Author: Bhavik Sarkhedi

Bhavik Sarkhedi is the founder of Ohh My Brand, co-founder of Blushush Agency. His work has been featured in esteemed publications such as as The New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, and Entrepreneur. He is the best-selling author of 'The Unproposed Guy'. Bhavik Sarkhedi is an accomplished and verified personal branding expert, award winning digital marketer, independent SEO writer, published author of 12 books, and storyteller known for his prolific contributions across various domains.

The Daily Soap Concept- II

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

Principal ki Lathi

The routine of the variety of students who are punctual, late comers, naughty and funny, clever and intelligent, introvert & shy, lazy and contended is described with respect with the teachers/sirs.

The uneven behavior of the students in their amateur age to the bouncing life creates the legendary adventure in day to day.

The students always have uncertain things going on in their mind prevailing to troubles many a times for their parents & teachers. The miracles of their ‘Learning Experience’ in this Golden Era is vital as far as their morals is concerned

The lessons the students learn in the preliminary stage of their life in ‘School’ is the most important & is the most exigent endeavor of this theme. The crux is revolving around the benchmark the village school, gramin pathasala, etc made during the era.

The chemistry between the students & principal is shown in a great way when the principal is a lady who treats her students like a mother when needed but punishes them with ‘Lathi’ too. The character justifies the title as the nurture of any young creature often depends on various criteria like : Love, Care, Guidance, Morals, Ethics for life.

The Principal ki Lathi’ is a metaphor for the values and wisdom the children get in the school is precious in their future development because as the love of mother is required, the scolding of teacher is a must.

Dadi ki kahaniyan

During the ancient era, people used to sit under the banyan tree & there would be one orator ‘Dadi’ -narrating their past 80 years of experience through the means of storytelling in a most splendid way.

The Dadi is alone and don’t have any closer one living but since the village people love them like their own Grandmother, Dadi is satisfy and feels proud of the creative work she is undertaking every evening.

The Kahaniyan will be the inclusive of all the genres : Love, Motivation, Endurance, Fortitude, Guts, Fear,etc to make a strong impact on every generation people living in the village to face the obstruction and hindrance.

The consequence of every storytelling will lead to the real example scenario relating to the story & people will get the live demonstration, moral & conclusion of ‘Dadi’

With the twist in the story, one day Dadi will get sick & her last wish is to listen a wonderful story & die under the banyan tree. The village people decides to do the live performance drama so that Dadi can visualize the actual moves & feel the story. The title of the Story will be “The Death of Life” indicates the exaggeration of people’s feeling of the upcoming sad event as the Dadi’s death will be ultimately the death of the ruler.

Darpok Duggu

It’s a tale of 15 year old boy Deepak who has phobia of communication as he was shy, coward in the sense of not taking any risks in matter of playing games-adventures-fun & so people tell him “Darpok”.

He was sad about this thing & he often cries to God complaining about this telling ‘Every other people in this village is making fun of me, why can’t I make fun of them any day?” One day he found that he was blessed with a special ability to listen what other people are thinking inside about each other around them. This is a combination of a comedy mime and speaking drama where the Darpok Duggu starts to make fun of every other people in the village –making vivid gestures, postures with the people’s expression going inside their brain.

The boy is having lot of fun & now he proudly removed his image of a coward.

The antagonist enters the story who is a black magician & starts to rule over the minds of people making it really difficult for Duggu to understand the theory or conversation of mind.

The story picks up the boost when the magician knows about the ability of the Duggu & now Duggu seems to be again in the ‘Darpok’ mode but he shows out the guts, fights bravely & saves the village from the black magician & gets an applaud

MAA KEHTI HEIN

This is a story of a young man well-settled in his City life-career with his father living in a village-Bardoli.

Vivek Mehta is happy & contented with his life but regrets of only one thing that his mother died due when he was 2. The story is surrounded by the sarcasm he faces in every unpredictable moment of life where he feels void & empty. The elite nurturer of children can be only provided by ‘Maa’ but he sees the contradiction scenario in the city life where she is isolated & crying in every house of the corner trying to seek the son’s attention. ‘Maa’ is sent to Old age homes regardless the 4 BHK is occupied by his son & daughter-in-law.

