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  6. ADMIN
    We are pretty sure some of you must've already stocked up on six months worth of groceries among other things that you might need, in case the city goes into lockdown mode amid the Coronavirus outbreak. But in the midst of taking care of all these things, we're sure you must've not given going to the salon a second thought.
    And quite understandably so, because there are far too many important things out there that trump this.
    And if you can grow out your beard or have been looking to do so, that's great. But if your work-from-home video calls require you to trim your beard and look neat, maybe now is the time to learn how to trim your own beard. 
    So, while it might be a little tricky to decide what tools to use or what YouTube tutorials to watch to get it right, you need to start somewhere. Here's how:
    1. Keep It Neat © Istock
    A dry, dirty beard not only looks grizzly on the camera but can also be tough to trim. It's best to keep it clean especially before trimming it. 

    Firstly, wash with a beard shampoo and not a regular shampoo, this is because the scalp is different from the skin underneath your beard. Then, condition with a beard conditioner to soften it up.
    2. Brush It Out © Istock
    After drying-up, take a brush designed for the beard and run it gently against the crop, in order to position the hair upwards. This leaves little room for error and makes it easier to trim the beard.

    3. Time For The TrimUse clippers to trim to your preferred length. (It's best to start with a bigger guard, a precaution that prevents accidentally trimming the beard too short.) 
    If you're looking for something simple and short, an even length works well. However, if you're going for something more shapely, a flattering technique involves leaving the growth a little longer around the chin and shorter on the sides of your face. 
    A number 3 setting at the temples, but a 4 or 5 setting when you get to the goatee area should work well. You also lookup other beard styles.
    4. Trim MoustacheA pair of beard/moustache scissors work just fine for trimming the spiky ends. As for how much should you trim? It's a judgment call that you can take.
    5. Define Your Neckline © Istock
    Now comes the trickiest part: trimming the neckline. If you end up trimming too close to the jawline, it will seem like you have a double chin, even if you don't. And if you let it grow too far down your neck, you'll invite comparisons to ferals. 

    An easy trick is to mark your Adam's apple as your guiding point. Trim everything below it in a shallow U-shape that looks just about as natural as it can get.
    © Istock
    The results may not be perfect, but they'll make do in the quarantine. Besides, once you're out and about, you can pride yourself on the fact that you learned one extra skill in your quarantine days.


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  7. ADMIN
    Coming in hot with the latest âVarenga in Springâ update, PUBG MOBILE Lite has seen an upsurge in players roaming across the newly redesigned Varenga map, complete with bonuses to score and all kinds of features to unlock. But before that, we need to figure out how to dominate the competition. Like any Battle Royale, it all starts with where you drop.
    Laced with thick foliage, the mapâs grass terrain is perfect for close combat and assault ambush gameplay. With 60 players battling it out in a rapidly shrinking safe zone, it's safe to assume that your matches are going to be high-risk-high-reward. Youâll need to play fast and play smart to earn a Chicken Dinner here. For starters, itâs of critical importance to load up on the right type of weapons as soon as you parachute. So where are you most likely to find high value loot in Varenga? Read on to find out. 
    Stadium © Tencent Games
    One of the most popular loot spots in Veranga, this massive, square-shaped building attracts a lot of hot-droppers since it is located right in the middle of the map. It offers a good range of guns, health kits and consumables. One usually finds this place full of ARs, SMGs, and sniper rifles such as the deadly Kar98. You can also expect to stumble upon enhancements such as suppressors and high-grade scopes such as the 6x at the Stadium.
    The central positioning of the stadium almost always puts it within landing distance of an airdrop. No wonder this place turns into a mini-war zone with rogue players turning up to take down looters. Just make sure that youâre not too exposed while scouring this area for goodies.
    Pilot Plaza © Tencent Games
    The pilot plaza is one of the largest areas in Varenga. With three huge buildings on its premises, it is probably the most popular spot on this map after the Stadium. The fastest way to load up here is to grab a gun by landing on the rooftop and then swiftly move from building to building to avoid detection. The risk factor in this location is very high since it offers the most consistent amount of high quality, military-grade equipment. With the dense amount of available loot, one can quickly load up with level 3 gear and body armour, plentiful scopes and attachments, medical items and assault rifles.  

    Factory © Tencent Games
    Located on the West side of the map, the factory is a singular, unusual power plant structure with some outhouses around it. The very top floor often has sniper equipment and level 3 gear too, making it a top choice for all you marksmen out there. While the loot available here is great, it may normally suffice for one or two players only. One usually finds this place strewn with popular ARs such as the M416, AKM, or the M762 too.  

    A rooftop landing is most recommended for this spot as it gives you a good chance to spot an enemy. You may grab the first-mover's advantage to take down an opponent who may be busy hunting for the perfect loot at any of the lower levels of the building.  
    Warehouse © Tencent Games
    Located on the eastern side of the map, this is another excellent spot to loot. Comprising of a single large warehouse peppered with three big sheds on the side, this place is usually rich in quantity as well as the quality of guns. From shotguns and SMGs, to ARs and marksman/sniper rifles, one can pick up a powerful combination of weapons at the warehouse. It also offers a lot of attachments, accessories and enhancements.  
    Dotted around with houses nearby, it is a great option to start a match from. However, one needs to be wary of enemies swooping in from any corner, so watch your back. 

