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  15. ADMIN
    Best friend, sibling, distant relatives and quirky colleagues - every good screenplay comes with a wide variety of characters to flesh out the lead role's journey through a film. Bollywood's history is lined with actors who've made a name by immersing themselves in a role, sometimes so much so that the role becomes synonymous with them - think Amjad Khan in Sholay, for example.
    Today, Bollywood's best boast of some of the most incredible and intense performances ever captured on film - here's a few who did such a  good job with their roles, they've outshone the main leads on the films they've worked with.
    Manoj Bajpayee as Bhiku Mhatre, Satya Possibly one of the greatest castings in Bollywood history, Bajpayee's performance in Ram Gopal Varma's critically acclaimed crime thriller was nothing short of iconic, but did you know that the actor himself wasn't confident about the role? “Everybody used to feel so excited about my performance but I wasn't sure if we are doing it right,” he said, nearly 20 years after the film. “That feeling of unsureness was always looming large because no one of the film industry was making this kind of a film.”
    Vijay Raaz as Somayajulu, Delhi Belly Raaz has become a go-to choice for voice overs, and perhaps the best example of his gruff baritone is in this incredible black comedy from 2011. Perfect comedic timing, the ability to absolutely steal every scene he's in and a script that props it all up - if only we had more villains like him in the industry.
    Arshad Warsi as Shakti, Hulchul I'll admit I've got a soft spot for Priyadarshan films, and while the over-the-top drama and hilarious gags from Hulchul make it a prime candidate for my favourite one, a large reason why is Warsi's amazing performance. He's jumpy, completely owns his role and outshines lead Akshaye Khanna in every scene they both are in - although reportedly, Warsi had been disappointed with his role during the shoot, and resigned himself to commit to a 100% performance. He sure did.
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Shaikh, The Lunchbox It had to be either Paan Singh Tomar or this - one of the most interesting matchups in the history of Bollywood has been Siddiqui opposite Irrfan Khan, and given that the two were roommates during their days as struggling actors gives huge weight to their scenes together. However, Irrfan acts like he always does, and Siddiqui - instead of his gung-ho gangster or small-time crook typecasts, absolutely nails the role of a bumbling office salesman.
    Saif Ali Khan as Langda Tyagi, Omkara Another fantastic Shakespearean adaptation of Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara brought together an epic cast - yet the surprise standout remains Saif Ali Khan in the role of the crafty, ruthless gangster Langda Tyagi. After a series of light-hearted roles, watching Saif pull off this intense performance was an absolute treat - and remains one of the best performances of his life.
    Pankaj Tripathi as Principal Srivastava, Nil Battey Sannata Similar to Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi's reputation as an antagonist in film is legendary - but watching the actor's rich, lovingly crafted performance as an upstanding school principal betrays the long years he spent developing his skills as a theatre actor. 'Nil Battey Sannata' is my story,” the actor said to Times of India. “It says that one should keep dreaming, stay focused and the dreams will come true.”
    Annu Kapoor as Dr. Baldev, Vicky Donor Famous for his roles and captivating talent as a TV show host, Annu Kapoor blew expectations out of the park with his work in Vicky Donor, splitting audiences' sides with his portrayal of an eccentric fertility clinic doctor. Apparently the role was first offered to Boman Irani - while we think he would have done the role justice, Kapoor's work was just the extra kick of humour that the film needed - making Ayushmann Khurrana's debut a truly special and iconic movie.

