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    Chasing their first-ever T20I series win in New Zealand, the Indian cricket team embarked on a rampant run that eventually saw them whitewashing their counterparts 5-0 - a feat that had not been achieved by any other side in the shortest version of the game. Whether it was batting, bowling or fielding, Team India outplayed the Kiwis successively with a bit of luck in two 'Super Over' finishes. 
    But, for a team that was flying high on the back of consistent performances, Virat Kohli's men were undone by poor bowling and mediocre fielding that spelt their doom in the three-match ODI series. After losing the first two ODIs, the 'Men in Blue' were yet again undone by the Kiwis who romped to an emphatic five-wicket win in the third match at Mount Maunganui on 11th February. 
    What was your highlight from the final ODI of the series? Watch the HIGHLIGHTS from @BayOvalOfficial here??| | https://t.co/ME4kbXC4Jg #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/a1kLPDRJHM
    â BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 11, 2020

    The Indian cricket team had already lost the series after consecutive losses in the previous two matches, but the unfavourable result on Tuesday meant that they eventually lost the series by a margin of 3-0 - their worst ever ODI series loss in more than 30 years.
    Despite a brilliant batting performance by KL Rahul (112) and a supporting knock from Shreyas Iyer (62), the Indian team, once again, paid dearly for a lacklustre bowling and fielding performance at the Bay Oval. Defending a total of 296 runs, the Indian bowlers looked out of sorts against the New Zealand batsmen.
    A 106-run opening stand between Martin Guptill (66) and Henry Nicholls (80) laid the foundation of their chase, while Colin de Grandhomme (58*) and Tom Latham (31*) combined to add 80 runs for the sixth wicket that eventually got the home side over the line. For India, Yuzvendra Chahal (3-47) and Ravindra Jadeja (1-45) as the pick of the bowlers in yet another forgettable day for their seam-bowling teammates.
    © Twitter/@BCCI
    India's frontline bowler Jasprit Bumrah remained wicketless at the expense of 50 runs, while his seam-bowling partners Shardul Thakur and Navdeep Saini conceded 87 runs (10 overs) and 68 runs (8 overs) respectively. The seam-bowling trio rarely looked like threatening the opposition batsmen while accounting for 205 runs.
    Man of the Match & Man of the Series is none other than Shardul Thakur
    1 ODI - 9 overs 80
    2 ODI - 10 overs 60
    3 ODI - 9.1 overs 87 #NZvIND #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/AMWWSxk2M0
    â kishore (@PK_AK_Vk) February 11, 2020

    It was pretty much the same script for India who continue to pay for their bowling and fielding woes in the series. In the three ODI matches, Shardul has conceded 227 runs (with just 4 wickets to show for) - most by a bowler from both the sides in the series. But, most importantly, Bumrah going wicketless in the entire series is something that has hurt India the most. 
    Name- @BLACKCAPS
    Work- Whitewash.
    After being whitewashed in T20's , great effort from New Zealand to whitewash India in the One day Series.
    Bumrah being wicketless in the series was a big factor. #NZvIND
    â Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 11, 2020

    Reflecting on the loss, Indian captain Kohli expressed disappointment and said: âThe games were not as bad as the scoreline suggests. But the way we fielded and bowled, the composure wasnât enough to win games. Didnât deserve to be on the winning side this series. Havenât played so badly, but we didnât grab opportunities.â
    âThey played with lot more intensity than we did. They deservedly won 3-0. We are excited for the Test series. We now have a balanced team and need to step out on the park with the right kind of mindset,â he added. But, Kohli himself has looked far from the bowler-slaying run-machine he is in the ODI series.
    © Reuters
    After a gritty fifty in the ODI series opener, Kohli was clean bowled by Tim Southee for 15 runs in the second and then dismissed for 9 after playing an uncharacteristic shot in the third game. The Indian batting mainstay finished the series with 75 runs - his worst performance in a bilateral ODI series as captain. Last year, he had only amassed 89 runs in the ODI series against West Indies at home.
    For a team that often takes pride in shattering records on the back of consistent performances, Kohli-led India were taught a key lesson by the Kiwis who couldn't have possibly responded to their 5-0 drubbing in the T20I series any better than they did to run away with the ODI duel 3-0. Left with a lot to ponder over, Kohli & Co will now look to put their best foot forward when they take the field at Wellington on 21st February for the two-match Test series.

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    Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwalâs muffler look has always been the talk of the town. Now, it is flooding social media and winning the hearts of many as Kejriwalâs tiny lookalike dressed up exactly like him in a muffler was found celebrating AAPâs win today.
    AAP took to its Twitter and shared an adorable picture of âlittle muffler manâ. In the picture, a kid can be seen wearing a cap showcasing the partyâs name along with spectacles, a muffler, and a painted moustache.
    Check out the tweet here-
    Mufflerman pic.twitter.com/OX6e8o3zay
    â AAP (@AamAadmiParty) February 11, 2020

    In just a few hours, the image has quickly garnered around 18.4K likes and 2.5K retweets. People find âlittle muffler manâ cute and canât stop commenting.
    The internet is flooded with his pictures and hereâs what people have to say about Arvind Kejriwalâs mini lookalike-
    People are calling him cuter than baby Yoda.
    Mini Mufflerman is cuter than Baby Yoda. https://t.co/zcx259Bimn
    â Raja Sen (@RajaSen) February 11, 2020

