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    Releasing a brand new franchise at a time when PlayStation 4's generation is about to come to an end must be a nerve wrecking moment; for both fans and the developers at 'Sucker Punch Productions'. If I were to end a generation with a game that would define PlayStation's current generation; Ghost of Tsushima would be it. I've always wanted an Assassin's Creed set in Japan but unfortunately, Ubisoft lost the opportunity when Sucker Punch Productions first revealed the game in 2017 at Paris Game Week.
    It's been six years since we've seen a game from 'Sucker Punch Studios'; last being Infamous Second Son that released a few months after the PlayStation 4 launch. While the studio is no stranger to open-world games, it was a refreshing change to see the studio take on a brand new intellectual property that is set in feudal Japan during the First Mongol Invasion of Japan (1274). If you aren't well versed with Japanese history, Kublai Khan; a grandson of Genghis Khan was set on conquering Japan after usurping China and Korea for the Mongol Empire. The Island of Tsushima sits right between the Korea Strait and Japanese Strait making it a strategic island to conquer for a full-scale attack on the rest of mainland Japan. 
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    Now, in the game, Kublai Khan is referred to as Khotun Khan; a fictional rendition of the Mongol leader who is a ruthless and deceitful general who will resort to anything to conquer the island of Tsushima before setting his sights on mainland Japan. The game opens with Khan's army landing on the shores of Tsushima, where the Samurais of the island are already waiting to confront the Mongol army. Right off the bat, we get our first glimpse of Khotun Khan's sheer ruthlessness and dishonourable ways to win battles at any cost. 
    You play as Jin Sakai, a samurai from the island who survived the brutal battle at Komoda beach where almost every samurai has perished battling Khotun Khan's army. As a result of the battle, your uncle and Jito (local leader) Lord Shimura has been captured by Khan. As Jin, you will have to muster support from remaining Samurais, thieves and fighters to free him from captivity. Jin has been trained as a samurai by his uncle Lord Shimura which we also get a glimpse of via brilliantly timed flashbacks. These flashbacks are not only meant for simple training sequences as we also get to learn the many codes of honour and ideals the samurai have to follow. These codes or “Bushidō” for Japanese history nerds play an integral part in Jin's journey as a samurai - all in the backdrop of Mongol occupation. 
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    However, to overthrow the Mongols, Jin realises in the early part of the game that following Bushidō codes may not be enough to defeat the enemy. He will have to break his code and use guerrilla warfare to successfully reclaim the island from the Mongol army. Jin often faces inner conflicts and, at times, struggles with them as he must utilise dishonourable battle tactics and weapons that stand opposite to what the samurai code stands for. Bushidō codes forbid a samurai from using guerrilla warfare, deception and instead, mandate samurais to treat their opponents with respect, honour and dignity. However, with Mongols as their enemies who do not have the same beliefs, Jin is forced to set aside his lifelong ideals and fight from the shadows. Over time, he evolves into the “Ghost” a befitting name bestowed by the Mongol army that strikes fear amongst his enemies.
    Ghost of Tsushima's story is a melange of personal tales set in feudal Japan that we've haven't seen in any game yet. You get to see many stories unfold in the setting of feudal Japan where powerful families, samurai clans and the shogun play an integral part of society. There are hints of previous civil wars that were fought among these clans in the Tsushima region and are forced to set their differences aside to fight a common enemy. 
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    Narrative missions in Ghost of Tsushima are called 'Tales' and there are three different types of tales Jin can encounter. The main tale tells the story of Jin's journey that has been complemented well with other side missions called 'Tales of Tsushima' and 'Mythic Tales'. I loved the fact each Tale of Tsushima or Character side mission is deeply entwined with each act and only conclude towards the end of the game. It gives these missions more importance and meaning that ties in beautifully with the main story. 
    Most of these side tales have compelling stories of their own that show us the agony some of the key characters are going through because of the invasion. We get to see carnage, atrocities, betrayal and even genocide that deeply impacts the overall tone of the story. Having said that, completing “Mythic Quests” was one of my favourite things to do in the game and couldn't get enough of it. I don't want to spoil these quests for anyone and highly recommend doing these quests whenever you encounter them in the world. 
    We also have to point out, Unlike the recent Ubisoft games, you will not feel overwhelmed and intimated whenever you open the map to find these missions. You will not find your map overcrowded with different icons or points of interests that add no value to the story or character progression.  
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    Once you are done with the prologue, you get to see the full scale of Tsushima's vibrant and vivid playground crafted by the developers at Sucker Punch Productions. The world hosts a variety of biomes and terrains that kept me very intrigued whenever I explored an undiscovered area. As you progress through the story; you will stop to notice the picturesque colourful lavender fields, lush valleys, snow-capped mountains, bamboo forests, yellow maple trees and the iconic Sakura (Cherry Blossom) trees that make up the landscape of Japan. 
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    Even after playing for several hours; you will be left shocked at how many times you will stop just to play around with the photo mode. There are enough scenic vistas in the world that look gorgeous at different times of the day. Another variable factor that makes the world look stunning is the dynamic weather system. Out of nowhere, even a long dull road amidst the forest can explode to life with a sudden thunderstorm or look quaint enough during dusk to start playing relaxing tunes on your flute. 
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    Exploration and discovery is a fundamental facet in this game that has been facilitated well with the beautiful island of Tsushima. While a world can look pretty, it won't serve its purpose until there are plenty of activities to do in it. As we mentioned earlier, you need to explore the world and discover key locations that are essential for upgrading your character. For example, some unknown locations are marked with question marks that could either be a traditional Japanese Onsen (Hot Spring) or a Fox Den amongst multiple others that benefit your character in some way. 
    Resting at Onsens help in recovering and increasing Jin's health. Similarly, finding Fox Dens are equally important as these foxes are considered holy and lead you to a nearby Inari Shrine. Once you've discovered enough shrines; you will be able to unlock an additional Charm slot for your character. Charm Slots are an essential part of your build where you can equip various types of charms that boost specific stats for your character. 
    We have to point out that exploring and discovering locations is extremely rewarding and is highly recommended to do if you want the full experience as intended by 'Sucker Punch Productions'. It is also prudent to point out the game does not have a traditional levelling system; preventing any form of level-gating you may have experienced in other open-world role-playing games. 
    Since exploring is a key element of the game, 'Sucker Puncher Productions' have implemented a unique and innovative feature that redefines how navigation can work in games. As you may have seen from the previews; Ghost of Tsushima does not have a mini-map and you have to instead rely on something called the 'Guiding Wind'. Once you have selected your destination; the wind will guide you in the right direction by making gusts appear in your vicinity. If you stray from your path; you can simply swipe up on the trackpad to get you back on course. 
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    I used the 'Guiding Wind' feature extensively to find objectives, shrines and other undiscovered location. I prefer this method of navigation over following traditional tracked paths in mini-maps. It let us pay more attention to the beautiful landscapes and sounds of Tsushima which one can easily miss if they are always glancing towards a corner of the screen. This way; discovering locations felt more natural and generated immense curiosity that many open-world games of this generation failed to deliver.
    Having said that, you cannot solely rely on the 'Guiding Wind' to get to your location. Many times, when you are near an undiscovered location or your objective; a golden/yellow bird will appear whilst making a very distinct sound to guide you to the exact location you're trying to reach. 'Sucker Punch Productions' have implemented yet another innovative way to notify a player if they are near something important using both visual and sound aids. 
    Since the progression system in Ghost of Tsushima does not involve any grinding, most of the abilities you unlock are very rooted in Jin's samurai fighting style. Jin can also learn different stances that help in dealing with different types of enemies. These stances can be unlocked by spending “Technique Points” which you earn as your 'legend' grows. Technique points can also be spent on other kinds of skills that help in deflecting certain type of attacks and evasion. 
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    Having said that, the skill tree is not as expansive as other RPGs which I prefer, as it was easier to remember newly learned abilities and use them in battles. Similarly, as you progress you will add more weapons to your arsenal including Kunai knives, smoke bombs, and others which you can upgrade using these 'Technique Points' as well. You will also be using these technique points to evolve battle tactics such as 'Standoffs' and archery skills that ultimately make you a more effective warrior. 
    Speaking of gameplay, Ghost of Tsushima implements the aforementioned stance system somewhat similar to what we've seen in the “Nioh” series. However, in Ghost of Tsushima, stances are used as a way to fight different types of enemies. For example, the 'Stone Stance' is more effective against Swordsmen and will not have any major effect on enemies with shields or brutes. Similarly, the “Moon Stance” is more effective against brutes and will have little to no effect on swordsmen. The player has to strategically switch stances by holding R2 according to the type of enemy they are fighting. 
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    Since you face multiple types of enemies all at once; the time slows down when holding R2 so that you have enough time to make a decision. Using the right stance can also be life-saving as it will let you counter enemies with a fatal blow. If you end up using an incorrect stance according to the enemy type; you will not be able to counter his attacks and in turn can get hurt by an unblockable hit. 
    These unblockable hits can be identified by its bright red glinting lines that will deal significant damage to Jin. You can evade these attacks until you have upgraded Jin's deflection skills that will let him parry these attacks later in the game. 
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    Another unique gameplay element that stood out the most was the ability to trigger “Standoffs” when approaching enemies. This is a little different from the duels we've seen in the previews and you get to challenge a fighter from a group of enemies by pressing the up D-Pad. 
    I outright loved this element as it was literally a standoff between Jin and an enemy where we locked eyes and waited to see who made the first move. The enemy will flinch to fool you as you need to let go of the button only when the enemy attacks. If you release the button too early, you will face the consequences and if you release at the right time; Jin will unleash a lethal blow to the enemy. This mechanic alone made me approach every group of enemies almost exclusively head-on instead of using stealth as it felt very satisfying. We only stealth when it was a prerequisite for a mission or had to get out of tight situations. 
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    A duel, on the other hand, is a one-on-one battle with an enemy that utilises many of the gameplay mechanics in the game but with a more cinematic feel. Enemies are harder and these duels can somehow be classified as boss battles but to me, it was a different form of presentation. These duels pay homage to Akira Kurosawa movies with iconic classical Japanese music, tension built up by close up shots and intense dialogues. You can even turn on the “Kurosawa” mode where everything on the screen turns Black & White with an aggressive grain filter. If you are looking for an authentic Kurosawa experience, we highly recommend turning this mode on before going ahead with duels. 
    I've already mentioned how gorgeous the game looks but I do need to talk about the overall performance of the game on the PlayStation 4. I've played the game on the pro variant for about 36 hours and did not face any bugs or hard crashes. My entire gameplay was buttery smooth and did not notice any major dips in frame rates even though a lot was happening on the screen. If you will be playing this game on PlayStation 4 Pro, you can also adjust between higher resolution or better frame rates performance from the display settings. Additionally, you can also play the entire game in Kurosawa mode, however, I preferred to play the game normally to soak in the vivid colours present in different biomes. Having said that, I did have a similar experience as The Last of Us Part 2 where the console did heat up a bit and got quite loud especially while exploring the world. Thankfully, none of it had any effect on the game or its performance during our review sessions. 