Vivek is finally able to meet a woman empowerment organization head Ms. Smita Varia( 45 year widow) & he is reminded of how her mother would have been if she was living. The virtual mother-son chemistry will prove handsome illustration for the society that neither orphanage or old age home is required

They firmly decides to stop this ‘old age home’ system & begins an initiative ‘Maa kehti hein’ drama at every city corner & chawk, he faces financial hardships & emotional obstacles but then his father comes to rescue him aware about his son’s situation; he don’t give it up & finally makes a TV show which soon becomes popular because of touching & creative genre.

He earns lot of respect in the society & while he is interviewed he exclaims “Meri maa kehti thi kabhi himmat mat harna” he knew that he never got the privilege to listen her but he says “ maa kehti hein bolta hu to baat me vazzan aa jata he”

The Daily Soap Concept- III

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

Itna Bhed Bhav Kyu?

The story surrounds around the 2 children of Mr.Batra- Samarth & Jenny: clever, wise and intelligent enough to grow+glow in their career. The Lifestyle of a small town (Jamnagar) in Gujarat restricts Jenny to go abroad for Higher Secondary Education as a result of which Samarth being younger brother takes off for Canada.

The only hope for their Parents –Samarth had completed 5 years in Canada while in Jamnagar, Jenny had taken immense care of their parents but it was time for her to get married and so was the time for Samarth to return back.

The story takes the U-turn when Samarth comes back with the news that he was already married due to the critical circumstances prevailed there. The marriage of Jenny was the mandatory ceremony as the girl had touched 26 and it’s bad prestige for any girl in Gujarat who is more than 28 and unmarried. Jenny strongly resists obeying the marriage proposal for their parents will be alone forever because Samarth’s accidental wife had filed a petition to stay lifelong with him in Canada.

Itna Bhed Bhav Kyu? Circulates around the custom of typical Gujarati tradition where in Boys are given more privilege than girls though the “Dikri Parku Dhan” (Gujarati quote which means that Girls are the form of debt money which is to be given to someone else after the nurture from birth to her marriage)

The story has no end as the girl starts to live her marriage life as if it’s her second innings. She starts to exclaim her Father-in-law as ‘Father’ and ‘Mother-in-law’ as ‘Mother’ : shows the irony of the tentativeness in her life as she can never forget her first parents but caring the second one would be her ultimate goal till death & when she would die, she might whisper “Itna Bhed Bhav Kyu?”

Bad-tameesh Billi

The tale revolves around a girl Siddhi who lives in the Central Mumbai toiling in the train to stand still & walking a dozen km. every day enough for any gymnastics to exercise. Her life was going smooth until one day when she was coming back to home from work; she finds one cute little cat hiding from the dog being prey.

The tiny room of 12 feet by 15 feet was less than enough to accommodate mother, father, grandmother & her but she somehow managed to do the nurture of the amazing looking Cat. Karma-what you give, you will get back with the Compound Interest & that’s what happened one day. She uploaded her selfie with her Cat on one of the Social Media & BOOM she got hundreds of likes & comments.

Cat who was having black & white fur with the smartest & the most magnetic gestures to perform got popular in her Chawl. She finally decides to do the portfolio photography with the Cat & will sell it in the Market. The fortune favored her fate & within the blink of an eye-fraction of timeframe, the girl was living the sophisticated & luxurious life.

The story doesn’t ends with the popularity of Siddhi or Cat but gives the ideal demonstration of the worthy care one takes for another. Then after, Siddhi became the role-model and Cat was the Celebrity proves nothing but justifies the quote “ Duniya Jukti he, Jukana wala Chahiye”

Human vs Human

The episode wise fable is about two family living side by side –One very rich & one very poor. The God has decided to see the world in the form of human & to feel proud of how beautiful his world is.

