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  3. ADMIN
    With a line-up that includes films like Lootcase and Malang, Kunal Kemmu has had a rather exciting year in terms of his film releases.  
    While a major chunk of the year was dormant for most of the time, courtesy of the Coronavirus, now that Bollywood has resumed functioning again, Kunal Kemmu has started stepping out for work as well.
    View this post on InstagramWith upcoming films like Go Goa Gone 2 and Golmaal 5, it looks like Kunal Kemmu is back at it again.  
    However, now that we have been spotting him more, it's worth pointing out that he has been leaving no stone unturned when it comes to his fashion aesthetic each time he steps out. 
    From combining street style aesthetics and wild accessories to turning heads with the biker aesthetic, he's done it all in the past.
    Recently, Kunal turned around a basic outfit with vibrant accessories.
    Take a look here: 
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    Kunal was seen wearing a solid white t-shirt with a pair of jeans, an underrated outfit combination that can go a long way. He also wore a block-printed cloth mask and a snapback. 

    He completed the look with a pair of desert boots in beige.
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    We believe that with the strict COVID-19 precautions one has to follow each time they step out, a simple outfit can go a long way in keeping things practical, fashion-wise.

    Take a cue from Kunal Kemmu for your next date night outfit to keep things safe and comfortable at the same time, while also looking on-point.

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    In a rather inexplicable development, the three wives of a 22-year-old Pakistani man are helping him find a fourth bride. Go figure, huh?

    Apparently, there is also a very specific condition that the fourth wife’s name should start with an ‘S’. 
    The man named Adnan is a resident of Sialkot and got married when he was just 16-years-old and was a student at the time. 
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    When he married for the second time, he was 20 and the third wedding took place last year.
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    The father of five, who is now on the lookout for a new bride, has a condition that his fourth wife’s name should begin with ‘S’ so that it matches with the initials of the rest of his wives.
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    Interestingly, his three wives Shumbal, Shubana and Shahida have now joined the hunt for Adnan's fourth bride.
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    When asked about how he manages his expenses of all his wives he told Daily Pakistan, “We stay in a house, which has six bedrooms, a drawing-room, and a storeroom. I have no problem in managing expenses as I am of the opinion that finances flourished after my first marriage." 

    The expenditure per month for his family is between a lakh to one and a half lakh Pakistani Rupees.
    The three women, apparently, are on great terms and get along really well with each other. However, the only complaint they have is that Adnan does not spend enough time with each of them. 
    Check out the full interview here: 

    Honestly speaking, we are quite taken aback at how he is managing three women at the same time, who are clearly very happy with him. Well, to each his own...

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    Strong, muscular, tall, macho, suave - we wouldn't blame you if you thought we were describing a man. The image associated with men has always inclined towards the physical aspect of the balance rather than the mental or even emotional one. Words like sensitive, compassionate, empathetic, woke have been used rather modestly when it comes to men. A man has been perceived rather unidimensionally for ages now. 
    To reignite the conversation on International Men's Day and actually understand the nuances of mental health from the horse's mouth, we got in touch with men from various walks of life. It's been commendable to see each of these stars letting us inside their darkest moments and how they overcame them, breaking stereotypes, and proving that it's okay for a man to feel weak and vulnerable.
    This is Sushant Divgikar’s story. A drag icon, a performer, a reality TV star, Mr Gay 2014, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and much more, Sushant Divgikar a.k.a Rani KoHeNoor may seem like someone who has done it all, but, in some ways he is just getting started. As a content creator, Sushant is fearless. He is unapologetically himself. And unafraid to speak his mind. 
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    Where did you grow up? How was it growing up as a queer kid? Did it come with its own set of challenges?

