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  1. ADMIN
    English wicket-keeper Jos Buttler is facing massive backlash for using cuss words against South African all-rounder Vernon Philander during the second of four Test matches. 
    Buttler was apparently frustrated with the slow pace with which Philander was batting as the Protea went on to score just 8 runs off 51 deliveries and when the batsman blocked the keeper's view while collecting an incoming throw, he decided to voice his feelings.
    Staring the South African right in the eye, the Englishman called him a “f*cking knobhead” followed by a rant which consisted of a bunch of 'F' words.
    What made the incident even worse for Buttler was the fact the South African legend had announced that he would be retiring from the game of cricket after the Test series against England. 
    Don't you just love English athletes?

    They're such a classy bunch ð¤¦‍âï¸#SAvENG pic.twitter.com/R1b6bMg5Yl
    — JAKE BUCKLEY ð¦ðº (@TheMasterBucks) January 7, 2020 Buttler's captain Joe Root decided to mellow down the situation doubt by calling it “playing hard Test cricket” and said that the incident would not lead to any sort of animosity between the two sides.
    "I don't think it was anything serious," Root said. "It was just two guys playing hard Test cricket. Emotions were running quite high and I don't think anyone overstepped the mark. You want a bit of spice on the TV anyway, don't you?"
    However, Indian commentator and cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle called it a “pity” the way Buttler swore at the 34-year-old Philander. 
    What a pity... https://t.co/JV9ni9Vyfy
    — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 8, 2020 And while Bhogle is the voice of Indian cricket and tries to look at a situation rationally, this time the fans of Indian cricket are calling him biased towards our own cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. 
    And when Virat does that so many times on the field,no one says anything???Why is that Soo?
    Sad part is that we Indians are to biased?? isn't it Sir @bhogleharsha
    — Vaibhav Tripathi (@V_Trips7781) January 8, 2020 you cant say "f" words but our players can abuse in hindi as much as they want. Rohit said to pujara "bhen**od" they took lightly and trended ben stokes. Everyday kholi says it but then we dont criticize and trolls again benstokes. Such level of hypocricy. Dude enjoy game.
    — Democracyð®ð³ (@hum_leke_rahege) January 8, 2020 Really disappointing that you would say that. As a person who has seen a lot of cricket around the world you would know things are said in the heat of the moment, India players have done so too, and there is no need to go hard on a person for that.
    — Abhishree Jain (@AbhishreeJ) January 8, 2020 That's all well Harsha, hopefully you'll have the same reaction to Virat mouthing B....d and M.....d!
    — Mira Viswanathan (@miraviswanathan) January 8, 2020 U need @imVkohli to reply such ppl !!! Anyways, they will not take any chance against Virat...ð
    — Chetan Jangale (@ChetanJangale) January 8, 2020 Mc, bc is not equal to what buttler uttered?????
    — K.Raj kumar 45ð®ð³ (@imraj264) January 8, 2020
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  2. ADMIN
    A new year not only means something that will kick off a list of resolutions and new ideas, but that also means we'll have a myriad of new movies and shows to watch. Here are some of the most awaited Punjabi movies which are releasing this year:
    1. Qismat 2 One of the most popular Punjabi movies, which was literally the result of a song Qismat going viral to the point that fans wanted a whole movie out of it. The first part garnered great reviews and continuing the legacy of this romantic drama, the second part will be releasing in September this year. 
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    A post shared by Ammy Virk ( à¨à¨®à© ਵਿਰਠ) (@ammyvirk) on Oct 1, 2019 at 12:49pm PDT
    2. Jind Meriye This one will see the good looking team of Parmish Varma and Sonam Bajwa play estranged lovers as materialism and ego tear their relationship apart. The movie releases on January 24. 
    View this post on Instagram Tere Bin song from Jinde Meriye comes out on 6th January 12 pm. @parmishverma @iampankajbatra @omjeegroup
    A post shared by Sonam Bajwa (@sonambajwa) on Jan 4, 2020 at 5:04am PST
    3. Sufna Not much is known about the story line of this movie, except that this is going to be a romantic release for Valentine's Day and stars Ammy Virk with Tania, who was seen with him in Qismat also but in a supporting role. 
    View this post on Instagram SUFNA♥ï¸ðªBe Ready To Witness The Love And Be Ready To Cry Coz We Coming @ammyvirk @taniazworld @jagdeepsidhu3 @jaani777 #BPraak @speedrecords @navvirk66 #TeamSufna♥ï¸♥ï¸ 14th Feb
    A post shared by B PRAAK(HIS HIGHNESS) (@bpraak) on Jan 7, 2020 at 10:41pm PST
    4. Puaada After impressing the audience in Muklaawa last year, Sonam Bajwa and Ammy Virk are coming back in June with another romantic outing. 
    View this post on Instagram PUADA ... releasing on june 12th... @sonambajwa @thepawangill @atulbhalla78 #balli bhaji, #rupinder bhaji... @vrakxmusic @urshappyraikoti @harmanranitatt
    A post shared by Ammy Virk ( à¨à¨®à© ਵਿਰਠ) (@ammyvirk) on Dec 25, 2019 at 12:22am PST
    5. Yes I Am A Student Probably one of the most awaited movies of the year, this will mark the debut of none other than Sidhu Moosewala in movies and will tell the tale of the struggle faced by students. 
    View this post on Instagram #yesiamstudent @sidhu_moosewala @mandy.takhar @tarnvir_singh_jagpal @gillraunta #apnaheritagefilms @yes_i_am_student_ #gillraunta ਹà©à¨£ ਦਾਤ੠ਨà©à©° ਫਿà¨à¨° ਠਸਾਡ੠ਲਾਠਦਾ
    A post shared by Sidhu Moosewala (ਮà©à¨¸à© à¨à¨²à¨¾) (@sidhu_moosewala) on Sep 26, 2019 at 8:17am PDT
    6. Carry On Jatta 3 One that needs no introduction because if you're a fan of the franchise and have already laughed your heart out watching the first two installments, then this will be on your list already. 
    View this post on Instagram Good news for @GippyGrewal fans .... #CarryOnJatta3 releasing on next year probably .... Good luck to whole team @jaswinderbhalla @ghuggigurpreet @binnudhillons @karamjitanmol @humblemotionpictures ð¤©ð¬ð¯ . â¨FOLLOW - @pollywoodsquad ⨠. #Pollywood #PunjabiIndustry #Punjaban #movies #binnudhillon #newpunjabisongs #model #punjabimovies #karamjitanmol #promotions #gymlovers #gippygrewal #pollywoodsquad #pollywoodsongs #trending #punjabiwedding #jaswinderbhalla
    A post shared by POLLYWOOD SQUAD ð¬ð¯ (@pollywoodsquad) on Nov 26, 2019 at 10:17pm PST

