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  4. ADMIN
    Earlier today, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had tweeted out saying that they're ready to unveil their new phones after having to postpone the event a few times. Now, we've just got the confirmation that the company is going to unveil the new OnePlus 8 series of phones on April 14, 2020.
    Yes, OnePlus has finally decided to go ahead with the launch despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But it'll still be an online-only launch event and we'll be able to stream it live on OnePlus' official website and on YouTube.
    © OnePlus
    Though OnePlus hasn't revealed anything about the new devices yet, they did mention that they're going to launch the OnePlus 8 "series", which means we'll definitely be getting more than one phone. This time OnePlus is going with the "Lead with Speed" slogan. The company also confirmed that there'll be a "full series of 5G devices".

    It's been a stressful month so far with little to no activities happening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, we're super excited to welcome the new OnePlus 8 series and see what the company has been cooking for us behind the scenes. We already know quite a bit about the OnePlus 8 like its colour variants and even the detailed specs.
    14/04/2020 - The answer you all have been waiting for! Are you ready to #LeadwithSpeed with the new OnePlus 8 series? Get notified - https://t.co/XhICjV2k9b. #OnePlus8Series pic.twitter.com/veENE0CbHY
    â OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) March 30, 2020That being said, we'll definitely be covering the launch in detail, so do make sure to keep your eyes peeled for more info.

    Note: The header & social thumbnails are for representation only. That's not the final design of the upcoming OnePlus phones.

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  5. ADMIN
    The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken all of us and disrupted our everyday lives. 
    It's not like we had never heard of the words 'pandemics' or 'lockdowns' before, as we've all had these troubling terms thrown at us in schools at some point with pictures of a dystopian reality that we never thought could be our own. 
    But 2020 has shown us that some of the worst possible realities can, in fact, come true. Not that we're not fighting this, we hope to resume routine life as soon as we can, and in a month or two hopefully, we will be back on the streets. 
    However, these 3-4 weeks of isolation, for a lot of people, has put things in perspective as they make a list of things that they want to do as soon as it's safe to step out. 
    We asked a bunch of people the first thing that they would want to do as soon as the lockdown ends, and here are some hilarious answers:
    1. "The time in the quarantine has made me regret all the times a turned down a party invite, I might possibly turn into a party animal once this ends"
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    2. "Once it's safe to meet strangers again, I'm going to find someone on Tinder and hook-up with them"

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    3. "I've been craving fried chicken after watching a bunch of movies of people eating fried chicken in them. Once the pandemic ends, I will go and live in KFC for a whole week."

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    4. "Have *** with my boyfriend."

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    5. "My family is conservative, I can't drink till the lockdown gets over. I plan to get sloshed on the streets with my friends without worrying about catching any infections."

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    6. "I'm done with washing my hands too many times, once it's safe again, I plan to not wash my hands for a month."

    7. "I miss greeting people on the streets, I'm going to greet every random stranger on the street once this gets over."
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    8. " I'm staying with my boyfriend's family for the duration of the lockdown, as soon as this gets over, I plan to go back and lock myself in my flat for two days."

    9.  "I think working in a lockdown has made my team a little crazy, I can't wait for this to get over so I can quit my job."
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    10. "Give my girlfriend a ten-minute long bear hug."

    © Excel Productions
    So, what are you planning on doing once it is safe to step out? Let us know in the comments section below.


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  6. ADMIN
    1977âs Agent Vinod had it all.  

    © Sangam Pictures
    With several James Bond films to draw inspiration from, the Mahendra Sandhu starrer featured femme fatales, daring action sequences and high-stakes thrills - all viewed through the lens of a suave, flamboyant hero willing to gamble his life in the service of his country. 

    Itâs all Bollywood at its most classic - the very name of Mumbaiâs film industry was coined during this period in Indian cinema. And among the thousands that would crowd theatres that summer to watch this flick, there must have been a few, who - whether they knew it or not at the time - had a closer connection to the world of espionage than the average filmgoer.
    I am, of course, talking about Indian National Army (INA) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agents - the crème de la crème of Indiaâs intelligence, espionage and counter-espionage efforts. Given Indiaâs long and sometimes tumultuous history with its neighbours, these elite individuals ended up with one hell of a life behind them, and while the nature of espionage itself means that many incredible stories will be forever lost to time, thereâs a handful that make it into the public eye. 
    Hereâs 5 of the most fascinating, thrilling and downright hardcore spy biographies in the history of India.
    1. Saraswathi Rajamani © Wikimedia
    One of the earliest documented spies to work for the Indian cause, Rajamani originally hailed from Rangoon in present-day Myanmar, where her father, a supporter of the Indian freedom movement, owned gold mines, making them one of the richest families in the region. In a 2005 Rediff interview, the INA veteran recounted a visit from none other than Mahatma Gandhi himself, who was shocked to find the then-young girl practicing shooting in the garden.

    She would go on to disagree with Gandhijiâs principles of ahimsa and join Netaji Subhash Chandra Boseâs INA in 1942, under the Rani of Jhansi womenâs regiment. 
    For almost two years, Rajamani and some of her female colleagues masqueraded as boys and gathered intelligence. While posing as a boy, her cover was called âManiâ. Once, one of her colleagues was caught by the British troops. To rescue her, Rajamani infiltrated the British camp dressed as a dancer. She drugged the British officers who were in-charge and freed her colleague. In a thrilling escape, Rajamani was shot on the leg by a British guard but she still managed to avoid capture - serving the cause until Netaji dissolved the army after World War II.
    2. Mohanlal Bhaskar © Wikimedia
    In a 1983 autobiography titled An Indian Spy in Pakistan, Bhaskar says that he took on a false identity as Mohammad Aslam and had himself circumcised to operate as a Pakistani Muslim on behalf of Indian intelligence in Pakistan - aiming to obtain details on the countryâs nuclear programme.

