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What are the necessary amenities one should have when searching for a house?

A house, a home or a shelter – the words define the same thing, a building on a piece of land. But we have so many emotions attached to this very building. If you are a first time buyer, then your emotions and vision of a home and even expectations from it would be totally different from the ones who are buying a house for an investment purpose or just as a second, back up home. But yes, there’s one thing that we all so importantly consider – it’s the amenities that you get with the house. You obviously aren’t paying so much just to buy a flat structure on a land! (If this was the case, building a structure on a flat land was more preferable than buying a built house).

➢ The procedure of choosing the right house!

Doesn’t matter if this is your first home or the 5th one, we request you to kindly take into consideration some of the very important points before you invest such a large sum in buying the house. First of all, take a look at the neighbourhood and the area where you are considering buying the property. Once you are relieved that the area is really safe and sound, you can even look at the possible important convenient places near the house like the schools, hospital, market, etc. After that, take an interest in the house building itself. It is important to look for certain amenities when you are buying a house. And if you require a small guidance about the same, then keep reading.

o The proper division of the rooms —When buying a home, a basic proper structural division is a requirement that you just can’t avoid. See to it that the place has a proper living room, bedroom, bathrooms and a kitchen nicely designed in the perfect layout. If you intend to renovate the place later, even then the basic division of the same is required. And if you are looking for a ready to use house, then these all rooms should be properly designed as well.

o The basic requirements of water and electricity— You just can’t ignore the need of proper water and electrical supply in any house. You will have to inquire if the water pipelines, the drainage and sewage system is property laid in the property. Apart from it, even take a look at the electronic system. If it is a ready to use house, then the electrical wires and connections should be in their prim and proper condition. And if it is an old property which you are going to renovate, then at least the basic electrical lines and openings should be given accurately.

o The curb appeal of the place — Do you know the first thing you notice when you go out to buy a house? It is the curb appeal of the place. The moment a property captures your attention, you know that it is your dream house because of the presentation of the house from outside. So, if the place is giving you some negative vibes, then consider your decision once again. If it is a ready to use house, pay special attention to the exterior paint, roof, gutter and even the yard. And if you are going to renovate the place, then just a strong foundation is enough to impress you.

o The add ons in the house’s exteriors—A house with a nice exterior is certainly a pleasant offering. So when you get a house which has large yard, even a garage space, a driveway and some space to build up your small garden, then this is something that you shouldn’t let go of your hands easily. Consider buying such a place which gives you a nice area in the exterior of the house to enjoy all these amenities.

o The comfort factor — Whatever you read above were the amenities that you would require in a basic home. But if you are looking for a comfort factor or some luxurious touches to the house that you intend to buy, then look for the faucets in the bathroom, the appliances and decoration of the kitchen, the properlay out out of the living room, the tiles that are laid on the floor, the attractive paint on the walls, the nice windows and doors and even the handles that are used in the place. Well, it is your comfort, you know best if it’s only limited to air conditioners and soft mattresses or even extend to the inclusion of gym and mud room in the house.

o Some petty things to consider as well — We wouldn’t call these small things as amenities, but these are something really important to look into when you are searching for a house. Like, you have to ensure that you are safeguarded from any water leakages happening in the place. And the best way to look for it is just glance at the ceilings of the houses. If there are patches, then the place has water leakages. You should also check if there is no termite infestation in the place apart from any dark history related to the house or the previous owner.

4 amazing items to lift up your bedroom look!

No matter how much you decorate it, there’s something always missing in your bedroom. Don’t you think you need a timely upgrade and addition in your bedroom to make it look charming and welcoming always? Of course, we aren’t talking about the regular furniture and furnishings, but there are other petty things which have the power to bring a huge change in your room. Well, that is why we have listed the top items that can be added in your precious little haven to make it all the more outstanding and beautiful.

A classy wall art paint frame

Think you require a nice effect in your room? Then why not invest in a classy looking enchanting wall paint? Your bedroom can always do with such a fabulous uplifting factor and the result of the same would be an attractive feature that captures your eyes the moment you step in this place.

