily view emoticons and photos directly from your wrist. You can also effortlessly control your mobile experience; play your favourite music from your phone with the rotating bezel, and use simple hand gestures like clenching and unclenching your fist to receive a call, or rotating your wrist to mute alarms or incoming calls. For those who spend extended periods away from their phone, LTE models are also available, allowing you to take calls and messages, stream your favourite playlists, and access your favourite apps on-the-go.

Availability

Galaxy Watch3 is available in select countries starting from August 6, 2020, and will expand to more markets.

Galaxy Watch3 is available in 41mm and 45mm, both available in LTE and Bluetooth variants. Galaxy Watch 41mm variant will be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver, while the Galaxy Watch 45mm variant will be available in Mystic Silver and Mystic Black. The pricing in South Africa is 

Galaxy Watch 3 LTE - 45mm - R10,499 and 41mm - R9,999
Galaxy Watch 3 Bluetooth - 45mm - R9,499 and 41mm  - R8,999

But if your pre-order the Galaxy Note 20 Series smartphone till 21st August, you will get an R4000 e-Voucher to buy the watch at the discount. The Galaxy Watch Titanium variant will be available later this year.

I hope that I will have my access to one of these even just for a review or so in 2020 because last I wore was the one I bought on my 35th birthday was Samsung Gear S2 Classic for R3000 at that time.  

Sawubona!

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