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  4. ADMIN
    Dear guy who I friendzoned, 

    It’s time to address the elephant in the room and come to terms with the fact that being “friendzoned” isn’t a curse after all. If anything, it’s possibly the best thing to happen to you, because when I come as a friend in your life, I bring to the table a lot more than I would have if we ever dated.
    © Dharma Productions
    Not only am I the kind of friend who will have your back and give you solid advice on any topic but I will also set you up with a lot of single people I know and make your life better just by being in it. 

    You see, being friendzoned doesn’t have to mean banishment or come across as consolation of any kind. It’s not a downgrade, but a real upgrade from being just another guy in my life to one who holds real value. 
    It means having something stronger than a feeling that will only last a couple of weeks before it fizzles out. It means having someone to hold on to, cry with, laugh with, share deep and dark secrets with, make decisions with, gossip with, go date-hunting with, and most importantly - to always count on. Why? Because this way, neither of us has to get hurt.
    © Dharma Productions
    I won’t throw the whole ‘It’s not you, it’s me’ thing in your face. Because it really IS you. You are the reason why I wouldn’t want to make things so expendable by dating you when I am certain I don’t have feelings for you. You are also the reason why I would rather choose to keep you in my life for good as opposed to just trying you out like a dress in a store. 

    Sometimes, it really is that simple - you are just too precious to lose. And for everyone who tells you ‘a girl and a guy can’t be friends’, it’s because they were always too butthurt to look beyond that angle. We don't have to be.
    © Dharma Productions
    Yes, I admit, it must’ve hurt. I can say because I’ve been friendzoned too and it sucked. But over time, I’ve realised that life is nuanced and so are relationships. Two people need not necessarily shove their tongues in each other’s mouths or get the official authority to grab ass for them to mean something to each other. 

    They can mean a lot more by being in their life in a different, more platonic way too. But that would mean you learning how to hold back on those feelings of love and asking me out every couple of months despite knowing my answer. It hurts me more than it hurts you.
    © Dharma Productions
    Don’t aspire to be the Ranbir from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil or Kajol from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, because even Karan Johar won’t be able to help you. Not unless someone tragically dies... 

    You don’t have to impress me, buy me expensive gifts, hate on my current dates, dodge my side-hugs, drunk dial and confess your love, take me out on fancy dates on the off chance that I *might* let you hold my hand on the ride back home (because I won’t) and you certainly don’t have to keep me as your priority. 
    Most women, including myself, work on butterflies and if they weren’t there for the first ten times we met, they wouldn’t magically come now.
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    It’s okay, it is time to move on. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and God knows I am an incredible wing-woman. 

    What I am not is a sadist or a masochist. I don’t enjoy being the one breaking your heart or leading you on. And it is because I care that I wish for you to direct your efforts towards someone who will reciprocate in the same language. After all, mine starts and ends with friendship.
    © Dharma Productions
    And the day you stop looking at it as something offered to you out of sympathy, is the day you’ll realise just how multi-faceted, beautiful and legendary this friendship can be. 

    P.S - I hope there will be no hard feelings (pun intended).

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    Sanju Samson’s disappointing run with the bat continued as he fluffed yet another opportunity in the series-deciding third and the final T20I against Sri Lanka. 
    Besides Dhawan, Samson was the most experienced batter in the Playing XI and was expected to shoulder some responsibility of the inexperienced and depleted batting unit but he failed to impress yet again, getting out for a three-ball duck.
    The wicketkeeper-batsman from Kerala has always shown great promise but has never been able to deliver on the biggest stage and Thursday’s game was just another example.
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    He knew that all the eyes would be on him during the Sri Lanka tour and a series of solid performances could even help him break into India’s T20 World Cup squad but that dream is all but over.

    Like many fans, even interim head coach Rahul Dravid believes that looking back, Samson must be disappointed by his performance in the series but urged everyone not to jump ship and be patient with him and other young players.
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    "It was not the easiest pitch to bat on. In ODIs, he got a chance and scored 46. He was batting well in the first T20 but the last couple of wickets (pitches) were challenging,” Dravid said during the virtual press conference after India lost the T20I series.

