Airtel’s Amazing Offer: Free Netflix Access to Postpaid Users – Avail It Now

It is a double delight for Airtel users which announced in August that they will offer free Netflix access to all users on select post-paid and broadband plans. The company has now started rolling the offer to select post-paid customers, though there is no confirmation for broadband customers. As part of the #AirtelThanks plan, this offer is available on My Airtel and Airtel TV App and the customers can avail benefits of Rs 1,500 as part of the plan.

What are the Plans for which it is available?

The offer is available for post-paid plans starting Rs 499 onwards.

Free Netflix access to users is available on post-paid plans which are priced Rs.499 and above.

So all users who have the following plans Rs. 499, Rs. 649, Rs. 799, Rs. 1,199, Rs. 1,599, Rs. 1,999, and Rs. 2,999 will able to access the Netflix for free.

What do you get when you avail the Netflix access from Airtel?

All you need to do is avail the Netflix access from the MyAirtel app under the Airtel Thanks banner. Under this offer, Airtel users will get a free 3-month access to the base Rs. 500 Netflix plan, which allows for single-screen access and only SD quality videos.

How to avail free Netflix Airtel Offer?

  • Download the MyAirtel app if you have not already done it. If you have the existing app, make sure you update it. You can also look for the same option in the Airtel TV app.
  • Open the MyAirtel app and select the Airtel Thanks banner
  • Get access to the Netflix gift worth Rs. 1,500 in the list of freebies.
  • Tap the Claim Now button
  • Customers who avail this will get a free 3-month access of Rs. 500 Netflix plan that allows single-screen access to SD quality videos
  • You now have to log in to your Netflix account or you will need to create a new account. Hit Proceed after you do so.
  • New users will be directly enrolled for three months and if you are an active user of Netflix, you will get Rs. 1,500 as credit in your Netflix account.
  • This amount will be deducted over the next 3 months.

The best part is that you need not add any credit card or payment details to use the service. Thus enjoy your free Netflix with Airtel over the next 3 months and get access to the best entertainment, free of cost.

PRODUCT LEADERS FORUM (PLF) 2018 @ HYDERABAD – All You Need to Know

Event Date: 1st August 2018

Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM

Location and Venue: TajBanjara, Hyderabad, India

Register Now

Who are the keynote speakers?

Speakers include 20+ leading product leaders and professionals like

  • HeenaRaval, Senior Director, CA Technologies
  • RavuriNIranjan, Founder, and CEO, caremotto.com
  • KarthiSubbaraman, Chief Product Officer, Xperian

About the Event

This is a unique conference giving project managers new insights into the tools and knowledge to excel at the workplace on Product management and Marketing beyond the usual networking. Product Leaders Forum(PLF) is a non-profit which is volunteer driven and is a truly global movement with chapters in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and Silicon Valley.

They bring together diverse perspectives and provide a platform for Product Leaders to get deeper insights, opportunities for hands-on training and form networks for learning from their peers. They help build product leaders and provide a product thinking forum which helps in connecting and networking with suitable peers & mentors.

Every year the PLF is organized at different cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad providing unique opportunities for aspiring Product Leaders. It provides a connecting point for networking with other product leaders and helps enhance skill sets through workshops and other activities.

PLF has various initiatives like the following:

  • PLF Prime
  • PLF Incubate
  • PLF Ignite
  • PLF Connect
  • PLF Showcase
  • PLF Elite
  • PLF Share

Agenda of the PLF forum

  • An introduction to the Product Leaders Forum
  • Discussions on topics like ‘Building Global Products from India’
  • PLF Mentor Connect – A product thinking forum to connect peers and mentors
  • A Panel Discussion on ‘Product Management and Entrepreneurship’
  • Workshops like Data Science for knowledge enhancement
  • Product Networking by T-Hub

Who should attend the Product Leaders Forum?

  • Product Managers, TechnologyMarketers, Business Leaders
  • Engineering Leads, Project/ Program Managers, Architects
  • Entrepreneurs, Intrepreneurs

What are the benefits of attending this event?