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  3. ADMIN
    Have you ever noticed the "Games" button inside some applications like your mobile web browser or, say, a wallet app? Weird, right? Like why would there be an option to play games on a casual app that has nothing to do with gaming? Turns out, it's a strategy used by app makers to boost user engagement. In simple terms, it makes users spend more time within their app and even makes one come back for more.
    It's called gamification, and a lot of apps that you use on a day-to-day basis use it. Just go back to your phone right now and see how many of the apps you use on a daily basis have games inside them. You'll be surprised.
    © Gamezop
    An Indian company called "Gamezop" is one of the major players in this industry. It's essentially a gaming platform that powers gaming experience in thousands of app in India. We're talking about HTML5 games here, so they're nothing intense. But they can be super addictive at times, making you come back for more. And that addiction is what these platforms like Gamezop are banking on.
    To get a better understanding of how these games work and how platforms like Gamezop are thriving on them, I spoke to Yashash Agrawal, one of the founding members of Gamezop.
    © YouTube
    "At Gamezop, our goal is to acquire more users and cater to them rather than pushing app installs. It has allowed us to reach millions of users without any marketing spend whatsoever," said Yash when I asked him about his company. In case you're still scratching your head, let me tell you that Gamezop is merely acting as a distribution network for these games.
    No, they're not making games of their own. Instead, they license these games from over 250 partners and put them in the right place. And when I say right place, I really mean it. These games are positioned in a way to grab maximum attention. They even show up as pop-ups on certain apps, so the chances of you missing it are quite less.
    But How Are They Making Money Out Of This? Ads! As an aggregator, Gamezop has managed to place its games on some of the most popular apps like Mozilla Firefox, Ixigo, NewsPoint, among others. So whenever a user decides to play a game, he/ she will have to sit through an ad. It's similar to how you watch videos on YouTube.
    Obviously, I wasn't given an accurate number when it comes to the revenue, but given the number of monthly active users, I am inclined to believe that I'd be aplenty. And it must've gotten only better with the introduction of real-money gaming format.
    When it comes to such games, users will be asked to pay money to enter a game that promises real-money prizes. That's directly going to the aggregator, which in this case is Gamezop, without having to rely on an ad impression.
    The Way Forward According to Yash, there's a huge scope to expand their operations. I've been told that Gamezop has 800 partners in India. But considering the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of apps from Indian developers alone, with millions more worldwide, I can only imagine the growth opportunity here.
    Yash and the team seem to be quite optimistic about their business model and they think the affordable mobile data and the need for entertainment on-the-go are going to make things better.
    These games are obviously not for everyone. Some of you may even hate these, but it's worth making a note that millions of users still enjoy playing them over other mainstream titles. They're easy to access and free-to-play. What else do you need?

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  4. ADMIN
    With all eyes on ISRO's upcoming 'Gaganyaan' mission, it seems that preparations for the space mission are in full swing.
    Recently, it was announced that special food packets have been prepared for the astronauts that are part of 'Gaganyaan'.
    The menu includes Idli-Sambar, Upma, Coconut Chutney and much more. A Mysuru lab has prepared special food packets for the astronauts who'll be travelling to space. The Astronauts will also have special food heaters to warm up their food.
    Here's what the food packets looks like-
    For the Indian astronauts scheduled to go into Space in Mission Gaganyan, food items including Egg rolls, Veg rolls, Idli, Moong dal halwa and Veg pulav have been prepared by the Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore. Food heaters would also be provided to them. pic.twitter.com/gDgt9BJpb2
    — ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2020 ANI took to Twitter shared the above post along with a caption saying, “For the Indian astronauts scheduled to go into Space in Mission Gaganyan, food items including Egg rolls, Veg rolls, Idli, Moong dal halwa and Veg pulav have been prepared by the Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore. Food heaters would also be provided to them.”
    The Twitter post has more than 1.2K retweets and a string of funny comments that are a downright laugh riot:
    Why not biryani and sevaiyyan? This is discrimination towards minorites. This calls for another nationwide protests.
    — THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) January 7, 2020 Leave everything aside.. It's a great achievement for our country. We should learn from this that if need arises this country can produce anything from astronauts food to bulletproof jackets. We have that ability just we lacks in confidence..kudos..
    — Ranjit Jaiswara (@ranjitjaiswara) January 7, 2020 Waiting for outrage by leftist.. Why only Veg Pulav and not Beef Biryani. Food Impositions on Astronauts ð
    — King in the North ðº (@skywalker8901) January 7, 2020 Now that the difficult question of food is solved, let us focus on the easy part, how to go into the space?
    — HypocrisyUnlimited (@HypocrisyUnlim1) January 7, 2020 Just out of curiosity . Arent they suppose to have liquid diet ? . Becoz they cant poop in space .
    — . (@xyz_varun) January 7, 2020 Great!! It's tigh slap on the face of @Harvard who says Indian food is worst in the world. #ProudISRO #ISRO
    — BraveBanda (@SatishKoaan) January 7, 2020 According to India Today, ISRO Chief, K Sivan said, “ISRO has identified four astronauts for the mission and their training will kickstart in the third week of January in Russia.” 
    The 'Gaganyaan' programme will enable the astronauts to go on a seven-day space flight in low Earth Orbit and will safely recover the crew members after the completion of the mission.

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  5. ADMIN
    The whole time people kept cribbing why is Bollywood not speaking up on the current national scenario but when a Bollywood celeb shares his or her opinions, all they receive is severe backlash. And that's exactly what happened in Deepika Padukone's case.
    Where many A-listers kept silent on CAA or JNU attack, Deepika chose to visit the JNU campus in a show of solidarity with the students. Deepika didn't speak on the issue but her images that are going viral have created a divide in the opinions of people on social media platforms.
    A certain section of people feels that Deepika's move to meet JNU students was nothing but a cheap publicity stunt and have started to trend #BoycottChhapaak.
    There are people who feel with Deepika supporting JNU students, she has increased her fan base in Pakistan.
    Never Seen #DeepikaPadukone Visit URI Martyr's family

    Never Seen Her Visit Pulwama Martyrs

    Never Seen Her Visit Kashmiri Pandit family

    Yesterday's Visit Was A Cheap Publicity Stunt. #boycottchhapaak pic.twitter.com/t6OXWm6cZs
    — Vinita Hindustanið®ð³ (@Being_Vinita) January 8, 2020 789 universities in India ..

    She @deepikapadukone didn't choose an IIT to discuss any innovation to help girls' safety

    She didn't choose a medical university to gain better treatments for acid-throw victims...#boycottChhapaak#वनà¥à¤¦à¥à¤®à¤¾à¤¤à¤°à¤®à¥ ð®ð³ pic.twitter.com/BZ6sQzWzih
    — Manish Ashok Mishrað®ð³ (@Manish1949) January 8, 2020 #boycottchhapaak Congrats @deepikapadukone .. all anti nationals and Pak supporters are now with you.

    U may have made new fans across border and India haters here but u lost many honest fans. Every 1 r angry for u standing with leftists in JNU who actually started the violence. pic.twitter.com/UBLE19w5np
    — CA Vikram Sharma (@thesharmavikram) January 8, 2020 #boycottchhapaak#boycottChhapaak Cheap Publicity Stunt. #boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapaak#boycottchhapak pic.twitter.com/HQ9b8GrMam
    — Hulash Sharma (@sharma_hulash) January 8, 2020 There's no limit of hypocrisy in Bollywood it goes side by side.#boycottchhapaak
    — Anuj Kumar Jha (@AnujKum63835433) January 8, 2020 She thinks that by supporting these handful of protesters she can make her movie a blockbuster?? @deepikapadukone majority of people who are your fans, support the government. We all know that these were fake attacks. I'm disappointed in you. #boycottchhapaak
    — Deepak Sharma (@DeepakS62575205) January 8, 2020 However, there are people who are supporting Deepika for making it a point to meet the JNU students and understanding the pain they might have gone through.
    They have been trending #RespectDeepika, #IStandWithDeepika and #ISupportDeepika on Twitter, appreciating the courage that she has shown by visiting the campus.
    Thank you @deepikapadukone  for standing with suffering students in JNU.
    #ISupportDeepika #RespectDeepika
    — Timir Bhowmik (@I_am_timir) January 7, 2020 If You Can't See The Pain In Her Eyes ð

    Ur Dumb!@IYCChhattisgarh#ISupportDeepika #IStandwithDeepika pic.twitter.com/WIgFIsnUuj
    — Nitin Batra #CGYCSM (@nitinbatra88000) January 8, 2020 Let's make this movie first blockbuster of 2020.#ISupportDeepika pic.twitter.com/L3LuqUYQDK
    — Rajkumar Yadav (@Rajkumar_yadav) January 8, 2020 Thank you @deepikapadukone for standing by the future of India. #IStandwithDeepika  pic.twitter.com/qiKp1pMPLy
    — ðððð¡ððð ð¡ððð¦ðð ðð ðð ð ð¡ð¤ (@LoopsPadukone) January 8, 2020 Thank you @deepikapadukone for showing your spine!!!#StandWithJNU #IStandwithDeepika pic.twitter.com/3xvnonFxQF
    — Comrade from Kerala (@ComradeMallu) January 8, 2020 #ChhapakDekhoTapaakSe
    It takes a lot of courage to stand against fascist government#ChhapakDekhoTapaakSe #IStandwithDeepika pic.twitter.com/9I9Ez2sm3b
    — SONIA MEENA (@sonia94meena) January 8, 2020 She got emotional ⤠#IStandwithDeepika pic.twitter.com/iVRQoQ5f55
    — i make sense (@DPkaChamcha) January 7, 2020 Deepika was one of the first A-listers who came out with her opinion in the form of visiting the campus. Celebrities like Anurag Kashyap, Swara Bhasker, Vishal Bhardwaj, Taapsee Pannu and Richa Chadha joined protests in Mumbai against the JNU violence while the biggies were missing.
    What's your take on the whole fiasco? Let us know in the comments section below.

