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  1. ADMIN
    Bangalore may not have a late-night party scene on most days. But, come NYE, everyone steps up their game and dishes out a good party to kick in the New Year with. And where better than these 8 places to bring in the big 2017 with a bang, a bash and boom?
    1. The Humming Tree © The Humming Tree
    One of our favourite haunts in Bangalore is back with their legendary New Years Eve house party, Just Another THT House Party; redefining the concept of 'Couple Entry' by inviting people and couples of any kind, friends of all orientations, for the happiest, most fun house party in Bangalore.
    Time: 8pm onwards
    Entry: INR 2,999/- onwards
    2. Pebble © Pebble
    This time around, Pebble is adding the psychedelia to your celebration with their New Year Psylebration 2017 party, with killer sets by Fright Rate, Loose Connection, Insane Creatures, Sonik Distortion, APSYD, GuruDev and Power Ranger.
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Entry: INR 2,000 onwards
    3. BlueFROG © BlueFROG
    Your New Year’s Eve at the Frog is about to level up with great music by Harsh Tech VS Chalk, lip-smacking food, drinks to chug down and good vibes to end the year with.
    Time: 8pm onwards
    Entry: INR 2,000 onwards
    4. Skyye © Skyye
    One of the sexiest places in Bangalore is cranking it up this New Year’s Eve with Sem Thomassen, Deepak and Answer giving you the grooviest beats to dance into the new year.
    Time: 8pm onwards
    Entry: On request
    5. High Ultra Lounge © High Ultra Lounge
    High’s all set to treat you to an unforgettable New Year's Eve with Starlight 2017—a NYE celebration with an extensive lineup, that includes—but, is not limited to—DJs Rohan Kapoor, Linoy and Nash, illusionists, fire jugglers and flare bartenders.
    Time: 7pm onwards
    Entry: INR 1,600 onwards
    6. The Sugar Factory © The Sugar Factory
    The stage is set at Bangalore’s Le Meridien club for you to bring in the New Year’s Eve in groove and gusto. "The Showdown" is all about making the last party of the year a memorable one, with the Open Area, Pool side and dedicated VIP zones with personal butler services, premium liquor, wide spread buffet on offer.
    Time: 8pm onwards
    Entry: On request
    7. No Limmits Lounge and Bar © No Limmits
    They’re calling it the biggest New Year bash with two massive stages and a host of artists coming in from around the world to give you a night of Hollywood and Bollywood’s best tunes to dance the year away.
    Time: 6pm onwards
    Entry: Tickets available on Book My Show
    8. Hoppipola © Hoppipola
    One of the most loved places in Bangalore, Hoppipola has something in store for their regulars and party-goers looking to celebrate the NYE 2016 this weekend. But, what is it? Only time will tick and tell.
    Time: To be announced
    Entry: On request