  • This gives you exposure to the best practices involved in product management and also help in building long-lasting peer networks.
  • Understand the how vs. why of product execution better and how to apply your knowledge for better product roadmaps and decision making
  • Understand and learn from inspiring intrepreneurs and from senior entrepreneurs how they took up innovative practices in product management
  • Get access to the necessary tools and knowledge for Product Management and Marketing
  • Up to 5 workshops and over 300+ attendees for networking

How to register for this event?

There are three choices for registration. The tickets can be booked via Mera Events or Townscript. First, you need to go here to select from them.

PRODUCT LEADERS FORUM Price
  • The pro-delegate is the most preferred way of registration with full conference pass and access to all features including mentor connect.
  • Organizations which want to send more employees can opt for the corporate passes which include up to 5 Elite Passes.
  • Registration for Delegate-Early Bird ended on August 15th while it is continuing for other choices till August 31st.

Are there any discounts when you register now?

There is a massive discount for HYSEA members of up to 50% when you register through here.
Besides this, the Corporate passes provide the highest ROI as you get five elite passes for the event at the lowest prices per head. The Early Bird discount could be availed by those who registered before or on August 15th.

Volunteer Sign-Up

For opting to be a volunteer, sign here.

Save Up to Rs 10000 on Food Bill With Swiggy Membership

Swiggy, India’s biggest food delivery service, is all set to go the Zomato way when it rolls out its new membership program, Swiggy Super later this week. This is one of the strategies in order to grab more customers as it vies for a market share battle with rivals, Uber Eats and Zomato.

This kind of a paid subscription service was first started by Zomato which introduced Zomato Treat, a subscription program which provided a free dessert with every meal ordered. Later, they launched the successful Zomato Gold, which extended special perks like complimentary dishes and drinks.  Now it’s time for Swiggy to come into the picture with this paid subscription service which offers unlimited free deliveries across all restaurants for its subscribers.

What is Swiggy Super exactly?

When you subscribe to Super, you get free deliveries with each and every restaurant, near or far, any time of the day. Even if it’s rain or holidays, there’s no surcharge, ever! You just get to choose your food and ORDER. No surges, no delivery charges! Driving paid subscription is easier for premium customers who wouldn’t mind paying more for convenience and benefits. And a fee as low as Rs.99 is an icing on the cake.

What are the Subscription Plans available for Swiggy Super?

You can choose from either the one month or the three-month plan. The monthly subscription will be priced between Rs. 99 to 149 while the quarterly subscription pricing is yet to be ascertained.

What are the benefits you can avail right now from Swiggy Super?

  • Free delivery from any restaurant in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai & Pune. (Other cities it’s coming soon.)
  • No surges come rain or holidays
  • Watch out for more delightful surprises for SUPER members right here, coming soon.

Cities and Number of customers who can avail this:

Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai & Pune. According to Anuj Rathi, vice-president of product management at Swiggy, Swiggy Super will be rolled out to at least 200,000 loyal customers.

How to subscribe to Swiggy Super?

You can avail it from the Home Screen on the app or as you check out

Super Swiggy payment
Super Swiggy

It is reported that in June, Swiggy raises $120 million from investors which have now increased its valuation to over $1 billion. Hence it is now all out to acquire more customers and increase volume orders and this is one of those attempts. Swiggy, which has over 55,000 restaurant partners on its platform looks to pose a serious competition to Zomato in the days to come.

Avail these Fabulous Offers to Celebrate the 4th Anniversary of My Starbucks Rewards

It’s raining offers at Starbucks on the 4thAnniversary of the My Starbucks Rewards in India. It’s four times the joy for a member-exclusive offer which will leave you wanting for more. Avail rewards galore when you sip on your favorite coffee from the best coffee chain in the world. To know more about this lip-smacking offer from Starbucks, read on!

What is the My Starbucks Rewards™ program?

This is a way in this Tata Starbucks Pvt Ltd (TSPL) rewards and honors its loyal customers for choosing their products across Starbucks Stores in India.

How do you enroll in the Rewards program?

It’s simpler than sipping some coffee! All you need to do is register your Starbucks Card here and use it. Earn 1 Star every time you spend INR 300 with your registered Starbucks Card at any of the Starbucks stores in India. The more Stars you earn, the bigger the rewards! There are 3 reward levels:

Welcome, Green and Gold Levels

Welcome: Register and start earning your rewards!

