SM Entertainment, the agency that manages K-pop band Red Velvet, has revealed that the group is looking at launching their new album next month i.e. March 2020. With this announcement, the group is all set to break the silence that they have been maintaining for past six months. This has given their fans a reason to smile. They have been impatiently waiting for new music from the band since the release of their Queendom. The band urged them to keep their interest levels up.
Queendom by Red Velvet was a sensation
Red Velvet’s last song Queendom had turned out to be a smashing success. The video had generated 96 million views in the span of six months.
The journey so far
The band had released three studio albums since its launch. The first album was The Red, which had released in 2015. It had paved the way for their stupendous success in Korea and all over the world.
Red Velvet had released their second album Perfect Velvet in November 2017. Since then, they have come up with songs like Summer Magic in August 2018, RBB in November 2018, Japanese songs like Coolie Jar in July 2018 and Sappy in May 2019. Bad Boy, Power in 2018, Close to me, Zimzalabim, Umpah Umpah, Pyscho were their tracks released in 2019.
At the time of the launch in August 2014, there were four members in the group – Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy. Yeri had joined the band a year later with the song Ice Cream Cake.
Crossing milestones
Meanwhile, Red Velvet’s music video for ‘Bad Boy’ released in 2018, has just reached a new milestone! The video for the hip-hop influenced R&B track has crossed 350 million views on YouTube as of February 17, 2022. It has now become first music video by any female artist under SM Entertainment to cross this milestone.
Since its launch the girl group band has created a distinct identity for itself. It has earned a reputation for creating music reflecting their own group’s name, with their ‘red’ side experimenting with more upbeat and predominantly pop sounds, while their ‘velvet’ side focuses more on darker, ‘90s-inspired sounds.
Their fans celebrate them for their versatility across genres.
Jhulan Goswami is one of the most admired and respected Indian women cricketers. She is an inspiration for a lot of young Indian girls who aspire to become celebrated cricketers. Her success has come after years of immense struggle and hard work. She became an epitome of resilience and perseverance with her never-say-die attitude.
Her journey is nothing short of a fairytale. Even after more than two decades in cricket, this pace express is still unstoppable.
Her early struggle
Jhulan was born n Chakdaha, West Bengal. As a teenager she saw Australia winning the World Cup at Eden Garden in Kolkata and that inspired her to take up cricket as a career. But there were too many stumbling blocks on her way. Her parents didn’t encourage her to take up cricket as a full time career as they were unsure about her success but her grandmother came forward and offered her moral support, something that she needed badly at the tender age of 15.
A new movie is also going to hit the theatre soon that vividly captures her life journey –
Anushka Sharma plays the lead role in a movie based on Jhulan’s life
She took the pain of travelling for five hours every day for her practice in Kolkata. That made her tough from inside and gave her the confidence to triumph against all odds.
Her studies were badly hit because the ground where she trained was very far from her house. She had to wake up very early in the morning, catch the train, walk to the ground, and complete heavy training before again rushing back.
Her unique bowling style and accuracy soon got noticed and she started playing district level cricket. She made her debut in the Bengal team at the age of 19. Her performance in the local matches was appreciated by the cricketing community and she was encouraged to hone her skills more to earn a place in the national team.
A glorious track record
Goswami made her international ODI debut in 2002 against England in Chennai and has captained India in many matches. Under her captaincy, India won 12 ODI matches out of 25. She was also the fourth woman to have 100 ODI wickets and the first woman to have 200 ODI wickets. Jhulan topped the ODI ranking list of best bowlers in 2016.
Jhulan is the recipient of various awards and honours. Some of them include –
Padma Shri – By Government of India, 2012
Arjuna Award – By Government of India, 2010
Nominated as ICC Women Cricketer of the Decade – By ICC, 2020
Jhulan is one of the first few Indian women cricketers who have won fans all over the world. She has always been a fighter and her commitment to the game inspired many young girls to chase their dreams with same passion and zeal.
Bhumi Pednekar has always done films that have a message. Her recent film Badhaai Do is doing well at the box office. In a candid conversation with entertainment journalist Puja Talwar, she talks about her career goals, about the films that she wants to do, issue of pay parity in Bollywood and a lot more.
Here are the excerpts of the interview –
Badhaai Do is a sensitive film
I have always strived to do the work that challenges me. I want to do films which genuinely move the audience – in terms of laughter, or emotions or anything. Badhaai Do is such an emotional story because I am friends with many people who are a part of LGBTQ community. They have told me stories of their harassment, how they have been discriminated against and I always felt helpless. I feel this movie is my attempt to do something for them.
I also believe that laughter shouldn’t be at the cost of any person. We should ensure that our laughter shouldn’t come at the cost of someone else’s emotions.
I hope that the audience also feels the way I feel.
Watch the full interview here –
Bhumi Pednekar strives to do films with a message
I do film that I understand
I am living my dream. I have always wanted to act but that comes with some responsibility. I choose film that are closer to my heart. I strive to do film that leave the audience with something more than just a few laughs and tears. I am always conscious about how my work will benefit the society.
