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  1. ADMIN
    So many animals lose their lives every day for meat and it's actually such a cruel practice. No, we're not trying to spread some vegan agenda, but this one particular animal pleading to be spared is too heartbreaking.
    Reportedly, a cow in China literally begged to be spared from being slaughtered by kneeling down in front of the butcher with tears in its eyes. To make matters worse, the cow was also pregnant.
    The incident happened in Shantou in Guangdong Province of China and even though it's very sad how the cow had to beg to stay alive, the entire thing at least has a happy ending.
    An insider named Lin Wangbo told Chinese news outlet The Paper, according to a translation provided by Daily Mail, that "After it arrived at the slaughterhouse and when the butcher tried to drag it off the truck and into the house to be butchered, it knelt and kept crying."
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    In the end, the people of China came to the cow's rescue. After the video of the entire thing was uploaded on Chinese social media platforms, it went viral and people came together to save the poor cow.
    Reportedly, everyone managed to collect 24,950 yuan - â¹2.5 lakh - to buy the cow and was released at a local Buddhist temple where it was happily adopted. Another 4,000 yuan - â¹41,000 - were also raised to give to the temple to cover all the expenses.
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    See, great things can be achieved when people work together. I'm just glad the cow is alive and at a better place where it will hopefully receive the love and care it needs. 

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  2. ADMIN
    Australia is going through a severe drought amidst the wildfires and a lot of people and animals are paying for the unfortunate circumstances there, losing both lives and property. 
    Animals too have succumbed to their fate as more than 500 million animals have died due to these bushfires, and many more will be injured or dead, till these fires stop. In all this madness, Australia has decided to kill about 10,000 camels, and we really can't understand why!
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    Thousands of camels will be shot dead from helicopters, as a result of extreme heat and drought. While the bushfires have been on for a few months now, the culling isn't dependant on that. They're being culled because of the drought situation prevailing in Australia currently and there are complaints that camels are endangering locals as they desperately search for water.
    "They are roaming the streets looking for water. We are worried about the safety of the young children" - a woman named Marita Baker, who lives in the community of Kanypi, told the BBC in an interview.
    The five-day cull has already begun and a lot of aboriginals have complained about camels damaging towns and building trying to look for water. Australia has hired a professional marksman, who will shoot the animals, and ironically, he comes from Australia's department of environment and water. 
    They will eventually be slaughtered in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) area, which is a sparsely-populated part of South Australia which is home to a number of indigenous groups.
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    "There is extreme pressure on remote Aboriginal communities in the APY lands and their pastoral [livestock] operations as the camels search for water," says APY's general manager Richard King in an interview with BBC. 
    "Given ongoing dry conditions and the large camel congregations threatening all of the main APY communities and infrastructure, immediate camel control is needed," he added.
    Camels, though, don't originally belong to Australia and are not native species. They were brought to Australia by British settlers from India, Afghanistan and the Middle East. Although we're not sure how many camels have made Australia their home, more than a hundred thousand camels inhabit parts of central Australia. They're believed to cause havoc in farmlands by damaging fences and farm property and are also believed to drink excess water which is needed by people who live there. And apparently, they also emit methane, a greenhouse gas which contributes to climate change.
    But even so, are these reasons good enough to kill animals, regardless of how they behave or how much they consume? Well, if that's the case, humans should stand in line next, ready to be executed!
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    While camel culling is absolutely unfair in Australia, there is nothing much we can do about it, except just watch and wait. Australia has lost a phenomenal amount of wildlife and even after such devastation, they're ready to kill some more of their animals, which says a lot about how humans actually handle sensitive situations, which need a strong scientific approach to it. But Australia alone has a history of culling its animals due to various circumstances, which we can't seem to overlook.
    Around 1932, Australia literally went into war with emus while soldiers armed with Lewis Guns were killing emus as they were causing too much havoc and crop destruction. Before seal culling was banned in 2018, Australia was a big advocate for killing seals due to the increased interaction of the long-nosed fur seal. And recently in 2013, Australia was culling (shooting) kangaroos, as the population of 500 million kangaroos was becoming an erstwhile problem for the Aussies. They killed 90 million Kangaroos and wallabies, lawfully, for commercial purposes.
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    Seemingly, the only way Australia can handle a crisis amongst the wildlife is by taking extreme measures and this time, 10,000 camels are targeted for the same. We really hope and wish Australia and other nations find a more respectful way of solving a crisis, that does not involve the specie to give its life for it.

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  3. ADMIN
    Growing a long luscious beard is an asset that men have been sporting since ages now. For someone, who is lagging behind in this league, there are super easy ways to get the journey started. Beard growth is a task but when you follow a basic routine, it will be the easiest thing you will ever do.
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    If you are wondering how to do that, take these four simple techniques and get a beard spa at home. This method helps stimulate your beard for faster growth. Check it out:
    1. Coconut Oil  As kids, our mom would constantly talk about the advantages of coconut oil. Be it your hair or your skin, it's a beneficial home remedy. The same way it helps your beard as well. It's an all-natural solution that treats myriad of hair issues. The dominant fatty acids penetrate deep in your hair and stimulate growth. All you need to do is heat up this oil and apply it gently on your beard. It will get absorbed into your skin, letting your facial hair get all the nourishment needed for faster growth.
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    2. Hot Steam Hot steam is one of the best things that you can do for your beard. It helps in opening the pores of your skin. Not just that, it also helps in eliminating blackheads. Place a hot water pot on a table and lean over it. Now, cover your head with a towel. Let your skin absorb all the steam. Continue this method for five minutes. Not only will this method help you feel fresh but will also stimulate beard growth.
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    3. Wash Your Face In Circular Motions Washing your face with a beard shampoo is not enough. There's a technique involved that enhances beard growth. Use wide circular motions and massage the sides of your face, right from the jawline to the corners. Do it in a circular motion as you continue moving towards your cheekbones. Following this, according to experts, encourages smooth and faster growth.
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    4. Try Homemade Beard-Stimulating Recipe Making this recipe is simple and you won't have to splurge on it since all the ingredients are straight from the kitchen. Make a thick paste with lime juice and cinnamon. Apply a thin layer of this solution on your beard and leave it on for a while. Rinse it off with a normal cleanser.
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    Another method is to mix mustard leaves with amla oil. Follow the same method of applying it on your beard. Keep it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off.
    You can use both these methods every 2 to 3 days to stimulate beard growth.

