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  7. ADMIN
    There's no mistaking it - everywhere we look, whether it's on our almost-deserted streets or in news photographs, we're getting more and more used to face masks as a part of everyday life. Everyone from infants to the infirm have taken up the responsibility to protect both themselves and their communities from the Coronavirus outbreak by wearing masks. Here are some of the most pressing answers to the key questions at hand for a population under lockdown.
    What Makes Masks Effective? © Reuters
    The novel coronavirus can spread easily from person-to-person contact, according to the WHO. So to curb the spread of COVID-19, wearing masks is important. Protective masks are said to lower the chances of coronavirus entering our respiratory system through droplets that are present in the air. Wearing of masks is especially recommended for people living in densely populated areas.
    In contemporary times, masks have seen widespread usage in East Asia, such as in China for protection against pollution and especially in Japan, where it is used to guard against allergies and airborne diseases. While masks are a very common feature in those countries, even western nations have begun to adapt - the Czech Republic and Slovakia have issued nation-wide decrees to make masks compulsory for its citizens, and other nations seem likely to follow.
    What Challenges Does India Face? © Reuters
    In India, while the middle and upper classes can socially distance like Western markets owing to closed housing and the spending power to buy supplies and sanitation, the real concern is the mass population being unable to do so, and the consequent spread from them to others. The challenge, then is twofold:
    - How long can India sustain consistent social distancing across all strata of society?
    - If there is any degree of airborne carriage, what does that mean for any sharing of space, when a section of society cannot socially distance well for sustained periods of time?
    What's The Solution? © Reuters
    The solution is cheap, simple and pun intended, right on our nose - DIY masks. And here's how you can make a mask for yourself.  
    By spreading mass awareness on how to wear and craft basic face masks, India has a chance to help overcome the downsides of its large population. It all starts by being absolutely economical - both the skillsets and materials required are abundant, with India being the 3rd largest textile economy in the world, behind the EU and China.
    Easily doable by both rich and poor, the act of wearing and creating a mask allows people to feel an emotional attachment as well - a sense of  taking action and working together to help protect ourselves during these tough times.
    An important thing to note about using masks is that given the dire circumstances, they cannot be a single-ditch effort, used and then forgotten after a strict lockdown period. For any post-social distancing stage, it would still save lives if we observed the discipline required to wear them even for minor tasks such as grocery shopping or travelling by public transport.
    Helping calm the tide of unresearched and unvetted information is The Times of India, pushing for a nationwide campaign to alert and awaken readers with #MaskIndia- teaming up with several celebrities to help spread the word. Let's all join hands in working towards increasing the widespread usage of masks and share our solidarity while proudly wearing our own.
    A TOI initiative to help keep you and the nation safe

    The Times of India is today launching a #MaskIndia movement encouraging all Indians to wear simple, homemade masks to cover your nose and mouth

    READ ðhttps://t.co/PvENhZ4mev pic.twitter.com/X6FmlUbna9
    — The Times Of India (@timesofindia) April 6, 2020 Who knew that masks could save the world? Just remember to wash your hands too.

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  8. ADMIN
    Because of the manner in which the spread of the coronavirus contagion has suddenly spiked up in India, it is imperative that whenever you step out of your homes to shop for essential medicines or groceries, you wear a mask. In case you do not have an N95 mask or have run out of those disposable ones, you can always learn to make one for yourself, using this video, or by following these instructions.