    Stealing the showâ¦
    #AAP sweeps polls, but 'mini mufflerman' steals show#Viral #DelhiElection2020 pic.twitter.com/g1SU1tDfMY
    â editorji (@editorji) February 11, 2020

    Cutest mufflerman.
    Dear DC and Marvels
    U hv fictitious Superman and ironMan, but we hv real MufflerMan who is giving us hope to save our entire nation from Thanos#MufflerMan
    ð®ð³ð®ð³@ArvindKejriwal@DCComics@AgentsofSHIELD
    â Mohammad Imran (@emmu_charlie) February 11, 2020

    Too cute!
    Sooooooo cute
    â Aarti (@aartic02) February 11, 2020

    Look at these pictures.
    Mini #MufflerMan #AAP #DelhiElection #Delhi #ArvindKejriwal pic.twitter.com/tVsr5jqFB6
    â Ranjeeth srigiri (@Ranjeethsrigiri) February 11, 2020

    Letâs see.
    He will be the CM one day. #DelhiResults

    Mophlar Men pic.twitter.com/oFrpjKgQY4
    â Pramod Gupta (@PramodG96346806) February 11, 2020

    Little Arvind Kejriwal.
    He will be the CM one day. #DelhiResults

    Mophlar Men pic.twitter.com/oFrpjKgQY4
    â Pramod Gupta (@PramodG96346806) February 11, 2020

    ANI also took to its Twitter and posted mini Kejriwalâs picture along with a caption, âAn Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporter reaches Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence with his children. Counting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi to begin at 8 am.â
    #DelhiElections2020: An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporter reaches Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence with his children. Counting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/jFG9M6VZ4W
    â ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2020

    Aam Aadmi Party has won the Delhi elections in a landslide victory but âlittle Kejriwalâ is winning the Internet and we canât ignore the cute little adorable âmufflermanâ.

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  3. ADMIN
    Donât get fooled when they tell you that love is a feeling because hell no, it isnât! Itâs a f*cking experience that is going to feel as though you've got a special ticket to the nearest emergency room. The initial few months will be the best and worst of unlike anything you have experienced. Because if you didnât know each other for too long before getting into a relationship, the âhot-n-coldâ shit is going to mess with your head real bad.

    © Eros International
    From agonising palpitations of your heart to that 'fuzzy feeling' in the tummy, and sweaty palms to sleepless nights, expect it all to happen to you for good or bad. Sure, dating can get a bit messy at times if you happen to find yourself in one. But God damn, what wouldnât people give to live through this rollercoaster.

    © UTV Motion Pictures
    But honestly, despite what people would have you believe, trust me when I say that understanding your woman or the one you wish to make yours, isnât the difficult bit at all. Tricky maybe, but definitely not difficult.

    © RSPV
    But to get to a position to experience any of what I mentioned earlier, you have to have a relationship first, right? And in case you arenât in one right now, let me tell you, keeping in mind these 5 factors may help you crack the deal with your dream girl.

    1. A Lot Can Happen Over A Cup Of Coffee
    © Dharma Productions
    You can never go wrong with coffee, well in 98.8 per cent of cases. Personally, there is something about the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee that is so heady and uplifting, it instantly puts me in a happy state of mind. Having said that, know that itâll take a lot for you to mess up a coffee date.

    According to a very recent survey by an international dating platform OkCupid, 85 per cent of millennials absolutely love the prospect of meeting someone at a coffee shop for their first date, and I can vouch for this.
    2. Donât Try Too Hard, Go With The Flow
    © Fox Studios
    See, the simple trick here is to understand that too much of anything is bad. The same goes for the measures you take to impress her or land that second date for that matter. As many as 61 per cent of women believe love will happen when itâs meant to happen, so Iâd say donât try to push it down her throat.

    Be it with the compliments, small talk or even the gifts, little is more here.
    3. Lay Low With The Hopes If You Donât Plan To Live Up To Them
    © AA Films
    Interestingly, the survey also found that while more than 80 per cent of women believe in finding âthe oneâ and sticking with them instead of exploring their options, 67 per cent of men would rather have multiple relationships before deciding. If you happen to agree to that, I suggest you keep things transparent from the very beginning and donât give them high hopes about a long term commitment, if that isnât where you want to be.

    4. Leave Unrequited Love At The Door
    © T-Series
    Now, many of us have had our fair share of unrequited love woes, AND women are more likely to cut the chase as opposed to men who canât seem to let go. And honestly, its no fun being with a man who has left his heart elsewhere. So, Itâs better you make up your mind (or better yet, burn that bridge) about âthe love that wasnât meant to beâ before you decide to start dating another girl.

    5. Leave Valentineâs Day Alone
    © RSVP Movies
    Most women would prefer to have had at least one previous date before you decide to hang out together on Valentineâs Day. So, my suggestion, stay away from planning your first date on V-Day simply because it can get a bit awkward and uneasy, to be honest.

    I suggest you keep these factors in mind before approaching your dream girl, and weâre sure some good will come out of it!

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  4. ADMIN
    The 92nd Academy Awards were full of some insane excitement and some pleasantly happy winners which included Joaquin Phoenix winning the Oscar for the âbest actorâ and Korean drama Parasite creating history by winning the âbest pictureâ award and also the âbest screenplayâ award as well.

