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  1. ADMIN
    Irrfan Khan - Bollywoodâs most iconic dark horse and an actor who passed away before his fans and film-lovers could fully explore the depths of his artistic calibre, leaves behind a memorable acting legacy.
    His performances were worth every single paisa and every minute of our time spent watching him spill his magic on-screen was worth it. 
    Irrfan's psychedelic acting career, which spans close to 35 years. is sprinkled with riveting performances and innumerable roles. Many of which became iconic with passing time and others which remained undiscovered. 
    © Maddock Films
    Starting off with a meagre role of a letter writer in Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay, to the brooding yet refreshing portrayal of Robert in Puzzle and winning over our hearts recently as the doting father in Angrezi Medium, Irrfan's journey both in Bollywood and Hollywood covers almost all the shades of the colour (read acting) palette.

    Yet, among the many unexplored roles the fine actor played over the years, here are 5 lesser-known performances by the star that are worth a mention today:
    1. Anupam - The Goal Released in 1999 under the direction of Gul Bahar Singh, The Goal was inspired by a Bengali short story by Prafulla Roy where we see Irrfan take over the screen as a devoted football coach, Anupam.  
    © Children's Film Society
    As Anupam, Irrfan not only comes through as a noble trainer but also gives us a glimpse of a sincere, enterprising coach who would help genuine talent flourish, even at the cost of personal setbacks.  

    The film, given its story and exceptional camaraderie between Irrfan and child actor Tapas Dhali, went on to win numerous awards.  
    2. Lafcadia - The Warrior Another poignant performance by Irrfan Khan at the turn of the century, which allowed him to make his mark in the industry was the 2001 British film titled The Warrior. 
    As the filmâs protagonist Lafcadia, Irrfan shouldered the entire project which would go on to win the âAlexander Korda Award for Best British Filmâ at the BAFTA Awards.
    © Film4
    Irrfan as a fierce Rajasthani warrior gives us a glimpse into the feudalism in ancient India and how he suffers between the call of duty and human conscience which forces him to face his fate even as he tries hard to escape it.

    3. Shankar - Kali Salwar © Andaaz Productions
    Another of Irrfanâs lesser-known yet memorable performances, Shankar in Fareeda Mehtaâs Kali Salwar deserves a mention. Based on the renowned author Mantoâs story, Irrfan as Shankar comes with a breath of fresh air in this voyeuristic play-out. 

    Shankarâs wit and charm will guide you through a realist representation of life and society, as it existed then and as it evolves into new shapes now.
    4. Ranvijay - HaasilA film which went on to become a cult classic amongst its viewers, Haasil is one of those films where you can find Irrfan in a negative role. 
    Irrfan as student leader Ranvijay Singh managed to highlight little-known nuances of student politics and how it can become detrimental to the very causes it is meant to work for.
    © Karma Network Productions
    Irrfanâs convincing performance as the scheming, ruthless personality Ranvijay ended up earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.

    5. Umber Singh - QissaSet against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, Irrfanâs performance as Umber Singh is indeed worth a lot of praise. 
    Through his skills, Irrfan manages to unveil our societyâs fixation with male heirs and how patriarchy overlooks all else when it comes to sustaining itself.
    © Augustus Film
    Umber Singh as the deluded, self-centred and obsessive patriarch takes over the larger narrative until his sad, lonely end. 

    Qissa went on to win the Netpac Award for World or International Asian Film at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

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  2. ADMIN
    The pandemic has made us see the good side of people. Many of us have realized that unity and helping each other at the time of crisis will make it easier for us to surpass these tough times. The 28-year-old former boxer, Jason Chua has been serving free meals to people in Singapore since early April.
    © Reuters
    The lockdown is necessary but it has also made people suffer all across the world from people not having work to many not being able to get the essentials due to lack of funds. The only way out is to help each other and thatâs exactly what the tattoo-covered former boxer is doing. Chua said, âThe pandemic has not been great for business although he is getting by.â

    He serves food to dozens of people every day. He said, âYes, we are losing, we are not exactly taking a salary for a few months already, but we still do maybe 10 to 25 orders per day for our business side, so that we can still sustain ourselves throughout this period of time.â
    © Reuters
    He was inspired by a close friend who gave a meal to a homeless man and later, Chua got motivated to give out free meals to the needy. Now, he gives out around 50-60 meals a day through his foundation âBeng Who Caresâ which is co-led by his friend Sean Hung. People who are requesting free meals belong to low-income families and reached to the foundation through their social media pages.

    © Reuters
    Chua described himself as an adrenaline junkie and said, âSurprisingly, the feedback is amazingâ¦It motivates you. I crave a lot of praises, and those praises are what is pushing me and motivating me to do what I really love.â

    We need more people like Chua!

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  3. ADMIN
    Xiaomi's new MIUI 12 was announced just a couple of days back. 