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  4. ADMIN
    Deepika Padukone criticized by Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli following JNU protestsKangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel is not one to shy away from expressing her opinions, much like her superstar sister.
    And while she had been singing praises for Deepika Padukone only a day prior over the subject of Chhapaak, she is back to being her critical self as she turned her guns towards the Padmaavat actor for attending the protests against the violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
    Turning to Twitter, Rangoli in a series of tweets, attacked Deepika and accused her of not being interested in the students but only doing it for money.
    “Many people are rattled with her support to tukde gang,no need to over react, it’s her prerogative to promote her film, this has always been the pattern of filmi people, if you fail to see it it’s not their fault,let them do what they want to, we shall do what we think is right,” she said.
    She questioned the Tamasha actor on not voicing her opinion when it came to other national issues like the Citizenship Amendment Act. 



  5. ADMIN
    Last May, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a masterpiece that played a key role in Liverpool's 4-0 comeback in the second-leg of the 2019 UEFA Champions League semifinal. Showcasing great awareness and thriving on quick thinking, the 21-year-old caught Barcelona goalkeeper and their defenders napping to set up Divock Origi for an easy goal.
    ð´ @trentaa98 made his @LFC debut 3 years ago today!

    He's been putting it on a plate for attackers ever since... ð¯#UCL pic.twitter.com/vmOyMFCf47
    — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 25, 2019 The memories of Alexander-Arnold's slickest corner kick once again came to the fore during Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Valencia in the Spanish Super Cup on 9th January. The deadlock between the two Spanish teams was broken by Toni Kroos whose quick thinking saw him scoring straight from a corner kick. 
    ð©ðª This view of Toni Kroos' corner kick goal against Valencia yesterday is absolutely brilliant. Perfection from the German maestro. ðð± pic.twitter.com/vvTCyu5BuH
    — FutbolBible (@FutbolBible) January 9, 2020 Getting ready to take the corner kick, the German midfielder saw Valencia goalkeeper Jaume Domenech organising his defence before quickly rolling the ball into the corner quadrant and kicking it with impeccable precision straight into the back of the net. The 30-year-old took the corner so quickly that it didn't just catch the opposition goalie and players by surprise, but also the broadcasters who were still busy showing how Real Madrid got the corner.
    Taking the lead, Real Madrid found their second goal of the night in the 39th minute via Isco who pounced on a Luka Modric shot that ricocheted off the Valencia defender and came straight on his feet. After missing out in the first half, Modric eventually got his name on the scoresheet with a cheeky finish past the futile dive of Domenech.

    The only consolation for Valencia, the Copa del Rey holders, came through a penalty when Daniel Parejo's powerful shot went past Thibaut Courtois. For a team that is still finding its groove, Real Madrid and their fans would have surely been happy with the result, but it was Kroos who grabbed all the limelight for his brilliant corner-kick goal.
    TAA: I took the cheekiest corner in football history

    Kroos: Hold my beer...
    — MansaRon ð (@theGreat_TR_) January 9, 2020 When you ask kroos to croos a corner
    — The Ngalaba of Africað (@michaelpacific) January 9, 2020 Better than that tta fucking corner ð
    — andy wilson (@andymanc31) January 9, 2020 Clearly taking a leaf out of @trentaa98 book with the early corner while the opposition isnt paying attention routine
    — Ryan Mcclure (@razzamc72) January 9, 2020 They should have left somebody guarding the post
    — lostryder (@gondoreal) January 9, 2020 Matteo to his Father, Messi: Corner taken quickly.
    Toni Kross: Hold my beer
    — Christopher Kilulu (@ChrisKilulu) January 9, 2020 Epitome of quick thinking!! â½ï¸â½ï¸ðð #Class
    — Gary Webster (@RealGaryWebster) January 9, 2020
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    There's something about robots that just screams creepy to me. I've seen a lot of robots over the years, both in real-life and online while covering tech, but I've been sane with the idea of having robots around me, let alone own one. But at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, one particular robot really caught my attention.
    I am talking about 'Jennie', a robot labrador that's been stealing hearts at on the show floor this year. No seriously, this one's not like other robots. Just look at her:
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    Yes, she deserves all the attention, right? Is she a toy? Yeah, maybe you can say that, but I'd say she is just as real as fur buddy you have at home. You can see Jennie at a corner of CES this year, where's she's waiting with her father to meet all the visitors.
    Jennie is not just any other robot. She's made to interact with humans the same way a real dog would. She'll respond to being stroked and petted and she also wags her tail at being called, which is a sight to behold.
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    Jennie is covered with synthetic fur and she's fitted with 50 sensors that can feel how softly or vigorously you're interacting with her. She has in-built microphones to listen to when someone's calling her. According to the folks over at Cnet, who got to spend some time with Jennie, she moves her head gently when she's patted. But if you give her more fuss, she'll get more excited and wag her tail.
    Jennie can also move her ears, eyebrows and nose, thanks to the built-in motors in her face. Stevens, who's the creator of the dog, says Jennie was designed to be a lap dog. She was never meant to be mobile, but she can cover a very small distance and do pretty much anything and everything else. She can even bark, whine, yip and howl. I am totally sold!
    In case you're interested in buying your very own Jennie, then you can do so by pre-ordering her for $440.  She wasn't designed to be a toy. Instead, she was made for elders for therapy. But hey, you don't really need a reason to bring home such a cute fur buddy, do you?  
    Source: CNET

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  7. ADMIN
    Thanks to the polluted air that we breathe and the chemicals laced water and produce we consume, saying that we've surrounded ourselves with our own filth and poison would merely be an understatement.
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    Naturally then, no matter how great care we take of ourselves and of our skin, or the kinds of products we use to keep ourselves spick and clean, we still have to deal with acne at some point of time or the other. And because that filth and poison we spoke of, most men like us have to deal with pimples, even after we've crossed our teenage years.
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    So teenage and adult men alike, need to know how to deal with pimples and make them vanish in a jiffy. Don't want to spend a ton of time or money on doing so? No problem. Our mom's kitchens hold the answer to most of our problems anyway. 
    Here are a few items from a typical Indian kitchen that go a long way in dealing with acne.
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    Don't throw away the tea leaves once you're done brewing a strong cup of tea. Instead, stick them in the refrigerator. Once it is cold, simply moisten it with clean and cold water and apply it over the pimple. After letting it sit for 10-15 mins, rinse it off using cold water. Tea leaves, even the usual kind has a number of antioxidants that work really well for the skin while also regulating the oil secretion. Furthermore, it is a great way to keep the pH balance neutral. Just ensure that you don't use leaves that have been used for tea with milk, or sugar for that matter.
    Lemon Juice © iStock
    Most pimples breakout because the pH balance of your skin has gone berserk. Rubbing a slice of lemon gently over the pulp is a great way to restore balance. The citric acid also cleans up clogged pores, and once it dries up, the cores tend to tighten up. Once you are done massaging your face, simply wash off the juice and pulp with cold running water.
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    Okay, this isn't exactly something that you would find in the kitchen, but it surely is something that you can easily pick up from your garden, or some other place from your apartment complexes. Simply slice up a leaf and squeeze out as much sap as you can. Gently massage the sap over your pimples and watch them pretty much disappear overnight. Moreover, it helps your skin by keeping it moisturised so you don't need to use any moisturiser or oil.
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    Although ice does not do a lot to remedy the repeated appearance of zits, it does help you to alleviate the pain that comes when your pimple grows beyond a certain point. It also helps by speeding up the ripening of the pimple, which causes it to pop naturally. Ice also tends to tighten up the skin, which also helps. Just ensure that you wipe up the water using a napkin or a clean towel. 
    Orange Peel © iStock
    Orange peel works in somewhat of a similar manner as lemon juice. Just squeeze the extracts from the orange coloured part of the peel over your pimples and let it rest. The enzymes from the peel help the zit to ripen a bit quicker and eventually pop. Just ensure that you clean up using plain cold water after 10 mins after letting the sap rest. 

