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  1. ADMIN
    Yes, Samsung has finally revealed how much its new bean-shaped earbuds will cost in India. In addition to that, Samsung has also announced the pricing and availability details of the Galaxy Watch 3. 
    Here's everything that you need to know.
    Galaxy Watch 3

    The Galaxy Watch 3 is a Tizen-based wearable that will now join the existing line-up of watches. It sports a 1.2-inch display circular Super AMOLED display on the front on the smaller 41mm variant and a 1.4-inch display on the 45mm variant. Both panels are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DX. 
    © YouTube/Engadget

    The Galaxy Watch 3 is powered by the dual-core Exynos 9110 CPU, Mali-T720 GPU and packs 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. The watch also comes with great fitness features that we can't wait to try out. 
    Samsung says the battery life has also been extended by up to 2 days, so we can't wait to try all that out.

    Galaxy Buds Live

    As for the Galaxy Buds Live, these are the most unique-looking pair of earbuds we've seen to date. They're shaped like beans and Samsung even calls it 'beans' internally. In case you're interested, you can learn more about the Galaxy Buds Live here. 
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    Pricing & Availability

    Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds Live for Rs 14,900. That looks like a good price for a product that's packed with a ton of great features. It'll be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic White colour variants.

    As for the Galaxy Watch 3, the 41mm Bluetooth variant will be available for Rs 29,990 whereas the 41mm Bluetooth and 4G variant is priced at Rs 34,490. The Galaxy Watch 3 45mm Bluetooth and 4G variants are priced at Rs 32,990 and Rs 38,990, respectively.

    The Galaxy Buds Live will go on sale starting August 25 and the Galaxy Watch 3 will go on sale starting August 27. If you're interested in buying them both, then you're in for a phenomenal deal because Samsung is offering Rs 10,000 on the Galaxy Buds Live for those consumers who pre-order the Galaxy Watch 3.

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  2. ADMIN
    The Central Bureau of Investigation aka the CBI is one of the premier investigation agencies India boasts of. Indian citizens have come to bestow the organisation with immense trust when it comes to tackling sensitive cases of national importance.
    Although a quick research will tell you, that at the time of its inception, CBI wasn’t anything like the CBI we know today. 
    First set up way back in 1941 as the Special Police Establishment (SPE) to investigate bribery and corruption, 1965 saw the SPE metamorphose into the present day CBI, which now holds the authority to look into matters involving breaches of central laws, cross-state organised crime, multi-agency or international cases.
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    People’s faith in the CBI comes from the fact that it is an independent organisation that works impartially without bureaucratic influence calling dibs on its workings. The last decade, especially, saw the agency investigate several economic and special crimes, cases of corruption and various high-profile cases, the most recent one being that of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
    But here are 5 other important and sensitive cases the CBI has undertaken previously in recent times:
    1. Vijay Mallya Case
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    Perhaps one of the most controversial cases the CBI has been asked to handle in recent years, was the Vijay Mallya multi-crore bank fraud case. 
    After Mallya fled from India in 2016, having allegedly defrauded several banks of close to Rs 9,000 crore, former CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana himself led the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the case.
    2. Sheena Bora Murder Case
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    After Mumbai-based executive Sheena Bora, working with Mumbai Metro One went missing on 24 April 2012, investigations presented her mother Indrani, stepfather Sanjeev and driver Shyamvar as possible suspects. 
    All three were arrested by the Mumbai Police in August 2015 for abducting, killing her and eventually, burning Sheena’s corpse. The case was subsequently taken over by the CBI in September 2015.
    3. Nirav Modi-PNB Scam
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    In January 2018 the Punjab National Bank (PNB) filed a police complaint against Nirav Modi and others and accused them of fraud amounting to a whopping Rs 2.81 billion. 
    Following the complaint, the CBI launched an investigation into the alleged scam in February 2018. Working with the Enforcement Directorate, CBI is currently awaiting the September 2020 hearing after the five-day extradition trial was adjourned by the UK court. 

    4. Jeyaraj-Fenix Custodial Death Case
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    The Tuticorin case, as it is otherwise known, caused a lot of uproar following the custodial deaths of father-son duo Jayaraj and Fenix in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukoodi district. 
    59-year-old Jeyaraj and 31-year-old Fenix were picked up by the Sathankulam police for allegedly violating lockdown guidelines by keeping their shop open after prescribed business hours. Following alleged brutal thrashing and physical abuse, the father and son died in a government hospital in June. In early July, after the state government’s request, the case was handed over to CBI.

