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    Filmmakers often take liberties with reality to dramatise a sequence and make it more fun to watch. 
    Nowhere is this more evident than in gunfights and how guns are usually handled in films.
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    No matter which film industry you pick, they have some or the other insane sequences around guns. Even the John Wick series, which many film and firearm experts consider to be the most accurate in the depiction of guns, gets things wrong at times. 

    And then there is Bollywood and other Indian film industries, who mangle the laws of physics and of reasoning, beyond recognition.
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    Here are just a few of the many myths that have come to surround guns and gunfights, thanks to the things that movies get wrong about them:

    1. Unlimited Ammo © Paramount Pictures
    Most movies will have you believe that ammunition and magazines don’t take up space, and are as light as feathers. Therefore, the people in the gunfight, never run out of ammo and have a virtually unlimited supply. 

    Many heist scenes often show robbers moving in a very agile manner while carrying massive amounts of bullets and grenades - the same goes for soldiers. 
    In reality, ammunition makes up the bulk of the weight that soldiers actually carry. 
    2.  Gunmen “Spraying” Their Bullets © 20th Century Fox
    We have often seen heroes and goons continuously firing their weapon without regard, and without a break when they face an army of their enemies. This is so not true. 

    Guns heat up rather quickly and can malfunction if they shoot bullets continuously for over a minute or two. Also, nobody can realistically carry a thousand bullets that would allow them to do so. 
    That is the reason why no soldier will ever spray bullets using their gun, but rather make each shot count.
    3. Silencers Completely Silence Gunshots © Sony Pictures Releasing
    If movies are to be believed, silencers completely muffle the sound of a gun and make it completely silent. The biggest culprit of this is the James Bond franchise. 

    Silencers actually don’t exist in real life. They are actually called suppressors, and they just suppress the loud bang of a gunshot. 
    Even when using a suppressor, the shot is actually quite loud.
    4. The Concept Of Recoil Doesn’t Exist © Miramax
    No matter how light a gun you fire, you will experience a recoil, i.e. a force opposite to the direction of the shot the larger the gun, the more substantial and violent the recoil. 

    Filmmakers, however, will have you believe that most guns don’t have recoil. Remember Newton’s laws of physics? One of it stated that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. 
    Guess most of our filmmakers missed school when that was being taught.
    5. Sniping Is Easy. Like, Really Easy. © Paramount Pictures
    Before getting into this in some depth, we recommend you watch this gem of a clip.


    Yup, that’s an assassin who makes a clean shot from a distance of 10 kilometres. The world record for a trained marksman to take a clean shot is 3.5 kilometres, that too under near perfect conditions in a barren desert. 
    Also, another thing that movies often get wrong about snipers, is that they function alone. Snipers always work in pairs, with a spotter, who spots and calculates the distance, wind speed, takes into account the rotation of the earth, and the flight time of the bullet, and a hundred different things. 
    6. Security Check Points Are A Joke For A Trained Assassin © 20th Century Fox
    Remember the Hitman or Agent 47 franchise? Movies such as those make security checkpoints look like they were being guarded by people with double-digit IQs. 

    It’s impossible to sneak a lighter past them in real life, but expert assassins can carry guns, bullets, knives and whatnot past them, with ease. Yeah, right.
    7. Bulletproof Vests Stop All Bullets © Sony Pictures Releasing
    Another myth that movies have perpetuated is that bulletproof vests can block all bullets. That is hardly the case. 

    A regular kevlar vest can stop just one regular 50 calibre bullet before it is rendered useless. Bulletproof vests can only take a limited number of shots before they become useless. 
    But filmmakers will have you believe that such vests can take unlimited damage, and can stop any bullet.  
    8. People Can Just Shrug Off Gunshot Wounds  © 20th Century Fox
    This is our biggest pet peeve with guns and gunfights in films. Apparently, it is very easy to shrug off a gunshot wound to the shoulder and walk it off. 

    When you’re shot, you lose a lot of blood, you go into shock, the flesh around the wound is singed and the muscles continue burning, and there is a possibility of broken bones. 
    We’re not even going to get into what happens if the bullet damages some vital organs.

