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  1. ADMIN
    We posted a BTS-image of model Saket Sharma from Narendra Kumar’s show at Lakme Fashion Week where he was wearing a full face of make-up that included a red (almost tangerine) lipstick and blue eyeshadow. There were a lot of comments on the post; some were good, some even encouraging, but most of them were just mean-spirited and hateful. Saket shared the post, writing, “Hurts my being to even read the comments, not because I'm the subject here but because it's difficult for people to be themselves in this country. I don't wear make-up in my everyday life, but I have friends who do and it doesn't bother me or alters my life in any shape or form. It's about time people need to keep going with their life. In the truest hour, I ask for the world to end because this is not the way we should live.”
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    Like any lifestyle website with a big reach, we usually receive a mixed-bag of comments and emails. Name calling, abuse, and even death-threats—we’ve seen it all. And even though we’d usually never call out our readers, this is an exception, because comments like these are simply just...hateful!



    And then we received this gem of an open letter, from 18-year-old, Ishan Dhage—whose words definitely echo our sentiments (read the letter below). Why so much hate? Sitting behind a computer, commenting on posts in an obscene language doesn’t make you a stud. What makes you brave is having the ability to face your fears—whether it’s wearing a full face of make-up, dressing up in uncomfortable clothes or wearing heels. If that's what you have to do, then that's what you have to do. You cannot mess with someone else's free will just because it represents the "other" for you. This world is filled with all sorts of people. In your lifetime, you'll meet various kinds, who will open your minds, show you grace and kindness ... if you let them. Should you look at the world with a jaundiced eye then believe us, your hateful comments will truly end up representing who you are: hateful, violent and miserable. So, who do you want to be? The choice is yours, but leave others to make THEIR choices.
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    “Do you know what gender stereotypes are? Of course, you do. You are also aware of the fact that they are utter rubbish. This is 2017 and we have progressed so much. We have made advances in every field possible from medicine to science, art, literature and what not. So what I’m failing to understand is, why can't our regressive ideas and thoughts, progress? Why do we—as a progressive society—have to stick to a very ancient and conventional (read: ghastly) mindset? Why can’t we ALLOW girls to explore their masculinity and guys to explore their femininity? Why is it that we always make fun or belittle anyone who is slightly different than the norm? I honestly DO NOT understand. 
    Let’s discuss make-up and the big fuss about it. I mean why would you make a big deal out of someone wearing make-up?! Putting on a full face of make-up doesn't make you 'gay' or 'artificial'. And, judging someone’s personality or sexuality based on a palette of colours...is just stupid! 
    I stand up for simple things in life that bring people joy—whether it is a pair of high heels or a bright red lipstick. I stand for girls who are tired of hearing 'too much makeup', ‘you don't need it', 'artificial', ‘plastic' and what not! I stand up boys who are brave enough to go against the grain and stand up for what they love. But what happens when someone is actually brave enough to defy norms? One word: Humiliation!  Instead of applauding them for taking a stand and overcoming their fears—we start calling them names— 'unnatural', 'gay', 'fag’ etc. Is your masculinity so fragile that the only way to win in life is by taking someone down? 
    **** you if you think this is unnatural. 
    **** you if this goes over your head and against your immature ideas. 
    **** you if you ever shamed someone based on their choices. 
    **** you if you think makeup is only limited to one gender. 
    **** you if you ever made fun of someone for something they love to do. 
    **** you and your gender norms. 
    Oh and you can judge me all you want, because honestly, I expect nothing better. I know a number of people who'll judge me just for standing up for someone. But guess what? Neither my masculinity nor my ego is as fragile as yours. So please, give it your best shot.
    © MensXP
    This is not a 'coming out' post. This is not about me. This is much, much bigger than me. This is written in hopes of giving someone courage or at least some kind of inspiration to face their demons. This is me standing up for all those who have to deal with so much unnecessary bullshit. This is me standing up for that one person who’s scared to do what they truly love, out of the fear of being judged and ridiculed—I'm with you and I’ll stand by you.”


  2. ADMIN
    If we have to explain why Amy Jackson is our choice of ‘Hottie of the week’ then it’s redundant. She is gorgeous and her angelic face is reason enough!
    Love from Mecicooo ✌??
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Jan 13, 2017 at 6:34pm PST
      @jonothonmalone wurrrkin' that wind machine for my locks ?? #JohnSwannell ?? #Editorial #CheekyScreengrab ?
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Jan 9, 2017 at 5:44am PST
    You saw her being wooed by Prateik Babbar in the famous song ‘Hossana’. Also, they were dating for a while post that movie. Who cannot fall in love with her, just tell us that.
    Happy Valentines Day Larrrrrvers ? Extra cuddles and Sexyyy Time today ?
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Feb 13, 2017 at 8:47pm PST
      RAW ? My shoot for #11YearsofMaxim #CoverGirl
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Jan 26, 2017 at 4:59am PST
    She is our answer to Megan Fox. Or even Emilia Clarke.
    I'm excited about everything today! In the studio ??
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Nov 8, 2016 at 8:18pm PST
      WaterBaby ?
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Oct 4, 2016 at 6:20am PDT
      Worlds Away ✨
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Sep 9, 2016 at 10:56am PDT
    Finding it difficult to concentrate? We don’t blame you.
    Thank you GQ - You can find me in their September issue now!
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Sep 6, 2016 at 10:02am PDT
    Also, for the record, her middle name is sultry. That what we reckon!
    #Maxim Month - go & grab your copy today ?✌?
    A post shared by Amy Jackson (@iamamyjackson) on Jan 24, 2017 at 6:59am PST
    You can continue wondering in the abyss of life now folks.



