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Bangriposi in Orissa: A weekend with the daughter of Hills

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Bangriposi in the Thakurani hills of Orissa reminds of hand drawn picture scenery with river, waterfalls, hills, forests and vast area of open fields. In the Oriya language, Bangriposi means daughter of the hills. Mostly populated by the tribal population, this region guarantees a serene, calm and peaceful atmosphere to relax for a couple of days in the week. Varied species of green growth surround the region on all its sides. Besides, the apex of hills appears as big walls giving a significant boundary to the place. It’s like a dreamland taking pride of its tribal population which mostly consists of the Santhals, Veels, Mundas, Lodhas, etc.



Attractions and activities

Nature has its own beauty to display and its own story to replicate here for everyone. The green surrounding, the cool breeze, the water bodies, together with the birds and animals make this place the only one of its kind. Image, watching the Buribalam River flowing through the centre of the region and the chirping of the birds trying to draw your attention, every now and then. Imagine, once more, experiencing the simple lifestyle of the tribal people, the fragrance of the mahua flower coming along the surrounding breeze or the exciting beating of the mridul and drums.
Don’t these make this place a unique one for a weekend destination?

Once you reach here make sure to visit the Thakurani Hill and the Bangriposi Temple. Thakurani Hill locates two kilometres away while the Bangriposi Temple or the Bono Durga Temple locates four kilometres away only at the top of the hill. The goddess sits on the top of an elephant and anyone passing from here seeks the blessing of the goddess. Besides, Bangriposi is also popular for Dwarsena Mata temple and Neel Madhav temple.

The ancient Shimleshwari Shiv Mandir is located near the bus stand, three kilometres away at the top of a hill. Located eight kilometres away from here is the Bishnoi village. This village is famous for its Saturday market. Besides, located twenty Kilometres away from here is the Kuliana village famous for the Docra artworks. The village market is quite popular here among the locals.

Provided you have time to spare, stretch your journey to Kanchinda, located thirteen kilometres away. Here, the natural beauty of the place would grip you from all the corners. Thick growth of the sal, segun, muhua, palash, etc., would keep you spell-bound for long. Explore five kilometres more and you would reach Kala Dam, the stream of the Buribalam river. Moreover, the Bankabal Lake and barrage locates twenty-five kilometres away from here.

To get there

You may reach Bangriposi by the bus or the railways. It lies 295 kilometres away from the metropolitan city of Kolkata. Private buses available for Baripada from the Dharmatala bus stand. The Deluxe AC and non-AC bus fares are RS 150 and RS 110 respectively. Trekkers are available from Baripada to Bangriposi.

Trains are available from the Howrah Station to Balasore. You need to board another train or a bus from here to reach Bangriposi via Baripada. The distance between Balasore, and Bangriposi is ninety-five kilometres.

Lodging

Khairi Resort and Hotel Bangriposi available for suitable accommodation. Rent for the double bedroom in Khairi Resort is RS 800 and for AC deluxe room is RS 1200. Rent for the double bedroom in Hotel Bangriposi is RS 600 and four bedrooms is RS 800.

The Top 5 reasons to be in the Sunshine, all season

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First stuff, let me be absolutely clear that I’m not speaking here of the midday or too harsh sunshine conditions. It’s always advisable to avoid the harsh sun rays and not to expose oneself to the outside heat until you have some in hand job for which it’s mandatory to move out. While you move out make sure make sure to have your sunshine protection guards along with you like the cap, hat, umbrella, summer lotion, etc.


While it’s important to avoid the sunshine to a certain extent, it’s equally important not to overdo it. If you make it a habit to completely avoid the sun rays from the first hour of the day break then seriously you are unknowingly inviting health problems – certain recent studies reveal so!



Problems related with less or no exposure at all to sunshine


Before we jump to discover the reasons to be in the sunshine, let’s find out the kinds of problems we get prone to due to less or no exposure to sunshine at all. Right from the school days we are aware that adequate amount of sunshine helps in the formation of vitamin D in the body. However, with the all around progress and development around us, our lifestyle and working environment has made a steady progress as well. Hence, either knowingly or unknowingly, we tend to spend most of the times within the four-walls under the shade. This has in turn paved the ways for manifold unfamiliar problems including muscular pains, aches, etc. Moreover, problems like anaemia, depression, ageing, etc., may affect us in the long run.

Now, after having a fair amount of knowledge about the problems that creep in due to less exposure to sunlight, it would be easier to understand why be in the sunshine for sometime every day. Here, are the top five reasons to be in the sunshine for some time, every season.

1. For beauty and health – Vitamin D helps in maintaining the health and beauty of the body. Not only it strengthens the bones, but also nourishes the skin, hair and has its positive effect on the face, the mirror of the body. Moreover, it prevents premature ageing and supplies the necessary energy to the body. Deficiency of vitamin D leads to the thinning of bones and the body gets prone to various kinds of diseases.

2. For better mood and fighting depression – Recent studies reveal that regular exposure to sunshine for an hour everyday between 8am to 10am not only helps in enhancing the mood, but also lessens the risk of depression. Well, if you don’t have that much time to spend then you may alternatively rely on foods rich in Vitamin D. High calorie foods like oily fish, egg yolk, mutton, beef, orange, milk and milk products supply the necessary amount of the vitamin to the body.

3. Fights anaemia – During pregnancy, it’s important to maintain the level of Vitamin D in the body. If this doesn’t happen then problems like anaemia may surface which is neither good for the mother nor for the baby. In this crucial stage, the body needs calcium as well. However, if the body lacks the adequate amount of Vitamin D, then calcium rich foods/supplements may not work that well to fulfil the requirement of body.

4. Controls important body hormones – Vitamin D plays an important role in the growth and development of certain important hormones of the body. Deficiency of any of these hormones may lead to various types of health crisis. For example, let’s consider the progesterone hormone. Deficiency of this hormone may lead to delay in motherhood among women. However, this problem is curable under the guidance of an experienced physician.

5. For 360 degree protection against certain diseases – Adequate amount of Vitamin D gives complete protection against diseases like heart attacks, blood pressures, diabetes, breast cancer, bone softening, etc.

Adequate amount of Vitamin D is important for the normal functioning of the human body. However, this adequate amount varies from person to person. Generally an aged person needs this vitamin more than a younger one. If you want to find out what amount of Vitamin D your body needs then surely you need to take an appointment with your doctor.

Sabuj Bon in Birbhum - An ideal weekend destination in the midst of greenery

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Turning points can have both positive and negative impact on a person. However, make no mistake that when it boils down to travel and tour a turning point always helps. Sometimes, life leave us in a dicey proposition – either it gives us such a tight fit that living becomes uncomfortable or loosens things up to the extent of dropping our self-belief. To move out from this freaky experience, we feel like running away, far away from the concrete cities to the lap of greenery. A place we could breathe green oxygen peacefully into our lungs without any disturbance. In such a scenario, the spot I refer to is Sabuj Bon under Bahiri Panch Soya panchayat at the Birbhum district.



Attractions and activities

Sabuj Bon is located in the Rasulpur village at the Birbhum district of the West Bengal state. It’s situated thirteen kilometres away from the Shantiniketan at Bolpur. Here, the day breaks with a cool and calm morning in a tranquil atmosphere. This calmness would lure you to leave your bed early and move out in the open to experience the versatility of the morning nature. Soon you would realise that depression, jealousy and tension left you behind from the backdoor. Image the excitement of being in a place for a day where neither anyone recognises you nor you are in your regular boundary zone. Your soul would be more than glad to lend you a new meaning to enjoy your life once again.

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Eye catching greenery at Sabuj Bon
As you walk through the uneven red soil of the region, you could discover a variety of trees, herbs, shrubs and flowers all around. Flowers like jasmine, pin wheel, croton, Christ thorn, etc., enhance the aesthetic value of the region. Moreover, you would be glad to discover the colourful blooming flowers nudging their heads up from the surrounding greenery. If you get tired after a morning or an evening walk, you may take some rest in the widespread outfield resembling a green carpet around. The soft and cool breeze, the chirping songs of the birds from behind the leaves and branches would certainly fill your heart with romance.

Next, you may quench the thirst of your eyes by having a glimpse on the mango, guava, strawberry, safeda and the bell fruit trees stand on your way. Enjoy the moment by watching the different types of bird’s nest and the playful monkeys moving around in complete freedom. Well, at this point your ear may buzz up with an inner unknown sound like this – “Welcome Mr. X to the kingdom of garden croton, cactus, cycus, palm, adenium, etc.” All these would certainly make your outing a memorable one.

The Ajoy river flowing through the region deserves a special mention and is one of the main attractions that catch the visitors eye here. The river remains busy with visitors enjoying boating on its crystal clear water and fishermen with nets. You may come across fishes and prawns of different shapes, sizes and colours. During winter the bank of the river gets crowded with elders, youngsters and the aged coming here for picnic.

How to get there

Sabuj Bon is located at a distance of 220 kilometres away from the metropolitan city of Kolkata. Board a train from the Howrah Station like the Shantiniketan Express and get down at the Bolpur Station. From here, Sabuj Bon is thirteen kilometres away. Hire a car from the Bolpur Station and reach Sabuj Bon.