  2. ADMIN
    Abe Lincoln once rightly said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” The man that comes out stronger and wiser, under the garb of power, is the only kind of man who is worth looking up to. He is the only man who matters. Fortunately, out of about a population of 7 billion people in the world, we found 50 such men who mattered in the year that has been 2016. For better, or for worse, these men have made a difference, or a dent, unlike any other this year and have, in some significant way, changed the way the world works.
    1. Barack Obama © Facebook
    Who: President of America
    Where: United States
    Why: The 44th President of the USA, Obama was not only the first African-American to have been elected to the Oval office; he was a frontrunner and pioneer of healthcare reform, as well as Iranian nuclear accord. With his term at its end, what lies ahead for the American people is quite bleak, given that the successor to the seat poses a threat to most of Obama’s principles. It’s like, suddenly, people see what they’re losing.
    2. Vladimir Putin © Facebook
    Who: President of Russia
    Where: Russia
    Why: Forbes named Putin the world’s most powerful man for four years in a row, primarily, for having expressed control over almost every aspect, across the world. He can very well be called, The Man Who Gets What He Wants—be it Syria, or the U.S Presidential Election. And, as time goes by, his influence and control only grows; not that he cares about any of this. He just does as he pleases.
    3. Xi Jinping   © Facebook
    Who: General Secretary of the Communist Party, China
    Where: China
    Why: This year, Xinping was promoted as a core leader of the Communist Party, making him one of the most influential men in China. And if you’re influential in China, you’re bloody well influential in the world, because… China. On a more serious note, though, it’s his forward thinking ideology, along with an assertive public profile that lets the media follow and talk about him on a daily basis that has gotten Xinping so much of the limelight. The good thing is, he uses this limelight and his power to reform parts of the Chinese society.
    4. Narendra Modi © Facebook
    Who: Prime Minister of India
    Where: India
    Why: He took the country by storm after having been elected as Prime Minister of the country. And, aside from the fact that he’s as camera-friendly as he is publicity-hungry, Modi has never failed to have the citizens of his country sitting at the edge of their seats. Under his rule, we’ve had demonetization been implemented under a span of 4 hours, following which the nation has been under mayhem and madness—for better or for worse. And no matter what may be the outcome of this non-democratic, totally-dictatorial decision, the one thing we can agree on is the fact that no other ruling politician could ever pull off such a stunt.
    5. Donald Trump © Facebook
    Who: President Elect of America
    Where: United States
    Why: The soon to be 45th President of America has literally put one big question mark over the glorious map of the United States of America. From having been a business tycoon, a womanizer and to being one of the key faces on an American reality TV show, like ‘The Apprentice’ to having the Oval Office to himself, Trump has literally got them (whoever they may be) by the p*ssy and he’s made no apologies about it. God help us all.
    6. Mark Zuckerberg © Facebook
    Who: Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Facebook
    Where: United States
    Why: Towards the latter half of this year, Zuckerberg and his wife decided to give away 99% of Facebook stock in order to increase human potential by ending all disease. After the decision was made, Facebook’s increased to 15% September and December, causing the potential payout in the world to rise. And while the decision was made towards the greater good of the people of the world, Zuckerberg’s share price has increased and earned him billions more. And you’re just sitting there wasting your life away.
    7. Tom Hiddleston © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Actor
    Where: United Kingdom
    Why: He made headlines for almost all the reasons—from speculations of Hiddleston being the next Bond to his short-lived but much-talked-about romance with a certain Hollywood singer who goes by the name of Taylor Swift—he was literally all over the internet… Not to mention that scene of his butt that got him eyeballs of all kinds. Looks like our favourite Loki knows just the mischief he needs to create.
    8. Zayn Malik  © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Singer
    Where: United Kingdom
    Why: He was in the news for splitting from his former boy band, One Direction; then, for dating top model  Gigi Hadid; later, for their steamy music video, Pillow Talk, a certain Vogue cover they did together and soon, Zayn became the sexiest man of the year. We’re not surprised, really. With a voice like that and lyrics that spur all the right feels in all the right places, he has the whole world—women, mostly—at his feet.
    9. Prince Harry © Facebook
    Who: Prince of Wales
    Where: United Kingdom
    Why: From being the typical bad boy born with a silver spoon, who went around the world, dating hot women, having all the fun and being caught at all the wrong places, doing the wrong things, this was possibly the year that Prince Harry officially arrived. I honestly feel though that the man never got due credit; especially over his goodie brother who always got the nicer reviews from the people. Prince Harry has done more good and charity in the world this year than you would save for your retirement in all your life. Yes, he has the money; but, so do many others who don’t. This year he actually went around fulfilling his Princely duties—from raising money for charity at a stock exchange to opening up about his mother’s death and from being taken seriously as just an honest young lad who’s also a do-gooder to dating (and probably settling down with) Meghan Markle. Yes, the Prince has finally been realized.
    10. Kanye West © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Rapper and Musician
    Where: United States
    Why: Mr West has ruffled more than a few feathers this year. Some of them, good; others, not so good. From his first ever fashion show to his scandalous music video showing top notch personalities, including his own wife, naked—Kanye went there, did that, came back and rapped about it. And then, he went on to win awards for his music. That’s how you don’t give a damn, show people the invisible finger and get the world to look at you like you’re royalty.
    11. Brad Pitt © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Actor
    Where: United States
    Why: He did it again. No, not a shirtless stunt, or a great Benjamin Button-esque movie, no. He got yet another divorce. But, it was much more than that. This year, all anyone talked about was the infamous Brangelina split—a split no one ever thought would happen; given that theirs was a quintessential drama-filled romance that ended with kids, a family, a marriage and a white picket fence. Only, it didn’t really end like that. It got murky and real.
    12. Calvin Harris © Facebook
    Who: Scottish Music Producer and DJ
    Where: United States
    Why: Harris started 2016 with a bunch of Grammy Award nominations, a superstar girlfriend, named Taylor Swift. He went on to give us yet another hit with Rihanna, This Is What You Came For; a holiday with his girlfriend and then, a very sudden and heart breaking split from her. But that’s not all. He also came in the news when his recent ex started dating yet another famous Hollywood star just days after their split. Then things got ugly; but the world sided with Harris. He even wrote a song about it—My Way. And everyone went crazy.
    13. Raghuram Rajan © Facebook
    Who: Governor of Reserve Bank of India
    Where: India
    Why: The 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India was one of the most talked about men in the country this year—for his strict, forward thinking and wise financial decision making and then, soon after, for his shocking resignation from the same post. Aside from his witty repartee and a wry sense of humour, Raghuram Rajan’s exit was one of the most talked about events in the country for the prime reason that many saw his exit from his role at the RBI as a bad sign for the Indian economy.
    14. Kit Harrington © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Actor
    Where: England
    Why: Ever since his being cast as Jon Snow on the incredibly popular English TV show, ‘Game of Thrones’, Kit Harrington has remained one of the most trending topics. But this year, Harington made headlines for the amazing turn of events in the same series and the plotlines that reveal his role to be a key character in the eventual end of the show. That, and the fact that he’s in love with his onscreen love interest—Ygritte—that is, Rose Leslie.
    15. Dwayne Johnson © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Actor and Professional Wrestler
    Where: United States
    Why: Aside from having made headlines with the ‘Baywatch’ movie trailer and being cast in the same movie as our very own Priyanka Chopra, Dwayne The Rock Johnson has been talked about for becoming the Sexiest Man Alive, this year. It doesn’t really beat that, honestly. But, he’s also now set to be playing the role of Black Adam in the movie, ‘Superman Vs Black Adam’.
    16. Milind Soman © Facebook
    Who: Fitness Promoter and Bollywood Actor
    Where: India
    Why: He has earned the tag of being India’s own Ironman for a level of dedication to fitness like none other. He’s become a source of inspiration when it comes to health and fitness; not just for the men; but, even for women. Soman even embarked on a barefoot 570km marathon, from Amdavad to Mumbai; finished a 42.2km marathon in roughly 4 and a half hours and has spoken up regarding the importance of fitness for women. He has proved that fitness is not about looking up to supermodels, or bodybuilders; but about regular and ordinary people.
    17. Justin Trudeau   © Facebook
    Who: Prime Minister of Canada
    Where: Canada
    Why: This was the year of Justin Trudeau—the Canadian Prime Minister who won the hearts of people around the world and for all the right reasons. From opening their borders for refugees, partaking in the Canadian Pride Parade to talking about decriminalizing Marijuana, the second-youngest Prime Minister has opened the minds and the horizons of the people in his country, as well as the world. He’s easily one of the youngest and most forward thinking leaders the world currently has.
    18. Larry Page © wikipedia
    Who: CEO of Alphabet
    Where: United States
    Why: Last year, Page became CEO of Alphabet—a newly created parent of Google and its sister companies—after having served as CEO of Google. Then, early this year, and for the first time ever, the man went on to release information on financial details of the other sister companies, like smart-thermostat firm Nest, broadband Internet provider Google Fiber and life-sciences firm Verily. Then, after having passed on the reins of CEO to Sundar Pichai, Page announced that he would be funding two flying-car startups: Kitty Hawk and Zee.Aero.   
    19. Pope Francis © Facebook
    Who: Bishop of Rome, Roman Catholic Church
    Where: The Vatican City, Rome
    Why: As spiritual leader to about one-sixth of the world’s total population, he is one of the first at the position who has taken it upon himself to transform the image of the church as conservatory and rigid. Just last month, he ruled that priests would now have power to forgive women who underwent abortion. He continues to push for reforms to counter climate change, works for the betterment of the refugee crisis across the world. In a world of conservationists, he’s one of the first balanced religious leaders who strive for a modern embracement of Catholicism.
    20. Warren Buffet © Facebook
    Who: CEO Berkshire Hathaway
    Where: United States
    Why: He’s known as the Oracle of Omaha and, aside from having one of the best business brains in the world, he’s openly lashed out at Donald Trump this year and has been one of the most heard voices on the American Presidential election this time around. In his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, he affirmed, “For 240 years it's been a terrible mistake to bet against America, and now is no time to start.”
    21. Rohit Khandelwal © Facebook
    Who: Mr World 2016
    Where: India
    Why: After years… no, ages, we have an Indian Mr World in the face of Rohit Khandelwal who has put our country on the map when it comes to the stigmas and assumptions that follow the persona of Indian men around the world. Rohit broke the stereotypes and proved to the world, at an international level, that Indian men should be reckoned with on an overall scale—not just for the intelligence, politics or business sense; but also for their looks.
    22. Leonardo DiCaprio © Facebook
    Who: Hollywood Actor
    Where: United States
    Why: Leo finally received his first Oscar this year for the movie ‘The Revenant’. Of course, the internet broke into a riot. That wasn’t all. He won over the audience with his speech about global warming being a real crisis to be talked about and announced the documentary ‘Before The Flood’—a film about climate change—that went viral and broke world records.
    23. Cristiano Ronaldo © Facebook
    Who: International Footballer
    Where: Portugal
    Why: Apart from the fact that he was named Best Player of the year, Ronaldo was, in fact, one of the best players this year. He confirmed this, himself when he said that this was by far the best year, in football, for him. He’s scored approximately 270 goals and has been recorded as one of the highest paid players this year. Plus, the fact that his country won the world cup this year just cinches the deal.
    24. LeBron James © Facebook
    Who: International Basketball Player
    Where: United States
    Why: He’s been named the AP Male Athlete of the year, James gave us one of the most magnificent comebacks in the history of sports’ comebacks. Aside from the fact that he was a no-show at one of his recent games, it was his victory dance routine that had people talking about him this year.
    25. Karun Nair © Facebook
    Who: Indian Cricketer
    Where: India
    Why: The young Indian cricketer shot to fame after his debut in Test Cricket in November, this year, when he scored his maiden Test century, in the final match against England. The match ended with Karun at 303, not out. It took him three innings to hit the triple century; thus, becoming the quickest batsman to hit a maiden triple century in test cricket in the history of cricket. He also became the second Indian batsman to hit a triple-hundred in Tests after Virender Sehwag and the third player – after Bob Simpson and Sir Garfield Sobers.
    26. Virat Kohli © Facebook
    Who: Indian Cricketer
    Where: India
    Why: The young Indian Cricket Team Captain is on a roll this year. He’s been on one for a while now, actually; but this year, seems to be his in every way possible. He was recently even named Australia’s ODI Captain of The Year, trumping Smith to the title. He’s been one of the youngest and most successful Indian cricket team captains and the media is calling it his breakaways year. To add to that, he’s back with his former girlfriend and actress Anushka Sharma and they seem to be going as strong as ever. It is his time, indeed.
    27. Usain Bolt © Facebook
    Who: Olympic Athlete
    Where: Jamaica
    Why: He won the medal and the world with his Olympic Sprint at Rio this year which had him trending on the internet, for days to come. Bolt has also been named one of the greatest athletes on Earth this year and the Caribbean Sports Personality of the year. He’s broken records and ribbons, alike.
    28. Tim Cook © Facebook
    Who: CEO, Apple
    Where: United States
    Why: It’s not every day that the CEO of Apple decides to do away with eth ear phone jack on one of the most sought-after phones in the world. Yes, Tim Cook is the man behind the phone that from here on shall not have an ear phone jack. You could call it the silliest decision in the history of technological decisions; or you could call it the birth of a revolution. Whichever it might be, he got people to sit up and take note that it’s not ‘just’ an iPhone; it’s an iPhone!
    29. Novak Djokovic © Facebook
    Who: International Tennis Player
    Where: Serbia
    Why: Apart from the fact that Djokovic has won almost every match he’s ever played, this year, Djokovic came majorly under the news for having let go of his former coach and ex-superstar tennis player, Boris Becker. A lot of experts and media have both criticized his move; while others have foretold that this could be just the change that Djokovic requires in his career. Which will it be, we are yet to see. But, that’s enough to be talked about across the world.
    30. Anonymous (The Hacker) © Facebook
    Who: IT Hacker
    Where: God Knows
    Why: The one who created havoc across the micro blogging site Twitter; the one who brought down the TRAI website, as well as the ISIS website. In a world where the internet rules, an internet spy world obviously cause all the stir you need to trend and get people and diplomats to listen to you.
    31. Elon Musk © Facebook
    Who: Founder and CEO, Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
    Where: United States
    Why: He’s the man behind the redefinition of transportation between Earth and Space. Amidst launching satellites at SpaceX and working with Tesla to bring fully-electric vehicles to the masses, Musk is on a mission to make space travel a legitimate thing; not just for astronauts and spaceships; but, for people like you and me. His dream is to facilitate inter-planetary travel. One of the rockets caught fire in September this year, at launch; causing a lot of people to question the ideas and execution. But, there is no stopping Elon Musk at the rate he’s going.
    32. Karan Johar © Facebook
    Who: Indian Filmmaker and Producer
    Where: India
    Why: Johar has been in the news almost throughout this year, for some reason or another. He’ s come under criticism for his sexual orientation, for his movies and for his choice of cast (remember, Fawad Khan?). But the director and producer has handled each and every comment and criticism with grace. He’s even made a comeback to the small screen with his hugely popular talk show, ‘Koffee With Karan’.
    33. Tanmay Bhat © Facebook
    Who: Stand-Up Comedian
    Where: India
    Why: Tanmay Bhat is one of India’s prominent faces when it comes to stand-up comedy—giving it the credibility it deserves as a profession. But, that’s not why he came under the spotlight this year. It was more about his Snapchat fiasco that brought his to the fore on the internet this year; with people across the country being divided into two sides—pro Bhat and anti-Bhat. The issue also raised an important question as to how lighthearted and accepting we as a nation are to humour.
    34. Ranveer Singh © Facebook
    Who: Bollywood Actor
    Where: India
    Why: If it wasn’t for his movie, it was for his underwear; if it wasn’t for his underwear, it was for his kinky comments. Whatever it was for, Ranveer Singh was easily one of the most talked about men in the country this year—from the girls gushing over his body to the boys wanting to be like him. Aside from the fact that he is (or isn’t he?) dating Deepika Padukone, his movies, his interviews, his Instagram and his ad campaigns all garnered him huge followings and news bytes that got him on the list of one of the most desired men in the country.
    35. Rupert Murdoch © Facebook
    Who: Chairman and CEO, NewsCorp
    Where: United States
    Why: The media mogul returned to Fox News as the Chairman in July this year and married his fourth wife—who also happens to be Mick Jagger’s ex—Jerry Hall, in March this year. Clearly, someone got to say, “I’m back” in the best possible way this year.
    36. Fawad Khan © Facebook
    Who: Pakistani Actor
    Where: Pakistan
    Why: Fawad Khan can be called an era in Bollywood; however brief it might have been. He came, everyone saw, he conquered hearts and a few projects and went back to where he came from. But while he was here, women swooned over him and men tried to be him; even the Pakistani TV show ratings increased because of him. Then, came the ban on Pakistani artists working in India which saw Fawad Khan move back to his own soil, with his last stint being in Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’.
    37. Anurag Kashyap © Facebook
    Who: Bollywood Filmmaker
    Where: India
    Why: He gave us a film like ‘Udta Punjab’ and helped the nation talk about drug abuse and availability at a more surface level. He brought an issue that is still one of the most taboo topics in the country to the fore so a generation could be made aware of the real scenario.
    38. Arnab Goswami   © Facebook
    Who: Indian media professional
    Where: India
    Why: He’s probably one of the few Indian media professionals who manage to make their own headlines. And so, he did just that when Goswami recently announced a split from the Times Now group. He stepped down from his position as Editor-In-Chief of the Times Now Network and is set to start his own venture, based on independent journalism—a first for India. Something we’re already looking forward to.
    39. Riyaaz Amlani © Facebook
    Who: CEO, Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd
    Where: India
    Why: Amlani singlehandedly changed the way Indians dine out. With over 13 Social Offline outlets across the country and more than 5 chains of Smoke House Delis, Amlani has found the perfect balance between food and experience. He’s redefined the way restaurateurs view the F&B business and approach the sector. This year, itself, Amlani opened more Social, as well as Smoke House outlets pan India and took on frictions caused by various groups, attacking his ventures.
    40. Mukesh Ambani © Facebook
    Who: Industrialist/ Chairman, Managing Director, Reliance India Limited
    Where: India
    Why: It was this year that Mukesh Ambani gave the country Jio—a network that increased competition manifold in the telecommunications industry with its introduction of free internet and call services for customers. The venture did come under scrutiny, time and again for disrupted signals, as well as, being an aide in Modi’s demonetization scheme, as well.
    41. Vijender Singh © Facebook
    Who: Indian Boxing Champion
    Where: India
    Why:  After eyeing the finals against international boxing champion, Francis Cheka, who remained one of the most terrifying and unbeaten boxers, Vijender refused to bow down to threats given to him by the opponent and earlier this month, actually defeated Cheka in a tremendous win.
    42. Manohar Parrikar © Facebook
    Who: Defence Minister of India
    Where: India
    Why: He successfully and single-handedly executed the surgical strike against Pakistan in a one-of-a-kind move against the enemy at the border. Yes, he drew flak and praise alike for his move; but caused enough of a stir for the enemies—both within and without—to sit up and take note.
    43. Satya Nadella © Facebook
    Who: CEO, Microsoft
    Where: United States
    Why: Nadella became a favourite for the international press ever since he took over as CEO at Microsoft; not just because of the fact that he was an Indian at the head of an international brand; but also—and mostly—because with his arrival, Microsoft began to see a steady rise in its development. This year, Nadella once again stole the show when he announced Microsoft’s takeover of the professional social network, LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, thereby increasing Microsoft’s stock to a whole new level.
    44. Vijay Shekhar Sharma © Facebook
    Who: Founder and Chief Executive, PayTM
    Where: India
    Why: After demonetisation has struck our country, PayTM has become one of the most used financial apps on our phones, overnight. This hasn’t only increased PayTM’s networth but has also caused the app to come under scrutiny in terms of investments, stakeholders and ownership authorities. That’s why Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been at the helm of it all—shutting down rumours of a Chinese ownership, technical glitches as well as an alleged lawsuit against the brand by international brand, PayPal.
    45. Devendra Jhajaria © Facebook
    Who: Paralympian Athlete
    Where: India
    Why: In the Rio Paralympics of 2016, Devendra created history by becoming the first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. Having won his first gold medal in the 2004 Summer Paralympics, the Javelin thrower won his second gold medal this year.
    46. Zorawar Kalra © Facebook
    Who: Founder and Managing Director, Massive Restaurants Pvt Ltd.
    Where: India
    Why: The heir to a legacy created by Jiggs Kalra, Zorawar has brilliantly carried forward the empire on his shoulders and taken it to newer heights—from Farzi Café to Masala Library and beyond. This year, Zorawar has added yet another feather to his cap by becoming one of the judges on Master Chef India.
    47. Nucleya © Facebook
    Who: Indian Electronic Musician
    Where: India
    Why: He’s a pioneer in many aspects with his music. But, this time around, Udayan Singh has taken his musical prowess to other levels; what with his music becoming a part of ‘Kapoor & Sons’ and a stellar album launch done at such a grand scale this year. Indian electronic has become synonymous with Nucleya in 2016.
    48. Bhuvan Bam © Facebook
    Who: Indian YouTuber
    Where: India
    Why: He has been rated as one of the country’s top 10 YouTube stars. The man behind the famous and extremely popular YouTube channel, ‘BB Ki Vines’ has redefined video content on YouTube this year.
    49. Anand Ahuja © Facebook
    Who: CEO and Managing Director, Bhane
    Where: India
    Why: Aside from the fact that he’s dating Bollywood fashionista, Sonam Kapoor—a topic that came to light this year, Anand Ahuja is the man behind popular avant-garde fashion brand Bhane that is redefining the culture and crossover of fashion and lifestyle and how the two reflect each other. From hosting some of the most prominent fashion label launch parties to putting out quality garments that are understated and tasteful—Bhane, under Anand Ahuja, is carving a niche for itself.
    50. Michael Phelps © Facebook
    Who: Olympic Swimmer
    Where: United States
    Why: The man did it again, this year at the Rio Olympics; proving yet again, why Michael Phelps remains one of the most inspiring sportspersons and the best swimmers in the world.