  3. ADMIN
    Celebrated cellist and seventeen-time Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma’s group ‘The Silk Road Ensemble’ won the Grammy award for Best World Music album this Sunday. The group’s seventh album together, ‘Sing Me Home’, marked their first Grammy win in a category that also included Sitar player, Anoushka Shankar’s ‘Land of Gold’, a reflection on the global refugee crisis, and a live album by Brazilian legends Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.

    An exploration of musical connections across Eurasia, Yo-Yo Ma formed this group in 2000 and brought together musicians and different musical styles from the historic route that connected the Middle East and Asia, in an attempt to further the cause of intercultural understanding. For the Indian Classical sound in the album, Sandeep Das was brought in by the group. The tabla player from Patna grew up in Bihar’s capital before eventually moving to Boston four years ago.
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    New York-based Syrian clarinet player Kinan Azmeh, another performer on the album, was recently stranded abroad after US President Donald Trump’s executive order. “When things like this happen, it impacts us directly because a lot of us come from a lot of those countries,” Das told reporters after accepting the award. He said that the ensemble sent a "powerful message of unity" as it taught the musicians - and the audiences - to respect one another's cultures. "In the current situation, I think we'll keep playing more music and sharing more love," Das further added.


  4. ADMIN
    Days after becoming the first Indian male cricketer to sign for an overseas team, Yusuf Pathan's dream of playing in the Hong Kong T20 Blitz went up in flames after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to overturn their decision.
    The 31-year-old cricketer was slated to play for Hong Kong-based franchise Kowloon Cantons after obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian cricket board. He was to join Pakistan's Shahid Afridi and England's Tymall Mills in the Cantons' line-up for the money-spinning T20 tournament.
    © BCCL
    Incidentally, Pathan is no longer the BCCI's centrally-contracted player. So when the news of his participation in the Hong Kong League emerged, it was believed that the Indian cricket board had softened its stance on releasing the Indian players for other T20 leagues.
    But now after the BCCI's sudden change of mind, the right-handed batsman will not be able to compete in the tournament which looked like a promising platform for the Indian cricketer to prepare for the upcoming IPL season.
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    The reason behind BCCI's U-turn is still unknown, but it has been understood that their decision was overwhelmed by a host of other players who also sought NOCs after expressing their interest in playing in other T20 leagues.
    Former Team India regular Dinesh Karthik is another player who saw his application get rejected by the BCCI after he sought an NOC to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
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    Earlier this year, the BCCI had also recalled members of the national women's team - Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana - from the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. Harmanpreet became the first Indian cricketer to play for an overseas team after signing for Sydney Thunder, while Mandhana was roped in by Brisbane Heat for the season.
    The latest development in Pathan's case is surely bad news for the Kowloon Cantons who probably have to find a last-minute replacement. The Hong Kong T20 Blitz, a four-team event, will span over a period of five days with the Cantons, Galaxy Gladiators Lantau, City Kaitak and Hong Kong Island United vying for the title.


  5. ADMIN
    Are you someone who digs beautiful, quaint places to stay in, every time you travel? Would you choose a gorgeous studio apartment near the mountains over a fancy city hotel? Then this list is for you. Here are some of the most gorgeous Air Bnb’s that will leave you running out of the house:
    1.The Hobbit Inn in Orlando – This is your answer to every ‘Hobbit’ fan fetish, ever!
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    2. Brand New Studio Earthship- If you want to live in a house that looks like it is situated on another planet, then this is it.
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    3. Unique Artist Mirrored House in Pittsburgh – As the name suggests, this house is literally covered in mirrors. For every mirror lover out there.
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    4. Bow Top Elle Gypsy Wagon Cornwall in Cornwall, UK- This wagon is straight out of a fairytale!
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    5. FOSuite Superior in Greece- Soak in Santorini with a gorgeous villa of your own.
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    6. Secluded Intown Treehouse in Atlanta- For the modern day Tarzan and Jane.
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    7. Dormez Dans Un Véritable Avion in France- Why fly in a plane when you can sleep in one?
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    8. Casa Arbol Treehouse in Nicaragua- Another one for tree house wanderers.
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    9. Studio in Iceland- A country known for its breathtaking view deserves a house that justifies the experience.
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    10. The Sea Shell House in Mexico- Ever fancied living like the Flintstones?
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    These places were curated just to fuel your lust for travel, and we will be back with some more gorgeous stay locations that will leave you ravenous to book your tickets.