There is is need to normalise things that are considered taboo. We can do that with healthy conversations around the subject and cinema can do that really well. I hope that after watching the movie many people will find the courage to accept what they are, they will now be more confident about their identity. I am very hopeful about 2022. I am working with director who I wanted to work with for a long time. I am confident about doing some really pathbreaking work this year.
Never underestimate the intellect of audience
Audience understand and appreciates good quality cinema whether it is commercial or otherwise. After reading the script I know whether the film is going to work or now. Most of the times it works. We should never underestimate the power or the intellect of the audience. It is the same audience that has celebrated shows which are really high on content and also films which are totally commercial.
Pay parity is long overdue
I am happy to see the films that my colleagues are doing. Many of them are driven by female characters. While that has definitely helped change the narrative but it is also about more women working in the position of power specially behind the camera. I feel women have found their place in front of the camera but they have yet to establish their authority behind the camera. I want to see more women directing the film, more women writing the story and the narrative but one thing which should happen immediately is pay parity.
I think most people realised that pandemic has hit them only when they had a female lead film they were supporting. I have never heard of any producer going to a male actor and asking them to take a pay cut. This is really ridiculous.
This weekend discover your life’s purpose with Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha – amazing Korean drama that has resonating life lessons throughout the series. The world around us is already wounded because of the pandemic, because of the life losses, because of an uncertain future and because of stark realities of life that have now started bothering us. We all knew, all along, that there is a possibility of getting drenched despite carrying an umbrella in the rain but when we actually got drenched it was depressing to say the least.
In this situation, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha will act as a healer, as a balm to sooth your nerves and as a companion who will help you pour your heart out and get ready to face the life again with a renewed zeal and energy.
The series gives important life lessons
The series is a lesson in personal healing. It gives some important suggestions on how to remain strong even when the life seems to be unfair and most importantly how to keep loving everyone around you even when they are not reciprocating. It also says that one should not judge others as we never know what the other person may be going through or have gone through in their life.
The drama has 16 episodes and each one touches the very core of a human heart. It is a story of love, setbacks, healing and appreciating life all over again. While the story often drifts towards life lesson the focus remains romance between two individuals.
The drama is a remake of Mr Handy, Mr Hong – a 2004 Korean movie. Its main cast includes Shin Min-a as Yoon Hye-jin, Shim Hye-yeon as child Yoon Hye-jin, Oh Ye-joo as teenage Yoon Hye-jin, Kim Seon-ho as Hong Du-sik and Song Min-jae as child Hong Du-sik.
The series is available on Netflix and has been appreciated by the fans across the globe. It also became one of the most watched non-English shows on Netflix.
Everyone has a vulnerable side and UP10TION are no exception. The Korean Boy Band have released their 10th mini album – Novella which is all about love, hurt and regrets – emotions that touch every heart deeply. The album is highly appreciated by the fans who are seeing the album as a romance novel and not just a collection of a few romantic songs.
The emotional video has already earned a huge fan base
The album consists of six tracks – each has an appeal of its own. All the songs reflect the creative and emotional energies of the boy band members. Take a look at the short description of each song –
Track 1 “Give love”
“Give love” is a good piece that sets the tone for the whole album. It is embedded with deep house sounds, bassline and intoxicating beats. It is indeed a power-packed performance by the band members.
Track 2 “Crazy about you”
It is a title track of ‘ Novella’ with lyrics like, ‘How was I oblivious to your heart’, I was too young’. The overall song of the lyrics are sad. It makes for a soothing and good listening experience.
Track 3 “Pandora”
It is a hip-hop-focused track. The fast-paced song gives off a dark good vibe. Member vocals are further highlighted in the songs that makes it absolutely soulful.
Track 4 “Incredible”
‘Incredible’ track tells about falling in love. It has disco sound. The songs consist of different styles of blending vocals and raps that make the audience dance on the track.
Track 5 “Fall’
‘Fall’ is a pop track that shows the emotion of missing someone badly. It is best described as an emotional and melodic song with soothing vocals that perfectly compliment the track’s beauty.
Track 6 “Sad Ending ‘
‘Sad Ending’ is exactly the same as the title. It talks about hoping to work things out. Lyrics like ‘I Hope You Feel the Same’, ‘Oh Baby, I want you ‘,’Whisper to me’, ‘let’ s go back to that time’. The rhythmic and resounding rap combined with smooth vocals make it an incredible experience.
The mini album follows the release of their 2nd full album CONNECTION last year.
Alert! Skip episode 1 and start the series from episode 2 if you truly want to save your time.
We are living in are where we all have a super short attention span but a TV series like Hospital Playlist is so special that you will remember every episode. It’s a series set in the hospital where a group of doctors share the same passion for music. It’s a medical-musical drama with a soul of its own.
It is a story of doctors who have been friends from their medical school days. The camaraderie that they enjoyed as students has stayed even after they graduated and started working as doctors in the same hospital. They laugh and cry with each other, they find reasons to smile amidst great despair and they support each other in their darkest hours. Most importantly – they find time to relax through their jam sessions.
Hospital Season has won accolades from all over the world
There are two seasons and each is well crafted creatively as well as technically.
The second season is more nuanced.
