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  8. ADMIN
    Residing in the heart of the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh, the lovely city of Gwalior is known for its palaces and temples and offers a history-rich aesthetic as well. One of the biggest palaces in the country is the Jai Vilas Mahal, situated in Gwalior, which attracts tourists from across the globe.
    Here are few interesting facts we found about the palace built by Maharaja Srimanta Madhavrao Scindia and what make it unique:
    1. Built in 1874 by Maharajadhiraj Shrimant Jayajirao Scindia Alijah Bahadur and costing a whopping Rs. 1 crore back then, the beautiful palace is worth over Rs. 4000 crore today. It has a huge court hall and houses over 5000 books. The palace was designed by architect Sir Michael Filose who drew inspiration from Italian,Tuscan and Corinthian style of architecture.
    View this post on Instagram#jaivilaspalace #incredible_india #nature #natureza #naturelove #travel #sunsetsniper #mypixeldiary #travelrealindia #backpacking #pixelpanda_india #sunset_ig #phonephotography #naturephotography #skyporn #cloudporn #awesomeearth #nakedplanet #featuremeinstagood #iiframe #explore #desi_diariesA post shared by (@iaayushis)

    2. There are over 400 rooms in the palace, a part of which is used as a museum to treasure history. Spread over 1,240,771 square feet, a major part of the palace has been preserved the way it was built. One of the biggest attractions of this palace include a 3500 kg chandelier. 
    The roof is adorned in gold and legend has it that around 8 elephants were suspended from the roof to check if the roof could bear the weight of the chandelier before its installation!

    View this post on Instagram#sparklesandblossoms #jvp#jaivilaspalace #gwaliorpalace #durbarhallA post shared by (@gwaliorpalace)
    3. The majestic palace was built as a gesture of grand welcome for the Prince of Wales, King Edward VI and was also the residence of the Scindia dynasty and was made open to the general public in 1964.  
    Freshly minted BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia is the current legal owner of this magnanimous palace, and his property inheritance is known to be close to USD 2 billion.  
    In case you ever visit Gwalior, make sure you pay a visit to this culturally rich and historically royal palace.

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  9. ADMIN
    With cases of Coronavirus increasing with each passing day, one of the simplest yet life-saving universal message, which governments and countries are sending out to their citizens is - to wash hands. 

    If you want to stay safe, wash your hands as frequently as possible and follow it with a hand sanitizer. Probably use a hand sanitizer more than that perfume you bought for summers.
    Be it public places, your social media feed or even the caller tune of your mobile phone; every form of media is being used to spread the message of cleanliness and the importance of washing hands and using a sanitizer, to avoid coming in contact with any virus or germs. 
    In India, almost every office now has huge bottles of hand sanitizers at different spots for people to use.  
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    Now, what more can you possibly do? I mean, you definitely can't walk around with a hand sanitizer asking every person to use it? But, according to this Saudi Arabian company, you can become one and just roam around the office.

    No matter how bizarre it sounds, but an oil company in Saudi Arabia called Aramco made a worker actually do that and are now being criticised on social media for their 'racist' behaviour. 
    In the pictures shared on social media, a migrant worker was wearing a face mask and dressed up as a 'human hand-sanitizer' and walking up to the office staff so they can use it. 
    These pictures and his disheartening expression is enough to figure out that no one is enjoying this 'promotional and fun act'.
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    اÙداء Ù٠أراÙÙÙ pic.twitter.com/FpWsUNw7mE
    â Ùشا٠ÙÙÙÙ (@HishamFageeh) March 10, 2020 Although the place is not mentioned, people are guessing (through the pictures) this incident took place in the company's Dhahran office. People on social media are outraged over this subtle racism the company tried to pull in the wake of Coronavirus. Many even called it 'modern-day slavery'.
    Shocking contempt for human dignity in #SaudiArabiaâs oil company @Saudi_Aramco.

    Picture shows an Indian employee dressed up as a mobile hand sanitizer for the convenience of #ARAMCOâs American executives. https://t.co/RuCFNKR5NY
    â Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) March 11, 2020 Picture portraying modern day slavery!
    Saudiâs oil company @Saudi_Aramco shows an Indian employee dressed up as a mobile hand sanitizer. pic.twitter.com/eG40niLkI7
    â Girish Bharadwaj (@Girishvhp) March 11, 2020 Slavery was never abolished here, just repackaged. https://t.co/W1gFWeWLVl
    â Naser (@NaserMestarihi) March 10, 2020 coronavirus has really brought out some disgusting classism and racism :( https://t.co/M6riaZkmFQ
    â Ruqaiya (@ruqaiya_h) March 10, 2020 After the backlash, Aramco issued a statement on Twitter, calling the act abusive and that they will take necessary action to make sure it's never repeated. They said they wanted their employees to be health-conscious amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus. ÙÙد ÙاÙت اÙشرÙØ© عÙ٠اÙÙÙر بإÙÙا٠Ùذا اÙÙع٠Ùاتخاذ إجراءات صارÙØ© تحÙ٠دÙ٠تÙرارÙ.
    ÙتؤÙÙد اÙشرÙØ© حزÙÙا ضد اÙÙساس بÙÙÙÙا اÙÙبÙÙØ© عÙ٠اÙاحترا٠ÙاÙتÙس٠بأخÙاÙÙات اÙسÙÙÙ ÙاÙتعاÙÙ.
    â أراÙÙÙ (@Saudi_Aramco) March 10, 2020 Looks like Xenophobia and Racism are spreading faster than Coronavirus and only time will tell how low can people stoop for their own interests.
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  10. ADMIN
    Given the fact that there are wonderful choices when it comes to perfumes, buying the one that lasts longer is quite tricky. 
    What smelled fantastic initially, slowly starts to fade, either during your commute or lunchtime and that's downright frustrating because it was an investment that you made.
    But it's not always the perfume that you bought, sometimes it is you and your body and sometimes, it is the way you apply your perfume. 
    Another thing is the way you store your perfume. To know more reasons as to why your expensive perfume is fading so quickly, check out this list:
    1. You Aren't Moisturising  © Istock
    If you decided to step out of the shower and directly apply perfume, there's no doubt that it will last. There's a correlation between your skin regimen and how long a perfume dovetails with it. 