    5. PNB-Mehul Choksi Case
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    Back in March 2018, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Choksi, and his nephews Nirav Modi and Neeshal Deepak Modi. The trio was suspected to have colluded with two Punjab National Bank employees in an alleged $1.8 billion fraud. 
    Having already fled to Antigua before he could be prosecuted, Choksi was declared a fugitive of the Indian government. The CBI is working closely with INTERPOL and the Antiguan government to extradite Choksi back to India.
    We hope these cases meet the desired end and justice is delivered.

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  3. ADMIN
    For almost a year, Indian cricket fans and pundits have speculated over the future of one of the country's most beloved cricketers, MS Dhoni. Ever since India's semifinals exit at the 2019 World Cup, Dhoni has failed to don the iconic blue jersey which, in turn, made everyone wonder if they'll ever see the Jharkhand cricketer in national colours again.
    While speculations were rife, with all eyes patiently glued on the former Indian captain, Dhoni remained quiet and refused to engage the naysayers, until now. On the day, when billions of Indian citizens were busy celebrating the country's 74th Independence Day, Dhoni called time on his international cricket career.

    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@mahi7781)
    The day that Indian cricket fans dreaded for almost a year was finally here as Dhoni took to Instagram and brought an end to all the speculations and his storied career. “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” Dhoni captioned the post which also contained a slideshow of images from his dazzling decade-and-a-half spell with the Indian cricket team.
    As soon as the announcement by our 'Captain Cool' surfaced on social media, tributes began pouring in from fans, pundits and celebrities alike. While some expressed their grief over not being able to see him on the field over the past year, others wished him all the luck for his life beyond international cricket. But then, there is Inzamam-ul-Haq who seems unimpressed by Dhoni.


    The former Pakistani captain did wish Dhoni the best, but he felt that it was not the right way for a player of his class and stature to retire from international cricket. “Dhoni has millions of fans across the globe who want to see him play on the ground. In my opinion, a player of such stature shouldn't have taken retirement while sitting at home. He should have announced retirement from the ground,” Inzy said on his YouTube channel.
    While Inzamam is entitled to his opinion, his comments can surely irk the Indian fans who wouldn't be wrong in expecting some kind words from the Pakistani legend for one of India's most celebrated cricketers. That's probably why Inzamam further explained his comments by recalling a conversation he had with Sachin Tendulkar during his playing days where he had suggested something similar to the 'Master Blaster'.

    © Reuters

    “This is the same thing, I once told Sachin Tendulkar. When you have such a big fanfare, you should ideally end your journey from the ground, after all, it is this ground where you earned such respect and stardom. In my opinion, even Dhoni should have done the same then his fans would have been happier, including me, since I rate him as the best Indian skipper,” Inzamam explained.
    Apart from that assessment, Inzamam was all praise for Dhoni while crediting him for turning players into cricket greats. “MS Dhoni is such a clever cricketer that he knew how to build players. Suresh Raina and R Ashwin are the two best players MS Dhoni has produced. His level of understanding of the sport was so good that he used to pick players and then turn them into great players,” he said.

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    Other than that, Inzamam also hailed Dhoni's finishing abilities before labelling him as a proven match-winner. “He is that player who knew how to finish the match. He is not the kind who will score a century in every match, but he built his innings in such a manner that the team finishes on the winning side. Single-handedly, he could win matches. For example the 2011 World Cup, he came to bat at the No 4 position reflected the amount of confidence he carried with himself,” the Pakistan great said.
    Like Inzamam, we can all contemplate and try to imagine why Dhoni did what he did and whether it was done in a way befitting of his stature as a player, but the fact remains Indian cricket has bid adieu to one of its greatest servants whose tireless efforts allowed the country to scale new heights in international cricket.  

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  4. ADMIN
    One of the things that top our guilty pleasures is Bollywood trivia. We never miss the opportunity of finding out things about our favorite Bollywood actors. So here's more trivia, Bollywood actors often have look-alikes but have you ever wondered which animated cartoon character eerily resembles a particular Bollywood actor?

    Here are five cartoon characters who look exactly like Bollywood actors.  




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  5. ADMIN
    If you’re a fan of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise, we’ve got some new hints, leaks and rumours for you. 
    Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games recently registered two websites associated with the GTA franchise. Take-Two Interactive quietly register domains for "gtavicecityonline' and 'gtavi.com' hinting that the next game will be set in the iconic ‘Vice City’.
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    The domain registrations were spotted over on Reddit by Ladbible, which you can check for yourself here. It shows the two domains were indeed registered by a ‘Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.’ which basically reaffirms that the publisher has something up its sleeve regarding the next GTA game. It could also be the standard practice of registering copyrights for the franchise by the company.

