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  1. ADMIN
    Tell you what, saying 'no' isnât the easiest thing you can do. Things get especially tricky when you have to put your foot down and say 'no', particularly, at work. To your manager, to your co-workers or even work friends.
    Workplaces suck that way, there are way too many deadlines and KRAs to meet, but whatâs worse is the endless sprinkling of âpseudo expectationsâ. It never ceases to amaze me how even the otherwise 'inefficient' labelled employee is also burdened with expectations that are practically beyond their capacity. 
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    But who cares, right?

    If your boss calls for a quick huddle that lasts close to an hour and has no real output, can you say 'no' to it next week? If your manager calls you anti-social for missing one unofficial team hangout sesh, can you say 'no' the next time? If a colleague expects you to pick on someone who bothers you, can you say 'no'?

    The answer to all that is a YES in all-caps and here are 5 other work situations when itâs absolutely okay to say a straight-forward no:

    1. Impractical Goal-Setting Thatâs Bound To Tank

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    You cannot claim to have worked and not faced this from the moment you were eligible to call yourself an earning member of the society. 

    While a few things in your goal-setting are meant to push you, give you exposure and help you grow professionally, some of them can be sly ways of screwing up your performance and therefore appraisal. Kyunki kuch toh reason chahiye na?

    First, say 'no' when you see it, and then keep the door open for discussion, if needed.

    2. Extra Workload When Youâre Already Loaded

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    Again, I know work often demands that you multitask, but when you are literally loaded and overworked, itâs simply unfair to give you more projects and added responsibilities. Not only does that impact the quality of our work, but also adds unnecessary stress and frustration to your life which honestly we can do away with.

    If this is happening to you, say 'no' and that you canât right now. If they persist, let the delegator know how you have your hands full ATM and wouldnât be able to do justice to the extra workload.

    3. Office Parties/After Work Hangouts You Donât Want To Be A Part Of

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    I, personally, love this one, and Iâm pretty sure so does every other introvert and/or ambivert out there. For some of us, this literally is a task in itself. It takes away a lot of our energy and mental peace to socialise with a large group of people we donât personally relate to. 

    But to fake that just for the heck of it, or to adhere to some invisible social/office etiquette is beyond us when weâd rather chill at home or with people who matter.

    I say, donât compromise on whatâs more important for your happy energy and say 'no' to these parties if you want to. Because you can.

    4. Anything That Goes Against Your Personal Ethics

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    The corporate scene is twisted. Working in a team and working under authority often means you would have to hold your tongue even when you donât agree to something. 

    But hereâs what, if your boss wants you to give a negative HR feedback about a fellow colleague that you donât agree with, say 'no'. If someone expects you to share their personal grudge but you donât, say 'no'.

    If something forms a lump in your throat, do not swallow it. Spit it out and walk away.

    5. Discussions That Have No Relation To Work

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    You donât want to bitch about âhowâ that dude or dudette got the big project? Donât. Donât want to indulge in talks related to political inclinations? Donât. 

    Donât want to get involved in the matters of faith? Donât. If you do not want to participate in discussions that are non-work related or add anything to your productivity, donât.

    Decline the offer or just get up and leave.

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  2. ADMIN
    While our 20-something lazy bones cannot even wash and dry our own clothes, leave alone manage a healthy work-life balance, a 73-year-old beautiful grandma is giving âfitness goalsâ a new meaning.

    View this post on Instagram3 years ago I began this long, slow journey and now I realize that there really isnât any end to it. Each day I move in a direction based on my choices. Each month is a new milestone. Each year I seem to have changed so completely I think I canât change any more and yet I do.ðð At this point, I truly realize that we are limitless. At any moment we can make a decision to change. No matter how difficult or challenging life is, we must remain steadfast in our aim and keep inching forward. When I got started I never imagined Iâd be where I am today. I just wanted to get my health back and get off my medication. Each door we step through leads to another door and then another. I hope you all keep choosing to grow! To learn to love yourself, take the best care of yourself, and dare to dream and love with your whole heart again.ðð . Pink outfit by @womensbest . . #transformation #hope #justdoit.A post shared by (@trainwithjoan)
    After struggling with weight and a slow lifestyle for a very long time, Joan MacDonald began her journey on being fit after being inspired by her own daughter and son-in-law who decided to train her and help her transform herself. She got herself an iPhone, learnt how to track her calories and follow a diet meant for her goals. The result is obviously outstanding.

    View this post on Instagram My tips to help you get started: 1. Really take stock of the things you want to change . Be clear in your mind what habits you want to change. Write those things down. Make a clear list! 2. Write out another list of the new habits you want to master to create a new you. Be clear. Be simple. Changing your life isnât as complicated as we make it out to be. To make big changes we need to create new daily habits. Thatâs it. End of story. Focus on the habits. ð¥°ð¥° 3. Get a nutrition plan and an exercise plan that you can follow for the long term. Be careful of fad diets that eliminate major food groups. You want this to be sustainable. Anyone can lose 10 lbs for a couple of months. You will want to be one of the few that transform for the long haul. Thatâs where the real benefits start racking up! ðð 4. Have an attitude of gratitude for the small successes. The more you can focus on what youâre doing right, the more confident and energized youâll be to keep on going. You canât beat yourself over the finish line folks. Youâve got to learn to truly love yourself unconditionally and keep on encouraging ourselves to grow in the right direction. ï¸ . Happy Friday! Sounds out, I got my guns out! With love, Joan XO . . . . . #fitover70 #agingbackwards #oldladygains #biceps #girlswithmuscle #girlswholift #wellness #wisdom
    A post shared by Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan) on Jan 31, 2020 at 3:18am PST
    View this post on Instagram Donât worry about how far you have to go or even how many times youâve tried before to make change happen. Just focus on your day-to-day efforts, be joyful about the small changes youâre making, and build up faith in yourself with each successful day. Itâs not about how fast you progress, itâs about your consistency and your love of the process. Love the habits of a healthy lifestyle. Love your effort. Love yourself. .. Thank you @strongfitnessmag for sharing my story. If you want to read more about my journey from obesity to health at 70, please check out the link in my bio. â¬ï¸â¬ï¸ â> https://www.strongfitnessmag.com/motivation/get-inspired/stronger-than-ever/ . With love, Joan . . . #transformation #weightloss #fatloss #fitness #inspo #fitspo #strongwomen #womenwithmuscle #womenwholift #fitover70 #agingbackwards #silverhair
    A post shared by Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan) on Nov 27, 2019 at 4:09am PST
    She enjoys a huge social media fan following and on days you feel you are too old to hit the track or being an amateur at the gym scares you, try scrolling through her videos once.