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  6. ADMIN
    OnePlus decided to show up at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year and showcase a new phone. It's a concept phone so don't expect it to be made available for purchase. Called the OnePlus Concept One Phone, the new phone has a lot of interesting things to talk about. 
    It's no secret that the OnePlus Concept One has a camera that magically disappears. Yeah, the marquee feature of the phone is that it uses a new kind of "electrochromic glass" that makes it look as if there's no camera at the back. 
    What it does, is it essentially tints the lenses to make them blend into the body. Here, take a look at this image - 
    © Twitter/ Austin Evans
    See how it works? It looks a little gimmicky, but that's what we have. It's also worth pointing out that the camera is not entirely invisible. You can still see it from certain angles, but it does a fantastic job of hiding it. 

    But would someone want a disappearing camera, to begin with? Well, the only logical explanation to that is it'll look very slick on a phone that's completely black. The idea behind the concept is to hide and keep the camera discreet. It's purely aesthetics. 
    The OnePlus Concept One is a big bright phone with O range leather. But imagine a phone with a slick glass body. Using this glass will keep the camera discreet, giving it a neat and clean look. So let's just say that the future OnePlus phones will be a treat to look at.
    With its industry-first disappearing rear camera, the #OnePlusConceptOne is a testament to our untiring passion for challenging convention. Witness the beauty of the unseen at #CES2020, January 7-10. pic.twitter.com/b5I4ma25pE
    â OnePlus (@oneplus) January 7, 2020 Also, it only takes 0.7 seconds for the electrochromic glass to turn on and off. According to OnePlus, it's the same time it takes to open the camera, so it'll be ready to go as soon as you launch the camera. The way it works is, the camera remains hidden when it's not in use, and it automatically shows up when you fire it up. What's interesting is that OnePlus says the glass can also be used as an ND filter, which is an absolute treat for photographers. So that's the only thing which makes the electrochromic glass useful beyond just aesthetics. There's an option in the camera software to enable it, which is very neat. 
    © Twitter/ David Immel
    The OnePlus Concept One, as you can see, has leather. It's the Papaya Orange color, the same one which we're used to seeing from the McLaren edition OnePlus phones. OnePlus says it's the same leather that's being used in McLaren cars for the seat covers. Internally, the OnePlus Concept One has the same internals as the OnePlus 7T Pro. It sports a 6.7-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, is powered by Snapdragon 855+ processor with 12GB of RAM and 4,085 mAh battery. It has the same curved glass and metal sides. It looks pretty slick but it's sad that we won't be able to buy it, at least not anytime soon. 
    We don't know if OnePlus is planning on implementing this tech in its next phone, but we're super excited to see what the brand comes up with.

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    I am not going to take away any credit from Murali Kartik for his efforts to make Indian pacer Navdeep Saini feel comfortable during the post-match ceremony. The 27-year-old bowler put on a show as he went on to scalp two wickets while giving away just 18 runs in four overs. 
    4⣠overs
    1â£3⣠dot balls
    2⣠wickets
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    Navdeep Saini was the pick of the bowlers as Sri Lanka manage just 142#INDvSL https://t.co/2JSnJZDHf2 pic.twitter.com/zKocguf4hr
    — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 7, 2020 For his ability to not give away runs while removing important batsmen like opener Danushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa from the crease, he was recognised as the 'Player of the Match' and given a price reward worth Rs. 1 lakh.
    After receiving the award, Kartik invited Saini for a quick word. Knowing that the Karnal-born was not too comfortable communicating in English, the interviewer switched to Hindi. The only problem though was it felt as if he simply translated his questions using Google Translate.

    And to be fair, Kartik was doing a decent job unless he asked him about the two wickets that he took. “Dono mein se kaunse wicket ne aapko zada anand diya,” asked the former Indian leg spinner. 
    But you have got to give it to Saini for not letting a smile sneak out during his time on the microphone. 
    Ahead of Jasprit Bumrah's return to the field, many bowlers got the opportunity to prove their worth to the team and earn a spot in the 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup and Saini has shown the most potential amongst those pacers who aren't in the regular rotation in the international roster.
    So we saw Navdeep Saini bowl a 107 kph ball, a 135 kph ball, & yes the 147 kph ball! Wow! ððð
    — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 7, 2020 "Saini is a different case [in T20 cricket] because he has come from the domestic set-up into the IPL and into the Indian team," Indian skipper Virat Kohli had said about the pacer in Guwahati. "So, he has bowled quite a bit and has a good understanding of lines and lengths and he's obviously got pace,” he said.
    © AP
    "The first thing is to be confident, and only then can you bring in variations," Saini told Kartik. "I liked the yorker [to Gunathilaka] more because I nailed it better than expectations. I play both red-ball and white-ball cricket, and hence the more I play, the better I will get at them. When I made my T20 debut, all I thought of was pace. But as I have played more, I have realised that variations are important too,” he added.

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    Irrfan Khan - what is it about this ruggedly handsome man with his sheepish smile, that draws us in with ineloquently uttered dialogues, unsuitably professed love confessions and even the most awkwardly unheroic action punches that he successfully delivers?
    © Instagram
    Over a span of more than 30 long years that Irrfan has been in the industry, he has had a psychedelic journey sprinkled with riveting performances ranging from that of a letter writer in his debut film, to his outstanding performance in Puzzle and Karwaan before he bounced back after a tryst with cancer and promised to treat movie-lovers with yet another memorable journey, Angrezi Medium.
    © Instagram
    However, despite the dedicated fan base Irrfan enjoys, it needs to be reiterated why even the most gifted crop of Bollywood actors are no match to this dark horse who is in a league of his own. All we need is 5 points to prove it, so here goes:
    1. He Is The Underdog Who Dared To Reach For The Stars
    © UTV spotboy
    It takes a lot to move out of your own shadow in a place that loves to typecast artists. For the longest time, Irrfan played his part with utmost honesty even when he was roped in for meagre roles with not more than a few seconds of screentime, Irrfan stretched his wings and landed in Hollywood after having proved his mettle in B-town. Today, Hollywood swears by his merit (or should we say magic) and Bollywood celebrates the gift of an unparalleled performer.
    2. He Is Bollywood's Most Successful Atypical Hero
    © Yash Raj Films
    He's nothing like the 'typical' Bollywood hero you come across on the silver screen. His aren't the looks that sell tickets, you wouldn't have seen the man do a proper Bollywood dance number on too many occasions and he definitely does not subscribe to the 'ideal' romantic hero that Bollywood feeds us and makes for the most eligible anti-hero out there, who made it big despite being removed for Bollywood's trusted checklist of a hit-maker.
    3. Irrfan Doesn't Just Act Or Perform, He Teaches
    © Instagram
    There's a craft in Irrfan's acting. He is a craftsman, a weaver of stories but most importantly, he is a teacher who turns his work into a classroom. And while he successfully entertains, he makes sure his audience learns a thing or two, either about the craft or the message he is trying to deliver with his performance. Regardless of how he does it, it's a lesson people love going back to.
    4. Irrfan Isn't Just An International Celebrity, He Is A Million Dreams Personified
    © BCCL
    No star kid or Bollywood's overnight celebrity matched up to what Irrfan stands for. His journey makes him unconquerable. His struggles fuel millions of dreams and his success gives aspiring actors hope to not give up and continue to chase after their dreams. Irrfan makes people believe that dreams only come true when we dare not to give up.
    5. Irrfan Is What Happens When Failure, Dedication And Undiluted Honesty Come Together
    © Sony-Pictures-Class
    As more and more new talent continues to surface in the mainstream acting scene, it takes a keen eye to identify that it takes more than mere looks, passion and lineage to make a mark for yourself in the industry. 
    Irrfan isn't made up of solely the success that he enjoys, but instead, he is a product of his failures, and days of oblivion which were chased away by his utter honesty and dedication towards the one thing that rules his life - his craft, acting.