    I was always a very expressive kid. I was always an overachiever. I was a national level swimmer and I was the sports caption. So, I beat all the boys to it, that too in an all boys school. All in all, I didn’t stress on the fact that I was different. There were a lot of kids growing up that were different, and that is their journey, like this is mine. As an ‘influencer’ I don’t like the idea of going around telling people how to live their life, or how they should come out. I honestly believe that the worst thing to do is give suggestions, and I’m an industrial psychologist by degree. I have realised that the worst thing to do for someone is to give advice. Someone sitting in say … Nagaland may not have the same issues as me. So, for me to sit here, in Bandra West, and these suggestions are very fake and unbecoming of me. I’m not living my life to inspire people. That’s not my motto. Of course I love to break the glass ceiling, but that’s because I live life on my own terms. I’m just the way I am. And, that’s the only way I know how to. That in itself in a political statement in our country. And, if you don’t want to, just change the channel!
    Did you ever face any form of bullying? In school or college or at work? How did it impact your mental health? How did you deal with it?
    Yes, I won’t call it bullying but name calling happens everywhere. Regardless of whether you are gay or straight or of any sexual orientation, for any child, every child has to go through some sort of teasing. And this happens because it comes from one’s own insecurities. Unfortunately, this happens because through our films and TV shows and pop culture references we make fun of people who are away from the norm, and because of our absurd standards of beauty, technically everyone ends up being bullied or teased at some point of their lives.
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    Of course, I have been called all sorts of names as well, not just at school or college, but also at the workplace. Even today, fellow co-workers call me all sorts of names. Not that it bothers me, it just shows what their upbringing is like and how they are insecure about themselves. Well, I’m just getting recognition for the work I do. I don’t even need to glorify these people by giving them any sort of attention, so all these people can bark while I collect my awards. 

    Even as a kid, I could protect myself well. All of my brothers taught me how to fight and protect myself. And I feel every child needs to know how to protect themselves if they are put in that sort of a situation. I used to whack people who used to say something unparliamentary to me because that’s how I protected myself. Unfortunately, there are kids who can’t protect themselves and for them I want to say, go out, seek help. It doesn’t make you weak if you ask for help. Learn to protect yourself, because in some situations there might not be people who’d be able to help you but always know that if you ask for help, you’ll get it.
    I am sorry if this comes across as condoning physical violence, but I’m not going to wait for somebody to bring me justice. Or if tomorrow, something happens to my niece, I would want her to fight back if somebody tries to molest her. I’m not going to take the law into my hand and kill someone, but I need to protect myself.
    But we need to empathise with the bullies rather than get angry with them because we need to understand that this comes from a place of extreme toxicity and they also need help.
    Do you recall any specific incident of bullying that you would like to share with us?
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    I was about 12 and a senior said something really nasty to me. I turned around and he was so tall that I jumped on to him and slapped his face without thinking about the repercussions. But then he got so embarrassed that someone so junior to him slapped him in front of everyone that he ran. He didn’t come back to hit me. Everyone agreed that he deserved what he got. And that’s what you need to make clear - you need to show the bully you are not weak and some repercussion will take place. 

