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  11. ADMIN
    The human mind works in the most amazing ways. It is so unpredictable in its wiring and synapses, we want nothing more than to credit it for all the âgoodâ that our kind has experienced on the planet.
    But I feel our mindâs tendency to poke around until our curious brain cells have been satisfied, is its greatest capability. Of course besides furnishing mind-boggling, truly-convincing but so-damn-unnerving conspiracy theories that will unsettle the nerd inside us.
    With Coronavirus claiming its 2000+ victim recently, crazy conspiracy theories are pouring in thick and heavy, so letâs dive right into the top 6 conspiracy theories around recent virus infection outbreaks around the world: 
    1. Novel Coronavirus © Reuters
    Social media was abuzz with recent posts on Twitter which claimed that the reason why Wuhan became the epicentre of the deadly epidemic is because this is a case of Chinese manufacturing of a âbio-weapon gone wrong. It is also suggested that it was meant to target the rival powers of the world.

    I told you all so. The #coronavirus is a #Wuhan-made #bioweapon that was either released intentionally or accidentally. Either way, this is a MAJOR SCANDAL. #China needs to be held accountable. https://t.co/WKLSHBUQMh
    â ðºð¸ Cory Groshek ðºð¸ (@CoryGroshek) February 3, 2020Alternatively, others have claimed that the outbreak was orchestrated by the United States to inhibit Chinaâs momentous growth and bring down its economy. But the most amazing of them all is the theory which suggests that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation planned the outbreak as a population control measure.

    Bill Gates & World Economic Forum Ran Coronavirus Outbreak Simulation Just 6 Weeks Before the Real Outbreak https://t.co/BXcMSXCcKg Gates is an open proponent of Global Depopulation. #BioWeapon #norovirus #wuhan #BillGates pic.twitter.com/3uT6FezQm2
    â Norsu2 ðºð¸ (@Norsu2) February 6, 2020

    2. SARS © Reuters
    Back in 2003, when the SARS outbreak in China was at its peak, Russian scientist Sergei Kolesnikov claimed that SARS coronavirus was a mix of measles and mumps, and thus, the virus had to have been created in a lab. However, independent labs rejected the theory mixing two paramyxoviruses cannot create a coronavirus.

    To add to the above claim, in the same year a Chinese lawyer and a volunteer in a 1998 Chinese-American medical cooperation program, named Tong Zeng claimed in his book titled The Last Defense Line: Concerns About the Loss of Chinese Genes that SARS could be a US-created bio-weapon meant to harm China. 
    Tong revealed how American research groups had secured close to 5000 samples of blood, DNA and specimens of mainland Chinese twins in the 1990s. He suggested that the samples which were sent to America were now being used as bio-weapons. 
    What really gave a boost to this claim was that the samples had been taken from all the 22 Chinese provinces which were hit by SARS in 2003. 
    3. AIDS © Facebook
    In a study conducted by Laura Bogart of RAND Corporation and Sheryl Thorburn of Oregon State University, it was found that most African Americans believed AIDS was created in the government laboratories to keep a check on the black population, and even though they knew of the cure, the poor were denied it.

    In his book Behold a Pale Horse Milton William Cooper also suggested that AIDS was a product of a government-CIA conspiracy to limit the black, Hispanic, and homosexual population in the country. To this day, many believe that the CIA intentionally infected thousands of African Americans with AIDS under the guise of hepatitis vaccinations.
    4. Ebola © Reuters
    The biggest conspiracy theory that gave health workers sleepless nights was the claim that the outbreak was propagated, and a big hoax. This even led to the murder of eight relief workers in Guinea which was a result of distrust between villagers and the government, who believed Ebola âis nothing more than an invention of white people to kill black people.â 

    An Al Jazeera report in 2014 also claimed that âmany Guineans say local and foreign healthcare workers⦠[invented Ebola] as a means of luring Africans to clinics to harvest their blood and organs.â The belief found a strong footing because Ebola victims were asked to be buried instead of doing it the traditional way.
    5. Zika Virus © Reuters
    A survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvaniaâs Annenberg Public Policy Center had found that a third of the US population believed that genetically modified mosquitoes caused the spread of Zika. It all started with a Reddit post âGenetically modified mosquitoes released in Brazil in 2015 linked to the current Zika epidemic?â which suggested that Oxitec, a British company that modifies mosquitoes might have created the epidemic because many cases of microcephaly had been reported from around Juazeiro in Brazil, where Oxitec introduced modified mosquitoes in 2012. 

    Additionally, other theories also implied at the participation of the Bill Gates Foundation as a cause since the Foundation had given away $19.7 million for a project to develop and test GM mosquitoes.
    6. Swine Flu © Reuters
    Many conspiracy theorists and their supporters have come to believe that swine flu got to such a dangerous stage alarm because of the pressure from drug companies who wanted to make a profit from the outbreak of swine flu. Even the WHO was accused of being part of a worldwide conspiracy wherein they âcreated a pandemic' that didn't really exist just in order to help the drug companies.


