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  4. ADMIN
    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.
    Here's Varun Sharma opening up in a tell-all exclusive interview with Harshleen from MensXP:
    As I wait for the phone to ring and find Varun on the other side, I go through a few questions in my head. We are gearing up for a conversation around how masculinity has evolved and how male mental health has seen a change (for better or worse) for International Men’s Day. Being a very prime face of our generation, I look forward to hearing what his opinion on this subject is since it is not every day that you get a chance to have a ‘non filmy’ chat with an actor.  In the first few minutes of our conversation, there is a sudden fall of formality and it is replaced by an aura of casual warmth that you will find in Varun’s voice which makes you forget the hierarchy or the format of any questionnaire you have in your mind. His genuineness takes centre stage, and this Q&A then turns into a tête-à-tête, like catching up with an old friend who moved to another city. 
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    We start by discussing the unforeseen consequences that have fallen upon most people in this global pandemic. I ask him about job loss, the coping mechanism behind it and how it has adversely affected a lot of people. Varun explains how sustainability is a major issue in his industry and hence mental stability is an ongoing task for most people. The only thing that got him going in this pandemic was thickening his bond with the people he loves the most. Our conversation moves to how important it is to initiate more dialogue around mental health in men and how we support each other through this journey.

    How do you feel the pandemic affected the mental health of the men in our society and how do you manage to keep your sanity in check as your career demands you to be in the public eye all the time?
    “Mental health is not restricted to any gender I feel. If your work, your life has been badly affected in the pandemic, then the amount of pressure is actually the same for literally anyone.” He has a very honest and a very simple approach to keeping his sanity in check. “The amazing thing about being an actor is that we just cannot lie about a few things. It is all out there. What you see is exactly what you get. If you are successful and making money in this industry, it will show because you will be getting more work.” In this industry , struggling and waiting for work can take a massive toll on anyone’s mental health. There is immense pressure to look for work, there are certain expectations and dreams tied in everyone’s heart when they come fleeting to the city of dreams to enter this glamorous industry, which also has a big appetite of eating up anyone’s belief in themselves if they don’t keep their heart and mind in check. Varun is obviously aware of this emotion and the logic which he gave me about how we need a paradigm shift to make everything and everyone feel ‘better’ is actually fantastic. “A lot of struggling actors and people looking for work, going for auditions forget the fact that ‘looking for a job’ is also a job in itself. I realised this simple fact when I was constantly going out for work every day and just auditioning every day. People would then ask me, ‘audition to de diya, but dikhega kab? Picture kab aa rahi hai?’. I finally established that there was no need to lie about the process and take more mental stress than what I was enduring already. I was looking for work and that itself was a part of my ‘job’.

    Since you are the most recognised millennial face in the comic genre of cinema, is it difficult for you to make someone understand that you also can have ‘bad days’ & that you’re not always the ‘funny one’ in real life?
    “Just because I am lazy or having a bad day, I cannot always just walk out of my house in my night shorts or uncombed hair. That crazy pressure constantly remains & haunts you.”  Varun explains how the benign power of social media affects everyone adversely and ends up creating a stiff competition that no one really needs. There is a constant pressure of looking good and being presentable when you are stepping out of your house. As far as keeping his sanity in check is concerned, he’s figured out his mantra quite well. “You know, I love to just think. Thinking is in fact my favourite hobby. Every week I take out a few hours for myself, cut out social media and go for long walks where I am only contemplating and analysing my life.” He agrees when I ask him if maintaining his cool is a successful strategy in fooling anyone to believe that he is feeling okay. “Yes, sometimes I am in my own zone, and someone will pass by smiling at me, and I will smile back. People mostly don’t believe that I am tired or I am having a bad day. I am not complaining though. The way I perceive this, I feel that at least someone is looking at me and smiling. I just blend in with this notion that I am making someone happy and that gives me happiness. There have been times when people relate my on-screen characters to my real life persona and legit ask ‘bhai kuch funny bata do, koi funny dialogue bol do’. I have to explain that speaking a dialogue is a part of my job, I cannot make up something instantly!"
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    How has your experience in the industry shaped the chart of your mental health?

