Friday, February 29, 2008

Celebrate the colorful gusto with Holi Gifts

i Mate Mobiles + Memory Cards
Holi is among the most colourful festivals of India. This festival of colours is celebrated on the death of the demon Holika, who was killed in order to save Prahlad. This day is celebrated all over India with great buzz. All the Indians around the world eagerly wait for this “Festival of Colours” and enjoy this day by gifting their loved ones home made sweets. The day after holi which is called as “Dhuleti” is when people come on the roads to play with colours, this is the day when you can see everything around you covered with beautiful colours.


The main center of holi celebrations takes place in Nandagow and Barsana which are the birth places of Lord Krishna and Radha. While growing up in Vraj, Lord Krishna popularised this festival and since then it has been celebrated with enthusiasm. In these places, celebrations of Holi start a week earlier and the temples of Vrindavan are clouded with people playing colours. This Joy of spring is also celebrated in Rajasthan where the Rajput Warriors flash their equestrian skills. On this day even the Royal families don’t mind drenching in colour.


Everyone whether young or old are dancing, singing and bursting balloons forgetting all their worries and enmities. This day brings an age old tradition where people are intoxicated with “bhang” which is a tradition drink made up from cannabis. This is the official drink of Holi which gives an instant “high”. It is also mixed up with a nutritious and refreshing drink called “Thandai”, which is believed to be a healthy alternative from alcohol.

On this day many online retail portals such as retailsdirect.com which is very popular and upcoming online shopping portal in India is offering many holi gift hampers. From this website you can avail Split AC’S along with Frost Free Refrigerators and Flat TVs along with DVD players, all this and many more at extremely affordable prices. Holi is indeed an amazing festival where every nook is covered with colourful sights.So, play on!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

My Shopping Review: Make you online shopping fears vanish just like me!

HCL Mileap X
Being a relatively new online shopper, I was scared of making an online purchase at any of the Indian shopping portals. But all my fears vanished when one of my friends, Rohit, introduced me to www.retailsdirect.com. I decided to give it a go and initially shop for a small amount on my online purchase to judge the product and after-sales service offered by the portal.


I was looking for a 1 GB Pen drive and a high-quality laptop. Since I wanted to judge before spending my hard-earned money, I ordered a pen drive (Kingston Data Traveller DTI/1GB) from the shopping portal after reading some shopping reviews penned by the fellow customers. The home page was quite appealing and as soon as I entered the site, I started to develop a good feel about it.

Even though I had my presumptions, I somehow ordered it. I was given a 10 days delivery time along with an order reference number. I was just wishing the order to reach me in the stipulated time period but to my surprise, the product reached me in just a matter of 3 days. Moreover, I got the manufacturer warranty and the product was delivered in a highly safe packing. Now, all my fears about online shopping have slowly disappeared and on the very same day, I searched the portal again for a laptop and got my eyes on the HCL MiLeap X Laptop. I must tell you, this HCL laptop has all what it takes to be a product that offers performance at an affordable price. Add to that, I being a customer of Retails Direct got a whopping discount and within 4 days time, I was able to place my hands on the HCL MiLeap X Laptop. Fears of online shopping have no meaning with Retails Direct, that's what I have to say.Shop now and discover a whole new world of comfort!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Bollywood Movies: My Cup of Tea


Bollywood movies have always created a sense of freshness and zeal, and I am proud to be a true Bollywood fan. To me, these movies are the true reason of life and it will be really hard to live without them. I am really glad that a movie-buff like me is offered with unlimited quality as well as quantity of movies each Friday.

I recently watched two latest Bollywood movies, Superstar and Mithya. Superstar is out and out a typical Bollywood masala flick while Mithya is an unconventional Bollywood movie with a great sense of humour and freshness. Both these latest Hindi movies perfectly fit my taste and I am glad that I am a part of a country which is one of the leading names in the world of movies. One reason for which I don't prefer Hollywood movies as much as I prefer our latest Hindi movies is that Hindi movies offer complete entertainment to every movie-goer in terms of entertainment, action, thrill, relationships and tenderly love. The songs are perfect icings on the cake and at times, the songs are what lead me to the cinemas to watch the latest Hindi movies.

One movie that I am looking forward to in the forthcoming week is the epic tale of Jodha Akbar by Ashutosh Gowariker, the same director who was in the Oscar race for India with his movie "Lagaan". This film has my favourite Bollywood actors, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. I am just waiting for the 15th of February; after all, it is my gift for this Valentine by my beloved.

One thing is for sure, these movies offer much resemblance to the realities of life than those science-based failed attempts of Hollywood. Well, this is my personal opinion and I don't want anyone to follow it, after all, we all have a different mind frame and to me, our Hindi movies are much more meaningful and appealing than any other movies.