A kind paediatric surgeon Ain Jeong-won (Yoo Yeon-seok) admits his feelings for resident Jang Gyeo-ul (Shin Hyun-bin), a maverick transplant specialist Lee Ik-jun (Jo Jung-suk) made a proposition to his best friend and brilliant neurosurgeon Chae Song-hwa (Jeon Mi-do), while tsundere cardiothoracic surgeon Kim Jun-wan (Jung Kyung-ho) drifts towards his secret girlfriend, Ik-jun’s sister Ik-sun (Kwak Sun-young). A tough looking gynaecologist Yang Seok-hyeong (Kim Dae-myung), struggles to make the right choice in her professional life.
Watch this drama to have a close encounter with the lives of those who save life – doctors!
The Liar And His Lover is a South Korean drama. It is highly recommended if you want to spend your weekend watching something utterly romantic in this month of love. The story revolves around the life of a music prodigy Kang Han Gyeol (Lee Hyun Woo) who has achieved everything that he ever wanted in the world of music. But unable to cope up with the pressure of being a celebrity, he chooses the step back and leave everything – a promising career, adulation, fame and most importantly his passion for music.
A heartwarming romantic story
He bid adieu to the spotlight and opts for a simpler life under a hidden identity. Life had other plans for him as voice of a talented high school student draws him draws him back. Young and unassuming, Yoon So Rim (Joy) is blessed with an incredible voice. Enchanted by this voice, Han Gyeol finds himself coming back to So Rim, despite his best efforts to stay from her and the world of music.
What starts out as an innocent acquaintance eventually turns to pure love. Their story is far from a normal love story of a couple who share a same passion. Watch this drama to see a heart-warming story of innocent love. Will the two lovers be able to overcome the trials?
Watch this story of music, love, and youthful innocence for a perfect weekend experience.
The lead actors and support cast have given a memorable performance. The onscreen bond between the lead actors is noticeable. A must watch drama over the weekend with coffee and snacks.
The month of love brings yet another reason to smile. Actor Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur have started their wedding preparations. There are videos of the couple dancing on popular Bollywood item numbers such as Desi Girl and Kaala Chashma during the Haldi ceremony.
Check out the video here –
The atmosphere looks absolutely stunning yet simple, serene and magical. The couple look graceful and Vikrant is seen happily dancing with his ladylove wearing a sunshine yellow lehenga.
Sheetal looks absolutely gorgeous flaunting her haldi-clad avatars. The two got engaged in an intimate ceremony in November 2019 and have been in a steady relationship since 2015.
There are rumors that the couple are already married and the ongoing ceremonies are just a part of a formal wedding function.
Their wedding is followed by many other Bollywood weddings that took place recently. Some of the other Bollywood couples who recently got hooked included Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif, Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar, Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain and several others.
BTOB has shared the first music video teaser for the album’s title track ‘The Song’ ahead of the group’s upcoming release ‘Be Together’.
The short clip shows the members writing letters that end up in an abandoned pile, and cuts to them alone in different settings, as they appear to be waiting for someone. The teaser ends with a cinematic aerial shot of BTOB walking towards a lone letter-box stationed in the middle of a snow covered track.
BTOB also dropped an audio snippet for ‘Be Together’, the group’s upcoming third studio album. Additionally, BTOB had also released a mood sampler titled ‘Dear. BLUE’, comprising shots of the members penning letters, overlaid with the audio of BTOB’s Peniel narrating a letter, describing the ‘Meaning of BLUE’.
As BTOB’s official fan colour is described as ‘Slow Blue’, and the group had also released a teaser highlighting the phrase ‘Love is BLUE’, so far, the signs seem to indicate that the group’s upcoming album ‘Be Together’ is a love letter of sorts to their fans.
Drishyam 2 has commenced its shoot in Mumbai with Ajay Devgan. It is expected that the film will be extensively shot in Goa in the following months. Ajay Devgan has shared a picture from the set asking fans ‘Can Vijay protect his family again?’ Drishyam 2 will also feature the star cast of the first film including Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta amongst others. The crime thriller genre is expected to see a revival this year and Drishyam 2 is expected to be one of the best movies in this league in 2022.
Drishyam 2 begins 7 years after the events in the first film and tests Vijay’s resolve to protect his family for whom he would cross any limits. Ajay’s character of Vijay in the hit film ‘Drishyam’ made everyone believe that their family went on a holiday which in turn was a perfect plan to save his family from a murder conviction.
Talking about coming back with Drishyam 2, Ajay Devgn said, “Drishyam was loved and it’s a legend. I am now elated to present yet another interesting story with Drishyam 2. Vijay is a multidimensional character and he creates an engaging narrative onscreen. Abhishek Pathak (director) has a fresh vision for this film. I’m keenly looking forward to part 2, filling in the large shoes of the earlier film with people investing in the mystery and the characters.”
Drishyam 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Krishan Kumar and co-produced by Sanjeev Joshi, Aditya Chowksey and Shiv Chanana.
Abhishek Pathak, who will be directing Drishyam 2 expressed excitement for the movie and said, “Making an official remake of a successful franchise film is an honour and a challenge. An opportunity to work along with Mr. Ajay Devgn, who is such a powerhouse of talent is a morale-booster for any creative person; his unique influence is undoubtedly the most enriching experience for me personally. It’s exciting to retell a story from your own perspective and vision by divergent visuals in the most justified yet extraordinary way. The setting and the mood of the film uplifts the very essence of the crux making it gripping from the very beginning.”