    Usually, fragrances don't blend well with dry skin and hence, to let it sync with your skin, you have to moisturise your body first and then spray your perfume at the right places.
    2. You Keep It In Your Bathroom  © Istock
    The temperature of a bathroom keeps varying and that's exactly what a perfume cannot withstand. The top notes are usually mustier and change due to the oxidation. Instead of keeping it in the bathroom, store it in a cool dry place, like your drawer or cabinet where it is safe and also high on its fragrance quotient.

    3. You Have Had A Perfume For Long © Istock
    It is okay to be obsessed with a few things but if you had your perfume since high school, it is time you bid adieu to it. Your perfume can survive for years, sometimes less but not always. It all depends on the way you store it. 

    Plus, if the perfume has changed to a darker colour or smells weird or if you have to apply it twice to achieve the right sort of smell, you need to stop using it, stat.
    4. You Are Wearing It At The Wrong Time © Istock
    A rule of thumb, use oriental or woody fragrances for winters and more of citrusy in summers. Keeping it light in summers is the key. 

    One way to keep your perfume game strong is by having two perfumes in rotation so you can switch it up when the weather changes. Try it out.

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  11. ADMIN
    Milind Soman was/is a national crush, I'm pretty sure almost everyone had a crush on the guy once upon a time, but now, all of sudden, he has been 'cancelled' online.  

    An excerpt from his memoir Made In India was recently published on The Print and in that, he talks about his days as part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or the RSS. Now, that's a huge revelation, especially considering what's happening in the country right now. Of course, there's backlash and of course, he's being called a Sanghi.
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    He wrote, "When I read today all the subversive, communal propaganda the media attributes to RSS shakhas, I am frankly baffled. My memories of what happened at our shakha between 6 and 7 p.m. each weekday evening are completely differentâwe marched about in our khaki shorts, did some yoga, worked out in a traditional outdoor gymnasium with no fancy equipment, sang songs and chanted Sanskrit verses that we did not understand the meanings of, played games and had a bunch of fun with our fellows."

    He went on, "Occasionally, weâd be taken on treks or overnight camping trips in the hills around Bombay, which we eagerly looked forward to and enjoyed very much. The whole thing was overseen by a team of mostly-well-meaningâif not always inspirationalâadults, who truly believed they were helping raise good âcivilian soldiersââ boys respectful of authority, well-behaved in the presence of adults and well-aware of the importance of physical fitnessâ who would put their efforts into nation-building when they grew up. A desi Scouts movement, if you will. As for the parents who registered their kids, most saw the shakha as just another way to keep their offspring in good shape and out of trouble."
    © Twitter
    As soon as the news of his RSS past hit the internet, people just had one reaction - they don't find him hot anymore. Since Milind Soman is one of the most beloved celebrities out there, people on Twitter were left feeling very disappointed after this, even waiting for someone to say this is all a joke.

    milind soman is a sanghi ??? say sike right now ð¤¢ð¤¢ð¤¢ð¤¢
    â anwesha (@fatbby420) March 10, 2020 It's a lot to take in. Liberal woke teenage girl when she finds out that her crush Milind Soman is a sanghi. pic.twitter.com/ZYOJsUIL9W
    â Dr. Invertebrate Batman (@Your_Levodopa) March 10, 2020 Yep. You're no longer hot. pic.twitter.com/pDarPgrc3J
    â scindia crawford (@BucketheadCase) March 10, 2020 Life lessons, people! but good lesson to us all

    Never trust someone who runs for fun. https://t.co/QlIhXVT8CN
    â chethana (@iamdatemike) March 10, 2020 Umm. So along with being a pedophile he's also a fascist enabler. https://t.co/oPDOHmWINL
    â nino ï¸â (@locomomos) March 10, 2020 Okay. Milind Soman is cancelled. https://t.co/XtnGLRuM1u
    â Iqra Khilji (@Iqra_K_) March 10, 2020 That is a very interesting observation. if he's hot he's either a closet incel or a closet sanghi i said what i said https://t.co/ETIGMccSN5
    â Nidhi (@nidhitheg0at) March 11, 2020 Ouch. Exclusive video of Milind Soman playing games at his 6 to 7 pm Shakha

    Did you spot him?pic.twitter.com/R7RSzoFX8E
    â Srivatsa (@srivatsayb) March 10, 2020 What is it? Milind Soman is either a bigot or he is dumb. The admission is okay but the farcical, 'they're not communal as they are portrayed' is shit.

    The Ram Janmbhoomi andolan .i.e. the criminal demolition of the Babri happ way back. Jammu massacre was much earlier. Soman isn't cute.
    â Sidrah (@SidrahDP) March 11, 2020 Just so much disbelief. milind soman is a sanghi??? wtf https://t.co/IlhWxzfR2W
    â anushkaâ· (@inquiIab) March 10, 2020
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  12. ADMIN
    No matter what your take is on grooming or putting an effort in how one looks, you simply cannot deny the fact that when you spot those first strands of grey hair, alarm bells start ringing in your mind. So much so, that all you can think of is how quickly you are getting old, and how the relentless march of time is out there to get you.