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    Vice City as a setting has been long rumoured for the next GTA games and some of these rumours are quite reliable. 

    Earlier this month, an 80’s electro-synth music producer claimed in a deleted Tweet that Rockstar Games reached out to him and other artists to feature some of their productions in the GTA 6 soundtrack. According to a source, Rockstar Games have been looking for producers to feature their tracks on Vice-City inspired radio stations, most notably Synthwave artists. It could also be a possibility that Vice City may be part of multiple cities that players can visit in GTA VI. 
    © Rockstar Games
    Early rumours have also suggested that GTA VI may be inspired by the Netflix show Narcos and may see players travel between a location inspired by Mexican cities and Vice City (a fictional rendition of Miami City). While these rumours do reaffirm some of the rumours, it is still a rumour at the end of the day and should be taken with a grain of salt. 

    However, if a return to Vice City is indeed in Rockstar’s books, it will be the first time we will see a modern rendition of the city since its original release eighteen years ago. 
    Source: Reddit spotted by Ladbible

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  16. ADMIN
    Captain Cool, Finisher, Mahi, Thala… Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a lot of things to a lot of people across India and the world, and today, on the 73rd Independence Day of our country, the cricketer announced his decision to retire from playing at the international level. 
     Dhoni broke this news on Instagram when he shared a video with all his favourite moments as a Man in Blue with the timeless Hindi song Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hun playing in the background. 
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT
    “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” captioned the former skipper.

    Rumours of the wicket-keeper batsman calling it a career began last year after India’s disappointing exit from the 2019 ICC World Cup after losing to Kane Williamson’s New Zealand side in the semi-finals. 
    Dhoni had taken a two-month sabbatical from the team to serve his paramilitary regiment. However, the leave of absence continued to prolong and even after a year, no signs of Dhoni returning to the roster were visible. 

    On numerous occasions, fake news of the Ranchi-born arranging a press conference to announce his retirement trended on social media out of the blue, only to enrage his die-hard fans.

    After Seeing This 👉🏻 #DhoniRetires

    Dhoni Lovers Right Now 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/vlpKt35weq
    — ⚔️ (@IamfardeenSRK_) October 29, 2019 Inversely, many followers and the officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) were also making a case for the middle-order batsman’s return to the team for the T20 World Cup which was supposed to take place in October this year. 
    Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings physiotherapist had also acknowledged that the athlete was physically fit to return to the team and that he will try to get his spot in the upcoming 20-over tournament a couple of months ago.     
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) on Mar 26, 2020 at 4:51am PDT
    Having said that, when Dhoni told his fans and followers that this was the end of the road for him as an Indian cricketer, they were completely heartbroken. His now former teammates, opponents and critics, all came together to bid him farewell:     
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    2013 🏆#NewCoverPic pic.twitter.com/EgYjr29099
    — ICC (@ICC) August 15, 2020 Your contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, @msdhoni. Winning the 2011 World Cup together has been the best moment of my life. Wishing you and your family all the very best for your 2nd innings. pic.twitter.com/5lRYyPFXcp
    — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020 The 2011 World Cup win was @sachin_rt farewell but masterminded by MS Dhoni ... What an incredible international career ... You could argue the greatest ever white ball captain & finisher ... Cheers for all the memories MS 👍👍
    — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 15, 2020 Every cricketer has to end his journey one day, but still when someone you've gotten to know so closely announces that decision, you feel the emotion much more. What you've done for the country will always remain in everyone's heart...... pic.twitter.com/0CuwjwGiiS
    — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020 In this game, we have seen great captains that lead from the front & win on the big stage, seen tough Test batsmen, seen excellent keepers, seen great finishers, but one man doing all of this? Unlikely to see that again. There won’t be another Dhoni.#DhoniRetires
    — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 15, 2020 END OF AN ERA💔💔💔💔💔 CRICKET WON'T BE SAME WITHOUT YOU🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 MISS YOU MAHI😭😭❤️❤️❤️ #MSDhoni #captaincool #msdretires #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/r7ieJ49Gr0
    — Lalitha (@ofclalitha) August 15, 2020 Following Dhoni's announcement, Suresh Raina, one of the most talented Indian batsmen of the modern era and a great batting partner to Dhoni in countless matches, also decided to call it quits, having played his last match in an Indian jersey in July 2018. He too announced his retirement on Instagram:

    View this post on Instagram It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
    A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:36am PDT


    “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind,” he wrote.


