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  5. ADMIN
    When it comes to Bollywood, unfortunately, we are mostly surrounded by toxic masculinity and every 'hero' is more or less the same. It's honestly very rare to see brilliantly-written male characters who aren't just progressive but also overall just great people who set a really good example for common folks.
    A character doesn't have to be a full-blown activist or feminist, but just being wholesome and supportive is enough, and we have a few instances where they were portrayed rather well by some great actors in Bollywood.
    © Aamir Khan Productions
    Basically, I want to bring light to some of the characters that can teach a little something to all of us, especially guys, and influence someone for the better. Obviously, fictional characters are not something which should be idolized but a few characteristics that stand apart about them are pretty important:

    1. Sunny from Dil Dhadakne Do © Excel Entertainment
    This character is like a unicorn, it doesn't exist for real but think of the world if a majority of guys thought like this. Aah, what a dream!

    He's not progressive for the hell of it, that's just the person he is. Moreover, it also did show a stark contrast between people who have experienced the world compared to others. How much more open-minded they are.
    © Excel Entertainment
    The entire scene with him explaining how flawed Rahul Bose's character's logic about women working and his faux progressiveness is a masterpiece in itself. He, so eloquently explained that if women are 'given permission to work', it's not real progress in society, there shouldn't be a power imbalance.

    2. MC Sher from Gully Boy © Excel Entertainment
    Ranveer Singh was absolutely brilliant in this movie, but Siddhant Chaturvedi's MC Sher was the true breakout star. The movie managed to show real, true friendship like nothing else.

    MC Sher believed in Murad's talent when he himself didn't. He pushed him to be the best artist he could be and there was not one instance of jealousy or insecurity.
    © Excel Entertainment
    When, in the end, he didn't make it to the final of the contest, he was ecstatic that his friend did and was completely supportive of him even though he equally wanted to win as well. If that's not friendship goals, I don't know what is.

    3. Jai from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na © Aamir Khan Productions
    Toxic masculinity? We don't know her. Jai is the ultimate 'nice guy' who doesn't complain about 'finishing last' because he's a nice guy. He loves his mom, he loves his friends and he is the boy ultimate boy next door.

    He never fights because his mom doesn't want him to and he never lets anyone emasculate him for that. The only time he does raise his hand was to defend someone he loves.
    © Aamir Khan Productions
    You can just tell how pure he is, how comfortable he is with himself and nothing else matters.

    4. Champak from Angrezi Medium © Maddock Films
    This movie is even more special because it was the last time we saw Irrfan Khan do what he does best - make us fall in love with his acting and his movies.

    His character in the movie shows the ups and downs of being a single father but he never ever wants to let his daughter down.
    © Maddock Films
    Throughout the movie, he did literally everything he could do to make his daughter's dream come true, which included travelling to a country with a false identity to selling off his generational business to pay for her studies. Even dodging the police in a different country.

    Man, how lucky would one be with a parent like that?
    5. Karan from Lakshya © Excel Entertainment
    This started off as one of the most relatable characters and the fact that his character development is out of this world brings hope to all of us.

    He went from being a lazy, aimless guy to a dedicated and hardworking army man. What a transformation!
    © Excel Entertainment
    His journey can teach everyone a little something; we never know when we'll find our calling, we just have to keep trying.

    6. Arjun from Namastey London © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
    I won't be exaggerating if I say this is one of Akshay Kumar's best movies, if not the best one. Just on the account of sheer re-watchabilty, it has other movies beat. Okay, maybe not Welcome.

    Arjun, in the movie, is a small-town guy who falls in love with the basically British girl the first time he sees her. Even after it turned out that their marriage was a sham and just a game for her, he never lost respect for her and didn't try to chase her or force her to fall in love with him.
    © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
    He was just his own good self and in time, even she realized that she loved him. The entire thing was so natural and not at all forced, it's what made the movie and his character so damn wholesome.