  3. ADMIN
    If there’s one person who ruled social media this year, it was Mrs. Funny Bones. Never the one to mince words, Twinkle Khanna was at her sassy best in 2016. It’s only fair we do a round-up of the most hilarious moments from her Twitter account this year!
    1. When she was way beyond optimism and pessimism because there were bigger struggles in life.
    Friend:Do you see your glass as half empty or half full?
    Me:Don't know, I can't see without my glasses..    #MiddleAgedLameJokes
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) February 11, 2016 2. When she posted this 5 star review of an anti-hairfall oil by Patanjali.
    She:I tried BabaRamdev's oil for falling hair!
    Me:Did it work?
    She:Yes,grew hair just like him-long,thick and all over my chin #FridayFables
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) February 12, 2016 3. This time she made us realize parties in 2016 were really just a flashback of childhood memories.
    Going to a party these days is like going to Disneyland-You spot MickeyMouse nibbling on a cheese platter and lots of injected DonaldDucks:)
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) February 21, 2016 4. When she gave zero fucks about being an ‘adarsh bhartiya nari’.
    Prepping for Sunday brunch and inordinately proud of my cheese plate since that's the only thing I can ' cook ' :) pic.twitter.com/4yoqSQ3259
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) February 28, 2016 5. When she figured the whole Indian political scene out and put it this simply.
    Writing about politics these days is akin to penning down mythological tales- It's all Krishan Kanhaiya and Sacred Cows !
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) March 22, 2016 6. And when she put up the shortest summary of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’.
    Superman V Batman -where both throw a few lame punches and even lamer punchlines around and Lex Luthor auditions for Darr part 2 !
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) April 2, 2016 SupermanVBatman-Martha says'Mere Bete aayenge Zamen ki chati phad ke Aayenge Asman ka seena cheer ke Aayenge'Err..or was that KaranArjun?
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) April 3, 2016 7. She was also the first one to accept defeat against Pakistan and for a very legit reason.
    Pakistan doesn't need nuclear weapons they can just drop this purple bomb on us #TaherShah pic.twitter.com/uSo2LfDF7s
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) April 9, 2016 8. When she taught us all about synonyms.
    Turkish lady:No one safe 'cause Putin has his testicles all over Turkey Me:Err..You mean tentacles? She:Yes Yes!Testicle-Tentacle same thing
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) April 17, 2016 9. This time she was just one of us. Just funnier.
    Crossing the bridge when you come to it #AncientWisdom
    Taking a selfie in the middle  #21stCenturyRituals pic.twitter.com/WxwDFky4hR
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) May 2, 2016 10. This time she really didn’t have a comeback.
    Me:Can I get an appointment with the Dr for my niece?
    Receptionist:Age?
    Me: 11
    Receptionist: Male niece or female niece ? #WeAreLikeThisOnly
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) May 17, 2016 11. Someone pointed out that ‘Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai’ was trending for completing 18 years and she was as embarrassed as surprised!
    Why 18? Because now the movie can legally get drunk in Sikkim and Goa ? Should have waited for 21:) https://t.co/XIY1uNOkJZ
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) May 22, 2016 12. When she reminded us all that family really comes first. 
    It happens only in India ! Where you can rent a bachelor along with his entire family #ChennaiTales pic.twitter.com/v3P68yvl6V
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) June 9, 2016 13. Every time she got trolled by her kids to be honest.
    Getting trolled by the baby about my name-'Twinkle Twinkle If you are a little star why don't you live in the sky'  Good grief !
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) August 2, 2016 Sometimes I have a day that seems exactly out of the pages of MrsFunnybones pic.twitter.com/iTQ5i2Lj5i
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) August 6, 2016 14. This time she said what everyone was thinking.
    Incase the usual 53 members per family didn't seem enough we decided to add a few more, by inventing the ubiquitous 'Rakhi Brother' :)
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) August 18, 2016 15. This time she tweeted from the Moon.
    Navigating through a maze of craters on the lunar surface #SundaySojourns pic.twitter.com/HkdAbBq894
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) September 18, 2016 16. Someone asked why she hadn’t changed her name after getting married. And she killed him with this tweet.
    A lot of people bring this up,though not as stridently as this gentleman-Khanna it will always be #MarriedNotBranded pic.twitter.com/q4JzS1bzd1
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) September 20, 2016 17. This time she came up with the best solution to stop the excessive rains.
    Getting the 2 frogs married in Assam to appease the rain gods seems to have worked wonders-can we now get them divorced so this rain stops?
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) October 4, 2016 18. And then she took patriarchy down with just one tweet.
    These days by 40 u could be on the way to your 2nd marriage so what's the point of fasting-don't need the men to last that long anymore:)
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) October 19, 2016 19. Her take on Trump winning US Presidential Elections was on point.
    'Ignorant,sexist,racist but jeez thank God ,not a feminist!' said the birdbrained followers as they flapped their wings for Donald Duck ..
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) November 9, 2016 Donald Duck waddling to the White House doesn't seem to be just a surreal nightmare. Misogyny plays its trump card and wins..
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) November 9, 2016 20. She reclaimed her position as the coolest celebrity ever when she openly admitted that she was just as embarrassed with her Bollywood career as you and me. What a real sport!
    Alarmed at the prospect of having to face the onslaught of my legendary acting skills? Nah!only behind the camera:) https://t.co/ntR0tiKtkB pic.twitter.com/VOQbhRPpb5
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 14, 2016 21. But the best troll of the year was of course, the matrimonial column she wrote for Salman Khan! It read, Alliance Wanted For One Of India’s Oldest But Most Eligible Bachelors: Dashing, non-vegetarian, successful and muscular Khandani boy. Excellent in dance, drama and art. Girl must be pretty, slim and enjoy long drives off the beaten path. Bride must not be very talkative, as groom cannot tolerate any buck buck. Caste no bar. Contact Sultan@Bhaijaan.com
    When your editor wants you to round up a convoluted year and all your brain wants to do is go HoHoHo:) https://t.co/Mo2wVCGuzc pic.twitter.com/tRW3Ckeg5H
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 25, 2016 Of course, bhai fans were outraged. But she shut them down with her sass, like you’d expect.
    To all the Bhai fans 'Merry Christmas'  #TrollProof pic.twitter.com/jAilgq1ZfA
    — Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) December 25, 2016 Twinkle Khanna, you’re the only reason why I’d ever look back at this shitty year.



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    For more than 40 long years, we have been relentlessly told that cholesterol is bad. It causes heart attacks, slows the metabolism down, makes you fat and god knows what else. Right from medical text books to a fat man’s head, this information has been embedded everywhere. Who is to blame for this? Well, the American Health and Food Care authorities.   Ever since the 60s, the U.S. Government has been up in arms against dietary cholesterol and fat. Of course, the rest of the world followed suit and demonized fat consumption. Now in 2016, The U.S. government is finally talking some sense.
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    America’s top nutrition advisory panel has now decided to drop its caution about eating cholesterol-laden food. This move will make its very own stand against cholesterol of more than 50 years, null and void. 5 years back the same committee had deemed foods rich in cholesterol unhealthy and also labeled cholesterol as a ‘nutrient of concern’. Thanks to the evolving fitness industry and more advanced research, the panel will now drop its prejudice against fat and cholesterol. The change on cholesterol comes from the influential Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the group that provides the scientific basis for the “Dietary Guidelines.” 
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    The panel though, still advocates that high consumption of fatty foods might still lead to heart diseases and people with heart conditions should still stay away from cholesterol. The recommendation is being backed by some of the biggest dietary research schools across America. The dreaded picture of the fat person painted by the American Health authorities led to a massive dietary shift and people replaced fats with carbohydrates, making them sicker and fatter than ever.   There is still a wide divide amongst the authorities though.  A task force arranged by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association looked at the dietary cholesterol studies in 2013 said that there was “insufficient evidence” to make a recommendation. Still, this decision comes as the biggest move to bust a long running dietary myth!


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    Just few days ago we all saw a video of a Jihadi couple who sent off their precious little daughters to blow themselves up in a suicide mission in Damascus. Why? Because religion.
    © YouTube
     The mother calmly said goodbye to the kids as she explained to them that ’Jihad’ is a Muslim obligation and age doesn’t matter. Both the girls, namely Fatima and Islam, are seen wearing a burkha. The father explains to them that fear is futile. He later said ‘You are not going to be afraid because you are going to the heavens, right?’ The girls died later during the mission. 
    © YouTube
    © YouTube
    The same father is now dead and a Russian journalist tweeted out a photograph of the said Jihadi guy clad in a traditional death shroud. It is being assumed that he was killed on the outskirts of Damascus after gunmen opened fire.
    Abu Nimr who sent daughter on suicide mission last week in #Damascus, involved in murder of actor Mohamad Rafea, dead pic.twitter.com/ZJX4MlyQdm
    — Lizzie Phelan (@LizziePhelan) December 25, 2016 Well, a few less people like this in the world is a good thing. What he and his wife did to their children is unforgivable.