I just hope that I get my regular dose of Bollywood movies each and every week.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Online Mobile Stores- Dazzling India

Motorola Moto Q8 - Mobile Phone

Online shopping stores are also called as Internet shops, web shops, virtual stores or e-stores. These stores are used by the people to purchase goods and services through the Internet. These stores are gaining lot of popularity in India because of their convenience and accessibility as these stores are available 24 hours a day. The main advantage of these online stores is that the customers can compare the prices of the particular product among different merchants.



These online stores have enabled the customers to buy any latest mobile phone without hunting in any of the brick-and-mortar store. You can easily shop for them, sitting right on your couch. These online mobile stores, apart from being easy and quick also enable the users to save a fair amount of money. They also offer the customers with the contract deals on the latest handsets and you can also compare the various monthly phone deals of any leading network service provider.



All the big shots of the mobile phone industry such as Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and Motorola have their outlets on the Internet. And these online stores are better than any retail outlet as the people employed in these retail shops cannot give you all the detailed information about a mobile phone. But these e-shops display all the technical specifications of all the latest mobile phones. One more advantage of these mobile stores is that you don’t have to carry cash in your pocket while buying a costly handset. All you have to do is sit on your couch and click on your chosen handset and leave the rest to the online shop. It will instruct you so that you can pay your handset bill comfortably.



These Internet shopping stores are gaining huge popularity in the Indian market as they are considered cheaper and convenient than any other high street vendor as you don’t have to pay the overheads of the shop. Moreover, these web shops keep you away from those pushy mobile phone dealers which pester you till the end. Also the online customers get amazing discounts on the handset price along with the free gifts and luring incentives. So, don’t wait and get your hands on the best deals on the latest mobile phones from these virtual stores.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Shopping is easy and fun at Retails Direct

In a valiant attempt to revolutionise the online shopping in India , Retails Direct has brought forward many result-oriented and customer friendly plans. Indian customers have been facing several problems in the past such as low quality or pirated or replica products and that too at prices, at an amount not feasible for every pocket. Moreover, most of the Indian customers being low on budget usually prefer the EMI facility. But these concepts have been somehow neglected by even some of the leading names in the field of online shopping.


Retails Direct has joined hands with the leading manufacturers so that its valued customers can make purchases of products at a very affordable price as the middlemen (wholesalers and retailers) commission is nowhere in the picture. Moreover, all the goods sold at www.retailsdirect.com/ are genuine and of high quality and come with original warranty/guarantee of the manufacturer. Further, the unlimited choice of products and brands allows you to make a smart buying decision. And in case you want to buy a product of your choice but are low on budget, we have the EMI facility for you which means that you can easily pay the amount in a period of 3 or 6 months(the way you are comfortable paying), with no interest. You can also make a comparison at the portal just in case you are a bit confused between two or more products at the portal.


Retails Direct has been offering genuine products that come at prices far lower than any other portal on the Internet since its inception and this is the reason why we have managed to have the support of millions and millions of customers in the last few months.


All the transactions made on our website are completely safe and secure with 256-Bit encryption which is evident from our XRamp SSL secure site certification. You can pay with a demand draft, Cash in Advance, at-par and Banker's cheque and Sodexho vouchers. The products of your choice will be delivered to you in safe and undamaged condition and you are more than welcome to contact us or track your order on our 24x7 Customer care support 0120-4216964 or mail at customercare@retailsdirect.com mentioning your order reference number.

Happy Shopping at Retails Direct, join us today!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Valentine's Day Shopping-Those mesmerising moments!

Ferns n petals Valentine Love
Valentine's Day is round the corner and all of us are geared up. Celebrated on 14th Feb, this day means a lot to all those who are in love. Finding the right Valentine's Day gift can turn out to be one of the most difficult shopping experiences. It’s very different from your regular Birthday gifts or perhaps choosing a gift for some other occasion. At least I make sure to buy a gift that can speak my heart out in-front of my beloved.



For me Valentine's day is one of the most memorable of my life, for this day was the one when I met my husband for the first time. It was the first day of my college. I was walking down the stairs when suddenly someone pushed me from behind. Knowingly, unknowingly I pushed the one who was just after me. What’s more, the next moment I found myself lying beside the staircase, unconsciously looking in his eyes, before I could raise an alarm I was in his arms. He picked me like a feather and I like a princess very calmly and quietly, rested in his arms while he was taking me to the campus doctor.



That was the best day of my college life. Life moved on and I graduated. His memories faded away slowly and steadily. But the sentiments I had for him never faded. I left New York and moved to Chicago, started working there as a lifestyle correspondent. Life was moving on and so was I. Though I was happy and content emotionally, but the fact that he wasn’t around always takes me back to the first day of my college.



Once, walking down the lane, I again stumbled down but this time only to fall in his arms. Time and memories fumbled my thoughts. The picture that has faded with time came live. It revitalised my inner most feelings and with tears filled eyes I hugged him and yet again with that same calm and quiet poise he wished me happy Valentine Day!