    The new user interface seems to be a lot more refined and minimal compared to what we have right now on the existing version of MIUI. It also has a ton of new features that we're looking to forward to use once it arrives in India.
    However, a handful of users seem to have got their hands on the new software. One user, in particular, who flashed the new UI on his Xiaomi phone, pointed out how closely it "resembles" Apple's iOS.
    Here, check it out -
    iOS 13 | MIUI 12 .. Well Done Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/zP7WwAOPoS
    â TechDroider (@techdroider) April 28, 2020
    As you can see, the above image compares Apple's Control Center to Xiaomi's new MIUI12's Control Center. Yeah, they even named it Control Center and the resemblance is uncanny. If you set the same wallpaper on both phones, as he did for the image, it looks very similar. 
    In addition to the Control Center, a lot of other MIUI 12 elements look the same. The navigation gesture bar, for instance, looks identical. Even the gesture animations look identical for you when launch/ exit an app. Check it out - 
    Animation - MIUI 12 vs iOS 13 https://t.co/9CeZ4V0c9C pic.twitter.com/pUVZdxpy0M
    â TechDroider (@techdroider) April 29, 2020 You'll find a lot of other such examples on his Twitter page, so check them out if you're really interested. 

    Obviously, we're not here to say that Xiaomi has copied the UI. However, people are calling out Xiaomi for their new UI on Twitter. Here, check it out - 
    Well done "copying" Xiaomi.
    â Anmol Raj ⪠(@ANM0Lraj) April 28, 2020
    Could've called it something else
    They even named it Control Center.
    â Arvind (@thearvindrana) April 28, 2020 Some people find it better?
    Is it just me? Or does MIUI look better?
    â Aditya Reddy (@AdityaR14682643) April 28, 2020 Like, how?
    Is it just me? Or does MIUI look better?
    â Aditya Reddy (@AdityaR14682643) April 28, 2020Anyway, we haven't had the chance to use MIUI 12 just yet. But it certainly looks like Xiaomi has taken a lot of influence from Apple's iOS. 

    This, by the way, isn't the first time Xiaomi has found itself under the spotlight for copying. Xiaomi was also called out for copying the images and other marketing material from Apple for Mi 8 back in the day. 

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  4. ADMIN
    Remember the HTC Exodus 1S smartphone? Yes, the entry-level blockchain phone from HTC that we asked you to stay away from? Well, the phone is back in the news again. 
    It looks like the phone is capable of turning into a money-making machine, thanks to a cryptocurrency mining app.
    Yes, the phone is said to be getting an app called DeMiner that will be able to mine cryptocurrency when the phone is plugged in and idle. The app is being developed by Midas Labs and is scheduled to launch every soon.
    © HTC
    If you're good at math, then you may have figured out that at that rate, you'll be looking at just over a dollar a year i.e. $1.38 a year. That's like making roughly Rs 100 a year, which means the phone can't even make enough cryptocurrency in over 100 years to pay for its price. And on top of that, you're looking at additional expenses like electricity costs and more.

    Even if you're planning to buy it to use a phone that can also mine cryptocurrency while it's charging, we still think it's a bad idea. It's definitely not worth the asking price and it's probably not going to last long enough with those basic entry-level specs. 
    This is just to tell you how bad the phone really is and we're yet to have seen anything useful from the folks over at HTC.
    Source: TheVerge

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  5. ADMIN
    In a great loss to the Hindi film industry, Irrfan Khan has passed away in Mumbai leaving all countrymen numb and shaken. From Bollywood celebs to fans, Twitter is flooded with condolence messages for the actor. People canât believe that he is gone and will never come back to entertain them on the big screen. He will be remembered for generations to come and the actor has bid a final farewell to all his fans. He touched a million hearts and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi couldnât hold back but pay tribute to the actor and sent condolences to the family.

    PM Narendra Modi tweeted, âIrrfan Khanâs demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.â
    Irrfan Khanâs demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.
    â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2020 Irrfanâs last rites were performed at 3 pm in Versovaâs cemetery. He deserved a much larger farewell but he didnât get that because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Itâs heartbreaking to see the visuals that are being aired on Television where people wanted to see him for one last time but werenât allowed to enter the cemetery. The official spokesperson shared the statement and wrote, âIrrfan was buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai at 3 pm this afternoon soon after the news of his passing away was announced. In presence were his family, close relatives, and friends. Everyone paid their final respects and mourned the loss of his passing away. We pray for his peace and we hope heâs in a better place today. He was strong in his fight, and we all have to be strong too in this loss.â 
    From Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, Bollywood celebs are saying that itâs too soon that actor left for the heavenly abode.  
    My friend...inspiration & the greatest actor of our times. Allah bless your soul Irrfan bhai...will miss you as much as cherish the fact that you were part of our lives.
    âपà¥à¤®à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾ à¤à¤¹à¥ हॠà¤à¥à¤, मà¥à¤à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾ à¤à¤¹à¥ हॠदà¥à¤¨à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾ तà¥à¤°à¥ à¤à¤à¤à¥à¤ à¤à¥ भà¥, à¤à¥à¤¯à¤¾ à¤à¥à¤¯à¤¾ ना à¤à¤¹à¥ हà¥â Love u pic.twitter.com/yOVoCete4A
    â Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 29, 2020T 3516 - .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news ..
    An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum ..
    Prayers and duas
    â Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020  View this post on InstagramBig loss to the film industry, his fans, all of us n specially his family. My heart goes out to his family. May God give them strength. Rest in peace brother u shall always be missed n be in all our hearts..A post shared by (@beingsalmankhan)
    MensXP gives heartfelt condolences to the actorâs family and we wish for his soul to rest in peace.