Alternatively, if you are planning to drive in your own vehicle, then the route map would be Kolkata, Durgapur Expressway, Burdwan. After crossing Burdwan, turn right towards Guskara and drive straight to reach Bolpur Station. Next, cross the bridge on the Ajoy river to reach the toll tax booth and turn right to reach Sabuj Bon.

Where to stay

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Sabuj Bon Resort
Comfortable stay with dining facility is available in Sabuj Bon resort to suit all pockets. Typical Bengali dishes are served to the visitors here. Small huts made of bamboo and clay with attached bathrooms available for your convenience. The rent for two bedded rooms is RS 700 and that of four bedded is RS 1000.

Darjeeling Heritage Toy Train makes a new beginning Joyride

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It’s the start of monsoon and raining. Mother Nature bathing in the raindrops so that she could wear on a green look all around. Meanwhile, the Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway left no stone unturned to surprise the visitors with a panoramic view of the surrounding through the glass window of the heritage toy train.




It has been a while that the Siliguri-Darjeeling toy train service was disrupted in the hills due to the severed 2011 landslide which affected Tindharia, Paglajhara and Gayabari regions the most. However, there is a proverb that goes like, ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ and this holds true in this situation as well. After, almost four and a half years, the joyride of the hills resumed yesterday. On Friday, the toy train resumed its service and began its maiden journey this year through the zigzag way of the hills.

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Toy Train on its way to Darjeeling
Beyond doubt, it’s one of the main attractions both for the locals and visitors pouring here every day. Notably, the toy train began its first journey at 8:30am from the New Jalpaiguri and reached Darjeeling at 4:30pm. On the same note, another toy train left Darjeeling at 10am for New Jalpaiguri Station. Since there was not much hype in the media about this landmark beginning, the volume of visitors was less in numbers including the locals. The children had a great time enjoying the joyride with their parents. The toy train passengers expressed their happiness and pointed out it was a great experience for them. They would love to be a part of this heritage journey whenever time and tide would favour them. It’s like a dream coming true in front of their alert senses.

Read more about Darjeeling and its top attractions from this website.

Indeed, it drew a fresh gush of breeze between the visitors and locals. Why, it wouldn’t? After all, it has earned its fame in the prestigious world heritage club of the UNESCO. Many grew up, heard and read stories, watched countless movies highlighting the joyride of the small tracks. Imagine, won’t it would be nice that this heritage ride continues forever, so that tomorrow these people could have the real time experience of travelling in this heritage ride as well.

Howrah District in West Bengal: Amazing Attractions, Destinations, Picnic spots and Festivals

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They are twins and cannot live without each other. Wait! Life Breezy is referring to the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah in the West Bengal State. One special trait of these two cities are they connected by the Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) and Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) – And thanks to that! In 1992, the Vidyasagar Setu built to reduce the regular din traffic pressure of the Rabindra Setu.



Some of the popular places in the Howrah district are Andul, Deuli, Ulberia, Phuleshwar, Dhulagarh, etc. Popular as the second chief state of the West Bengal state, some of its regions like Shibpur, Salkia, RamKrishnapur, Belur, Bali, etc., well-known for the chemical and engineering industries. Besides, the Howrah Station is the world famous station which connects the railway networks of the north, east, centre and the south railway networks. Moreover, the popular Delhi and Bombay roads start from here and stretches towards the north-west India. Furthermore, the Rupnarayan, the Damodar and the Hooghly are the main rivers that flow through the district. The region is known for the production of fish, potato, paddy, wheat, cotton, flowers and beetle leaves.

Tourist Spots or attractions

Howrah district has several tourist spots, picnic spots and places for weekend destinations drawing crowds throughout the year. Besides, the region is popular for celebrating festivals, cultural fairs, and exhibitions with enthusiasm. Life Breezy feels pumped up with pride and excitement to cover some of these special aspects of this district in its 300th blog post article. Let’s begin with the top five popular attractions of the district.

Botanical Garden

In 1786, the British East India Company built this historical garden at the banks of the Hooghly River in the Howrah district. It spreads over an area of 272 acres with more than thirty-five thousand of flowers and fruits trees in Shibpur. Besides, different types of decorative flowers, medicinal plants and fruit trees adorn the garden at different corners. The 260 years old banyan tree with widespread roots and branches is one of its main attractions. Moreover, the widespread lotus leaves on the water catches everyone’s attention. The colourful bamboos, Brazilian palm trees, pagla trees, a variety of cactus, orchid, colourful flowers soothes the eyeballs. There is the boating facility in the lake of the garden.

All these favourable conditions make this place an ideal picnic spot in the winters. In winter, the garden remains open from 8am to 5pm and in summer, from 7:30am to 5:30pm. From the Dharmatala and Shyambazar regions in Kolkata several buses available for the spot. Visors have the option of taxis from any of the points of the city as well.

Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge)

It’s one of the bridges that connect Howrah to Kolkata. Globally, it’s the third cantilever suspension bridge in the world built with steel. Stretching 705 metres in length and 97 metres wide, it’s one of the biggest bridges in the world. Being the busiest bridge, several lakhs of people and vehicles commute over the bridge every day. Before, it was compulsory to use the ferry service to cross the river, but now it has become optional after the construction of the bridge. The construction of the bridge started in 1939 and completed for conveyance in 1943.

Given below is the short video of crossing the Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) in a busy traffic. However, It would provide a fair amount of idea about the way the bridge is absorbing the pressure of different types of vehicles and pedestrians on a regular basis.



Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge)

This cable-stayed bridge built in 1992 to absorb the regular traffic pressure of the Howrah Bridge. It’s 82.3 metres length and 35 metres breadth makes it the longest bridge in India. Named after Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, it rests on four pillars with 121 cable wires. The bridge was completed within a time span of twenty-two years.

Belur Math

Swami Vivekananda founded Belur Math in the west bank of the Hooghly River in loving memory of his beloved gurudev Ramakrishna Paramahamsha. The Ramakrishna Mission authority is in charge of the temple (Math) and looks after its security and maintenance. Besides, the Mission takes part in several other programs related with social work and development. The temple depicts unity of all the religions through its architectural splendour – a valuable message to society for living in peace, harmony and brotherhood.

The visiting hours of the temple ranges from 6:30am to 12 noon and from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Several private and West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation or the WBSTC) buses available for the spot from the Dharmatala, Howrah and Goalpark regions of the metropolitan city Kolkata.

Gadiara

It’s a wonderful spot located at the confluence of the Rupnarayan, Hooghly and the Bhagirathi Rivers. This spot guarantees the visitors with the delight of early sunrise, evening sunset and exciting boating experience during a day trip or trips during the weekends. It’s a spot located in the close proximity of the metropolitan city of Kolkata, at the banks of the Hooghly River in the Howrah district. Even if the visitors make a long journey trip here, there is nothing to worry because this spot is meant to absorb all the tiredness of the visitors once they reach here.

The waterfront spot has the Fort Mornington of Lord Clive, a lighthouse and of course, the much cherished boat riding facility for the visitors. All these make it a wonderful picnic spot throughout the year, especially during the winter.

To get to the spot visitors first need to reach the Bagnan Station from Howrah. From Bagnan, buses available for Gadiara. Alternatively, visitors may board a bus from the Dharmatala to Raichawk. From the Raichawk Crossing buses and van rickshaws available for the Nurpur Ferry Ghat. From here, visitors need to cover another ten minutes distance in a steamer or in a launch.

Festivals and Fairs

The Howrah district is also popular for the celebration of some of the noteworthy fairs, festivals and exhibitions:

Pancham Doler Mela (fair): It’s organised not to far away from Kolkata near Makardah at Howrah. This more than five hundred years old fair held in the Makarchanda Temple of Makardali. The fair gets a grand opening with bursting of crackers. Moreover, three brass pots are kept for donation and as soon as these get filled with donations, the cracker burning ceremony begins. In the last day of the fair the Annakut festival gets celebrated with full enthusiasm and glory. It’s this time, the villagers gather near the temple for having food together under one roof. Visitors who want to be a part of this festival need to board a bus from Domjur to get down at Makardah.

Gramin Mela (fair): This fair gets organised near the Kulgachia Railway Station. It relates with the display, exposure and exhibition of the food crops, grains, etc., grown in the fields of the farmers. Different food items being displayed here like the watermelon of twenty kilograms, four feet long brinjal, one hand long green chili, etc. All these are the main attractions of the fair. From 25th of December to 2nd of January, the local people held stage show in honour of Rabindra Nath Tagore.

Dosra Magher Mela (fair): This fair lasts for three days and attracts good number of visitors. People who come to this fair make sure to visit the two-storey building of poet Bharatchandra, a court poet of king Krishnachandra. It has several things in display once used by the poet. To reach here visitors need to board a bus from Howrah going to Pedo (Bhurshut village). Since food is served free in the fair, it won’t be a bad idea to spend some time here and enjoy the fair together with its rich flare of history.

Nabanna Mela (fair): It’s another important fair held in Kulgachia between 6th of January to 13th of January. All the housewives of the village prepare sweet dishes like different types of pithe and payes (made from rice and milk) at home. Music, songs and dances are the other attractions of the festival.