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    After his famous monologue in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Kartik Aaryan instantly became a hit and his brilliant comic timing made him the star that he is today. 
    One thing about him, which is crystal clear, is that he knows how to make headlines with the roles he chooses. However, it's also his fashion game that draws a lot of attention. 
    Kartik is a fashion icon whose simplistic style of aesthetic has been an inspiration for most millennials. 
    From sporting some amazing athleisure pieces to making a statement in street fashion, he has been experimental with his sartorial sensibilities and has never failed to turn heads to his style. 
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    © Viral Bhayani
    However, besides the fact that he is an eccentric dresser, Kartik has also flaunted some avant-garde sneakers as well. Be it a basic pair of white sneakers or wearing heeled sneakers, he has done it all. 

    This time, as he was papped in a casual avatar, what piqued our interest was, yet again, the sneakers he was wearing.
    © Viral Bhayani
    Take a look:
    © Armani Exchange
    Kartik here is seen wearing Armani Exchange High sneakers. These sneakers come in neutral colours, and even though they have simple construction, the chunky outsole as well as the strap-like design, is adding more appeal to the overall construction.

    Talking more in detail about the pair, the style promises to be a perfect ally to dress up right, irrespective of the occasion. The best part? These sneakers are a perfect match that goes with everything and can be worn at anytime.
    © Armani Exchange
    As far as the price goes, these sneakers originally are worth Rs 15,336 but are available for Rs 9,201 right now. That seems like a good deal for a pair so outlandish.
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    His outfit too made a head-turning statement. We like the oversized nature of his shirt. That paired with classic denim and accessories screamed class.

    On the work front, Kartik has several movies lined up that include Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Dhamaka, Dostana 2, Luka Chuppi 2, etc.
    To sum it up, Kartik is a fashion luminary and we won't stop taking style notes from him.

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    The morning of January 16 brought along some unfortunate news for the Indian cricket fraternity as reports confirmed the death of Himanshu Pandya, the father of all-rounders Hardik and Krunal Pandya.
    Elder brother Krunal was in the middle of the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, leading the Baroda side. However, he has not left the bio-bubble of the tournament and is staying with his family in the time of mourning, according to association secretary Ajit Lele.
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    Hardik, who came back home after helping the Indian cricket team win the T20I series against the hosting Australian side, is not playing in the domestic T20 league as he continues to work towards the upcoming series against England.

    Both Pandya brothers have often spoken about their father's contribution towards their cricketing success. He used to run a minor car finance business in Surat that he wrapped up and came to Baroda when Krunal was seven and Hardik was five. 
    The reason behind this move was solely to give both his sons the best cricket training facilities. He admitted the two future stars into Kiran More’s cricket academy and there has been no looking back ever since. 
    Back in 2017, Hardik had shared a video in which he’d surprised his father with a lavish new car. The video showed his unfiltered reaction and limitless happiness after realising what had happened.
    So glad to see his face lit up like thatthis is the guy who should get all the happiness in life and deserves all the credit, my dad! pic.twitter.com/G55mBHpraw
    — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 16, 2017
    “So glad to see his face lit up like thatthis is the guy who should get all the happiness in life and deserves all the credit, my dad!” Pandya had written in the caption of the tweet.  
    Fans and cricketers from all over the country paid their condolences to the loss of the Pandya brothers. 
    Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Hardik and Krunal's dad. Spoke to him a couple of times, looked a joyful and full of life person. May his soul rest in peace. Stay strong you two. @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24
    — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 16, 2021
    Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Hardik and Krunal's dad. Spoke to him a couple of times, looked a joyful and full of life person. May his soul rest in peace. Stay strong you two. @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24,” Indian skipper Virat Kohli tweeted. 
    Remember meeting uncle for the first time at motibagh. He was so keen for his sons to play good cricket. My condolences to You and family. May god give you strength to pass through this difficult time @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7
    — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 16, 2021
    "Remember meeting uncle for the first time at motibagh. He was so keen for his sons to play good cricket. My condolences to You and family. May god give you strength to pass through this difficult time @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7," tweeted Pathan, himself a former Baroda captain. 
    So sorry to hear the news about your father’s demise @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7
    Stay strong and lots of strength to both of you. May his soul RIP
    — Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) January 16, 2021“Our intentions of letting Hardik and Krunal play cricket from a very young age was questioned and criticised by many. But we were not willing to change our plans, and it’s great to see what they have achieved now”

