In the final post of #MyFriendAlexa series, I am going to touch a Tech topic. Its been a while since I have written something about tech. When hitechup was operational, it was a routine affair for me. Anyways, in this post, I am going to talk about eSIM cards. So, what is an eSIM card? …
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Sep 22
Let’s Talk and Beat Depression
Depression is now a serious mental illness that has a negative impact on both physical and mental health. Are you worried about anything? Then, let’s talk about it and beat depression. The most effective medicine is talking about it ‘freely and openly’. As per WHO’s report, more than 32.50 crore people are suffering from depression globally. In …
Sep 21
Safety of debit cards – How safe is yours ?
Most of us have debit cards and have used them at some point in time while transacting online or while withdrawing cash from ATMs. In the recent times, we have across news of stealing of debit card or card skimming etc. Before I discuss anything about the safety of debit cards, I would request you …
Sep 19
Why Pune is the best place to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with vigour across Maharashtra. However, the festivities across cities differ in grandeur and decibel levels. For a taste of the most authentic Ganpati celebrations and madness, Pune is the best place to be. Every year, Punekars look forward to it with far more eagerness and enthusiasm than the …
Sep 10
Selfie Addiction – A New Age Mental Disorder ?
In my previous post of #MyFriendAlexa series, I had talked about cell phone addiction. In this post, I will be talking on the effects of selfie addiction. Before I proceed, let me share some interesting facts about selfies: Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the year for 2013 was ‘selfie’. World’s first selfie was taken in 1839 …
Sep 08
Cell phone addiction – its effects and remedies
Mobile phones and the Internet have become an indispensable part of our lives. Both have made our lives easier. Before I proceed, let me ask you a few questions: Do you check your phone frequently? Do you check your phone while meeting your family & friends? Are you keeping your phone beside your pillow while …
Sep 07
The increasing problem of insomnia and how to beat it ?
You will be surprised to know that the entire world is facing the problem of insomnia, which is increasing with the passage of time. In this article, I am going to talk about some interesting facts about insomnia and sleep. In the end, I will also share some tips on how to beat insomnia. Sleep …
Sep 02
Lord Shri Krishna – His life and teachings
Happy Krishna Janmashtami greetings! I’m starting my #MyFriendAlexa journey by dedicating my first post to Lord Shri Krishna, his life and his teachings. Lord Shri Krishna was the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. Various studies have shown that the Lord lived in this world for 125 years in Dwapar Yuga. During his lifetime, he re-educated …