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  8. ADMIN
    I once read somewhere, "I've learned so much from my mistakes...I'm thinking of making a few more." I think people working at Madame Tussauds either came up with the quote or religious follow it. How else can we justify what they did to Nicki Minaj and her wax statue?
    This is Nicki Minaj from her hit song Anaconda.
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    This is how Madame Tussauds thought Nicki Minaj looks like in the 2014 music video. Reportedly, it took them 20 craftspeople and six months to complete the wax figure that looks nothing like her.  
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    Honestly, if Nicki Minaj fans closed their eyes and draw her based on their imagination, it will still be closer to Nicki than what people at Madame Tussauds turned her into. 
    The statue was originally located in Madame Tussauds museum in Las Vegas and was there for four years before it was recently unveiled in Berlin, Germany.
    This wax statue looks more like a college assignment that was finished in a span of few hours, despite a month-long deadline and Minaj's fans are clearly not impressed. And we can't even blame them.
    Did they use @faceapp_ai  to make @NICKIMINAJ wax figure? Sis don't look like that.. pic.twitter.com/AOOng7RKC4
    — Broke Mom (@BrokeMomLife) January 8, 2020 y'all look at this wax figure ð@NICKIMINAJ i'm so sorry pic.twitter.com/s2Tk3M1rsF
    — ari (@lordarquaad) January 8, 2020 Listen, I'm not even die hard Nicki Minaj fan but she can RAP & ppl don't give her talent the credit it deserves. That wax figure Madame Tussaud's put out…that's not Onika Maraj. I'm so sorry. Does google not exist? They looked at that mess & said “yh, we got it”. No, you don't. pic.twitter.com/VtQmLYgy0D
    — Zu (@ghetto004) January 7, 2020 somebody said- the nicki minaj wax figure...look like a Mexican stripper from Houston pic.twitter.com/osTLnxdrNl
    — Got Chips and Eating Ruffles. (@All_Cake88) January 7, 2020 That wax figure look like it get on social media and say “people always mistake me for Nicki Minaj”... but they don't. No one ever says that. 1 chop. pic.twitter.com/jtrTR1kaX6
    — TJ (@KngMclvn) January 8, 2020 Peace and blessing family... This is. Wax figure supposely Nicki Minaj... Thats not her!!!!!!!  She looks more like Vanessa Williams in the damn face.... I dont like this family... ð¡ð ð ð  pic.twitter.com/VHHJ7SW944
    — Ms Spiritual Bunny (@sn_snowbunny1) January 8, 2020 Madame Tussaud's Germany is trying to convince the world this is Nicki Minaj Lol pic.twitter.com/6Yfmutmi4Y
    — Chocolate Jay (@JayWatkins83) January 7, 2020 So I'm no expert, and I had to google pictures to make sure I was right, but has Madame Tussauds actually SEEN Nicki Minaj before?
    — Danny Hearn (@Gnoweigh) January 8, 2020 But hey, at least they got her outfit and pose right! As the desi kids say, there should be some marks for the steps even if the answer is wrong.  
    This is not the first time that people at Madame Tussauds went horribly wrong with a celebrity's wax figure. Earlier, celebrities like Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez, Katrina Kaif, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Hemsworth and Justin Bieber were victims of wax figure fails. 

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  9. ADMIN
    You know what's the best movie to watch? The movie that everyone wants to boycott before it has even released, that too for unrelated reasons.
    We already knew Chhapaak was going to be one of the most important movies of the year just because of the highly crucial story it is based on. However, just a few days before its release, the movie is already surrounded by so many controversies with calls for boycott just because some people didn't like something Deepika Padukone did.
    Well, all I want to say after reading the first reactions to the movie is you all are going to miss out on a great movie with this boycott.
    There's nothing but praise for the movie with Deepika's strong performance as an acid attack survivor and it made it even better.
    Guess that about sums it up.
    Went for the premier of #Chapaak. It is a kick in the guts that we all need
    — Amit Tandon (@amitandon) January 8, 2020 Must watch, indeed.
    #Chhapaak gives strong message. Heart wrenching and emotional movie. Outstanding performance by @deepikapadukone. She is the soul of the movie. Superb direction by @meghnagulzar. Fantastic script & screenplay. must watch film. â­â­â­â­#ChhapaakReview #Chappak #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/RvvJDXedBN
    — E24 (@E24bollynews) January 8, 2020 Queen Deepika.
    Queen @deepikapadukone has delivered what will be the performance of the year in #Chhapaak & will win every major award for it. She is the undisputed queen of Bollywood & will keep rising. No amount of negativity will change that. â¤ï¸#ChhapaakReview #DeepikaPadukone
    — Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) January 9, 2020 Looks like they did justice to her story.
    Just watched #Chhapaak. It's an emotional and Heart Wrenching film. #Chappak shows acid attack surviver's pain, courage and fight. @deepikapadukone is outstanding. Superb Direction, impressive Screen play. Must Watch and Inspiring film.
    â­â­â­â­#ChhapaakReview #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/C9qrGfFhyM
    — Neetu Kumar (@neetukumar02) January 8, 2020 That's a good word.
    #OneWordReview...#Chhapaak: POWERFUL.
    Rating: â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸½
    Some stories should be told. Some issues must be addressed... Gut-wrenching, yet empowering... Aces: Sensitive writing. Skilled direction. Masterful performances... Take a bow, #Deepika and #MeghnaGulzar. #ChhapaakReview pic.twitter.com/LyDUkFtrvq
    — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 8, 2020 That's promising.
    #chhapaak The year begins with a 'splash' of grit and guts. Deepika plays the victim and the warrior with equal poise while Vikrant lends terrific support. Meghna is in top form once again. 'Chhapaak' is a shining example of good cinema with great intentions! â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸ (4 stars)
    — Bhavikk Sangghvi (@bhavikksangghvi) January 8, 2020 Powerful is basically summing it up.
    What a powerful movie #Chappak is! Brilliant performances by @deepikapadukone & @masseysahib. @meghnagulzar, please take a bow. Your storytelling just gets better & better with every film. Congrats @foxstarhindi, Vijay Singh & Ruchcha for putting your faith in a concept like this
    — goldie behl (@GOLDIEBEHL) January 9, 2020 What a nice reaction.
    View this post on Instagram Star struck! @thelaxmiagarwal â¤ï¸ What an inspirational story #chhapaak @deepikapadukone Thank you so much for this moving experience! You never felt so beautiful ð¤ @vikrantmassey87 brother you're phenomenal! I have been a huge fan since Dharam-Veer days, and can't wait for your next! ð @meghnagulzar Ma'am, much love and respect ð We need more stories like these coming our way ð
    A post shared by Siddhant Chaturvedi (@siddhantchaturvedi) on Jan 8, 2020 at 9:40pm PST