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    After rain and leaking covers disappointed cricket watchers from all over the world a couple of days ago in Guwahati, the second T20I of the series between India and Sri Lanka more than made up for the loss. 
    With Indian bowlers, led by the 27-year-old Navdeep Saini, showing up during Sri Lanka's batting and wrapping their entire roster for just 142 runs, it was a child's play for our batsmen to finish the game off early, go back to their hotel rooms and enjoy the pleasant Indore evening. 
    That's that from Indore.#TeamIndia win by 7 wickets. Lead the three-match series 1-0.#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/5mtCxcHFHr
    — BCCI (@BCCI) January 7, 2020 And even though the Men in Blue ended the target with seven wickets and 15 balls to spare, thanks to the timely fireworks by Shreyas Iyer and skipper Virat Kohli, everyone was more interested in the kind of chemistry openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were sharing at the beginning of India's innings. 
    The duo started out on a positive note and Rahul, being in the wonderful form that he has been in lately, took over the game with his impeccable timing and world-class cover drives. On the other hand, Dhawan, who was returning to the pitch after suffering a knee injury, seemed to be hesitant and failing to connect with the ball. 
    Despite the latter's struggles, the two went on to form a 71-run partnership for the first wicket which gave Kohli's men a more than comfortable push for the win. 
    50-run partnership comes up between @klrahul11 & @SDhawan25 ðªðª#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/2cHppP0glK
    — BCCI (@BCCI) January 7, 2020 For their display of camaraderie, Rahul and Dhawan were presented with the 'Ambuja Cement Atoot Jodi of the Match' award during the post-match ceremony which literally means “an unbreakable pair”. 
    The irony behind this award could not have been more amusing as this pair is destined to get ripped apart. The rare occasion of Dhawan and Rahul playing together was only made possible as Rohit Sharma was rested for the Sri Lanka series. 
    When you can't make choise b/w Dhawan and Rahul , So you give rest to Rohit and select both...

    ððð pic.twitter.com/RjjYo7KtMD
    — Parv Kapoor..ð®ð³ð®ð³ð®ð³ (@arrey_bhai_bhai) January 4, 2020 Sharma, who has had the best year of his international cricketing career in 2019 has more than earned his spot as the leading opener of the Indian batting order, while in Dhawan's absence due to injury, KL Rahul has stepped up and showed to the world why he deserves the spot of the co-opener. 
    When 'Gabbar' was healthy, he was struggling to put up good numbers while Rahul was dominating the domestic circuit as he put on a show in match after another and demanded the selectors' attention with the kind of work he did with his blade during the Syed Mushtak Ali Trophy.
    Even during the match, commentators Sunil Gavaskar and Mahela Jayawardene kept an eye on Dhawan's difficulties on the pitch and discussed on several occasions whether it was Rahul's time to take away his spot when Sharma does make a comeback, especially with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup just around the corner. 
    ðThis is the 14th consecutive T20I innings when Dhawan failed to reach a 50.

    ðIts been 12 innings since Dhawan's final SR was 150+.

    ðIn last 20 innings:-

    Dhawan
    Runs: 574
    Avg: 28.7
    SR: 123.4
    50/100: 2/0

    Rahul
    Runs: 707
    Avg: 41.5ð¥
    SR: 146.6ð¥
    50/100: 5/1#Dhawan #INDvSL
    — The Cricket Panda (@TheCricketPanda) January 7, 2020 Even Rahul couldn't help but pass a smile when former Indian cricketer turn anchor, Murali Kartik asked the athlete about his chemistry with the southpaw. Although he managed to get away with a well prepared, diplomatic answer, he made it clear that he had eyes for the opening spot for the T20 World Cup squad.
    The Sharma-Dhawan combo did the Indian cricket team a lot of good for the past couple of years but while Sharma has been able to take his game to a whole new level in 2019, it feels as if Dhawan has reached his ceiling and Rahul, at this point of time, clearly feels like the better fit for Kohli's side. 

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    If there were to exist a guide book titled 'The Ultimate Trick To Be The Best Employee', an age-old, unsaid directive to be found sporadically in the book would be to work overtime and therefore 'get noticed' for working long and hard (regardless of how inaccurately that might describe what you do 'after hours' at work).
    For years, something along the lines has been drilled into our heads that working long hours at work automatically translates into working more, and therefore earns you extra points for that promotion you're eyeing.
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    But guess what? A recent study conducted by a Canadian research company claims that working late will earn you a lot more than a good appraisal and early promotion. It will only escalate your chances of falling prey to hypertension aka high blood pressure.
    Well, that's quite a hefty price to pay to get into the good books of your manager, won't you say? Reports have shown that hypertension is one of the leading causes of more than 82,000 deaths every year in America alone. Even the findings of the study reiterate the fact that working hours do affect an individual's health. Compared to those who worked less than 35 hours a week, the study found that working 49 or more hours makes the latter bunch susceptible to high blood pressure by 70 per cent! 
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    Now, given that you can recall what basic biology lessons taught us, high blood pressure means that a person is more vulnerable to suffer a stroke, get a heart attack or even a heart failure for that matter besides losing their vision, or suffering from a kidney or sexual dysfunction! Now, these surely are matters of great concern and shouldn't be taken lightly.
    Akshat, who is currently working with an Australian MNC in Gurgaon, has been putting in extra hours at work for a long time, and though he says he hasn't got much to lose, he did have some health concerns on more than a few occasions.
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    Why is it then that we continue to push ourselves, and bring our body to the edge by working long hours? Current trends across the corporate sector shows that performance and results have taken precedence over staying back at work to clock extra hours. Instead of doing any good, nowadays it is often seen as inefficiency to stay back after working hours to finish the job.
    Since time is of the essence nowadays, it is expected that employees will perform to their full potential within the allotted time, so as to not only save the company's resources but also get things done in time.
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    Even the mindset of team managers has already undergone necessary changes to further this work culture within their teams. Many managers now evaluate their team members' true worth based not only on their extra hours at work, but instead the performance and result they yield in the long run.
    So, perhaps it's time that we revisit and revise our future strategies to get that promotion and/or appraisal without putting our health (and life) on the line. Because no matter what others tell you, nothing is truer than the fact that 'jaan hai to jahan hai'.

