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    The tales of Indian soldiers and the brave souls who have served the country echo throughout the pages of our history. One of the most valiant, celebrated and decorated army officers this country saw was Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw aka Sam Manekshaw, who had a spectacular four-decade-long career in the Indian Army and his tales of valour and bravery gave him the name âSam Bahadurâ.  He was born into a Parsi family and served as Indiaâs first Field Marshal. Known for his exceptional courage and wit, he fought five major wars. In fact, he is especially known for his heroics during the 1971 Indo-Pak War when he was the Chief of Army Staff. On his birth anniversary today, here are some lesser-known facts about the most badass Army General ever:
    1. He was one of the âPioneersâIn October 1932, Sam became a part of the first batch of cadets for a military academy in India which was then recommended by Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwood in a bid to train Indians for officer commissions in the army. Since it was the first batch, it was called âthe Pioneersâ.
    © Instagram/ Reclaiming Bharat
    2. His role in winning the 1971 WarIn an exceptional career spanning across four decades, Manekshaw fought five major wars including World War II in 1942, the Indo-Pak partition war in 1947, Sino-Indian War in 1962, Indo-Pak War in 1965 and the 1971 war of Bangladesh Liberation. After becoming the Chief of Staff, Manekshaw motivated the Indian forces and devised a war strategy that forced Pakistan to surrender in 1971 to give birth to Bangladesh.
    © Instagram/Indian Defence Club
    3. His role in making Of 90000 Pakistani Soldiers surrenderThe Indo-Pak 1971 war lasted less than a fortnight and saw more than 90000 Pakistani soldiers surrendering and becoming prisoners. It ended with the unconditional surrender of Pakistan's eastern half and resulted in the birth of Bangladesh as a new nation. After the war, Sam came to be known for his compassion towards the POWs and would have private conversations with them over a cup of tea. He also ensured that they were treated well and would arrange for their parcels from their families and a copy of the Quran.
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    4. He was known for his exceptional wit and sense of humourDuring World War II, while fighting around the Pagoda Hill, Manekshaw was hit by a burst of light machine gun fire and he was severely wounded in the stomach. He was rescued and taken to an Australian surgeon who operated upon him and took out a total of seven bullets from his lungs, liver and kidneys. Along with that, a big part of his intestines also had to be removed.
    However, initially the surgeon was not ready to treat him as the chances of survival were really low. When the surgeon asked him how he got injured, he said he was âkicked by a muleâ. The surgeon was really impressed by his wit and thereby agreed to operate upon him.
    âNothing happened, I was kicked by a donkey,â Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw said after being shot 9 times in the stomach during WW-2.He was brain behind Indiaâs victory over Pak in the 71 War.We remember one of Indiaâs greatest soldier on his birth anniversary. Tribute pic.twitter.com/dMRRG7DZYM
    â Soldierathon (@Soldierathon) April 3, 2020
    5. He outsmarted Indira GandhiWhen he was questioned by Indira Gandhi about rumours of a planned coup by the army chief, Manekshaw replied in his sassy style, âYou mind your own business, Iâll mind mine. You kiss your own sweetheart, Iâll kiss mine. I donât interfere politically, as long as nobody interferes with me in the Army.â
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    6. He was Indiaâs first Field MarshalHe was Indiaâs first army officer who was promoted to being first Field marshal, which is the highest attainable rank in the Indian army. Even though he was set to retire in June 1972, his term was extended by six months to facilitate him with a promotion to the rank of a Field Marshal. Therefore, in recognition of his outstanding services to the Armed Forces and the nation, on January 1, 1973, he was promoted to a Field Marshal.
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    7. He humiliated Pakistani General Yahya KhanDuring Indiaâs independence in 1947, Sam Manekshaw and Yahya Khan, the future president of Pakistan served together in the British Army. At that time Manekshaw owned a red James motorcycle which Yahya Khan fancied. Yahya bought the motorcycle from Sam for Rs 1,000 and promised to send the amount from Pakistan. But the money was never returned. After 24 years in 1971, when India won the war against Pakistan, Manekshaw was heard saying, âYahya never paid me the Rs. 1000 for my motorbike, but now he has paid with half his country.â
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    The legends that surround him and the stories from his life continue to leave people in awe of his bravery and valour. Actor Vicky Kaushal is going to play the titular role in a movie which is being made on him.


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  2. ADMIN
    Vicky Kaushal has now conclusively proven that he can do anything and make it look charming. 
    Don't believe us? He just posted a video of himself cleaning his ceiling fans with a pocha, and fans are legit swooning.
    © Vicky Kaushal/Instagram
    Like everyone else, Vicky is under quarantine, and he's completely dedicated to finishing his household chores, like all of us desi boys out there. 

    Now, there may or may not be an inspiration here, not that we are insinuating anything, but we clearly were very inspired when a certain Miss Kaif had started posting super cute videos of herself doing household chores.
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@katrinakaif)
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@katrinakaif)
    Vicky, however, chose something which is extremely difficult. 
    If there were a contest for household chores, cleaning ceiling fans would surely appear on the final round, because of how cumbersome it is. 
    However, Vicky is making it look like a cakewalk, and he's doing some grade A Shayari while he's at it.
    © Vicky Kaushal/Instagram
    Halfway into the video, we get to see Mr Kaushal standing barefoot on the floor, without any stool or elevated platform whatsoever, using his height to his full advantage. He clearly was aware of that too, as was evident from the subject of his Shayari.