    So while the world has been enjoying this win which is culturally a very powerful win for non-English movies, some desi fans back home are oddly upset over a claim that Bong Joon Hoâs award winning movie is actually a rip-off from a Kollywood movie called Minsara Kanna which featured superstar Vijay and Khushboo. Parasite tells the tale of a poor family integrating itself into a wealthy family for economic benefits. The movie is being hailed for magnificently questioning the deep-rooted capitalism in the world but if one looks at the plot of Minsara Kanna, the Telugu movie also tells the story of a wealthy man who convinces his family members to be employed by the rich family of his lady love.

    While one is a love story with similar sub plots and the other is a mockery of capitalism, fans of both the movies are in a tug of war on social media.
    @khushsundar Today parasite movie got 4 oscar awards but after watching the movie I came to know the plot of the story which was taken from Minsara kanna. In minsara kanna all the family was employed for love help& the same here parasite all the family were employed for survival.
    â rajeshkannan (@rajesh7) February 10, 2020Also just hit me that Minsara Kanna( Vijay padam) is same storyline/plot as Parasite... just diff kind of twists & turns.. #aarootales
    â Aarti (@talesfromaaroo) February 10, 2020Watched korean movie #parasite lately & realized that the movie is inspired by @actorvijay 's tamil movie #minsarakanna directed by k.s.ravikumar.Parasite is a worldwide hit,but we made such films long back.#legendksravikumar#parasiteisminsarakanna#ThalapathyVijay#Thalapathy
    â Andrew Rajkumar (@iamrajdrew) February 5, 2020While few fans are sure it is âinspiredâ and even copied from this Telugu hit, Parasite fans beg to differ.                      
    I don't think so.
    A very tiny portion of the plot may seem like they have similar storyline with Parasite.
    But the story Parasite is telling very different.
    â Innoru Review (@InnoruReview) February 11, 2020As a #Thalapathy fan I want to make a statement both movies r not the same #MinsaraKanna is more about d rich female who does not want any men working for her and parasite is more about the lifestyle of rich & the poor. Please donât compare like sillies but there are similarities
    â AUS Thalapathy Maniac â¢ï¸ (@Thalapthy_Mania) February 11, 2020Well, looks this debate is not cooling down anytime soon but a 2019 Korean drama being inspired (if at all) from a 1999 Telugu hit would be quite surprising!

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  5. ADMIN
    After delivering stellar performances in films like Stree and Luka Chuppi, Aparshakti Khurana has proven to us, time and again, that he is definitely a brilliant actor and is here to stick around in the industry. However, what we love most about Aparshakti Khurana is his personal aesthetic that never fails to surprise us. From trying out the most unconventional combinations, we have witnessed Aparshakti in quirky outfits like wearing a Dhoti with Balenciaga shoes and an interesting 6 and a half ft Off-White belt over a regular outfit. 
    Recently, Aparshakti had stepped out in what looked like holographic pants from outer space with a black hoodie with snazzy graphics on it. He had gone for an event with fellow actor Rajkumar Rao. Here take a look: 
    © Instagram/Aparshakti Khurana
    It's time that men start experimenting with fashion that makes them comfortable but is also versatile at the same time. And thanks to actors like Aparshakti Khurana, we finally have inspiration that we can take from them.


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  6. ADMIN
    Although Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has landed itself a landslide victory in the Delhi assembly elections, his opponent and BJP Delhi Leader Manoj Tiwari is winning it big on social media.

    How can we forget the memes and jokes that people have been cracking on Tiwari? Even AAP jumped on this bandwagon a few days ago when they shared a 'Baazigar' meme to wish him luck for the elections.

    All the best Sir @ManojTiwariMP pic.twitter.com/C9oTfInf7u
    â AAP (@AamAadmiParty) January 12, 2020

    In fact, Manoj Tiwari was even targeted for his music videos and his dance numbers. Honestly, no matter who says what, nobody can change the fact that Manoj Tiwari is a legend in his own right. He is the unconquered ruler of Bhojpuri movies and music. The Bigg Boss 4 star singlehandedly took the Bhojpuri music industry to a whole new level and no one can say otherwise.
    If anyone tells you that they've never heard any Bhojpuri songs and don't know what 'Rinkiya' or 'Rinkiya ke Papa' means, never trust that person because they are clearly lying. In fact, looks like even the AAP supporters love the song so much that they are celebrating their victory by dancing to it.

    What a song chosen by #AAP supporters#rinkiyakepapa #ManojTiwari #DelhiResults #DelhiElections2020 @kunalkamra88 @AamAadmiParty pic.twitter.com/2Usg6rBDEv
    â Sartaj (@Mdsartaj8) February 11, 2020

    But, that's not the only song he is famous for. This legend has dropped many precious gems in his career as a singer and actor and although he didn't win the elections this time, at least we can celebrate what this man is good with - his cult music. Here are 10 of his best Bhojpuri songs that you can play at your next party and who knows, maybe AAP might play it at their victory celebrations.

