Hacks that will save your day AND make you the smartest person in the room!

Knowing these Life Hacks will not only save your day, but also make you look like the smartest person in the room and save you loads of embarrassment and time. Scroll down to get your mind blown! The Waterproof shoes If you’re in a city that rains out of the blue, then you’re most certain to use this hack. Waterproof your shoes with some candles and hairdryer. Just rub candles all over your shoes and melt it with a hairdryer to give it a neat and full coverage, and Voila! Your shoes will never be wet again! Baking soda to the rescue It’s never easy to get that stench off your bag, especially if it’s a travel bag or your lunch bag. Did you know that Baking soda locks in odour? Just sprinkle some Baking soda in your bag, roll around a bit and dust it off! Let there be light! This life hack comes in handy during a power blackout, and helps you save precious energy. Fill up a transparent bottle or can and place it on top of a light source to light a whole room, depending on the size of the bottle and the power of the light.

This unique chutney will blow your mind and takes only 10 mins to prepare!

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This unique chutney will blow your mind and takes only 10 mins to prepare!

This yummy, creamy South Indian chutney is an impromptu from my mother’s kitchen. This recipe was handed down to me to make my sad pandemic quarantine healthier and interesting, and is my go-to when I’m tired and lazy to cook, and goes amazingly well with any Indian bread, Dosa, Idly or paniyaram. The Avarakkai Chutney (Tamil for Indian Broad Beans chutney) was created keeping in mind our daily essential needs of protein and is great to boost your immunity. Ingredients: ● Indian Broad beans – 100gms● Onions and Tomatoes – 2 small pieces each (optional)● Urad dhal – 2 tbsp● Salt to taste● Red chilli or chilli powder to taste● Garam masala to taste● Coriander and turmeric powder – 1 pinch each● Tamarind – half a lemon size● Curry leaves to temper● Mustard seeds – 1 tbsp How to make it? ● Roughly chop up the Indian Broad Beans, or Avarakkai (Onions and tomatoes is necessary) and saute in a pan with some salt, red chilli/chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder and tamarind till soft with some urad dhal.● Let it cool down before blending it in your mixer finely.● Temper it with some mustard seeds and curry leaves and serve with any Indian bread, Dosa, Idly or Paniyarams and enjoy your healthy deliciousness!

3 websites that help you earn up to 30k a month as a side hustle!

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3 websites that help you earn up to 30k a month as a side hustle !

Why waste your idle time when you can make up to 30k a month by just putting in an hour a day! These 3 websites are the perfect way to make money in your free time, and are best suited for students, homemakers and even senior citizens! EarnKaro Founded by the Industrial giant, Ratan Tata himself, Earnkaro is the best in India when it comes to affiliate marketing. This website is verified, and does not require any document verification or fees to join the program. Just sign up for free and share the affiliate links to your contacts and earn a part of profits every time someone uses your link to shop! Sutterstock Did you know that Shutterstock pays up to 40% of its profits to its creators? If you’re someone who is good at photography or creating images, videos, or even music or VFX, then you’re in luck! For every original content that you share that is being bought or used, you get paid with regard to the tier you’re in. Upwork Upwork suits best if you’re a student or a working professional who is trying to earn extra. This is a Freelancing website that enables you to freelance for a short period of time. If you’re someone who is working in a domain that is not your passion, but want to keep in touch with your passion, then Upwork is the platform for you to carry on your passion as a side hustle. Sign up for free and start freelancing your passion AND get paid well!

Reasons why you should visit the North Eastern parts of India this summer

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Reasons why you should visit the North Eastern parts of India this summer

When it comes to travelling and exploring, nothing can beat the heavenly views of the North East regions of India. Here are some of THE best places to visit in North East India this summer before it gets too popular! Mawlynnong, Meghalaya You might have been to God’s own country – Kerala, but have you been to God’s own Garden? The Mawlynnong village of Meghalaya holds the pride in being the cleanest village in India, and houses one of the purest forms of nature itself! Check out this love-filled wonder, and the Living Root Bridge near this village this summer. Loktak Lake, Manipur Known as the Jewel of Manipur, the Loktak is the textbook definition of “One of a kind”, and is the only lake in the entire world that floats! This lake is a true fascination of the Nature. Best visited during the months of April to July, this lake is sure to flabbergast its visitors. Majuli Island, Assam This river island in Assam is known for its beautiful landscapes, sunsets and sereness. This magical islam can only be reached in ferries and is secluded in the heart of dreamy landscapes. Add this bewitching jewel to your bucket list this year!

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3 Essential Travel accessories under 1,000 rupees

For all the wanderlust out there, may it be in a small road trip or a train or flight, these Top 3 travel essentials will blow your mind and will be your best partner throughout your entire journey! Refillable travel dispenser for toiletries Packing your toiletries without having a leakage is a definite concern for everyone. This compact dispenser allows you to carry 4 different liquids in its 40ml bottles. This travel accessory dispenses your toiletries one at a time, and comes with a measuring scale and stickers for easy identification and only costs 349/- a piece! Gadget organizer This waterproof travel pouch doubles as a gadget organizer, and can fit in multiple USB cables, a mini iPad or tablet, hard drives, chargers, and phones! This organizer comes with two different layers with compartments to cater to all your gadget needs, and costs 698/- a piece. Boldfit Shoe Bag for travel Storing a new or used pair of footwear can be a headache. This shoe bag has a durable and transparent material that is dustproof and has a transparent window to make the access easier. This shoe bag set comes in a pack of 6, and costs only 199/- a pack!