    © Vicky Kaushal/Instagram
    The verse goes: "Jiska ladka lamba uska bhi bada kaam hai, Pankhe saaf karwalo stool ka kya kaam hai?" 

    Now, it did look like mommy dearest had put him to the task, judging by the playful poetic taunt. Notwithstanding it all, Vicky clearly is used to this, as can be seen in the video.
    Check it out here:
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@vickykaushal09)

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  3. ADMIN
    At a time when weâre down in the dumps, it shouldnât take much to make us feel good. 
    Even this story of Babar Azam being praised for being the 'best T20I batsman in the world' by a 5-year-old fan is enough to make us feel a little better.
    Babar Azam

    The hero of millions including 5-year-old Oscar who sent in this... #WeAreSomersetpic.twitter.com/oxOtDaYVQ9
    â Somerset Cricket (@SomersetCCC) April 2, 2020But, as one of the people (Daniel Alexander) who replied to tweet said, âBabar Azam is class, on and off the field. #KingBabarâ Itâs his down-to-Earth response that made us respect him a little more.
    Babarâs tweet goes, "Hey Oscar, thank you so much for such a kind note. I am so proud of you buddy. You are a rockstar. Study hard & play even harder champ! Look forward to meet you. #RiseAndRiseâ
    Hey Oscar, thank you so much for such a kind note. I am so proud of you buddy. You are a rockstar. Study hard & play even harder champ! Look forward to meet you. #RiseAndRisehttps://t.co/ZKEVVhwM3b
    â Babar Azam (@babarazam258) April 2, 2020
    Irrespective of the whole India-Pakistan rivalry and whatever your personal feelings and beliefs are, itâs important to give credit where creditâs due. 
    The response is impeccable. I mean thatâs exactly how Iâd imagine replying to one of my fans on social media, if I had any that is.
    The first thing that came to my mind when I saw the response, though, is that itâs something Umar Akmal can learn from. I donât think I need to justify myself here.
    Of course, Umar Akmal needs lessons on how to tweet. Who doesnât remember his infamous 'mother from another brother' tweet? Now, imagine if Babar had passed on some of his wisdom to the younger Akmal sibling.
    Letâs hope one day in the near future we see Umar Akmal tweeting something similar for one of his fans. (Does he have any?) 
    And while Umarâs learning from Babar, perhaps he can take some tips on how to be the best T20I batsman as well? No hate Umar, weâre all friends here. Peace.
    Iâm ending with some of the responses people had to Babarâs tweet. Enjoy!
    Perhaps one of his biggest fans?
    What a kind soul Babar.
    And then we have people like Kohli who received the "Spirit of the Cricket Award" for doing all kinds of nuisance on and off the field.

    Someone like Babar or Kane deserved that award.
    â (@okaySTFU007) April 2, 2020 Even Oscarâs dad replied:
    Oscar is going to be so chuffed when he finds out in the morning that you sent him a message
    I will video his surprised face... cheers...stay well stay safe
    â Andrew larder2 (@andrewlarder) April 2, 2020 Obviously thereâs someone trying to get a shout out from their favourite cricketers:
    Bhai appreciate kardainpic.twitter.com/ZjCFPsfDBP
    â Muhammad sohail (@iamsohail86) April 2, 2020 Some people donât even care about the tweet. They just want a picture of Babar for their phones:
    Bro can you send me this wallpaper please
    â Raheelðµð° (@Raheel0194) April 3, 2020
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  4. ADMIN
    The Coronavirus pandemic has exponentially increased mask usage around the world, and rightfully so. If masks can prevent you from inhaling the droplets infected with the virus, it makes sense to always be protected with the gear. 
    However, unfortunately, it's not practical for everyone to wear a mask or even accessible, especially for people with disabilities. 
    A college student in Kentucky, United States, Ashley Lawrence noticed this accessibility issue with masks and has tried to bridge the gap.
    © Ashley Lawrence/ Twitter
    Face masks cover the mouth, making it harder for the deaf and the hard of hearing to communicate. With the help of her mother, Ashley, a 21-year-old studying education for the deaf and hard of hearing, made face masks with a clear and transparent panel in the middle, for the visibility of the mouth of the wearer. 

    This mask then provides assistance for people with disabilities. A mask with a visible panel can enable people to read lips or speak the Sign Language.
    © Ashley Lawrence/ Twitter
    This especially helps as the use of the hands and face for communication could put people with disabilities who are forced to communicate without a mask at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. In such a scenario, a mask like this makes all the difference.

    © Ashley Lawrence/ Twitter
    Ashley Lawrence had noticed this gap, "I felt like there was a huge population that was being looked over," Lawrence told Lex 18. "We're all panicking right now and so a lot of people are just not being thought of. So, I felt like it was very important that, even at a time like this, people need to have that communication."

    In an attempt to bridge it, Ashley Lawrence said she and her mother initiated the process of experimenting with versatile materials to make different types of masks. These included a kind that would wrap around the head or neck to accommodate people with cochlear implants or hearing aids.
     In just a matter of days, Ashley has received dozens of orders which she's making for free currently.