Primarily, he enters in the Rich one to ensure that he has everything but while God steps inside the main gate-he felt invariably silence as if the house is haunted , A woman is busy going for her kitty party, Husband already for 15 days Company meeting where as Children are watching what they shouldn’t & the Grandmother –Grandfather are sitting in one corner as a Perfect Statue. A paid woman is there for the nurture of 1 year old boy. 4 Year old girl craves and starves for Cell phone to have in her pocket & she gets it after an hour or so; though unsatisfied after 6 days or so she demands more & more, father have to drink alcohol to get sleep, Teen girl comes late from Party night, Boy is never asked for where he was- This goes on …until God decides to see the ‘Other Human’

The ’Other Human’ was not extra happy at all but the precious form of God- Small child was breast feeded by her mother , husband must have worked very hard as he falls asleep playing with his children & mother telling the night stories to them curling her lil champs-angel, small child of 1 is happy with the game his 6 year old brother makes him to play-No matter the bucket has no wheels to run like a bike or boost like a car but the enthusiasm of the brother to make his small ‘Bro’ Laugh was ecstatic

The God felt pity on both of them as one is happy with nothing & other is sad with everything- What is happening in the world? I have to come down or sent my people to change it

So the God comes down with the strategy to change the impossible looking situation. The heavily loaded human are ready to compete him & decline the things God wants to convey….

Fight Cyber Crimes With Contemporary Technologies [Enhanced]

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

In the fight against Cyber Crimes, we have been playing a losing game. For every one step forward, we move two step backward as the new technologies do more harm than good. As insecurity is increasing amongst the general population, its time for a sweeping change. This is precisely why we need to discover the flaws in our strategy to fight cyber-crimes, and correct them when there is still time.

Also, it should be noted that another futile claim that made these days is that antivirus or firewalls offer dependable security. Although it is true that an updated antivirus program assists well in security, it can only keep your PC protected from most common infections or malware. It cannot protect you against threats emanating on daily basis.

The attackers who design such malware, tests it against mainstream antivirus programs and only those which can withstand the firewall are deployed. It takes a while for antivirus companies to identify and target these new threats and to figure out how to deal with them. Moreover, if the malware is adaptive, as in it changes its behavior according to the environment, it becomes very difficult to spot those. Even the firewalls are good only as long as the attackers are humble enough to show up their entry and exit. However, no hacker is kind enough to do that.

A brilliant example of this is Heartbleed- which exfiltrate data from the host by dressing up in a legitimate guise. As is often said, the best way to escape the prison is by wearing a prison guard’s uniform. In short, antiviruses and firewalls are defenses to yesterday’s problems, not tomorrow’s.

So what can we do about it? In reality, we would need to anticipate future threats and be prepared against them, as much as we can. A start in this direction is to look at what the hackers are doing and try to stop them. Britain’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure, widely referred to as CPNI has prescribed ten easy recommendations which could secure 80 percent of the breaches if properly implemented. These are briefly explained below-

Firstly, know the person in charge of your computers and networks and the risk associated with it- such as information to be protected, potential stealers etc. This is called Information Risk Management Regime (IRMR).
Making rules regarding the computers and devices in possession. Who is allowed to connect to your networks, testing regularly the networks etc?
Identifying the present network security measures. The presence of firewalls, contingencies in case of a breach of firewalls etc.
Rechecking the user privileges granted to ensure that privileged information is not compromised.
Training staff on properly using your networks. Making sure the credentials expire as soon as the personnel leaves the organization, outsiders being given restricted access etc.
Having a contingency plan in case of breach of data and network.
Being ready for malware attacks, taking necessary precautions.
Checking the external devices for malware before they are used.
Framing policies on monitoring of traffic to avoid privacy implications.
Keeping tabs on where the data is being stored, what devices are being used and rules about people working from outside the office.

These measures are easy to follow and combined, they possess the potential to deal with the majority of daily threats to our computers and networks.