  6. ADMIN
    You might want to cherish your last few remaining memories with your favourite torrent website as search engine giants including Google, Bing and Yahoo have finally decided to ban torrent aggregating sites from their search results.
    A report from TorrentFreak suggests that executives from Google and other search engine companies have met with the entertainment industry in the United Kingdom and have come close to signing a deal. This deal was facilitated by the British Intellectual Property office where all involved parties have come to an agreement to ban all torrent websites which hosts copyrighted content like Movies, TV shows, Music and other forms of content.
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    Baroness J.P. Buscombe, from the Digital Economy Bill committee, said: “Since the idea was last discussed in Parliament, Intellectual Property Office officials have chaired a further round table meeting between search engines and representatives of the creative industries”.
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    UK authorities want this Bill to come into effect as early as June 1, this year. Buscombe also added that search engines that are currently working with this initiative “have been very co-operative, making changes to their algorithms and processes, but also working bilaterally with creative industry representatives to explore the options for new interventions and how existing processes might be streamlined”.
    The Indian Government has already taken radical steps to ban torrents websites through local ISPs such as Airtel, Tata and other telecom companies. Even though these discussions are taking place only in the UK, there is no denying that a successful agreement might motivate India to adopt a similar strategy.


  7. ADMIN
    Thanks to gym memes mocking chicken legs, dudes have started paying more attention to leg workouts. However, there is still a large chunk of people who train only their quadriceps (front thigh) and do not give equal importance to hamstring (back thigh) development. As a result, most lifters do have those bulging quads but poorly developed hamstrings.
    Understanding Hamstrings
    The hamstrings are bi-articular muscles (muscles that cross two joints). It comprises of three main muscles- the biceps femoris, semimembranosus and the semitendinosus. All your back movements of the leg are determined by the hamstrings. To be precise, the knee flexion and the hip extension are the basic function of your hamstrings. Most daily activities like walking, jumping, running and squatting etc. are primarily assisted by your hamstrings.
    Here the 4 best hamstring exercises that you should be doing, right now. 
    Seated Leg Curl © YouTube
    Nothing is better than the seated leg curl for your hamstrings.  As mentioned above, one of the basic functions of the hamstrings is knee flexion, and this exercise beautifully mimics the same. However, in case you do not have a seated leg curl bench at your gym, here is the solution. Do the conventional prone leg curls as a replacement.  Here is the most important tip, train your calves before you do prone leg curls.
    Romanian Deadlift © YouTube
    Now, this is a bit different from the conventional deadlift. However, the gluteus maximus is the prime mover in this movement, but hamstrings majorly assist in the same. In this exercise, you do not need to bend completely- a slight soft knee with slight hip hinge and there you go.  The moment you bend, your hamstrings should feel like they are going to rip off. You do not need to touch your toes in this. Maintain a back arch throughout the movement.
    Floor Glute-Ham Raise © Roguefitness
    The glute-ham raise is one of the most popular posterior chain exercises to strengthen the hamstrings, calves and glutes. It is probably the most underrated exercise and if done correctly, it can give you some really great results. If you do not have the machine at the gym, do it in the presence of a training partner.
    Wide Stance Box Squats © YouTube
    A great variation of the squat that primarily works your hamstrings and glutes is the box squat. The wide stance box squat is majorly used by power lifters who move big weights and athletes who need to run faster and jump higher. If you want stronger hamstrings and glutes, a wide stance box squat is the answer.
    Incorporate these 4 exercises and witness mighty gains in your hamstrings.
    Note: In order to prevent injury, always perform hip mobility drills before your every lower body workout.
    Rachit Dua is an advanced K11 certified fitness coach for general and special population (people with medical issues, old age people, pregnant women, and children) and a certified sports nutritionist. You can get in touch with him here.


  8. ADMIN
    After months of speculation and verbal punches from both sides, the Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather camp could finally be closing a massive fight deal. None of the fighters have agreed to sign on the dotted line but as per reports in the Irish Sun, McGregor, who’s in the States for an event will ‘use the opportunity to finalise details with his representatives in Las Vegas as the Mayweather fight inches closer.’
    The reports are picking up steam now because McGregor reportedly withdrew from ‘€100-a-head bash on Friday night due to an unavoidable schedule change.’
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    One of the sources also confirmed the news to the Irish Sun saying, “Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have agreed a deal to fight and have both settled on their respective fees. The contract hasn’t officially been signed yet because of a third party hold-up but all the details have all been agreed on. The fight could even be announced within two weeks.”
    Conor himself is highly invested in fighting Mayweather because he thinks he could be the first guy to hand him a KO in the ring. “That fight is more than just being explored as it has been in the works for a while now. Look, there are a lot of steps to get through to get the fight going, but it’s THE fight to make. It’s the fight the people want. It’s the fight I want. I know I’m confident going in there.”
    At an NBA game recently, Mayweather was also hopeful of the fight taking place sometime soon saying, “we’re getting very, very close,” but immediately stressed that nothing was finalized as yet. 
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    “There is a lot of real stuff going on,” Anthony Marnell, Nevada State Athletic Commission chairman, told ESPN. “It still seems like a long shot, but when there is a lot of money involved; people tend to figure it out. There are a lot of cooks in the kitchen, but I’m not sure if we’re going to eat.”
    “The Nevada Athletic Commission, in my experience, has always been well-briefed by all parties on an event or potential event that may take place in Las Vegas. We are aware of conversations and information that has been disclosed and not disclosed in the media. Whether these conversations will get to a point that a fight happens, I can’t tell you,” he further said.
    While finer details could still screw up the planned fight, we are hopeful of a McGregor-Mayweather matchup. And it could well turn out to be the fight of the century! Excited yet?