    Even when I got into college and then started working in the entertainment industry, there were a lot of incidents. Anyone who thinks the entertainment industry is all butterflies and rainbows is unfortunately mistaken. But it’s not just the entertainment industry, there’s discrimination in all vocations. I have faced a lot of discrimination in the industry too but thankfully, there are a lot of good people too who have always believed in me. I’m really thankful to my mentors too who have held my hand in this journey and said it doesn’t matter if you’re gay, straight, man, woman or transgender; you are talented and that’s what matters. 
    Speaking of the entertainment industry, could you highlight the problems plaguing it and how you’ve managed to successfully navigate your way through it?
    This industry is tough and very cut-throat, so if you are not thick skinned, you will perish. But I think it goes for any industry, whether you are in the forces, in the government, an actor, an artist, a drag queen. Because unfortunately, realistically speaking, the world is not a very kind place and people will have a lot of opinions on you when you’re in the public domain. So, concentrate on the people who give you positive vibes. Let’s be honest, you’re not going to change people’s perspective because there’s Google now. It’s not your duty to educate people because if someone can use their phones to make a nasty comment they can surely use it to gain knowledge about things they are so blissfully unaware about. 
    Back in the day, you used to get a call (for Bigg Boss), and you’d go and meet the channel. So, I was very nervous and shy, like a very good kid from Bandra. And, I didn't know the tricks of the trade. So, my publicist called me and said why aren’t you being your fierce sassy self. I said I’m not going to be OTT, and clap my hands. I just can’t do it. This is how I am, and there’s a reason it’s called Reality TV. So, they called me back and I said exactly this, and in Hindi, and they got me on Bigg Boss. The representation of a queer person, minding his/her own business and living their true self on TV is still what I stand for. It may not be masala, or abuse, but at the end of the day, from my season, how many of the men are you interviewing right now? That’s the question!
    What is your opinion on pronouns for different genders and what are you comfortable with?
    I realised that I was gender fluid after 29 years and I thought it was important for me to put out my preferred pronouns out there. I’m comfortable with all three pronouns - He, She, They. So, I don’t think anyone can misgender me, because I’m comfortable with the synergy of male and female energy. This is something I’m okay and comfortable with. Other people should put out what their preferred pronouns are (referring to the popularity of pronouns being used on Instagram bios and email signatures) so that there is no ambiguity. Also, we are in 2020, so I would rather people talk about my art, and the kind of person I am, rather than my gender or my sexual orientation. 
    © Sushant Divgikar
    It’s wonderful to see you present your unapologetic self in front of the world. What is it that you want your audience to know about yourself?

    When I was on TV, I didn’t have too many references to look upto, so I wanted to be that reference. And I want people to understand that I’m the reality and not the stereotype we’ve been conditioned to all these years. So, when I started breaking this 11 years ago on television, I started living this reality. It's been a rollercoaster ride over the years, with lots of ups and downs, and with a lot of nasty people, but eventually I was on the cover. And the naysayers, well let’s just say, they can keep talking and I will just keep doing it. And, that’s the tea!

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    Laal Singh Chaddha, starring Aamir and Kareena Kapoor Khan, is the official Hindi remake of Tom Hanks’ Hollywood classic, Forrest Gump. The film has been in the headlines ever since it has been announced. In the movie, we are getting to see Aamir as a Sikh guy and people have been waiting to watch him on the big screen as his look from the movie was very well received. The film will span over five decades in the life of the main character.
    View this post on InstagramThe exciting part about the movie is that Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will be seen in cameos for Aamir’s movie. Fans have a reason to celebrate as three Khans are finally coming together on the big screen. According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Shah Rukh discreetly shot for the cameo in Delhi last month. 
    A source told the daily, “The screenplay weaves in iconic moments from each decade and since we love our matinee idols, Chaddha’s journey would be incomplete without certain top stars. So, during this journey of self-discovery. Aamir lands on the sets to Shah Rukh around the release of DDLJ and sharing his personal experiences, engages with the wonder world. He’ll go back to 1995 and look like a younger version of himself with the use of prosthetics and VFX.”
    The report further stated that Aamir has also been trying to lock Salman for the movie. Salman too will add the 90s flavour as he will reportedly play Prem. “His Prem wooed the audience in the ’90s, from Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hai Koun! to Hum Saath Saath Hai and Aamir is keen to get Salman back as Prem in his social dramedy. There’s a track set in 1989 that depicts a change in audience taste, from action to romance, and a craze around Salman. There are expected to finalize the details soon,” added the source.
    While there’s no official announcement yet, people are already celebrating the big news.
    Bollywood Biggest Superstars
    Reunites #ShahRukhKhan and #SalmanKhan relive their 90's iconic characters
    of Raj and Prem in #AamirKhan
    starrer #LaalSinghChaddha pic.twitter.com/kyTdWxhC7I
    — Shiv Dutta (@imshiva17) November 19, 2020This is some great NEWS ... #KareenaKapoorKhan #AamirKhan #LaalSinghChaddha https://t.co/em7RVADQVF
    — beboholic (@lisa_lilies_) November 19, 2020This is great news !! #LaalSinghChaddha https://t.co/Wh1LBFpSQ7
    — Manavi Pathak PhD (@manaviip) November 19, 2020#LaalSinghChaddha
    3 khans in single movie #SalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/eHzgNsfVMZ
    — Manish Pathak (@Mkpathak72) November 19, 2020#Confirmed#ShahRukhKhan & #SalmanKhan Cameo In #LaalSinghChaddha going to be Very Surprising... It Would be From 90's Era Where #SRK to Reprise his #DDLJ roles as RAJ Whereas #Salman to be PREM From #MainePyaarKiya ️@iamsrk @BeingSalmanKhan @aamir_khan pic.twitter.com/c5bApMFsq2
    — ALBIN EAPEN (@eapen_albin) November 19, 2020Are you excited to have the three Khans together on the big screen? Let us know in the comments section below.