    View this post on Instagram The deadlift! Now this is a wonderful exercise for building bone strength as well as muscle strength, but itâs often done incorrectly. I know, many people my age would normally shy away from an exercise like this. And many average trainers wouldnât know how to teach an exercise like this, so do be cautious. Iâm extremely lucky that Iâve had some great coaching by people who really believe in my potential. I canât say this enough: surround yourself with knowledgeable people who see the best in you and can get the best out of you! Just because youâre older doesnât mean you canât still be pushed and still learn and grow. Am I right? ð¼ð¼ð¼ . I am using bumper plates, and only lifting 65 lbs total. I was demonstrating this lift for an interview with @cbctoronto . I would never in a million years have imagined Iâd be on the news demonstrating how I exercise. If my journey can inspire some changes in how trainers approach training the older population, then Iâm all the happier for it. We really can keep growing and improving at any age! . With love, Joan! . Leggings: @tilyoucollapse Use code JOAN to save $$ . #fitover70 #inspi #fitspo #deadlifts #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift#girlswithmuscle #legday
    A post shared by Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan) on Nov 21, 2019 at 5:28am PST
    View this post on Instagram How many do you think I can do by the end of the year? . Okay the big trick here is us using a bench so Iâm starting from the bottom position but not hanging. This has helped me a lot because I have a trick shoulder that gives me a lot of pain. Two years ago I started with the machine. Then I moved on to heavy rubber assistance bands. And finally at my daughters gym I worked my way up to unassisted chin ups. They are now one of my favorite exercises and I have a real sense of accomplishment from them. Iâd love to know what your favorite exercise in the gym is, and if you do chin ups, how many can you do? Would you like an instructional video on how to do these? I think I could do that for you! ð¼ð¼ . #progressnotperfection #olderwomen #silverhair #oldermodel #fitover70 #chinups #inspo #fitspo #stronggirls #trainwithjoan
    A post shared by Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan) on Sep 13, 2019 at 6:32am PDT
    It is proven that with age our metabolism slows down, so one can imagine the intense hard work she must have put in for this insane transformation. So quit being a bummer and get those workout clothes to run on a treadmill or lift some weights to lift your spirits. Damn Joan Macdonald is so gorgeously ripped, weâd name a burger named McFit after her!

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  3. ADMIN
    Do you guys remember the 2012 doomsday âcrisisâ?

    Not too long ago, doomsayers went on a pilgrimage across the internet, with ancient conspiracy theories and pseudoscience backing up their claims that the world would end in 2012. Not only was that entire, juicy Mayan calendar part of the picture, there was a literal film produced in the years leading up to 2012 - which, by the way, grossed shy of $800 million at the box office.

    The message is clear - humans, at least in the age of internet memes, enjoy a good bit of chaos every now and then. Set aside the fact that Coronavirus has claimed over 125 thousand patients (and Tom Hanks!) by now - the internet has made major headway using its primary coping tactic other than heated arguments over Twitter - a barrage of jokes, memes and the kind of dark humour thatâs defined an entire generation.

    One particular Spotify user by the name of Alistair Ryan took things up a notch earlier this week when his playlist began to grab attention on Twitter. The objective of the playlist? Have the best party possible through the epidemic - or die trying.

    So there's a COVID-19 Quarantine Playlist on Spotity and when I checked the songs I died. Jesus take the wheel Iâ ðð­ #CoronavirusPandemic pic.twitter.com/vA8a5SdmiK
    â Alphina (@maleedus) March 12, 2020
    After asking whether the listener wants to âraid supermarket or notâ, the playlist kicks off guns blazing with Britney Spearsâ 2003 hit, Toxic - followed up by Futureâs chartbuster, Mask Off. The puns continue relentlessly through all 61 songs, ranging from the mildly titled Bad Disease by Alexandra Savior, to a punk track titled Senior Citizen Killing Spree.
    Itâs hilarious. As I write this, Ryan seems to have just added a new song - Lana Del Reyâs Born To Die.

    Thereâs classic hits like the Bee Geeâs Stayin Alive, Blink-182âs All The Small Things and even MC Hammerâs U Canât Touch This - all sandwiched between major current bangers like Travis Scottâs SICKO MODE and Jojiâs similarly capitalised hit, NO FUN.

    Twitter users scrambled over each other to recommend more songs - with an epidemic on the rise. And seems like the puns literally write themselves.

    So there's a COVID-19 Quarantine Playlist on Spotity and when I checked the songs I died. Jesus take the wheel Iâ ðð­ #CoronavirusPandemic pic.twitter.com/vA8a5SdmiK
    â Alphina (@maleedus) March 12, 2020
    So there's a COVID-19 Quarantine Playlist on Spotity and when I checked the songs I died. Jesus take the wheel Iâ ðð­ #CoronavirusPandemic pic.twitter.com/vA8a5SdmiK
    â Alphina (@maleedus) March 12, 2020
    The playlist is actually pretty goddamn good, and whenâs the last time a collection of songs made you laugh? Give it a listen here.


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  4. ADMIN
    Coronavirus has finally been given the status of a pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organisation), it is also officially an SOS alert on Google that can easily scare you with a single search result. 

    However, the extremely communicable disease has been affecting us in very real ways in the past few weeks. With more corporate organisations declaring work from homes, and all major events like fashion weeks, Coachella cancelled, it's only going to get worse from here. 

    The outbreak in the US, especially, has gotten worse to the extent that they're even cancelling NBA season, and have suspended all travel from Europe but more importantly, health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US have released a comprehensive guideline for the beards that will be and won't be safe to grow in the coming weeks. 

    Take a look at the chart here:


    The map points out which style of beard is more prone to catching the virus and which is relatively safer.  
    This map eerily reminds us of the mandated hairstyles for the general population in North Korea. The people in North Korea can only choose among a handful of hairstyles mandated by the government, anything other than these is considered illegal.  
    Here's one of the leaked images of the what the chart looks like:
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    However, this is definitely not similar in terms of the motives of this organisation. The CDC is constantly striving to come up with the health precautions to contain the novel Covid-19 as much as possible. 

    Anyway, back to the diagram.  
    It suggests that if you're wearing a surgical mask, your beard shouldn't cross the seal with your face. Moustaches and sideburns are fine if they stay on one side of the mask or another, but any hair that crosses the seal, even stubble, is not advisable. This means all beards are technically not safe.
    They've also given funny names to certain beards, in case you haven't noticed. 
    1. The 'Toothbrush Beard' is a safe beard.
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    2. Zappa is another style approved by the CDC.

    © Centers FOR Disease Control AND Prevention
    3. Apparently, Verdi is not approved.

    © Centers FOR Disease Control AND Prevention

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  5. ADMIN
    Hate it or love it, Bigg Boss is one dose of entertainment which cannot be ignored. If you donât like it per se, then you are obviously surrounded by people who cannot do without this drama. Here are seven big celebrities who reportedly rejected the show and also denied us the rightful entertainment that could have come our way.