    - Himanshu Pandya. RIP pic.twitter.com/iN6Vd5vDFE
    — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 16, 2021Terrible news for the Pandya family. Heart goes out to @hardikpandya7 and @krunalpandya24. You told me of the role your father played in you guys becoming the cricketers you did. Wish you strength.
    — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 16, 2021
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    Apple has been making great strides when it comes to audio products and it has now culminated to a product that we’ve been wanting for years. 
    The AirPods Max was recently announced for Rs 59,900 which may not be as accessible to everyone after a year of misery. However, after using the headphones for well over ten days; I can confidently say that these headphones are one of the best consumer audio products ever made. 
    While it might be a great audio product, there are a few choices here that baffle me when it comes to accessories and I shall get to that soon enough. 
    Here’s everything you need to know about AirPods Max and my experience with it:
     Design  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Usually, headphones are built well enough for everyday use, however, in the case of the AirPods Max, Apple has taken it to the next level. 

    The entire housing of the headphones apart from the mesh headband is made on aluminium. If you want to know what peak luxury design feels like, the AirPods Max is your answer. However, since the headphones are made of aluminium; it does add extra weight. 
    To compensate for the weight, the headband is also quite different from what I am used to. It uses a mesh headband which reduces the pressure put on your head due to the weight. In our usage, I did not feel the weight at all thanks to this mesh headband and makes using metal headphones quite viable. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    My major issue with over-the-head headphones is a personal one since I wear glasses. Many a time I have found myself taking a break from over-the-head headphones as it causes quite a discomfort. 

    In the case of the AirPods Max, after using it all day while working and writing stories; I did not experience the same discomfort. 
    The insides of the earcups have a fabric padding which means these headphones are not ideal for use at the gym. On the outer side of the earcups, you will find four microphones on each cup that help in the noise cancellation feature and three additional microphones for voice pickup or making calls. 
    On the upper right side of the earcup, you will also find a digital crown style dial that is used for music playback. The crown can also be used to adjust the volume by simply rotating it to either side. 
    Right next to the Digital Crown dial, there is a dedicated button that can be used for activating or deactivating noise cancellation as well. 
    Additionally, the headphones also come with an Optical sensor (each ear cup), Position sensor (each ear cup), Case-detect sensor (each ear cup), Accelerometer (each ear cup), and a Gyroscope (left ear cup) sensor. 
    I Thought Cases Were Meant For Protection © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    While I do love things designed by Apple, in general, including these headphones, I really can’t justify the carrying case that comes with the AirPods Max. 

    The main purpose of any case that comes with a headphone is to protect it from damage, scratches and dings. However, in the case of the AirPods Max; the carrying case does none of it. The only thing it is good at doing is putting the headphones to sleep when enclosed. 
    It seems like the case was designed by an entirely different team which was not on the same page as the audio team. At best, the case only protects the earcups fully from the side which is not enough for a pair of headphones that cost as much as an iPhone.  
    The most vulnerable part of the headphone is the mesh headband itself and it gets no protection whatsoever from the case. Even the bottom of the case does fully protect the earcups from fall damage. 
    Thankfully, third party companies are now working on cases for the AirPods Max and make up for Apple’s mistake. I do have to say that I love the leather-type material of the case however it would have been a better offering if it protected the headphones. 
    Sound Quality, Noise Cancellation and Features   © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Now that I have that rant out of my system, it’s time to talk about what makes these headphones great. 

