Shivam

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Is Buying Leather Bags Immoral and Unethical?
Once upon a time, leather bags used to be a status symbol of the aristocrats walking with a smirk on their faces. If you had a leather bag back then, you were considered to be rich and worthy enough to be bowed before. But now, things have changed for several reasons. As consumers, we are becoming increasingly aware of the impact our purchases have on the environment and society. In recent years, whether buying leather bags is ethical and moral has been debated much. While leather bags have been a staple of travel, bags & luggage sections for centuries, is it time to reconsider our relationship with this material?
By Shivam 13 days ago in Earth
Top 5 Secret Adventurous Places in the World
As someone who seeks to leap the norms and reach something that has never been reached by anyone earlier, I understand the craving of a few travel enthusiasts that feel the same. While traveling is a spiritual experience, sometimes it might feel dull and repetitive. There are a few travelers who seek to step upon the lands that have never been stepped on before or have been stepped on by very few.
By Shivam 16 days ago in Wander
Should You Stay Away from Neck Pillows?
We’ve all been there: you’re on a long flight, train ride, waiting room, or road trip, left with nothing but to rest. And then all of a sudden your neck starts to ache from the awkward position you’re in. In an effort to alleviate the discomfort, you turn to the travel section of a store or search online for neck pillows. These sweet and comfy-looking pi llows allure you to click on that buy button and have itself packed in your luggage. But should you really invest in one of these popular travel accessories? How safe are these neck pillows in terms of health, comfort, and relief? In this article, we’ll not sit back and relax on a pillow; rather, we’ll take a deep dive into the matter.
By Shivam 16 days ago in Longevity
This is how the breathtaking night sky gets photographed professionally
As a cameraman, I often find myself mesmerized by the beauty of the night sky. There's something truly magical about the stars that never fails to captivate me. These stars speak stories told and untold about the history of this universe. And when we think that these are the same stars that our ancestors from thousands of years ago saw, more emotional layers get added to them. But capturing this masterpiece on film is no easy task.
By Shivam 18 days ago in Photography
Photographing a sun? Here is how to do it without cooking your camera
As a cameraman, there are few things more breathtaking than capturing the beauty of the sun on film. However, photographing the sun isn't without its challenges. For starters, the intense heat and brightness of the sun can easily damage the camera if you're not careful. But fear not, for we have some tips to help you capture the perfect shot without cooking your camera.
By Shivam 18 days ago in Photography
Common photographic compositions to up your photography game.
Capturing stunning photographs isn't just about having an expensive camera or the latest gadgets. It's all about how you use your creativity and imagination to compose your shots. The right composition can make even the most ordinary subject look extraordinary. And the good news is, it's not rocket science! For most of our lives, we keep on clicking pictures without knowing that a little knowledge about composition can wash our pictures with grace and beauty. With a few basic tricks up your sleeve, we all can up your photography game in no time. Using some of the most common photographic compositions, we all can achieve that perfect shot.
By Shivam 18 days ago in Photography
Looking for some laughs? Here are 7 comical reads that will hurt your stomach
We know, life can be depressing sometimes. It can smack us on the footpath and leave us with wails alone. But there is one more thing that it leaves us with – a chance to pick up some of the most humorous books and laugh like there is no tomorrow. Keeping this in mind (well, of course not just this), I've got the top 7 modern comical books written just for you. These books will have you giggling and rolling on the floor with laughter. And as the famous comedian and actor, Steve Martin, once said, "A day without laughter is a day wasted." So, let's not waste any more time and dive into the list, shall we?
By Shivam 19 days ago in Fiction
Top 7 thriller books written after 2000 to give you an unforgettable rush
Welcome, fellow book lovers! Are you in the mood for some heart-pumping, nail-biting thrills? We understand the rush that turning these pages infuses us with. Well, look no further because I've got the top 7 thriller books written after 2000 just for you. These books are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, turning page after page until the very end.
By Shivam 19 days ago in Fiction
Dietary supplements that you should stay away from
Hey there, fitness enthusiast! You're always looking for new ways to improve your physique and performance, but it's important to remember that not all supplements are created equal. You might have heard of someone going to the gym, taking protein powder and other supplements, and then coming out bald and bulked. It is because he touched something he should not have touched. There are some supplements out there that you should stay far, far away from. Let's take a look at some of the dietary supplements you should avoid like the plague.
By Shivam 19 days ago in Longevity
Should you stop taking protein powders?
The moment we see the sizzling muscular cuts of Arnold, Brandon, Regan, or any other bodybuilder, we crave to be like them. And with the market booming up, the gym and healthcare sector has gained as well. Look at the internet and you’ll find a million videos on how to gain muscles like Arnold. But with it comes the question if the tips shared are good or not. Take protein powders for example; almost all the videos or gym instructors out there ask you to increase your protein intake, which however is true, but increasing it through protein powders? Is it a good choice? Let’s learn about it in depth.
By Shivam 19 days ago in Longevity
Allow the grace of nature to your face: natural ingredients that you must use
Nature has blessed us with numerous foods that are elixirs for us. When we allow nature to embrace us, we see it glowing on our faces and health. Such is the magical potency of nature that a look around and you might find a hundred aphorisms engraved in the history of cultures across the world. Take for example the saying that goes around an apple and how it can keep a doctor away.
By Shivam 21 days ago in Blush
Want to know how a face wash brings glow to your face?
If had you been living a century ago, things would’ve been different; but today, the sun doesn’t rise gracefully if we do not wash out faces in the morning. A vital step in having healthy skin, washing the face has become a norm today. And such is the popularity that millions of facewashes capture in the market today. We can go on without brushing our teeth but not without washing our faces. But did you ever question how face wash works?
By Shivam 21 days ago in Blush