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  5. ADMIN
    With over one million people being tested positive with the Coronavirus, the need for boosting your immune system and staying healthy for yourself and the people around you, has become of utmost importance.
    We, therefore, reached out to Sheryl Salis, a registered dietician, certified diabetes educator and wellness coach with a career spanning across 19 years in order to provide you with some simple and basic steps to make your immunity stronger, which can help you survive the pandemic more efficiently:
    1. Add Virgin Coconut Oil To Your Diet © Pexels
    Include Cold Pressed Virgin coconut oil in the diet. The important medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) present in coconut oil are lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid. These acids in coconut oil principally destroy microbial organisms by disturbing their membranes, thus interfering with virus assembly and maturation. Coconut oil also has monolaurin which is a potent antiviral agent. It kills the virus by dissolving the protective lipids surrounding it. 

    Consuming two tablespoons of virgin coconut oil every day will help keep the virus at bay by building a stronger immune system along with additional health benefits such as, aid in weight management, support cognition and help in digestion as well.  
    2. A Colorful Plate © Pexels
    Include coloured fruits and vegetables like pumpkin, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, papaya that add flavor to your palate. These are essentially rich in antioxidants and help you build a stronger immune system.

    3. Vitamin C - The Major Player © Pexels
    Include foods rich in vitamin C like orange, sweet lime, lemon, gooseberry, bell pepper, berries, tomato, dark leafy vegetables, cashew fruit, kiwi, strawberry, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, etc. which boost your immune system. 

    Did you know Amla has the highest vitamin C content which is almost equal to that of two oranges? Amla has potent anti-viral and antioxidant properties as well. 
    Dried amla is as good as fresh amla as it contains substances which partially protect the vitamin C from destruction on heating or drying.
    4. Add Zinc To Your Diet © Pexels
    Foods rich in zinc such as nuts, whole grains, legumes, yeast, dairy products also help boost immune function and are highly recommended to be incorporated in the diet. 

    5. Switch To Green Tea (Preferably With Moringa) And Green Coffee © Pexels
    Sip on moringa green tea which is formulated to give you all the benefits of green tea combined with the power of the superfood moringa. It is packed with vitamins and minerals (specifically vitamin C) and has antioxidants which help boost immunity. 

    Additionally, it helps maintain bone and joint health, helps regulate metabolism and aids in weight management.  
    Similarly, unlike regular coffee, green coffee is unroasted and hence has three times more antioxidant potential which is otherwise lost during the roasting process. It is a health booster that is high in antioxidants which helps boost immunity and aids in weight control and management. 
    6. Enhance Digestion and Stay Hydrated © Pexels
    It surely helps if you use garlic, pepper, ginger, asafetida (hing), cumin seeds/powder, turmeric, moringa, lemongrass, basil, and coriander in cooking as they help enhance digestion and improve immunity. 

    Did you know that adding black pepper to the turmeric helps in the absorption of active ingredients in turmeric? You can mix and add it to food, especially soups.
    7. Spice Up Your Meals © Pexels
    Pepper rasam and sambhar have all the essential spices and are just right to boost your immune system. Spices tend to be very helpful in building a strong defence mechanism against viral infections. Ensure to include sambhar and rasam to your meals.

    8. Kill The Virus With Antiviral Foods © Pexels
    Garlic, fennel, basil, cloves and tulsi have antiviral properties that help you maintain and boost your immune system whilst you stay prepared to fight the viral infections and flu. 

    9. Drink Healthy Juices © Pexels
    Try these healthy juice combinations like:

    a. Beetroot + Carrot + Spinach + Amla + Ginger
    b.  Apple + Beetroot + Carrot + Ginger + Lemon + Celery. 
    These juices not only energize you and help you maintain youthfulness but also help boost your immune system in an efficient manner.
    We can boost our immune systems by adding the above-mentioned foods easily available in our kitchen to build a stronger immune system without letting us compromise on our favourite meals. 
    It is extremely important to build a strong immune system which will work in our defence during times of distress.
    10. Vitamin D © Pexels
    Studies have shown that vitamin D helps boost immunity. Ensure that you go to your terrace for at least 15 mins in the day (without applying sunscreen) and get vitamin D. You can set a time with your neighbours to ensure you maintain physical distancing.


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  6. ADMIN
    With gyms being shut, we have no other option but to work out at home. While some are pro in working out wherever they can, some are cribbing and making excuses for not being able to motivate themselves for working out at home. So, Hrithik Roshanâs dad Rakesh Roshan, who is 70 years old, is sweating it out and looking at him should be one big booster to your mind to get up from that couch. Hrithik Roshan  took to Instagram to share a video of his father working out like a pro. He wrote, âDamn! That's My Dad. Never gives up. This is the kind of resolve and determination we all need to have to fight in times like these! He'll be 71 this year and works out 2 hours a day. Oh and he just survived cancer last year. I think the virus should be afraid of him. Very very afraid.â
    Take a look at the kind of determination Rakesh Roshan has:
    View this post on Instagram. Damn ! Thatâs My Dad. . N.E.V.E.R. G.I.V.E.S. U.P. . This is the kind of Resolve and Determination we all need to have to fight in times like these! . . Ps: Heâl be 71 this year and works out 2 hours a day. O and he just survived cancer last year. I think the virus should be afraid of him . Very very afraid . . @rakesh_roshan9 . #nevergiveup #stayhome #stayfit #legday #lockdownworkout #dad #nevertooold #foreveryoung #A post shared by (@hrithikroshan)
    After the video started to garner attention, many youngsters started to comment that they should take some inspiration from him.
    © Instagram/Hrithik Roshan
    © Instagram/Hrithik Roshan
    © Instagram/Hrithik Roshan
    In November last year, Rakesh Roshan had talked about his battle with cancer wherein he admitted he was actually scared when he got to know that he was suffering from cancer.