  9. ADMIN
    In today’s fast-paced world, we are all in a hurry. In a hurry to get to where we are going, in a hurry to get successful, in a hurry to get things done. We get dejected when things don’t happen our way, when results are not achieved instantly. It’s a race and we are scared of being left behind. The age of  achievement has decreased. Fifteen-year-olds are developing codes and selling websites. By the time you are 25, you have a company of your own. Or you are an accomplished musician who has travelled the world. People are doing too much in too little time. Only some people.
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    And that is scaring the hell out of us. If at 25, you are still slogging it out in a 9-to-6 job, you feel worthless. All your friends are getting married and posting pictures of their honeymoon to New Zealand or some exotic destination you can’t even afford to think of in the next 2 years. Time is running out; the world is running past you and you…you find yourself struggling to even get up from bed. 
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    Relax. Take a deep breath. Don’t compare yourself with others. The world is full of all kinds of people – those who get successful early in life and those who do later. There are those who get married at 25 but divorced at 30, and there are also those who find love at 40, never to part with them again. Henry Ford was 45 when he designed his revolutionary Model T car. A simple WhatsApp forward message makes so much sense here. 
    “You are unique, don't compare yourself to others.
    Someone graduated at the age of 22, yet waited 5 years before securing a good job; and there is another who graduated at 27 and secured employment immediately!
    Someone became CEO at 25 and died at 50 while another became a CEO at 50 and lived to 90 years.
    Everyone works based on their 'Time Zone'. People can have things worked out only according to their pace.
    Work in your “time zone”. Your Colleagues, friends, younger ones might "seem" to go ahead of you.
    May be some might "seem" behind you. Everyone is in this world running their own race on their own lane in their own time. God has a different plan for everybody. Time is the difference.
    Obama retires at 55, Trump resumes at 70. Don't envy them or mock them, it's their 'Time Zone.' 
    You are in yours!” 
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    Early success doesn’t mean a happy life. You could open a company at 25, you could also go bankrupt at 30 if the company dissolves. You could find success at 40, and perhaps you’d be more well-equipped to handle it then. Whatever happens, happens for a reason. 
    Maybe that lost job was not right for you. Maybe you are meant to hone your skills for something great later. There is no right time. We get things when we are ready for them. When it doesn’t happen for you, it means it’s not supposed to happen right now. No point worrying yourself sick and envying another.  
    Spend your time polishing your personality, acquiring new skills, learning a new language – create the person you want to be in future. Create the personality that will match your success. Work towards your goal at your own pace. Everybody has their own timeline. What if you are meant to do something worthwhile in some years when you are older and wiser, but you were too busy feeling bad about yourself and drowning your woes in alcohol. Imagine the regret. 
    Opportunities never cease to come. If today is not your day, it could be tomorrow. Don’t stop living your life just because it isn’t happening.


  10. ADMIN
    Have you seen the Kangana Ranaut starrer, ‘Queen’? The movie was highly appreciated for the protagonist being a strong-willed woman who found her confidence on a solo trip after getting dumped by her fiancé. Now, we don’t know how many of you remember that movie but there was one particular scene where she was attacked by a thief and how her tight grip on her bag and a neighbor’s intervention helped her  escape that situation. If you are wondering why we are bringing that issue up, well, not everyone is as lucky to find a savior standing next to them when they are in trouble and we got a glimpse of the same from Bengaluru’s New Year’s Eve incident. In times of crisis, you need to be prepared to help yourself and this schoolgirl from Italy became a role model worldwide when she single-handedly took down three miscreants.
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    The incident happened at Trescore Balneario, Italy’s Lombardy region where three supposed North African immigrants attacked and tried to rob a 16-year-old schoolgirl assuming her to be meek. However, she not only took them by surprise with her jiu-jitsu skills but also compelled them to flee in fear. Take a lesson guys, never f**k with a black-belt in Jiu-Jitsu, even if she’s a schoolgirl. Reportedly, the girl was going home from school when the three men in question, said to be around 20 years old, gathered around her and one of them tried to steal her mobile phone by putting his hand in her pocket.  But, she grabbed his arm and used her killer Jiu-Jitsu skills to stop him. 
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    While, the other two ran away in fear, the guy who was in caught in her grip, escaped later without saying anything. Well, at least they didn’t pee in their pants after being victims of this dangerous teenager. The girl later discussed this incident with her family member who then took her to a police station and the cops are trying to catch those three men. This is an important lesson for women that martial arts are possibly the best self-defense mechanism that they can learn to keep themselves safe. Go learn Jiu-Jitsu, now!
    Source: Grapplers Planet