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    After the brutal and gruesome attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on the January 5, 2020, the University has been absolutely lull dealing with a plethora of damage, to both human life and university property. On 5th, right after the attacks took place, a swarm of people gathered outside the North Gate of the University to protest against these attacks, in absolute solidarity. Since then various protests rallies and Dharnas have been organised by the university students to stand in solidarity with those who've been injured in the brutal attacks that took place.
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    While the government is either quiet or is playing its usual blame game, a lot of civilians are riled up and need pertinent answers to these attacks. Amongst the celebrities, Swara Bhaskar, through an engaging video, urged people to protest and condemn these attacks, while they were going on. After Swara, we now see Deepika Padukone stand in absolute solidarity with the students of JNU and our hearts are truly melting, seeing a prominent celebrity finally take a stand against the attacks on university students. Deepika is currently in Delhi to promote her movie Chhapaak, directed by Meghna Gulzar, which releases this Friday and while the actress was present at the university, she didn't address the crowd, and her decision prompted Aishe Ghosh, the student body president to comment "when you are in position, you should speak".
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    Deepika joined the ongoing protest rally against the attacks that took place on students and teachers alike, in JNU. Although she hasn't Tweeted or shared her presence at JNU yet, there have been photographs and videos that have been doing the rounds and garnering momentum. While Deepika was at JNU, the news of her presence spread like wildfire all over Twitter and people were either criticising her for coming there to promote her movie or praising her for showing solidarity. The hashtag #BoycottChhapaak also gained traction. Here are some mixed reviews about her visit to JNU:
    Glad @deepikapadukone turns up at #JNU ...First from the big bollywood stars league to come out so openly in support of the students...So much respect for her!!! Deepika u r a true star!!! Hope the KHANS take a cue. #JNUVioence #JNUProtests #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/018l96TE1a
    — Bushra Khanum بشرÛÙ° خاÙÙ (@bushrakhanum86) January 7, 2020 #DeepikaPadukone reaches #JNU to show solidarity with students pic.twitter.com/r3zJR09XrS
    — Raajeev Chopra (@Raajeev_romi) January 7, 2020 Deepika Padukone expresses solidarity with students in JNU. She is delhi to promote her upcoming film CHHAPPAK.#Chhappak #DeepikaPadukone #JNU pic.twitter.com/PNFM17hcqH
    — Shivangi Thakur (@thakur_shivangi) January 7, 2020 There's another video where we can see Deepika standing at the protest rally while former Jnu students' Union President, Kanhaiya Kumar chants 'awaaz doh, hum ek hai'
    Bollywood Filmstar #DeepikaPadukone at #JNU #JNUProtests #BanABVP #FeesMustFall https://t.co/tUw66v01gh pic.twitter.com/NqFerAF3yM
    — Muhammad Wajihulla (@wajihulla) January 7, 2020 As more and more supports pours in for #JNU, Bollywood Filmstar @deepikapadukone reaches #JNU to show support to the protesting students. #JNUProtests#JNUBleeds #TukdeTukdeGang #BanABVP pic.twitter.com/87iQXxJqkc
    — Muhammad Wajihulla (@wajihulla) January 7, 2020
     
    1. Deepika Padukone's presence matters as middle class culture is sadly celebrity driven.
    2. She may be being neither brave nor opportunistic, merely another conscientious citizen doing her duty.
    3. These youth are not star struck & couldn't care less, that is a welcome change. https://t.co/o3B9rs1My3
    — Kanika Gahlaut (@kanikagahlaut) January 7, 2020 India Today's reporter asks a protester if he thinks Deepika Padukone is 'brave' to show up at JNU. 'No, just opportunistic,' he says flatly. #NLPrimetime pic.twitter.com/wO13GsR7eA
    — Jayashree (@NLJayashree) January 7, 2020 #WATCH Delhi: Deepika Padukone outside Jawaharlal Nehru University, to support students protesting against #JNUViolence. pic.twitter.com/vS5RNajf1O
    — ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2020
     
    #JNUFilmPromotion | 3 days before 'Chhapaak' release, Deepika Padukone at JNU campus for promotion, reveal sources https://t.co/QYYa0nmVXw
    — Republic (@republic) January 7, 2020
     
    Now that Deepika Padukone is using JNU for publicity-please support a campaign to boycott her next movie#BOYCOTTCHHAPAAK
    — Sugato Bose (@BoseSugato) January 7, 2020  
    Don't watch Deepika Padukone Movies if you don't want to support #TukadeTukadeGang pic.twitter.com/WSSJkIJ3jN
    — Ashish Merkhed (à¤à¤¶à¤¿à¤· मà¥à¤°à¤à¥à¤¡) (@AshishMerkhed) January 7, 2020 Whether her agenda was to promote her upcoming film or genuinely stand in solidarity with the students present there, we don't know. But the important part is that she showed up, which means she opposes the heinous actions carried out by the masked mob, regardless of her movie coming out this Friday and that's all we need to know or care about. We just hope more celebrities come forth and condemn these brutal attacks on students because their opinion really matters to the younger population today.
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    On Sunday, a mob of masked young men and women entered the University, carrying iron rods, sticks and hammers and targeted students from three hostels, within the campus, including a women's hostel. They beat up the students and also destroyed public and personal property. Even though no investigation has started on the matter, the security has been strengthened in and around the University, while the students pray things return back to normal soon.

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    Kumail Nanjiani knows how to break the internet. From some really zany and off the cuff comments and jokes to some really colourful interviews, the man knows how to keep an audience at the edge of their seat.
    © Reuters
    When he posted a few photographs after getting ripped as a lumberjack, the internet went berserk. So much so, that PornHub acknowledged his physique, in the most unique way possible.
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    Now, you might imagine that Kumail had to work out like a beast and practically had to live in the gym to get a physique as chiselled as that one. However, his trainer, Grant Roberts of Granite Gym in Beverly Hills, California, revealed, that his intensive workout routine was just a part of his transformation. Notably, Roberts himself has acted in a number of films, including the 2009 sports drama, Invictus, which starred Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman.
    © Instagram/grantrobertsfit
    In a recent interview with a major US-based fitness magazine, Roberts revealed that although Nanjiani did work out like a mad man and went full gung ho on whatever was asked of him, his intensive workout regime was just a part of it. It seems the devil's in the details. Here's what exactly Kumail had to go through to get in shape for his role in Marvel's The Eternals.
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    An Individualised Fitness Plan © Instagram/kumailn
    First and foremost, it was important to formulate a customised fitness regime that would work for Kumail in a manner that suited him the best. The thing is, most people forget that what works for someone else, might not work at all for them. In such a case, a personalised plan, that has been developed by expert nutritionists, fitness trainers and gym trainers becomes a must. Says Roberts, “With Kumail, the main goal was increasing muscular size, dropping excess body fat and creating total body symmetry, so keeping his composition and lifestyle in mind, we came up with a plan that would work around him.”
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    Robert says that apart from working out 4-5 days a week, Kumail had to tweak his diet a number of times. “Initially, the focus was on protein, water, healthy fast like omega 3and just the right amount of carbs. However, with time, he had to make some finer adjustments to make him look more vascularly fit, without dropping muscle,” he continues.
    Recovery © Instagram/emilyvgordon
    Notice how in the previous point we wrote that Kumail worked out for 4-5 days a week? Well, that's because your days for rest, or days where you let your body recover, are important. Says Roberts, “Whether you're working out for 15-20 mins, or attending two sessions a day, intense work out routines are exhausting, can be painful, and drains you completely.” On his days for recovery, Kumail would often go for massages and stretching exercises, so that his muscles wouldn't atrophy.
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    The first actual step in one's journey towards a fitter self is making the decision, and setting reasonable plans and achievable goals. Says Roberts, “Intelligent program design includes achievable landmarks and checkpoints while leaving room for modifications, whether results are ahead or behind schedule.”
    Maintenance © Instagram/kumailn
    Finally, there is the manner in which you maintain yourself after you've got the physique that you wanted. It is alarmingly easy to let things go once you've hit your desired inches, or hit a certain weight. However, what follows next is the actual task. Says Roberts, “Maintenance requires working out hard enough to keep everything from atrophying and consuming a maintenance diet of just the right amount of essential water, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals while keeping non-essential carbohydrates in check.” Now, it may not be as intense and seemingly rigid as the process of whipping yourself in shape, but because it is a constant endeavour, things become challenging.
    Considering the people that Kumail would be cast opposite in The Eternals, which includes the likes of Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek & Kit Harington among other stalwarts, being funny in an action film, while it may have its moment, won't simply cut it. No wonder, Kumail turned towards the professionals for help.