    Now, as important as wearing these masks are, it is equally important to keep your skin healthy, especially on your face. Not only are you not supposed to touch your face unnecessarily, you are also supposed to wash it properly, after stepping inside, even if you just took a small trip to your balcony.
    Furthermore, when you're wearing a mask for a prolonged period of time, you may have noticed how the area covered by the mask starts feeling moist after a period of time. A continuous build-up of moisture that results from you exhaling can be detrimental to your skin in more ways than one. Serious moisture buildup, for example, can clog up your pores, and cause acne and frequent breakouts.
    © iStock
    In such a scenario, having a good skincare routine is paramount. Just follow these steps, and you should be alright.
    Prep Your Skin Before Putting On The Mask © iStock
    Before you put your mask on and step out, you need to prepare your skin to keep things in check. Wash your face with plain water for starters. Also, moisturise your face using a moisturiser that suits your skin. If you have one, consider using a face mist, or micellar water, although this one isn't actually that important.
    Wash Your Hands Immediately After Taking The Mask Off © iStock
    Once you have returned home, or have taken the mask off finally, wash your hand thoroughly, using soap or a handwash. Just using a sanitiser will not work, so make sure you actually wash your hands thoroughly. If you have to dispose the mask off, or need to wash it, we suggest you dispose of the mask before washing your hands, or place the mask in the wash basket, before washing your hands.
    Wash Your Face After Taking The Mask Off © MensXP
    Now, use a good face wash to wash your face thoroughly. Not only should you wash the part of your face that was exposed to the elements, but the part that was hidden behind the mask too. Ensure that you wash your face for a full two minutes before rinsing off. While washing your face, try to get to that place where your nose meets your cheeks, the front of your throat and the area behind your ears as well.
    Use Warm Water To Wash Your Face © iStock
    Warm water helps soaps and facewashes work better, as the heat from the water, really works up the cleansing agents in the product. Also, warm water helps your pores to loosen up, thus allowing a deeper and more impactful cleansing. You can end the cleansing process with a splash of cold water, or water that is at room temperature.
    Use A Moisturiser That Suits You © iStock
    Once you're done washing your face, again moisturise your skin with one that suits you. Different skin types need different types of moisturisers, so make sure you don't use the wrong one. A moisturiser that is meant for oily skin, may slightly aggravate dry skin, so pick yours carefully.
    Change Your Mask Frequently, If You're Taking Care Of The Sick © iStock
    Finally, if you're a medical worker or are taking care of the sick, you need to change your mask often. First and foremost, only take your mask off when you are in a clean environment and have prepared yourself to do so. Secondly, wash your hands and face immediately, and moisturise them, before putting on a fresh mask. When you wear a mask for a long period of time, you are actually breathing out germs and not letting them escape as they should. When inhaling, you're breathing in those same germs back in. Therefore, it is imperative that you change your mask frequently.
    Indian medical professionals and caregivers are in dire need of personal protective equipment. Therefore the general public is urged not to hoard masks unnecessarily, especially given that we are under lockdown, and stay indoors for a major part of our day.
    Instead, what we can do is join The Time Of India in its new initiative, #MASKINDIA, wherein we have asked people to come up with ingenious ways to make masks using regular, household items so that our caregivers have ample masks to work with. Head over here, to do your part in this fight against COVID-19 and be a saviour in your own way.

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  19. ADMIN
    Right from film shoots to the new movies releases, everything came to a standstill amidst the coronavirus lockdown. Every activity has been halted in India, and it has been a while now since we have been quarantining. If it has affected us, it has also affected B-town celebrities who are also in self-isolation currently which means that even the paparazzi world has stopped taking pictures during the lockdown. With airports, gyms and studios being shut, the destinations for paparazzi pictures are all empty. In the midst of all this, we decided to do a throwback of our favourite celebrity pictures that are making us miss the paps big time.  
    1. Ranveer Singh in a purple coat © Viral Bhayani
    Ranveer Singh tops our list of paparazzi pictures and by now, we all know how he is all about being extra and over the top. Even the paps never miss a chance to take his pictures. From his bizarre outfits to shoes, his sartorial choices are unmatched. This one picture garnered a lot of attention with the purple overcoat that looked like a bubble wrap and shoes that were overly long. Can't wait for Ranveer and the paps to step out, honestly! 

    2. Asim Riaz spotted in oversized sneakers © Viral Bhayani
    Asim is a new face on the paparazzi block since his stint in Bigg Boss 13. He had already garnered all the attention on the show and is now also on the paparazzi's list of getting clicked every time he steps out. Before the lockdown was announced, Asim was photographed wearing a zany pair of sneakers that had an exaggerated sole. The pictures were so crisp that we went ahead and scoured the details of his outfit. Well done, paps! 

