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  2. ADMIN
    The bond between a brother and sister is one of the most beautiful experiences one can have. It's like having a best friend and a full time rivalry, untidily wrapped within the same relationship. You never know which side comes out. You both contend for your parents’ affections, dissing the other, calling each other names, and claiming yourself to be the ‘favourite child’. 
    There’s an undeniable joy in pissing each other off. It’s a two way street.
    But it’s not a full time ladai scene. Even during your worst moments, you both always find a way to patch things up even if it turns ugly momentarily. You’ve got each other’s back when shit hits the roof. Especially when one of you is at the receiving end of some unsolicited daant at the hand of your parents, or worse, strangers. 
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    You may not want to acknowledge your love and affection for each other most of the time, but you still know that nobody’s going to look out for you the way your sister does. 

    Rakshabandhan commemorates this beautiful bond through a promise. A promise to be there for your sister. A promise to never let harm befall her. And a promise to be the only person allowed to irritate her.
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    The rakhi is but a seemingly ordinary thread until your sister ties it on your wrist. Though it might be celebrated once a year, the love lasts through several lifetimes. To be cherished each and every day.

    For all these talks of love and affection for your sister, what are you planning on getting her this Rakshabandhan? 
    Chocolates? Too overdone.
    Flowers? Blech. Cliche.  
    Her favourite sneakers? Maybe if she’s into having a sick ‘fit

    For Rakshabandhan, MensXP explored this beautiful relationship with Bhai Ka Farz featuring Ambrish Verma & Nupur Nagpal. Watch how they perfectly capture the relationship between a brother and sister, and how you can truly have your sister’s back! 
    What is your relationship with your sister like and what are you planning to get for her this Rakshabandhan?
    Do let us know in the comments below! 

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    The second Test between India and England was an edge-of-the-seat thriller from start to end. Apart from high-quality cricket, the Test match had several moments that made it an exciting watch till the very end. Not just with their skills, the players from both sides employed several other techniques to outclass each other.
    There were so many instances of players coming face to face that it was impossible to keep a count and that’s the reason why we are still seeing videos of various incidents that went unnoticed, even though the match ended five days ago.
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    Having seen their players getting sledged by the England bowlers, the Indian players were all charged up and extra-motivated to give them a taste of their own medicine and they attacked the English batters like a wolf pack.

    England veteran fast bowler James Anderson, who was involved in a heated exchange with Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Day 4, got the special welcome when he walked out to bat on the last day of the match.
    Siraj and Kohli pic.twitter.com/BmRUcw95aV
    — Simran (@CowCorner9) August 20, 2021
    A video which has gone viral shows Kohli pointing towards his forehead, perhaps suggesting fast bowler Mohammed Siraj to welcome the England legend to the crease with a bouncer.
    Siraj, who was on fire having picked three wickets in the second innings, also responded by tapping his hand to his head, which reminded us of Ajay Devgn’s famous dialogue from Bollywood movie ‘Singham’ -- ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’.
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    Unlike England, who lost their discipline trying to take revenge from Indian tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, the Indian team was more focused on winning the match than anything else. The unbeaten 89-run partnership between Bumrah and Shami for the ninth wicket gave the visitors a perfect platform to launch their final assault because they knew England would need a miracle to chase down the total.

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    The hosts were playing to save the match and Anderson was the last man standing between a draw and India’s victory. Having coped a barrage of bouncers from Bumrah in the first innings, Anderson expected something similar in the second innings and was waiting deep inside his crease for a  bouncer.

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    But Siraj, taking a clue from his skipper, outfoxed him with a full delivery that angled in sharply and took the top of his off stump, handing India a memorable 151-run victory at the ‘Home of Cricket’.


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    Even though the pandemic may have hit the world hard, top Hollywood actors may have not suffered like everybody else. According to a new report by Variety, Daniel Craig is apparently the highest-paid actor in the world and has the fattest pay cheque to prove it. 
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    Variety mentions that Daniel Craig penned a $100 million (Rs 743 crore) deal with Netflix for the Knives Out sequels. Daniel played the role of master sleuth Benoit Blanc in 2019 and will be reprising his role. Netflix won the rights for two sequels in a massive  $469 million deal and the only condition was that Craig must star in both sequels and have the same budget as the 2019 movie. 

