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  8. ADMIN
    Akshay Kumar is one of Bollywood's fittest actors. At the age of 53, he can easily give stars half his age a run for their money with his fitness levels. 

    Just like his choice of movie roles which have evolved through his career, even his fashion choices have witnessed drastic changes, so much so, that today he is recognised as a major fashion aficionado.
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    © Viral Bhayani
    His style mantra has always been relying on easy and simple silhouettes and he still knows how to turn heads with his sartorial choices. 

    Very recently, as he started working for his next project Ram Setu, with Nushrat Bharucha and Jacqueline Fernandez, he was seen at a private airport, in a striking ensemble.
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    Overall, the look wasn't as OTT but the intriguing piece here were the sneakers. 

    Akshay is not that big of a sneakerhead but still, the fashion experiment here is something worth talking about. Take a look.
    The Brands:
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    Akshay's outfit is pretty practical and functional. 

    The sneakers too are unlike other chunky sneakers and are for the ones who are always in a rush. These are Balenciaga's Speed Trainers, in all black. 
    These sneakers are lightweight and have the Balenciaga logo on the sock. Furthermore, the pair has a knit sock effect as well.
    The Price:
    © Balenciaga
    Since these sneakers are unique and certainly different from all the pairs we have seen in a while, even the cost of the street-wear inspired pair would be on a higher side. 

    These cost almost Rs 54,088, as per Farfetch, excluding the usual customs and import duties on this pair.
    Why It Works:
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    © Viral Bhayani
    Akshay has done onesies, camouflage and so many other trends. This time as he wore a black shirt and teamed it with olive cargo pants, he literally owned the room, thanks to his functional sense of style. 

    Add to that, the sock sneakers is just uncanny and is one of his bravest style moves, to say the least. Way to go, Mr Khiladi!

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  9. ADMIN
    So you’ve been on a dating app for a while, but it’s been a massive fail because to get to the conversation phase, you need to first get matches. And by now you’re ready to just give up the whole institution.
    Well, worry not because I’m here to shed some light on why women might be swiping left on you!
    1. Your bio is empty
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    Whether your profile is verified or not, you’ve got to give people something to go on; how will she know she wants to talk to you if there’s nothing to pique her curiosity? Plus, girls view empty bios as a red flag, so make sure to put something there.

    2. You’re trying too hard
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    I’m sorry but no one actually likes reading big words used incorrectly, or like at all. Keep your bio simple and just try not to type lyk dis. Just talk about some of your interests, what you’re looking for, and leave the rest to when you’re talking. As long as you come off genuine, you’ve got a chance.

    3. Or you’re not trying at all
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    Please don’t just write “Hookups” in your bio and go. Even if that’s all you want. And if you’re rolling your eyes, thinking “no one does that”, I’m sorry to inform you that, yes, there are people who do that. And if you’re one of them, I don’t know if you’ve ever accomplished anything with this, but please stop.

    4. Try not to be condescending
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    Okay, I know those “swipe left if you don’t like X” kind of  bios are popular for some reason, but believe me when I say that all they do is increase your chance of actually getting swiped left. It might feel witty to you but to the reader it just sounds rude and kinda unnecessary.

    5. Please, for the love of all that’s holy, stop with the shirtless pics
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    I get it, you’re proud of your body. You worked hard on it. But leave something to the imagination, right? Save it for when you’re actually chatting. Unless you’re on a beach or the pool in the picture, a shirtless pic just looks desperate.

    6. You’re putting up pictures with Instagram or Snapchat filters and captions
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    At least put up the original picture rather than something you got off your story or your friends’ story. Pictures with a little editing is different, but leave those weird Snapchat and Instagram filters to their intended platform please. And if you are using something you put up on your story, maybe try to make sure it’s relevant or at least funny.

    7. You have less than three pictures uploaded
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    Yeah, it’s not a huge problem if you’ve got other things in your profile to supplement a lack of enough pictures, but try to make sure you put up at least three decent pictures. Less pictures means less trust, right from the get-go.

    8. Your first picture is not you
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    Yes, women do want to see your dog, or cat, or whatever animal you have or met, but the first thing they want to see is who you are. Not your pet, or your group of friends, or even that sick sunset you saw the other day. Make sure there’s enough pictures of you for them to know what you look like. This isn’t a team project.

    9. Your bio is just a random quote
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    I’m sorry, these are worse than empty bios. In fact, skip the quote all together, unless it’s something super meaningful to you or earth-shattering in its poetry or wit or whatever. You can discuss your favourite quotes later; a quote in your bio is mostly just pretentious.

    10 .You use too many emojis in your bio
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    Listen, we love emojis. They’re short, get the point across, and help indicate the tone of messages. But I’m pretty sure you don’t need to end every sentence with a 🏽 or a or even a . Stop 🏽. Just use your words, please and thank you.
    11. You’re not smiling at all
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    Smiling makes people a thousand times more attractive. Fine, you put up a few pictures with you looking serious stuff, but that’s not all you are, right? Let your personality shine through your pictures; smile a little, upload pictures of you doing activities you enjoy.

    In the end, the most important part about your bio is for others to get a taste of who you are as a person; don’t spoil the whole story, just give a teaser and be as true to your personality as you can. Believe me, it will save you a lot of grief later. And good luck!