Google celebrate birth anniversary of Dr Michiaki Takahasi
Google paid tribute to Dr Michiaki Takahasi – the Japanese virologist who invented the vaccine against chickenpox. Today’ Doodle has been illustrated by Tokyo, Japan based guest artist Tatsuro Kiuchi. He was a medical graduate from Osaka University and a member of the Research Institute for Microbial Disease.
Dr Takahasi is the inventor of Chickenpox vaccination
After studying measles and polio viruses, Dr Takahashi went to the Baylor College in the United States on a research fellowships. During that time, his son was infected with chickenpox, which made him turn his expertise into combating the highly transmissible disease.
In addition to google, there are many others too who salutes the pioneer of vaccine against chickenpox.
Takahashi returned to Japan in 1965 and began culturing live but weakened Chickenpox viruses in animal and human tissue. The vaccine was ready for clinical trials. In 1974, Takahashi had developed the first vaccine targeting the varicella virus that causes chickenpox.
It was subsequently subjected to rigorous research with immunosuppressed patients and was proven to be extremely effective. In 1986, the Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University began the rollout in Japan as the only varicella vaccine approved by the WHO.
The vaccine has since then saved millions of children from all across the world from the highly contagious chickenpox disease.
vaccination is very important for the kids
Children should not get chickenpox vaccine if they have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of chickenpox vaccine or any ingredient of the vaccine. It is also recommended that those children who are moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is scheduled should usually wait until they recover before getting chickenpox vaccine.
Alia Bhatt has stamped her authority as an actor in last 10 years in Bollywood. She has played characters with different shades and pulled them off with elegance. He latest film Gangubai Kathiawadi is set to release on February 25, 2022.
She discussed her role, challenges and experiences while shooting for the film in a chat with Puja Talwar. Here are the highlights of the interview –
Ranbir gave me the confidence to play Gangubai
I didn’t have to explain anything to Ranbir. He would just understand and say the right things because he has been to that experience. I am grateful that he didn’t need my attention while I was shooting for the film. He knew that my attention is totally on the film.
The whole experience of playing Gangubai
There was limited information that we had on Gangubai, just a chapter on the book was all that I had to refer to. To join the dots, I sat with the writer and figured out the kind of personality that she was…and that was the creative journey. The preparation was there in the writing and then we went through the personality on the set. I just prepared for the linguistic approach and that’s all I did beyond the set in terms of the preparation. There were days when I thought if I would be able to deliver but ultimately I did deliver.
Watch the full interview here –
Ranbir was extremely amazing and understanding during the shoot of the film
He circumstances gave her that anger, unpredictability and that is what made the whole experience so wholesome. She made herself the god of all the girls in Kamathipura and that was the biggest challenger – to do justice to that character. She was tiny, like ‘chota packet, bada dhamaka’ but very hard on the inside. She drove a Bentley during that time so you can imagine the kind of character, the personality that she was during that era.
Working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
It was very satisfying because we used to come to set, he used to discuss scenes and take inputs from all the people involved. Sometimes, some suggestions were taken and sometimes they were not taken but we had a blast. Everything was everybody’s job and that is one of the things that I take away as an experience. Teaming up with him was a blockbuster experience.
I feel very happy that we have this mutual comfort with each other.
10 years in Bollywood
I think I give myself a lot of love for having the same sparkle in my eyes and enthusiasm for work.
It’s a constant journey
I am always very imaginative, sometimes very detached from personality, very dreamy, and that gives me the confidence to play different characters with different shades.
I believe in doing the roles which I would have liked as an audience. I am not always ‘Chulbuli’ – contrary to popular belief. I know I have to be extremely hardworking, alert and aware and prepared to make mistakes and learn from them and evolve constantly.
Julia Fox On Her Relationship With Rapper Kanye West
You are wrong if you thought Julia Fox would be crying over her split with the rapper Kanye West. She, like any other woman of substance, is putting up a brave face amidst this storm.
The couple are set to split
In an interview to Cut News, she has admitted that their relationship was never easy. She further elaborated “It feels like you’re just going with the flow, but the flow is very hectic, if that makes sense. It’s a lot of last-minute decisions or deciding to go somewhere at the last minute and activating when needed.”
There are rumors that Kanye West, popularly knows as ‘Ye’ is exploring possibilities of a patch up with his estranged with Kim Kardashian. The rapper sent a truckload of roses to her on Valentine’s Day weekend.
It is alleged that Julia Fox started dating Kanye West because of ‘clout’ but she denies this vehemently saying there is no truth in this allegation. She added, “I have love for him but I wasn’t in love with the man.”
British commentator and journalist Isabelle Westbury minces no words when it comes to commenting on cricket related affairs. Her recent potshot at Indian skipper Mithali Raj has invited sharp criticism from those who watch Indian cricket closely. She chose to attack Mithali Raj following India’s three -wicket loss against New Zealand in the second ODI in the ongoing bilateral ODI series.
She said that the skipper of the Indian women’s cricket team is both the best and the worst that happened to the team.