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  16. ADMIN
    Just a couple of weeks ago, we got one of the strangest and hilarious news story - a channel in Egypt literally interviewed the coronavirus. Back then, I was so disappointed that any Indian channel didn't do it first since something like that is so on-brand for our country.
    But of course, India might disappoint me in so many ways, at least it came through when it comes to theatrics surrounding the pandemic. Tamil Nadu police made a cop wear a coronavirus helmet to raise awareness about the importance of staying home during the lockdown. You can't make this shit up.
    Tamil Nadu: Police in Chennai has been creating awareness among the people about the importance of them staying at home amid #CoronavirusLockdown by making a police personnel wear a helmet designed to look like Coronavirus. The helmet has been designed by a local artist Gowtham. pic.twitter.com/LlxrUYfihX
    — ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2020 He looks more like an alien than a virus, tbh.
    Inspector Rajesh Babu says, "We had been talking to public. But awareness among them is very less. So we thought of doing something different. We designed a helmet that looks like coronavirus. We thought of doing something which will scare the people and make them stay at home." https://t.co/dG3NCWpUPz pic.twitter.com/wwbkhRrinT
    — ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2020 This is such a tricky situation, I do think this is more hilarious than scary but I also want to acknowledge the police brutality happening all over the country at the moment. Not all cops are lathi charging innocent people who have no option but to step out for a few essentials and not all cops are making vendors and shopkeepers pay them 'hafta' and kharcha paani to do their business, but there needs to be accountability as well. This is a time for everyone to work together to their part in stopping this virus from spreading and a few people's selfishness can have a lot of repercussions.
    Okay, my inner conflict monologue is done and coming back to the virus helmet, there's another very valid concern as put forward by someone in the replies.
    It can have the exact opposite effect.
    It won't scare them. They will instead laugh and come out of their home to see this.
    — Sumit (@Kaniskmumbai) March 28, 2020 There's appreciation.
    Good creativity... and great thing is that you are worried abt public and doing a good job..
    — POONAM ARORA (@capoonamarora) March 28, 2020 Yep.
    They are getting so creative with this lmao https://t.co/nrD3COs7Nm
    — Pruthaâ¡ (@pruthakadu) March 28, 2020 Definitely.
    ð¤£ð¤£