    "I guess yeah, if you look back at the series, we will be a little disappointed. Having said that, not only Sanju, but a lot of young guys in this team are talented kids, and we need to be patient with them," he added. 
    © Twitter/BCCI
    Before the series, everyone was boasting about how strong India’s bench strength was but when put to test, most players failed to impress. 

    After India lost almost half of the squad for the last two T20Is, India’s inexperienced batting unit was left completely exposed by Sri Lanka’s quality spinners led by Wanindu Hasaranga, who took home the Player of the Series award.
    But despite losing the series, Dravid wasn’t disappointed and said that the series would serve as a great learning experience for the youngsters and expected them to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger.
    #TeamIndia fought hard but Sri Lanka win the T20I series decider by 7 wickets to clinch the series 2-1.

    Scorecard https://t.co/E8MEONwPlh #SLVIND pic.twitter.com/EvAdXKH080
    — BCCI (@BCCI) July 29, 2021
    "I am not disappointed as they are young. They are going to learn and get better only when they are exposed to these kind of conditions and quality of bowling. Sri Lankan team's bowling attack is an international bowling attack,” said Dravid, praising Sri Lankan bowlers for putting Indian batsmen under pressure. 

    "They would have liked to score a few more runs. They now have an opportunity to reflect that not all wickets are going to be flat. We need to find ways to scrap and score 130, 140 on these wickets," he added. 
    © Twitter/BCCI
    Samson has always made headlines with his strong IPL performances but somehow, he hasn’t been able to replicate the same magic in Indian colours.  

    He has only managed 117 runs from 10 T20I innings, despite playing in the top-order and if he doesn’t get picked in the T20 World Cup squad, he has no one but himself to blame.

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  7. ADMIN
    Short films in India have finally come of age and quite a few directors have been asked this question more often than not -- why a short film and not a full-length feature movie? Well, the answer to this is that it allows the director to put his ideology out in front of the audience in a crisp manner which is more challenging than making a full-length feature movie.
    Thanks to OTT platforms, new directors and writers have finally found their voice and they have a unique way of narrating their stories.
    As you all appreciated us for recommending you Vidya Balan’s Natkhat last week, today we are recommending you actor Sahil Anand and director Chand Mohammad’s Paatr. In just 14 mins, the director has managed to leave the writer unsettled and this short film hits you right in the gut giving you an adrenaline rush and anxiety at the same time.
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    We have time and again heard tales of actors losing their sanity while giving in their blood and sweat to a certain character; this movie focuses on that very aspect of filmmaking. It has happened with Heath Ledger who lost his decisiveness after he consumed himself completely into the role of Joker. Here, we have Sahil Anand’s character Veer Singh who is mentally declining into his role. We are not here to give you any sort of spoilers because it’s for you to watch and analyze the movie.
    It gave us goosebumps and we understood how an actor sinks his teeth into his character and you see a metamorphosis in his journey. There are times when an actor finds it hard to detach himself from the character. Here, you have Veer who is severely affected by his dark character and is delusional. He is indecisive and has lost grip on himself.
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    By far, this is one of the best recent short movies that we have watched. It has been shot aesthetically by Mohit Puri and the background score is by Harsh Upadhyay. The music has surely added punch to the movie.
    Here’s the movie:

    In the start, we get to hear this dialogue that sums the entire plot for you - 'Fitoor bhi badi ku** cheez hai, jyada ho toh yeh uchayi pe pohochati hai, aur bahot jyada ho to seedha upar.'
    In a nutshell, Sahil and Chand have gone that extra mile to make viewers understand that passion has a dark side too and it’s more just a dialogue around mental health.
    Well, this was my review of this short film and I also got a chance to interact with the actor and the director.
    Here are the excerpts from my interview with them:
    Chand Mohammad (Director Of The Movie)The topic in itself is very disturbing. How did you materialize it and how did this idea come to you?
    The idea came from cinema itself as I have been watching a lot of movies and hearing stories about filmmaking. I just wanted to talk about something very personal to all of us. Also, I want to add that the idea that came from Heath Ledger.
    How difficult was it for you to shoot in lockdown in just one location?
    It was literally a nightmare because we had only 3 days for shooting and we did ‘pooja’ on one day and we went on to complete the shoot without even sleeping properly. Also, we had only 5 people on the team so I had to micromanage everything.
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    Not many directors have explored the aspect of mental health of actors who find it hard to detach themselves from their characters. Do you think this film will enlighten the audience into understanding the hardship of an actor?
    We only talk about an actor’s lifestyle and money they get through their art. Nobody really talks about the dark side of filming a dark character for hours and what goes into creating such a character for films. So yes, I am hoping that this movie will initiate a dialogue around how much an actor sacrifices to get the projection just right.
    You are the writer and the director of the movie. Is it challenging to do everything on your own?
    Of course, it was challenging as I was shooting this movie in midst of lockdown. It was challenging to find just the right person to pull this off. It took me three months to find the talented people for my movie and I finally managed to get the perfect team on board who understood my vision. I really hope people like our short film.
    Sahil Anand (Lead Actor Of The Film)You have been battling with mental health issues yourself because this character impacted you way too much. Now that you have played a part in it and it has been released, how are you feeling at this very stage?
    Yes, I had to battle with my mental health because of this very character and the story. The process of the shoot and workshop went around one weak and during this time, I disconnected myself from everyone and I was only talking to myself. I had completely isolated myself and I hardly slept in those three days when we were finally filming it. Somehow, I got too involved in the character and it was hard for me to detach myself from it. Now that it’s released, I am feeling at the top of the world because I have been getting such an overwhelming response. I feel that I am getting the result of the hard work that I had put in while shooting for it, so I am glad.
    When the director approached you for the movie, what was your reaction like because you have never done such an intense role?
    When Chand approached me for the movie, I was nervous but I never felt like giving up the idea of pursuing it. When he narrated the story, I knew that I have to keep the real Sahil at distance and I have to be a new person altogether. I have not done any intense roles before this and I hope I have managed to do justice to this character.
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    Also, tell me about the preparation part of it as it was mentally draining?
    Yes, it was mentally draining because these three or four days, I was continuing to focus on this character. I was thinking about his past and I was wondering what will happen to him in the future. I was so consumed. As I earlier told you that I wasn’t eating or sleeping during the process, it took a lot from me.
    When the teaser was released, I scrolled down the comments and realized that people called you the Heath Ledger Of India. What do you have to say about it?
    People started calling me Heath Ledger of India, so it is an honour for me. He is a legend and left an impression that people will remember him for his role in Joker for years to come. I do not have words and I am just hoping that I don’t disappoint people who have given me such a great honour.
    It’s high time that we all come together to support such gems.