  6. ADMIN
    No matter what city you may be in; when you’re at the year’s end, all you ever want to do is party yourself into the next year with style and swag. Here’s where you can do just that and more if you’re in Hyderabad this NYE 2016.
    1. Beats Per Minute  © Beats Per Minute
    BPM is all set to bring down the BASS RAJA Nucleya this New Year's Eve. Supporting him is one another talented act, Ritviz. With unlimited food and drink options, we recommend you don’t miss the koocha monster at the Colosseum of Dance Music.
    Address: Lane Opposite Jayabheri Meadows, Financial District, Gachibowli
    2. Klub Trinity © Klub Trinity
    Russian fire and LED performances, celebrity DJs, striking firecrackers and more to add to the amazing rooftop ambience, is what you can expect at the Infinite-2 NYE party.
    Address: 5th Floor, Malik Solitaire, Road 36, Jubilee Hills
    3. Rendezvous  © Rendezvous
    The trinity of Luke, Rhys and Fran with their high-octane energy are out to push you into the New Year 2017. Chill and revel at Rendezvous, with some trippy music at the Ministry of Sound party.
    Address: Lane opposite Jayabheri Meadows, Financial District, Gachibowli., Gachibowli
    4. Taj Deccan  © Taj Deccan
    Bring in the New Year with some delicious food, drinks and entertaining acts along-with your loved ones!
    Address: Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
    5. Radisson Hyderabad  © Booking
    Away from the bustle of the City, feeling at top of the world, Velocity on 15 @ Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City is hosting and amazing party belting out everybody’s favourite tracks while people dance on the deck or splash in the pool.
    Address: Gachibowli Miyapur Rd, Chhota Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli
    6. Hard Rock Café  © Happitoo
    HRC is celebrating NYE, with a fun masquerade party! And you can expect nothing but an epic night as your dance your way into 2017.
    Address: Ground Floor, GVK One, Road 1, Banjara Hills
    7. Vertigo  © Vertigo
    The High on Life bar is ready to host a Big Fat New Year bash! To kick start 2017, they have tons of things planned for you.
    Address: 5th Floor, Shiv Shakti Tower, Opposite Ratnadeep Super Market, Banjara Hills
    8. Playboy Beer Garden  © Playboy
    Have a night to remember with their Red Carpet event and bid a goodbye to 2016, with some great beers, music and food!
    Address: Road 10, Jubilee Hills


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    Goa is known to be one of the best places to let your hair down in India. The party never stops—be it sunshine or starlight. So, obviously it makes for the best place to be when the year’s at its end. You get to have all the crazy fun before the clock strikes twelve. 
    Here’s where you can hop over if you’re in Goa this NYE 2016. 
    1. LOVE PASSION KARMA  © Love Passion Karma
    The hottest club in Goa, is hosting a Fifty Shades of Gold (thankfully not Grey) party. Belly dancers, DJs, fireworks at midnight and an open bar will keep you in high spirits.
    Address: Road Opposite Bank of India, Bhatiwado, Nerul, Goa
    2. Nyex Beach Club  © Instagram
    There’s going to be 4 levels in the club, including a beach lounge, garden, gazebo and the VIP tables. The Ministry of Sound will be performing live.
    Address: Anjuna Cliff (Old Paradiso) , Bardez , Goa
    3. Sequaa Beach Lounge  © Sequaa Beach Lounge
    The Bollystyle Project is what they have named their NYE party. A party which features best of Bollywood and EDM DJs across the world, like DJ  T, DJ Haana, DJ Saaj Akhtar, Dejane Husky and more.
    Address: Titos Lane 2, Baga, Goa
    4. Park Hyatt  © Park Hyatt
    An enchanting New Year Eve party conceptualised to represent the elements of nature. Indulge in themed food and beverage offerings that complement your inner elements. Enjoy the lively evening with enchanting music by Chrystal Farrell’s band.
    Address: Arossim Beach, Cansaulim, South Goa
    5. La Cabana  © Wikimedia
    The party is right on top of the beach, and you can enjoy some great views of the sea. There’s a bonfire too!
    Address: Ashvem Beach, Ashvem Wada, Mandrem, Goa
    6.  UV Bar  © UV Bar
    Well, these guys are hosting a 3 day long ‘Lost in Paradise’ party starting on the 30th December. The party is on the beach, with the best DJs in the world, 3D Visuals and more!
    Address: Near Anjuna Market, North Anjuna Beach, Dmello Vaddo
    7. Club Cubana  © Club Cabana 
    Mildly-lit dance floors spread over multiple levels, canopied lounges, a VIP jacuzzi and an always open bar- this is the place to be! 
    Address: Arpora Hill, North Goa, Goa
    8. Kandy Club  © Wikimedia
    Crazy music, and more, with a plethora of food items and drinks to choose from!
    Address: Next to Royal Goan Beach Club, Marinha Dourada Rd, Baga
    9. Purple Martini at Sunset Point  © Purple Martini
    Enjoy NYE in Satorini themed based dinner. This is the best seaside view place for dining.
    Address: Poonam Resort Rd, St. Anthony, Praise Vaddo, North Anjuna, Gumal Vaddo, Anjuna
    10. Ceu Mar Candolim  © Cue Mar Candolim
    A Candolim Beach Party, called the Project Countdown 2017, with everyone’s favorite DJ – Anish Sood!
    Address: Ceu Mar, Candolim Beach Road, Candolim, Goa


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    Shahid Kapoor is all set to make a smashing appearance on the 5th season of ‘Koffee With Karan’ this weekend, along with wife Mira Rajput who would be giving her first ever official interview! Shahid Kapoor broke the news 3 weeks ago with this adorable selfie with Mira Rajput.
    On the couch with my ❤️
    A photo posted by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) on Dec 1, 2016 at 7:37pm PST
    Apparently, Mira Rajput left Karan Johar stunned with her confidence and charm on the show and that’s just another reason why it is one of the most awaited episodes of the season.
    The couple was at its candid best on ‘Koffee With Karan’ and Shahid Kapoor even went on to reveal that he had the biggest crush on Twinkle Khanna in his younger years. The story goes that much like Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor was totally head over heels over Twinkle Khanna. His mother Neelima Azmi was a part of Twinkle Khanna’s film ‘Itihaas’ also featuring Raj Babbar and Ajay Devgn. During the filming of the movie, Shahid Kapoor and his friend would wait for hours at the swimming pool just to see Twinkle Khanna!
    © Twitter
    We see you blushing, Twinkle Khanna!



  9. ADMIN
    It’s that time of the year again where you dress by the dozens and put your best foot forward to dance your way into the New Year… 2017, that is. And yes, it might have been a great year; it might have been a crappy year. But you gotta celebrate what’s going so you can welcome what’s coming. 
    So, if you’re in the capital this time around, here are 15 places where you can definitely expect a great party scene happening on New Year’s Eve! 
    The What’s Hot Shuffle 
    Bringing together three of the best party venues in the city, Whats Hot is going all out to ensure your NYE is one of the most memorable parties of your life. With a host of the best DJs and music producers in town, playing some of the best party tracks you will ever have heard, it’s going to one rad do at the following three haunts!
    1. BandStand  © BandStand
    The New Year Shuffle, presented by What’s Hot will see artists, like Praveen Achary, Oozeundat and Hoax playing the best of the best at BandStand. 
    Time: 8pm onwards 
    Entry: Packages available at What’s Hot 
    2. Summer House Café  © Whats Hot
    As part of the What’s Hot Shuffle happening in the city, DJs SU Real and N*hilate will be turning up the tempo at Summer House Café this NYE. 
    Time: 8pm onwards 
    Entry: Packages available at What’s Hot
    3. Auro Bar & Kitchen  © Whats Hot
    Continuing the NYE celebrations, the What’s Hot Shuffle has Joshi and Turban Raga stationed for all party hoppers at Auro Kitchen & Bar. 
    Time: 8pm onwards 
    Entry: Packages available at What’s Hot
    4. Ek Bar  © Ek Bar
    Featuring DJ Tony on the deck, plates piled with heavy snack and glasses brimming with unlimited premium alcohol; your NYE celebrations at Ek Bar will be heavy and high! 
    Time: 8pm onwards 
    Entry: INR 8,000/- per couple
    5. Kitty Su  © Kitty Su
    The NYE bash at Kitty Su will have you on your toes from start to end with the Resident Kittens turning up the volume as you party your night away. 
    Time: 9pm onwards 
    Entry: Details available on ClubGo 
    6. Fio Cookhouse  © Fio Cookhouse
    Celebrate New Year's Eve in style and kickoff 2017 on a high note. Kick back, pull out your fanciest outfit and dress to impress at Fio Cookhouse and Bar’s ‘Disco 17’. 
    Time: 9m onwards 
    Entry: INR 10,000 per couple
    7. Bottles & Barrels  © Bottles and Barrels
    Dancing, music, food and beer, are the solution to everything. Welcome New Year 2017 at Bottles and Barrels on the Bollywood latka by DJ Vikram and desi dhol matka. 
    Time: 9pm onwards 
    Entry: INR 2,000 onwards 
    8. Kylin Sky Bar  © Kylin
    Kylin Sky Bar is all set to make your New Year scintillating with live DJ music paired with special food & beverage packages. 
    Time: 9pm onwards 
    Entry: On request 
    9. Hive  © Hive
    Bring in the New Year while you dance the night away at Hive with BO55 and Sallbi on deck duty, pumping out good vibes.
    Time: 9pm onwards 
    Entry: INR 2,500 onwards 
    10. Hype  © Hype
    Welcome the New Year with things that have never been; featuring angels and bunnies in a Playboy style. Let this be the wildest night of the year. 
    Time: 10pm onwards 
    Entry: On request 
    11. Privee  © Privee
    To end your year with a bang, Priveé brings to you the Hottest New Year's Bash in town featuring DJ Khushi. 
    Time: 9pm onwards 
    Entry: On request 
    12. Social Offline  © Social
    The Morning After is the biggest night of the year. Incredible music, vibe, drinks and food are in the works. It is the biggest lineup of New Year's Eve parties in the country across all Social(s). 
    Time: 9pm onwards 
    Entry: INR 4,000 onwards


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    Priyanka Chopra has been away for quite some time now because the international entertainment industry was in dire need of a ruler.
    © Facebook
    From her Oscar dress becoming the most Googled outfit ever to bagging the role of a villain in ‘Baywatch’, PC was the only person who really mattered in 2016.
    © Reuters
    And now that she’s back, it obviously called for a celebration. So, being the great friend that Manish Malhotra is, he threw the best welcome back bash for her!
    #AllAboutLastNight #AtHome #Dinner with the very #wonderful and #amazing @priyankachopra #Friends #Funtimes #positivity
    A photo posted by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) on Dec 27, 2016 at 9:17pm PST
    Sushant Singh Rajput, Neha Dhupia and Sophie Choudhry joined in on the fun!
    #AllAboutLastNight #AtHome #Dinner for the very #Amazing @priyankachopra #Friends #GoodTimes @sushantsinghrajput @sophiechoudry @nehadhupia
    A photo posted by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) on Dec 27, 2016 at 10:35pm PST
    Looks like it really was a fun night!
    #FunTimes #Friends #AtHome #AllAboutLastnight @priyankachopra @sushantsinghrajput @tarun_mansukhani @diamirzaofficial @punitdmalhotra #karan and Ekta malhotra #TalentedFilmDirectors #Actors #loveCinema #Passion #Movies #GoodTimes #Moments #positivity
    A photo posted by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) on Dec 28, 2016 at 12:23am PST
    Diya Mirza posted this lovely picture and it was too beautiful a sight!
    Celebrating you @priyankachopra ❤ so good seeing you! Thank you @manishmalhotra05 for another memorable night and for being the best host!
    A photo posted by Dia Mirza (@diamirzaofficial) on Dec 27, 2016 at 12:47pm PST
    And Neha Dhupia posted this and man, the two look gorgeous!
    Let's all raise a toast to @priyankachopra ... and that's exactly what we did . Thank you @manishmalhotra05 for the wonderful night... and thank you #priyankachopra for being you! ❤️
    A photo posted by Neha Dhupia (@nehadhupia) on Dec 27, 2016 at 1:47pm PST
    Well, Manish Malhotra is really the guy every group of friends needs.
    #AllAboutLastNight #AtHome #Dinner for the #amazing @priyankachopra #Friends #FunTimes @sushantsinghrajput #Micheal #Micky #NewYork #Mumbai #GoodTimes #TimeTogether #Fashion #Movies #Passion #Positivity @askmrmickey @mdaube
    A photo posted by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) on Dec 28, 2016 at 4:57am PST