    3. Shahid Kapoor before the lockdown © Viral Bhayani
    Shahid Kapoor was busy shooting for his upcoming movie Jersey which has also come to a standstill due to the outbreak of the novel virus. His last airport stint was quite impressive where he was spotted motivating people to make use of masks and sanitisers. The airport arena used to be a major source for paps to click celebrities and even that has been suspended to control the spread of the virus. 

    4. Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra around the holi party © Viral Bhayani
    If the paps wouldn't have clicked pictures, we wouldn't have been able to give you any insider infp into what these celebrities are wearing. Having said that, spotting a watch on a celebrity is a task,but not when we have well-clicked images. Nick Jonas was last spotted while heading back to the US with Priyanka Chopra where we saw him sporting his Rolex which was worth Rs 29 Lakh. Would all this be possible without our paps? Not at all.

    5. Saif Ali Khan movie promotions © Viral Bhayani
    Not just airport pictures, but we miss pictures of celebrities during promotions of their movies. This is from the time when Saif Ali Khan was promoting Jawaani Jaaneman. Besides his on-screen humour, this impeccable actor is also known for his fashion game and this ensemble is a perfect example to show you what we mean. Acing the baggy trend is not a cakewalk, but Saif can do it with panache. Don't you agree? 

    6. Arjun Kapoor sweating out wearing expensive pyjama © Viral Bhayani
    For a lot of people, the biggest setback of this lockdown is that there's no access to gyms as well. Hence, even celebrities are opting to work out at home, with the help of their instructors. These areas were also a hub for the paparazzi to spot celebrities post their workout sesh. Here's one from the time we spotted Arjun Kapoor post-workout, where he was seen wearing super expensive pyjamas. We have to admit, the gym pictures were quite entertaining for us!

    7. Maniesh Paul running errands © Viral Bhayani
    If they have papped celebrities in their most fashionable avatar, there have been times when they have spotted in their natural element. Maniesh Paul is known for acing super relaxed silhouettes and overly chunky sneakers. Even though he is super candid in front of the camera and doesn't soak up all the attention, we actually miss scouring the sneakers he used to wear, courtesy paps clicking clear pictures.


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  20. ADMIN
    Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is hands down one of the best TV shows that exist and there's probably not a single person who hasn't watched the show and loved the hilariously dysfunctional family. With the country under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, a lot of popular shows are coming back on air because everyone loves to feel a little bit nostalgic. After Ramayan and Mahabharat, now even Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi are making a comeback as well and honestly, that should be enough to keep everyone who can stay at home during this pandemic remain indoors.
    © hats off productions
    The best thing about the show was how every character was hilarious and how good the chemistry among the entire cast was. And, who wouldn't want to see Maya and Monisha fight once again with Indravadan aggravating them even more? And, how can we forget Maya's iconic insults, and Rosesh's poems that we can still quote to this day. The show is 16 years old and yet, people still talk about it all the time. Now, that's how you know you've made an incredible show. And since it first started airing almost two decades ago, the cast has changed a lot, so here's how everyone looks now. After all, it'll be a great throwback before we catch the episodes today.

    Ratna Pathak Shah - Maya Sarabhai © sarabhai
    The woman, the myth, the legend. While all Hindi daily soaps were filled with âsaas-bahuâ fights, Maya was not like every evil âsaasâ, in fact, I'm pretty sure she would call all of them middle class and downmarket.

    Satish Shah - Indravadan Sarabhai © sarabhai
    The man who caused almost every fight Maya and Monisha had, he was hilarious and his jibes at Maya and him annoying Rosesh to the point where he goes 'MOMMA' were one of the biggest highlights.

    Rupali Ganguly - Monisha Sarabhai © sarabhai
    The bargain queen! She has never paid full price for anything in her life and honestly, sp much respect. Moreover, whining 'Sahil' and 'daddyji' were just loved by everyone.

    Sumeet Raghavan - Sahil Sarabhai © sarabhai
    Probably the only normal person in the family but he still had his moments. And, it was just straight-up hilarious to see him get caught between his mom and his wife in every episode.

    Rajesh Kumar - Rosesh Sarabhai © sarabhai
    'Momma ka purse jaise hospital ki pyaari koi nurse' - so many chills, Rupi Kaur, who?

