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  11. ADMIN
    It looks like China has attempted to mock the United States with a short video that says that the U.S did not pay heed to China's warnings amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
    On April 29, Chinaâs state-run news agency Xinhua posted an animated video on the internet, titled âOnce Upon a Virus.â In it, two mock figures representing the two countries exchange dialogue over coronavirus. The Chinese representation mocks Americaâs late response to the COVID-19 pandemic and also paints Chinaâs response in a flattering light, backed by seemingly reliable facts at the same time.
    The video has gone on to generate a lot of buzz on Twitter. Users started to call Chinaâs claims of warning âfakeâ and âmisleading.â Others also pointed out how this could be more damaging to China. Here's the video:
    Once Upon a Virus... pic.twitter.com/FY0svfEKc6
    â Ambassade de Chine en France (@AmbassadeChine) April 30, 2020
    The coronavirus pandemic first started from Wuhan in China inâDecember 2019 and rapidly spread across the world, affecting more than three million people and resulting in over 2,00,000 deaths so far. China has reported fewer cases and deaths that were previously even lesser, before they had randomly increased their figures by almost 50% overnight. Still, COVID-19 has worst impacted the United States, with the largest outbreak amongst other affected countries.
    People started calling it propaganda from China for image control since a lot of political leaders are clearly expressing their anger towards the country.
    False propaganda from the Chinese ambassador to France, whitewashing over its government's deceptions and mocking U.S. objections to its human rights abuses. RTing so folks can see the Chinese government lying in real time -- https://t.co/yg3MX5S5ud
    â Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 30, 2020
    And posting counter-memes in response to the video.
    #ChinaLiedPeopleDied pic.twitter.com/tmZwbpOKvK
    â Jane (@Jane_Splaining) April 30, 2020
    Along with catchy hashtags.
    pic.twitter.com/sAqr5Pzeme
    â NoLaws (@NickB_83) May 1, 2020
    USâPresident Donald Trump has lashed out at China on multiple occasions during the daily press conferences on COVID-19. Donald Trump has also expressed that the trade deal with China is now of secondary importance to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, he has also threatened China with new increased tariffs as his administration is in the process of drafting retaliatory measures in the post-pandemic world.

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  22. ADMIN
    The on-going coronavirus lockdown has probably already made it a lot difficult for you to go about your day-to-day activities. A lot of people actually seem to be having some issues dealing with a messed up sleep cycle. Since you're essentially not "going out" anywhere, say, to work or to college, maintaining a proper sleep schedule seems to have taken a toll. 
    Well, don't worry because you are not alone. Anyway, here are some apps that you can install on your phone to fix your messed up sleep cycle -
    Calm © Unsplash
    Meditation, as we all know, is a solid way to bust out some stress, and it's always a good practice to destress before sleeping. So we suggest you install an app called Calm. It's technically a free app but you do need a subscription to use all its features. It's got some great sleep stories, soothing music, and a ton of other things to help you sleep better. This one is definitely worth trying. 
     Headspace  © Unsplash
    This particular app is filled with a ton of meditations for every possible situation. Our favorite feature of the app is that it comes with sleep packages called "sleepcasts" which are 45-50 minutes long each. And if those things are not your jam then you can also check out their wind-down guides get a good night's sleep.
     Slumber  Slumber is a great app if you want to check out some alternative techniques like Hypnosis and ASMR. You can also check out its soundscapes feature or listen to "soothing stories" that may help you fall asleep. The app is free to download, but you'll have to pay to access some premium features. But its definitely worth checking out. 
     Noisli  © Unsplash
    This app, unlike any other in the list, will let you create your own soundscapes. It lets you drown out distracting sounds in order to create the perfect environment for you to relax. All the sounds like completely customizable and you can mix them according to the ambiance tha Ut you're trying to set. 