    1. Honey Singh
    The entire house would have been rapping their way through episodes with the swag heâd have got with him. However, reports claim he wasnât happy with the money that was being offered so his interest dipped.
    View this post on InstagramA big thanks to all my fans for always supporting me and my work. Nothing is more valuable than your unconditional love. I am what I am because of you. Keep loving and keep blessing. YoYo Honey SinghA post shared by (@yyhsofficial)2. Poonam Pandey

    Rumour has it that she was offered Bigg Boss season 7 which she turned down owing to finances involved. Damn!
    View this post on InstagramI am bored, who wants to take me for a movie?A post shared by (@ipoonampandey)
    3. Mia Khalifa

    Back in 2015 her entire fan brigade was dying to watch this international star on a reality show. However, Mia later took to social media and clarified her disinterest in coming on this show, breaking the hearts of millions of her fans obviously.
    View this post on InstagramI feel like I wouldâve been a great 50âs housewife until someone tries to mansplain offsides to me. Link in bio ðA post shared by (@miakhalifa)
    4. Mukul Dev

    Given the fact that his brother Rahul was a contestant, Mukulâs fans thought he too will appear on the reality show. However, after being pestered by fans and paps, he cleared the air on how he thought he was not cut for the show and hence preferred staying off it.
    View this post on InstagramThrown into an underworld of treachery and corruption, haunted by the tragedies of his own past, chasing a villain risen from the ashes. How's that for a character brief. #newbeginningsA post shared by (@thereal_mukuldev)
    5. Uday Chopra

    If you have closely followed him on social media, you know that the man has a good sense of humour and is super fun on Twitter. Watching him would have been very interesting for some but he too denied the chance of doing so.
    View this post on InstagramWorkout tiredness!!!A post shared by (@udayc)
    6. Rannvijay Singha

    Reportedly MTVâs resident host was offered the reality show some 7 times which was politely rejected by him owing to his prior commitments and work. If nothing else, weâd have loved to just watch his crazy sneaker collection on display.
    View this post on Instagram#travel #nature #blessed âï¸- @garminindia ð- @disrupt_india ð¸- @sartajsanghaA post shared by (@rannvijaysingha)
    7. Karan Singh Grover

    The actor has been on several reality shows but he claimed to not being comfortable under camera scrutiny 24/7 and hence never bothered taking up the offer.
    View this post on Instagramð± You know what they say...it takes one to know one! Love you right back! Happy Birthday My Rockstar.. You are God's favourite child and I am so blessed that I met you.. May God give you everything you want. I will always love you. The most selfless person I have ever met is you. God bless you my Jigar Da Tukda @iamksgofficialA post shared by (@iamksgofficial)
    Source: Missmalini

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  6. ADMIN
    A few months ago, a proposal to construct an airport at Jharkhand was pushed back, with concerns over disturbing an elephant corridor. 

    The true distinction made between saving what's important and reconsidering something that could destroy a possible habitat, made us believe in the sanctimonious hope that we're all looking for, currently. 
    But a few days ago, all hope came crashing down when we learnt that the Jharkhand state government, in an elaborate plan, clandestinely wiped three wildlife sanctuaries off its records in the iron ore-rich West Singbhum district.
    While efforts in wildlife conservation are ongoing, there is a strong network of imbalance that strengthens the stagnation attached with environmental concerns in our country. F
    or years on end, the tribals of the state of Jharkhand have been waging a long battle, to stop all mining activities in the mineral-rich state, as they are adversely affected the surroundings, livelihood and the environment drastically. Unfortunately, for the state of Jharkhand, the ruling government has chosen to support corporate interests over tribal concerns, over the last few decades.
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    While we're focussing on other ongoing tragedies in the country and across the globe, the government's pre-emptive yet swift action to destroy three wildlife sanctuaries years ago, while displacing the habituated wildlife has had an underwhelming response from the community or has not been talked about incessantly by anyone to make this an issue of grave concern. 

    Currently, Asangda- Buru in Saranda forest division, Bamiaburu in Kolhan forest division and Songra or Tebo in Porahat division have been wiped off to prolong iron-ore mining in these regions.
    However, our true focus remains on how this plan to completely destroy habitats that once supported a flourishing flora and fauna, was so meticulously executed, that one really had to go through a dozen records to even figure out that the forest cover actually existed over 55 years ago. 
    The sanctuaries were mentioned in a report which was prepared by a now-defunct Indian Board for Wildlife (IBWL), in November 1965, a delegation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. While we're not sure what ethical or unethical practices were put in place to ensure the safety of the wildlife displaced, we do know the previously vast reservoir is now a hollow piece of land, which benefits India through the abundant iron-ore reserves.
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    The report that was prepared, initially, mentioned that Bihar (undivided), had seven protected areas-two national parks and five sanctuaries. Fortunately, this information also features in the Indian Forest Records: Glossary of terms used in nature conservation and wild life management, published by the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in 1970. 

    The book, which was written by P Venkataramany mentioned that the Songra sanctuary was created in 1932, the remaining two were created in 1936, but two out of the three sanctuaries disappeared, when the Wildlife Protection Act was drafted in 1972.
    âThe Act says sanctuaries notified before its promulgation will be deemed to be sanctuaries,â M Ranjitsinh, a retired government official who also happened to be one of the key authors of the act, stated in an interview with Down To Earth, a reputed environmental magazine.
    Even after the mention of the sanctuaries in the book, none of the prevalent government documents published after 1972, mentioned Bamiaburu or Songra sanctuaries. In fact, the information for these sanctuaries is so ambiguous, that even experts can't predict their accurate location.
    âIf they are not there anymore, then it is a clear case of obfuscation,â says  MK Ranjitsinh added.
    In this case though, experts state that acquiring land for mining activities would have been difficult if the government wouldn't have eliminated the three sanctuaries present there. This explains why the Sardana landscape (where the sanctuaries existed) was severely mutilated and destroyed, even though several government documents did talk about how this particular piece of land shouldn't be harmed in any way. Even historically, the Sardana mines have been the livelihood for towns like Bokaro in Jharkhand and Rourkela in Odisha.
    © Twitter
    Mining practices in India have been in a constant continuum to prolong economic gains, and local tribes around these mining belts have either been displaced or used as workers to work in these mines, risking their safety and their health. 

    Clearing land or evacuating it for mining resources has been under India's tally of accountable environmental issues that we currently face, and we only hope either these practices are further curtailed or done a bit more judiciously, to conserve whatever land we may have left for India's flora and fauna.
    While land titles have been taken away and the government has acted on will to deconstruct tribal and animal land and use it to strengthen economic gains, we truly hope conservation efforts balance out the yin-yang situation here and steps are taken to further safeguard our remaining natural forest reserves around the country.

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  7. ADMIN
    Elon Musk and Mars - the biggest love story of our generation that is yet to happen!