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  12. ADMIN
    Man vs Wild, one of the most adventurous shows on world television, has host Bear Grylls do some insane stuff on camera which is not appetising to the aesthetic palette for everyone. The fan quotient went a notch higher this season after  celebrities started shooting special episodes. 
    Bear Gryllsâ episode with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a big hit with the Indian masses and now thereâs a lot of hype around the upcoming episode featuring superstar Rajinikanth. The first motion poster for the same is out and even though not much is revealed, the whole grand announcement has left âThalaivaâ fans jumping in excitement.
    Preparing for @Rajinikanthâs blockbuster TV debut with an Into The Wild with Bear Grylls motion poster! I have worked with many stars around the world but this one for me was special. Love India. #ThalaivaOnDiscovery pic.twitter.com/kFnkiw71S6
    â Bear Grylls (@BearGrylls) February 19, 2020@rajinikanth has always been a star with swagger! But in the wild everything is different... It was so fun to spend time with the legend and get to know and see him in a totally new way... #ThalaivaOnDiscovery @DiscoveryIN
    â Bear Grylls (@BearGrylls) February 19, 2020This is literally a dream combination for many fans of the show and the fervour is evident from this virtual celebration.
    woowww Dream combo in a single frame ï¸

    This #MotionPoster itself looks massive, power of our #Superstar magic presence with you

    We are waiting very eagerly to watch our #thalaivar in your journey sir ð¤©#ThalaivaOnDiscovery pic.twitter.com/EByipkjH3z
    â RajiniReacts (@rajinireacts) February 19, 2020#Thalaivar â¥ï¸
    Excited for the show ð¤©ð¤© pic.twitter.com/j64uScMQ92
    â (@Petta1Paraak) February 19, 2020#Thalaivaaa #ThalaivaOnDiscovery pic.twitter.com/dlXG9YiqTi
    â à®à®µà®à®° à®à®à®¿ ᴰᴬᴿᴮᴬᴿ (@soundartn17) February 19, 2020If you check your Twitter feed, youâd notice thereâs a legit #Thalaivaondiscovery trending. Even though Bear Grylls and his show have immense popularity across the world, it seems like nothing beats the happiness of watching Rajinikanth gracing the screen with his presence and making a grand TV debut.

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  13. ADMIN
    Pioneering off-road setups, absolute indestructibility and the ability to never stall, ever - thereâs a lot of reasons to pick a Land Rover - especially if you happen to be a movie chase-scene villain.

    This year marks the release of No Time To Die in April - Daniel Craigâs last romp as the besuited, suave and very, very secret⦠agent, James Bond. The filmâs trailer puts a firm emphasis on high-stakes chase scenes - opening up with some sick shots of Bond behind the wheel of the classic Aston Martin DB5.


    Neat, huh? Things were taken up a notch when we got a peek at this incredible stunt showcase from Land Rover - highlighting the best of the new Defender 110 X platformâs ruggedness, stability and performance.

    They really should start testing vehicles on action film sets. The Defender 110 is a mid-wheelbase sized model that clearly seems capable of going through anything thrown at it - from swampland to rivers, hill climbs and pretty insane jumps - weâre seriously left wondering what wonder-stuff the suspension is made of. The chase sequence, which should be one of the highlights in the movie was led by stunt coordinator, Lee Morrison working alongside Oscar winner and special effects, action vehicles supervisor Chris Corbould. A total of 10 Defenders were used in the making of the movie, including the seventh Defender built carrying the '007' VIN number.

    Also featured in the video are some Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC motorcycles - another british motoring icon thatâs been ripping up off-road tracks the world over.

    © Triumph/Land Rover
    The Defender 110 was spotted in India as well, early this January, in the form of a camouflaged test mule.

    © Motorbeam
    Under the hood, Land Rover will be offering the car with a variety of engines with two power ranges; a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 300PS of power and a 3.0-litre in-line six with a supercharger and 48V mild-hybrid tech that puts out 404PS of max power - nothing to laugh at. Meanwhile, the diesel variant Ingenium D200 2.0-litre diesel engine makes 200PS, while the D240 is tuned to produce 240 PS of peak power.

    All of this comes mated to LRâs timeless 4x4 system, complete with one of the most sophisticated off road terrain-management systems you can buy. Speaking of buying, the Defender 110 is expected to cost somewhere between 80-95 lakh (ex-showroom).

