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  4. ADMIN
    Basketball is believed to be a game for those who are endowed with the gift of height. Some of the greatest players in the National Basketball League, for instance, range between 6’5’’ and 7’2’’ and are tall enough to never need a ladder in their lives.
    What many fail to realise is that despite the amazing height, the majority of successful basketball players also have an amazing vertical leap. Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time, had a 46 inch vertical jump while LeBron James recorded his abilities at 44 inches.
    Now it is a fact that vertical jump has a lot to do with a person’s genetic prowess and natural abilities, there are a few drills and exercises that can help you jump higher.
    Here are eight exercises to increase your vertical jump:
    1. Lateral Skater Jumps
    From a standing position, jump sideways as hard as you can. Land on the leading leg in the direction you are jumping as the other leg crosses your body from behind. Quickly jump in the other direction, this time with the opposite leg leading your landing. Try to stay on ground for as little time as possible before jumping in the other direction.
    2. Single Leg Bounds
    From a standing position, lift one leg and try to cover maximum distance in a single hop on the other leg. Hops explosively forward as soon as you land. Repeat the process 5-10 times before switching your legs.
    3. Jump Squats
    From a standing position, get into a squatting position with your heels planted on the ground, back straight and face looking forward. Immediately drive up with your arms raising and push off the floor. While landing, get on the ground softly and into the squat once again before propelling yourself in the air for a second rep. It is an effective way to not only work on your jumps but also helps burn a lot of calories.
    4. Knee-to-Chest Jumps
    Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent. Drive your arms and knees up and try to bring your knees as close to your chest as possible. It is a more advanced version of jump squats and must only be performed once you’re comfortable with the prior form.
    5. Depth Jumps
    Depth jumps basically require you to drop of a box about a couple of feet, landing onto the floor and immediately blasting off and jumping onto another platform for covering a long distance. The aim should be to spend very little time on the floor before jumping.
    6. Jump Lunges
    Lunges are one of the most common and effective ways to strengthen your legs, adding a jump at the end of each rep therefore adds to the person’s leading abilities. From a standing position, shift one leg backward, bend the front knee so that the back knee is about an inch above the ground. Try to trust yourself up from this position before landing softly back in the same position. Switch legs upon landing.
    7. Frog Jumps
    Another version of jump squats with a major difference. Instead of jumping upwards from a squatting position, you’ve got to jump forward, covering as much distance as you can before getting into a second rep.
    8. 180 Jump Turns
    One final version of a jump squat, the 180 jump turn makes you jump from a squatting position and turn 180 degrees in the air (facing the opposite direction, essentially), before landing. While adding to your jumping abilities, this drill will also allow you to change the direction of your momentum quickly.

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    Actor-turned-filmmaker Raghava Lawrence is all set to make his Bollywood debut with the much-awaited Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmii and this has created a buzz among movie buffs on social media. 

    © Fox Star Studios
    Despite the film being in troubled waters for a while now, most people across the country are super excited and thrilled for this highly-anticipated supernatural thriller/comedy flick. 

    The film, a remake of the director's Tamil box office hit Kanchana, features Akshay Kumar in a never-seen-before avatar as a transwoman. 
    The story revolves around the journey of a man (played by Akshay) who is possessed by a troubled female spirit. 
    © BCCL
    With the movie set to release on Disney Plus Hotstar on November 9, here are five lesser-known things fans need to know about Raghava Lawrence - the gifted storyteller that he is:

    1. A Multi-Talented Artist  © Sun Pictures
    Lawrence has worked in different capacities during his cinematic career over the years. Having started out as a choreographer with the Chiranjeevi-starrer Hitler, which released in 1997, Lawrence made his acting debut with the 1999 Telugu movie Speed Dancer, adding a new dimension to his career. 

    He subsequently starred in popular movies such as Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva and Kanchana 3, proving his mettle as an actor. Kanchana 3 is the fourth instalment in the Muni series. 
    He made his directorial debut with the Telugu actioner Mass, which released in 2004 and emerged as a runaway hit. 
    2. When His Idol - Rajinikanth Gave Him A Compliment © offl_Lawrence Twitter
    Did you know Raghava Lawrence is an immense Rajinikanth fan? In 2006, he starred in the well-received Tollywood movie Style that emerged as a commercial success. 

    In one of his media interviews, he revealed that his idol 'Superstar' Rajinikanth Liked his performance in the movie and congratulated him for the success of the film.
    3. He Was About To Quit Laxmii  © BCCL
    Lawrence had a major disagreement with the makers of Laxmii (previously known as Laxmmi Bomb) as they released its first-look poster without his consent. 