    Finally, this game would not be complete without the melodious soundtrack that remained with me even after I finished the game. While my knowledge of hōgaku or classical Japanese music is quite limited; I did recognise many of the key instruments such as the bamboo flute that were used to make you feel you were really in feudal Japan. Percussion Instruments like the Taiko, Ōtsuzumi, and stringed instruments like the Shamisen, Koto or the Biwa can be heard in the background when you're traversing the world or going into a battle. You even get to see the Biwa in the hands of the musicians who send you on Mythic Quests. 
    However, the soundtrack is not only limited to hōgaku as we also get to hear cinematic background music during key moments similar to Samurai movies from the 60s/70s. Every bit of music composition in Ghost of Tsushima by Ilan Eshkeri & Shigeru Umebayashi is remarkable and will probably stay with me for a very long time. We highly recommend giving the above track a listen that will give you a fair idea about what we're talking about. 
    Final Verdict  © Sucker Punch Productions_Sony Interactive Entertainment
    Ghost of Tsushima tells an inspiring story set in feudal Japan that adds new innovative features to the open-world genre. It offers a lush world that will be the visual benchmark for future games on the PlayStation platform. With combat mechanics that never get boring and a story that is both personal and overarching; Ghost of Tsushima was an enjoyable and memorable experience. Even though the game isn't as expansive as the recent Assassin Creed games; it makes up for it with fantastic storytelling, little to no grinding and enough places to visit that keeps the player intrigued. 
    Ghost of Tsushima reviewed on PlayStation 4 Pro using a downloadable code provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment.


