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  2. ADMIN
    There’s a common misconception in the glamorous world of Bollywood that once an actor ties the knot, the perception of their ‘demand’ on the screen changes. 

    However, there are some actors who didn’t really have to choose between their career and love, as their commitment towards both was equal. 
    Here are 5 actors who decided to get married and settle down, long before they became superstars:
    1. Shah Rukh Khan © BCCL
    The life story of Bollywood's King Khan is no less than a full-blown movie in itself. 

    The actor landed in Mumbai with eyes full of dreams and a big heart filled with love for cinema, and right there next to him was his beloved wife Gauri. 
    The pair have talked about their story in numerous interviews, about their struggle as a young married couple trying to earn a living in Mumbai, which is nothing but inspiring. 
    SRK became a big star long after he was already married to the real star of his life. 
    2. Saif Ali Khan © MSN
    Back in the day, everyone was already set on the ‘Nawab’ of Bollywood chasing his passion, money and work in the early stage of his career, however, Saif surprised everyone when he decided to chase true love instead. 

    He got the entire tinsel town buzzing after he got married to Amrita Singh, who was a very successful actress at the time and also older than him. 
    He, eventually, hit stardom years after they were married and had children. While their marriage sadly ended in 2004, people still talk about Saif's rather radical decision to this day.
    3. Anil Kapoor © Instagram
    The Benjamin Button of the film industry has never shied away from confessing his undying love for his wife Sunita Kapoor. 

    He openly proclaims how he had to woo her, earn money and prayed that one day he was eligible to be chosen by her. 
    After being together for over 3 decades, this couple continues to inspire everyone to believe in true love.
    4. Ayushmann Khurrana  © Instagram
    The Chandigarh boy who took Mumbai by storm was already smitten by his childhood sweetheart Tahira Kashyap, long before he even decided to become an actor, let alone a superstar. 

    One of the most beautiful couples of Bollywood, they are pure relationship goals for millennials.
    5. Aamir Khan © BCCL
    Aamir had a fairytale romance with his ex-wife Reena long before he played a romantic hero in any of his movies. 

    The couple enjoyed amazing wedding bliss for over 16 years before parting ways in 2002, but they are cordial till date.

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    Most men have dreamt of growing a certain kind of beard, as teenagers, or maybe perhaps when they were well into their twenties. The thing is though, growing a beard isn’t exactly a cakewalk.

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    Having said that, it also is not a herculean task. 

    More often than not, most men fail to grow a beard because they fall prey to some common myths that skew the perception of what it takes to grow a beard. Basically, there is a ton of misinformation out there.
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    Here are a few basic myths that you should ignore, if you’ve been trying to grow a beard, but are unable to:

    1. The 30 Day-Mark © iSTock
    There is this myth that you need to let your beard grow for 30 days, and you'll get an idea what your beard will look like. This is simply not true. 

    Every human being has a different rate with which hair grows. For some, a 30-day beard may start looking more like a beard, whereas others may just have a stubble. 
    Try and grow your beard out for at least 3-5 months. Only then will you know what your beard may look like. Also, do remember that beards change with age. What you have now at 25 years of age, will change radically when you turn 35, or even 30.
    2. A Magic Pill Or Ointment To Speed Up Growth © Unsplash
    A popular misconception is that certain products will make your beard grow faster, or thicker, or denser. No such product exists, and if some people make that claim, they don’t know what they’re on about. 

    Yes, certain products are needed to make things a little conducive for better growth, but apart from a healthy diet, and good hormonal balance, nothing speeds up growth.
    3. You Don’t Look Professional © Pexels
    One of the many reasons, why men shave their beards off just as they start to grow, is because they think it looks unprofessional. All you really need to do is keep things neat and tidy. 

    Make sure you have proper lines on your cheek, and your neck, and you keep things neat. If you do that, you don’t need to trim or shave your beard off.
    4. It Will Definitely Go Itchy © iStock
    Well, if you don’t take care of it properly, your beard will certainly go itchy. You need to wash it properly with a beard shampoo, and you also need to oil it. 

    You really don’t need to get into fancy, super expensive products, just basic ones will do, in most cases. Take care of your beard properly and you won’t have to face the wrath of the dreaded beard itch.
    5. It Should Be Growing Evenly © Unsplash
    Well, it rarely does. Some men have a beard growing on their neck and chin before they start growing a moustache, and for some, the process is completely different. This is why we suggested giving your beard some time to grow out. 

    If you’re looking to grow that goatee, do remember, it sometimes takes men a year or two, before your beard and moustache connect. Give things time.
    6. You Don’t Need Beard Grooming Products © Unsplash
    While you don’t need really expensive products, a  few things actually do work well, especially if you’re starting to grow a beard. 