    He initially opted out of the biggie but eventually changed his mind after discussing the issue with Akshay, who is playing the lead in the film.
    4. Built A Temple For His Mother Raghava had announced plans to build a temple for his mother during October 2014. As per reports, his mother's statue was made in Rajasthan and was inaugurated in 2017. 
    5. His Upcoming Big-Budget Projects  © Sun Pictures
    As we said, Lawrence, like many, is a huge Rajinikanth fan and will soon be starring in the eagerly-awaited Chandramukhi 2, a sequel to Thalaivar's 2005 blockbuster Chandramukhi. 

    The film is being produced by Sun Pictures and marks P Vasu's return to filmmaking. He also has Kanchana 4 lined up in his kitty, which is being touted to be 'bigger and better' than Kanchana 3.

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    The season of festivities is right around the corner and with that, the biggest grooming dilemma of either keeping a beard or chopping it all off, will definitely come along too. 

    While there is a pool of beard styles to try from, we did the groundwork and decided to list out 8 beard styles that will work for the festive season and you won't have to let go of your precious beard for sure: 
    1. Short Beard Style © Instagram
    This may sound like a very common beard style but a short beard, demands low maintenance. This beard style is sharp and looks clean and takes approximately 10 days to transform into a striking beard style. 

    Consider keeping the growth around 3/4 inches. Since this beard style looks good when it's short, ensure to snip away the extra hair that you see on your top lip or cheeks from time to time.
    2. Pointy Beard © Instagram/Virat Kohli
    A pointy beard adds more length to the chin than any other area on the face and has the potential to add more structure to the jawline. 

    To achieve this beard style, keep the angles sharp and trim the chin into a point, instead of a square shape. It's basically a diagonal line coming from the jaw and reaching to the chin.
    3. Full-Chin Beard © Instagram/Akshay Kumar
    A full chin beard, as the name suggests, adds more hair coverage to the chin than the rest of the area. 

    Instead of grooming this beard at the tip and rounding it, let the hair grow out on your chin. These whiskers will be longer on the chin while the other areas will have a uniform length and blend with your face shape.
    4. Three-Day Scruff © Instagram/beardedlifestyle
    A three-day scruff appears to be unkempt making it look like you haven't touched your razor for days. The idea here is to keep the errant hair and it's also okay if the lines are not defined as much. 

    Even though this beard style is dishevelled, it still sits well with ethnic silhouettes for the festivities.
    5. Long Beard © Instagram/SrBachchanclub
    Long beards have become a classic and letting the whiskers grow out, is one of the best ways to turn heads during the festive season. 

    Give this beard style a shape, when you have the length and volume. Once done, trim the sides in an aligned manner and as for the hair growing downwards, keep it in line with the chin.
    6. Moustache-Heavy Beard © Instagram/HenryCavil_Fanclub
    Growing a moustache can be tricky and a risky move, but not if you have grown it out with a beard. 

    This beard style allows more hair on the upper lip, for it to look more distinct than the beard. As for the beard, you can trim it into a stubble so that the focus falls on the moustache.
    7. Square Beard © Instagram/JamieDornan_FC
    A square beard is the opposite of a pointy beard. This beard style maintains more hair on the sides and accentuates the jawline. 

    To achieve this look, grow out your facial hair and add more length near the corners of your jaw while trimming closer to the chin area. This gives an illusion of a full beard and looks outstanding for the festive season.
    8. Patchy Beard  © Instagram/Kunal Kapoor
    The biggest complaint that some men have is of a patchy beard, where facial hair grows in an uneven manner, putting emphasis on the patches. 

    Don't let the patches stop you from growing out your beard. Let your beard grow out long enough for you to give it a shape. It will easily camouflage the patches and still make it look good.

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    Even with a global pandemic taking over literally every single person's life, this year has truly been the year of boycotts, at least, here in India. 

    From companies to movies, to actually the entire Bollywood industry, we've seen an attempt to boycott possibly everything on Twitter.
    And, with everything going on, and every small detail being scrutinized by the public, there is no tolerance left. Scratch that, misogyny and sexism will always be tolerated here, but that's beside the point.
    © Fox Star Studios
    What I'm trying to say is that so many movies have been boycotted for pretty minor things as well, and looking back at Bollywood movies over the years, it's hard to believe that they were not only released but also went on to become huge hits.