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    After a long hiatus from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, Bipasha Basu’s return to the screen has been the latest talk of the town. Adding more steam to this buzzing news is her sizzling on-screen chemistry with beau Karan Singh Grover in the MX Exclusive Dangerous.
    Produced by Mika Singh and Vikram Bhatt as well as written by Vikram Bhatt, Dangerous has all the makings of a classic “Bhatt thriller” – suspense, steamy romance and endless twists. And with Bipasha, the queen of thrillers as his lead, this Vikram Bhatt classic couldn’t go wrong. 
    Set in the dreamy picturesque locations of London, the 7-episodic thriller kicks off with Indian millionaire Aditya Dhanraj (played by Karan Singh Grover) filing a missing person complaint about his wife, Dia (played by Sonali Raut). As luck would have it, the agent assigned to his case is none other than his former lover Neha, played by Bipasha Basu. Early in the show, we get glimpses of their past relationship.
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    The show also explores the estranged relationship between Aditya and Dia, making him a suspect in the case. As Neha struggles to come to terms with having Aditya back in her life, her judgment is clouded by her past interactions. She questions herself at every step of the case and the astute good cop Jaggs (Nitin Arora) is seen aiding her along the way. Gauri (Natasha Suri), the house help in the Dhanraj household with her mysterious ways and inside information of the house makes her a prime suspect in the case as well but the last person to see Dia was Vishal (Suyyash Rai), is he the true kidnapper or just a wildcard who can lead them to Dia? Like most Bhatt thrillers, the truth is more complicated than meets the eye. 
    Directed by Bhushan Patel, Dangerous is a gripping whodunit that drops subtle clues all along. The show is riddled with suspense as new characters get introduced into the plot. The director has also made the most of the exquisite location by shooting most of the romantic sequences against the beautiful backdrop of the London Bridge.
    For Karan and Bipasha, the intimate chemistry is effortless and just as sizzling as ever. Despite coming back on screen after together after 5 long years, their on-screen chemistry seems to take off just where they left it.


    As Dangerous explores the plot of the missing wife, we get a glimpse into each character's motive and history. The show has a strong ensemble cast of Suyyash Rai, Sonali Raut, Natasha Suri and Nitin Arora, all of who play an important role in this mystery. 
    If you are looking for a quick binge, Dangerous is the perfect pick this weekend. The narration is fast-paced and intriguing. It keeps you hooked on to the mystery till the very end.
    All the 7 episodes of Dangerous are now up on MX Player to stream for FREE. What are you waiting for? Binge away!



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  18. ADMIN
    Remakes are barely ever a good idea. That statement holds true today, and it was true 21 years ago as well.
    Once upon a time, someone had the brilliant idea of just remaking the most popular TV show instead of, you know, coming up with something original. Piggybacking on something else's success is sadly not uncommon and it almost always has disastrous results.
    Proof? Just watch one episode, no actually just five minutes, of the Hindi version of a little known show called Friends. Very originally named Hello Friends, the show came out in 1999, when Friends was actually airing for real.



    Who came up with this idea of the Indian version? I just want to talk. I don't know what's worse - the blatant rip-off of every plot, or the fact that Cyrus Brocha is playing Chandler's character.
    And, of course, they can't keep the storylines involving *** or the fact that Carol, or Priya in this version, actually left because she was a lesbian.



    And, let's not even begin with the acting. All the actors on Friends were great actors, and on this, there's nothing but overacting. It's honestly painful to watch.
    Friends ran for ten seasons and fans would've honestly watched even hundred of seasons if they made them, but unsurprisingly, Hello Friends only has 26 episodes.



    People recently discovered or re-discovered the show, I guess people have a lot of time for obvious reasons and haven't stopped cringing since.
    If anyone wants to torture themselves, all the episodes are available on Zee TV's YouTube channel.

    experts are saying coronavirus is the worst pandemic of our time? thats cute. i think ur forgetting about summer of 1999 when the entire executive board of https://t.co/bq6CuYEvK4 did acid and decided to make desi Friends pic.twitter.com/KgY50doG87
    — no-neck Ed from 90 day fiance hate account (@lookitshnb) August 12, 2020 Yep.

    Wow. Zee TV remakes FRIENDS as Hello Friends in 1999.