An oriental rug

Bed rugs are actually a glam maker in your bedroom. Imagine if you opt for Turkish or Oriental one! These have a distinct charm and each of these are different from their counterparts. The fine motif work and classy designsalong with the spectacular illustrations is enough to give your bedroom a more enhanced feel and zeal.

A specially crafted bedside lamp

Can you challenge the beauty of a classy, specially handcrafted and wooden bedside lamp in your room? Well, if you place it in the right corner near your bed then it is sure to add glamour to your interiors in this pretty little haven. If you want to pick the lamp with an extraordinary feel and charm for your room, then login to exclusivelane and check their varied range of bedside lamps and other decorative items. These are specially dedicated to uplift the Indian Craftsmen who give all their might and talent into bringing you some fabulous art pieces and decor items. You can take a look at the enchanting lamps that I chose from their website which is extremely fascinating and looks super awesome in my bedroom.

Wall stickers

Sometimes no matter how beautifully you paint your walls, there’s something incomplete in their final look. And for this exceptional situation, wall stickers were invented. These are extremely wall friendly, paint friendly stickers that can be stuck within minutes and taken off within no time leaving no residue or untidiness behind. But if you select the best kind of wall stickers matching your interiors, then the result can be truly magnificent.

If you concentrate properly, all of these items are enchanting in their own ways. And if you add even just one of these are all of them in your bedroom, then your personal room is surely going to look the most attractive and welcoming in your entire place first best of luck, happy decorating!

Breaking top 4 myths about palm oil!

Heard about palm oil yet? Well, we are sure you would have! It’s the most commonly used versatile oil available around the globe. But most prominently, you’ll find its rising usage in the Asian countries. And if you ask us, almost every packaged product that you are presently using in your home contains palm oil.

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What exactly is palm oil?

Palm oil, as the name specifies is a type of oil derived from the fruits of palm tree. And these oil are processed from the fruits to make an excellent kind of oil that stays intact in any kind of temperature.

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Why palm oil?

Well, if you ask us why should you use palm oil or why almost half the world is crazy about this oil, it’s because it’s resistant to oxidation and grant your products a better shelf life. It’s also extremely healthy with the right cholesterol content. Furthermore, it has a distinct property of staying spreadable even at a high temperature and that’s why gives your fries and food a nice crunchy texture. (Well, palm oil is odorless and tasteless which also is a great benefit of it that makes it universally acceptable.)

The myths about palm oil!

We just hate myths! These have the tendency to spoil the reputation of even products and brands and people are actually deprived of using them. (Which obviously leads to a huge loss for the common people.) And that’s the reason breaking these myths is so important. So, just read below about these useless myths and listen to us- don’t believe in them! Instead, verify your facts properly and accordingly take the needful steps.

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Myth 1 — palm oil lead to deforestation— Like really? From when did human become so considerate to quit using paper, hardwood floor, leather, wood in their lifestyle to think that palm oil is leading to deforestation? Having said that, please understand that it’s the fastest and largest growing plant on the planet and using this tree or plant oil isn’t going to effect nature too immensely. And thanks to the manufacturers, they grow these trees once again thoughtfully so that these don’t extinct any time soon.Myth 2 —Palm oil is unhealthy — If you are believing this myth, then you haven’t got your facts right yet. We request you to please check the cholesterol and nutrition content written on the packs of these oil before believing such myths. Palm oil on the contrary can be very healthy and beneficial for your health with the right amount of cholesterol and nutrients.Myth 3 — You can use palm oil only in food — This is a very constraint definition of palm oil and absolutely a false information. It can be used in all kinds of products which can be a cosmetic, perfume, spray, etc.Myth 4 — Palm oil isn’t sustainable— We understand that almost all of you are in favor of sustainability in each products. And don’t worry, palm oil doesn’t harm anything in the environment and is totally sustainable and eco-friendly option. So, use it without guilt.



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How did I break the myths about palm oil?