    © Instagram/ishabhansali
    This feeling of helplessness gets even more poignant if you start seeing grey hair in your early twenties. Although it is very natural to start shedding your hair, and start getting grey hair the moment you turn 20, no amount of rationalisation can help you in coming to terms with this.

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    Although most of your grey hair can be attributed to our collective lifestyle, and genetics, there are a few habits that exasperate the situation and speeds up the greying of your hair. Unfortunately, most of these habits are actually hard to get rid off. Luckily though, off-setting these habits arenât that difficult.

    Here are some habits that are wreaking havoc for your hair and causing excessive greying.
    1. Excessive Smoking © iStock
    You shouldnât be surprised that this is here on the list. Smoking even one or two cigarettes a day causes a chemical imbalance in your body, so imagine what must be going on if you smoke a pack of 20 in one day. The best way to go about it, is to cut your cigarette intake short, and restrict yourself to 4 sticks a day.

    Pro-Tip: In order to do that, there are a number of psychosomatic tools, that actually inhibit you from smoking. Nicotine gums, nicotine patches, shock rings - all of these are methods that actually well work quite well, in a limited amount of time.
    2. Deficiency Of Important Vitamins © iStock
    Given how everyone nowadays is a fitness freak, chances are that most of us have somewhat of a balanced diet, mainly because of supplements. That being said, there are a few micronutrients and vitamins that get chucked out of your daily meals, especially if youâve come to depend on supplements. If your diet is deficient in any kind of vitamin, whether it is vitamin B-6, B-12, biotin, vitamin D, or vitamin E, youâll start to grey prematurely.

    Pro-Tip: Add a whole citrusy fruit in one of your meals, preferably in your breakfast. Most citrus fruits have a ton of vitamins and some other essential micronutrients. Also, try catching some sun in the morning. Try jogging in the open, instead of on a treadmill
    3. Lack Of Hair Hygiene © iStock
    We know that hair hygiene is an alien concept for most men. Out of the bliss that comes from ignorance, or whether they simply do not care, men do not invest time or effort when picking a hair shampoo or a conditioner. What makes things even worse, is the fact that some men use a regular bar of soap, or their body washes on their hair.

    Pro Tip: Talk to a dermatologist, or at the very least, a trained hairdresser to see what kind of hair and scalp do you have, and pick a hair shampoo and conditioner. Also, once you buy them, use them, instead of letting them collect dust in the cabinet.
    4. Not Oiling Hair © iStock
    Oil massages are extremely vital for having great scalp health. No matter what kind of oil do you use, almost all of them have a very balanced nutrient composition that works wonders for your scalp, and therefore your hair. Not getting regular oil massages deprives your scalp of these nutrients. Not having regular oil massages can also lead to fungus building up in your hair, if you also have a habit of not shampooing regularly.

    Pro Tip: Go for oil massages regularly. Also, to extract the most out of your massages, ensure that the oil is heated a little. You can also add some garlic to the oil when you;r heating it.
    5. Using Products That Donât Suit You © iStock
    The only thing thatâs worse than not using the necessary hair products, is using hair products that do not suit you. If you have brittle hair, using a strong antidandruff shampoo makes no sense. Similarly, going for medicated shampoos and conditioners without consulting a dermatologist can have adverse effects.

    Pro Tip: Always research thoroughly about your concern and the specific ingredients that you should be on the lookout for, before settling on a product. Also, always consult a dermatologist before going for something herbal or medicated.

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  13. ADMIN
    From a lanky guy in Masaan to a rough and tough army man in Uri: The Surgical Strikes, Vicky Kaushal wrote his own success story but it hasnât been easy for the actor who has always been passionate about the craft. Before the big hit, Vicky has been rejected a number of times.  
    © RSVP Movies
    Vickyâs journey is proof of the fact that if you are hungry for your craft, opportunities will knock your doors one day and then, there will be no looking back.

    Interestingly, fans of the actor would be able to see him in Karan Joharâs Takht and he will be also be seen in Aditya Dharâs Ashwatthama. 
    View this post on InstagramHeadâs Up!A post shared by (@vickykaushal09)

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  14. ADMIN
    Realme has been churning out phones after phones, most of which have been budget-friendly devices. But, nobody expected Realme to launch a 5G smartphone in India this soon, that too with flagship-level specifications. Realme has managed to overtake some of the biggest smartphone players in the Indian market with smartphones that appeal to every type of user. And their latest product, the Realme X50 Pro offers everything you can expect from a flagship smartphone in 2020. It offers a great chipset, 5G connectivity, decent camera and out of this world fast charging features. Here's our review of the Realme X50 Pro after using the smartphone for over two weeks since its launch.
    Design and Display  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The design of the smartphone is, by far, the marquee feature of the smartphone with a brushed matte finish for the back. It comes in two colours i.e. Moss Green and Rust Red where both colours are not too bright and have a slight black tint to them. The brushed finish feels ultra-premium and in our opinion, is one of the finer feeling smartphone body frames out there. It feels more premium than the Samsung Galaxy S20 and does not have that cheap plastic feel since the frame is made out of aluminium. The phone is a bit heavy in the hand due to the additional internals for 5G connectivity. These antennas need more reinforcing than most 4G phones due to which there is some added weight. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack which means you will not be able to use your wired headphones and even though there is no headphone jack, the phone does not come with an IP rating. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The smartphone has a 6.44-inch display with a camera cutout on the top left corner that houses the two front-facing cameras. The display has a refresh rate of 90Hz and is certified for HDR10+ content. Having a 90Hz refresh rate display can result in faster and smoother scrolling, and animations. However, it doesn't feel as fast or smooth as a OnePlus phone at the moment. The display quality, meanwhile, is up to the mark as other flagship smartphones. It has the right colour balance and deep blacks when watching content on streaming platforms. The colour accuracy could be a bit better as we noticed some differences when compared to other AMOLED panels. Lastly, the display has an in-built fingerprint scanner that is fast enough to unlock the smartphone even with the pre-applied screen protector.
    Cameras  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The camera arrangement on the X50 Pro is at par with modern-day standards too as it comes with a 64MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP wide-angle camera with 119-degree field of view, a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom and finally a 2MP mono portrait lens. What's interesting is that the 8MP wide-angle camera can also be used as a macro sensor which lets you get close to subjects as close as 3cm. At the front, the X50 Pro comes with a 32MP wide-angle camera and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, giving users the flexibility of taking group selfies shots. Like other Realme smartphones, the X50 Pro comes with a night mode as well that lets people take brighter images in the dark. 
    In terms of camera performance, the X50 Pro was not really on the level of most flagship phones, but was still able to capture some decent images. In daylight, the camera performed well up to expectations, however it struggled in the night imagery. While using night mode, we noticed the software took an awful amount of time to process the image and the results were not consistent. When using the ultra-wide camera, the image feels more like it was captured with a fish-eye lens. It seems like the final camera software will be updated in the near future and we might see an improvement in that department all across the board. 