  • Enjoy something Special on your Birthday
  • Free size upgrade on any beverage

Green(5 Stars): You get the benefits listed above + additional benefits like Free size upgrades for a featured beverage.

Gold: Collect 25 Stars within 12 months for the Gold level! Besides the Welcome and Green rewards, you get loads of other special offers in Gold like:

  • Free Drink for every 10 Stars
  • Free tall hot drink on the purchase of 250g whole bean coffee

What are the member-exclusive offers for the 4th Anniversary of My Starbucks Rewards?

member-exclusive For each purchase of INR 1,500, you get 5 stars. Additionally, you get 20% off on Starbucks merchandise. For an additional INR 1,500, get 30% off. If you spend up to INR 4,500 you get a cool 40% off on Starbucks merchandise! An offer you cannot afford to miss and need to grab!

For full program details, check out http://www.starbucks.in/card/rewards

Offer valid till 4th Sep 2018.

What are the terms and conditions for availing this offer?

  • The merchandise redemption is till 18th Sept 2018.
  • Offer valid till 4th Sept 2018.
  • Offer is valid till stocks last
  • Redemption is limited to 3 merchandise at every level.
  • No two offers to be combined

Start your Starbucks purchases right away! To know your Reward Status and check balance, click here

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11 Best International Brands you can Shop At Nykaa

Every girl dreams of those beauty products that have created a rampage on the International charts. Imagine availing world-class brands at the best prices to your doorstep.   That’s Nykaa for you. Gone are the days, when you can get the best of the international beauty cuisine only when you actually cross the ocean. Nykaa is a site that never fails to impress. With its brands, collections that keep updating, beauty trends tracker and expert opinion, the site is a large platform for all members interested in personal wellness. Nykaa has slowly but steadily built their international luxury range providing ample competition to peers like Sephora. These international brands account for over 20% of Nykaa’s business.

Here are 11 best International brands you can shop at Nykaa-

  1. Huda Beauty:

    Huda Beauty
    The undisputed queen of liquid lipsticks which has seen soaring sales year after year and is a hot favorite is Huda Beauty. It is the brainchild of Makeup junkie Huda Kattan who grew from a beauty blogger to someone with her own line of products. The products are the foundation, eyelashes, lipsticks (Liquid lipsticks, trust us), eye palettes and brushes. The biggest USP of Huda is a unique formulation that is cruelty-free.

  2. Estee Lauder:

    Estee Lauder
    This multinational company based in New York City by Estee who started it way back in 1960. Homespun creams reached international standards and people grew to love the product for its finesse and detail. The products available are skincare ones, eyes and lips makeup, fragrances and face care products.

  3. Mac:

    Mac Nykaa
    This luxury, international brand needs no introduction. They make products for the modern woman keeping various factors like ethnicity in mind. Since 1984, Mac has earned praise and nothing else. It has a wide range for lips, eyes, makeup, skincare etc. On Nykaa, the lip pencil and Mac prepare among the bestsellers.

  4. Bobbi Brown:

    Bobbo Brown
    This brand took off when makeup artist Bobbi Brown wanted to include natural tones in her looks as compared to the garish tones used in the 1980’s. This made her a sensation when the colors debuted and it has become a trusted brand worldwide. The Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner and crushed lip color top the charts on Nykaa. The detox mask and hydrating eye cream are clear favorites as well.

  5. Olaplex:

    Olaplex
    This brand gives you what dreams are made of. The perfect hair in a three-step hair care routine that will alleviate every single hair issue. It rebuilds broken hair bonds and nourishes your hair like no other. The 3-4-5 bond maintenance system is being loved by the consumers.

  6. Orly:

    Orly Nykaa
    Think of Manicure and the first thought is French Manicure. Orly is the company that led us to that. The vegan brand apart from a range of delectable colors also has nail growth and cuticle drops that enhance nail health, nourish brittle nails and maintain the perfect pink nails. The Orly FX Nail Polish is the perfect festival pick and the French manicure is easily the best.

  7. Australis:

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    This 100% cruelty-free, the vegan-friendly brand has been a favorite in its home, Australia and has found a way to India through Nykaa. This company sells makeup palettes, lip colors, matte lip creams and its bestseller metallic lip creams. The contouring range is also very effective and has been vouched for by many beauty bloggers.