    1. Chat Deni Maar Deli



    2. Jiya Tu Bihar Ke Lala



    3. Baby Beer Peeke



    4. Bagal Wali Jaan Mareli



    5. International Litti Chokha



    6. Upar Wali Ke Chakkar Me



    7. Naukari Na Milal



    8. Kamar Rajdhani



    9. Hamri Panipuri



    10. Jabardast Fan


    Disclaimer: The author was tripping on these iconic songs while writing the story, so out of generosity, she decided to share another legendary number from Manoj Tiwari goldmine of Bhojpuri songs.

    Teri Garmi Door Karoonga Dermicool Se

    Meanwhile, AAP is busy celebrating their victory and thanking Dilli ki janta for their votes.

    Delhi you have done it!!!

    For the first time in the history of India, an election has been won on the basis of work. pic.twitter.com/aPGms4Myfn
    â AAP (@AamAadmiParty) February 11, 2020


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  7. ADMIN
    There's never a bad time to hit the roads with your friends. But the idea of planning a road trip can be really daunting, especially if you're not prepared. I am not really into road trips, but from what I've heard from people who're really into it, one of the main issues is figuring out a way to log everything and finding other passionate riders to help you out.
    There are multiple ways to do it. While some prefer the old school method of logging everything by hand, others are constantly on the lookout for something to take care of things automatically. And that's where the new KogoBot enters.
    © KOGO
    Kogo is an Indian startup founded by some hardcore travelers who are always on the road. Imagine a group of bikers on road riding heavy-duty machines. Yes, Kogo was founded by two such travelers in an effort to solve some head-scratching issues.

    I was recently invited by the folks at Kogo to check out their new device, which they claim can take care of logging your trips and give you a curated summary. All you have to do is carry the device with you, and hit the start button on the app. The rest is taken care of by the device and its companion app
    The KogoBot caught my attention mainly because it sounded like a dedicated community for travelers. Think of it like Fitbit for fitness enthusiasts. You log your activities and everybody in your circle gets to know what you're up to. Kogo is exactly like that and then some.
    A High-end Tracking Device
    © MensXP/Karthik Iyer
    The experience of using Kogo is sort of incomplete without the device i.e. the KogoBot. It's this rugged-looking device that stays with you when you're on the road. It tracks everything from the route that you're taking and how fast you're riding or driving.

    It has a dedicated GPS and multiple sensors to map out the journey. The KogoApp takes the data captured by the device and uses artificial intelligence to automatically create stories as the person travels. It's particularly interesting because it's all about gamifying your experience with rewards along the way. They've also partnered with some brands to offer you discounts on things like fuel, food, and more.
    As I mentioned before, the KogoBot is small enough to fit in your backpack or your riding gear. You can also attach it on your bike or the car and forget about it. With that, you can actually slap it on someone's car or bike without them even knowing and kind of monitor them and see where they're going. Well, that's an ideal use case for this product, so let's not go there.
    Kogo says it has got unmatched accuracy, seven days of battery with heavy usage, and up to 10 days of data even when there is no network. It also comes with IP certification, so you don't have to worry about weather conditions too. During my usage i.e. the short trip which we took from Jodhpur to Khimsar by road, I'd say it managed to track pretty well. I can't speak about the battery life just yet, but I started my trip with 60 percent battery and it still had the same amount of charge when I ended the trip three hours later.
    A Dedicated App To Curate Stories
    It's hard to talk about Kogo without mentioning the app. I'd even say the app is what makes Kogo appealing, to begin with. It's available on both Android and iOS, and you can download it for free. However, you'll need a subscription to reap the full benefits of everything that it offers.
    © KOGO
    Kogo is all about automated content creation. You keep your eyes on the road and leave the content part to Kogo. So, the app takes all the necessary data from the device and uses AI to automatically write amazing stories as you travel, live. It's really good for people who don't necessarily get time to log everything while traveling.

    The best part is that it even detects your pit stop along the route and asks you why you stopped, so it can create content accordingly. You also have the option to add pictures and videos and create what Kogo calls a "moment". It works surprisingly well. Here's a quick screenshot of the app to give you a better idea of what I am talking about.
    © MensXP
    It's the app that is also useful if you want to, say, travel to a completely new location and don't know anything about the place. You can discover people who're either traveling through the place currently or have been there before. You can simply go and check out their trip to figure out your plan. That's what I really like about the Kogo app.

    Should You Buy It?
    If you're into traveling, then yes. Honestly, I was a little skeptical about the product itself at first because there's nothing that you can't do on a smartphone these days. I do most of my work on a phone, so it made little to no sense to me. But after seeing what the KogoBot and the app can do, I am ready to recommend it. 
    It works brilliantly to curate all the data in one place and weave meaningful stories around it. And I've been told that the experience is only going to be better over time when they manage to iron out the existing issues and add new ones.
    To start using Kogo, you'll have to shell out a hefty Rs 7,749 which comes with a year of free subscription to use the app. You'll also get an Airtel SIM to use it. So that's all being taken care of. But the price is still a little too high in my opinion, which is why it's something that I'll recommend only if you have been bitten by the travel bug and want a dedicated place for all your travel data and memories.
    You can check out Kogo here.