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  6. ADMIN
    In New Zealand, currently, more than 100,000 people are facing food shortages and are relying on food grants and parcels to feed their families every week. This is amid the Coronavirus crisis that has affected the entire world.
    In these unprecedented times, the Sikh community has stepped up and fed over 15,000 families from Auckland right down to Queenstown over the past fortnight and continue to do so as hundreds of people line up daily for help. In fact, the line for food begins well before the stall for food parcel pickup even opens and extends till the end of the road and keeping on extending throughout the day.
    © iStock
    "People from any ethnicity and religion are welcome. We are all one and in this difficult time, we are all New Zealanders. We should all stand with the wider community," says Daljit Singh, from the Supreme Sikh Society.
    © iStock
    Unfortunately, each day the number of hungry families exceeds their worst predictions. "On the North Shore we expected only 350 yesterday and 750 turned out," Singh says. He adds that they're serving 12 tonnes of food a day to the community. That over and above the 70,000 food grants given each week by the Ministry of Social Development as compared to last year, when the Ministry was only handing out less than 15,000 a week around this time last year. With an increase like that, even smaller organisations are providing as much as they can in this time of grave need.

    New Zealand Sikh community has really stepped up mid this crisis and we laud them for their help.

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  7. ADMIN
    The Bigg Boss house is a place wherein we will see some contestants fighting and some of them turning into best friends. But, as soon as the housemates get out of the house and step into the real-life dynamics between the celebrities totally change. From ugly fights to announcing that they are in love on national television, the Bigg Boss contestants have done it all. So, here is a list of contestants who stopped talking to each other after getting out of the show and their friendships only lasted till the finale:
    1. Paras Chhabra and Shehnaz Gill © Endemol Shine
    Former Indian Team cricketer Sreesanth bonded like brother and sister in Bigg Boss 12 but arenât on talking terms anymore. During the show, they always supported each other and were seen together all the time. Dipika had won the show and Sreesanth became the runner up in that season. Recently, Sreesanth said that he had invited Dipika to her daughterâs birthday and she didnât reply or attend the party. 

    3. Shilpa Shinde and Vikas Gupta © Endemol Shine
    In the show during a task, Gautam had to sit on a seat and Karishma Tanna had to force him out of the seat. She applied chilli powder on his face and eventually she was successful in forcing him to leave the seat during the task given by Bigg Boss. After a point, Gautam couldnât take it anymore and abused Karishma in front of the whole house which led to turning everyone against him. 

    5. Tanishaa Mukerji and Gauahar Khan

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  8. ADMIN
    After the prices for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were announced, we didnât really get to know when the two smartphones will be available in India. 
    Now, the two phones are available to pre-book on Amazon for Rs 1,000 but thereâs still no official launch date of the phone yet. 
    OnePlus was expected to be available on Amazon sooner, however, it was extended after the Indian Government disallowed e-commerce websites to sell and deliver non-essential items during the lockdown amid COVID-19. 
    © OnePlus
    There is still no concrete word when the phone will be shipped to customers in India, however, the phone is expected to go on sale on May 11th. 

    The OnePlus 8 retails in India for Rs 41,999 (6GB+128GB) and the 8 Pro starts at Rs Rs 54,999. If you want to know the full pricing details of the OnePlus 8 Series for each model, you can have a quick read here. 
    © MKBHD
    In terms of specifications, the OnePus 8 Series is powered by Qualcommâs latest flagship chipset i.e. the Snapdragon 865 SoC. Both smartphones support 5G connectivity while the highest variant comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage depending on the model. 

    The OnePlus 8 Pro also supports wireless charging and has an IP rating which is a first for the company. OnePlus is also selling a wireless charger alongside the phones, however, official pricing has not been revealed yet. Having said that, the price of the charger in India was leaked and it is cheaper than anywhere else in the world. 
    © Youtube_Droid Life
    The OnePlus 8 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup where the primary sensor is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX 689 lens that has been paired with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 5-megapixel colour filter lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

    Pre-orders for the OnePlus 8 Series is available now on Amazon where the cheapest model of OnePlus 8 i.e. the 6GB+128GB is exclusive to the e-commerce platform. 
    If you have been wanting to buy that particular model, it will only be available on Amazon and not at physical stores or any other e-commerce website. 