    First of all, a good oil for your beard is a must, even when you have a fully grown, proper, long beard. It keeps things nice and moisturised. Coconut oil is more than enough for this. 
    Secondly, if you have an itchy beard, you need to invest in a beard wash. 
    7. A Big Dense Bushy Beard Is The Only Way To Go © Facebook/RanveeriansFC
    Finally, the biggest myth we fall prey to, is that the only beard worth growing, is the full length, full-grown beard. That is so not true. 

    We see photos on social media and start harbouring this skewed perspective that, this is the only beard worth growing. There are tons of styles to go for, and many, many ways we can style our beard, depending on our face shape, and the style we actually relate to.

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    It’s almost been half-a-year since the outside world felt like the real deal, you know how it was until the day before the Janata Curfew hit the country on 22nd March and then nothing was ever the same again? We’d thought and wished and hoped for the claps and bartan-banging to do the trick and get rid of coronavirus before it tramped in like an unwelcome guest. Hell, we even agreed to sacrifice a Sunday for the good cause, but what happened?
    Right after, we were put on an unofficial house arrest for the longest time, and it was only with Unlock 1.0 in June that things began to look up once again. We could finally step out, go out for walks in the park and even head to work in certain cases - we finally had our reasons (read: excuses) to reclaim the old life or whatever of it the Unlock(s) allowed us to take back.
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    But didn’t Unlock-ing(s) mean that things were finally under control and the pandemic situation was improving? Why then is the media claiming that India is becoming the newest COVID epicentre? Well, welcome to the real world where fantasies of “normal”, pre-COVID life are costing real people their lives because a few of us vehemently deny to see that the worst is not yet over for India when it comes to the pandemic.

    For instance, thousands of people are knowingly doing these dangerous things which are quickly turning our country into a coronavirus epicentre.
    1. People Have Broken Up With Face Masks © TOI
    This was perhaps the most initial and basic word of caution that the government had underlined when coronavirus had just broken out. Masks were made mandatory for a reason and fines, punishments were put in place for violation because wearing masks is one of the most effective ways to contain this virus from spreading.

    But now, we have gone from using it as our mouth and chin-covers to completely ditching the masks on certain occasions. Strong and detailed research has established that wearing masks not only protect a healthy person from getting infected but also prevents an infected (and asymptomatic) person from transmitting it to someone else.
    But now with Unlock-ing(s) in place and with so many people ‘chilling’ and roaming about with no mask or half-mask on, the spread has only gotten worse.
    2. Tales Of Precautions Have Been Long Forgotten © Pexels
    Remember when the pandemic had just broken out, people went into a frenzy stocking up on hand sanitizers, disinfectants and hand-wash. Maybe it was the fear of the unknown, but the initial panic did make people take safety precautions to heart. Maintaining hand hygiene became second nature, while we thought twice before touching anything and everything, literally. This was (and still is) our first layer of defence against COVID-19 and its spread. 

    But now with people gradually ‘learning to live with the virus’, complacency has seeped in through the cracks in people’s resolve. With the dissipation of fear and in a way making peace with the world where a pandemic is at large, many people also seem to have shed their inhibitions and can now be seen in public armed without their PPE gear.
    3. Physical Distancing Is For Strangers © Instagram/Karishma Kapoor
    As stupid as it sounds, you will be amazed to find how many people around you actually believe and follow it or just don’t at all. The next best thing after masks and hygiene is to stay away from sources of potential virus transmission - that is, maining the two-meter physical distance between people and avoid crowded places.

    However, the rules of physical distancing have since changed with people not only reserving it for “strangers”, but what’s worse, people have started to hang out and even party together in clusters now. Since partying out isn’t an option yet, house parties are quickly becoming a thing and with restaurants opening up for dine-ins, people have begun to meetup for their weekly lunches together. This, while totally ignoring the fact that contaminated surfaces and public places can be quick sources of transmission.
    Not only is physical distancing and mask protocol being rejected for a hearty meal shared with friends, but groupfies are also back with a passion after these long overdue reunions which come at a cost of safety to people’s lives and stem largely from social media peer pressure.
    4. Staying At Home Is For The Faint-Hearted © Instagram/Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
    While it needs to be understood why it became essential for the government to begin unlocking, it appears that most people fail to realise the unlock(s) are happening for the sake of a dwindling economy and not because the virus situation is improving in our country. Just because free movement is opening up, it doesn’t mean we have to step out of our homes when we can easily avoid it.