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    Millie Bobby Brown plays the role of Enola Holmes in the film and she is a delight to watch. She won our hearts with her performance and the film also stars Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes, Sam Claflin as Mycroft Holmes, and Louis Partridge as Tewkesbury.

    The storyline of the film is filled with memorable dialogues and Enola Holmes is a must-watch.
    Enola Holmes is based on a series of young adult novels by Nancy Springer, she plays the role of the kid sister of Sherlock Holmes and Mycroft Holmes. In the film, it is shown that she is raised alone in an isolated childhood by her mother and her mother’s sudden disappearance leaves an impact on her.
    Only when her mother's disappearance prompts the return of her brothers and that’s when Mycroft wants to send Enola to a finishing school where they think she’ll be able to learn to become a proper lady.
    Check out the trailer of the film-

    The film sheds a different light on feminism and how women should be but its dialogues are inspiring in general. So, here are some of its most inspiring dialogues.
    - There will come a time when you have to make a hard choice. And at that moment, you will discover what mettle you truly have. And what you’re prepared to risk, for what matters.
    - Sometimes you have to dangle your legs in the water to attract the sharks.
    - Mother said we were free to do anything at Ferndell and be anyone.
    © Netflix
    - Perhaps she wants to change the world. Perhaps it’s a world that needs changing.

    - There are two paths you can take. Yours or the path others choose for you.
    - It’s always there, the truth. You just need to look for it.
    © Netflix
    - I realized I was scared. Scared I would hate every second for the rest of my life.

    -  You’re being emotional, it is understandable but unnecessary.
    - Mother believed privacy was the highest virtue, and the one most frequently violated.
    © Netflix
    - The choice is always yours. Whatever society may claim, it can’t control you.


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  7. ADMIN
    Amid fighting off the global pandemic, postponement and all other hiccups, the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has truly set the ball rolling in an otherwise boring and frustrating year of 2020. The tournament, only in its phase, has produced numerous moments of brilliance that got us on the edge of our seats.
    Just in a couple of weeks, the ongoing edition of the IPL has given players, teams and fans both the highest of the highs and lowest of the lows on the back of pulsating action. From brilliant batting displays, majestic bowling spells, spectacular fielding efforts to even 'Super Over' finishes, this season has really got it all.
    While every team intends to win, only the ones with true grit have managed to succeed this season. Similarly, when it comes to players, everyone seems to be putting their best foot forward, but few have risen to the occasion to produce what we've come to cherish as the match-winning performances this season.
    Here's a look at five match-winning performances in the IPL 2020 season that truly deserve a standing ovation:
    1. Marcus Stoinis © Twitter/@IPL
    Discarded by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Marcus Stoinis was roped in by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs 4.8 crore at the IPL auction last December. And, the Australian all-rounder gave everyone a glimpse of his capabilities in Delhi's very first game of the season against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in Dubai.

    In a match that witnessed a batting masterclass from Mayank Agarwal and had its fair share of controversy, Stoinis undeniably proved to be the deciding factor in Delhi's thrilling 'Super Over' win. 
    The 31-year-old's all-round performance, a brilliant 21-ball 53 and impressive bowling figures of 2-29, to seal the win for Delhi also earned him the 'Man of the Match' award. Looks like RCB's loss is Delhi's gain this season.
    2. Sanju Samson  © Twitter/@IPL
    At the age of just 25, Sanju Samson is already labelled as the flagbearer of Kerala cricket - a state where cricket's popularity is trumped by football's craze. But, such is Samson's capabilities on the cricket field that he isn't just a fan-favourite in his home state, but also across the country owing to his exploits in the IPL over the years.