    The AirPods Max are the pinnacle of great wireless audio products that is currently unmatched by its competitors. The sound quality is at par with some of the higher-end professional headphones that I use for mixing tracks. Every individual instrument track can be heard clearly and feels layered on the AirPods Max. 
    The headphones shine the most when it comes to balancing low and mid frequencies which left me quite astonished. Mids don’t particularly the overpower the rest of the frequencies and is quite beautifully controlled. The high frequencies are extremely clear as it breathes life and excitement into punchier sounds and vocals. 
    The AirPods Max might just be the best tuned wireless headphones I have used this past decade. 
    Having said that, if you like to adjust your EQ there is no way to do that apart from using preset EQs from the settings menu on your iPhone. While you can adjust the EQ manually if you listen to music via Spotify, there’s no way to do that with Apple Music at the moment. 
    So, if if you like to amp up the bass in your tracks or tone down the highs, you might be a bit disappointed here.  
    One of my favourite features on the AirPods Max is its ability to use ‘Adaptive EQ’. The AirPods Max adults the sound according to the fit and seal of the ear cushions. 
    The headphones use software and sensors to measure sound signal delivers to a user and adjusts the mid and low frequencies accordingly. Apple may not provide a manual EQ adjustment feature, it does however make up for it with this one feature.
    The AirPods Max marquee feature might be its sound, but that has been perfectly paired with great Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance. The outward-facing microphones at detecting ambient noise and isolate it when you’ve got ANC mode turned on. I couldn’t test the headphones outdoors but I’ve three particularly loud dogs. 
    In my test scenario, the headphone was able to isolate the barking sounds from all three dogs quite effectively without comprising the integrity of the sound. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Noise cancellation also adapts according to fit and movement in real-time which means you can use them without hearing ambient noise when walking down the street. 

    However, if you do wish to hear sounds from your surroundings, you can simply press the dedicated button to switch to ‘Transparency Mode’. This lets in ambient noise into the headphones and you can hear the surrounding sounds quite clearly as well. 
    This is best used when you want to have a conversation with someone or want to be mindful of oncoming traffic on the street. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    For people who love to watch video content on their iPhones and iPads, the AirPods Max truly utilise the Spatial Audio feature to its full potential. 

    It gives an atmospheric vibe to the sound and feels like as if you are watching content on a surround sound system. It’s immersive and comes very close to a home theatre experience. 
    Having said that, you do need to watch the content of Apple TV+, Netflix or Prime Video that supports 5.1, 7.1, or Dolby Atmos sound. The headphones use the gyroscope to track a user’s head movement and remaps the sound field. 
    No other headphone does this at the moment and proves Apple’s commitment to offering superior sound with their audio products.
    Battery Life  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The AirPods Max are rated to last 20 hours on a single charge while using ANC and in our tests, it comes quite close to that claim. If you want to save battery or turn off the headphones, you do have to put it inside the protective case that comes with the headphones. 

    Battery life on the AirPods Max is long enough so that you can use it in some of the longest flights as well. Having said that, there is no additional audio port so that you can still listen to music in the event of zero per cent battery. 
    You can, however, use a Lightning-to-Lightning or a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone cable to continue listening to the audio on your preferred device. 
    I managed to use a Lightning to 3.5mm dongle and used it with the PlayStation 4’s controller for gaming sessions. The headphones were able to offer directional audio in games like Call of Duty: Warzone.
    The Final Say © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The AirPods Max gets many things right with its luxurious design and incredible sound performance. They sound fantastic and additional features like spatial sound, adaptive EQ and noise cancellation to enhance the overall experience. 

    The AirPods Max are perfect for music listeners and movie watchers alike. However, I do feel Apple needs to go back to the drawing board when it comes to the case as it offers little to no protection. 
    If you have been wanting the ultimate wireless headphones for your Apple device, the AirPods Max should be on the top of your list.

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    India has officially started the COVID-19 vaccinations and the drive started with Manish Kumar, a health worker from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS). 
    The drive is going to prioritise vaccinations for healthcare and frontline workers via more than 3,000 sites across the country. 
    “I have had a very good experience. Have no qualms in taking the vaccine, and by doing so, I continue to serve my country. People have absolutely no need to worry over this. Any fear that I had before, has now gone away. I believe everyone should get vaccinated “ said Manish Kumar after getting the vaccine.  
    © Twitter/ANI
    The launch of the rollout began from 10:30 AM today and will work similarly to how elections are administered in the country. 