  8. Ciate London:

    Ciate London
    It is a premium brand known for its innovations like transforming liquid lipstick, highlighting balm and glitter flip. Its innovative formulations, experiments have led to wonderful products that have kept the style of the individual and yet created a stunning impact. Their Perfect paint job-corrector pen and overnight nail mask are the picks here.

  9. Rene Furterer:

    Rene Furterer
    This luxury hair brand is based in France. A slew of scalp treatments and massages that could revitalize hair and provide the required replenishment is its forte. The three-phase “Prepare, Cleanse, and Treat “method has been loved worldwide. The Triphasic VHT ATP anti-hair loss serum is one of their best sellers.

  10. theBalm:

    the Balm
    These are trendy, Paraben free products that are also pet-friendly. They come in innovative packaging in various colors that attract customers. theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter, the Bahama Mama bronzer, and the Sexy Mama Anti-Shine Translucent powder have received great reviews.

  11. Minus417:

    Minus 417
    At the center of -417, a unique combination of Dead Sea minerals is used to create exotic products that have the most healing effects on the human body. It has 10 times more potent minerals than any other sea or ocean. The firming mud body foaming scrub and mud hair mask are chart toppers in this brand.

These are the 11 best brands one can find and splurge on one’s heart’s content. These versatile products by some of the best brands in the industry will help create a flawless finish and reach that desired runway look.

Xiaomi 4th Anniversary Sale from July 10th to 12th with Fabulous Deals and Offers: Grab them now

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, which entered the Indian market with the launch of the Mi3 smartphone, is all set to celebrate its 4th anniversary starting today with some fabulous sales offers. The annual Mi sale had kick-started on the Mi.com website today and will give you great offers all the way through July 12th. The range of exciting offers is for their Mi LED Smart TV 4 (55-inch), Redmi Y2, Mi Band 2 and a lot more.

Mi sale

Re.4 Mi Flash Sale

It’s raining offers and what better way than to begin with the Mi Re.4 Flash Sale!  This deal ends on July 12th at 4 PM.  The Re.4 offer is available on Redmi Y1, Mi Smart TV 455, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Y2, and Mi Band 2. Each of these products can be grabbed at the specific time mentioned on their site and you can bag them for an unbelievable price of Re.4.

Blink & Miss Deals

For those who miss out on the Flash Sale, here’s more! The Blink and Miss Deals are available for the following.

  • Mi Body Composition Scale + Mi Band 2 – ₹ 1,999(MRP –Re.3,798)
  • Redmi Note 5 + Mi VR Play 2 – ₹ 9,999(MRP RE.11, 298)
  • Redmi Y1 + Mi Bluetooth Headset – ₹ 8,999(MRP Re.9,898)

These are also available for accessories like pocket speakers and power banks. Remember, these are limited offer deals and are available for 200 units of each product only. The offer is valid only for 50 units of Mi Air Purifier 2.

12 PM Blockbusters

These offers are up for 12 PM grabs on the Mi LED Smart TV and Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Mi Anniversary Sales

It’s raining offers on the MI website, besides the above, you also have the Anniversary Deals on mobiles like the following:

  • Mi Mix 2 (2000 off)
  • Mi Max 2 (1000 off)
  • Travel Backpack(100 off)
  • Discounts on Mi Earphones and Mi Band 2
  • Travel Combo and Fitness Combo(150 off)

And many more such discounts.

Last but not the least, what’s a sale without some exciting coupons? Grab these coupons which will be available all three days up to July 12th. The coupons are available in denominations of Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.200 and Rs.500 and will be valid on a minimum purchase of Rs.600.Avail the Mi Gift Cards to gift your loved ones the latest in technology. There’s an exchange offer to exchange your old mobile for a new one.
Xiaomi has also partnered with SBI, Mobikwik and Paytm for some instant cashback and discounts when you make your payments.

  • SBI Offer – When you use your SBI Credit cards, you get an instant discount of Rs.500 for a transaction of Rs.7,500.
  • Paytm Offer – For a cashback of Rs.500, you will have to make a minimum transaction of Rs.8,999 with additional cash back on movies and flights.
  • Mobikwik – For your transactions via Mobikwik, you get a 25% Supercash for your purchases.