    Hmm.
    Force that drives Deepika is unimaginable and her integrity in reel and real life is exemplary! Vikrant your are just wonderful! Meghna, Atika, thank you! More power to your craft, to your honesty! @deepikapadukone @masseysahib @meghnagulzar @atikachohan #Chhapaak
    — juhi chaturvedi (@writeonj) January 9, 2020 Now, that's big.
    3.5 stars from @shubhragupta for Chhapaak.
    (Some colleagues used to joke in office that she doesn't know counting beyond 1, going by her very high standards and thus, low rankings for most films.)https://t.co/MF0k2TmEyX
    — Sushant Singh (@SushantSin) January 9, 2020 That's great.
    @deepikapadukone leads from the front and this is in my opinion her absolute best yet. @masseysahib superb performance!! My absolute best wishes bhai ð
    I can't articulate what I have been feeling since last night.
    This movie will never leave my mind !!! Many cheers
    — Gulshan Devaiah (@gulshandevaiah) January 9, 2020
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  10. ADMIN
    If you're looking to buy a pair of Bluetooth earphones today, then there's nothing to worry about, really. The options are aplenty and I am sure you'll find something that fits your budget. And because there are so many options out there, we sadly don't get to see something that is very unique.
    However I recently came across this pair of earphones called the Sound One DC-111, which is essentially detachable. Yeah, it's one of the more unique pieces of earphones I've used to date, and here's a quick review to give you an idea of the product.
    1. Design And Build Quality © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    The marquee feature of these earphones is that it can either be used as a pair of Bluetooth earphones or wired earphones. All you have to do is just detach the earbuds from the cable that it's connected to and use the one that you feel like using.
    The earbuds, as you can see, are connected to the cable via a proprietary port, and are easily detachable. You can't use the buds as a pair of truly wireless earbuds, which means, it always has to be connected to a cable. That's because there's no battery in the buds themselves.
    I must point out that the cable looks quite flimsy and it appears as though the connecting pins will break very easily. But I guess that's just a risk that you'll have to take. Inside the box, you'll get a carrying case, a MicroUSB cable for charging the batteries, extra ear tips and the necessary cable for using it in both the modes.
    © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    It's also worth pointing out that the earbuds are very small, so it's very easy to lose them when they're not connected to a particular cable of choice. So, just make sure they're always connected to some cable or be sure to throw them in the carrying case.
    I really like the idea of having both modes at hand since I always find myself left with discharged earphones. It's just hard to charge all the devices and I happen to carry a lot of them at any given time. So I thoroughly enjoyed using the Sound One DC-111. There's just something very satisfying about switching modes on-the-go and not have to worry about battery life.
    2. Sound Quality © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    There's no point about design and functionality if it doesn't sound good, right? Well, I was quite surprised by the audio quality of the Sound One DC-111. Sound One, for those of you who don't know, is a Hong-Kong based audio solutions company. So, let's just say that they know their products.
    If you're someone who cares the most about the bass, which is most people, you'd absolutely love these. It's more obvious when you're listening to, say, electronic music or pop music. The 10 mm drivers really give out deep bass with good sound output. Obviously, it's not as good as something like the Skullcandy Crusher or 1MORE Quad-driver earphones. Those are premium products, but Sound One does a really good job for the price.
    © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    I just got back Sunburn music festival, so I am still pretty hooked to EDM and dance music. So let's just say that I spent most of my time listening to popular tracks by DJ Snake, Flume among others while testing these out and it was really good. Set the volume to 75% and you'll be good to go.
    3. Battery Life The Sound One DC-111 is one of those Bluetooth earphones with which you don't really have to worry about the battery life because you can simply swap the cables and use it in the wired mode. But even in Bluetooth, I was able to listen to music for about 4-5 hours on a single charge, which is not too bad. It packs a 90mAh battery inside, which is more or less similar to most other Bluetooth earphones on the market.
    © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    I only found myself using it in the Bluetooth mode when I am out for a quick run in the morning. The earphones also come with an IPX5 rating, which means it's waterproof and perfect for workouts. Overall, good battery life when you're using the earphones in Bluetooth mode. But like I said, you really won't have to worry about the battery life all the time because of the wired mode.
    4. The Final Say So, should you buy the Sound One DC-111? Well, for Rs. 1,600 I'd say these are really good. At that price, you're getting a pair of earbuds that sound good, fits well in your ears, and have no connectivity issues as well. These are also good for workouts, so you can just use them as your second pair of earphones for working out if you want.
    And the fact that you're getting an option to switch to wired or Bluetooth mode whenever you want, is also a really good reason to buy these. If you're looking to buy a pair of earphones under Rs. 2,000, then I'd say these are definitely worth considering.

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    The trailer for Jawani Jaaneman just dropped and boy, are we already looking forward to the movie! 
    Starring Saif Ali Khan, newcomer Alaya F and Tabu in lead roles, the trailer looks like old wine packaged in a new bottle but still something that you'd want to try for sure.
    Here are our 3 reasons why we feel this movie will be a wholesome entertainer:
    1. Appropriate Star Cast: Saif Ali Khan looks like a glass of fresh lemonade on a hot summer day. Newcomer Alaya F seems promising and Tabu is simply amazing in her role as well. The movie has characters which are flawed and real, nothing looks plastic which is actually refreshing.
    View this post on Instagram #JawaaniJaanemantrailer is FANTASTIC. #Saif is back in form with this one, doing which he does the best.. Tabu is phenomenal as always. Film should do well at the BO if marketed well.. #JawaaniJaaneman
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    2. Fresh Perspective On A Clichéd Story: The trailer may give you major déjà vu when you watch it. However, this looks like one of those movies which you will probably watch anyway, given the fresh perspective.
    3. Saif's Moves To Ole Ole:  C'mon, if you are a Bollywood fan and this is not enough reason for you to watch the movie, then what is? Watching the good-looking Nawab flaunt his dad bod and giving our millennial generation a fresh version of his iconic Ole Ole is everything!
    The movie releases on 31st January so, make sure you catch it.