    This is exactly what happens, when you order for SRK, but instead you get KRK. https://t.co/v9uiOIdztH
    — Sohom (@sohhoommm) August 13, 2020 Relatable.

    I did not know this existed and now I’m crying https://t.co/DjlfjhtuVO
    — dk (@daanistan) August 13, 2020 Yep, Nikhil Chinappa is Ross.

    IS THAT NIKHIL CHINNAPPA!!!@nikhilchinapa https://t.co/jqWFsg4LYR
    — विजय (@ohthatvijay) August 13, 2020 In my defence, I was 4.

    The fact that so many people are shocked that a desi version of FRIENDS exists is proof of how young people are here , it was called Hello Friends btw and it sucked balls. https://t.co/Tdrre1GWAN
    — Shreemi Verma (@shreemiverma) August 13, 2020 True.

    This should’ve stayed in 1999. Why did I see this
    — Thanos (@JainHritik) August 13, 2020 Hmm.

    pic.twitter.com/BSYkTo1atR
    — Rana Hasnain (@RaNaHaSnAiNsays) August 13, 2020 Yep.

    Yikes. This looks even worse than the OG show. https://t.co/AQ3YjAhK4u
    — Saiyed Kamil (@saiyedkamil) August 14, 2020 Cringe max.

    Wtf!!! How did I never know about this? Why am I watching this for the first time? This is so cringe. Eww 🤮 https://t.co/M0xuIjv2Ee
    — Autumn (@Ronakshilicious) August 14, 2020 The only good thing.

    Atleast they figured out Chandler’s profession https://t.co/yT1yo5PBq8
    — Toonika Guha (@toonsieguha) August 13, 2020 Both works.

    don’t know if im disappointed or relieved that ive never seen this https://t.co/BfhAuB7uvL
    — jvff3ry (@SanaOfAWhat) August 13, 2020
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    While 2015 might not hold good memories for Indian cricket fans, especially after their heart-breaking loss against Australia in the World Cup semifinals, the year was made memorable by the unlikeliest of the nation's sports heroes. Satnam Singh Bhamara had etched his name in the history books after becoming the first-ever Indian to be drafted in the famed National Basketball Association (NBA).
    The then 19-year-old, standing tall at seven feet two inches and weighing just above 131 kg, was picked by the Dallas Mavericks as their 52nd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. And, since then, that's the only thing he's ever been associated with. No one knows about his plight when he was warming up the bench. No one knows how Satnam felt when he was forced to move to the G-League after not featuring in a single NBA game.



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    We have been in quarantine for more than four months now. While it is easy to assume that the sleeping habits, along with stress levels might have improved, it's actually the opposite of all that. The modern maladies are so harsh that the side effects have started showing in our daily lives. Irregular sleeping pattern and staring at the screen of our gadgets for too long, has not just made our lifestyle worse but has also enhanced the risk of dark circles.
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    Dark circles are one of the most infuriating skin problems that happen due to irregular sleeping patterns. While most of us assumed that this phase would be a blessing, it has actually turned our life upside down. But, if we look at the brighter side, we can curb down the chances of the dark circles from advancing any further. Let's take a look at how. 

    1. Cold Compress © iStock
    A lot of people underestimate the power of a good cold compress but it's actually quite helpful for dark circles. Use a cold compress for at least 10 minutes in the morning and evening or better yet, if you have a mask, keep it in the refrigerator and use it around your dark circles. You can also give your under-eye area a good scrub, at least twice a week.

    2. Massage © iStock
    One of the easiest home remedies to lessen the dark circles is massaging your under eyes with oils. As we all know that coconut oil is a product that majorly helps deal with many skin problems, mixing it with some almond oil and using it for dark circles, has also proven to be quite beneficial.

    Mix the two ingredients and massage it gently in a circular motion and leave it for about an hour. Do this every day to see the results.
    3. Use Aloe Vera Gel © iStock
    Aloe vera is easily accessible and it has several benefits for your skin as well. Since it includes anti-inflammatory properties and moisturises the skin, consider massaging the bags under your eyes with its gel. Do this before you go to bed and leave it on for at least 10 minutes. Use a clean cotton pad, to clear off the gel. This home remedy is known to have natural healing power and it gradually reduces the appearance of dark circles.

    4. Herbal Teas © iStock
    We are all aware of the vagaries of consuming too much sugar, in tea or coffee. But if you also happen to drink herbal teas, the next time you have it, don't throw the used bags. They can be refrigerated and used on your eyes as an eye massager. In this case, chamomile or green tea bags, have proven to lighten the under eye area.