    What’s with hanging out at malls and visiting friends and family as if you’re on a state-sponsored holiday? How is the visit to that food joint not avoidable when you can easily order food home? Why is that football match in the neighborhood suddenly the most crucial event of your life?
    Staying at home isn’t only for our personal safety, but also for those who didn’t act as recklessly as others since the unlock and don’t deserve to get infected on their account and might I add, selfishness.
    5. Laughing Off The Seriousness Of The Pandemic © Pexels
    While optimism is surely a virtue, its charms pale when combined with ignorance. Simply put, more and more people seem to think that the coronavirus is no big deal because only 2 out of 10 people have a serious case of COVID-19 infection, while all the others get mildly sick.

    But what also needs to be realised is that a vast majority of the population doesn’t quite get sick at all and remain asymptomatic. That’s a dangerous lot to place against older folks, sick people or those with other health issues and comorbidities which make them more susceptible to catching the virus than so many others you know.
    By laughing off the gravity of the situation, not only are people jeopardising their own safety but also exposing others to senseless suffering or worse an untimely death. The COVID-19 situation shall continue to be serious so long as there is even a single active coronavirus case and India’s lack of health infrastructure and medical aid is only going to make things worse. So you do not want to add to that woe by turning yourself into a super-spreader without even knowing it.
    Do your bit to help defeat this virus, don’t become one! Stay home and stay safe.

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    For a country that was still finding its feet in international cricket, India sent shockwaves across the cricketing world by beating much-favoured West Indies in the final to win the coveted World Cup trophy in 1983. The win by Kapil Dev-led brigade didn't just bring the World Cup home, but also paved way for a foundation that eventually made India a cricketing powerhouse.
    Indian cricket, over the years, has witnessed numerous laurels being won by different generation of players. Whether it was the 2007 World T20 triumph or the 2011 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team has given their fans numerous reasons to cheer for. There are multiple memorable games that still stay close to the hearts of a billion fans.
    The tales of those unforgettable triumphs and moments are still cherished as folklore by fans. But, the secrets behind the turn of events or decisions of players still remain a mystery. But, not anymore (at least for the following five matches).
    The Golden Idea © Reuters
    The 2002 NatWest Series final between India and England remains one of the most talked about ODI games in the history of cricket. Chasing 325 runs, India, despite struggling at 146/5, pulled off a memorable win - all thanks to young Yuvraj Singh (69) and Mohammad Kaif (87). While both Yuvi and Kaif played their part, the latter was initially not expected to bat the way he did.

    During India's chase, as the run-rate started going up, Sourav Ganguly screamed at Kaif from the balcony and asked him to give more strike to big-hitting Yuvraj. But, ignoring Dada's instructions, Kaif clobbered a massive six on the very next ball to prove his batting capabilities. After that moment, Ganguly stopped giving instructions to the pair.
    "I remember Dada was screaming 'take a single, take a single, give the strike to Yuvraj'. I got a short ball on the next ball. I had a knack of hitting pull shot on short deliveries at the time, so I smacked a pull shot and it went for a six," Kaif had revealed in a Instagram Live chat with Yuvi. 
    "What did you do afterward you hit a six? You came to me, gave me a punch and said ‘Hum bhi khelne aaye hain!’ (both laugh). Dada went quiet after that. He realized Kaif can also hit sixes,” Yuvi further added to the episode.
    The Angry God © Reuters
    The 1999 Test series between India and Australia had brought two of the biggest superstars in a much-anticipated face-off. While Tendulkar was leading the batting charge for India, Glenn McGrath had already claimed his status amongst the greatest bowlers of all time. While the competition between the two remained interesting, things got a little too exciting in the Adelaide Test.

    During the first innings, with barely 40 minutes left in first day's play, McGrath and his teammates hatched a plan to frustrate Tendulkar by bowling outside the off-stump. 
    "That was their strategy...'let's frustrate Sachin, 70 per cent of the ball should go to (wicket-keeper) Adam Gilchrist and 10 per cent close to his bat. If he plays or chases deliveries outside the off-stump we have succeeded', Tendulkar told TOI.
    "So I kept leaving as many deliveries as possible. There were some good deliveries where I was beaten as well. But I said 'well bowled and now go back and bowl again as I am still here. I thought this evening I am patient but tomorrow morning I am gonna play the way I want. You won't control how I want to play but I would control where you are going to bowl," Tendulkar said. And, next morning, the Indian batting great hammered McGrath all around the park.

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    Do you almost always have a mini anxiety attack when you're putting in your card details to buy something online, or do you just do it without a care in the world? 

    With the scope of fraud in online shopping having increased so much, the hesitation is quite natural and sometimes even spot on, and the story of Manjunath N is a perfect example of that fear. 
    Basically, he got duped out of Rs 5,000 while trying to buy a phone on OLX and well, being wronged like that can make people switch over to the dark side, sometimes. 
    So, naturally, he decided to use the same trick to defraud other people and ended up bringing in lakhs of rupees that way. 
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    After being a victim and the perpetrator of online fraud, it does feel like he got his own villain origin story. 