    Health workers will be armed with three hard copies of a beneficiary list and upload date to India’s official Co-Win portal. 
    Currently, the vaccinations are only being administered to individuals above the age of 18 and the world’s biggest inoculation drive against the novel virus is expected to be completed in the next few months.
    #WATCH केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डाॅ.हर्षवर्धन और एम्स के निदेशक रणदीप गुलेरिया की मौजूदगी में एम्स में एक सफाई कर्मचारी को कोरोना वायरस का पहला टीका लगाया गया। #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/ge9nmfmzqu
    — ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 16, 2021
    Videos of the first vaccination are now being shared online on Twitter as it was administered in the presence of Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.  
    This moment marked the start of COVID-19 vaccination in Delhi and represents the symbolic significance of paying homage to healthcare workers who have been at the frontline ever since the pandemic hit in the country.  
    © Reuters
    This marked the start of Covid-19 vaccination in Delhi with healthcare workers, who were at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic, getting the first shots.  

    Soon after, doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers were vaccinated at AIIMS hospital.  
    Additional doctors, nurses and healthcare workers will be given the vaccine later today at the LNJP Hospital in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.  
    © Reuters
    Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers were vaccinated at AIIMS hospital. A doctor, a nurse and a sanitation worker will be given the shot later in the day in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at LNJP Hospital according to sources.  

    In Delhi, the vaccination exercise will span across 81 sites and 11 districts at six government hospitals i.e. AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, RML Hospital, Kalawati Saran Children Hospital and two ESI hospitals.  
    Private sites such as Max Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Apollo Hospital and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital are also taking part in the inoculation drive.  
    If you want to know more about India’s plans for the first phase of vaccinations; you can read all about it here.

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  10. ADMIN
    For most of you, grooming perhaps is an extremely important part of your daily routine. However, that doesn’t mean skincare stays at the forefront.

    Just like your beard and shaving, your skin needs regular care too. 
    For those of you who are new to skincare, it’s all about using the right ingredients to treat your skin problems. This means that before even beginning your journey, you need to identify your skin type. 
    In case you already know your skin type, it’s time to move on to the next step - the right skincare ingredients for your skin type.
    Keep reading and improve your skin in a jiffy! 
    How To Recognise Your Skin Type ?Before seeing the best skincare ingredients for your skin type, it’s important that you know what your skin type is. There are four major skin types - normal, dry, oily and combination skin. If your skin is oily overall and tends to become shiny very often, your skin type is oily. If your skin is dry and flakey, you have a dry skin type. If your skin is neither too dry nor too oily, you have normal skin. If your skin is oily in the T-zone and dry elsewhere, you have a combination skin.
    Now that you know your skin type, let’s go through the best skincare ingredients for your skin type.
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    The Bottomline It’s very important to know your skin type and the best ingredients for your skin. Skincare is all about the right ingredients, so make sure to do your research well. We have mentioned the best ingredients for your skin type, however, there are thousands of more ingredients out there. All with different purposes and for different results. 
    Go ahead and begin your skincare journey! 
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  11. ADMIN
    “Real men don’t wear jewellery” - statements like these are a thing of the past. In fact, jewellery for men has been one of the most trending types of accessory for a long time now. 

    Be it Badshah’s rings or Ranveer’s necklaces, it’s about time that we embraced this trend without any apprehensions. 
    If you agree, this article for you. 
    Jewellery for men is not a new fashion trend, however, it is one of the risky ones. Not everyone feels confident enough to pull off jewellery. 
    Well, worry not because we are here to break it down for you! Here are 4 simple rules that you need to follow while styling jewellery and you will be sorted!
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    Final Thoughts For anyone new to wearing jewellery, following these tips will surely help you out. It can seem a little complicated at first, but trust us, sometimes it’s good to step a little bit out of your comfort zone.
    Let go of those apprehensions and explore your style! 
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  17. ADMIN
    When Rishabh Pant came to keep wickets, most fans of the Indian and Australian cricket teams were surprised to see his agility behind the stumps, considering he had suffered a massive injury on his left elbow mere days away and had undergone numerous scans.
    It was later seen that the 23-year-old had heavily padded his left arm and had to take medical assistance on the field on Day 1 of the Gabba Test at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
    Another day of Test cricket, another injury concern for India.