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    When a couple is about to get married, there are so many arrangements that are made and there's also a huge sum of money that goes into the grandiosity that follows! But what if all that saved up money is utilised for something else?
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    In the recent turn of events, sadly for a woman, who got engaged last year in December, had saved up almost Rs 6 Lakhs. The girl took to Reddit and shared that the couple saved up this money for their honeymoon and wedding. Within a span of 6 months, they both were able to add up this total.
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    While this money would have been half the battle won for the couple, the girl's fiance ended spending the money on buying a gaming PC and here's what the story looks like. Her fiance's best friend bought a new gaming PC, which inspired him also to buy one for himself. He then asked the girl to lend him the money from the fund so he could buy it too but she denied it. As time passed, she gave in but turns out she wasn't aware of the cost of this gaming PC.
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    The day it arrived, it wasn't just the new gaming PC but also a fancy table and chair came along. The furious girl, looked at the bill, confronted and realised their whole saving has been spent on buying the game. When the guy said, he will earn it back, she did not believe him and turns out, her complaint was on-point as the gaming PC became his world and he stopped participating in household chores as well.
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    According to the frustrated girl, her fiance only speaks with her now when he needs water or food and only because of the new game in his life, the guy has stopped taking even his work seriously.

    After she posted this on Reddit, many people commented and came to her aid and put in their suggestions as to what she can in such a scenario.
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    It is truly painful, when all the saved up money, is splurged in a jiffy.


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    'Mankind', 'Cactus Jack', 'Dude Love', call him whatever you like but Mick Foley deserves to be a part of your professional wrestling legends, especially for the kind of pain and suffering he dragged his body through for over two and a half decades.  
    Foley, or Mankind, made his World Wrestling Entertainment (Federation back then) in 1996, smack in the middle of the hardcore and gory era and instantly let fans know that he wasn’t afraid of a little bloodshed.

