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  2. ADMIN
    Hankook Mirae, a Korean company that has been working hard to develop a life-sized mech that actually works. You might remember the Matrix or the Avatar where humans could pilot mech robots. Well, our dreams have come true as Hollywood SFX veteran posted a video of a mech robot that actually works.
    © Vitaly Bulgarov
    The machine is 13-feet-tall, and weighs around 1.3-ton and can be piloted by a human much like in science fiction movies. It was made so that humans can work in extreme conditions where they cannot go unprotected. However, it will not be used in rescue missions yet since it requires a power source that is portable.
    Human-machine interface and arm motion test! "METHOD-2" large manned robot project for which I had a pleasure to make the design. Very fortunate to be part of the incredible Hankook Mirae Technology team. (previously posted as Korea Future Technology since "Hankook" means "South Korea" in Korean Language and "Mirae" means "Future")team. #hankookmiraetechnology #koreafuturetechnology #industrialdesign #robot #mech
    A video posted by Vitaly Bulgarov (@vitalybulgarov) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:12pm PST
    You can see that the Mech suit, which might look straight out of ‘Avatar’, mirrors the movement of the pilot’s arms.
    Vitaly Bulgarov, who has worked on movies like ‘Robocop’, ‘Transformers’ and ‘Terminator’, created the mech suit. According to Bulgorov, the short-term goal requires them to develop a platform for such robots where it can be used for industrial applications. They can also mount the Mech on a larger wheeled base, which can be used as a power source in rough terrains.
    © Vitaly Bulgarov
    You can watch the Mech suit walk right here:

    And here is another video where you can see Bulgarov controlling the Mech suit’s arms:





  3. ADMIN
    Made to stand naked for more than half a day, her private parts were examined, her gender was questioned and finally she was labelled a man. Santhi Soundarajan underwent humiliation like no other. And if that wasn't enough, the Indian track and field athlete was also stripped off her hard-earned 2006 Asian Games silver and subsequently the 11 other medals she had won for her country.
    Having failed a gender test, Santhi was diagnosed with hyperandrogenism, which is characterized by circulation of excessive testosterone in the female body. Banned from participating in athletics and all her achievements wiped out, Santhi fell into such despair that she even tried to kill herself.
    But, who gets to decide the definition of a woman? Santhi did not fail a gender test, rather she failed to meet IOC's definition of what constitutes 'female'. She was branded as a male and as a cheat, yet she is neither.
    After a decade-long struggle and innumerable hardships, a part of Santhi's glory was restored after the Tamil Nadu Sports Minister K Randiarajan appointed her as a permanent athletic coach under Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu. But, for Santhi, the justice came a tad too late.
    Do read & share pic.twitter.com/VNORzzTV8c
    — Santhi Soundarajan (@SanthiSoundrajn) December 25, 2016 Santhi was 25 when she was stripped off her medals in 2006. A career that looked bright was brought to an end at a time when all sorts of possibilities lay in front of her. Today, Santhi is 35 and even if the Indian authorities have decided to restore her achievements and offer her a coaching role, the fact that India lost a potential medal winner in athletics, clearly stands out.
    As we enter into a New Year, here's the story of India's forgotten star who fought against all odds to re-emerge as a national hero.
    Early Struggles © Facebook
    Born into a poor family of brick-kiln labourers in a rural village of southern Tamil Nadu, Santhi grew up in a 20-by-5 hut alongside four of her younger siblings. With a family income not exceeding Rs 300 a week, Santhi overcame malnutrition as a child to become a middle-distance runner.
    While her parents travelled to the other town to work, Santhi was in charge of taking care of her younger siblings. But, she found adequate support from her grandfather who, being an accomplished runner himself, taught her to run on a open stretch of dirt outside their hut.
    Making Of A Champion © Facebook
    It was in the eighth grade when Santhi made her presence felt after winning a tin cup at an interschool competition. Santhi went on to win 13 more cups at multiple school events. Realising her potential, Santhi's sports coach recruited her at his high school.
    The school paid for her tuition and provided her with hot lunches. It was also the first time Santhi had ever eaten three meals a day in her life. Soon, she got a scholarship from Arts college in Pudukkottai and the following year, she transferred to a college in Chennai.
    Santhi recorded the national record for the women's 3000-metres steeplechase clocking 10:44:65 seconds. In July 2005, she won the 800m, 1500m and 3000m events at a national meet in Bangalore. Her domination at home earned her a spot in the Indian contingent for the 2005 Asian Championships in Incheon where she bagged a silver medal in the 800m event.
    Fall From Grace © Reuters
    The year 2006 was arguably the biggest year for Santhi. The ever-improving athlete was chosen to represent India at the coveted Asian Games. In the 800m event, Santhi repaid the faith of her coaches by clinching the silver medal with a timing of 2:03:16 seconds, beating the likes of Viktoriya Yalovtseva from Kazakhstan.
    But, as the nation prepared itself to celebrate the triumph of her daughter, their jubilation quickly turned into sorrow, culminating into sheer agony and humiliation for Santhi. Her silver medal was questioned and subsequently taken away after she failed a gender test, establishing that she does not possess the sexual characteristics of a woman.
    After being told that she couldn't compete in sports, Santhi returned to her village in humiliation and promptly fell into serious depression. Months later, she tried to kill herself by ingesting a type of poison used for veterinarians.
    Reeling Under Fate's Bitter Blow © Reuters
    In 2007, the Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi awarded Santhi a TV set and a cash prize of Rs 1.5 million despite failing the gender test at the Asian Games. Santhi spent her reward money on her students - an average of 68 (trainees) who aren't charged any fee.
    By 2009, her academy was reaping benefits with her trainees bagging the first and third position at the Chennai marathon. However, in order to make ends meet, Santhi was forced to work as a daily-wager in a brick klin, slogging eight hours under a scorching sun to earn Rs 200 a day.
    While Santhi was abandoned by her country, the tale of South Africa's middle-distance runner Caster Semenya is a contrasting story altogether. Semenya, who also failed a gender test at the 2009 Berlin World Championship, was thoroughly backed by her country.
    The Proteas fought hard to safeguard Semenya's dignity and position in world sports which eventually resulted in the International Association of Athletics Federations revoking the ban on her in 2011. And at the 2012 London Olympics, Semenya was made the flag-bearer of South Africa.
    Justice Or Settlement? © Reuters
    In March 2016, Santhi filed an RTI petition to seek her gender test report, communications, correspondence related to the 2006 Asian Games. But, she received a negative contradicting reply from them.
    It wasn't until September when the National Commission fro Scheduled Castes (NCSC) served a notice to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in response to Santhi's petition. And finally in December, Santhi received her appointment order for a permanent athletic coach under Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu.
    But, despite getting a government job after three years of hardship, Santhi's biggest honour - the 2006 Asian Games silver - is yet to be restored. The medals are the symbol of an athlete's hard work and dedication. So, rather than providing Santhi the sympathy, let's hope that the Indian authorities rally behind their athletes to ensure that no other sportsperson undergoes a similar fate.