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    Dramatic, over-the-top and outlandish are the three words that best describe Ranveer Singh's persona and not to mention, his fashion sense. He has a reputation for his unpredictable style that raises the eyebrows of the people on the internet. Even then, he never fails to take us by storm with ensembles that we cannot possibly imagine wearing ourselves.
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    At the screening of Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak, he upped his debonair in a classic blue suit and just the next day, he took an unconventional route and sported something truly spine-chilling. He carved his niche of quirky fashion yet again wearing the creepiest jacket that we have seen till date. Don't believe us? Take a good look here!
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    © Farfetch
    Ranveer is wearing The Clockwork Orange Jacket by Undercover. This piece is emblazoned with an iconic scene from the film featuring a man's face with clamps that's holding his eyes open. A quick look at it and you would see how creepy it looks. The evocative story has been well put with this photographic print. This is freaky as hell!
    © Viral Bhayani
    As far as the construction and silhouette goes, the jacket features a classic collar with front button fastening and welt details with large pockets.
    The price of this jacket is as spine chilling as its design, It is available on many e-commerce websites and costs a whopping Rs. 1,03,800 according to Farfetch. Yes, let that sink in.
    © Viral Bhayani
    Coming to the other details of his outfit, he is wearing a grey jeans with extra zippers, patch design and long pockets. Add to that, his chunky sneakers by Adidas elevated his airport look even more.
    If this is not nightmarish, we don't know what is! Well done, Ranveer, it's terrifying and yet, we are totally diggin' it.

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    The Motor Vehicles Act, amended by the Parliament last year, simply states that if you violate traffic rules and regulations, you will definitely pay a much greater fine, and might also face longer imprisonment, than what existed before.
    The several penalties for violating traffic rules have been hiked up to five times under this amended act. Most penalties are a reiteration of pre-existing traffic rules, which the public is aware of, whereas some of these penalties are new. And now we have a crazy challan incident yet again. 
    Remember the helmet-less man on the scooter who paid a challan of Rs 23,000? If you think that was huge, read further about this incident in Ahmedabad. 
    According to a report in NDTV, a Porsche owner was stopped at Helmet crossroads in Ahmedabad as the car did not have number plates. On being questioned by the traffic police, the driver also failed to produce valid documents of the vehicle. 
    The car was issued an RTO memo under Motor Vehicles Act in November last year and was initially fined for a huge sum of Rs 9.8 lakh. However, later the RTO found out old records and many more violations and finally, the driver was imposed a penalty of Rs. 27.68 lakh. 
    Check out the Ahmedabad Police's tweet
    https://t.co/KDjkhssFhO
    — Ahmedabad Police (@AhmedabadPolice) January 8, 2020 If you're wondering how did the amount sum up to be this much? Well, here's how.
    According to Indian Express, Police sub-inspector M B Virja said, “This car was imported in 2017. Though the owner had initially registered the vehicle in Haryana, the number plates were missing when the car was impounded."
    "Since the car is now in Gujarat, the RTO calculated the lifetime tax, interest on unpaid tax and penalty at Rs 27.68 lakh. The owner took back his car on Tuesday after showing us the receipt," he added. 
    The owner of the car, Ranjit Desai paid Rs 27.86 lakh to the RTO that were pending and took back his Porsche 911 sports car from Ahmedabad Traffic Police. 

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    In news that's bound to excite Potterheads across the globe, the BBC has announced a magical new commission - Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History. 
    Combining the efforts of Harry Potter producers Warner Bros. and London's Natural History Museum, the programme promises to 'explore the origins and stories of mythical creatures and the fantastical beasts from J.K. Rowling's stories and explore their history and connections with animals roaming the planet today.' 
    To add a proverbial cherry on top, the programme will be hosted by none other than the much-beloved Stephen Fry - one of the network's greatest presenters, comedians and also the voice behind all 7 Harry Potter audiobooks.
    via Gfycat
    Good job, BBC. However...
    As far as I'm concerned, recent years haven't been particularly inspiring when considering Rowling's universe - with questionable additions to the lore, an uninspiring sequel to 2016's Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them and the somewhat embarrassing Cursed Child play, fans have been clamouring for something a little more wholesome and serious, and while this may not be a second coming - it's certainly worth looking forward to.
    For starters, the programme accompanies a massive effort by one of the world's greatest natural history museums to bring the world of Harry Potter to life. 
    © Warner Bros./Scientists from the Museum handle an Erumpent horn - a powerful magical artefact capable of blowing up entire wizarding homes
    Following this is the potential of joint production teams between Warner Bros. and BBC Natural History departments - the former arguably credited with making Pottermania a worldwide phenomenon, and the latter orchestrating the greatest wildlife documentaries of all time, such as the Planet Earth and Blue Planet series. 

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    After getting a peek into the world of magical beasts through the films, it'll certainly be a treat to hear Stephen Fry take a more 'academic' look at them, à la Sir David Attenborough. “I could not be more delighted,” said Fry, “to be a part of this magnificent opportunity for us Muggles to show the wizarding world that the fantastic beasts in our world are more than a match for theirs.”
    "Joining forces with the combined powers of the fabulous BBC, its legendary Natural History Unit and the magical Natural History Museum we hope to be able to bring you closer than you've ever been to some of the most spectacular and extraordinary creatures ever seen.”

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    Siddhant Chaturvedi isn't exactly a sneakerhead when compared to the rest of his brethren from the B-town. As opposed to most Bollywood celebs who have often been seen wearing some of the most flamboyant and unhinged sneakers ever made, Siddhant has much subtler preferences and poised taste when it comes to footwear. 
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    That being said, he does know how to make a statement or two, even with some really basic sneakers.
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    At the premiere of Deepika Padukone and our January 2020 cover star, Vikrant Massey's upcoming film, Chapaak, Siddhant was spotted wearing one of the coolest and most understated pairs of chunky white sneakers. Well to be honest, they kind of looked like a pair of sneakers that children wear to their schools on PT days, which make them even cooler.
    © Viral Bhayani
    First, let's get to the rest of his outfit.
    Siddhant is wearing a rather simple and laidback salamander orange crewneck sweatshirt from Jack & Jones, and rather sombre and classic pair of denim jeans from Levi's. The slim-fitting denim and the sweatshirt look rather dope on him and further add to the boy-next-door charm that the actor has.
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    As for his accessories, Siddhant's decision to keep it simple is actually a good one. When you've got an outfit as basic as this, you don't need to put on every watch, bracelet, and wristband that you've ever owned. A simple and tastefully made watch is sufficient.
    © Viral Bhayani
    Finally, coming to the sneakers themselves, they are a pair from Skechers, and legit look like one of those pairs of sneakers that students wear to their PT days.
    © Viral Bhayani
    That being said, the sneakers, with their chunky soles, and black and white lace loops do look cool, and make for a really hipster-looking pair of dad-sneakers. This just goes on to show how normcore has become the new norm.
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    All we'll say is that Siddhant does make a compelling case for dressing down for a grand event. Hats off, man, take a bow.