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  9. ADMIN
    The news of the sad demise of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning actor Irrfan broke on Wednesday as he lost his ongoing battle with cancer. It was in 2018 when Irrfan Khan first revealed to the public about his neuroendocrine tumour. He looked set on his path to recovery since then and fans were relieved to see him make a comeback on the big screens with Angrezi Medium earlier this year. But as fate would have it, he was hospitalised earlier this week and unfortunately passed away within a few hours.
    The official spokesperson confirmed the news and shared the statement: 
    "I trust, I have surrendered'; These were some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heartfelt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen. Itâs saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heavenly abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, 'As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it'."
    Minutes before the statement, director Shoojit Sircar, who had worked with Irrfan on multiple projects, took to Twitter to confirm the big news and wrote, "My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute."
    My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.
    â Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) April 29, 2020
    On Tuesday, news about Irrfanâs deteriorating health did the rounds on social media before he was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. Irrfan had lost his mother only three days earlier.  
    This led to panic among the fans with extreme rumours about his ill-health being circulated online.  
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@irrfan)
    Nonetheless, the actor put up a brave fight against the disease and will always be remembered for his tenacity along with his talent. Hereâs the timeline of his battle with cancer: 
    March 5, 2018 
    A little over two years ago, the actor had announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare disease and asked people not to speculate, as he will keep updating his fans. 
    ð» pic.twitter.com/JXD8NKwH3D
    â Irrfan (@irrfank) March 5, 2018March 16, 2018 
    The actor shared that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and added that it has nothing to do with his brain. He, in fact, asked everyone to Google about the disease. 
    ð» pic.twitter.com/IDThvTr6yF
    â Irrfan (@irrfank) March 16, 2018
    March 20, 2018 
    Irrfan raised his fans' hopes by sharing a poem on his Instagram, that talked about how he was feeling. At that time, he was hospitalised in the UK.
    View this post on InstagramGod speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. Donât let yourself lose me. Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand #rainermariarilkeA post shared by (@irrfan)
    August 2, 2018 
    Just before Karwaan was about to release, the actor shared details about his treatment and revealed he had undergone his fourth round of chemotherapy. He told Hindustan Times, âI have had the fourth cycle of chemo. And I have to have six cycles and then we need to have a scan. After the third cycle, the scan was positive. But we need to see after the sixth scan. And then we'll see where it takes me.â
    August 3, 2018
    Finally, fans got to see him in Karwaan. It was the last Hindi film the actor finished before he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour. People loved Irrfanâs performance in the movie and gave a big thumbs up to the movie. 

    April 3, 2019
    He took to Twitter to thank all the people who prayed for him and revealed that he is making a return.
    pic.twitter.com/d4Osol3NvP
    â Irrfan (@irrfank) April 3, 2019April 8, 2019 
    He finally announced Angrezi Medium and shared that he is back to work, sharing the first look of his character. 
    GMB serving since 1900s Itâs going to be fun to tell another story #AngreziMedium.

    Coming soon, with Mr Champakji...

    Aa Raha Hu phir entertain Karne Sabko #ItsTimeToKnowChampakJi #AngreziMedium ðºð» pic.twitter.com/mC3IL2UMpf
    â Irrfan (@irrfank) April 8, 2019
    February 12, 2020 
    Just a day before the trailer of Angrezi Medium dropped online, Irrfan shared a video message and told his fans that he will not be able to promote the film the way he'd have wanted to, but he wanted everyone to meet him in the theatres. He said in the video, "Today I am there with you as well as not there. My film Angrezi Medium is extremely special to me. I genuinely wanted to promote this film with as much love as we have made it with. But there are some unwanted guests sitting inside my body and I am having a conversation with them. Whatever their status is, I will keep you posted. There is a saying when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade."
    As we embark on the journey to release #AngreziMedium, hereâs a small note for you allhttps://t.co/Sr0Pp1x3dv #AngreziMedium trailer out tomorrow!
    â Irrfan (@irrfank) February 12, 2020
     March 13, 2020 
    The film released in the theatres, but owing to the coronavirus outbreak, many cities shut down their theatres to contain the pandemic, which, in turn, affected the box office performance of the film.  