    Unfortunately, Bhaskar was betrayed by double-agent Amrik Singh who played on both Pakistani and Indian sides of the field, and between 1967 and 1974, was imprisoned in Pakistani jails. It was here that Bhaskar made friends and enemies alike within the Pakistani jail system. In his book, he mentions both kind and cruel jailers - the latter of whom would torture Bhaskar for valuable information through these years.
    His account remains one of the earliest and most interesting documentations of Pak security from the era - making key observations about top officials and Pakistani society alike.
    3. Ravindra Kaushik © Navbharat Times
    Born in Rajasthan in 1952, Kaushik began his career far away from the military - his talent as an actor at the national level dramatics meet in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was witnessed by officials from RAW. Soon, Kaushik was called in and offered the job of an undercover agent in Pakistan.

    After two years of training in espionage, politics, Urdu, Islam and other useful subjects for an agent embedded in Karachi, Kaushik began his infiltration into the country as a law student at Karachi University at the age of 23, with the cover name âNabi Ahmed Shakirâ. From 1979 to 1983, while in military service, he passed on valuable information to RAW which was of great help to the Indian defence forces. He was given the title of 'Black Tiger' by India's then-Home Minister S. B. Chavan.
    Unfortunately, in 1983, a low-level RAW operative named Inyat Masih was captured by Pakistan and Kaushikâs identity was compromised. He spent the next 16 years in jail, writing secret letters to his family about the torture he faced as a captive.
    4. Ajit Doval © Reuters
    Currently serving as the National Security Advisor to PM Narendra Modi, Doval has previously been head-honcho at the Intelligence Bureau and was an instrumental figure in the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 - continuing to pull some of the most important strings in the nation today.

    Before filling up these big shoes however, Doval excelled on-ground, first as a police officer in Thalassery, Kerala during the late sixties, where he helped quash violence against Muslim communities. This preceded a truly spectacular career as an intelligence operative across the country from the early seventies to the mid 2000s, when he retired as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau. 
    In these years, Doval not only infiltrated the Miso National Front insurgency forces, gaining the trust of the majority of its commanders - he also facilitated the merger of Sikkim into India and even infiltrated the Golden Temple of Amritsar, collecting critical intel before Operation Black Thunder - a set of feats that earned him the media moniker of âIndiaâs James Bondâ.
    5. Sehmat Khan © Dharma Productions/Penguin
    Played by Alia Bhatt in 2018âs Raazi, Sehmat Khan was a mysterious figure in Indian intelligence circles that surfaced in ex-Navy Lieutenant Commander Harinder Sikka's novel Calling Sehmat. Back in 1999, Sikka visited Kargil to research the state of the intelligence department. After expressing his disappointment, he managed to discover Sehmat Khan - the pseudonym for a woman who provided intelligence for the Indian forces during the 1971 Bangladesh conflict. 

    Daughter of a wealthy Kashmiri businessman, Sehmat married a Pakistani Army officer. Though she was meant to be just a facilitator for the Indian Intelligence, Sehmat Khan went a step ahead to gather important security information for India - going deep behind foreign lines as the tutor to Pak leader Yahya Khanâs children.
    Her efforts culminated in intel that thwarted a Pakistani plot to INS Viraat, a Centaur-class, flagship aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy. She eventually returned to India pregnant with her son, who eventually joined the Indian Army.
    Know any cool spy tales from Indiaâs espionage elite? Share them in the comments with us!

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  7. ADMIN
    The dismally increasing coronavirus cases across the globe have crippled global economy bringing lives of people to a standstill. This is the first time in the history of mankind something of this level has happened. In the wake of this global pandemic, many countries including India have imposed a country-wide lockdown to contain the spread of this deadly virus. Consequently, many people who earn wages on a daily basis have been left in the lurch. In such testing times, humanity and kindness are the qualities that help us get through life and this tough time. Turns out that humanity continues to stay alive despite what happens and proving this is an instance that occurred in Florida recently. according to a  report in HT , an unknown customer left a tip of 10,000 USD (Rs. 7.5 lakh approx) at a restaurant called Skillets in Florida to be distributed amongst its staff members. What a kind soul! He did this in a bid to help staff members make their ends meet until the lockdown is lifted. This incident happened just a day before the state mayor asked all restaurants to shut down.
    © Yelp
    The owner of the restaurant revealed that the customer handed the money in cash to the manager of the restaurant, asking him to distribute it evenly amongst the staff members. There were a total of 20 employees working at Skillets and they all received 500 USD (Rs. 37,500 approx) each.
    According to NBC, the owner spoke about the gentle customer and said, âWe have regulars who have been coming in forever, and theyâre our friends but we donât always know their names. We know their faces, their orders, their favourite tables, but we donât know exactly who they are.â Turns out, this one customer isnât the only one who surprised them with his kindness. The owner of Skillets also revealed that many servers received big tips from other customers in the past few weeks.
    Owing to the current coronavirus crisis, the restaurant unfortunately has been forced to lay off 90 percent of its employees due to lack of funds. All restaurants were asked to close down. Itâs because of instances like these that people still believe in humanity, kindness and compassion. Kudos to all those people who are helping each other in the time of crisis.

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  8. ADMIN
    After days of denying the spreading of the Coronavirus or Covid-19 at a community level in India, the government has finally accepted the presence of âlimited community transmissionâ or âstage 3â in the country, according to Livemint. 