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  23. ADMIN
    The popularity of International cricket is growing by leaps and bounds every year and so is the fame that these world-class athletes enjoy. However, with fame also comes the great deal to being careful about what you do on and off the field, especially in todayâs era of digitalisation.
    One mistake and you can end up on a list somewhere like this. Here are five embarrassing off-the-field moments that got international cricketers in trouble with their fans:
    1. Yuzvendra Chahal - Tweeting For Numbers © Twitter - Yuzvendra Chahal
    Turns out, Yuzvendra Chahal was never a stranger to the social media world, even before the inception of

    which somehow unleashed his obsession with making videos. The Indian bowler had joined Twitter in December 2011 and was still relatively new to the concept of how a tweet works. 
    Turns out, he was asking for contact numbers of several Twitter users by sending out tweets for the entire world to see!
    2. Chris Gayle - Donât Blush Baby
    Christopher Henry Gayle got fined A$10,000 for making âinappropriateâ comments to an Australian cricketer reporter, Mel McLaughlin during the 2015-2016 season of the Big Bash League. During the interview Gayle Said: âTo see your eyes for the first time is nice. Hopefully we can have a drink afterwards. Don't blush baby."
    Gayle eventually ended up apologising for what he called a âsimple jokeâ:

    3. Hardik Pandya - Aaj Karke Aaya View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@karanjohar)
    As a guest in Karan Joharâs talk show Koffee With Karan, Hardik Pandya decided to talk about how he used to get involved with multiple women and even shared the story about revealing it to his parents that heâd lost his virginity. 
    âI like to watch and observe how they (women) move in the club. I'm little from the Black side, so I need to see how they move," Pandya said.
    âWhen I lost my virginity, I came home and said, 'Main karke aya hai aaj (I had *** today)'". And, then, what followed later, "At a party, my parents asked me 'acha tera wala (women) kaun sa hai (who is your interest here?)' so I said 'yeh, yeh, yeh (pointing out women)' and they were like 'waah proud of you beta',â he went on to add.

    4. Aditya Tare - Messing With Shah Rukh KhanBack in 2012, Indian Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was banned from entering Mumbaiâs Wankhede stadium for five years for getting in a heated argument with a few members of the Maharashtra Cricket Association during an IPL match. 

    Mumbai Indians wicket-keeping batsman decided to go on Twitter calling out the actor for being âdrunkâ and even expressed happiness over him being banned. 
    © Twitter - Aditya Tare
    5. Yuzvendra Chahal - Sliding Into Random Womanâs DM"That was not me it was my nephew" v2.0 ð¤ªð¤ªð¤ª

    Yuzi Chahal doing harakiri LMAO pic.twitter.com/XSLxdZ4DRR
    â Anas Khan (@AnasMagnificent) November 6, 2018
    They say you can only learn by committing mistakes and to his credit, Yuzvendra Chahal did learn to slide into ladiesâ DMs but he probably forgot about how easy it is to take screenshots.
    In 2018, âsomebodyâ from Chahalâs official Instagram account DMed a random woman. In the same chat, Chahal later said that it wasnât he who texted her âin case she thought soâ. 
    Hmm⦠Of course not, Yuzi. Of course not.

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  24. ADMIN
    Okay, let's be honest, for all the ones who have their birthdays coming soon, are probably hating this lockdown at the moment. Being stuck inside your house, while you could have stepped out and celebrated with your friends, can be frustrating and boring too. But not if you can make some mouth-watering recipes that will let you have a perfect time.

    Check out these birthday recipes that will make you feel less unfortunate during the lockdown. 
    1. Peanut Butter Cookie In A Mug © iStock
    Birthdays are not always about cakes but also something for your sweet tooth that will be just right for the occasion. 