    It is also worth pointing out that Netflix compensates its actors for the prospective box-office share they would have made if the movies were only released in cinemas. 
    Amongst the highest-paid actors, Dwayne Johnson ranks second where his salary is half of what Daniel will be making after the Netflix deal. Johnson will be seen in Netflix’s Red Notice with Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds next. 
    While Daniel Craig may have become the highest-paid actor in the world, he does not plan on passing all of his money to his children. He instead prefers giving it away and gave the example of industrialist Andrew Carnegie.
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    He told Candis magazine: “Isn’t there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you’ve failed? I think Andrew Carnegie gave away what in today’s money would be about 11 billion dollars, which shows how rich he was because I’ll bet he kept some of it too.

    “But I don’t want to leave great sums to the next generation. I think inheritance is quite distasteful. My philosophy is: get rid of it or give it away before you go.”
    Will Smith and Denzel Washington tied on the third spot with $40 million paychecks while Leonardo DiCaprio was on the fifth spot with a $30 million salary. Jennifer Lawrence is currently the highest-paid female actor and ranks seventh overall in the world with a $25 million salary. 
    Source: Variety

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    A year and a half. That’s almost how long it's been since the pandemic sucker punched us out of nowhere. Covid-19 has brushed off all familiar notions that we knew of our lives. Fallen to dust, comfortably parked in history. 
    As the world stutteringly finds some semblance of normalcy, we find some pent up frustrations coming up. That’s right. 
    You matched with someone on Hinge, or your friend with benefits just got her second dose of vaccination as well. 
    We reached out to several men, and the consensus was the same. They’re all ‘fed up’ of staying indoors away from all the action. You might finally be feeling safer to get laid again. This is a strictly no-judgment zone, don't worry.
    To calm your mind, we got in touch with Dr Vineet Malhotra, the Clinical Director at Diyos Men’s Health Centre, New Delhi. And he’s been kind enough to share some safe *** tips to keep in mind before you step out to get some:
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    Can COVID-19 be sexually transmitted?COVID-19 might be a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, the virus is passed on through contact with droplets from the nose and mouth, including the saliva of an infected person, which can happen through close contact with others. This means there is a high chance of passing on COVID-19 when you have *** or are intimate with someone. However, if you or your partner have any symptoms of COVID-19 – fever, dry cough, tiredness or loss of taste or smell – you need to keep your distance from each other for 14 days to avoid passing the virus on. During this time, you should avoid sexual intercourse or any kind of physical intimacy, such as kissing and cuddling.
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    Is it safe for two COVID positive people to have ***?In times like these, when the warmth and company of your partner can play an integral role in relieving stress, *** could also pose COVID-19 risk. Though coronavirus might be a sexually transmitted disease, one can pass it on to others by getting intimate. But, if you are living with your partner and do not have any symptoms, you may continue with the activity. However, if even one of the two partners is asymptomatic, sexual intercourse should be ignored for 14 days (2 weeks). Ideally, it is recommended that two COVID positive patients should not engage themselves in sexual activities but if they still want to continue sexual intimacy then they should follow all the safety protocols. 
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    How one can have safe *** during the COVID-19 pandemic?*** between two COVID-19 negative people is considered safe, however, some preventive measures can further reduce your risk of infection. Use a condom or dental dams during ***. The right time to have *** is when both the partners are fully recovered from COVID-19. The minimum time is 2 weeks post COVID-19. After ***, taking a shower and thoroughly cleaning all body parts can further reduce risk of coronavirus.
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    Does masturbation have any side effects on our immunity? Masturbation is a healthy sexual activity. It has many benefits for your physical and mental health. There is no sufficient evidence to confirm whether or not masturbation meaningfully affects immunity, however, there are positive effects including - stress release, boosts immunity, helps sleep better and have better sexual intercourse.
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    Does COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction?A recent Italian study (WebMD) revealed that Covid-19 increases risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) by nearly six times. Diabetes, obesity and smoking which increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 and also the risk factors for ED. The data estimates that men with a history of coronavirus will have 5.66 times higher chances of developing erectile dysfunction. The problem could be short term or long term. While erectile dysfunction does affect men and is generally considered A Man’s Thing, however, it also impacts the women in a relationship. As per the findings of a recent survey, 56% of men would like to discuss erectile dysfunction with their partners to fix their relationship while 28% of women might consider separation if their partner does not take any corrective measures for erectile dysfunction.
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    Does COVID-19 result in any sexual disorders?COVID-related comorbidities have become a common phenomenon recently during the second wave of coronavirus. From Black Fungus to Happy Hypoxia (low blood oxygen levels) to Pneumonia, the COVID-19 virus is affecting various organs of our body and making them prone to different diseases. In a recent study, it was also found that COVID-19 can cause erectile dysfunction in men and affect their fertility. The study was conducted on Italian men and it proved that COVID-19 damages the cardiovascular system, causing blood vessel decrease which in turn affects a man’s erection. 
    I suppose the medical facts say it’s still tricky out there. Be safe before you consider any adventures.