    What Exactly Is âCommunity Transmissionâ Aka âStage 3â?  According to the World Health Organisation, âcommunity transmission is evidenced by the inability to relate confirmed cases through chains of transmission for a large number of cases, or by increasing positive tests through sentinel samples (routine systematic testing of respiratory samples from established laboratories).â 
    In other words, if a community enters stage 3, a large portion of the population will get infected without knowing how they got exposed to the contagion ie; even if they didnât travel to the infected places or come in contact with anyone whoâs been tested positive. 
    According to CNBC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for example, could not trace the source of a California patient in the USA, who contracted the virus in February 2020. The USA now has over 1,40,000 reported cases. 
    âAt this time, the patientâs exposure is unknown,â the CDC had said in a statement. âItâs possible this could be an instance of community spread of COVID-19, which would be the first time this has happened in the United States.â 
    Should India Be Worried About Entering Stage 3? On March 19, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had said that they had examined over 800 random samples and found that the results did not indicate community transmission yet. 
    "We can consider that we are in the community transmission stage only when there are about 20 to 30 per cent cases with no clue on how they got the virus," said Lav Aggarwal, a joint secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, later in the week. 
    "If India enters that stage, we will not hide it. We will tell people so that we can step up the level of alertness and awareness." 
    © Center For Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy
    Having said that, the Centre for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy (CDDEP) believes the situation might be worse than the ICMR feels. According to them, stage 3 is already in India and began somewhere in the early days of March. Their report also says that between 300 and 400 million Indians are likely to be infected by July if no interventions are made (although, most of these cases will be mild). 

    According to yet another report shared by The Economic Times, community transmission in India is âinevitableâ. ICMR director general Balram Bhargava said âthe virus will behave the same way it has behaved in China. It will follow the same pattern.â 
    On March 14, 2020, Bhargava said that the âIf we manage 30 days (until April 14), if community transmission doesnât happen in the next 30 days, we may be at a good wicket.â 
    What Do We Do In Case We Do Enter Stage 3?  © Twitter
    The CDDEP recommends that in theory, social distancing can reduce the effectiveness of community transmission by over 75%. However, the task of carrying out the phenomenon on a scale as wide as the Indian population could be difficult. 

    It is an absolute must for people over the age of 65 to take shelter as the virus is more effective towards them. 
    The thought of a country like India with a population of 1.3 billion entering phase 3 is harrowing and the potential damage, irreversible. Therefore the best we can do now is just stay at home, we canât stress its significance enough.

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  9. ADMIN
    With the increasing number of cases of COVID 19 in the national capital, the Delhi Government has decided that the doctors on duty will be accommodated at the Hotel Lalit on government expense.
    The official account of CMO Delhi shared the news on Twitter and wrote, âDoctors are on the frontlines of the battle against Coronavirus. All doctors serving in Delhi government's Lok Nayak Hospital and GB Pant Hospital on COVID-19 duty will now be housed in Hotel Lalit. #DelhiFightsCorona.â
    Doctors are on the frontlines of the battle against Coronavirus. All doctors serving in Delhi government's Lok Nayak Hospital and GB Pant Hospital on COVID-19 duty will now be housed in Hotel Lalit.#DelhiFightsCorona
    â CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) March 30, 2020LNJP and GBP are among a few hospitals where doctors are available 24*7 for attending positive or suspected cases of coronavirus infection. Itâs indeed a great step but people are now demanding that the government should also consider giving accommodation to the nurses as they are also risking their lives just like the doctors.

    What about the "NURSES" Sir....Are they not fighting during this period ...R they immune to this....plz answer Sir ...why this partiality with Nurses..Plz arrange accomodation for both Doctors & nurses community equally at the specific place. We are waiting Sir for ur response
    â Rahul Sharma (@RahulSh88127432) March 30, 2020What about nursing officers sir , don't you need our https://t.co/jEykSYkYYA case you don't need then send all of us on leave .why we should struggle all d tym when our minister is no more wanted us ..waiting hours for transportation to go on duty
    We r such a fools
    â Kavita Sharma (@kavitas119) March 30, 2020What about the nurses who also working to fight covid 19?????? Govt must think this.
    â DEEPAK GOYAL % follow back (@Deepak93498536) March 30, 2020@ArvindKejriwal ji this is total discrimination
    Is there no value for nurses and other paramedic staff in your heart ????
    No problem we are doing work for humanity if we die in this fight against corona it should our own risk
    you save your doctors
    â Gagan Dadhich (@dadhich_gagan) March 30, 2020Then, there were people who appreciated Arvind Kejriwal who took this bold step and went on to say that he should be the next PM.
    PM banao isko
    â Zahid Kuchay (@ISMT_ZAHID) March 30, 2020Great job sir @ArvindKejriwal
    â Amit (@amitatsocial) March 30, 2020Such a great CM in Delhi @ArvindKejriwal I salute of you
    â Dilip Jha (@jha6alldjha) March 30, 2020Thank you Mr CM for you fight against Corona ..you are a brave fighter..
    â nabaghana sahoo (@nabaghanasahoo5) March 30, 2020Interestingly, The Lalit in Delhi has also taken the lead to support the Delhi Governmentâs initiative of feeding the needy by donating 1000 kg of wheat flour and 300 kgs of refined wheat flour, over 700 kgs of vegetables from their own gardens in the last couple of days to the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). 
    © The Lalit Group
    © The Lalit Group
    Going back to the news, the national capital of India witnessed a huge spike in the coronavirus cases on Sunday. A total of 23 new cases were reported from the state and hence, this move of quarantining the medical staff had to be taken.

    Well, the central government today said there was no plan to extend the 21-day lockdown. But, we will have to wait till April 14 if they plan to extend it.  The novel coronavirus has infected more than 721,000 people worldwide and has claimed over 33,000 lives. MensXP urges you to take the guidelines seriously as this pandemic is contagious and a deadly danger to human life.

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  10. ADMIN
    Arguably one of the greatest footballers on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo needs no introduction to the sport. From winning league titles across countries, Ballon d'Or honours to lifting UEFA Champions League trophy, the Portuguese footballer has probably won it all in his illustrious career. But, his hunger to succeed and passion for the game, which fuels his success, also, at times, brings out the worst in him. 