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  9. ADMIN
    Filmmaking in India isnât just a challenge in terms of logistics, production costs and promotion - even after a film is made, it has to pass through the dreaded and often unrealistic expectations of Indiaâs CBFC, or Central Board of Film Certification. 
    While the countryâs sensibilities towards sexual and societal taboos have evolved over the years, certain films were dragged through lengthy, difficult and artistically limiting negotiations with the government body - especially through the infamous chairmanship of Pahlaj Nihalani, who was sacked in 2017. 
    Here are some of the biggest editing casualties weâve seen in Indian theatres in recent years.
    1. Grand Masti - 218 Cuts
    While this was understandably for a TV premiere and the CBFC was terrified at the idea of young kids flipping from Cartoon Network to a no-holds barred *** comedy, the film was subjected to an absolutely insane 218 cuts - although the filmmakerâs werenât too worried. It held the title of Indiaâs highest-grossing A-rated film for over six years, only overtaken by 2019âs Kabir Singh.
    2. Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 - 150 Cuts
    According to reports during the filmâs 2016 release, even after obtaining an A-rated certificate, the third Kya Kool Hain Hum film suffered 150 cuts - not a big surprise when almost the entire filmâs plot revolves around sexual, slapstick humour and innuendo injected into every dialogue. Weâre surprised that it didnât turn out to be a short film by the end.
    3. Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend - 63 Cuts
    While this film remained relatively safe when it came to its scenes - it got away with an unrestricted (U/A) certification - the filmâs dialogue was censored to hell and back again, with somewhat trivial words such as âsaalaâ or âsaaliâ slashed from it. Director Japinder Kaur, was rather amused by the cuts. She is quoted in the CBFC report as saying that if there is no thematic issue, she doesnât understands the problem in just picking up singular words that are part and parcel of Delhiâs local lingo.

    4. Haider - 41 Cuts
    Vishal Bhardwajâs incredibly brave filmmaking tied together Shakespeareâs Hamlet, while conveying the subtleties of Kashmirâs past, present and future turmoil. Despite creating one of modern Indian cinemaâs most appreciated films, the Shahid Kapoor-starrer was marred by heavy action from the CBFC, which cut out scenes of torture, death and other grave realities from the region.
    5. Lipstick Under My Burkha - 27 Cuts
    With the film sticking to its themes of sexuality and female narratives, it wasnât surprising when the cast and creators went to war with the CBFC for slashing out key portions of the film. While finally most of the movie remained untouched, everything from minor dialogue to *** scenes and moans from the artists in them were quashed by the board.
    6. 50 Shades Of Grey - 20 Cuts
    While this film raised controversy all over the world, producers Universal Pictures had to make a special case for India. After the film was banned in several countries such as the UAE and Malaysia, the editors took no chances - creating a special âinternally trimmedâ final cut for the Indian CBFC members. And the film was eventually released with its 20-odd minutes of BDSM *** scenes heavily neutered before hitting theatres.
    7. Delhi Belly - 18 Cuts
    Though this cult classic didnât exactly break the mold when it came to adult humour, it was still suffering from an A-rated release and was further slashed down for the TV release. And after a drawn out set of negotiations, the satellite rights were finally given to Aamir Khan productions. Itâs noted that through his entire career, Khan himself has supported other filmmakers such as Anurag Kashyap in retaining authenticity by preventing CBFC interference in film screenings.
    8. Angry Indian Goddesses - 17 Cuts
    Much like Lipstick⦠above, this film was a landmark movie for women in Indian cinema. And unsurprisingly, the CBFC jumped on it immediately, slashing down key scenes and censoring words such as âadivasiâ and âsarkarâ that were part of important dialogues. Perhaps the most controversial of these edits enforced by the board came in the form of objections to using the image of Hindu deity Kali - truly ironic in a film called Angry Indian Goddesses.
    9. Badmashiyaan - 12 Cuts
    A rom-com revolving around a gold-digging con woman, the film was given 12 cuts and cleared with a UA certificate on February 23. Bollywood's patented phrase, 'kutte kaminey' had to be redubbed as 'andha kahin ka' and 'ma ki aankh' with 'ma ki eyeâ, which makes⦠perfect sense, of course. Even more baffling was a scene where the girl goes to file an FIR for molestation, the words 'hum bistri' had to be muted from her dialogue but the same words, when used by a man, were allowed.

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  10. ADMIN
    Indian cricketers have always been at the forefront of Indiaâs sartorial and stylistic zeitgeist, whether you talk of the â70s, the â80s, the â90s, the 2000s or the last two decades. Of course, the dominant style went through a number of changes, and evolution. However, something that did not change was the manner in which the general masses have praised and worshipped our cricketing heroes, for both, their performances on the field, or the cult statuses they had made using their personas, off the field.

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    In the current pantheon, there are a number of cricketers who have made ungodly numbers of fans using not just their ability and talent to play the game, but also due to their avant garde sense of style, and eccentric fashion choices. Of course, Hardik Pandya, and his zany choices take the cake, but KL Rahul, is not far behind.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    Scroll through his Instagram profile, and youâll see him wearing some of the best luxury brands out there - Gucci, Balenciaga, Fendi, Balmain - stuff that simply oozes style. 

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    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © Instagram/rahulkl
    With that being said, it's not just high end luxury pieces that make KL so stylish. His affinity to wear, and his ability to mesmerisingly pull off homegrown brands is something that a number of celebrities actually struggle with.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    And even if we keep aside the dichotomy of home grown brands & luxury brands, we simply cannot ignore the panache with which KL carries his outfits. 

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    Of course, like most millennials, he simply loves athleisure and goes with whatever direction athleisure takes in any given year. From properly fitting, and structured jackets, to baggy silhouettes and conspicuous colours, he has experimented with everything that athleisure has to offer. And can we say, that he simply aces them?

