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Technology

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Review

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G was released on January 11th, 2022 and is a new addition to the Galaxy S21 family. It comes equipped with 5G connectivity, larger screen and better display. The details about the newly released phone are mentioned below.

Review- 4.5

Price- $660 ( approx) 

FEATURES:

  • 5G connectivity
  • Water resistant- for 30 min upto 1.5 m
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Super fast charging- 50% charge in 30 minutes
  • Internal memory- 128 GB, 256 GB
  • Battery- 4500 mAh
  • Connectivity- wifi, bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB
  • Software- Android 12, one UI 4
  • Sensor- Fingerprint

DISPLAY:

  • Screen- dynamic AMOLED
  • Protection- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Resolution- 1080 x 2400 px
  • Display- 6.4 inch
  • Thickness- 7.9 mm
  • Width- 74.5 mm
  • Height- 155.7 mm
  • Weight- 177 gram

CAMERA:

  • 12 MP ultra wide camera
  • 12 MP wide-angle camera
  • 8 MP telephoto camera
  • 32 MP selfie camera
  • 30X Space Zoom

COLORS:

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes in 4 spectacular colors including:

  • Olive
  • Graphite
  • Lavender 
  • White

PROS:

  • Fast refresh rate
  • Comes with 5G speed
  • Loud stereo speakers
  • Tough glass- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Good camera quality 

CONS:

  • Expensive 
  • Does not come with charger 
  • Does not have 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Takes too long to charge
Food

Kesar Kulfi Recipe

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Kesar Kulfi is traditionally frozen Indian summer desert which is very easy to make and tasty to eat. It is also famous in neighboring country as well. It’s texture is same as normal ice-cream, and it is made with simple ingredients like cream , sweetened condensed milk, sugar, Kesar, heavy cream and many more. In this blog I will share how to make Kesar Kulfi in simple steps.

Ingredients:

~ 12 oz Evaporated milk (Can get it in Walmart)

~ 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk

~ 16 oz Heavy whipping cream

~ 1 pinch kesar (saffron) 

~ 1 tbsp sugar 

~ 16 oz cool whip 

~ 4 tbsp of water

~ 2 tbsp of crushed pistachios 

Process:

~  In a bowl take out sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy whipping cream and cool whip and then blend it with a hand mixer 

~ Then make a solution by adding saffron and sugar in 4 tbsp of water 

~ Add this solution and crushed pistachios to the blended creams and mix it well

~ Take out the prepared mixture in a container and freeze it for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Food, Health and fitness

Mix Berries Smoothie Recipe

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Image: Element5 Digital

Serves: 1 person

Mix berries smoothie is one of my favorite smoothies and by adding in some protein powder it makes a perfect post workout drink. This recipe is made using simple ingredients such as berries, greek yogurt, protein powder, and spinach. It is good to eat berries on a daily basis as they have numerous health benefits; for more information on the health benefits of berries, click here. Now let’s start with the recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 200 Gram Greek yogurt
  • 100 Gram Mix berries (you can take any berries according to your taste)
  • 40 Gram Vanilla Protein powder (optional)
  • Handful of Spinach
  • 4 to 5 Ice cube

PROCESS:

  • In a blender all mix berries, greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, spinach and ice cubes.
  • Blend everything in a mixer till it becomes thick and smooth
  • Once it’s ready pour it in a serving glass

Tip: The above-mentioned quantity for protein powder can be used by both males & females.

Food

Caramel Custard Recipe

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Serves: 1-2 people

Caramel custard is an Indian sweet dish which is made with just 6 ingredients. The best part is that you don’t need to have an oven to make this dish. Let me show you how to make this recipe in 4 easy steps:

INGREDIENTS:

~ Half liter of milk (दुध)

~ 1 tbsp vanilla custard powder (वेनीला क्सडर पाउडर)

~ 1 tbsp milk powder (दुध का पाउडर)

~ 4 Egg ( beaten) (अंडा)

~ 1 litre of water (पानी)

~ 8 tbsp Sugar (चीनी) (4 tbsp for mixture & 4 tbsp for caramel) 

PROCESS:

Step 1 of 4: Getting started 

~ In a pan, add half a liter of milk and bring it to a boil.

 ~ Once it gets boiled add 1 tbsp vanilla custard powder, 1 tbsp milk powder and 4 tbsp sugar. Mix it properly, and after 5 minutes pour the mixture in a bowl.