    The Portugal football team captain is so obsessed with the idea of winning that, sometimes, his competitive edge gets the better of him, and his judgement, on the field. Not one to hide his emotions, Ronaldo has often been seen expressing his disappointment, whether at a player, match official or himself, on the pitch. 
    He has also been seen over-committing himself on the field. One such instance was in the 2018/19 edition of the Champions League when Juventus locked horns with Valencia at the Mestalla. Making his Champions League debut for Juventus, Ronaldo was sent off 29 minutes into the clash for allegedly pulling the hair of Valencia's Jeison Murillo. 
    © Reuters
    For someone who had cut a fuming figure right from the opening minutes in the clash, Ronaldo's teary-eyed exit at Mestalla pretty much summed up his Champions League debut for Juventus. But, if that wasn't enough, the fact that then Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri had placed in a rule that forced the red-carded players to buy presents to the rest of the squad rubbed salt to Ronaldo's wounds. 

    And after two months of arguing against the punishment, Ronaldo finally relented and made up for his misdemeanour. So, what did he buy? Well, how about Apple iMacs, eh! Juventus no. 1, Wojciech Szczesny, has revealed the whole on his podcast. 
    Ronaldo bought 29 iMacs as a present for his Juventus teammates. "Yes, we all have an iMac," Szczesny revealed on his own podcast Prosto w Szczene. "It took a very long time because he couldn't process that red card and insisted high and low that he was not doing anything wrong. It took him a while, about two months of arguing, but we all have received an iMac," the Juventus goalie added. 
    © Reuters
    Amongst his other rules, Allegri also penalised players who reported late for training, with Szczesny himself falling victim on one occasion. The former Arsenal shot-stopper revealed he bought his team-mates 'Dr. Dre Beats' headphones. 

    'I thought it was Tuesday, but it turned out to be Wednesday that day. Allegri called me and said everyone was already there. When I arrived half an hour late on the training field, everyone said: "oh, we're getting presents!" I ended up buying headphones for the boys,' he added. 
    While the footballers don't really have to worry about their finances, owing to the staggering wages they earn, Allegri's unique way of keeping the footballers in check would have surely helped the Juventus stars in establishing who the coolest player, depending on their gifts, was at that time.

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  11. ADMIN
    Owing to the Coronavirus  outbreak in the country, Kartik Aaryan has joined the film fraternity in donating generously to PM Narendra Modiâs Relief Fund as he has pledged a sum of Rs 1 crore. Kartik took to Twitter to share this news with his followers and well-wishers.

    He wrote, âIt is the absolute need of the hour to rise together as a Nation.
    Whatever I am, whatever money Iâve earned, is only because of the people of India; and for us, I am contributing Rs. 1 crore to the PM-CARES Fund. I URGE all my fellow Indians also to help as much as possible.â


    It is the absolute need of the hour to rise together as a Nation.
    Whatever I am, whatever money Iâve earned, is only because of the people of India; and for us I am contributing Rs. 1 crore to the PM-CARES Fund.
    I URGE all my fellow Indians also to help as much as possible ð» https://t.co/AzTT3lWHtr
    â Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) March 30, 2020

    In fact, Kartik has also urged everyone to contribute to the fund in whatever capacity they can. Well, people are appreciating the actor for donating money graciously and lauded him for being a self-made star. People are calling him a true âdeshbhaktâ for his big gesture.


    A newcomer like him has surpassed the donation amount as compared to established actors like varun. So proud of you.
    â Chinmay Mangal (@ChinmayM385) March 30, 2020

    salute to u.. being a self made star, u had to do a lot of struggle n hard work to earn this much amount. It needs big heart to donate 1cr at this stage of ur career. Kudos.
    â Appy (@Akshay__Devotee) March 30, 2020

    Good job Kartik!!

    Izzat badd gayi hai tumhare liye
    Baat sirf paiso ki nahi

    Baat niyat ki hoti hai!!
    â RiseOfBurnol (@RiseofBurnol) March 30, 2020

    Asli deshbhakt kartik aaryan .
    â sanyasi princu (@aboywithbrains) March 30, 2020

    dil jeet liya bhai
    â Shivam mishra (@Shivamm79774443) March 30, 2020

    @narendramodi
    Many Thanks for your great contribution at this need of the hour..

    Whole #India is fan of yours after that #Corona Video of yours n now we will keep remembering you

    May God Bless you for a bright career ahead into #Bollywood

    Keep Contributing ð®ð³.. #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/lBasLccmWa
    â ð¾ðððððððððð ð»ððððð ðï¸ð®ð³ (@saktisagar83) March 30, 2020

    Great great job kartik u said correctly, whatever u earned is because of people of India, not only u but also many heros..but many won't have this much great heart to give in return... awesome man...
    â Sahithya Reddy (@Sweetie_Tweetz) March 30, 2020 A while back, Kartik Aaryan also shared a monologue wherein he urged people to practice social distancing in Pyaar Ka Punchnama style and the monologue actually became a hit among the masses.  
    View this post on InstagramMy Appeal in my Style Social Distancing is the only solution, yet ðð½A post shared by (@kartikaaryan)


    Not just Kartik Aaryan, Akshay Kumar  and Kapil Sharma have donated for the people of the country. Seeing the situation in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had imposed the 21-Day lockdown which will end on April 14 and he has been requesting everyone to pitch in for the fund. MensXP requests everyone to come forward and help the country as the government is in dire need of funds and also adhere to the guidelines laid down by the PM as we continue to stay in quarantine for our own safety.

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    Social distancing, working from home and self-isolating can be really hard and they can take a toll on your mental health. This pandemic is hitting everyone differently, but if there's one thing that's common to all, then it has got to be stress and anxiety.
    And therefore, we think it's the perfect time to develop the habit of taking some time off for mindfulness and meditation. In case you need some help with that, we have curated a list of the best meditation apps to help you stay calm and keep the anxiety away.
    Calm © App Store
    Calm is probably one of the most popular mindfulness and meditation app there is. It has a beautiful and easy-to-use interface, which is what we all want right now. From mindfulness exercises and guided meditations to stretching exercises, there's a lot to check out here. And in case you don't want to download the app on your phone, you can even head over to their dedicated page to get a glimpse of all the available resources.