  11. ADMIN
    We all have been in a situation where things get a little out of control after a minor argument. There are bullets shooting out of our mouths even before we realise what’s happening. So, the next time you get into an argument with your partner, keep that temper in check and your mouth zipped or you will surely land yourself in a war zone even before you realize it. Now comes the next part - damage control. Once you’ve entered the war zone, there are some things that you should never do or say. Boys, take notes because you’ll need them.            
    1.  Never Say ‘You’re Such A...’ Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images
    Don’t get into name calling. That isn’t going to end well. The best thing to do after a fight is to go your separate ways to cool down and then come back to your normal relationship when you’re ready to let go.
    2.  Never Say ‘Whatever, Fine’ Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images
    We all know what that means. It means you are still upset over the fight and aren’t ready to forget and move on. If you get stuck with ‘fine’ you’ll need a lot of damage control to make up for the fight. 
    3.  Never Say ‘It’s Over' Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images
    Unless, of course, you mean it! You may say things like 'we should break up' or 'we shouldn’t have dated' in the heat of the moment, but remember that girls don’t forget these things easily. She’ll hold this against you forever, reminding you of how unsure you were about the relationship.
    4.  Never Say ‘You’re Just Like My Ex’ Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images
    This one’s a big no. Don’t undermine your current partner by comparing her to others. Bringing up your past relationships will only add more fuel to the fire, especially if she didn’t like the girl you dated before her.
    5.  Never Say ‘I’m Going Out With Friends’ If you choose your friends over her, she will think that you value your friends more than her and right there is the reason for your next big fight. 
    If you’ve gone ahead and said these things during a fight, things are not going to go down so easy. You can, however, do some damage control by saying the right things and making her realise how important she is to you. The moment you see her melting, take her out and make her feel special. Trust us, some retail therapy at her favourite shopping outlets like Max will do the trick.


  12. ADMIN
    This summer, you can start travelling in autonomous flying transports/taxis that will ferry you around in Dubai. The transport ministry of Dubai said in a press release that self-flying taxis will start ferrying people across the city and this particular service starts in July.
    © Ehang
    The city will employ the ‘Ehang 184’ as a means of transportation for this project. The Ehang 184 is a drone that flies autonomously without any human assistance or direction. It is capable of carrying a single passenger and a bag and can fly up to 23 minutes in the air. 
    Mattar al-Tayer, head of Dubai’s transportation ministry said, "This is not only a model; we have actually experimented with this vehicle flying in Dubai's skies." 
    The Ehang 184 is an electrically powered vehicle that can travel a total distance of 31 miles on a single charge and can carry up to 100kg in weight. The drone is capable of achieving a speed of 100 km an hour and can be fully charged in two hours.

    You can hail a self-flying car by entering their destination into an app. The drone will then plot its course and map the route that it needs to take. The Ehang 184 cannot fly directly to the destination hence it has to hop from one pre-determined landing spot to another.
    © Ehang
    The drone communicates via encrypted channels, which mean chances of it getting hacked are very low. It even has a “fail safe” system, where the drone will be prompted to land in the nearest place if any malfunction occurs. 
    Check out the can in action in the video below. 



  13. ADMIN
    Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been inseparable ever since the reports of their alleged hook-up surfaced in 2013. Whether it's the Bollywood actress attending Team India matches or the Indian captain joining his love interest for a special movie screening, the duo are arguably the much-talked-about couple at the moment.
    For a while now, we have seen the two holding hands and attending various events together, instigating the speculation of a steady relationship. And, even if the couple has been denying their alleged relationship, their antics on social media speak otherwise.
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    So, on Valentine's Day when a number of celebrity couples were busy expressing their love on social media, all eyes were on Kohli and Anushka who chose to stay away from the limelight.
    But, on Wednesday, the Delhi lad posted his picture with Anushka along with a beautiful message on social media. And it seems that the Indian batting sensation has finally admitted his relationship with the Bollywood hottie.
    Everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me ❤❤. @anushkasharma
    A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Feb 14, 2017 at 11:33pm PST
    The 28-year-old took to Instagram and shared a photo with the caption: "Everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me".
    Virat also shared the photo with the same caption on Twitter but due to unknown reasons, the explosive batsman decided to delete that tweet.
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    Back in December 2016, rumours were rife that Virat and Anushka were planning to get engaged on the 1st of January this year. The couple was spotted spending time together in Uttarakhand alongside the Bachchan's and Ambani's which led to their engagement rumours.
    However, Virat took to Twitter to clear the air.
    " we aren't getting engaged & if we were going to,we wouldn't hide it. Simple... (1/2)
    — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 30, 2016 (2/2)Since news channels cant resist selling false rumours & keeping you confused, we are just ending the confusion :)
    — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 30, 2016 Well, even if the couple continues to deny their relationship, Virat's sweet Valentine's Day message for Anushka shows that the Bollywood actress holds a special place in his heart.