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  14. ADMIN
    There are a ton of truly wireless earbuds available out there in the market. We've reviewed a lot of them here at MensXP, including both the budget as well as expensive ones. But I recently stumbled upon something that caught my attention.
    I am talking about the HiFuture TidyBuds Pro wireless earbuds. Yes, it looks like any other pair of truly wireless earbuds, but this one has a nifty feature up its sleeves. The charging case which is used to charge the buds can be used as a power bank to charge your phone as well. Isn't that cool?
    While most truly wireless earbuds struggle to keep the buds charged at all times, these earbuds' charging case can charge other devices as well. Now that's very interesting so I decided to check it out and see if they're worth the price. 
    Here's my full review of the HiFuture Tidybuds Pro -
    Design & Build Quality © MensXP/ Karthik Iyer
    In its flesh, the TidyBuds Pro looks just like any other pair of truly wireless earbuds in the market. The earbuds are fairly small and lightweight. They're not too heavy so I'd say they're very comfortable to wear as well. Both the buds have a touch surface with which you can interact with the buds and do things like play or pause music, skip track, and more.
    The earbuds are made out of plastic and honestly, they don't feel super-premium. But I like how they fit my ears well. They feel secure in place and won't budge even if I am, say, running or doing some sort of exercise. You get extra ear tips inside the box, so you can choose the one that fits your ear size.
    © MensXP/ Karthik Iyer
    As for the charging case, there's no denying that it's massive. That's probably my only complaint because you can't put it into your pockets. It has to go inside a bag. But I like how they've used a rubberized material for the construction. It gives it a good grip to hold and makes it look fairly premium too. The highlight feature of the charging case, however, is the fact that it comes with a 3,000 mAh battery inside. That's not normal for a pair of truly wireless earbuds.
    I also like the fact that the charging case uses a USB Type C port to charge. The same cable can be used to reverse charge other devices with a USB Type C port or you can always use other cables to charge them. This came in really handy to me while I was testing these out while reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite.
    Audio Quality © MensXP/ Karthik Iyer
    Yes, the reverse charging feature is cool and all, but ultimately these are a pair of truly wireless earbuds. So how's the audio quality? Well, to my surprise, they're pretty good. The TidyBuds Pro comes with a dynamic 6mm graphene driver and it outputs decent bass and high-mids. The audio quality is also very clear with crisp details.
    I am happy to report that the vocals are crisp and continue to remain that way even at peak volumes. So regardless of what you like to listen to, be it RnB, pop music or hard rock, the TidyBuds Pro will deliver a very good experience. In comparison, I'd say the TidyBuds Pro sounds louder than my AirPods (1st gen), but the sound does leak out so you might want to keep the volume low if you don't want others hearing what you're listening to.
    Battery Life © MensXP/ Karthik Iyer
    The battery life, as I mentioned, is one of the highlights of these earbuds. The buds themselves have a 75mAh battery inside with which they promise to deliver an 8-hour battery life. I'd say you'd get about 6 hours max on a single charge, which is still not that bad by any means. And you know what? That's nothing to worry about because you literally have a 3,000 mAh battery waiting to charge the buds.
    The charging case has two ports out of which one can be used to charge the case itself whereas the other can be used to charge other devices and take advantage of that reverse charging feature. The company claims that the charging case can give you up to 100 hours of listening time, which is absolutely insane.
    © MensXP/ Karthik Iyer
    Well, I'd be lying if I said I managed to kill the battery inside the charging case, like, ever. I only use earbuds to listen to music when I am commuting to work, and that's barely like an hour every day. So I'd say I was able to use the buds without charging the case for more than two weeks, which is just awesome!
    As I mentioned, you can also use it to charge other devices like smartphones and accessories. But I'd say it's best if you use it to charge some other device instead of a smartphone because the output is very low and it would take forever to charge it. But it's nice to have it as a backup in case you need it.
    The Final Say The HiFuture TidyBuds Pro is available to purchase for Rs. 4,499 on Amazon. For that price, you're getting a good sounding pair of earbuds with exceptional battery life. Honestly, those are the only two things to look for primarily when it comes to buying a good pair of truly wireless earbuds.
    Yes, there are some trade offs like the massive size of the charging case and okay-ish build quality. But those are not deal-breakers in my opinion and I really enjoyed using this product. 
    In case you're looking for other options then we suggest you check out the 1More Stylish TWS or even the Realme Buds Air, which are both around the same price range as this one. However, none of them have an impressive 3,000 mAh, so take your pick.

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  15. ADMIN
    While half the world is failing at maintaining the ideal work-life balance and working overtime, video of a companyâs CEO dancing with employees in the office is nothing less than a bullet for people who are stuck in their boring jobs.

    This might sound like a dream, but this is more of trolling for most people whose bosses are sucking every inch of whatever life is left in them. Yes, sounds dramatic but true! 
    Recently, a video of Welspun Indiaâs CEO Dipali Goenka dancing with employees in office has made everyone go crazy on social media. The video showcases Dipali Goenka dancing to the song âMuqablaâ from the film Street Dancer 3D. 
    Checkout the full video here-

    Rare to see a CEO dance and have fun in an office setting. Thatâs the way to create a happy culture @DipaliGoenka #welspun. pic.twitter.com/B6LAd2u3tr
    â Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) February 18, 2020In the video, we can see Dipali Goenka shaking a leg and later her employees leave their cubicles to dance with her changing the whole vibe of the office. Now, this is the work culture we need, isnât it?

