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  7. ADMIN
    Google, on Thursday, honoured Arati Saha, a groundbreaking Indian long-distance swimmer and Olympian, on what would have been her 80th birthday. 

    It dedicated its doodle in memory of this legendary swimmer, who started swimming early in her life as a four-year-old in the Hooghly river in Kolkata, her city of birth. Here’s all you need to know about the iconic Indian swimmer. 
    image: Google Doodle 
    Who Is Arati Saha? Arati Saha was an Indian swimmer who became the first Asian  woman to swim across the English Channel on September 29, 1959, swimming 42 miles from Cape Gris Nez, France to Sandgate, England. 
    She told interviewers later in her life that she was inspired by Indian swimmer Mihir Sen. Following her success, she was awarded the Padma Shri in 1960. She was the first woman to receive one of India’s highest civilian honours.
    Arati Saha’s Early Life Born in Calcutta (then British India) on September 24, 1940, Arati was one of three children. Her incredible athletic gift emerged early in her life and Saha won her first gold medal for swimming at 5 years old, under the tutelage of her mentor Sachin Nag, one of India’s best competitive swimmers. 
    By the time she turned 11, Saha was known as a swimming prodigy. At 12, Saha joined India’s first team to participate in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. She was one of only four women to make the team.
    Google Doodle Tribute To The Legend  © BCCL
    On Thursday, Google dedicated its doodle to Saha on her 80th birth anniversary. It was a depiction of Saha swimming along with a compass and a view of the ocean, in reference to her journey across the English Channel. It was drawn by Kolkata-based artist Lavanya Naidu. 

    In an interview, Naidu said Saha was 
    “a known household name growing up” in Kolkata. “I hope it adds to the celebration of female figures in our country’s history and of human resilience. I also hope it’s an inspiration to people everywhere to dream big, no matter where you come from,” she added.
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    Saha’s Awards And Achievements The legendary swimmer earned multiple honours in her early career, including setting an all-India record in 1949 and breaking Dolly Nazir's all-India record in a 1951 West Bengal state meet. 
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    Nazir and Saha would represent India together at the 1952 Olympics and she was one of the four women participants. In 1996, her bust was erected in front of her residence, and the lane outside was named after her. 

    In 1999, the Indian postal department celebrated her victory by unveiling a Rs 3 postage stamp in her name.
    How Did She Cross The English Channel? She attempted twice to swim through the English Channel and succeeded on her second attempt. 
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    On 29 September 1959 Arati Saha made her second attempt at crossing the English Channel. She was for an astonishing 16 hours and 20 minutes, covering 42 miles. When she reached the English shores, Saha hoisted the flag of India.

    Her Personal Life After her historic victory, Saha married her longtime manager Dr Arun Gupta in 1959. The next year she was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in 1960. 
    Arati Saha had one daughter, Archana, and worked for the railways through her adult life. She passed away on 4 August 1994.

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    The OnePlus 8T is now confirmed to get 65W fast charging for the first time on any OnePlus phone. 
    Previously, OnePlus phones could only support up to 30W fast-charging, however, given how OPPO has made advancements with their SuperVooc fast-charging tech, OnePlus was bound to get the same support. 
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    It will be called Warp Charge 65 and it will fully charge the phone in under an hour, 39 minutes to be precise. However, 15 minutes of Warp Charging will yield 58% of battery charge which is quite impressive, since the phone will have a 4,500 mAh battery.  

    Here’s what OnePlus said:
    “OnePlus announced today that its fastest charging solution ever, Warp Charge 65, will debut on the upcoming OnePlus 8T flagship smartphone. More than doubling the charging speed of its predecessor, Warp Charge 65 is capable of charging the OnePlus 8T’s 4500mAh battery fully in 39 minutes, and almost 58% in just 15 minutes.”
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    In order to protect the battery, the OnePlus 8T will be using two battery cells within the phone which will charge at 30W simultaneously. This will keep the phone cooler and not affect the life of each battery. OnePlus will also be adding a new heat dissipations system that will protect the two cells. 
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    That’s not all, the OnePlus 8T will also work with third-party PD chargers albeit it will charger at a slower speed. 

    In an interview with PCMag, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed that the OnePlus 8T will charge at 27W with USB-C PD chargers and won’t include wireless charging. It seems like the OnePlus 8T Pro will have a wireless charger similar to the OnePlus 8 Pro and will probably also charge at 30W with the OnePlus wireless charger.
    That’s all we know about the OnePlus 8T at the moment, however, other specification about the phone did leak earlier this week. 
    The phone is somewhat confirmed to launch in October 2020 and you can find more details here.