    Performance  The Realme X50 Pro comes with flagship-level specifications such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. Since there are no 5G towers in India yet, we could not test the 5G features of the phone. The smartphone comes with WiFi 6 capabilities and India's new NaviC GPS system.
    During the course of our review, the Realme X50 Pro managed to perform well with efficient battery life and no app crashes or bugs. With multiple apps running in the background, we used the phone for navigation, capturing images, streaming music and movies and playing Battle Royale games. We were able to run PUBG mobile on max settings and there were no frame rate drops during our short time playing the game. The phone did overheat a bit, but did not cause any worries. The marquee feature of the smartphone is its fast charging capabilities as it is capable of charging at 65W. We were able to fully charge the smartphone from 2% to 100% in about 30 minutes. The Realme X50 Pro comes with a 4,200mAh battery which is quite remarkable when considering the fast charging speed of the phone.
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The Snapdragon 865 Chipset is also quite efficient when compared to its predecessor and on the Realm X50 Pro, it lived up to our expectations. In a simple Geekbench 5 test, the X50 Pro scored 882 on the single-core test and 3317 in the multi-core test. 
    The Final Say  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Starting at Rs 37,999, the Realme X50 Pro is a great value proposition when considering what you get in return. It comes with the latest of all hardware and 5G connectivity for a price that won't be matched by most other smartphone companies. While the camera performance is not as reliable, everything else works great on the smartphone. With a premium design and great hardware, the X50 Pro offers the best of both worlds. 

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  15. ADMIN
    Amid the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus that has claimed more than 4,000 lives across the world, so far, many global organizations such as Google, Microsoft, and Chevron have asked their employees to work from home, in order to prevent further infection.  
    However, some people, unfortunately, donât have the luxury of working from home at this time and are resorting to bizarre excuses to avoid going to the office. 
    © Reuters
    Recently, a Chinese man lied about getting infected with Coronavirus, just to avoid going to work. While, most of us hate our jobs and would love to skip work at all times, lying about contracting the deadly virus is just not acceptable. Come on! 

    © Reuters
    According to News.18, the man called his office and informed the management that he is suffering from the symptoms of the virus. After this, his office immediately shut down all operations for three days and also quarantined all the employees. 

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    Not only this, to make his story sound credible, the man said that he had been exposed to the virus while shopping at a local supermarket where a Coronavirus patient was also there. 

    However, while being questioned by the police in China, the man got confused and mixed most of the facts and thatâs when the cops figured out that he was faking getting infected in order to avoid going to work. 
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    According to Indiatimes, the man was then arrested and sent to jail for three months for spreading misinformation and will also serve additional probation of six months. 

    © Reuters
    Meanwhile, in India, recently, a family tried to conceal their travel history to get away from being tested positive for the virus.  

    India, so far, has over 60 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and the number is only increasing by each passing day.

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  17. ADMIN
    Ever since its outbreak in Wuhan, the sprawling capital of Central China's Hubei province, Coronavirus has turned into a major epidemic across the globe. Owing to the contagion and currently no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment available, the fast-spreading virus, similar to influenza, has led to travel restrictions, quarantine camps and curfews in numerous countries.
    The epidemic has also handed a major blow to the sporting world, with numerous tournaments and events across sports getting postponed or cancelled. Cricket, too, continues to bear the brunt of the Coronavirus as the playing nations continue to devise unique plans and key strategies to counter the threat.
    © Reuters
    "We have thought about this thing (not using saliva) but I can't say right now we will not use saliva because if we don't use saliva then how will we shine the ball. Then we will get hit and you people will say you are not bowling well," the 31-year-old Indian bowler, who is making his comeback into the national team, said.

    "But it's a valid point and let's see we will have a team meeting today and whatever instruction we get or whatever is the best option we will do. It all depends on the team doctor and what advise he gives us," Bhuvneshwar added.


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  18. ADMIN
    A couple of months back, a new product showed up online from none other than the drug lord Pablo Escobar's brother, Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria. It's a foldable phone and you probably already know about it.
    Honestly, it was a little sketchy, but what you may not have known is the fact that it's a scam. I mean, it's just a rebranded Samsung Galaxy Fold phone but that's not the only reason why we say it's a scam.
    © YouTube/ Marques Brownlee
    Furthermore, Marques Brownlee suggests that the company is using a Cameo service to hire celebrities to add ads for them. If all this isn't enough to convince you not to drop your money on the phone, let me just say it out loud that it looks like a scam and you're better off not buying one.