    Throughout his career, Foley has had some iconic moments inside the ring. His promos with names like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, the Undertaker and even his boss Vince McMahon were all great.
    But we are here to talk about why the man was and will always be regarded as the ‘Hardcore King’: 
    1. King Of the Deathmatch - August 20, 1995
    The International Wrestling Association of Japan created one of the most outrageous matches of all time which involved some ‘typical’ weapons from back in the day like a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire and a ‘bed of nails’, but then they went a step ahead and replaced the traditional ropes with barbed wires too and set off real explosions in between. 
    Foley suffered second degree burns, over 50 stitches all over his body and for some godforsaken reason, considers that devastating experience his greatest work ever.
    2. King Of The Ring - June 28, 1998
    In terms of popularity, Foley's 1998 King of the Ring match with the Undertaker deserves to be right at the top of his career. It was brutal, unforgiving and at one point of time, people were actually worried that Foley might not be able to make it through. 
    A set of broken ribs, internal bleeding, a dislocated shoulder, a dislocated jaw, a bruised kidney, uncountable holes in the body thanks to the sharp thumbtacks and I am pretty sure that people saw a couple of his teeth fly out of his mouth when the Phenom tossed him over the tall structure that the ‘Hell in the Cell’ was. 
    3. WCW Tour Of Germany - March 16, 1994
    While this match between Foley and Big Van Vader was not supposed to be “extreme”, the hardcore gods didn’t show any mercy on him. 
    As he tried to roll over the ropes, his face got entangled in between, with a major force of the ropes falling directly on his right ear. While the referee did manage to set him loose, the damage had already been done. Half of Foley’s ear was dangling from his face and then he’d try to punch Vader when it came off completely and dropped on the floor.
    The referee quickly picked it up and gave it to someone away from the ring while Foley continued to fight.

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    If the problem of scalp dandruff wasn’t annoying enough, some of you may also suffer from severe beard dandruff.

    Beard dandruff is all the more embarrassing to have because it’s more visible than scalp dandruff. 
    And what exactly are the causes of it?
    It could be a fungal infection or just the disturbed pH levels of the skin underneath. Nothing that cannot be handled easily. 
    You will be happy to know that there is a permanent beard dandruff cure out there and it doesn’t involve shortening the length or shaving off your beard.
    All that our beard dandruff treatment requires is patience and commitment. You need to follow these tips religiously to keep that beard dandruff at bay.
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    BottomlineIf none of these tips or beard dandruff treatments work for you, you can visit a dermatologist. If the reason is not medical, these beard dandruff treatments will work just fine. All that you need to do is take good care of your beard and always keep it clean and nourished. 
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    The pandemic has brought about a stupid side of people that have forced us to believe that common sense is not at all common. A lot of people don’t understand the grim situation that the world is in amid the health crisis that we are facing.

    Recently, a 35-year-old Coronavirus positive man ran away from the isolation ward of SN Medical College in Agra just because he was craving pan masala. Yes, you read that right!
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    He fought with the staff and fled the ward to buy pan masala. He went to a shop and after sufficing his craving, he visited the house of a friend.

    The authorities of the isolation ward informed the police and then an hour-long search was conducted to trace the patient and that’s when he was found at his relative’s house.
    Now, everyone who met him including his friend and family is put under quarantine due to his stupidity.
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    He expressed to the authorities that he couldn’t find any pan shops open that day and so he had to go a bit farther. He then decided to visit his friend and his friend was unaware of his Coronavirus report status.

    Here’s what people on Twitter have to say about the incident-
    Aur Bolo Zubaan Kesari !
    — Sumeet Singh Thakur (@thakurtohgayo) July 14, 2020Heights of insanity....is this how we are going to eradicate this virus or people literally want to stay idle for lives 🤯
    — Ambica (@Ambica2580) July 14, 2020Please put out the name, picture and address of such crooks. Important to shame them
    — Unapologetic_nationalist 🇮🇳 (@sanjayrao2009) July 14, 2020Shd give him a few punches on his mouth & it will be filled with red pan masala.
    — Frontal Assault (@AssaultFrontal) July 14, 2020The patient also requested the family to admit him in a private hospital for treatment. Now, he is under a strict watch at the isolation ward of SN Medical College. It was also reported that he is mentally unstable and will take further treatment as well.

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    Phone charging speeds are getting faster with each year and soon, it will become a thing of the past where we have to wait for hours. 
    In fact, OPPO has been making huge strides in fast charging technology and even licenses their tech to other brands like OnePlus and Realme. Last year, the company announced a 65W charger that could charge some of their phones in 30 minutes.  
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    This year, OPPO has improved the charging tech and now claims that their new 125W charger will be able to fully charge a smartphone in 15 minutes. 

    Vivo has already shown off 120W charging tech for their sub-brand iQOO and can charge the phone’s 4,000 mAh battery in 15 minutes. The company did post a video of the demo, however, we could not see it for ourselves since Weibo is blocked in India at the moment. 
    So far, we’ve already seen companies like Realme and OnePlus bringing faster charging speeds for their phones and in some cases; even wireless charging. 
    It is worthy to point out OPPO and the subsequent brands do not use power-delivery charging protocols and instead, use their own proprietary method called SuperVooc. 
    If you don’t like waiting to charge, the wait is almost over. #FlashForward pic.twitter.com/Uq54uJEphQ
    — OPPO (@oppo) July 13, 2020
    However, it remains to be seen whether OPPO will be able to roll out 125W chargers in mass in the near future. Currently, OPPO will be officially announcing the 125W charger on 15th July and may just be called  "super flash charge”.
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    Fast charging on phones does not only depend on the higher wattage as it also depends on the device you are using and how much electricity the phone’s circuitry is designed to take in. There are also different types of fast charging and if you want to know more about how it works, check out our guide here. 