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    Thanks to the number of colleges and corporates that are home to a young crowd in Pune city, it has several happening party hotspots! If you are in Pune, here are the best parties in the city for NYE:
    1. 1 Lounge © 1Lounge
    Have the best NYE experience at Pune’s largest and most loved nightclub. DJ Stash & Vaggy will be playing the best commercial and Bollywood tunes. 
    Address: 81/1, KP Annexe, Mundhwa Road, Mundhwa, Pune
    2. The Irish House © The Irish House
    Get the ultimate Irish hangover as you dance your way, into 2017, with The Irish House's Disco Party!
    Address: 2nd Floor, Phoenix Market City, Nagar Road, Viman Nagar, Pune
    3. Mix@36  © Mix at 36
    Welcome the New Year with full gusto! Great ambience, awesome music and unlimited food and drinks, are the reasons you need to be here for Gliterrati 2017.
    Address: The Westin, 36/3B, KP Annexe Mundhwa Road, Mundhwa, Pune
    4. Bombay High   © Bombay High
    For everyone who misses aamchi Mumbai and loves Bollywood, this is the place to be!
    Address: Orchid Hotel, R Floor, Off Mumbai - Pune Expressway, Balewadi, Pune
    5. Atmosphere 6  © Atmosphere 6
    Known for its amazing atmosphere aka vibe and ambience, perfect for the live fireworks with a panoramic view of the city, Atmosphere 6 is where it’s at. 
    Address: Floor 6, Lunkad Skymax, Viman Nagar, Pune
    6. 10 Downing Street  © 10 Downing Street
    One of the biggest parties of the year, with crazy ambience, and great music – the Glitz 2017 is for every hardcore party-goer.
    Address: City Point Complex, City Bay Building 101&102, Street No 17, Boat Club Road, Sangamvadi, Pune
    7. F Beach House  © F Beach House
    Pune’s most stylish nightclub has planned a FTY NYE! So get out, and party in style.
    Address: Survey 62, Off Koregaon Park Annex, Mundhwa, Pune
    8. Radisson Blu  © MensXP
    They have enthralling venues for your NYE party! This is expected to be the most epic party in the city.
    Address: Nagar Bypass Road, Kharadi, Pune
    9. Bar Stock Exchange  © TBSE
    The city’s favorite bar, is throwing a NYE party, with hopefully some jawdropping prices. 
    Address: 4th Floor, Out Of The World Building, Lane 7, Koregaon Park, Pune
    10. Conrad Hotel © Conrad Pune
    Conrad Hotel Pune is all set to celebrate its first New Year in India with an exclusive Premiere Party Crawl. Inspired by Bollywood and Hollywood movies and some exciting Bond theme décor, you can’t miss this one!
    Address: 7, Mangaldas Rd, Sangamvadi, Pune


  12. ADMIN
    It’s time to party hard into the New Year, yet again. And be it a theme party, a massive bash, or a groovy dinner party in Mumbai, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a round-up of the 15 places to party in Mumbai this NYE! 
    1. Blanco  © Blanco
    Offering some great sheesha, food and lovely ambience, usher in the New Year at Blanco with a starlit night. They have a rooftop bar, set against the perfect backdrop of the Mumbai skyline exclusively for the night.
    Address: 201-202, Samarth Vaibhav co-op housing society ltd, off link road, Oshiwara, Andheri west
    2. Aer © Aer
    At the city’s best rooftop, celebrate a magical New Year’s Eve with an exclusive bash #upintheAER, including special acts, DJs and plenty of bubbly!
    Address: Four Seasons Hotel, Plot no 1/136, Dr. E Moses Rd, Worli
    3. Toast © Toast
    A pool by your side, amazing food and drinks, open air rooftop space, view of the T2 terminal and of course, foot tapping music to bring in the New Year, what else could you want!!
    Address: Hotel T24 Residency, Airport Road, Andheri East
    4. The Good Wife  © The Good Wife
    Known for its amazing food, you can nibble on the selection of dishes handpicked by their head chef for the occasion. From appetizers to desserts along with cocktails and more, their extravagant menu is to die for. 
    Address: Ground Floor,-4 Block G, The Capital, Bandra Kurla Complex
    5. Shiro  © Shiro
    Good sushi, and good ambience, perfect for a cozy dinner.
    Address: Wadia International Center (Bombay Dyeing), Pandhurang Budhkar Marg, Worli,
    6. Doppio  © Doppio
    Go boho this NYE! Divided into 2 parts, 1st seating will have an A la carte menu from 7pm to 10 pm wherein you can enjoy the scrumptious food and cocktails. After 10 pm, you can either choose to order from the A la Carte menu or you can choose a special package deal.
    Address: 01, Hubtown Skybay, Bhulabhai Desai Rd, Breach Candy
    7. Old Wild West  © Old Wild West
    These guys are throwing a Masquerade party - so wear your masks and let the celebration carry you through the night.
    Address: First Floor, Trade View Building Oasis Complex, Kamala Mills Compound Pandurang Budhkar Marg Lower Parel,
    8. The Little Door  © The Little Door
    Relive your favourite sleepover memories at the most sleepless countdown party in Mumbai – TLD’s Slumber party. Enjoy comfort food, wear your jammies or sweatpants and dance!
    Address: Plot B31, Shree Siddhivanayak Plaza, Off Lane Opp. Citi Mall, New Link Rd, Andheri West
    9. The NYE Switch – Veranda and The Daily
     
    © NYE Switch Veranda
    As the name suggests they have four fully loaded party buses switching between Veranda and The Daily from 9:00 pm till 5:00am, offering premium drinks and cocktails. Enjoy the best of both worlds and get transported to two different eras by hopping on to this time machine- an experience never seen before in Mumbai. 
    Address: Veranda, Pali Hill, Bandra & The Daily Bar and Kitchen, SV Road, Bandra
    10. Vortex South  © Vortex
    They want you to come together and party so hard that you’ll forget everything about 2016 and move on to a fresh year ahead. Hence the name! 
    Address: Marine Mansion, 1st Marine Street, Anandilal Podar Marg, Marine Lines
    11. Bollywood NYE at Club Sirkus, Sahara Star  © Sahara Star
    Sirkus, is one of the best clubs in the city. This NYE, they have got DJ Aditya More, spinning some great Bollywood music for you to party all night. This one tops the list only because it is perfect for couples and of course, for the trippy ambience.
    Address: Hotel Sahara Star, Opp Domestic Airport, Andheri (E)
    Contact: 9833447770
    12. The Eleventh Hour at The Lalit © The Lalit Mumbai
    This one is expected to be the biggest NYE party in the city. There is a Casino setup, with 3 different zones including a pool party and 11 different artists. They have Bollywood music, EDM and also live performances. With a whooping 7 course meal buffet and a party till 3am, you’ve got to go to this one. 
    Address: The Lalit Hotel, Airport Road, Andheri (E)
    Contact: 9769752063
    13. Bollywood Blockbuster at Hotel Novotel Juhu  © Novotel
    Open air dancing, a sea facing view and some great Bollywood music is what you can expect here. With 3 major sections, this is a must for every Bollywood lover.
    Address: Hotel Novotel Juhu, AB Nair Marg, Juhu 
    Contact: 704537357
    14. New Years Bash at Kitty Su  © Kitty Su
    Everyone’s favorite Kitty Su has a perfect party planned for you to end NYE ft. DJ Madoc. Don’t miss this one. 
    Address: Kitty Su at The Lalit, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (E)
    Contact: 9987603114
    15. Social and Savvy Night at Hotel Marine Plaza © MensXP
    A Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp etc Night is planned by Hotel Marine Plaza! This one is for sure going to be fun.
    Address: 29, Marine Drive Churchgate
    Contact: 02222851212


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    The CISF or the Central Industrial Security Forces has recently revealed that according to the full year data which was updated up to the middle of December, a total of 479 pickpockets, out of which an overwhelming 438 were women i.e. approximately more than 91% of the total figure were women.
    © BCCL
    The CISF, who are responsible for providing security to the Delhi Metro operations has undertaken a little over 100 operations this year, to check pick-pocketing in Delhi and its adjoining areas such as Noida and Gurugram. These special operations include, officials dressed as commoners to keep an eye for trouble makers and thieves.
    © BCCL
    What’s more interesting? The overwhelming figure of women that are involved in these crimes is not something new and in fact has been a constant trend for a few years now. Funnily enough, the figure has actually dropped down a bit from last year and 91% is actually an improvement. Last year, the yearly data revealed 93% of pickpockets to be women and in 2014 it was 95%.
    © BCCL
    The CISF, after detaining these women, hand them over to the Delhi Police for legal action. Recently, the CISF exposed a gang of women who robbed jewels and valuables from an American lady travelling in the metro with her husband.
    © Facebook
    A senior official said that “The figures state that women constitute over 91 per cent (of the total pickpockets) in pick pocketing crimes in the Delhi Metro. It has been found that the modus operandi of these women is to either carry a child or travel in a group to con and pick a purse or other valuables of a traveler, be it a man or a woman,”.
    © Facebook
    So the next time you’re in the Delhi metro, keep a close watch on your belongings.


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    2017 is all about getting your hair game sorted. If your hair is boring, you are out of the game. 2016 was all about Pompadours and man-buns and, in the New Year, you will see a lot of variations of fades and undercuts. From our favourite musicians such as Zayn Malik to Bollywood’s most stylish dad, Anil Kapoor (who recently catapulted into the league of cool dads, by endorsing a new hipster hairstyle), some of the coolest guys are not lagging behind in endorsing new and adventurous hairstyles, so why should you?
    Here are the hippest hairstyles for you to try in 2017. Hit it!
    1. Low fade and natural textures on top Take cues from: Zayn Malik
    © Pinterest
    2. Side Part Combover Takes cues from: Justin Timberlake
    © Pinterest
    3. Short wavy formal Takes cues from: Ryan Reynolds
    © Instagram
    4. Slicked back and tousled on top Takes cues from: David Beckham
    © Instagram
    5. Long combed undercut Take cues from: Shahid Kapoor
    © Instagram
    6. Classic side parting.  Take cues from: Ranveer Singh
    © Instagram
    7. A classic Buzz cut Take cues from: Idris Elba
    © Instagram


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    Sports is a medium of inspiration that drives us to do better as individuals in whatever we strive to succeed. In 2016, one of the busiest years in sports, there were plenty of moments in Indian sports which made a lasting impact on us and left us ecstatic with joy. Here are ten of the greatest moments in Indian sports depicted through pictures that sum up the year for India.
    1. Sakshi Malik Wins First Medal For India At Rio Olympics © Twitter
    2. Virat Kohli’s Sizzling Form In The T20 World Cup © Twitter
    3. PV Sindhu Falls Short Of A Gold © Twitter
    4. Karun Nair Scores A Triple Century At Chennai © Twitter
    5. Abhinav Bindra Misses A Medal By A Whisker And Retires © Twitter
    6. Sania Mirza Becomes Solo World No. 1 In WTA Rankings © Twitter
    7. Dipa Karmakar’s Brave Produnova Catapults Her To Greatness © Twitter
    8. Bengaluru FC Reaches The Finals Of The AFC Cup © Twitter
    9. India Wins The Kabaddi World Cup © Twitter
    10. Devendra Jhajharia Wins Second Gold At Paralympics With A World Record Throw © Twitter