    April 6, 2020 
    Despite fighting the battle, he announced that people will get to see the movie digitally, on Hotstar. 
    Hop on to the dreamy roller-coaster ride with this father-daughter duo as we bring to you the World Digital Premiere of #AngreziMedium only on @DisneyplusHSVIP! Watch now: https://t.co/DQsHL0vAsC#KareenaKapoorKhan @radhikamadan01 #DeepakDobriyal #DineshVijan #HomiAdajania pic.twitter.com/FfcWklzTMu
    â Irrfan (@irrfank) April 5, 2020
    April 25, 2020 
    His mother, Saeeda Begum, passed away in Jaipur. The actor wasnât able to attend the funeral because of the lockdown in the country. 
    April 28, 2020 
    Just three days after his motherâs death, he was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai, as his health has deteriorated. As soon as the news garnered attention, online rumours started gathering steam. 
    April 29, 2020 (Early Morning - Around 2 am) 
    His spokesperson rubbished all the extreme rumours about his health and said he is strong and fighting the battle bravely.  
    April 29, 2020 (11.36 AM) 
    The actor lost the battle and the industry lost its gem.  
    MensXP offers condolences to the family.  
    You will be missed, Irrfan. 

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  10. ADMIN
    Politics across the world in 2020 is, to put it mildly, a mess. 
    With individuals across the length and breadth of the political spectrum arguing over everything from rights to representatives, thereâs one common sentiment youâll find everywhere from Mumbai to Mexico - that absolutely no one wants to live in North Korea.
    No one, except for dictator Kim Jong Un, of course - whoâs now in his 9th year at the helm of one of the modern worldâs most horrific and brutal regimes - and who has recently made headlines for his reported hospitalisation.
    As Kim Jong-un's whereabouts remain unknown, world leaders say their thoughts are with the members of his family who haven't been fed to dogs or blown up with anti-tank missiles.
    â Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) April 28, 2020
    Good riddance, says the world. Before we potentially say goodbye to the infamous dictator, itâs well worth reminding ourselves of the barbaric and often violent punishments heâs inflicted on others - usually for things weâd never expect to be reprimanded for in most countries. 
    Here are 5 of the cruellest and most unusual of them all: 
    1. Incarcerated For Failing To Save Regime Leadersâ Portraits © Reuters
    Earlier this January, social media went in uproar against the NK regime, when stories surfaced of a mother who saved her children from a house fire in Onsong County, North Hamgyong Province. 

    The woman was jailed and placed under investigation by the Ministry of State Security (MSS) for failing to save portraits of Kim Jong Unâs ancestors, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong-Il.
    Tragically, she failed to save them because of having to choose between irking the government and her childrenâs lives.
    2. Starved & Kept In Poor Homes For Failing To Bring Back Olympic Glory © Reuters
    Back during the 2016 Rio Olympics, the North Korean contingent bagged a total of seven medals at the event in Brazil, but this wasnât enough to impress the eccentric dictator. 

    Reports from North Korea suggest that this performance may have led to athletes facing the wrath of the dictator, who wanted them to return with at least five gold medals and 12 other medals.
    The athletes were reportedly punished by being forced into smaller, poor quality homes, slashed food rations and in some cases, being sent into coal mines as forced labourers.
    3. Bombarded By Mortars For Partying At The Wrong Time © Reuters
    When Kim Jong Un ascended to the leadership of North Korea in 2011, he wasted no time in eliminating political opponents - beginning with his uncle and his supporters. 

    In order to make this easier, he enforced a âperiod of mourningâ after his fatherâs death - where any form of celebration was outlawed.
    When non-supportive Army Vice-Minister Kim Chol was discovered âpartying and carousing with alcoholâ during the mourning period, Jong Un had a simple order for the execution squad - âleave no trace of him behind, down to his hair.â 
    The squad then proceeded to literally blow the man apart using explosive mortar shells.
    4. Executed With Anti-Aircraft Guns For Making A Porn Video © Reuters
    Back in 2017, a NK defector came out in international media with horrific stories of civilians being forced to watch brutal public executions to keep them in line. 

    She said she was among 10,000 people once forced to watch the execution of musicians accused of making a pornographic video, at Pyongyangâs military academy.
    She told the Daily Mirror, âThey were lashed to the end of anti-aircraft guns. Their bodies were blown to bits, totally destroyed, blood and bits flying everywhere. And then after that military tanks moved in and they ran over the bits on the ground where the remains lay.â
    Grisly stuff.
    5. Jailed And, Presumably, Put In A Coma For âStealingâ A Propaganda Poster © Reuters
    American student Otto Warmbier entered North Korea as part of a guided tour group on December 29, 2015. 

    On January 2, 2016, he was arrested at Pyongyang International Airport while awaiting departure from the country and convicted of attempting to steal a propaganda poster from his hotel, for which he was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with hard labour.
    When Warmbier was finally released 17 months later, he was found to be in a vegetative state - which NK authorities attributed to sleeping pills and botulism. Downright chilling.
    Sure not going to miss this guy if and when he goes, thatâs for sure.