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Hacks that might just save your life one day

These simple, yet effective life hacks can make your day, and even save it. The Anti-fog Cream Did you know that this daily household cream can actually save your life on a rainy day? Applying a coat of your regular shaving cream on your mirrors and visors, drying it out and washing it off creates an anti-fog layer that keeps away any mist or steam that could hinder your vision on a rainy day. The Heimlich Manoeuvre For all the readers who don’t know what a Heimlich manoeuvre is, it’s a technique to unblock your air tracks when something gets stuck down your windpipe. This usually requires a second person to conduct it on the patient, but is quite possible for the patient to do it on themselves! Press a chair against your chest, right below your rib cage and press down hard and keep doing it until your windpipe unclogs. The Freezer Solution Anyone who cooks, no matter how well versed or how amateur, HATES cutting onions. Use this hack to never cry while cutting an onion again! Simply freezing the onion for a few minutes before cutting freezes the substance that causes your eyes to burn.

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Your Platform Magazine April 2023 Edition

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How to make the ultimately SOFTEST rotis at home in just 15 minutes !

All the roti lovers and home-trained chefs struggle in making soft rotis. What seems to be an impossible task, is actually quite easy and you just need a few tips to make it yourself! Do NOT knead while making your dough – While making your dough, do not knead, and add warm water and very little oil while creating the dough. This keeps the texture of the atta together and ensures that it doesn’t become hard and dries out. Rest, Rest, Rest! – Once you’re done making the dough, set it aside and cover it with a clean cloth for at least 2 minutes before kneading it. Knead for speed – Kneading technique matters in binding the dough and to keep the softness and moisture together. Knead with pressure applied from your wrists for a minimum of 1 minute before resting the dough under the cloth for 10 minutes. Roll the dough hard and tight – Make small balls and roll them hard and tight to conceal the softness one last time before cooking it. Do NOT ghee or oil your rotis – While making the roti, ensure that you don’t add ghee or oil to it and cook it on medium flame until the rotis are half done, and then gently cook it on direct fire until it’s well done on both sides. Add ghee or oil to your rotis after they’re done, to keep the roti’s from drying out.

Make your own Cream Cheese with these 3 simple ingredients!

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Make your own Cream Cheese with these 3 simple ingredients !

Ever since Cheese was invented, it has had its variations and versatile uses in our daily meal. For all those health ambassadors out there, this recipe is dedicated to you. Make your own cream cheese, which goes really well with any type of bread and rolls and make your daily breakfast interesting! What you need ● 1 lit whole milk● 100g fresh cream● 1½ tbsp vinegar How to? ● Add the milk to a thick bottom pan and bring it to boil on medium heat and stir occasionally.● Once boiled well, turn off the heat and add vinegar to the milk and let it rest for 7-8 minutes for the milk to curdle.● Strain the curdled milk, aka cheese with a clean cheesecloth and rinse it well to get rid of the vinegary smell and let it sit there for about an hour to remove any excess water.● Blend the cheese with fresh cream until smooth and store in an air-tight container and chill overnight to set.● Once set, enjoy your very own, homemade cream cheese with your bread of choice! Optional: Add spices and salt for a nice and flavoured Cream Cheese and make your meal better!

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3 BEST summer getaways in India for friend groups

Summer spewing heat, jobs and routines crushing you way too much? Well, this call in for a weekend getaway and cool things off mentally and physically. These 3 South Indian wonders are just the perfect options if you’re looking for a fun-filled and chilled out getaway! Krusadai Island, Tamil Nadu Located in the West of Pamban, this hidden island is a true gem of the country. Perfect for a group of friends and couples, Krusadai island holds home to India’s Marine research centre, and has an exhibit of numerous sea mammals and creatures’ preserved specimens. Do check out this nature’s magnificent work of art and spice up your Instagram today! Athirapally Falls, Kerala Break off the summer’s heat in the largest and tallest waterfalls of Kerala with your friends this summer, here at Athirapally Falls, in the perfection of God himself! Originating from the Upper Western Ghats, the Athirapally Falls stands over 80 feet tall with not one, but four falls. Check out this wonder in God’s own country this summer with your loved ones! Kudremukh Mountain range, Karnataka In the Karnataka district of Chikmagalur, Kudremukh is well-known for its biodiversity and mineral wealth. The name Kudremukh, which translates to “horse’s face” in Kannada, comes from a peak that resembles a horse’s face. Kurdremukh’s picturesque vistas are a major draw for tourists. Best visited between February and June, Kudremukh serves as a lovely, lush-filled tourist location in the Summers

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