This article is originally published here

3 Things You Should Emphasize in Your Real Estate Photos

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

Photography is paramount for real estate. It is especially important because a majority of people look through the photos first and then read the descriptions of the property they are considering, but only if they actually find that the photos are great. That is why your real estate photos need to be professional and of the highest quality possible, so that you can make sure they stand out in the listings, especially because the market is highly competitive and new competitors keep popping up around every corner.

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. This is especially true when it comes to real estate photography, which can really make or break every real estate transaction. Why is that exactly? Well, because real estate photos trigger emotions, so you need to make sure that you succeed in taking photos that will make potential buyers truly fall in love with the places. If you provide high-quality photos of a house, for instance, people will instantly imagine living there and they may not even continue with their house hunt, because that particular place will be exactly what they were looking for.

This is, of course, a picture-perfect scenario, but you can successfully help each and every one of your potential real estate buyers find the home of their dreams if you make sure your real estate photos are absolutely impeccable.

There are quite a lot of techniques that you need to learn and master in order to ensure that your every real estate photo is awesome, especially if you are a complete beginner. However, there are some things that you need to pay special attention to when it comes to emphasizing certain details in your photos, so take a look at everything that you need to emphasize to make your real estate photographs instantly sell every property.

Space

It goes without saying that real estate buyers consider the square footage when choosing their new home, but they also need to get a clear picture of how exactly the space is used. That is why you need to emphasize the dimensions, but you must be careful so as to not mislead people by providing them with the photos that are not at all authentic. You should try and make the space look roomy, but at the same time, you need to be truthful.

You can emphasize the space by using a wide-angle camera lens that will enable you to take wider shots that will give the space a sense of depth. You should place your camera really close to the entrance of a room, or completely close to a wall, so that you can show as much space as you possibly can. The key for emphasizing space is to shoot from a corner of the room that will enable you to show the longest side of that room. That way, potential buyers will know exactly how usable the space is.

Natural Light

When it comes to lighting, particularly interior lighting, it is crucial that you make sure that there is enough natural light in every room you shoot. In order to make the interior look absolutely great, without shadows in some areas that don’t have a directional light, you should either use flash or add constant lights. They will help you make the rooms look completely bright and natural.

Constant lights are just like window lights and they are excellent for shooting the interior. When it comes to using flash, you need to make sure that you really master using direct on-camera flash, as that will help you emphasize interior lighting and make the rooms perfectly bright.

When it comes to exterior lighting, you need to make sure that you choose the best time of day for your shooting. The best time is to shoot a house early in the morning or later during the day, depending on which side the house is facing in regards to the sun. For instance, if the front of a house is facing east, the best time to shoot it is definitely after sunrise, because that is when its every feature will be ideally emphasized.

If you want to shoot a house at dusk, you should turn on all the interior and exterior lights, as that will help you create the perfect exposure and the house will look dramatic. The exposure of interior lights will perfectly balance with the sky’s exposure, and the ideal time for achieving that is right after sunset.

The Best Features in Each Room

What is the real selling point in the living room you are shooting? For instance, does it have a reading nook that really shows the room’s personality? Take a look around every room to find the best feature in it and focus on emphasizing that exact feature. It is precisely what will make potential buyers curious about the house. Emphasizing the house’s best features will make the buyers want to hang out there and enjoy their free time.

Bring your photographs to life by adding a pop of bright colorto the features that are the most important ones for selling the house. It will make everything more appealing to your buyers. For instance, you can highlight the colors of some flowers in a vase, or make the pillows in the living room and bedroom more vibrant by emphasizing their colors. If there is perhaps some colorful artwork, make it really pop in order to grab attention. If you’re shooting a backyard with lots of flowers, make sure you truly emphasize their colors as well.

These are the most important things you should emphasize in your real estate photography, but make sure you explore this world much deeper, so that you can improve your knowledge and master a number of essential techniques. Therefore, remember to always emphasize the space and the property’s best and strongest features, as well as learn everything you can about real estate photo editing services and photography lighting techniques, so that you can capture every property beautifully.