    What do you think about a 125W charger that can fully charge your smartphone in 15 minutes? Would you be interested in getting one for yourself or are you concerned that the fast charger may affect the battery life? Let us know in the comments. 

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  7. ADMIN
    When it comes to 2020, we know that the prospects of styling have become quite different. 

    We are barely stepping out these days, but there's no reason why we shouldn’t be looking stylish whenever we do. 
    Monsoon season is when you can let your white sneakers rest in the closet and experiment with all the different varieties of shoes. After all, you wouldn’t want your white sneakers anywhere near a puddle. 
    Don’t worry, we have equally stylish alternatives for you! 
    Here are 5 must have shoes for men during the monsoon season.
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    Bottomline During the monsoon season, your shoes bear the brunt more than any other season. You need to take good care of them or else they will get spoilt. All that muddy water and splashes will stain your shoe permanently if not cleaned properly and on time. 
    After all, your shoes deserve the best care! 
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    Most people suffer with severe back pain because of the long hours spent at work coupled with an otherwise sedentary lifestyle. 

    Now that most of us are literally working from our beds, our postures are getting even worse. As a result, the back pain is making its presence quite permanent in our lives. 
    We get it, not all of us can have a home office or the right office chair for our backs. However, we can correct our postures through yoga. 
    Simple stretches and exercises can actually have a long lasting effect on your back. These yoga poses for back pain are actually very effective, especially for people who don’t get much time to fit in a proper workout routine. 
    Here are 7 yoga asanas for back pain relief that you can use to treat upper back and lower back aches.
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    Bottomline All these yoga poses for back pain not only relieve physical stress but also mental stress. It’s a great way of unwinding after a long day of work. 
    Do these asanas regularly and you will surely see a difference in your posture and back pain relief too. 
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    It seems like the world we used to know doesn't exist anymore, now that's an existential crisis inducing thought.
    Everything has obviously changed because of the pandemic and the new normal for everything is not anything we expected to see in our lives. Masks everywhere, getting anxious when someone stands too close, and just overall stress of leaving our houses. It's a hard thing to adapt to, and the new reality of Indian TV shows is making it seem all the more scary.
    Resuming work even though there are thousands of new cases was inevitable and honestly, seeing TV shows incorporating face masks and shields is actually as scary as it is cringey.
    Now that we've talked about the importance of masks, we can start laughing at how the new dramatic thing in saas-bahu serials is taking off your mask in slow-mo.
    Is this what Star Plus are doing nowadays pic.twitter.com/l67FcWR5wm
    — olishaan (@olishaan) July 13, 2020
    But wait, this is hilarious, yes, but it gets so much worse and funnier. There was another scene where the characters were "romanticizing hygiene" as someone on Twitter so nicely put. 
    View this post on InstagramKaira lnockdown romance ❤ @khan_mohsinkhan @shivangijoshi18 @abdulwaheed5876 @yashoda.joshi.33 #mohsinkhan #shivangijoshi #kaira❤️A post shared by (@kaira_lovemylife)
    This is real. It's so hard to believe it, tho. 
    And, whatever is happening in this scene. 
    View this post on InstagramThe cutest catwalk 😻😻 #WelcomeBackKaira #yrkkh #kaira #shivangijoshi #mohsinkhan #momo @shivangijoshi18 @khan_mohsinkhan @vyasbhavnaA post shared by (@kaira.kakairav)
    Matching your mask with your sari is the new fashion statement.
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    Life imitates art?
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    I get that the actors also need to work, but the concept of shooting episodes over face time and Zoom Calls is so hilarious to me.
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    I mean, this is awkward as hell.
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    I don't understand why some parts are shot with masks and some aren't. Are they actually concerned about safety or is it just a plot device?

    View this post on InstagramNOTE:Posted only after episode of July 13 2020 is telecasted on tv ..last part . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . #yrkkh #yrkkh❤ #yrkkhupdates #yrkkhmemories #yrkkhrocks #yrkkhforever #yrkkhteam #kairav #kairaromance #kairaromance #kairaforlife #kairaforever😘😘 😘😘 #yehrishtakyakehlatahai #shivangijoshi #mohsinkhan #kartikgoenka #yehrishtakyakehlatahai #kartik #kaira #shivin #nairagoenka #yrkkhfamily #kairavivaah #kairaforever #serial #kairalove #kairagoals #kairabacktogether #kairabest #kairamoments #kairaforever #starplus #dailysoapA post shared by (@yrkkh_kaira_rd)