    Working as a flower seller in Bengaluru, he lost his job and source of income due to the pandemic. And, that's why he turned to online scams to earn money. You can almost feel some sympathy for him, almost. 
    But of course, his actions were illegal, and well, he was been caught by the police after one of his victims filed a complaint. 
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    The victim, named Dhanush D of Chikkallasandra, thought he was buying a second hand Hyundai Verna car after seeing the ad on OLX, but after he bought it for Rs 4.5 lakh, our guy Manjunath here just ghosted him. 

    Reportedly, he robbed people in Tilaknagar, KR Puram, Nelamangala, Nayandahalli, and Mysuru. 
    After he was caught, cops seized valuables worth Rs 9 lakh, including gold, a car, two-wheelers, a watch, and cash, from him.

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    September has finally brought with it some good news for all of us. 

    On Tuesday, people in Delhi woke up to the cleanest air it breathed in years, as the national capital recorded its air quality in the “good” category, with experts attributing it to favourable wind speed and good rains last month. 
    The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 48 at 9 am on September 1st. 
    Suprabhatam! And hello September!! Cleanest Delhi air since air quality index measurement began in 2015! Have a super day friends! pic.twitter.com/r4U6tSxtnp
    — Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 1, 2020 Let us tell you which level is considered safe and which is severe. 
    Air Quality Index (AQI): 
    1. 0-50 is taken as good air quality
    2. 51-100 is satisfactory
    3. 101-200 is moderate. 
    4. 201-300 is poor
    5. 301-400 is very poor which causes problems like asthma and many other lung problems.
    6. 401-500 is considered severe which causes the death of asthma patients and breathing problems. 
    People on social media gave mixed reactions to this piece of news. Some were extremely happy with this development while others saw this as temporary, given that from next month onwards stubble burning will begin in nearby states - which is one of the main causes of pollution in Delhi. 
    Check out some of the reactions here: 
    And credit goes to @ArvindKejriwal
    — Suraj Kumar (@iamsurajka) September 1, 2020 Wait for another 3 months.
    — Neville (@NeViLLe_bt) September 1, 2020 Yep. Cleanest air because nothing's running. Another act of God.
    — Jyoti Singh (@synchronise1857) September 1, 2020 Let’s hope it lasts!
    — Ordinary Indian (@indian_ordinary) September 1, 2020 Stubble burning is coming next month.
    — Diddy🧢 (@immune_soul) September 1, 2020 At last some positive news
    — Krishna Nohwal (@KrishnaNohwal) September 1, 2020 Earlier on Monday, the city recorded a 24-hour average AQI of 41 which was the lowest since the Central Pollution Control Board started maintaining air quality records in 2015. Isn’t this phenomenal? 
    According to reports, it was the fifth “good” day in terms of air quality this year. AQI values were 45, 50, 50 and 45 on March 28, August 13, August 20 and August 24, respectively. In fact, the AQI value remained between 50 and 70 on most days in August. 
    Also, 2020 has been the cleanest year in terms of air quality, as it has recorded the maximum number of good-air days, so far. 
    Of course, this could largely be because of the nationwide lockdown due to the Coronavirus global health scare. 
    PTI quoted a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) official saying that the improvement in air quality can be attributed to favourable weather — good wind speed and rainfall and curbs due to COVID-19 pandemic. 
    Finally some respite amid this dreary atmosphere we are living in and we truly hope this lasts. 
    (With inputs from PTI)

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    So you have stayed true to your commitment of achieving fitness. Over time, you have managed to bring your weight under check, your body fat percentage is decent, your strength is greater than what it used to be and you see a significant change in your lifestyle.
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    Motivated by this change, you now wish to take the next step and try and fulfil your daily nutritional needs through supplements such as multivitamin tablets and protein shakes.

    The question is, how do you trust what you put in your body? What happens to you if the supplements that you are consuming on a daily basis are, in fact, fake? What kind of health issues do you face if you start eating adulterated supplements, albeit unknowingly?
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    To know more about these issues, we got in touch with Michael Baas, PhD in Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam and the author of Muscular India: Masculinity, Mobility and The New Middle Class, a book that tells a fascinating story about the gyms of urban ‘new India’.

    Adulteration In Protein Powders & Other Supplements In India © iStock
    Looking at the pre-existing uncertainties of the world of fitness and bodybuilding, Michael feels that the problem of tampering with nutritional supplements is massive in India. 

    He says, 
    “The question of quality and reliability is very difficult to ascertain for both trainer and client. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that protein powders are often tampered with.”Michael adds, 
    “Trainers will argue that what they supply their clients with is the real deal because they know where the product originates from... The fact that they tend to stay away from purchasing it from regular sports & fitness shops, let alone the stuff sold at kirana shops, is telling that there are a lot of questions about these products.”Possible Side Effects Of Consuming ‘Fake’ Products © iStock
    Eating degraded or impure supplements and that too on a regular basis (at least five-six times a week) and have severe and lasting side effects on your body. 

