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  12. ADMIN
    When you are an outsider, having no solid film background or a godfather, itâs not an easy task to make your presence felt in the industry, let alone get a big break. Despite having the talent, you might go unnoticed in the crowd, where people go all out in using their contacts to land a job.
    Well, it took 10 years of struggle and patience for Pavail Gulati to finally get noticed with Anubhav Sinhaâs latest project, Thappad.  
    View this post on InstagramThis pillow is not available on Amazon!! #Thappad 28th Feb 2020 ð¸ @khamkhaphotoartistA post shared by (@pavailgulati)Yes, he has finally made it. But, I was curious to know about his story and how he got to where he is now. 
    I got a chance to speak to the actor exclusively, and he took me back in time to his days of struggle in Mumbai, which, besides being super-expensive for a newcomer, can also be a very lonely place, if you don't get any emotional support. (A fact I can attest to from my personal experience.)
    âI came to Mumbai in 2006 and I was studying in Whistling Woods which was a boon for me because, by the end of it, I made a family here. People from Editing and Direction used to stay with me in the hostel for two years so, I kind of built a bond with them which never went away. They are still my best friends, I eat with them, I live them. I think Mumbai can be a lonely place otherwise if you don't have friends here. I was lucky in a way that my family has always supported me. There were times when I used to lose faith in myself then they were the ones who kept their faith in me,â Pavail said.  
    View this post on InstagramPa, you are the best father iâve ever hadðð!!Happy fatherâs day!!â¤ï¸ #fathersday #dad #oldfriend #basicallymymom #mineA post shared by (@pavailgulati)He was lucky enough to find incredible friends who didn't hold back from supporting him, even financially, when needed.
    âI have a friend named Jetali who still pays my rent when I run out of money. She never ever asks it back. Even when I have money, she still doesn't take it from me. She used to say that when she would need it, she will ask for it then. I have beautiful friends here who supported me,â he said.  
    Every budding actor has faced a 'struggle' period, and so has Pavail, naturally. However, in his case, his struggle period ended a bit longer than usual because turns out, social media got in the way. 
    © Instagram/Pavail Gulati
    âYes, there have been days when there were struggles. At times, you get opportunities and you think this would be your big break but it doesn't work out. I remember I did Yudh with Amitabh Bachchan and I was the lead there but sadly, no one saw it. It was heartbreaking and there were times you were thrown away because you aren't famous enough. Last two years, I didn't get any work because I didn't have many Instagram followers. I was like 'I can act', but then they used to say 'we need someone who can promote it'. I was actually irritated by it. I kept myself busy which helped me keep going. I was assisting Shanoo Sharma and my first project was My Name Is Khan. I never wanted to sit idle at home as I had to pay my rent.â  
    View this post on InstagramOver LIT!!!A post shared by (@pavailgulati)He knew his parents could support him if he asked, but he didnât want to take that route. âMy parents were supportive but you don't want to ask them for help after you turn 18. I was doing theatre, ads, production, making coffee runs for directors and I also assisted Mukesh Chhabra. I had a lot of patience and self-belief that I will make it one day. There were people who used to comment 'yeh toh actor banne ke liye wait kar raha hai' but I never took up the work that I didn't like. Everyone has pieces of advice for you but you need to believe in yourself. It worked for me,â said the actor.  
    View this post on Instagram#shoot #night #tryingtostayupA post shared by (@pavailgulati)Our interesting discussion then panned towards how some people still think itâs not easy to survive in the creative industry. To date, many people think that being an engineer or a doctor or a CA is much better because, in our country, creative fields are still looked upon sceptically. 
    âI would disagree with that because now engineers don't have jobs. If you come here and you are working towards your craft, you would easily get a job. Now you have Instagram and TikTok, people are minting money through these platforms. I think opportunities have opened up after the web came into the picture. I think it's a good time to be in this field,â Pavail asserted.  
    View this post on InstagramWhere did my butt go?? #bts #madeinheaven #amazon #primevideoA post shared by (@pavailgulati)With our chat having veered towards social media platforms, I asked him as to how important this particular aspect was in his life.
    âI have not been sucked into this game of Instagram and that's why I wasn't getting any work. I am not an avid Instagrammer but I think this is a necessary evil. With every technology comes a dark side to it.
    The idea is to maintain a balance which is surely hard. I am not saying that don't put happy things out on the platform but if you can maintain a healthy lifestyle with your friends and family, it will be great. Differentiate between work and personal life,â he signed off with this rather amazing tip.
    © Instagram/Pavail Gulati