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  8. ADMIN
    Following the partition of British India in 1947, Pakistan and India have struggled consistently to see eye to eye. From cross-border tensions to varied political stands of their respective governments, the two neighbouring countries have developed one of the fiercest rivalries on the planet. And, there has been no respite in recent times either. 
    Whether it was the 2008 Mumbai attacks or the dastardly Pulwama attacks last year, India and Pakistan almost came to the brink of war with subsequent air-strikes and aerial combats between the neighbouring countries in 2019. The intervening months only deepened the perennial enmity and the standoff between India and Pakistan continues. 
    The tumultuous relations between the two nations have further transcended across sports. Owing to the severed bilateral ties, both India and Pakistan continue to deny their respective sports teams from visiting each other for numerous tournaments. But, India finds itself in a peculiar situation after an 'unofficial' team reportedly reached Pakistan for the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup. 
    #KabbadiWC starts today
    Captains with trophy pic.twitter.com/6BKE7UcW4T
    â Kabaddi World Cup (@KabaddiWorldCup) February 9, 2020  
    According to media reports, the Punjab Kabaddi Association (PKA) has allegedly sent nearly 60 kabaddi players to Pakistan, the host nation for this year's edition of the World Cup that began on 9th February. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, on 10th February, clarified that no permission was sought to send kabaddi players to Pakistan for the coveted tournament. 
    Tejinder Singh Midukheda, vice-president of Punjab Kabaddi Association revealed that the association had received an invitation from the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation for the competition. "These players have gone to play the Kabaddi match in their individual capacity. The permission was not required as they were not representing the country" Midukheda was quoted as saying by India Today. 
    ????? ???? ???? ?? 2020 pic.twitter.com/860JN6Obnv
    â Kabaddi World Cup (@KabaddiWorldCup) February 6, 2020

    Interestingly, the posters of Pakistan's Kabaddi World Cup shows India among the 10 participating nations. Moreover, the team, comprised of Amritpal Singh Ninni, Amritpal Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Gurlal Ghanaur, Kuldeep Singh, Malwinder Singh, Navjot Singh, Tarinder Singh, Vinay, Ravi Parkas and Deepak, which won its opening game against Germany on 10th February was seen donning the jersey that had the word 'India' inscribed on it. 
    India beat Germany by 62/28 in Kabaddi World Cup here in Punjab stadium Lahore #IndvGer #KabaddiWC2020 pic.twitter.com/PkcsG3EGsl
    â Kabaddi World Cup (@KabaddiWorldCup) February 10, 2020

    The Pakistan federation has also demanded an investigation into why the unauthorised players from India were being treated as the official Indian team. The latest developments further suggest that Pakistan Amateur Circle Kabaddi Federation (PACKF) has adjusted Indian players in the teams other participating nations like Australia, England and Canada. 
    Team India enjoying stay at Lahore #KabaddiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/UOs3JHFj9G
    â Indian Kabaddi Team (@KabaddiIndia) February 10, 2020

    Muhammad Sarwar, PACKF secretary-general, told TOI on the phone that Indian passport holders have been included in these teams who had initially travelled to Pakistan for the World Cup with only a handful of players. On the other hand, Justice SP Garg (retired), administrator of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), has denied giving permission to any team to go to Pakistan for the tournament. 
    Team India doing March Past at the opening ceremony of Kabbadi Worldcup 2020#KabaddiWorldCup pic.twitter.com/5ATvElOa0i
    â Indian Kabaddi Team (@KabaddiIndia) February 9, 2020

    âNo permission was ever granted by AKFI to any team to go to Pakistan and play any kabaddi match there. We came to know about it only after information was sought. AKFI does not support any such activity. Legal action may be taken,â Garg said in a statement. 
    âWe had got the invitation for this event last year. Players have played in such tournaments individually and on their own.â

    Harpreet Singh Baba, coach of the team India #KabaddiWC2020
    â Indian Kabaddi Team (@KabaddiIndia) February 10, 2020

    Harpreet Singh Baba, coach of the alleged Indian kabaddi team, told Indian Express: "Each of us had applied for visa individually and the team was named India since the tournament is called the World Cup. If there was any objection from the Ministry of External Affairs, sports Ministry, Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) or Punjab Kabaddi Federation, they should have stopped us from coming here. We have come here on a valid visa. Most of these players have played across the world as individuals in various events". 
    First ever #KabaddiWorldCup which begin in #Pakistan on Sunday came into controversy after Amateur Kabaddi Federation if India denied to have sent any Indian Kabaddi team to Pakistan to participate in the event. Sarvar Bhatt General Secretary from Pakistan also raised finger.1/3 pic.twitter.com/G9oHAT5za1
    â Ravinder Singh Robin ?????? ???? ??????????? ???? (@rsrobin1) February 9, 2020 The first-ever Kabaddi World Cup hosted by Pakistan has a prize money of one crore (Pakistan rupees). The tournament kicked off at Punjab Stadium in Lahore on 9th February. The matches will also be played on 12th, 13th and 14th February in Faisalabad and Gujarat. The all-important Kabaddi World Cup final will take place on 16th February in Lahore.

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    Back from the ancient civilisation of Mohenjodaro to the nationâs broad-sweeping civil enterprises in the post-Independence era, India has been home to engineers of incredible tenacity and ambition. Along with making our lives more modernised than ever before, theyâve also resulted in grand opportunities for employment and connections between cities and states. 