    Ingredients: Peanut butter, butter, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, milk, vanilla essence and peanuts.
    Method:
    1. Melt butter and put peanut butter in it. Stir it well and combine sugar to it. Now, add egg yolks and stir it while you add some flour to it.
    2. Add milk and put vanilla essence as well.
    3. Top it up with peanuts and microwave the mug for good 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
    2. Oreo Tarts  © iStock
    Don't let this quarantine make you sad because the concept is unique and you can still make the most of it by baking something for yourself and awakening your inner chef. This phase need not be so boring!

    Ingredients: Cream, chopped dark chocolate, oreo cookies and melted butter.
    Method:
    1. Blend all the Oreos in a blender, until it turns into a soft mixture.
    2. Now, take the crushed cookies and add melted butter to it. Mix well.
    3. Now take the crumb mixture and place it on a round tin cut out. Press it well and give it shape so that it covers both the sides.
    4. Place it in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to make it firm.
    5. While that's happening, take dark chocolate and cream and microwave it for 20 seconds and stir it till you get a smooth mixture.
    6. Now, put it on the shell, sprinkle more crumbs and chocolate and let it chill overnight.
    3. Bourbon Biscuit Cake  © iStock
    When you don't have a microwave, your best bet is your pressure cooker to make the yummiest cakes ever.

    Ingredients: Bourbon biscuits, Eno, water, milk and oil
    Method:
    1. Grind the biscuits and let it become a fine powder. Take it in a steel bowl and add some milk to it. These two things should make a thick batter.
    2. Now, add 1 tsp of Eno to it and whisk again for a while. Take the cooker, fill it up with water and let it boil.
    3. Take the steel bowl and put it in the cooker over another empty steel bowl. This gives an elevation to the batter.
    4. Cover it and let the batter cook for good 30 minutes.
    5. The biscuit cake is now ready. Sprinkle some choco chips on top and eat it fresh.
    4. Vegan Banana Icecream © iStock
    It could be difficult to lay your hands on ice-creams right now but chill at home with vegan banana ice cream while you are binge-watching your favourite show.

    Ingredients: Banana and lemon juice
    Method:
    1. Process frozen banana with lemon juice in a food processor.
    2. Scrape down the sides and let the mixture turn smooth and resemble a softly served ice cream. Now, take it on a metal loaf pan and put it in the freezer for two hours.
    3. Take it out when firm and scoopable.
    5. No-Bake Brownies © iStock
    You can make brownies as well with basic ingredients available with you at home if it is your birthday and not feel unfortunate anymore. Brownies are easy to make and a definite mood lifter, tbh!

    Ingredients: Melted butter, yoghurt, sugar, baking powder, cocoa and chocolate.
    Method:  

    1. Take melted butter and put chocolate in it on a pan on low heat. Once it all melts together, set it aside.
    2. In another bowl, take sugar and add yoghurt in it. Now stir well and add this mixture to the chocolate mixture.
    3. Add flour, baking powder and cocoa, everything in little quantity only to make the batter.
    4. Take a baking pan, put the batter and line it with parchment paper. Now add walnuts and more chocolate to it.
    5. To cook this, take a kadhai and place a wire rack beneath and then put the pan on top. Add water below and cover the lid. Keep it on low flame for an hour. Keep replenishing water if need be.
    6. Once done, take out the brownies and let it cool. Place them in the fridge and serve them chill.

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  25. ADMIN
    Amongst the most awaited releases, last month, was Extraction. Well, the movie is streaming on Netflix, and people gave rave reviews to this one. The film stars a bevy of well-known Bollywood actors including Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, and Priyanshu Painyuli. After the movie released, people noticed that Priyanshu has sunk teeth into his character. 