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    Bollywood has been following a few tropes of showing women on screen that we all have celebrated (guilty as charged). But as you start understanding the basic motto behind a particular character, you start to hate the trends the industry has been shoving on our faces for a long time now.
    I remember the first time I ever heard the phrase “manic pixie dream girl" and I wanted to know all about it. I was stunned to know that we all have liked these female characters in the past but this trend is actually really toxic.
    Before I tell you about these 5 manic pixie dream girls in Bollywood, here's what it means.
    What Is a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?The term ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ was coined by movie pundit Nathan Rabin. A manic pixie dream girl is basically defined as a female character whose only sole motto is to be a part of a narrative to help the male in the movie realize that he has a bigger goal to achieve. She is someone who’s the anchor to the story of the male protagonist. Well, she is simply used as a tool for the character development of the man in the narrative.

    Why Is It Toxic And Why Bollywood Should Completely Stop This Trend?Women being portrayed merely as characters that were only for helping men realize their true worth is what we have seen so far. Bollywood and Hollywood used this in their narratives to keep the male-centric stories flowing in the market. We have seen women take sh*t from men and still manage to be the ones who have set their wishes aside to help their men grow.
    Critic Nathan described it as “that bubbly, shallow cinematic creature that exists solely in the fevered imaginations of sensitive writer-directors to teach broodingly soulful young men to embrace life and its infinite mysteries and adventures.” In Bollywood, directors have used bubbly and chirpy female characters in their narratives that were full of life but when you understand the movie in-depth, you are disgusted by the fact that these female characters were just used as subjects of drawing your attention to the male character’s sad life and his issues so that you are sympathetic towards them.

    It’s time that we put a full stop to consuming such content because women have many other stories to tell. Slowly and gradually, we are seeing more female-centric stories but it will take ages to be at a similar level of how men are shown in Bollywood narratives.
    It’s time to say goodbye to narratives wherein women are just healing men. Women have much more to do and we need to celebrate that rather than such a stereotypical way of presenting them.
    Sadly, we have grown up seeing such stories and they've been engrained so deep into our systems that it’s hard to see beyond a certain periphery. Here are 5 such manic pixie dream girls in Bollywood movies over the years:
    1: Tara (Deepika Padukone) In Tamasha © YouTube/Nadiadwala Grandson
    Tara has her own ambitions and she is someone who wants to live her life fully but things change after she meets Ved played by Ranbir Kapoor. Her life centers around him and she wants to help him come out of darkness. Her sole job in the movie is to help Ved understand himself and follow his passion of being a theatre artist. Well, we romanticized the entire scenario and fell for their love story.

    2: Geet (Kareena Kapoor Khan) In Jab We Met © T-Series
    As described by Nathan, Geet is the perfect example of a manic pixie dream girl. She is bubbly and full of life but her purpose in the movie is, sadly, to help Shahid Kapoor’s character Aditya come out of his bubble. She helps him learn how to lead a regular life even when you are surrounded by issues.