    According to the tales told to Michael by the trainers he’d worked with for his book, these side effects can be something as basic as unexpected weight gain to something much worse.
    He says, 
    “When it comes to the use of steroids and growth hormones the consequences can be much greater, of course. They are already quite harmful to health in general but if tampered with, they can have far graver consequences.”Some of the major side effects: stroke, kidney failure, acute liver injury, pulmonary embolisms and even death.
    Can Your Gym Trainer Be Trusted With The Right Advice? © iStock
    Michael believes that most gym trainers' actual knowledge of health can be fairly limited. Many of them are not thoroughly educated and depend on whatever experience they have gained by undergoing certain body transformation themselves. 

    He justifies, 
    “Just because they sport a lean, muscular body themselves doesn't automatically qualify them as health specialists. Those who have done certification courses can be taken more seriously but even there it is not always easy to ascertain how valuable and useful these certifications are."When it comes to serious health advice (e.g. with respect to diabetes, serious weight loss, blood pressure, etc.), it is the safest option for the client to consult an actual physician first. 
    Is There A Way To Find Out Whether The Product Is Genuine Or Not? © iStock
    “That's definitely not an easy question to answer. I think a lot depends on the trust one puts in one's trainer and gym... I always say: use your common sense.” Michael adds, 
    "What do you know of the qualifications of your trainer, and what do you know of your gym's involvement in their training?"The place from where you purchase your products also matters a lot. It definitely makes a difference if you’re buying your protein powder from a well-reputed, branded store, or a roadside vendor who has no idea what the objective of protein powder really is.
    Do You Even Need The Supplements? © iStock
    In the end, Michael asks what is arguably the most important question at the nutritional end of fitness: Does it even make sense to use a supplement?

    According to him, a healthy diet should already contain enough fibers, vitamins and proteins. The consumption of additional products might only be necessary for those who are actually pushing their bodies beyond the ordinary limit.  
    “Weight loss pills and stuff like diuretics are always unhealthy and should be avoided altogether,” Michael added.
    He adds, 
    “If you are a nonvegetarian, I would suggest eating a few extra eggs over buying an expensive box of protein powders that may not even contain what is promised on the label (at most serving you with an additional dose of carbs and sugar).” Most recent research seems quite critical about the use of all sorts of vitamins. It is therefore advisable to consult your dietician before you embark on something drastic.

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    If you're not finding success in dating apps and are struggling to find a match, then there could be a lot of reasons behind it. But have you ever considered that the phone that you're using might be the reason? Yeah, it sounds absurd, but there's a new study out there which says that iPhone users tend to have more success on dating apps.
    Imagine the tech that you use affecting how dateable you are. This study is coming from CompareMyMobile and they say that using an iPhone can make you 76% more likely to receive a right swipe. The survey noted the BlackBerry users have the least chance. Looks like their chance of getting declined is almost the same as that of an iPhone user getting accepted.
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    Apple, as we all know, is most people's favorite brand to go for. In fact, the survey says that having an Apple Watch or a pair of AirPods will increase your chances further. It just makes you a happier person, apparently.

    In comparison, Android phones are not that good. Samsung phones can help increase your chances but other brands are not as desirable. Even cool brands like OnePlus and Sony's Xperia phones, sadly, can't help you score a date by increasing your chances.
    Is This For Real? © Unsplash
    Well, we're looking at a survey here so we're inclined to believe that there's indeed some depth to it. That being said, we don't recommend you blow up your date just thinking that owning an iPhone can do everything for you. Try to win them over with your dazzling smile, perhaps? After all, gadgets can only do so much to help make your life easier. 

    Source: Forbes

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    Tiger Shroff’s latest video on social media is making us wonder which movie he is bulking up for next. Case in point here is the latest video on his Instagram account where the actor stunned his fans by doing a deadlift of 220 kilos.