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    Years ago, if someone mentioned ‘men’ and ‘make up’ in the same sentence for the topography of the Indian subcontinent, then one would assume that to be a joke. However, today the conversation has shifted towards normalising a lot of things which were probably ‘normal’ already but courtesy the dynamics of societal behaviour and perceptions, a paradigm shift took longer than it should have. Make up is no more associated with a single gender. It definitely doesn’t undermine or dent anyone’s masculinity nor does it challenge the norm of what ‘manly’ means. On the occasion of International Men’s Day, we decided to go down memory lane and reopen the conversation around men wearing makeup which was our core discussion with Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur last year.
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    Why is beauty, and by extension, make up, a feminine thing? It clearly is a man-made concept, because if we take a close look at the animal kingdom, males are often more colourful and more 'beautiful', as compared to females; the best example being the majestic peacock. Also, from a more inclusive and 'woke' perspective, why should beauty be treated in binaries? Be it men/women, masculine/feminine, gay/straight – why can't everyone just embrace beauty the way they want to, without worrying about whether it fits into the moulds of the society? These are some of the questions that burned bright, aflame, against the highlighted glow up of the contoured cheek bones of a perfectly heterosexual Kapur.

    "I think India is ready for it, absolutely. Wear make-up if you want to. Wear whatever you want to. It's a free country, and paying heed to uncalled for judgments and opinions will only hinder your personal growth, sense of fulfillment, and most importantly, happiness," quips Aditya. He also agrees that the pace of make-up related consciousness trickling down to the masses is painfully slow when compared to, say, clothing and grooming of hair and beards.
    Kapur is forthright enough. He owns up to the fact that despite his rather novice footing in terms of make-up and male beauty in general, he fails to understand the hullabaloo over something as harmless as a few products and colours on a man's face. "Really, what's the big deal? What is this never-ending debate on whether make-up is masculine or feminine? I think make-up is just make-up. It's something you put on your face to appear a certain way, like in my case, whatever the script demands. Whether I put on an eyeshadow or a kajal or whatever, it doesn't define whether I'm masculine or feminine. At least no one thinks so when Johnny Depp does it. I fail to understand how putting on make-up makes anyone less of a man," he says.


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    Diwali celebrations are incomplete without Bollywood dance numbers. Festive parties mean grooving to the beats of these popular songs that make us feel connected to each other, no matter which part of the world we are in.

    Now be it Bole Chudiyaan or Gallan Goodiyaan, we all love dancing to these popular Bollywood songs, no matter what the occasion. 
    But turns out, it’s not only Indians who are enjoying the desi songs.
    Recently, a group of police officers from New Zealand performed a dance number for their Diwali Celebration. 
    The cops, who can be seen dressed in uniform, danced to the beats of the songs ‘Ladki Kar Gayi Chul’ and ‘Kaala Chashma’.
    The audience present there thoroughly enjoyed the show and couldn’t stop applauding the cops for their extraordinary performance.
    Checkout the full video here:
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    New Zealand police officers celebrating Diwali at Wellington Police Academy.