Like you, even I was somehow caught up by these myths about palm oil and was reluctant to try it. But thankfully, I recently attended a virtual event hosted by Dr. Bhavna Shah, Country head, regional director of Malaysian Palm oil Council. She was truly amazing and clear in her explanations and helped us understand that all such myths are baseless and palm oil was and is a beneficial component of nature to use.

My take on palm oil!

After attending this online webinar and verifying all those facts with good resources, I am satisfied that I am not doing anything wrong in trying palm oil. This is actually a great product to try and include in your lifestyle.

Beauty product review – skin tint from Just Herbs!

Today, chemical and harsh ingredients are found in almost all items. From your staple food products to the cosmetics that you use! And we all know it’s harsh effects on our health and skin. But thanks to our Google bro, we are getting aware of it gradually and getting rid of such products with harmful products. But aren’t you concerned about what would happen next? Obviously, when we have just quit the chemical based items from our life, we require to exchange it with herbal, skin friendly and natural items which aren’t going to harm us in any ways but serving the purpose of their usage as well! So, we have got one such brand to try – it’s Just Herbs!

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About Just Herbs!

If you are totally obsessed about everything organic, natural, light and harmless, then you just can’t not have Just Herbs in your collection. It’s an Indian company making some bespoke cosmetics and skin friendly items from the knowledge of the eternal, Ayurveda. The natural and pure ingredients are guaranteed to be very mild and light on your skin but they definitely are effective as well. So, let us tell you what we tried from their astounding collection.

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Skin Tint from Just Herbs

Well, I tried the Skin Tint from Just Herbs in the Ivory 1 shade. It matched my skin perfectly and provides maximum coverage of the dark spots and pimple on your face when you are applying it. The smooth layer that it forms on the skin is totally glowing and amazing. Just a little bit of it is enough to provide an enhanced and smoother look on your face.

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Absolutely natural and pure!

Skin Tint from Just Herbs is entirely herbal with natural. Ayurvedic ingredients like the Indian Kudzu, Javitri, Usheer, Manjistha, Madhika, etc. Yes, it contains vegetable glycerine and butter as well along with some other ingredients. But you can be well assured that it’s paraben free, has no mineral oil and is around 99.2% natural.

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Our take on Skin Tint!

We are super impressed with its usage and the lovely smooth layer it forms on the skin. Would highly recommend you if you have a normal skin. (Their website has other products and shades for different skin types as well.) Just pick the one that suits you most and get ready to bang on your audience with an enhanced finish and beautiful look!

Is increasing followers on Instagram all? What dies your business need more to grow!

So, are you always running after increasing your followers? Does the cont of 50k or 1M impress you? But remember, just like age, even followers are only numbers on Instagram. Large number of followers doesn’t mean long exposure and good customers.
We know as small business persons, your only goal is to increase your sales and profits. And probably that is why you are always on the struggle to increase your followers. But today, we tried to break this ice myth by bringing forward some really strong and powerful facts about it. These would halt you on your steps and make you wander, are growing followers everything?

3 awesome products for clear skin and glowing skin!

What’s that one thing that always impresses you in the first glance? Of course, it’s a glowing, beautiful face! And don’t we all think of looking absolutely ravishing and admirable always? But this isn’t a cake walk and most of the times the tough, busy schedule, constant exposure to pollution, dust and health factors leave your skin dry or too oily. (And yes, aren’t forgetting the dirt that settles on it too!) So, what are you doing to make your skin look healthy and glowing?

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We know the daily queries and searches on internet for the ways to get glowing and beautiful skin. And that is why we thought of recommending you one of the most fastest growing and selling brands of skincare, Devga!

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They rightly say that it’s only natural ingredients and care for your skin. And we truly believed the fact after trying out the various products from them.

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Deyga aloe Vera gel

As clear as the real aloe Vera gel and extremely smooth and natural, it’s the best remedy your skin can have against problems like acne or dryness. It provides an inbuilt glow on your face that helps you feel fresh and radiant. And this isn’t all, you’ll love the Deyga aloe Vera gel and use it daily religiously if you know the fact that it even helps you get rid of marks on your skin. A daily gentle massage of this pure and natural gel on your skin is enough to provide you a stunning natural glow!

