Sunday 29 July 2012

'15 Questions Unleashed' - Abdullah Qureshi


The first interview with Abdullah Qureshi was related to his signing and was on a more serious side. This one scoops out the top '15 things you need to know' about the upcoming celeb. So here we go !

1. Define yourself in three words.
Happy, Passionate, Reserved.

2. Money Fame Success .. What's your pick ?
With success comes money and fame so Success.

3. Something your fans dont know about you.
I'm a chuss machine. I come up with really lame stuff when I'm with friends.

4. Your Favorites .. Color, Place to Dine in, Band, Movie ?
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Place to dine-in: Nandos
Favorite Band: Noori
Favorite Movie: Rockstar (Hollywood), the Indian Rockstar actually sucked!
5. If given a chance at this stage what would you be rather than a musician ?

A film actor maybe.

6. What is the place in the world that you are thrilled to experience ?
Vegas! 

7. How do you unwind .. As in you are probably giving most of your time to music and acedemics so what is the refresher in that case ?
I hang out with friends a little, we love FIFA on PS3. Apart from that I'm watching Entourage these days.

8. Tell us more about your typical day ?
Wake up, Eat, University, Eat, Come back, Eat, work on Music, Eat, Sleep.


9.Any words of wisdom for the fans out there ?
Be passionate! That's all what it takes.

10. What is the first thing you would do if today was your last day ? 
Pray for my forgiveness.

11. What are the three things you would take with you if you are left alone on an island ?
Guitar, Fishing Rod, Jenny McCarthy :p

12. Recently happiest and saddest moment ?
Happy moment: Tere Liye's release.
Sad moment: Result day, I got a 2.75 GPA -___-

13.What kind of a child were you ?
How would I know? Ask my mom.


14. Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?
World tour.

15.What is the one change that you would change about yourself ?
Nothing, God made everyone perfect.

Hope you enjoyed !

Saturday 28 July 2012

Abdullah Qureshi - One of the diamonds in the rough !


Music is considered to be a pure form art that has been racing through ages, in cultures and civilizations. Just as the globe is wrapped with traditions and philosophies that have been representing and symbolizing the nations, music casts the same effect. If we peek over to the western side, music there has a different language, it has beats and rhythm that are not seen in many parts of the world, tough they are still heard and the quality is appreciated. 
Subcontinent has a unique genre of its own that stretches back to generations and to the pioneers of the art which were gifted to us in the form of Mehdi Hassan and Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan. As time raced the definition of music and signing has changed but the love and admirers have definitely grown, and so the art.

This week we were overwhelmed as the guest was none other than ‘Abdullah Qureshi’ himself. We value your time and thank you to be a part of ‘Samyy Writes’.
I was not sure at first about the singer being known over Middle East, and writing this down but as ‘Tere Liye’ was launched it became a hit over the networking sites. The composition received 50,000 views in mere 11 days and the fan – following was aggrandized over the voice perfectly weaving with the chords. 
Initially the band was labeled as ‘Aghosh’ and in those years instead of being the lead singer he played as the lead guitarist. ‘I had released my covers under my own name so my band members thought that we should finish Aghosh and work under the name "Abdullah Qureshi" as I gained a little recognition because of my YouTube covers.’ That little recognition over the days has turned up to a total of 1000 subscribers and 10,000 fans over the Facebook page. 

He himself is a self-taught musician. Abdullah at a tender age of 5 years raised his voice and tested his skills. He then at his 12th birthday was gifted a guitar by his parents. ‘I took some beginner guitar lessons but then I  learnt the rest of the stuff myself, from the internet etc. Nothing is hard if you really want to do it, I think I managed to learn music on my own because I was passionate about it.’

Moving on, he admitted to the fact that he was deeply inspired by the bands of the time and quoted a few names ‘Vital Signs, Junoon and Shehzad Roy’, ‘ I wanted to be like them and do what they have done!’.
For him the world of fans and followers have always been at large, Abdullah Qureshi over the questionnaire said that he had his utmost support from friends, family and fans. He also explained that all of this was a journey; it was not like the sun shone over them the next day. It took years and hard work for them to achieve this level and fame. 
On asking that will he be joining the singing industry for good in the coming years, he replied ‘I don't want to be a full time musician, I just want to complete my academics first and then set my priorities.’
Well from our side we wish you the very best of luck in any industry that you choose. But believe it or not the talent bleeds and the fans are looking for so much more from the artist.

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Thursday 19 July 2012

Reebonz Arabia - Unveil the Surprise


With seasons changing and the fashions altering at every pace, the designers come up with something new each day. With each purchase, the want to ‘loading more in your closet’ is natural. Starting from a pair of Ray – ban shades to a Louis Vuitton hand bag to Hermes accessories and trench coats by Burberry we need more of everything!