    We all know one of his biggest missions in life is to move to mars and we all also know that if anyone can make that happen, it's him. He's rich enough and crazy enough to actually move to a new freaking planet if he wants to.
    He makes sure to keep reminding everyone about his one true love - not that anyone can forget - and yesterday, he shared a propaganda poster about mars.
    pic.twitter.com/IXSO7Ko4z7
    â Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 11, 2020 Looks pretty standard for Elon to say something like this, but wait, there's one issue. Do you see that picture of 'mars'? Turns out that's actually the moon. Oops. This inaccuracy was pointed out by none other than Neil deGrasse Tyson. Elon, Can I assume you know that the Mars in your "Occupy Marsâ Tweet is actually an image of the Full Moon during a lunar eclipse, but the image on my shirt is Mars for real. -Neil pic.twitter.com/J8jq0o2nSN
    â Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 11, 2020 The t-shirt he's referring to, btw. Iâm all in. pic.twitter.com/VcOHogUgRB
    â Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 11, 2020 Good save, Elon. Moon too
    â Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 11, 2020 It's okay, Elon, aim for Mars and even if you miss, at least you'll end up on the moon. In Musk We Trust.
    â Jesus Christ (@LegitGod) March 11, 2020 Can't believe there's an actual discussion around moon colonies happening right now. I'm good with Moon colonies too. Hotels. Resorts. Interesting food. But a serious drawback for me is that the Restaurants will have no atmosphere.
    â Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 11, 2020 "Owned." Shut up nerd this is what mars looks like pic.twitter.com/JRLTJnyLhp
    â $ADA$$ (@MillenialNut) March 11, 2020 Of course. Keeping it real https://t.co/4esQVOEcwA
    â Heli Wrt (@HeliWrt) March 12, 2020 Nerd fight. Genius fight ! GO!!! pic.twitter.com/3lUNQfKI4Z
    â Gil Rodriguez (@grod175) March 11, 2020 It's stinking. It smells science all around ... https://t.co/aii4QILmiU
    â Esra Alagöz (@esra_fm) March 12, 2020 I'm sure everyone will read this in Kelso's voice. SCIENCE BURN!
    â Seanny B (@ghost_ready) March 12, 2020 Damn. Awkward ð¤£. When Neil calls you out Iâm front of the world. Dayum it sucks to you today. pic.twitter.com/vG8OnjqToT
    â Dammit ¯_(ã)_/¯ Dolphinsð¤¦ð»ââï¸ (@j_carulla) March 11, 2020 Wait, was he trolling Jeff Bezos? He knows https://t.co/U0SBX6COxd
    â Daniel ð§¢ ï¸ (@UseTechForGood) March 11, 2020 Ohh. Bezos thinks the fastest way to get to Mars is to go to the Moon first. Bezos is calling his lander Blue Moon. Elon wants Mars direct. Thus Red Moon, because Bezos can't tell the difference lol.
    â Daniel ð§¢ ï¸ (@UseTechForGood) March 12, 2020Okay, I'm confused now. Let's just enjoy the nerd fight. 

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  8. ADMIN
    The cases of novel coronavirus are dismally increasing in the country and the count of patients has reached 73, so far. 

    Amid the chaos, there is a shortage of face masks, hand sanitizers and even toilet paper in our country. While people are trying to be extremely cautious about their sanitization, the shortage of these basic products has left everyone devastated.
    But, not anymore!
    © BCCL
    Recently, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra shared a DIY (Do It Yourself) video of making facemasks at home and thatâs all we need today.

    He took to his Twitter handle and wrote, âNo more shortage of masks?? And I thought Indians were the masters of jugaad!â
    Checkout the video here-
    Voila. No more shortage of masks?? And I thought Indians were the masters of jugaad! pic.twitter.com/67mLgSo0Od
    â anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 11, 2020
    In the video, a woman showcases how to make a mask on our own by using simple items that we have at home. The woman takes a piece of single tissue paper and folds it to achieve a paper made fan. She then uses two rubber-bands on both sides and staples them.

     Voila!! You now have a home-made mask which is very similar to the ones available in the market.
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    The video has already garnered around 1.6K views and 1.7K retweets. However, people have still found ways to leave funny comments on social media. 
    Check out some of the reactions here
    pic.twitter.com/BoDUsyjVbb
    â Suraj (@Imsurajbl) March 11, 2020 Hahahaha Only available in Indian market 𤣠pic.twitter.com/L4dMWn7FBG
    â PAVITAR SINGHÂ©ï¸ *iptechtalks.com* (@PAVITARSINGH1A) March 11, 2020 OMG! Another way to do it pic.twitter.com/loxXyDUo36
    â Armaan Younis (@armaanyounis) March 11, 2020 We were expecting this all along! U think u can beat us?? pic.twitter.com/Mrxb3aT4Cn
    â ChahalPahal (@ChahalPahal2) March 11, 2020 Agreed. pic.twitter.com/QBkVjVVvOq
    â Mogili Varun Kumar (@MogiliVarun) March 12, 2020 On point. @anandmahindra, sir kaisa hai "Made in India" Mask? pic.twitter.com/XHN90nfBvO
    â Gaurav Kumar (@GauravK11265888) March 11, 2020 Okay? Okay! pic.twitter.com/2GKl4smkWv
    â preeti dogra (@pdogra2001) March 11, 2020 The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has claimed more than 4,000 lives across the world, so far. The world scientists are still trying hard to find a cure. 
    Meanwhile, we can take preventive  measures to keep ourselves safe from the virus. 

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  9. ADMIN
    Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Note 9 series in India today. Both the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are more or less similar to each other with minimal changes. But for the sake of this comparison, we'll be comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with the Realme 6 Pro, because they're priced very similarly.

    Specifications
    Both the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Realme 6 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 720G processor coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. We haven't had the chance to pit both phones head to head, but we doubt if there'll be any significant difference in performance.
    In terms of build & design, #RedmiNote9ProMax packs a MAX experience!

    - Triple #CorningGorillaGlass 5
    - 16.9cm (6.67) FHD+ DotDisplay Camera
    - Aura Balance Design
    - 3.5mm Headphone Jack
    - IR Blaster
    - Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor

    Now on to cameras! #ProCamerasMaxPerformance! pic.twitter.com/HhbhamrmjW
    â Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 12, 2020
    When it comes to the physical size, there's not a lot of difference between the screen sizes of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Realme 6 Pro. We're looking at a 6.6-inch IPS panel in case of the Realme 6 Pro and a 6.67-inch IPS panel on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

    But I'd like to point out that the Realme 6 Pro has 90Hz panel, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a refresh rate of 60Hz. It would've been nice to see a high-refresh-rate panel on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max as well, but it looks like the Realme 6 Pro is the way to go if you want a high refresh rate panel. Both devices have a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front covering the display, so that's good.
    Cameras
    When it comes to photography, both phones sport a quad-camera setup at the back. The Realme 6 Pro's setup includes a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, on the other hand, sports a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
    © MensXP/Karthik Iyer
    On the front, the Realme 6 Pro sports a dual selfie camera setup which includes a 16MP wide-angle camera and an 8MP Ultra wide-angle lens. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max only sports a single camera on the front i.e. a 32MP selfie shooter. We haven't had the chance to test out the cameras, so you'll have to wait for our full review of the phone first to see how the cameras on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max performs.