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  9. ADMIN
    Bollywood has a bad reputation for chasing commercial films. However, that's not the case always, as the industry has produced a few brilliant films over the years, which sadly failed to do well at the box office. 
    Here's looking at films that were in huge losses but were, in fact, quite brilliant:
    1. Manto  © HP FILMS
    Directed by Nandita Das, this film is based on Saadat Hasan Manto's life. An established writer in Bombay is devastated when his family is forced to flee to Pakistan due to the rising tensions between Hindus and Muslims.  

    Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The film only managed to collect Rs 4.71 crores of gross revenue.
    2. Death In The GunjRSVP Movies  © MacGuffin Pictures
    The film faired a financial revenue of just over a crore. Directed by Konkana Sen Sharma, the film is about the journey of a college student who discovers new realities as he visits his self-involved relatives. 

    The film has multiple layers that are slowly uncovered with an ensemble cast that includes Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, and Vikrant Massey among others.
    3. Aligarh © IMDb
    The focus of the film is Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a professor on whom a sting operation was carried out to determine his sexual orientation. 

    An incredibly sad film based on a true story, the film grossed only Rs 4.2 crores despite having a budget of Rs 11 crores.
    4. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Hai © RSVP Movies
    Surya's condition renders him unable to feel or register pain. Soon, he decides to learn martial arts and use his abilities to help his idol whom he looks up to. 

    They had a budget of Rs 12 crore and yet, they were only able to collect Rs 3.03 crores. 
    5. Parched © Ajay Devgn FFilms
    Four women in Gujarat talk about men, ***, and life as they struggle with their individual demons that most people can relate to on some level. 

    While the film only managed to collect over a crore in India, it went on to become one of the highest-grossing films in France.
    6. Masaan © Drishyam films
    In Varanasi, Devi struggles to fight with the social stigma of pre-marital sexual relations. Meanwhile, lovers Deepak and Shalu attempt to fight the restrictions of their casteist society. 

    Made with a budget of Rs 8 crores, it only managed to get over Rs 3 crores in revenue. 
    7. Ankhon Dekhi © Drishyam Films
    Bauji resists his daughter's request to let her marry the man she loves as the villagers incessantly shame him. The film captures his journey in dropping all preconceived notions about people. 

    The film only managed to collect over a crore in revenue. 
    8. Laila Majnu © Balaji Production films
    Two lovers, Qais and Laila, from Kashmir, are unable to unite as they face opposition from their families. Set in the contextual backdrop of Kashmir, the adapted Shakespearean drama is rather hard-hitting and worth a watch. 

    The film only managed to collect Rs 2 crores gross revenue. 

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  11. ADMIN
    Much like Microsoft, Google and Nvidia, Amazon announced their game streaming service that lets you play AAA games on any device without downloading any data. 
    The service will first launch in the US but we’re going to make the same arguments we did for Google Stadia for it to come to India. 
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    Like we said, making a case for Google Stadia to come to India, “Smartphone gaming is extremely important for Indian customers and Google's new service can potentially provide AAA gaming to an audience that can't afford to build gaming PCs or buy gaming consoles. For many, it will be a first-time experience that will no longer be exclusive to the affluent or the passionate gamer.”
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    With the advent of 5G right around the corner, the needed infrastructure for game streaming services will be available for mobile gamers in India. The FireStick TV is also a highly successful product in India which could also be used to stream games on Luna in Indian homes. 

    Latency will be the obvious issue here that needs to be addressed which we can only know when Amazon launches Luna in the country. 


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  12. ADMIN
    Between work, hobbies, socialising and what not, do we actually ever think about our sleep routines?

    Most of us, especially the millennial generation and after, end up sleeping for either 12 hours straight or survive all day on 3 hours of sleep.
    Be it binge watching, aimless scrolling on social media or online gaming with your friends, there’s always something that seems to be so irresistible to us. 
    But don’t worry, we are not going to stop you from using these apps. We are only going to help you control your consumption.
    Not only this, there are quite a few bedtime health and hygiene habits that we all need to improve on:
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    Final Thoughts We hope these tips help you get a peaceful sleep every single night. No one can actually function well without sleep, let alone being healthy. So make sure you are just as vigilant about it as you’re about your diet, physical and mental health. 
    Oh, and don’t forget to put the screens away! 
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  13. ADMIN
    With so many people talking about hair styling and the right products to use, seldom do we hear about curly hairstyles and hair care tips for men. 

