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Book Review: The Tree With A Thousand Apples By Sanchit Gupta

Book Review: The Tree With A Thousand Apples By Sanchit Gupta:

Hi Friends,

How is everyone doing? Hope All are enjoying lovely winters and perfect health!

Recently, I read a book and thought to share What it is about and How I felt about it... It is "The Tree With A Thousand Apples" By Sanchit Gupta.




Plot Summary:

The plot basically takes you to the tormented valley of Kashmir. The lives of three innocent children Safeena, Deewan and Bilal, whose lives are shattered during an insurgent night in war torn Kashmir. Twenty years later when their paths cross again,an innocent civilian is fighting for justice,an exiled Pandit longs for belongings, while a ruthless rebel aches for redemption.

Is a criminal was once a saint and a saint was once a criminal, then who is the criminal and who is the saint?

Author: Sanchit Gupta

Published By: NIYOGI Books

No. Of Pages: 282

Price: INR 350



My Review:

To start with, the cover of the book is really beautiful!! Cover was actually the thing due to which my attention got attracted to this book. It is blue based with Mint colored tree, having Red apples all over..Is it a treat to see and definitely going on to my display book cabinet in the living area. Not just that I found the Title also very interesting and unique!

We Indians have always heard that Kashmir is the heaven on the earth!! Might be not anymore!...Thanks to all Violence and disturbances in the valley.



Talking and writing about Kashmir and its issues is always controversial and not many authors generally want to go that alley. The author of this book Sanchit Gupta has managed well to depict the hardships and challenges that Kashmir locals have to face.

Also, the Author claims that the story is inspired by the true events...How after the night of 20 January 1990, lives of some people changed drastically!

It is story about Cultures, Revenge and Belongingness. It is a story about fate and destiny, which forces people to choose sides..

The Author has quite a detailed way of telling and explaining things and characters.He has written about the sensitive subjects in quite a balanced way without overdoing it. The story is filled with lots of twists and turns.

It is definitely a powerful story and has many layers into it. It not the kind of book you would just pick and read and forget! It is more of a hard hitting story, which sometimes push you to think of people who became victims of situations, which are beyond their control and how their lives are turned up and down.
The initial chapters give you a feel of Kashmir.. From Saffron Fields to Walnut and Apple trees...Autorikshaw Ride to Lal Chauk... The narration style is very interesting and thorough..The book is loaded with multiple emotions! The book portrays some of the toughest situations which only a Kashmiri can understand. It describes how lives of innocent people are shattered due to disturbances in the valley.

It makes you think about situations in life, where it is hard to decide what is wrong and what is right!
What makes you think more after reading this book is that, it is Inspired by the true events and not mere a fancy fiction!

The Binding and the quality of the pages are worth the price.

It is a beautifully written book and would require a little bit of patience to enjoy it fully.

You can buy this from Amazon on a great discount. Click here:



Links to my other Interesting Posts:

Must haves Hygiene health-Care Products

VLCC Mud Pack Review

Till my next post...Happy Reading!!








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Must Haves Hygiene\Health Care Products in a Handbag:

Must Haves Hygiene\Health Care Products in a Handbag:

Hi Friends,
Today I would be sharing some of the products which according to me should always be in our Handbag, to ensure a proper hygiene and health.



For us women whenever a word "Travelling" comes into the mind, the first thing that strikes is "Using Public Toilets"!!! Be it a Mall, Restaurant or some tourist place...Using a Public toilet is always an issue for women, considering most of them are not very clean OR germs free!

So, it is better to carry your safety from some unknown infection, in your own bag...Here comes the Role of our first product today "PEE SAFE Toilet Seat Sanitizer Spray".


Here is the link to their website: http://www.peesafe.in/

PEE Safe is meant to provide a Safe and Germs Free Toilet Experience. It claims to provide 99.9% protection against germs and removes foul odor. It deodorizes the Toilet. I think it is a really good initiative from the Brand to help people to safe guard themselves from UTI, Diarrhoea, Staph and many other diseases. 
It dries quickly within 5-10 seconds of spray.
I think it is really an innovative product and must have essential these days!
Be Safe with PEESAFE!

It comes in a spray bottle and retails for INR 120 for 40 ml and INR 180 for 75 ml of product. You can buy these from Amazon.in.


Second Product which is a Must Have is PALM SAFE Foam Hand Sanitizer. It is an Alcohol Free AntiMicrobial Defense System.
It comes in a Pump bottle and is in the form of Foam.Firstly, it is Alcohol Free which makes it safe to use on skin and would not be harsh. You will not feel your skin dry after using it, it does moisturize the skin a little. It kills 99.9% of germs.

It comes in Peppermint fragrance. It retails for INR 140 for 60 ml of product. You can buy this from amazon or from their website.




Third product is MOSKITO SAFE. It is 100% Natural Repellent, which makes it safe to use on body. It is Alcohol free and Deet Free. It contains Citronella and Neem Oil. Retails for INR 140 for 100 ml of product. It is product which is safe for All ages even for kids. You can buy from:


 I think all the above mentioned three products are extremely necessary for us. In Today's hectic lifestyle, one is always on the Go. So, a Toilet Seat Sanitizer and Hand Sanitizer should always be carried in the bag, to avoid any kind of Infections and Germs.

I personally have been using Hand Sanitizers from my college days and it just had to be in my bag. So, if i am getting an option like PALM safe which is all gentle and safe for skin...Definitely a added advantage!