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    After defeating Lasith Malinga's Sri Lankan side in a clinical performance in Indore, Indian Captain Virat Kohli spoke about one of the hidden gems from the array of bowling talent available at the BCCI's disposal that sent the entire cricketing fraternity into a state of puzzlement. 
    Calling the 23-year-old Prasidh Krishna a “surprise package,” Kohli spoke highly of the pacer just moments after going 1-0 against the Lankan Lions at Holkar. 
    #Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna set to be India's T20 WC surprise package!! ð

    “I think one guy will be surprise package going to Australia. Prasidh is someone who has bowled really well in @RanjiKarnataka domestic cricket” _ Virat Kohli.#ViratKohli #INDvSL #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/wCWZGDpcvs
    — Bharathi M Kumar (@BharathiKumar4) January 9, 2020 “I think one guy will be a surprise package going to Australia. Someone who can bowl with pace and has bounce,” Kohli said at the post-match ceremony. “Prasidh Krishna has done well in the domestic arena. It is a great luxury to have this group of bowlers in all formats. Looking at the World Cup, we have enough options,” he added.
    Tasting success five years ago, Krishna's first impression was quite impactful when he played against the Bangladesh 'A' side as a member of Team Karnataka and picked five wickets in a game in 2015.
    Prasidh Krishna bags a fifer (5/45) as Karnataka skittle out Bangladesh 'A' for 158 in three-day game in Mysore: http://t.co/opLBT4fTKV
    — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 22, 2015 Ever since, the young cricketer has participated in two Vijay Hazare Trophy tournaments and even emerged as the second highest wicket-taker during the 2018 edition and turned out to be a key contributor to his team which went on to win the trophy that year.
    His Vijay Hazare stint caught the attention of Kolkata Knight Riders think tank who got him onboard as the replacement for their young star Kamlesh Nagarkoti.  
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    Recovering from back to back injuries ever since October last year, to hear the biggest player in the country talk good about him on international television must have felt great. Finding faith in Krishna's ability to deliver breathtaking swingers at a decent pace, both Kohli and the national selectors have kept an eye on him. 
    “Prasidh is one of the identified pacers in the pool. His progress has been closely monitored. Following his Vijay Hazare performance, he would have been in the India 'A' team which is leaving for New Zealand on Friday. But he needs to play a few matches to prove his fitness again," sources close to the selectors were quoted by the Times of India.
    View this post on Instagram Undoubtedly the best team I have been a part of ! Champions for a reason ð #vijayhazaretrophy2019
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    While Kohli mentioning Krishna's name enabled the Bengaluru-born to regain lost face due to the side strain followed by the stress fracture above his left ankle, it also highlights how in-tune the Indian skipper is with the development of young talents at the first class and List A levels.

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    If there's one thing that we can't stop admiring of late, it is Varun Dhawan's badass looks that he is sporting for every Street Dancer 3D promotion. He is experimenting with super playful ensembles and every time he wears something OTT, he instantly has our attention.
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    Since his upcoming movie is based on the multifarious colours of dance, even his recent appearance resembled the same. He is truly unrecognisable with the Roman hairstyle and electric blue ensemble. Even though the look instantly took us back to the 80s, his boots, however, are so Dhinchak that it made our jaws drop!
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    Varun is wearing boots by Nomenklatura Studio. This style is from runway Spring/Summer 2020 which was inspired by the films Scarface and Penelope Spheeris' The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.
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    The collection showcases an array of pieces in both traditional and daring silhouettes. The Gangster aesthetics have been interpreted on this pair and has been inspired by 80's Glam Rock.
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    Speaking of Varun's outfit, he turned heads with his electric blue leather jacket with a printed shirt and black pants. The combination with its contemporary colours, extravagant fabric and silhouette makes it quite unconventional and totally a worthy look for Varun's upcoming movie, Street Dancer 3D.
    © Viral Bhayani 
    All in all, we love his attempt to bring back the disco days and this is what we call, Dhinchak. Keep it up, Varun!

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    Deepika Padukone's surprising presence at the protest by the JNU students caused a national uproar within minutes. And why not? A mainstream Bollywood superstar suddenly appearing at a protest over a very controversial issue was fodder enough for intense debates. As expected, she was showered with praise and admiration for taking such a 'bold' step, but at the same time, she was also attacked for 'promoting' her latest movie, Chhapaak.
    But another issue cropped up out of nowhere, where a lot of Twitter users started accusing the makers of 'changing the religion' of the attacker in the movie.  
    By now, everyone is familiar with the story of Laxmi Aggarwal, an acid attack survivor. Her attacker's name was Nadeem Khan, however, the makers of Chhapaak were accused of changing his name to a Hindu one, Rajesh, basically bringing the religion of the culprit into the spotlight. 
    Well, turns out, these allegations are completely false and baseless. We got to review the movie yesterday and the name of the attacker in the movie was originally supposed to be Nadeem and was later changed to Basheer Khan.
    Technically, people didn't even bother to check the facts before trending several hashtags like #NaeemKhan and #Rajesh to #NameItLikeBollywood on Twitter. 
    Here are a few tweets on the same: 
    Laxmi Agarwal faced a jihadi Acid attack in 2005 in New Delhi as she had refused to marry #NadeemKhan.
    Deepika Padukone's making money with movie #Chapaak on Laxmi hardly talks about Nadeem Khan. Instead they changed name to Rajesh.#boycottchhapaak#IndianSecularism
    — Suman Kaul Sharmað®ð³ HINDU #Official (@SumanSh58123278) January 8, 2020 His name was #NadeemKhan who threw acid on #LaxmiAgarwal 's face, but you changed the name only to dishonour #Hinduism, this is your secularism.@deepikapaukone #Boycott_Chhapaak pic.twitter.com/Ljzq5ZFx4J
    — Lokendra Nath (@NathLokendra56) January 9, 2020 Name of the guy who attacked Laxmi Aggarwal with acid was #nadeemkhan.
    But makers changed his name to
    "Rajesh" to suit their agenda
    This is how Machinery of anti Hindu Bollywood gang functions.

    Boycott these secular traitors of our Country #boycottchhapaak #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/KHu2947Dsp
    — Pratik Shinde patilð¦ (@pratik_shinde18) January 8, 2020 Bollywood is an jihadi fort that is why their jihadi worm willfully converted jihadi acid attacker name from #NadeemKhan to a Brahmin Rajesh Sharma. Now every secular in India is promoting genocide of Brahmins. Unfortunately we Brahmins have no law to protect us.#boycottchhapaak
    — Suman Kaul Sharmað®ð³ HINDU #Official (@SumanSh58123278) January 8, 2020 Coming to the movie, Rajesh is actually one more character in the movie who plays Malti's love interest when she was a teen. For more information on the same, you should first watch the movie.  
    Chhapaak will finally hit the screens tomorrow and will clash with Ajay Devgn's much-talked-about period drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.
    Planning to catch a screening? Let us know in the comments section below.