    Battery
    The Realme 6 Pro packs a 4,300mAh battery inside with support for 30W Flash Charge via the charger that's included inside the box. During our usage, our Realme 6 Pro unit managed to last easily for a day even with moderate to heavy usage.
    Introducing the incredible quad cameras of #RedmiNote9ProMax

    - 64MP Primary Camera
    - 8MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera,
    - 5MP Macro Camera
    - 2MP Depth Sensor.

    Make every shot an eye-grabbing one. Which one are you excited to try out?

    #ProCamerasMaxPerformance pic.twitter.com/5JBq4qVjFX
    â Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 12, 2020
    The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports a 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W charging via the charger that's included inside the box. Given the higher mAh count on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with support for faster charging, we think it'll be better than Realme 6 Pro. That being said, software optimization also plays a huge role when it comes to battery life, so I'll reserve our judgment on this for now.

    Pricing & Models
    Both the Realme 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are offered in three variants i.e. 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. While the Realme 6 Pro starts at Rs 16,999, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max starts at Rs 14,999. However, the top-end variant of both the phones are priced at Rs 18,999.
    On paper, both phones match each other neck to neck. The Realme 6 Pro seems like it's got a little bit of an edge over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with its 90Hz display, dual selfie cameras, 20X zoom and more. But I suggest you stay tuned for our full review of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to see how good or bad it is in the real world. In the meantime, you can check out our review of the Realme 6 Pro to learn more about it.

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  10. ADMIN
    The Coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreaks have led to the cancellation of major technology and gaming events across the world. The outbreak has led to more than 4,000 deaths and over 1 lakh confirmed cases. This has affected every major public gathering in India and around the world. Sporting events have been called off or are being held in empty stadiums and people are now resorting to working from home due to the fear caused by the outbreak.
    Thereâs no doubt that Coronavirus is having an adverse effect on tech product launches and some of the biggest events were cancelled as a precaution. While all types of events are being cancelled, we decided to compile a brief list of events that got cancelled and what was expected to launch at these events. 
    1. Mobile World Conference  © Reuters
    The worldâs biggest mobile trade show was cancelled due to the outbreak a week before it was being hosted. Many companies including Realme, Vivo, Huawei, Oppo, OnePlus and countless others were planning to show off their new phones and concept devices.

    2. Apple Special Event  © Apple
    Apple was planning to host a special event sometime in March where the company was expected to announce new products such as the iPhone 9, AirTags and the new iPad Pro. We donât know if Apple will host an online event or even launch these products anytime soon due to the delays caused by the epidemic. 

    3. Game Developer Conference  © Reuters
    The annual Game Developer Conference was postponed indefinitely as companies like Sony, Facebook, Electronic Arts, Kojima Productions, Unity, Amazon, and Epic Games withdrew their participation due to the outbreak. Companies were expected to show off new games, the future of game development for the next generation and service announcements. 

    4. E3  © Reuters
    E3 is the worldâs biggest gaming show where Microsoft was expected to show off its new console and games. Companies like Nintendo, Ubisoft, Bethesda were all scheduled to host their events at the conference but the event was cancelled on the 11th of March. We were expecting to hear news on new game consoles including the Xbox Series X and possibly the PlayStation 5. Most participants are now scrambling to host their own digital events during the E3 conference dates. 

    5. Google I/O Developer Conference  © YouTube/Google
    Google cancelled its annual developer conference earlier this month as a precaution to keep their employees and visitors safe from the virus. Google hosts the annual event to show off new Android features and products that would roll out to Pixel and partner phones in the near future. 

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  11. ADMIN
    Coronavirus is the new scare in the world which has taken over every major event in the world. 
    Be it the Olympics, the Euro Cup, and now even the National Basketball Association (NBA) has come under the radar of the deadly virus.
    However, one of the players from the league, Rudy Gobert has been diagnosed with the now-pandemic disease. The Utah Jazz centre was found to be tested positive Thursday morning after the match between the Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder was cancelled.
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@nbadab_)
    Ironically, Gobert took the virus a bit too lightly a couple of days before the test when after a press conference, he jokingly touched microphones and other audio devices which were kept in front of him as if he was going to give the reporters and other journalists the highly contagious disease.


    Well, based on his result, his immature prank might just have become a reality and those poor journalists might also be infected.

    Ever since Gobertâs reports went public, the entire Jazz roster has been kept in quarantine and their opponents for the day, the OKC Thunder, led by Chris Paul are also put under the microscope.
    Before tipoff, CP3 reportedly went over to the Jazz bench and asked "What's wrong with Rudy?â

    They all told him to get away. All the players are now quarantined in their locker rooms and are being tested for the coronavirus, per @royceyoung pic.twitter.com/eQ5x16l1iu
    â Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 12, 2020
    After Gobert, the NBA, as a league, did not take too long to officially announce the suspension of the entire season after having contemplated carrying our regular-season games behind closed doors and banning fans from entering the stadiums.

    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@nbadab_)
    âThe NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of tonightâs game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. At that time, tonightâs game was canceled. The affected player was not in the arena,â read the press release issued by the league.

    âThe NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonightâs schedule of games until further notice. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.â
    Despite the childish joke which put the lives of numerous reporters at risk, hereâs hoping Rudy speedy recovery and wish the best of health to all those who could have come in contact with the virus through him.

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  12. ADMIN
    Every now and then, a designer comes up with creation so zany and quirky, that it breaks the internet, taking it by storm. First, there was that dress which confused the heck out of people on whether it was golden or purple. Then, there was the entire barrage of memes that came along with the mature bag. And let us not even get started with the reaction that Ayushmann Khurrana or Ranveer Singh for that matter get, when they step out wearing something that seems extraterrestrial.

    © Instagram/harri_ks
    One such phenomenon that took the internet by the storm are balloon pants. And no, we donât mean pants that just looked like balloons. We are talking about a pair of latex pants that were fastened at the waist and at the ankles and looked like they were pumped up with air.

    We bet that Ranveer will surely get his hands on one of these, some day.

    © Instagram/harri_ks
    We got in touch with the creative genius who came up with this whacky piece. Harikrishnan, a student at the London College of Fashion, presented the inflatable balloon pants as a part of his graduate collection.

    Some edited excerpts from the interview follow.

    Q. How did you start out as a designer?
    I had applied earlier at the National Institute of Fashion Technology at Bengaluru but couldnât get through. I reapplied in 2012 again, and this time, I was finally admitted. This was my first successful venture. After that, during 2012-2016, I dived headfirst into working on my designs. After about four years, I moved to Delhi, where I worked with a well-known designer for about a year. I learnt a lot during this phase of my life, which has immensely helped me to reach where I stand today.
    © Instagram/harri_ks
    Q. Tell us something about your time at the London College of Fashion. How did you get into it?

    I had never given this a serious thought to be honest. I was just browsing the internet one day when I saw a popup advertisement. My friends suggested that I should apply and actually pursue this seriously, and I thought, why not. 
    © Instagram/harri_ks
    For such courses, and at such prestigious institutes, you need to present a body of original work. The interview is rarely in the regular question and answer format. They deliberated over my designs for about an hour, and saw my previous work experience. I doubted whether or not I would clear the round. I was genuinely surprised when the results was announced and I learnt that I had made it through. In 2017, I finally left for London.