This week the opportunity to get a website review from ‘Reebonz Arabia’ by Samyy Writes was honoring. We are grateful to the whole team for granting us the permission to do so.

Reebonz Arabia offers the best of luxury brands in the world of fashion that are affordable and exclusive for each one of us. The year was 2009 when Benjamin Han, Samuel and Daniel Lim with the co-operation of six other individuals launched Reebonz.com in the market. The motive for every one of them was to provide exclusive access to the well-known brands with discounted rates just a few clicks away.
Reebonz revolves around the brands such as Prada, Gucci, Christian Dior and many more for customers that are fascinated by the quality and variety they provide.

Talking about the site, after getting free membership from the background fades to a white color and over the top you have scoops of sales that reach up to 80% in the seasons. The layout is kept simple and easy enough to navigate through the sale events that are divided in categories by the team so the customers can crash into their favorites and hit ‘ Add to Bag’ and complete the regular checkout and payment procedures. The home page of every member pops five tabs over the top that allow each user to get a glance at the customer orders that are sailed abroad. Moving on with more advantages…the site allows you to Invite your friends and get benefits from their purchases. The more you invite your friends the more you get so that at the end of the day you can explore your desired pieces and ship them to your doorstep. The ‘Convo’ tab allows you to dig in the past events and media publishing’s that have gone through. Reebonz is also added to the growing blogsphere by the team so that by subscribing and following the blog you can keep track of the items and events.
Each item when clicked provides the product description, shipping and delivery information, return policy and estimated duration to deliver the item.  Measurement charts and information of the product size are available so that you can order the one that rests perfectly and adds more to your style.
Reebonz is an online business in the UAE but runs physical boutiques in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia.

Online Shopping and scamming are something relatively close, so many customers prefer showrooms and malls over them. The need of worrying after you order on Reebonz Arabia is needless, as the site is authenticated of ‘Hustle-free shopping’ and is perfectly safe to choose from. Your trust is completely respected by the whole team and the guarantee of getting the best of discounts is their top priority.
One destination – A number of great brands that promise you the best of services and quality that you have ever experienced is all posted on ‘Reebonz Arabia’.  So hit the like button and order up to get your closet bubbling up even more!


We wish the whole team Happy Ramadan and wishes this season.

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Monday 9 July 2012

Love in a Basket - Bags and Clutches



For a girl the list never stops at having the perfect dress, it starts there!
Jewelry is the first step that is stirred with the trendy footwear of the time and then comes one of the most wanted item of all ‘Bags’, that have been the best sellers of international companies and have been scoring millions with just these pouches, that women use as a statement that defines more about them.
As trends evolve, the fabrics are changed and styles are altered, keeping them alive at every second!
‘Love in a Basket’ after their handmade jewelry and recent launches have introduced ‘Bags and Clutches’. Needless to say, these hold-all are handmade, with materials that range from satin and sequin to embroidered lace and mirror work. The work as always is flawless and is topped with ribbon flowers, beads and pom-pom lace to deliver a blend of classy and traditional look.
Then again, most of the pieces available are customizable so you can order ideal matching’s for upcoming events. A variety of textures to your heart’s content is available so that each individual can vote and order the best designs.

The clutches give out ruffled lace bases, sequins layered with strings of pearls and the ends are concealed with ribbon flowers. To a more antique side embroidered laces and mirror work are the must have’s for a traditional happening. This is just a peek of what exactly the collection is about; you will definitely see a lot more coming from ‘Love in a Basket’ that will wow their clients over and over again.


Wishes and Luck to the whole team for a better and brighter future.

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Love in a Basket Facebook Page! 

Thursday 5 July 2012

The Whatnots Shop gets Micro-Sited



With a new surprise almost every week for the fans, the Whatnots Shop inaugurated their Facebook Page with Micro-Site. I was honored to review the features this week!
To start off, the page now has a total of 6 new tabs added. Each tab allows you to go through the whole page, check out the galleries, order and provide feedback without wasting your time.
Every tab added is loaded within seconds and then you can simply sit back and order your fav’s like Crochet items, Nail art supplies and much more with just a few clicks.  
The ‘Welcome’ Tab gives out an introduction to all the new users so that they can get the hints of what the online store offers. It gives you the access to the galleries which lead you to the Jewelry line, their nail art and handmade crafts and their signature items to which they are famous of, Crochet. Scrolling a bit further you will find the ‘Reviews’ and ‘Order now’ tab that directs you to other designated tabs .

The ‘Review Tab’ simply allow you to write your comments in the given box and provide feedback for your orders. And just for the record, the tab is bubbling with compliments!
Moving on to the ‘Order here’ tab. The page gives you a form to fill so that you can simply place the order, with all the requirements needed and then is automatically delivered to the owner for further questions and details.

The Page has a total of three galleries that I have mentioned above so you won’t get bored clicking and scrolling down to see the options available. After the images load and you can simply click through your choice of pieces and enjoy the work the shop presents.