    While everyone is dancing and having fun, by the end of the video, employees applaud Ms. Goenka for her amazing dance. Harsh Goenka shared the video on Twitter saying, "Rare to see a CEO dance and have fun in an office setting.â

    Trying hard to inculcate the culture of happiness at work. Need to learn a few things from you.
    â Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) February 19, 2020Now, thatâs so true! Ask anyone working in a 9 to 5 job and youâll know. The video has garnered over 186.8K views already and over 10.9K likes on Twitter already.

    Not only this, the video left Street Dancer 3D actor, Varun Dhawan impressed too and he re-tweeted the video along with caption, âAmazing.â

    Amazing https://t.co/gsQJqouU42
    â Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) February 19, 2020Hereâs what people had to say about the âhappy workâ culture â

    Truee..

    Itâs so so nice way to connect our own people. Salutations to @DipaliGoenka for her out of the box way to motivate other entrepreneurs particularly women

    Salutations to @hvgoenka Sir for bringing this masterpiece
    â SUNIL PATODIA (@scpatodia) February 19, 2020Happy work environment isnât a myth, I think!

    ...and why not ?!! Generates happiness and cheer
    â Wg Cdr Gitika (R) (@gitika9) February 18, 2020Sahi baat hai.

    Sir.. aapkay yahan job miljaay to meri life bhi banjaay
    â Alphatoons â¢ï¸ (@Alphatoons) February 19, 2020Woahh..

    A Happy & Fit CEO will radiate the same values within the organisation...Happiness & Fitness!!@DipaliGoenka your enthusiasm is infectious & your sense of rhythm impeccable!
    â Prabhaat (@pkvarsha) February 18, 2020Agreed.

    Tap dancing to work, as Bezos says. Love this display of energy!
    â Monica Patel (@AboutImpact) February 18, 2020Hahahahah..

    When You Have Already Exceeded March Targets.... https://t.co/iPlPfQIvBR
    â Pankaj Thapliyal (@PankajT04765688) February 19, 2020 Hainah?
    Everybody would love to have such a CEO
    â Babita Dimpy Kashap (@DimpyBabita_t) February 19, 2020Amazing!!

    So energetic !!!!
    Superb !!!
    â Maj Divya (@ThinkDivya) February 19, 2020A healthy work environment is what people want from an organization and thatâs what motivates employees through the week. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.


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  16. ADMIN
    As Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team are busy contemplating on ways to defeat Kane Williamson and the New Zealand cricket team in the two-match Test series after facing a whitewash in the ODI series in 22 years, there is another man, who has the nation on its toes, especially when it comes to his future with the squad.
    Former Indian captain and wicket-keeper batsman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made no announcements about his plans as an international cricketer, but is clearly having the time of his life spending some quality time with his ex-teammates, Parthiv Patel and Piyush Chawla.
    In a recent video shared by Viral Bhayani from his Instagram account, the 2011 World Cup winning captain can be seen listening to some old Hindi songs in a menâs washroom with some of his close friends, including former international cricketers Parthiv Patel and Piyush Chawla.
    View this post on InstagramBathroom Atmos (trademark to be registered ð¤ªð) @MSDhoni enjoying singer @Ishaankhanblive singing is the best thing you will see. @MSDhonifansclub @DHONIism #Bollywood #Music @BliveProductionA post shared by (@viralbhayani)Ever since Indiaâs unfortunate ouster from the ICC World Cup 2019, MS Dhoni has separated himself from the game of cricket for one reason after another. First, it was his decision to go on a two-month sabbatical to fulfil his duty as a part of the Indian Army, then he further extended it till November. Then in the final week of November, Dhoni said âJanuary tak mat poocho (don't ask me till January),â thereby further extending his off days by two more months. We are halfway through February and still no MS Dhoni.
    "Okay bye, Don't ask me till January"

    This is how Dhoni responded when reporter questioned about his future plans at yesterday's event. ï¸ pic.twitter.com/XT1uB8D7Tt
    â DHONIsmâ¢ ï¸ (@DHONIism) November 28, 2019While there is no update on Dhoniâs position in the international squad, he made it very clear that he will be returning to Chennai Super Kings for the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League and add to his efforts making it the most successful franchise in the history of the league. Having lost to Rohit Sharmaâs Mumbai Indians in the finals last year, this season has to be all about redemption for âThalaâ.

    However, even before the season begins, Dhoni can be seen headlining another major event as he will be joining forces with Virat Kohli and Sharma to participate in the IPL All-Star Game which is scheduled to take place on March 24.