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    2016 may have been a total letdown for humanity but as far as films are concerned, there was definitely some quality cinema out there. Let’s take a look at the 50 best films of 2016. How many of these have you watched?
    1. Moonlight © Plan B Entertainment
    Discovering and accepting his own sexuality, a young man struggles with love, pain and happiness against the backdrop of ‘War On Drugs’ in Miami.
    2. Manchester By The Sea © The Affleck Middleton Project
    After the death of his brother, Lee Chandler becomes the legal guardian of his nephew. Quitting his job as a janitor, he moves to his hometown and finds his roots.
    3. Lion © See-Saw Films
    25 years after getting separated from his family in an unfortunate turn of events, Saroo sets out to find his home using Google Earth and the faint memories he still holds on to, of his childhood and parents.
    4. Hell Or High Water © Film 44
    The crime drama revolves around two men who plan a series of heists against a bank to save their family’s property in West Texas.
    5. Hacksaw Ridge © Cross Creek Pictures
    This biographical war film follows the story of Desmond Doss, an American combat medic who refused to carry any weapon during World War II.
    6. La La Land © Black Label Media
    One of the most talked about films of the year, ‘La La Land’ is about an aspiring actress and a jazz musician who are trying to make ends meet while looking out for themselves in the fast paced Los Angeles.
    7. Sing Street © Cosmo Films
    A product of a dysfunctional family, 14-year-old Conor starts fancying the charming Raphina and promises to feature her in his band’s music videos. Only, he doesn’t have a band.  But he must do something to keep his promise!
    8. Deadpool © Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
    A Special Forces Operative is turned into Deadpool, a superhero with a morbid sense of humour and great healing powers. This one’s a total laugh riot!
    9. Pink © Rashmi Sharma Films
    Three women file an FIR when they are molested by a politician’s nephew and his friends. But the tables turn when the men prove that the girls promised them *** in exchange of money. Their lawyer seeks justice in a series of court room trials.
    10. 20th Century Women © Annapurna Pictures
    Three women beat all odds to celebrate themselves and life as they like it in the late 1970s in Southern California.
    11. Florence Foster Jenkins © Qwerty Films
    The film portrays the beautiful and inspirational story of Florence, a New York heiress who believes she could become the best singer in the world.
    12. Neerja © Fox STAR Studios
    A biopic on the young and brave hero Neerja Bhanot, the film follows the unfateful day the Pan Am 73 flight was hijacked and how Neerja, s flight attendant sacrificed her life so hundreds of innocent people could live.
    13. Kapoor And Sons © DharmaProductions
    With the grandfather on the dead bed, two brothers unite and the cracks in their dysfunctional family begin to widen, only to reveal some unpleasant secrets about their past.
    14. Nocturnal Animals © Artina Films
    An art gallery owner receives a manuscript written by her ex-husband that begins to haunt her life as she confronts some dark truths about her own life.
    15. Dangal © Aamir Khan Productions
    The year’s best biopic, the film revolves around how Mahavir Singh Phogat, an Indian wrestler trained his own daughters to represent their country in the sport.
    16. Zootopia © Walt Disney Pictures
    Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit ever to be appointed as a police officer in the city of Zootopia and now has to solve a criminal case while saving her own life while working with the sly fox Nick Wilde.
    17. Parched © Airan Consultants
    Four women living in a rural part of Rajasthan break out of their shell and kick patriarchy in the nuts in this coming of age film.
    18. Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them © Heyday Films
    The prequel to Harry Potter was a much awaited visual feast that had kept the fans waiting for a long time. Did it deliver the hype that it created though? Absolutely!
    19. Sing © Hammer & Tongs
    A koala sets out to organize the biggest singing competition ever to prove his mettle.
    20. Love And Friendship © Westerly Films
    Set in the 18th century, a manipulative woman tried all she can to win the heart of an eligible bachelor.
    21. Hail, Ceaser © Dentsu
    A cast member vanishes during the shooting of a film in the 1950s and a ‘fixer’ tries to figure out what really happened.
    22. Paterson © Amazon Studios
    This film is about a cab driver who loves to have conversations with his passengers and write in his experiences and his wife back home who loves his art.
    23. Waiting © Ishka Films
    Two strangers meet in a hospital while visiting their partners, both in coma, and strike a beautiful friendship.
    24. The Hateful Eight © Double Feature Films
    Quentin Tarantino’s latest venture, ‘The Hateful Eight’ is best unexplained for that’s where its mystery lies. Go watch it if you already haven’t!
    25. Arrival © 21 Laps Entertainment
    12 spacecrafts appear around the world mysteriously, a linguistics professor has to now interpret the language of the aliens controlling those spacecrafts.
    26. Jackie © Wild Bunch
    Completely shaken by her husband’s assassination, Jackie realizes the next 7 days are the most crucial in deciding how the world shall remember her husband as she struggles to cope with his absence and consoles her kids.
    27. The Nice Guys © Misty Mountains
    Holland March and Jackson Healy try to decode the mysterious death of a pornstar and a missing girl only to unravel some murky truths about the political hierarchy.
    28. Hush © Intrepid Pictures
    One of the best horror thrillers of 2016, this one had everyone clasping on to the edge of their seats. If you’re a fan of horror films, this one’s a must watch!
    29. The Bigger Splash © Frenesy Film Company
    A rock star decides to spend some romantic time with her boyfriend on Sicilian island. Everything’s great until she bumps into her ex and his super seductive daughter.
    30. My Life As A Zucchini © Rita Productions
    A bunch of orphans realize what happiness really means when they become friends.
    31. Sultan © Yash Raj Films
    Years after giving up his dream of becoming the country’s best wrestler, Sultan trains hard to get back in shape and rule the game again.
    32. Ouija: Origin Of Evil © Allspark Pictures
    A widowed mother has to save her youngest daughter who is possessed by an evil spirit.
    33. The Handmaiden © Moho Film
    A Korean con man comes up with a plan to con a wealthy woman off her ancestral legacy.
    34. The Neon Demon © Space Rocket Nation
    A teenager gets into the big bad world of glamour and sets out to make a career as a top model.
    35. Hunt For The Wilderpeople © Piki Films
    A boy and his foster father fall into a manhunt trap after getting lost in the New Zealand wilderness.
    36. I, Daniel Blake © BBC
    A carpenter and a single mother struggle their way to the top of the red tape ladder to demand state welfare. 
    37. Weiner © Edgeline Films
    Anthony Weiner runs for the mayor of New York but a *** scandal ruins all his effort.
    38. Gleason © Exhibit A
    After he is diagnosed with ALS, BFL football player Steve Gleason starts recording videos that his unborn son will watch when he’s not there anymore.
    39. Under The Shadow © Wigwam Films
    During the Iran-Iraq war, a building is hit by a missile. A woman living in the building starts believing that a spirit has possessed her daughter and seeks answers to save her life.
    40. Aligarh © Eros International
    Based on true events, Aligarh is the story of a homosexual professor and his fight against the system that boycotted him because of his sexual orientation. 
    41. Dhanak © Drishyam Films
    Pari sets out on an unforgettable journey with her blind brother to get his eyesight back in this emotional roller coaster of a film. 
    42. Nil Battey Sannata © Colour Yellow Productions
    A little girl loses hope of a bright future and gives up on her studies because she believes she will eventually become a maid just like her mother. The film is about her mother trying to make ends meet to secure a better future for her bratty daughter.
    43. The Invitation © Gamechanger Films
    A man attends a dinner party at his ex-wife’s house and suspects she and her new husband have some evil tricks up their sleeves.
    44. The Lobster © Irish Film Board
    Devastated after getting dumped by his wife, David has to find someone to date in just 45 days or he would get converted into an animal.
    45. Everybody Wants Some!! © Annapurna Pictures
    A bunch of young baseball players taste freedom and adulthood for the first time!
    46. Kill Zone 2 © 1618 Action Limited
    An undercover cop from Hong Kong gets thrown into a Thai prison where a mastermind harvests organs.
    47. Embrace Of The Serpent © Buffalo Films
    Set in the 1900s, a sick German explorer and a shaman set out to look for a rare healing plant in the Colombian Amazon.
    48. Green Room © Broad Green Pictures
    A punk-rock band and a young woman fight white supremacists at an Oregon roadhouse.
    49. Fire At Sea © Stemal Entertainment
    This Italian documentary film on the mysterious Lampedusa, south of Sicily is truly breathtaking!
    50. Little Men © Charlie Guidance Productions
    Two teenagers discover friendship in Brooklyn while their respective parents are involved in a feud. 


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    Aamir Khan’s fat to fit transformation will go down in the history of Bollywood as one of the most impressive transformations ever. Apart from his physical transformation, Aamir also worked his ass off training for his wrestling scenes in the movie. If you have seen the movie, you will agree that he looks every bit the professionally trained wrestler. All this didn’t come easy. Aamir trained with Kripa Shankar Bishnoi, Coach for the Indian wrestling team and precisely learnt every technique and developed the skill-set that he needed to perform like a wrestler. His training actually took more time than his physical transformation. He was training right throughout his weight gain phase, right up till the time he dropped to 9.3% body fat. It surely wasn’t easy and here is the video that proves it.


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    The Google Playstore has numerous apps that can cater to everyone’s needs. But more often than not we ask ourselves which one to use. There’s a plethora of apps and sometimes people need to be guided which ones to download. So we went ahead and researched a few for you so that you don’t have to. 
    Just like you, we want to see the best apps get appreciated and some of these apps have revolutionised functionality or at least offer something that made it a must-have app.
    So here’s our list of apps that we think are some of the best in 2016.
    1. Google Duo  - Free © Google
    Google launched their very own app where they are attempting to overthrow FaceTime and Skype as they introduced their video-calling app. The App is free and has new features that make it stand out from the crowd. For example, ‘Knock Knock’, lets you see a live video of the caller before the call is answered.
    2. Solid Explorer  - $1.99 © Solid Explorer
    File managers are very useful when it comes to managing files and Solid Explorer is one of the best for various reasons. Apart from managing local files, the app lets you link to cloud storage services as well and allows you to manage all of your online cloud files all in one place. The design makes the app very easy to use.
    3. SwiftKey Keyboard  - Free with In-App Purchases © SwiftKey
    SwiftKey Keyboard is one of the most versatile, powerful and customisable third-party keyboards that hit the market several years ago. Since then the keyboard’s predictive engine is probably the best and is unlike any other keyboard out there. There are other features like gesture typing, cross-device syncing of your words and multiple language support.
    4. Wunderlist - Price: Free / $4.99 per month / $49.99 per year © Wundelrist
    Wunderlist is one the best to-do list apps on Android and it helps you keep track of tasks. The app is amazing for remembering daily tasks like taking out the trash and other complex tasks. The paid version of the app is meant for business professionals and can even be used for a grocery list.
    5. Prisma – Free © Prisma
    Prisma is a photo filter app but it has a lot more to offer than other editing apps. Prisma can completely re-invent your image and has many options of different types of art styles.
    The app has different filters like Gothic, Anime, Impressionism, Pop Art and other styles that can be selected with just a tap. However, the image takes the time to get edited since it uses an algorithm to change the image into masterworks.
    6. Nova Launcher Prime - $4.99 © Nova Launcher
    Nova launcher is on the most flexible customisable launchers for android that is available today. It’s been in existence for four years but the consistent updates have made it one of the most exciting apps on the Google Play store. It can let you back up and restore your home screen, icon placement of all your apps, numerous customisation options for the app drawer and the home screen. It really is the best launcher out there.
    7. Pocket – Free © Pocket
    We are always on the move and sometimes don’t have the time to read every article the Internet throws at us. Pocket is one of those apps that let you easily save articles that you want to read later. It even allows you to save videos for later which is also an advantage for a bookmarking app.
    The best part about the app is that it lets you save articles for offline use, i.e. it even works when you don’t have a working Internet connection on your phone. It synchronises between devices and also lets you pick up where you left your article.
    8. Timehop – Free © Timehop
    Timehop is an app, which will give reminders of memories from the past, it will tell you what you were up to on this day in years past. The app uses information from Facebook, Google, Twitter and Instagram. The app makes you reminisce all the things that might have brought happiness in your life and have been buried beneath years of photos that were uploaded.
    However, if you do not want to see your ex-girlfriend’s picture pop up or not some sad things you might have shared in the past, you might want to avoid this app.
    9. Google Photos – Free © Google
    Google Photos is capable of giving you unlimited storage of photos and videos. You read that right, unlimited. It ensures that your photos are fully backed up and lets you delete pictures that have already been backed up to free up space on your phone. It creates montages, animations, and collages automatically and even has Chromecast support.
    It is so organised that you can easily find extremely old pictures, thanks to the great search function on the app.
    10. Pocket Casts - $3.99 © Pocket Cast
    Pocket Casts is easily one of the best podcast apps for Android and it stands out because of the colourful interface and its easy-to-use design. It’s packed with features that are better at functioning than other podcast apps; for example, sleep timers, auto-downloading and Chromecast support.
    The app also improves a user’s listening experience as it can remove silent parts to speed up the podcast episode. It can even toggle video podcasts to an audio only format. Pocket Casts is definitely your money’s worth.