    A+ for the effort. https://t.co/7hXQolQq2f
    — Akshath (@mangalore_man) March 28, 2020 Hmm.
    That is one creative way of spreading awareness about #coronavirus and asking people to stay at home during the #21daylockdown. #StayHomeStaySafe https://t.co/1eFnERGE0t
    — Bhaskar Sarma (@Bhaskar__Sarma) March 28, 2020 Sure.
    This is why I love Chennai and the people there! https://t.co/kKe0eQiHdq
    — notthatpk (@sinhapk) March 28, 2020 Maybe both?
    Not sure whether to laugh or cry 𥺠https://t.co/BheDUeapun
    — Tushar Gugnani (@TusharGugnani) March 28, 2020 It's terrifying.
    God, even I am scared of that. https://t.co/jvwdkoG4yN
    — Garima Garg (@garimagarg_) March 28, 2020
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  17. ADMIN
    Someone needs to check up on Bollywood celebrities ASAP, as I don't think they're doing too well under lockdown these days. It honestly seems like the self-quarantine is getting to them a lot as they're locked down in their huge houses and living in their bubble of privilege and entitlement.
    Since all kinds of work has been halted these days, actors have resorted to making content on their own and the latest one is a rap song by Varun Dhawan in which he has remixed PM Modi's speech announcing the lockdown.
    Let's make this #lockdown a success stay home listen  to our prime minister @narendramodi @PMOIndia #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/tuhvLZ9vG3
    — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 28, 2020 I just have one thing to say to him - Bro, this ain't it, I'm sorry.
    I really hope I'm not the only one cringing hard about this 'rap song' because come on, man, you have the chance to make a real difference by helping people in need instead of doing this.
    But, seems like I have an unpopular opinion on this going by the reactions. Well, if he's so interested in making remixes, I really hope he takes on 'Go Karuna, Karuna Go', as that would be hilarious. I believe in him, I know he can definitely increase the cringe factor of that.
    And I oop -
    Rt ke liye kya kya nhi krte celeb
    — Rahul (@KattarKapoor) March 28, 2020 SMH.
    These entitled celebs will do anything for RTs and clout smh https://t.co/BJYyW7stfV
    — A. (@Mystic_Riverr) March 28, 2020 Is he, though?
    Varunnnn you're too funny man https://t.co/OPPFCSjBnZ
    — Falak/ फलà¤ï¸ð¦ (@Falakkkk1) March 28, 2020 Hmm.
    Overacting* https://t.co/JiwLgMWdYZ pic.twitter.com/1n1VpPRtCk
    — RADHE NAAM H MERA  (@Beiing_Radhe) March 28, 2020 Asking the important questions.
    Sir, How many times do you wash your hands these days?
    — Shivam Jaiswal ð®ð³ (@shivamj1998) March 28, 2020 Ouch.
    Bollywood celebrities are nothing but embarrassment https://t.co/eyhBiKju2r
    — ð¥NAUFILBRAHMÄSTRAï¸ (@Naufil8RK) March 28, 2020 Real help is needed.
    Sir video hi dalte rhoge ya donation bhi doge.. overacting k bawajood hum apki movie dekhte hain..pls donate kare or Bollywood me appeal kare donation ke liye
    — Prateekð®ð³ð®ð³ (@Sirfira_banker) March 28, 2020 Don't remind me of Kartik Aaryan.
    Corona ne sabka mansik santulan bigad diya hai. Kartik kam tha ab varun bhi . https://t.co/GGENOeARNg
    — sanyasi princu (@aboywithbrains) March 28, 2020 Stark difference.
    While south Indian actors are doing donations our Bollywood actors are posting gym videos and #stayhome#staysafe tweets
    — Bryce walker (@Rohitguttula) March 28, 2020
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  19. ADMIN
    Vladimir Putin can do anything, literally anything, and still be flexing on any and every single person. It's just in his blood, or maybe he's developed that fear in people over the years.
    With so many politicians and world leaders at high risk, and so many already tested positive for coronavirus, Putin is making sure he's absolutely safe in the most hilarious way possible. Just roaming around in his custom made corona hazmat suit, he's staying safe AND stylish during the chaos.
    Honestly, I'm still not sure if the pictures of him in a cabinet meeting dressed in that hazmat suit are real or not - so many sources are saying it's real - but I just wanted to add a disclaimer. Moreover, I wouldn't put it past Putin to show up with all the precautions, tbh.
    "Are you wearing the.." "The custom corona couture? Yes, I am."
    Putin striding into the hospital dressed in Custom Corona Couture is the biggest world leader flex yet. pic.twitter.com/GUX9wWE6Tl
    â Ordinary Guy (@ordinarytings) March 24, 2020 A whole new level. Heâs another level. #Putin fighting #COVID2019 pic.twitter.com/4G1sDEvget
    â Sadhavi Khoslað®ð³ (@sadhavi) March 28, 2020 Mixtape dropping soon. Show me something more gangster than Putin in a hazmat suit pic.twitter.com/SpLYZYUxNk
    â YIMMY (@MightbeaCommee) March 28, 2020 Definitely not. Say what you want about Putin, but heâs not playing around. pic.twitter.com/40buQmS1GI
    â An0maly (@LegendaryEnergy) March 28, 2020 Our new fashion inspiration. Iâm sorry, but Putin is cool as ****. I wish I had a hazmat suit. pic.twitter.com/EMdE6IHTwz
    â Cassandra Fairbanks (@CassandraRules) March 28, 2020 Quality content. Putin has me SCREAMING dawg pic.twitter.com/z4L0tzOeXm
    â Stoney (@Stone_Marley) March 27, 2020 Of course not. Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is not here for jokes pic.twitter.com/qBiasTGQNC
    â Maximus Ekabua (@ekabua_maximus) March 28, 2020 Can't catch him slipping. Vladimir Putin is ready LMAOO ainât nothing gonna catch him lackin pic.twitter.com/IVgcwIoUgr
    â Rigel (73%) ACNH (@RigelDerg) March 28, 2020 It's a good habit. Vladimir Putin new levels of trust no one...#CoronavirusLockdown pic.twitter.com/hsxvWSx7hW
    â I am Mr #This Sammy ð¼ð°ð²ð·ð´ðð·ð´ (@MachetheS) March 27, 2020 It always is. President Vladimir Putin of Russia refuses to take chance
    Prevention is better than cure ð½ pic.twitter.com/Vlb4Y6Iw9F
    â Meghan Nimwiza (@MeghanNimwiza) March 27, 2020 A good pun. This is how much effort *VLADIMIR* is trying to *PUTIN*#COVID19Updates pic.twitter.com/uU8lDzCcJk
    â Undefined Abba (@undefined_aba) March 27, 2020 Never. Vladimir is nowhere close to Putin his health in danger pic.twitter.com/4gFTEFQ7mM
    â Daddy Cool (@Ikizzy_Born) March 27, 2020
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  20. ADMIN
    A pandemic is upon us and the only and most important thing people can do to stop it is just stay at home. It's that simple and it's great to see everyone who's able to stay indoors actually are. It's the bare minimum people can do to stop the spread of coronavirus.
    While most Indians seem to be following the protocol, there are some extra measures taken to keep people inside their homes. For example, just start re-airing a show that used to keep people glued to their TV screens even without a potentially world-ending event.  
    Yes, because of popular demand, Ramanand Sagar's iconic show Ramayan has started airing on DD National from today, and there's so much nostalgia attached to it that people are over the moon about the recast.
    © Twitter
    To paraphrase the message, my dad was just reading aloud - "Back in the day when Ramayan aired, the roads would be empty because everyone was watching the show. Now that the roads are empty, they have started airing Ramayan again."
    It's like everyone has transported back in time and are once again glued to the TV to catch every episode of the legendary show.
    Full attendance infront of the TV @ 9am. We are re-living our childhood (I was 7 years old and my parents bought a Bush TV for me to see this show)... my kids might never understand but Iâm happy they are watching with me. #Ramayan @DDNational pic.twitter.com/pYIM7zj4wD
    â Shweta Shalini (@shweta_shalini) March 28, 2020Legends only.