    There are a few movies, in my opinion, that would have just been a boycott hashtag if they were to release this year, and that's a fact. So, here's a few of them:
    1. Rang De Basanti © Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures
    First strike, Aamir Khan. Second strike, questioning the government and politicians.

    We all know that this fictional movie would have been taken personally by a lot of people and they would have assumed it was a shot at the government. 
    We all know this movie's trailer would have had a million dislikes on YouTube by certain followers.
    © Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures
    While this movie is a classic, the only genuine problem it has was showcasing the 'white saviour complex' but that wasn't a problem for people then, and it wouldn't have been today as well.

    2. Nayak © Sri Surya Movies
    Again, a fictional movie that some people would think hits way too close for comfort and they would end up unleashing their wrath on it. 

    Even though Amrish Puri's character was obviously not based on a real person, people would get offended because if the shoe fits, it fits.
    © Sri Surya Movies
    3. OMG: Oh My God © Grazing Goat Pictures
    Suing God? In this economy? Even Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal wouldn't have been able to save this movie in 2020.

    © Grazing Goat Pictures
    The movie would've trended with a boycott hashtag for 'hurting religious sentiments'. People would've questioned 'why only Hindus are targeted?' 

    I can guarantee this movie would have been ripped to shreds considering today's environment.
    4. Veer Zaara © Yash Raj Films
    An iconic Bollywood love story or 'love jihad'? Depends on the year you watch it. 

    Honestly, I don't even have to say much more about it, it really ends with this.
    © Yash Raj Films
    5. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha © Zee Telefilms
    Same story, different movie. Again, this would've been considered 'love jihad' and no amount of handpumps ripped out of the ground by Sunny Deol would've changed that.

    © Zee Telefilms
    But, I can see this movie may be getting a free pass because of the fiery 'Hindustan zindabad tha, zindabad hai aur zindabad rahega' dialogue. 


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  15. ADMIN
    There is something about football that evokes emotions like no other sport in the world. Blame it on the pace of the game, unmatched skills of players or just the rush of goals, football is bound to get you hooked even before you realise. 
    In India, cricket might reign supreme over other sports, but there is no denying the rise of the beautiful game in the country.
    Whether it's about buying the jerseys of our favourite players or waking up in wee hours to catch the live action, the fact that Indian football fans are busy rooting for a team they have no real connection with, shows how far the sport has come in a cricket-obsessed country. And just like fans from other parts of the world, Indian fans, too, are equally curious about what goes on behind the scenes.
    You're often left to wonder what a manager, emerging on the losing side, would've said to the players inside the dressing room. Many can't stop thinking how a teammate would react when the ball is not passed at a crucial stage. 
    On the playing field, footballing action is like art, subtle and, at times, emotional. But, it's the backroom story that really allows a fan to truly connect with the matchday experience - something FC Barcelona aims to establish with its latest documentary.
    © Discovery Plus
    In what promises to be a thrilling eight-episode series, Matchday - Inside FC Barcelona, which is now available on Discovery Plus App, gives an intimate tour of the Spanish club focussing on the eventful 2018/19 season. 

    The documentary series brings some of the biggest Barcelona clashes to the fore including El Clasico, Champions League ties and Copa del Rey final amongst others.
    But, unlike other sports documentaries, Matchday is the one that carefully weaves the circumstances and emotions of each Barcelona player with their antics on the football field, giving fans a better understanding of the events in question. Luis Suarez couldn't have summed it up any better in the first episode when he spoke about how people don't know the human Lionel Messi is behind the world's best player tag.
    © Reuters
    For a player often branded as overtly-aggressive, Suarez talking about how fatherhood changed his perspective about life and football is something we wouldn't know if it wasn't for this exhilarating documentary. The sight of an anxious Shakira watching her hubby Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League clash captures emotions like no other. And, the build-up to Messi's goal is one of the highlights of this remarkable production.

    In a season that saw the Catalan club suffer major blows in Champions League and Copa del Rey, the documentary brings fans closer to the club and its players as they battle highs and lows in an emotional rollercoaster of a ride. It successfully captures those key moments that are bound to remind fans why we celebrate and chastise this club.
    © Reuters
    So, if you're thinking why should one watch a documentary focusing on the club's tumultuous season including some of the most heartbreaking losses, we'd say watch it for all the emotions that come alive in this masterpiece, giving a rare glimpse of Barcelona's character which makes it more than a club.


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