    And, this season is proving to be no different for Samson who set the ball rolling in Rajasthan Royals' opening match in Sharjah. A sensational 32-ball 74 saw Samson powering Rajasthan to a mammoth total of 216 runs. 
    The right-hander hammered Chennai's bowlers all around the park, smashing a four and 9 sixes in a knock that came at a strike-rate of over 230. In the end, Samson's marvellous innings made all the difference as Chennai lost by 16 runs.
    3. KL Rahul  © Twitter/@IPL
    A controversial umpiring decision did rob them of a potential win, but KL Rahul-led Punjab didn't let the past result affect their state of mind when they took the field against Bangalore in their next match. Leading from the front, Rahul didn't leave the fate of his team in anyone's hand this time around as he bludgeoned his way to a sensational 69-ball 132.

    Scoring a staggering 14 fours and 7 sixes in an innings that came at a strike-rate of over 191, the Punjab captain looked in a class of his own, shattering numerous records as he raced to his hundred. 
    The knock made Rahul the fastest Indian player to reach 2000 runs in the IPL. His unbeaten score of 132 runs is now the highest by an Indian batsman in the tournament. And, most importantly, it earned Punjab a huge win of 97 runs.
    4. Rashid Khan © Twitter/@IPL
    At the age of just 22, Rashid Khan has already established himself as one of the best spinners in limited-overs cricket. Thus, when he took the field for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) this season, the Aghan star was arguably their key man and carried a lot of expectations. But, the young man couldn't do much as opposition batsmen chose to play him through, denying him any wicket by taking him on.

    With his team losing their first two games, the pressure was on, not only for SRH but also for Rashid to deliver the goods. And, that's exactly what he did. 
    After his team couldn't post a total of more than 162 runs, Rashid stepped up with a match-winning spell of 3-14 to derail Delhi's run-chase. The spinner produced key dismissals of Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant seal a 15-run win for SRH and earn a 'Man of the Match' award.
    5. Rahul Tewatia © Twitter/@IPL
    Last, but definitely not the least. Rahul Tewatia's herculean batting effort of a 31-ball 53 runs remains the top pick for IPL's greatest match-winning efforts this season. A blistering 50-ball 106 by Mayank Agarwal and Rahul's 69-run innings had powered Punjab to a mammoth total of 223 runs, leaving Rajasthan with an uphill task.

    In reply, the likes of Samson (85) and Steve Smith (50) surely laid the foundation of their run-chase but it was Tewatia's late fireworks that sealed the deal for Rajasthan. The left-hander, in what was one of the top-class exhibitions of power-hitting, smashed seven sixes to keep his side in the hunt. And, as it turned out, his innings played a key role in Rajasthan recording the highest successful run-chase in IPL history.
    While Samson was eventually adjudged the 'Man of the Match', Tewatia, on the back of his superlative effort, earned plaudits from cricket pundits and fans alike.

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    Although we already have a lot of foldable devices on the market, we're yet to hear anything of that sort from Apple. Apple is usually known to take its time and come up with a kickass product, but it looks like we finally have some news about what the company might be working on.
    A new patent just popped up on the radar that talks about a foldable smartphone that would include a “self-healing” display cover. What it means is that the display would repair itself, covering the dents and the scratches on the display.
    © PatentlyApple
    Interestingly, this patent was applied by Apple in January and it just got published. According to the patent, the proposed concept’s display would allow the device to repair itself. The self-healing could automatically activate itself, say when the phone is being charged.

    We're not sure if Apple is already working on such a device or has already come up with something, but it sure sounds interesting and we'd be down to give it a shot. A lot of manufacturers are already coming up with new ideas to make foldable devices interesting, and this certainly fits the bill.
    Self-healing technology, by the way, isn't something new. We've already seen in devices like the LG Flex from 2013. It had a self-healing back cover that was supposed to repair minor scrapes. It isn't that effective, but we hope the tech has improved over the years and Apple will indeed come up with something better here.
    © Unsplash
    With all that being said, it's worth pointing out that this is merely a patent and it may or may not mean anything to us consumers. A lot of patents go unnoticed or untouched by the company, so we can't really tell if a foldable iPhone with such a technology is coming anytime soon.

    Source: Patently Apple

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