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    What is love? Is there anything called true love? Do we all find it or is it just a lucky few who find it in their lives? How do you know when it hits you? Is it when you can’t bear to live away from each other for too long? Or is it just an illusion we adapt to get by in life because we need love and intimacy. 
    We hear about couples who found soulmates in each other, we hear about love stories that end in marriage. What happens after that? 
    The usual marital bickering, the fading of romance? The love story of this senior Mumbai couple is so real and perfect, it’ll make you believe in an ideal world. 
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    In a Humans Of Bombay post, Janet D’Souza talks about how she met her husband at a friend’s wedding and how the acquaintance turned into friendship and then love. The perfect old school romance that involved writing love letters was followed by marriage. 
    What happened after marriage is proof that love gives you strength and makes you a better person. He who loves can do anything. Despite struggling to pay bills and keep the house running, the couple listened to their heart and started a business of their own, believing in each other. 
    “Over time, I realised just how passionate she was about running a business so I encouraged her to quit and told her not to worry about the finances. That was the best decision because over the next 6 years she grew our Logistics business idea from strength to strength and eventually in 2005 I left my job and we both worked on our business together!”
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    And soon life turned out around and their business thrived. They could think of more now. 
     “It was around this time that we stumbled upon a post on Facebook about a couple who travelled by car from Bangalore to Paris in 111 days and we fell in love with the idea! We immediately started planning our trip and within a few weeks we had mapped out our route from Bombay to London and back — a 8 month road trip across 52 countries. And what a trip it was — we’ve visited places that are so remote and unknown but have so much soul in them, eaten the most delicious local food and met some of the best people on the way. At 55 and 61 we were discovering the world together but by the end of it we rediscovered ourselves and our entire relationship.”
    It’s amazing what love can do. 
    Read the entire post below: 




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    With their Premier League title hopes up in flames, Arsenal face a daunting task against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League to stay in contention of winning a trophy this season.
    Struggling to deliver results, the Gunners will have to be at their prolific best if they intend to outwit the mighty Germans at the Allianz Arena in the first-leg of the Round of 16 fixture. 
    However, a video featuring a 17-year-old girl embarrassing a few Arsenal players with her impeccable set of skills will surely have Arsene Wenger and the Arsenal fans worried.
    © YouTube
    Lisa Zimouche, the World Female Panna Champion, took on a host of Arsenal stars including Hector Bellerin, Shkodran Mustafi, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Granit Xhaka in a nutmeg challenge and completely owned them.

    Mustafi and Xhaka perhaps come off the worst when facing off against the French freestyle queen. While the German is swiftly 'megged’, the Swiss midfielder - infamous for his ill-discipline - gets left on his backside after trying to intercept Zimouche.
    © YouTube
    On the other hand, Oxlade-Chamberlain decided to furnish an imaginary red card after claiming Xhaka tried to foul the French teenager. 
    It was all fun and games in what turned out to be fairly endearing, if not humiliating, session. And for Arsenal fans, let's hope these stars don't commit the same mistakes against Bayern in Thursday's clash.


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    Can we build muscle and drop body fat at the same time? Well, the question has been lingering for quite some time now. While a lot of fitness coaches claim that it is impossible and the reasons they use to support their claims are also quite logical, to some extent, it really isn’t. 
    Arguments That Say ‘It Isn’t Possible’ Because- 
    1) Calories need to be significantly cut to drop a decent amount of body fat.
    2) In contrast to the above statement- a calorie surplus is essential to pack on serious muscle, and therefore, one cannot sail in two boats at the same time. 
    Now, as I said, the above statements are logical but only to some extent.
    Science Says You Can © Thinkstock/Getty Images
    The good news is, we can definitely pack on muscle and drop body fat at the same time. However, there are a few conditions applied to the same.  
    Before getting into the nitty-gritty of how it actually happens, let me clear up one more fact- fat does not convert into muscle, fat remains fat. And muscle, remains muscle.  Now, to build muscle, we need energy support in order to achieve muscle hypertrophy. And, that is the reason we need a caloric surplus to gain muscle. So does this mean that an overweight boy cannot build muscle while dropping body fat? Hell, yes. He certainly can. But don’t expect to come out looking like a jacked dude. According to a few recent research papers, only a fat person has the advantage to build muscle and drop body fat simultaneously. Pretty logical, as the energy reserves the person has in the form of fat deposits acts as fuel.  
    How It Actually Happens © Wikihow
    Since muscle hypertrophy requires energy support, one can pack on muscle if the stored fat is converted into energy using intense resistance training. 
    Moreover, certain research also claims that fat can be utilized for muscle hypertrophy when the body is in a fat-adapted state, also known as a ketosis state. Unfortunately, the principle does not apply in the carb-adapted state of the body. During the carb-adapted state, since the stored fat is not the prime source of energy, it is not optimally utilized as energy for muscle building. As a matter of fact, ketosis has a muscle sparing property and this is another reason why one can pack on muscle mass while dropping body fat in the fat-adapted state.
    However, the topic is still being scrutinized by several researchers and scientists so take it a pinch of salt. What is your take on it? Share your opinions in the comment section.
    Rachit Dua is an advanced K11 certified fitness coach for general and special population (people with medical issues, old age people, pregnant women, and children) and a certified sports nutritionist. You can get in touch with him here.


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    ‘FRIENDS’ might be the most loved American television series of the nineties, but nothing can match the drama of a ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ or a ‘Sasural Simar Ka’. After all, you don’t get to see laptops being washed in the kitchen sink anywhere else. 
    No scene is complete until it hasn’t been played 5 times in replay, and until the camera has exclusively focused on each actor’s face so closely that you can see the hair inside their nostrils. Someone re-imagined the scene of Ross and Emily’s wedding as a segment in an Indian K-serial and it’s hilarious! Check it out! 