    3: Kalpana (Asin Thottumkal) In Ghajini © IMDb
    If you all remember seeing this movie, we see Kalpana as a chirpy girl but when Aamir’s character enters her story, he becomes the protagonist of their lives. Kalpana is there to help Sanjay realize that there’s life beyond his business circle and he doesn’t need to hide behind a mask of formality.

    4: Laila (Kartina Kaif) In Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara © Eros Now Movies
    Laila might have had her own say in her career or her fashion choices but she was merely used as a tool to help Hrithik Roshan’s character Arjun in his personal development. She makes him understand the relevance of living in the present moment and not clinging to the past.

    5: Heer (Nargis Fakhri) In Rockstar © Eros Now Movies
    Rockstar shows Heer helping Janardan played by Ranbir Kapoor understand the true purpose of his life. After his breakup with Heer, he understands the real goal of his life.


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    Travelling abroad has become more complicated than ever thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most countries now require travellers to be fully vaccinated and provide proof in the form of certificates or official documents. These documents are required to be shown at immigration whenever entering a foreign country. 
    Most countries issue some form of a digital certificate that is accepted by immigration officers that ensure entry to the country. For example, the European Union issues a digital certificate that lets EU citizens travel freely within EU Member states. The EU Digital Certificate contains a QR code with a digital signature to protect it against falsification. It’s fairly simple and straightforward. 
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    However, in India, COVID-19 vaccine certificates are issued with Prime Minister’s photo at the bottom which is now becoming a cause for concern. According to a story by Vice, Indians travelling abroad are being suspected of fraud.  

    An Indian woman, Deepti Tamhane, presented her vaccine certificate to an immigration officer at Frankfurt airport. The officer then asked the Indian lady about PM Modi’s picture on the certificate and suspected her of falsifying the vaccine certificate. 
    “The woman at the customer service desk was so shocked. She looked at my vaccine certificate over and over again. She told me that she deals with passengers day in and day out, but this was the first time she had seen any prime minister’s photo on a personal document. She thought we were committing a fraud” Tamhane told Vice.  
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    A similar case was reported by Reddit user Jujhar_Singh. “My friend got stopped by Siberian immigration at the airport because the man on his vaccine certificate was different from him,” the user said. 

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    The user also went on to add that the immigration officer “shared a really good laugh about the Prime Minister stamping his face on the vaccine. There are several other similar stories highlighted by Vice in its story which we highly recommend checking out for yourself. 

    Prime Minister Modi’s picture on the COVID-19 certificate has been a highly contentious topic in India as well. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bharati Pravin Pawar explained the reason why vaccine certificates have PM Modi’s photo. 
    "The photograph along with the message of the prime minister in the vaccination certificates reinforces the message for creating awareness about the importance of following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour even after vaccination, in the larger public interest," the minister said during her address to Rajya Sabha. 
    Source: Vice

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    Growing and grooming an impressive beard is tougher than it seems. It takes time, patience and most importantly proper care to get a fuller, beastly beard. However, sometimes even that’s not enough. 

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    You might be using all the right products and following a routine religiously to maintain those whiskers and could still end up with a dry and patchy beard. The reason could be that you are making some common mistakes with your grooming products. 

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    Beard oil, for one, is an important grooming product that could really smoothen up the process. You probably already know that and even have one on your bathroom shelf if you’ve been trying to grow out your beard for a while now. 

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    However, make sure you steer clear of these common mistakes while using beard oil:

    1. Applying it over the beard © iStock
    A very common and honest mistake most men make is applying the oil only on their beard. But that’s what the name suggests, right? It’s an oil meant to be applied on the beard. Wrong! You need to focus on the skin under the hair to nourish the follicles and combat itchiness.

    2. Using too much (or too less) © iStock
    Using too much beard oil and not patting it dry could give you zillion skin issues like acne, irritation and infected follicles, along with the greasy looking beard, of course. 