    Kids watching :- hotstar
    Men watching :- Netflix
    Legends watching:- #Ramayan pic.twitter.com/SM8Tz1dgQQ
    â Ajay Anuragi (@Lazy_Anuragi) March 28, 2020 Hmm. DD national started retelecast of #Ramayan

    TRP* pic.twitter.com/kjltXsxYsf
    â Professor (@_Kalpesh_lohar_) March 28, 2020 Now that's an entrance. Ramayan Returns in style

    * Not just the first episode of Ramayan crashes the Doordarshan website due to high traffic

    * But also becomes the top searched in India on Google

    This shows the love Indians have towards Prabhu Shri Ram

    #Ramayan
    â Mahesh Vikram Hegde (@mvmeet) March 28, 2020 Great comparison. The first #Super30 batch of mankind #Ramayan pic.twitter.com/s3dy75TdNv
    â SOCIAL DISTAN SINGH (@mayankrai3133) March 28, 2020 Everyone is. Goosebumps ... Thankyou @PrakashJavdekar Relieving my Childhood again ï¸ #Ramayan #Doordarshan pic.twitter.com/oXpPR3MIt6
    â Vineeta singh ð®ð³ (@biharigurl) March 28, 2020 So much nostalgia. Nostalgic to see the late Ashok Kumar on TV narrating the start of #Ramayan pic.twitter.com/HXkg9cXgsc
    â Aman Sharma (@AmanKayamHai_ET) March 28, 2020 Hmm. Happening right now #Ramayan .. It's important for all us to watch Ramayana & Mahabharata as it will offer you spiritual answers and also answers to the fascist propaganda being run by RSS-BJP in the garb of religion.

    Watch it, won't find any reference to Hindutva! Jai Shri Ram! pic.twitter.com/tQFGqgXXPp
    â Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) March 28, 2020 Hopefully, they're practising social distancing. All indians now. #Ramayan pic.twitter.com/RWHXbhF5x6
    â sonu sahani (@sarcashubh) March 28, 2020 Aww. #Ramayan

    *Having seen their viewers increased*

    Doordarshan: pic.twitter.com/raqU7QvItp
    â Prince Pandeyð¦ (@princepandey_) March 28, 2020 People are enjoying. Taking me back to childhood. #Ramayan and #Mahabharat on @DDNational with the entire family! This was our routine weekend plan. so glad itâs restarted, great way for kids to learn Indian Mythology. pic.twitter.com/ZFc4X0oTFl
    â Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) March 28, 2020 Yep. Indians from tomorrow at 9 am and 9 pm.#Ramayan pic.twitter.com/PvlSuyjDuR
    â CHEEKU (@Okay_Bye___) March 27, 2020 And I oop... This got to be the best meme on this #Ramayan #Mahabharat #DDNational #lockdownindia pic.twitter.com/3Kv8lFk6Jp
    â Neha (@itsstillneha) March 27, 2020
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  21. ADMIN
    Amid the novel coronavirus  outbreak, people have been asked to self-quarantine themselves in order to stop the virus from spreading any further. The very first step taken by the government was to shut down all the gyms, theatres, schools, malls and all the other public places where people could gather in large numbers. Itâs already been more than two weeks that people are locked in their homes with no physical contact from the outside world. Now, PM Narendra Modi has also announced a 21-day lockdown which means we have been restricted to our homes for a longer duration now. Well, people are also working from home and with gyms being shut, their movements are also restricted. So, the only thing to keep your body active is to either work out or burn off calories in doing the household chores.

    People on social media platforms are complaining that they are lacking the motivation or are finding it difficult to figure out a few easy and handy exercises that can be done at home.

