Kritika Sharma's Blog, page 21

Poem - My Love

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Since the day I met you, my life is a bliss With you even a moment, I don't wanna miss
You complete me my love, you are my life, my shadow With you every moment is the serenity of the meadow
Don't ever leave me, for without you I am none My life will be dark, as a land without Sun
Oh my Love, how I wish we could be in each other arms For eternity and be blessed forever in love's charm
But it's destiny that one day we will be apart Thus I pray you live on my love, and it's me who is first to depart...
For I can't imagine a life of singularity, I cannot fathom alone Without you it will be meaningless life, a life without any tone...
~~Kritika Gupta Sharma

Quick Titbits - Granny's Prescriptions #1

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Dadi Maa ke Nuskhe ~ Rosy Lips
For beautiful & rosy lipsAdd pinch of Saffron (Kesar) in Home made butter (Makkhan)Apply the paste on lips daily (Preferably at night time)

Quick Titbit - Granny's Prescriptions #1

#QuickTitbits #RosyLips
Dadi Maa ke Nuskhe ~ Rosy Lips
For beautiful & rosy lipsAdd pinch of Saffron (Kesar) in Home made butter (Makkhan)Apply the paste on lips daily (Preferably at night time)

Weight Loss 1-on-1: Flaxseeds (Alsi)

#AllAboutHealth  #WeightLoss
Not many people are aware but Flaxseed (aka Alsi in hindi) is a very powerful food product. It  not only helps reduce weight but also has many other (and very useful) benefits.
Lets see what Flaxseed are: Flaxseed (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micro nutrients, dietary fibre, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid omega-3. (source of definition: medicalnewstoday). The seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fibre crops in the world - known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and China. Flaxseed is also referred to as most powerful food product in many journals. 
There are a lot of benefits of consuming flaxseed on regular basis. To list down a few: Helps with digestion and weight loss - Weight is a demon that we all want to avoid but due to many factors it always manages to catch up (for most of us). Flaxseed is one of the potent solution that helps reduce weight as it is rich in fibre and essential nutrients. After witnessing it personally, I strongly suggest it to people who wish to lose some kilos. Cholesterol - a lot of people suffer from the problem of cholesterol. No body needs to state how high cholesterol can have bad effect on overall health. Many studies have shown (and I have witnessed in my own family) that combination of flaxseed and regular exercise not just keeps cholesterol in control but also reduces it for people who are suffering with higher levelsHelps avoid cancer - Given its high in Omega 3 it helps prevent Prostate, Colon and Breast cancerImproves immune system - with properties listed above (and many more) flaxseed consumption also aids in immune system. It reduces the inflammation in the body and prevents body from various allergies and infectionsMany other benefits - there are many other benefits of flaxseed like improve liver health, cardiovascular health, skin glow, strong joints, lowering blood pressure, diabetes etc. This article is just a beginning of how good flaxseed consumption is, you can read up more on internet to find additional benefits
 How to take flaxseed?
Whole seed vs. Grind PowderIt is crucial to know that flaxseed if consumed whole will not be absorbed in your body, instead will pass through your digestive system. Flaxseed should be roasted and grinded first before they are consumed. If you are not sure of how much to roast, I would suggest buy yourself a packet which is already roasted and grind
There are 2 options to take flaxseed, first -  you can sprinkle them on your food, salad etc. and consume. You should do it only if you like its taste. Or second - for people like me, who hate the taste and smell of flaxseed, take a spoonful of its powder, eat it and drink water. do not chew else it will be a nightmare to take it out of  your teeth.  
When to take flaxseed?  Preferred time to take is twice a day, before meals (breakfast and dinner) to get maximum out of it.
Where to buy? Flaxseed is available in almost all local grocer shops in India. They are also available online. For people outside India, you can easily get it on your online shops
I hope you liked the article and you will include flaxseed in your diet everyday from now on... If you have any questions you can post them in comments below :)
Till thenTake Care

Mahatma Gandhi

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I have recently lived in South Africa and just like India it too struggled in getting independence. The common thing between 2 countries is that there was one man who made that happen. There it was Nelson Mandela and here we have M.K Gandhi. People of SA love and respect the person who brought them freedom. Oh my, you try say a word against Mandela and I seriously doubt you will live through the day but here in India, we not just are accusing and abusing, we are doing it open in public. No respect hey...
I had a colleague in SA who loathed Mandela, for his own reasons, but every time he had to say something, he would look around him to confirm no one heard... well he was safe with me, I am an Indian, I don't care much about what he says but others did. 
Yesterday was 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanthi, the day which 'ideally' should be celebrated for the birthday of a man who brought us freedom, instead in India, everyone is excited just to have a holiday, yesterday specifically because it offered a long weekend. No one bothers about the man who brought us Independence.
I find it very weird that how exactly the youth of India behaves. When we were little we all (I hope at least) used to participate in various things on this occasion but today, nothing. Instead of remembering and honouring the great man even for a moment, we make advanced plans to booze and party. Yes, you might find me saying all this dramatic but am I really being dramatic? A saw a pole today on Facebook which said little more than 70% people don't care about the 'father of our Nation', well, its not good. As it was aptly said in movie 'PK', the value of this great man is only on currency note, well to be honest, it is the money that holds value, no one care whose face is stamped on it... Sigh!
There are many reasons why Indians hate Gandhi, yes he took some decisions which resulted in India and Pakistan. And its his decisions which many of us suffer till date, but we also need to understand, if it were not for that man, we might still be under the tyranny rule of Britishers and the freedom that we have today would never have existed
Well, hate this article all you want and make all the fun in the world. But I believe we should  be feel gratitude at least a bit for what we have today...

