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  11. ADMIN
    More often than not, your life changes when you're least expecting it. No, I'm not trying to go all emo here, but just talk about a guy who recently received a life-changing phone call.
    Netraprasad Sharma is a tour guide and a class tenth drop out from Pampu Basti in West Bengalâs Buxa Tiger Reserve Forest. Oh, and now, he's also possibly the main character in an upcoming novel by JK Rowling. This is the kind of representation we've all been waiting for!


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  12. ADMIN
    Itâs a dark day for several rock fans across the country today. Legendary band Parikrama mourned the loss of their founder-lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa, who succumbed to cardiac arrest at the age of 48 yesterday, leaving behind three decades of insane riffs, memorable solos and fantastic collaborations that have stood the test of time.

    View this post on InstagramWith a very heavy heart, we regret to inform the sudden demise of our backbone, Mr. Sonam Sherpa. Itâs very very tough to lose a band mate, a brother and a mentor. Thank you all for all your messages and tributes to Sonam. He sure will have a âGreat Gig in The skyâ. Farewell dear friend.A post shared by (@parikramaindia)
    Among the first to speak on Sonamâs death was actor-singer Farhan Akhtar, who had collaborated with the band back in 2008. 

    View this post on InstagramIn 2008, post Rock On!!, I was part of a 4 city tour with the amazing #Parikrama and I can never forget or adequately say how thankful I am for the love and warmth that #SonamSherpa extended to this first timer on stage.. he was a gifted guitarist, a supremely cool guy and a true rock star. RIP brother. Deepest condolences to his family. On stage and off it. @subirmalik666 Image @chiragwakaskarA post shared by (@faroutakhtar)
    Sherpa was born in the hillside, West Bengal town of Kalimpong back in 1971. After making it to New Delhi, the guitarist formed the band in 1991 with Nitin Malik on vocals, Saurabh Choudhary on rhythm guitar, Subir Malik on synths and Gaurav Balani on bass.

    The group went on to blow peopleâs minds especially through the 90âs as one of the greatest acts in Indian rock history - choosing to keep their music free and not pursuing any copyright violations. They were also notorious for steering clear of making studio albums - prefering to keep things live and right next to their listeners, something quite uncommon today.

    Composer Ehsaan Noorani also pitched in his condolences on Twitter.

    Eternal rocker awesome guitarist and a lovely guy #SonamSherpa has gone into the light ... will remember the jams and the hang outs @parikrama pic.twitter.com/7hU2a8Avv1
    â Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) February 14, 2020
    Sherpa is one of the reasons why India has a thriving rock scene today - if youâve ever picked up a guitar or been at a gig, chances are that his influence as a musician led to new horizons in what was once a minute, underground scene. Even more important was his intimidating, absolutely badass fretwork through thousands of live performances - a stark contrast to the gentle personality friends and family remember him for.

    What better way to send off a lead guitarist, than to pick out some of his greatest-ever solos to listen to? If youâre new to the band, hereâs five of Sherpaâs best to add to your playlist. 

    Vapourise
    But It Rained
    In The Middle
    Am I Dreaming
    Tears Of The Wizard
    Rest in Peace, Mr. Sherpa - perhaps he's finally part of that Great Gig In The Sky.

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  13. ADMIN
    Mangal Pandey - history will tell you about the many tales of bravery this soldier inspired, before turning into a freedom fighter and launching Indiaâs independence struggle. Cut to 2020 and his namesake is putting it all to shame by failing to even seem like a decent human being.

    Recently, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey called for the suspension of a police officer on duty, simply because the officer failed to recognise him and made the 'mistake' of stopping him from accessing a VIP-only area.

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    The incident took place at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a hospital in Biharâs Siwan district, where the minister has been recorded on video asking why officers who donât even recognise ministers have been put on duty. He then went on and added that the officer should be suspended for daring to stop a minister.

    Listen to his exact words here:

    #WATCH Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey asks for suspension of a police officer who fails to recognise the minister; The police officer was deputed for security at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a hospital in Siwan yesterday. pic.twitter.com/gsG71WwsdD
    â ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2020 The on-duty officer has been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ganesh Chauhan, who was put on security duties at the ceremony and had to overlook access to a VIP-only area that led to the stage.

    © Twitter
    Having failed to recognise the minister, ASI Chauhan tried to stop him and had to bear the brunt of his mistaken entitlement and âcelebrityâ tantrums. Talk about being drunk on power that is probably handed to him by the likes of ASI Chauhan whom Pandey ji so shamelessly rebuked in public.

    It also needs reminding that this is the same dimwit who had the audacity to ask for India-Pakistan World Cup match score during a meeting being held for growing encephalitis death in Bihar in 2019.

    Sure enough, people are rightly miffed and want to see this minister suspended now, instead.
    Shame on this Minister of @BJP4Bihar

    @JPNadda hi please suspend him before this ego spreads to other people ð»ð»
    â MiNi ð®ð³ (@monicanitin) February 15, 2020
    Even opposition is joining in.

    Shocked to see how Biharâs health minister is bragging about his entitlement. Assuming the Cop on duty couldnât recognize the minister & requested for identification, does it behove of a minister to publicly threaten & humiliate him? Power drunk minister shd be suspended instead pic.twitter.com/kqMjrcB0Tu
    â Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) February 15, 2020 Well said.

    Junta k sewak ho tumlog....itna ghamand sahi nahi.
    â Indian Kim Jong Un (@ChowkidarKim) February 15, 2020 Absolutely sir.

    Mr Mangal Pandey,

    Learn to behave in public. It shows your ego.

    Also asking suspension of police officer shows your personality and ignorance.

    People will not accept your behaviour.
    â Lt Col N Thiagarajan (@LtColNThiagraja) February 15, 2020 People wonât forget.
    Don't worry people will suspend u in next elections, heights of arrogance
    â Viraj (@meet_viraj) February 15, 2020 

    Let Bihar government suspend police officer, we will suspend government in upcoming election.
    â Sone Lal Singh ð®ð³ (@I_am_Singh1) February 15, 2020   
    @mangalpandeybjp aukat mein reh ja bete janta ka naukar hai tu bhi abhi election mein bheek mangta firega
    â Rescue King (@Callmepatel_) February 15, 2020 Good point, well made.

    Koi achha kaam kiye hote tab to pehchanta....
    â vishal (@VishalVns3) February 15, 2020 What are your thoughts on the matter?