    Rishabh Pant being looked at by the physio

    Watch Day 2 #AUSvIND on Fox Cricket or Kayo: https://t.co/h8zxySNI3z

    Live blog: https://t.co/hqARYyQVDh

    Match Centre: https://t.co/ApeG4HBAF0 pic.twitter.com/nKh3JNPeYD
    — Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) January 16, 2021
    However, for Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne, the biggest concern towards the Indian southpaw had nothing to do with his on-field game but with the kind of eyewear he was sporting during the session. 
    The Gabba cameramen didn’t have to try too hard to take notice of Pant’s goggles with fluorescent rims as they were shining extra bright and quickly caught the attention of the ‘Spin King’ who was commentating on the game for Fox Sports. 
    #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Y6NY8kWGHj
    — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 15, 2021
    “What do you think of those shades that Rishabh Pant is rocking Skull?” Warne asked Kerry O’ Keeffe.

    “Straight out of the service station?” 
    “They are servos aren’t they?” O’Keeffe replied. 
    “And he bought flowers as well. 
    “No, they are not getting me. You would want them to get scratched so you can just put them in the bin. 
    Making fun of Pant’s sunglasses, Warne did not realise that the supporters of the young Indian batsman were loading an arsenal of their own for a quick response and surely enough, images began to flow on social media. 
    @MarkHoward03 some late entries into the SK Warne Sunglasses hall of Shame pic.twitter.com/Qj8NL33lfI
    — Heath Farnsworth (@farnsy1964) January 16, 2021Talking bad sunglasses are we @ShaneWarne? You really want to go there?#AUSvIND@FoxCricket @MarkHoward03 @gilly381 @BrettLee_58 pic.twitter.com/kEoHPZJnK1
    — Freo ⚓ Pope (@FreoPope) January 16, 2021Shane Warne has called out Rishabh Pant for his sunglasses.

    Also Shane Warne:#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/wV8z3cG1qD
    — bet365_aus (@bet365_aus) January 15, 2021Shane Warne having the gall to call out anyone's taste in sunglasses. pic.twitter.com/b1QjquKiJO
    — Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) January 15, 2021Shane Warne chipping Pant's sun glasses.

    Got a mirror there yeah yeah? pic.twitter.com/gWncjgbK7G
    — Todd Norbury OAM (Self isolation world champion) (@norbs) January 16, 2021 The fourth and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy brought along an early end to the second session of the first day as reports of a hail storm in Brisbane began to emerge.  
    However, after some heavy rains for a little while, the covers were lifted, although the time to resume the game is still under speculation and subject to a pitch survey. 
    By the end of the second session on Day 1, India were at 62/2 after 26 overs and trail by 307 runs in the first innings. 
    Shubman Gill's early loss was followed by a disheartening end to Rohit Sharma’s innings, who is now being criticised for “throwing his wicket” to the Australian bowler Nathan Lyon.  
    Sharma was looking steady while batting at 44 when he decided to go for a big shot but mistimed his shot and the ball ended in Mitchell Starc’s safe hands in the middle of the ground.

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    Today, India finally starts the world’s biggest vaccination drive against COVID-10 which has infected more than a crore people in the country. 
    The pandemic has already killed more than 1.5 lakh people in India, however, there is now good news. 
    India will have over 3,000 sessions, around 100 beneficiaries from the 3 crore priority group that consists of healthcare and frontline workers as the rollout was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this morning. 
    © Reuters
    The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination starts with two approved vaccines i.e. ‘Covishield’ and ‘Covaxin’. The first phase of the world’s biggest inoculation drive against the novel virus is expected to be completed in the next few months. 

    The exercise will be conducted for individuals above the age of 18, for the moment, and each site will function similar to an election booth. 
    Workers will have three hard copies of the beneficiary list and the names will also be uploaded by officials to the Co-Win portal. Today’s list was uploaded earlier this week on Thursday and will follow similar steps in days to follow. 
    © Reuters
    An official said: “The vaccination session is from 9 am to 5 pm. Whoever comes till 5 pm will be vaccinated even after 5 pm, just like how it happens in elections.”

