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  1. ADMIN
    Rajkummar Rao definitely knows how to dress to impress, we have seen him do this a million times. However, if you think that his quirky outfits and zany choices in footwear have stopped grabbing our attention, then, boy, are you wrong.

    © Viral Bhayani
    We have seen Rajkummar wear some of the classiest and elegant boots over the years. In fact, he is one of the few celebrities whose wardrobe consists of some cool and dapper looking boots. Most celebrities, you see, stick to the comfort that sneakers provide.

    © Viral Bhayani
    There was this one time when he wore a pair of suede boots, that were aristocratic and princely, to say the least. And then there was this one instance where he wore a pair of boots from Dior, that legit looked like they were a part of a spacesuit.

    © Instagram/rajkummar_rao
    Well, very recently, Rajkummar wore a pair of leather boots, that looked just like a pair of those rubber gum-boots that one would wear during the monsoon, or in the snow. To say they were interesting would be an understatement actually. The boots, which seem to be from the Italian ateliers of Tod’s -- an Italian luxury leather goods maker, have a rather unique silhouette.

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    They have a rubber lip-sort of a panel, that doubles up like a striped toe guard.

    But by far, the piece that grabbed the most number of eyeballs would be his orange jacket. Saying that it can literally bring traffic to a halt would be an understatement.
    © Viral Bhayani
    It legit looks like one of those traffic cones or bollards, and in a very kitschy, cool way. The bright orange colour of the jacket makes it look like a high-visibility jacket. The silver stripes around the jacket, also add to this illusion. This makes the jacket look very technical, and very street worthy, if you ask us.

    © Viral Bhayani
    That is not to say that Rajkummar doesn’t look dope. Rather, he looks rather swell in this orange Wind Breaker from a homegrown brand, Nought One, by Abhishek Patni. The jacket retails for about Rs 15,000 but is currently listed for Rs 7,500.

    © Nought One
    All in all, that’s a dope outfit. Keep ‘em coming, Rajkummar!


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  2. ADMIN
    This year has completely turned our lives upside down and made us all live a 'new normal'. Because of almost everything being shut down since March, it had been a nightmare for kids to keep up with their studies without actually going to school. 

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    This also highlighted the difference between privileged and not so privileged kids and how it directly affects their access to education. 

    While a lot of kids had to adjust to online classes, so many more kids were left with no way to continue studies as they didn't have smartphones or laptops. 
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    For a few of these underprivileged kids, a constable with Delhi Police became a hero in need and helped them study during the pandemic. 

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    Than Singh has been running a makeshift school at the Sai Temple at Red Fort parking and made sure no kid is left behind. 

    The school has, in fact, been active for a long time, way before the pandemic, and Than Singh has been teaching the children of labourers residing in the area. 
    Initially, as the lockdown was implemented, the school had been shut down for the safety of the childer but when Than Singh realized that these kids did not have the gadgets to keep up with the online classes, he resumed the classes. 
    © ANI/Twitter
    Talking to ANI, he said:

    "I have been running this school for a long time but during the start of the pandemic I closed it for children's safety. But, when I saw many students were not able to take online classes, I decided to restart my school because they don't have things like phones and computers." 
    Making sure everyone's health and safety is a priority, he said:
     "I am also providing them sanitizers, masks and we practice social distancing in our class." 
    © ANI/Twitter
    While the country is currently so divided on a lot of issues, it's nice to see people looking out for others and helping in any way they can during such a difficult time. 

    Kudos to this great man making sure no kid is left behind!

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  3. ADMIN
    Samsung is looking to launch its next Galaxy S flagship smartphones earlier than its usual launch time. The Galaxy S series usually launches between February and March around the world. However, it seems like Samsung doesn’t need to wait any longer.
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    The next Galaxy S21 launch is expected to take place in January 2021 according to website SamMobile. The website follows everything related to Samsung very closely and most of the times have revealed reliable information about Samsung launches in the past. The report claims that the smartphone may even be called the Galaxy S30 and kick off production sometime In December. 

    © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    Having said that, Samsung releasing its next flagship phone earlier than usual has a very good reason behind it. The report suggests Samsung is launching the smartphone earlier because of Huawei’s absence from the smartphone ecosystem around the world. Huawei usually launches new devices a month before Samsung and ever since the company has been banned from trading with the US companies, Samsung is looking to take advantage of Huawei’s disadvantage. 

    © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    The Galaxy S21 or S30’s design was leaked last week where it showed the press renders of the smartphone. It showed what the smartphone might look like and many Galaxy fans responded negatively. The render was spotted on Chinese certification website 3C and later posted by @OnLeaks on Twitter. The listing also detailed that the smartphone will come with 65W fast-charging capabilities; a 144Hz refresh display and a camera module that looks very awkward. The camera module has a wrap-around design with the body of the phone and a noticeable bump similar to the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

    Are you ready for another flagship smartphone by Samsung early next year? Samsung is expected to use the latest Exynos/Qualcomm chipset for the smartphone and bring improvements in the camera performance as well. We aren’t sure about the specifications yet. However, it seems like the new hardware will have noticeable gains in the overall performance. 
    Source: SamMobile

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  4. ADMIN
    Skullcandy has been making excellent audio equipment for years now, and the company recently introduced a set of truly wireless earbuds. We've been using their Indy Fuel true wireless earbuds for quite some time now and we think this particular pair of earbuds have a lot going for them. Here's our full review of the Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds.