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © Instagram/rahulkl
    With that being said, when it comes to ditching the jeans and going for a suit, KL Rahul known how to dress up with elegance.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
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    Grooming wise as well, KL has always been sorted. He is not someone who experiments a lot with his hair, or beard style. Having said that, he also isnât someone who is prudish and does not try out new things at all.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    This phase of his, where he tried to don the cornrow, shows that he is open to experimenting.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    KL knows that he has the face structure that can carry off most beard styles. He perhaps also realises that a beard is something that he should always sport, considering that it is actually his beard that gives him the chocolate boy image that we have come to envy. 

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    Even in his earlier photos, you can see that he had sported some sort of a facial hair that would add character to his face. As for his hairstyle, even back in 2013, he had that flare in him that made him go for a hard part with an otherwise sombre hairstyle.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © Instagram/rahulkl
    When we compare his older photos with his current ones, we see that a shorter beard does not really do much for him, given that he has a roundish face. With a longer beard, his face looks a lot sharper and leaner.

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © Instagram/rahulkl
    All in all, KL Rahulâs sense of style has remained pretty much the same, in terms of sensibilities. Of course, his choices of clothes and hair and beard styles has evolved through the years. 

    © Instagram/rahulkl
    © MensXP
    However, his eccentricities, his nuances and the underlying sensibitlities that make him so stylish are still the same.


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  11. ADMIN
    This year has already been too much and we haven't even completed three months of 2020 yet. We're dealing with a global pandemic and people are basically quarantined in their houses.
    And, of course, this was the perfect time for our favourite cringey person to make a comeback. Dhinchak Pooja has released a new song and obviously it's about coronavirus and called Hoga Na Corona.

    Like always, people are trolling the f*ck out of her and I'm pretty sure she knows she can't sing but she just thrives on the attention, even if it's all negative. Well, at least she can have thousands of people talking about her and listening to her songs.
    People already think her song about coronavirus is actually way worse than the virus itself, which is pretty harsh, but I guess it is true.
    The impending April disaster came early.
    Dangerous things happening in 2020
    1st : world war 3
    2nd : Australia fire
    3rd : Coronavirus
    4th : dhinchak Pooja song on corona pic.twitter.com/nRGzkfoAW2
    â Mukeshgta08 (@MukeshG04170126) March 19, 2020 Oops. Dhinchak Pooja Releases a song on Carona

    Le Carona : pic.twitter.com/xvQvl4qJqs
    â Anuj Manocha (@anujmanocha_) March 19, 2020 Isn't that a good thing? After listening to Dhinchak Pooja's "hoga na corona"
    Corona - pic.twitter.com/DrdzIV0Qtx
    â Sindhian (@vishy_vishal) March 19, 2020 One can hope. I hope yeh dekhne ke baad Corona apni bachi kuchi self respect bhi kho dega and must leave india #coronavirusindia #dhinchakpooja pic.twitter.com/deRLWIAt7e
    â fabsameer (@memeholicboy) March 19, 2020 And I oop. pic.twitter.com/KNhHQdynMq
    â Sir Chahal â (@Sirchahal) March 19, 2020 She'll be our saviour. DHINCHAK POOJA!!

    India's answer to CORONA!! ð¤©ð¤©ð¤©â¹ï¸ð¤¦ð»ââï¸ð¤¦ð»ââï¸ð¤¦ð»ââï¸ð¤¦ð»ââï¸ https://t.co/XIx1uxFS3s
    â serendipity always (@Abhi972) March 19, 2020 Please. After release dhinchak pooja new song

    Le corona virus :#coronavirusindia pic.twitter.com/vl60wHbRYa
    â shizuoka ka पड़à¥à¤¸à¥ ð®ð³ (@madprince0563) March 19, 2020 Hmm. When you survived after having the #Corona virus but later died due to listening #Dhinchakpooja single on corona virus pic.twitter.com/Vlu5AzUgZH
    â Achhaya Pathak (@frozen_parantha) March 19, 2020 Ouch. Deadly! I am not talking about the Virus https://t.co/U29gRAZ19S
    â maithun (@Being_Humor) March 19, 2020 I would rather die. Keep playing this song 24/7 in your home & corona can't enter https://t.co/fd1ZtwQeom
    â Neo (@hate_chemistry) March 19, 2020 Love it. class https://t.co/GZsh1GbGyd pic.twitter.com/k9nNngCAdQ
    â anushka (@anushkacx) March 19, 2020 That's a good thing. Safe to say I wonât be infected through my ears any longer. https://t.co/AbjqlHtA9Q
    â Ajinkya (@Ajinkya_ared) March 19, 2020 Yes, for sure! Just what the world needed https://t.co/gm5uftxeQm
    â BullBull (@DahiiBhalla) March 19, 2020 Sure is. Sis out here doing gods work https://t.co/3PSWNMI8lT
    â PD (@FakeWinger) March 19, 2020
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  12. ADMIN
    The novel Coronavirus has claimed more than 7,500 lives across the globe as of now, and has claimed four lives in India, so far.

    While most of us are practising social-distancing and are taking preventive measures to protect ourselves from the pandemic, the medical professionals are standing in the frontline doing their jobs by putting their lives on the line.
    © Reuters
    Meanwhile, a Delhi doctorâs message on fighting Coronavirus has caught Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs attention. 

    PM Modi re-tweeted a post, which shows the doctor holding a placard with an important message.
    Checkout the post here-
    Well said, Doctor!

    Also a shout-out to all those working to make our planet safer and healthier. No words will ever do justice to their exceptional efforts. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/4ENZlehiwD
    â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2020
     âWell said, Doctor!  Also a shout-out to all those working to make our planet safer and healthier. No words will ever do justice to their exceptional efforts,â the tweet read.
    © Reuters
    According to the placard, the doctor works at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi). 