    © Instagram/harri_ks
    Q. Where did you get the idea for the balloon pants?

    Like everyone else, I also draw my inspiration from the things and people around me. A funny but true story, I actually got the idea watching my pet dog. I was walking him one day and imagined what the world looks like for a pug.  I took the idea and got to work giving it a shape.
    © Instagram/harri_ks
    The pants are from my graduation collection. Once it was presented, the images from the show became viral. Instead of just going for a baggy silhouette, I thought why not actually fill it up with air and actually make it like a balloon. For that, I used a 7 mm valve to control the air in the pants.

    © Instagram/harri_ks
    I realise that these pants are not exactly practical and meant for everyday use. These are ver editorial in nature and are fantastical pieces, meant for the ramp and photoshoots. People at the presentation really liked what they saw.

    Q. Tell us something about the other pieces from your graduation collection.
    Apart from these pants, I also made a dress using wooden beads. I was inspired by the beads from the Channpatna region of Karnataka in India, and the manner in which these beads were made into toys. I sourced the right beads and worked on them for over a month with the help of two of my friends.
    © Instagram/harri_ks
    People have seen the same beads on designer furniture. It was really interesting to see their reaction when they encountered a dress made of the same beads.

    © Instagram/harri_ks
    Q. How did people react to your showcase?

    The reactions were mixed, as I had anticipated. The thing is, as much as we would hate to admit it, the audience usually takes a little time to really understand what the designerâs vision is, and the purpose of a collection is. There were people who really liked what I had made. That being said, there were also some people who put up questions like, who will ever wear something like this? Or is this really the future of fashion?
    © Instagram/harri_ks
    To them I say, in India, people, especially men are taking and developing a keen sense of fashion and are opening up to experimenting. I would really like Ranveer to try my pants out. He has that quirky sense of style and he is really pushing the envelope when it comes to fashion and style.

    © Instagram/harri_ks
    Q. What advice would you give to someone who wants to get into the fashion industry?

    Fashion is not just about how much money can you pump into your shows and designs. It goes much deeper than that. People who realise this early on, adjust themselves accordingly and stick it out, do make it big one day. Also, there are a few key things that one needs to keep in mind.
    There is no substitute for working hard, and you need to prepare yourself for that. There are days when I am working 24 hours and cannot take a day off for 6 months.
    Be open-minded. Only then will you be able to design well and stand out. Also, be sensitive about things around you. When youâre just starting out, you need to steer clear of things that are controversial and from any sort of social commentary.
    Acceptance and rejection are two sides of the same coin, and you need to learn how to accept both sides of it with grace. If some people celebrate your work, there will be others who will criticise it. Learn from both sides.

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  13. ADMIN
    Having missed out on the Premier League title by a mere point last season, Liverpool gave their fans more reason to cheer for by winning the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League trophy. The Reds defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the final to win the coveted title, but their journey to the summit clash was just as pivotal. 
    Liverpool had managed to overcome some of the best teams in Europe en route to the final, including what is still being hailed as one of the greatest comebacks in the European competition's history. 
    Trailing 0-3 following a first-leg defeat, the Reds took Barcelona to the task to eventually seal a 4-0 second-leg win at Anfield in the tournament's semifinals. 
    The famous win was a mere glimpse of how clinical and ruthless Liverpool can be playing at home in the beloved company of their 12th man. Thus, when Atletico Madrid snatched a 1-0 lead at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, the players and their fans, buoyed by their turnaround against Barcelona last season, advised the naysayers to cut their celebrations short and wait for Atleti to visit the Anfield. 

    For a team that had pulled off the miracle of turning a 3-0 deficit around against a side that had Lionel Messi in their line-up, Liverpool was surely more than capable of nullifying Atletico's 1-0 first-leg lead at a raucous Anfield. And, they did exactly that when Georginio Wijnaldum put Liverpool in the front right before half-time. 
    The goal that the Reds had been searching for was finally here and the crucial Atletico lead was nullified. The contest was now thrown open and the race to making the quarterfinals cut was tilting in favour of the home side with almost every shot at Atletico Madrid's goal. But, a defiant Simeone brigade held its ground in hostile territory to take the game into extra-time. 
    While Liverpool looked threatening with every cross, every corner and every shot on the Jan Oblak-patrolled goal, Atletico continued to hold their defensive line, negating almost every challenge thrown at them by the home side. But, as the game of cat and mouse continued, Roberto Firmino rose to the occasion and found the elusive goal to put the Reds in front, four minutes into extra-time. 
    © Reuters
    The packed Anfield crowd was on its feet, singing their songs, and Klopp's claims of turning things around in the second-leg were finally becoming a reality. In a game that was thoroughly dominated by the hosts for the better part of the clash, Atletico surely looked like sitting ducks who were more interested in defending than pressing forward. And, it seemed that Simeone's men would need a Liverpool mistake to score. 
    Thanks to Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper Adrian, Atletico were presented with the rare error they were looking for. A poor pass from between the sticks saw Adrian sending the ball straight into the path of a darting Joao Felix who took a few touches to set-up Marcos Llorente's brilliant goal in the 97th minute. 
    © Reuters
    Llorente's strike, a crucial away goal, turned the game on its head with the hosts feeling the heat probably for the first time in the match. Requiring two goals to push the game into penalties, Liverpool surged forward with more intent and firepower but to no avail. 
    Llorente struck again in the 106th minute to send the generally screaming Anfield into a state of mourning before Alvaro Morata delivered the final blow, a 121st-minute goal, to send the defending champions packing. 
    The home fans began leaving. The Klopp brigade looked frustrated on the field. An ecstatic Simeone was happily doing 100m sprints on the sidelines. And, the away fans were in a state of delirium. 
    Liverpool had 34 shots (11 on target) as opposed to Atletico's 10 (6 on target) in the game. They also enjoyed 72 per cent possession when compared to 28 per cent enjoyed by the visitors. The hosts completed 852 passes, 459 more than that of Atletico's. But, Simeone's brigade had more goals to their name - the only thing that mattered at the end. 

    A 2-3 (2-4 on aggregate) saw Klopp's Liverpool crashing out of the European competition, limiting their chances of clinching silverware to just one trophy this season. Liverpool were in the running for completing a rare quadruple not very long ago. But, a series of bad results saw them crashing out of the League Cup, FA Cup and, now, Champions League to the sheer disappointment of fans. The only thing they have going for them now is the Premier League title, only if Coronavirus doesn't has its say. 
    Hailed as new-age 'invincibles' for the better part of the season,  Liverpool's fall from grace in a matter of just a few weeks has not only left their fans frustrated, but manager Klopp equally annoyed. That's probably why the German was seen taking a dig at his counterpart Simeone following Liverpool's Champions League exit on 12th March. 