  4. ADMIN
    Your aesthetics are of no use if you can’t perform outside of the gym in the real world. The sad truth is that most of the workouts we do at the regular gyms hardly serve to any principals of functionality. Most dudes don’t even stretch post a workout, let alone training for functionality. If you are looking to add a functional training workout to your routine and build some serious real world strength, start doing the ‘animal crawls’. These are very basic primal multi joint body movements that our anatomy is actually programmed to do. They will work your muscles as a unit like they are supposed to be moved and take your joint mobility, agility and joint health to a new level.
    1) Bear Crawl Have your hands flat on the floor with toes touching the ground, not the heels. Now crawl forward like a bear with right hand and left foot co-ordination. Keep your back straight.
    2) Gorilla Crawl Seen how a gorilla goes? Fists first and legs then, that’s how they move. Sit like a gorilla with clinched fists and knuckles touching the ground. Now sit in a deep squat position. No, parallel won’t do. Sit deep. Now hands together move first and then the legs come forward to meet.
    3) Crab Crawl Sit on the ground with your hands resting behind you. Now pull yourself up with your palms and ankles on the floor and start moving backwards. Right foot left hand co-ordination here as well and move forward, backward or side-to-side.
    4) Spiderman Crawl Get into a push-up position and move forward with your right knee coming forward and touching your right elbow.  
    5) Inch Worm Crawl It’s tough and requires a good degree of stretchability. Check out the tutorial.  
    You can best include it in your off-days or on the days you primarily focus on stretching and mobility. 


  5. ADMIN
    If there’s one cricketer who has been hitting sixes off the field too, it’s Virender Sehwag whose witty tweets kept us entertained all of last year. Ending the year on a happy note, Viru asked his fans what their favourite tweets/moments with him were. 
    Tweet the best moments you had with me this year. How did I contribute to joy in your life ?
    Please share tweet screenshots, moments u liked
    — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 31, 2016 And guess who thanked him? Piers Morgan, the British journalist who made news when he tweeted to Sehwag and tried to troll Indians celebrating PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik’s silver and bronze medals at the Rio Olympics. 
    You got me trending in India for days & 1000s of new followers. Thanks mate. https://t.co/yc4bhL1Hwc
    — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 31, 2016 Wasting no time, Viru Paaji came up with yet another ambiguous comeback, laced with all the sweetness he could gather:
    Cheers! India has a big heart .
    Enjoy ! https://t.co/BEwgLQj3N8
    — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 31, 2016 Well, India does. It forgave Piers Morgan! 
    Just to refresh your memory, earlier this year, Piers had tweeted this: 

    Sehwag was not one to take things lying down and got back at Morgan with the most epic reply:
    .@piersmorgan India Already Has 9 #Gold Medals, England Has Zero WC.
    As Far As Charity Is Concerned, You Already Owe Us Kohinoor. #ENGvPAK
    — Viru Fan Club (@VirenderrSehwag) August 30, 2016 Piers Morgan had a difficult time fielding the trolls after that.



  6. ADMIN
    The New Year is here, so why are you still adjusting with the old apps. While some of you might already be aware of these apps, but for those who haven’t used it yet, here is the list of some of the coolest apps that you should definitely check out in the following days.
    1. Adobe Illustrator Draw © Playstore
    Now you create vector artwork anytime and anywhere, thanks to this uber-cool app. You can zoom up to 64 times to apply fine details, you can sketch with five different pen tips with adjustable opacity, insert basic shape stencils or new vector shapes, and work with multiple images at a time. 
    2. VOIZD © Playstore
    It is an online anonymous community that allows you to discover and listen to the thoughts, secrets and confessions of people near you. You can share your own voice stories, connect with like-minded people without having any fear of being judged by others.
    3. PayTunes © Playstore
    A simple and easy to use app, PayTunes helps you get free recharge for prepaid and postpaid phones and exciting offers daily. Apparently, the prizes can range from recharge vouchers, smartphones to pen drives and even bikes.  
    4. Flock © Playstore
    One of the best productivity apps, Flock packs some really amazing features that not only enhances efficiency but also boosts your speed. You can connect with your team, get on video calls, manage your to-do lists and share files on personal and group chats.
    5. Pocket Casts © Playstore
    If you are a podcast lover then this app is for you. The amazing themes, user-friendly interface and design, makes it one of the coolest apps that you can use. What’s more, you can build a playback queue from your favourite shows, change the play-speed and even trim silences from episodes to finish them faster.        
    6. PINbonus © Playstore
    Thanks to this app, now you won’t have to carry those plastic reward cards or discount vouchers. You can save all your discount cards here and every time you shop, just show the bar code or type the card number on your app and you are sorted. 
    7. TransferWise Money Transfer © Playstore
    This app allows you to transfer money abroad in an easy and quick way that too at the lowest possible cost. What’s more, it uses real currency exchange rates so that the expats, foreign students and businessmen can transfer money online securely.     
    8. Wrike Project Management © Playstore
    When it comes to project planning and team management, this is one of the most powerful tools to help you work efficiently. This app is user friendly, super fast, keeps you updated with push notifications and helps you manage all the tasks efficiently.  
    9. Fitso Running & Fitness © Playstore
    It is one of the best fitness apps that allow the users to track distance, pace and calories burned almost accurately. What’s more, you get free running plans for 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon and more than 200 exercises to do at home. 
    10. Send Anywhere © Playstore
    We are not talking about any voodoo or magical trick wherein you can send anybody anywhere. This is an interesting app that allows you to transfer any file without altering the original format. All you need is a one-time 6-digit key. What’s more, thanks to its Wi-Fi Direct feature, you can transfer files without using internet.


  7. ADMIN
    A father is a man that every daughter truly loves because, perhaps, he is the only man who will not hurt her deliberately. But what do you call a father who barters his own daughter for a wife in return? Wazir Ahmed, a Pakistani man gave his 13-year-old daughter Saima’s hand in marriage to Mohammad Ramzan because he wanted to marry his sister in return. Ramzan is deaf and mute, and the match was arranged because his sister, who was in love with Wazir, refused to marry him before her brother was hitched. Saima lied to the authorities during an interrogation and claimed she is 16 to save her father.
    © Twitter
    Wazir’s previous wives were not able to bear him a son so he married Ramzan’s sister in the hope of a son. Bartering daughters to resolve disputes is a common practice in Pakistani rural areas and this even has a dedicated term in Urdu. It’s called ‘Watta Satta’, that is, give and take. Many Muslims are of the belief that Islam allows you to marry their daughters at puberty.
    © Twitter
    It is a sad tale of orthodox beliefs, selfish interests and sacrificing innocent lives for self pleasures. Since when did a wish for a son become so carnal that you do sacrilegious acts in the name of religion?