Other important Picnic spots and weekend destinations

Since Howrah district has plenty of picnic spots and weekend destinations it’s difficult to rope those spots in a single article. However, for the sake of convenience and simplicity, Life Breezy jotting down the names of some of these interesting places. Some of the other important and exciting spots for the visitors are Garchumuk Atanna Gate (beautiful barrage), Jagatballavpur Ram Mandir Garden (near Harish Park), Phuleshwar (riverbank), Samtaber (Sarat Chandra’s house), Deulti (banks of Rupnarayan River), Mayachar (sandbank of the Rupnarayan river), Ranihati (Amta), Sasati and Prantik Retreat Picnic spot, etc.

New Bengali Movie Naxal hits the floor, Today

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Fight 1:1 and 8:08 er Bongaon Local fame director Debaditya Bandopadhyay is once again ready with his brand new movie Naxal for the viewers. Beyond doubt, it’s another anxious project of the film maker and people are waiting for its release as the parched land does to the rain. There are much talks going on about the solid star cast of the movie and why not when the film has stars like Mithun Chakraborty playing the central character of Anirban Sen and Dhiritaman Chatterjee playing the character of Siddhartha in the movie. Other important characters in the film are played by Gargi Roychowdhury, Kanchan Moitra, Shankar Chakraborty, etc.



Cast and crew

The details of the cast and crew of the film are given below:

Production: Blue Coffee Moviez & Entertainment

Stars: Mithun Chakraborty, Dhiritiman Chatterjee, Gargi Roychowdhury, Kanchan Moitra, Shankar Chakraborty, etc.
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Grandmaster Mithun Chakraborty in Naxal

Music: Rupam Isalm and Allan Ao

Camera: Vijay Anand

Producer: Mainakh Saha

Director: Debaditya Bandhyopadhyay

Story or plot

Even though the name of the movie is Naxal, but it’s a silent protest against the prevalent social structure and its ongoing process. A person, sensible and alert like you and me, faces betrayal in the course of life. This ignites a silent spark of revolt from within. His protest brings in a dynamic change in the outer shape of the society. With time his inner conscience and roots of hatred takes the shape of a one man revolt or protest.

Now let’s revolve the two needles of the clock in the anti-clock directions so that we could reach in 2013. On 21st May, 2013 circumstances compelled this person to turn into a protester. Now, too many questions may arise as to why this person became so. There were rational answers to these queries as well. For many, he was the limelight of the naxal movement of the 70’s and 71’s.

One fine day he returns home after leaving everything behind – especially, his past. He secures a government service to meet the needs of his regular bread and butter. Like anyone of us, he has a family where he lives with his wife, Rina Sen. However; soon he loses his job for some unknown and unavoidable reason. His friends including Shankar don’t know about his whereabouts. It’s noteworthy; the film depicts the three classes prevalent in the society in a reasonable way. Now, going through this synopsis one has to agree the film promises something different and unique to the viewers. Let’s wait and see the outcome once the movie rolls out to the floors.

Preview

Moreover, the music of the film deserves a special mention because musician Rupam not only wrote the songs, but also lends his voice in the songs. Chokh Tule Tui Dekhe Ney Na is already doing a good business and a hit number of the film. Furthermore, the film has always been in the limelight because of the presence of the grandmaster Mithun Chakraborty and he has been much involved since the making of the movie. Life Breezy hopes the movie does more than a good business once it hits the theatres and multiplexes today.

Railways, Roadways and Airways: Which one you prefer during travel?

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Travel has been an inseparable part of our life. Certainly, we do spend a fair amount of time travelling to various spots and destinations in and out of the country either for leisure or for our business or to meet the demanding corporate goals. According to an analysis by Life Breezy, more than forty percent of the population of any particular given region travel around the year.




Last week, Life Breezy had cut out from its routine schedule to meet out people in Kolkata who sneak out time for travelling either with their family or for business purposes. When asked about the most preferable mode of conveyance for travel, not surprisingly, they came up with their views and pros and cons of the different mode of conveyances. Reasonably, they came up their explanations and points to support their choice. Given below are the brief interviews conducted with people belonging to different spheres of the society including professional, educational and business backgrounds.

1. Sonam Tiwari, a housewife

“In my opinion, travelling and touring is not limited with visiting destinations of your choice, spending some time there and coming back. It involves proper planning, packing, company of friends and relatives, taking along your camera and much more. Beyond any doubt, the best mode of conveyance for the purpose of travelling is the railways because it’s comfortable and time passes-by in a whisker while you’re engaged in gossipping with family and friends. I don’t mean to say we can’t gossip in planes, but the experience of chatting and gossipping in train has a different flair altogether. Even when you travel by car, you have a lot of fun, but it has many disadvantages like you can’t rely on car for long distance travel. So when it comes about experiencing some adventure and excitement, your best bet is train journey.”

2. Rakesh Mehra, a business person

“Well, you cannot compare a train journey with other journeys because it’s there to provide you with unique experiences of travelling. Just relax on your seat and enjoy the captivating view outside the window of the train – the blue sky overhead, the widespread green fields, mountains and hillocks, rivers would keep you engaged for long and leave you spellbound. To be honest, those moving scenes are like different frames of the camera rolling-by one after the other. Not to forget, it’s the railways that bring the distance close to you, turn strangers into your friends and puts the globe into your feast. Train journey is an exciting journey not only for me, but for people belonging to all the age groups.”

3. Gaurav Saha, a college student

“I love travelling and it doesn’t matter to me whether I’m travelling by the railways, roadways or the airways. I have been to so many interesting places, and believe me, I have covered some of those distances by walking. Now, coming back to your question; a plane journey may get boring at times because you need to have certain decorum there, but overall it provides an ideal experience of travelling. In comparison, I find a train journey thrilling and entertaining as well. While travelling in a train, you may relax, roam, sleep or talk with your peers and enjoy the journey the way you like. However, since you asked me, I would rate travelling by car is the best. To be frank with you, it doesn’t matter which mode you use for travelling, but it matters with whom you are travelling or in a trip. If you have a lively and interesting companion accompanying you, your journey becomes memorable, isn’t it?”

4. Sarika Singh, an NGO employee

*To put it simply, travelling in a train has its own attractiveness that interests and pleases me. While travelling hours and hours of distances in a train, I rely on chit-chatting, gossipping and light informal conversations. Doing so, my journey passes away in no time. Even though, I feel scary during the night, but my fear disappears once I settle down after some time. The most interesting thing that happens in a train journey is you come to know many unknown people and no sooner they become your friends."

5. Anita De, a teacher

"Today, by the law of averages, the number of accidents, occur more than before. In such a scenario, no single mode of transport guarantees you safety during travelling. I don’t feel train journey exciting except for the ones travelling in first class. For people travelling in other than the first class there is neither much privacy nor safety. You find strangers glaring at you and the worst thing is that you never know who is what. Besides, burgle and accidents are common these days. In comparison, I find travelling on a flight is safer even though if it’s a bit boring."

Now, Life Breezy throwing the ball in your court. Which mode of transport you prefer while travelling and why? Make sure to speak up your mind and let us know because your experience could be a vital feedback for others.

Mukutmanipur in Bankura: Weekend in greenery amidst blue water in the monsoon

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Mukutmanipur in Bankura district of the West Bengal State sets its own standard in the monsoon and have a flavor that pleases the mind, heart and senses to the extreme. Once you be here, you simply know what have drawn you here. Located 82 km away from Bishnupur at the confluence of the Kumari and the Kangsabati rivers, it spreads over an area of 86 square kilometres.



Attractions and activities

Green forests, blue water bodies and hillocks are the prime natural attractions here. Besides, the one of the longest earthen dams locates here. This dam is more like a blessing to the nearby adjoining regions because it serves the important process of irrigation in the drier months of the year. While you are on your way on the verge of breaking the summer and in the mood of enjoying the monsoon to the fullest, experience the pitter patter rain drops playing the third wheel in this volatile atmosphere. Since the heat gets too much in the summer, it’s the right spot to choose for shading the heat of the hot, humid and sultry months. Isn’t it a pleasure to spend some time in this natural tranquil atmosphere? Besides, if you are in the mood of seeking some adventure enjoy the boat ride over the blue waters. Here, the paddle boat charges vary from RS 100 to RS 120 per head. While boating and romancing the rain sneak a look of the surrounding region. You would find nature and beauty blending together to unfold an interesting creative story format in front of your eyes in silence. Alternatively, you may plan to relax at the bank of the river and try to explore the hidden identities of the awesome nature here all alone in silence.

Moreover, there are many tourist spots surrounding Mukutmanipur including Jhilimili forest, Goddess Ambika temple, Banpukuria Deer Park, King Raicharan Palace, Rani Bandh, Sutan Forest, etc. The best option to visit the surrounding attractions is to hire a car. A car hire here may cost you RS 1800 to RS 2000.

How to get there

Direct train services available from the Kolkata to Bankura. Rupashi Bangla Express departs from Satragachi Station at 6:25am and reaches at 10am. Besides, Howrah-Purulia Express departs from the Howrah Station at 4:50pm and reaches Bankura at 8:20pm. Notably, distance from Bankura and Mukutmanipur is 56 km. To cover this remaining distance buses available from the station.

Alternatively, buses available from the metropolitan city Kolkata as well. From Kolkata to cover a distance around 339 kilometres you need to spend around seven to eight hours. WBSTC Buses available from the Dharmatala bus terminus.