    On the other hand, using too little would do you no good and won’t moisturize as it should. A pea-sized amount of the oil is all you need per application.     
    3. Not Brushing It In Properly © iStock
    Work it through your hair thoroughly using your fingers or a comb to make sure the product is distributed evenly in your beard. 

    Every time you apply the beard oil, don’t forget to massage it and brush it through. It will also tame unkempt and unruly whiskers into place and give you a fine, well-groomed look.
    4. Timing Is Important © iStock
    Yes, there is a right time to apply the oil and a right way too. You should be swearing by your beard oil once in the morning and once before you hit the sheets. Worry not, it won’t stain them. Also, always clean your face and wash your beard before every application.  

    5. Not Using It Regularly  © iStock
    Skipping on the beard oil because you are in a hurry or just feeling lazy is natural and normal but not going to help. 

    Treating your beard with this grooming product regularly helps you grow a thicker and fuller beard faster, makes it easier to maintain the hair and ensures you don’t have a bad beard day ever.   
    And then, there’s another huge mistake most men make which is not having a beard oil at all. Include this savior to achieve shinier, healthier and a presentable beard. 

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    The alarm on your phone rings like a foghorn in your ears as you struggle to find it with eyes still closed. You eventually stumble across it beside your pillowcase because yet again, you fell asleep while mindlessly scrolling through your feed. 
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    You open your eyes, the first thing you see is how many notifications you’ve received. Followed by checking your feed on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and even Snapchat. The rest of the day is spent hopping from app to app until it’s nightfall again and the last thing you do before hitting the bed is fall in a loop of endless dog videos before you fall asleep.

    That is exactly how addicted we are to the use of social media apps, so much so that most of the time we can’t even take a dump without checking out at least 5 reels in the meantime. And while it may be thrilling and exhilarating (like any other form of addiction), it is harmful. 
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    Especially since its excessive use has started to impact us on a greater and deeper level than we ever anticipated. Apart from the physical health risks that overuse of social media puts us at - like impaired vision and constant headaches, it also has a negative impact on our mental health. 

    The more time we spend scrolling through the feeds of other, seemingly happier and successful people on social media, the more we are susceptible to feeling badly about ourselves and develop an inferiority complex. 
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    And so, to not fall prey to the superficiality of social media, it is important to distance yourself from it from time to time, just so you never start feeling dependent on it all the time. Here are a few ways to kickstart the process -

    1) Set A Bedtime For Your Gadgets © iStock
    A common mistake we’re all committing that is pushing us further into the social media addiction is lingering on our phones or laptops until wee hours of the night. Thanks to the scrolling in bed, most of us have become insomniacs and the only way around it is to set a time after which you’ll be banned from touching your phone.

    Every night, as soon as the clock strikes your designated time, put your gadgets away and practice self-control to not touch it until the next morning. Not to check your social media accounts at least. 
    2) Delete Your Social Media Apps © iStock
    Often not the kind to promote a cold-turkey way, but if and when you find yourself being controlled by the likes of an app and how it makes you feel, it is best to pull the plug on them and delete them for a while. 

    Temptation gives rise to sin and if you eliminate the root cause (even so, temporarily) you eliminate the problem itself. And later, when you feel in better control of yourself, you can always install them back.
    3) Change Your Morning Routine © iStock
    Invest in an actual bed-side clock and set an alarm on that instead of your phone. Try to not touch or even look at your phone for the first 30 minutes of your morning. 

    The more we acclimatise ourselves to a routine where we don’t need our phone screen but instead try to sip on our morning tea/coffee in peace and solitude, or go for a run, or even taking a nice refreshing bath, the more likely we are to starting our day with a lot more energy, without further feeling so drawn to social media.
    4) Find A New Hobby © iStock
    It is said, ‘the best way to get over your ex is by getting under someone new.’ While I may not be supportive of the statement in terms of the heart, I do feel it has some point, especially in the context of addictions.

    When we are cutting back, everyone tends to get cold feet and often give into the temptation. But when we occupy ourselves with something new and exciting and time-consuming, it becomes easier to forget about other unimportant things.

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