  8. ADMIN
    No matter how much we praise the ever-developing technology, there are certain things that are either way too ahead of their time or a bit too much to be accepted easily by folks. This unique and unusual gadget, ‘Kissenger’, is a living proof of the same. People who are in a long-distance relationship, you guys will understand how difficult it is to maintain it, thanks to the lack of physical proximity and the constant yearning to embrace your partner.  
    Well, to curb your miseries, the Researchers from the Imagineering Lab decided to play cupid and created this gadget, Kissenger, the world’s first mobile kiss messenger.
    © Kissenger
    So, how does it work? Reportedly, the Kissenger uses pressure sensors and actuators to imitate a real kiss, which is then sent using a messaging app paired to the device. What’s more, this gadget is capable of measuring the pressure on different parts of the sender’s lips and then replicates the exact kiss on the recipient’s device. The lip part of the device is made of silicon. Apparently, the recipient can feel the sender’s kiss when they kiss you back. As of now, the team has created a functioning iOS prototype which plugs into the audio jack of an iPhone, iPod and iPad.
    © Kissenger
    Ok, now we don’t know how good or bad the experience will be, but hey, unless we have used it we are nobody to judge its efficiency, right? Although, we can bet that it can’t replace the human charm.
    Source: The Verge


  9. ADMIN
    One of the most awaited episodes of the season, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Raput’s ‘Koffee With Karan’ was steamier than we expected. Given the fact that Shahid Kapoor has made several appearances on the show in the past with his then-girlfriends and the fact that it was Mira Rajput’s first Bollywood interview, the two were unbelievably comfortable, wonderfully candid and of course, very much in love! In case you missed it, check out these highlights from the episode!
    © StarWorld
    Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, the much talked about Bollywood couple completely killed it in their first appearance as a couple. Given his history of failed relationships in Bollywood, it was kinda obvious Karan Johar would bring it up. But it was a delight to see Mira Rajput being totally cool with Karan Johar making a poker face and cracking this joke.
    © StarWorld
    Shahid Kapoor revealed that the moment he really fell in love with Mira was after she got pregnant and Mira looked at him all lovestruck.
    © StarWorld
    Mira Rajput was all for PDA. Karan Johar even hinted that PDA made him uncomfortable as a single man but Mira and Shahid were unstoppable.
    © StarWorld
    Then, Mira Rajput claimed that they know everything about each other but Shahid Kapoor called her out on that bullshit.
    © StarWorld
    Mira Rajput gave her two cents (and dollars) on what she thinks of Bollywood and it was hilarious! She rolled her eyes on ‘airport looks’ being a thing, she called Bollywood a ‘zoo’ and judged people for dancing on their own songs at parties.
    © StarWorld
    Shahid Kapoor revealed that he could never leave the toilet seat up because that’s how petrified he is of Mira and that she always made him feel uneducated and under-qualified, being a literature student herself.
    © StarWorld
    Shahid Kapoor slipped out, in passing, that they sleep naked. Karan Johar being Karan Johar caught on to it and tried embarrassing the couple but Shahid and Mira were obviously too much in love to care.
    © StarWorld
    Mira Rajput said Shahid Kapoor looks in the mirror 20,000 times a day and he mocked her styling her hair in return.
    © StarWorld
    And of course, the BIG revelation – Shahid Kapoor used to stalk Twinkle Khanna at the swimming pool when she was shooting a film with his mother. He was just 12 and Twinkle was, well, HOT!
    © StarWorld
    The BIGGER revelation, however, was of course this gorgeous woman who had everyone impressed with her sass and confidence!
    © StarWorld


  10. ADMIN
    Levitating speakers are the new things that have been invented thanks to advances in technologies. LG is the latest manufacturer to add levitating speakers to the company’s portfolio of products and it plans to showcase it at CES next month.
    Many other levitating speakers have looked like flying saucers or a weird UFO and LG’s version of a levitating speaker looks like an Orange press juicer. It has a very fat and chunky base unit that enables the levitating function and the speaker itself has control options.
    © LG
    Speakers levitate thanks to the use of electromagnets and have the capability to last up to 10 hours or that’s what LG claims. The base unit functions as a subwoofer and can also be used as a charger for the speaker.
    Once the speaker is floating and has used up all of its battery charge, it will automatically descend slowly onto the base unit for charging. The speaker will also play audio while charging but it won’t look as cool.
    There is no further information provided by LG on pricing or launch date for the levitating speaker. However, it will be showcased by LG at CES next week.


  11. ADMIN
    Even though Microsoft has been keeping silent on their new Surface phone, however, rumours have been keeping us well informed about their upcoming flagship phone. In a latest leak, images of the Microsoft Surface phone have surfaced on Weibo and it reveals key design aspects and camera details. 
    © Weibo
    These leaked pictures suggest that the device will have a very sleek and slim brick-like design much like any premium smartphone available today. It will have a snow-hued cover on the back and also sport a humongous Carl Zeiss camera with Microsoft engraved near the LED flash. 
    © Weibo
    The phone will also sport a single speaker on both top and bottom of the phone, and also in the middle for to give it a complete stereo sound. Microsoft has placed their Windows logo on the top with the camera on the left and on the front panel too. 
    At the bottom of the front screen, it has three capacitive touchscreen buttons i.e. back (left key icon), home (represented by the Windows logo) and recent (represented by the lens icon). On the right side of the phone, it has three keys i.e. Volume buttons, power button and an additional key, which might be dedicated to the camera. 
    At the top of the phone, it sports a 3.5mm audio jack and at the bottom it has a Type-C USB port, which might suggest fast charging as a new feature on the phone. 
    © Weibo
    These images look authentic enough to give us a fair idea as to what to expect from the new Microsoft Surface phone. However, since the information provided cannot be vouched for as the device in these pictures might be a prototype. 
    Satya Nadella also suggested in November 2016 that Microsoft will not be rushing things to launch a phone with top specs and wants to instead spend time in developing a phone that would blow people’s minds. 
    Microsoft is expected to announce the new Surface phone by the second half of 2017, if not in the first quarter of 2018.


  12. ADMIN
    There are some games that you play once and get bored within no time, and then there are these mentioned below that attract you towards them with their stunning graphics, gaming control and brilliant concept. To be honest, these are the ones that will compel you delete the other games already present in your device, just to create more space. In short, you won’t be disappointed playing them. 
    1. Dawn Of Titans © Playstore
    If you fancy fantasy based action strategy games, then this one’s a keeper. The concept is pretty much simple - expand your army, fight your enemies and capture their lands, but the graphics are to die for. With Console-Quality graphics and Real-Time battle control, you just cannot skip this one.  
    2. Invasion: Modern Empire © Playstore
    This is a war themed MMO game wherein the player is challenged to fight the evil and conquer the world in the midst of a global apocalypse.    
    3. Vikings: War Of Clans © Playstore
    In a world of Vikings where power and violence reign supreme, it’s on your shoulders to lead brave warriors into battle to conquer the world, build a splendid palace and create golden history with your heroic deeds. The brilliant graphics and compelling story is sure to make you crave for more.
    4. Hearthstone © Playstore
    Unleash powerful cards to cast spells, summon minions, and seize control of an ever-shifting battlefield in this fast-paced and quirky strategy game. Whether you are someone who likes card games or someone who has never played it at all, this game will definitely keep you hooked.
    5. Call Of Duty: Heroes © Playstore
    This is a 3D combat strategy game in which you lead an army of legendary heroes, elite soldiers and devastating drones. What’s more, you can customize you base and train your elite forces to overpower the enemies in fierce battles. Features like fully controllable heroes, epic killstreaks like first-person chopper gunner, make this game worth every dime. 
    6. Strange Hero: Future Battle © Playstore
    Use all you force and power to protect the people when your city gets invaded by extraterrestrial creatures. From participating in street race, forming alliance with enemy to win, destroying enemies in fierce battles, this is the ultimate action game that you can’t afford to miss.  
    7. Card Wars: Adventure Time © Playstore
    ‘Card wars’ is another simple yet addictive game that totally deserves a chance. With Husker Knights, Cool Dog, the Immortal Maize Walker, and the Pig having your back; your enemies won’t stand a chance to win in front your awesome collection of warriors.
    8. CSR Racing 2 © Playstore
    Taking drag racing to a whole new level, this game is sure to give you an adrenaline rush. With 3D Next-Gen graphics, real time racing, stunning and meticulous details, customization and upgrading of cars; the experience is simply unmatched. You just cannot skip this marvel.   
    9. NBA Live Mobile © Playstore
    Dominate your opponents in a 5-on-5 action and connect with the NBA in live events in one of the most intriguing games ever played. So what are you waiting for? Play this game and get set to hog the limelight by building your own legacy.   
    10. Knights And Dragons © Playstore
    Battle the Dark Prince and his monsters in this kickass RPG adventure. You need to fight endlessly against the mythical creatures, create armor with rare elements, gather powerful heroes and embark on legendary quests to protect your kingdom.


