The Chennai floods have managed to bring people together to help the victims like never before. Everyone from celebrities to corporates and common people are stretching their limits to send help and relief to Chennai. Social media is abuzz with helpline numbers, calls for help and heartening stories. But this was not the case a few days ago. Chennai has been flooded since 13th November and has been lashed by rain even before that. This ‘story’ didn’t find its place in the national conscience till it went viral on social media. But once it made the headlines, everyone came together to make sure that rescue and relief efforts reached the right places. Let’s take a look at what the Blogosphere had to share about this tragic occurrence that has claimed hundreds of lives and swallowed normalcy for thousands of families.
Watch Lakshmi Pratury’s #WIN15 session now!
On the 20th of September, BlogAdda witnessed #CelebrateBlogging with its blogger community. #WIN15 was the day that will be recalled as an extravaganza that saw Indian bloggers unite under one roof. We had renowned speakers and big names from the digital world who talked about the trends in the ever changing Digital and Social world. And the event was kicked off with Lakshmi Pratury’s keynote address.
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Spicy Saturday Picks – November 21, 2015
The weekend is upon us and we’re shedding our responsibilities and getting ready to dive into Sunday. Before you do that, participate in the Pampers #SoftestForBabySkin activity and get assured hampers! Tech bloggers, register for the #MadeForIndia activity to review the 360 Security Lite app. And if you feel bad about the state of the world, give your feelings an outlet by #BloggingForPeace at BlogAdda. If you’re feeling particularly creative, do take a look at our WOW prompt!
Now time for some weekend blog reads.
Review the #MadeForIndia 360 Security Lite App!
If we ask you to name one thing you can’t live without, most of you will probably answer ‘My Smartphone’. We’re not judging, we’ll probably say the same thing. Our smartphones have become an inseparable part of our life. And don’t we want to protect the things closest to us? If you agree, get ready to review the #MadeForIndia 360 Security Lite!
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Change the world by #BloggingForPeace with BlogAdda
In 1967, Louis Armstrong famously sang, ‘It’s a Wonderful World’. If he were alive today, we’re sure the words would get stuck in his throat, because it surely isn’t a wonderful world anymore. The Paris attacks on 14th November, which killed 132 people (and counting) and injured more than 350 people have not only shaken the soul of the world, but also made us take a long, hard look at ourselves.
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Go Green This Diwali with DIY!
Diwali is a time to indulge, be with loved ones and to revel in the festivities. What it is not is a time to cough, get smoke allergies and spend your time worrying about the increasing level of pollution in your surroundings. The good news is, it is absolutely possible to enjoy Diwali without the resulting pollution. That is why we’re asking you to Go Green this Diwali with these DIY projects! Click on the titles for the links.