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    It’s been 4 years since we saw an Ayan Mukerji film. (Well, not really since I watched YJHD for the 48th time just last night, but whatever). The last time he put on the director’s hat, we got the best romantic film of all time.
    After the success of films like ‘Wake Up Sid’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, any director would be foolish not to stick with Ranbir Kapoor as his leading man. That way, Ayan is the smartest director around. That his next film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt is common knowledge.
    © Twitter
    And honestly, it’s been a constant reason for some undying excitement for all these months. Because Ranbir and Alia together are going to be one hell of a package with their brilliant performances (which is kind of a given now) and of course, the good looks.
    © BCCL
    But this new report by Times Now suggests that Ayan might just have hit the jackpot by roping in Amitabh Bachchan for the same film that is tentatively called ‘Dragon’. No, not for a cameo, but for a full fledged character role! Okay, we’re going to need to make a list of things to fathom here.
    1. Ayan Mukerji’s new SUPERHERO film
    2. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor together
    3. Ranbir Kapoor’s next film
    4. Ranbir Kapoor with superpowers
    5. ALIA BHATT!
    6. Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor together
    7. Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt together
    8. Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor together.
    Watching this film shall henceforth be the new purpose of my life. Oh yes!


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    Multani is one of the many offshoots of the Punjabi language with its origins in Multan, Punjab. After independence, as a mass migration of people from various parts of Pakistan and India took place, various ethnic groups of Punjab and neighboring Pakistani states intermingled and that is where the north Indian diversity, in terms of culture and people, originated from.
    This incredibly hilarious video of a ‘multani saas’ depicts the rich language and its people in all its glory. Move over Chutki-shopkeeper sketches, this is comedy gold from Parveen Pabreja. Check out the side-splitting video below.
    Here’s another one of his ‘multani saas’ sketches which will leave you in splits.
    Let us know in comments below if this guy is any match for Gaurav Gera’s popular shopkeeper sketches!


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    This morning, when you were probably looking at your face in the mirror, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was looking at a golden future when it successfully launched 104 satellites in space, in a single mission. By unleashing not just 20 or 30, but a whopping 104 (Cartosat-2 and 103 nano satellites); India has given out the message that it’s going to play it big this time and the ISRO is going to take the wheel like a boss and leave everyone behind. Furthermore, with this space mission, India has successfully broken the world record and became the first country to hit a century in one go. Russia is the last record holder and sent 37 satellites in a single launch in the year 2014. Our hearts are beaming with pride and the credit goes to all those who worked hard for this achievement. 
    PSLV-C37 / Cartosat -2 Series Mission Successfully Launched all 104 Satellites
    — ISRO (@isro) 15 February 2017 ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C37 rocket, carrying the satellites, was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota and is reportedly PSLV’s 39th flight. Of the 104 satellites, 101 belong to six foreign countries - 96 from the US and one each from Israel, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UAE. Two of the ISRO’s satellites, INS-1A and INS-1B, are modular nanosatellite bus systems which could be used for experimental payloads and future science. Check out the video of this landmark achievement being carried out below.
    Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team as well. With this space mission, India has already showcased the proficiency of the ISRO and let’s just say that this kick-ass benchmark set by our space prodigies will be tough to overtake anytime soon.
    Source: The Times Of India



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    Almost two decades ago, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ released and gave Bollywood the most annoying child characters in the history of Indian cinema. This precocious, over-intrusive, inappropriate, bubblier-than-bubble-wrap girl.
    © Dharma Productions
    If there was anything more cringe-worthy about that film, it was the Neelam…from of course, THE NEEEELAM SHOWWWW.
    YouTuber Be YouNick, in collaboration with Mostly Sane, recreated that iconic scene from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ where Rahul appears on ‘The Neelam Show’ and calls out Anjali’s name on TV and it’s just the kind of spoof the film deserves. You’ve got to watch this right now. There’s no effing way you can guess the end.


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    Fish oil supplements are one of the most popular supplements in the market. They provide our bodies with essential Omega 3 fatty acids like EPA & DHA. When consumed in an optimal dosage, Omega 3 fatty acids can be significantly beneficial for your brain and heart’s health, it is also known to reduce inflammation in the body. Almost all fitness trainers and health practitioners advise adding Fish Oil Supplements in your diet.
    © Thinkstock
    But what if I told you that the majority of Fish Oil Supplements available in the market are spoiled and are nothing more than encapsulated oil? 
    Omega 3s are highly unstable compounds and susceptible to oxidation. The supplement form of Omega 3 Fatty Acids comes in two variants:
    1) Ethyl Ester (EE)
    2) Triglyceride (TG)
    The mainstream supplement industry produces the Ethyl Ester (EE) form of Fish Oil Supplements as it cuts down costs by 30-40% compared to a Triglyceride (TG) form. Ethyl Ester form of fish oil is easily damaged, and needs to be kept in a very stable environment i.e. bottles flushed with nitrogen and kept under refrigeration all the time, which I doubt Indian manufactures and importers do, especially during transformation most Ethyl Ester (EE) fish oil supplements are bound to get oxidized. Hence, you are paying money and getting no returns. 
    Moreover, studies have shown that Ethyl Esters are the least bio-available forms of Omega-3’s compared to TG forms and/or whole fish. The Triglyceride Fish Oil Supplements have superior stability and bio-availability but it comes at a price. Where the Ethyl Esters come for 400-600INR (60 Tablets) the TG form will cost you 3000-4000 INR (60 tablets). That’s a HUUUUUUUUUGE difference.
    So, how do you fill the Omega 3 requirements of your body without burning a hole in your pocket? 
    Mother Nature is here to rescue you. Add these food items in your diet and you will get all the benefits of Omega 3s,  and will taste much more delicious than those gelatin capsules.
    Whole Fish  © Thinkstock
    What can be a better way of consuming fish oil than consume the whole fish itself; high quality Omega 3, delicious, satiating and a source of lean protein. Consume a fatty fish rich twice or thrice a week and your Omega 3 tanks will be filled. I know finding the right fish in the Indian market can be a pain. But no worries I have done the home work for you. 
    Here is the list of fishes rich in Omega 3- Sardines, Salmon, Tuna and Denticle Herring. 
    Flax Seeds And Chia Seeds © Thinkstock
    For vegetarians, flax seeds and chia seeds are a great way to add Omega 3s in the diet. I’d advice to grind the chia and flax seeds and consume 5g of it twice every day with a meal rich in fats, doing so increases the bioavailability of Omega 3s present in these seeds.
    Yash Sharma is a former national level Football Player, physique Athlete & personal trainer. Believes that fitness should be functional and looks are merely a by product. Connect with him on Facebook and Youtube.