    5. Using Tomatoes As A Toner © iStock
    A study of 2012 showed that the tomatoes include phytochemical lycopene, which helps treat dark circles. The natural healing mixture of tomato juice with equal parts of lemon juice works really well on the skin. Take this solution and apply it under your eyes and keep it on for at least 10 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and try it at least thrice a week.


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    If you’re at all into Indian comic books, and Indian mythology, you would know that we have some pretty cool superheroes. We all have heard this running tautology - the superhero greater than Superman, Iron Man & Batman, is in fact Hanuman. And we agree.
    © Amar Chitra Katha
    Believe it or not, in the war Between DC comics and Marvel Comics, Marvel won a long time ago, simply because of the fact that they have a far better experience in making films. Whether it is the storytelling, the CGI, the breathtaking graphics - the entire package is nothing short of a pleasant dream. 
    © Marvel Studios
    We think that a lot of our Indian superheroes and their stories would sit perfectly in the MCU. Heck, if there are movies made on them, and we surely believe that such movies should indeed be made, they would be mega-blockbusters. 
    © Ultra India
    Here are 6 Indian comic book and mythological characters which deserve a spot in the Marvel Universe, and on whom films should be made.

    Nagraj © Raj Comics
    Nagraj follows all the tropes of a typical Marvel superhero - a tragic backstory, some amazing powers, and the undying need to save the world from all evil. As the name suggests, Nagraj means the king of snakes. Of course, he has a number of powers that are found in a snake, along with some other really dope superpowers. We would definitely watch a movie on him, if Marvel ever makes one.

    Super Commando Dhruv © Raj Comics
    Super Commando Dhruv, at times, looks like a hybrid between Batman, Robin, and Ra’s Al Ghul, but only better than all of those three. Yes, there are some similarities between the DC characters and Super Commando Dhruv, but they are few and far between. Apart from all the abilities that Batman, Robin & Ra’s Al Ghul have, Dhruv can also speak to animals and breathe underwater. Oh, just how badly we want MCU to induct this character into it’s universe.

    Parmanu © Raj Comics
    Also known as Wonderman Parmanu, the comic follows a character called Vinay, who gets seriously injured while avenging the death of a dear friend, and gets a suit which gives him “atomic” powers. Parmanu can manipulate his size, and that of others, teleport, shoot atomic rays, and has other superhuman abilities in strength, intelligence and agility. The comic books were really a fun read. It would be interesting to see a film based on him.

    Tiranga © Raj Comics
    If you’ve ever wondered what would have happened if Steve Rogers was an Indian guy, and what if we had a desi Captain America, then Tiranga is the guy for you. Do keep in mind that he isn’t a blatant rip off of Captain America; Tiranga has his own character arch, backstory and personality, and is actually far better. He has his own version of the vibranium shield, and staff, that would put Thor’s Mjolnir to shame.

    Shaktiman © Ultra India
    Of course, this was going to be on the list. Shaktiman is completely unique to us. Plus, it would actually be really interesting to see how MCU deals with Gangadhar. We already now thanks to Deadpool, that MCU handles humour very well. It would be really interesting to see Gangadhar in a Marvel Studios film.

    Hanuman © Amar Chitra Katha
    The OG of Indian superheroes, there are a number of animated cartoon films and TV shows around Lord Hanuman. We have had several films on Lord Hanuman as well. Does that not make you feel that Lord Hanuman would make a great character in the MCU? For sure, we would love to watch a film on Hanuman that has been made with the cinematic expertise of Marvel Studios. 

    Something that really baffles us, is why did the CBFC remove the reference to Hanuman in Black Panther? I mean, isn’t it great that an iconic film such as that one actually referred to the Indian pantheon? Isn’t that something to be proud of?
    Marvel Studios, if you’re reading this, please make these happen. 

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    While Bollywood has spearheaded style trends in the nation for so long, there are actors from the South who are slowly taking over with their impeccable style. From Rana Daggubati's quaint lockdown wedding to Vijay's relatable stay-at-home style, they're on top of their style game even now. But even if we were to talk about their pre-lockdown style, these actors have always given their Bollywood contemporaries a run for their money with their stellar style quotient.
    So, here's looking at South Indian trendsetters who've been ruling Instagram with their swell IG feeds.
    1. Rana Daggubati  © Twitter/Indian actors
    The 35-year-old actor has done Bollywood films like Department, Baby, and also a cameo in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. However, he also has an established career in the Telugu film industry. A career-defining performance for him was playing the role of Bhallaladeva in Baahubali, with a chiselled physique. Since then, people have also looked up to him as a style icon who carries off classic trends effortlessly. For his wedding, Rana stuck to classics and traditional silhouettes, and yet his outfit stood out.