    Download: iOS, Play Store
    Ten Percent © Play Store
    Ten Percent is an app that's great for both who are willing to pay a premium or simply use a free tier. Ten Percent has a lot of really good explanatory videos and guided sessions. We're talking about short sessions that are no longer than a minute or so, making them perfect for people who don't have a lot of time. They also have a dedicated COVID-19 section with daily live "sanity break" videos.

    Download: iOS, Play Store
    Smiling Mind © App Store
    Smiling Mind is a free app that's designed for kids and young adults. It has a ton of videos and sessions across a lot of modules that can be very useful during these tough times. This particular app is also very well designed and it's very simple to use. Also, Smiling Mind is one of the very few apps offering the premium tier membership for free for those who can't afford to pay, so be sure to check it out and give it a try.

    Download: iOS, Play Store
    Insight TimerThis is a free-to-use app with a library of over 30,000 guided meditations. This is a very basic app that's not going to offer you anything out of the ordinary. Just pick a meditation routine, set a timer and you're good to go. There's a premium tier with a very generous 30-day free trial, so it's a really good option.
    Download: iOS
    If meditation isn't for you and you just like to kill some time by playing games, then be sure to check our recommendations for the best relaxing games you can play.

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  13. ADMIN
    PM Narendra Modi , in order to contain Coronavirus outbreak in the country, decided to impose a lockdown for 21 days which will end on April 14. After he announced the lockdown, rumours started to afloat that it might be extended till June.

    But, Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba has now put rest to all the rumours and said the Centre does not have any plan to extend the nation-wide lockdown. Press Information Bureau has also confirmed the news on Twitter and wrote, âAlert: There are rumours & media reports, claiming that the Government will extend the #Lockdown21 when it expires. The Cabinet Secretary has denied these reports, and stated that they are baseless.â


    Alert : There are rumours & media reports, claiming that the Government will extend the #Lockdown21 when it expires. The Cabinet Secretary has denied these reports, and stated that they are baseless#PIBFactCheck#lockdownindia #coronaupdatesindia #IndiaFightsCorona
    â PIB India ð®ð³ #StayHome #StaySafe (@PIB_India) March 30, 2020

    Just after the tweet started to garner attention, people were quick to react on the social media platform and asked if India would again be a safe place after 21 days of lockdown and interestingly, people are in favour of extending the lockdown because they have started to understand the dire consequences of this contagious virus.


    Okay so after 14th april, the virus will disappear.. Wow..
    â Prasad (@Prasad67243445) March 30, 2020And why do you think the lockdown should be removed ? Will India be a safe place again in 21 days ?
    â C Rahul (@bitsapien_log) March 30, 2020

    Why anticipate what is there in future from now?

    Though we have to be prepared for the worst.
    â दादाà¤à¥ (@HammerH58848716) March 30, 2020

    Unless the issue is under control the lock down is required otherwise things could look very bad.
    â Rajdeep Basu (@raj_1403) March 30, 2020

    To contain the virus lockdown is necessary! So this is a fact that it may get extended by months! pic.twitter.com/swPG3zKWd3
    â Singay (@Singay20) March 30, 2020

    if things are not in controll after the expiry of this lockdown period,GOI should extend the lockdown period. it is the only remedy that has controlled the spread of corona in India so far
    â Sheikh Yasir (@iamya45) March 30, 2020

    I feel extension of Lockdown is inevitable. Look at this graph. dis #lockdown21 is not going to give any major result. Minimum lockdown need to be of 49 days. BTW @realDonaldTrump has extended Social distancing measures upto April 30 2020 that is enough for us to know #covid19 pic.twitter.com/5rWu917YCo
    â Nishant Upadhyay (@lexkareaus) March 30, 2020

    The lockdown MUST be extended!
    â AriB (@ummagummaAB) March 30, 2020

    Seeing the situation as of today, itâs still very important that the government should take their decision considering the safety of the countrymen. On Monday morning there were reports of  130 new cases  which were freshly reported. Itâs surely a worrying sign and all the precautionary measures should be taken. Well, more cases are expected after thousands of daily wage workers crossed the Delhi border to go back to their villages. So far, India has recorded over 1,100 coronavirus cases with the death toll crossing 25. Worldwide, coronavirus has claimed over 30,000 lives
    Letâs see what PM Narendra Modi decides on April 14.

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  14. ADMIN
    It can get difficult to feed yourself if you're stuck at home because of the uncertainty around the availability of supplies. Not everyone has access to a kitchen or some may only know how to cook instant noodles. But this doesnât mean you cannot eat from restaurants as food delivery companies like Zomato and Swiggy are still operational, albeit with limited services, depending on your area. 
    However, with food delivery comes the stigma of whether it is safe or not and arguably, it is a genuine concern during these tough times. Both Zomato and Swiggy have introduced zero-contact policies for restaurants and their delivery agents. However, in order to order food from places that are safe and hygienic, there is a simple way to make sure you are ordering from the right places. 
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    When ordering on Zomato, make sure you select the âSafe and Hygienic' filter to exclude restaurants that are not following safety and hygiene guidelines. In addition, the search results will also show restaurants that are following WHO safety practices in blue text right below its listing. The app also lets you check the riderâs sanitisation if you are not convinced about the delivery agentâs hygiene. After placing the order, in the delivery agentâs information section, Zomato will show whether the agent has sanitised before picking up the order. Additionally, you can even ask the delivery agent to leave your order at the door to avoid direct contact. 