Today is the day that I am happily married. Every Valentine's Day he makes a point to shop for me. It is said that the nature of the gift reflects your thoughts but I disagree. Though he has a weird taste, still I like and love him the same way I did when I had first fallen in his arms.

Monday, February 4, 2008

My day out with Retail Direct

HTC P3400 - Mobile Phone
I recently purchased the HTC P3400 mobile phone from Retail Direct. I must tell you that I would really like to thank them for such a speedy service. As soon as I paid a visit to their portal, I was simply amazed to have a wide variety of products and services at the portal and add to that, the unbelievably low prices. I have searched many other leading online shopping portals but didn't come across anyone even half as good as Retails Direct.



I was so happy to get my hands on my HTC P3400 and the services offered by the group that I decided to write down my experience to encourage many other customers like me to shop from them. After all, a good service done never fails and I would like to make it stand right there in the hailstorm of fake portals who claim more and deliver less.

Let me give you a brief idea of my HTC P3400 purchase. I was about to buy a good mobile phone with a state-of-the-art functionality and vibrant looks. And since I have read about HTC previously, I was hardly left with any doubts. Some of the other self-proclaimed leading online portal does not have the HTC; I have my deep regrets for them. God, help them to come out of their shells!



And, after I made an online payment with my credit card through the safe and secure payment gateway offered at the portal, I was asked to wait for 10 days for delivery. I got a call from one of the Customer Care Executives confirming my order and astonishingly, I was able to get my latest buy, the HTC, with the promised accessories and warranty card, I was so happy. That’s what business is all about, making your customers happy.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Sodexho Gifts Voucher: A perfect Motivational Tool!

All of us are aware of Sodexho gift vouchers and passes but anyone hardly knows about its history. Sodexho Gift Pass addresses one of the most effective components of incentive and loyalty schemes. In India it is the “Most Widely Accepted” Gift Voucher that can be redeemable at 7000 retail outlets across 210 cities, for thousands of products and services.

It offers the recipients, the widest range of Gifts to choose from. Honoured by top national brands and almost all the Super markets across the country, you can get your favourite products with ease. It helps the organisation to achieve all their corporate gifting objectives.


The history goes back to 1966, when in France,a Sodexho Alliance was formed. Today, it is a fortune 500 company with operations in 76 countries and a state of USD 14 billion. It is considered as the world leader in Service Vouchers and Cards. The main USP and success of the company is tailoring its services to the specific requirements and conditions of each country.

Acceptance in over 150 cities across 6,000 retail outlets for products ranging from apparels, footwear, watches to jewellery, music, home appliances and even travel packages, these passes are the ultimate gift vouchers as far as corporate gifts are concerned. Outlets range from neighbourhood shop and restaurants to branded showrooms like Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, Akbarallys, Golobus, Titan, Nike, Reebok, Viveks, Tribhuvandas Zhaveri, Essel World, Travel jini and many other mega brands are also included.


Now, that Valentine's day is near, gifting your loved ones with unique and innovative gifts always seems difficult. At least for me it is! I, personally find these passes very unique and convenient as I don’t have to run and wait endlessly at a gift shop thinking about the ideal gift.


Gift these passes to your near and dear ones and ease out the burden of choosing gifts. They can easily reimburse the Sodexho vouchers and buy the products of their choice. So what are you waiting for? Get one for your friends and family, now!!

Online Shopping Trends in India - What's the boom all about?

Online shopping is the process where consumers purchase products or services over the Internet. These stores have pushed behind the rituals of buying products and services at any normal retail store. In these stores the consumers find the product of their choice by browsing through the website of the retailers or they can even search across many vendors by using a shopping search engine.

Online shopping is the process where consumers purchase products or services over the Internet. These stores have pushed behind the rituals of buying products and services at any normal retail store. In these stores the consumers find the product of their choice by browsing through the website of the retailers or they can even search across many vendors by using a shopping search engine.

Net-savvy dwellers of the World Wide Web may still be a minority in India, but when it comes to online shopping, Indians are increasingly proving that they can beat the world when it comes to buying with keyboards and clicks. A recent study has revealed that more and more Indians are using online shopping and it is also proved that the frequency of the country’s online purchases is beating the global average.


India’s first brush with online shopping came with the dot-com boom in 2000. It is a fact that in line with the global trends, Indians have finally started shopping online with zeal, these days. Internet and Mobile Association of India, which is a trade association representing the e-commerce, mobile content and advertising industry has shown that the online shopping market in India has risen from about $11 million in 1999-2000 to about $58 million in 2003-04.

There are many drivers for the online shopping boom in India, such as, access to the information and communication, rising PC penetration and the advancement of cyber cafes. This online trend in India is also getting popular for the reason that the customers can quickly compare the prices of a particular product among different vendors, these online price comparison services and search engines helps the customers from indulging into any frauds laid by the sellers and the introduction of secure sockets layer system has also solved the problem of credit card numbers being intercepted in the transaction between the customer and the merchant. Indians are now looking for variety and ease that is only possible through online shopping.