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    The Glee star Naya Rivera was recently found dead at a Southern California lake. The authorities confirmed that her body was found floating in the northeast corner of Lake Piru on Monday.
    The 33-year old Rivera disappeared on Lake Piru, and her son was found on July 8 sleeping alone in the rented pontoon boat. After they couldn’t find Rivera anywhere around, they started looking for her body as they believed that she had drowned in the lake.
    According to the authorities, the actor died saving her son from drowning. The whole incident is heartbreaking and the fans are since then pouring in love for her on Twitter.
    Heartbreaking to hear the police report confirming that they’ve found Naya Rivera. She used the last of her energy to saving her son’s life. She died a mother and a hero. RIP Naya. pic.twitter.com/rdF59SVcuz
    — Joe (@JoeSaunders) July 13, 2020
    Rivera’s son, Josey Hollis Dorsey was found asleep on the boat alone. This further led to the cops being alerted and the little boy told the police that the two of them went swimming and Rivera pushed him onto the boat. But, when he turned around, he couldn’t see his mother and she had disappeared underwater.
    Sheriff Bill Ayub said during the press conference, “Rivera had mustered enough energy to help her son, but not to save herself. The cops believe that the actor had been trapped by vegetation beneath the surface of the lake, which is why it took five days to spot her.”
    Naya’s untimely and heartbreaking demise has shocked the whole world and the fact that she dies while saving her son has also broken many hearts on the internet.
    Here’s what her fans have to say-
    Naya used her last breath, her last bit of energy, her last few moments alive to save Josey. She saved his life & died just as an amazing mother & the hero she was every single day to that little boy. #nayarivera The whole world needs to know her love for this son of hers. pic.twitter.com/VzivZkiq0y
    — Muhammad Taqi (@IamTaqiZ) July 14, 2020naya rivera’s last moment on earth was protecting her son. she pushed him onto the boat but couldn’t save herself. i’m heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/yEDGbaUT6y
    — jade ミ☆ (@cristinasoh) July 13, 2020It appears that in her final moments, Naya used her last bit of strength to lift her son out of the water and onto the boat, possibly saving his life. Absolutely devastating. #NayaRivera
    — Derrick Levasseur (@DerrickL) July 13, 2020Naya Rivera reportedly helped boost her son back into their boat before disappearing into the water at Lake Piru. pic.twitter.com/zzTBqCYkWy
    — The AHS Zone (@ahszone) July 13, 2020Sheriff on death of Naya Rivera: “No foul play, and this was not a suicide.” According to Naya’s son, they had both been swimming. She pushed him up on to the boat, then slipped down into the water and disappeared. pic.twitter.com/8YmKyLBV5F
    — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) July 13, 2020naya saved josey. naya saved her 4 year old son.
    that's the image you should have.
    that's naya rivera. she's not what the media says.
    — celeste ミ☆ (@DINAHPET5CH) July 13, 2020Naya Rivera sacrificed her own life to save her son. There truly is no greater love than a mother’s. Rest in peace, Naya. The world lost such an amazing soul. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/OmTImIofOG
    — PRINCESS (@pjibrinn) July 13, 2020Rivera played Santana Lopez for six seasons in the series Glee and she is the third major cast member from the show to die in their 30s. May her soul rest in peace.

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    It’s still hard to fathom the fact that Sushant Singh Rajput is no more between us. All his fans, friends, and family are devastated and are not able to wrap their heads around this devastating news. Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty has finally broken her silence after a month of his demise. On one month's death anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput, Rhea has posted a heart wrenching and emotional note for him.
    She shared two throwback pictures from their happy days together along with the post. In her post, she wrote, “Still struggling to face my emotions. An irreparable numbness in my heart. You are the one who made me believe in love, the power of it. You taught me how a simple mathematical equation can decipher the meaning of life and I promise you that I learnt from you every day. I will never come to terms with you not being here anymore.” 
    View this post on InstagramStill struggling to face my emotions.. an irreparable numbness in my heart . You are the one who made me believe in love, the power of it . You taught me how a simple mathematical equation can decipher the meaning of life and I promise you that I learnt from you every day. I will never come to terms with you not being here anymore. I know you’re in a much more peaceful place now. The moon, the stars, the galaxies would’ve welcomed “the greatest physicist “with open arms . Full of empathy and joy, you could lighten up a shooting star - now, you are one . I will wait for you my shooting star and make a wish to bring you back to me. You were everything a beautiful person could be, the greatest wonder that the world has seen . My words are incapable of expressing the love we have and I guess you truly meant it when you said it is beyond both of us. You loved everything with an open heart, and now you’ve shown me that our love is indeed exponential. Be in peace Sushi. 30 days of losing you but a lifetime of loving you.... Eternally connected To infinity and beyondA post shared by (@rhea_chakraborty)
    She further wrote, “I know you’re in a much more peaceful place now. The moon, the stars, the galaxies would’ve welcomed “the greatest physicist with open arms. Full of empathy and joy, you could lighten up a shooting star - now, you are one. I will wait for you my shooting star and make a wish to bring you back to me.”
    She also added, “You were everything a beautiful person could be, the greatest wonder that the world has seen. My words are incapable of expressing the love we have and I guess you truly meant it when you said it is beyond both of us. You loved everything with an open heart, and now you’ve shown me that our love is indeed exponential. Be in peace Sushi. 30 days of losing you but a lifetime of loving you."
    Rhea was among the 30 people who recorded their statements regarding Sushant Singh Rajput's death. In her statement, she revealed that he had ended his contract with YRF and wanted her to do the same.
    Meanwhile, Sushant’s ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande also has posted for the first time on social media after Sushant's demise. On Instagram, she shared a picture of a diya and along with the picture, she wrote, “CHILD Of GOD.”  
    View this post on InstagramCHILD Of GOD 😇A post shared by (@lokhandeankita)
    We really pray for his soul and pray he rests in peace.