    "My journey from Jalandhar to Mumbai was not limited to getting a one-way ticket to fulfil my dreams. It came with nights of turmoil, emotional turbulence and a toll on sanity that pushed me to continue working." Varun owes his source of positivity to his mother and his sister, who continue to be his pillar of strength and support even today. “My mom used to send me money for my expenses and even pay my rent when I was out of money. She instilled her trust in me and supported my dream to become an actor.” Varun is quick to add that his most important piece of advice to anyone struggling or wanting to give up is the need to remember that life only gets easy when you have a strong emotional support system. The loneliness that follows the innumerable rejections can hit you and sometimes when you lose your own hope, you need to borrow strength from people who believe in you. Talking about rejection, the most obvious cycle of emotions that every actor has gone through in Bollywood, Varun opens about the perception that got attached to him over the initial years of his struggle. “I got rejected a lot. I was told I need to lose weight, get abs, and work on myself and my physique. I was constantly reminded that Bollywood main body chahiye hoti hai."
    © PaperPlanes Media
    We saw him entertain everyone as the witty Chucha in his stupendous debut Fukrey and there has been no looking back since then. So I ask the most obvious question towards the end of your conversation.

     What changed? How did you crack the role eventually after overcoming all hurdles & making your struggle come to a happy ending?
    “See,I told myself that I need to be happy with who I am and that’s what got me the role. If I wasn’t being myself and the way I was, I would have never cracked Fukrey or landed that role. If you see, Chucha is not a character with chiselled abs, a lean figure or someone with a quintessential Bollywood type body. Physical fitness is very important but blindly aiming for something is not required. You need to enjoy the process and be happy with yourself first.”
    On that note, after I have marvelled at this wonderful confidence and the immense positivity in his voice, I ask him to tell me if that first break changed everything drastically. Did life become wonderful overnight or his heart and mind felt at peace immensely? My answers were there in the personal anecdotes he shared with me. “After I signed the film, I called my mother and told her that I have signed a movie and that I will be on the poster. There was silence on the call, which was unusual. Then it struck me that what is the real meaning of ‘silence speaks louder than words’ and I was excited for my mom and my sister to watch the film”. Post the screening of Fukrey, an overwhelmed  Varun was being showered with praises but his heart was struck on what his mother and sister thought of the movie. “My sister told me that she will have to watch the film again in order to tell me what she thinks of it. I was confused because it was a comedy, light hearted movie and I wondered why she said that. She then explained that when she was watching the movie, she was looking at me and tracing my journey from being a Bollywood fan to being on the screen now. I was like wow didi, ye bohot deep hai!”.  This emotional epiphany that his family shared continues to be mental strength on days he’s not sure about what or where life is going.
    © PaperPlanes Media
    If there is one thing I have concluded from our conversation on mental health, then it is the stark realisation that it is not important what others think about us or how they judge us. That will not make or break us, but it is what we think and how we judge ourselves that shapes who and what we become. Varun is a wonderful example of someone who is aware that life comes with struggles, bad days, and the intensity to shake your mental state, but with self-love, confidence and a little help from your loved ones, there is no mountain that you cannot climb.


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    Yet another year is coming to an end and like every other year, Delhi’s air pollution is back in its full glory. 

    Breathing the polluted air every single day causes more harm to our health than we can imagine. Apart from shortening your lifespan and damaging the lungs, air pollution also causes premature ageing of hair and skin. 
    While we’re at it, let us also clarify that signs of aging don’t always show up as wrinkles. Dark spots, large pores and sagging skin are also signs of aging. 
    However, you need not worry about them anymore. After reading plenty of good reviews and trying some of these products ourselves, we have curated a list of the best anti-pollution skincare products for men.
    1. Anti-Pollution Cream WIth Shea Butter With winters already upon us, moisturising is a must in every guy’s skincare routine. This daily moisturiser has restorative benefits that shield your skin from polluted air. It’s infused with Vitamin C & A among other antioxidants that help in reducing the signs of aging too. 
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    2. Phy The Shield Pollution Protect Face + Beard WashNext, we have a two-in-one product for you. Using a face wash and then a separate beard wash early in the morning can be quite tedious. With this unique product, you don’t have to. It’s strong cleansing properties will make sure that there are no leftover toxins residing on your skin or beard. 
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    3. Quick Detox Black Clay Face Mask If you’re currently living in a city like Delhi, you must start following a proper skincare routine. Using a face mask at least once or twice a week is essential. It helps your skin heal and recover from all the pollution damage. Even though stepping out is a rare choice these days, your skin is still going to be affected, unless you own an air purifier. 
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    4. Restorative Night Serum For Face In case you aren’t already using face serums, now is the time to start. This particular serum is meant for night time only. As the name suggests, it helps your skin heal and recover from the pollution damage. Add this product in your daily skincare and your skin will thank you for it! 
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    5. Lip Repair Balm With Vitamin E The toxins in the air affect not just your skin, but your lips too. No one likes dark, damaged and chapped lips. This lip repair balm will help you protect your lips. It’s enriched with Vitamin E and almond oil, both of which are extremely nourishing. Trust us, you will start seeing a difference in just 7 days! 
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    6. Anti-Pigmentation Face Pack Combo Apart from aging, pigmentation is yet another side-effect of exposure to pollution. Being Indians, our skin is highly rich in melanin. This also means that it's more prone to patchiness and hyperpigmentation. Well, you need not worry because we are here with the ultimate solution. This combo consists of an anti-pigmentation face pack and facial oil that will work like magic on your skin. 
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    7. Charcoal & Tea Tree Clay Face PackLastly, we have an all-natural face pack from Bare Air’s anti-pollution range. This face pack will help in minimising the appearance of pores and will improve the elasticity of the skin. In other words, use this face pack if you want youthful, toned and radiant skin. 
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    Protect Your Skin Well Just because you don’t see the effects of pollution on your skin, doesn’t mean the damage isn’t there. More so, every man in his twenties must have a skincare routine in order to avoid looking old at a young age. 
    The time to begin your skincare journey is now. 
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  12. ADMIN
    Ah, the second boycott trend of the day, now that's a little unexpected. Usually, people keep it to just once every day. 