And MOSKITO Spray!!! Lets say it..We live in India and we have Mosquitoes..... So, no points for guessing, we do need mosquitoe repellent from time to time...

Hope this article would be useful for you :)

Links to my other posts:

All About Kiva Health Ayurvedic Shots

Review of Auravedic Anti Blemish Face Mask

Review Epigamia Greek Yogurts

Do share your thoughts!!! Happy Reading!

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My Review: Kiva Healthy Ayurvedic Shots: Ancient Wisdom Modern Avatar

My Review: Kiva Healthy Ayurvedic Shots: Ancient Wisdom Modern Avatar:

Hi Friends,

Keeping oneself healthy and fit is and has been always a very important part in our life. But recently "Staying Fit" has gone to next level altogether! Thanks to our Hectic and undisciplined lifestyle!
Moreover, we are forgetting our ancient wisdom, which our grand or great grand parents use to share..


So, here is a Brand named "Kiva" which works on a mantra "Ancient Wisdom Modern Avatar", which I think looks really interesting. Ayurveda has been there in our country from around 4000 years. But as our society grew and modernize, we seemed to gravitate towards more instant food and short cuts and Ayurveda took a back seat for most of us!
Here is their website link:https://kivalife.in/




So, Kiva has brought into the market some health shots, basically a health drink...Kiva is Ayurveda 2.0. They are based on the goodness of the Ayurveda, though in a modern avatar to fit today's world. They have health shot in a test tube shaped plastic bottle of 40 ml. These are easy to carry in bag and Ready to drink. 



There are different shots aimed for different health issues having a unique set of ingredients. Like,

1. Lemon Honey Cinnamon for Weigh Management: Lemon helps to boost metabolism. Cinnamon builds bone strength and lowers cholesterol. 

2. Amla for Vitamin C Booster : Amla is a very rich source of Vitamin C and also loaded with lots of anti oxidants and minerals & Vitamins.

3. AloeVera for Tissue Repair: Aloe Vera is so popular these days. They can work wonders for skin and helps to reduce blemishes. The Egyptians call it the "Plant of Immortality".

4. Amla Giloy and Ashwagandha for Immunity: Amla again helps to boost immunity. Giloy and Ashwagandha helps to build inner strength.

5. Triphala Cumin for Digestive System: Triphala and Cumin are both known to help in the Digestion process.



These are priced at INR25 each for 40ml. It is sufficient for a single dose.
There is no added sugar. Shelf Life is for 6 months.

I really found the product is Unique and Innovative. Though how much does it work or benefit can be judged only after taking them for a while. I just had one each. All of them tastes quite fine.

They are convenient to use and easy to carry.
Do share your experience if you have tested these.

Links to my other Interesting posts:

Review of Auravedic Anti Blemish Face Pack

Review-Epigamia greek yogurts

Uses of Lavender Oil

Happy Reading!



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My Review: Aura Vedic Anti Blemish Clear Skin Mask

My Review: Aura Vedic Anti Blemish Clear Skin Mask:

Hello Friends,

How is everyone doing?
These days people are becoming more and more aware of skin care products and specially what ingredients are there in them....This has given rise to many brands getting into the market with some really good quality and natural skin care....

One such brand I recently came across is Aura Vedic and I tried their Anti Blemish Skin Mask!
Auravedic Products are made from natural ingredients and they have number of options in Skin Care, Body Care and Hair Care Products. I am really impressed with their quality and variety.

Full marks on packaging..Such a beautiful vibrant packaging :)

About the Products:
  •  The product today I am writing about is meant to be a Natural Acne Treatment, specially meant for Oily and acne prone skin. It contains Neem,Tea Tree and Basil which are particularly very good to target oily and acne prone skin.
  • Besides these, the also have some other amazing ingredients like Aloe Vera, Papaya, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil etc
  • It is free from Parabens, Paraffin and harmful chemicals.
  • Retails for INR 400 for 100 gram of product
  • Smells like a freshly made Ayurvedic product, mixture of Neem and Tea tree can be smelled.
  • Smooth Paste
  • Ready to Use
  • Light green colour
  • In beautiful green colored tub packaging
  • Products are available on their website http://www.auravedic.com/in/ as well as on Amazon.  


My Experience:

Firstly Ready To Use face mask has made life so much easier. You can take it on a travel. This one comes in a nice sturdy quality tub with the cover lid and then the main Cap, there will be no chances of spillage. The Brand seems to work really nicely on their packaging which definitely makes products look more classy and attractive!

It says this face mask is a great way to clarify pores and deep cleanse excess oil & impurities from the skin. The ingredients works on the acne causing bacteria. Just apply on a freshly washed face and leave it for around 15-20 mins and wash it off with normal water. I personally never use hot water on my face.


The consistency of the face mask is really smooth and spreads very evenly on the damp skin. 
It is supposed to lighten the blemish marks, but I would not say it did exactly the same. I just found my skin more clean and bright overall. It felt super clean after every usage. I have almost consumed whole tub now and it has not broke me out at all. So, quality wise and ingredients wise it is really amazing. But as a matter of fact it is not strictly anti blemish!!
It is a good face mask for removing impurities, dirt and excess oil from the skin. I have an oily skin and it worked pretty good for me in controlling excess oil from the skin. 
The quantity you are getting is quite good and enough.

Overall Rating- 4/5

I would say it is a pretty good basic daily use kind of face mask, which is gentle on skin and make you feel clean.

You can buy this and other Aura Vedic Products from Amazon..Here:



Till my next post, Happy Reading!!! :)






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