    In an interview with Hindustan Times, he had said, âI got a bit scared when I was told that my tongue may have to undergo a cut and do some grafting. The tongue is the worst place to have cancer. You may not be able to drink water, coffee, tea. Even taste buds change and things may not taste as they should. I went through those hassles for 2-3 months.â If he can bounce back and work out, whatâs stopping you? Maybe, itâs time that you finally take some motivation and burn those extra calories! 

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  7. ADMIN
    The Coronavirus outbreak has led to a complete lockdown and we are in quarantine, trying to start a new pattern as we get more used to this phase. This was made a mandate by PM Narendra Modi, and a nationwide lockdown is supposed to be on for 21 days.
    As we enter day 10 of the 21-day lockdown, Narendra Modi addressed a short message to the countrymen at 9 am on April 3. In the video message, he asked fellow citizens to take out time from their schedule at 9 pm on Sunday.
    To mark the fight against the contagious virus, all the Indians are requested to switch off all the lights in their houses and light candles, phones, or flashlight, whatever they can, amidst this lockdown.
    While we do this, he has asked the citizens to stay safe and follow this while being at home and not create gatherings on the roads "You don't have to go out on the streets and in the colonies, do it from your doorsteps and balconies," he added, and urged Indians to follow through.
    And since the people of Twitter are always super excited to voice how they feel about things via memes, we decided to add a few commentaries here. We hope this 'lights up' your day!
    Here's how they lit it up:
    Aise kaise jayega COVID-19?
    #ModiVideoMessage
    Modi asks for COVID awareness-
    Le Girls: Le Boys: pic.twitter.com/fxQqXMUa1u
    — Pulak (@PulakFCB) April 3, 2020 Modi Ji : 5 April at 9:00 pm and light a candle and

    fight the corona#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/LKvqwkccrJ
    — Sharique Hasan (@sharqeye) April 3, 2020 Yes, please! 
    Somebody please control her this Sunday. She might burn down half the city block #ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/yFMQbfwsE2
    — Rajj (@rajsingh1112233) April 3, 2020 Modi requesting to light up diya ,flash light on 5 april at 9pm
    Indians be like :#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/6C2XBfWQ2W
    — M E M E R • T I W A R I (@imtiwari7) April 3, 2020 Same here, bro!
    #ModiVideoMessage
    Me woh slept at 5 am watching modi ji speech at 9 am. pic.twitter.com/0xmJztkERP
    — Anubhav Gupta (@Anubhav42573600) April 3, 2020 Me buying Mombati / Candles / Diya / Torch #ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/7rAiPlOVTU
    — Prasar Barati (@prasarbarati) April 3, 2020 Let's get ready to recieve this picture on WhatsApp at 9:10 PM on Sunday! #ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/7w9PlwHSB0
    — Venkatesh Jambagi (@jambagivenku) April 3, 2020 Me and family on 5 aprail at 9 pm on my neighbor who irritates us with playing loud music -#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/l1od6GgfJJ
    — Maggi (@MeriMaggii) April 3, 2020 Can't stop. 
    #ModiVideoMessage

    BHAKTS RIGHT NOW.... pic.twitter.com/FdXDFJlUEB
    — Irfan (@Irfanstifler) April 3, 2020 Shahrukh Khan on 5 april at 9 PM to show his patriotism #9PM9Minutes #ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/j6Tt8m9NeX
    — Right Arm Over (@RightArmOver_) April 3, 2020

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    After Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix's show, Gordon, Gino, and Fred: American Road Trip made a return this week, one of the episodes saw Gordon Ramsay receiving rather traumatic news. 

    He discovered, through fellow show host, Gino that his daughter Tilly, 18, was on a date at his London restaurant, Heddon Street Kitchen, with Gino's son Luciano. 
    Take a look at the hilarious video here.  
    View this post on InstagramHow NOT to let Gordon Ramsay find out youâre dating his daughter ð¬ð Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip, Thursdays at 9pm on ITV and ITV Hub @gordongram @iamginodacampo @fred_sirieixA post shared by (@itv)
    The phone call took place when Luciano decided to check up on his dad Gino, who had been involved in an accident while travelling through Mexico. 
    During the FaceTiming session with each other, Luciano decided to tease both his dad, Gino, and Ramsay by saying "Do you know who I'm with?" before he moved the camera towards Gordon's daughter. Quite evidently, Gordon exclaimed, "What the hell? Tilly! What are you doing, Matilda?!" and was visibly annoyed with her. 
    To which his daughter replied nonchalantly, "Oh, sorry. I must have forgotten."
    Fred, the third presenter of the show then decided to make things even more awkward by adding some cringe-worthy advice.  He said, "it's OK to kiss on the first date, if you feel the urge, you've got to do it".
    "Mamma mia!" replied a livid Gordon.