    Design & Build Quality

    Straight out of the box, the Indy Fuel earbuds won't excite you because of the way it looks. They look like, you know, every other stick-style earbuds in the market. It even comes in a very simple black box that's much bulkier than something like the AirPods Pro.
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    Honestly, the whole presentation is very offputting but it at least gets other things right. For starters, we really like the fact that it uses a USB Type-C port for charging instead of micro USB. But we didn't even have to use it to charge this bad boy because it supports wireless charging as well.


    There are 4 LED lights to indicate the battery level and charging status of the case. You can simply flip the lid open to get a quick glimpse at the indicator. The lid's hinge feels nice and snappy, although it's worth pointing out that it wasn't giving a full seal unless we applied some pressure to close it properly.
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    It's also worth pointing out that the earbuds and the charging case feel like they're made out of cheap plastic. We're not paying a premium price for these earbuds, but we think the build quality could've been better.


    Overall, we think Skullcandy could have put in a little bit more effort into making this feel a tad bit premium. It's not bad by any means, but we won't be recommending this to someone who's looking for something that's a bit more sophisticated.

    How Do These Fit?

    It's often hard to find a pair of earbuds, especially wireless ones, that fit. Well, we're glad that we didn't have any issues with the Indy Fuel when it comes to fit. In fact, we were able to get a snug fit with the Indy Fit. They come with interchangeable silicone tips and ear wings.

    We totally love the earbuds that come with these wings because they tend to fit better than the ones that don't have them. You can always remove them if you don't like them. It's all about finding the right combination of ear tips and wings. Once you have a stable fit and a great seal, then you're good to go.
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    The Indy Fuel doesn't have noise cancellation unlike some other premium offerings on the market, but we found the noise isolation to be pretty good.
    Controls and Features

    The Indy Fuel earbuds come with capacitive touch controls and here's a set of controls that you get  -

    Single tap: Volume up (right); Volume down (left)
    Double-tap: Play/Pause or answer/end calls
    Triple tap: Digital assistant
    Tap + tap and hold: Toggle ambient mode
    Double-tap + tap and hold: EQ Mode

    These controls work flawlessly and they're very reliable. You also get a companion app on both iOS as well as Android to check out the features of the earbuds. We'd like to mention that the Indy Fuel comes with built-in Tile tracking. It's an awesome feature to have considering the fact that these are very easy to lose.

    Sound Quality

    The Skullcandy Indy Fuel sounds great, especially for the price. Of course, these aren't the best sounding pair of earbuds out there on the market. There are other expensive options out there for that. But these are certainly great for the price.

    They have a good balance between the most common frequencies with nice defined bass. Treble is sharp without being shrill, although it's worth pointing out that these are more mid-heavy. There's no EQ in the app, by the way, so you're stuck with the profile you get. Overall, the sound quality is great for the price.


    © MensXP/Karthik Iyer

    Battery Life

    In terms of battery life, we were able to get around 4 hours of battery life and an additional 3 charges from the case. It's on par with what you'd get with most wireless earbuds on the market. We also like the charging case support wireless charging, making it very convenient.

    The Final Say

    The Skullcandy Indy Fuel is priced at Rs 6,999 in India and at that price, we think they're really good. The design and the build quality could've been better. But the audio quality is pretty good and you also get features like Tile tracking, wireless charging, and more. You can buy them from Skullcandy's official website.



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  5. ADMIN
    The war being waged against the Covid-19 situation is not ending anytime soon for anyone. With cases being on the rise yet again across the globe and with countries trying to normalise the ‘new’ normal by unlocking everything, life seems to be like a grenade currently. While many of us have the privilege of working from home, the Covid warriors which include our doctors, medical staff, ambulance drivers and literally everyone who has been on the move since March have no option of resting or even taking a break for their own good. Many videos have gone viral in the past few months where we watched doctors and staff members trying to break the routine with a dance and song sequence. One such video that has got all of us dancing has caught the eye of Hrithik Roshan. The actor shared a video of a doctor who was dancing to his song Ghungroo from War for Covid-19 patients.