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  17. ADMIN
    Arguably one of the greatest footballers of all time, Diego Maradona's story is as frustrating as it is enthralling. As much praise and success he achieved through his footballing talent, Maradona's contrasting sides, equally, garnered criticism and brought disrepute to his legacy. 
    His success and controversy always walked hand-in-hand. Maradona's unprecedented glory has always found the controversial elements lurking just around the corner. Just when you thought that it couldn't get any better, the darker and more controversial side of Maradona ensures it gets worse. 
    © Reuters
    Maradona's is the rarest of the rare stories where a footballer is not only the hero, but also the villain of his own script. And, the billions who followed Maradona would agree that the football legend became many men over the years: hero, villain, rape accused, drug addict and many other things. 

    His cocaine addiction traces back to 1982 and Maradona became a regular user of the substance during his stint with Napoli. In 1991, he was even handed a 15-month ban for testing positive for cocaine after a Serie A match with Napoli. It was also the same year when he was charged with cocaine use and possession in Argentina and held in jail for a day. 
    the technical staff covering Maradona from the cameras while he gets a small bag of coke. Dfkm pic.twitter.com/Oh33zzufr6
    â Kevin (@BraziIianTr3nt) February 18, 2020It's been over 18 years since Maradona played his final testimonial match in Buenos Aires, but rather than being hailed as a legend like others, he continues to garner limelight for his substance abuse. In a recent case, a video of Maradona is doing the rounds on social media which shows the former Argentina footballer being handed what is speculated to be a bag of cocaine in the dugout. 

    While the authenticity of the video remains questionable, it continues to garner all sorts of reactions on Twitter. 
    After snorting pic.twitter.com/emHDJcyc81
    â SB. (@Lionexionel) February 18, 2020 pic.twitter.com/j4iG1AtxNq
    â Brandol (@BGonzalez588) February 18, 2020Why would he do it in a live match, guy is at the highest level of addiction it seems, can't even control it for hour and half, wrong idol.
    â Circle (@Circle0123210) February 18, 2020@cameronharris12 the man is crazy a hahahahah
    â Lewisclose99 (@lewisclose99) February 18, 2020All of his boys are in on it and know the drill ??
    â Cameron Harris (@cameronharris12) February 18, 2020@_SeanAspinall @WhatJoeSaid28
    Only 4 mins into the game too
    â Lee Hitch (@leehitchh) February 18, 2020Wtf ??????
    â Oshri Moualem (@MoualemOshri) February 18, 2020 pic.twitter.com/noXzMNferj
    â Shockwave Rider (@rlees101) February 18, 2020Check when the player on the bench points to the cameras - they all try and block the view ????
    â Bill nelson (@Billywhizz12345) February 18, 2020The man needs putting down he's a disgrace
    â Michael Winter (@mickywint) February 18, 2020
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  18. ADMIN
    For some people, it was luck that favoured their journeys in Bollywood, but for Gajraj Rao it was years of good content and hard work that paved his way to success. 
    Gajraj, eyeing cinema as his passion, joined the theatre scene in the capital city to start with. But a career in theatre is not really a high-paying one, ergo the actor did various odd jobs. He was a freelance writer at the Navbharat Times and Dainik Hindustan and he even dabbled in the garment export industry for some time. 
    View this post on InstagramThank you @hiteshmulani for the lovely clicks ... #portraits #photography #varanasidiariesA post shared by (@gajrajrao)Finally, after trying several things for survival, he joined the advertising sector and eventually, he realized it was his true calling. And then, we saw him conquering the digital space with TVF.  
    Things completely changed for Gajraj when he was appreciated for his performance as the romantic middle-aged man who grapples with parenthood in his 50s in Badhaai Ho.
    View this post on Instagram#Repost @neena_gupta with @get_repost ã»ã»ã» #Repost @badhaaihofilm with @get_repost ã»ã»ã» Mr. and Mrs. Kaushik, giving us major #couplegoals. ð Can they be any more perfect? ⥠#BadhaaiHo To watch this adorable couple, click the link in the bio. @sanyamalhotra_ @gajrajrao @neena_gupta @iamitrsharma @jungleepictures @pictureschromeA post shared by (@gajrajrao)Currently, he is awaiting the release of his upcoming movie, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. 
    The entire SMZS team had travelled to the capital city for the movie promotions where I got a chance to sit and converse with him, something I was looking forward to, as I had caught up with him during the Badhaai Ho promotions as well. It was indeed gratifying to know that he remembered me from our last interaction which was around 2 years back. 

    Before we started discussing Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and homosexuality being a taboo subject in our society, I asked him about the transition that happened in his life considering he had, initially, made a name in the digital space.