    Well, one thing is for certain. It has been no walk in the park for this young and upcoming talent. He still has a long way to go as his journey in the big leagues has only just begun, but we can say for sure, that his incredible and inspiring story is sure to impress a whole lot of struggling actors, waiting for their big day. 

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    If you're not going to give up on your holi party this year, it's better to be prepared for the holi party in the best way possible. While this means lathering up on vaseline and oil, it also means stocking up on products that you'll be using right after. So, here's a list of steps that you should follow right after going to a holi party to get the nasty colours of your skin.
    1. Pick Out Products With Glycerin © Getty Images
    Scout for a product that has glycerin in it. This agent is super effective in cleansing your skin while maintaining the pH balance. Besides, for all the clingy colours that are stuck to the skin, glycerine is the perfect solution.

    2. An Effective Face WashDon't use just one product on your entire body and even your face. For you face, make sure you've stocked on a good face wash that suits your face, this is important because you'll be washing your face multiple times once you're back from the holi party. 
    3. Get An Aggressive Scrub © Getty Images
    An aggressive scrub is more active than a typical face wash in weeding out the seeded colour residue from the pores of your skin. A scrub with tiny granules or a chemical scrub for that matter is great tackling this. However, make sure that if you're getting a chemical scrub, you've tested it beforehand or it is dermatologically approved.

    4. A Deep Cleansing Shampoo © Getty Images
    Post-Holi, depending on how bad the situation is, you'll need to lather up on generous amounts of shampoo. While too much shampoo is not good for the hair, this one time is definitely an exception to the rule.

    5. A Hydrating Moisturiser © Getty Images
    A hydrating moisturiser is going to help you hydrate your face and your body after exposing it first to the colours and them the harsh cleansing. This will restore the moisture in your skin.

    6. Essential Oil Is Your Arsenal © Getty Images
    If following all these steps wasn't enough the first time, it's important to lather-up on essential oil and repeating the steps. The oil is supposed to help rub out the remaining holi grime from your pores.


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  20. ADMIN
    Every thriller junkie knows the joy of watching a trailer which continues to play in your head, over and over, until you finally watch the show or movie. Mind-bending trailers of The Vanishing and Gone Girl had that effect on me. Just this morning, the steadily growing OTT platform MX Player dropped the trailer of Samantar, and boy was I shook! I mustâve watched it thrice on loop, primarily because of the mysterious plot.  
    Take a look at the trailer:


    From what we see, Samantar isnât a traditional thriller. For starters, could the plot get any more baffling & gripping? The protagonist is on a relentless quest to track down Sudarshan Chakrapani â a man who has a similar destiny as his own. The life that the protagonist is living is one that Chakrapani has already lived. Freaky, right?
    MX Player
    It all starts when the protagonist of the show, Kumar Mahajan (played by Swwapnil Joshi) makes an unplanned visit to the astrologer as both his personal and professional life have hit rock bottom. However, this visit turns rather eerie when the astrologer says, âMaine yeh haath pehle bhi dekha haiâ. In an astonishing discovery, the protagonistâs future is another manâs past.

    Bringing this mind-boggling plot to life is the heartthrob of Marathi cinema â Swwapnil Joshi. In addition to working in popular Marathi films like Duniyadari and Mitwaa, the actor has also been a part of the Bollywood movie Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
    MX Player
    Based on the famous book âSamantarâ by Suhas Shivralkar, this MX Original brings together astrology, mystery, and thrill â one that will keep you hooked from the word go.