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Deyga tea tree facial toner

Another fantastic product of Deyga that promises tonne too gentle and soft on you skin and still is tough on impurities. It makes your skin glow from within by removing all the dirt and makeup residue left on it. We loved its instant effect on the skin and the mildness that never makes the face feel dried or stretched out after its use. (Pro -tip — You can also use it to dilute your face pack for better results!)

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Deyga Spirulina Matcha Face Pack

For all those who are too tired of trying hundreds of ways to reduce acne on your face, have you tried Deyga’s Spirulina and Matcha face pack? It’s a totally amazing invention to help you get rid of acne and get a clear, soft and shining skin. The natural ingredients in this face pack fights the acne producing cells and detoxifies the skin reducing the chances of ace build up. And believe us, once you use this pack, you’ll definitely not prefer any more products to combat acne on your face.

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These three products are tried and tested personally by us. We are truly amazed by their natural mildness and effective ways to transform the skin from oily or dry to soft and glowing. Especially during today, when harsh chemicals are a part of every product, it’s very rare that you get good skin care products without any chemicals. So, for the love of your skin, try Deyga once, we are sure you’d be amazed by the pleasant results too! Because it’s pure, handcrafted and natural!

The review — Expiry Date- An incredible drama worth a watch!

Can you imagine what happens if you accidentally murder somebody and find that the reason for the murder has been murdered as well? Of course, it is intriguing! But this is what you find in the new web series, Expiry Date on ZEE5. 

Brief about the show

The show claims to be a mystery, thriller and suspenseful watch of a story on how being cheated in love brings in revenge, hate and deceit in you and make you do incredible things. And we believe that all the exciting characteristics of being thrilling and captivating is present in this series. 

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This series having 10 episodes of 30 minutes is directed by Shankar Marchand. You will see Tony Luke, Madhu Shalini, Snehal Ulal and Umer Raza in the lead roles. While Tony and Sneha play spouses and Madhu and Umer the other pair, the central characters of the show are only Tony and Madhu. This show can be watched from the “Thrillers” section on the ZEE5 along with other some other astounding shows to check. o The exciting plot 

o Brief about Expiry Date

The web series, Expiry Date revolves around the story of a person who finds his beloved wife cheating on him and catches them red handed. He then murders heraccidentally and hides his crime. In order to put the entire blame on her wife’s lover, he visits the cops to file a missing complain and surprisingly finds a woman filing the same complaint about her husband. The story then takes another twist as the lady accepts the fact of killing her husband as welL. So far so good, but the trouble wasn’t all for them! They actually are blocked by a third person who knows exactly about their #BuriedSecrets and can reveal it to the officials! And after this, the captivating thrills and suspense begins. o Why should you watch this series

If you love suspense and thrillers, then #ExpiryDate should be the first show that should come on your mind! You can actually binge watch it and finish the entire series within a day. The show is that exciting! You will find the unique and incredible twist and turns bringing up a new direction to the show and you are actually glued to your screen to know what happens next. The incredible acting of the well known stars are something that shouldn’t be missed. Along with the hard work of the director and the great story, Expire Date is a fully packed entertainment package. 

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o My take on the show

On a whole, we are super impressed! The show starts with a series of events that eventually takes the unthinkable mode and ends up in an entirely different way. Each new episode has something you new stored in it. Every new turn comes up at the right time and there is no rush of events in any episode. The ending is totally out of your thoughts and that is the very special factor of this show. We really liked the point that there isn’t a single dragged point of scenes in this series. In all, we were fascinated by this series and couldn’t leave ourplace until it all ended!

So, if you are super bored of the political shows and the usual Saas Bahia sagas, log into ZEE5 to watch Expiry Date which will be refreshing change from the monotonous shows and series!

5 signs your child is getting too much screen time.