    © MensXP
    © MensXP
    For Swiggy, you can access all the restaurants following safety standards from the homepage itself. The app also highlights restaurants that are conducting daily temperature checks for their staff and pick-up agents. An additional badge can also be found on the listing where it mentions the restaurant follows the âBest Safety Standard.â

    Both food delivery companies have implemented safety practices such as educating their staff about precautions that are necessary to protect themselves, ensure their staff wash their hands regularly, that hand sanitisers are easily accessible for riders, ensuring that their kitchen staff is trained to wash and sanitise their hands thoroughly, ensure restaurants are disinfected daily amongst other practices that you can read in detail in the app itself. Riders are also being screened for higher body temperatures and assuring that food does not get delivered by an agent with higher than normal body temperature. 
    If you are going to order food online, we urge you to only order food from restaurants that are following the hygiene and safety standards. 

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  15. ADMIN
    Amid this current state of quarantine,  or self-isolation or lockdown that most of us are in, the one common issue that a lot of us are facing right now is, a clear shortage of 'me time'.
    Given that most of us live with our families, and now that we are all under one roof 24/7 thanks to Coronavirus, it can get a bit trying as this constant closeness can get on one's nerves. 
    But, for the king of Thailand, that is the least of all problems as he is self-isolating in a luxury hotel in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

    © Reuters
    King Maha Vajiralongkorn booked the entire Grand Hotel as soon as the four-star hotel was granted special permission from the district council to serve the king.
    Not only this, the 67-year-old kingâs party of people, who will be joining him during isolation, includes a harem of twenty concubines and servants. 
    While all the other women will be living with him under the same roof, we are still unsure if his four wives are living in the same hotel as the rest of the group.
    © Reuters
    However, all the other guesthouses and hotels are shut due to the pandemic but the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl was an exception as the guests are âa single, homogenous group of people with no fluctuation,â said a spokesperson of the local district council.
    However, around 119 people of his entourage have been sent back to Thailand under suspicion that they have come in contact with the virus.
    © Reuters
    It's not a surprise but the Thai people are not really happy with their Kingâs luxurious lifestyle during the self-isolation in Germany and many criticized him on social media for the same reasons.
    However, Thailand is still a Monarchy and according to the laws, anyone who criticizes the monarchy or insults it could face around 15 years of imprisonment.
    © Reuters
    Yes, shocking but true!
    In Thailand over 1400 cases of Coronavirus have been reported, so far, and across the globe, the cases are dismally increasing every day and the death toll keeps on soaring.

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  16. ADMIN
    We are already cautioned about all the hygiene tips that one needs to follow due to the coronavirus outbreak. If you touch something likely to be exposed to it, you instantly need to wash your hands to halt the virus from spreading further. When you do so for a good 20 seconds, the virus can be banished, but in turn, your hands will become dry since you are doing it so frequently. Even though everyone is calling it the best method to prevent the spread of the virus further, many people are still not aware of the right way to do it. 
    If you are wondering what are the dos and don'ts of washing your hands so frequently, here's what you need to know: 
    Dos:1. Wash Your Hands Under Clean Running Water
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    Before you start scrubbing your hands with soap, use lukewarm water to wash your hands. Then, take the soap and scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Scrub your hands together as it helps loosen and get rid of dirt and germs. 

    2. Wash Your Fingertips
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    Fingertips are often skipped but you need to know that they are a safe haven for the germs to settle. So while you scrub your hands, wash your fingertips thoroughly.

    3. Wash Your Hands When You Blow Your Nose And Before Eating 
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    You might think that you didn't catch anything on your hands, but you still need to wash them. Be it before or after you eat your meals or if you sneeze or cough, there's no excuse, whatsoever. Cleaning your hands is crucial and it needs to be done, either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser.

    4. Drying Your Hands
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    Moist hands can give living organisms a space to survive and spread. Hence drying your hands immediately after you are done, is very important. Experts suggest that one should use a paper towel, dry towel or automatic blowers to dry hands. 

    5. Use A Hand Sanitiser
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    A hand sanitiser is a quick solution to everything and a great alternative to soap and water. Once you apply it, it helps control the spread of the virus. Sanitiser can make your hands feel wet but just for 10 seconds. You should ideally hand wash on most occasions but when you are unable to, a hand sanitiser filled with powerful ingredients can be really helpful. 

    Donâts :1. Don't Use Hot Water 
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    Hot water is the major cause of hands turning dry and dehydrated. Hence it is recommended that you either wash your hands with cold or lukewarm water. 

    2. Don't Let The Water Keep Running
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    While you are scrubbing for those good 20 seconds, there's no need to keep the tap running. When you wash your hands, for example, 20 times a day, you save at least 1 litre of water, if you don't keep the water running. Hence, save it while you can.

    3. Don't Touch Anything Else
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    Once you are done washing your hands, don't touch your skin, any surface or washbasin. These areas could also be infected with the virus and you do not want to come in touch with them. Be cautious while doing so. 

    4. Don't Touch Your Face
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    We know that the respiratory virus is spreading from one person to the other and that is mainly through spread of droplets because of sneezing or coughing. If that happens, the next step is to immediately wash your hands and not touch your face to control the spread of the virus.

    5. Donât Scrub Too Hard
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    While you are washing your hands in those 20 seconds, it is important to scrub it gently. When you do it too frequently, it can lead to dryness and your hands are more susceptible to cracking. This is the perfect stop for the germs to settle down. To avoid any sort of dryness, use a hand moisturiser to keep your hands hydrated.