    There is no denying the fact that Tiger is one of the fittest actors in Bollywood. Given the complete fitness freak that he is, Tiger is often seen sharing pictures and videos of his workouts on social media and his fans just can't get enough of the actor. 
    He shared his workout video with the caption that read, “Excuse the war cries...that felt heavy af @rajendradhole #220kgsdeadlift” (sic) 
    In the video, he can be clearly seen making two attempts to lift the staggering 220 kgs. 
    In the first attempt, he tries to check how heavy it feels ahead of proceeding with the lift. In his second attempt, he successfully does the deadlift. 
    As and when Tiger shared this insanely-inspiring video, comments started pouring in from his fans and industry colleagues as well. 
    Check out the video here: 
    View this post on InstagramExcuse the war cries...that felt heavy af😅 @rajendradhole #220kgsdeadliftA post shared by (@tigerjackieshroff)Tiger's sister Krishna Shroff’s boyfriend Eban Hyams also reacted to the post saying, “Beast Mode”. 
    Joining the list of impressed folks, was rumoured girlfriend Disha Patani who shared three clapping emojis in the comments section. 
    Apart from them, Sussanne Khan also wrote, “Wowwwww,” with high-five emojis. Rapper Honey Singh commented, “O balley Shera,” whereas choreographer-filmmaker Remo D’Souza reacted, “Whattttt???” 
    Model and actor Dino Morea also chimed in saying, “Damnnn Tiger @tigerjackieshroff that’s some good weight. the best exercise brother.” 
    On the work front, Tiger will next be seen in the second instalment of his debut movie, Heropanti. Apart from that, his upcoming film Rambo is back on track with Rohit Dhawan as the director. 
    Which upcoming movie of his are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments section.

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    On a basic level, we all know what fertilizers are, the extra nutrients that you add into the soil. 

    In case you don’t know, not every kind of soil is as rich in nutrients as it should be. The variety of the soil needs to be altered in order to suit a particular variety of plant.
    If you’re a beginner, you should know that gardening is not just about watering your plants. 
    From adding fertilizers to keep protecting them from pests, there’s a lot that goes into maintaining a garden.
    Not to worry because we are here to guide you along every step. 
    Today, we will not only discuss how to apply fertilizers but also how to choose the best fertilizer for your garden! 
    Let’s begin!
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    How To Apply Fertilizers?Adding fertilizer into your soil may seem like a daunting task at first. However, it will get simpler with time, especially after you go through our gardening fertilizer tips.
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    Master The Art Of Fertilising To conclude, we would like to say that you will only get better at fertilising once you’ve had enough practise. 
    Instinct also plays a huge role in gardening. Your plant will let you know when things aren’t right and you need practise to be able to read those signs!
    Nevertheless, we hope that our guide helped you get your basics right! 
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    Chennai Super Kings star cricketer Suresh Raina had pulled out of the Indian Premier League this season citing “personal reasons”. The news had flooded social media as people suspected that Raina could possibly have COVID-19, as CSK's 12 members that included an India T20 specialist fast bowler, earlier tested positive for COVID-19. 
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    This lead to an extension of their quarantine period in the country till September 1 before they leave for UAE. However, the real reason for Raina pulling out of the IPL turned out to be much worse.

    Raina's 58-year-old uncle died while four members of his family sustained injuries earlier this week. This allegedly took place in an attack inflicted by robbers in the Pathankot district of Punjab. The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a government contractor. As per the police, this unfortunate incident took place in the Thariyal village in Punjab’s Pathankot, on the night of August 19. 
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    Ashok Kumar’s older brother Shyam Lal confirmed that the victim was the cricketer’s uncle. Raina is expected to visit the village soon

    The police also said that members of the infamous ‘Kale Kachhewala’ gang had attacked Ashok Kumar and his family members at their house with the intention to rob them, this incident took place in the Thariyal village near Madhopur of Pathankot.
    © Reuters
    When the family was attacked, they were all sleeping on the terrace. Raina's uncle suffered head injuries and died on the spot, police added.

    Meanwhile, the IPL starts on September 19 this year. It has been moved to UAE this year attributing to the alarming rise in the  COVID-19 cases in the country. CSK released a statement on Twitter in support of the cricketer.
    “Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time,” CSK tweeted CEO Kasi Viswanathan’s statement.
    We hope the accused are caught soon.

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    Our country can never repay the debt of being under constant protection of the Indian defence forces and the special intelligence units that are working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year looking for information and trying their best to prevent one terror attack after another. 
    We get up in the morning and read about how terrorist groups are intercepted mid-way and how the special forces avert bomb blasts, but barely realise the kind of work that goes into reaching that point. 
    To recognise their extraordinary contribution when it comes to the safety of their fellow countrymen, we take a look at some of their greatest, most successful missions.
    Here are five times India's Defence Forces averted massive terror attacks in the country:
    1. Vehicle-Borne IED Blast Averted - Pulwama (May 2020):#WATCH J&K: In-situ explosion of the vehicle, which was carrying IED, by Police in Pulwama.