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    Bollywood's most prolific underdog-turned-mega-star Irrfan Khan is back in the news, but unfortunately not for the most happy reason. The critically acclaimed actor has reportedly been hospitalized in the ICU ward of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai after his health suddenly deteriorated due to reported colon infection.
    Official statement on @irrfank's health:
    "Yes it is true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection. We would keep everyone updated. He is under doctor's observation...
    â Ananya Bhattacharya (@ananya116) April 28, 2020
    Irrfan has been battling brain cancer since he was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in March 2018. The actor had been undergoing treatment in London and came back to India in 2019 after a year.
    © Instagram
    Irrfan recently lost his 95-year-old mother in Jaipur, and given the lockdown and his fragile health condition couldnât fly back for her last rites. He reportedly attended the funeral via video call.

    Last seen in Angrezi Medium, 53-year-old Irrfan has been struggling with his health for a while now, given the seriousness of his condition which also prevented him from promoting his film ahead of its release in March, when he was said to have flown back to London to continue his treatment.
    © Instagram
    Irrfanâs fans all over the country are praying hard for his speedy recovery and want him to beat the cancer soon. 

    Praying long and hard.
    I never prayed so much for anyone in my life....wish you fastest recovery...a great actor and greator human being #IrrfanKhan
    â sameersinha (@samadvocate) April 28, 2020
    A glory indeed.
    Irrfan khan is a glory of Indian film industry wishing u speedy health recovery.#IrrfanKhan
    â Abdul Samad Khan (@AbdulSa48525315) April 28, 2020
    Family is the biggest strength.
    I can't fathom what Sutapa must be going through at this time. Please God let him live through this atleast for his wife's determination to get him back to life. 𥺠Get well soon Irrfan and may God bless you with much much more time with your lovely family. #IrrfanKhan
    â Madhusmita M (@mmohanty16) April 28, 2020
    A favourite of many.
    My most favorite actor Irfan Khan , wishing u a speedy recovery #irrfankhan pic.twitter.com/VG6nX2M8MZ
    â Rajshri Dhananjay (@RajshriDhananj1) April 28, 2020
    Get well soon, please.
    Get well soon @irrfank Prayers
    Irrfan Khan news: Irrfan admitted to Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai - Movies News https://t.co/aP3Id0mqnM
    â Animesh G Bhaya (@AnimeshGBhaya) April 28, 2020


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    Not all beards are equal but all of them are great in their own unique way. While most men embrace a clean-shave, stubble or a full beard, not everyone is happy with what they have. One of the problems that men face is uneven or scanty beard growth. Most men end up shaving it off completely in frustration of not knowing any better. 
    A patchy beard is only a nightmare if you treat it like one. Instead of getting frustrated at what you don't have, it's best to focus and enhance on what you do have. We know you may have tried some of these out but since no two beards are the same, we advise you to be a little patient and start with the tips that you feel will benefit you the most.  
    What Is A Patchy Beard? A beard is one that grows out unevenly and has patches of thick and thin strands of hair. Initially, when men start growing out a beard, they start to experience patchiness. Halfway through the process, they give up and decide to adopt a clean-shaven look. This often leads to a lot of frustration too since there is a lot of stigma attached around a beard for men. 
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    A patchy beard can exist due to many reasons. Some men are less endowed than others, some are just not eating right or resting enough due to stress, lacking nutrition, hormone imbalance issues, and so on. Testosterone and DHT are the two hormones that influence the hair growth on your head as well as your beard. Except for your genes, all the other factors can be balanced out  for the better.
    Let It Grow Out  Patience is the key here. Let your beard grow out and don't be tempted to start shaving it everyday out of fear of it being scanty. Eventually, your beard will seem thicker. Every beard has a distinct growth pattern. You can only make the most of your beard once you observe its growth pattern. Of course, you can never be sure if the gaps will eventually fill out but you can definitely do your part in trying to enhance the growth. If your beard starts to grow thick with time, great. In case it doesn't, there's help on offer. You can always use beard growth products to help your beard grow fast.
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    Must Have Products For Men With Patchy Beard  To make sure that your beard reaches its fullest potential, it's important you embrace some products that will continue to be a part of your beard care routine. It goes without saying that choosing the right ones can give your beard the best chance of reaching its potential..  
    Beard Growth Oil: A beard growth oil is a multipurpose beard grooming product. Unlike a normal beard oil, a beard growth oil will healthify your beard as well as make it appear fuller and denser. A beard oil makes it super easy to style your beard too. 
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    Beard Dyes: If you are a man who gets a light beard, you can consider dyeing it. Darker colors tend to look more dense and thick than light colors. They also have a statement appeal to it. Moreover, you will get a chance to be experimental too! It is a temporary yet a quick hack for last minute emergencies.  

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    A Little Make-Up: An eyebrow pencil is all that you will need for this. Take one and fill in your beard with small strokes. Go with a light hand and repeat until you have filled up the patches. Remember to not touch your face or else you will remove the product. Practice thoroughly and no one will know you have a patchy beard. 
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    Patchy Beard Styles To Try Out  Depending on how patchy your beard is, you can take inspiration from these beard styles and work your way around your beard patches with style!