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  9. ADMIN
    Many of us have been intrigued by the stars and galaxies that lay beyond the reach of human eyes. We are fascinated by the mention of the presence of life on other planets on our solar system and cannot seem to get over the mysteries that surround our beloved natural satellite, Moon.
    © Facebook
    But while most of us interested in astronomy donât end up going beyond star-gazing or owning a professional telescope at home, others turn it into their vocation and continue to fuel their curiosity for years. Astronauts happen to be one such group of individuals who are willing to devote their lives for path breaking research and experiments.
    © Twitter/NASA
    So recently, as many as 12,000 aspiring astronauts sent in their applications to become future NASA astronauts for its Artemis generation that will undertake its upcoming Moon and Mars missions. Recently NASA revealed that it received applications from every US state in a span of a month from March 1st to 31st. Now the agency plans to interview the most qualified applicants to make the final decision post medical clearance. This development has left people on Twitter intrigued.

    Astronaut applications were due today... I'm not going lie, I kind of want to know what the requirements are 𥺠@NASA
    â aaayyyyy.sami (@AnginiSami) April 3, 2020 Others think itâs to run away from coronavirus.
    Just read #NASA got 12,000 applications for a space mission.
    Motherfuckas trying to leave the GD PLANET to escape the #coronavirus.
    ð¤¯
    â Mike Fly (@mfly1971) April 2, 2020 Second largest number of applications ever?
    https://t.co/j4nUraUSkV More than 12,000 astronaut applications in to #NASA, the 2nd-largest ever; for missions such as returning to & helping lay groundwork for trip to Mars" GOOD LUCK, Y'ALL ð§âââ<< May the next group change what the default #AstronautEmoji looks like
    â Kay Savage (@Kay_the_Savage) April 2, 2020 Many are still hoping to make the cut.
    I made it under the wire yesterday. My application is in for the next NASA Astronaut Class selection. My odds are up! 1 in over 12,000. Last time it was 1 in 18,300! Under half selected are civilians. So the odds are even less. Space, here I come!
    â Ginny Mauldin (@GinnyMauldin) April 1, 2020This is the highest number of applications received by NASA and this selected generation of astronauts who make the cut will lead an extensive expedition on digging more information about the Moon. The selected list is expected to be out by next year around October. In a world where people today are trying to make some quick bucks via social media, it is interesting to see the spike in applications for a profile which requires a lifetime of hard work. 

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    The Coronavirus  has now become the source for scores of people losing their jobs in just months of this virus being discovered. 
    The necessity of staying at home in order to practice social distancing and help the world get over this crisis as efficiently as possible, has brought the global economy to shambles.
    While people belonging to the middle class are finding it difficult to keep up with their livelihood, others with an even weaker economic background, are completely dependent on donations, charities and the provisions made available by their government. 
    Delhi: Army Wives Welfare Association has prepared 2500 food packets for migrant labourers. The packets will be handed over to government representatives in Delhi Cantt today. pic.twitter.com/3ijlBBKTpW
    â ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2020
    Keeping the same in mind, former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh  and Harbhajan Singh decided to put out a couple of tweets to encourage their followers to look beyond their national boundaries and support former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridiâs NGO, Shahid Afridi Foundation.
    Hereâs what the cricketers posted online: 
    Harbhajan Singh:
    The world is passing through extremely testing and unprecedented times.Letâs do our bit to help @SAfridiOfficial @SAFoundationN doing gr8 work plz join hands with them nd contribute what ever u can https://t.co/t9OvfEPp79 for covid19 @wasimakramlive @YUVSTRONG12 @shoaib100mph pic.twitter.com/sB2fxCAQqY
    â Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 29, 2020
    âThe world is passing through extremely testing and unprecedented times.Letâs do our bit to help @SAfridiOfficial @SAFoundationN doing gr8 work plz join hands with them nd contribute what ever u can http://donatekarona.com for covid19 @wasimakramlive @YUVSTRONG12 @shoaib100mph,â he wrote.
    Yuvraj Singh:


    These are testing times, itâs time to lookout for each other specially the ones who are lesser fortunate. Lets do our bit, I am supporting @SAfridiOfficial & @SAFoundationN in this noble initiative of covid19. Pls donate on https://t.co/yHtpolQbMx #StayHome @harbhajan_singh pic.twitter.com/HfKPABZ6Wh
    â yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 31, 2020


    âThese are testing times, itâs time to lookout for each other specially the ones who are lesser fortunate. Lets do our bit, I am supporting @SAfridiOfficial & @SAFoundationN in this noble initiative of covid19. Pls donate on http://donatekarona.com #StayHome @harbhajan_singh,â wrote the former India all-rounder.
    Happy with the kind of support shown by two great Indian stars of their time, Afridi personally thanked Yuvi and Bhajji for their seamless support to his cause in a tweet of his own:
    Thank you for all you support-both yourself & my brother @harbhajan_singh are huge pillars of support; this bond we have shows love & peace transgresses borders when it comes to humanity especially. Best wishes to you with your noble endeavours with @YOUWECAN #DonateKaroNa https://t.co/IVhqywdl3q
    â Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 31, 2020