Where to stay

In Mukutmanipur, the Sonajhuri Bon Bungalow of the West Bengal Forest Corporation available for suitable lodging. Rent for the double bed varies from RS 1200 to RS 3000. Besides, private hotels like Hotel Amrapali, Hotel Aparajita available for suitable lodging as well. Rent for the double bed at Amrapali ranges from RS 600 to RS 800 and the rent for the double bed at the Hotel Aparajita ranges from RS 800 to RS 1200.

Top 5 footwear brands along with monsoon footwear products in India

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India is a beautiful country and its beauty changes with every passing season. However, the monsoon season deserves a special mention because it tends to paint the nature and our moods with its unique characteristics. The cloudy sky, the cool breeze, the occasional faraway rainbow in the sky, pitter-patter raindrops, smell of the wet earth are not only nostalgic, but also set the tempo and mood with sheer excitement.

Moreover, the season also known to bring in a change in our diet and the way we dress. However, no dressing is complete without a perfect pair of matching footwear that contemplates our sense of dressing and styling.




A quick glance at the progress graph of the Indian footwear industry would reveal that it’s on the rise as people have become more conscious than before in fashion and style. Nearly, hundreds of outlets are opening in the different parts of the country by the various Indian footwear brands every month. Besides, there is a cutthroat completion going on among the various footwear brands to provide quality products with perfect design at reasonable prices. Hence, new designs (keeping the trend factor in mind), and products that promise quality and comfort survive in the market. Today Life Breezy gets the opportunity to discuss the top five footwear brands in India and reveal to the readers what’s these brands have in the offering for the consumers.

1. Bata

Bata India or simply the Bata Shoe Organisation is one of the leading manufacturers, designers and retail companies in India. Popular as the Bata Shoe Company Private Limited it spreads over globally satisfying the styling needs of the consumers. Evidently, it has earned the loyalty of its consumers since more than a century for its quality products, sensational styling and everlasting comfort. Some of its monsoon products out this season in the market are as given below:

Kids – Different varieties of Kito in PU soles and rubber materials available in the market. This colourful footwear for children available in the price ranges from RS 299 to RS 499. However, the Angry Birds Kito deserves a special mention because it has the picture of Angry bird printed over it. It’s available in various colours including yellow-blue, pink-green, blue-red and red-green. The price ranges from RS 299 to RS 399. Stylish sandals are available in rubber soles for young girls. It has already become a hit in the market as it has been received very well by the kids. The price ranges from RS 399 to RS 999.

Ladies – It has a wide range of footwear collections for the ladies as well. The chappals are available in rubber, PVC and Eva materials. The PVC materials Slip-On chappals are colourful and available in pink and sky colour. The price of the PVC material chappal ranges from RS 250 to RS 400 while that of rubber material ranges from RS 199 to RS 399.

The Eva Chappals are made with waterproof and lighter materials to suit your need in this season. The light colour combination used in this footwear draws everyone’s attention. It’s available in the price range of RS 299.The Flip-Flop shoes considered the queen of the monsoon. It’s made with molded rubber and synthetic materials. It’s available in the price ranges of RS 499 to RS 899. The Pump Shoe is another category designed especially for women. It’s designed with PVC material and golden colour. The price is RS 499. The rubber material Pump Shoe available in the price ranges of RS 399 to RS 699. Kitos are available in the PVC and rubber materials. The price ranges from RS 299 to RS 899.

Gents – Casual collections of footwear available for the gents. Shoes and Chappals made of Sandak materials available. The advantages of this materials are that it doesn’t wear out easily in water and anti-slippery. The price is RS 229 and the price of the office shoes is RS 249.

2. Khadim’s

Back in 1965 the company started with a single outlet, but after 1993 it stepped into retailing and became popular as one of the branded footwear company in the country. In no time less, than two decades the company has made a deep impact into the hearts of the customers. Now, it has more than 600 shopping outlets spread in different parts of the states.

Ladies – It has several rubber and PVC sole shoes for women especially designed for the monsoon. These include chappals and pump shoes as well. The PVC material chappals are available in different colours including pink, yellow, purple, etc. The price ranges from RS 115 to RS 130. The rubber material chappals would be available in black, yellow and purple colours. The price starts from RS 175 onwards. Waves footwear are slightly heeled, soft, light, airy and made from rubber materials. These colourful shoes are available in a variety of ranges and their price varies from RS 200 to RS 350. Pump shoes are made from rubber materials and these appear colourful as well. These are available in yellow, pink, black, neon green, etc., and in different designs. These comfortable ladies shoes available in the price range of RS 199 to RS 399.

Gents – Different kinds of sandals and office shoes especially designed for the monsoon available for the gents as well. Sandals made of rubber materials available in black and blue colour in the price range of RS 155 to RS 199. Since these cover the upper portion of the feet, it protects from dusts and dirt. Price of molded sole cover sandals is RS 215 and sandals of PU soles with leather look available for RS 399. Office shoes made of rubber materials are available in black colour and brown colour. These are light and comfortable wear. The price is RS 225.

3. Action

The Action Group started with footwear and then progressed with confidence in other specified fields of the business. With its hard work and driven intelligence today it’s popular as the leading brand for footwear in the Indian market. It keeps the needs of the customers at the forefront and faces every possible challenge to satisfy their ultimate goals. With hard work, dedication and application it has earned the loyalties of its customers. Given below is the range of some products by the company in the Indian market.

Ladies – Wonderful collection of sandals and shoes available for the ladies within the reasonable price ranges. Action Achiever product no MN1001 sandal is available for RS 249. It’s brown in colour and has a cool, casual look. It has PU sole and ultra light in weight. The upper material is synthetic and up to 3 cm heel height. Besides, Achiever YGL 2003 available in blue colour is another breezy sandal that cushions the feet. It has Eva sole for extra comfort and good grip for ground traction. The price is RS 299.

Gents – It has wide range of collection for the males as well for the monsoon. The Future Zone MNO 15 sandal is stylish with synthetic upper and high grip PU sole. It’s available in black and grey colours at a price of RS 399. Besides, Action MarksMan 1285 has comfortable sole, synthetic upper material and lightweight for the feet. The floater is available in brown with PVC sole type.

Kids – It has beautiful collection of floater for the boys and girls. The Kids Kemp KCF 1001 is available for RS 199. It’s a gentle sandal that provides a sleek-look. The synthetic material, EVA sole make it lighter in weight. Besides, School Style SS07 is a stylish shoe that adds comfort to the feet. PVC sole, PVC upper material, lace up close and DIP technology make it lighter in weight. So no more fusses and only fun while going to school. The price of the school style is RS 328

4. Ajanta

Although Ajanta Footwear or the Banik Rubber Industries India Private Limited established in the year 1989, but it got its recognition in the year 2010. It deals with everything involved in the footwear process right from manufacturing to exporting and has earned fame for itself in this segment. They are catering the needs of the customers with the help of their cutting-edge technology infrastructure that delivers quality and satisfaction to the optimum. They have been manufacturing footwear of different sizes, colours and design keeping in mind the ultimate need and comfort of their customers which range from kids to the aged. Given below is a brief list of products tailor-made for the monsoon season.

Ladies – Among the ladies footwear PL 320, PL 334 and PL 337 models deserve a mention. PL 320 is available in brown, bisque and black colours at a price of RS 147. While the PL 334 model sandal covers the upper portion of the feet and available in brown, black and sky colours in the price range of RS 145. The PL 337 model is somewhat resembles a pump shoe with a back-belt available in brown and black colours in the price range of RS 150.

Gents – In the gents collection, PVC material shoes are available in the price ranges of RS 196 to RS 250. Shoe models like PG 409, PG 408, PD 413, PG 412 are especially made for the monsoon season.

5. Elite


The company has been for sometime in the Indian market and has been leading the foray with an example. It has already got a momentum and made a place of itself in the heart of the customers. Well designed products and quality-make speak volumes for the company itself. The price of the cutting-edge products fits the pocket of one and all. No doubt, it’s stealing the show at the moment and is in the midst of other equally good branded players in the Indian market. Some of its valuable products in-line with the monsoon season is as given below.

Kids – Different varieties of Kitos and stylish chappals available for the children. Available in a variety of groups and sizes, these are colourful and appealing. Different models like the Jackson Kito are flat in shape, made with synthetic material and lighter in weight. These are available in a variety of colours like red-black, red-yellow, blue-white, red-green, etc., and the price ranges from RS 300 onwards.

Ladies – Different variety of Kito and chappals available for the ladies as well. Slippers are available in PU soles and molded synthetic materials along with multi-colour display. The price varies from RS 249 to RS 259. Moreover, Kito are available in Air-max sole with one and a half inch size. Price varies from RS 249 to RS 379. Besides, acupressure slippers are available within the price ranges of RS 179 to RS 229 as well.

Gents – comfortable shoes available for offices, home and holidays. These are available in black and brown colours. The price is RS 330.