  19. ADMIN
    If you don’t really know what Sports Medicine is or are curious to find out, we here at Mensxp have got the lowdown for you. 
    The Confusion And The Real Meaning Of Sports Medicine  © Thinkstock
    Sports Medicine is a misconstrued specialty and confused to be the domain of Orthopedic and Arthroscopy based surgeons. Sports Medicine is a multi disciplinary science which primarily comprises of three broad specialties- Exercise Physiology, Orthopedic Medicine (conservative / non operative orthopedics) and Allied Medicine.
    It Helps You Perform Better And Exploit Your Limits  © Thinkstock
    The primary tenet of Sports Medicine is helping a person perform to his or her maximum, based on the physiological parameters, injury management or by working on modifiable factors influencing performance. To elaborate further, a Sports Medicine specialist should be able to test and evaluate a Physiological parameter specific to a sports discipline and suggest methods of further improvement. In terms of injuries the most important factor to determine is the cause of the injury which might be due to external factors such as inappropriate training methods, incorrect footwear, a racquet size or grip or a training surface which might be a factor besides looking for internal factors such as limb length misalignments or reduced strength or flexibility. Merely treating an injury might not be the correct approach as most sports injuries are due to repeated activities. In fact most sports injuries are Grade 1 or 2 injuries which can be managed conservatively. The most important aspect of injury management is to return to sport in the shortest possible time with adequate rehabilitation of the injury.
    Olympians & Sports Medicine: The Relationship   © YouTube
    If we go through the sociology of sports and sports performance by nations performing well in Olympic and International events, it will be noticed that they all have an excellent sports medicine and sports sciences program incorporated. All nations excelling in sports such as US, UK, Australia, China, Japan , Korea, erstwhile USSR, old Eastern bloc countries and even tiny nations such as Cuba have such a sports medicine and sports sciences program. Sports Medicine, classically, is for the overall performance of an athlete with a holistic approach. Ideally, sports medicine is to ‘identify, nurture, perform and retire’ in the context of the sportsperson. 
    It Helps Bifurcate Athletes Based On Certain Parameters  Sports medicine begins right from the stage of talent identification or identifying the best sports for a given athlete based on various physiological parameters. These athletes now need to be nurtured in terms of correct training methods, adequate nutrition, prevention and treatment of injuries, regular physical and clinical assessments. Now the stage is set  for  the  sportsperson  to  perform,  with  all  physiological  systems  adequately firing,  injuries  well  taken  care  of  and  rehabilitated,  all  nutritional  parameters adequate  for  performance  and  psychologically  tuned  to  hit  the  podium.  Finally, when  the  athlete  plans  to  call  it  a  day  he  should  be  gradually  weaned  of  high load  training  and  put  on  adequate  exercises  with  all  injuries  rehabilitated  and long term action plan for chronic injuries.


  20. ADMIN
    With movies like Airlift, Pink, Sultan, Neerja and then Dangal to end the year, 2016 has been a power-packed year for Bollywood. Here is a list of upcoming movies releasing in 2017 that we are hoping shall carry forward the legacy- 
    1. Rangoon © Instagram
    After ‘Haider’, Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor are coming together again for this World War II based love story,’ Rangoon’.  It also stars Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut. An amazing director, check! A good star cast, check! We just hope the movie does justice to the director’s brilliance. 
    2. Tubelight © Instagramq
    After ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, Kabir Khan and Salman Khan are joining hands once again for ‘Tubelight’. The movie is based on the Indo-Chinese War of 1962 and it was also rumored that Salman will be playing a character similar to ‘Forest Gump’. The lead actress is going to be played by a Chinese lady, Zhu Zhu. 
    3. Baahubali: The Conclusion This is one of the most awaited movies of 2017 as everyone wants to know why Kattappa killed Baahubali. The sequel is said to be even more emotional and grander than the first. 
    4. Jagga Jasoos The trailer is pretty interesting and has roused everyone’s curiosity. The main leads, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have always been scene stealers. Let’s hope the movie turns out to be as interesting as the trailer.
    5. Jolly LLB 2 Director Subhash Kapoor’s sequel to his National Award-winning satirical comedy ‘Jolly LLB’ is all set to release on 10th Feb 2017. The main lead is Akshay Kumar, so our expectations are already very high.
    6. 2.0 © Instagram
    ‘2.0’, a sequel to ‘Robot’, is not technically a Bollywood movie but who can miss an Akshay Kumar and Rajnikanth face-off. This movie has been rumoured to be the most expensive film in Indian cinema with a budget of about 400 crore. 
    7. Simran © Instagram
    Hansal Mehta is all set to make a movie out of the real life story of the ‘Bombshell Bandit’, Sandeep Kaur. Be prepared to see Kangana as a Gujrati housekeeper who goes around looting banks in the USA.
    8. The Ring (working title) © Instagram
    Imtiaz Ali taking Shah Rukh as his lead has peaked everyone’s excitement. We all already love Anushka and Shah Rukh’s screen presence and it will be interesting to watch what sort of spin Imtiaz gives to their chemistry. Not much is known about the plot yet.
    9. Raees The smashing trailer of ‘Raees’ sure did grab everyone’s attention. Director Rahul Dholakia’s action thriller venture already seems like it’s going to be a hit because it ticks all the right boxes. Thank god we don’t have to wait for too long as it is out in theaters on 25th Jan’17. 
    10. A Death In The Gunj  Having premiered at major international film festivals, Konkana Sen Sharma’s directorial debut has definitely roused everyone’s curiosity. Set in the colonial town of McCluskieganj with a back drop of the rustic 1970’s, this one is not to be missed. 
    11. Kaalakaandi © Instagram
    The ‘Delhi Belly’ writer, Akshat Sharma, is making his directorial debut with this film starring Saif Ali Khan in the lead role. The movie has been written by the director himself and the name has made everyone curious. If the writing is anywhere close to ‘Delhi Belly’, we all can expect to watch a cool movie.
    12. Badrinath Ki Dulhania  © Instagram
    This movie is a sequel to the Dharma Productions’ venture ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’. The main leads are again Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. We hope the sequel is better than the first one.
    13. Padmavati © Instagram
    Ranveer and Deepika reunite again for the next Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie. But there is a twist, as Ranveer is playing a negative character and Shahid will be playing Deepika’s husband. We’re waiting on our toes for this one as Bhansali rarely ever misses the mark.
    14. Phillauri © Instagram
    Directed by Anshai Lal and produced by Anushka Sharma and her brother Karnesh, this romantic comedy will feature Anushka and Diljit Dosanjh as the main leads. What else is interesting? Allegedly, Anushka is playing a witch!
    15. Tiger Zinda Hai © Instagram
    Salman Khan and ‘Sultan’ director Ali Abbas Zafar reunite again for a sequel to the 2012 movie ‘Ek Tha Tiger’. Salman Fans must be really excited for this one as Katrina will also be in the film. 
    16. Kaabil Hrithik and Yami Gautam are playing the role of a blind couple and what we can draw from the trailer is a generic story line in which the hero is all set to save the damsel in distress. The release date of the movie is same as that of Raees. Let’s see which one does better!
    17. Sarkar 3 © Instagram
    Ram Gopal Varma is all set to return with the third part of his Sarkar series. The film features Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role along with other promising actors such as Amit Sadh, Yami Gautam, and Manoj Bajpayee to name a few.


  21. ADMIN
    In cricket, solid technique is everything. Be it Dravid or Laxman or Ponting, if you have the right technique to play the ball on its merit then there’s not much else that you need as a prerequisite to achieve great things in the game. All these stalwarts, in fact, persevered just because their approach to the game was right and thereby schooled up and coming cricketers at the Ranji level to believe in their technique too.
    Samit Gohel is called a ‘stroke less wonder’ in the Ranji trophy circles. One of his great strengths, however, is defending and batting through tough periods of play when many around him falter. On the other hand, that reputation has left a negative impact on his batting. At a time when Dravid is still remembered by millions of fans around the world as ‘The Wall’, a similar trait of Samit was a curse for the player in Ranji matches where a first innings lead is still valuable.
    © Twitter
    On Tuesday though, Gohel broke a 117-year old world record for the highest score by an opener in first class cricket, using the same technique for which he was criticized. Gohel scored 359 runs overtaking Surrey’s Bobby Abel who scored 357 at the Oval in 1899. Gohel, in doing so, became the fourth triple centurion in first class cricket to carry his bat.
    Gujarat coach Vijay Patel while talking to the Indian Express observed why Samit’s form remains a mystery despite the talent. “He used to defend even half-volleys during the early part of his innings. He could play all the shots but hardly used his full repertoire. He had a kind of mental block. I’m happy that he has managed to get over it,” Patel said.
    Samit also agreed that his defensive mindset was one of the major roadblocks in performing up to his potential. “I had to change the mindset. Earlier, I used to be iffy about playing my shots unless I got a 200 per cent boundary ball. Parthiv Bhai (Patel) played a huge role in changing things. He was always by my side, trying to nail in positivity. He always gave me the confidence and told me about the benefits of being positive. Confidence was the biggest factor in this change. The biggest positive is that I can rotate strike more freely,” Samit quipped.
    © Twitter
    The strike rate was not a problem for Samit in this innings. During his 723-ball rout, Gohel scored 359 runs at a strike rate of almost 50. He became the second batsman from Gujarat to score a triple century, which explains why the team has performed so well to reach the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy. His innings also caps a pretty successful year for Indian batsmen in domestic and international seasons.
    So, the next time you are filled with any doubts as to why success still eludes you despite all the hard work, just put your head down and work harder because a breakthrough might just be around the corner.