    âThank you for all you support-both yourself & my brother @harbhajan_singh are huge pillars of support; this bond we have shows love & peace transgresses borders when it comes to humanity especially. Best wishes to you with your noble endeavours with @YOUWECAN  #DonateKaroNa,â wrote the Pakistani athlete.
    However, not all the followers of the two Indian cricketers were as enthusiastic about donating to Afridiâs cause as their idols. Instead, they used a hashtag: #SHAMEONYUVIBHAJJI to show their rage against them for this âshameful actâ:
    Extremely sad to see this. U have lost all the respect @harbhajan_singh .. everything. He breaks his TV bcoz his wife was watching programs with hindu rituals. He hates india and indian army. U have done a shameful act. https://t.co/6lTKXAtjvw
    â Shailendra Singh (@shaksingh) March 31, 2020

    They were even called âabsolute jerksâ.
    From being our heroes to being an absolute jerk.!#ShameOnYuviBhajji #COVID #Covid19India pic.twitter.com/yd6XZbzlWO
    â SilentLucidity (@ineyhathakur) March 31, 2020


    One of the users even asked if they were even Indians or not: 
    Are you Indian or a Pakistani ?
    â Keep Smiling (@upma23) March 31, 2020
    What do you think about this whole situation? Did the Indian cricketers deserve such treatment? Let us know in the comments section.


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    Russell Crowe, popular for roles like Maximus from Gladiator, in his time in self-isolation, has found an unlikely bond with actor and comedian, Johny Vegas. 

    Recently, he posted a video on his Twitter account for his 2.7 million followers to spread the word about Johny's charity in hometown of St Helens. However, what's interesting is how drastically different he looks in self-isolation than his usual self.
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    Johnny is part of this charity group that takes everyday essentials to vulnerable people and key workers in the northwest town. Take look at the video here:

    If you are in the St.Helens UK area pic.twitter.com/Rp7n4yrcgz
    â Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 31, 2020
    Self-isolation has drastically changed the way we groom ourselves. Now, that we're locked up in our houses for days on end, no one cares about social constructs like grooming the beard or dying it for that matter. 

    Russell Crowe's self-isolation look is clearly surprising his fans. In fact. he looked barely recognisable in the video that he posted. 
    This man couldn't believe it was Russell Crowe. 
    Canât fool me, thatâs not Russell Crowe, thatâs David Bellamy putting on a dodgy Ozzie accent! pic.twitter.com/x68LIHUGuV
    â Global Collapse HQ (@G_C_HQ) March 31, 2020
    Some people wanted to clash the two worlds together.


    Some were treasuring this epic COVID-19 moment. 

    In the end, Johny Vegas was grateful for Russell's contribution. 
    Another satisfied customer via@BrookOA @EcclestonArms @StevePrescott1 team. Thanks for your kind donation, here's our safe distance selfie as promised #StHelensTogether#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
    & again, thanks @russellcrowe for spreading the word & morale boost 01744881881 X pic.twitter.com/vsq1NDUgvS
    â Johnny Vegas (@JohnnyVegasReal) March 31, 2020
    Despite the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting our lives and forcing us to go in self-isolation, it is also really bringing us together as well.

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    While most of us are safely sitting inside our houses, many people apart from the âhealth warriorsâ are out on the streets working for us. 
    These people include vegetable and fruit sellers, and sanitation workers, who are coming to work every day like itâs just another regular day. 
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    To pay their respects, residents of Nabha showered flowers on a sanitation worker from their terraces to thank him for the work that he is still doing during the Coronavirus lockdown. 
    Taking to his Twitter, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh wrote along with a video, âPleased to see the applause & affection showered by people of Nabha on the sanitation worker. Itâs heartening to note how adversity is bringing out the intrinsic goodness in all of us. Letâs keep it up & cheer our frontline warriors in this War Against #Covid19.â 
    Check out his tweet here- 
    Pleased to see the applause & affection showered by people of Nabha on the sanitation worker. Itâs heartening to note how adversity is bringing out the intrinsic goodness in all of us. Letâs keep it up & cheer our frontline warriors in this War Against #Covid19. pic.twitter.com/tV2OwVa86w
    â Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 31, 2020
    In the video you can see the sanitation worker walking through a colony in Nabha, Punjab with his cart and people are showering flowers on him. Also, the people of the colony thanked him by clapping continuously from their terraces. 
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    The video has already garnered over 49.4k views and 5k likes on Twitter and it deserves more. 
    People on the internet found the video heartwarming and hereâs what they have to say about the video- 
    True.
    Beautiful and very moving.
    â Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) March 31, 2020 Agreed. I agree with you and really hope this virus helps to change attitudes towards sanitation workers and migrants labourers and the poor in society.
    â ParentStrandedInIndia (@StrandedinIndia) March 31, 2020 Makes sense! Beautiful to see but why are people throwing petals without covering their hands and why are they going up to the sanitation workers with garlands and not keeping appropriate social distance? Not fair to blame this virus on 'foreigners' while promoting inconsistent messages.
    â ParentStrandedInIndia (@StrandedinIndia) March 31, 2020 Mine as well! Made my day
    â Abhishek Gupta (@AYPgupta) March 31, 2020 Exactly. oh mannnnn!!! my day is madeeee!!!!
    â Anjali_Sharmaâ®ï¸ (@TribeccaaAngie) March 31, 2020 Yes⦠Very thoughtful of residents��
    â arun (@arunsharma1968) March 31, 2020 So true. Just because a leader is there to lead and set an example,
    Hats off to your leadership.
    â Shiv Kumar (@ShivMehra07) March 31, 2020Meanwhile, the Coronavirus cases in India have crossed 1500 so far and the virus has killed around 50 people.
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    The virus is spreading dismally and the whole country is on a lockdown to protect everyone from the outbreak of the pandemic. 