    Lovely!! #HappyDiwali@nzpolice @IndiainNZ @NZinIndia@MukteshPardeshi @BhavDhillonnz @NZPoliceMedia pic.twitter.com/FeoRJ4N59T
    — Geeta Mohan گیتا موہن गीता मोहन (@Geeta_Mohan) November 18, 2020 In the video, we can see the cops nailing the hook step of the song ‘Kaala Chashma’ and performing the whole song with perfection. 
    The video has already gone viral and has over 56.7K views and counting.
    Here’s what people on the internet have to say about the amazing dance performance-
    Wow. Amazing
    — Atheisticમનુ (@MCmanishShady) November 18, 2020Woww it's so cool
    — Ankit suthar (@ankitsuthar32) November 19, 2020Woww it's so cool
    — Ankit suthar (@ankitsuthar32) November 19, 2020Thank you, lots of love from india
    — Deepak Yadav (@DeepakY09676464) November 19, 2020Thank you very much, New Zealand Police, you celebrated our festival Deepawali with so much pomp.
    — ravindra kumar ( Dhoni) (@tPi2nXMA6qgnJaY) November 19, 2020Wonderful
    — ️️1️⃣ (@DrPavanDHFM) November 19, 2020So basically everyone in New Zealand is as calm and cool as Kane Williamson
    — Yash. (@Datascientist3_) November 19, 2020They all danced just so well!!! Full on desi vibes. No discomfort or anything.
    — Ankit (@ap141994) November 18, 2020Isn’t the performance just awesome? Truly, when it comes to groovy Bollywood dance songs, you don't even need to understand the words to just bop along and have fun. After all, music has no language barriers.

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    Apple's new M1 chip-powered MacBooks are looking very promising in terms of performance. 
    We haven't had a chance to use one yet but we're very good things about them so far. The new MacBooks can also run any iOS apps that you may have purchased or downloaded on your iPhone or iPad.
    It's not easy to get all these apps working and you'll have to follow a bunch of steps before you get it running. That being said, it's totally doable and works well with most apps.
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    To get them running, you need to get the app files, which are simply packages with the IPA extension. These files also need to be associated with your Apple ID, so you can't just share them around.

    You'll be using a Mac app called iMazing to directly download purchased IPA files to your Mac. Simply double click them and they install into your applications folder like any other app so long as your Mac and iPhone are on the same Apple ID.
    Here's the step by step process that we were able to find on Reddit -
    · Plug-in device to Mac with iMazing running
    · Select “Apps" for the iPhone plugged into your Mac
    · Select “Manage Apps” in the tabs at the bottom  
    · Select “Library” in the manage apps screen
    · Download the apps you want
    · Right-click on the downloaded app in the list -> Export IPA
    · Double-click the .ipa file on an M1 Mac to run install it.
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    It's worth pointing out that a lot of these apps are still not ready to run on macOS, so do expect some inconsistencies. Some of them may not work as intended while others may completely refuse to even work. 

    We think it's still worth a try because, why not?

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    Irrfan Khan is not just an actor but an emotion to his fans. People loved him for the iconic roles that he gave us over years and it’s hard to wrap our head around the fact that we won’t see him on the big screen ever again. It felt like a personal loss as Irrfan was surely one of the actors that many people took inspiration from. 
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    His legacy is far from forgotten though. And Pankaj Tripathi is one such person who is still distraught and coping with the loss as for him, Irrfan was his guru and inspired him immensely. Pankaj had appeared in Irrfan’s final film, Angrezi Medium. In an interview with DNA, Pankaj spoke fondly of Irrfan and said the Maqbool actor is perhaps the only Indian actor whose every film he has seen. 
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    And here's how Irrfan inspired him:
    1. Pankaj felt that Irrfan was doing something different from others. “I think he was the only Indian actor whose every film I’ve seen. I felt like he was doing something different and this is the impact acting should have,” said Pankaj.
    2. He has learnt a lot from Irrfan’s performances in Haasil, Maqbool, The Warrior, and Paan Singh Tomar. He said, “I’ve always been inspired by Irrfan’s performances as an actor. He has had a huge impact on my life, especially with his performances from Haasil, Maqbool, The Warrior, and Paan Singh Tomar.”