    The vaccines that will be administered in the first phase will be free. “The Centre will bear the expenses for vaccinating the 3 crore priority population,” PM Narendra Modi said earlier this week. 
    © Reuters
    Out of the two approved vaccines, Covishield is the Indian variant of a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford called the AZD122. 

    The vaccine is being developed and manufactured in the country by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII). Currently, SII is capable of manufacturing over 2 million doses per day from a single line of production. 
    © Reuters
    The company will be adding six more lines in the coming weeks to increase the output levels. Covaxin, the second vaccine has been developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech in partnership with the National Institute of Virology.

    At the moment, there are 1.1 core doses of Covishield and 55 lakh doses of Covaxin available for administration. Each person has to get two shots of both vaccines within the span of 28 days apart. 
    India has already conducted three mock drills in preparation of the rollout and the exercise was carried out to test the logistical and operational capabilities for the rollout. 

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  23. ADMIN
    Thanks to the backlash from WhatsApp users, the instant messaging app announced that it will “pause: the controversial updates to its privacy policies. The company wants to take more time to “clear up the misinformation around how privacy and security work on WhatsApp.”
    The new terms of service have been delayed for at least three months as the messaging app saw numerous users shift to other messaging apps like Telegram and Signal. 
    Having said that, WhatsApp has not announced that it will be making any changes to the policy during the three months of delay. 
    © Reuters
    The new WhatsApp privacy terms allow the company to take user data from WhatsApp and transfer it to other Facebook-owned companies. 

    WhatsApp later tried to reiterate the new terms via big full-page ads in newspapers but it wasn’t enough to convince users otherwise. 
    Even after WhatsApp offering more clarity, the app still saw a mass exodus to Signal which, eventually, caused the messaging’s service to crash last night. The crash was caused due to the huge growth Signal experienced in one day. 
    © Reuters
    WhatsApp said in a blog post that none of its privacy-focused features will be changing. The new policy is meant on helping users to connect with businesses which many users are still not comfortable with. 

    Despite the backlash, it seems like WhatsApp will not be backtracking from its decision and will go ahead with the new terms, even if the users don’t like it. 
    WhatsApp now faces its first legal hurdle in India where it faces a petition filed by Advocate Chaitanya Rohilla. The petition says the new policy gives WhatsApp the power to generate a ‘360-degree profile into a person’s online activity’ without any government oversight. 
    It is also worthy to point out the WhatsApp’s terms of service for Europe is different from India and doesn’t even force its users to accept the new terms. 
    © Reuters
    If you are looking to switch from WhatsApp for the time being, check out three alternatives that might suit your needs. 

    If you are confused between Signal and Telegram, check out our comparison between the two apps and its privacy policies here.

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  24. ADMIN
    The third Test match between India and Australia became a lot more controversial than the notorious banter between Tim Paine and Ravichandran Ashwin when Indian Pacer, Mohammed Siraj approached the officials with a racism complaint.
    According to reports, Indian cricketers including Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were referred to as “brown dog” and “big monkey” on Day 3 when the two Men in Blue were given the duty of fielding at the border, closer to the local fans.
    Well this is some proof......
    #INDvsAUS #racism #AUSvINDtest pic.twitter.com/NL47ztRfOZ
    — Rithvik Shetty (@Shetty10Rithvik) January 10, 2021
    Now, Krishna Kumar, a fan of Indian origin has come out with an incident of racial profiling at the Sydney Cricket Ground and has explained in detail, how he was made to feel “stripped” and “watched” for no valid reason at all.