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    At the moment, this lockdown situation is not the only thing that is extremely trying but people around are doing some crazy things that are actually quite cringe-worthy.
    In an unusual incident that took place on Sunday in Washington, a man was arrested. And for a super bizarre reason.
    No, it was not for rash driving or drunk driving, but he actually made his Pitbull sit in the driver's seat and made him drive the car at a high-speed. Really disappointing, must say.

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    According to reports, the man was driving quite erratically and recklessly. The troopers attempted to stop the suspect's car. When the car finally stopped, it wasn't a man but a Pitbull sitting in the driver's seat as it turns out the man had been accelerating and steering the car. 
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    Officials have also reported that the man was driving over 100 mph. The 51-year-old Lakewood man tried to evade as much as he could and drove recklessly on Centennial Trail, a trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. Luckily, no one was hurt during this incident.

    Later, the troopers were successful in ending this chase. The man has been charged many felonies that include drugs and rash driving as well. After he was booked, he simply had one answer that he was trying to 'teach his dog to drive a car.' 

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    The Washington State Patrol has taken everything into consideration and this man has now been charged for hit and run and reckless endangerment. The bond has been set to $8,500. 
    On this, Axtman also added "I've been a trooper for almost 12 years and wow, I've never heard this excuse. I've been in a lot of high-speed chases, I've stopped a lot of cars, and never have I gotten an excuse that they were teaching their dog how to drive."

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    As far as the dog is concerned, he has been sent to an animal shelter while the owner is now arrested.  
    This is an insane act and no one has the right to put anyone else's life in danger.

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    âSix weeks ago, Dr. Erin Bruce, an anesthesiologist, and her husband, Dr. Michael Szava-Kovats, had their first child, a daughter. He agonizes over the thought of exposing his young daughter and wife to infection. He accepts that he may get coronavirus. The risks to his family are outside his comfort zone, he says.â
    This is the story, Dr. Szava-Kovats shared with The Guardian in a recent interview - words that must have echoed in the young ER specialistâs head as he shifted into an empty apartment owned by some friends.
    After five days of risky, back-to-back work at his resident hospital in Calgary, Canada, the loneliness begins to set in - worry about the future, the thought of not being able to hold his newborn child and support his wife during one of the most difficult medical crises the entire world has faced. He finds some comfort in routine - calling Dr. Bruce at the same time each day, meditating to calm himself before work and bolstering himself with the camaraderie of his team... but sometimes, things are just too much. 
    âItâs hard because I want to be with my family. I am not doing this because I want to,â he says.
    Dr. Szava-Kovatsâ story is nothing short of heartbreaking - but it represents the daily reality for thousands of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals across the world, from New York City to rural clinics in sub-Saharan Africa. Here are a few stories from the lives of these selfless heroes, detailing the sacrifices theyâve had to make for us - sometimes paying with their very lives.
    Dr. Li Wenliang, Wuhan
    Dr. Wenliang was an ophthalmologist from Wuhan Central Hospital. He posted his story on Chinese social network Weibo from a hospital bed a month after sending out his initial warning. The 34-year-old had noticed seven cases of a virus that he thought looked like Sars - the virus that led to a global epidemic in 2003 - which turned out to be an early discovery of the now infamous Coronavirus strain.
    Despite his desperate pleas for caution, the Chinese government accused him of âspreading rumoursâ and âseverely disturbing social orderâ - a month later while in hospital, he shared the above video that went viral, and tragically passed away in early February.
    Several Chinese citizens stormed social media in fury - âThe truth will always be treated as a rumour,â read one comment on Weibo. âHow long are you going to lie? Are you still lying? What else do you have to hide?â
    Nurse Naser Ali Al-Shahrani, Riyadh#Watch: Saudi doctor weeps as he follows #socialdistancing advice as #COVID19 crisis continues and refuses to hug his child as he returns home from the hospital pic.twitter.com/KZvQtrOqAy
    â Arab News (@arabnews) March 25, 2020
    In a heartbreaking video coming in from Saudi Arabia where the number of coronavirus cases have soared past 1,500, Naser Ali Al-Shahrani, a nurse practicing at King Salman Hospital, came home from a day of duty to find his young son Mohamed ecstatic to see him.
    Heartbreakingly, the medical professional was moved to tears when he realised that touching his son would put him at risk to contract the virus, and the confused boy is seen backing away from his emotionally distressed father.
    Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dhoteja, Punjab
    Doctors all over the country have been pleading with the general population to stay at home, while simultaneously working round the clock to care for patients suffering from the virus - and Punjabâs medical professionals are no exception. In a video shared by BBC News Punjab, Dr. Dhoteja along with his colleagues appealed to the public in an emotional outburst.
    âI havenât gone home for the last one month,â he said. âI got to go home for a couple days, 15 days ago⦠but I have a two month old baby at home.â Breaking down into tears, the doctor continued, âplease, stay at home, donât come outside. Please prevent this sickness from spreading. A very big problem has come into the country⦠you arenât able to see it, but we are.â
    Dr. Chen, Wuhan
    Remember, every single doctor out there on the front lines is someoneâs son or daughter - and watching them take on a disease with no discovered cure can be downright harrowing. In Dr. Chenâs case, the young medical professional from Wuhan had to quarantine himself after developing possible symptoms. 
    Despite requesting his family to maintain a 2-metre distance at all times, his mother would show up each day at his apartment - carrying supplies and food to feed her son while breaking down emotionally. Dr. Chenâs sister who shot the viral video, says, âWe were so sad to see her crying like this. I cried too. Itâs a difficult time for doctors and for medical workerâs families - I hope all frontline medical workers can protect themselves.â She now collects supplies for hospitals in need. Fortunately, her prayers were answered when her brother eventually emerged from his quarantine without any symptoms.
    Nurse Kious Kelly, New York City
    When news of Kellyâs status reached his only sibling Marya Patrice Sherron, it was already too late - the 48-year old nurse was already being intubated in the ICU at New York City's Mount Sinai West hospital. Kelly, who had asthma, told them it was mild and that he was doing fine. "Heâs always been protective of me [and] my parents. I knew he didnât want them to worry," Sherron said. "I asked him a couple more questions, and he said he canât talk. 'I choke if I try. Canât breathe. I love you,'" Sherron recalled him saying. "And he said he was tired and he would lay down and wanted to go to sleep."
    Six days later, on Tuesday evening, the hospital informed her family that Kelly had tragically succumbed to the virus. Amidst a massive pouring in of support, condolences and financial assistance with Kellyâs funeral, his sister also received a scathing, hateful comment that targeted the heroic nurse for his sexuality - âsuggesting that [Kelly's death] didnât matter because he was a gay maleâ. Despite these disgusting displays of inhumane behaviour, Sherron has been overwhelmed by the massive amount of positive support her family has received during this tough ordeal. "Itâs humbling. Itâs unreal, really,â she said to Buzzfeed News. âYou feel like youâre not alone going through this."
    If you know any medical workers caught up in the forefront of this pandemic - do reach out to them today with a kind word or two - every little bit helps.