Mithali Raj is both the best and worst thing about Indian cricket rnow. #NZvIND
This is not the first time that Mithali Raj’s slow slow strike rate has raised eyebrows. She has downplayed the criticism saying that playing according to the situation is more important than constantly worrying about the strike rate.
Isabelle’s tweet has invites sharp reaction from Mithali’s teammates and other experts of the game. Her teammate Punam Raut came out to support her on the microblogging platform twitter.
Agreed. @ImVanithaVR Instead of criticising, learn & accept the fact that @M_Raj03 been a consistent performr in recent world cricket, the world can c the truth , your tweet makes no sense and no difference to anybody. Use ur precious time in focusing on other players.
Mithali is no stranger to controversies. Her relationship with her teammates specially Harmanpreet Kaur has come under a lot of scrutiny in the past. Mithali’s manager had accused that Harmanpreet is a manipulative, lying, immature and undeserving captain.
This controversy too seems to be far from over. It will be interesting to see where it goes from here.
Bollywood has lost another gem today with the demise of Bappi Lahiri – a legendary music composer-singer. He died in a Mumbai hospital at the age of 69. He was fondly known as ‘Bappi Da’ and also earned a distinct reputation all over the world as the ‘King of Indian Disco’.
Bappi Da entertained his fans with his incredible music for decades
His family has issued an official statement that reads “It’s a deeply sad moment for us. Our beloved Bappi Da has left for heavenly abode last midnight. The cremation will take place on the arrival of Bappa From LA tomorrow mid-morning. We are seeking love and blessings for his soul. We will keep you updated. – Mrs .Lahiri, Mr.Gobind Bansal, Bappa Lahiri, Rema Lahiri.”
Bappi Lahiri was suffering from OSA- Obstructive Sleep Apnea and recurrent chest infection. He also suffered from Covid infection last year.
Have a look at some of his best songs here –
Bappi Lahiri composed some of the best foot tapping songs in Bollywood
Bappi Lahiri earned a massive fan following all over the world for his incredible music. But what made him super special was his love for all things gold. He was known for wearing wearing heavy gold chains and jewellery. His love for gold was inspired by the American pop star Elvis Presley.
A lot of politicians including PM Narendra Modi have paid their tribute to him. Take a look –
Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji’s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/fLjjrTZ8Jq
Bollywood also expressed deep grief over his demise.
Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani is “stunned” by the news of Bappi Lahiri’s demise. Vishal shared a throwback picture with Lahiri from the sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and wrote, “We shared a mutual love and respect, and I’m grateful that Vishal-Shekhar were the first composers he sang for outside of his own songs.”
Alia Bhatt admits that she was suddenly shocked by the genre and the character that she played in Gangubai Kathiawadi. In an exclusive chat with Puja Talwar on her forthcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi, she reveled that earlier she was not very sure whether she could pull this off but the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave her the confidence.
Ranbir gave her the confidence
She also says that creatively the role was very exhausting yet satisfying. Ranbir Kapoor also assured her that working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali is going to be a life changing experience. He understood her love and focus for the film and supported her throughout the journey. She now feels happy about the decision of working in the film as it helped her expand her creative canvas.
Alia Bhatt shares her experience of working in Gangubai Kathiawadi
Story of a simple girl from a small town
Gangubai Kathiawadi also stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari and Seema Pahwa . There is also a cameo performance by Ajay Devgn in the film. The movie is based on the life of Ganga – a sex worker in Mumbai’s red light areas called Kamathipura. It is inspired by the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai written by S. Hussain Zaidi. The film depicts the rise of a simple girl from Kathiawad who defeated all odds in life to script her own destiny. The film is set to release in Hindi and Telugu.
A delayed release
The film was delayed because of many reasons – Covid-19, cyclones and lockdowns that created continuous interruptions in the making. Now it seems that the dark days are over and the entire crew is excited to see the release.
In today’s busy life, we generally tend to forget what a healthy conversation means. Generally, in love life, we see a widespread conversation gap in couples. To have a great healthy love life, it is highly recommended to have a safe sex conversation. Don’t we agree to this? Well, here are some tips for you to spice up your love life and embark on a journey of safe sex conversation –
Safe Sex Conversation Starter – Good Massage
Nothing feels better to get a good massage from your partner. Light up the good Fragrance candle, play some soothing soundtrack it will all spice up your love life.
Safe Sex Conversation Builder – Good Evening Talk
Safe Sex Conversation Builder – Good Evening Talk
Instead of sending messages try to have a couple of talks in the evening. If you are comfortable, you can try a romantic photoshoot to add spice to your love life.
Safe Sex Conversation Moment – Give Sensual Touches
Waking up your partner with a good smile , sensual touches or massage gives spice to your love life.
To start a conversation, try to write some handwritten love notes for your partner like how you look, what suits you more in your outfit. Good handwritten love notes lead to sensual touches when partners are together.
Consult A Therapist About Your Real Feeling
If you are feeling anxiety then consult a professional like a gynecologist or a nurse practitioner to state your real feeling. They will give you the right direction.
Go Together For Outdoor Shopping
Go shopping together, have look at sex toys and start the conversation. You will enjoy yourself during the trip.