    Every time he came on the frame, it was difficult to not notice the efforts he has put in to put up a great show as a mafia. Itâs not something that we have ever seen Priyanshu doing on the screens. It was way different from all his earlier appearances. For me, he was one of the major highlights of the movie. 
    View this post on InstagramA Big Thank You to all of you for loving me as Amir Asif. It means a lot ðð¤ There is a whole team which goes into making a character the way it is. I'll come to that on the next post. #pabloescobarofdhaka feels great. ð Thank you Murtuza @mzk8uð¤ for this lovely pic. ð¤ #russobrothers #Extraction #netflixoriginalfilmA post shared by (@priyanshupainyuli)
    Well, I got an opportunity to talk to the star in the making so I grabbed it without thinking even once for that matter. We connected over call wherein he shared his reaction to the overwhelming response he has been getting for the movie. We talked about his journey and struggles and yes, we did talk about the pandemic.
    Here are the excerpts of my interview with him:
    First of all, congratulations that Extraction has been getting a great response from the viewers, and especially your character has been getting positive feedback. 
    The response has been overwhelming and this one is a special one as this was my first international project. I couldn't have asked for anything better than this. It's by Russo brothers and it's interesting that I got to do a meaty role. It's not a stereotypical sort of villain. A lot of people are sending me messages, I am getting calls from my industry friends and they all told me that they didn't imagine me doing something like this at this point in time in my career. I have just played the good guy roles. This is completely different and people loved the calmness in my character. If you see the chart of actors in the movie, I am the youngest there and people were surprised to see me as a villain. 
    View this post on InstagramOne last thing.. Today when you watch the film on @netflix why don't you try something.. Switch off all the lights at home, keep your phone on silent, get a snack and make a theatre experience at home. Let #Extraction be the best Distraction for two hours in these times.ð Enjoy and do send your thoughts after watching it. @thesamhargrave @therussobrothers @agbofilms @chrishemsworth @golfarahani @dkharbour @randeephooda @rudhrakshjaiswal1 @pankajtripathi @nehamahajanofficial @suraj__rikame @shatafclicks @sudiptosbalav #russobrothers #netflixoriginalfilm #Extraction #chrishemsworthA post shared by (@priyanshupainyuli)
    You just said that you were the youngest actor on the board. Both Chris Hemsworth and Randeep Hooda are two powerful actors we have in the industry. Were you scared that you will be somewhere overshadowed by these talented stars? 
    No, not at all. For me, I was on top of the world when I got to know that I will be a part of a Russo brother movie. When I got the details of the cast, I was happy and I have been a fan of everyone. This ensemble is huge and I am just a few movies old. I was nervous and excited both. There's no comparison at all as they are seniors. I just wanted to learn from them. I wanted to prove myself and I had a part like that wherein I could experiment. My director Sam gave me a lot of confidence.
    The best part of the movie was how the director kept the local language intact and we had Indian actors on board. But, a lot of people pointed out that it was meant for the Indian audience. Do you agree with this? 
    I don't think this was the scenario that if we have the Indian actors, we are catering to a certain section of the viewers. In fact, most of the movie was set in Dhaka (Bangladesh) and what I really like is that Sam kept it real, as you pointed out that people were talking in their local languages. It's not a glossy action film. This is a film where India is shown as India and Bangladesh is shown as Bangladesh. It was never about selling to the Indian audience. On Netflix, you need to make sure that you keep the content real. We have Money Heist, that's in Spanish but we are seeing it with subtitles. 