    Major incident of vehicle-borne IED explosion was averted by Police, CRPF & Army after Pulwama Police got credible info last night that a terrorist was moving with an explosive-laden car pic.twitter.com/UnUHSYB07C
    — ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2020
    Security forces detected a car equipped with explosives in the Pulwama district of Jammu Kashmir on May 28, 2020. It was a white coloured Hyundai Santro fitted with an improvised explosive device which was flagged by the Pulwama Police. 
    While the terrorists who were planning the attack were able to slip away, the forces managed to trace the car and the Bomb Disposal Squad conducted a controlled explosive search to get rid of the bombs and avert a major terror attack. 
    A few houses were damaged due to the blast but the locals were extracted from the venue.
    2. ISIS Attack Prevented - New Delhi (August 2020):Delhi: ISIS operative arrested in Dhaula Kuan area, 2 IEDs weighing 15 kgs defused by NSG team https://t.co/WiyNETsAA3 pic.twitter.com/sBau7oG1fL
    — Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) August 22, 2020
    Identified as Abdul Yusuf Khan, the ISIS operative was planning to conduct a terror attack in the national capital with two IEDs with 15 kilos of explosives. The terrorist was on his bike when he was intercepted by special forces in Dhaula Kuan. 
    The National Security Guard commandos carried out a search operation near Buddha Jayanti Park, retrieved the bombs and defused them at Ridge Road's Buddha Jayanti Park within hours, in a swift manner. 
    3. Republic Day, Saved - Srinagar (January 2020):In a major success the Srinagar Police busts Jaish Module.
    Two grenade blasts in Hazratbal area worked out. Major attack averted ahead of Republic Day.Five terror operatives arrested.Huge Expolsive material recovered.
    — J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) January 16, 2020
    India was able to celebrate the 2020 Republic Day in peace thanks to the Srinagar Police that busted a module of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed on January 17, 2020. 
    Amongst the weapons and equipment recovered by the police were a suicide vest laded with explosives, a remote control IED, 140 gelatine sticks and 40 detonators. 
    "It appears that they were planning a major IED/Fidayeen attack leading up to 26th January 2020. Moreover, their primary aim behind the attacks was to subvert the return of normalcy in the region. Further investigation is underway to ascertain their role in other similar incidents in the city, and more arrests and recoveries are anticipated," the official statement said.
    4. Protected Air Force Base From Blind Attack - Pathankot (July 2018): © Times of India - Twitter
    On a July morning in Pathankot, security forces prevented what could have been a horrible manslaughter, when they countered a Jaish-e-Mohammed attack on an air force station. According to reports, the terrorists were hiding around residential homes in the Cantonment area. 

    Aware of a potential attack in the region, the forces had started the search for the group 12 hours before the actual encounter. Two terrorists were shot dead but unfortunately, three of our Air Force personnel also lost their lives in the firefight.
    5. Preventing Mass Knifing & Poisoning - Tamil Nadu (July 2019):BREAKING: NIA arrests 14 more people linked to TN-based radical Islamic outfit Ansarulla, busted following raids in Chennai/Nagapattinam on Saturday. Total 16 persons arrested so far. Ansarulla, NIA claims, was planning terror attacks with aim of establishing Islamic rule
    — Bharti Jain (@bhartijainTOI) July 15, 2019
    The National Investigation Agency (NIA) caught hold of 16 terrorists associated with the ideologies of Al Qaeda who had formed a terror group called Ansarulla and were preparing to carry out multiple attacks “with the intention of establishing Islamic rule in India.”
    The NIA issued a statement after the arrest, according to which the accused were “actively recruiting individuals to strike terror in India and have also been routinely posting videos and other jihadi propaganda material exhorting their supporters to conduct terrorist attacks using various methods including the use of explosives, poison, knives and vehicles, as means of attack.”

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    There must be at least dozens of actors who have taken up the role of Sherlock Holmes, arguably the most famous detective ever. On top of that, there have been several other detectives that have been based on him. After all, the character was unparalleled in his skills as a detective.
    © Warner Bros. Pictures
    Believe it or not, though, Sherlock Holmes was as much about solving crimes and fighting Professor Moriarty as much as he was about appearances and style. With that being said, each of the actors who took up the mantle, played with style and fashion, in their own unique way, similar to the way they portrayed the character.
    © Netflix
    We rank the 6 best Sherlocks Holmes on the basis of their style and fashion sense, from the worst to the best.
    © Miramax
    Robert Downey Jr In Sherlock Holmes (2009), & Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) © Warner Bros. Pictures
    Robert Downey Jr played Sherlock in the most unique manner. Never have we seen a Sherlock Holmes, who was so comfortable in dressing up like a tramp, all the time. Don’t get us wrong, we really love his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and would sit down to watch it on any given day. But his slack of personal grooming, and dressing up shabbily was just an eyesore. 

    Jonny Lee Miller In Elementary (2012-2019) © CBS Television Distribution
    Jonny Lee Miller was quite a stylish Sherlock if we’re being honest. Given that this is a rendition of Sherlock Holmes, if he was in New York in the mid-2010s, Jonny had some really tastefully creates ensembles. We particularly like the manner in which he would go for very sleek looking silhouettes, and would button up the top button of his shirt, while not wearing a tie. There was a touch of old-school charm, in this rather modern and contemporary portrayal of Sherlock.