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  14. ADMIN
    When it comes to millennials, their idea of love and its expression have evolved way beyond the boundaries and restrictions of the bygone era, thus resulting in some complications too. Love in the 21st century is both the same and different today as we are trying to reconfigure it for lives led at a very fast pace.

    Since the 17th century, it's been the pursuit of love that has excited us. Back in the 80s, our parents could hardly even confess their feelings to their loved ones. Cut to the present, everything is out in the open and people are comfortable in putting snippets of their personal lives out on social media for everyone to consume.
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    Here are the excerpts from the interview:

    The ideology of love in the 21st century
    Sara: In 2020, it doesn't matter what a male or a female side is. There are just different viewpoints about love and the basic ethos of love remains the same. I don't think it's about gender disparities anymore. It's about how present are you mentally in that relationship. 
    View this post on Instagram#HaanMainGalat â¤ï¸ . . Out tomorrow #LoveAajkal ðºð»ðð»ð¥A post shared by (@kartikaaryan)
    Kartik: It's always been the same. I believe it's something which is more about you rather than the time we live in. The kind of availability and options that we have in the digital scenario wasn't the case in the old times. It's to each his or her own. I really feel that be it the millennial age or even younger generations than us, it has always been about the feeling and the jitters you get in a relationship. 
    Instagram Wala Love: Is going public a good idea?
    Sara: It's a shit idea. I believe the more public you go, the more it gets worse. I think love is very personal and it should be kept between two people because it would stay real and close to you. 
    View this post on InstagramJo Tum Na ho â¤ï¸A post shared by (@kartikaaryan)
    Kartik: I also think the same as I never felt the need to go public. I have never talked about my personal life. I feel whenever you make a statement or even talk about it in public, it becomes a conversation that will keep coming back to you. I think it's one of the personal feelings and it should be kept that way. 
    Food Being The Cupid In Relationships...
    Sara: The real answer to this question is that the more real things that you do with your loved one, the more special it's going to be. I think more than anything, eating is a very primal instinct and if you can enjoy doing that with your partner, it's very basic. If you find someone who can do this simple stuff like eating which is devoid of any glitter, it's actually great. 
    View this post on InstagramKaafi dubli ho gayi ho Aao pehle jaisi sehat banayeinA post shared by (@kartikaaryan)
    Kartik: It's not only restricted to food, as I believe if you can enjoy silence with your partner, it's all worth it. For me, if you spend time with someone in complete silence without having any thought of doing or saying something and still being in that harmony, it's pure and you have totally cracked it. 

    Sara On Being An Inspiration 
    Sara: I think that inspires me to do better because inspiration is a circular thing. If I know I have the ability to inspire even one girl to be more her, I will be glad. I think we need people to make us realize who we are and celebrate and channelize our inner self. 
    Heartbreak As A Reason Of Depression In Millennials
    Sara: What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. 
    Kartik: I understand it can be really tough for people, but you really need to stay strong and you should always discuss this with the right people.
    Sara and Kartik's latest release Love Aaj Kal 2 explores the journey of love in two different time frames and compares the obstacles of one with another. The movie has warmed up to mixed reactions from the audience and critics alike. If you're planning to catch it this weekend, check out the trailer below:



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  15. ADMIN
    Thereâs an art to handshakes, no doubt. 

    Everything from business deals to diplomatic visits and divorce settlements end with them - and nothing quite feels like a good old, firm shake of the wrist to formally bring an end to a meeting. 

    PM Modi, being an international spokesperson for the country has had several of them since 2014 no doubt - but this Friday, the Prime Minister faced one hell of a handshake following a visit from the Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

    The 'handshake' there :))))) pic.twitter.com/wORHIAYGkl
    â Ashish K Singh (ABP News) (@AshishSinghLIVE) February 14, 2020
    Serious props to Indiaâs head honcho for keeping a straight face there. The rather amusing gesture led to several laughs on Twitter as well.

    Shaheen Bagh ka "Current"â¡ laga hai Modi Ji koð¹
    â â¦â¢âââ¿ðð´ð·ð´ðâ¿âââ¢â¦ (@chin_ga_ri) February 14, 2020The level of awkwardness Modiji is feeling is equal to when the birthday person doesn't know what to do when everyone is singing around ð¤ª
    â Doctor Doctor ð®ð³ (@icedtea28) February 14, 2020Ye handshake nahi earthquake hai
    â Khushboo Mattoo (@MattLaemon) February 14, 2020The two leaders met at the national capital this week to discuss a series of agreements - seven in total that focus on investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights. Both countries have a long-lasting trade relationship forged during colonial times - today, Portugal imports large quantities of iron, cotton and other materials from India.

    PM Modi himself visited Portugal back in 2017 - 11 agreements were signed back then covering a large number of areas including space, avoidance of double taxation, nano-technology, biotechnology and higher education. This week marked President Marceloâs first visit to India.

    Interestingly, it seems that this obsession with powerful handshakes isnât a one-time thing. Back in 2018, the Portuguese Premier visited the White House to meet with President Trump - who was quite literally yanked into his contemporaryâs face on greeting him.


    Even the kids arenât safe, it would seem. Last December, De Sousa met with some children and greeted them rather⦠violently, one could say.



    Currently, reports state that he will be visiting Maharashtra and Goa during the week - the latter state was under Portuguese rule since 1510, resulting in several generations raised under a Portuguese government. Today, only a few people still speak the language (3-5% of Goaâs population). 

    According to the prevailing law in Goa, for anyone who is born in Goa before 1961, their children and grandchildren are eligible for the Portuguese passport and nationality.
    Letâs just hope that no one's arm gets dislocated in the meantime, though. 

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  16. ADMIN
    The best thing about the internet is that we get to see the special talent and achievements of people that would otherwise go unnoticed. 

    Recently, a Kambala jockey from Karnataka went viral and became an overnight sensation because he did the unexpected - he freaking broke a world-record set by Olympic track legend Usain Bolt.
    Srinivasa Gowda not only covered 100 meters in just 9.55 seconds - Usain Bolt did that in 9.58 seconds, just FYI - but he also broke a thirty-year record in the history of the sport of Kambala.
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    But even after managing to achieve so much all at once, Srinivasa has remained nothing humble, while also dismissing the comparisons with Usain Bolt.