Play Games
To start a natural conversation games can be played like dice games, playing cards etc. It will add spice to your love life. Games give you the opportunity to bring up the topic on the table.
Play Good Soundtrack
Always play a good soundtrack while having the conversation. Try to play those songs that make you feel pleasure and comfort to your partner.
India has included more Chinese apps in the list of banned apps recently. The list now includes a popular gaming app such as Free Fire over security concerns. Free Fire is one the most popular mobile gaming apps.
There are many others also on the list such as Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock and Dual Space Lite. The recent move is just an extension of the earlier ban last year on apps such as PUBG Mobile, TikTok, Weibo, WeChat and AliExpress.
What is the concern?
There are many analysts feel that the the very reason behind banning these apps is the allegation that they may share users’ data illegally to servers that are located outside the geographical boundaries of India.
There are also concerns related to the compilation and mining of this data by hostile entities may prove to be fatal. It is indeed a matter of very deep and immediate concern but it can be handled with a measured response.
What we need is a strong policy framework
Analysts feel it would be better for the government to lay down a law that all such existing apps can only be allowed to function if they store data within the country.
Many experts believe that banning apps is just a knee-jerk reaction. What we actually require is a strong technology regulation framework that safeguards national and security interests. We will not have to worry about anything once our safeguard mechanism is in place but that requires a lot of thoughts and concerted efforts. We should also consider that once an app is banned, their operations in the country also take a nosedive directly impacting employment opportunities. A lot of content creators also face challenges when apps are banned.
Have you ever been attracted to something unusually? Okay, lets put it this way – have you got obsessive about bags, high heels or a particular shade of lipstick – like crimson red? Have you developed a tendency to stay close to the objects of your desire even if your obsession starts looking odd? This is what fetishism is all about and it is very normal. You are not alone, neither are you sick. You are just one of the many millions on the earth.
It is gender neutral – men and women both signs of fetishism.
The term fetishism means the behaviour in which someone shows a sexual or asexual interest in an object, or in a part of the body other than the sexual organs. There is a reason to worry if that interest crosses boundaries and one starts acting in a way that may looks offensive – like going mad over undergarments, secretly admiring a women’s high heels in an official meeting or fantasising about situations and sexual encounters at the very sight of an object that triggers sexual desires.
High-heels
It starts early and should be contained early
Most of the time, fetishism start early in life, very likely at the beginning of adolescence. Some scientists believe it occurs later in childhood and adolescence conditions associated with masturbation and puberty. Others learning states that it develops from early childhood experience. There is a need to spread awareness about it and make the youngsters aware of the harms related to fetishism if it crosses boundaries.
You are not alone – celebrities too have fetishism
Take comfort from the fact that you are not the only one with a fetish for something or the other. There are many celebrities too who have openly confessed their fetishism for things ranging from food to fur. Take a look –
Jennifer Lawrence – Sponges
Enrique Iglesias – A girl’s feet
Christina Anguilera – Leather
Fetishism needs to be contained if it crosses boundaries
Is it s disorder?
A little bit of fetishism is okay and should not ring alarm bells but one should immediately seek counselling if it starts touching the boundaries of obsession. In that case, it should be treated as a disorder as they cause distress in a person’s ability to function normally in life. Patients can also go for counselling that helps to reduce the compulsive thinking associated with fetishism.
Although there is no particular treatment, there are different kinds of therapies, including medication therapy such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) or androgen deprivation therapy.
Vikrant Massey is one of the few Bollywood actors who have done a great job in last two years. He is talented yet grounded and believes in sticking to basics despite all the love and appreciation that he keeps receiving from his fans. He says that When people attribute nice adjectives, it feels good and you feel responsible for your fans but you have to be conscious about your shortcomings and keep working on them.
He describes himself as Mr #unpredictable and adds that he is also loyal, reliable and straightforward.
His favorite apps are google, snapseed, spotify, itunes, masterclass etc.
In an exclusive interview with Puja Talwar, he opens up on his forthcoming projects and a lot more. Watch the full interview here –
Vikrant Massey shares his career plans
Here are the excerpts of the interview –
On his forthcoming film Love Hostel
Love Hostel is not just about marriage. It is a gritty thriller though a love story on the outside. I am sure people will love it once it releases. I would like to say that it is a survival movie. The film is fiction set in a relatable world and that is why I would say that it is open to interpretation.
On his career plans
I always choose the story first and now want to collaborate with directors who are more sensitive towards their responsibilities. Co-actors and technical crew are always an added advantage.
I always like to work with new directors because they bring in fresh energy and take you out of your comfort zone. It motivates me to give my best though sometimes it turns to be a risky proposition but I don’t regret that. Some projects didn’t turn out well but that happens.
There are so many people like Anurag Kashyap, Sanjay Leela Bhansali I would like to work with and hopefully I will get to work with them some day.
He is also working on many other films such as Blackout, Gaslight and Mumbaikar.
On Covid
Covid has taught us a lot in life. We have rediscovered ourselves. We have also seen changes in consumptions pattern. I had the good fortune of doing seven films in last two years and audiences have supported me. We have also learnt that there is space for everyone and we all can accommodate one another.
On his biggest challenge
The biggest challenge remains the same – entertaining the audience despite the fact that our attention span has completely evaporated. I am still not sure about my dancing skills.