How much screen time is too much screen time? It’s a tough question to answer. Not just for children, but also for adults. Well, we are all having our lives revolved around smartphone and digital media. And even the kids aren’t left behind in the hurricane. But, we need to stop, right? Before we are totally addicted to these devices and have no other means of happiness, life needs to be rebooted. Especially for kids! They are the most vulnerable creatures exposed to this danger. But alas, not all parents understand this until it’s very much

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So, let me ask you a question — How do you know if your child is spending too much time with a smartphone? We know you often are ready to tackle their tantrums and hand them over the devices out of frustration. (Or May be you need to spend some time with your own device too.) whatever the condition, it’s serious. Do you know around 65% of children became mobile addicted during this recent lockdown period? Well, the figures are huge and the parents understanding this issue as a grave problem are really low in numbers. Why? Because they themselves don’t know that their kids are addicted to mobile phones. So, I thought of getting this post ready after reading lots of recent surveys and studies and making them aware that the danger is real and the need to stop the issues is super serious. Well, do keep reading to know the signs that say your child is finally addicted to the dangerous screens!

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They aren’t themselves!

Do you feel your child is stranger than usual? Are they taking utterly nonsense or just too much that they previously did? Well, those uncountable You tune videos finally made a way to their heads and they are already mimicking those artists from the videos. Or in some cases, they do become unusually quite and introvert and only like watching videos and playing games on screen. You must understand, this matter is too serious than the previous one.

They throw major tantrums

Kids throwing tantrums are normal. But when they show this attitude after every single issue and don’t want to hear anything against their well, then it’s definitely a side effect of too much screen time. If we believe the studies, about 92% of babies have used mobile phones be for their first birthday. This obviously does the seems of intolerance in them from the early years which grows as a plant later on!

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The couldn’t have their hands off the mobiles!

A very clear sign that your child is totally hooked to the screen! He/she would be taking it every now and then through any kind of excuse. And yes, any kind of punishment, scolding or explaining during this time doesn’t work for them. Most of the surveys conclude that a mobile addictive child can’t stay away from the device for more than fifteen minutes of his awake time.

They have concentration issues!

The child that’s constantly on screen will not be able to concentrate on any other thing well. You can instantly catch a child whose too addicted to the screens by noticing how the child won’t stay long to hear everything you say and soon have the iPad or smartphone with him. Such children even show poor academic results which in turn destroys their career as well.

Frequent mood changes!

You’ll notice your child to go suddenly wild after you forcefully snatch the mobile from him. What’s more, they’ll also start feeling frustrated and restless if you don’t provide them with the device for a long time. Sometimes the children can behave really weird unless the smartphone isn’t provided to them. Yes, after they get the device, they are pretty normal. Studies have proved that children under the age of 9-16 are suffering from depression, major aggressive mood swings and even suicidal tendencies due to screen addiction.

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Well, this proves that the screens that you think as your life saver that keeks your children busy while you’re working, is actually a disaster for them. And if you want your child to stay safe, healthy, happy and normal, ensure to restrict their screen timings and follow this rule religiously.

Best remedy for extreme hair-fall problems!

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Constant stress, growing pollution and the chemical based food consumption, the effects of these is directly seen in your hair. The once lush, sanding and full volumed hair seems too thin and rough nowadays. And if you are crazy about coloured streaks and straightening of your hair, then the damage doubles. The unmanageable, frizzy hair that you get due to all these factors often give way to extend hair fall. And we can imagine the horror you feel at the sight of thousands of hair strands in your comb after each wash and brushing!

An answer to your hair fall problems!
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As the hair fall complains keeps on increasing day by day, so do it’s probable solutions as well. You will see a hundred of advertisements aired on television and even on social media channels that guarantee the stopping of the same instantly. But obviously, not all do work best in this case. That’s why after a thorough research we came across Trichup Natural Hair-fall control shampoo and hair mask by Vasu Healthcare. It’s your answer to all the prayers that you sent above for the better health of your hair.

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How Trichup hair fall solution is best for your hair?
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The natural Trichup hair fall shampoo is a product of Ayurveda and contains the following listed natural ingredients that benefit your hair growth instantly and helps their further damage and falling.