    He said, "People are comparing me to Usain Bolt. He is a world champion, I am only running in a slushy paddy field."
    Karnataka: Srinivasa Gowda from Mudbidri, Mangaluru ran 142.5 meters in 13.62 seconds at a buffalo race (Kambala) in a paddy field on Feb1 in Kadri. He says, "People are comparing me to Usain Bolt. He is a world champion, I am only running in a slushy paddy field". pic.twitter.com/tjq03M5m0C
    â ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2020 But, doesn't that make it even more impressive? He managed to run that fast in a slushy field, which I imagine would act as a speed deterrent for sure.

    He can be humble all he wants, but the country has seen how talented he is and people are probably not going to stop until he finally reaches where he belongs - the Olympics. 

    People online started campaigning for him as soon as his record-breaking news was out and all that tagging Kiren Rijiju in tweets worked out!

    I'll call Karnataka's Srinivasa Gowda for trials by top SAI Coaches. There's lack of knowledge in masses about the standards of Olympics especially in athletics where ultimate human strength & endurance are surpassed. I'll ensure that no talents in India is left out untested. https://t.co/ohCLQ1YNK0
    â Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) February 15, 2020 People have gained even more respect for him after his humble reply.

    pic.twitter.com/CAErF69Dcu
    â Nigam (@nigam_acharya) February 15, 2020 Hmm.
    Agree and disagree, Usain is a superhuman, but if Mr Gowda even manages to get a medal at Asiads, it will be one hell of a discovery.
    â SAURABH JAINð®ð³ (@sorabjain) February 15, 2020 For sure.

    That is what Indian culture is.
    Always show their down to earth mentality.
    I believe that your talent will help you to sit in the highest throne of success
    â Subham (@subhsays) February 15, 2020 That's what I thought.

    But isnât it more difficult to run in a paddy field as compared to a well maintained race track?
    â Aditya Kadam ð®ð³ (@Adityak007) February 15, 2020 Hopefully, we'll get to know.

    Curious to know what he would do on a track..... of course, a cold start will have a big impact on timings. https://t.co/y1YV2ocyxF
    â Sanjeev Sanyal (@sanjeevsanyal) February 15, 2020 That's a great saying.

    What is it they say? When youâre good you tell the world but when youâre extraordinary the world tells you #SrinivasaGowda #Kambala #Karnataka https://t.co/WkziApNlat
    â Chitra Subramaniam (@chitraSD) February 15, 2020 For sure.
    You are a true champion!@usainbolt - would be great if you could encourage this raw talent. https://t.co/PeYzVvug1Z
    â Siddharth Zarabi (@szarabi) February 15, 2020 For sure.

    Good that he knows the difference!! People and Media usually hype such things but then if this man works hard very hard he can be a champion. https://t.co/rBr5h9tsMx
    â Mihir Jha âï¸ (@MihirkJha) February 15, 2020 He does.

    He is a champion in thoughts as well.

    You cannot have a strong body without a strong mind and he proves it https://t.co/BHwYHWNz4a
    â Arul Prakash (@arulprakash) February 15, 2020


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  17. ADMIN
    Believe it or not, couples who are really in sync with one another really do have similar tastes when it comes to style and fashion, at least when they are making a public appearance. Now, that does not mean that both people in the relationship will wear the exact same or even similar piece. No. What it means is, that their outfits, even though they might be as different as chalk and cheese, will be perfectly in sync and harmony.

    © Viral Bhayani
    Very rarely do we fashion folks get to see star couples walk down the ramp as showstoppers. But when they actually do, boy, do they drop some legit couple style goals.

    © Viral Bhayani
    At the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week, Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu walked the ramp for designer Sanjukta Dutta.

    © Viral Bhayani
    While Bipasha was draped in an elegant, black and golden silk sari, Karan was clearly the highlight of the show. 

    © Viral Bhayani
    The asymmetrical kurta, with the baggy and dropped crotch jodhpuri pants was especially a masterpiece, thanks to its asymmetrical hems, and the silk embroidery on the hems. 

    © Viral Bhayani
    Then, thereâs also the collar which gives it an elegant and regal appeal. The three golden buttons, add a ton of character, thanks to the manner in which it sits in contrast with the rest of the outfit. 

    © Viral Bhayani
    The fine and intricate embroidery on the collars, just on top of the buttons, also sits well with the outfit, and gives a nice character and appeal.

    © Viral Bhayani
    Thanks to Karanâs broad shoulders and muscular built, the ensemble looks swell on him, giving him that alpha male aesthetic that he pulls off so effortlessly.

    © Viral Bhayani
    All in all, itâs actually a dapper way to dress up with your significant other, without going over the top. 

    © Viral Bhayani
    Way to go, Karan and Bipasha. Really, thatâs one heck of a way to ring in Valentineâs Day


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  18. ADMIN
    Letâs get one thing clear - mothers are amazing! I am pretty sure they created superheroes after real-life mothers and the sense of loyalty, selflessness and dedication that comes with them. I mean itâs almost unbelievable the amount of unconditional love and a bottomless pool of forgiveness that our mothers are capable of bestowing.

    View this post on InstagramSundayâs ð¤ð³ - Today, I got to spend the day catching up with my Mum. Iâm glad that we have so much in common. We appreciate simple things - quality food, spending time outdoors & getting engrossed in a good book ð - Like Iâve mentioned before, by the time youâve turned 18, the average person has spent over 90% of the time theyâll ever spend with their parents ð³ Iâm determined to be an outlier with regard to that statistic ðð¾ - Iâll do that by avoiding routine tasks which arenât intrinsically valuable. Since Mum brought me several weeks worth of RNS meals, I wonât have to worry about going to the shops, chopping, peeling, cooking, etc. Not only do I not have to do those tasks, I donât even need to think about what Iâll be eating. Itâs one less decision to make every 3/4 hours ð - Having become acclimatised to our incredible commercial kitchen at RNS HQ, Iâm also not sure I could face the prospect of a student kitchen anyway 𤣠- Want to spend more time with your parents? How about more time with your friends? More time relaxing, focusing on yourself?ðð½ââðð»ââ - For An Extra 7 Hours Of Free Time Every Week, Visit RNSMEALS.COM ð¤ðð¾ð±A post shared by (@rice_n_spice_)
    They give up their life, interests, hobbies and even careers to ensure we, their kids, have a smooth transition through life. From taking care of our most basic needs to helping us with studies, building relationships, becoming a decent human being and every other thing under the sun, mothers tend to do it all with a smile, expecting almost nothing in return.