~ Let the hot mixture cool down for sometime, and when it’s a bit warm add 3 beaten eggs (keep stirring the milk while adding the eggs). In the end, make sure everything is mixed properly.

Step 2 of 4 : Making Caramel

~ In another pan take 4 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp water. Cook it on a slow flame till it becomes caramelized, make sure you don’t burn the sugar

~ Once it’s done take a medium sized bowl and coat the caramelized sugar evenly at the bottom of the bowl and wait for 10 minutes.

~After 10 minutes pour the mixture we prepared earlier on top of the caramel and cover it with a foil.

Step 3 of 4 : Steam the Pudding

~Take 1 liter of water in a Kadai.Then place a metal plate inside the cooker (plate should be above water). 

~ On top of a metal plate keep the bowl which has pudding and let it steam for about 20 to 25 min. 

~ After 20-25mins check the pudding with a toothpick (insert it inside the pudding) and if it comes out clean that means it is ready to serve.

Step 4 of 4: Ready to serve

~ Once it is steamed, take out the bowl from the pressure cooker and keep it at room temperature for 30 minutes.

~ Once it cools down, keep in the fridge for 1 hour

~ Before serving, take a knife and slowly unmold the sides of the custard. Then place a plate on a bowl and hold the bowl and plate tight. Then turn the plate and bowl upside down and your delicious caramel custard will be ready to serve.

Health and fitness

Benefits And Side Effects Of Omega – 3 Fish Oil 

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Omega-3 fish oil is an important fatty acid that our bodies require and has several health advantages. Our bodies require an important fat, which is obtained from foods high in Omega-3, such as fish, vegetable oil, flax seed, and green vegetables, and fish oil is obtained from diet. It is available in liquid, pill, and oil form. Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic (DHA) are two omega-3 fish oils found in fatty fish. In this blog, I’ll discuss some of the health advantages of fish oil.        

   Benefits Of Omega-3 Fish oil

  • Support cardiovascular  and brain function
  • Help reduce inflammation
  • Promotes healthy mood balance
  • Helps to improve  brain function
  • Helps to lower blood pressure
  • Helps to improve memory and immunity
  • Makes your skin healthy
  • Helps to keep your bones healthy

  The benefits of taking fish oil every day have already been highlighted, however there are certain minor side effects of fish oil if you ingest more than your body requires. If you experience any side effects please consult the doctor. 

Side Effects Of Fish Oil

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Bad taste
  • Vomiting
Health and fitness

Health Benefits of Grapefruit

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Image: Rayia Soderberg

Grapefruit originally came from Barbados. It is citrus fruit with a sour taste and has numerous health benefits. Grapefruit is similar to oranges as they come from the same family but grapefruit is larger and heavier than orange, the color from outside is yellowish and when you cut the grapefruit it is red from inside. It is also known as one of the healthiest citrus fruits. You can have it raw or in the form of a juice. In this blog I will share some health benefits of grapefruit. 

Health Benefits:

  • High in nutritional value
  • Helps to boost immune system
  • Rich in vitamin A and C
  • Helps in weight loss
  • Helps to reduce blood pressure
  • Good for skin
  • Good for digestion
  • Reduces risk of heart disease

Recipes using Grapefruit:

Some people don’t like to eat sour fruit. However, you can consume it by adding it in different recipes such as:

  • Salad
  • Broil grapefruit
  • Smoothie
  • Jelly
  • Grapefruit loaf
Food

Avocado Smoothie Recipe

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Image: Noémi Macavei-Katócz

Serves- 1 

Avocados have no flavor, because of which people avoid eating them. However, Avocado smoothies, on the other hand, are delicious and taste similar to vanilla milkshakes. It’s thick and creamy and is made using simple components like milk, sugar, and avocado. You may also include vanilla ice cream for added flavor, but if you want a healthier smoothie, leave off the ice cream and replace the sugar with honey instead. Avocado is a nutritious fruit with several health benefits. To know more benefits of Avocado click here. Now let’s get started with the recipe. 