Kurumbera Fort in West Midnapore: Weekend in the lap of an ancient fort in West Bengal

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This week Life Breezy decides to add a fresh range to its existing list of weekend destinations by discussing an ancient fort in the lap of the West Bengal State. Perhaps, this would help bringing in a new flavor for our readers, who have been discovering new nearby destinations in and around West Bengal, within the international boundary of the country over the last few years with us. Yes! We (Life Breezy & me) are more than thankful to you for reading, caring, sharing those write-ups and for making those a runaway hit. Certainly, we do respect your involvement with us and hope this warm gesture from your side would help us to grow or flourish in the future as well. So, with this cordial note, let’s begin…




Kurumbera town is located 27 kilometres away from Kharagpur in the Gangeshwar village. It’s worthwhile to mention here that the Kurumbera Durga Temple is a living testimony of this historic village. On asking the locals about the meaning of Kurumbera, they replied back like the experts do. With a bright smile on his face a person replied, “Kurum means pathor or marble and the word Bera means simana or boundary.” So, it didn’t cost too much time for us to realise the ancient Kurumbera Fort is surrounded by stone fence.

Attractions

The temple complex is more than seventeen feet long and 250 feet broad. The red laterite stone fence surrounding this ancient structure is of twelve feet high and three feet broad. The only entrance of the fort is facing towards the north. Besides, the eight feet wide balcony with 69 pillars is more than a pleasure for the eyes to watch. The Jogeshwar Kund located close to the fort adds to the overall beauty of the fort.

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Three dome-shaped structure inside Kurumber Fort
According to mythology, once Lord Rama along with his wife Sita came here during the fourteen years of their exile. To welcome them warmly, the fort was built overnight. In 1920, the responsibility for the maintenance of the fort was given to the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple structure resembles the characteristics of a Shiva Temple. Even though age and time has washed away the identity of the fort, but the only Oriya inscription situated right at the back of a mosque proves that it’s an ancient Lord Shiva Temple. King Kapilendra Dev of the Gajapati dynasty In Orissa is the founder of this temple.

According to a belief, this temple was built during 1438 to 1469, although later many quarters or rest houses built for the visiting travellers within the premises of the temple region. In this temple Lord Shiva was worshipped as Kapileshwar. The three dome shaped mosque structure was built by Mohammad Tahir in 1699 during the reign of Delhi Sultanate, Aurangzeb. The temple region once became the cantonment of soldiers and much later developed into a fort.

Years, ages and reigns cycled through, but the temple never got renovated. Much later, the fort came under the control of the Dutta family of Hasimpur, near Kukai Gram. While returning from Kurumbera make sure to visit the Sarbamangala Temple because you would find it in your way. The temple locates one kilometre away from the kesiyadi bus stand. The idol of Goddess Sarbamangala is inside this red coloured temple. People come from far and wide to seek the blessings of the goddess here. Moreover, there is a huge prayer room inside the temple for the visitors. The temple opens for visitors from 6am to 1:30pm and from 6:15pm to 8:30pm. There is a provision for parking vehicles, but taking snapshots strictly prohibited.

Visiting hours

The Kukumbera Fort is open for visitors from 8am to 5pm every day. There is no entry fee and parking facility available for the vehicles. Visitors are allowed to snap photographs and videos here.

To get there

From Kolkata, you have to cross the Vidyasagar Setu or the Second Hooghly Bridge and head towards the Kona Expressway. After crossing the Kona expressway, turn left for National Highway Number 6. Head way straight to the Dhaulagiri Tax Plaza. This road leads towards Kharagpur. Head way further to drive through Deulia, Mechogram, Debra Toll Tax Plaza and Basantapur to reach the National Highway Number 60 or the Baleshwar Highway. The Baleshwar-Kharagpur expressway would lead you to Belda junction. By now you have covered around 38 kilometres distance. From Belda junction move further towards the Belda Police Station. From here, drive straight for a while and then turn right towards five number Hospital Road. From here, the Kukai Gram locates around eleven kilometres away. From Kukai Crossing turn left to enter the red laterite road. From here, head towards the road to Gangeshwar Gram. After driving for another thirty to forty minutes, you need to turn right and drive another two kilometres to reach the Gangeshwar Gramin Bazaar. From here, turn right on the adjacent side to reach the Kukumbera Fort.

Where to stay

Rani Shiromoni Paryatak Abas of the West Bengal Tourism Corporation Limited is available for suitable lodging. The rent for the double bed ranges from RS 700 to RS 1000.

Otai Last MMS (2015) - Story, Cast and Crew with release date

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Script and dialogue writer Pele Bhattacharya is for the first time directing a film, Otai Last MMS in which he has written the dialogues himself. His contribution as a dialogue and script writer in many successful films like Khoka Babu, Vikram Singho, Khiladi, Romeo Vs Juliet, Ami Sudhu Chaechi Tomai, etc., has earned him goodwill and name in the film industry.




In Otai Last MMS, Gaurab Rai Chowdhury is playing the character of Gaurab and Abantika playing the character of Tania. Moreover, Rita Koiral and Rahul playing the characters of Niharika, Roni respectively. Other important characters in the film are Supriyo Dutta, Mausumi Saha, Tulika Basu, Biswajit Chakraborty and singer Shilajit.

Cast, crew and other details

Given below is the cast, crew and other important details of the film.

Production – Super Bright Entertainment

Stars – Gaurab Rai Chowdhury, Abantika, Rita Koyral, Rahul, Supriya Dutta, Mousumi Saha, Tulika 
Basu, Biswajit Chakraborty, Shilajit.

DOP – Avi Bandyopadhyay

Camera – Abhi Bandhyopadhyay

Singers – Rupanker, Rupam Islam, Shilajit, Proshanth Samaddar

Music Director – Partho
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Bengal Movie Otai Last MMS

Choreographer – Lipi, Aditi, Pele, Shilajit

Editor – M Susmit

Producer – Uttam Kumar Gupta

Screenplay & Dialogue – Pele Bhattacharya

Director – Pele Bhattacharya

Shooting Locations – In and around Kolkata, including Sodepur, Barrackpore, Belgharia, 
Madhyamgram, etc.

Genre – Love, Romance & Mystery

Release Date – 3rd July, 2015

Story

The first introduction between Gaurab and Tania happen surrounding the scene of getting hold of an auto-rickshaw. While Gaurab is a second year student, Tania is pursuing her 10+2. Their first introduction or meeting turns into a love affair in no time. Now Gaurab feels that they need a vacant house to love. So, he reveals his heart to his close friend, Roni, who runs a computer centre. Roni suggests to Gaurab since his mother, Niharika is busy with her dance school he and his lover both are welcome to his house.

Now, Gaurab and Tania spending some quality time together romancing in one of the rooms at Roni’s house. Soon they discover that Roni is secretly filming their love moments in his camera. Gaurab protests, but Roni throws him out of his house and assaults Taniya. Further he threatens her that if she discloses the incidence with anyone he wouldn’t hesitate sharing the MMS movie on the Internet.

After this unfortunate incidence, Tania returns to her home and soon turns into a traumatic patient. However, time heals her grief and after a few days she returns to normalcy. She understands the need to punish Roni because the way he blackmailed her is unforgettable. So, she gets determined to punish him.

She joins the dance school of Niharika (Roni’s mother) as a student. As she planned before, she convinces Niharika to get back to her bedroom for makeup and dressing for an event program. Niharika likes her idea and agrees with her suggestion without knowing the girl has already hidden a camera in the bedroom.

After this event, Tania meets Roni and threatens that she would share his mothers MMS on the Internet. Roni after watching the video falls on her feet with tears in his eyes. So what happens next? Well, to get an answer you don’t have to wait long as because the movie is releasing on 3rd of July, 2015.

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) Ballygunge Phari & Kankurgachi | Career Guide Part -1

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Do you want to pursue a course in BBA, BSA, MBS or in MCA? Or you want to be an Air-Hostess or a Flight Steward? Do you want to have accurate and up-to-date information related with fashion designing and garment making? Assume you want to be a news reader in television channels (news presenter) or a program editor (television crew) then what would you do? How would you reach your desired goal without having the accurate information to proceed ahead? So, to keep things simple, Life Breezy has come up with several relevant careers and courses information guide that would help you reach your desired career oriented goals? Today, it’s coming up with the part - 1 guide of the series.



Sikkim Manipal University


At present, is one of the top-notch universities of the country and it’s registered under the UGC, Ministry of HRD (Government of India) & AIU. According to an analysis, more than 250 000 students are getting trained educated in this institute. Here, carer centric courses are designed for students so that they get well-equipped with the nuts and bolts of the job market. Some of the unique characteristics of this university are a) more than 550 learning centres, b) 11 disciplines, c) 60 years of teaching experience.

SMU, Ballygunge Phari, Kolkata


Among all the SMU learning centres located in the metropolitan city Kolkata, SMU at Ballygunge Phari is considered one of the best learning centres. Here, intensive care is taken to shape the students according to the need of the job market so that they have a successful career in the future. Hence, this learning centre is a milestone in its own way. It has well-facilitated lab to carry on with cent percent practical oriented classes and live projects.

Moreover, it has the suitable provisions to carry out several industrial training sessions and internship programs. Besides, the SMU Ballygunge Phari’s creative Finishing School Concept prepares each and every student to get ready for the job market.

Some of the courses done here are BBA, BCA, BA Journalist, B.SC Bio-Technology.