    His poems were honestly way ahead of his times, there were so profound. I'm not kidding when I say I would buy an entire book of his eccentric poems, they're just that amazing.

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  21. ADMIN
    If you have seen John Cenaâs off-stage interviews and when he is not performing as a WWE superstar, you would know that the man leads his life based on the rules and principles that he had created for himself. 
    Itâs his set of principles that got him to this point of stardom and success. His workout routine, his diet, his commitment to being in his best physique, no matter how busy his schedule maybe, everything seems to look like words engraved in stone.
    © Reuters
    However, it becomes unreasonable for Cena to expect such dedication and strictness from someone else who hasnât lived a similar life as the leader of âCenationâ himself and it becomes that much more difficult for that other person to live freely, when theyâre supposed to spend the rest of their life with him.

    Here are 5 bizarre rules that John Cena used to make Nikki Bella follow when they were in a relationship: 
    1. Dress To Dine
    Growing up, Cena did not have a lot to be thankful for but now that he could afford the finer things in life, he wanted to appreciate it completely. 
    One of the main ways to do so was to dress formally when it was dinner time. Suits for men, gowns or dresses for the ladies and a formal dinner once every week. Cena did it and expected everyone in his house, even Nikki to do it.
    2. Stretching For An Enormous Period of Time
    There may be a reason behind the longevity of John Cenaâs extremely successful career, his insanely long stretching sessions before starting with the cardio or hitting the weight room, sometimes even an hour. He expected similar dedication from Nikki.
    3. No Sharing Of Assets
    John Cena made it certain that the two people in the relationship werenât going to share assets. 
    Even though it may sound a bit too harsh at first, the reason why Cena did this was because he had a mother and a younger brother who needed special medical care and he wanted to be able to be there for them both in spirit and financially if things didnât work out.
    4. Different Sets Of Dirty Clothes
    You know how we donât care about sweaty gym clothes as opposed to the everyday clothes that are dirty? Well, not for Cena. 
    He maintains two separate laundry buckets for clothes that need to be washed and when Nikki Bella once returned from the gym, he gave her a proper lesson for the same. 
    5. A 75-Page Contract
    Even before Nikki was to move into la casa de Cena he made her sign a 75-page long contract. In an interview with the daily live broadcast show Today, Cena agreed to being wrong about this move as well: â I was very abrasive and stern and she had to sign this huge, crazy agreement to come in the front door.â

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  22. ADMIN
    A new leak which shows off a new design of the Galaxy Buds that resembles an actual bean, is more bizarre than any truly wireless earphones weâve seen so far. 
    The recently launched Galaxy Buds+ already comes with upgrades that improved upon the first iteration, however, this new design that has surfaced on the internet looks quite... abnormal. 
    © winFuture
    Leaked renders of the new Galaxy Buds show a smaller and perhaps an improved design as the Galaxy Buds+ largely used the same design with incremental upgrades. 

    The leak of the new Galaxy Buds come from WinFuture who have an incredible track record of Samsung leaks. It shows a compact design that will apparently have a better fit and will be easier to use. 
    The new buds seem to be designed for people who have small ears and ear canals, however, we can only be sure once we use it for ourselves. 
    The bean-shaped earbuds apparently go by the model number SM-R180 and will have two smaller speaker units each. The earbuds will also have numerous microphones for better call quality but there is no information as to whether it will have any noise cancellation features. 
    © winFuture
    Other specifications are also not known i.e. the battery size and the shape of the charging case. We also donât know whether it will sweat/water-resistant. Having said that, rumours suggest the wireless earphones will be compatible with a preferred digital voice assistant. 