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  19. ADMIN
    Not every parent in the world is supportive of his or her childâs dreams and actor Irrfan Khanâs mother was also not very keen on him wanting to chase his passion for acting.  

    In an interview with the Times Of India, Irrfan said he wished his mother would have behaved the same way his character does in his upcoming movie, Angrezi Medium when his daughter wants to follow her passion and study abroad.  
    © Maddock Films
    Irrfanâs character in Angrezi Medium goes all out to ensure that his daughter gets to study in an esteemed institution in London but this wasnât the case in his own life.

    âMy child in Angrezi Medium loses her mother when she is very young. I wasnât. Mine was a crisis of whether to pursue my dream or take care of my responsibility. For Champak (the character in Angrezi Medium) the dilemma is whether to let my daughter chase her dream or not, perhaps it would have been my fatherâs dilemma if he was alive. The crisis is of the father, not of the child, in this scenario. My mother was sure she wanted me not to chase my dream and stay with her, which, I recall, gave me a heartache. The culmination of Champakâs decision is perhaps what I would have wanted my mother to do. Let the child fly,â said the actor. 
    © Maddock Films
    After this statement, we are beyond intrigued to see Champak's character in Angrezi Medium. Everyone knows how deep a mother's love is for her child. But how far can a father go? That is something we would love to see. 

    Fans are looking forward to watching Irrfan on the big screen after a gap of 2 years, as he had taken a sabbatical to fight for his health.
    Ever since Irrfan took to Twitter to share that he has been diagnosed with a high-grade neuroendocrine tumour, which is a rare kind of cancer, fans have only been praying for his better health. 
    View this post on InstagramGod speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. Donât let yourself lose me. Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand #rainermariarilkeA post shared by (@irrfan)
    And now, fans will once again get to see the magic that Irrfan weaves whenever he comes on the big screen.
    The sheer excitement of seeing Irrfan back in action surpasses every emotion that you might witness seeing his movie. 
      
    Are you excited to see the movie? Let us know in the comments section below.

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  20. ADMIN
    Ever since independence, the number of royal families in India has shrunk to a fraction of their former size, with ex-royalty taking up roles in business, tourism and in the case of Jyotiraditya Scindia, front page politics too.

    Recently, Scindia has made headlines for his resignation from the Congress party - a relationship that lasted for over 19 years until finally breaking this March, in favour of allying with the BJP. Despite the fascinating game of thrones at work here, Scindia happens to be quite the figure all by himself. Here are a few interesting facts behind the manâs life and times.

    A Tragic Breakthrough Into Politics
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    Grandson of the last Maharaja of Gwalior, Jivajirao Scindia, Jyotiraditya was certainly destined for some kind of political impact, but few could predict how sudden and tragic his first year as a career politician would be. At the relatively young age of 30, his father succumbed to a tragic airplane accident and left open the doors to the familyâs traditionally held constituency in Guna. Later, that same year, he would join the Congress party and soon beat out his BJP counterpart in an election by nearly half a million votes.

    One Of The Richest Ministers In The UPA
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    Unsurprisingly, given the vast influence and riches of the Scindia dynasty, Jyotiraditya was one of the most wealthy politicians to feature in the UPA roster for quite a long time. His long list of assets is mostly beefed up by a staggering $2 billion worth of ancestral property inheritance, with several more millions in jewelry and other forms.

    One Of The Most Educated MPs
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    Having an entire dynasty on your shoulders requires a certain amount of skill and training to manage, and boy did Scindia not hold back. Finishing off his schooling years at the famous Doon School, Dehradun, he went on to snag a B.A. in Economics from Harvard, eventually completing an M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

    Career In Cricket Administration
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    Apart from politics and managing his family businesses, Scindia also has an eye for cricket, a sport that he takes quite seriously as the chairman of the regional Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA). Back in 2013, when MPCA staffer and ex-BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale quit his post as part of an IPL match-fixing scandal, Scindia vehemently supported swift action against fixing in cricket at the time.

    Royal Lineage
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    The backbone of any major dynasty is marriage - in order to consolidate and retain power, Indiaâs many kingdoms brought together their families through matrimony, and Scindiaâs parents were no exception. He carries on the Scindia line through his paternal side, but lesser-known are his ties to the Nepalese Rana dynasty and the legendary Gorkha forces through his maternal family. He himself is married to Priyadarshini Raje Scindia, a descendant of Barodaâs Gaekwad dynasty. Now thatâs one hell of a family tree.

    The Perks Of Being A Royal
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    Apart from a very sizable inheritance, Scindia also gets the perks of being part of Indiaâs elite colonial class, which means living in the famous 40-acre Jai Vilas Palace of Gwalior, while simultaneously owning a vintage car collection, with the unusual (pictured above) 1960s BMW Isetta making an appearance at occasional showcases. Made in 1874, the palace is covered with handcrafted furniture, hundreds of chandeliers and exotic fittings. If converted for today's currency rates, it cost somewhere in the ballpark of Rs 4,000 crores to construct and furnish.

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    For a batsman who was busy hammering opposition bowlers all around the park and, in turn, shattering records at will last year, Virat Kohli, to the sheer frustration of Indian fans, is currently not at his prolific best with the willow. The right-hander had scored 5,775 more international runs than anyone else in the last decade. Last year alone, he had amassed 2,370 runs across formats - the fourth consecutive time he had aggregated 2000-plus runs in a single calendar year. 
    But, this year has been a different story altogether. The so-called 'Indian run-machine' has looked a pale shadow of the world-class batsman he is generally celebrated as. And, his batting woes in the recently-concluded tour of New Zealand further dented his reputation as a modern-day great.
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    With scores of 45, 11, 38 and 11, Kohli ended the T20I series against the Kiwis without a fifty to his name. The much-awaited fifty did come in the 1st ODI where he scored 51 at Hamilton, but his cheap dismissals - 15 and 9 - in the next two matches continued to highlight his struggles with the willow.