    3. Pankaj always wanted to follow Irrfan’s route and impact the audience the way the legendary actor did. “My guru and also my senior from the National School of Drama, I have always wanted to impact audiences the way he does. His contribution has been greatly acknowledged in Indian Cinema and my role in this film is almost like my ‘guru dakshina’ to him,” he’d said.
    It’s heartening to see how Pankaj is keeping Irrfan’s legacy alive and we are proud of the fact that we have such genuine people in the industry.

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    Getting two masala packets in one pack of Maggi seems like a myth just because of how rare it is. It's something we hear about from people, but are never lucky to experience it on our own.
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    And, someone finding an extra masala packet in Maggi right after winning Rs 1 crore seems impossible, but it very much came true for Mohita Sharma Garg.

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    Mohita, an IPS officer, recently became part of the elite group of people who managed to win the coveted Rs 1 Crore grand prize on Kaun Banega Crorepati. 

    We salute her knowledge to not only reach that level but actually become a crorepati.
    Of course, it's an envious achievement, but what happened to her after the win will make people even more jealous.
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    Not being able to believe her luck, she Tweeted about finding two masala packets in her one pack of Maggi and it really proves God does have his favourites.

    Just after winning #KBC12, got 2 masala sachets in 1 #maggi packet. Never thought would get so lucky.
    God is kind today @GargRushal_IFS @SrBachchan @SonyTV @NestleIndia pic.twitter.com/9NMmbCJm2k
    — Mohita Sharma Garg (@mohita_ips) November 17, 2020
    Not even trying to exaggerate, but this is rarer than winning the money. I said what I said, and people agree.
    Kya kijyega itne masala sachets ka?

    Winning KBC was ok.... but getting 2 sachets is really an achievement. ALMOST NO ONE has come across person with 2 sachets. It's a god send
    — Abhijit K (@aappak) November 18, 2020
    I genuinely feel bad for the person who got no masala.
    Hey @Nestle remember the other day I got only Maggie and no masala, today I got to know where it went. I want my masala back
    — Riyaz 🇮🇳 (@Riyazuddin555) November 17, 2020
    That's a nice thought.
    Dear Madam, it is specially made for you, celebrating your KBC winning. All the Best. https://t.co/D8tfPJmcMc
    — Sannuthi Nagendra Prasad (@sanetds) November 19, 2020
    Yes, we don't dream of Rs 1 crore, we dream of extra masala, and yet, the latter one is out of our reach.
    That's the dream https://t.co/o61lPNbw8s
    — GB (@gauravb92) November 19, 2020
    Wholesome.
    Congrats for the KBC & Maggi ka Double dhamaka 🤣mam ji..

    Lagta hai aapko monitor kar rahe hai. Aapke ghar konsa packet aaiga, wo bhi unke control mey hai shayad..

    We need more great inspiring officers like you..🏻
    — Raaj Shekar (@rraajshekar) November 19, 2020 Yep. 1 crore jitne ki khushi ek taraf..aur maggi mein 2 masala packets milne ki khushi ek taraf.. #maggi #KBC12 https://t.co/HUFFwRWvpi
    — Potterhead (@isparkle286) November 19, 2020 They really do. Istg some people have it all https://t.co/IiqLzVXAOp
    — Priyanshu (@ModakCh0r) November 19, 2020 Perfect reaction picture. pic.twitter.com/I89rOvNIor
    — Nishant Sharma (@srcsmic_enginer) November 18, 2020 When all Maggis have extra masala. My definition of ache din https://t.co/uP7RiCwDuW
    — Anushka (@jinaisikanamhai) November 19, 2020 Pretty good, probably. So how does it feel to be God's favourite? https://t.co/XdVCB75fZb
    — 🦋️// Adeeba FC // SNSHAKH (@AbeyyGadhi) November 19, 2020 Definitely. Isko kehte hai Luck https://t.co/7SJTdNlyz1
    — Millorious🤎 (@millorious) November 19, 2020 Hmm. This is more precious.... even ppl have won KBC, but getting this, priceless...Great going Ms.Mohita
    — Prasanna (@Prasann92572412) November 18, 2020
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    In another episode of this ‘happens only in India’ a businessman based in Bengaluru is planning to donate a hefty sum of Rs 700 crore for the renovation of Chottanikkara temple in Kerala and transform it into an international pilgrim centre.