    In order to address their problems, I got in touch with Shah Rukh Khan and Varun Dhawanâs personal trainer Prashant Sawant and asked him to share some of the easy exercises that can be done by anyone at home.  
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@prashantsixpack)

    He told us, âI have built my career on the basis of repetitions so I advise you should start with a minimum of 20 reps in one set. Let me tell you that anyone can do exercises at home without weights.â  Here are 5 exercises you can do as advised  by Prashant :

    â1. Surya Namaskars 

    When I started, I used to do like 100 in one go. But, I would suggest starting with 10 as a beginner. 

    2. Squats 
    You can totally do squats as they will help you burn those extra calories quickly.
     
    3. Pull-Ups

    You can have something to hang on to, and easily incorporate pull-ups in your daily regime. 

    4. Planks and Whole Abs Workout

    This is the time you can focus on strengthening your core muscles. You can do planks and crunches staying at home. 


    5. Cleaning and Focusing On Household Chores 

    I have been taking care of my kid and playing with him and also cleaning the house and this is helping in burn calories. I would suggest to keep yourself busy with something.â
    Furthermore into the conversation, I told him that people who werenât actively involved with working out earlier at the gyms have now become even more lethargic given the current situation. So, I asked him for his suggestion for the people who are completely inactive during this lockdown.

    On this, he told me, âFor all the people who are not active, they should start taking small steps. They can start with a 20-minute workout regime. They can do a bit of warm-up and they can start with 10 reps (repetitions) and then keep increasing their stamina. I would suggest a very basic workout regime as nowadays, all the movements have been restricted and the body is going into a lethargic mode. As people are working from home, they are sitting in one place and no one knew that they would be restricted for this long. It's better to start moving a bit as this can only help in keeping your body active.â


    View this post on InstagramFollow the circuit at home.. Perform each exercise for 30 Sec and you can go up to 45 sec Also.. start 10 min warm up jog in place or skipping or you can do burppies , after workout 10 to 20 mins cardio you can even dance , stairs, walk, run, burn 200 cal in 20 min Step up Squats Star jump Squats with tricep extension Windshield wiper Good morning to dB press Crunches Round kicks right side Round kicks left side Ball rollout push up Standing mountain climber Squats jack Chest press Scorpion push ups Jog in place Knee tuck up Jumping jack Swiss ball abs crunch Ball hamstring curl #Committedtofitness #workoutfromhome @reebokindia @bodysculptorofficial @leankitchenbymaya @rohanbodysculptor @maya_pereiraA post shared by (@prashantsixpack)


    I also wanted to understand why are people getting demotivated and are not willing to continue with their workout regime at home. Explaining his stance on the same, he told me, âPeople, maybe, are getting demotivated by seeing workout videos on Instagram. One reason could be that they are not able to cope with what other people are doing and the kind of exercises they are doing. I would suggest following a tutorial that has stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3.â He also went on to add, âDo not lose hope and be consistent with working out, you will eventually see the impact. Build on your stamina step by step. I wouldn't suggest sweating out hard in the first three days and then, you lose the grip so keep it slow and gradual progress will help you attain your goals.â

    Prashant is not only just a trainer but he also owns a chain of gyms which are shut due to the outbreak. I asked him how is he taking of all as the business is surely getting impacted. On this, he said, âI am taking it positively and for the gym owners, they will have to be patient and  stay calm because of this outbreak. Well, it's time to be with your family. I would advise keeping yourself busy with whatever you like, be it reading, cooking or playing with your kids. This will help in keeping your mind healthy.â

    As we are about to end the conversation, I take up the chance to ask him the golden question about how is SRK working out at home. 


    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@prashantsixpack)

    , âI have been training Shah Rukh sir for good 22 years and the rapport we share now is quite strong. I have already given him the workout and he is doing it twice a day at his home. Right now, he is focusing more on strengthening his legs.â He explained. âI would suggest keeping working out at home as it will keep your mind sane,â he said and signed off.

    Well, MensXP hopes that you will take Prashantâs suggestions seriously and incorporate them into your lives.

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  22. ADMIN
    Right from when they started dating, to the wedding that set the theme for a thousand South-Delhi weddings, to always having each other's back, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are legit couple goals. If that weren't established enough, the couple continues to pull off cute stunts that continue giving other couples a healthy mix of complex and aspirations. Right from looking like a million dollars together to getting photoshoots done that will continue to bless our feeds, this couple indeed is the one couple the country looks up to.
     