    If you’re a man with curly hair, you know that the struggle is real. 
    Not only is it extremely difficult to find the right haircut for your hair, it’s also a task to keep the frizziness and the volume of your unruly hair under check. 
    Well, worry not because we have the ultimate hair styling guide for curly haired men. 
    Today, we will not only talk about the best ingredients and products for curly hair but also discuss certain hacks that work brilliantly for curly haired men. 
    1. Neem Combs A wide tooth comb is an essential for anyone with curly hair. Using a hairbrush or a fine comb will make your hair all the more frizzy and wild. This particular comb is made using Neem and hence is anti-static. This will also reduce hairfall and hair breakage. 
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    2. Organic Hair Detangling Fluid For men with really dense and thick hair, this detangling fluid is your saving grace. It’s non-greasy formula nourishes the hair without being too sticky. It also adds extra shine and smoothens the hair, something that curly hair types struggle with. Just a few drops of this will clear out all those nasty knots from your hair. 
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    3. Styling Hair CreamIf you have curly hair, you need to stock up on the best hair styling creams in the market. While using a hair wax may be fine occasionally, for everyday styling we highly recommend this hair cream. It does the same job without drying out the hair or clogging the scalp. 
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    4. Coconut Biotin Repair Booster Conditioner Regular hair conditioning is not something you may be used to, however, it’s the most important part of the routine for men with curly hair. A good conditioner will help you flaunt your curls and remove any visible dryness or frizziness. The key ingredient here is Biotin or Vitamin B, which is good for promoting hair strength and growth. 
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    5. Hibiscus Hemp Oil Cleansing Bar This shampoo bar deserves a special spot on our list of best curly hair products for men. It’s made using all-natural ingredients and has no harsh chemicals. It is also sulphate and paraben free. Why these features are considered good for curly hair is because they are mild. They will deep clean your scalp and also nourish your hair. This solves a major issue faced by curly hair types - oily scalp but dry hair. 
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    6. Natural Moulding Cream For HairWe have already discussed why hair creams are probably the best hair styling product for men with curly hair. This particular one comes with argan oil and shea butter. Both these ingredients will help you minimise frizziness and add a natural, subtle shine to your hair. 
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    7. Hair Serum Lastly, we have a hair serum for your curly hair. It doesn’t have a strong hold but is a great option for days you want to create a perfect bedhead hairstyle, something that is hard for curly hair types. A bedhead tends to look a bit too unruly on curly hair and this serum will help you fix that. 
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    The Bottomline There you go, these were the best curly hair products for men that we recommend. We hope these products help you control your mane.
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  14. ADMIN
    Back ache is one of the most severe and yet ignored health problems that most working people suffer from. 

    Even before the pandemic, when we weren’t all working from home, back ache was a constant issue for people with a desk job. 
    Initially, back ache doesn’t really seem like a big deal. However, if you don’t try and treat it now, it will only get worse. 
    In the current scenario, whether we’re working from home or not, our backs are definitely bearing the brunt of our sedentary lifestyle. 
    It’s okay to not be a 100% fit at all times, but it’s not okay to get zero physical activity either.
    In order to find the right balance between the two, here are some tips on how to prevent back pain from getting worse. 
    Back Pain Causes The causes of severe back pain can be many. As we all know that our back bone is made of multiple ligaments, muscles, discs and bones. A problem with any of these elements results in back pain. The most common of all the causes is strain and stress on the back. 
    When we sit in an awkward posture for a long period of time, it tends to put a lot of strain on our back. 
    What exactly qualifies as an ‘awkward posture’?
    Leaning your neck too forward while working, sitting with rounded backs for long hours, not using any back support or proper office chairs and even overstretching the back can strain it. In fact standing or sitting in any particular position for really long hours generally leads to a lot of back ache.
    How To Fix It?To fix your back issues and prevent them from coming back again and again, you will need to make some simple yet essential lifestyle changes.
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    The BottomlineWe hope you find some relief from your back pain after following our tips. Also remember to practise good posture not only while working but all through the day when you’re walking, standing or sitting. Initially, this is going to be hard, but trust us, with time it will solve your back pain issues.  
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  25. ADMIN
    The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has already produced numerous memorable moments in its first week. But, on 24th September, the fans were greeted to a special knock by KL Rahul who slammed a blistering 69-ball 132 to seal an emphatic 97-run win for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) over a hapless Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) brigade.


    What an innings this by the @lionsdenkxip Skipper.

    Take a bow, @klrahul11 pic.twitter.com/eHDDlVzTaJ
    — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020 Coming out to bat, the KXIP captain hammered the RCB bowling unit to all parts of the Dubai International Cricket stadium, smashing as many as 14 fours and seven sixes to propel his team to a mammoth total of 206 runs. In reply, the star-studded batting lineup of RCB was bowled out for a meagre 109 runs.


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