Millions of people around the globe are affected by kidney disease, but most of them are unaware of the disease in progression, but why? Because kidney disease is presented to us when the disease is in an advanced stage. Early signs and symptoms are initially ignored because of their nonspecific nature. That is why kidney disease is also known as a silent killer.
We spoke to Dr Rakesh Kumar, Resident, RBTB Hospital, New Delhi on kidney diseases. Here are the excerpts –
Question 1. What are the top symptoms that indicate the all is not well with kidneys?
Early morning signs and symptoms are edema over the ankle, lower limb protect particularly over feet which beats while applying pressure over shinbone which indicates retention of water in short periorbital edema that is puffiness around the eyes which indicates protein leakage or nephrotic range of proteinuria that is excretion of more than three grams of protein over 24 hour of time. Other symptoms are fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased appetite.
A static metallic test of early morning nausea and vomiting could be anemia. Low hemoglobin level increases urinary frequency especially during the night, which is known as nocturia. It could be an early sign of chronic to bloat intestinal sorry interstitial disease when the kidney disease progresses, there is retention of fluid while which lead to decrease in urine output. So, either an increase or decrease in urine frequency could be a sign of kidney disease.
One important indication is also the frothiness of urine. What does it mean? While urinating, it is difficult to flush out. Urine analysis should be done to look for proteinuria. Some color changes in urine are also indicators of kidney disease in progression. It may be due to blood in the urine, which is called hematuria. Due to renal stones and pus, which is called pyuria, which is classically present with fever and TEALS generally associated with pyelonephritis.
Question 2. Is is true that one can have issues with kidneys without any apparent signs such as pain in lower abdomen?
One other important symptom is abdominal pain. Flank pain could be a sign of renal stones or infact this is true that one can have issues with kidneys without any apparent signs such as pain in lower abdomen. Itching is also called as to write us that is dry or itchy skin could be a sign of uremic toxicity. Other symptoms like restless legs, numbness, cramping legs, these all signs and symptoms of renal disease.
Question 3. What are the common causes of kidney disease?
There are various causes of renal disease or renal damage like dehydration. If you are living in a place where excess hot climate is there, daily water intake is less more consumption of cold drinks and high fat diet frequent urinary tract infection. These are all the causes of renal stones. If the kidneys are at an abnormal location, some structural abnormality in the kidney, maybe their metabolic disorders. Hormonal disorders can lead to renal disease.
A person is obese or has a stagnant living pattern. These are all the causes of renal disease. Also, keep away from red meat, oxalate containing food like spinach, that is palak, chocolate and avoid smoking because these all are the causes of renal disease. There may be conditions which might be apparently silent or sometimes ignored. That can lead to chronic kidney disease, which is CKD, or in stage renal disease, which is also known as silent kidney disease. So, what are the causes? The important causes may be diabetes, which is the most common cause of hypertension, and hypertension is the second most common cause of silent kidney disease.
Other causes are cardiovascular disease, glomerulus patties, medical medications like over-the-counter painkillers in Sai DS and some metabolic syndromes, repeated kidney infections, urinary tract infections and some inherited disease which can lead to chronic kidney disease. So, there may be some associated risk factor like smoking, obesity, family history of kidney disease, dyslipidemia, or alcohol intake and if a patient ages more than 60, this all may progress to silent kidney disease. So, patients should go for a kidney health check and screening by urine dipstick test and blood creatinine test.
Question 4. What is the correlations between high blood pressure and kidney?
One of the very important correlations is whether there is any correlation any relation between kidney disease and some cardiovascular disease and some metabolic disease? Yes, there is a very strong association with diabetes mellitus hypertension. These hypertension and diabetes mellitus are more commonly associated with kidney disease as compared with other cardiovascular diseases. If a hypertensive patient has symptoms like headache, dizziness, pain, abdominal blackouts must be evaluated through a kidney function test and other imaging modalities. Remember, one out of three patients with diabetes and one out of five patients with hypertension is a potential risk factor for chronic kidney disease.
Question 5. How can we keep our kidneys healthy. Top 5 tips?
So, it is our responsibility to keep our kidneys healthy by becoming aware of kidney health. So, my tip for keeping your kidney health updated first is, as we know, everyone should take at least two to three liters of water. Take green vegetables and fruits, mainly citrus fruits like lemon, orange etc. Keep away from red meat, avoid oxalate containing foods like spinach, that is palak and chocolate, particularly if recurrent kidney stone is there. Second is to avoid over-the-counter painkillers like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. That is called NSE IDs. Avoid smoking. Limit the intake of salt, which is not more than one tablespoon, grams per day. Third is to keep under control of diabetes and hypertension. Take regular medication. Keep Mazer diabetes and hypertension. The fourth advice is do not take advice from unprofessional people. It is very important at last to remember, awareness and identification of aforesaid warning signs and timely intervention can prevent kidney failure, dialysis or kidney transplant and even death. Thank you.
There is a raging debate all over the world, India included, whether wearing a Hijab is a regressive practice. There are people in favour of it and there are lot other who oppose the practice of wearing a Hijab signalling it as a sign of a medieval mindset. The debate looks absolutely pointless as Hijab is just like any other fashion accessory. If done well, it will add to your style quotient and make you a centre of attraction wherever you go.