    The tweet has gathered around 16.7K re-tweets and more than 72.8K likes on Twitter. Along with many people, British adventurer Bear Grylls also commented on the tweet.
    Indeed. A global message. And great gratuities we all have for these heroes...
    â Bear Grylls (@BearGrylls) March 18, 2020
    Hereâs what people have to say about the post re-tweeted by PM Modi:

    Salute to all the medical professionals.
    #IndiaFightsCorona Working 14 hours a day to make our, India, a safer place to live !!! pic.twitter.com/aJeNPMqlOW
    â Dr. Lavanya Sharma ð®ð³ (@lavanyasharma05) March 18, 2020 True. They all deserve a big
    India salutes her health warriorsð®ð³
    â Anil Padmanabhanð®ð³ðï¸ (@anilp68) March 18, 2020 Okay⦠thank you Modiji.. pic.twitter.com/6AavtDniHu
    â Suraj Karmakar (@suraj_karmakar_) March 18, 2020 Indeed. Well said
    â विशà¥à¤µð®ð³à¤à¥à¤°à¥ð®ð³à¤­à¤¾à¤°à¤¤ð®ð³ (@sanjaysanjay738) March 18, 2020 And we were waiting for the memes. pic.twitter.com/hjFdulQaut
    â Nikhil Singh Thakur BJP ð®ð³ (@NikhilSinghBJP) March 18, 2020India has recorded over 170 Coronavirus cases, so far, and it is only increasing by the day. 
    But all we can do right now is take all preventive measures possible and stay indoors to protect ourselves and others and help contain the pandemic.

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  13. ADMIN
    Indian Idol comes with its own share of music-infused nostalgia. It was literally a treat to the ears, fresh format and visual appeal working in its favour. For those of us who had been musically inclined growing up, Sonu Nigamâs Sa Re Ga Ma Pa was the only other reality show we held close to our hearts before this.
    © Zee TV
    But Indian Idol changed all of that by becoming a new-age reality show that âworked differentlyâ. Right from the auditions, to the theatre and piano rounds, to finally making it to the Mumbai studio, Indian Idol became a complete experience the contestants and viewers went through together.

    © Sony
    Along the way, we discovered real singing talents, some great performers and sappy backstories that added another dimension to the show. We found our favourites, rooted for them and waited with bated breath to see if that missed call vote from the landline kept them safe for another episode. We loved some of the winners, found others more deserving but often ended up being stuck on certain contestants we liked better than all the others. 

    Here is a list of such Indian Idol contestants we liked better than (or just as much as) the winners!
    Season 1The first season was simply cool to say the least. And even though Abhijeet Sawant was declared the winner, and deserved it too, it couldnât take away from the popularity that runner-up Amit Sana and fellow contestant Aditi Paul enjoyed during their time on the show. Even though Amit is no longer very active in the industry, Aditi is still going strong.

    Season 2Sandeep Acharya gave some mind-blowing performances in Season 2 and ended up taking the trophy home. But Karunyaâs soulful notes and Antara Mitraâs captivating renditions left an indelible mark on the people's hearts. Though Sandeep's unfateful, sudden passing away in 2013 cut his career short, Karunya and Antara have established themselves as successful playback singers today.

    Season 3Prashant Tamangâs roaring win was predicted even before the results were announced, but two other contestants, Amit Paul and Meiyang Chang, rivalled him in terms of popularity throughout the season. Amitâs versatility and Changâs appeal wasnât something you got over easily.

    Season 4I wasnât a fan of this season, even though it gave the music industry some decent singers. While Sourabhee Debbarama won the title this season, fellow contestant Bhavya Pandit became equally popular and ended up signing a music contract with the makers of Priyanka Chopra starrer Whatâs Your Rashee.

    Season 5This season brought in a good mix of talent, tales and musical tug-of-war when it came to winning over the public. Sreeramaâs win in this season was totally well-deserved but co-contestants Bhoomi Trivedi and Swaroop Khan also deserve a special mention here.

    Season 6This season failed to create a great buzz for me personally, and even though it was Vipul Mehta who took home the winnerâs title, runner-up Devender Pal Singh from Punjab gave some very memorable performances throughout the season.

    Season 9Itâs true I didnât watch this season as religiously, but I do remember that Revanthâs win didnât upset me. I pretty much expected him to win anyway. However, fellow participant Rohit was also a popular contestant besides being the second runner-up of the season.

    Season 10The 10th season saw Salman Ali take the trophy home as the winner but in all honesty no other contestant in particular made the cut in this season anyway.

    Season 11The most recently concluded season of the show, winner Sunny Hindustani made a deserving claim to fame with some really stellar performances. However, 13-year-old wild card entrant Ankona Mukherjee also shook the audience with her tremendous talent.


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  14. ADMIN
    The United Kingdom is the latest European country trying extremely hard to control the Coronavirus outbreak with London being an extremely crowded city, plus also having one of the busiest airports in the world. 

    While the travel ban might somehow help in solving the issue of new cases popping up, the widespread reach of the virus in the country has already forced millions into self-quarantine, including the elderly, who are more prone to be plagued by Coronavirus than the younger generation.  
    Many people have already fled the country to return to their families but a large group of Sikh volunteers are doing the impossible. 
    They have now started a food delivery service (free of charge, obviously,) for people, majorly the elderly, who are in self-isolation and cannot step out to get themselves a simple meal.
    Are you 65+ plus?
    In #Coronavirus isolation?
    Need support to get food?

    Sikhs in Slough, UK have come up with Mobile Food Support for the elderly & isolated & are Providing FREE HEALTHY & NUTRITIOUS essentials to help them! Pls share! #COVIDã¼19mx #CoronavirusOutbreak #Sikh pic.twitter.com/l0kqpATzk9
    â Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) March 17, 2020
    Following the philanthropic steps of their fellow brethren in the UK, Sikh volunteers in Australia  have also taken this initiative around Melbourne area and are delivery food to anyone who needs it.