Maze Runner - Scorch Trials Movie: My Reviews and Thoughts

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Being a die-hard fan of Teen Wolf, watching Dylan O'Brian in a movie is a treat. 
Maze Runner 1 was an amazing movie, some might say that Maze Runner 2 is
not as good and actually they are right but even when it is not as good as first part, it still is pretty fine watch. People who have read the book are unhappy with the plot, but given I have so far not yet read the series, I am pretty happy with it. 
The movie begins from the point where the group of kids including Thomas escape the maze and are rescued by a group of people in a mysterious helicopter. Well, as it was mentioned in the end of first part, the maze was just the beginning and it was very true. The maze was just the beginning, what lies ahead is far more crazy and dangerous. Don't want to spill the beans here but honestly from beginning to end one is at the edge of the seat. Despite watching shows like the walking dead I jumped at least thrice during the movie.
The cranks, people affected by the flare virus, are shown pretty scary. Well, at a point scary is a lighter word for how they attack and behave.

The story flow is pretty good and interesting. The logic and development at few places is praise-worthy.
Overall I liked the movie but there are a few things they could have done better. To start with, it is not a good 3D movie. I would rather watch it in 2D... the effects could have been better...Also, out of main characters, some have not been introduced properly. All of them have some role to play but when they are spotlight you are a little confused, wondering which one was he?
Apart from these I liked the whole movie. It ended on a cliff-hanger and considering I don't have a patience, I will soon read the all 3 parts.
My rating for the movie will be 3.5/5
Hope you enjoy the movie too
Till thenTake Care

Book Review: A Minute To Death

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Title: A Minute to DeathAuthor: Ganga BharaniPublisher: Half Baked BeansPages: 130Price: Rs. 125My Rating: 4/5
Blurb:Young, vivacious and an aspiring writer, Riya wants nothing more from her longtime crush/boyfriend than to let her in on one of his exciting investigations. After all, what better source material for a book than a real life tragedy? No-nonsense veteran cop, Rohan picks a case of probable suicide to satisfy Riya's needs. Little does he know that there is more to this case than meets the eye. What made the victim hang herself at the break of dawn? What is the secret that her group of friends is hiding? Will Riya be able to salvage a workable plot for her upcoming novel out of this case of seemingly simple suicide?
Review:There are a lot of mystery novels in market but there are only few which turn out to be a page-turner and thrill. A minute to death is one book which lives up to the expectations. 
I came across 3 sample chapters that were published on Facebook as teaser and honestly they served the purpose right. Although a lot could not be told from the 3 chapters but they definitely acted as a hook to read on to rest of the story. 
The story revolves around Riya, an aspiring writer and Rohan, her no-nonsense boyfriend. Rohan introduces Riya to a crime scene for her book and what initially seems like a open-shut case, turns into a full-on murder mystery with various angles.The story offers the readers what they want - mystery, thrill, love and romance. There are so many options that readers can think with respect why murders (yes more than one) are happening. Throughout the novel one keeps on prodding on reason but the truth turns out to be completely different. I liked the way it ended - intense but totally justifying the story.
Talking about characters, Riya and Rohan make a cute pair and their love story is beautifully written. The moments they share are romantically drafted, however it some points I felt the need of murder mystery more than the love scene. At times it side-tracked, but if you are not so glued up on murder mystery, you would like it.
It is pretty quick read and can easily be finished in one sitting.
The only drawback of the book is that it has a few typos which one can ignore given the intense flow and outstanding plot
My rating - 4/5
Hope you like the book too.
Till thenTake Care

Poem: आशिकों का जनाज़ा

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उस दर्द को क्या हम याद करें
जिसने हमें तन्हा कर दिया
उस बेदर्द को हम क्या याद करें
जिसने हमे बेपनाह कर दिया
आशिकों का जनाज़ा तो कई बार निकला
पर उस हमदर्द को हम क्या याद करें
जिसने हमें ही फनाह कर दिया 

~~~कृतिका गुप्ता शर्मा 

Poem - Last Wish

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Sometimes I wish I could just run Just run away hideSuch that there is no one known And I could let the pain subside
For I am in painThat only I have to bearIts a tortureIts worst then what it appears
It's sadness and loneliness That creeps into my heart I hope it will vanishThe day I'll depart
From this world And this lifeThe day I wont be a daughter And no longer a wife...

Fantastic Four Movie: My Reviews and thoughts

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Ahh... what a disappointment... I was so excited when I saw the promo earlier but the movie is nothing as per expectations...

The movie is very different from its original plot which is kind of interesting. The way they work around finding the new dimension is good but apart from that it has no charm. The beginning definitely looks promising however from the middle, especially when they all get their powers, it gets on the downside.
The movie has various angles to it and at few points they talk about how everything has a pattern however, in the movie itself there is no significant pattern visible, especially after a point. Things happen without any significance. Also the plot gets really predictable and weak. 
The 4 main characters aka fantastic four do not do justice to the original combo in 2005 (well, whether that one was good or not is a separate topic of discussion). Yes the purpose was to show really young people, but the acting and effort is bad. It feels like that few kids have been put together and asked to read lines in some play or act
Also the villain of the movie, the big bad super villain, has no significance. How is he created, how he survives and why is he like this, nothing is answered. Suddenly he crops out of no where and starts killing. Also this big bad scary villain is defeated without a significant effort. In these movies you expect more action, planning and drama, instead whole sequence ended in like 10 minutes, which is a huge disappointment.
The movie serves as a base for upcoming parts, which I hope will be much better than this one. 
All in all, if you are a fantastic four fan or a real big super hero fan, this is the movie for you. For rest of us, not so much
My rating - 1.5/5
Hope this helps
Till thenTake Care