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  12. ADMIN
    Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has become India’s favourite athlete ever since bagging the very first Toyko Olympic medal for the country when she earned the silver in the 49 kg division with a total lift of 202 kg. The accomplishment made her the first Indian weightlifter to win silver at the Olympics and the second Indian weightlifter after Karnam Malleswari to win an Olympic medal.
    Ever since her journey back home, anything and everything Mirabai is doing, has been in the news. Her humility and the fact that she relished Indian food while sitting on the floor in a tiny, unkempt room with blank walls and a cemented surface, have made her more of an inspiration to the Indian youth.
    That smile when you finally eat ghar ka khana after 2 years. pic.twitter.com/SrjNqCXZsm
    — Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) July 29, 2021
    Unfortunately, when a celebrity reaches a certain stage, comparisons become a common means for fans to express their affection or hate for them and that’s exactly what happened in the case of Mirabai as well.
    On the receiving side of such collations, Mirabai was lauded by a certain section of her fanbase for her humbleness and down-to-earth nature. However, the person on the shape end of such comparisons turned out to be the 22-year old actor Ananya Panday, who received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for the work she did in Student of the Year 2.
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    Being the daughter of actor Chunky Panday, Ananya’s career, albeit with just three released films, has already been in question for nepotism and her accomplishment has been branded as “bought” and not “earned”.
    Additionally, the pictures of Ananya sleeping with her award were used to portray arrogance while drawing parallels between the athlete and the actor.
    That is true.!! pic.twitter.com/MVVoJVNUe2
    — Office Of Mishraji (@RahulMi46867098) July 29, 2021
    Surprisingly, many even agreed with the comparison and found logic in belittling one’s achievements to acknowledge those of the others:
    ..and the irony is that, star kids, movie stars get more limelight and followers in our country.
    — Sabrina Lyngdoh (@Sabrene) July 30, 2021
    Well said
    — Manish Manou (@manish_dhapte06) July 29, 2021
    True
    — ShiningStar (@star1nidhi2cute) July 29, 2021
    Don't compare glory of hardwork with nepo shit
    — ANKIT (@republican_kit) July 29, 2021
    Thankfully, many also decided to stick with reason and opposed such comparisons, talking about how it is not always important to demean someone only to show the worth of another person. The two belong to completely different fields of professions and should be respected for whatever they’ve achieved:
    You can celebrate one's achievements without belittling others.
    — Ashish kumar (@Ashishk26778960) July 29, 2021
    Bhai Jo bhi hai plz don't pull a woman down to celebrate another's success. Just celebrate mirabai's success without comparing it to others.
    — Ashish kumar (@Ashishk26778960) July 29, 2021
    Its not necessary to always criticize others.
    — Saurav Mandal (@SauravM33733457) July 29, 2021
    So is it her mistake if she is a starkid??????
    — indian1st (@neirrrajjj) July 29, 2021



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  13. ADMIN
    Some people are just born to do one thing in life and there aren't many who can be better than them at it.

    Sachin Tendulkar was born to play cricket!
    © Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were born to play football!

    © Reuters
    And well, when it comes to movies, Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. was born to play the role of Marvel's Iron Man.

    © Marvel Studios
    It's just that simple, isn't it?

    We cannot imagine anyone else playing it better than him.
    However, this was not what the Marvel bosses had in mind when they were casting for the role of the playboy billionaire genius, that was Tony Stark.
    Yes, apparently, Marvel Studios wanted Iron Man to be played by none other than Hollywood's superstar daredevil and Mission Impossible actor Tom Cruise.  
    © Paramount Pictures
    Now, while the role obviously went over to Downey, Marvel thought that Cruise was the more bankable star back in the 2000s, especially due to Downey's personal life problems.

    It was said that Marvel went on to approach Cruise for the part to kickstart the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however, the Mission Impossible actor declined the offer as he thought 'it would not work'.
    The role then went over to Downey, with the rest being history.
    However, Cruise has now opened up on exactly what went down during the casting process, and why he exactly said no to the role.
    “It’s not happening. Not with me, no … They came to me at a certain point and, when I do something, I wanna do it right. If I commit to something, it has to be done in a way that I know it’s gonna be something special. And as it was lining up, it just didn’t feel to me like it was gonna work. I need to be able to make decisions and make the film as great as it can be, and it just didn’t go down that road that way.” Cruise said.
    The Top Gun actor also went onto add that even he thought that Robert Downey Jr. was great for the role and like all the fans, he could not have imagined anyone else play the role any better.
    Let's admit it!
    © Marvel Studios
    We love Tom Cruise and know that he really deserves to play a superhero, but in this case, we can only say thanks to him, because we cannot even begin to think of Iron Man without Robert Downey Jr. having anything to do with it. 


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  14. ADMIN
    India’s top government cybersecurity agency has warned of a vulnerability in older versions of iOS and iPadOS and has asked users in the country to immediately update to the latest version. The Government cybersecurity agency says users must update to OS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 to avoid any threats and attacks by hackers. 
    An advisory issued by the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Wednesday said, “A Vulnerability has been reported in Apple iOS and iPadOS which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges on a targeted system.”
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    The note was given a high severity rating which means that it shouldn’t be taken lightly. The agency said that successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities will allow attackers with kernel privileges and give them the ability to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system. 