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    Bills. Forms. Deadlines. Thanks to the soon approaching financial year end, these are the only things we hear all day. Amidst all this chaos, we usually tend to push off investment planning and filing our Income Tax Returns right to the last minute. Now during this just-before-the-deadline submission, there is a chance that you will make some mistake that can cost you literally, a lot of money. So, here are some possible mistakes that you need to be careful of:
    1. Filling Incorrect Personal Details In The ITR Form © Pexels
    This can cost you your hard-earned money. You need to cross-check your name, phone number, email-ID, PAN or TAN number while filling the ITR form so that the communication from the Income Tax Department can be seamless. Don't forget to check your bank account number and IFS code properly since the refund is done through Electronic Clearing System.  
    2. Choosing The Wrong Form While Filing Taxes © Pexels
    There is no common form for filing ITR. Depending on your source of income, you must first understand which category of taxpayers you would fit into. There are 9 ITR forms, out of which 6 are for individuals. If you fill the wrong form, then your ITR will be invalid.
    3. Ignoring All Income Sources © Pexels
    Generally, you might tend to ignore some sources of incomes like your mutual funds and fixed deposits or even a vacant house, thinking that it is not taxable or that the tax has already been deducted by the bank. Even if the TDS has already been deducted, you must mention all your the income sources in the ITR form.
    4. Claiming Basic Exemption Limit More Than Once © Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images
    In case you switched jobs within the same financial year, you will have different Form 16s from your respective companies. Mostly, people make this mistake of filling different ITR forms for different Form 16s. This will lead to a discrepancy since you will end up crossing your exemption limit more than once. Therefore, you need to show them in a single ITR form.  
    5. Not Having A Tax-Saving Option To Get Tax Exemption  © Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images
    While you focus on accounting all your income in your ITR, you tend to forget about the tax-saving part. This is essential for tax exemptions. Convenient options like ELSS from Birla Sun Life’s Tax Relief 96 Plan, where there is a lock-in period of just 3 years and 18.26% rate of return will be a great option. This process of investment must be done before March 31st so that you can avail the exemptions.
    6. Failing To Send The ITR-V Form Before The Deadline © Pexels
    The job doesn’t end after you have finished filing your ITR online. You need to post the signed copy of the ITR–V form (Income Tax Return Verification Form) to the income tax office, only then will the process end. This ITR-V must reach the income tax department, within 120 days of filing tax returns. 
    Well, though it seems like a huge task, if you do everything systematically on your end, or through your CA, filing taxes is #NotSoTaxing after all.


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    Yep, you heard that right. The Sorry singer (zero pun intended, really), Grammy award winner and global pop sensation is finally coming to India, this Summer, as part of his Purpose World Tour.  The news was confirmed by the sole promoters of the tour, White Fox India after weeks of speculations rife in the subcontinent. the 22-year-old Canadian megastar’s Purpose World Tour to India will be held at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on 10th May 2017.
    © Billboard
    Tickets will go on sale from 22nd February 2017 and will be priced INR 4,000/- upwards. Concert goers can look forward to a set list that will surely comprise worldwide smash hits including Where Are Ü Now, Boyfriend, Love Yourself, Company, As Long As You Love Me, What Do You Mean?, Baby, Purpose, Encore: Sorry amongst others.


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    All alone on Valentine’s Day? Are you sick of seeing all the love-dovey and romantic stuff around you? Well, we have compiled the perfect playlist to give you company in your forever alone-ness. Enjoy!
    1. All By Myself by Eric Carmen
    2. Creep by Radiohead
    3. Somebody To Love by Queen
    4. You’re Gonna Live Forever In Me by John Mayer
    5. Leave Your Lover by Sam Smith
    6. Everybody Hurts by REM
    7. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me by The Smiths
    8. All I Want by Kodaline
    9. I’m Gonna Find Another You by John Mayer
    10. The Sound Of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel


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