    View this post on InstagramThis time last year, I remember questioning Jhai & Mumâs commitment. I told them we need to eat, breathe & sleep the business, or this time next year, there would be no business ð¢ - Things are different now. I watch Jhai negotiating or managing & I watch Mum communicating or making decisions. Iâm a nit picker & love throwing in my 2 pence but Iâm struggling to add much ð𤭠- Itâs incredible to think that theyâre now more integral to the business than I am. I couldnât be prouder of them ðð - There were lots of points during the past year when I thought I couldâve just gone into a job where the salary wouldâve eclipsed my household income, or I could be at uni with my friends. But I look back on the impact the last 12 months has had on my family, and I wouldnât change it for the world ð¤ - Iâm so passionate about RNS because thereâs nothing more precious than family. Not only does RNS enable me to spend more time with my family, but because we improve the health of our clients, they are less stressed, more energetic & have more time to spend with their families â¤ð¨âð©âð¦âð¦ - What an incredible business ð¤ð - Care about your family? ð¤ - Visit RNSMEALS.COM, letâs Free Up Your Time, Reduce Your Stress & Increase Your Energy ðð¾ð±A post shared by (@rice_n_spice_)
    A warm smile, a simple kiss or maybe a quick hug is all it takes for mothers to forget about all of their discomforts. A bit of that, and they happily go on being the dutiful mothers that they are.

    Thatâs pretty much how brothers Jhai and Simmy Dhillon remember their mother Kal. As teenagers Jhai and Simmy, now 24 and 23-years-old respectively, realised that their mother had given up a lot and especially a chance at a great career in order to bring them up.

    View this post on InstagramâWho took the last Protein Waffle? ð¤â - Mum loves her RNS meals. Sheâs not a fan of sweet potato but she enjoys rice & burrito meals. She doesnât eat beef but she loves peri chicken ðð¯ð - Initially, it was difficult to get Mum to use the meals for herself. Like many, she believed meal prep was just for âgym headsâ, that she couldnât eat protein waffles because they had âproteinâ in the name ð¤¦ð½ââï¸ - Whilst we serve a number of âgym is lifeâ & âprofessional athletesâ clients, what we seek to achieve for ALL clients is for them to become Happy, Healthy people ð - So yes, it was Mum who pinched the last pot of protein waffles 𤣠But look at her - more energetic, healthier & happier even as she grows older ðµð½ð - If you donât like the sound of âmeal prepâ or âhigh proteinâ, donât call it that. Just call it âlunchâ, âdinnerâ or âgood foodâ ð¤·ð½ââï¸ . - Donât like the sounds of meal prep? Fair enough. How about âquality food prepared for you, enabling you time save time, improve your health and become happy & healthierâ?ð­ - Sound good? Just Visit RNSMEALS.COM to get started ðð¾ð¤ð±A post shared by (@rice_n_spice_)
    Thatâs when they decided to do something that would help their mother Kal retire from her job as a general staff member at Tesco, where she had been working for the last 20 years! Thatâs how the two brothers opened their own meal preparation business âRice n Spice Mealsâ and slowly helped their mother transition into a new role within her own company.

    Read about the familyâs terrific journey here:

    View this post on InstagramMumâs worked in the same job since before I was born. Itâs unglamorous yet it provided her with the flexibility to spend time with us growing up ððð¾ð¦ð½ð¦ð½ - When I turned 18, I became aware that weâd prevented Mum from having a career. I felt guilty so I promised Mum that Iâd find her a new career. I quickly realised that the world doesnât make it easy for a woman to spend 20 years prioritising her kids, and then start a âcareerâ ð - There were options available, yet I knew none would improve Mumâs quality of life. Jobs would pay more, yet theyâd be unfulfilling. Courses promised development, yet werenât designed for someone who hadnât seen a classroom in 2 decades ð - Failing to accept defeat, I had one last idea - I told mum that the best way for her to learn & develop would be to work in a business which I created, so that I could teach her ð¤ - Fast forward 5 years and this week, Mum turns 49. Sheâs been helping us with RNS for 3 years whilst reducing hours in her current job. We challenge her to solve problems. We give her responsibility to lead. We encourage her to innovate ð­ - Today, Mum visited Bristol & I was able to give her the green light: âHand in your notice Mum, youâll never work for anyone else again.â ðð¤ - Itâs incredible what impact you can have on people when you invest time into their development. Itâs what we seek to do with all of our clients & staff, not just with Mum, and that will never change ð¤ - Visit RNSMEALS.COM and weâll treat you the way we treat our Mum ðð¾ð¤ðA post shared by (@rice_n_spice_)
    Today, Jhai and Simmy have helped their mother retire at 49 and given her the freedom to do whatever she wants to, with enough security for the rest of her life. Kal has now taken the responsibility to utilise her time helping her sons with the family business, as she tries her hands at different aspects of running and growing the business.

    View this post on InstagramLike Clockwork ð¤©ð° - Now that weâve got an incredible kitchen team, Jhaiâs playing football again & Iâm back at Uni, we spend far less time at RNS HQð - In fact, itâs rare that both Jhai & I are able to spend Saturday at RNS HQ. However, this week we did ð¤ð­ - It was the first time Iâve been at HQ and not touched anything. I stood & observed, notebook & pen in hand. I watched with pride - our kitchen; professional, efficient & composed ð - Weâre helping more clients than ever before, weâre running smoothly and yet I donât believe weâre out of first gear ðð¢ - The food is better than ever, our new website makes clients lives even easier & results are flowing 𥳠- Weâve increased capacity and weâre ready to help even more people live Happier Healthier lives ð¤ - If you think we could help you, Visit RNSMEALS.COM to get startedð±ðð¾ð¦ð½ð¦ð½A post shared by (@rice_n_spice_)
    Talking about his motherâs latest move, Jhai said, "She helps out with the business a couple of times a week by managing the shifts and sits in on meetings and calls on strategy or marketing. But she now does this as she enjoys it and it's her 'new baby' rather than because she has to for work. She spends the rest of her week reading, going to the gym or doing yoga now."

    View this post on InstagramThere were times when I thought about stopping RNS, itâs a huge time commitment, I donât take a salary & there are lots of other more lucrative ways I could spend my time ð¤ - I havenât considered stopping for the past year since weâve had staff but the reason I didnât stop before was Mum.. - Growing up Mum made her life fit around us but only more recently have I come to realise how much she must have sacrificed for us over the past 20 years ð¤ - Sheâs extremely content with life and never asks us for anything, but I thought it would be great to give mum a job she enjoys, itâs the least we could do ð¦ð½ð¦ð½ð¤ - We want Mum around for as long as possible, so weâre trying to build a happy, healthy lifestyle for her. We want her to consume food that will promote longevity & which she enjoys eating. We also want to give her meaningful work which will provide her with a sense of purpose and which is challenging enough to keep her sharp 𧠠- Mumâs the reason we are who we are. So sheâs the reason weâll ensure RNS is a success â¤ï¸ðµð½ðA post shared by (@rice_n_spice_)
    âRice n Spiceâ provides healthy meals which are delivered chilled on Sunday for people to use throughout the week, and this family is an inspiration for having done a lot of good through this single initiative. Way to go!