    Ganesh Shravan said in an interview, “Two years ago, I faced a severe crisis in my business. I started visiting the temple every month and my business flourished beyond my expectations.”
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    He also said that in order to express gratitude, he has decided to spend a huge amount of Rs 700 crore to renovate and expand the temple.

    He said, “We have completed the paper works and initial formalities for the renovation of the temple which includes two decorated ‘gopurams’, a seven-storied guest house for pilgrims, gold plating of the roof of the sanctum sanctorum and renovation of ‘onakutti chira’, which is considered as the origin of the divine abode of Goddess Chottanikkara Amma.”
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    If you think about it, this is actually quite an incredible gesture by the businessman who is literally going all out to thank the gods for his success.

    Meanwhile, the Cochin Devaswam board has said that it is waiting for a nod from the High Court before implementing such a major project financed by a devotee.
    © BCCL
    This is not the first time we are hearing something like this happening in our country. It is quite common for a lot of devotees to make regular donations to temples, and the money is often used for renovations and also for feeding the poor.


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    Bollywood’s ace director Prakash Jha is known for his fearless and bold depiction of the Indian heartland. From Gangajal to Rajneeti, his movies are laced with intriguing plotlines that open our eyes to the murky underbelly of our so-called civilized society.
    Prakash Jha’s debut on the digital landscape with Aashram is no different from his presence on the silver screen. Earlier this year, Aashram opened to rave reviews on the free streaming platform MX Player and ever since, it’s been an upward journey for the series.
    MX Original Series Aashram Chapter 2 was released a few days back and the buzz hasn’t stopped.
    Starring Bobby Deol as the cunning Godman Kashipur Wale Baba Nirala, Aashram is everything that we hoped it would be – bold, fearless, direct, and eye-opening.


    If that wasn’t enough, the show focuses on not just one vice but multiple issues that Indians have been plagued with over the years. 
    Here are some bold and vicious issues that make the show an applause-worthy success: 
    Drugs and Addiction MX Player
    It’s no secret that there is a huge drug racket brimming in the corners of our society. Aashram Chapter 2 puts the spotlight on the supply of these drugs.
    On one hand, we see drug-laced ladoos entering the aashram and being served as prasad, on the other hand, Baba Nirala sets up a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts. The irony is strong and these pompous Godmen are at the centre of this conflict. 
    Exploitation and Abuse MX Player
    Aashram Chapter 2 has a refreshingly-real and raw depiction of how blind faith can lead to exploitation and abuse. The series puts forth this very message through the character of Babita, a former *** worker who was been rehabilitated and welcomed into society by the unrelenting Godman Baba Nirala. Little did she know that her troubles have just begun.Dirty Politics and Blind Faith MX Player
    Ever wondered where do these Godmen get so much money from? Aashram Chapter 2 gives you the answers. 
    This fictional tale of Baba Nirala is too close to reality as we see the convergence of blind faith and politics. Capturing a vote bank is all that matters and faith is just the easy mean to achieve it.
    Caste Difference   MX Player
    Right from its first episode, Aashram focuses heavily on the class divide that has plagued India. 
    Aashram Chapter 2 continues to bring this issue to the front by highlighting the divide in resources and opportunities that the two different sects of society receive. 
    The central character of the series, Pammi belongs to a lower caste and her struggle to fulfill her dreams resonates with millions of people in our society.
    Aashram has proved to be a stunning and memorable debut for filmmaker Prakash Jha. If you haven’t watched the series yet, you can start streaming it on MX Player, for free.

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