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Sep 28, 2019 at 10:19am PDT

     
    Adding to that already impressive score card, they just hit one more mega-sixer, this time in the grooming zone. Anushka Sharma just gave Mr Kohli a haircut at home, using - wait for it - a pair of kitchen scissors. Don't believe us? Check it out here.
    (c) Instagram/AnushkaSharma1588
    Now, while it looks like the sort of extreme sports most husbands and boyfriends will not be gutsy enough to be a part of (and we don't blame them at all), Virat was not one to back off. He let her do it like the champ he is, even though he started off by saying: "This is what quarantine does to you. You allow things like this to happen."
    (c) AnushkaSharma1588
    However, a little bit into the video, we could clearly see the reason behind his confidence. Looks like Anushka is a pro at it, judging by the beautiful haircut she effortlessly ended up giving her husband. By the end of it, Virat was extremely pleased with it, and had great things to say about the cool 'gradual fade' Anushka gave him, which is also his go-to hairstyle.
    (c) AnushkaSharma1588
    Although we have reservations about Anushka's claim that it's a 'new look she created for him', we do agree, wholeheartedly, that this indeed is a baautiful haircut, and that Anushka deserves a huge round of applause for pulling this off like a seasoned hairstylist. The results spoke for themselves by the time she was done.
    (c) Instagram/AnushkaSharma1588
    (c) Instagram/AnushkaSharma1588
    Check out the amazing video here.
     
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Mar 27, 2020 at 9:59pm PDT

     
    All we can hope for now, is for our respective spouses to take a hint and help us out with our alarming hair situation during this quarantine season.
     




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  23. ADMIN
    With all the free time the COVID-19 quarantine has forced upon us, thereâs a tendency to spend a lot of it daydreaming (especially if you live alone) about the day it all finally ends - seeing friends and family after perhaps the longest gap many of us have ever experienced, and hopefully planning the recovery party to end all recovery parties.
    Right now though, weâre all on hold. Some of us have dealt with things by avoiding depressing news statistics, some of us have thrown ourselves into work-from-home cycles fearing the inevitable tide of layoffs and some of us are simply stuck in confusion.
    As part of the latter, itâs not uncommon to find myself bringing up memories of life before quarantine, and how we took everything from football matches to family outings and even professional handshakes for granted. Hereâs a list of some of the things Iâve gone back to while stuck in lockdown - letâs see what you can relate to as well.
    1. Crowds © Reuters
    With everyone cooped up at home, our cities have turned into eerie, empty shells of what they once were.

    2. Hugs © Reuters
    A little physical appreciation goes a long way, especially in rough times. Itâs truly a shame that many of us will probably think twice even after all of this is over.

    3. Dating © Reuters
    I donât know about you guys, but love in the time of Corona has been pretty much nonexistent.

    4. Personal Space © Unsplash
    Conversely, many of us at home with partners and family have suddenly been deprived of our me-time. Being stuck at home during a crisis undoubtedly leads to disagreements and arguments - without the space needed to maintain a healthy relationship, even the company we have can gradually become suffocating.

    5. Travel © Reuters
    Whether for work or for leisure, getting out and about - seeing the world is an absolute joy and necessity for many of us who love to travel. Right now, weâre unlikely to explore anywhere further than our apartmentâs gates.

    6. Shopping © Reuters
    Many of us enjoy a bit of retail therapy when we can afford it. Unfortunately, malls and shopping centres have turned into ghost towns all over the world across the last few weeks

    7. Prayer and Worship © Reuters
    While many of us couldnât care less, several others found comfort and peace in visiting temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras and monasteries during tough times. Iâm sure weâre all praying for the virus to leave humanity alone, but for those with a religious bent, it isnât quite the same anymore.

    8. Sports Events © Reuters
    For many sports fans, their true religions - from football leagues to cricket tournaments - have vanished overnight with no clear replacement. 

    9. Healthcare © Reuters
    While falling sick is never fun, catching a minor bug can lead to massive anxiety and frustration, given how terrified we all are of catching COVID-19 symptoms. While weâve previously had few qualms when it comes to visiting a doctor, getting near a clinic or hospital these days can be downright scary.

    10. Fitness © Reuters
    Hitting the gym used to be a massive source of both mental and physical fortitude for us - one that weâve had to substitute with home workouts and other solutions that just arenât the same as busting out a weightlifting routine or working on your form with trainers and fellow gym-mates.