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    As stylish as he is, Shikhar Dhawan isnât exactly a fashion icon. Or so we thought, until he walked the ramp for Delhi based designer Samant Chauhan. And boy, are we glad that we got to see Shikhar walk the ramp, especially given how elegant and classy his outfit was.

    © Instagram/shikhardofficial
    Before we get into what Shikhar was wearing, we have to show some of the really dapper ways to ace a black outfit, that we saw on Samantâs show.

    © Instagram/lakmefashionwk
    First, thereâs this black and grey co-ord kurta shirt set. Paired with slip-ons and a glossy leather jacket, thatâs one heck of a way to amp up your street style.

    © Viral Bhayani
    Then, there was this asymmetrical suit, which when combined with the rather longish shirt, does look well on a guy with a lean and tall built. Plus, the large checked print on the jacket gives the ensemble even more character.

    © Viral Bhayani
    One of our favourites from the bunch, was this long shirt with a zany print, which was paired with a technical looking, shacket. The deconstructed plackets and the marked collars further added to the charm of the upper half of the outfit. For the lower half, we have a rather zany combination of a skirt and a pant, which is something that we can totally see Ranveer going for something like this.

    © Viral Bhayani
    Then there was this street-wear-meets-athleisure ensemble that caught our eye. We really love the manner in which the uneven collar sticks out of the pullover jacket. Also, the bulky and technical aesthetics of the jacket and the pants give it a very quirky character.

    © Viral Bhayani
    Finally, there was our very own jatt ji. He was dressed in an ensemble that can only be described as the best West-Meets-Desi aesthetic that we can actually think of seeing off the ramp and on the rack.

    © Instagram/lakmefashionwk
    Shikar is seen here wearing a fitting technical kurta with a textured black coat. The belt high from the waist is actually a nice touch. The pants, as simple as they may be, actually complement the kurta and the coat really well. 

    © Viral Bhayani
    The choice of the shoes, though, could have been a little different. Yes, they do work with the outfit, but we figure a pair of black monk straps, or brogues would work wonders. With that being said, we do like how the ensemble sits just perfectly well with Shikhar.

    © Viral Bhayani
    A perfect wedding outfit, if you ask us.


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    At a time when love letters have turned into mushy BF/GF appreciation Posts, first sightings are made up of edited social media pictures, Matches are Artificial Intelligence-ly made, and all it takes for us to find âThe Oneâ (or the flavour of the season) is a right swipe on our phone screen - the rich essence of the good olâ love of the old days has gone amiss.

    Or has it? Maybe instead of vanishing away, romance has just changed its appearance, shifting along with every other change that modern society brings. Despite this evolution, thereâs a host of toxic behaviors that continue to show themselves in love - that you may have noticed with that less-than-ideal date from last weekend, or even a couple thatâs lasted for years. 
    When the world goes offline, and the prying eyes of âfollowersâ are not to be found anywhere, and the âlikesâ are hard to come by, the face of modern-day love stories undergo a transformation that doesnât quite look like the love we grew up wishing for.
    Our writers have weighed in with their perspective on the how and what about the five things you definitely need to keep a check on when looking for romance - both big and small.
    Guilt-TrippingDevlina: âWe could have had a great time out if you didnât insist on attending your grandmaâs birthdayâ, âno wonder your ex left/hated thisâ, âI wonder how I ended up here with youâ - first off, these are HUGE red flags that you shouldnât be ignoring. If your partner has been using these sort of retorts to come back at you and guilt-trip you for doing something you want to/love to do, or holding you hostage emotionally for taking a stand and not siding with them, itâs time you remind them the relationship is not bigger than your individuality and voice.

    Sharan: I donât think itâs possible to have a relationship without guilt of some kind occuring every now and then - people are different, and sometimes a partner doesnât match up to our expectations (and vice versa). The problem for me arises when someone attempts to induce guilt on the basis of insecurity - say guilt-tripping me for spending time with a friend, instead of having an open and frank dialogue about their feelings. 
    Ignoring Consent © Eros International
    Devlina: âHow could you say no to such a simple thingâ, âjust give it a try for meâ, âweâre doing this, whether you like it or notâ - if any of these ring a bell, chances are, your partner needs a refresher on âconsentâ. If they are making you feel bad for saying no, or forcing you to do something youâre not okay with or even checking your phone without your permission, these are all signs that they do not respect your right to say no or choose for yourself. That canât ever be healthy for a relationship.

    Sharan: While consent regarding *** and intimacy is a clear-cut requirement for any healthy relationship, I feel that it matters even on mundane things for a simple reason - practising consent implies respect and the knowledge that you earn a partnerâs trust and that youâre not simply entitled to it. Sure, sometimes we do things in relationships that weâre not particularly enthusiastic about, it happens. However, being vocal and taking the effort to confirm consent shows that you arenât in a relationship for your own desires - but for a shared experience with another human being.
    Forcing Them To Choose © UTV Motion Pictures
    Devlina: Again, this brings us to, âyou either spend your weekend with your family or meâ or âyou either stop doing that or weâre doneâ - choosing for you on your behalf and giving you senseless ultimatums clearly means your partner is coming from a place of selfish needs and narcissistic pleasure of getting the âupper handâ in the relationship - there is no place for this in loving relationships.