    Taking me back in time, Rao said, âSo, I used to direct ad films and there you had lavish sets, and suddenly we are shooting in small sets. I see them shooting in ek chotta sa cabin and I was like, 'phas gaya mamla'. I was like, 'I won't do it again' and when people told me that it will be something different, I agreed to do the sketches I liked. Back then, digital didn't have money and the first sketch with TVF was called TWITTER. Just after 10 days of its release, I was at a book shop in Juhu and some students came up to me and asked, 'Are you the same guy from YouTube?', and they started to ask for photos. Then, I realized the power of digital cinema and it went viral.â 
    © TVF
    He went on to add, âFor me, it was the turning point and I gained trust in the digital cinema. Jab acha kaam ho raha hota hai toh set up matter nahi karta and this was the relationship I had with TVF. I keep doing their sketches on and off.â

    So, after experiencing the digital set up, it was Badhaai Ho that brought him into the spotlight and the audience started relating to his characters. Soon enough he is now making a comeback with Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, and I was curious to know if he feels that this Aanand L Rai movie would fare as well as the previous one. 
     
    On this, he said, âHopefully, it will do the same as Badhaai Ho did. The trailer has got a positive reaction and people love it already. My team and I are very excited and happy about this venture.â

    Interestingly, in both Badhaai Ho and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, we get to see him share the screen space with Ayushmann. Out of curiosity, I asked him about how their relationship has evolved in the last few years.

    âJahan par Badhaai Ho ka journey ended, wahan se our relationship has gone a notch higher. Within one year, Ayushmann has done well with Bala and Article 15 and his journey actually becomes a learning experience for you. I actually learnt how he is dealing with adulation, success but interestingly, his temperament hasn't changed in these two years,â Rao said. 
    © Junglee Pictures
    Praising Ayushmann, he went on to say, âHe is still the same which is indeed very praiseworthy. Even after delivering back-to-back hits, he has been keeping a balance and I am learning this skill from him. He is grounded and he keeps himself aware of the whole unit.â

    He even shared a particular incident that happened on the sets while they were shooting in Banaras, which spoke volumes about Ayushmannâs character.

    âOne of our crew members' sister was getting married while we were shooting in Banaras, and we thought of giving a gift. So, we all collected a certain amount to give it to him and when Ayushmann got to know about it, he said he wants to contribute and I was impressed by the fact that he added the equal sum of money that we all collected by himself. He is actually a good human being and I think, he is able to do all these hatke films because of his generosity,â said Gajraj. 
    © T-Series
    Further, into the conversation, I conveyed to him how the audience is mostly in agreement with the fact that if Ayushmann, Neena Gupta and he are coming together on the big screen, it is a given that something great is in store.

    On this, he said, âFor pulling audiences to the screens, you need a bankable actor like Ayushmann Khurrana. You won't believe what happened a few days back. So, I was attending a marriage in a hotel so wahan ke durbaan ne bola sir ek photo lena hai and then, I told him ek movie aa raha hai and he knew about Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. He went to say ki aap ho, Khurrana sahab hai aur Neena ji hai toh sab set hai. It was like a compliment for me. People do take our jodi positively.â 
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@gajrajrao)Soon enough our conversation changed its pace from its lighter note and veered into the core concept of SMZS. Badhaai Ho, in a way, had also addressed something that most people arenât very comfortable with. And now, with Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Gajraj is yet again talking about a controversial matter. 
    âSo, Badhaai Ho had a bit of awkwardness wherein the lead couple is conceiving after they have their 50s but it wasn't really taboo. Here, homosexuality is a big taboo in the society and people even land up saying ki biraadri mein naak kat jayegi. With Badhaai Ho, this wasn't the case,â said Gajraj.

    He went to explain, âIn this movie, when the parents get to know that their son wants to get married to his male friend, they are, in a way, hit by a cyclone and their concern is how would the society perceive it and izzat pe baat aayegi. I am lucky that I have been part of movies which talk about such subjects. I am also grateful to Aanand L Rai and Bhushan Kumar for thinking that I am apt for this movie and I want to keep doing such interesting roles. If I would have made this movie, people wouldn't have come to the theatres.â

    Now, the inquisitive bit in me wanted to know how comfortable Rao was with the concept of homosexuality himself and not his character.

    Putting his stance, he told me, âYou can put it that way when this was discussed with me around 25 years ago, was an alien concept and I saw it through cinema. Back then, the projection was shown in a cheap way like buffoonery for that matter. They will make the character look way too feminine and your mindset becomes like this and you start thinking ki agar koi same-*** relationship mein hoga toh woh aisa hi hoga.â

    He continued, âWhen I used to assist in a production house, I met an intern there and after a few days of working with him, I got to know that he has a boyfriend. And then I realized that he is very much...normal. After knowing him for months, I came to one more realization that his 'disorder', as people say, is only restricted to the cinema and in reality, homosexuals are very much like everyone else. He told me that people used to treat homosexuality as a criminal offense and that's why koi khul kar baat nahi karta.â 
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    With this, the whole conversation moved to how Bollywood has evolved in terms of showcasing homosexuality on the big screens. I gave him an example of the show called Made In Heaven where Vikrant Massey is shown as a homosexual and he was quite bold in terms of portraying that on the screens.