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    Do you have any other dating app tips? Leave some in the comments below!


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  10. ADMIN
    One thing our elders often reminisce about, is the effortless life they used to live back in the day. Apparently, everything was superior compared to now. While most of it is just nostalgia driven aggrandization, some of it do hold true, even today. The organic, unpolluted way of life and their daily habits that mirrored that, is something we cannot ignore or belittle, even with our 'hi-tech lifestyle'.

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    When it comes to the lifestyle of Indian men, most of it used to be influenced by tradition, and that would mean a huge contribution by Ayurveda. As an extension of that, our bathing habits back in the day would include a lot of organic elements that were extremely beneficial for our well-being, not to mention a staple in 'the good old desi lifestyle and culture'. Let's take a look at 5 of such amazingly useful but forgotten 'Desi Bathroom Essentials' that should make a comeback ASAP.

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    1. Fitkari (Alum) © iStock
    If you aren't 12, and have been to neighbourhood salons during the '90s, there's no way you wouldn't know what 'Fitkari' is. Chemically, Fitkari or Alum (also called potassium alum, potash alum, or potassium aluminium sulfate) is a colourless astringent compound which is a hydrated double sulphate of aluminium and potassium.

    Fitkari used to be a staple in desi salons and bathrooms, for its multiple amazing usages. One can use it as an aftershave, as a toner and astringent, for cuts and nicks post shave, to treat mouth ulcers, to treat dark circles, and even against bad breath. Talk about being underrated!
    2. Datun © iStock
    Datun, popularly referred to as 'Teeth Cleaning Twig', is exactly what it sounds like. It's a twig straight out of a tree, that should be chewed to clean one's teeth. One end is frayed because of the chewing that can be used as a natural brush, and the sharp end can be used as a toothpick.

    Back in the day, Datun used to be a staple in one's dental kit, and the benefits of certain trees when used as datun were unparalleled, such as Neem.
    3. Chandan (Sandalwood) © iStock
    The presence of 'Chandan' or sandalwood in Indian households is still a thing, and that usually has religious significance. Apart from that and the fact that sandalwood is one of the most premium and highly revered Ayurvedic staples in terms of skincare and wellness, one should actually make it a part of their grooming arsenal. 

    Sandalwood paste has numerous skin benefits that even the most expensive lotions and potions can't compete against. Right from clearing up acne/blemishes to soothing the skin, to removing tan or helping with healing and rejuvenation, sandalwood perhaps has uncountable benefits that qualifies it as something that should definitely make a quick comeback to all of our bathrooms.
    4. Shikakai © iStock
    Shikakai (Senegalia rugata) is actually a shrub. It has been used as one of the primary ingredients when it comes to hair care in Ayurveda. It is famous as a raw material for most 'natural and organic' shampoos.

    Shikakai naturally forms a bit of lather, so it's perfect for washing hair. Also, an infusion of its leaves makes for an amazing anti dandruff medicine. Shikakai, along with Amla and Reetha, used to form the basis of a great hair care routine in every Indian household back in the day.
    5. Turai (Gourd) Loofah © iStock
    Did you know that the good old natural Indian loofah is actually a vegetable? When you leave a Turai (gourd) alone, it ripens up, and then dries up to eventually become a loofah.

    When it comes to exfoliation of dead skin from all over your body, nothing comes close to this monster right here. While it is extremely potent, it should be used with a bit of caution as it has the potential to cause distress to softer skin areas when used recklessly.
    Bringing some of them back will definitely help us with our daily grooming routines. Well, the past wasn't all that bad, eh?

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  23. ADMIN
    Apple was fined by the consumer protection agency of Brazil in São Paulo yesterday after following intense scrutiny over the decision not to include a charger with the latest iPhone 12 series, Apple removed the power adapter from the box to reduce carbon emissions and use of rare-earth metals however that doesn’t seem to convince the authorities at Procon-SP, São Paulo's consumer protection agency. 
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    Apple was informed by the Brazilian agency in December that selling an iPhone in the country without a charger is a violation of the Consumer Defense Code. However, Apple responded to the agency saying most consumers already have a spare power adapter and that providing one with the iPhone 12 is not required. 

    Apple was then given a stern warning by Fernando Capez, Procon-SP's executive director, saying that the company needs to respect and understand the Brazilian consumer law and institutions. The company was then fined by the Brazilian consumer protection agency for not providing a charger and for misleading customers about the phone’s water resistance. 
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    Apple has been making smartphones that are resistant to water damage when submerged up to 6 meters for as long as 30 minutes. The new feature was added on the iPhone 7 and is now a staple feature for all models. However, Procon-SP claims that Apple refused to repair the devices of customers who suffered water damage even though Apple claims it is “water-resistant” and were under warranty. Other accusations include deliberately slowing down iPhones with iOS updates to force the customer to buy newer models. 

    Apple will be able to appeal the $2 million (~Rs14,48,84,100) fine however Apple has not responded to the decision by the Brazilian authorities as of now. Do you think Indian authorities should also scrutinise Apple for selling smartphones without a charger? Especially since many customers in India could be first-time buyers who do not have a spare charger from previous smartphones? Let us in the comments if you think the Brazilian authorities took the right step. 

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