    The Indian Captain would have definitely wanted to make amends with a better performance in the two-match Test series, but it wasn't meant to be. The 10-wicket loss at Wellington saw him registering scores of just 2 and 19 across two innings. And, he could only manage 3 and 14 over the course of two innings as India suffered a seven-wicket loss at Christchurch and a subsequent 2-0 Test series defeat. Amid immense criticism, Kohli ended the New Zealand tour with just 218 runs (across 4 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 2 Tests) to his name.
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    After enduring one of the worst tours of his otherwise decorated career, Kohli will be eager to silence the naysayers and return to form with a better performance against the visiting South African brigade for the three-match ODI series. But, apart from winning back the fans with a swashbuckling performance, Kohli will have an opportunity to enter the record books in the 1st ODI against South Africa.

    Taking the field at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamsala on 12th March, the Indian captain will have a great opportunity to enter his name in the history books as only the sixth cricketer to reach 12,000 runs in ODI history. The Delhi lad is currently 133 runs away from achieving the milestone and entering the elite ODI list which also includes Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar.
    The Indian skipper, once he reaches 12,000 ODI runs, will become only the second Indian cricketer to achieve the feat. He will also be the fastest to achieve the milestone as other five batsmen including Tendulkar in the elite list took more than 300 innings to get there. When compared with them, Kohli has played just 239 innings so far, with a staggering 11,867 runs to his name.
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    While both Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri have publicly played down the importance of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Proteas owing to Team India's focus on World T20 in Australia this October, there is no doubt that Kohli will be eyeing it as an opportunity to hit back at his critics. Also, Kohli's men can ill-afford to lose another series, especially against an inexperienced South African brigade, buoyed with their crushing 3-0 win over Australia recently.

    The Indian captain will also be in a better headspace this time around with the return of their pivotal all-rounder Hardik Pandya to the side.
    Pandya proved his fitness on the back of a spectacular performance in the recently-concluded DY Patil T20 tournament. Apart from him, the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, too, will be seen returning in national colours to bolster the Indian side against dangerous-looking Proteas.

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    If there's anyone who knows how to amp up his wardrobe with innovative style statements and come out as the best dresser across the globe, it is Nick Jonas. Be it his look for his gigs or red carpet events or even at the airport for that matter, he clearly knows how to rise above the norm. 

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    Aside from his popular music albums, he has also demonstrated his penchant for rich timepieces. These days he has been favouring his assemblage of Rolex watches quite a lot while travelling around the world for his gigs or public appearances.

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    Recently, when Nick and Priyanka Chopra Jonas were heading back to the US, they were spotted wearing quirky ensembles to the airport. They both turned up looking well co-ordinated. Nick chose to elevate his airport game with his Gucci's checkered jacket, coupled with a basic white T-shirt and pants. Add to that, his white sneakers which added a whole new dimension to his look. 

    On the other hand, Priyanka was spotted wearing a floral shirt paired with cropped bell bottoms and black blazer. Needless to say, they know how to make a statement, even at airports.

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    Nick's sense of style is not limited by norms and has extended to rev up his off-duty style with his watch choices. After wearing a super expensive watch for Ambanis' Holi Party, the recent one that we spotted on his wrist is the Rolex GMT Master II 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial. This model is designed to show different time zones, which makes it convenient during intercontinental flights. The GMT Master is a series that also has a bi-directional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel. The golden bracelet is a perfect alchemy of style and function, that allows the wearer to increase its length for additional comfort. The watch also shows its best features in the dark, thanks to its chroma light display that makes it easier to see the time at all hours. 
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    Naturally, since it's Rolex, this luxury watch is available approximately for $29,000 which comes to around Rs 22 lakh in Indian currency. Add to that, the import duties and customs and you would easily end up spending around Rs 29 lakh on this piece.

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    With that sort of shine on his wrist, Nick makes a perfect statement with his high-profile watches and shows that he is an A-lister when it comes to his collection.  

    All in all, this watch complements Nick's airport garb and is one heck of an accessory that we have seen this year. Well done, Nick!

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    Not to make a general and sweeping statement, but it seems that all Punjabis are hardcore foodies. Take Vicky Kaushal, for example. A hardcore Mumbaikar at heart who grew up in a quintessentially Punjabi household, Vicky is simply in awe of everything that the culinary world has to offer. 

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    When asked what his favourite cuisine was, Vicky listed out over three different culinary traditions, each of them as varying as cuisines can possibly get. The true hallmark of someone who loves to eat, if you ask us.

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    Commemorating this love for food, and foodies in India, Zomato invited a few ardent food lovers across the country for a small brunch with Vicky. The gentleman that he is, Vicky was earnestly humbled when he met his fans, and chatted with them about their food stories. This was a somewhat even more special event, with him sharing a meal with them. 

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    We caught up with the actor after his brunch, and sat down for a chat, on all things around food, his inability to put on weight, and what it was like for a young Punjabi boy to grow up in Mumbai. Here are some of the edited excerpts. 

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    Growing up as a Punjabi in Mumbai, what was your childhood like in terms of food?

    Although I did grow up in Mumbai, my parents are originally from Hoshiarpur. My mom went to great lengths to make a mini Hoshiarpur within our home. Everything that we did was what a typical Punjabi family would do, whether it was our language or our eating habits. Even today, when someone visits my home, they feel like they have stepped inside a typical household in Punjab. 
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    Strictly in terms of food, it was again what one would think of homecooked Punjabi food - daal with lots of ghee, some really delectable chicken curry, and lots of chapatis. For breakfast, we would often have aloo paranthas and homemade butter. We were never that gung ho about rice, and honestly, I do not think that my meal is a meal, if it does not have wheat. It was basic but healthy and hearty.