Required qualification & admission: Students who have completed Graduation or have appeared in the Graduation examination. Generally, the admission opens from the month of May and lasts until August. Students may also apply online.

Address

P-21 A, Old Ballygunge Road,

Ballygunge Phari,

(Near Birla Mandir).

Kolkata – 700010

West Bengal.

Website – www.smmtr.org

SMU, Kankurgachi, Kolkata


Certainly, one of the best learning centre for students who want to have a dream career. It has been preparing the students for the corporate sector through its well planned Bachelors and Masters Degree Program courses. It not only teaches the students in classrooms, but also helps the students to acquire knowledge through pen and paper work or practical knowledge. So, it takes care of the overall development of the students for the future. Besides, it boasts of a well-maintained infrastructure, cut-to-cut course materials and facilities offered for the course centric researches by the students. Moreover, features like placement assistance, industrial training, field camp, workshops, seminars, etc., really make it the most sought after institute of the city.

Address

P-178 C I T Road,

Scheme – 6 M,

Phool Bagan,

Kankurgachi,

Kolkata – 700 054

(near Kankurgachi Pantaloons)

Website – www.smu.edu.in

Note: Do tune-in for the part-2 guide of the series which would be published shortly.

Two-in-one Hair Styling Application Kit for your styling needs

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Have you ever thought why you look attractive to others? Well, you look appealing to others because of your pleasing personality, right? Wrong! Even though a cheerful personality is an edgy factor, but overall it’s your styling that matters the most. Now, when we speak of fashion and style the first thing that occupies the mind is hair style, isn’t it? Hurrah! No one could ignore that!




Sometimes, when you look into the mirrors you may feel bore because of our regular straight hair. So to get rid of this situation, as soon as possible, wear on new looks. How? Simply by having a loose curl on your hair with a good two-in-one hair styling kit application for a change of taste, temperament and mood.

With this cute little application kit you may give a curly or straighter look to the hair according to your requirement. The advantage with this kit is it comes along with both features of making your hair straighter or curlier as the case may be. So, this advantage is a purse friendly advantage as well which shouldn’t be overlooked because you don’t have to throw away extra bucks for buying separate hair straightening and hair curly gadgets.

However, this gadget has a wide range of variety in the market. Often hair straightening gadgets come in flat shape which makes that much difficult to use when one tries to straighten the back hairs. So for the sake of your convenience, make sure to grab a roller shaped one from the market while buying a new one from the market. To be honest, the best bet for you would be to choose a two-in-one rotating hair straightening gadget for yourself.

However, before purchasing the product, take care to check out the level of protection it would provide to your hair from the regular hair damage. Next, make it sure to check out if the gadget has a temperature control option. This is important because the regular use of the gadget under abnormal temperature conditions may make the hair dull and loose its natural luster.

Today companies of different brands selling two-in-one hair styling kits and these gadgets are available in varying types as well. Therefore, as a precaution before buying the product, make sure to find out the appropriate amount of heat required for making straight, curly, soft curly or tight curly hairs. Besides, temperature also varies depending upon the nature and type of hair you have. So, be careful and collect as much information as possible for your knowledge finally before using the product.

Beloon Eco Village in Bardhaman District - Weekend at the banks of the Shibai River

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As usual, Life Breezy was planning to come up with a narrative writing this week as well. But not too long ago one of its loyal readers expressed her keen desire to pen down a few words from her mind in this site. So we (Life Breezy & me, of course!) decided not to over think and give her the due take she expects from the site. Today, we feel happy, proud and excited to present before you Arati Sinha who would be narrating her experience over a weekend destination which she has explored some time ago.



Hullo Friends! I’m Arati Sinha living in Belur, West Bengal. And, I am happy today because after a lot of hiccups (ifs and buts), I finally got the opportunity to contribute something in Life Breezy (must admit that!) and I am thankful to them. I am going to share with you an interesting weekend destination known as the Beloon Eco Village located at the banks of the Shibai River in Bardhaman. 

Learn more about Bardhaman and its top attraction from this website.


Attractions and activities


Although the monsoon checked in more than a week behind schedule, but indeed it brought relief to people who had been thirsting for its arrival. Now, we feel like a much happier and creative bunch of people witnessing the blue sky turning grey, experiencing the bursts of heavy monsoon-like winds and feeling to the heart depth the occasional incessant downpour.

Not too long ago I along with my family members had been to Beloon Eco village located only 175 kilometres away from the City of Joy, Kolkata. Besides the monsoon, if you get down here during the winter you would be equally fascinated by the natural charm of the spot. One special attraction of the winter is the migratory birds that crowd near the water bodies. Imagine the joy of watching these colourful birds in an open surrounding playfully busy in the regular activities. You may spend hours watching them, but then you may feel to watch them a few more minutes and seconds.

Besides, you may plan to sit at the banks of the river silently to hear the sweet and soft cacophony of the birds coming from the distant zone and view the slow progressing of the crystal clear river water. Definitely, it would purify you from within for sure. Besides, the glimpse of the sailing boats would give you thoughts and imaginations a new dimension. I remember at this point, I couldn’t resist myself from venturing to the water. So, we hired a boat for a short trip on the river water. I have to accept it had been a unique experience especially for me since because I spend most of the time inside the four walls and rarely get an opportunity to move out. Moreover, if you wish you may take a fishing rod along for enjoying the fishing activity in the river.

Apart from enjoying and viewing the beautiful migratory birds, boat riding activity, fishing in the river waters, etc., make sure to take a walk around the village. The rural atmosphere would attract calm down your senses for sure.


Nearby attractions


Some noteworthy attractions near Beloon Eco Village are Kalyan Ghat, Nanoor Gram near Ishani Riverbank (located 15 Kilometres away), Nayachar Gram (located 20 kilometres away), Musharu Gram (located 35 Kilometres away. I would love to write down and share with you about each of these spots provided I get an opportunity here to write down once again. Being positive by nature, I am hoping for the best!


To get there


While Katwa is the main station, but Shiblun Halt Station is the nearest station of Belun Village. However, the distance of Beloon Village from Shiblun Halt Station is around one kilometre. After reaching Shiblun Halt Station, you may choose to walk down the distance or hire a bullock-cart to cover the distance.

Both, local and express trains available from the Sealdah and the Howrah Stations to Katwa. For instance, Kamrup Express leaves from the Howrah Station and Teesta Torsa Express leaves the Sealdah Station for Katwa Station. The distance between Katwa and Shiblun is 8 kilometres. After reaching Katwa you may board a train, bus or car to reach Shiblun. Besides, direct train services like the Azimganj Passenger available from the Howrah Station to Shiblun Halt as well.


To stay


Belun Eco Village is suited to provide suitable accommodation in Beloon Village. Here, food and entertainment charges like boating, etc., included with lodging charges. It’s popular for serving delicious and tasty Bengali dishes to the visitors. The charge per head is only RS 1500.

Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training Centres in Kolkata | Career Guide, Part - 2

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Life Breezy quoted before, it would soon come up with the second part of the career sequel guide. So, to keep up with the words, it’s back again with some useful, but important information. The upward curve of the travel, hospitality and tourism industry alongside the downward spiral of sufficient supply of quality manpower catering to the needs have been the topic of discussion for some time now. Not to forget, the aviation industry is considered an important element/wing of the travel, hospitality and tourism industry.


Frankfinn

Are you looking forward to pursue a career as an Air Hostess or a Flight Superintendent? If you are planning for a career in the aviation industry then you need to choose the best training institute to cherish your dream. When we speak about the best institute the first name that creeps into our mind is the Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training. There are several reasons for the same – 1) After its inauguration in 1993 it has continuously strived for growth and excellence and emerged out as the number one institute in due time. 2) It caters the students with unique, innovative yet simple syllabus or curriculum which fit best for the aviation, travel, hospitality and customer service sector. 3) ASSOCHAM honoured it as a premier Air Hostess Training institute continuously for the last four years in a row. 4) Besides, it also featured in the Limca Book of Records for the most cabin crew placements in a calendar year (2014). 5) Apart from its presence in countries like Hong kong, Mauritius and Dubai; notably it has a widespread network in India as well.

Moreover, it has a few more well-deserved accolades and goodwill, which is not mentioned keeping in mind the necessity to keep the article brief and to the point. However, it’s important to mention here that the company has worldwide business tie-up ICM. For further details you may gear-up to the official website; www.frankfinn.com

Frankfinn Institutes at Gariahat, Camac Street & Salt Lake, Kolkata


These three institutes have gone a long way in shaping up the careers of numerous students. Here, the teaching faculties are well-experienced in their respective fields. They give their cent percent to equip the students with both practical and theoretical knowledge in their respective courses. Here, teachers don’t only teach the students, but also take the responsibility to make them successful in the future. They provide in-flight and cockpit flying experiences to the students with practical classes. Besides, they introduce them with different types of orientations and aircraft machines as well. For hardcore practical knowledge the aspirers are taken to various airports and flight clubs. Moreover, the aspirers are taught about first-aid, computers, fire and safety precautions, etc. These institutes have dedicated placement cells for assistance of the students after the completion of courses. Even job seminars and internship programs are also held from time to time to assist the students.

Courses and eligibility


Give below is the list of courses held in these institutes. Students from class X onwards could apply for training in these institutes.