    With Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, the filmmakers are discussing homosexuality on a larger scale and itâs no more restricted to the parallel or artsy cinema.

    On this, he said, âNot just that, we also had Sonam Kapoor's movie Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga which was based on the very same subject. The movie didn't work that well but I really liked the intentions behind making that film. They haven't scandalized it and I really liked it. I also feel like millenials, for that matter, are very accommodating and they are very aware. India is a young country and when your audience is understanding, it becomes easier for the filmmakers to make projects on such taboos. Our film is not at all preachy and it's about an incident of how a middle-class family gets to know about their son being a homosexual.â 
      
    After discussing the serious aspects of SMZS, I wanted to know his takeaways from the film, as with every movie or a character, an actor tend to learn something.

    âThis movie is actually one of the biggest roles in my life. The bigger the role, the more the wait. I have learnt patience here and I have realized that this is not like my other projects. So, pure din mein ek scene hua location ke hisaab se and next scene next hoga. I actually learnt patience because of this,â said Rao.

    By now, it is well established that the actor is someone who is well-versed with social media and if you see him on Instagram, you would know that many youngsters follow him and, in fact, take career tips from him. 
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    âYes, I have noticed that. Actually, youngsters send me Direct Messages on Instagram. They will ask for a video from me and tell me that they are upset because of papers. So yeh sab messages aate hai,â he said.

    Before we ended the conversation, I asked him what tips would he want to give to the scores of young talent in the nation, who are thriving hard to make their presence felt in the industry.

    âI, in fact, take tips from the younger generation (laughs). On a serious note, 20 saal pehle platforms nahi the par ab hai like TikTok and YouTube. If you know you are talented, start using these platforms if you are not getting work and be aware of literature and drama,â Gajraj said and signed off.

    We are excited to see him in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and hope he keeps entertaining us with such interesting and deep characters.

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    India is now gearing up for another American President's visit and the preparation is in full swing in the country ahead of President Donald Trumpâs maiden visit. 
    Trump is scheduled to visit India with the first lady Melania Trump on February 24 and apart from strengthening the strategic ties between India and the USA, he is also expected to inaugurate the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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    Even though we might find Krishna's fandom amusing, his friends and family actually think it's problematic and there have been instances where they've actually been embarrassed of him socially.

    âI am facing difficulties because of my relatives. They tell me that I am disgracing them in society. I told them that just like you believe and worship Shiva, I believe and worship Trump. Neither of us can stop the other from doing so,â  Krishna told Reuters.


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    None of us can claim to have never tasted defeat. Though I wonât deny that it might secretly be every winnerâs most earnest desire to keep up the winning streak, but as we know, life isnât a cakewalk, and knows of the most definite ways of maintaining equilibrium. Which basically means, you and I have tasted our shares of failures and perhaps also fallen short of making it to the top by a decimal point.
    And unfortunately for us, nobody ever really cares to look past the winnerâs gold medal and into the eyes of the runner-up - that would be you and me. Amen to that. 
    However, when I happened to stumble upon the trailer of Har Kisse Ke Hisse Kaamyaab, something, no, strike that, everything about this film hit me right in the feels. If you have ever known what itâs like to stand at the runner-upâs spot, or have been introduced as âjust a friendâ by a potential crush, you know the feeling and thatâs reason enough for you to read this.

     1. Overshadowed By Glamour
    So you made that stellar PPT for the team presentation but the âbest employeeâ took the trophy when it came to presenting it? You went out of your way by âbeing thereâ for that girl-friend you hoped to make your girlfriend until she called you her best friend instead? 
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    Well, going by the Kaamyaab trailer, the same goes for the âsecond most popularâ thing that makes Hindi films such successes - the sidekicks and promising character actors who never get their dues despite their great work when it comes to name, fame and money.
    2. Adding Colour To The Bigger Picture
    I mean, letâs face it. Where would these winners be without the likes of us? It is because we are there to charge them and push them to do better that they even make it to the top just ahead of us. If there isnât anyone to take up the second spot, who even is a winner? *Sour Grapes Alert*
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    Such is the case of yesteryear âsuperstarâ sidekick Sudheer, who added so much flavour and dimension to the films he acted in, and yet leads a life of obscurity with little recognition from that one (out the 499) film that got him a âmemorableâ dialogue. Because of course, who remembers a sidekick despite how he helped make that movie a success?
    3. The Official Face Of Bigger & Better
    You know, people should give us more credit for never really losing our heart and giving up. I mean, of course it sucks, missing the top spot and all the âstarry eyesâ that follows it, but really have you ever seen a runner-up giving up the fight? Right, you havenât because thatâs not how weâre wired.
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    We love a good fight, and whether we make it to the top or not, we always believe in improving our game, and breaking our personal records. Though just like Sudheer, we keep secretly hoping someday people will notice our achievements and contributions too.
    4. The Badshah Of Dashed Hopes
    However, all that said, more often than not, people seem to look right through us. As if that decimal point is a difference of hundreds, the presentation didnât mean as much as the speaker or the best friend is all but a caretaker, a cushion.
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    In Sudheerâs quest to star in the 500th film, create a personal record and gain a sense of achievement, he has a lot more to lose than just his hopes.
    5. Making Peace With Our Share
    Despite what weâd rather believe instead, we are pretty practical and know how the society works and what it prioritises. So we do what we have to do, and end up making peace with the ways of the world.
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    Though it would be a lie to say that we donât continue to look for ways to challenge peopleâs stunted worldview, because we do and shall continue to do it till the end of time, or until runner-ups get the love and respect they deserve.