    Sharan: Yeah⦠this one is never fun. Could be a situation like forcing you to choose between groups of friends or even different sides of a family - giving someone a âdo what I want or weâre overâ line is at its best laughably childish, and at its worst, emotionally traumatising. Holding someone hostage in a relationship is a serious red flag, and I donât see any reason why someone should continue to stay - especially when relationships with people who care for you are at risk.
    Being A Control Freak
    Devlina: âWhy are you friends with her on Facebookâ, ââyou canât go to that party without meâ , âdonât take his/her callâ - if you have heard anything along these lines from your partner and are turning a blind eye to whatâs an obvious case of insecurity and jealousy, I suggest you pick your poison and get down to having that conversation about drawing the line when it comes to your personal space.
    Sharan: Itâs one thing to give constructive criticism as a partner, but an entirely different kind of issue when someone begins to control your freedom and choices as an individual. Itâs a hard line to draw as well - sometimes we just want to see our partners happy, and give into that pressure too often. However, if you find yourself constantly compromising on activities and personal choices such as your hobbies or interests, itâs time to speak up and reconsider things. You might be a partner, sure - but youâre an individual first.
    Playing The Blame GameDevlina: âYou forced me to take this extreme stepâ or âI wouldnât have done that if I werenât so angry at youâ - whether this brings back memories of angry outbursts, physical violence or emotional abuse, we suggest you come clear about how it's totally unacceptable and walk out the door for good. Man or woman, nobody deserves to go through this shit, no matter the âexcuseâ.

    Sharan: Weâve all seen the pattern before, either in real life or on TV - thereâs that one person who does something awful, and justifies it by seamlessly transferring the blame onto their partner. Classic example of adding insult to injury, huh? I think anyone who resorts to this instead of behaving like a normally functioning adult has some serious issues to unpack - and Iâm not sure if dealing with endless excuses sounds like my idea of a âfun relationship.â

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    After a long, drawn-out month of promotions, Imtiaz Aliâs Love Aaj Kal 2 hit screens rather fittingly on Valentineâs Day, as fans of leads Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan went into theatres with high hopes. 

    While the director has had a string of successes in the past with Rockstar, Tamasha and Highway, todayâs release has firmly divided moviegoers, with a rather sizable majority finding the film awkward - especially when it came to the script.

    © Maddock Films
    While you can check out our review here, we also took a look across social media to figure out the audience reaction to the movie - what we didnât expect was the sheer, endless barrage of memes that followed.

    Plenty of Sacred Games memes were to be found:

    People who went to watch Love Aaj Kal 2 after few minutes#LoveAajKalReview pic.twitter.com/KPmEeuBbx6
    â Viratian (@dhirani_dharmik) February 14, 2020#LoveAajKalReview
    My Friend: Why did you watched Love Aaj Kal 2
    Me: pic.twitter.com/5xmG3NmlCk
    â ð«OFFLINEð« (@iamAQ17) February 14, 2020A few even turned the film on itself, making memes out of Sara Ali Khanâs dialogues - a pity considering that a few fans did appreciate her performance in the film:

    *10 minutes into love aaj kal 2*
    Me :#LoveAajKalReview pic.twitter.com/L86iVN3R6K
    â virat shah (@__Ashwathama) February 14, 2020Meanwhile, dozens of mini-reviews flared up - with embarrassingly low opinions of the movie:

    #LoveAajKal
    Modern take on relationships and *** that goes brutally wrong . With its cringy and loathing screenplay that will test your patience every five mins , this #ImtiyazAli direction is utter garbage. @TheAaryanKartik shouldn't have signed this at this point of time

    â­
    â Rahul verma (@RahulVerma4860) February 14, 2020

    A coufused film about confused people with confused performances made by a confused director. Kehna Kya Chahte Ho? Arey bhai, koi yeh confusion solve karega? #LoveAajKal

    â­.5 stars (1.5/5)
    â Himesh (@HimeshMankad) February 14, 2020

    Also... #LoveAajKal is easily the most wahiyat of all Imtiaz Ali films. And boss, I've seen Jab Harry Met Sejal.
    So if you're voluntarily going out to watch Love Aaj Kal today, may the force, the patience, the sanity be with you.
    â Ananya Bhattacharya (@ananya116) February 14, 2020
    A user even criticised the film for being misogynistic in how it wrote Khanâs character arc:

    #LoveAajKal terribly fails for me coz it only pretends to like women. In fact, it makes you want to hate women more coz it's too much invested in punishing its woman protagonist to achieve perfectness in life, rather than letting her enjoy the messier parts of young womanhood
    â Shrishti Negi (@shrishti_03) February 14, 2020
    All this negativity must be trying for Ali, who returned to the directorâs chair following his work for Jab Harry Met Sejal - a universally panned project that led several fans to doubt Shah Rukh Khanâs ability at choosing film signings.

    Imtiaz made a movie worse than Jhms to make SRK fans feel less bad. Unsung legend. #LoveAajKal
    â bk. (@NotBobbey) February 13, 2020
    Not all was lost, however. The film does feature Randeep Hooda in the role of Raj - the actor was last seen in Baaghi 2. In a sea of negative comments, a fair number of users took a moment to appreciate his performance in the film, calling it âthe one good thing in Love Aaj Kal 2â.

    Must Watch #LoveAajKal only for @RandeepHooda! He's exceptional in the movie.. Randeep Hooda pic.twitter.com/SN95s81P56
    â Kush Rajput (@kushrajput111) February 14, 2020

    @RandeepHooda as Raj definitely leaves a lasting impression even with lesser screen time. Up it #LoveAajKal Randeep Hooda pic.twitter.com/uKJuNiiASX
    â Harsh Kumar (@harshkumar_999_) February 14, 2020
    This user even suggested that Hooda should have played the filmâs lead role.

    Watched #LoveAajKal! How good is Randeep Hooda in the film! His eyes and voice literally bore through you ⤠. How I wish he was the main lead of the film. pic.twitter.com/kZ0ltlctYL
    â Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) February 14, 2020
    Finally, thereâs the (rather lonely) camp of fans who stand by Imtiazâs film regardless of public opinion - believe it or not, a few people actually werenât bored out of their minds during the 2.5-hour spectacle.
    What an amazing movie...just can't explain in wordsððð you will feel every emotion in this whole world while watching it...â¤â¤â¤ You will surely feel like loving someone trulyâ¤â¤â¤â¤ Everyone's acting is amazing⤠#LoveAajKal @TheAaryanKartik pic.twitter.com/D6WW5ECzdS
    â Aarti Deosthali (@AartiDeosthali) February 14, 2020

    Exactly !!! For a #ImtiazAli you need to feel and not just understand â¤ï¸ #LoveAajKal @TheAaryanKartik https://t.co/3BMKI9c7UD
    â Kartik â¤ï¸ Sara (@Sartikian) February 14, 2020
    I donât know about you guys, but if I canât understand a film, I sure as hell wonât be feeling it.


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    For someone like me who has been crushing on Aditya Roy Kapur ever since he made his debut with London Dreams in 2009, it was nothing less than a surreal experience to finally have a hearty conversation with him. As it was destined, I finally got a chance to speak to Aditya because Mohit Suriâs Malang happened. 