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half Avocado
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vanilla ice cream (optional)

PROCESS:

  • Cut Avocado into half and peel off its skin. Then add the half peeled avocado into a grinder
  • After that add sugar, milk and vanilla ice cream.
  • Blend everything in a mixer till it becomes smooth and creamy
  • Once it’s ready pour it in a serving glass.
Technology

5 BEST ROBOT VACCUMS IN 2022

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Denny Müller

Robot vacuums are meant to make your house cleaning easy and hassle-free so that you can devote more time to yourself. However, some people are skeptical about the effectiveness of robot vacuums. But don’t worry, they do clean your hardwood flooring and carpet the same way you do it manually. Below I have reviewed 5 vacuum cleaners, to help you to choose the best one to buy.

1- ROOMBA j7 ROBOT VACUUM 

This model was released in September 2021. It comes with 1 charging station, 1 high efficiency filter and 1 extra corner brush. If you have pets, the Roomba j7 robot vacuum is ideal for you because it will not run over their waste. It might not be good for those who have a big house, because it comes with short battery life. Also comes with a feature where you can start and stop the cleaning according to your phone location.You can start a robot on your way home, and your house will be spotless by the time you arrive. It is a short heighted robot so it is easy to clean under your bed, couch or table.

Review- 4.3

Price- $649.99 

Features:

  • It cleans dirt from edges 
  • It has 75 minutes battery runner type
  • Has a rotating brush which helps clean dirt from depth.
  • Charging time is 80 minutes

Pros:

  • It is supported by wifi
  • You can schedule capability
  • Gets charged automatically
  • Is compatible with google assistant & alexa or the device app
  • Cleans pet hairs well
  • Has a sensor which protects the robot from falling down stairs.
  • It has mapping sensor
  • Low height

Cons:

  • Slower than some other robots
  • Bumps into objects.
  • Have to manually empty the dustbin as it does not have a self emptying dustbin.
  • It does not come with a remote control.
  • It is expensive
  • Short battery life

2- ILIFE V5s PRO 

This robot vacuum is 2 in 1. It can be used to mop and vacuum the floor and it also comes with a water tank. Along with that you will also get accessories such as an extra filter, remote control, charging base, adaptar and brush with 2 sides, all which comes along with the robot vacuum.

It is slim and short which allows it to effortlessly clean under the bed, couches & tables. Also has a sensor which helps to avoid bumping into objects and falling from stairs. contains a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter that can remove even the tiniest particles. However, because the filter is not washable, you will need to replace it twice a year. Also, you’ll have to check manually after cleaning if the dustbin is full because it does not give you an indicator. Finally, ensure that the robot is completely charged prior to the cleaning schedule so that the battery does not run out in between cleanings.

Review- 4.4

Price-$154.99

Features:

  • Run time is 90 minute
  • Charging time is 5 hours
  • 2 in 1 sweeping and mopping
  • Has 50d noise level
  • You can control with remote
  • Easily cleans pet hair
  • Has good battery life
  • It comes with 2 side brush
  • Automatically goes to charging dock after cleaning or when it has low battery

Pros:

  • Low price
  • Comes with both mopping and sweeping
  • It work well on both hardwood flooring and thin carpet
  • It has a smart sensor
  • Does not bumps into objects
  • You can set schedule for cleaning
  • Light weight
  • High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter

Cons:

  • Have to manually clean the dubstin after every use
  • No mapping option
  • Cannot control by app
  • No wifi compatibility 

3- SHARK IQ ROBOT SELF-EMPTY VACUUM

Shark IQ robot comes with multiple sensors and self-emptying dustbin which automatically empties the dustbin after each clean. It is also capable of holding 30 days worth of dirt in the dustbin. It comes with an extra filter, 2 sided brush and self emptying base. If you have a pet then this robot is best for you as it cleans pet hair deeply with brushroll. It also has navigation that helps you mapping and allows you to choose which room you want to clean first. 

Review- 4.3

Price- 429.99

Features: 

  • Maximum battery run time is 60 minute
  • Compatible with wifi, google assistant, alexa
  • Dustbin is bagless
  • Good for pets
  • Works on both carpet and hardwood
  • Scheduled cleaning
  • Has navigation and allows mapping of your house.
  • Comes with Bluetooth connectivity
  • Allows schedule cleaning
  • Comes with LED lights

Pros:

  • Bagless self emptying dustin
  • Cleans pet hair and long hair well
  • Allows schedule cleaning
  • Work with google assistant, Alexa
  • Has wifi and works well with smartphone app
  • Can control by voice
  • Mapping

Cons:

  • Very loud
  • Medium battery life
  • Filter is not washable
  • Need bigger space to place the robot

4- EUFY ROBOVAC 35C Wi-Fi ROBOT VACUUM

It comes with 3x strong suction power and wifi. Along with that it also has extra battery, cleaning accessory, remote control, foam filter, charging station and an extra brush in the box. The robot is slim which allows it to go under couches, tables and beds to clean up the dirt. You can also download the Eufy app on your mobile and control the robot or schedule cleaning time through the app. After cleaning it automatically returns to its charging station.It also has a stair detecting sensor to prevent the robot from tumbling down steps. When the battery is low, it will also give an alert and immediately stop cleaning. Finally, before using the vacuum, ensure your door mats are removed; otherwise, it will get stuck between the mats.