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    Let me just say it out loud - God bless OTT platforms. No seriously, how else are we supposed to get through these times?
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    Although OTT platforms allow us to catch up on some really great films that we might have missed catching on the big screen, they are also a great platform for films that did not perform well at the box office, giving them a new, digital life, so to speak. 

    Here are just some of the many films, which although were box office disasters, went on to become immensely popular on OTT platforms:
    1. October- 2018

    Raking in a mere 58 crore at the box office, Shoojit Sircarâs October, starring Varun Dhawan is considered actually one of the best films of 2018, thanks to its poignant storytelling, and the breathtaking manner in which the film was made. That, however, was not enough to ensure a sound collection at the box office. 
    Once it was released on OTT, it just exploded, with people praising just how well the film was made and how it was one of Varunâs finest performances.
    2. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota- 2018

    If you havenât seen Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, at least at the cinemas, you arenât alone. The film did a measly Rs 2 crore at the box office. But man, once it was relaunched on a streaming service, it just exploded. 
    It is through and through, a genuine laugh riot, with some over the top dialogues and actually a good story. A must watch for every millennial in India if you ask us.
    3. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, 2009

    As averse towards streaming Ranbir Kapoor has been, quite a lot of his films that did not work well on the box office actually did massively well on OTT platforms. Rocket Singh raked in a ghastly Rs 33 crore at the box office back then. 
    Given it was at a time when Ranbir was being labelled as the next big thing in Bollywood, the performance actually took everyone by surprise. Still, thanks to torrents, and OTT platforms the film was received well, a few months and years after its release.
    4. Wake Up Sid, 2009
     
    This is yet another film that actually looked very promising, but did not live up to the commercial expectation that distributors and the filmmakers had. This is also one of the first of Ranbirâs coming of age films, and probable one of his finest. 

    The plot and the writing were poignant, it had some really good songs, and people who saw the film actually liked the film. Still, it wasnât as successful, as some of the big blockbusters of the year, and soon sort of died out. 
    Again, thanks to network television, and torrents it did pick up steam, but once it was rereleased on OTT, itâs appeal evolved exponentially.
    5. Hunterrr, 2015

    Another film that had the potential to set records at the film, but ultimately performed abysmally, was Hunterrr. The film had everything that one would expect of a blockbuster - a solid script and story, some really catchy dialogues, and immensely talented actors. 
    Again, people who actually saw the film were going gaga over it. However, the number of people who actually saw the film was not that significant a number. Hunterrr raked in about Rs 13.5 crore before it was picked up by streaming services, where, it went on to become a cult classic.
    Like we said, thank God for OTT services. If you come to think about it, these films are actually responsible for making us familiar with platform-exclusive films, or films that only have a digital release, and are not released on cinemas.

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