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    Can money really buy happiness? Well, in one of a kind social experiment, a Japanese billionaire named Yusaku Maezawa is planning to give away a huge amount of money to his social media followers to draw some inferences from it. 
    His bizarre idea has received a lot of mixed reactions from the people on the internet. 
    Basically, Yusaku wants to understand if money can truly buy happiness and he has decided to give away a whopping 9 million dollars to 1000 random Twitter followers. His tweet has already gone viral. 
    Besides, his post also has a video where he is explaining his concern for this “serious social experiment”.
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    — Yusaku Maezawa (MZ) å澤åä½ (@yousuck2020) December 31, 2019 He hopes that this experiment is beneficial to economists as well in tracking how the world can work with money being readily available. His idea is to see how getting a basic fixed income can affect people's lives.  
    Interestingly, Yusaku is also the only private passenger who flew on Elon Musk's Space X and is one of the biggest entrepreneurs in the world who is always making headlines for some or the other reason. 
    Well, we'd love to participate in this social experiment and contribute to whatever conclusions he wants to draw. 

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    Deepika Padukone's upcoming film Chhapaak has hit the headlines once again but this time it's falling into trouble. According to reports, Laxmi Agarwal's lawyer, Aparna Bhat, has decided to sue the makers for not mentioning her name in the film.
    Chhapaak is based on Laxmi's life and struggles in which Deepika plays the titular role of an acid attack survivor. The film also features Vikrant Massey alongside Deepika.
    Recently, Bhat took to her social media account to express her disappointment. She mentioned that the makers of the film didn't given her due credit for her work as she played a pivotal role in getting justice to Laxmi and that she is "deeply disturbed post watching the film."
    Bhat, on her Facebook post, wrote, “Have never been the one to demand attention to my work. Deeply disturbed by the turn of events post watching Chhapaak. Compelled to take legal action to protect my identity and preserve my integrity. I represented Laxmi in her criminal trial in Patiala House Courts... tomorrow someone will represent me in my cause... Ironies of life."

    Later, the advocate wrote another post thanking people who were coming out in her support. “I thank all my friends who endorsed my contribution and challenged team Chhapaak in failing to say 'Thank you!'. I cannot match the powers of these mighty producers of Bollywood but keeping quiet will further endorse injustice. I have decided to take my cause to the next level. Ready to face the consequences," she wrote.

    The controversies around the much-awaited film is only seeming to increase with each day. Earlier on Tuesday night, there was a huge controversy around Deepika's visit to JNU to show solidarity with the students who were attacked by masked mob on Sunday night. Some even called her visit a publicity stunt. 
    The film, directed by Meghna Gulzar, marks Deepika's first production venture and is scheduled to release on January 10. 

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  21. ADMIN
    Whether you've been using the iPhone 11 or the iPhone 11 Pro, here's some good news. Apple is hosting a competition for photographers that can also end up making you money. This time around, Apple is asking its users to take some of their best low-light photos using Night Mode. 
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    Night Mode is a new camera feature introduced for iPhone 11 and 11 Pro where it helps users take better pictures in dark environments. You can submit your own entry by submitting via Instagram and Twitter using the hashtags #ShotoniPhone and #NightmodeChallenge. 
    The competition is open until 29th January 2020 and the winners will be revealed on March 4th. You can read the full rules of the competition here.
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    Apple will use the winning pictures for their stores, billboard ads and digital marketing campaigns. Winning images will also be featured on the company's official Instagram account. In order to use these images, Apple will pay a licensing fee for the pictures for a year. 
    If you plan to take part in the competition, here are some useful tips listed by Apple:
    1. "Night Mode automatically comes on in low-light environments. If the yellow Night mode icon is showing, you're shooting with Night mode.
    2. Night Mode determines capture time based on the scene, and displays this time in the Night mode icon. You can tap on the Night Mode icon and adjust the slider to Max to extend the capture time.
    3. Try propping up your iPhone or using a tripod for a longer capture time at the darkest time of night.”

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  22. ADMIN
    External storage has been improving over the years but nothing comes close to the speed and storage size of a portable SSD. We've seen a new wave of external SSDs launching but Samsung just took the cake with its latest offering. The South Korean company launched a new T7 Touch external SSD that has a fingerprint reader built-in for added security. 
    Previous Samsung SSDs came with a password client that would protect the content of the SSD, however, now, it comes with a fingerprint reader that can be accessed from the body of the SSD itself. 
    © Samsung
    Having a fingerprint reader is certainly a very clever idea especially if you want to protect your data and the SSD from theft. The new SSD is called the T7 Touch and it can read up to four fingerprints so that users can share the SSD with trusted users. 
    © Samsung
    The body of the SSD is made of aluminium and Samsung claims it is drop resistant up to two meters. In terms of ports, there is only one USB-C port that can be accessed via a USB-C to USB-C cable or a USB-C to USB-A cable. It is worthy to note that the read and write speeds will be slower when using a USB-A cable. 
    Speaking of the read and write speeds, the T7 touch is able to write speeds up to 1,000MB/s and read up to 1,050MB/s. To put things into perspective, that's twice as fast as the T5 portable we reviewed a while ago. 
    © Samsung
    The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch will be available across retail channels, online and offline, from February 2020 in India. 
    The Portable SSD's will be priced at INR 11,999 for the 500GB, INR 18,999 for the 1TB and INR 36,999 for 2TB. The variant without a fingerprint sensor called Portable SSD T7 is expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2020.

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  23. ADMIN
    The Realme 5 Series turned out to be a huge success in India. The company ended up selling a ton of Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro devices, and now, they're bringing a new phone in the series today.
    Called the Realme 5i, it's replacing the Realme 5 and it's more like an upgrade to it. The highlight of the phone is the quad-camera setup and the 5,000 mAh battery. Let's check it out -
    The Realme 5i, as you can see, has a different design at the back. It doesn't have the crystal design anymore and instead, has a textured back. The Realme 5i sports a 6.52-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600. It also has a waterdrop notch on the front that houses an 8MP selfie camera. It's powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC, just like the Realme 5.
    © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    It comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which is a standard thing for budget phones. In terms of the optics, the Realme 5i sports a quad-camera setup which includes a 12MP primary sensor, an 8MP sensor with a wide-angle lens, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP macro lens. There's a 5,000 mAh battery inside that's keeping the light on and it's running on ColorOS software based on Android.
    Pricing And Availability  © Karthik Iyer/ MensXP
    Realme has launched the new Realme 5i at Rs 8,999 in India. The phone will be available in two colour variants i.e. Green and Blue and it'll be available exclusively through Flipkart starting January 15, 2020.