    With an aim to cater to a wider audience set across India, the platform will be dubbing the Marathi web series in 3 other languages - Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. All languages will be going live simultaneously on Friday, the 13th of March â exclusively on MX Player. 

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  21. ADMIN
    Whatâs in a name? Not too much if youâre a person - but if you happen to be one of these fifteen megacompanies, a name invokes far more than just a brand label - some of these iconic names have stood for decades and will probably continue on for several more. 

    Company founders usually find a name somewhere between clever hidden meanings, plain functionality and often, just dumb luck. Today, navigating through legal restrictions makes it a lot harder - so hereâs a list charting through some of the more unique, interesting names youâll find on stock markets today.
    Nike © Reuters
    The central idea is pretty straightforward - Nike refers to the Greek goddess of victory, usually depicted with outstretched wings and laurels as a sign of triumph - the ancient Greeks would be proud today. Lesser known in Nikeâs story however, is the brandâs original name - the much less catchy âBlue Ribbon Sportsâ.

    The catalyst for the name change was Blue Ribbonâs first full-time employee, Jeff Johnson, who convinced his team that successful brand names had two essential qualities. First, they were short. Second, they contained an âexoticâ letter, such as an X, K or Z. Soon, Nike took off the ground - and it all came from advice Johnson read in an airplane magazine.
    Google © Reuters
    Some meetings were just destined to happen - such as when Stanford university prospective Larry Page met Sergey Brin on the campus grounds in 1997. Soon, Google was officially registered as a domain in the same year - instead of hunting for an iconic or thoughtful word, the pair decided that one of the most obscure words in the English language would serve as their companyâs inspiration - googol, or the mathematical term for the value of 1 followed by 100 zeroes.

    Whatâs amusing is that before Google, the pair had initially settled on the much cosier sounding name of âBackrubâ. Imagine - an entire universe of awkward jokes and moments missed out on, where weâd spend countless hours âbackrubbingâ instead of googling stuff.
    Starbucks © Reuters
    While most of us are content with ordering a quick latte and rushing out the door, you might want to take a look at the Starbucks branding next time youâre looking for a caffeine fix. The coffee chain originated from Seattle - a city well-known for its prolific ports and history of rugged seafaring. 

    Match that heritage to the mermaid character and her 19th-century woodcut design⦠but what about the name? For that, you need to look no further than the legendary novel Moby Dick - the whale-obsessed captain Ishmael happens to have a first mate named - you guessed it - Starbuck.
    Pizza Hut © Reuters
    Sometimes, naming a brand is less inspiration and more of working with the limitations youâve got. In the case of mega-pizza chain Pizza Hut, the story began way back in 1950 - long before the Italian favourite permeated every layer of American food culture.

    While attending the University of Kansas, brothers Frank and Dan Carney launched the first Pizza Hut with a $600 loan from their mother. The name was easy to remember and naturally became quite famous, but there were actually just two reasons as to why the name was chosen. First, the pizzas were made in a literal brick hut - even in 1950, not a lot you can get from $600. Second, the cramped sign only had enough space for nine letters - the rest is history.
    Apple © Reuters
    Itâs no surprise that when it came to finally naming Apple, absolutely no one would take on the duty other than marketing genius, eccentric CEO and perhaps one of the most famous late men of the 21st century, Steve Jobs.

    Thereâs a whole set of rumours about the name Apple - one says that Jobs took inspiration from the story of how Sir Issac Newton observed a falling apple before devising the laws of universal gravitation. The true answer is much simpler - during the time, Jobs happened to be living on an all-fruit diet. The name simply came to him while visiting an apple farm.
    Coca-Cola © Reuters
    Serving as one of the great faces of modern capitalism, right alongside McDonalds and more, Coca-Cola is a pretty ancient company - almost 130 years old. Back in the early days, the drink was promoted as a headache cure, and two of the most important additives were cocaine and caffeine - both obtained from the âcocaâ leaf and the âcolaâ nut. If youâre curious, each bottle contained some 9 milligrams of cocaine - a standard âlineâ of the substance contains 50-60 milligrams.