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  23. ADMIN
    If youâre March or April-born, you have our condolences - changes are that youâve missed being able to celebrate your birthday this year. Itâs been particularly upsetting for senior citizens, many of whom have expressed feelings of isolation and loneliness during the lockdown period. Fortunately, one resident of Panchkula, Haryana found himself overwhelmed and overjoyed to find a birthday party of sorts held in his honour - by the local police department!

    Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger , anxiety or gratitude.
    But I have never seen such overwhelming emotional burst . See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone.
    Respect @CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/VP0oVJ2Rvf
    â Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) April 28, 2020
    In this video shared by Haryanaâs Cyber Crime Superintendent IPS Pankaj Nain, a cadre of officers went up to senior citizen Karanâs home with a birthday cake and cheered the man on - who soon burst into tears. A police officer comforted the man by saying âWeâre your family too,â before allowing him to cut his cake. IPS Nain captions the video, saying, "Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger, anxiety or gratitude. But I have never seen such an overwhelming emotional burst. See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone."
    Social media erupted in cheers for the Panchkula police department:
    Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger , anxiety or gratitude.
    But I have never seen such overwhelming emotional burst . See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone.
    Respect @CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/VP0oVJ2Rvf
    â Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) April 28, 2020
    Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger , anxiety or gratitude.
    But I have never seen such overwhelming emotional burst . See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone.
    Respect @CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/VP0oVJ2Rvf
    â Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) April 28, 2020
    Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger , anxiety or gratitude.
    But I have never seen such overwhelming emotional burst . See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone.
    Respect @CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/VP0oVJ2Rvf
    â Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) April 28, 2020
    A few users, however, called out the police for using this as a âPR exerciseâ - taking attention away from crucial issues.
    यह नà¤à¤¾à¤°à¤¾ दà¥à¤à¤à¤° à¤à¤à¤à¥à¤ नम हॠà¤à¤à¤à¥¤

    मà¥à¤°à¥ तरफ सॠभॠà¤à¤ªà¤à¥ à¤à¤¨à¥à¤®à¤¦à¤¿à¤¨ à¤à¥ ढà¥à¤° सारॠशà¥à¤­à¤à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤à¤ शà¥à¤°à¥ à¤à¤°à¤¨ पà¥à¤°à¥ à¤à¥à¥¤ ð

    पà¤à¤à¤à¥à¤²à¤¾ पà¥à¤²à¤¿à¤¸ नॠà¤à¤¿à¤¸ भावनातà¥à¤®à¤ तरà¥à¤à¥ सॠà¤à¤à¥à¤²à¥ रह रहॠबà¥à¤à¥à¤°à¥à¤ à¤à¤¾ à¤à¤¨à¥à¤®à¤¦à¤¿à¤¨ मनाया वॠà¤à¤¦à¥à¤­à¥à¤¤ व पà¥à¤°à¤¶à¤à¤¸à¤¨à¥à¤¯ हà¥à¥¤@police_haryana@CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/uuR12nErhc
    â Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) April 28, 2020
    Soon after, several also called for an improvement in the work conditions and image of police officers in Haryana.
    Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger , anxiety or gratitude.
    But I have never seen such overwhelming emotional burst . See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone.
    Respect @CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/VP0oVJ2Rvf
    â Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) April 28, 2020
    Interactions with Police is always emotional - be it fear, anger , anxiety or gratitude.
    But I have never seen such overwhelming emotional burst . See how #PanchkulaPolice made the best birthday ever this senior citizen who is staying all alone.
    Respect @CP_PANCHKULA pic.twitter.com/VP0oVJ2Rvf
    â Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) April 28, 2020
    This goes to show how a little bit of kindness can go a long way.