  • Frankfinn Certificate in Airport Grade Service
  • Frankfinn Certificate in Aviation and Hospitality Service
  • Certificate in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management
  • Frankfinn Certificate in Aviation and Hospitality Service
  • Frankfinn Certificate in Hospitality, Travel and Customer Service
  • Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management


Most of us have the notion that Frankfinn only deals with the training in the aviation sector. It’s a myth only because it also deals with various other sectors as well like travel, service, hotel, BPO, etc.

Contact


Contact details of the centres and the Frnakfinn Corporate office are as given below:

Frankfinn, Gariahat

Unit number 101 and 102,

10, Hindustan Building,

Gariahat (close by Basanti Devi College),

Kolkata – 700 029

Frankfinn, Camac Street

Binoy Bhavan,

2nd Floor,

27B, Camac Street,

Kolkata – 700 016

Frankfinn, Salt Lake

DB – 44,

Ground Floor,

Sector – 1, (Near CA Island)

Salt Lake City,

Kolkata – 70069

Frankfinn, Corporate Office

Best Building,

A Wing,

5th Floor,

S V Road (opposite Andheri Railway Station)

Mumbai – 9000 58

Note: If you have missed out the part – 1 series of the career guide, it’s given for you below:


Top Raincoat Brands with their Monsoon sale Products | Must have Monsoon Picks

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In India, monsoon is the season of weather swings and you could never take the weather conditions for granted at any moment on a given day. Sometimes excessive rain may throw you out of gear at any point in time. However, it’s only in the fitness of things you get an opportunity to keep yourself dry even when everything appear to be wet, dim and dull around you. Guess what? Well, I’m raising the curtains and giving you a clue – they belong to a familiar brand and as monsoon approaches their name occupies our minds and thought processes. Hmm! Perhaps, you got it right! I’m talking here about K.C.Paul & Sons and Mohendra Dutt & Grandsons.




Carrying an umbrella days after days in the monsoon is a troublesome affair beginning from lonely teenagers to misunderstanding senior citizens. Firstly, because by carrying an umbrella in a hand you feel uncomfortable to walk or move with ease and secondly because it’s designed to give protection only to the upper portion of your body, while the lower portion remain unattended. Therefore, the only smart way out to get over this situation is to carry an ideal raincoat along that gives full protection and coverage to your body from the dripping rain waters. You may fold these modern raincoats and place them easily at any of the corners of the travel bag. Gone are the days when we could hear people quote, “All these are lying packed because of space crunch and thus had turned into junk!.”

K.C.Paul & Sons


This branded company is not only familiar to the kids, but also with their parents. Indeed, it’s a sign of changing times, isn’t it? Let’s find out what it has in store for us, this monsoon.

For Kids: Two-part and long coats made of PVC transparent materials are creatively designed for the children. These come along with covers for school bags and available in various colour variants like pink, yellow, lemon, blue, maroon and sky colour. Besides, colour mix and matches are available as well like floral, Mickey Mouse, fruit and other animal motif.

For women: Ladies collections include long coats made from Parachute and PVC materials. These long coats with caps available in the various colour variants including white, yellow, dark brown, etc.

For Men: The gent’s collection includes two-part pants and shirts made of PVC materials. Colour varies from navy blue, black, brown, etc.

Mohendra Dutt & Grandsons


Since 1882, Mohendra Dutt & Grandsons serving its customers with quality made umbrellas and raincoats. It has been applying sheer thought processes and utmost renovations in its highly manufactured product items. Let’s find out the store items for this monsoon.

For kids: Keeping the mind the taste and flavor of the younger generation, it has raincoats made of PVC materials like Mario, Rider, Premier, Puja, Mega, Diya, Elegant, etc. All these ranges are attractive and some of these available in cream-brown colours, Mickey Mouse, fruit and flower designs. In simple colours white, purple and blue are available along with mix and match variants. Moreover, long coats available for the kids from three to six years along with school bad cover. Besides, the two part raincoat available for the children above seven years.

For Women: The collection for ladies includes PVC special Sweet Lady and Parachute material Star Oxford Club. However, the oxford item could be used by the unisex. Wearing it on, you may ride/drive two wheelers with ease. Other ranges include check polka dot, floral and black & white. All these items are trendy and long lasting. The single colour long coats for ladies available in black, yellow, and purple colours.

For Men: The collection for the gents includes Premiere, Safari, Rainman and Deluxe available in two parts in white and moov colours. Parachute ranges include Bullet, Pilot, Captain, Boy, etc. For those who prefer wearing lighter raincoats may opt for Safari and Free Style raincoats available in black and blue colours. They not only dry in a quick time, but also provide you with the leverage while driving two wheelers.

Top 5 Shopping Destinations for Shoppers in Mumbai

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Mumbai is not only a lovable city by choice, but also the business and entertainment capital of India. A lot of the country’s trade, business and industry are located here or have important offices here. It has something in store for everyone and therefore everyone likes it from the core of the heart. Starting from the charm of Marine Drive (a road curving along the sea), Chowpatty Beach to the high rising sky-scrappers would make you feel special here. Besides, the speeding away of the shiny, domestic/ imported branded cars and the 24X7 shootings of the films and serials would remind you of the tight schedule it follows. However, in the midst of this busyness if you feel hungry don’t hesitate to treat yourself at the Juhu Chowpatty with Pav-Bhaji, Bada Pav and Pani Puri.




In the midst of the hustle bustle, if you want to spend some time doing religious activity bow down at the Siddhi Binayak Temple or light a candle at the Haji Ali’s Durbar or offer Prasad at the Lakshmi Temple. Before you come here, make sure to plan your trip properly so that you have some time in hand to get familiar with the city. The more you know the city better, the more you would fall in love with it. Once you love the city then making your way through the long hours of traffic jams, overcrowded local trains and congested localities would be like a de-stressing activity for sure. Many people, who live and work in Mumbai, depend on the local train services to travel to and from work. For those who use them every day, they are almost a second home! Visitors don’t come here for the sole purpose of a tour of sights, but shopping holds an important part of their travel activity. So, given below are the top five shopping destinations in Mumbai:

1. Fashion Street


Located three to four kilometres away from the Church Gate Station, it has numerous stalls displaying colourful clothes, jewelries and bags. On the outset, it resembles very much the footpaths of the Gariahat or the New Market region of Kolkata. However, even though these stalls are on the footpath, but their relevance should not be ignored for once. These have the latest items in fashion to display and boasts of a wide range of collections to choose from short kameez, pants, shoes, bags, etc. The shopping area is not only a favourite shopping spot among the teens, but also some important celebs of Mumbai regularly visit here for shopping.

2. Linking Road


Board an auto from the Bandra Station and head towards the west for around ten minutes. Here, you would find countless shops spreading from Bandra to Khar on the Linking road. Here, you would find small and branded shops selling clothes, jewelries, bags, shoes, belts, etc. However, this shopping point of Mumbai known for selling out classy shoes at dear prices.

3. Colaba


This shopping street is another famous shopping point of the city. Here, you would find many foreign tourists shopping. Though the prices of items are a bit more here, but these shops have wonderful and varied item collections for sale. You would find everything here beginning from Travel bags, leather goods, to imitation stones, t-shirt, kurta, long skirt, beads necklace, books, and handicrafts.

4. Lokhandwala Shopping Complex


Located five kilometres away from the Andheri Station, it is one of the famous shopping complexes of Andheri. The place gets its name after a famous builder of the region. Here, you would find clothes, shoes, jewelries, make-up items and electronics.

5. Andheri East


It’s another shopping centre of Mumbai. Located 25 kilometres away from the Mumbai City, it is known for selling out saris of different make and materials like Georgette, Chiffon, Crepe, Silk, etc. Numerous supermarkets in the region, make it an ideal centre for shoppers.

Be informed with the New RailYatra.in Mobile App

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It hardly matters whether you occasionally travel by the Railways or regularly, or you are a business traveller, vacation traveller or a regular traveller, but what matters the most is you desperately need a decent app for the same. I repeat, RailYatra mobile app is the need of the hour. It’s more than an app; rather, it’s a must have app in your mobile phone. To be honest, most of us have had bitter experiences related with train travel. We may have planned our journey from the beginning to end and have booked hotels/ done reservations in advance to reach a certain destination at a particular time, but then at the last moment the enquiry unfolds the surprise – “The train is 15 to 20 hours late.” So, in such scenarios, we are left only with the options either to cancel the tickets or take a flight to meet our deadlines.


About RailYatri – The NxtGen Rail App


Contrary to the above situation, suppose if we get all the latest information in time about trains, then we would be saved from the last minute confusion or harassment. Thank God, we are heard, indeed! Thankfully, RailYatri.in - The NxtGen Rail App heard our grievances and launched the RailYatra Dot in app. You may download the app in your android mobile from the Google Play Store. It would keep you updated with all the information related with trains starting from timetable, location of trains, arrival and departure of trains to the next train due arrival at a particular station. The information on the app would get updated according to the location of the trains.