    An excellent future example can be found in recent plans to construct a 20-kilometer long, four-lane bridge between Assam and Meghalaya - a behemoth Rs. 4,997 crore project that sweeps over the vast Brahmaputra river, and promises to become the longest bridge in the subcontinent by 2027.
    Here are some marvels that have already made Indiaâs civil engineers and the rest of the populace proud alike, over the last few decades.
    1. Pamban Bridge © Government of Tamil Nadu
    A stunning railway bridge that floats between Tamil Naduâs mainland and the southward island of Rameswaram, this 100+ year-old marvel has been recently restored in 2019 and has perhaps one of the most stunning, immersive views you can experience while travelling by the Indian Railways. While it isnât the longest at around 2 kilometres, cyclone threats and the worldâs second-most corrosive coastal environment made this bridge a serious challenge for engineers. It even features a picturesque âBasculeâ style lifting section, which allows ships to pass through.

    2. P.V. Narasimha Rao Expressway © YouTube
    Opened to the public in 2009 after a long 4-year construction process, the âPVNR Expresswayâ was named after âIndiaâs Father of Economic Reformsâ and perhaps rightly so - the Rs 500 crore project forms a major lifeline for Hyderabadâs economic centres as the longest flyover ever constructed in the country.

    3. Pir Panjal Tunnel © Wikimedia
    Railway tunnels are perhaps one of the most fun parts of train travel through Indiaâs several mountainous regions, and this massive-scale infrastructure project happens to be the longest one in the country at just over 11 kilometres. Taking a lengthy 9-and-a-half minutes to cross, it was the first time India had ever used the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) to construct a railway tunnel - using the Pir Panjal mountain rangeâs unique geological structures to keep the tunnel stable and structurally sound.

    4. Chenab Bridge © Wikimedia
    Currently under construction, the Chenab bridge is located in the Resai district of Jammu. Spanning the width of the Chenab river, this bridge is supported at around 1,178 ft above the riverbed, making it the worldâs highest rail bridge. Itâs an incredible engineering feat considering not just the height and logistical challenges involved, but the rugged terrain and tough geological conditions of the Himalayan ranges it intends to connect.

    5. Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project © Wikimedia
    The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is the largest of its kind in the world and one of Asiaâs greatest-ever infrastructure investments, costing a whopping Rs. 1.2 lakh crore to complete. After the state of Telangana experienced serious water woes in the the mid-2010s, the project was initiated in 2016 and completed in 2019 - allowing the Godavari river to extend into a near-2,000 kilometre chain of water supply thatâs helped thousands of farmers and replenished groundwater supplies in villages across the state.

    6. Project Himank Roads © Conde Nast Traveller
    You may have thought that the famed Khardung La Pass in Ladakh is the worldâs highest road, but this lofty title was recently snatched away in 2017 by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Himank road, which runs through Umlingla Top at a dizzying 19,300 feet - thatâs over half the height of Mt. Everest! The road also has its fair share of amusing caution signs, that read messages such as âI'm curvaceous, but please take me slowly,â and âLet your insurance policy mature before you.â


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    Even since the ICC U19 World Cup final between India and Bangladesh, so much has happened in the past couple of days that we actually donât know how to feel about either of the sides.
    Bangladesh lift the ICC U19 World Cup trophy for the first time!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/h9Ol7Btdha
    â Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020

    Yes there was a lot of sledging during the game, heated arguments took place on the pitch and players from both teams used some NSFW words which is kind of shocking and unfortunate to hear, considering that these players are the future of the game and will be considered to be role models for the generations to come.
    However, a lot of good also came out of the clash.
    We got to know about the heart-touching story of Bangladeshi skipper Akbar Ali who lost his sister while he was away representing his country and how it spurred the wicket-keeper batsman to play a captainâs knock to bring home their first-ever U19 World Cup trophy. 
    And we also learnt to appreciate our very own Wasim Jaffer who, as the batting coach of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)âs performance academy in Mirpur in 2019, played a key role in converting players like Ali and Shahdat Hossain into world-class batsmen.
    And now, the official Twitter handle of Cricket World Cup has uploaded a video in which the members of the Bangladeshi team went out of their way to pick up trash off the field while taking their victory lap. 
    TRUE CHAMPIONS

    Bangladesh players, during their victory lap, pick up and move aside the litter thrown onto the field!

    Classy. #U19CWC | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/JJV17MbDZK
    â Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 10, 2020

    Watching the young cricketers losing out on their time to celebrate the win only to leave the ground a cleaner place, got the Twitter world talking about the Young Tigers: 
    True champions.....itâs a shame,the Indians could learn a thing or two from the Bangladeshi team....well played Bangladeshi you give a India a dam good hiding ð¤£
    â Khalid (@Khal1212) February 10, 2020Huge respect for these lads. Not only the will to win personified but gracious & courteous too
    â peter hollman (@hollers63) February 10, 2020Seriously i was surprised to see this, those are just kids
    â Muhammad Junaidðµð° (@TheJunaidz) February 10, 2020Best in class example - keep it up Tigers..
    â Zillur Rahman (@ZillurMunna71) February 10, 2020well done Bangladesh u19 team u win both fight with bat and with hand love from pakistan god bless all of u
    â Malikaliraza (@Malikal92701079) February 10, 2020While the match did not end on a good note this gesture by Team Bangladesh was clearly a masterstroke, which surely helped them get quite a lot of fans even after the tournament.