  13. ADMIN
    I was a fat boy. That was my reality when I started and realized that things needed to be changed. There was a time when junk food was the source of my happiness. Of course, that pathetic lifestyle turned me into an overweight guy sitting at 92.6 kg body weight, 30% body fat at just 5.6 feet high. All this was while I was still into bodybuilding but looked like shit because my nutrition sucked. I was teased by friends and family alike. Well, that happens, when you say I love bodybuilding but you actually look like a snowman. I Was Criticized. It Fueled Me To Change My Lifestyle

    Criticism is important. It can either make you or break you. Being an optimistic person, I took those consecutive sarcastic comments as motivating factors and decided to transform. As I said, I used to love bodybuilding and yes, I used to work out but it was time to look at my nutrition.
    I Cleaned Out My Diet
    I started making small changes in my diet. Completely gave up on junk, switched from simple carbohydrates to complex carbohydrates and the training sessions became more intense. That time, the internet was my only coach (I used to follow Kris Gethin’s DTP and later Arnold Schwarzenegger’s blueprint to cut program). Apart from weight training, I had also incorporated swimming for a couple of months, and eventually my body started showing results. However I wanted to have a chiseled physique. Like every other guy, I wanted to see my abs. To be honest, I even thought that it was not naturally possible. Being a PR professional at that time, I was well networked with the best fitness coaches and top athletes. Then I connected with Mr. Aminder Singh, who is amongst the top notch fitness coaches of India. I also got in touch with India’s best men’s physique athlete Junaid Kaliwala. Slowly and steadily, I started discussing about my transformation with Mr. Aminder Singh, and when he witnessed my passion towards the same, he decided give my transformation a serious path.  
    Almost Thought About Taking Steroids But I Believed In My Hard Work  Your coach matters and trust me, I would like to confess that there was a time, when in order to chase the chiseled physique, I almost made my mind to take steroids. However, thank god, I got connected me with Aminder and Junaid Kaliwala who made me believe that naturally one can definitely attain a decent physique and therefore, I gave up on that evil thought.
    This Is What I Am Today
    It’s been almost a year and now I am at 69kg bodyweight, with almost 11% body fat. How I made it? Well, being persistent and disciplined and applying scientific approach for fat loss.  Intense weight training, low carb diet, which later turned into the ketogenic diet helped to get shredded and finally I could see my abs, NATURALLY. My passion for fitness took a new turn when I decided to make it my profession, in order to help more people transforming naturally. Today, I am also an advanced certified fitness coach and sports nutritionist. With my transformation, I would like to conclude that you can have a phenomenal physique naturally, all you need is dedication and a right coach who could guide you to achieve your goals in a healthier and safer manner.
    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.


  14. ADMIN
    For more than 15 years now, this Marathi woman has been dedicatedly working towards making childhoods memorable. She’s called Meghana Erande and despite her impeccable talent, still remains largely unnoticed.
    © Facebook
    A voice-over artist, Meghana Erande has been the voice behind some of the most iconic cartoon characters of the last decade or so. That includes Noddy from the ‘Make Way For Noddy’, Dee Dee from ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’, Kate and Maria from ‘Bob The Builder’, Hattori from ‘Ninja-Hattori-kun’,  Officer Jenny from ‘Pokemon’, and Shinchan from ‘Shinchan’, amongst many others.
    She also been one of the most sought-after dubbing artists in India with films like ‘Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire’, ‘The Prestige’, ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Lucy’ to her credit!
    © EuropaCorp
    Watch her transform from one character to the other in mere 2 minutes and relive your childhood right here, right now!
    Thank you Meghana Erande, for making our childhoods SO memorable!


  15. ADMIN
    A gold-digger is a woman who cares more about a man's bank balance than she does about the man. Simple, no? This Google definition will make you understand better.
    © Google
    Doesn’t get more explicit than this, does it?
    So here is a Whisper thread of gold digger confessions that are so brutally honest that they will either make you laugh or say WTF!
    1. A talented gold-digger indeed © Whisper
    2. It’s so hard. © Whisper
    3. Her amazing attempt to remove the stigma. © Whisper
    4.  This amazing indecisiveness. © Whisper
    5. The hot body advantage © Whisper
    6. Such honesty © Whisper
    7. Ouch! © Whisper
    8. No money, no love. It’s simple © Whisper
    9. Now that she is jobless…might as well! © Whisper
    10. Letting go of her dreams for it…she must REALLY want the money © Whisper
    11. Haters….BACK OFF! © Whisper
    12. Pretty girls need pretty things © Whisper
    13. Done with love…now she wants money © Whisper
    14. She is all in…no backup plan or anything © Whisper
    15. This amazing owning up © Whisper