    Tell Dr Arup I’m gonna learn his steps and dance as good as him someday in Assam . Terrific spirit . 🕺🏻 https://t.co/AdBCarfCYO
    — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) October 19, 2020
    Dr. Anup Senapati is a resident doctor in Assam who is currently treating Covid-19 patients in a hospital. This amazing positive vibe in grave times like these has got all people on social media dancing virtually with this hero.
    Feeling tearfully happy to watch this clip.🥰 Hats off to #DrArupSenapati who just found the cure to all ailments in the world 🏼 that is giving patients a dose of Hrithik's zesty talent displaying our superstar's joyous spirit, powerful enough to bring anyone back to life️
    — Anjali Kohli (@Anjalikohli99) October 19, 2020
    That's Brilliant the immense Pleasure by performing some Cultural Act is quite needed for the Covid Patients is praiseworthy and my Heartiest respect to all Front line Covid Warriors as a Covid-19 Survivor i can feel the pain of the patients fighting for Survival..God Bless All
    — ADV SAYANTAN GHOSH-$G🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@sayanz_004) October 19, 2020
    It is amazing to see the fighting spirit of these real pandemic heroes who put their lives at stake and help others live a better tomorrow.

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  9. ADMIN
    Exciting, breath-taking, nerve-wracking, entertaining or spectacular? We are literally running out of words to describe the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite not being played in front of a vociferous Indian crowd, IPL 2020, on the back of thrilling contests so far, is keeping everyone entertained and has undeniably proved to be one of its best installments over the years.
    From great batting performances, spectacular fielding efforts, majestic bowling spells to nail-biting finishes, the ongoing tournament has done more than enough to satiate the thirst of cricket-crazy fans across the globe. It is the surprise element of this year's tournament that has really captured the imagination of fans.
    Just when you think you've seen it all, IPL 2020 has successfully managed to surprise everyone. Last Sunday was a testimony to IPL 2020's ability to sweep its fans off their feet. On a day of dramatic run-chases, IPL 2020 saw, not one, not two, but three staggering 'Super Over' contests.

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    It all began with Kolkata Knight Riders' triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) who, despite tying the score, couldn't overcome the brilliance of Lockie Ferguson in the 'Super Over'. While cricket fans were probably hungover with a tense finish to the game, IPL 2020 threw another cracker of a contest that left everyone speechless in the end.


    The second match of the day saw Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) matching the total of 176 runs posted by Mumbai Indians (MI). The game, quite understandably, went into the 'Super Over' decider where both the teams once again saw their scores getting tied. A second 'Super Over' contest, third of the day, came to fore and eventually the likes of Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal got Punjab over the line.

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    While the thrilling win undoubtedly proved critical for Punjab who are struggling to stay alive in the competition, the turn of events on Sunday left every fan elated and gasping for their breath. The feeling was quite mutual amongst former cricketers and pundits including the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

    Was the World Cup final of 2019 a beter game or #mivskxip ? Unbelievable scenes today #ipl is here to stay Amazing effort by both teams @Jaspritbumrah93 game changer for @mipaltan and @klrahul11 for Punjab great finish world boss @henrygayle @mayankcricket #IPL2020 #supersunday
    — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 18, 2020 

      Yuvraj, who was earlier part of the Mumbai Indians franchise, compared the second match of the day with the 2019 World Cup final before deeming the former better. "Was the World Cup final of 2019 a better game or #mivskxip ? Unbelievable scenes today #ipl is here to stay  Amazing effort by both teams @Jaspritbumrah93 game changer for @mipaltan and @klrahul11 for Punjab great finish world boss @henrygayle @mayankcricket #IPL2020 #supersunday," Yuvi tweeted.  

    Din Ek, Super over Do.
    Bahut Nainsaafi hai.

    The best thing of 2020, the Indian Premier League for a reason. #MIvsKXIP
    — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 18, 2020

     On the other hand, Sehwag also shared his excitement surrounding the two cracking games before eventually calling IPL 2020 the best thing to happen in the year 2020. "Din Ek, Super over Do. Bahut Nainsaafi hai. The best thing of 2020, the Indian Premier League for a reason. #MIvsKXIP," Sehwag tweeted.


    Well, if this is the state of affairs in the league stage, we can't even begin to think what is going to happen in the Playoffs. And, that's the charm of IPL. The advent of T20 cricket might have given birth to numerous leagues across the globe, but there is a reason why IPL is arguably the biggest and most popular of them all. And, the ongoing season is a befitting testimony to that claim.    

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  10. ADMIN
    Together, we are all sailing in the same boat of tumultuous times owing to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the time to show compassion to our fellow human beings is now more than ever. 

    People from all walks of life are coming in support of those who are struggling financially, especially, local sellers who have been hit hard and are grappling to make ends meet due to a decrease in sales amid the pandemic. 
    #WATCH: "It feels like whole India is with us. Everyone is helping us", says Kanta Prasad, owner of #BabaKaDhabha.