    11. Movie Theatres © Reuters
    How long do we have before the TV series binges get old? Not much Iâd expect - and for film buffs around the world, not having access to escape into the world of cinema at your favourite theatre can be downright heartbreaking.

    12. Predictability In Everyday Life © Reuters
    This one is perhaps a bit abstract, but several of us found comfort and confidence in maintaining a daily schedule of sorts - managing our lives around work, family and our own personal interests. With the pandemic surging on, many of these routines have shattered, leaving us to pick up the pieces and move on in a world where tomorrow seems quite uncertain.

    13. Education © Reuters
    While those of us with jobs have our own concerns to worry about, students donât have it much better either. Several examinations such as the 10th and 12th boards, key entrance exams and the day-to-day functioning of both minor and major universities have been hamstrung by the COVID-19 outbreak. Imagine taking out a student loan, and discovering that your first semester was spent relying on correspondence courses through the internet, rather than the education youâve actually paid for.

    14. Dressing Up © Reuters
    Sure you can try and pull off a good look while at home, but whatâs a nice outfit without a compliment or two from your friends, and the right place to pull it off?

    15. Driving © Reuters
    Perhaps Iâm speaking for myself (and a whole lot of motorheads) here, but putting my hands behind a steering wheel or a bikeâs handlebars was great fun and a spectacular way to unwind. Itâs even worse considering how traffic-free the roads and highways around us are today.

    Weâre sure thereâs much more to feel nostalgic for. But, as the situation develops, weâll hopefully be back to enjoying these things again. Share some of the pre-quarantine things you miss in the comments!

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    Whenever you talk about the biggest rivalries in the game of cricket, the thought of India and Pakistan definitely enters your mind. 
    Even though in the modern era, players from both teams have downplayed the feeling of playing against each other, these five incidents from the past will surely make you feel differently.
    Here are the five biggest fights from the epic rivalry between the cricket teams of India and Pakistan that were captured on camera:
    1. Ishant Sharma Vs Kamran Akmal, 2012:
    Probably the mildest altercation to make the cut, the battle of words between Indian pacer Ishant Sharma and Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal started a delivery after the former survived getting dismissed on a no-ball. 
    A 5â6ââ tall Akmal held his ground when a 6â4ââ giant Sharma walked right to his face and started a war of words. Suresh Raina tried to get the two athletes away from each other but Ishant went right back at it after taking a few steps back. 
    The situation got so out of hand that the umpire had to step in and Yuvraj Singh, out of all others, had to push Ishant away in a playful manner. 
    While Akmal was fined 5% of his match fee, Sharma was found guilty of initiating the spat and was therefore charged 15%.
    2. Harbhajan Singh Vs Shoaib Akhtar, 2010:
    The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan turned out to be the source of two eyebrow-raising moments. First was between Gautam Gambhir and Kamran Akmal which led to the Indian batsman hitting an angry 83 off 97 deliveries to give his side a good start to the chase.
    But the moment that stood out even more, was when Harbhajan Singh took over after Suresh Rainaâs dismissal and played a brilliant innings to lead India to victory with a six in the final over.
    The reason which led to Bhajji playing with a spark was Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtarâs attempt at sledging him in the second last over. 
    After Raina was gone and Parveen Kumar, a tailender, was Singhâs partner, Akhtar once again tried to irk him with a few taunts and ânot so pleasantâ words. Harbhajan set the record straight with a powerful maximum on the second last ball of the match.
    3. Gautam Gambhir Vs Shahid Afridi, 2007:
    Gautam Gambhir was one feisty cricketer, wasnât he? Even before his altercation with Akmal, Gambhir found himself a suited feud partner in Pakistani all-rounder, Shahid Afridi during an ODI match in Kanpur.
    This is how the fight unfolded: Gambhir hit Afridi for a four, after which the latter started running his mouth and the former retaliated with equal friendliness. On the next ball, Gambhir ran for a single and collided with Afridi who was standing in his way. This led to a second more serious argument, which disrupted the flow of the game and on-field umpire Ian Gould had to step in. 
    Upon further inspection after the match, both Gambhir and Afridi were fined 65% and 95% of their respective match fees on the accounts of "conduct unbecoming to their status which could bring them or the game of cricket into disrepute" and "inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players in the course of play."
    4. Kiran More vs Javed Miandad, 1992
    This incident was more of a Grade-A trash-talking and sledging which took place way back in 1992 when India and Pakistan were playing each other in the World Cup match. By Moreâs own admission, he hid his face with his wicket-keeping gloves and kept talking to Javed Miandad from behind the stumps.
    An irritated Miandad first complained to the on-field umpire about the same but More simply shot down the allegations. Soon after, Miandad wanted to take a single but was stopped by his partner in his way and had to get back to his crease. By the time, More received the ball and tried to run him out while jumping in the air. Miandad instantly started jumping in the air to mimic him. 
    The two became really good friends after this incident. The image of the Pakistani batsman jumping animatedly while More just stood there not knowing how to react will continue to be one of the fondest memories of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
    5. Venkatesh Prasad vs Aamir Sohail, 1996
    And finally, the big one. The World Cup 1996 knockout match between India and Pakistan which had all the ingredients for cooking up an instant classic. There was controversy, excellent batting by both sides, and even a riot taking place not two steps away from the venue, Bangaloreâs M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
    After Pakistani opener Saeed Anwar lost his wicket with Pakistanâs score at 84, Aamir Sohail held the fort and how. With 9 fours and 1 six, he reached the half-century mark in less than 50 balls and felt like spicing things up a bit. 
    After smashing his 9th four off a Venkatesh Prasad delivery, he signalled towards the bowler and asked him to go get it from the line. The delivery that followed, completely stunned the batter who got clean bowled with the stump completely ripping off the ground and laying flat on the surface.
    Even then, Sohail didnât give up his arrogance. With zero emotions on his face, he walked straight to the pavilion while gesturing his half-century towards the crowd.