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    The Academy Awards are always a visual delight and an adrenaline-pumping aesthetic exercise which keeps the entire planet glued irrespective of the various time zones one might be in. So while there were a few hits and misses like always, here are a few iconic moments which are going viral on social media and for reasons we know are true: 
    1. Brad Pittâs Dope Entry On The Red CarpetWith the amount of Brad weâre seeing on the internet lately, it feels like we are back in time when he and Jen were on every magazine cover. Jokes apart, the man won his first Oscar as an actor today, but was already all over social media when he made that casual yet dope entry with a vape in his hand.
    BRAD PITT vaping at OSCARS? #oscars. #bradpitt. #redcarpet pic.twitter.com/W6AKzAY8Bl
    â Thomas Lopez (@EXTREMEMINDD) February 10, 2020

    2. Actress Natalie Portmanâs Statement OutfitWeâre giving her the âbest dressedâ award already because what a queen! The actress wore a custom made Dior gown which had the names of female directors who were not nominated. Rebel with a cause and how we love her for that!
    natalie portman has all the female directors who were snubbed embroidered on her cape. this legend #oscars pic.twitter.com/sUtYOmhvZz
    â courtney (@infamousmargot) February 10, 2020

    3. Julia Butters Bringing Her Own Turkey Sandwich In Her PurseWell, turns out, Miss Butters not only has a delicious last name but her priorities in life are also equally deliciously good. The Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actress got her own home-made turkey sandwich in her purse and we are living for this content.
    Julia Butters brought a turkey sandwich in her purse because "I don't like some of the food here. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/sCDTr4GZYq
    â Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) February 9, 2020

    4. Eminemâs Surprise PerformanceThe rap God had the entire world bowing down to his âsurpriseâ act and shook the planet.
    Here are all the audience reactions to Eminemâs surprise #Oscar performance... pic.twitter.com/zO4YFSGTkO
    â XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 10, 2020Just when I thought the #Oscars were getting boring

    THEY BRING OUT F-CKING EMINEM WITH LOSE YOURSELF!!!!#Oscars #Eminem

    standing O for the GOAT
    epic moment ð¼ pic.twitter.com/XDCJ2kMo5a
    â Hemanth Ramesh (@Hemanth_Ramesh1) February 10, 2020

    5. Parasiteâs Big WinA movie that created history and not just ended up in a âforeign categoryâ mention but won the freaking âbest feature filmâ Oscar! Bong Joon Hoâs epic speech made us cheer louder.
    #Oscars Moment: Bong Joon Ho accepts the Oscar for Best Directing for @ParasiteMovie. pic.twitter.com/b7t6bYGdzw
    â The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 10, 2020

    6. Joaquin Phoenixâs Winning SpeechHe made us fall in love with who he is as a human and not just as an actor. You rock, bro!
    #Oscars Moment: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for his work in @jokermovie. pic.twitter.com/M8ryZGKGHV
    â The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 10, 2020


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    Leave it up to Shahid Kapoor and he will show you some zany ways to elevate your sartorial statement with a pair of sneakers. Every pair from his sneaker collection has an extravagant element to it. Sometimes they are overly chunky or he wears sneakers that look like a failed science experiment. With so many stylish instances, it is established that he is a true sneaker god. 
    © Lyst
    At the moment, oversized silhouettes with a quirky message are in rage. Shahid's powder blue hoodie says 'There's No Future For You' at the back. This hood is by Haculla and it features a hood with drawstring fastening and kangaroo pockets. Furthermore, this versatile style also has a distressed finish and a loose fit.

    While this hoodie looks super relaxed, his bouncy, oversized sneakers, on the other hand, took his overall debonair a notch higher.

    Take a look:

    © Lyst
    He is wearing Valentino Garavani's Bounce Lace-up Sneakers. This pair has a disruptive design and the bulky style with a tonal mesh upper and suede overlays are further accentuated with electric blue, preinstalled in-sock.

    Additionally, this pair also has a thick rubber outsole and detailed with gold accents that add to the luxe finish.



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    The Oscars 2020 has given us some iconic moments and the Brad Pitt-Leonardo DiCaprio hug is topping the list. The particular picture of âthe hugâ is trending on Twitter and the internet is emotional after witnessing the whole scenario. 
    Brad Pitt bagged the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in the film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and as soon as his name was announced, Brad got up and went to hug his co-star in the film Leonardo DiCaprio, who was seated near him. 
    People are hyperventilating and calling it a âhistorical moment.â 
    Check out the picture here- 