  16. ADMIN
    Over the past two three weeks, my Facebook and Twitter wall has been filled with posts about the New Year.
    “So glad this shitty year is coming to an end… Can’t wait for the New Year… What if 2017 is just as crappy as 2016…”
    It goes on.
    And I’m just sitting there wondering how many of these buffoons (no offence, but you really are) blamed their sadly handled lives, mistakes and bad decisions on a mere number that marks a mere day. It’s not surprising, though, given that so many of us are living in a world where we don’t want to take ownership of any of the crap happening in our lives. Here’s the thing: There are 365—and sometimes, 366—days in a year. You mean to say that every single day of that year has been bad to you? If your answer to the above question is ‘Yes’, then, here’ s something you should be reminded of…
    …That the Earth is nothing but a pale blue dot in some corner of the Universe.
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    Here’s something Carl Sagan, author of Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of The Human Future in Space, once said, that I’d like to remind you of right now.
    “Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every "superstar," every "supreme leader," every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there-on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.
    The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. 
    Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.
    The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand.
    It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”
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    Consider the following sentences.
    “I stubbed my toe… it must be a bad moment”
    “I crashed my car… it must be a bad day”
    “I’m already broke… it’s such a bad month”
    “I got fired… it’s all bad timing.”
    “My close one is seriously ill… it’s just a bad year”
    Now, here are a bunch of questions I have for all of you blaming a moment, a day, a month and a year for all the bad happening to you right now.
    How do you let a moment define you when it’s the other way around?
    How do you let a ‘bad day’ affect you when you’re the one who’s supposed to ‘Carpe that fucking diem’?
    How do you blame the bloody month when you can’t manage your finances better?
    How do you blame timing when you could just work harder at your job?
    And how do you blame a year for someone’s ill health or worse, demise?
    How does it all work because either I fail to see the science behind it all, or you’ve lost the plot?
    Do you wake up every morning and sit in bed waiting for everything to come and happen to you? Do you not lift a finger because magically, whatever the task at hand is, will be completed by itself? Or will your “timing” come and do it for you? Because that really is the only way that you justify “timing” fucking your shit up.
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    Here’s some grown up piece advice for you:
    Get your shit together and learn to man up. You make a mistake, say sorry, mean it and then do all you can in your control to rectify the mistake. You stub your toe, you apply a band aid and look before you walk next time. You crash your car, get it fixed right there and learn to drive carefully and mind the traffic. You lose your job, get working on the next one and how to keep it this time.
    We learn from our past mistakes. We learn so that we may not repeat them again. Life is full of chances; it’s up to you to go out there and seize it when you get one; instead of waiting for the chance to come and happen to you, so that, when it doesn’t, you can just blame it all on a made up notion because you can’t accept your own fault. Life is like this one straight line that happens to us with various branches that either lead to different areas or bring you back to the line at some point. It keeps coming back to you so that you do it over and you do it right. Don’t blame time for a ****-up you made. Don’t blame the year for the bad decisions you made.
    So maybe you should start by aiming to actually get your act together and become a more responsible human being who knows how to accept his/her mistakes and rectify them; without having to blame it on a “bad fucking year”. Don’t act like a kid when you aren’t one; or at least you’re trying so hard not to be one next year.
    Happy 2017!


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    We, the millennial tribe of today, are social animals who thrive on the thrill of fitting nightlife in our weekly calendar and feed on the zest, excitement and fervour that comes with meeting friends at a bar, strangers on the dance floor and smiling faces across the room. While the drinks keep flowing, and chatter fills the air, the imperative thing that instantly happens is ‘selfies’! How do you justify a crazy night out without sharing your cool pictures on Instagram , Facebook and Snapchat? We caught hold of Rishabh in Mumbai, and Ajay in Delhi, and asked them to explore the nightlife in both the cities, and capture all the madness in their selfies. The results were simply a visual treat.
    Rishabh at Global Fusion
    Ajay having a good time @ Nehru Place
    The main problem arises when you are partying at a place where the lighting is low and the front camera cannot capture a shot, even when you turn on the flash. However these pictures came out pretty neat courtesy the new Oppo F1s whose 16MP camera which makes it easy for you to click selfies even in dim light.
    Rishabh at BSE
    Ajay enjoying @ CP
    It comes embedded with a unique image sensor and Beautify 4.0, as the name suggests, ensures that the facial features come out well defined and clear
    Rishabh at Leopold Cafe
    It even reduces the appearance of any visible marks and blemishes, evening out the skin tone.
    Rishabh at Asilo
    The selfie panorama ensures that the whole gang fits in. The more the merrier! But here Ajay is enjoying the selfie camera alone, in all its glory.
    Ajay having a good time @ Nehru Place
    Ajay outside Epicuria
    Rishabh loved the selfie camera and had a great time touring Mumbai with his Oppo F1s. The fact that it is light weight is a major plus point, and it fits easily in the palm, so you don’t have to fiddle with it and get annoyed.
    Rishabh at Social Khar
    Rishabh at Pali village café
    Ajay was all praises for the front camera as well. He was party hopping all night and his selfies turned out clear and well lit even in dim lit places. Brownie points for this alone.
    Ajay @ Social, Nehru Place
    Ajay @ Social Nehru Place
    The phone has pre-installed filter plug ins which give you the creative freedom to take pictures, and guess what, you can even watermark your selfies . 
    Rishabh at Tasting
    Ajay @ Social Nehru Place
    If your phone camera cannot validate your selfies then your entire night is discounted right away. So, the next time you are out celebrating the weekend, your birthday or your life, you know you can have all the fun while the Oppos F1s will take care of capturing well-lit and amazing pictures. 



  18. ADMIN
    As the year comes to an end, and we prepare to start the New Year with new hopes, plans and resolutions, let’s take a moment to pause and think what do we want to change, what did we do wrong, what mistakes we made and what can we do next year differently.
    Did I work hard enough? Did I love with an open heart? Did I travel to my heart’s content? Did I laugh whole-heartedly? Did I dream enough to last me a lifetime? Did I take every opportunity that came my way? What regrets do I carry from this year? What regrets will I carry forward to the next year and the next till I have stopped caring about it, or till I breathe my last?
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    Every year, it’s the same story. Every year we get taken in by the collective rhetoric of ringing in the new year – we drink to the new year, party away drowning the mistakes of the past in drunken glory, we make new resolutions, new promises to ourselves, some old ones carried from the years before.
    But do we really think about what goes on in our lives each year, as we merrily welcome the New Year? Do we really pause and think about what could have been done differently? Why we couldn’t stick to that diet plan, why we couldn’t make time to travel? Maybe we aimed too high, maybe we aimed too low. Maybe we were too harsh on ourselves. Perhaps we didn’t factor in the time to relax.
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    Some of you must have been tired of resolutions, deciding to throw them out the window this year for good. Some of you must have already made a list of new resolutions, painfully listing out what to achieve the next year. But amidst all the lists and non-lists, let’s sit down to ponder how we fared this year. And maybe in those questions about the year gone by, you’d find answers for the year that is to come.
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    If your plan was do something brilliant at work and it didn’t happen, why was it so? Were you too bogged down by the pressure? Did you get demotivated by something your boss casually said at the meeting?  Were you too engrossed getting back at that colleague for that catty jibe they took at you in the party? Was it just mental inertia? What distracted you? And if it was nothing that could have distracted you from achieving your goal, why did you still not achieve it? Maybe then, deep down inside, it’s not really what you wanted. It’s not what you craved for like your life depended on it.
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    If you longed for love this year, and unfortunately you are still single, there could be a hundred reasons for it. Let’s not just wish for something good next year; rather find out why it didn’t happen this year and then make it happen! Nothing’s gonna happen without finding out why. Find out why and work on that. Facing the truth might hurt but it’s always better to find out than nurse false hopes.
    We listen to one inspiring fitness song and we decide we are gonna nail the workout this year, and it never happens. Don’t fret that it didn’t. Fret that you didn’t keep it real. Not everybody can be a muscular dude with 6-pack abs; why beat yourself down over it? So maybe this year, just aim at being fit and allow yourself cheat days of pure indulgence.
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    In the race to complete half our resolutions, we compromise on the other half of our resolutions. Sometimes, your professional ambitions prevent you from taking that open-ended trip to nowhere, sometimes your travel plans mess up with work. We can’t have everything always. One needs to prioritise. We need to question ourselves – what is important to us. What is that thing we desire most in life, what is it without which life will look meaningless. And with that picture clear in our head, perhaps then our resolutions will work. Maybe then we won’t leave things half done. We’ll probably have fewer resolutions, fewer things on our to-do lists, but by god, they will be done.
    Let’s do this as an exercise this year. We anyway end up breaking resolutions. Let’s try and go reverse this year. Make a list of all those resolutions you made last year and write down all the reasons why they didn’t happen.