    © T-Series
    We have seen Aditya in movies like Aashiqui 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ok Jaanu and everyone thought he was just cut out for romantic movies and he was, in fact, getting stereotyped as a romantic hero.

    But with Malang, we saw the birth of a very different Aditya - no more restrain or restricted to just having alcohol in the frames as this time, the Aditya we saw on screen was a merciless murderer and the one who can fit the part as an action hero. For me, Malang was all about Adityaâs 2.0 version. 
    © T-Series
    When we started interacting, the very first thing I asked was about his transition from being lovelorn to this guy who commits cold-blooded murders in high-octane action sequences.

    He laughed and said, âThe transition, for me, was surely a new territory. I have been a part of this movie from the beginning when it was at the writing stage. Mohit and I have been in touch since its inception. Goa was a nice place for the film to be set at and I have spent my teenage years there. The younger portion of the movie resonated with my own experiences. The tricky part for me was actually to differentiate between who I really am and who the younger character in the movie is. I am playing someone who is similar to me but is still not me.â 
    © T-Series
    âThe challenging part was to shift from the younger portions to straightway killing people. The physical part was indeed one aspect as Mohit wanted to make it very apparent that I look five years apart from the younger portions in the movie and the mental state has changed completely," he adds. Shedding more light on the transformation, he says, "Yes, it was physically challenging as we had less time but also mental makeup had to change too. It was tough but at the same time, it was enjoyable to experience this shift. The action was something that I have never tried and to create a hero who's like this was, in fact, worth the shot. Despite all the challenges at a few fronts in the movie, it was a thrilling experience.â 

    View this post on InstagramðªA post shared by (@adityaroykapur)
    âI am definitely happy in a genre that I have wanted to do as I have grown up watching action movies," says Kapur. It can be quite risky for any actor who has been stereotyped earlier to break all the set notions about him. On this he said, "I think it's satisfying for me that people have accepted me in that whole action hero space because I had done only romantic movies and nothing remotely close to this genre."

    Malang indeed set Aditya apart and people have accepted him in this action space. "I think sometimes you need to show people a different side of you before they start seeing you a certain way. I can't blame people for seeing me as a guy who's cut out for romantic movies. It does feel good to finally try something different and I would love to do more of it,â he adds.  
    View this post on InstagramMALANGA post shared by (@adityaroykapur)
    If you have seen Malang, you would know that Aditya sports two looks in the movie. âIt was definitely a task. I think getting leaner was hard. I have done it before as well so I had an idea. I had to cut down on my calories and keep it low. As we had long shooting hours, the challenge for me to have this much energy to get through the day," he says.

    And while in one of them he has a very lean frame, in the other he has really bulked up. Speaking on the same, he said, "I was maintaining a low-carb diet and then, I had to start building muscles which I have never done as I have never got bulky before. I had to be on a protein diet and lift a lot of weights. I wasn't getting enough sleep because we were shooting 12 to 14 hours a day. Well, there was no two ways about it as the film required me to have this body."
    It might look easy, but itâs not actually the case when you have to achieve both the looks in such a short time. "I told myself that I am in some sort of boot camp for three to four months. Going to the gym and then to sets, Malang became like more of a lifestyle but that made me more and more close to the character. I had no life except for Malang and that's why it became such an intense experience,â shared Aditya. 
    View this post on InstagramMy crazy Malang journey as Advait! #MalangInCinemas @anilskapoor @dishapatani @khemster2 @mohitsuri #LuvRanjan @gargankur82 @bhushankumar @jayshewakramani @luv_films @tseries.official @tseriesfilms @malangfilmA post shared by (@adityaroykapur)
    When he told me about his hectic schedule, I was all praises for him and thatâs when he said, âFor me, it becomes more of an escape because it takes you from the mundane things of everyday life. I love being on sets.â

    I have closely followed Adityaâs journey. He has seen highs and lows, hits and flops and received both appreciation and brickbats for his performances. After a few movies, there was a dull patch for him and I asked him if he thinks Malang is a breakthrough movie as it opened new doors for him as an actor. 
    View this post on InstagramYeh #Malang ka khel aur bhi khatarnak hoga, in cinemas 7th Feb.. #Malang #7FebWithMalang #6DaysForMalang @anilskapoor @dishapatani @khemster2 @mohitsuri #LuvRanjan @gargankur82 @bhushankumar @jayshewakramani @luv_films @tseries.official @tseriesfilms @malangfilmA post shared by (@adityaroykapur)
    âI think it's a breakthrough in terms of me being accepted in this genre. It's something very heartening for me to see that people have loved my 'acting' avatar. It has opened new horizons and doors for me. It has definitely widened the scope for me as an actor,â Aditya agreed. 

      
    Malang was definitely a physically challenging project but somewhere, it felt it was emotionally exhausting too. I, then, asked him if thereâs was a moment when he had a breakdown and was at a place where he ever wanted to completely give up. 
    âI never got to the level that I wanted to give up completely. Every character has justifications as to why he is doing what he is doing. It can be emotionally and physically draining but it's fun because you get to do something that you won't ever do in your real life,â he said 
      
    I have been curious to know what an actor thinks before he gives his nod to a project. âI think first and foremost, it's about liking the story and if it resonates with you. I feel just to like the role isn't enough as people need to like the movie as a whole," highlights Aditya. "Secondly, it's about the kind of role I am getting to play. It's definitely first the story and then the character,â he went on to add.
    He started out as a VJ for Channel V and eventually made his debut as an actor. And to see him live his dream and carry it forward gives me immense joy too. Before we both ended our conversation, I wanted him to reflect on his journey.
    âI don't tend to look back too often but it has been quite a ride from who grew up never wanting to be an actor to being a VJ. I actually started loving my job as a VJ, then getting into acting and now even trying action, it somehow feels like it was destined. It's like I haven't chosen this path but it has chosen me in a funny way. Things have come my way and I happened to stumble across one and then on to others. After my first two or three movies, I realized that acting is something I really enjoyed doing and ever since then, I haven't planned or crafted out a career or a strong game plan. This is something I love doing and it wasn't the case when I was starting it. It's the journey of realizing my calling while being a part of it. Now, I am sure I want this and I want to keep experimenting as an actor,â Aditya shared. 

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    There's always a fine line between hilarious and cringey when official Twitter accounts of companies interact online, and well, looks like we've finally hit cringe territory with the Delhi International Airport, as it tried to shoot its shot this Valentine's Day and flirt with different airlines.