    According to a Hindustan Times report, Krishna was targeted for carrying four anti-racism banners to the cricket ground with messages like “Rivalry is good, racism is not”, “No racism mate”, “Brown inclusion matters” and “Cricket Australia more diversity please”.
    Keep defending racists...well Siraj/Sundar called grubs now at Gabba..This is what happens when racists and racism apologists are not shunned from sports altogether. Not just stadiums, social media, playing.. I mean altogether. @CricketAus @BCCI https://t.co/lqsj2hieF8
    — Freedom_of_Expression (@1st_amend_ment) January 15, 2021
    “He told me, ‘If you need to address this matter, go back to where you belong,” Krishna Kumar mentioned. 
    “It was a very small banner. I made it out of my kids’ paper roll,” he added. 
    “To me this a pure case of profiling,” he mentioned. 
    “They changed their entire formation so the guy next to the boundary is standing right in front of me and facing me. I’m not looking for compensation, I’m not looking for free tickets, I’m not looking for a membership,” Krishna Kumar told The Sydney Morning Herald. 
    © Sydney Morning Herald
    “I want justice. I want accountability. I was feeling stripped, feeling watched and I went there to fight racism. 

    “Forget whoever you’re supporting. I thought it was important as a cricket fan and as a responsible citizen to basically stand up against racism. My wife is Australian, my boys are Australian, my friends are all Australians. I’ve been to the MCG, I’ve been to the T20 Women’s World Cup. I’ve never been abused or racially attacked,” he added. 
    © Sydney Morning Herald
    The Venues NSW, on the other hand, have said that they are currently investigating the incident. 

    “We are investigating the complainant’s allegations and we’ll make no further comment until our investigation is complete,” a spokesperson mentioned.

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  25. ADMIN
    Indian Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma was at 44 off 74 deliveries when he walked down the pitch to go for a maximum against a Nathan Lyon delivery in the 20th over of the first Indian batting innings at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, and ended up getting caught out at the hands of Mitchell Starc.
    After losing Shubman Gill quickly in the seventh over, the Men in Blue were still looking on pace to have a good day of Test cricket with a seemingly strong and steady partnership between Sharma and Test expert Cheteshwar Pujara, until the former decided to score in a hurry, couldn’t connect the bat properly and lofted an easy dolly in the middle of the greens.
    No.397 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/CmK5ORsyqu
    — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 16, 2021
    Ever since Sharma joined Ajinkya Rahane and the Indian batting lineup following a 14-day quarantine in Sydney before the third Test, Sharma has batted in three innings, and his best performance (52) came in the second innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground.  
    It is also interesting to note that on all three occasions, Sharma was dismissed by one of the Australian fielders catching him out. 
    And now, the ‘Hitman’ is being criticised for unnecessarily going for a big shot and practically throwing his wicket, thereby causing a huge blow to the already struggling Team India at the Gabba. 
    Sunil Gavaskar rips into Rohit Sharma for 'irresponsible' shot, why, why he wails as Rohit holes out to Starc at long on off the cagey Lyon for 44. India 2-60 as Rahane joins Pujara. #AUSvIND
    — Robert Smith (@OnyaDon) January 16, 2021What a fuckall shot selection from Rohit Sharma. There was at least a 150 for the taking. Just stat pad FFS on this wicket. #AUSvsIND #GabbaTest
    — Sathyanarayanan Sridhar (@TheDewFactor) January 16, 2021Rohit Sharma throwing his wicket away yet again. Too good to be doing that! #LoveWatchingHimBat
    — Amir Jeena (@Jeenz7) January 16, 2021What a disastrous shot to play. All set on 44 and getting easy runs without an element of risk. Needless and reckless by Rohit Sharma has put India on the back foot. #AUSvsIND #AUSvIND
    — Saurav Vaish™ (@sauravkvaish) January 16, 2021 The penultimate Test at SCG was the first international red-ball match for Sharma in almost one year. Fans and a few analysts were already sceptical about his inclusion in the Playing XI, considering his unimpressive average of 26 runs per game in the longest format of the game ahead of the 2020-2021 Border Gavaskar Trophy. 
    Another reason for the Men in Blue to worry about is that Sharma limped in a quick moment just after hitting the shot that got him out. Ahead of the series, the Nagpur-born was struggling with a hamstring injury that he’d picked up during the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League. 
    Team India is already crippled with the number of injured top-tier cricketers being in double digits now and Rahane has been finding it extremely difficult lately to even come up with a decent Playing XI. 
    With an innings and a half still left in the tied series, Sharma’s potential injury could be a massive blow to the team.

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