    Soon after in 1903, the dope was removed, and the world began to move on to everyoneâs favourite carbonated sugary drink, as we know it.
    Facebook © Reuters
    Ever seen Aaron Sorkinâs film, The Social Network? If you have, youâll know that before the tech giant had its name, it also had a common prefix as âThe Facebookâ. 

    Originally, the website was a networking tool inspired by Harvardâs annual paper guide  distributed to first-year students, which profiled staff and students. Launched in 2004, Mark Zuckerbergâs original site was intended solely for Harvard students but quickly spread to other U.S. universities. By 2005, Zuckerberg dropped the âtheâ and Facebook was born.
    Royal Enfield © Reuters
    An icon of both Indian riders and classic British motorcycling heritage, the Royal Enfield name has absolute cult status in the country - even though its origins were far more colonial. 

    Whatâs interesting about the Enfield marquee is that the name has changed twice - back over into Royal Enfield once again. It began in 1890, when the British crown cleared licenses for the brand. Soon after, the motorcycles made a reputation for themselves, especially in World War II.
    By 1955, the brand had a decent following in India as well, where the government ordered a massive 800 units of the motorcycles for its police and army forces. Soon after, Madras Motors were looped into a deal and Enfield India was born. It wasnât until 1990 that Enfield India merged with the Eicher Group, forming the Royal Enfield we know and love today.
    Amazon © Reuters
    Before he created Amazon in 1996, founder Jeff Bezos christened his company Cadabra. That was short for Abracadabra, or the word he felt best conjured the idea that a book would magically appear âAbracadabra! â on a customerâs doorstep.

    After Bezosâ lawyer thought âcadabraâ sounded like âcadaver,â and Bezos reconsidered. His perfect name would begin with an A, thus appearing first in the alphabetical listing of a web search. As the largest river in the world â strong, swift and exotic â the Amazon proved to be his ultimate inspiration.

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  22. ADMIN
    The world of cricket, over the years, has witnessed numerous batting greats leaving their mark in the sport's rich history, but only a handful come close to the ambition and passion of Virat Kohli. Taking his technical assiduousness on par with the great Sachin Tendulkar and matching the fitness levels of the top athletes in the world, Kohli has truly established himself as one of the best in the business.
    His passion for cricket has made him one of the best batsmen in the world across formats, and has further allowed him to shatter batting records at will.
    A slightly open-chested stance, strong bottom-hand grip and quick footwork have all added to Kohli's ability to pace his innings and aid Team India in dire situations. In the age of Twenty20 (T20) cricket, while many continue to reinvent their shots, Kohli, still, relies on traditional strokes and focuses on timing instead.
    © Reuters
    Pick either of Kohli's memorable innings, even in the shortest format, and you'll straightaway notice the difference from the rest. His innings generally do not have the savagery of a Chris Gayle tempest, nor does it boast of the creativity of an AB de Villiers storm. But still, there is something about Kohli that makes his innings hard to forget.

    One of the most aggressive batsmen in modern-day cricket, the Indian captain boasts all kinds of shots in his repertoire. An accomplished strokemaker all round the wicket, Kohli's defensive technique is organised and his timing on the legside is especially silken. The 31-year-old might have endured a dismal outing on the New Zealand tour recently, but he's still got all the shots in the books to make amends in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa and win his fans back.
    The Exquisite Cover Drive
    One of the most exquisite shots associated with Kohli is his effortless drive along the ground, piercing the cover region. The right-hander leans forward and opens the face of his bat to punch the ball past the cover fielders for a valuable boundary.
    Though the shot might not appear as destructive as his other shots, but Kohli's cover drive has found a way in the hearts of a million cricket fans across the globe, with many comparing its quality with the renowned straight drives of the great 'Little Master'.
    The Effortless Swat-Flick Shot
    Playing on the spinning wickets consistently, a flick shot is something that probably comes naturally to every sub-continent batsmen. We've seen Mohammad Azharuddin and VVS Laxman flicking the ball from outside the off-stump towards the onside with relative ease. But, Kohli's flick shot is not the same as other sub-continent batsmenâs. It's more powerful and the wrist-work is a bit too strong.