    2. Vijay Deverakonda © Twitter/Indian actors
    After dropping hits like Comrade, NOTA, and even Arjun Reddy, Vijay Deverakonda's film, World Famous Lover came out this year. Vijay is next going to be seen in Puri Jagan's Fighter. He keeps making headlines for quirky fashion statements like Gucci sliders, or sharp suits for that matter.

    3. Allu Arjun © Twitter/Indian actors
    Allu Arjun is one of the biggest actors in the Telugu film industry. Today, his roles in the films define style trends that become hot-sellers.  

    4. Dulquer Salmaan © Twitter/Indian actors
    We loved Dulquer Salmaan's performance in the Zoya Factor along with co-star Sonam Kapoor. He also has an established career in the Telugu and Tamil cinema industry. However, his subtle boy-next-door style has always found admirers across states.

    5. Varun Tej © Twitter/Indian actors
    Varun Tej is a film actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut as a lead in the film Mukunda, directed by Srikanth Addala opposite Pooja Hegde. He also is rather popular for his glorious beard and how he cleans up so well. In fact, his Instagram Q/A's are filled with curious fans who are dying to know his beard grooming routine. 


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    Ajay Devgn has done over 100 films and has been in the industry for the past many years now. Just like any other actor, he has also given many flops in his career. He is one of the topmost actors in the industry and has a huge fan following. 

    He made his debut with the film Phool Aur Kaante and won a Filmfare for best male debut actor. So, here is a list of Ajay Devgn flops that disappointed the audience- 
    Baadshaho Budget – 90 Crores  
    Box Office Collection- 123 Crores

    The film was set in the 1975 emergency period and revolves around 6 people who take advantage to pull off a heist worth millions. The film failed to impress the audience and couldn’t match the expectations of the critics.

    Action Jackson Budget – 75 Crore 
    Box Office Collection- 90.37 Crores 

    Prabhudeva's directorial venture was an action comedy that couldn’t impress the audience. The Film starred Yami Gautam, Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role but even this stellar cast couldn’t keep the audience hooked to the screen. 
    Satyagraha Budget – 68 Crores
    Box Office Collection- 65.7 Crores

    The film stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal amongst others in the film. The film revolves around a plot where Dwarka Anand serves prison time for assaulting a corrupt official while trying to get compensation for his dead don.

    Himmatwala Budget – 68 Crores
    Box Office Collection- 65.7 Crores

    The film was one of the biggest hits of the year 1983 and the songs of the film made people fall in love with them. But the remake of the film did exactly the opposite and made people cringe to another level.

    The remake starred Ajay Devgn and Tamannaah in the leading roles and we wouldn’t recommend anyone to watch this one, ever! 
    Rascals Budget – 45 crores
    Box Office Collection- 49 Crores

    The film tanked at the box-office and wasn’t critically acclaimed. The film’s story revolves around two con artists who fall in love with a girl and try to win her over. However, an old victim kidnaps her to get his money back.  