    Training the guns on Simeone and Atletico's style of play, the Liverpool boss told BT Sport: "I am completely happy with the performance. Itâs so difficult to play a side like this. I donât understand with the quality they have the football they play. They could play proper football but they stand deep and have counterattacks". 
    "We accept it of course but it doesnât feel right tonight. I realise I am a really bad loser, especially when the boys put such an effort in against world-class players on the other side who defend with two rows of four. We know in the last two years we had some lucky moments in the Champions League, you have to, to reach two finals, but today it was everything was against us in the decisive moments," he added.

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    Films are getting delayed, stars are skipping city tours to promote their movies and there are speculations of movie releases getting postponed too. All of this is because of the massive outbreak of Coronavirus. WHO has already declared the disease a pandemic and obviously, this will affect the release dates of movies too.
    If a report in Bollywood Hungama is to be believed, the release date of Akshay Kumarâs much-awaited movie Sooryavanshi has been pushed and the release date hasnât been confirmed yet. A source told the entertainment website, âThough the exact date is not confirmed yet, the announcement of the delay and the new release date is expected to be done on the coming weekend.â 
    View this post on InstagramThank you for giving the #SooryavanshiTrailer a flying start 𥰠Watch it now, if you still havenât. LINK IN BIO @katrinakaif @itsrohitshetty @karanjohar @sarkarshibasish @apoorva1972 @reliance.entertainment @rohitshettypicturez @dharmamovies #CapeOfGoodFilms @pvrpictures @tseries.official @sooryavanshi2403A post shared by (@akshaykumar)The source added, âThe postponing of Sooryavanshi's release seems like a wise decision now since footfalls to the theatres seem to be falling at many places both in India and overseas. The Coronavirus threat is real and people don't want to take any chances.â
    After the report started to go viral, people on social media have started to ask for the final update as the release was due this month. 
    #Sooryavanshi is POSTPONED. Announcement on Friday i. e Tomorrow.
    Released date is still not confirmed.
    & heard #Thisis83 is also postponed.
    All due to pandemic alert for #coronavirusinindia .ð¤¦ââ
    â AÊá´Éªá´á´ (@arppaul) March 12, 2020There are lots of speculations in the market about the postponement of #Sooryavanshi
    Nothing concrete.
    Some sources are saying it's 10th April and others are saying that it will release on Eid.
    Some are saying that no change in release date.
    Official confirmation awaited
    â Authentic Movie Critic for Indian Audience (@rajshubham91) March 12, 2020 Pls maharaj #Sooryavanshi ka kuch bataiye
    â Sandip Khiladi Ë¢áµáµÊ³Ê¸áµáµáµâ¿Ë¢Ê°â± (@KhiladiSandip) March 12, 2020

    My prediction :
    Next 6-8 months Theatres band rahege all over India.#Sooryavanshi #Thisis83 #LAXMMIBOMB #Radhe
    â JOKER 𤡠(@SarcasticFire) March 12, 2020Sir plz give an update of #Sooryavanshi ð½
    Can't wait more
    â KINGAKKIâ¡Ë¢áµáµÊ³Ê¸áµáµáµâ¿Ë¢Ê°â±â¡ (@iconicakki) March 12, 2020 The season is crucial for Bollywood after all, with several big releases lined up. And ever since Rohit Shetty has announced Sooryavanshi with Akshay Kumar, fans havenât been able to keep calm and have been constantly demanding updates from the actor related to the movie. Even the trailer received a very healthy response from audiences. Check it out here:

    But this new update must have left fans disappointed, denting their excitement.

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  15. ADMIN
    Most of us have grown up listening to Bollywood songs and the only memory of English songs that many of us remember from OUR teenage days, are mostly Akonâs songs. 

    From Smack That to I Wanna Love You and not to forget his Bollywood debut track Chammak Challo, his songs never get old and we can still listen to them.

    View this post on InstagramMaking movesA post shared by (@akon)
    Now, we know who he is but do you know Akonâs full name?

    Exactly! Many of us have no clue what his full name is.

    However, he had revealed his full name on The Ellen Show in the year 2009 but it didnât catch peopleâs attention the way it should have due to the absence of social media at the time.

    Check out the video here-


    Akonâs full name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam. 

    Yes, itâs a complete sentence of its own and, obviously, itâs impossible to call him by it.

    View this post on InstagramSaudi Arabia was crazy!! Thanks again Saudi for the love once again.A post shared by (@akon)
    Also, someone recently Googled the rapper's name and shared it on Twitter which left everyone stunned and thatâs how this whole thing went viral. 

    Clearly, people are beyond surprised and the reactions are hilarious: 

    OH MY GOD!

    This is AKON's Real name . Th next award he gets . The host needs to say his full name. pic.twitter.com/TZoSugOuXz
    â Akash Sancheti (@fatshotgun) March 12, 2020 If it were me, Iâd forget my own name.

    Friend: I just googled Akonâs full name, i doubt if his parent can recall the names..
    Me: thatâs a joke right? Letâs hear the name
    Friend: Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara

    Me: pic.twitter.com/LgeabtXoXQ
    â ðð¥ð¢_ð²ð«ð°ð¢ð¯ð¦ð¬ð²ð° (@mustyrahl) March 12, 2020 Hahahahahaha.

    I want my next relationship to last longer than Akon's full name
    â Jamie (@jmvthurin1) March 12, 2020 Can you?

    I dare you to say @Akon's full name in 3 seconds.

    Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam.

    No bight tongue oo𤣠#AkonChallenge@bendalhat@Abdulnicon@FarouqXII@GbateUmar@mae_pentie@amiinaabdullah_@Abbas_Jibo@NajeebNasirSama@AM_Saleeem@Didat_ pic.twitter.com/BBFTQylqgU
    â â ï¸BA2REð§ââï¸ (@bature_jr) March 11, 2020 Definitely not getting the job!

    When you apply for a job in a company owned by Akon and they ask you to write and pronounce Akon's full name. https://t.co/VtHddcoYry
    â Adamz (@Philz_adamz) March 11, 2020 Hilarious!

    Tryna change my mind is like tryna sound out Akonâs full name. pic.twitter.com/gX4RwM23ip
    â LaughAtProblems ð¯ð² (@LaughAtProblems) March 11, 2020 And hereâs the show stopperâ¦

    eminem can literally rap on akonâs full name in his upcoming song
    â ع (@draamebaazi) March 11, 2020 Did you know Akonâs full name before? Let us know in the comments section below.

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    Before even entering the theatre to watch Homi Adajaniaâs Angrezi Medium, I was more than happy and really looking forward to watching the movie because it marks the return of Irrfan Khan back on the big screens. There's no denying that itâs one of the highlights of the movie and will surely attract people to cinema halls.

    © Maddock Films
    Within the first 20 minutes of the movie, you get a clear idea of what to expect from the film and whatâs in store for you in the next two hours. In the very beginning, Homi Adjania introduces Champak Bansal (Irrfan) who is a single parent raising his daughter, Tarika (Radhika Madan). She is about to turn 18 and well, parents would agree with us that itâs a crucial time while growing up, especially because as teenagers, we are all looking out for freedom, raring to step into the big world. 