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  17. ADMIN
    One of Indiaâs biggest threats when it comes to fighting the Coronavirus pandemic in the subcontinent, is the countryâs low COVID-19 testing numbers. 
    Even as the Director-General of the WHO advised all the affected countries to âtest, test, testâ on every other citizen, India has only been testing people with foreign travel history or those who have been exposed to confirmed Coronavirus patients.
    The major reason why weâre facing this situation is that India has limited testing facilities. Or so was the case until very recently.
    Because now, a Pune-based virologist named Minal Dakhave Bhosale has successfully developed Indiaâs first, low-cost COVID-19 testing kit which is being hailed as a game-changer for Indiaâs fight against Coronavirus.
    Who Is Minal Dakhabe Bhosale © Twitter
    Minal is a virologist who works with a Pune-based molecular diagnostics company named Mylab Discovery Solutions as their Research and Development Chief. Reportedly, Minal was eight months pregnant and had just come home from a pregnancy-related complication when she took up the project to create the first âmade in Indiaâ coronavirus testing kit - âPatho Detectâ.

    Minal was heading a 10-member team and handled major proceedings remotely from home since February this year. 
    She, along with her dedicated team, worked non-stop to develop the testing kit in a record six weeksâ time, given the countryâs growing need to test more people for the Coronavirus infection.
    © Twitter
    Minal submitted the fully-finished kit for evaluation at the National Institute of Virology in Pune on 18th March. And as fate would have it, the very next day she gave birth to her daughter through C-section. 

    But even an hour before she was to leave for the hospital, Minal submitted her proposal to the Indian FDA and CDSCO seeking commercial approval. She got it all right in the first go, got the necessary clearances and gave India a much-needed weapon to fight Coronavirus.
    What Makes This Testing Special © BCCL - LinkedIN
    Not only has this development come as a ray of hope for Indians, the kit developed by Minal and her team also comes with its own salient features that make it invaluable. This COVID-19 testing kit can reportedly test 100 samples per kit and would cost one-fourth the price at Rs 1,200 as opposed to Rs 4,500 imported testing kits cost.

    Thatâs not all. Indiaâs COVID-19 testing kit is capable of giving correct diagnostic results in just two and a half hours as opposed to the six or seven hours imported test kits take. Whatâs more, the kit can also indicate potentially positive cases among asymptomatic patients
    What This Means © BCCL
    The first few batches of kits developed by Minal and her team have already been sent out to diagnostic laboratories in major Indian cities. The director of the manufacturing company of the COVID-19 kits, Mylab Discovery, told BBC that the company can supply up to 100,000 kits in a week and push it up to 200,000 if needed.

    This week will see more kits reaching many other labs and take-up Indiaâs much-needed testing numbers higher. Talking about the feat, Minal told BBC, "It was an emergency, so I took this on as a challenge. I have to serve my nation."
    Given the dire need to scale up the number of random testing of Coronavirus in India, 'Mylab PathoDetect COVID-19 Qualitative PCR kit' can not only help with early diagnosis but also help bring down the number of fatalities in the process.
    Kudos to Minal Bhosale and her team for their terrific work!

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  18. ADMIN
    Ahead of the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2011, the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian cricket team found themselves to be high on confidence and they had all the reasons in the world to do so. 
    After all, they had just ended Ricky Ponting and the Australiansâ 12-year dominance over World Cup cricket, thanks to Yuvraj Singhâs match-winning performance in the quarter-final clash at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium.
    #OnThisDay in 2011,

    Yuvraj Singh and Brett Lee gave their all for their respective teams. However, only one could win.

    50s of Sachin and Gambhir as well as Raina's partnership with Yuvraj helped India win this quarter final against Australia. pic.twitter.com/jfVj1BUZDt
    â Rashmi (@Iam__Rashmi) March 24, 2020On the other side, Shahid Afridiâs Men in Green had just defeated the West Indies by 10 wickets in their quarter-final match and had no reason to doubt themselves against their neighbouring opponents, even though they were the hosts.

    However, the sheer significance of the historic rivalry is enough to overwhelm the strongest of men. For India, the need to make it to the finals and finally clinch the World Cup trophy after a drought of 28 years. For Pakistan, the desperation to break the curse of being winless against the Men in Blue in the history of the tournament.
    A WC SEMIFINAL CAN'T GET ANY BIGGER THAN THIS
    Sehwag sizzler at the top
    Lucky Sachin anchoring the innings
    MS-Raina with key knocks
    Indian bowlers having a field day#OnThisDay in 2011, India snatched another Mauka Mauka from Pak in a WC encounter, winning by 29 runsð®ð³ pic.twitter.com/gG7y5tuJRo
    â North Stand Gang - Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) March 30, 2020By the end of the day, only one team would go on to fulfil their dreams, the other, as we now know, would have to wait for at least 12 more years. 

    Before the toss, Dhoni announced that he had replaced an inform Ravichandran Ashwin with an experienced Ashish Nehra. Afridi, showing faith in his Playing XI from the Windies win, didnât change a single man, and Shoaib Akhtarâs dream of facing the Indian batsmen in a World Cup duel remained unfulfilled.
    #OnThiDay in 2011 India beat Pakistan and qualofied for final of ICC cricket World Cup amd it was my first ever match which made me fall in love with cricket it made me extremely sad i remember those tears in @SAfridiOfficial eyes i remember shoaib akhtar got retired pic.twitter.com/PuqPjLliKr
    â Momina Shahzadian ðµð° (@IamMomina_19) March 30, 2019As India won the toss, an arrogant Shahid Afridi mentioned that the toss didnât matter anyway and that the Mohali pitch was in favour of the spinners.

    India, throughout the tournament, had dangerously depended on their two openers to give them a fleeting start and they had just the two men to get the job done.
    One on side of the pitch was Virender Sehwag, who scored 36 out of the 38 run-innings with boundaries before giving up his wicket Wahab Riaz on an LBW appeal, and on the other was the master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, the man who was at the twilight of his illustrious career, and only one good innings short of scoring his 100th century. 
    © Reuters
    After Sehwagâs early dismissal, Tendulkar knew that the burden of giving a good start to his captain would fall on his shoulders and he was ready for it. He continued to hold the fort while the bleeding of wickets didnât stop on the other end.