    I am glad that Extraction worked well for you but you worked hard for getting to this space where you are right now. If I take you back in time when you first cams to Mumbai, what do you recall? we all know that Mumbai is one expensive city and it's not that you start earning from day one itself. So how difficult was it for you?
    I moved in 2010 and it was a sudden plan as my family was looking at Australia for my higher education. I had done a course in filmmaking based in Bangalore and the institute had a headquarter in Australia. I was thinking of filling in forms and my parents were sure that I won't be considered an IT guy in Bangalore. I was sure that I want to get into acting and I moved to Mumbai because we have a regular theatre. When I moved in here, I made a deal with my parents that you help me pay my rent for a year and post that, I will take care. For every outsider. the struggle is to look for a house in the city. I found one and share with 3 more flatmates in 1 BHK in Versova. That's how I started. My main advantage was that I had done filmmaking so I could grab any job. I did a few projects even for free because I wanted to show my work. I, actually, started as an assistant to Deepti Naval, and my flatmate was working with her, so I pitched in as an assistant. I started understanding how the business works. Deepti mam was working on the post-production of 'Do Paise Ki Dhoop' and that's how I connected with Rajat Kapoor. I used to make posters for plays and all of that, I did for a year. Then, I auditioned for the play Mahua which was under Rajat Kapoor's guidance and that's how my theatre journey started. So, I used to save a lot of money with the part jobs I used to do in the field. There were times that I didn't know how to pay for my next month's audition but you need to keep auditioning. 
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@priyanshupainyuli)
    Priyanshu, as you mentioned that you keep giving auditions. What's your process of handling these auditions? Do you expect that you will land up a role after giving an audition or do you just give and don't expect it to work? 
    Let me tell you that I love giving auditions as they are a great playground. Whenever someone calls me for an audition, I used to run and give them. I feel in auditions, you get to play some interesting characters. My acting craft won't be getting nourished by sitting at home. Today, the audition process has changed a lot and in fact, has become a lot better than it was in 2010. Now, the casting directors follow a systematic approach. 
    Yes, I completely agree. Now, casting procedure has become way less complicated and if not Bollywood, you can try for OTT platforms. What's your take on the entire boom of OTT platforms in the country? It's a complete paradigm shift for that matter.
    If you see in the last two years, the boom of the web has been crazy and the kind of the content that is coming, it's refreshing. I think theatrical films are getting affected and I think theatrical films will have to take up that challenge. People want to go to theatres and watch movies in the halls. Now, people also have to consume content on their laptops and phones. OTT platforms have become more global but it's equally challenging if the content is not good, you will switch to some other series or a movie. You have to keep them engaged throughout as people have the power in their hands and that's not really the case in the theatres. 
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@priyanshupainyuli)
    Well, you kept mentioning about theatres. Owing to the pandemic, theatres are shut. Do you miss that experience of watching movies on the big screens? And do you think OTT will completely take over as people would be a bit reluctant in going to the theaters even after we are declared COVID -19 free?
    I hope not because I am a big fan of watching movies in theatres. The pandemic is there and I am sure, it'll pass. Yes, there will be a major loss but people would come back to theatres as the experience is completely different, and maybe by then, people would be tired of sitting at home and watching movies on their laptops. There's a difference between watching an AR Rahman concert live and watching it at your home. It's an experience, right. Yes, we will have to take a lot of measures for that matter. At least, mad lovers like me would want to see movies in theatres. 
    As we are talking about the pandemic, we all are staying under the lockdown. How are you spending your days? Do you stay alone or sharing your flat with someone?
    I stay alone but I do have friends in the society whom I am staying with. Sometimes, we come together and share food. We keep exchanging meals so that we don't have to cook every day. Otherwise, I keep learning something or the other. Cooking is of course there and everyone is becoming a Masterchef in the quarantine. I also have a few instruments which were earlier kept aside and I am going online and learning how to play them. I also love writing so I am also focusing on that. It's a good time to invest in your hobbies which you weren't able to pursue in your busy days. 
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@priyanshupainyuli)
    I also agree with the fact that everyone is learning to cook and has become a  a Masterchef in his/her own way. I, somewhere, feel as a woman that because of the pandemic, men have also realized that domestic chores have no gender. What do you have to say about this?
    It required a pandemic for all it to happen this way. This would have been the case otherwise too. I am a freelancer and I used to do a bit of domestic chores earlier as well. Maybe now, we are doing more and realizing how much energy is invested in taking care of the house. It's good that men are realizing it. There should be a balance. Huge respect to the mothers who have been handling the house. I think when my maid is going to come back, I will do some sort of mala ceremony and ask her to not go for this long (laughs). 
    On this note, we both hung up the phone wishing for the safety of one another in these times. 

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