Amla
Licorice
Bhingaraj

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While the Trichup hot oil treatment hair mask is best for to stop your hair fall problem as you can apply it after the regular shampoo and let your hair stay for five minutes in a warm towel before washing it off. It contains the following listed ingredients which makes even this mask the perfect answer to your growing hair in the dustbin.

Hibiscus
Holy basil
Neem

Apart from these, they are extremely chemical free and contain no paraben and silicone and no other harmful ingredients. So now, with Vasu Healthcare and Trichup shampoo and hair mask, you can enjoy long, luscious and thick hair for long! Let’s have happy hair days everyday with Vasu Healthcare!

HiPi – Trending short video platform for fun and creative entertainment lovers!

We know you are struggling to beat the disappointmentfeeling after the ban on some of the well known Chinese apps!It’s evident how we Indians were addicted to these apps and spent most of our time on these apps. But after the strict ban on these by our government, you can well imagine the current situation across the country! We were constantly searching for another such entertaining and enticing medium to keep us glued and portray our talent beautifully. That’s when ZEE5 was thoughtful enough to launch an amazing new feature called HiPi. It’s a fantastic feature that was launched all across India on ZEE5 and has gained favouritism in a very short period of time. 

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➢ What makes the HiPi feature so awesome?

 

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The first ever Indian app for short videos isn’t an alien concept for the new users. But, there are certain additional qualities of it that make it super easy to adopt and try your hands on! To know about it in detail, keep reading!

 

o No separate subscription charges for HiPi — the most tempting thing about HiPi is that it doesn’t require you to pay additional charges to access the same. With your present ZEE5 subscription, you can enjoy its benefits wonderfully. Just upgrade your ZEE5 app and you will get an access to this amazing feature.

 

 

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My daughter using the rainbow filter

o It allows 90 minutes of video recording with music, dialogues, lip syncing, etc — Now just get ready, place your camera on the right angle and just start shooting some impressive content instantly. If you are a pro in dance, so be it! If you love dialogues and do quality lip syncing, then you are on the right path. You can even try shooting some fun videos with buddies and more with some astonishing options available on  HiPi   on ZEE5.

 

o The joy of using astounding features — You might be thinking that it’s just a plain video making platform after all, what’s do special about it? Well, then you have got a surprise here. It’s not just a plain music video you are creating, but you can enhance its quality by being as creative as you like! You can simply for a sparkling feature that adds glittery effect to your video or just opt for fire filter to make it look hot! If you want to be more awesome, go for time lapse of just imitate a joker with the funny face feature. What’s more? If you are feeling the retro vibes, you can try the black and feature as well and create some fantastic content for your 80’s movie fans.

 

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o The celebrities pouring in to try the feature — If you thought you are alone in getting impressed with the amazing features of HiPi, then we have a news for you. Even the celebrities are going ga ga over this latest fantastic launch by ZEE5! You’ll find lots TV stars already creating magic with their videos and spreading love through it. And even you have the chance to get famous through your awesome content and captivating videos.

 

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➢ Upgrade your HiPitionery

 

Now that you are so keen on joining the recent trend of HiPifun, you may as well upgrade your HiPitionery to help you access it better. Beware of the below listed terms and make fullest use of them when creating your content.

 

o HiPi — Ok, so here Hipi is you – the one who’s going crazy and creative at the same time to make some fabulous videos.

 

o HiPiT — all the videos that you see of others or yours on HiPi are called HiPiT. (P.S. – these are truly addictive believe us!) 

 

o HiPiZ — all the fun loving and creative people using HiPi and enjoying the videos are called HiPiZ. (We hope you are going to be one of them soon too!) 

 

o HiPiLove — the love that viewers and scrollers show on your videos is HiPiLove! (Let’s hope you get lots of HipiLove soon.)

 

o HipiDom — the bunch of fans loving your content, following it religiously and in love with your content are your HiPiDom. (Tip – create lots of fascinating content and videos to increase your HiPiDom rapidly.) 

 

So, aren’t you impressed already with this new, made in India entertainment package known as HiPi? Of course, you are head over heels in love with it already. So, what are you waiting for? Stop thinking and go and download now!