    Learning from the greats, Kohli has reinvented the flick shot where he isn't just a bottom-handed player but uses the top hand perfectly well when he wants to. So, when the ball is on the off-stump, he can play the punchy cover drive, but suddenly, also use his bottom hand and strong wrists to smash it for a six over midwicket.
    Kohli's isn't a fick, really. If you take a closer look and compare it with the contemporaries, you'd notice, it's a mutant, swat-flick maybe. His bottom-hand powered shot feels like a stroke borrowed from table tennis.
    The Mighty Pull Shot © Reuters
    Cricket has witnessed many international careers flounder because of the inability to handle bouncers. But, not Kohli. The aggressive Delhi lad has developed a liking towards the short deliveries which is clearly visible in his muscular pull shots.

    He has got all the time to open his arms while pulling, and the courage to take on the fastest bowlers in the world when they dig one in short. Shifting his weight on the backfoot to pull, Kohli has also mastered the art of keeping it in control to pick the gaps to perfection and get the most out of his shot.
    The Delicate Square Cut © Reuters
    Apart from using his sheer power to pull the ball, Kohli can also play delicate shots to complement his aggressive brand of cricket. His square cut through point and third-man region is one of his most sophisticated weapons in all forms of cricket.

    Using the depth of his crease, Kohli quickly transfers his weight on the backfoot and swats the ball with an open face of the bat to send it racing past the point fielder towards the boundary. The shot has proved particularly efficient against turning deliveries outside the off-stump.
    The Flamboyant Inside-Out Shot © Twitter/@BCCI
    If the limited-overs cricket has led to the evolution of innovative stroke-making by modern-day cricketers, then the inside-out shot has got to be one of the top finds. The shot allows the batsman to go against the protective field setting of the opposition to earn some valuable runs.

    Kohli, with his impeccable technique and an astute mind, plays the inside-out shot to perfection. Moving towards the onside, Kohli thrives on the room while lofting the ball over the infield for some quick runs.
    The shot has helped Kohli earn a lot of runs against both, the flighted deliveries of the spinners and the pitched up balls by the seamers. Apart from Kohli, Suresh Raina, currently out of favour at Team India, is another batsman who has used this shot to full use in cricket.

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  23. ADMIN
    Children all over the world are the same. Every kid wants to avoid school and homework as much as they can. And, because of coronavirus, kids in China probably thought they wouldn't even have to worry about stuff like that for now, since a pandemic is happening right before our eyes.
    But nope, teachers apparently always find a way. Basically, since people are under quarantine in Wuhan, China, schools are obviously shut as well. So, an app called DingTalk was introduced, which is essentially an online school. Side note - how many of you are relieved that we all finished school before the technology for things like these was invented? I sure am.
    Coming back, since teachers always find a way, so do the kids. They figured out that if enough of them gave the app a bad review, it would be removed from the app store. Apparently, the app's rating went from 4.9 to 1.4 overnight. See, people can achieve anything if they work together like this.
    Moreover, people are loving how smart and creative the kids are and honestly, this is the only funny thing about coronavirus.
    good morning to all the kids under quarantine in wuhan who defeated the app assigning them homework by spamming it with 1-star reviews until it got removed from the app store https://t.co/gDxjivabte
    â ðððð¦ð¤ âð ð¤ð ð¥ (@zenalbatross) March 7, 2020That picture, tho.

    School: Ok, no school, cause caronavirus.
    Students: Yay, less stress, so I can worry about staying safe and healthy with my family and-
    Also school: Here is your homework. pic.twitter.com/J60uiBtFKx
    â Aisha's Forehead|| REMINISCENCE (@OrbitGlowstick) March 7, 2020Yep.

    The kids are alright. The parents have no clue. https://t.co/ru20OnBQ64
    â Mike Stuchbery (@MikeStuchbery_) March 8, 2020That was a moment in internet history.

    Thanks for reminding me of that! She was still the best IMO, but this comes close.
    â Charlie Foxtrot (@strumphs) March 7, 2020The future is in good hands.