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    The journey of weight loss can be difficult. A lot of people have talked about how despite sticking to a strict diet and a regular workout plan, they have stopped shedding the kilos. 

    A basic principle of weight loss is being in a caloric deficit, which means that if you burn more calories than you consume in a day, you are bound to lose weight. 
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    But what a lot of us fail to realise is exactly how many calories we are putting in our body while eating three courses a day, and also munching on snacks in between. People often presume that they are eating smaller portions, however, the reality is often quite different.

    One of the most incredible fitness transformations was seen by the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli. 
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    Kohli not only moved away from unhealthy eating habits such as consuming a lot of junk but also brought about a significant change in his workout routine. He gives a lot of credit to weight training and strength building for attaining the shape of his life. 

    However, one of his biggest secrets was revealed by his wife and actress Anushka Sharma when she recently shared how the cricketer follows “measured eating”.
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    How Can Weighing & Measuring Your Food Help? © iStock
    One of the biggest reasons for hitting a weight-loss plateau is the illusion of eating less than you actually are. The most effective way to overcome this problem is to start measuring everything you eat.

    An accurate food kitchen scale is your best friend in this journey. They are cheap and easily available. Check out affordable food kitchen scales here.
    Benefits Of Weighing Your Food:· Tells You The Real Portion Sizes  © iStock
    When it comes to eating grain such as white rice that is high in carbs, eyeballing the portion sizes is next to impossible. 

    Placing a bowl on the scale and tracking how much of it you have consumed, will not only help you count your calories but also allow you to keep eating what you truly relish.
    · Prevents Undereating
    Frustrated by not seeing desirable results, a lot of us start undereating /or consuming too little calories for the body to function properly. This can lead to severe health issues such as slower metabolism, hair loss and other nutrient-deficit illnesses too.
    Weighing your food portions prevents undereating and ensures that your body consumes enough nutrients to it to function properly which you live a healthier life. 
    · Encourages Healthier Eating Habits © iStock
    Once you get the hang of weighing your food, your mind develops healthier eating habits. It makes you a lot more accountable about how much you eat and even prevents you from overindulging in unhealthy foods when you aren’t home. 

    · Steady Weight Loss © iStock
    A week of dedicated measured eating along with regular exercise and being in a caloric deficit can show some positive results. This, in turn, motivates the person to follow it more religiously, thereby promoting a steady and healthy way to lose weight. 

    Try measuring your food for a week and share your experience with us in the comments section below.

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    When it comes to Indian festivals, especially the ones in the summers, dressing right is very important. 

    While we have some festivals that are celebrated on a grand scale, there are some that are more low-key and subtle celebrations. 
    Festivals like Rakhi, are surely one of the major ones but when it comes to the outfits, choosing a light yet festive kurta is the key. 
    To match the vibe of this important yet low-key festival, we have put together a list of 5 contemporary kurtas. 
    These kurtas for men are not only perfect for Rakhi but also for any low-key ethnic occasion or festival.
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    Bonus Style Tips In the end, we would suggest that you keep your style super simple this Rakhi. Focus more on comfortable and breathable fabrics and stay away from unnecessary embellishments and heavy embroideries. 
    Don’t forget about the accessories. Some mules or leather sandals will work best for a festival like Rakhi. 
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    Besides Bollywood movies, brand endorsements play a big role in adding to the enormous income of celebrities. However, these actors do not sign all the brand endorsements that come their way due to their moral compass, even if they are getting an outrageously good deal for it. 
    Let's take a look at these celebrities who took responsibility and weren't a part of the rat race for money.
    1. Akshay Kumar © Twitter/Akshay Kumar
    When Akshay Kumar got an opportunity to endorse a lucrative paan masala ad, the actor shut it down as such things are harmful to one's health. Since he himself has stringent rules that he adheres to, it didn't even take a moment for the Khiladi to turn down such an unhealthy endorsement. Way to go, AK!

    2. Amitabh Bachchan © Twitter/SrBachchan
    We call Amitabh Bachchan a righteous man for several reasons. The veteran actor, who has done brand promotions for various things like air conditioners and tourism, avoided the promotion of caffeinated drinks after being questioned by a young girl, who said these drinks are poison and unfit for everyone. This is when the actor turned it down and egged other celebrities to not promote such ads.

    3. Ranbir Kapoor © Twitter/Ranbir Kapoor_FC
    According to reports, even Ranbir Kapoor has turned down several brand endorsements and one of them was when he refused to promote a fairness cream brand. Even though he was going to get paid a huge sum of money, which was Rs 9 Crores, the actor didn't flinch before turning it down as he knew it would promote racism and he opposed it.

    4. Aamir Khan © Twitter/Aamir Khan
    You anyway won't see Aamir Khan promoting many ads and the reason is that the actor is picky with what he chooses to do. He only endorses ads that are related to a social cause and hence when an opportunity to promote a luxury car ad came along, he declined it. He has only been seen promoting ads like Polio eradication, water conservation etc.