    The stall in Delhi's Malviya Nagar saw heavy footfall of customers after a video of the owner couple went viral. pic.twitter.com/nNpne6Arqs
    — ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2020 Recently, Delhi’s ‘Baba ka Dhaba’ garnered countrywide attention due to a video on social media which went viral. 
    The elderly couple running the food joint got help and support from people across the places as their business took a backseat owing to the current situation. 
    The beautiful side of social media.
    May you never shed a tear again, ever. #babakadhabha#SupportLocal #MalviyaNagar#VocalForLocal pic.twitter.com/K1lwaCwBaS
    — Tavleen Singh Aroor (@Tavysingh) October 8, 2020
    Now, the struggling roadside eatery has become the hottest new place to eat in Delhi. Isn’t that wonderful? 
    Similarly, Agra’s Kanji Vada uncle, Pune couple selling Matki Bhel, and many others are now seeing better days because of the power of social media. 
    Interestingly, the story of another man, 87-year-old Mumbai local, who is fondly called Joshi Uncle, has now gone viral on social media. 
    Joshi uncle sells hand-made bags for a mere Rs 40 to Rs 80. He buys pieces of cloth from sofa and curtain makers and stitches them into bags himself. 
    For the uninitiated, the 87-year-old man sits at Phadeke Road, Dombivli in Mumbai. 
    Uncle Joshi age 87 sells bags of Rs 40 to 80.He buys broken pieces of clothes frm sofa and curtain makers.He himself stitches these bags.He sits at Phadeke Road Dombivali,#Mumbai
    Let's make Joshi Uncle famous & plz don't forget to buy 1 bag from him. pic.twitter.com/fbI7ZkP2dA
    — Gauri (@ardor_gauri) October 17, 2020 After the tweet's immense response on Twitter, several celebrities shared the post and called on the good people on the internet for aid. They urged others to buy at least one bag from him. 
    Check out some of the tweets here: 
    ️ ️ https://t.co/LDcPOg7DwR
    — Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) October 19, 2020 Mumbai people one bag please from uncle Joshi ;) https://t.co/ubfq1Pa9FJ
    — RJ ginnie (@rjginnie) October 18, 2020 Hello amazing people of Mumbai, can someone visit Phadeke Road and get contact details of Joshi uncle? @PiyushTweets1 and many other noble people are interested in bulk-buying his bags. https://t.co/OBmCRyLl9h
    — Monica (@TrulyMonica) October 18, 2020 Joshi uncle ka bag khareeda?! #joshiuncle #Mumbai love in times of #corona! Mumbai show ️! https://t.co/9antz4L3uD
    — Kanika Dhillon (@KanikaDhillon) October 19, 2020 Uncle Joshi age 87 sells bags with price range of Rs 40 to 80.He buys broken pieces of clothes from sofa and curtain makers. He himself stitches these bags. He sits at phadke Road Dombivli , Mumbai. Don’t forget to buy bag from uncle . #helptheold #BabaKaDhaba
    Pls help pic.twitter.com/3FMfi1jkGe
    — Kabir Duhan Singh (@Kabirduhansingh) October 15, 2020 Uncle Joshi age 87 sells bags of Rs 40 to 80.He buys broken pieces of clothes frm sofa and curtain makers.He himself stitches these bags.He sits at Phadeke Road Dombivali,#Mumbai
    Let's make Joshi Uncle famous & plz don't forget to buy 1 bag from him. pic.twitter.com/IRzO9ICFls
    — Archana Dalmia (@ArchanaDalmia) October 18, 2020 Mumbai please go and buy from Joshi Uncle https://t.co/w5gW1PNSEk
    — Rana Safvi رعنا राना (@iamrana) October 18, 2020 Help Uncle Joshi... Show the Mumbai Spirit#AmchiMumbai Come on https://t.co/v01qsumcVa
    — Dayanand Kamble (@dayakamPR) October 19, 2020 Here’s hoping that people never cease to show compassion to fellow human beings who are suffering and need help. We hope and pray that Joshi uncle and many others like him get the aid and support that they desperately need to survive. 
    We are all in this together!

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  11. ADMIN
    From star kids to the actors who don’t have any filmy backgrounds, Anurag Basu’s Ludo is a perfect example of how nepotism can co-exist. Featuring an ensemble cast of Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Asha Negi, and Rohit Saraf, the Netflix’s new offering follows the template of Basu's hit 2007 film, Life In A... Metro, and has four different stories that will somewhere meet at a junction and every character will intersect with each other at some point in time.
    Netflix’s summary for Ludo reads: “Ludo is about the butterfly effect and how, despite all the chaos and crowd of the world, all our lives are inextricably connected. Starring an amazing ensemble cast of Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Pearle Maaney, Inayat Verma, Asha Negi, and Shalini Vats, Ludo is four different stories tied together by unavoidable circumstances.”
    Here’s the trailer: 



    In this three minutes long trailer, Abhishek is seen playing the role of a kidnapper who probably hasn’t done a perfect kidnapping ever. He calls a man to ask for ransom in return for his kidnapped daughter. Then, you also meet Rajkummar who’s a lover and is approached by his long lost love Fatima Sana Shaikh, to help in escaping her husband from the jail. Now, this is a twist in Rajkummar’s life and then, things go downhill. Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanya Malhotra are in another corner of the city and show how couples in metropolitan cities have different viewpoints. You also get to meet Pankaj Tripathi who’s an assassin but there’s a twist here too.