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    The fine art of cinematography is one of lifes' simplest pleasures. Just sitting back with your loved ones and grabbing a bowl of hot popcorn and watching your favourite film is the perfect evening for many of us. So, since the year is coming to an end, and we’re all enjoying the comfort of a warm blanket in a chilly haze, here’s a list of the top 10 movies of 2016! Even if you’ve already seen them, these beauties are definitely worth devouring one more time. 
    1. Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them: J.K Rowling makes a come back with this splendid little flick about the most weird and quirky creatures that walk this planet. Set in olden day New York, it is the same magical and mystical world as Harry Potter. This movie is the perfect treat for your eyes as well as your soul, definitely a good watch to entertain that child that lives inside of you.
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    2. The Nice Guys: This movie is hilarious in a way that not many murder mysteries can be. Ryan Gosling plays the role of an extremely mediocre detective that literally falls into his clues in his drunken haze. There is definitely a dark undertone to this movie as well, and the chemistry between the actors is one to be witnessed!
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    3. Zootopia: In this life things get so wild that we sometimes feel like we are living in a zoo. This movie depicted that in a hilarious and thoughtful way, bringing to light the issues we face in modern society such as trying to find a place where we fit in although most of us feel completely different from the other. The animation quality of this film is absolutely pristine, making it a joy to watch even with the little ones. 
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    4. Finding Dory: Finding Dory is an extension of the funny, poignant and thought provoking feeling that radiated out of Finding Nemo. This journey of tiny little fish in the big vast ocean warms your heart and teaches you a little something about what it means to be a family. Definitely dive back into this one and enjoy the wonders of the extraordinary underwater world.
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    5. The Jungle Book: I’m sure we all remember what it feels like to watch the hilarious adventures of Mowgli and Baloo when we were little. This re-imagination of the classic collection is a visually stunning masterpiece that will have you engrossed in the story of a little wild boy who meets the most curious and quite literally hypnotising of characters in the jungle he calls home. Enjoy the nostalgia that hits you when you watch this one. 
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    6. La La Land: In a world where people are told what to do and exactly how to do it, there is little room left for pursuing your dreams and actually achieving them. This movie follows Mia and Sebastian, played by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, as they struggle to survive and fulfil their dreams in a city that is known to crush them. If you don’t watch this movie for the heart, watch it for the powerful performances and sheer chemistry between the two leads. A great flick to watch with your own lady love!
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    7. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story:  If you thought the sequencing of the Star Wars series couldn’t get anymore confusing, you were wrong. This standalone film is an all new epic adventure that is set in the very beginning. It follows the mission of a group of unlikely heroes as they work together to steal the plans of the death star, proving to the audience that even ordinary can be extraordinary if they believe in themselves.
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    8. Star Trek Beyond: Just like the rest of them, the new Star Trek movie is absolutely ecstatic when it comes to the visual orchestration and story. A thrilling 120 minutes of our favourite Captain Kirk and his crew trying to  save their precious Enterprise from the gripping hands of an alien warrior race. A must watch for all those space geeks out there!
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    9. The Legend Of Tarzan: 2016 has been notorious for the revival of classical tales in a modern fashion. Tarzan has been a childhood companion for many of us, and now that we’re all grown up, he is back with a bang! In this plot line, he has left the jungles of Africa and moved to civilisation with his wife Jane. Now he’s invited back to serve as a trade emissary of parliament in Congo. What comes after is a literal unleashing of his ‘wild’ side once again.
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    10. Ghostbusters:  Who you gonna call? The Ghostbusters of course! This remake of the classic is perfect to watch when you’re feeling a little low. The female antagonist definitely give the story a whole new feel to it, also, with the beauties of modern CGI graphics, the monsters have a completely new dimension to them compared to the last one. A fun and lighthearted movie to watch with your family or friends!
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  20. ADMIN
    Look, we all know you are not going to keep those resolutions at all, so why not try our list instead. Read on to see what you can do to keep fit in 2017
    1. Stay Away From The Eatables You Know Damn Well Aren’t Good For You
    2. Volunteer For Every Household Chore That Demands Walking And Moving Stuff Around
    3. Drink Water Whenever You Feel Like Smoking Or Crave For Junk Food
    4. Drink More Water When You Feel Like Eating Sweets
    5. Make It A Point To Eat Protein With Every Meal You Consume
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    6. Avoid Occasions Where Your Presence Isn’t Really Necessary. This Will Make a Sea Of Difference In Your Drinking And Eating Habits
    7. Start Supplementing With Vitamin B Complex, Calcium, Fish Oil And Vitamin D3
    8. Do Bodyweight Squats, Push-Ups And Pull-Ups Every day, In Whatever Capacity You Can.
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    9. Don’t Skip Gym Time For Whatsoever Reason. You Aren’t That Important And The World Won’t Come To An End In 50 Minutes.
    10. If You Are Predominantly A Sedentary Person, Avoid Eating Carbohydrates Before You Sit For A Long Time
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    11. Hangout Less And Less With People Who Are Chronic Drinkers And Smokers
    12. Toss The Weighing Scale And Look In The Mirror Instead 
    13. Stop Binging. Get The Rest Of The Food Packed And Eat It Later
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    14. Stop Using Your Phone At Least Half And Hour Before You Sleep
    15. Stretch Whenever You Get Up From Your Desk
    16. If You Are Fat, Start With Acknowledging Your Mistakes- Dietary And Lifestyle. This Is Where You Start.
    17. Stop Looking Up to Unrealistic Fitness Goals.
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    18. Make It A Point To Do Weight Training, In Whatever Capacity, At Least Thrice A Week.
    19. Get Your Blood Work Done At Least 3 Times A Year
    20. Make It A Point To Buy No Junk Packaged Food When Shopping At Malls
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    21. Pack And Carry Your Food, If You Are Trying To STICK To Your Diet. No Excuses Here!
    22. Moderation Is The Key. Try Keeping Meal Portion Sizes Small
    23. Replace ‘Weekend Outing Group Of Friends’ With Gym Bros Who Never Fail To Show Up
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    24. Replacing Watching Food Videos With Fitness Videos. High Time To Get Motivation To Work Out Rather Than Getting A Craving  
    25. Just Shut Up And Follow Whatever’s Mentioned Above.