How to use the app


The free app would keep you updated with the latest information of the long distance trains, local trains and metros. At this point a question may arise on your mind about how this app works? Well, to begin with, after downloading the app from Google Store if you input the info of a particular train, its final destination and save it then you would get the real-time info about three up and down trains of the same route. Moreover, before boarding a particular train you would come to know if a train would stop at all the stations or if it is a galloping (through) one. Besides, you would get the info about the platform number the train would arrive and while travelling which side of the train the platform would arrive. For long distance trains, this app would inform at which point of the platform a particular coach of the train would stop (coach positions).

Indeed, an all-in-one app


This is an all-in-one app because it would also inform why a particular train is late and by what time it would reach a particular station. All these features say lot about the app and the impact it would have in the future. We believe this is the app for the future because it would improvise more in the coming times. Few more features would be added for the convenience of the travellers like booking of railway tickets from the app itself. Among other things, what makes it so special is that it’s a single app for long distance, local, metro and inter-city trains with PNR status, train timetables, train enquiry and much more.

Global Institute of Fashion Technology (GIFT) | Career Guide, Part - 3

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Life Breezy is coming up with the third career guide of the ongoing series after getting overwhelming responses from your side. Thanks for reading and appreciating the previous two write-ups of the series. Now, this guide is for those who want to pursue a career in designing.

Do you want to be different, a designer? Of course, this is the era of designing! As long as you have the talent and creativity within, you have the charisma to change the world of possibilities around. Well you must be thinking by now how is this possible?




To begin with let me inform the increasing demand for fashionable products have influenced the fashion and apparel industry to a greater degree. So, this industry always looks forward to come up with unique and attractive products to satisfy the need of the consumers. This has in turn paved way for creative and industrious people to rise up to the occasion and fulfil the requirement. Sure, the industry is in need of raw and fresh talents who skills creativity and innovation right from the word go.

About Global Institute of Fashion Technology (GIFT)


The institute for the last sixteen years, since its inception in 1999, has been providing opportunities to the raw talents to groom up and mature as top class professionals in the fashion/interior regime. Since, it has earned reputation in quality training; it’s another factor that attracts young people to pursue their career goals from the institute. Simply, it follows the 4D’s as its success formula, viz., Desire, Direction, Dedication and Discipline. To bring success and joy to the young generation it plans, teaches, innovates, implements and introduces the best teaching methodologies. This is one reason why it has successfully placed many in the key positions at the top-notch companies. Moreover, the teaching faculty consists of dedicated experienced specialists that hone the skills to impart quality lessons and concepts during training. Notably, all these factors make the institute a special one among the young people.

Courses and duration


The significant reason, behind crafting these courses for the students, is to comply with the increasing demand of the domestic and international markets. The institute is successfully supplying quality manpower to the various segments of the interior design and architectural sector. The brief list of the courses along with course duration given below:

1. Diploma Fashion Technology – course duration is one year

2. Advance Diploma Fashion Technology – course duration is two years

3. B.SC Fashion Technology – curse duration is three years

4. M.SC Fashion Technology – course duration is two years

Eligibility for admission


Eligibility, for admission in diploma courses, advance diploma courses and bachelor courses, is 10+2 pass/appearing. Eligibility for admission in master degree course is Graduate. You may download the admission form and prospectus online from the official website at www..giftinstitute.org / www.giftinstitute.in

Opportunities


Gift institute is under the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU). If you are interested in pursuing a career in the designing world then this institute suits your need in shaping your career in the right direction. On successful completion of training, you would have a wide range of career options available before you like fashion designer, head designer, fashion coordinator, supply coordinator, fashion consultant, fashion choreographer, fashion stylist, freelance designer, etc. Indeed, once you’ve settled on these shades, I believe, you really stepped up to the plate.

Contact


As of now, it’s comfortably situated at the two main cities of India, Kolkata and Guwahati. The institute rests at prime locations of the cities with easy access to buses, taxis, railways and the airways. The address details given below:

For the Kolkata Centre

216/2F, A.J.C Bose Road,
Kolkata – 700017,
West Bengal,
India.
Email: gift@giftinstitute.org
Website: www.giftinstitute.org / www.giftinstitute.in

For Guwahati Centre

Dr. R.P Road,
Ganeshguri,
Near Ganesh Mandir,
Dispur,
Guwahati – 781006
Assam,
India.
Email: giftdispur@gmail.com
Website: www.giftinstitute.org / www.giftinstitute.in

Note: If you have missed the previous edition of the career series, please find it below:

Top 5 Free Chatting/Messaging Apps for Smartphones

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Who doesn’t love talking, chatting or gossipping on the phone? However, often limited phone balance or null balance comes in between as a rift or barrier to this. Well, we may plan to switch or rely on SMS, but here also phone balance comes into play and mars our mood. So why not permanently switch to something that allows messaging and chatting for free?

Yes, I’m talking about the free chatting apps for mobiles that allow free chatting, voice calling and video calling without charging a penny from your mobile phones. Although there are numerous chatting/messaging application available for download, but the top 5 free chatting/messaging apps on the basis of their unique characteristics, security, reliability, popularity and user-experience functionality given below for you to choose from the list.


1. WHATSAPP MESSENGER



Whatsapp is the number one choice when it comes about having a handy chat application in your Smartphone. In comparison with other chatting or messenger apps it keeps things simple and easy for use. Apart from swapping messages, images and videos with your near and dear ones, it leverages you with the option of making groups. Indeed, a special app that allows you to give a kick start with a phone number to activate it for the first time. In terms of speed and ease of use there is handily an alternative to this messenger. For more information on the app or its download, you may visit www.whatsapp.com or Google Play store. Let’s check out some of the bullet points about the usage and characteristics of this app:


  • User Platforms/Operating Systems – iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Symbian
  • Free Phone Calls – Not applicable.
  • Adding Contacts – Phone book data transfer available after downloading
  • Stickers – Not available
  • Sharing – Audio, Video, Photo, Text
  • Group – Available



2. LINE, Global Messaging App



It’s another free call and messaging app. Beyond any doubt, it’s one of the unique and innovative app of the recent times. It has been gaining mass popularity not only because of its awesome messaging functionality, but also because of supple support for video/voice calls and stunning collection of stickers for its users. It’s because of the popularity of stickers, As because Line Corporation a Japanese company, you would come across plenty of Japani 'manga' or cartoon characters stickers like Shin-Chan, Doraemon, Pokemon, etc. Moreover, it also includes Disney cartoon characters like Hello Kitty Iron Man, etc. However, some stickers are line-exclusive and could only be downloaded from Line sticker stop. Line had launched an app to convert the selfies into stickers. Besides, news updates, gaming option and coupon offers make this app a special one among the crowds. To download Line in English and Hindi you may follow these two link and click the download link: http://line.naver.jp/en/ and http://line.naver.jp/hi/. Alternativley, you may download from the Google Play Store and from your mobile browser. Now, let’s check the some bullet points about this app.



  • User Platforms/Operating Systems – iOS, Android, Black Berry, Windows Phone
  • Free Phone Calls – Depends on data
  • Adding Contacts – Needs Line ID or QR Code for contact transfer
  • Sticker – Available
  • Sharing – Text, Audio, Video, Photo
  • Group – Available



3. WECHAT



Do you want to have an app that does text messaging, voice messaging and video calling for free? Then, make sure to download the WeChat app. The biggest advantage of this app is that you don’t have to log-in or log-out after downloading this into the device because it always remains on. Hence, you don’t miss any message or call from your friends. Besides, this app is full of features starting from basic routine messaging, image swapping to backing up the chat history and using your device as a walkie-talkie. Moreover, it has the impressive sticker collection for users as well. You may download this app from the Google Play Store of your device or by following the given link: http://www.wechat.com/en/download.html. Let’s check out the bullet points of this apps:



  • User Platforms/Operating Systems – iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Symbian
  • Free Phone Calls – Depends on data
  • Adding Contacts – Needs WeChat ID, allows phone book transfer.
  • Stickers - Available
  • Sharing – Audio, Video, Photo, Text
  • Groups – Available


Learn more about WeChat and interesting conversations related to it from this website


4. BBM



For those of you who think that the BlackBerry Messenger is only limited to BlackBerry devices I beg to differ. The application is now available to millions beginning from the last couple of years. The iconic BlackBerry Messenger earns the credit for starting the phenomenon of the whole messaging system. The overall suitable functionality of the app is behind the success of its popularity among its millions of users. Well, you may point out that it doesn’t have a dedicated sticker gallery or plenty of messaging options in comparison of other apps, but one needs to keep in mind that these features are compromised with its notable speed, security and reliability. These last three qualities make the app a special and unique one of its kind. You may download the app from Google Play Store. Let’s check out the bullet features of this app:



  • User Platforms/Operating Systems – iOS, Android and BlackBerry
  • Free Phone Calls – Only BlackBerry 10 OS
  • Adding Contacts – Needs BlackBerry pin or QR code for adding friends
  • Stickers – Not available
  • Sharing – Text, Audio, Photo, Video,
  • Groups – Available



5. Viber



This awesome app leverages you not only with the facility of free messaging, but also with free calling. Once you download this app, you mobile number would get added into Viber database. This app would find your friends from your contact list, but for this to happen they need to have the application in their devices as well. However, the free chat and calling is limited to the viber contacts only. In case, you use the data of the phone list then you need to pay the charges. So, this means this app is not free completely in the true sense. You may download the app from the Google Play Store or from www.viber.com.
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