There are annual souvenirs to Mi VIP Club members and some special surprises for Platinum and Diamond Class members.

Go ahead, grab these deals and discounts and get access to the best in technology at unbelievable rates.

5 Best Online Pharmacy Stores In India

The Internet has made lives way easier. From groceries to clothes to electronics, everything that you need is available online and can be delivered to you right at your doorstep. The online stores don’t just cater to your needs but also help you save your time and money. With great deals and offers, online sites are becoming a boon! The online pharmacy stores are emerging too and are making it convenient for people to order medicines at low rates from the comfort of their home. Here’s a list of 5 best online pharmacy stores in India which will let you buy your medicines at low rates with great discounts:

 5 Best Online Pharmacy Stores in India

  1. NETMEDSNetmeds

  • With 100 years of experience in dispensing high-quality medicines, founded in 2015 by Dadha& Company, helps you buy prescription medicines from its online store and gets them delivered to your home in time. The company offers a wide range of medicines and also OTC products, supplements, and vitamins, herbal products, pain relievers, baby/mother care products etc.

How to order from NETMEDS.com?

  • Go to the site/app and type the name of the medicine you wish to order or upload your prescription. The prescription will be verified after which you’ll receive a confirmation from the site for your order.
  • Add the medicine to the cart and proceed
  • Fill in the required details and proceed to payment

Payment modes accepted:

  • Credit/debit card
  • Net banking
  • Cash on delivery (COD)
  • Netmeds e-wallet
  • Wallet

Returns:

  • Full refund possible if you receive a damaged item; the order has been expired
  • If you want to return an item due to its damaged condition or if it’s an incomplete order then contact the Netmeds Customer Support within 10 days of receiving the product.
  • If you wish to return an unopened, unused item then 20% restocking charge will be deducted from your payment. This return will ONLY be accepted if you inform them within 30 days of receipt.

Offers:

  • Get up to 20% off on all prescription medicines
  • Get 15% Paytmcashback
  • Use code NMS35 and get 15% off on all medicines with the minimum order value of Rs.250+ 20% NMS super cash
  • Use code NETMEDS45 and get up to 45% off
  • Refer Netmeds to your friends and earn RS.250 for each referral, And your friends will get 20% on medicines
  1. JUST RELIEFJust Relief

  • Launched in 2016 by Amit Goel, justrelief.com provides healthcare and pharma products and services. They provide OTC products, Patanjali products, baby/mother products, nutrition, medicine usage, side effects etc. They also provide various lab tests for which they will collect your blood samples right from your doorstep. The tests are from NABL accredited labs.

How to order?

  • Go to the justrelief site
  • Search your medicine and add it to your cart
  • Fill in the required details and select the payment mode

Payment modes accepted are:

  • Credit/debit card
  • Net banking
  • Cash on delivery (COD)
  • No shipping charges on minimum order value of Rs.199

Returns:

  • If you wish to cancel your order then send a mail at [email protected]
  • Orders can be returned or exchanged if they are damaged; if the order doesn’t match the required product; if the medicine has expired
  • Orders can be exchanged or returned by mail at [email protected] within 15 days of receipt of goods.

Offers:

  • Get 20% off on prescribed medicines
  • 15% off on OTC medicines
  • Up to 40% off on Healthcare products
  • Make your first order through Mobikwik and get maximum MobikwikSupercash of Rs.100. valid once per user.
  1. APOLLO PharmacyApollo pharmacy

  • Apollo pharmacy is a part of Apollo Hospitals which is Asia’s largest healthcare group. It has 3000+ outlets in major cities. It provides OTC products, supplements, FMCG products, baby care, personal care, health care products etc. They provide the service of 24-hour pharmacies.

How to Order?

  • Go to the Apollo pharmacy site
  • Search your medicine or upload your prescription. The prescription will be verified after which you’ll receive a confirmation from the site for your order.
  • Fill in the required details and select the payment mode

Payment modes accepted:

  • Credit/debit card
  • Net banking
  • Cash on delivery (COD)
  • FREE delivery on non-prescription orders of Rs.600 or more
  • FREE delivery of medicine orders of Rs.200 or more
  • 55 charged as shipping charges if the order if below Rs.600

Returns:

  • You can return the order if it is incomplete/damaged/wrong product by informing Apollo Pharmacy Customer Support within 7 days of receiving the product.
  • Orders can be canceled before their shipping.