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    Shahid Kapoor is a massive sneakerhead. Leave it to him and he will dress up wisely to any occasion strutting around wearing some zany pair of sneakers. That's not it with him. He is also an eccentric dresser who has time and again proven his sartorial prowess. 
    © Viral Bhayani
    Recently, he made a zany statement at the airport as he dressed down wearing the most casual outfit. His hoodie is a quirky addition and the way he has paired it with black cargo pants and sock sneakers makes it even more appealing.
    © Viral Bhayani
    The sock sneakers definitely elevated his airport ensemble but the hoodie stole the attention away from his sneakers. When he is not seen in his Balenciaga or McQueen, you will find him wearing in premium brands that even we can afford. 
    © Viral Bhayani
    That said, even his airport appearance is a similar example of that. Case in point: his affordable hoodie.
    Take a look:
    © Pulp Fiction
    Shahid is wearing Pulp Fiction Puff Print Hoodie Sweatshirt. The cult classic style features puff print with graphic detailing inspired by the film Pulp Fiction. Both the sleeves have screengrabs from the movie. The style looks damn comfortable with its design and fleece lining features. Furthermore, it has an adjustable drawstring hood and Kanga pockets.
    Coming to its price that we have been raving about, this hoodie is available only for Rs 5,000. Now, that's truly dirt cheap for such an uber-cool sweatshirt.
    © Viral Bhayani
    Shahid is inarguably the most fashionable celebrity of B-town and the recent ensemble establishes our claim. On the work front, he is currently prepping for his upcoming role in the movie Jersey which is all set to release on 28th August 2020.
    We are taking pointers, Shahid!

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    When Marilyn Monroe suffered a slight wind related wardrobe malfunction on Lexington Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Street in New York City in 1954 while shooting a scene for the movie Seven Year Itch, she perhaps didn't know that she had become the subject of perhaps the most iconic picture in Hollywood. Everyone has seen that picture, glamorous to the core, and superbly impressive in its unplanned grandeur.
    © Biography
    A lot of actresses have tried to recreate this pose throughout the years, but perhaps the most noteworthy attempt has just taken place in a movie poster, with a man trying to recreate it. The man is Saif Ali Khan, and he tried it with a bath-robe of sorts, with someone holding a fan underneath - in a poetically chaotic domestic setting.
    © Instagram/Filmfare
    The poster is for the movie Jawaani Jaaneman, and Saif already has created quite a buzz with the previous poster for this movie, where he looks surprisingly young.
    © Instagram/Filmfare
    © Instagram/Filmfare
    He plays a dad in his forties in the film, and by the looks of it, it is going to be an entertaining masala potboiler. Let's just say we can't wait for it to come on the big screen.

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    2020's Golden Globe Awards kicked off the year with several memorable moments - with my personal favourite being Joaquin Phoenix's incredible 'Best Actor' speech.
    Spearheaded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the awards themselves have turned 77 years old - just 15 years younger than the Oscars. Despite the age gap, however, it seems that both awards are closely linked - not only do they feature quite early in the year, but recent data suggests that if you're looking to gamble, the Golden Globes are a decent Oscar predictor.
    © Statista
    Using the 'Best Picture' category as an example, 66 per cent of all Oscar-winning movies since 1950 had won a Golden Globe before, most frequently (49% of the time) in the “Best Drama” category. That would make Sam Mendes' 1917 the favourites for this year's main prize at the Oscars.
    If you're a Mendes fan, however, hold your horses. A recent trend seems to have tilted the status quo, and not in your favour. 
    While a Golden Globe winner also won at the Oscars 12 out of 15 times between 1990 and 2004, 9 of the 15 “Best Picture” winners since 2005 were previously snubbed at the Golden Globes.
    Speaking of snubbing - despite winning 34 nominations, Netflix only won two awards, not including any of the night's biggest prizes. Those went to 1917, which won 'Best Motion Picture – Drama' and 'Best Director – Motion Picture' and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which was crowned 'Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy'.
    Netflix had high hopes going into award season this year, with The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes all considered serious Oscar contenders. Not all is lost for the world's largest streaming service, however, because being snubbed at the Golden Globes doesn't necessarily spell doom for the Oscars, which will be awarded on the 10th of February.

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    Vikrant Massey, who has charmed the audience with a slew of diverse roles, is now trying something different yet again with his upcoming movie, Chhapaak. He will be seen essaying the role of Amol, the life partner of Malti, an acid attack survivor played by Deepika Padukone. 
    In one of the interviews during the promotion of the movie, he was asked about how can acid violence be eradicated from society, to which he said that parents should give sensible schooling to their sons and tell them to accept a woman's no as a no.
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    “There is a different kind of upbringing we give to the son of the house than the daughter, where we do not teach a little boy how to accept rejection. Later, it turns into an ego issue. In most cases of acid-violence, the boy throws acid on a girl when she rejects his marriage proposal,” Vikrant told IANS. 
    View this post on Instagram Those in love don't mind the #NokJhok. Where there is love, there is forgiveness. . . . @deepikapadukone @meghnagulzar @foxstarhindi @_kaproductions @mrigafilms @zeemusiccompany @shankarehsaanloy @siddharth.mahadevan #Gulzar
    A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey87) on Dec 17, 2019 at 8:55pm PST
    He went on to add, “The first step to stop the crime is to change the upbringing, and parents need to take that step. Boys need to learn to accept 'no' for an answer and (realize) why consent is of utmost importance. The right kind of parenting can build a progressive society I guess.”
    Well, that's quite a strong statement indeed that Vikrant has made. Calling on men to bury their egos and accept a woman's rejection, Vikrant wants men to know that throwing acid just to seek some sort of revenge is nothing short of barbaric and inhumane, and has no place in our society. 
    © Fox Star Entertainment
    Coming to the movie Chhapaak, it is trying to start a conversation on acid attacks showing the life of real-life survivor Laxmi Aggarwal on the big screen.
    Deepika Padukone will be seen stepping into the shoes of Laxmi in the movie.
    Here's the trailer: 
    Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak is slated to hit the screens on January 10.

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    The much-awaited trailer of Himesh Reshammiya's Happy Hardy and Heer is finally out and we know who're the people really excited about this one - meme makers.
    The trailer begins with internet sensation Ranu Mondal singing Teri Meri Kahani which shows Happy (Himesh Reshammiya) and Heer (Sonia Mann) appearing to be madly in love, although the truth is Happy has actually been friend-zoned. 
    Heer then ends up falling in love with Hardy, who's basically a sunglass-wearing stylish musician version of Himesh. Wow, so much in the name of true love!
    © Pooja Entertainment
    This 2-minute trailer features Himesh Reshammiya in a double role where one Himesh, wearing turbans, fights the stylish Himesh, because let's accept it; if there's anyone better than Himesh, it's Himesh himself. 
    Both of them are fighting hard to win the girl's heart and literally NO ONE, throughout the trailer, is going to be curious or shocked about why they look like a carbon copy of each other. Maybe that's the mystery they'll solve in the movie?
    Honestly, we're now excited and waiting for honest reviews from memesters.  
    Directed by Raka and produced by Deepshikha Deshmukh, Happy Hardy and Heer was earlier expected to release on January 3, but it will now hit the theatres on January 31.