    Henry Cavill in Enola Holmes (2020) © Netflix
    Although the movie isn’t out yet, going by the trailer of Enola Holmes, we have to say, Henry Cavill looks amazing in an outfit from the late 1800s or the late Victorian period. The Victorian collars, the bow-ties, the three-piece three buttoned suits - all of these has really got us humming. However, it is Henry Cavill’s curly hair that steals the show for us. Just how good is that hairstyle, right? 

    Jeremy Brett in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984-1994) © ITV Granada
    Now, if you truly are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you just have to watch Jeremy Brett’s Sherlock Holmes. All cinephiles and proper fans of Sherlock Holmes would agree that Jeremy Brett’s portrayal of Sherlock has become the definitive Sherlock Holmes. His portrayal as his sense of style was as classy as things could get.

    Ian McKellen in Mr Holmes (2015) © Miramax
    Ian McKellen played a rather old and aged Sherlock Holmes in Mr Holmes. The stovepipe hat and club collared shirts may seem antiquated now, but they do not look out of place at all. Seriously, his portrayal of the sleuth really made us wish that the aesthetics from this era made a comeback.

    Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock (2010-2017) © BBC
    You had to have seen this one coming. Without a doubt Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Holmes was the best, all things considered. If you really want a masterclass on suiting up with panache and an unparalleled sharpness, we suggest you rewatch the series. And that black overcoat (yes, it’s an overcoat, not a trenchcoat) that he wore has its own separate fanbase.


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    Dell makes some of the best laptops on the market. From budget options to the most premium and expensive, unit, they've got it all. Today, we'll be taking a look at the Dell G5, which we think is a great laptop for most people. We think it's a solid machine for the price
    We've been using it for quite some time now as our daily driver and here's what we think about it:
    Design & Build Quality © Dell G5
    The Dell G5 is one of those laptops that we think is perfect for both gaming and work. And it shows in its design too. It's not one of those obnoxious-looking gaming notebooks. But at the same time, it doesn't look like one of those boring notebooks that you'd use at work.
    We think it's got the right aesthetics for work and play. The chassis is made out of plastic but it's still got quite a bit of weight to it. The display hinge is at the centre and it's flanked by two output vents. We're not a huge fan of this kind of centred hinge but it'll last.
    © Dell G5
    It also has enough I/O ports so we don't have much to complain there either. You'll find a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort, Ethernet, charger input, and a USB Type-C connector on the left. On the right, there's a pair of USB 3.0 ports, a full-sized SD reader, and the headset jack. 

    Overall, we think that the Dell G5 has a really good design and build quality.
    © Dell G5
    DisplayThe model which we reviewed had a 15-inch 1080p IPS panel with support for up to 60Hz refresh rate. 60Hz will definitely get the job done but we'd love to see a higher refresh rate panel next time even on the base variant. That's because the hardware is definitely capable of pushing more than 60fps. 
    © Dell G5
    That being said, the 1080p panel is good. It's got decent brightness and has good colour accuracy. We did spend a lot of time playing games and watching movies and shows, and it was quite usable at all times with no complaints.

    Keyboard & TouchpadThe Dell G5 has a good keyboard and trackpad combo. The keyboard has four bright RGB lighting zones that can be easily controlled and it looks pretty cool too. The keys have a good amount of key travel and we had a great time typing on it. We think the trackpad is oddly placed but it'll definitely get the job done.
    © Dell G5
    PerformanceThe unit which we got for review was powered by Intel's 10th gen Core i5 processor. It was coupled with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD. For graphics, our unit had a GTX 1650Ti. We were able to do some light gaming on it and play titles like Valorant, Apex Legends, and the newly launched Fall Guys.
    © Dell G5
    The GTX 1650Ti is not going to get you incredible results but it's good enough for your basic gaming needs. It's an entry-level GPU, so don't expect the laptop to push any heavy, graphics-intensive titles. Besides gaming, the laptop performed pretty well other tasks too.

    We used it extensively for our day-to-day work and we had no issues whatsoever. It's very reliable.
    Battery LifeWe think the battery life is where this laptop failed to get good numbers. It's not bad but we were only able to get about 5 hours usage in a single charge which isn't commendable at all. 
    This is a bummer because a lot of laptops these days last longer than that. You won't have any issues if you're always hugging a socket though.
    The Final SayOverall, we think the Dell G5 is a really good machine. It's perfect for light gaming as well as very reliable for day-to-day work too. 
    If you're in the market for a laptop under Rs 85,000, then we think the Dell G5 is a great option. 

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