Offers:

  • Up to 15% off on talc and deodorants
  • Up to 15% off on Sports nutrition products
  • Up to 20% off on personal care products
  • Up to 25% off on Summer care products
  1. 1MG1mg

  • Founded in 2015, 1MG is another top pharmacy online store that delivers medicines, lets you book doctor’s appointments, provides free home sample pickup for diagnostics tests. It has a wide range of products from top brands like Patanjali, Himalaya, Accu-Chek, Amway Nutrition, Dabur, Hamdard etc.

How to order?

  • Go to the 1MG site/app
  • Search your medicine or upload your prescription. The prescription will be verified after which you’ll receive a confirmation from the site for your order.
  • Fill in the required details and select the payment mode

Payment modes accepted:

  • Credit/debit card
  • Net banking
  • Cash on delivery (COD)
  • E-wallet

Returns:

  • You can return the order if it is expired/damaged/wrong product by informing the Customer Care within 7 days of receiving the product

Offers:

  • Sign up and get Rs.50 in your 1MG account
  • Get 20% off on medicines
  • Save 35% on health tests
  • Get up to Rs200 Paytmcashback
  • Get 20% off on allopathy medicines + up to Rs.200 paytm cashback. Use code HEALTH1020
  1. MEDPLUS MARTMedplus mart

  • MedPlus is one of the leading medical and general store. You can choose your products from the wide range available and avail the offers. You can either pick your order from a nearby MedPlus store when its ready or can get it home delivered.

How to order?

  • Go to the MedPlus site/app
  • Search your medicine and add it to the cart
  • Fill in the required details and select the payment mode

Payment modes accepted:

  • Credit/debit card
  • Net banking
  • Cash on delivery (COD)
  • E-wallet

Returns:

  • If you receive damaged/wrong medicines/medicines with shelf life less than 3 months you can return them within 14 working days by contacting the customer care.

Offers:

  • 25% off on prescription medicines for a new user
  • Up to 45% off with PhonePe payment
  • Up to 40% off with Mobikwik payment
  • Up to 35% off with Paytm payment
  • FREE delivery, minimum order value Rs.200

10 Tips To Help You Save On Your Groceries

It’s really a challenging job to go grocery shopping if your budget is tight. “To buy or not to buy” is the only thing that goes in your head more than anything else! Sometimes people end up spending a really large amount on groceries than they should and that disturbs their entire budget for the month. But compromising on food is something that none of us want to do,

Here Are 10 Tips To Help You Save On Your Groceries

  1. Budgeting Is Everything!


For everything that you do, even for groceries, setting up a budget is the 1stand the most essential step. If you have a budget set for all your expenses, you’ll be on the safer side. When planning to buy groceries, start off with setting up a budget for your groceries. This will help you in making the list, prioritizing and will save you from spending on unnecessary things.

  1. List It All


The next thing after setting up a budget is to make a list of all the things that you need according to your budget. Prioritize things as per your necessity and budget. Milk, veggies, eggs, bread, fruits, sugar, etc. are the most important ones and need to be given priority, other snack items can be cut down or can be bought in lesser quantities. STICK to the list. Be determined to spend on the essential ones first and then go to the extra ones.

  1. Understand Your Needs


You don’t need everything that’s on SALE! Don’t follow “I’ll buy it coz it’s on SALE” rule. Out of the 10 things that are on sale, you probably eat/need 5-6 of them, so don’t start buying everything that’s available for a lesser amount. Buy things only if you or your family eat/need them. If you see non-perishable items like flour, sugar, pasta, oil etc. on sale then its always a good idea to buy those in bulk as these do come under the priorities category of your list and can be stored for a longer time. But buy the perishable ones as per the required quantity. Choose wisely.

  1. Meal Planning


Plan your meals for the week in advance as this will help you shop better. When you’ll know what you’ll cook and what all ingredients you’ll need, then you can choose better. This will reduce the confusion and will save you from buying anything that won’t be put to use. Hence, nothing gets wasted.

  1. Store Brands Can Help


People often overlook the in-store brand products and go for the name brand that makes their bill go up! Many times, the in-store and name brand products are similar but just have different labels. This can help you save more as most of the times its just the brand’s goodwill that you are paying for, otherwise the ingredients are mostly similar in name brands and in-store brands.