    “A remote attacker could exploit some of the vulnerabilities such as memory corruption etc,” said the advisory that labelled the threat to be “high".
    It also said that “this vulnerability is currently being exploited” and users are advised to “apply patches urgently.”
    The agency also issued a warning for the encrypted messaging platform Signal saying that a vulnerability has been discovered in the application for Android. This can result in sending random images along with the ones that users intend to send. The agency has asked Signal users on Android to update to the 5.17.3 version from the Google Play Store.
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    IT and telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the CERT-In has issued alerts to over 700 organisations across several sectors to activate cyber-threat prevention programs. 

    Apple issued a recent update that suggests the fix was for an exploit used by NSO for zero-click attacks. The method has been used to target iPhones owned by dissidents, activists, human rights lawyers, and opposition politicians all over the world including India. 
    If you want to know about the Pegasus spyware was used to spy on Indian journalists, ministers judges and others, you can read our detailed report here. 

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  15. ADMIN
    In another bizarre incident, a Hindu woman from Delhi recently crashed her live-in boyfriend’s nikah in UP’s Binjor along with police and drove back to Delhi to marry him. The incident came to light after 22-year-old Santosh Kumar’s partner, Ajmal Ahmad (25) went back home to UP, and was caught marrying another woman.

    Santosh and Ajmal had met each other at a salon in Delhi and started getting close to each other. They then decided to move into a house in Sarai Kale Khan together. After Ajmal’s visit to his hometown, Santosh wanted Manadawar police’s aid to stop him from getting married to another woman and bring him back.
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    Santosh then got together with a group of cops after filing a complaint. The cops then accompanied her to their nikah and Ajmal was taken to the police station, where the incident was later investigated.

    In the FIR, Santosh had mentioned that she has been in a relationship with Ajmal for the past one year and wanted to marry him in Delhi.
    According to TOI, a group of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) members intercepted the matter and tried to explain to Santosh that she was being ‘coerced’ into marriage by a Muslim man. Santosh then explained that she is marrying Ajmal with her own consent and the inter-faith marriage is not against her wants/will.
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    Recently, a groom was seen working at his mandap on his wedding day. A video has now gone viral on the internet where a groom can be seen taking things a little too far where he was sitting with his laptop at the mandap at his wedding. He was seen working, while the guests sat around him.


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  21. ADMIN
    Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is known for his variations on the field, is equally vocal about anything happening in the world of cricket and right now, the one thing that is hogging all the limelight is ‘The Hundred’.
    Whenever someone tries to tinker with the traditional format, there is always plenty of chatter around it and the same holds true for the new eight-team tournament, which has left both fans and experts divided.
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    Having watched a couple of games on TV, former Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar wasn’t too impressed with the tournament because he felt that the cricket was “ordinary” and the broadcast was full of “basic mistakes”. 
    Ashwin, on the other hand, welcomed the innovation and slammed those who are criticising the tournament without even going to the stadium themselves, taking an indirect dig at Gavaskar who made his mind after following the games on TV. 
    © Instagram/Ravichandran Ashwin
    “Those who did not understand this format commented vaguely about frequent changes in rules and formats. To many, innovation is not encouraged and is often misunderstood. When someone films a movie, we should watch it in the theatre and then criticise it. Making irrelevant comments even before going to the theatre does not work. We should appreciate the attempt and give credit to it,” Ashwin said in a video posted on his YouTube channel. 

    Currently in England with India’s Test squad, Ashwin watched a women’s game between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals. Impressed by the quality of female cricketers, Ashwin was confident that the future of women’s cricket was bright and we would get to see a full-fledged women’s IPL very soon. 
    © AP
    “I watched a women’s game between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals. Though names were different, the game was outstanding, and women’s cricket is here to stay. I’d be glad if women’s IPL is all set to happen,” said the off-spinner. 

    Gavaskar’s Comments © Reuters
    “Having seen it on TV, the only word that comes to mind is insipid. The cricket is ordinary and the coverage average with basic mistakes in player information which, if made in the sub-continent, would have been mocked at especially by former England players, not to speak of the headlines that the tabloids would have generated,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day.