Review- 4.5

Price- $228 (Walmart)

Features:

  • Wifi connectivity
  • Touch screen and control panel
  • It has 1500 pa power
  • Gives sign when battery is low
  • Smartphone app control
  • Charging time is 5 hours
  • Light weight 

Pros:

  • Quiet cleaning
  • Affordable
  • Works well with google assistant and alexa
  • Large dustbin
  • Schedule cleaning
  • Washable filter
  • Can control from app and remote control

Cons:

  • Gets stuck in curtains and wires
  • Bumps into table and chairs
  • No navigation
  • No self emptying dustbin
  • Doesn’t clean small threads from carpet

5-SAMSUNG JETBOT AI+

 It is a powerful robot with a front camera and good features and is also compatible with wifi and google assistant. It has a 3D sensor which allows it to avoid objects that have been left on the floor. Also contains a five-layer filter system that can remove even the tiniest particles. Other wonderful features include real-time tracking and the ability to view cleaning history. Because of its height, it is unable to clean beneath your bed, couch, or table. It has a maximum run time of 90 minutes.

Review- 4.6

Price- $951

Features:

  • Has front camera
  • Dustin is washable
  • Smartphone compatibility
  • Has 3D sensor
  • Comes with 5 layer filter
  • Can control from app and voice
  • Able to wash dustbin
  • You can choose cleaning area from your device 
  • Good for floor and carpet

Pros:

  • Has camera
  • Avoids object while cleaning
  • Intelligent mapping
  • Quiet cleaning
  • Can schedule cleaning
  • You can check cleaning history

Cons:

  • Very expensive
  • Big height
Food

Chicken Hand Recipe

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Chicken handi is a Mughali dish. The word “Chicken Handi” itself means chicken in a clay pot. Usually it’s made in an earthen clay pot, however not everyone has a claypot, so you can make it in a saucepan as well. It has this tangy, creamy and flavourful taste that you won’t be able to resist. In this blog I will show you 4 easy steps to make this recipe. Let’s dive into it!

INGREDIENTS:

5 tsp Oil 

2 medium chopped Onions (or fried onions)

1.255 kg Chicken (cut it into small cubes)

Salt ( according to taste)

2 big finely chopped Tomatoes 

3 finely chopped Green chilies 

1 tbsp Cumin seeds

3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

1 tbsp Turmeric

1.5 tbsp Red Chili Powder

1 tbsp Coriander Powder

1 tbsp Kitchen king masala ( or Garam Masala)

6- 7 tbsp Yoghurt

½ tbsp Kasuri Methi

4.5 tbsp Whipping Cream (35%)

1 tbsp Coriander (for garnishing)

PROCESS:

Step 1 of 4: Getting Started

– Take 5 tsp oil in saucepan and add the chopped Onions, fry them until they become golden brown ( you can also use ready fried onions) 

– Once the onions get cooked add Ginger garlic paste, Green chilies, Cumin seeds, and Tomatoes. 

Step 2 of 4: Adding all Spices

– After adding the Tomatoes add all the spices which include Turmeric, Salt, Red Chili Powder, Kitchen king masala and Coriander powder.

– Once you add all the spices, cook it until the tomatoes soften and melt

Step 3 of 4: Adding chicken & finishing it up

– Once the tomatoes melt, add the chopped chicken. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on medium flame and stir it continuously.

– After 5-7 minutes add yogurt and stir it every 3 minutes until chicken gets cooked

– Once the chicken gets cooked add the whipping cream and cook it for about 5 minutes.

– After 5 minutes you can turn off the flame.

Step 4 of 4: Garnishing

– Add kasuri methi, coriander and a bit of cream for garnishing.

Pro Tip: Stirring chicken continuously will add a good taste in the Chicken Gravy.