  1. The Coupon Way


Make use of those grocery store coupons and ads that you see in the weekly. Many stores provide discounts, reward point, and other exciting offers. Sign up for store’s emails/loyalty cards etc. and make the most of their coupons and offers.

  1. No Off Season Items


Try to avoid offseason products like veggies and fruits as the shipping costs are added to their original price and this makes them costly. Buy the in-season items and avoid paying extra.

  1. Less Of Packaged Food


Packaged foods are generally costlier than the fresh ones. Avoid buying packaged food and go for the fresh ones. Buying packaged food means that you are just paying extra for the marinating and storage process. You can very well marinate your meat and store food on your own.

  1. Compare


Keep a track of prices of products in different stores. Sometimes prices vary from store to store, what may be costly in one store can be on sale in the other store or can be priced at a lesser rate. Also, sometimes you might get more quantity of a product at a store at a lesser rate or with some offer than a store that is selling it at a higher rate with less/equal quantity.

  1. Go Solo


Try not to bring your kids as they tend to get distracted with a lot of stuff in the store and it’s really hard to say no to them or to convince them on not buying something. When you go grocery shopping with your kids, you definitely end up buying more things than you planned.

6 Tips To Save On School Supplies

May is almost coming to an end and its time for the kids to get ready for school with their backpacks on! A new class, new subjects, new teachers and when everything else is new, the kids will definitely want to have new school supplies as well. School supplies are the only things that get them excited about going to school but you cant let their excitement make you go out of budget! So here are 6 tips to help you save on school supplies:

  1. Grab It First

Grab soonIf you are planning to buy the school supplies on the very last day on maybe say 2-3 days before the school reopens, then you are highly mistaken! This will make you pay extra bucks for any item that you purchase as school supplies tend to be in high demand and so the prices get hiked. Purchase them during off-season sales when the demand is low so that you get them at nominal rates.

  1. The More The Better

more the betterWhatever you buy, buy in bulk. If you want to buy pens, then instead of buying few of them and thinking of buying them again later when needed, buy it all together in bulk during off-season sales as the prices are low and you are sorted for the year. Do the same with other necessary stationery as well. Also, some stores offer great discounts when buying in bulk.

  1. Reuse The Old Stuff

ReuseLook back in your closets and drawers and you’ll definitely find some old stuff that you bought with complete intentions of using it but then you just forgot about them! Reuse those old empty notebooks, crayons, pencils etc. and save some bucks!

  1. Pass It On

Donate booksThere’s no harm in passing on the supplies to your younger kids that were used by your elder ones if are in good condition. Water bottles, lunch boxes, craft items etc. can be easily used again if they are fit to use. Also, you can buy books from second-hand stores if the syllabus hasn’t changed and if the books are in good condition. If there is not much age gap between your kids, then you can also use textbooks for you elder kids, provided syllabus remains the same.

  1. Use The Cards

use cardsCertain credit cards offer discounts and cash back offers in departmental stores like the SBI Simply Save Credit Card offers 10 reward points on spending Rs.100 in departmental stores that accept VISA cards or MasterCards. Also, a lot of supplies are available on online shopping sites at low costs and offers. Certain coupons can also be used for these.

  1. Don’t Spoil Them

Parents and kidsIts hard to say NO to your kids especially with the adorable face they make when they need something from you, but you need to be little strict. You don’t always have to fulfill all the demands especially if you are running low on your budget. Make them understand that sometimes they’ll have to adjust and compromise on certain things.

Our deal hunters have suggested the best stores online to shop

1. Firstcry

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3. Flipkart

Up To 70% Off School bags & Stationery + Extra 5% Off On All Visa Cards (On First 3 Transactions)

4. Shop Clues

Up To 66% Off Sketch Pens & Coloring supplies + 10% Cashback Via Airtel Payment Bank + Additional 15% Cashback via Freecharge Wallet

5. Paytmmall

Up To 100% Cashback + Additional 5% Cashback Via ICICI Bank Debit & Credit Cards

Top 6 Credit Cards That Offer Maximum Cash Back

The cashback feature is one of the most important features that you need to consider while getting a credit card. It would be really exciting to earn some money while spending it. Here is a list of top 6 credit cards that offer you maximum cashback:

  1. Citibank Cashback Credit Card

citi card

This is a very good option for earning cashback and also for paying your utility bills online.