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    Britney Spears once said her loneliness was killing her, and now we can relate to that a little more than we did before. That's because, according to a study, younger people are likely to be lonelier than anyone else, and it has taken us some time to digest this very fact.
    It's a myth to think loneliness only hits us when we're older, with fewer friends, living a monotonous life. You think having achieved most things in life, when your life's purpose has been fulfilled in some way or another, loneliness creeps in slowly then. But that's not true! 
    Loneliness can creep in at any age, any time and at any phase of life that you're experiencing. Besides, according to a well-researched study, loneliness is now more prominent with younger people than with older folks.
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    This survey conducted by a British international internet-based market research firm YouGov suggests that of more than 2,000 UK adults, almost 31 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds admitted feeling lonely often or all the time, compared to the 17 percent of 55-plus respondents who said they felt the same. 
    The study also revealed that while 24 percent of younger people said that they have suffered loneliness at some stage and about seven percent revealed that they feel miserable everyday due to being lonely.
    Giving a more detailed analysis on why young people face more loneliness than the older generation, YouGov said that "younger people are presented with more challenges in their jobs and relationships, to undergo bouts of loneliness often". They move often to find new jobs, making it difficult to get used to a particular environment quickly. 
    As per the survey, 46 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds "find it difficult to make new friends", while, in comparison, 28 percent of older participants feel the same.
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    A major part of what constitutes loneliness is the social setting you're in. Humans are social beings and if they don't get adequate social exposure, there are severe repercussions, like feeling lonely and neglected. Making friends and forging relationships is one thing that is always a constant & if newbies are always on the move, sometimes making a brand new social circle gets a tad tough. 
    On being asked why they could not make new friends, 80 per cent of young participants responded by saying that shyness holds them back, as against 43 per cent of 55-plus participants, as per the survey. 
    It's also a given that as you grow older, making new friends gets tougher. Additionally, around 32 per cent of young adults admitted that not having the type of hobbies and interests with which to forge new friendships was also a roadblock. Which is natural, since you're always wary of what others may think of you. 
    But the only way to beat these loneliness pangs is to recognise why you feel a particular way and tackle it one by one.
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    Getting the confidence to go out there and seize the day is a favourable thing you can do if you ever feel lonely. It gives you back the confidence you need to approach people and befriend them and also makes you seem more extroverted, a quality a lot of social people are attracted towards. You can also use your communication skills to the best of your advantage and communicate more efficiently with the like-minded people.
    Young people falling prey to loneliness is not the brightest thing to read and hear. So to beat this state of being, understand why you feel lonely, garner more confidence and let go of those feelings once and for all!



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    This year, Vicky Kaushal is gearing up for his new film, Bhoot. For the film, Vicky has already kick-started the promotional activities. This will be his first film after taking a brief break in 2019 and giving us massive hits like Uri last year. 
    But, now that he's back at the game, and is also shooting for Karan Johar's Takht wherein he'll be starring alongside Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor, we'll be seeing more of his public appearances.

    For example, recently Vicky, for the film Bhoot's promotions, wore an outfit that had an edgy biker aesthetic. Take a look here:

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    His signature style is usually more accessible than other B-town celebrities. The due credit for this obviously goes to his stylist Amandeep Kaur.
    Coming back to his outfit, his bright red jacket and the pair of cargos were from the label, Six5SixStreet. While his graphic t-shirt was from Almost Gods. 
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    He had further accessorised this look with a pair of sneakers from Salvatore Ferragamo. The pair of sneakers were Gancini monogram chunky sneakers and retail for USD 687 on Farfetch which comes down to Rs. 49,000 approximately.
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    The sneakers are so huge that they have made him taller by giving him few extra inches. We wonder if it's a task wearing these sneakers on a daily basis that seemingly look so bulky.



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