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    Gangster Vikas Dubey is now dead and the filmmakers have got a story to tell to the audience. Hansal Mehta confirmed that he will direct a web series on the life of the gangster.
    Rahul Raut wrote, “An edgy political-thriller web-series to be made on the alleged encounter of UP's notorious gangster, #VikasDubey.. #Shahid and #Omerta fame @mehtahansal will direct the show that explores the nexus of politics, crime, and lawmakers. Produce by Shailesh Singh, it rolls next year!”
    An edgy political-thriller web-series to be made on the alleged encounter of UP's notorious gangster, #VikasDubey.. #Shahid and #Omerta fame @mehtahansal will direct the show that explores the Nexus of politics, crime and lawmakers.. Produce by Shailesh Singh, it rolls next year!
    — Rahul Raut (@Rahulrautwrites) August 10, 2020
    Hansal tweeted:
    Development begins soon. @ShaaileshRSingh thank you for this... https://t.co/zrEtC5F2Aw
    — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 10, 2020
    He was the main accused in the killing of eight policemen in Bikru village near Kanpur. After Dubey escaped, the Uttar Pradesh police began a hunt to track him down. On July 10, Dubey was killed by the special task force of the Uttar Pradesh Police in a shoot-out. 
    Now that Hansal Mehta is making a film on him, it will be interesting to see who will play Vikas Dubey. In a statement to a leading agency, Mehta said, “It is a reflection of our times and our system where politics, crime, and lawmakers form a curious nexus. It is early to discuss approach but it will be approached responsibly and as a fascinating recounting. I see an edgy political thriller emerging out of this, and it will be very interesting to tell this story.” 
    Here’s the list of 5 Bollywood actors who we think are perfect for the role of Vikas Dubey for the Hansal Mehta movie. 
    Sanjay Mishra  View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@imsanjaimishra)
    Sanjay Mishra has given so many applause-worthy roles and we feel that he will be an ideal fit for the role of Vikas Dubey. Seeing his personality, we can totally vouch for him for playing the character of Vikas Dubey. 
    Pankaj Tripathi   View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@pankajtripathi)
    Pankaj Tripathi is a man who can pull off any character with ease. He is someone who gives 100% to the character and his journey in Bollywood is something that aspiring actors follow and swear by.  
    Manoj Bajpayee   View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@bajpayee.manoj)
    Manoj Bajpayee is also one of the actors who has always played his roles realistically and with conviction.  Well, the actor has already denied playing the role of Vikas Dubey but we would want to see him pull off this role. 
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui   View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@nawazuddin._siddiqui)
    Nawazuddin has already set his bar high with the character of Ganesh Gaitonde. He can totally nail the character of Vikas Dubey because we have seen him play the role of gangsters.
    Abhishek Banerjee  View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@nowitsabhi)
    If you have seen Ajji and Paatal Lok, you can imagine him playing the character of Vikas Dubey as he will pick up the mannerisms and the attitude of the gangster. 
    Who do you think is apt for the role from our list?

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    The whole idea of movie trailers is to create hype around the final product. They try to include some of the most badass moments from the film without giving away too much information about the storyline.
    However, with time, Marvel Studios has become infamous for teasing the audience with awesome clips in the trailers but not including them in the films.
    Here are 5 amazing MCU scenes that were shown in trailers but never made it to the final films:
    1. Iron Man & Spider-Man Flying/Swinging Through New York - Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) © Marvel Studios
    One of the greatest shots from the trailer of Spider-Man: Homecoming was at the very end of the 2:10 long video when Iron Man and Spider-Man fly/swing through New York city, foreshadowing a fight scene in which the two superheroes form a team.


    Sadly, not only was there no superhero duo in the final film, fans noticed that this epic scene was also taken away from them.

    2.  Steve Rogers Growing Inside The Chamber - Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) © Marvel Studios
    While the film did an amazing job explaining the transformation of a short and skinny Steve Rogers into a buffed-up super soldier with unnatural abilities, they failed to show it in the final film and hid the entire changing process behind a bright glow coming from inside Steve’s chamber.


    However, the first trailer of the film did show Rogers growing in size while inside that very chamber. This scene would have made a lot more sense than the bright light and the to-be Captain America just screaming like a madman.

    3.  Hela Meets Loki & Thor In New York - Thor: Ragnarok © Marvel Studios
    In the trailer, Thor’s evil sister Hela meets with her family in the streets of New York and it was in a city alleyway that Thor tossed Mjölnir towards her and she caught it with one hand and destroyed it to pieces.

    In the final cut, however, the entire scene was seen to be shot in Norway. This was done because director Taika Waititi thought it was the best way to establish that Norway was going to be the New Asgard. 
    4. Mysterious Woman In Thor’s Dream - Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) © Marvel Studios
    Thor visits the ‘Water of Sights’ during Age of Ultron where he learns about the Infinity Stones and the gauntlet that can be used to control their universal powers to wreak havoc over all living beings.


    While in the final movie, Thor is accompanied by Erik Selvig, the second trailer shows the presence of a woman in the cave who, based on her bald head and clothes, looks like a Wakandan soldier or a member of the Dora Milaje. Who was she, what could have been her significance in the MCU, nobody knows for sure.

    5.  Avengers Running Together In Wakanda - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)  © Marvel Studios
    This scene became extremely popular ever since the day the trailer dropped on YouTube. Marvel Studios marketed the entire movie based on this one shot of Captain America, Black Widow, Black Panther, Winter Soldier, Okoye and Hulk running together.


    But fans were heartbroken when they had to sit through the grim ending of the movie without getting to see such an iconic shot in the final cut. 

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