    After UK, Sikhs in Melbourne set up free delivery service for self-isolated people

    Sikh volunteers announced that they would be delivering free food to self-isolated people in Melbourne's south-east for the next two weeks.

    https://t.co/dgvVZGQklv #coronakindness #COVID2019 pic.twitter.com/gzdj15DrUq
    â Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) March 18, 2020
    This selfless service and initiative by the community in both countries is being lauded on the internet, as people are getting inspired to do their bit as well in this time of despair.

    #coronakindness - Members of the Sikh Community in the UK helping senior citizens- a high risk group in these times- by helping them get food/ rations while in isolation. Bravo and God bless. #COVID19 #CoronavirusOutbreak https://t.co/BpY9kbzr5H
    â Maya Mirchandani (@maya206) March 17, 2020Sikhs are always leading the way in the midst of crisis. Thank you for your dedication and service!
    â Hanna (@hanna_meiners) March 17, 2020Fortunate enough to take a cultural anthropology class from a Prof. that focused his academic career on the Sikh culture.

    Amazing people with a true warrior spirit encompassing every positive attribute of what Warrior means.

    Every Singh I've known made me strive to be better
    â John M Bennett (@JMB1122AZ) March 17, 2020The Sikh community has time and again led by example, showing how humanity is a bigger religion than anything in the world. 
    The concept of Sewa and Langar is synonymous with the principles of the community which preaches philanthropy with a full heart and motivates others to do the same.  In the end, we are all we have after all.

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  15. ADMIN
    In case you don't already know, staying inside your home and isolating yourself from the outside world is one of the best things you can do during the on-going coronavirus outbreak. But if you're not used to self-isolation, then you're probably having a hard time staying indoors having a FOMO.
    What you can really do, is try and keep yourself entertained and not think about anything else. Watching movies and TV shows in free time or playing video games is a good way to make sure of that. 
    And, in case you're wondering how to upgrade your movie-watching experience at home and make it similar to something like going to a cinema hall, then here are some tips:
    1. Get A Projector © Unsplash
    All cinema halls have huge screens unlike the small TVs we have in our homes. Even a 65-inch 4K TV, which is quite big for a house, isn't as big as the projection screen in cinema halls. Also, it's a completely different experience to watch something through a projector. So, we suggest you invest in a good quality cinema projector to step up the game and notice a huge difference.

    There are a ton of good quality projectors out there capable of outputting really high-resolution content. Yes, the projectors are going to be a bit more expensive, but it'll totally worth it. Unless you're down for buying one those crazy big Samsung Wall TVs, we think a projector is the way to go.
    We suggest picking up a short throw projector for your home because they're ideal for small and confined spaces. You can place those a few meters away and get up to the 100-inch screen. You can also get 3D projectors and buy 3D shutter glasses, so take the setup to the next level.
    2. Add As Many Speakers As You Can © Unsplash
    Cinema halls, especially the ones that deliver IMAX experience, involve an awful lot of sound engineering. It's not entirely possible to recreate that at home. However, you can certainly buy yourself a good quality speaker system and get somewhat close to it. A home theatre system, i.e a 7.1 audio surround sound system, should be enough to get an immersive audio experience.

    You can place the tweeters at different locations around the room to create a surround sound effect. Of course, you can also go crazy and add as many speakers as you can get. But it's worth pointing out that you'll then have to get your media from the right source because even services like Netflix content isn't encoded for 7.1 systems.
    3. Shake That BassSome theatres have enhanced seating that vibrates to the on-screen action. You may not notice it all that much, but the vibration is subtle enough to let you "feel" the movie. Well, you can add something like that to the seats at your home too.
    They're called "bass shakers". Instead of adding a rumble bass system to your existing audio setup, you can add these bass shakers to your seats to create a different experience. They're not that expensive, but I must say that they're not easy to find, especially in India. You might want to start looking for them online and see if you can import one.
    4. Ambient Lighting © Unsplash
    If you're someone who likes to have a little ambient lighting around the room while watching a movie, then you might want to check out some RGB LED strips or maybe a smart bulb. RGB LED strips are super easy and very inexpensive to buy these days. You can use double-sided tape to stick them under the seats at home, tuck them on top of a dropped ceiling, etc.

    You can also get smart bulbs from the likes of Xiaomi, Philips, etc. and use them with your night lampstand. Since these bulbs are controlled over Wi-Fi and you can adjust the colour and everything, we suggest you set the colour of your choice and drop the brightness all the down to get a pleasant lighting effect.
    Also...
    Buy A Gaming Console
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    Since you're already spending all this money to upgrade your living room experience, why not buy a gaming console? You can always use them to play video games in your great new cinema setup and enjoy an incredible experience. 

    If not that, you can simply use them as a Blu-ray player. You'll definitely need a Blu-ray player to run good quality content, so you might as well buy a console and have the option to play games.
    Yes, the next-generation consoles are still a few months away, so you can always buy one now and sell them later for a good amount of money when the new one drops later this year.
    And that pretty much concludes the list of things that you'll ever need to recreate a cinema-going experience at home. 
    As you probably noticed, the setup is very flexible and totally upgradable at any given time. So, feel free to choose the products that you think will work for you and don't forget to grab some popcorn.