    After Bingo faced the music for apparently 'mocking' Sushant Singh Rajput, it was time for another food-related company to face the Boycott trend on Twitter.
    It all started with actress Swara Bhaskar tweeting to Zomato asking why they're advertising on Republic TV and it started a Twitter storm.
    © Lorne Michaels Productions
    Soon after, thousands of people came together to threaten a boycott and well, it did happen just a while after that.

    Lo ⁦@zomatocare⁩ deleted your app ab paisa kamaogai nai to add kaha sai doge by the way I was also a regular customer #boycottzomato pic.twitter.com/p37rb6LlEp
    — poison (@R37435351) November 19, 2020
    Wow.
    We are looking into it sounds like u r from govt Central agencies

    AUKAAT bhul gye ho kya ?

    As if @zomatoin have only one customer to satisfy ? #boycottzomato #RepublicRoar4SSR https://t.co/sWTyzy7Sz1
    — Nitika Singh🦋 (@itsNitikaSingh) November 19, 2020 Uhh. YOUR TIME IS UP ZOMATO. UNINSTALLED.

    WE Stand with Arnab Goswami & @Republic_Bharat#Zomato #boycottzomato #SwaraBhasker pic.twitter.com/C930897yhg
    — Mukesh Khanna (@itsMukeshKhanna) November 19, 2020 Shots fired. Irony is this 2 rupees sanghi IT cell trolls r trending #boycottzomato while der masters r eating pizza which was orderd from @zomato
    Wahh modi ji wahh#No1_dubakoor_Modi #एससी_एसटी_एक्ट_लागू_करो #Inshallah pic.twitter.com/jZSjLyjq2J
    — Lone Wolf (@Syed_afnan3) November 19, 2020 There's an ultimatum. You choose Suar-a-Bas-kar, we choose @swiggy_in

    You choose @republic, we choose @zomatoin

    RT & reply with the HT if u agree#RepublicRoar4SSR #boycottzomato https://t.co/01zJK8hAsY
    — 🅺🆁🅸🆂🅷🅽 (@krishnajindal07) November 19, 2020 Hmm. Its time to #BoycottZomato now. Bcz we Luv and Support Arnab Sir @Republic_Bharat @republic not that su-wara

    Good By @zomatoin @zomato@zomatocare Uninstalled u !!
    — ShErNi (@luvMySelf_07) November 18, 2020 Very strongly. I was ur daily customer @zomatoin
    But now im not gonna order anything from U. Bcz i luv amd respect Arnab Sir And his whole team. We stand by @republic
    Very Strongly

    Go to hell now @zomatocare@zomato#NoRepublicNoZomato#boycottzomato
    — ShErNi (@luvMySelf_07) November 18, 2020 People are tiring. Hello @zomatoin ..how are you doing ?? U must be regretting now for responding to Ghatiya aurat @ReallySwara. You chose a path of self destruction by your act. Now u see how people are responding. It will definitely cost you an arm and a leg done in this case. https://t.co/U0TenpQnJC
    — Bharath Shetty (@BKShetty112) November 19, 2020 So many threats. Swiggy over zomato i choose now!
    Now zomato you choose Swara or public ?#boycottzomato
    — 𝓟𝓾𝓻𝓿𝓲 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓶𝓪 (@PurviSharmaa12) November 18, 2020
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    Legendary Indian industrialist Ratan Tata is known to be extremely fond of dogs and well, who isn’t? Doggos are the best! 