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    In your earlier films you were very skinny, whereas now, youâre a little muscular and lean. For Uri, you had to buff up a lot. What changes did you make to your diet?

    I have a very fast metabolism. When I was struggling to land my first role, I thought that I would never be cast as an actor because of how skinny I was, or my inability to buff up. For Uri, I had to gain 15 kilograms that too in a very short time, which was quite a stressful thing for me. I had to increase my food intake by a lot. The food I was eating would mainly consist of carbohydrates, healthy fats and protein. There was a point when my calorie intake would be around 6000 calories a day. That was offset by the physical training and military exercises that I was doing. 
    Having said that, eating so much, and having a meal after every two hours is actually exhausting. As blah as it may sound, it actually is very off-putting. There comes a point where you just canât look at food anymore, and yet, you have to eat.
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    Luckily, I did not have to take my shirt off, so getting a chiselled set of abs was not the focus. The focus instead was on looking buff. For my next film, Takht, I am needed to go shirtless, so thatâs a different challenge altogether. 

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    As an actor, there must be times when you donât get the time to sit down for a proper meal. What do you do in such times? What is your go-to meal in such situations?

    I always try to carry small tiffins with me. If that is not possible, I rely heavily on smoothies. I usually take my plated meals and make smoothies using them. That way, I can have them in my car, or in between shots. Smoothies also allow me to pack in more calories than a conventional plate of food would. I also add a ton of vegetables in my smoothies to take care of the fibre part of the diet. There is this perception that smoothies arenât that tasty. I donât agree with that. I believe that you can make your smoothies much tastier than your regular meals if you go about it in a smart way. I, for example, add a ton of nuts, avocados and vegetables to make it tasty. Of course, it is not butter chicken or anything, but it is indeed tasty
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    What is your priceless food moment?

    By Godâs grace, things are going really good, professionally. But because of my busy schedule, I rarely get to eat food thatâs cooked at home, and I miss that terribly. I really miss the aloo paranthas that my mom makes. So whenever I get the chance to eat at home, thatâs my priceless food moment. I am visibly happy on those days, as is my mom because she feels that finally, her son is having a great and fulfilling meal after a long time. Which is true, actually.
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    Any specific diet that youâre on, as of now?

    Right now, I am on a bulking spree and consequently, back to 6000 calories a day. In Takht, I will have to go shirtless and have to look chiselled, so the workout will be a bit different.
    What is your ideal cheat day?
    I usually donât think of cheat days. I also donât have a set day as my cheat day. Whenever my body asks for it, Iâll have a cheat meal. That can come up once in every three days, or once in every 15 days, it really depends on how I feel, and what my body is demanding of me.
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    What sort of food do you like to have on a regular basis? Whatâs your favourite cuisine when you go out to eat?

    I am a big fan of Mexican food, and Maharashtrian food when I am going out to eat, things that are easy to make, are healthy and taste really great. Having said that, I am not a big fan of going out to eat. I usually spend my days between shooting and promotion schedules by just sitting at home, catching up on films, ordering something on Zomato, and just relaxing.
    I am also in love with Lebanese food, and often frequent Bayroute.
    Otherwise, on a regular basis, I really like having simple, home-cooked South Indian dishes.

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  24. ADMIN
    Voted as world's best coach on four occassions, three-time Premier League champion, two Champions League titles to his name, two Serie A trophies in his cabinet and one Europa League title under his belt, Jose Mourinho is arguably as big and influential as they come in the list of successful managers in club football history.

    For someone who first began his coaching journey as an interpreter for Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon, Mourinho has come a long way to establish himself as one of the most tactically-gifted managers in the world of club football. His managerial skills saw him calling the shots at some of the most respected and biggest football clubs including the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United.
    But, while his success makes him akin to other legendary managers in club football, Mourinho's uncanny way of going about his business undeniably makes him one of a kind. From poking people in the eye, kicking water bottles on the sidelines, locking horns with club officials, calling out players publicly to tooting his own horns, Mourinho is probably the most animated manager of all time. And, his success and doom seems to go hand-in-hand.
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    Often labelled as the man of controversy by the media, Mourinho's stint at Inter Milan saw him creating ripples in the League on the back of his controversial relationships with Italian press. The 'Special One' had a terrible fallout with the club officials at Real Madrid that saw him getting the axe in 2013. And, his antics at Manchester United, where he publicly slammed players and once chased a Chelsea coach in the tunnel, led to his sacking in 2018.

    Staying away from the sport for almost an year, Mourinho marked his return to Premier League after Tottenham Hotspur roped him in as their new manager. Taking over the reins from outgoing Mauricio Pochettino last November, Mourinho was being looked upon as a vital addition to the side which was aiming to match the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool in their strides.
    While the move to appoint Mourinho as manager was widely appreciated by Spurs fans, given the Portuguese's controversial history, many had their doubts. And, following the turn of events at the Red Bull Arena on 11th March, those fears have surely crept out of the shadows.
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    Trailing 0-1 following their first-leg at home, the Spurs faced an uphill battle travelling to the Red Bull Arena to face RB Leipzig in their own backyard for the Round of 16 second-leg tie in the ongoing Champions League season. Amid the absence of injured Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, the task at hand for Spurs was surely tough, but not impossible.