    Who asked for this PDA between a freaking airport and airlines? Who came up with the idea? Who actually approved this idea thinking it's a good one?

    Oh, wait. Since it's Delhi Airport, it is embodying every Dilli ka launda, of course. The only explanation that makes sense, tbh. No offence to all the Dilli ke launde out there...

    Starting off with IndiGo, they have a runway pun.

    Hey @IndiGo6E, promise me youâll never run away from my runway! #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 Then, Air India gets another pun, obviously.

    Hey @airindiain, youâll always be my love at first flight! #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 Vistara also gets a normal, flirtatious message.

    Hey @airvistara, its valentines day, want to continue flying higher with us? #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 Now comes the worst one.

    Hey @flyspicejet, love how you turn my hub red, hot and spicy! #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 Thanks, I hate it. Also, basically Delhi Airport is a hoe, openly flirting with so many airlines, no loyalty whatsoever.

    Looks like it actually worked with IndiGo, though, as they replied.

    @delhiairport Oh darling, your love brings me back on-time, every time! #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020 #LetsIndiGo
    â IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) February 14, 2020 I have no words.

    I love how you are so plane and simple. #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020
    ï¸
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 *cringe factor intensifies* 
    Why thank you, we get this new feeling with you and it never gets old, runway with me? #DELlovesYou #ValentinesDay2020
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 Why, just why?

    Keep it spicy! #DELlovesYou
    â Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 14, 2020 The only reply that matters, tho.

    pic.twitter.com/ZPbnU5Cr7z
    â I stand with Shaheen Bagh (@GulRose_views) February 14, 2020 Me, after I saw the tweets-

    Lol Wut? https://t.co/r7xHmMhpQl
    â Rahul Rane (@Handle_Rahul) February 14, 2020 Yep.

    Oh god this is not humor https://t.co/NHqAxDpRK8
    â Ø´Ùس (@shams_z) February 14, 2020 I'm risking a no-flying ban.

    I want to say something critical about both, but I fear that they may impose a no fly ban. https://t.co/WZSjBwHoi4
    â CP #EOA (@chirag) February 14, 2020 Pata nahi bhai.

    ab ye kya naya natak chalu hai idher
    â OWAIS ALI BHAT (@OWAISALIBHAT2) February 14, 2020


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    While cricket continues to overshadow almost every other sport in the country, Indian hockey, despite limited limelight, is currently going through a successful phase. The Indian women's hockey team secured the 2020 Tokyo Olympics berth and soon the men's side followed. 

    Then, women's captain Rani Rampal became the first Indian athlete to bag the prestigious 'World Games Athlete of the Year' award. 
    Earlier this month, striker Lalremsiami (women's team) and young Vivek Sagar Prasad (men's team) won the FIH's 'Rising Star of the Year' awards. And, now, Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh has bagged the FIH 'Player of the Year' award. 
    Capping a memorable 2019 season where he led India to Olympic qualification, Manpreet pipped the likes of Arthur Van Doren (Belgium) and Lucas Villa (Argentina) to be voted the 2019 FIH Player of the Year. The Indian hockey skipper garnered over 35 per cent of the votes as compared to Doren's 19.7 per cent and Vila's 11.7 per cent respectively. 
    Congratulations to 2019 FIH Player of the year (Men) - @manpreetpawar07

    Vote results:
    Manpreet Singh (IND) -35.2% of combined votes
    Arthur Van Doren (BEL) -19.7% of combined votes
    Lucas Vila (ARG) -11.7 % of combined votes

    Breakdown: https://t.co/xmsM0jS82C#HockeyStarsAwards pic.twitter.com/Zvq3TiPzcg
    â International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) February 13, 2020 In the process, Manpreet became the first Indian to bag the prestigious honour since the FIH awards were introduced in 1999. Ever since making his international debut in 2011, Manpreet has been a vital cog in the Indian hockey set-up. An experienced campaigner, the 27-year-old has 260 international appearances under his belt. 

    Hailing from Jalandhar's famed Mithapur village, Manpreet, on the back of consistent performances, has continued his hometown's tradition of producing proven hockey stars. The likes of Swaroop Singh, who was part of India's gold-medal-winning team at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic, and Pargat Singh, the former Indian hockey captain, also hail from the same village where Manpreet honed his skills. 
    The 27-year-old was instrumental in India's emphatic victory over South Africa that saw them winning the 2019 FIH Men's Hockey Series Finals in Bhubaneswar. He also played a key role in India's brilliant performance at the Olympic Qualifiers last November that eventually allowed the men's team to secure the qualification for the 2020 Games. 
    Manpreet Singh kehte hain, India mein rehte hain... jahan jahan jaate hain, jeet ke hi aate hain! ??

    'Player of the Year 2019' ko comments mein badhaiyaan dein! ??#IndiaKaGame @sports_odisha @CMO_Odisha @Media_SAI @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/EoceuJFNEE
    â Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) February 13, 2020
    "For a player, who learnt hockey at Mithapur hoping to emulate Swaroop Singh and Pargat Singh, to win the FIH Player of the Year award is the biggest reward of my career. My late father and elder brothers wanted to see me in national colours. Had my father been alive today, he would have been the happiest person in this world. Ever since I was hockey trainee at Mithapur stadium, I would follow the FIH awards and to be the first Indian to get this award has made this occasion special for me,â Manpreet told The Indian Express. 

    "Our biggest goal in 2019 was to book our berth at the Olympics. I am truly honoured to win this award and I would like to dedicate this to my team. I also thank my well-wishers and hockey fans from around the world for voting in my favour. It is truly humbling to see so much support for Indian hockey," he was quoted as saying by TOI. 
    Congratulations to Manpreet Singh @manpreetpawar07 for becoming âPlayer of the year 2019â also best wishes to team for upcoming matches #IndiaKaGame @TheHockeyIndia #PlayerOfTheYear pic.twitter.com/b3K67ZJR9O
    â Sardar Singh (@imsardarsingh8) February 13, 2020 Thierry Weil, the FIH CEO, congratulated all the winners, including Manpreet for earning the honours. âOn behalf of FIH, I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations from the whole hockey community to all winners of the 2019 FIH Stars Awards and also to all nominees,â he said. 

    Hockey India President Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad also congratulated Manpreet. "I congratulate Manpreet for winning the prestigious FIH Player of the Year award. He has matured over the years as a player and has proved his importance in the team. He has led India to important victories and I hope he continues to contribute to India's success in the coming years as well," he said.

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