  21. ADMIN
    If your Christmas passed by just like that, while you were left wondering how Santa forgot to get you a gift (yeah we know, you are too old to believe in Santa), don’t worry, guys, we are here to help you. No, we won’t be gifting you anything, but we can guide you in welcoming the New Year by bringing home one of these marvelous smartphones. And they’re so pocket friendly that they won’t even burn your pockets. You can thank us later! 
    1. Gionee P7 Max – Rs. 12,900 (approx.) © Gionee
    The Gionee P7 Max packs a powerful MT6595 octa-core 2.2 GHz processor that makes the video-viewing and gaming experience seamless and faster than others in the same category. With the rippling effect pattern and transparent and glittering texture, Gionee has taken its design game to a whole new level. Other specifications include 5.5 inch HD display touchscreen, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB, 13MP rear camera with 5MP front shooter and runs on Amigo 3.2, a user friendly interface that beautifully complements Android 6.0 experience.    
    2. Asus ZenFone 3 Max (ZC520TL) – Rs. 12,999 (approx.) © Asus
    Powered by a 1.4 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a massive 4100 mAh battery, this phone is another marvel in the budget smartphone segment. This phone also offers a reverse charging facility as well, which means when other digital devices run out of power you can connect them to this phone and use it as a power bank. Other features include a 5.2 inch HD display, finger sensor, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and runs on ZenUI 3.0, a brand new interface with added intelligence. 
    3. LG X Power K 220 – Rs. 14,500 (approx.) © LG
    This smartphone comes with 4100mAh removable battery and runs on Android 6.0. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor and 2GB RAM. Talking about storage space, the phone packs 16GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB. Other specifications include 5.3 inch touchscreen display, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. Overall this phone is a decent buy.  
    4. Samsung J5 Prime – Rs. 14,600 (approx.) © Samsung
    With a stunning brushed metal finish and ultra slim design, this phone is another great option under the budget smartphones category. It also features a F1.9 lens that allows you to capture bright images even in low light, packs 13MP rear camera and 5MP front shooter. The phone’s internal storage is 16GB and can be expanded up to 256GB. In terms of processor, it is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM. It runs on Android 6.0 and packs 2400 mAh non removable battery. 
    5. HTC Desire 728 (Dual SIM) – Rs. 11,700 (approx.) © HTC
    Packed with HTC BoomSound, Dolby Audio Surround, backside illumination feature, HTC Eye and HTC Sense; this smartphone is surely a keeper. It is powered by 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor and comes with 2800 mAh non removable battery. Further, the lightweight frame, smooth lines and classy design makes it really hard for people to not notice the phone. Other features are – 5.5 inch HD touchscreen display, 13MP rear and 5MP front camera, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. 
    6. Coolpad Max A-8 – Rs. 13,999 (approx.) © Coolpad India
    Powered by 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, this smartphone comes with a 5.5 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. In terms of design, it has a full metal finish, Matte and Bead-Blasted backside. The front glass uses Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and the fingerprint sensor is said to allow the user to unlock the phone in 0.1 second. In fact, the scanner even helps you make payments with touch-in-apps that support such feature. It comes with 4GB RAM and packs 64GB internal storage. The front camera is 5MP and rear is 13MP. It comes with 2800 mAh battery. 
    7. Infocus M535+ – Rs. 11,800 (approx.)  © Infocus India
    This phone comes with 2600mAh battery, 5.5 inch HD touchscreen display and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Powered by 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek 6753 processor and 3GB RAM, this phone packs 16GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 64GB. The front camera is pretty impressive i.e. 13MP and is a great surprise for all you selfie-obsessed people. The phone is lightweight, thin and the meticulous metal casing is sure to make your friends jealous of you. In short, this phone won’t disappoint.


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    Joint pain can be mild or severe, depending on the injury or illness. But if it occurs during winter, it is unbearable. Joint pain is also referred to as ‘Arthralgia’. Any damage to your joints can interfere with your movements and body movement is absolutely important. Joint pain can be linked to arthritis, bursitis or muscle pain. Things get way more frustrating when joint pain doesn’t let you properly workout. There are a few things one can do to ease  joint pain and stiffness during winter and continue working out like you want to. 
    1. Obvious Things First, Wear Warm Clothes To Keep Yourself Insulated © Thinkstock
    Keep yourself warm as much as possible. It will save you from cold weather and will act as a defence against joint pain. If possible, wear multiple layers of clothes, including sweaters, gloves, and socks. In addition to this, electric blankets and heating pads are also used to provide additional warmth to your body. 
    2. Keep Yourself Hydrated © Thinkstock
    Hydration is a key to staying away from joint pain during winters. So drink plenty of water throughout the day. Having an adequate amount of fluid and water is important, even if you don’t feel thirsty during winter, as the body doesn’t demand water, but your body needs it.
    3. Keep Your Weight In Check  © Thinkstock
    Try to control and maintain your weight if you are suffering from any kind of joint pain. Doctors also suggest that losing weight is very important for joint pain control during winters. There’s even research, where it has been observed that if a person maintains their weight, there is a big time improvement in joint pain. Losing weight also cures other joint related problems.
    4. Massage © Thinkstock
     A massage is helpful in treating joint pains. Proper massage with a prescribed oil, can improve your joint movement, help in joint stiffness and boost joint function.
    5. Consume Vitamin D © Thinkstock
    Vitamin D can play a huge role in joint health improvement when used as a supplement. Try to get a healthy amount of sun exposure. If you can’t, start taking pills. Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption and it is an important supplement for pain relief.
    Supplements: Take supplements that contain vitamin D, like fish oil that contains omega-3 fatty acids, supplements like Glucosamine, which may help preserve joint cartilage, reduce joint discomfort, nourish your joints and provide relief from joint pain and swelling.
    Stay Active & Exercise Inside The House- Avoid walking outside in winter chills, rather do walking at home and little exercise, but not running, hopping, jumping rope, skipping, jumping jacks, or dancing. Be active all the time, do small things on your own, don’t be dependent.
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    Bath In Warm Water- Taking a bath in lukewarm water is good for joint pain. It can give some sort of relief from pain. Adding some salt to the lukewarm water is also advisable to some patients. 
    Say No To Smoking And Alcohol- Say no to smoking, as the toxins in smoke can cause stress on connective tissue, and you can suffer more joint problems. Drinking alcohol and other beverages like a bear, Whisky, Scotch, vodka might create a joint problem too.  
    So, by applying these aforementioned things, one can get relief from joint pain during winter.