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    The Internet is an absolutely crazy place. It will make you see stuff and believe things you shouldnât. But with its superpower of virality, topped with the invention of great photo editing tools, we often find ourselves looking at viral photos which seem too real.
    Alas, thatâs the honey trap we tend to fall for every other day. Just like these 5 photos that went viral online because people believed them to be true but actually turned out to be fake. These photos created a lot of buzz around themselves because they were posted on the internet at an opportune moment and exploited an already roaring online trend. From changing the original context to photoshopping images, these have them all.
    1. Prince Charles & Kanika KapoorNo wonder Prince Charles....#Corona #KanikaKapoor pic.twitter.com/k44ALoMDfz
    â Rajan ð®ð³ (@MissdOportunity) March 25, 2020Soon after it was announced that Prince Charles had tested positive for coronavirus, pictures of Prince Charles and Kanika Kapoor, who also tested positive for COVID-19 last week, happily chatting together began doing the rounds online. People on Twitter even began suggesting that this was probably how the Prince of Wales contracted the infection. However, in reality the pictures are from an old event and not recent.
    2. âLast Momentâ Picture Of APJ Abdul Kalam © Twitter
    Soon after former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalamâs sudden demise due to a cardiac arrest in 2015, this image started doing the rounds on multiple online platforms claiming this was the âlast momentâ right before he passed away.

    However, thatâs false because this picture originally dates back to 2007 when APJ Abdul Kalam accidently slipped on a dais during an award function at the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
    3. PM Modi Touching Sonia Gandhiâs Feet © BCCL
    In April last year, a photo showing PM Modi touching Sonia Gandhiâs feet went viral on social media. The context of the picture claimed that PM Modi was begging Sonia Gandhi to go easy on him following Rahul Gandhiâs attempts to uncover the PMâs âjumlasâ. However, it later turned out that the image was photoshopped from a 2013 picture of PM Modi touching LK Advaniâs feet during a public event.

    4. Ranu Mondalâs Scary Makeover Photo © Instagram
    Ranu Mondal was one of the biggest online sensations of last year, and became an overnight social media celebrity after her melodious rendition of Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai broke the internet. However, following the news of her âmakeoverâ, pictures of Ranu in gaudy makeup began surfacing online. People began spewing hate on the makeup artist for the terrible makeup, but it later turned out that the picture had been edited which made Ranu look as weird as she did. The makeup artist took to her Instagram account to make things clear.

    5. Ranbir-Aliaâs Wedding Invite © BCCL
    In October last year, an invitation card went viral online claiming that it was Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhattâs official wedding invitation for the coupleâs âJanuary 2020â wedding. The invitation details bore the names of Ranbir and Aliaâs parents and claimed that the couple is set to tie the knot on January 22, 2020 at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. However, on closer inspection many discrepancies were noticed and the card was confirmed to be fake.


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