    Children are the future https://t.co/3Z24raEJXu
    â Joseph Fink, M4A is a human right (@PlanetofFinks) March 7, 2020Hmm.

    We're seeing the best and worst of the human condition in the time of coronavirus

    From the worst files: The Toilet Paper Wars

    The best: Wuhan kids tuning in for school online amid lockdown work out that by giving 1-star reviews they can get their homework app taken offline https://t.co/BGUptdFZR4
    â Talia Shadwell (@TaliaShadwell) March 7, 2020Yes.

    This is literally the first coronavirus-related news that gives me hope that the human species might survive this. https://t.co/biEw6vzPL1
    â Ntina Tzouvala (@ntinatzouvala) March 7, 2020Absolutely.

    I think they all deserve straight Aâs for this forward thinking.
    â BTS_Genreâ· (@BTS_ARMYFANACC_) March 7, 2020Self-awareness?

    pic.twitter.com/Z9pkrLGJVU
    â Theoc (@Theoc900) March 7, 2020Yep.

    The kids in China outsmarted the app for school, and it was taken out. There's a big lesson, here. Work together to achieve your goals, and listen to the wise ones, amongst yourselves. https://t.co/MbcGclI3zk
    â QUEERWIRE (@QueerWire) March 8, 2020Truly.

    I am truly in awe at the ingenuity of these children. https://t.co/GhGYSPPrQO
    â Angela Chen (@chengela) March 7, 2020Proper.

    This is *proper* cyberpunk https://t.co/lPFKA2euQK
    â James Deardenayake (@TechnocratGames) March 7, 2020So much respect.

    Solidarity to these kids in Wuhan who figured out how to get out of doing homework while in quarantine. Massive respect. https://t.co/xXfACZZYJC
    â Ciara King (@iamCiaraKing) March 8, 2020


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    Storage technology has come a long way from the bulky HDD (hard disk drive) we used to carry with us for storing all our data. Portable SSDs are the next big thing in storage technology as they are much smaller, lightweight and way faster in transferring data than traditional hard drives. Portable SSDs are considerably more expensive but they do tend to save you a lot of time and money in the long run. Portable SSDs are less susceptible to damages as they don't not use a rotating disk and some even have comprehensive security features to keep all of your data safe. Hereâs a list of the top portable SSDs you can buy in India:
    1. Samsung T5 Portable SSD © BCCL
    Samsung makes some of the best SSDs in the world and the same can be said about their portable SSDs too. This particular model comes in storage options of up to 2TB and delivers data transfer speeds of 540 MB/s. It is at par with some internal SATA SSDs and is considerably faster than traditional HDDs. It also comes with added security where you can set your own password to access the contents of the SSD. 

    2. SanDisk Extreme © YouTube
    If you are always on the move or like to use an SSD in environments other than an office, this portable SSD by SanDisk is your best best. It has a shockproof housing and is also IP55 rated for water resistance In terms of data transfer speeds, it can reach speeds of up to 550MB/S and also comes with a ring so that you can attach it to your backpack.

    3. Samsung T7 Touch  © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    Samsungâs latest portable SSD T7 Touch comes with an in-built fingerprint reader for better security and double the transfer speeds of the T5 portable. It is capable of reaching transfer speeds of 1GB/S and is thinner than the T5 SSD. It is also shock resistant where the internal frame lets the T7 Touch withstand falls from up to 2 meters. 

    4. ADATA SD600Q © ADATA
    The ADATA SD 600Q comes with a military-grade frame that protects the SSD from major drops higher than 2 meters. It weighs only 60g as the casing is made out of shock-absorbing silicone. It has transfer speeds of up to 440 MB/s and is perfect for photographers who are always out in the field. 

    5. Seagate Fast SSD  © BCCL
    Seagateâs portable SSD doesnât really look much portable because of its size but it can deliver transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s. It comes in storage options of up to 2TB and comes with all the necessary cables in the box. The portable SSD also comes with a folder syncing software where it can mirror your files and folders onto your computer, provided you have an internet connection.


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