How to Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level [Tricks]

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

Street photography is a very interesting “sub-specialization” to pursue. You don’t need models, high end gear, nor do you need to travel in order to practice and learn it. All you need to do is get out with your camera and be ready to meet new people, document life on the streets, and the ways of our civilization.

While street photography may sound like something very straightforward, there are certain tricks and tips that could help you bring your game to the next level. If you are eager to find out how to do so, you are at the right place. Stick with us because we are going to share some tips you might find useful.

The Gear

The thing about street photography is not the immaculate image quality, but the moment captured on it. I mean, yeah, you have to know to take clear shots with as little damage as possible, but the scene and the emotion is what counts the most. And, you won’t be able to achieve this with a big lens that makes you look like a Soviet spy airplane.

You need to use a smaller, wide-angle lens that will help you to stay discreet. Whilst on the subject of discretion, try not to wear something that will make you stand out. If you want to take real action shots, you have to get close to people and blend into the crowd.

Another important thing is to stay as light as possible. You don’t want to miss that perfect shot that awaits you just around the corner just because the heavy gear wore you down and you have to take a breather at some local café.

Inconspicuous gear is what will get you unnoticed and allow you to make shots a few centimeters away from the subject. This is why you should leave that “threatening” DSLR and buy a compact point and shoot camera. Make sure to get the model that allows shooting in manual mode and can store images in raw format, so that you can send those raw files to experts, should you decide to pay for photo editing services.

Some of the cameras you should check are Nikon 1, Canon EOS-M3 and Fujifilm X100T. If you want to be able to make those ninja shots from the hip, a camera with a flappable screen is a nice addition to your ninja gear. Stealth mode will allow you to get some very nice shots without being noticed.

Get Some Accessories

While getting accessories is not of the utmost importance, they are still handy and could help you a lot on the streets. Get a strap that you can tie to your camera and around your wrist. Put on some cool shades and you are ready to blend in and take some very close shots.

There is No Need to Be Afraid of People

Rule number one of street photography is: “Do whatever it takes to not kill the candid moment!” And, asking people for permission to take a photo is exactly this. Sometimes, asking for permission is a must and it all depends on the circumstances. For instance, you won’t take photos of someone sitting in a café or restaurant without previously asking them, while on a busy day in a marketplace, or public transportation, you can go wild and capture dozens of candid moments with your camera.

Get Out at Night

Nightlife provides amazing opportunities for street photographers. The dimmed lights at night can provide that unique moment in your frame. If you haven’t practiced shooting in the night before, you will need a bit of practice. The catch is to learn how to avoid blur and how to compensate the lack of light with your aperture and ISO.

Make sure to bring your tripod with you if you want to play with long exposure shots. Traffic lights on the busy street can help you take some of the most amazing night shots you have ever made.

Ask around if there is an open basketball court nearby. You can take some very dramatic close ups of the street players. Make sure to ask people for permission in this case, especially if you are not familiar with the neighborhood.

Become a True Moment Hunter

Street photography is all about capturing the emotion and drama of the moment on the image. There is no general advice to read and become instantly enlightened. You will have to discover this for yourself. Usually, the first thing that attracts your attention as a photographer on the street is very possibly your street photography niche.

Also make sure to learn as much as you can about composition. While there are many things that can be fixed with professional photo editing services, bad composition is not one of them.

Use Your Smartphone

The Fujifilm X100T, the compact point and shoot camera that we have mentioned above, is fully compatible with a smartphone. This means that you can place this camera wherever you want and take full control over it with your smartphone. When you can manually control your camera via smartphone, you will be able to take those close-ups without anyone ever suspecting that you are taking shots.

As any other photography field, street photography requires experienced and a knowledgeable photographer in order for it to be rewarding in a professional sense. You could see quite clearly that this particular field requires far more mingling, wandering through town, and having a sense for the right moment to take a shot. This is why the most passionate street photographers don’t spend time post-processing their street images but instead use photo editing services. This way, they get more time to spend out there, on the streets, developing their eye, intuition and confidence.