    People are loving the trailer and are calling it an entertainment package.

    Excited to watch Bittu and his daughter's story @juniorbachchan , your character in #Ludo reminds us of Yuva's Lallan really looking forward to watching your performance on another OTT platform after Breathe all the best @NetflixIndia#LudoTrailer #LudoOnNetflix https://t.co/DTEtDmhN6Y pic.twitter.com/VYQ2EGaTq7
    — Neha Mishra (@NehaMishra95) October 19, 2020Looking forward to #Ludo! All characters have so much life (at least in the trailer), I want to see how all of them span out in the film. AB jr looks so promising, and what can I say about Rajkummar and Pankaj ji?! Also, Fatema and Sanya back together https://t.co/amG7mtxZYL
    — Komal RJ Panchal (@komalrjpanchal) October 19, 2020

    Fabulous trailer.
    After corona unlock first trailer which looks refreshing and entertaining.
    Rajkumar Rao is too good. And every actor looks perfect in role.

    #Ludo
    — Music buff (@Sidhart00932400) October 19, 2020Hah #Ludo trailor is hilllarious . Theatre release hone chaiye tha ye
    — gosht rider KKR (@Tabishaslam) October 19, 2020

    What a fantastic trailer the #LudoTrailer is! I’ve always loved Anurag Basu’s vision (Jagga Jasoos is a film I absolutely cherish) and now I cannot wait to see what he’s done with this mad ensemble! And what a treat @RajkummarRao and @juniorbachchan seem in this. Cannot wait!
    — k (@kunsahuja) October 19, 2020Looks like @AnuragBasuFc Dada is back 🏻#LudoTrailer looks terrific @RajkummarRao 🏻🏻🏻🏻
    — pranith varma (@VarmaPranith) October 19, 2020Then, there are obviously haters because Twitter doesn’t spare anyone.

    #Ludo
    After watching #LudoTrailer people to #anuragbasu be like pic.twitter.com/PAypYQn4Cu
    — pun.dit12meme पंडितमिम (@pundit12meme) October 19, 2020Haven't seen anything Rubbish like this recently.#Ludo #LudoTrailer #LudoOnNetflixhttps://t.co/jRLdDRia5P
    — $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) October 19, 2020trailer is
    #Ludo
    It's b'wood haha
    — Saleem Dhinda (@DhindaSaleem) October 19, 2020Well, they are people who have made memes out of the scenes in the trailer.

    Elders: Beta, MBA me konsi specialization ki.

    Me:#Ludo pic.twitter.com/5nm24C4HdH
    — Dhruv Grover (@DhruvGrover12) October 19, 2020Bittu: Nikal do kidney, humein ghanta farak padta hai! 🤣

    Gonna watch #Ludo only for @NetflixIndia #LudoTrailer #LudoOnNetflix #AbhishekBachchan @juniorbachchan https://t.co/8LbVcx1h5O pic.twitter.com/TraGfzBwfg
    — Baby ki Fan ️ (@MissSamriddhi) October 19, 2020#LudoTrailer
    Ranbir Singh before buying a dress for deepika pic.twitter.com/Qsnj4qwZz4
    — bhargavprdip (@bhargav_prdip) October 19, 2020#LudoTrailer
    My brain to me after every semester (Iss semester mei to aag lga dunga) : pic.twitter.com/BSPrfUEexX
    — सsta सरcasm 🤫 (@_sasta_sarcasm_) October 19, 2020#LudoTrailer
    When there is no network in phone

    Aeroplane mode* pic.twitter.com/epKhSFwSFX
    — bhargavprdip (@bhargav_prdip) October 19, 2020Talking about the concept of the film, Anurag Basu had told Filmfare in an interview, “Ludo has a very interesting concept and it came to my mind 3-4 years back. It’s a crazy fun ride. It’s a ride just like ludo. There are 4 stories. 4 gotiyan hain apko pata nahi ki kon kisko kab kaategi. All are so interconnected. We had a great time. It has dark humour, romance, and crime. All the stars have done a brilliant job, be it Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek, or Aditya. Aditya Roy Kapoor is a big surprise; he surprised the whole unit actually. Abhishek Bachchan is back with a bang.”


    Directed by Anurag Basu, Ludo is set to release on Netflix on November 12.

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  12. ADMIN
    Kings XI Punjab won many hearts on Sunday with their nerve-wracking double Super Over win over defending champions Mumbai Indians. This was only the third win for the Punjab outfit this IPL season, and once again, they were taken right to the brink. 

    © KingsXIPunjab_Twitter
    This thrilling match caught the attention of none other than Mahindra Group Chief Anand Mahindra. He, as usual, took to his social media handle and shared his words of wisdom on the match, which btw were true in every sense. 

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    The business tycoon’s varied tweets never fail to create a stir or evoke curiosity among people. Case in point, his latest dramatic tweets about the IPL match on Sunday. 