    Since these Galaxy Buds are not official yet and are still in its early development stage, we recommend taking these rumours with a pinch of salt. 
    Samsung could change the design by the time it officially launches or scrap this design entirely if it doesnât work as intended. 
    It is quite encouraging to see Samsung experiment with the design of wireless earphones and if these earbuds turn into reality, it sure would be interesting to see how it works.
    Source: WinFuture

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  23. ADMIN
    Itâs true that love finds its way, no matter what the situation is. While the world is quarantining away and our country is in a lockdown, for this âmadly in loveâ couple, social distancing could not create any distance. A guy from Mumbai and a girl from Delhi tied the knot in a virtual wedding with full family in tow (virtually). In a unique ceremony, according to TOI,a Mumbai-based 29 years old merchant navy officer, Preet Singh and Delhi girl Neet Kaur tied the knot virtually through a video calling app. 

    © TOI
    Proving that love defies all odds, the loving duo, who had been in a year-long, long distance relationship, finally got married on April 4 through the video app. It was the day their big-fat-Indian wedding was initially scheduled. They had been planning their wedding for six months and didnât let COVID-19 get in the way of their official union. 

    © mumbai mirror
    To make this special day the most memorable day in their lives, the bride and the groom dressed up for the occasion and their friends and family logged in from as far as Dubai, Australia and Canada to join the unconventional ceremony. After the ceremony was over, they even broke into a dance to celebrate the occasion and congratulatory speeches lasted for two hours. 

    TOI quoted Preet as saying, âWe were heartbroken because we had been planning the wedding for six months. But every cloud has a silver lining and we found ours too.â Besides, their honeymoon to Sri Lanka might be postponed, but at least Preet and Neet will be virtually together as a married couple. Neet will move in with him when the lockdown ends. Isnât this an amazingly heart warming story? Instances like these prove that there is goodness in every situation; all you need to have is a perspective. Share with us your thoughts on this in the comments section below.

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  24. ADMIN
    As the number of critical COVID-19  cases increases by the day, various hospitals and medical facilities are rapidly falling short of ventilators. 
    Ventilators, for those of you who don't know, are equipment used to help patients breathe.
    Luckily, a lot of companies have stepped forward to help build ventilators. Tesla is one of the companies that has decided to repurpose its facility and resources to build ventilators for COVID-19 patients. 
    Today, the company released a short video showing how its engineers have managed to build a ventilator prototype. 



    It's a short 3-minute video in which the engineers are giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the prototype. 
    It's worth pointing out that Tesla is using parts of its vehicles to build these ventilators. Obviously, not all of them, but a huge chunk of the prototype consists of parts used in Model 3.
    In this case, the engineers are using the Model 3 infotainment system to control an airflow manifold. Similarly, the car's suspension air tank is being used as an oxygen chamber, and Model 3's touch screen is being used as a controller. clearly, there's a lot going on here and honestly, it's quite fascinating. 
    © YouTube/ Tesla
    We hope many more companies will step forward to help fight the coronavirus. 

    It's been a couple of months since the outbreak and a lot of countries, including India, are still under lockdown. We hope to get out of this situation stronger.

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  25. ADMIN
    Google Maps is one of the most popular mobile apps out there used by billions of people and Google has been trying really hard to add more meaningful features to the app over time. 
    On the same lines, Google has now added a really useful feature to the app for its users in India during the on-going Coronavirus lockdown.

    The folks over at Google are working closely with the central and the state government to show public food and night shelters. 
    The feature is now available to use in India and it's available in English for now. Apparently, Google is working to enable the experience in Hindi as well soon. 
    Public Food Shelters and Public Night Shelters can now be found on Google Maps, for 31 cities (more Shelters, Cities being added).

    Search on Google or Google Maps for "Food Shelter Near Me" or "Night Shelter Near Me" to find the closest shelter.#IndiaFightsCorona#9pm9minute pic.twitter.com/a9QFO2gyVo
    â MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) April 5, 2020

    Users can look for these food and night shelters on Google Maps, Google Search and Google Assistant by simply searching for "food shelters in" or "night shelters in" followed by the name of the place. 
    © Reuters
    Google understands that the users who probably need to search for these shelters may not have a smartphone and hence, it has enabled the feature for Jio Phone users as well through the available Google Assistant access. The results will show up across 30 cities for now, but we're sure more places are being added.


    We really hope this feature is being discovered by more users and it eventually reaches the people in need. 
    These are tough times and it's really great to see all these companies putting their best step forward to help all of us fight this virus together.

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