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    Who knew the year 2020 will force all the lazy people to focus on hygiene. Yes, we are talking about the COVID-19 outbreak. Washing hands is probably the first thing on your priority list these days. While this step is most important to keep the virus from entering our bodies, let's not forget about other crucial parts of hygiene - your beard, to be specific. 
    Because of the Coronavirus outbreak, we now know how harmful it can be to leave your beard ungroomed. Here are four beard hygiene tips that will help your beard healthy and free of germs. It's finally time to let go of the excuses and start your beard-care routine.
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    As much as we love the look of a well-groomed beard, we also have a soft-spot for the old school gentlemen. For some men, experimentation with their beard styles is a real thing, for others it's all about the clean shaved look. Well, if you belong to the latter category, we have just the right inspiration for you. 
    In a world full of beard trends, we have these celebrities who own their clean shaved looks. Thanks to them, we don't think this look is ever going out of style!
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    The popularity of women athletes is on the rise and some of Indiaâs very own ladies are leading the movement from the front. Not more than 11 days ago, the Indian womenâs cricket team became a part of a historic day when 86,174 cricket fans visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch the final of the ICC Womenâs T20 World Cup between the Women in Blue and the Aussies.
    What. A. Day. pic.twitter.com/bJrAM2trQt
    â ICC (@ICC) March 17, 2020
     There is another womenâs team around the block that has been very impressive at the international level and is making the country proud - the Indian womenâs hockey team.
    Recently, the squad has been in excellent form, thanks to the âchange in attitudeâ that has come about in the locker room according to striker Navneet Kaur.
    India off to a flying start at the Hockey Women's Asian Champion Trophy with a convincing 4-1 win over Japan, courtesy a hat trick by Navneet Kaur.

    Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/ulzxGM1iiT
    â The Bridge (@TheBridge_IN) May 13, 2018
    Kaur, who has been one of the most significant members of the team and a primary reason behind the growth of womenâs hockey in the country in the recent days, believes that this has happened to the team because of gaining self confidence and moving away from fear under the leadership of Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne.
    "Earlier, we feared playing against top teams like Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. We lacked that match-winning confidence and this was perhaps why many teams even considered us as underdogs," explained Kaur in a Hockey India press release.
    Indian Hockey Men's & Women's teams qualify for 2020 #TokyoOlympics. pic.twitter.com/6KguM3nsOf
    â All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) November 3, 2019
    But over the last two years in particular, there has been a major shift in how the team prepares against a tough opponent. "Apart from winning important matches, I think there are a lot of other factors that have contributed to this change and one of them being Chief Coach Sjoerd's style of play. He likes aggression, he has instilled that belief in us that we are a team that can play with good speed in our attack," she said. 
    "The Chief Coach always tells us it's not over until the last whistle. Even during the half-time of the Olympic Qualifiers, he said we will begin the third quarter as though the scores are 0-0. We have been instilled with that fighting spirit," she explained. 
    © Twitter/Sjoerd Marijne
    Another reason that has added to the team trusting in themselves is the significant improvement in their fitness.

    "I also believe our improvement in fitness has been another big factor. Every girl (including new comers) is aware of the importance of fitness, recovery and diet. Apart from this, small things like support staff encouraging us to improve internal communication, point out openly in meetings about what we can do differently in training sessions etc, these things make us feel bold and confident," added Kaur who scored a total of 10 goals in 2019. 
    The team is grouped in Pool A for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games where they will play against top ranked teams like the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland apart from South Africa. 
    Indian women hockey player Lalremsiami's father expired when India was to play a crucial semifinal at Hiroshima that would determine if India's Olympics dream would be alive. She told coach, 'I want to make my father proud. I want to stay, play and make sure India qualifiesð®ð³ pic.twitter.com/V9tlE84z4K
    â Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 23, 2019"We will play our first match against the Netherlands at the Olympics and quite frankly, we are really excited to play against them because we have not faced them in the past. We don't fear playing against these teams and are focused on preparing well. We are currently undergoing a week-long recovery which involves light gym session, stretching and swimming pool recovery. Resting well is also emphasised before we resume intense training from next week," she added.   
    Having said that, the road to the Tokyo Olympics has approached a rather unique impasse. Due to the ongoing coronavirus scare, qualifying rounds for multiple sports have been called off, but more importantly, it continues to be unclear whether or not the quadrennial tournament will even happen.
    Nonetheless, it is great to watch the womenâs hockey team finally get all the recognition they deserve and make the most out of it.

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    The World Health Organisation (WHO), as far as I can remember, has clearly issued an advisory to the world asking them to steer clear of social gatherings as a precaution to prevent Coronavirus from spreading any further. Following which, 'self-isolation' became the norm.
    However, it seems like some locals in Nagpur, Maharashtra did not get the memo.
    Well, most gyms and fitness centres across the country have been closed to avoid human contact as much as possible, but a particular few Nagpur gym-freaks have taken to the streets as their perfect place to workout. 
    ANI shared the pictures of some of these people who, clearly, donât understand the meaning of self-quarantine.
    âMaharashtra: People in Nagpur gathered on the streets to exercise after all the gyms in the state are shut due to #Coronavirus. Hardeep Bhatia, a local says, âWe are building our immunity system by exercising,ââ the Tweet read.
    Maharashtra: People in Nagpur gathered on the streets to exercise after all the gyms in the state are shut due to #Coronavirus. Hardeep Bhatia, a local says, "We are building our immunity system by exercising." pic.twitter.com/ROvowxMP4J
    â ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020
    Well, social media users are severely irked by this and are appealing to them to stay indoors, at least for the sake of others, if not theirs.