    In what was arguably a forgettable night for Spurs and their fans, Mourinho's men were sent crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of the Bundesliga giants on the back of a 3-0 second-leg win. Calamitous defending and, then, mediocre goalkeeping by Hugo Lloris saw Spurs digging a deeper hole for themselves as Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer bagged a brace inside the first 21 minutes. Three minutes before regulation time, substitute Emil Forsberg capped off a dominant Leipzig performance with a third and final goal for the hosts.
    While the second-leg loss saw Spurs crashing out of the Champions League, it also meant that Mourinho has not failed to win his last six matches in all competitions - his longest ever run without victory as manager. The past six games have witnessed Spurs losing on four occassions and being held to two draws. In a space of a week, Spurs' hopes of any silverware has gone down to nil following FA Cup and, now, Champions League ousters.
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    Ever since his appointment as Spurs manager, Mourinho has struggled to get going at Tottenham. But, on Wednesday, the 0-3 loss against Leipzig condemned him to his joint-heaviest Champions League defeat and three consecutive losses in the competition for the first time in his managerial career. Moreover, his team now faces a real fight of qualifying for the Champions League next season as they currently find themselves at the eighth spot in the Premier League (seven points shy of fourth-placed Chelsea).

    While many might feel that the Portuguese has been undone by injuries to Kane and Son, Spurs' biggest area of concern, since Mourinho's arrival, has been a fragile defence. The Spurs have conceded the second-most number of goals by a Premier League side, behind Aston Villa, in all competitions since the Portuguese took charge.
    The match-winning strikes by Leipzig's Sabitzer and Forsberg thoroughly highlighted the Spurs' defensive woes. To sum it up, the Mourinho brigade has failed to keep a clean sheet in their past eight games in all competitions. But, despite being undone by injuries and defensive struggles, it appears that the problem lies with Mourinho.
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    For a manager who is celebrated by all players, pundits and fans alike as one of the best in business, Mourinho's rich legacy appears to have taken a hit in recent times. While his avoidable animated behaviour often brings disrepute to his own legacy, there has been a noticeable dip in success for the Portuguese as manager in recent years.

    Taking over the charge at Real Madrid in 2010, Mourinho's three-year stint saw him winning 128 clashes out of 178 matches with a brilliant win percentage of 71.9. But, following his departure from Santiago Bernabeu, the magic of success seems to have eluded Mourinho. His 18-month return spell at Chelsea saw his win percentage go down to 58.8 as he lost 80 out of 136 games in-charge at Stamford Bridge.
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    At Man Utd, his win percentage emerged as 58.3 with 84 wins in 144 ties. And, currently with Spurs, it stands at 42.3 percentage, lowest in his career, with just 11 wins in 26 matches. Despite a series of poor results for Spurs and a dip in his own performance as manager, Mourinho remained unfazed and even claimed that the Champions League exit was "probably good" for his team. 

    "I think probably itâs good. Sometimes difficult moments are moments that can prepare the future in a better way," he told BT Sport. Well, Mourinho can surely deem his side's recent ouster as a good thing for the club, but there's no doubt that club officials and fans would be worried about the Protuguese's credentials as a top manager.

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    Life is about to come full circle for Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, the man who spent the last six months on the sidelines watching himself get replaced by junior players thanks to a nagging injury that he incurred in September 2019. 
    Forced to move away from cricket after a lower-back injury resurfaced during the T20I match against South Africa on September 22, Pandya had to undergo surgery in October and according to the doctors, he was to be out of action for at least 12-16 weeks (3-4 months). 
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    Now, after spending weeks in bedrest, learning to walk all over again, failing multiple fitness tests, familiarising himself with the bat and the ball, Pandya has finally got the chance to make his return and ironically enough, it is against the Proteas, too.
    Other than the fact that Pandya has clearly buffed up since last year and has his Instagram post to support the claim, he is also sending out a message for all those who doubted him, with his performance on the ground.
    View this post on InstagramFrom 68 kgs to now 75 kgs in three months. Non-stop effort, no shortcuts, #StrongerAndBetter ðª Credit : @16rajini and @coach_a.i.harrsha thanks maccchiâsA post shared by (@hardikpandya93)
    Playing for Reliance 1 in the 16th edition of the DY Patil T20 Cup, Pandya went on a rampage for a stretch. After he managed to score 38 runs off 25 balls against Bank of Baroda on February 28, he scored 105 runs in 39 balls, out of which 60 runs came from sixes. He then went on to make 158 off 55 with 20 sixes in the following match.
    Hardik pandya slams highest individual T20 score Indian Player with destructive 55-ball 158* . #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/E74SSc7PfG
    â V I P E R⢠(@Offl_TheViper) March 6, 2020His return to the squad could not have come at a more opportune time. Virat Kohli and Co have just come off a horrible New Zealand tour in which they got dominated in the ODIs and Test cricket. The people who were brought to cover Pandyaâs spot, namely Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur have failed to prove themselves to be as good as him.

    Of course there is Ravindra Jadeja, the superhuman all-rounder who brings his prowess as a spinner, but Hardik Pandya, at least a fit Hardik Pandya can solve a lot of problems that Kohli struggles with.
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    With the pace and batting excellence we know he is capable of, Pandya just might be the boost that the Men in Blue require to get back on track after our skipper had the worst tour of his career.

    After his unbeaten 158-run innings against BPCL Pandya had said: âThere is no point in running right if I can hit sixes and if I am connecting. My plan was simple. If I was hitting sixes, I was going to continue hitting sixes. And I donât think I had to take singles and it was needed at that time.â 
    This perfectly encapsulated the cricketerâs mindset right now. While other members of the roster may be frustrated, or in self-doubt, especially after the kind of beating they took at the hands of the Blackcaps, Pandyaâs flamboyance might be a lot more important than what the team thinks.

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