    First, Gambhir was sent back to the pavilion at 27, then Virat Kohli was dismissed on 9. Even the hero from the previous match, Yuvraj Singh failed to impress as he was bowled out by Riaz on a golden duck.
    © Reuters
    Tendulkar was hungry for the win, he wanted his 100th century and he wanted it against Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final. However, as the oldest veteran of the team, he also knew better than to lose his wicket in haste. 

    Slowly but steadily, he struck 11 fours and never in his innings lofted a shot for a maximum, except that one time when he failed to keep it down and âBoom Boomâ Afridi caught him out at cover in the 37th over. The hope of watching their God complete the unprecedented journey of scoring 100 tons came to a crashing halt for millions of his fans.
    © Reuters
    Nonetheless, his 85 runs turned out to be enough to hold off Afridiâs batting-order as it was backed up by some fine bowling by the lastest team inductee, Nehra ji who, while giving away just 33 runs and picking up two wickets in his 10 overs, became the most efficient bowler against Pakistan. 

    Other Indian bowlers in Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, all scalped two wickets each, as well.
    Most High Voltage World Cup Match India Vs Pakistan#OnThisDay in 2011 Sachin Tendulkar Made 85 Runs in WC Semi Final Mohali.
    6 WC ODIs Vs Pak#SachinTendulkar Played 5 Match
    Sachin Won M.O.M 3 times
    INDIA WON ALL

    How Old Were You When India Beat Pakistan in 2011.? pic.twitter.com/zCNzdyKhdN
    â Sachinð®ð³ Tendulkar FC CrickeTendulkar (@CrickeTendulkar) March 30, 2020India won the match by 29 runs and went on to the final of the 2011 World Cup to meet Kumar Sangakkaraâs Sri Lankan squad for the ultimate recognition at Tendulkarâs home ground in Mumbai.

    As far as the match against Pakistan was concerned, the little master turned out to be godsent for Dhoni and Co. He was crowned a well earned âMan of the Match,â before he went on to address the Mohali crowd: âI would like to thank everybody in Mohali for the terrific support. The team played brilliantly. The way we bowled and fielded was awesome.â
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    âInitially, Viru got us off to a flier and we had to take our time and play out the spinners. We kept losing wickets which we did not want. Raina played well in the end,â he said in the post-match interview.

    âGoing back to Mumbai is a great occasion. We want to focus on the job that is ahead. All the five matches against Pakistan have been memorable.â
    The second half of the ICC World Cup 2011 journey for the Men In Blue was rather unique. For every match that India won during the knockout rounds, you could pinpoint the very specific player who led us to the other side. 
    In the quarter-final, it was Yuvraj Singh, in the semis it was Sachin Tendulkar and in the final, it was going to be the then Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who would hit the greatest six of his career to win the World Cup trophy. 

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  19. ADMIN
    Well, folks, itâs time we stop looking for fitness inspiration from Bollywood celebrities as Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his fitness routine on Twitter. What more do we need for a fitness motivation on Monday? At 69 years of age, PM Modi keeps it going strong and in fact, gives a real tough competition to all the youngsters in the country. Sharing some of his Yoga videos on his Twitter account, he wrote, âDuring yesterdayâs Mann Ki Baat, someone asked me about my fitness routine during this time. Hence, thought of sharing these Yoga videos. I hope you also begin practising Yoga regularly.â


    During yesterdayâs #MannKiBaat, someone asked me about my fitness routine during this time. Hence, thought of sharing these Yoga videos. I hope you also begin practising Yoga regularly. https://t.co/Ptzxb7R8dN
    â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2020
    Giving a sneak peek at his every day fitness regime, the Prime Minister shared some cool 3D animated Yoga videos of him for his followers.



    In another tweet, he wrote, âI am neither a fitness expert nor a medical expert. Practising Yoga has been an integral part of my life for many years and I have found it beneficial. I am sure many of you also have other ways of remaining fit, which you also must share with others.â
    I am neither a fitness expert nor a medical expert. Practising Yoga has been an integral part of my life for many years and I have found it beneficial. I am sure many of you also have other ways of remaining fit, which you also must share with others.
    â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2020 Besides, the videos are also available in different languages, he added.

    The Yoga videos are available in different languages. Do have a look. Happy Yoga practicing.... https://t.co/QAJM0UooRm
    â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2020 People on social media had mixed reactions to his post. Check out some of the reactions here
    यà¥à¤ हॠतॠरà¥à¤ नहà¥à¤ ð®ð³ pic.twitter.com/IiPvnUTT6Y pic.twitter.com/pzcQ2JiDzX
    â K.N. Srivastava (@Karunanidhisri2) March 30, 2020Shaandaar ð®ð³
    â Jyoti Pandey (@JyotiGOfficial) March 30, 2020
    Sir, Your fitness is an inspiration for many people.Which gives you full energy to serve people tirelessly 24*7. You have always said that focus on fitness and never say Alvida to good health. This yoga video of yours will help many people during lockdown to improve their health
    â NishantSð®ð³ (@nishants79) March 30, 2020
    Sir I have not stepped out from my house from last Sunday, have already ran 200 kms inside my house in last , 7 day's..my father is diabetic , kidney patient & heart patient ensuring he is also waking Inside the House.
    â shajan samuel (@IamShajanSamuel) March 30, 2020
    These videos are animated.Where are your original videos Mr. PM ?
    â Mukesh Kumar (@mailtomukesh) March 30, 2020 PM Modi encouraged people to join his cause of remaining fit and practice Yoga during the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. To contain the spread, he has announced a country-wide lockdown till April 14. According to the news reports, on Sunday the Day 5 of a 21-day lockdown, the total coronavirus cases rose to 1024 in the country with 27 deaths. While we continue staying in quarantine, it is important to keep mentally and physically fit. So in case you have been waiting for some more motivation to get up from that bed, this is your cue.


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