  24. ADMIN
    These were the best games that came out in the month of December 2016. Get your thumbs ready and game on!
    1. Super Mario Run © App store
    This app brings you a new one-of-a-kind, one handed Mario Game. Mario moves forward constantly and there are various types of taps, to each of which, Mario reacts differently. Clear 6 worlds while you travel through plains, airships, castles, ghost houses, caverns and much more. You also get to create your kingdom with decorations and buildings that you attain with the help of Toads collected in Toad Rally. You can compete against your friends or even challenge people from all over the world. There is a challenge mode where the competition will differ each time you play.
    2. The Walking Dead: A New Frontier © App store
    After society has been ripped apart by undead hands and civilizations emerge from the chaos, can you trust the living on this New Frontier? You are Javier, who is determined to find his family that has been taken away. You meet a young girl, Clementine, who has experienced her own unbearable loss and your fates are bound together in an intertwined story where any choice could be your last. Find out how far you can go to protect your family.
    3. Hot Wheels: Race Off © App store
    Everything you love about Hot Wheels has now been brought to you in this amazing racing game. You can race more than 20 Hot Wheels cars across  40+ insane racing tracks, each of which, have been designed to give you an Adrenaline rush and get your heart racing. You can blast off your of boosters and jump to stunt on the iconic Hot Wheels orange track. You can even challenge your friends and the world in a competitive multi-player mode. Go ahead and upgrade to build your collection of Hot Wheels car. 
    4. Silly Sausage: Doggy Desert © App store
    Love desserts? Also love gaming? Well, here is the perfect combination of both designed especially for you. Go on tons of adventure with various dessert traps and enemies in a unique stretch based mechanic. The desserts/enemies include Indulgent chocolate mousse crusher cakes explosive glazed cherry on a bed of petit gateau, delicate wafer wall drizzled with a hint of poison, electric jellyfish threatening flan, poisoned spiky cream purée, prestigious bride and groom deadly layered cake. 
    5. Grump Cat’s Worst Game Ever © App store
    Our very famous Grumpy Cat’s first official mobile game is here and it's supposedly the WORST-GAME-YOU-WILL-EVER-PLAY. Pun intended! You get to play awful mini games starring the one and only Grumpy Cat. Unlock Grumpy Cat characters and use them as stickers in iMessage and even share Grumpy Cat memes. 
    6. Island Delta © App store
    Island Delta is a power packed and an extremely exciting action filled adventure game where you get to wield a powerful anti-gravity weapon to defeat dangerous enemies as you solve puzzles and overcome hazardous and tricky traps. Set out on an adventurous and daunting rescue mission to face the evil Doctor Gunderson and his mechanical minions and get to explore this retro-futuristic world with heroes, Zoe and Baxter. There are three unique chapters with over 30 levels and various hidden areas where you can find collectibles to unlock bonus levels. 
    7. LVL © App store
    This app is a unique puzzle that is a combination of 2D and 3D with twists which will boggle you mind. With a minimalist design, LVL forces you to think in 3D while solving a 2D puzzle. The puzzles in the game cannot be solved by interacting pieces on a single face so you have to think of possible solutions that involve replacing pieces on current face as well as the opposite face of it. There are more than 50 unique levels with 150+ incredible puzzles and also 11 different languages support.
    8. The Lunar Explorer  © App store
    Ever dreamt of becoming a space engineer? Now make your dream come true! You get to invent your own space rover using a motor, eight wheels and your imaginative creativity. After you are done creating your rover, you can test it on a deserted lunar space. Pass craters, bumps and other obstacles without getting stuck. You also have 4 power-ups to help you get out of any difficult situation when you do get stuck. Don't forget to collect diamonds to recharge your power-ups during the game.
    9. Snowball © App store
    This game is a winter version of Pinball for all the pinball lovers out there! Snowball is basically a handcrafted, automated and wintery version of Pinball. It is designed for hardcore pinballers as well as amateurs. Send your monstrous snow spheres through an epic bobsled maze of snow banks, wooden paddles, igloos, railcars, Tesla coils and much more. 
    10. Lifeline: Halfway to Infinity © App store
    This is the story of Taylor’s journey and every decision you make shapes the course of the story. In the deep isolated vacuum of space, trapped around a strange black hole, our astronauts must once again reach out to you. Drown yourself in this highly immersive sci-fi adventure. Taylor's life, the fate of humanity, and time itself are in your hands.


  25. ADMIN
    It's the end of the year and even though things are supposed to come to an end, we've got the best iOS apps right here, for you guys to check out this December. 
    1. Secrets touch  © Twitter
    A simple password manager and a secure wallet, Secrets Touch stores your passwords, credit cards and much more. Your data is kept safe in a well known industry standard i.e  OpenPGP format. Your secrets are kept in sync across your Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad using iCloud. You can generate strong and extremely secure passwords and also enjoy the security of having unique passwords for all your logins.
    2. Fabby © Twitter
    This app automatically edits your photos and videos like a professional. All you have to do is shoot a video, and witness instant editing that will blow you away! You can replace or even blur your background to make it look like you have an ultra-expensive camera. You can add motion effects to your selfies to turn them into creative videos or even into a video sticker that can be shared through a messenger. The app also allows you to create festive video cards for your family and friends.
    3. Partly Sunny © Twitter
    Whether quick glances are your thing or whether it is a detailed analysis, when it comes to weather forecasts, Partly Sunny is the app to go to. Hour- by -hour graphs of temperature, precipitation, humidity to name a few and day- by-day graphs of weekly low and high temperatures are presented. There is a light as well as a dark theme to suit your taste. What’s more? There’s even a widget for both a quick glance or a detailed look at your current location’s forecast.
    4. Djay Pro for iPhone  © Twitter
    This app is a comprehensive tool kit for DJ’s of all skill levels. A powerful set of features including video mixing, four decks, and high-definition waveforms and immaculate sound quality give you endless creative options to create your set. The app is integrated with Spotify to give you instant access to 20 million songs. Live sampling and preset editing, beat-matched mixes, Beat grid editing, over 30 state-of-the-art audio effects powered by Sugar Bytes and just some of the features of this app. So, go ahead, take your sets to new heights.
    5. Momento GIFs © Twitter
    The App Store has a new app to create, edit and share GIFs- Momento. Don’t have an idea for a GIF? The App uses a smart detection algorithm to use images already in your device to automatically create beautiful and funny moments. You can apply filter and stickers, alter the speed and even add text so go ahead and have a blast. It also lets you communicate with the creators, in a chat window. 
    6. Raw+  © Twitter
    Raw+ is a camera App for purists and professionals or even amateurs who want to make their pictures look professional. Shutter and ISO controls are always on screen via huge sliders and are thus easily accessible. You can switch to manual focus any time and even customize the white balance settings. The setting menu also allows you to switch on advanced settings for professionals.
    7. Stryve © Twitter
    Need a personal trainer? Don’t spend money, download Stryve instead as it is the next best thing to a personal trainer. It creates a unique workout plan for you, according to your needs and makes every minute count.  To create you workout plan and video it takes into account your time, goal, equipment, fitness levels, and progress so your workout is efficient and effective down to every exercise. Also provides great music mixes produced for Stryve by Subtone Records. 
    8. Bookout © Twitter
    Reading is an important part of everyone’s lives and Bookout can help you make sure that you read every day and also help you track/manage your books. It gives you access to awesome stats that will help you improve and read even more. These stats include, total read time, reading speed, time read per day, pages read per day to name a few. Set up monthly or yearly goals and even unclock achievements to help you stay motivated. You can also add thoughts and quotes for each book. Bookout has a great sticker pack that you can use to express your reading related thoughts in a fun way.
    9. Picky © Twitter
    Picky is like a trained eye or a virtual artist that lives in your phone to make your have photos always ready. It gives you an AI-powered photo curator that scans your photo gallery, selects the best one, and automatically enhances every detail. From color and light adjustment, to skin correction and toning, it does it all and that too automatically. Even you can take your pick, select the events, and Picky does the rest. Feeling lazy but still want to edit a picture to perfection? Picky should be your pick!
    10. Hypernews  © Twitter
    Don’t want your internet pack to end but you are getting super bored on a plane or subway? Now you watch the latest news videos anywhere even without internet as Hypernews automatically preloads fresh videos every time you watch them using the WiFi and thus enables you to enjoy lightning-fast playback. 100% offline so no loading and no ads, the app is simply packed with the freshest news headlines and the best in entertainment. All of these are presented in tightly-edited and captioned short-form videos. Watch away!


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