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    India's biggest festival for the four legged took place a few weeks back in the capital, on the 28th and 29th of December 2019, and people made their way to the NSIC grounds in Okhla, to witness a life changing experience for their pets. Pet Fed is India's biggest carnival for pets, which usually takes place in an open area where people can spend adequate time with their four-legged. This time we saw a lot of people in Delhi bring in their cats and dogs and have themselves quite an adventure. Now Pet Fed is ready for round two, which will take place in Mumbai on January 11th and 12th, 2020.
    © Pet Fed
    Apart from all the amazing activities that were planned for two whole days, and adoption camps that were set up at the venue, we also got a chance to interact with actor/model, Dino Morea, the ambassador for the event and also one of the main investors for Pet Fed. Dino, an animal lover himself, is a proud father of two fur-babies - a labrador named Maximus and an Indie named Ganpat and he himself promotes the idea behind 'adopt don't shop', which mainly talks about not buying breed dogs when you can adopt desi dogs around you.
    © Pet Fed
    Here's what we spoke to Dino about:
    MensXP: What are the causes you're closely attached to and have actively worked with?
    Dino Morea: I've worked with a variety of causes ranging from betterment of stray animals & spreading more knowledge regarding adoption of pets through my association with Pet Fed to starting up "DM Fitness" which provides health and fitness solutions to young kids from the streets who want to come and work out on the streets itself. Apart from this, I've worked independently with various NGOs who provide education to underprivileged kids.
    MensXP:  Do you have any pets? What's the most basic need a pet may have?
    DM: Yes, I'm a father to two pets at the moment. A Labrador named 'Maximus' and an Indie named 'Ganpat'. I've always had indies around me at any point of time. The most basic need of a pet is love and care, just like us humans.
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    MensXP:  How can a festival like Pet Fed encourage more people to adopt dogs or cats?
    DM: Just talking about it is not enough, you have to experience it for yourself. So I suggest visiting the next Pet Fed carnival - either Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore. Through this, people get sensitized to knowing how loving pets are, how good they are and how they make us into better human beings. As long as adoption is concerned, festivals like Pet Fed are important as it encourages more pathways for knowledge towards indie breeds, how hearty they are & how they aren't any less than any other dog or cat breeds. 
    MensXP: What do you feel about 'adopt don't shop'?
    DM: "Adopt Don't Shop" delves & tackles two important issues: 1) It discourages breeding which is an unhealthy business in itself, especially when it's done in the wrong way possible. You stop that by adopting strays. When you need a pet, you don't really need 'em to show off, you need them as a companion. Second good thing about this cause is that when you adopt, especially a stray animal, you end up with a furry companion and you also give a deserving home, love and care to an animal in need. 
    © Pet Fed
    MensXP:  Do you think a festival like Pet Fed should take place in every part of the country and that too frequently?
    DM: Yes! Every city in India needs to have a Pet Fed happening, because we have carnivals for human beings & for every liking in every small part of this country, so why not have a carnival for pets? Besides knowledge and awareness, it's also a lot of fun. Kids, people and pet lovers alike, would love to come and experience something like this. It's the most wonderful experience and according to me, every city should have it at least twice a year.
    After reading this I am sure either you're convinced to adopt a pet or you're going for the next Pet Fed event happening near you. Whatever it is, make sure you register for the event and give your pooches the time and effort they truly deserve.

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    The Australian bushfires have been devastating for the animals and humans alike and many lives have been lost in the worst fires that have occurred in the continent, so far. Efforts are being made to restore and conserve whatever is possible right now, but even while activities to restore wildlife are happening, a lot of animals have lost their lives. 
    In order to help conserve the continent, a lot of people are making donations and one of them happens to be Chris Hemsworth.
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    The Hollywood actor, recently announced that he's donating $1million towards the damage and devastation the bushfires have caused all over the continent. The actor who plays 'Thor', shared a heartfelt video on Instagram urging people to donate and help in whatever they can, to help the country heal. The actor lives in Byron Bay, New South Wales, himself.
    He wrote:
    "Hi everyone. Like you, I want to support the fight against the bushfires here in Australia. My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully you guys can chip in too. Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated. In my bio I've added links to support the firefighters, organisations and charities who are working flat out to provide support and relief during this devastating and challenging time. Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations. It really does make a difference, so dig deep! Love ya."
    View this post on Instagram Hi everyone. Like you, I want to support the fight against the bushfires here in Australia. My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully you guys can chip in too. Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated. In my bio I've added links to support the fire fighters, organisations and charities who are working flat out to provide support and relief during this devastating and challenging time. Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations. It really does make a difference, so dig deep! Love ya.
    A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Jan 6, 2020 at 6:34pm PST
    Hemsworth made the announcement a day after the 77th Golden Globe Award ceremony took place in Los Angeles, where many award winners, including Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, used the platform to draw everyone's attention towards the tragedy.
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    Almost six million hectares have burned in Australia in the ongoing bushfire crisis, with over 20 deaths reported so far. 
    Well, we're grateful that a lot of people who are recognising the devastating effects of the fire are coming forward and making donations that can help restore some parts of the continent and give medical aid to its animals who're suffering in large numbers.

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    Arguably one of the best managers of all time and a shrewd tactician, Pep Guardiola has established his reputation as a proven winner and a highly sought-after coach in club football over the years. The Spaniard took Barcelona to new heights with his 'tiki-taka football' before going to Germany for a three-year stint with Bayern Munich.
    His next assignment brought him to the Premier League where he took Manchester City to greater heights in recent years. He guided the Cityzens to two Premier League, Carabao Cup and FA Community Shield titles alongside an FA Cup trophy. But, the ongoing season has been completely different.
    Struck with key injuries and lacking confidence in their usual dominant play, Guardiola's men currently find themselves 14 points adrift of an unbeaten Liverpool brigade and further from the top of the Premier League table than the Spanish manager has been with any of his previous clubs.
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    The misfortunes for City this season has left everyone speculating if it is the beginning of the end for Guardiola at the Etihad stadium. While some believe that his desire to succeed with City remains undimmed and the turn of events this season might motivate him to be more determined than ever, others feel that he could already be thinking about his next venture elsewhere.
    But, as City prepare to take on cross-town neighbours Manchester United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal on 8th January, Guardiola put all the speculations over his future to rest with sarcastic comments, quite unlike the Spaniard we know. "After training City I won't train United. It is like I would never train Madrid. Definitely not," Guardiola was quoted as saying by The Guardian ahead of his side's visit to Old Trafford.
    When asked if he would reconsider his decision if United and Madrid are the only clubs left to offer him a coaching job, Guardiola took a sly dig at both the clubs by claiming that he would rather spend his time playing golf, than join them. "I'd be in the Maldives if I don't have any offers! Maybe not the Maldives because it doesn't have any golf courses," the City boss added.
    © Reuters
    While Guardiola can fire a salvo at the other clubs, but his team will be wary of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men who had surprised their 'noisy neighbours' with a 2-1 win in the Premier League last December. The United manager also called for appropriate protection for his team before their upcoming clash, highlighting City's tendency to commit tactical fouls as part of their strategy.
    The United manager also credited City's reduced foul count as a major reason behind their last month's win. “We got past their press last time and, if you count the numbers of fouls, I don't think there were too many. That's a big thing and sometimes I look at the referees and I look at our games and, even if they are just little fouls, there have been teams who have stopped us with these little fouls – which has stopped us showing how good we are when we attack,” the Norwegian manager added.

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    While several celebrities remain silent or indifferent towards the atrocities committed on late Sunday in Delhi's premier Jawaharlal Nehru University, a few have taken their platform as social influencers in great stride - with popular YouTuber and comedian Bhuvan Bam joining their ranks yesterday.
    Ever since 2015, Bhuvan has amassed a fan-following with over 16 million subscribers - often parodying social causes ranging from violence against women, censorship and several other issues.
    After retweeting a video highlighting the violence against JNU staff and students, Bhuvan posted a two-part tweet explaining his views on the topic, and the intolerance he's faced on social media for supporting the cause.
    Tweet karta hoon toh log poochte hain 'Kaunsi party se paise mile hain?'
    Paise? Bhaiyya mera politics se kuch lena dena nahi hai. 25 saal ka hoon. Apne kaam se desh ka naam roshan karna chaahta hoon. Har naagrik ki tarah desh mein aman aur shaanti chaahta hoon. (1)
    — Bhuvan Bam (@Bhuvan_Bam) January 5, 2020 (When I tweet, people ask 'which party have you received money from?'
    Money? Brother, I have nothing to do with politics. I'm 25 years old. I want to bring the nation's name to light through my work. Like every citizen, I want peace in the country.)
    Bhuvan continued with a follow-up:
    Maine apne bharat mein aisi hinsa ki kabhi kalpana nahi kari thi. Agar aap mein thodi si bhi deshbhakti hai, toh yeh samajh lijiye ki politics se upar insaaniyat hai. Kisi ko shareerik chot pohochaana jaanwaron se battar hai.
    Yeh hinsa iss desh ko manzoor nahi. (2)
    — Bhuvan Bam (@Bhuvan_Bam) January 5, 2020 (I never imagined such violence happening in my India. If you have even a bit of patriotism in you, understand that humanity comes above politics. Physically harming someone makes you worse than animals. The nation will not accept this.)
    Powerful words, and they certainly had a powerful impact, drawing thousands of retweets in subsequent hours. 
    Jinko lagta hai BB ne desh ko gaali sikhai hai...