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    Thereâs a simple answer to everyone who wants to know how we are coping with the lockdown and our never-ending work targets, actually, it can be put in two simple words - Alcohol and coffee.  
    Today we thought how cool would it be if we combined both of them? Now that every day feels like a weekend (or Monday in some cases), why not try something new to keep the spirits high! Here are some coffee-based cocktail recipes for you to enjoy the best of both worlds. 
    Espresso MartiniWhat You Need:
    Get MensXP bar essentials kit100 ml sugar syrup100 ml vodka Ice50 ml freshly brewed espresso coffee50 ml KahluaCoffee beans (optional)Martini glassesDirections:
    Put martini glass in the refrigerator to chillFill the cocktail shaker with cold sugar syrup, ice, vodka, espresso and KahluaShake until the shaker feels icy coldPour into chilled martini glasses and garnish with coffee beans (optional)https://img.mensxp.com/media/shop/catalog/products/M/649245/mensxp-bar-essentials-kit-default.jpg?w=509&h=678&cc=1&q=75
    Irish Iced CoffeeWhat You Need:
    Crushed ice Â¼ cup of sugar¼ cup of hot water2 cups of freshly brewed chilled coffee100 ml Irish whiskey Â¼ cup of chocolate syrup1 cup creamDirections:
    Combine sugar and coffee in a cup and stir until the sugar is dissolvedAdd coffee, whiskey, and chocolate syrup and stir to blend the ingredients Take a tall glass and fill with crushed ice and pour coffee mixture over the iceAdd whipped creamServe with a straw and spoonTurkish Coffee SourWhat You Need:
    Get MensXP big bar box2 tablespoons of coffee75 ml rum5 cardamom pods2 cloves1 cinnamon stick 20 gm or ¼ cup of egg white20 gm or ¼ cup of lemon juiceA small strip of lemon or orange peelDirections:
    Take a pan and pour a cup of water and 2 tablespoons of coffee Add the cardamom pods, lemon/orange peel, cloves, and cinnamon stickBring to boilNow let it coolFill ice into the cocktail shaker then add egg white, rum, and lemon juiceShake hard for 1-2 minsPour into a glass and serve chilled__ECOMPRODUCT__290__
    Coffee Old-FashionedWhat You Need:
    MensXP leather box bar kitCrushed ice¼ cup of sugar syrup2 cups of freshly brewed chilled espresso100 ml bourbon Strips of lemon or orange peelDirections:
    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice Add chilled espresso, bourbon, and syrup Shake for 1 minPour into a glassGarnish with lemon or orange peel__ECOMPRODUCT__289__
    Mochatini (Mocha Martini)What You Need:
    MensXP portable bar setIce50 ml of Kahlua50 ml of vodka100 ml chocolate liqueur2 tablespoons of lemon juiceTo garnish: white chocolate or white sugar (if white chocolate isnât available) Martini glassesDirections:
    Put martini glass in the refrigerator to chillFill a cocktail shaker with ice Add Kahlua, vodka, and chocolate liqueur into the shaker Shake vigorously to combine and chill Rim the chilled martini glass with white chocolate or white sugarPour the mixture into the glass__ECOMPRODUCT__291__
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    Ruthless leaders have always existed in History books, but the brutality inflicted by these leaders on humanity has led to insurmountable losses. However, it can't be denied that despite wreaking havoc of biblical proportions, they still had followers who supported them through their tyrannical reign. Here are the 6 most brutal leaders in modern history.
    1. Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) © Wikimedia
    Hitler was the chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and Führer of the Nazi Party. He was possibly the most creative and brutal dictator at the same time. He was responsible for the holocaust and the Second World War. He believed that Jews were the root cause of all evil in society and needed to be eliminated. Under his rule, almost 50 million people died. His reign ended when he committed suicide in his bunker on 30th April 1945.

    2. Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) © Wikimedia
    Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin was the dictator of the Soviet Union from 1922 till his death in 1953. Young Stalin was a robber and an assassin before he became a leader. When he came to power, his reign of terror and violence in the Soviet Union lasted almost 30 years. His ruthless decisions led to a famine that killed millions. For bizarre reasons, he even killed families of people who were fond of him. Under his rule, more than 1.5 million German women were raped and it is believed, that he killed over 20 million people. Ironically, he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 & 1948. He died of a stroke in 1953.

    3. Pol Pot (1925-1998) © Wikimedia
    Pol Pot was the leader of the Cambodian revolutionary group the Khmer Rogue, which had orchestrated the Cambodian genocide. Pol Pot wanted to destroy the Cambodian civilisation in order to start a new regime. He is probably the only man in history who carried out a mass genocide in his own country. During his reign as Prime Minister from 1976 to 1979, his policies led to the death of approximately 2 million people which was 25% of the entire population. He liked to keep the skulls of people he had killed and he went as far as ordering babies to be torn limb by limb. He died of natural causes.

    4. Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945) © Wikimedia
    He was the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany was behind the Final Solution and extermination of all Jews in Europe. Himmler had ordered the killing of about 6 million Jews, 2 to 5 lakh Russians and many other groups that the Nazis believed were unworthy of living. It is believed, not verified, that he had furniture made from the bones and skins of Jewish victims. He committed suicide in the end and is buried at an undisclosed location.

    5. Saddam Hussein (1937-2006) © Wikimedia
    Saddam Hussein was the dictator of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. During his reign, he authorised countless attacks on people. His policies led to the death of not less than 2 million people. He ordered chemical attacks, eye-gougings, beatings, and severe brutal attacks on people. He also recorded several tortures and deaths to watch later for sadistic pleasure. Saddam was found guilty of crimes against humanity and hanged in 2006. His hanging was broadly telecasted as well.

    6. Idi Amin (1952-2003) © Wikimedia
    Idi Amin was a self-declared President of Uganda. As dictator, he came to be known as the 'Butcher of Uganda'. He killed people by feeding them to crocodiles, claimed he was a cannibal, mutilated one of his wives, and rearranged her limbs. He killed and tortured about half a million Ugandans between 1971 to 1979. He died of natural causes.


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