    © KingsXIPunjab_Twitter
    He wrote, “If any scriptwriter had the audacity to write a script of a sports movie that looked like this match, he would have been fired for writing a story that had not even an ounce of credibility. But life doesn’t have to answer to anyone for its stories…” 

    If any scriptwriter had the audacity to write a script of a sports movie that looked like this match, he would have been fired for writing a story that had not even an ounce of credibility. But life doesn’t have to answer to anyone for its stories... https://t.co/esQgnJNEBd
    — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 18, 2020 Also, as a person who draws inspiration from the day-to-day happenings, Mahindra wrote on the micro-blogging site, “My #MondayMotivation ? Don’t have to look any further than last  night’s match. Write your own script, no matter how unbelievably audacious it is.” 
    © KingsXIPunjab_Twitter
    Well said, and we can’t agree more! It’s true that we should never fear to dream and write our own script, no matter how “unbelievably audacious it is.” 

    My #MondayMotivation ? Don’t have to look any further than last night’s match. Write your own script, no matter how unbelievably audacious it is... https://t.co/L6OUXdtUCB
    — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 19, 2020 These dramatic tweets garnered huge responses on Twitter wherein a lot of people agreed with what Mahindra wrote. 
    Check out some of the reactions here: 
    Stories that become the Testimonies, & mark history. first-ever super-super over.
    — Dr Renu Sharma (@renujaiho) October 19, 2020 & at the end of it the scriptwriter could add a couple of no balls to make it more interesting.
    — SubText (@lalitadvani) October 19, 2020 That was a true example for "nothing is Impossible"
    If you want truly.
    — mayank kumar (@mayankharsh820) October 19, 2020 So true

    At least some one understands the plight of us fiction writers. We've never been able to compete with reality.

    Especially in 2020
    — Apurv Nagpal (@apurvnagpal) October 18, 2020 Jb mehnat rang laati hai to भगवान को भी फ़ैसला बदलना पड़ता है यही तो ज़िन्दगी है sir ji @anandmahindra @klrahul11 @mayankcricket @henrygayle @lionsdenkxip
    — Shivam Pandey (@_sp50) October 18, 2020 This exception has even failed the exceptions in Inorganic chemistry.
    — Ritesh Pandey(शिवम्) (@itsiritesh) October 18, 2020 Mahindra certainlyhas a point and it is true that we can draw motivation from many things around us including sports. We just need an eye for that!

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    Exciting, breath-taking, nerve-wracking, entertaining or spectacular? We are literally running out of words to describe the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite not being played in front of a vociferous Indian crowd, IPL 2020, on the back of thrilling contests so far, is keeping everyone entertained and has undeniably proved to be one of its best installments over the years.
    From great batting performances, spectacular fielding efforts, majestic bowling spells to nail-biting finishes, the ongoing tournament has done more than enough to satiate the thirst of cricket-crazy fans across the globe. It is the surprise element of this year's tournament that has really captured the imagination of fans.
    Just when you think you've seen it all, IPL 2020 has successfully managed to surprise everyone. Last Sunday was a testimony to IPL 2020's ability to sweep its fans off their feet. On a day of dramatic run-chases, IPL 2020 saw, not one, not two, but three staggering 'Super Over' contests.
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    It all began with Kolkata Knight Riders' triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) who, despite tying the score, couldn't overcome the brilliance of Lockie Ferguson in the 'Super Over'. While cricket fans were probably hungover with a tense finish to the game, IPL 2020 threw another cracker of a contest that left everyone speechless in the end.

    The second match of the day saw Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) matching the total of 176 runs posted by Mumbai Indians (MI). The game, quite understandably, went into the 'Super Over' decider where both the teams once again saw their scores getting tied. A second 'Super Over' contest, third of the day, came to fore and eventually the likes of Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal got Punjab over the line.
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    While the thrilling win undoubtedly proved critical for Punjab who are struggling to stay alive in the competition, the turn of events on Sunday left every fan elated and gasping for their breath. The feeling was quite mutual amongst former cricketers and pundits including the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

    Was the World Cup final of 2019 a beter game or #mivskxip ? Unbelievable scenes today #ipl is here to stay Amazing effort by both teams @Jaspritbumrah93 game changer for @mipaltan and @klrahul11 for Punjab great finish world boss @henrygayle @mayankcricket #IPL2020 #supersunday
    — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 18, 2020
    Yuvraj, who was earlier part of the Mumbai Indians franchise, compared the second match of the day with the 2019 World Cup final before deeming the former better. "Was the World Cup final of 2019 a better game or #mivskxip ? Unbelievable scenes today #ipl is here to stay  Amazing effort by both teams @Jaspritbumrah93 game changer for @mipaltan and @klrahul11 for Punjab great finish world boss @henrygayle @mayankcricket #IPL2020 #supersunday," Yuvi tweeted.
    Din Ek, Super over Do.
    Bahut Nainsaafi hai.