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    The India versus Bangladesh U19 World Cup final turned out to be a lot more than just another 50-over match between two Asian countries for the most glorious recognition an Under-19 team could manage to win.
    After the weather gave the players and fans of the two teams a good scare as it rained for two days continuously at the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, the match commenced with a low-scoring start by the Indian openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyaansh Saxena.
    However, things soon took a turn for the worse when the Bangladeshi bowling attack began to irk Priyam Gargâs batsmen with some cheeky trash talking in between overs and after almost every other delivery.
    Watch: Shoriful Islamâs Inappropriate Send-Off for Yashasvi Jaiswal Cricket world has witnessed the famous celebration of Kesrick Williamson and Sheldon Cottrell after taking the wickets of rivals. Well, there is a new star who has come up with a uniqu... https://t.co/OVLk7aGtCG pic.twitter.com/EbQM2D8QKj
    â HAFEEZ PARDESI (@VOICE_2U) February 9, 2020
    The situation began to heat up and even though Jaiswal tried his best to stay calm under the immense pressure, India kept losing wickets on the other side. The Young Tigersâ plan to keep up with the sledging alongside some excellent show with the ball finally worked as the Boys in Blue were wrapped up at a minimal score of 177.
    Despite a lot of ups and downs in the second half of the match and the rains disrupting the match for a bit as well, the Bangladesh batting order behind and heroic knock of Parvez Hossain Emon and skipper Akhbar Ali, was able to take home their maiden U19 trophy.
    Bangladesh lift the ICC U19 World Cup trophy for the first time!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/h9Ol7Btdha
    â Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020
    And even though it was one of the biggest matches of the young careers of all the players present on the field, it was the officials who arguably had the most difficult job throughout the day.
    On-field umpires Sam Nogajski and Adrian Holdstock found themselves to be babysitting the players from both sides with the hopes of maintaining the spirit of the game. While bowlers like Shoriful Islam and Ravi Bishnoi forgot about the gameâs âbeing gentleâ part and abused the batsmen on strike throughout their spells, the officials had to keep their calm and deal with them politely, given the gravity of the situation.
    Character separates the big -match player and just a player.Ravi Bishnoi pic.twitter.com/3UNmITofpM
    â Anish dalavi (@Anishdalavi14) February 9, 2020
    Then there were times when the Indian skipper put Jaiswal and Saxena at silly point and short leg, who kept ganging up on the batsmen and tried to intimidate them. Holdstock had to ask them not to do that, with a gentle smile on his face.
    #INDvBAN Wow ..few minutes ago pressure was on india and now silly point and short leg!! well done #bishnoi ð®ð³.. #U19WorldCup #U19CWCFinal
    â INCOGNITO (@analonda69) February 9, 2020
    The pressure of staying focused and look for the minutest of details during all the appeals India made during the second innings, especially during Bishnoiâs overs was also something they had to deal with for over three hours as well.
    As far as the third umpire, Ravindra Wimalasiri is concerned, he found himself to be in a unique predicament when he did not have to decide IF a batsman was out but WHO was out. 
    Late during Indiaâs batting innings, the on-field umpires sent a decision upstairs to Wimalasiri to see who amongst Dhruv Jurel and Atharva Ankolekar was out as both of them ran towards the same side of the pitch and crossed the crease almost at the same time. Contrary to the commentatorsâ opinion, the third umpire announced that it was Jurel who had to head towards the pavilion.
    Atharva Ankolekar and Dhruv Jurel run out was a bizarre incident in Cricket history ever in ICC U19 World Cup 2020. #DhruvJurel #AtharvaAnkolekar #U19WC #U19WorldCup #U19WorldCup2020 pic.twitter.com/3uWrkDQLfn
    â Vikash Gaur (@thevikashgaur) February 9, 2020
    As if all of this was not enough, the evening ended on a rather shameful note when a couple of players from either side got in a physical altercation and started pushing and shoving each other only to be separated by the officials.
    If you were a spectator, youâd think that the umpires were trying to get involved in everything and were micromanaging them instead of letting the boys play their game, but in retrospect I have some new found respect for the way they managed things on the field while maintaining the flow of the game.

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    Bill Gates is no longer the world's richest man. He's currently ranked the worldâs second-richest man with a $118 billion fortune. That, in case you can't figure out, is still a ton of money, plenty to afford a luxury Superyacht.
    Bill Gates, 64, is just an ordinary holidaymaker who has not previously owned a yacht. He used to rent them out whenever he wanted to get a breath of fresh air on the sea. But he now decided to invest in a one-of-a-kind Yacht that's worth more any of us can even imagine.

    Here are a few things to know about Bill Gates' new purchase, the Aqua Ship -

    Liquid Hydrogen As Fuel

    The Aqua ship is fitted with two 28-tonne vacuum-sealed tanks that are cooled to extremely cold temperatures. We're talking temperatures around -423F (-253C) and filled with liquid hydrogen. It's the only fuel that's used to power the ship.
    © Sinot
    In case you don't know, the emissions from the industry and transport make up for over 75-percent of the world's carbon footprint and it's highly important that we extend any help to bring down that number. Bill Gates is just doing his part, which often involves a lot of money.
    This, by the way, isn't the only investment he's made on his quest to find alternative fuels. He is also an investor in Heliogen, a startup that aims to turn sunlight into a fossil furl replacement. It's the first company in the world to concentrate sunlight to reach temperatures that are high enough to power heavy machinery without carbon emissions.

    Pricing & Availability

    The Aqua ship is truly one of the luxurious transport that I've ever seen. It's both beautiful and functional at the same time, with hardly anything to complain about. Speaking about the yacht, the marine designer Sander Sinot said, "For the development of Aqua we took inspiration from the lifestyle of a discerning, forward-looking owner, the fluid versatility of water and cutting-edge technology, to combine this in a superyacht with truly innovative features."

    Aqua isn't expected to hit the shores until 2024 and Bill Gates is the first one to order the vessel that's estimated to cost a whopping $644m i.e roughly Rs 4,600 crores. Well, Bill Gates used to rent out Yachts worth $300m, so if anything this is only going to save him money in the long run. Oh, and it's cheaper what India is spending on the custom jets for the President and the PM. Just saying.
    Check out the Aqua here.

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