    © Maddock Films
    The two share this inseparable bond and itâs quite evident that Champak would go to any extent to make sure that his daughter lives life queen size. Ever since her childhood, Tarika has been fascinated with the idea of shifting abroad and turning 18 gives her the platform to finally pursue her dreams that she has been harboring.

    Champak is embroiled in a legal battle with his brother played by Deepak Dobriyal over the name of the sweet shop - Ghaseetaram which will, in turn, jeopardize Tarikaâs dream of going to London to study. In order to make sure that his daughterâs dream doesnât get shattered, Champak lands himself in trouble.

    © Maddock Films
    And that, pretty much, is the plot of the film, in a nutshell. The movie sheds light on how parents deal with the concept of their children becoming independent and seeking freedom at a certain age. And that is very relatable because I am sure we all have gone through a period where we have also wanted to break free of the shackles of our parents being over-protective. 

    View this post on InstagramEvery पापा ever, âJayenge beta, jayenge!â ð 6 days to #AngreziMedium. In cinemas 13th March, 2020. @irrfan @kareenakapoorkhan @deepakdobriyal1 #DineshVijan @homster #DimpleKapadia @ranvirshorey @pankajtripathi @kikusharda @maddockfilms @officialjiostudios @officialjiocinema @penmovies @carnivalmovienetworkA post shared by (@radhikamadan)
    But the film leaves the audience with a rather intriguing question that if your freedom comes at the cost of tarnishing your relationship with your parents, is it really worth it?

    Interestingly, Homi Adjania addresses both sides of the coin by highlighting parents' dilemma of coping with their teenagersâ concept of freedom too. As the script moves from Udaipur to London, a lot of layers of a father and his daughter's relationship unfold.

    The first half is crisp and to the point, but there are loopholes in the second half as it wanders off for a bit. Irrfan and Dobriyalâs characters are deported back to India by British authorities but they sneak in again as Pakistani citizens in the second half. Like seriously? There are a few ups and downs but letâs give him the benefit of cinematic liberty. 

    View this post on InstagramA heartfelt melody dedicated to all the बिà¤à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾s! ð¸ featuring my favourites @rekha_bhardwaj @kareenakapoorkhan â¥ï¸ #Laadki out now: Link in bio. 2 days to #AngreziMedium. In cinemas this #Friday! @irrfan @KareenaKapoorKhan @deepakdobriyal1 #DineshVijan @homster #DimpleKapadia @bhushankumar @ranvirshorey @pankajtripathi @kikusharda @bhavesh_mandalia @vinaychhawal @creativegaurav @rekha_bhardwaj @sachinjigar @soulfulsachin @jigarsaraiya @priyasaraiyaofficial @maddockfilms @tseries.official @officialjiostudios @officialjiocinema @penmovies @carnivalmovienetworkA post shared by (@radhikamadan)
    That aside, all the characters have performed brilliantly according to the screen space they have been allotted by the director of the movie. Irrfan is captivating in every frame as usual. Seeing him on the silver screen after two years made me both emotional from the inside and happy from the outside (you will get this after watching the movie). The actor does his best and itâs quite evident that he missed the camera way too much. He gives a terrific performance and his performance is single handedly the biggest reason for you to watch the movie.

    © Maddock Films
    Deepak Dobriyal steals the spotlight entirely with his comic timing and doesnât disappoint even for a single second whenever he is on the screen. 

    © Maddock Films
    Bollywood has now found a gem in Radhika Madan from the TV industry and you would fall in love with how she emotes on the big screen. She has a striking presence and you would surely want to see more of her in future projects.

    © Maddock Films
    You would also like the characters of Kiku Sharda and Ranvir Shorey and hats off to them for pulling it off well.

    © Maddock Films
    What disappointed me was the director wasting talent like Pankaj Tripathi. No doubt, he's wonderful during the time he is on screen but I felt like he should have been given a little more space.

    Similarly, Kareena Kapoor Khanâs character didnât really stand out but still a shout-out to her for trying something way too different from what we have seen her doing in the past. 

    © Maddock Films
    Then there is Dimple Kapadia whoâs also a caricature sort of character, but the relationship between her and her daughter in the movie does have a lot to offer. I canât divulge more detail here as itâs for you to watch. 

    © Maddock Films
    All in all, the performances of Irrfan, Deepak and Radhika more than make up for the lows of the movie. In a nutshell, itâs a must-watch for everyone.




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  17. ADMIN
    The on-going coronavirus threat isn't stopping the smartphone makers to drop new phones in the market. After the launch of Realme's new 6 series phone, Xiaomi has today launched the new Redmi Note 9 series in the country. Xiaomi's Redmi Note series is extremely popular in the country and the new Redmi Note 9 Pro Series is just taking things to a whole new level.
    We got two new phones today, but let's check out the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max first - 
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max #RedmiNote9ProMax definitely exceeds expectations with #ProCamerasMaxPerformance! RT if u agree.

    * @Qualcomm #Snapdragon 720G
    * #64MP Quad #Camera
    * #32MP in-display #Selfie
    * 5020mAh battery
    * 33W fast charger in-box
    * 16.9cm (6.67) Dot Display
    * Aura Balance Design #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/yVDwTcKCvq
    — Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 12, 2020
    The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports a 6.67-inch IPS panel on the front with a punch-hole cutout for the camera. The display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone, just like the Realme 6 Pro, is powered by the Snapdragon 720G processor and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Both the new Redmi phones come with Aura design and they both look pretty cool.
    The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max also sports a quad-camera setup at the back which includes a 64MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there's a 32MP selfie shooter as well. There's a 5020 mAh battery inside the phone which supports fast-charging at 33W with the included charger in the box.

    The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with a unique design that looks different from any other Redmi Note series phones we've seen in the past. It'll be interesting to see how it competes with the Realme 6 Pro, its closest competitor.
    Redmi Note 9 Pro #RedmiNote9Pro is #ThePerformanceBeast! Hit RT if you agree

    * Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
    * 48MP Quad Camera
    * 16MP In Display Selfie
    * 5020mAh battery
    * 18W fast charger
    * 16.9cm Dot Display
    * Aura Balance Design#ProCamerasMaxPerformance #ILoveRedmiNote #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/yfa5uumb0w
    — Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 12, 2020
    The Redmi Note 9 Pro is very similar to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, except for the the camera. Instead of the 64MP sensor, the Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 48MP sensor. Everything else is very similar to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. In terms of the variants, the Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
    Pricing & Availability

    The Redmi Note 9 Pro has been launched in India for a starting price of Rs 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The 6GB + 128GB variant of the phone will cost you Rs 15,999. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, on the other hand, has been launched at a starting price of Rs 14,999 for the base variant. The 6GB + 128GB variant of the phone is priced at Rs 16,999 whereas the 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 18,999. The phone will be available to purchase in three colors i.e. Aurora Blue, Interstellar Black and Glacier White from Amazon and mi.com starting.
    The Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available starting March 17th whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available starting a week later that i.e. March 25.

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