    The best thing of 2020, the Indian Premier League for a reason. #MIvsKXIP
    — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 18, 2020
    On the other hand, Sehwag also shared his excitement surrounding the two cracking games before eventually calling IPL 2020 the best thing to happen in the year 2020. "Din Ek, Super over Do. Bahut Nainsaafi hai. The best thing of 2020, the Indian Premier League for a reason. #MIvsKXIP," Sehwag tweeted.
    Well, if this is the state of affairs in the league stage, we can't even begin to think what is going to happen in the Playoffs. And, that's the charm of IPL. The advent of T20 cricket might have given birth to numerous leagues across the globe, but there is a reason why IPL is arguably the biggest and most popular of them all. And, the ongoing season is a befitting testimony to that claim.

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    For a team that had not won the Premier League in 30 years, Liverpool turned the clock back following their emphatic triumph last season. A 18-point difference between the Reds and their nearest rivals Manchester City was a reflection of their domination in the 2019/20 season. But, there are no guarantees in the Premier League which is what makes it one of the most exciting club competitions in the world.
    Seeking successful title defence this season, Jurgen Klopp's men haven't exactly been the fluent, dominant champions fans are used to seeing. The EPL champions witnessed an early scare against Leeds United during their narrow 4-3 win. It was followed by a 2-0 win over Chelsea before another clinical performance, a 3-1 triumph, by the Reds against Arsenal.


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    If you are an aspiring filmmaker or a musician, there are fat chances you haven’t heard of India Film Project. In the last nine years that it has existed for, the “content festival” as they call themselves, has scaled great heights in bringing together artists or creators from all over the country, and the world, on one platform to help showcase their talent to a massive audience. As IFP continues to make headway in newer countries, constantly reinventing ways to grow the community, we sit down for a brisk chat with the brains behind the festival.
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    While Ritam Bhatnagar founded the India Film Project in 2011 and has been instrumental in getting national and international associations going for the platform, Nikhil joined IFP as festival creative director in 2018 where he helps program the annual festival every year, and decides what should be the programming parameters of the festival, the invitees, and the kind of conversation we should be having. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

    MensXP: What goes behind creating sessions on the theme of Create/Collaborate/Celebrate? How do you ensure that you give more space to creators and others behind the camera?
    Nikhil Taneja: When you are programming a festival of, for and by young creators, the most important aspect of that is listening to them: what is it, that in a pandemic, do young people want to listen to, learn from or engage with? So the first part of the programming is doing a survey or research to understand the expectations of young people from a much-loved decade-old festival that's gone virtual in a pandemic. When we rolled out this survey to some of IFP’s most passionate fans and community members, the insight from the answers made the programming a wholesome job. Young people want to learn even more at a time where they need to upskill, grow, or pivot in a way that they can take their passion or skills to the next level, in content creation. And the breakdown of the stages - Create, Collaborate and Celebrate - ensures that they are getting everything from masterclasses in creation, to workshops in collaboration, to enjoyable conversations that celebrate the year’s best. Ensuring equal space to all creators is easy, because one of the tenets of programming a youth content festival is to be as inclusive and representative as possible.
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    MXP: Could you tell us about the IFPX Virtual Festival? And what's new about it this time?

    NT: Every year, we try to make IFP the most wholesome and engaging festival of the year. Every conversation and panel tries to get the most insightful and incredible noisemakers of the year together to not just give something for the audience to take away, but also to learn something for themselves. This year, being a virtual festival, we were aware of how exhausting it can be to be in front of a screen the whole time, and also how there have already been so many lives and conversations between creators and audiences themselves. So the focus this year was to have conversations that will be most meaningful to the youth in a time like this, where it’s been a tough year to get through. We’ve got some of the fan favourites of the year - from Kusha Kapila, BeYouNick and Ranveer Allahbadia (Beerbisceps) to legends like Gajraj Rao, Ratna Pathak Shah, Pankaj Tripathi and Mira Nair, to young trailblazers like Ahsaas Channa, Aranya Johar and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), to Bollywood stars like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar. And our conversations span from inclusive conversations about gender equality and representation, to technical masterclasses, to conversations about mental health and productivity as well! The idea is to entertain, engage, educate and enlighten every young person, with empathy and joy, and the full IFP team has worked really very hard to make that happen.
    MXP: How do you assess the performing arts space in India? Have we tapped into its full potential yet? What can be done to harness that?
    NT: I think we are doing far better and more than we ever have in the past, thanks to the wonderful medium of the internet that has democratised art and expression. 10 years ago, you couldn’t have imagined so many people without any connections or background in the film, media or content industries, to have managed to put out their content from wherever they are in the country and found an audience for the same. Today, anyone with an original voice, authenticity, and passion can make it with just the help of a phone video camera and a 4G connection. But we still have a long way to go to reach our full potential. We are still not hearing the voices of young people from minority communities, from marginalised backgrounds and the smaller towns of India where they have so much to say, but very few to listen. To harness their voices, we need to do outreach not only online but on ground, and make sure we train people in different parts of the country to be able to use their phones to put out their voices. And only then will we truly be able to see content as diverse as the country we live in.
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    MXP: Given how COVID has affected the performing arts landscape in India, how do you suggest artists maintain their mental health during these testing times?