  22. ADMIN
    2016 was full of sports events and Indian athletes made sure that the fans had something to cheer for this year. While PV Sindhu's historic silver at the Rio Olympics made us forget the struggles at the Games, Virat Kohli's class and impeccable leadership skills propelled India to the pinnacle of Test cricket.
    There were some memorable moments in Indian sports that made the nation proud. And then there were some fairytale stories in sports that won adulation of a zillion fans across the country.
    With the New Year looming, we take a look at 10 inspirational stories in Indian sports that stood out this year:
    Sindhu's rise at Rio © Reuters
    After lurking in the shadows of the popular badminton figure Saina Nehwal, the 21-year-old PV Sindhu found her stardom with a series of some impeccable performances at the Rio Olympics this year. The teen sensation bagged the coveted silver medal at the Games to carve out her own niche.
    At a time when India's medal hopes for badminton were dashed after the defeat of Nehwal, Sindhu elevated her game and clinched the lone silver medal for India at the Rio Games. She was defeated by Spain's Carolina Marin 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 in a pulsating final. In the process, she became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal.
    Team India winning Test mace © BCCL
    The Virat Kohli-led Indian team climbed to the no. 1 spot in Test rankings following their 2-0 series win against the West Indies in August. However, the joy of Indian fans was short-lived with arch-rivals Pakistan pipping them to the top after their 2-2 draw against England in the same month.
    But, the Kohli brigade came back strong in the Test series against New Zealand to reclaim the ICC Test Championship mace in October. After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, India were guaranteed the no. 1 spot but since the rankings are updated only at the end of a series, Kohli was presented the Test mace after the conclusion of the third Test - also won by the home side to complete a 3-0 rout of the Kiwis.
    Kohli became only the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni and 10th overall to receive the mace.
    Karmakar shines bright © Reuters
    The battle in the face of adversity is a romantic metaphor for the struggles women go through in every sphere of life in India. And, Dipa Karmakar's story is no different.
    The 23-year-old from Agartala, who was the first woman gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics, didn't win a medal, but ranked an impressive fourth position in the women's vault finals at Rio Olympics in August this year.
    She received a final score of 15.066 for executing the Produnova vault - one of the most dangerous feats in gymnastics. Karmakar missed out on the bronze medal by a mere 0.15 points. The girl from Tripura might have missed out on an Olympic medal, but she won millions of hearts not just back home, but also across the globe.
    Karun's triple ton © BCCL
    Playing only in his third Test, young Karun Nair stole the limelight from India's popular and proven cricketers after he slammed a blistering 303 runs during the Chennai Test against England. The right-hander became only the second Indian cricketer to notch up a triple hundred in Test cricket.
    He was also the third batsman in Test history to convert his maiden hundred into a triple ton. Gary Sobers (1957-58) and Bob Simpson (1964) are the other two batsmen to have achieved the feat.
    Thanks to Nair, India amassed a first innings' total of 759/7 - their highest and the seventh highest (overall) Test tally of all time. For England, it was the highest total they have ever conceded in their Test history.
    Sakshi Malik bronze © Reuters
    No one would have picked Sakshi Malik as a probable to land a medal, let alone win India's first, at the Rio Olympics. But, her grit and poise was at full display when she pulled off a sensational 8-5 victory over Kyrgyzstan's Aisuluu Tynybekova in the playoff bout, ending India's painful wait for a medal at the Games.
    The 23-year-old earned a dramatic win after falling behind 0-5 in the knockout bout and clinched a bronze medal, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics. Weightlifter Karnam Malleshwari (2000, Sydney), boxer MC Mary Kom (2012, London) and shuttler Saina Nehwal (2012, London) were the only other women athletes from India to have won a medal in the Olympics.
    Coming from a conservative community where girls are restricted to household chores, Malik fought against all odds to achieve the impossible. And, her performance became the inspiration for the other budding talents across the country. 
    Sindhu's China Open triumph © Twitter
    Riding on her sublime form, PV Sindhu dismantled home favourite Sun Yu to win her maiden Superseries title this year. The Indian shuttler defeated her Chinese counterpart 21-11, 17-21, 21-11 in the summit clash to clinch the China Open Superseries.
    In the process, Sindhu became the third non-Chinese athlete to win the tournament in the last 30 years. She also became only the second Indian woman to win the China Open. Saina Nehwal had clinched the China Open in 2014 before finishing runners-up last year.
    Her exploits also saw her ascend to the seventh spot in the world rankings on the 1st December.
    Women's hockey team qualifying for Rio © BCCL
    India's ever-improving women's hockey team made the country proud by making it to the Olympics after a long-hiatus of 36 years. Under the guidance of Coach Neil Hawgood, the Indian team locked horns with some of the best in the business. For a team that was crippled by the lack of international exposure, the Indian women's team didn't even win a single game in Rio.
    But, the women came back a more confident side, while their growth and evolution eventually lead them to their maiden Asian Champions Trophy title in November. The Indian team stunned the Chinese side 2-1 in the final with a last-gasp goal coming from Deepika Thakur via a penalty corner.
    Harmanpreet playing in BBL © Twitter
    Just like other sports in the country, Indian women's cricket team is also struggling to break away from the shadows of the men's cricket side. But, one female cricketer has carved her own niche to steal the spotlight this year.
    Harmanpreet Kaur, India's T20 captain has been sensational this year. But, becoming the first Indian women's cricketer to be signed by an overseas T20 franchise was arguably the biggest moment for Indian women's cricket in 2016. She smashed a blistering 28-ball 47 for Sydney Thunder on her WBBL debut and then followed it up with an all-round performance of 4-27 and 21-ball 30 to help Sydney seal an eight-wicket win over Melbourne Stars.
    Seriously impressed with @ImHarmanpreet in last nights #WBBL02 Classy, skillful. A wonderful addition to the tournament.
    — Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) December 10, 2016 The right-hander also led India to the Asian T20 Cup title earlier this month. She marshalled her troops to a 17-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a gruelling final.
    Bengaluru FC reaching AFC Cup final © BCCL
    Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC reaching the historic AFC Cup final was undoubtedly the biggest moment for Indian football this year. The Indian football captain inspired his side to a 3-1 win over defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim with his stunning double strike.
    By reaching the finals, Bengaluru FC became the first club in Indian football history to make it to the summit clash of the prestigious second-tier continental tournament. Before Bengaluru FC, the farthest an Indian club had advanced in a continental tournament was the two AFC Cup semi-final appearances by Dempo in 2008 and East Bengal in 2013.
    Though the Bangalore club failed and missed out on becoming the first Indian club to win a continental title after a 0-1 loss to Air Force Club of Iraq in the final, Chhetri's men returned home with their heads held high as they set a benchmark for Indian clubs in the future.
    Aditi turns up the heat in golf © BCCL
    Aditi Ashok rewrote history books in her rookie year. It was a massively successful year for the 18-year-old golfer. The teen golfer turned professional on 1 January and by August, she had made it to the Rio Olympics as India's lone female golfer.
    She was tied 7th after the second round of the women's individual event, but eventually finished 41st. Despite losing the plot in the later stages, Aditi's gritty performance helped draw a lot of eyeballs to Indian golf.
    The Bengaluru golfer won her maiden title after clinching the Indian Open in November. In the process, Aditi scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour title. In December, she ended the season tied third in the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters and secured the Rookie of the Year honours on the Ladies European Tour.



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    There are Bollywood superstars that everyone wants to be like and then there is Ranveer Singh. No matter how much one tries, one can never match this quirky star and his taste for everything toofani. Ranveer Singh never does things the way others do them. Be it walking down the red carpet in pajamas or going androgynous for the cover of a magazine, being conventional is so not him!
    Known to bring out the best of his toofani attitude, Ranveer Singh recently replaced Salman Khan as the brand ambassador of Thums Up and has left us all gasping for more. In his first commercial for the brand Ranveer Singh makes the perfect case for embracing the toofani life and we can’t help but agree with him!  

     


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    If you think men’s fashion is simply functional and limited, you need to think again. It's all about experimenting with your looks without overdoing it. If you style your look in tune with the latest fashion, then the simplest clothes and tones of platinum accessories can do wonders. However, getting it right every time is a tad bit difficult and we totally get that. So, we decided to share some of our all-time reliable fashion tips so that you look your best with zero effort. 
    1. The All-White Look To The Rescue Pinterest
    The head-to-toe white look with a hint of gray is going to be a big thing in 2017. Make sure you add some details to your look with studded shoes or a denim. Also, avoid wearing the same shade of white, it can kill your entire look. Instead, opt for different shades and textures to create a clear separation between each piece.You will surely turn a few heads, all for the right reasons!
    2. Invest In Copper This Year Pinterest
    Men generally don’t think beyond black, blue or grey but now is the time to experiment with copper - one fun colour that is a runway hit. However, don't overdo it and remember to keep your entire look subtle. Copper in itself is enough to make you stand out. So opt for a pair of plain black or blue denims to compliment your look. 
    3. Sophisticated Platinum Jewellery Pieces Are In  PGI
    The best way to compliment an outfit or a look is by adorning a piece of platinum jewellery. For example, avoid lapel pin, if you are already wearing tie bar and cufflinks. You can add a hint of sophistication to your entire look with a simple platinum bracelet, a ring or a chain to make the perfect statement. Visit Malabar Gold & Diamonds down South to pick one that suits your personality or visit www.preciousplatinum.in to find a retailer near you. 
    4. Opt For Embellished Bomber Jackets Pinterest
    Bomber jackets have taken the fashion world by storm and we aren’t complaining. Opt for one with detailed work but make sure it looks subtle. Also, don't let the jacket overpower your look. Carry the style with class and let the jacket do the talking while you sport it with elan. 
    5. Wear Monochrome Prints In Style Pinterest
    Get your bold look on with some graphical and unusual designs that will compliment your personality. Just make sure you keep away from mismatched patterns since they can ruin the entire look. The pattern is what enhances the attire, so try to keep it simple with little variations here and there. You can add black and white stripes or any traditional pattern to keep it stylish.
    6. Enhance Your Look With Belts Pinterest
    Statement belts are a favourite this year. Whether it is a simple leather belt or a statement belt cinching up the jacket, it doesn't really matter. However, avoid wearing belts with large buckles. If you want to do total justice to your look, you should definitely know where to wear your belts and how. The ultimate accessory to every look, make sure you own a lot of belts this year!


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    The iPhone would be nothing without the apps it supports on its platform. It’s the cornerstone of Apple’s products and the ecosystem is flourishing more than ever. The iPhone has the some of the highest-quality apps, released first on the App Store. 
    However, when there are an innumerable amount of apps available for you to download, some can be used a tool to make your day more efficient and some are far beyond anything else available. 
    Here are our top picks of the year and we highly recommend you to download if you haven’t already yet. 
    1. Fitbit – Free © Fitbit
    It’s by far the best fitness tracking app on the iOS platform and it is capable of tracking your daily exercises, log your water and food intake and has capabilities to compete with friends. If accompanied with the wide range of Fitbit wearables, it is easily the most reliable app today. 
    2. Prisma – Free © Prisma
    We’ve already included this app on the top Android apps for 2016 however the app is also one of the best releases on the iOS platform this year. It is a photo filter app but it has a lot more to offer than other editing apps. Prisma can completely re-invent your image and has many options of different types of art styles. The app has different filters like Gothic, Anime, Impressionism, Pop Art and other styles that can be selected with just a tap. 
    3. Enlight - $3.99 © Enlight
    Enlight is a great photo-editing app that has a simple and clean interface, which makes it stand out from the clutter of photo editing apps available today. It has a wide range of retouching tools and gives extremely good results. It is on the best photo editing apps on the iOS and is worth the money.  
    4. Apple Music – Free For First 3 Months  © Apple
    Apple music is one the best music streaming apps out there and it can even be accessed by Android users. It has a library of over 30 million songs and also has access to Beats 1, a 24-hour radio station which broadcasts new music and discussions from artists, DJs and other industry figures. 
    5. GroupMe – Free © GroupME
    It is by far the best group-messaging app on the iOS platform and its simple design lets you stay connected with multiple groups. You can send videos, emoji packs and even create events within the messaging app. 
    6. Photoshop Fix – Free © Adobe
    Photoshop fix makes it easier for any user to get access to some features that were previously exclusive on a desktop with a full version of photoshop. Adobe brought their world-class retouching and restoration features that simply no-one can replicate to the small screen and it’s simply amazing. 
    7. Swiftkey – Free © SwiftKey
    SwiftKey Keyboard is one of the most versatile, powerful and customisable third-party keyboards that hit the market several years ago. It was first introduced for Android however since the iOS platform enabled third party keyboards to operate, SwiftKey is the clear winner. The keyboard’s predictive engine is probably the best and unlike any other keyboard out there. There are other features like gesture typing, cross-device syncing of your words and multiple language support. 
    8. Bear – Free with In-App Purchases © Bear
    Bear is an app that gives you the inspiration to write whenever the need striked thanks to its beautiful interface. When you forget to jot down a really good idea or a grocery list that you cannot forget because you’re hosting a party that night, this app is perfect for you. The app can sync your notes, edits and lists across devices and also lets you write in different formats. 
    9. Enhance – Free © Enhance
    Enhance is one of those apps that automatically crops your pictures so that they are social media ready. The app can help you perfectly crop pictures so that it fits perfectly in your friend’s timelines. It even has filters, borders, stickers and watermarks to keep your pictures look aesthetically appealing. 
    10. Magisto – Free © Magisto
    Magisto Video Maker automatically turns your photos and videos into magical video stories that you’ll want to share with friends and family. Magisto Video editor has over 80 million happy users worldwide. And best of all, it’s free.


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