This is insight of what the changes look like. Check them out yourself and don’t forget to leave a comment in the reviews section.

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Wednesday 4 July 2012

Love in a Basket - Eid Collection


This season the elegant zebra print leather clutches were tossed with traditional scarlet to complete the most awaited ‘Eid Collection’ by none other than Love in a Basket!

Along with new fabric and an array of different materials, hair accessories and jewels were given a glamorous touch for the upcoming festival.

Soft suede’s, leather and matte sequins were presented in the clutches range. These bags were topped with huge beaded and stone work to flash a sense of glitz in the overall design. On the other hand soft met the elegant brown with reptile texture for a subtle touch, so that this particular piece can be a grab-on whatever the occasion stands. Sequins are a part of every closet and ‘sequins bags’, this just can’t get better. This ultra-chic square clutch was mixed with huge ribbon flowers to play more with textures.

The newly designed jewelry was a mixture of beads, fabric and the signature product ‘Italian Dough’. New shapes and designs were introduced. The theme of being close to culture and traditions were elaborated by adding ‘mirrors’ in the rings. Sunflower inspired designs were a huge success from the day on. In short, the jewelry line was getting better at every piece that was launched.

Hair Accessories were a major slice of the whole cake. Huge flowers were glued over the top of hair bands and clips for an elegant hair do on any coming event. The hairbands, clips and pony were matched with most of the design pieces so that you can get the perfect match for an ideal event.


Make sure to flaunt your dress with the best of clutches or handmade jewelry to complete the ravishing look this Eid!

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Sunday 1 July 2012

Jeddah's Hypnotherapist - Ameenah Amin


This week was a bit different, instead of going on with the usual reviews and interviews I decided to get down with one of Jeddah's brilliant Hypnotherapist whose clients have claimed to be perfectly satisfied with the treatments. Here are a few questions that I got the chance to ask:

1. What is your background with Hypnotherapy? 
My background with hypnotherapy is related with my interest and vast experience of Neotic Sciences/ Mind sciences. Since my teen years I used to think about something beyond conscious mind until I discovered the power of subconscious mind through vigorous mind control exercises and meditation, great tool to become aware of one self. As mind sciences becomes integral part of my life everyday there is something new to learn, as human mind is the greatest and mysterious creation of God and it works wonders. 

2. What exactly is 'The Brain' according to your studies?
The conscious and the subconscious minds are merely two separate spheres of activity within your brain.
Your conscious mind is the rational or the logical mind, whereas your subconscious mind is the 'animal' like brain within humans.
Without any conscious choice on your part, your heart keeps pumping blood, your body knows to sweat and your temperature is regulated. These are all examples of the functions that although may seem as if they 'just happen', are actually the result of your subconscious mental processes, hard at work. Most people never 'think' that they have a subconscious mind, although they certainly have to 'think' with it. Your subconscious mind is very powerful and makes up a great percentage of your mental processes (Even though you are unaware of it) your subconscious mind is easily impressed upon by the thoughts and mental focus of the conscious mind. Your subconscious does not reason - it simply reacts to and follows the instructions and guidance of the conscious.

3. According to your phycology, has hypnotherapy been a success when applying professionally and personally?
Practitioners and researchers claim success rates of 90% and higher for professionally conducted hypnotherapy, that is followed up with a treatment plan and self-hypnosis which I teach them in our sessions. Alhamdulillah, I have dealt cases in Jeddah and all of them are successful. Hypnotherapy is useful for treating a variety of complaints, both physical and mental. Used in conjunction with other therapies, such as psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy can help patients to overcome certain psychological complaints, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Phobias, and Neuroses. It is particularly useful for overcoming phobias, and ceasing problematic habitual behavior, like stammering, snoring, smoking, teeth grinding, sleepwalking or nail biting.
It can also help alleviate some of the symptoms of physical complaints like allergies, travel sickness, insomnia and irritable bowel syndrome. Used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment, hypnotherapy has demonstrated positive benefits in the treatment of Cancer. Hypnotherapy is also useful in providing general health benefits, such as improving posture and digestion, reducing dependence on sleeping pills or tranquillizers, and helping to eradicate stress, anxiety and depression.
Hypnotherapy is not generally advisable for mentally disturbed or psychotic patients. 

4. Belonging to this profession, what is your qualification?
After my 14 years of academic education I enrolled myself for Hypnotherapy - basic course, in 1997 from NGH USA, and then I did my Hypnotherapy Diploma in1999 from London College of clinical hypnosis. Then I did vigorous mind development workshops fourth dimension 1 in 2000, after that I did my training of another mind development training program, The Incorporeal World in 2003. In 2005 I did my Silva Method Self-Empowerment program at Silva Head Quarters, Texas. I have also accomplished the Awakening Fire Walk in Advance Mind Enhancement program in 2007.