  • Movie lover? Well, then the Citibank cashback credit card is just the right pick for you as it offers 5% Cash Back on movie tickets.
  • Pay your utility bills and get 5% cashback.
  •  Get 5% cash back on telephone payments.
  • 0.5% cash back on other amount spent.
  • NOTE:  cashback is restricted to Rs.100 per month for each category mentioned above.
  • The cashback will be reflected directly in your monthly statement as a cash credit. Also, this contactless card which means that just by tapping the card at the POS terminals you can make the payment.
  1. Standard Chartered Manhattan Platinum Credit Card

Standard bank cc

Women will definitely want to get this card as it offers great cashback offers on grocery purchases.

  • Get  5% cashback on groceries from stores like Reliance Fresh, Big Bazaar, More, Food Bazaar etc.
  • Get up to Rs.500 cashback every month and Rs.150 per transaction
  • NOTE: You need to spend at least 1000 per transaction to earn cashback
  • Earn 5x reward points on paying for Hotels, Dining, Airline ticket reservation and fuel.
  • You need to earn minimum 500 reward points to get redemption.
  • Joining Fee:499+tax (Waived if you Spend Rs.30,000 in a year )
  • Renewal fee: Annual/Renewal Fee waived if you spend Rs. 60,000 in a year
  1. SBI Simply Click Credit Card

SBI Simply cc

If online shopping is your thing, then you should definitely get the SBI Simply Click Credit Card.

  • Get 10x rewards on shopping from Amazon, BookMyShow, Cleartrip, Foodpanda, Zoomcar, Ola Cabs, Fabfurnish, Lenskart
  • Get additional benefits from Amazon as Amazon gift voucher worth Rs.500
  • Get 5% discount on other online shopping.
  • Also, get 5% waiver of fuel surcharge for transactions between Rs.500 and Rs.3000
  • Get Cleartrip e-voucher worth Rs.2,000 on annual online spends of Rs.1 Lakh
  1. ICICI Platinum Chip Credit Card

Icici CC

You cannot directly avail cashback through this, but you can earn reward points that can be redeemed to get amazing gifts and payback points on purchases.

  • The embedded chip in the card ensures secure transactions and gives protection against fraud.
  • Earn 2 payback points on every Rs.100 payment except fuel payments.
  • Save minimum 15% on dining bills in 12 major cities with ICICI Bank Culinary Treats Program.
  • Earn one payback point on every Rs.100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver can be availed on fuel transactions of maximum Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps when the Card is swiped on ICICI Merchant Services swipe machines
  • Ensure that you spend Rs.50,000 or more annually on your Card and the Annual Fee of Rs.99 for the subsequent year will be reversed.
  1. Standard Chartered Super Value Titanium Credit Card

Standard bank titanium

Save on your monthly expenses.

  • Get5% cashback on fuel payments across all fuel stations up to a maximum of Rs.200 per month (max of Rs.100 per transaction). Minimum transaction of Rs.750
  • 5% cashback on telephone bill payments up to a maximum of Rs.200 per month (max of Rs.100 per transaction). Minimum transaction of Rs.750.
  • Get 5% cashback on utility bill payments up to a maximum of Rs.100 per month. Minimum transaction of Rs.750
  • Earn 1 reward point for every purchase worth Rs.150 when you use your credit card for all other expenses.
  • Get 20% cashback up to Rs.600 monthly on all your uber rides
  1. HDFC Moneyback Credit Card

HDFC CC

The card is perfect for you if you love shopping!

  • Earn 2 Reward Points (RP) on every payment of Rs.150. get 2x Reward Points on online payments. (Here, 100 Reward Points are equivalent to Rs.20)
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge waived off on fuel transactions ( Minimum transaction of Rs.400, Maximum Cashback of Rs.250 per statement cycle)
  • If you lose your Card, report it immediately to the 24-hour call center. After reporting the loss, you have a zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made on your card.
  • Avail up to 50 days of the interest-free period from the date of purchase (subject to the submission of the charge by the Merchant)