    At Bombay House, the global headquarters of Tata Group, a special kennel is dedicated to the stray dogs living around the area. 
    However, Ratan Tata’s favourite and leader of the pack is a white dog named ‘Goa’. Earlier, Mr Tata has spoken about how he looks forward to meeting his ‘friend’ Goa every day in the office. 
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    A lot of people might have a fair idea of the story behind Goa’s unusual name but now, Ratan Tata himself has revealed the heartwarming tale. 

    View this post on InstagramRatan Tata took to Instagram to share how he celebrated his Diwali and wrote, “A few heartwarming moments with the adopted Bombay House dogs this Diwali, especially Goa, my office companion," wrote Ratan Tata while sharing the pic.” 
    In the picture, Mr Tata, 82, can be seen wearing a mask on his face and his arms around Goa. Also, sitting next to him is another dog who seems busy examining the rangoli on the floor. 
    Mr Tata also revealed the story behind Goa’s unique name in the comments section after a user asked him, "Is 'Goa' the name of the dog? What's the story behind naming it so?"
    To which Mr Tata responded saying, "He was a stray puppy when he got into my colleague's car in Goa, and came to Bombay House, hence the name Goa.”
    © Ratan Tata Instagram
    Earlier, Ratan Tata had even shared a special Instagram story for Goa where he posted a picture showing the dog standing up on his hind legs to hug him. 

    Aren’t dogs the best? Also remember, adopt, don't shop.

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  14. ADMIN
    The iPhone 12 lineup is now available to purchase around the world and in our opinion, it is one of the greatest phones made by Apple. 
    In fact, the iPhone 12 Pro Max recently won an award for having the best display in a smartphone and even broke records in the process. 
    Having said that, some iPhone 12 users are reporting issues with the display of the phone for having a green tint. The iPhone 12 Series of smartphones uses an AMOLED display which Apple calls it the Super Retina XDR display. 
    However, displays do tend to have a green tint problem which is quite common in devices that use AMOLED displays. 
    We faced a similar problem with our OnePlus 8T review unit as well and various other phone models that launched with AMOLED displays. 
    However, in the case of the iPhone 12, users are also reporting a flickering issue along with the green tint problem. 
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    Apple has taken note of the problem, as it appeared in the official Apple forums earlier this week. Having said that, MacRumors obtained an internal document which shows that Apple is aware of the display problem and have also given instructions as to how to deal with the problem. 

    “In the document, shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, Apple says that it is aware of customer reports related to this issue and is investigating. Apple has advised technicians to avoid servicing affected iPhones, at least for now, and instead inform customers that they should keep their iPhone up to date with the latest iOS version. This guidance suggests that Apple may be confident that it can fix the issue in a future software update” as stated in the MacRumors report.
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    There was a similar problem with the iPhone 11 lineup last year and Apple managed to fix it with a software update soon after. It could be that Apple is already working on a fix and plans to issue an OTA update soon to deal with the problem. 

    From customer reports, the problem appears to occur when the brightness level on the iPhone 12 is set around 90% or lower. The issue is being reported on iOS 14.1 and iOS 14.2 for now. 
    Users beta testing iOS 14.3 have also noticed a flickering or glowing problem with their iPhone 12 displays that disappears after a short time. 
    We will update the story once we know more about the display problem and when it will be addressed by Apple. 

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  20. ADMIN
    Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic and the brief ban on PUBG Mobile, the eSports industry in India faced a string of challenges to host tournaments in India. 
    However, Qualcomm has now announced its first-ever mobile Esports program, Snapdragon Conquest, in India. 
    The company has started to show a deep interest in the mobile gaming eSports industry and is now looking to host its own tournament starting with the Battle-Royale game Garena Free Fire. 
    The tournament is called the 'Snapdragon Conquest' and has a prize money of INR 50,00,000 as the company is looking to host multiple events throughout the year. 
    © Qualcomm
    Rajen Vagadia, Vice President, Qualcomm India Private Limited and President, Qualcomm India & SAARC, said, “India is a mobile-first industry. The phenomenal rise of mobile gaming in India is driving not just the demand for better devices in the industry but also need for a richer ecosystem and more diverse opportunities for mobile gamers. The Snapdragon brand is known for delivering superior gaming experiences. 