    1. Vo sirf 'bancho' bolta hai cuz time pe sab yhi bolte the so he showed the reality.
    2. He made videos on Rapes.
    3. He made video on parents.
    4. He represented India at NBA.

    "Baagh ko seenchne me, pattiya jharr jati hai dost"
    — ð¿ðð§ðªð« ðððð§ð¢ð (@DGraphyCreation) January 5, 2020 My respect for you has increased ten folds Bhuvan! Kudos to youu.
    Other celebs need to learn and speak up.
    — Gurashish Singh (@gurashish98) January 5, 2020 Love you brother, Now Sanghi will troll you.
    — à¤à¤à¤¼à¤¾à¤¦ परिà¤à¤¦à¥ (@dostam_comrade) January 5, 2020 Seems like @dostam_comrade knew what to expect, as negative comments did show up.
    So JNU wale Hindu ke khilaaf aur Bharat le khilaaf kuch bhi bole to sab chup rahe ? Andar ghus ghus ke maro JNU walo ko. Jai Hind ð®ð³
    — ak (@cric_eight) January 5, 2020 Although Bhuvan replied with his usual witticism - bringing down an MSD fan who got a little too excited about violently shutting down the protestors.
    Aapki baaton ko log tabhi seriously lengey jab khud ki photo lagaaoge. Jo aap bol rahe ho usi ko terrorism kehte hain. MSD ka lihaaj karlo kum se kum.
    — Bhuvan Bam (@Bhuvan_Bam) January 5, 2020 Bhuvan concluded with a final tweet - addressing those who used threats and intimidation to bring him down.
    Ek tweet ke liye mujhe dhamki di thi phone pe 'Kaat denge tujhe'. Bina security waala middle-class baccha kya karta? Chup raha. Number report kiya. Aaj bhi gaaliyan padh sakti hain. Lekin mujhe mera desh pyaara hai. Imaandaar hoon, insaan hoon. #JNUattack #JaiHind ð®ð³
    — Bhuvan Bam (@Bhuvan_Bam) January 5, 2020 (For one tweet I had received a threat from someone, who said, 'Will cut you open'. What can a middle-class kid without security do? I kept quiet. I reported the number. Till date I receive cuss words but I love my country. 
    I am honest. I am human.)

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    Badshah belongs to a cluster of artists who love to collect snazzy kicks to store for their closet full of a stellar sneaker collection. Badshah is really good at scouting for the best sneakers out there. He then curates a personalised look by putting together the best of the sneakers, hoodies, watches and other accessories. The look is usually theme-based.  Case in point, this look wherein it is apparent that Badshah is clearly chasing the biker aesthetic, take a look:
    © Instagram/ Badshah
    Starting with the star of this outfit, his gloves are a unique collaboration of Supreme x Fox Racing x Honda which resulted in puffy gloves with insignia from all three brands. Take a look:
    © Supreme
    Along with this, he wore Alexander Wang x Adidas's collaboration, Turnout Bball Shoes, that are surprisingly inexpensive despite their rad aesthetic.
    © adidas
    The pair of sneakers comes for the price of Rs 18,000. The silhouette is designed to accommodate a mixed material upper exterior inspired by retro basketball style. The midsole, on the other hand, is a multisport mash-up inspired by several adidas trainers.
    It's interesting how these two elements in his outfit gel well together seamlessly. We guess Badshah deserves more credit for styling his outfits considering how unique they turn out to be.

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    In yet another bizarre car-related incident, a bunch of pictures posted by The West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida showing a car completely submerged in a hotel pool, have taken the internet.
    Apparently, a woman accidentally drove the car into the pool while reversing it and this has stirred a lot of reactions on social media.

    The post's caption says, “Thankfully, no one was injured. The adult driver and passenger escaped after accidentally backing into the hotel pool.”
    People can't believe that how can someone accidentally parked the car in the pool and this has led to a lot of funny reactions by netizens.
    © WPB Police Department Facebook
    Later, the West Palm Beach Police Department posted a video of how the car was removed from the pool.
    Watch the video here-
     
    According to NDTV, “the accident occurred when the driver lost control of her car and crashed into the pool at the hotel Holiday Inn. Thankfully, she and her passenger were able to climb out the back window of the car and escaped without any injuries.”
    No one was injured during the accident, thankfully.

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    How far will go you to 'eat' something you love? Order a pizza twice a week? Go to Starbucks and get your dose of a special shot of coffee once a week? Okay, but what if one craves something which cannot be probably ordered on Zomato, for example, talcum powder. Lisa Anderson, a 44-year-old English woman who stumbled upon Johnson & Johnson baby powder while giving her young one a bath, has been addicted to eating it and can easily devour a 200 gm tub by herself in a day.
    © Twitter/DailyMail
    Lisa is addicted to the point where she needs to lick it off every 30 minutes and sometimes wakes up during the night to eat it when the pangs of hunger attack her. Also, she has spent over 8000 pounds (around Rs 7.5 lakhs) on buying talcum powder for oral consumption.  She kept this a secret for over a decade before finally seeking professional help for this disorder. One might associate with Pica, which is a disorder where a person is obsessed with eating non-food items like paint, clay or in Lisa's case, talcum powder.
    Mother reveals she has an addiction to eating Johnson's Baby Powder https://t.co/8acknKdn9p
    — Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 6, 2020 In an interview, she explained her undying hunger for talcum powder. “I've always had it [talcum powder] in the house and would douse myself with it after having a bath or shower. I'd use it on the kids after giving them a wash no problem. And then one day I remember being in the bathroom and the smell was just overpowering. There was a bit of dust that had come off the top of the bottle. I had this sudden urge to eat it and I just couldn't fight it. I just licked it off my hand and really enjoyed it. It just hit this spot. It was satisfying a craving I never knew I had.”
    Let's hope she gets all the help she needs to fight this addiction as her life is important not for her own sake but for the sake of her five children as well.

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    2019 was the year of Team India in the world of cricket with the Men in Blue performing on a different level altogether, both on foreign and home grounds. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took some major steps for the betterment of the game within the country and many players on their own created a lot of buzz throughout the year. 
    A report carried out by Wizikey talks about five top international cricket newsmakers of the world. Indian skipper, Virat Kohli led the list as the most talked-about cricketer in 2019.  
    And even though the 31-year-old has been in top form since the past two years and achieved great feats such as defeating Australia in Test and ODI series on their own soil for the first time in the history of Indian cricket and becoming the fastest in the world to reach 11,000 runs, his most talked-about moment of the year is rather unpleasant. 
    © Reuters
    Regardless of India's brilliance led by Kohli in all formats of the game, the biggest news connected to the captain came in the form of a great disappointment when his side was knocked out of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the hands of Kane Williamson and the New Zealand cricket team. Obviously the World Cup exit was not well received by the fans and the batsman's captaincy was questioned by the masses. 
    According to the report, from amongst the top five cricketers who created most news last year, 38% of it was related to Kohli. 
    With 22%, former Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni came ranked second on the list. The most number of media mentions the wicket-keeper batsman got last year was when he was dismissed during the World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand as rumours of him tearing up while walking back to the dressing room broke out overnight. 
    Have never seen this man crying. ð­

    We can't see dhoni cry like this.. It's breaking our heartsâ¤ð@msdhoni @ICC #CaptainCool #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/oWGnzeKBgN
    — UMANG TANK (@UmangTank3) July 11, 2019 Ever since, Dhoni's name has been constantly making headlines as speculations of his retirement from the game are being made all over the world. 
    Rohit Sharma, India's powerful opening batsman and deputy in-charge made for 20% of the top five newsmaking cricketers. 2019 saw an already great hitter achieve that legendary status when he became the highest run-getter of the world in the 50-over format of the game in a calendar year. His media mentions skyrocketed in November when the cricketer led the team from the front as Kohli was away from duty. 
    Most ODI Runs in 2019!#Cricket #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/amnE8dDz97
    — Cricjunction (@cricjunction1) January 1, 2020 Australia's Steve Smith and the current BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly come in at the fourth and fifth spots respectively with 9% of the share a piece.

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