    Exercise indoors and in isolation. There are other ways and means to improve immunity than honking on kettle bells
    â Tanya (@UrbanRangoli) March 19, 2020Btcd yahi bhakchodi nahi karni h bolke toh gym band kiya h
    â Mask (@Mr_LoLwa) March 19, 2020Thoda dimag ka exercise Kar lo be... Acha time hai!!!
    â The_Muffin_Man (@MuffinMan_78) March 19, 2020Purpose of shutting down gyms was to avoid gathering of people at one place. Wasn't the ban pointless because now the people are getting gathered on streets.
    â Devika (@Dayweekaa) March 19, 2020Desh ko Corona se nahi, inn jaise namoono se precaution ki jaroorat hai ð¤¦ð¤¦

    Tum ghar baith jao, desh ki immunity waise hi badh jayegi
    â Dilip Jain दिलà¥à¤ª à¤à¥à¤¨ ð®ð³ (@dilipjain1979) March 19, 2020Chutiye aadmi inko jail me band karo
    â Mayur N. Magadalwar (@Imma7ur) March 19, 2020As a precautionary measure to contain the virus from spreading in the National capital, all educational institutions including schools and colleges, museums, gym, swimming pools, and theatres have been closed till 31st March.
    In fact, several of Indiaâs multinational companies have also shut down their workspaces and have advised employees to work from home.
    But, seems like a certain section of people are throwing caution to the wind just to stay fit. If these people really want to work out, they can simply take tips from Bollywood celebs who are exercising at home.
    Well, here's hoping someone gives them the ability to understand the deadly consequences of the virus and they stay put in their home.

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    Bigg Boss is one of the most controversial and yet entertaining shows of all times. With a weekly dose of drama, gossip and arguments, this high-TRP reality show has ardent fans who are emotionally invested in it. 
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    In this season of Bigg Boss 13, people across the country started rooting for Asim Riaz and Himanshi Khurana. These two, as a couple, have swooned a major population and it wouldn't be wrong to say, that people now look up to them, calling them 'couple goals'. 

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    Post their stint in Big Boss 13, the couple AKA #Asimanshi is currently prepping to launch their new music video, Kalla Sohna Nai. The rumoured couple has been spotted time and again making TikTok videos, putting their fans into a tizzy with the song's teaser.
    Besides, what's also impressive to look at is their dress sense. The two were recently spotted together wherein Asim was seen acing a rather swell casual outfit, sporting his t-shirt with a slogan that said 'Anything for you' paired with crushed cargo pants. Himanshi, on the other hand, looked edgy with her graphic t-shirt and ripped jeans combination.
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    Everything about Asim's outfit looked dapper, but his sneakers, oh man, we must say had our attention. They have an exaggerated sole of this pair that totally trumped Himanshi's mules.
    Take a look:
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    Asim is wearing Versace's Chain Sneaker Reaction. The range of chain sneakers is one sort that most celebrities have sported. Right from Diljit Dosanjh to Badshah, the versatile range has the full potential to amp up any basic garb. Speaking of Asim's pair, in particular, the all-white rendition of these shoes has textured uppers and rubberized panels with bubble quilted tongue. Add to that, the exaggerated rubber sole is embossed with the Greek key motif.
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    Talking about the price of these sneakers, they are available on Versace's website for $995 which sums up to Rs. 75,000. Add to that, customs and import duties and you would easily spend around Rs. 90,000 on this pair.
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    All in all, this is a well-thought-out outfit with sneakers that are a statement piece. Keep it up, Asim. 

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    Xiaomi has been upping its game for their number 1 selling smartphone the Redmi Note series. Nobody expected the company to launch a new Redmi Note phone, seven months after the launch of the Redmi Note 8 series. With the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Xiaomi is attempting to redefine what budget smartphones can do and we've been testing the smartphone to find out if the company has managed to achieve it.
    Design and Display  © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    The Redmi Note 9 Pro looks nothing like its predecessor and its nice to see Xiaomi experimenting with the design of the phone. The smartphone has a glass black with the signature aurora blue colour that is a bit shiny for our personal taste but isn't too gaudy. This time around the smartphone feels more premium than ever before and can easily be mistaken for a mid-budget smartphone. At the back, there is also a protruding square-shaped camera module that houses all the sensors. We weren't particularly big fans of the protruding camera module and advise using the supplied case to offset the massive bump. Overall, the design of the smartphone is quite appealing and is quite minimal when it comes to any sort of branding. 
    © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    The one thing missing from the back that has been a regular feature on Redmi Note phones is the fingerprint sensor. This time, Xiaomi has embedded the fingerprint sensor on the power button to maintain a uniform look at the back. We loved this idea and want other smartphone companies to use the same method. An in-display fingerprint sensor is not entirely accurate and fast enough to unlock smartphone when you need them to and this solution works perfectly. We've seen it before on the POCO X2 and love the fact it made a return on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. 
    © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    In the display department, the Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that feels way bigger than we thought. The larger screen makes it a bit difficult to use the phone with one hand. To put things into perspective, I can grip and hold a basketball with one hand. In reality, the large display isn't really a big deal if you like to watch movies and play games on your phone. The larger display is great for immersing yourself into content but you will have to sacrifice a bit of usability for the larger screen.  
    The display has a resolution of 2,400x1080p and has great viewing angles for an IPS unit. For a budget-friendly phone, we really like the quality of the display and the colour representation. Of course, it isn't as good as a Super AMOLED or AMOLED displays but they do tend to be much more expensive as well. It runs at 60Hz which was expected as the processor isn't really powerful enough to sustain higher refresh rates. It puts unnecessary stress on the CPU and the battery and to be honest, not many games out there support higher refresh rates. 
    Performance  The Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 720G chipsets that also has support for NavIC GPS system. The processor is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. We've been using the 6GB RAM model during the course of our review and did not come across any major issues. At first, the Play Store did keep crashing on us but that was later fixed after an OTA update. While the Snapdragon 720G chipset is more than enough to carry out daily tasks, you will have to run your games on lower settings for optimum performance. We could easily run PUBG mobile on medium settings but would notice some frame rate drops when switching to higher settings. While the chipset does offer good gaming performance, it does not match up the Redmi K200 series. For a budget smartphone, this level of performance was expected but it is still impressive for a phone that costs almost half of mid-tier phones. When it comes to benchmark scores, the Redmi Note 9 Pro scored 568 (single-core) and 1625 (multi-core) on Geekbench 5. In comparison, it is faster than the OnePlus 6T and Poco F1. 
    © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    In terms of battery life, the Note 9 Pro comes with a 5,020mAh unit which lasts for about 1.5 days even with moderate and heavy usage. We used the smartphone for navigation, gaming, video consumption and web browsing and still couldn't manage to kill the battery entirely. Xiaomi also enabled 18W PD fast charging on the smartphone and it comes with a fast charger out of the box. 
    Cameras © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    Like the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the new iteration also comes with multiple lenses, including a 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 5MP macro camera and 2MP depth camera for Bokeh shots. The camera delivered some great shots, given the price of the smartphone. It was able to capture some spectacular 64MP shots while portrait images have noticeably improved from before. The macro-lens, on the other hand, had a spotty performance where it could not capture details at times and sometimes could not focus on the subject. However, when it works, you can capture shots of subjects really close up but do not expect it to be as good as flagship phones. 
    When using in low-light, the Redmi Note 9 Pro does not fare well as pictures lose most of their details. You can get it to work better if there is a source of light. Night mode on the Note 9 Pro also needs a bit of improvement as we found it to work better on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It just needs a bit more tweaking and can hopefully be improved with an update in the near future. 