    “The former players are raving about the crowds but here too as yet the fierce loyalty of the franchise fans is not seen. Maybe, the experience at the ground is different but as far as first impressions go, it's not been a great one,” said the batting great.
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    Innovation is key to success and this holds true even for the game of cricket.  
    When T20 cricket was first introduced, similar apprehensions were made as many thought it would kill Test cricket and even affect the 50-over game but nothing of that sort has happened so far. In fact, the arrival of various T20 leagues across the globe have only made cricket more popular, bringing in more crowds to the stadiums. 
    So, as Ashwin said, we should appreciate the innovation and give it at least some time and experience it first-hand before passing on any judgements.

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  22. ADMIN
    Bollywood is not just a film industry. It’s an emotion for the desis and we don’t let anyone mess with the music and movies, especially the cult classics that we (90s kids) are seriously attached to. 
    We would die before we’d let anyone so much as think of remaking Andaz Apna Apna with newly-launched star kids.
    © Vinay Pictures
    The same goes with the songs that we feel close to. And, Bollywood has a serious problem of remixing, recreating, basically ruining the classic songs we love so much. 

    Although some do turn out better than the original (case in point ‘Tamma Tamma Again’ and ‘Laila Main Laila’), most are just trash and take the essence out of the song. 
    © Dharma Productions
    B Praak has been on the receiving end of a lot of flak from 90-born janta because he just recreated two classic songs from the golden era and didn’t do justice to them. 

    © Instagram/B Praak
    First, it was the legendary Jagjit Singh’s ‘Koi Fariyad’ and now, it is every aashiq’s anthem, ‘Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana’ from the movie Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. 

    © Pooja Entertainment
    The soulful song is originally sung by KK and features Madhavan who’s expressions are everything in the music video. It’s such a simple and melodious song, why would anyone want to recreate it? 

    © Pooja Entertainment
    Here it is if you want to listen to B Praak’s rendition of it. 


    People are not amused and we don’t blame them. Here is how the desis reacted to the rendition:
    How to ruin a classic?
    I will have to go back and listen to original one at least 5 times to undo what i just have witnessed.
    — Shubham Shandilya (@ShubhamShandil1) July 27, 2021This guy is still better
    — Not Libtard (@NotLibtardd) July 29, 2021Why ????????

    Transforming a melody by the legel KK to a cacophony is blasphemy.

    This guy should be put in a sound proof room and forced to listen to this noise in repeat loop.
    — Vig (@vignayak) July 27, 2021This guy is still better
    — Not Libtard (@NotLibtardd) July 29, 2021Plz stop recreating the legendary songs.....it's a request for the sake of humanity.... pic.twitter.com/tHm35jzmgh
    — Iamgroot (@Sinchan4u) July 28, 2021yess no wonder @BPraak is good at his own created art..! but the song with soft yet emotional is ruined..!! sorry to say a masterpiece is created once .. twice its just a piece
    — jass (@jassanjhkaurluv) July 28, 2021Stop screwing with good songs

    If you really have talent, then take a flop song and remake it into a hit song..
    — ً (@col_hindsight) July 28, 2021B Praak is a talented artist, no doubt and has given a number of good songs including ‘Filhaal’ and ‘Teri Mitti’. But we think the music industry should stick to the original songs and leave the classic alone. Don’t touch the 90s songs, at least. 
    © Instagram/B Praak
    Or maybe as one user suggested, take a hated, annoying song and turn it into a hit remix. You could start with ‘Tandoori Nights’ or B Praak's very own ‘Baarish Ki Jaye’. The list is endless.   


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  23. ADMIN
    Toyko Olympics 2020 ended in a disappointing fashion for Mary Kom in the Round of 16 after she was defeated by Colombia’s Ingrit Valencia in a close bout as the scorecard read 2-3 against the Indian legend in a split decision by the judges.
    A legend's campaign ends today #IND's MC Mary Kom bids the Olympic stage adieu after a 3-2 split decision loss to Rio 2016 bronze medallist, Ingrit Valencia #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | #Boxing | #Tokyo2020 | @MangteC pic.twitter.com/MgjKvWnbRN
    — #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) July 29, 2021
    Yes, the 38-year old has now shown concerns about the possibility of cheating and has questioned certain aspects of the events which took place just minutes before the match, as of now, the fact remains that she has been ousted from what is possibly her last Olympics ever.
    There comes a time for every legendary athlete to accept defeat after having an incredible career full of achievements, awards, and other accolades that set them apart from the rest of the herd. Mary Kom, already an Olympics bronze medallist, knew that she was now standing at such a stage when the referee rose Valencia’s hand and a tiny teardrop rolled down her cheek.
    © Twitter/Awanish Sharan
    The heartbreaking picture of the Indian flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics has reached out to millions and millions of her fans in the country, who are trying their best to make their appreciations reach out of the boxing legend through social media messages and words of encouragement.