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  24. ADMIN
    “Kitna achha hota agar acid bikta hi nahi...milta hi nahi toh...fikta bhi nahi"
    Meghna Gulzar and Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak dives deep into something that needed to be shown on the big screen. The topic is so sensitive that very few filmmakers have had the nerve and the vision to approach it, but Chhapaak leaves you feeling broken yet empowered at the same time, while opening your eyes to the world of acid attack survivors.
    The movie is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal and Deepika steps into her shoes to show us the ordeal of an acid attack survivor. And what a stellar job she has done.
    The movie begins with a protest, which will make you realize that cinema mirrors society and Chhapaak captures the real-time emotion of the country well.
    As Malti (Deepika) is introduced, Meghna Gulzar makes sure that the viewer knows that it's all about his or her perspective of seeing the character who has gone through a gruesome and heinous acid attack.
    Chhapaak avoids taking the stereotypical route of just focusing on 'why' she was attacked and what was the real 'motive' behind him throwing the acid. The movie, instead, throws light on male violence that comes after being rejected by a woman. Chhapaak's focus is on the ups and downs of Malti, most importantly how she needs to procure money for multiple surgeries and court hearings, which is a herculean task for her. 
    © Fox Star Hindi
    Years after her attack, you see Malti working at an NGO where she meets Amol Dixit (Vikrant Massey) who is also working for the cause of contributing as much as he can towards bettering the lives of acid attack survivors
    Interestingly, Amol is not someone who's overtly sacrificial but he is shown to have flaws. He does come across as condescending at times, but is shown his place by the people who work with him, especially Malti.
    The movie not only talks about acid violence but also shows the real deal of gender politics, although very subtly, through the scenes involving Malti's lawyer played by Madhurjeet Sarghi. There are moments when she's at home working on the case and her husband is taking care of the household chores which does add value to the movie. It's not shown in a way that's celebratory but that it should exist and somewhere, it does exist. Simply put, equality.
    In her career-best performance, Deepika has, clearly, given her all to make Malti look real and convincing on the big screen. She is able to move the human in you, especially when you see how she reacts for the first time when she sees her disfigured face. Slowly and gradually, you see Deepika evolving into someone who's gracefully showing the character's journey into becoming someone more accepting of her new face. 
    She is simply powerful in most parts of the movie but in the flashback scenes where she is a 19-year-old, I, felt that Deepika was trying too hard to look or act like a teenager, which felt unsettling. However, it is almost forgettable as Deepika's holistic performance is mind-blowing. 
    © Fox Star Hindi
    Vikrant adds life to Meghna's vision of Amol and captures the screens with his brilliance in the craft. He does manage to teach men some lessons, especially about accepting rejections and not letting their egos drive them crazy. In one of the dialogues, he says that before one throws acid on someone, it's their mind that has been overpowered with acidic thoughts. His dialogue delivery is perfect and in-line with the director's vision. 
    © Fox Star Hindi
    Madhurjeet Sarghi also does a powerful job as the lawyer defending Malti's case and makes sure that she is a powerhouse in the courtroom scenes.
    Despite the power-packed performances by the cast, Chhapaak does have its shortcomings. Somewhere, you feel that the direction is a bit weak and rushes through to get to the end. 
    Talking about the score, I felt that the movie overused Arijit Singh's songs which became quite irritating after a certain point in time.
    The movie does move you to your core but somehow, you walk out with the feeling that it could have been a bit better. 
    In a nutshell, I would recommend you watch the movie for its message and understanding the pain acid attack survivors go through.

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    England's Ben Stokes. Photo: AFPBen Stokes made an emphatic case for the unique drama of five-day Test cricket this week — inspiring England to a series-levelling win against South Africa in the final overs of a dramatic contest.
    His match-winning performance in Cape Town on Tuesday came at a time of intensifying debate over the future of the longest form of the game, which has been played since 1877.
    The International Cricket Council (ICC) will in the coming months discuss reducing Tests to four days as part of structuring the global calendar beyond 2023.
    For a sport so closely linked with tradition, cricket has shown a remarkable ability to innovate in recent decades, introducing multiple forms of limited-overs cricket that have taken firm root.
    But the latest proposal, part of an effort to tackle the crowded international cricket calendar and save on costs, has divided players, many of whom consider Test cricket the gold standard.
    The ICC allowed four-day Tests in 2017 and they have been tried in one-off games between South Africa and Zimbabwe and England against Ireland.
    But they are not allowed in the Test world championship, which is currently led by Virat Kohli's India.
    Cricinfo said mandatory four-day Tests rather than five-day matches during the current cycle from 2015 to 2023 would have freed up a total of 335 days of scheduled cricket over the period.
    The England and Wales Cricket Board has offered "cautious" backing to the suggested new model and Australia and New Zealand said four-day Tests deserved serious consideration.
    But a succession of top cricketers have spoken out against the idea and the global players' representative body has warned of "significant player resistance", though others such as Shane Warne have voiced support for a change.
    England all-rounder Stokes claimed the last three South Africa wickets at Newlands to earn a 189-run victory for England, who levelled the four-match series at 1-1 on Tuesday.
    Afterwards he and England captain Joe Root spoke out in favour of the longer format, which allows the drama and nuances of the game time to play out.
    "It's why five-day cricket should always be around. It´s the best form of the game," said Stokes, England´s man of the match.
    Root´s opposite number, Faf du Plessis, also said he did not support a move towards four-day Test matches, despite a statement by Cricket South Africa that it was official policy to back a reduced format.
    England director of men's cricket Ashley Giles said on Wednesday that five-day Tests were "precious".
    "If we played four-day cricket, I fear we would miss out on a lot of matches like yesterday (England´s win)," Giles told the BBC.
    "I know a lot of Test matches now don´t go to the fifth day — but you know it is precious to me, and I know it is to the players."
    Kohli opposition Kohli spoke earlier this month about his opposition to any move to cut a day from Tests, questioning where it would ultimately lead.
    With four-day Tests "you are purely only talking about getting numbers in and entertainment, and I think the intent will not be right," said the India skipper.
    "Then you will speak of three-day Tests. I mean, where do you end?
    The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations executive chairman Tony Irish stressed there was "currently a lot of negative sentiment" concerning the proposed changes.
    "Until such a time as we and the players are provided with the full picture and compelling reasons for change, we remain supportive of five-day Test cricket, and would expect significant player resistance if a shift to that is imposed on players by the ICC and/or boards," Irish said in a statement on Tuesday.
    "Test cricket is a cherished format of the game and it needs player support and buy in to survive. We urge those making decisions to understand that."


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