    NT: I think artists must start by recognising that this has been the toughest year for all of us in perhaps our entire lifetimes, and it’s not been easy for any of us. So almost everyone has gone through challenges with their mental health, no matter how healthy or fit they have been otherwise. We need to realise that we are not alone in what we are going through, and acknowledge that it is okay to struggle with mental health at at time when it’s not easy to be creative, productive and committed in the same way as before, given the kind of news and the kind of circumstances we live in. So we absolutely need to be kind to ourselves for going through whatever it is that we may be struggling with, and then, of course, finding someone to talk to about it, ideally a therapist or a counsellor, and if not, then at least a family member or a trusted friend. We must not try and bear the burden of this exhausting and excruciating year by ourselves, just being vulnerable, and having a conversation about what you are going through may be remarkable for your mental health. But it is a process, and will require patience, but everyone has their own timelines of feel healthy mentally, and that’s completely okay!
    MensXP: Whom did the idea for IFP first strike? Who conceptualized it and how did the entire project come to life?
    Ritam Bhatnagar: I used to work with a film festival and saw filmmakers from across the world pouring in their entries. This was the first time I saw how the love around filmmaking was catching up across the world. As a kid, I had been a very enterprising one. Someone who believed in doing things on my own. In 2011 after completing my post grad, I was looking for ideas that could potentially help create a similar love for filmmaking in India. I thought, why not gather people together under one roof, give them a theme, and ask them to make a film over a weekend. This looked as a great opportunity for creators collaborating with like-minded creators. What started with 600 filmmakers participating from 19 cities in 2011 grew in to 38,000 filmmakers participating from 31 countries and 325+ cities in 2020.
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    MXP: Compared to 2011, how would you say IFP has evolved over the years? Has it been as you had planned?

    RB: A lot of it has been, in fact, unplanned. When I thought of first IFP, it was just a stand alone activity I had thought about and not as an annual fest. Also the thought was to make it a weekend getaway for filmmakers. A random call on our landline in 2012 inquiring about the second edition was the push for us to think about doing it again. That is when we thought of making it an annual affair. In 2013, we received our first team from USA and we thought the time had come to expand the festival. In 2014, we opened ourselves for international participation and saw more than 11 participating countries. This was something we had never thought of. We saw over 15,000 filmmakers coming together from so many continents making films at the same time. In 2016, we decided to make this a festival and move it to Mumbai. Mumbai was a central location for national and international creators to travel and it made a lot of sense for us. Initially, we just did a single day festival and saw 8,000 people attending it. We were not prepared for it at all. But this was a magical moment for us. Every organization sometime in their lifecycle experiences such a feat.

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    Most of the celebrities have now started stepping out, amidst unlock 5, with all the incumbent precautions. While there are few we have spotted often, there are some we haven't seen in months.


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    Kartik Aaryan was also missing from the paparazzi sighting, but after months, he was finally seen stepping out amidst the pandemic. The actor was clicked in his casual self, maintaining the safety norms. His overall look is also different from the last time we saw him. While he usually maintains unkempt hairstyle, the actor experimented with his look and grew out his hair during the lockdown phase.


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    Kartik has also been defining fashion goals for us and it's been a while since he has been making a statement wearing some unusual silhouettes. While he tries to keep his looks understated and low-key, his sneakers work wonders for him that are mostly constructed with an edgy silhouette. This time too, instead of going for basic shoes, we saw him wear a bizarre pair of sneakers that actually ended up making him look more fashionable.
    Take a look:
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    Sneakers are super conspicuous and can set one apart from all. Kartik knows that very well and has time and again reiterated the same wearing some zany sneakers. This time too, his sneakers are nothing short of off-beat. A closer look at them and you would see that the pair is made in leather, snakeskin print, with rubber soles, the silhouette of which is very unconventional. The pair looks bizarre at first, due to its teeth-like sole but the quirky sole makes it a super functional pair and elevates the comfort quotient too.


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    When it comes to the rest of the elements of his outfit, his fashion game still continues to follow the path of laidback fashion. He was seen wearing a kooky T-shirt, coupled with black pants. The overall look blended perfectly with the shoes.
    All in all, we are digging his sneakers, and if, just like Kartik, you are willing to transform your look too, a pair of sneakers with a unique sole is perhaps the way to go. Well done, Kartik!  

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    No matter how cool a kurta you get, or just how colourful your festive outfit is, it will remain incomplete without a dapper sleeveless bandhgala, or a swanky blazer. And don’t, for a second, think that all this has to be super expensive. There are a ton of budget options available.

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    We pick out some of the trendiest and hippest Nehru jackets, bandis, waist coats and blazers that will add a different dimension to your style.

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