    Our work with the larger ecosystem of OEMs, game developers and publishers is helping us learn and provide an upgraded gaming experience across multiple price tiers. We are really excited about the launch of Snapdragon Conquest, our new gaming program. With Snapdragon Conquest, we are creating a community that challenges the competitive skills of gamers, allowing us a deeper understanding of the gaming needs of all our users in India.”
    © Garena
    The tournament will not have any entry/registration fee for teams who want to participate in the tournament and will be broadcasted live via their official channels and a player’s individual live stream. 

    Qualcomm has not set an official date for the commencement of the tournament, however, it is soon expected to be announced via their official Indian social media handles. 
    Qualcomm Technologies has not clarified whether there will be any limit on the number of teams that can participate and how the tournament will be conducted at the moment. 
    We expect to hear more details about the entire process in the coming days and will update the story when we hear more. 

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  21. ADMIN
    Last night, Raji: An Ancient Epic was nominated for the Best Debut Indie Game at the Game Awards 2020 being one of the first Indian made games to be nominated. The game was developed by Indian studio Nodding Heads Games and was recently launched for the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
    © Nodding Heads Games
    The game is set in ancient India and follows a young girl called “Raji” who has been chosen to fight against the demonic invasion of her world. The game received acclaim from critics and fans alike for its story, gameplay and art style. The game takes heavy influences from Indian mythological epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana. 

    If you haven’t played the game yet, here’s the synopsis from their Steam page:
    The story of Raji: An Ancient Epic begins with the start of a new war between the demons and the gods. Seeking to avenge their defeat in the last great war from a thousand years ago, the demons have challenged the gods who humiliated them and have invaded the human realm, threatening them with extinction.
    © Nodding Heads Games
    Thinking that their enemies had been completely defeated in the last great war, a thousand years ago, the humans had fallen into a false sense of security, forgetting the ways of alchemy, while enjoying the peace. Unable to defend themselves, cities and fortresses fell, leaving the humans at the mercy of the demons.

    Amidst the chaos, as cities and fortresses fell, and as young children were abducted from their homes, a young girl named Raji is chosen by the gods to be the sole defender of the human race.”
    © Nodding Heads Games
    The development of the game has a rocky story where it was unable to achieve its Kickstarter goal in 2018. Soon after, one of the founders of the studio sold her apartment to fund the game’s development which was later picked by Nintendo as a timed exclusive for the Nintendo Switch. The game launched soon after in October 2020 for other platforms and has an approval rating of 98% on ‘Steam’. Raji: An Ancient Epic has been applauded for impeccable visuals,  originals soundtrack and its platforming style of gameplay. 

    The Game Awards is scheduled to take place on 10th December 2020 and will be streamed on various platforms including Indian services such as MX Player, MTV India, JioTV, Voot and a dedicated Hindi livestream on YouTube Gaming. You can vote for the game on The Game Awards official website here.

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  22. ADMIN
    It looks like John Abraham has got his plate full this year with a line-up of films which includes Satyameva Jayate 2, Ek Villian 2, Mumbai Saga, and Attack. 
    Scheduled to release next year, it is visibly clear that John Abraham has already started prepping for some of these roles.
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    Having said that, this is perhaps the reason why see spot John outside more often these days.  
    Even at 47, John is not the kind of person who changes his personal style aesthetic that often. In fact, he rarely ever adapts to any seasonal trends either.  
    Coincidentally, the characters that he plays onscreen also mirror this aesthetic. 
    Recently, John was spotted outside in a structured athleisure outfit.  
    Take a look at his outfit here: 
    © Viral Bhayani
    © Viral Bhayani
    He was seen wearing a dark grey jacket with a hoodie along with a pair of light grey sweatpants.  

    To complete the look was also wearing a pair of regular sports shoes. Usually, he sticks to his go-to pair of sliders but now that we're transitioning into the winter season, he's switched to shoes.  
    Take a close look at the shoes here: 
    © Viral Bhayani
    An interesting detail about the shoes is the glow-in-the-dark detail on them. The fact that they're shimmering from a distance tells us that that would shine even brighter in the dark. 
    © Viral Bhayani
    The shiny shoes take his otherwise basic athleisure outfit up a notch. Now, we know what to get to spruce up our bland Winter outfits.


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