    Coincidentally, India suffered a similar defeat in a sport a lot different than any other Olympic game and over six years ago, when the Indian cricket team was beaten by the Australian side in the 2015 World Cup semi-final and the then-skipper MS Dhoni was seen holding back his tears during the post-match presentation.
    These 2 pics. Tears in millions of eyes. pic.twitter.com/ckilt6T3Ba
    — Awanish Sharan (@AwanishSharan) July 29, 2021
    Watching Mary Kom put on a tough face while completely shattered from the inside reminded fans of the time when Dhoni had a smile on his face while answering questions about the World Cup defeat but his eyes getting moister with time.

    Here’s how fans reacted to the two incidents being put together:
    The real pain comes in the eyes... Hope and all the best for both of them they give our nation a lot of happy moment and it's our part to stand with her in this emotional time.
    — Dr.Nagendra Yadav (@dr_nagendraydv) July 29, 2021An always remembered , unforgettable moment.
    — Ânushka Singh Bhadoria (@Anushka63421850) July 29, 2021Whenever I see these two photos

    Someone - Why are you crying
    Me - Nothing. Ankho me kuch chala gaya tha #MaryKom#MSDhoni
    — #CheerForIndia (@Laxmi_Maurya01) July 29, 2021Whether it would be a winning stroke or a lose they both are my all time favourites.... It doesn't matter what matters, is the efforts which they put... Always love you both
    — kajal kumari (@kajalku97517672) July 29, 2021As of July 30 morning, the Indian Olympic contingent has won just won med Lovlina Borgohainal which belongs to Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting. However, the 23-year old boxer has assured another Olympic medal after successfully making it to the semi-finals of the 69kg category.

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    The Indian cricket team got completely dominated by the hosting Sri Lankan side in the third and final T20I match, thereby losing the series 1-2. With none of the batters of the Men in Blue able to score more than 23 runs, the entire squad was wrapped up for 81 runs, and the Lions, Dhananjaya de Silva, were able to chase the menial total in just 14.3 overs.
    A lot of things went wrong for skipper Shikhar Dhawan during this series. First, team all-rounder, Krunal Pandya tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and had to sit out for two out of three matches. Then, as a safety precaution, eight of his teammates, who were suspected to be close to Pandya while he had the virus, were also made to miss out.
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    As a result, names like Prithvi Shaw, Surkyakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ishan Kishan sat in their hotel rooms as Dhawan was burdened with the task of playing back to back T20Is with a bunch of cricketers with little to no international experience.
    Still, the 35-year old took up the challenge and tried his best as a captain, although a golden duck in the third and deciding match of the series, didn’t help his case much.
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    Having said that, there is no denying the fact that Dhawan managed to turn a lot of heads with his leadership and team management skills, especially during the ODI series when he had a full bench strength and knew how and where to deploy the cricketers at his disposal.
    He also earned the respect of the opposing side and surrounded him after the T20I series was over just to listen to whatever the southpaw had to say to them out of the years and years of experience, regard and sheer sportsmanship.
    #ShikharDhawan is absolutely awesome!

    Imagine #Twitter, if this was #RahulDravid#SLvsIND #Respect

    Video: @SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/vnfsygJP7d
    — Suvajit Mustafi (@RibsGully) July 29, 2021
    Regardless of how depleted the Indian cricket team was, a win is a win and the Sri Lankan squad played the three matches with the grit and passion to not just book the series in their name but also gain the respect of the fans of the Indian cricket team, which is rather difficult and a rare thing to achieve.

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