    The Final Say  When considering everything that is on the table, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a perfect budget-friendly smartphone that will perform well for most people. It doesn't do a good job at delivering competent pictures in daylight and could be better in low-light conditions too. However, if you are looking for a phone that isn't too heavy on the pocket but does everything you expect from a smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 is a solid choice to consider for Rs 12,999. 

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    Who knew that the deadly pandemic in the form of  Coronavirus will not just halt normalcy and life, but will also end up digging some old skeletons from the closet, well, at least for some poor souls out there? 

    A married man from the UK decided to take a romantic escapade with the love of his life to the beautiful scenic aesthetics of Italy. 
    Except, a slight twist in the tale is that it was his mistress, not his legally wedded wifey, tagging along with him.
    So, while the couple romanced in the alps and probably ate endless bowls of pasta with wine, in a Karmic turn of events, this man in question ended up testing positive for Coronavirus when he landed back in the UK. 
    His wife thought he was on a business trip but the poor guy confided to the health officials at the airport about how he might have contracted the virus.
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    According to a report in the Mirror, the health officers found the situation quite funny and stated that the wife is still unaware of his adultery. 

    âHis case would be funny if it wasn't quite so serious. Despite his infection, he is expected to survive the outbreak, unlike his extra-marital relationship. He thought he had the perfect alibi to carry out his affair but hadn't reckoned on the coronavirus meltdown. The patient is just relieved he got home before flights were cancelled - that would have taken some explaining. He's in a blind panic, but more about his adultery being exposed rather than his healthâ, the officers said.  
    Well, guess this romantic vacation did not turn out the way he imagined it to be. Hope he recovers soon, though.

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    Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, a lot of people have been resorting to rather bizarre ways to spread awareness about the virus or to simply lighten the mood. 
    We have been hearing many Indians singing the corona bhajan âKitho Aaya Coronaâ and not to forget Ramdas Athawaleâs âCoronavirus poemâ. 
    Now, following the footsteps of India, Pakistan isnât far behind as recently, a Pakistani bureaucrat shared a song to create awareness about the pandemic. 
    The only catch is that the tunes are taken from Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khanâs song âSuno Na Suno Naâ from the film Chalte Chalte.
    Hereâs the video of the original song-

    Pakistanâs Deputy Commissioner Hafizabad Naveed Shahzadâs Coronavirus song was recently shared by a Pakistani Commentator, Ansar Abbasi, on Twitter.

    Check out the video here-
    In a unique fashion, the Deputy Commissioner Hafizabad Naveed Shahzad delivers public service message on Corona virus. pic.twitter.com/MRvvvHJ882
    â Ansar Abbasi (@AnsarAAbbasi) March 18, 2020
    The song is catchy and tells people to follow simple yet vital instructions on staying safe from the virus.  
    The video has gone viral and has garnered over 130.2K views and why wouldnât it? Itâs a Bollywood song!  
    Turns out, people in Pakistan are in love with the song and find it very impressive. Hereâs what they have to say- 
    Okay...
    Very well conveyed..
    Excellent DC Sb !!
    â Different Angle (@AchayDinAaingay) March 18, 2020 Thatâs true. He has conveyed the entire message on combating the #coronavirus splendidly in a way all Pakistaniâs can understand. Excellent
    â ÙÙÚ©Malik (@Malik__73) March 18, 2020 Umm.,.okay. Very unique and catchy. We need more officers like him. Full marks for the idea.
    â Rehman Aziz (@RehmanA83) March 18, 2020 Thatâs our song yaar⦠Itâs a truly excellent video, makes you want to watch it over and over again.
    â ÙÙÚ©Malik (@Malik__73) March 18, 2020 Hmm. It s really Amazing . Melodious message
    â ðð« ðð®ð ð¡ð«ð ððððð (@Sughrasadafdr) March 19, 2020 Very uplifting⦠Indeed itâs quite uplifting.
    â ÙÙÚ©Malik (@Malik__73) March 18, 2020The novel Coronavirus has claimed more than 7200 lives, so far, across the world and celebrities are resorting to various ways to encourage the general public to use preventive measures to contain the deadly virus. 

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