    5. Abhishek Bachchan © Twitter/JrBachchan
    Being a teetotaller himself, Abhishek Bachchan said no to an endorsement related to alcohol, as he knew it would influence the audience in a negative manner. As per reports, the actor declined a deal worth Rs 10 Crores. He mentioned in one of the interviews that the brands he works for, he has to personally believe in them to promote it and won't endorse it if he himself does not use it.

    6. John Abraham © Twitter/John Abraham
    Being a fitness enthusiast, even John Abraham didn't support unhealthy items, when it came to promoting alcohol and tobacco. The actor turned it down and also made a strict policy to not be approached for such brand endorsements in the future.

    7. Kangana Ranaut © Twitter/Team KaganaRanaut
    Kangana Ranaut also believes in only promoting worthy products that are not problematic. Just like Ranbir Kapoor, even Kangana turned down endorsing fairness cream brands which were reported to be worth Rs 2 Crore. She also mentioned in one of the interviews that it is extremely humiliating and problematic, which is why she opposes such brands.


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    Growing up, if there was one thing that gave most kids sleepless nights, it was the days leading up to the declaration of result for the final exams. The uncertainties, the riding expectations as well as the possibility of not scoring decent enough really did put a lot of pressure on the teenage brain.
    As greater aspirations gave way to growing competition and the need to outdo every other contender in the vicinity, a new culture of rat race and unhealthy, cut-throat contest was born. While young kids became its victims, many parents also had to turn perpetrators (often against their wishes) in order to “secure their children’s future”.
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    With the declaration of CBSE 12th results yesterday, many students and parents may yet again be going through a bunch of emotions ranging from joy to anxiety and maybe even some sadness. 

    But as the Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said, “Life is about confidence and courage, marks in one exam can't be guaranteed for success or failure. (sic)”
    Very powerful and much needed message from IAS officer @nitinsangwan on a day when marks obtained are making families happy or sad.

    Life is about confidence and courage, marks in one exam can't be guarantee for success or failure. https://t.co/CsKpFGXJZR
    — Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) July 14, 2020
    Sharing IAS officer Nitin Sangwan’s tweet, wherein Mr Sangwan shared a picture of his class 12th report card and revealed how he had only managed to secure just passing marks in Chemistry but didn’t let that ‘bad score’ decide his future, Dy CM Manish Sisodia too encouraged students to look beyond the numbers and step forward towards their future with a heart full of confidence.
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    So, here is the thing, these numbers you saw on the screen yesterday, are just that. Numbers. They don’t decide the kind of person you are and what you may be capable of doing in life that is waiting for you beyond those hefty textbooks and intimidating scorecards.

    Like IAS officer Sangwan said, “Don't bog down kids with burden of marks. Life is much more than board results. Let results be an opportunity for introspection & not for criticism. (sic)” 
    An entire lifetime of experiences, learnings and challenges await you, so don’t dwell on those numbers any more than you have too, and start charting your path towards a tomorrow you have envisioned for yourself.

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    Remember playing Super Mario Bros. as a kid? Well, a mint sealed copy of the game just sold decades later and is now the most expensive game ever sold. 
    The US version of the 1985 game that was never opened auctioned for $114,000 or Rs 45 Lakh. It broke the record previously held by a copy of the same game in similar condition. 
    A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. just sold at auction for $114,000, which is a new record for the sale of a single game. Bet the owners of the $100,000 one, which is an earlier printing, feel great today. pic.twitter.com/lVdcla8d19
    — Chris Kohler (@kobunheat) July 10, 2020
    The sealed copy of this particular game was graded 9.4 out of 10; a near-perfect condition the way it was sold in 1985. The game had its original packaging and came with all the instructions booklet and the original cardboard hang tab.  
    The auction house Here’s Heritage gives a good description of the historic game that sold at their auction:
    “What’s the deal with cardboard hang tabs? one may, understandably, wonder. Cardboard hang tabs were originally used on the US test market copies of black box games, back before plastic was used to seal each game. As Nintendo began to further establish their company in the US, their packaging was updated almost continuously. Strangely, the addition of the plastic wrap came before the box cutting die was altered to remove the cardboard hang tab. This rendered the functionality of the cardboard hang tab completely useless, since it was under the plastic seal.  
    There are four sub-variants of the plastic sealed cardboard hang tab box (this particular copy of Super Mario Bros. being the “3 Code” variant) that were produced within the span of one year. Each sub-variant of the cardboard hang tab black box, produced within that timeframe, had a production period of just a few months; a drop in the bucket compared to the title’s overall production run. 
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     In short, the cardboard hang tab copy of any early Nintendo Entertainment System game brings a certain air of “vintage” unrivalled by its successors.” 

    Being an early version of the game since many variants came out, later on, makes it even more valuable. The game not only has great nostalgia factor, but it was also the highest-selling game on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. We don’t know who purchased the game for such an exorbitant amount as wealthy collector tend to stay anonymous.  
    Do you remember owning a cartridge of Super Mario Bros.? Well, you never know it might be worth something if its in the right condition.

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