Hijab gives a lot of opportunities to experiment with colors and fabrics
You don’t believe us? Sounds astonishing? Have a look at this and make up your mind now to go for a Hijab whenever you step out of your home next time. Here we go –
Sombre Hijab looks for winters
Sombre Hijab
Winter is here and it’s that time of the year when you grab those warm sweaters, cool hoodies and cardigans from your wardrobe. Below are some tips to wear sweaters and cool hoodies with the latest hijab style:
– Go for some sombre colour to wear like sweet light green that matches your sweater outfit, team them with denim for an elegant look.
– You can even go for any cool street style look. You may also go for a hijab design with a hoodie and pair them with any sneakers.
Glamorous hijab style
Glamorous hijab
This kind of style is perfect for those women who want to add a little bit of glam to their fashionable-day looks. Below are some tips to look glam with hijab style –
– Pick any tiny polkas on a fabric that is soft to touch. Pair them up with classic oversized sunglasses and a good designer handbag.
– Also adding the nude red lip shade makes you ready to glam.
– Try to include denim jackets in your hijab outfits, you can pair with any underneath and white speakers it looks casual cool.
Intense hijab looks
Intense hijab
These kinds of style are perfect for those who want to look ultra chic. Below is some stunning way to grab a printed maxi dress with a hijab design:
– Go for bold printed maxi dress with long sleeves, intense in color, like sweet yellow and match the color of your hijab with it.
Classic hijab style
Classic hijab
Coat are wrappers should be in your list, to look classic and chic.
Below are some tips to wear coats and wrappers with latest hijab styles.
– Pick a hijab soft grey or pastel grey colour with a nude coat , it will add charm in your overall looks.
– For cloaked outfits, wear a darker shade of hijab.
Hijab style for skirt lovers
Everyone loves to wear skits with different hijab style, you can paired them up with any appropriate top.
– Below are some tips to wear skirts with hijab design:
– Wear a blazer over your top and skirt, add pair of boots to add a spark to your overall looks.
Edgy hijab looks for working women
For working women, edgy hijab looks are the flavour of the season. They should go for the classic shirt, pair them with trousers and comfortable formal footwear. Team all of this with a luxe fabric hijab for that ‘oh-you-look-stunning’ looks.
Layered hijab for long dress or jumpsuit
Layered hijab for long dress
Doing an experiment with hijab styling is what the doctor has ordered. You should always try and break the monotonous ways of wearing a Hijab. It’s always a delight when you use your creative styles to make the works sit up and notice. Here are some tips that you should try –
– Go for the material like silk, chiffon and georgette that goes with your jumpsuit or long dress.
– Experiment with mixing and matching different colors of hijab for a modern look.
Indo western hijab style for a traditional look
Indo western hijabfor a traditional look
Indo western is a style that is always in vogue. A long kaftan gives an Islamic vibe while a long kurta makes is look absolutely unique and with a flavour of the Indian sub-continent.
Here are some tips –
– Go for fresh and earthy colors to carry a hijab. The dull and bright colors should be avoided, as they make your outfit outdated.
– Wear traditional crafted kaftan and kurta, team them with embroidered hijab, carry with some traditional jewellery and juttis to complete the most admired Indo-western look.
They say that two is a company and three is crowd. That is not actually true. Many travel enthusiasts feel that even two is a crowd. A crowd that overwhelms and leaves you with no chance to actually explore the world at your own pace and style. Most of the times, you end up playing a catching up game spoiling the whole vacation.
This is the reason why many people have slowly started opting out for a solo trip – a vacation to the place of their choice where they are alone, completely on their own, absorbing and appreciating the best that the world has to offer.
Solo travel brings plenty of benefits. It not only broadens your horizon but also gives you a lot of opportunities to explore the hidden treasure of a place – something that would have been impossible if you were travelling with a group of fellow travellers.
Get up, close and personal with nature
Here are some top benefits of solo travel. Let’s take a look –
Make new friends
While traveling alone, you can make many new friends. These are friends different from ones that you meet at your workplace or the place you stay. During the journey, all of a sudden you may get a chance to meet someone who could become a lifetime friend. It also makes you improve your social skills.
Set you own pace
While traveling with other, you have to plan for everything including what to see, where to eat or even where to go shopping and most of the times the whole experience gets spoiled because of difference in opinion. But when you are traveling alone, you can do want you to want to do, you can chill relax, spend hours in museums and explore a destination completely at your own pace.
A chance to rediscover yourself
Discover yourself
When you are traveling alone, you got a chance to rethink about the issues that have been bothering you for a while. You can find out solutions to your long pending problems. A quite time with yourself gives you right direction.
Relieves stress
Solo traveling keeps you away from any problem you are facing either at your workplace or at home. You get a chance to meet the nature up, close and personal that fills you up with an abundance of energy. Bountiful hills, landscape and a quite river gives you a fresh perspective and relieves all your stress.
Life is beautiful
Makes you confident
Solo traveling equips you to take your decisions with conviction. It gives you the confidence to face any situation or sail through any adverse situation. Solo traveling gives you the experience to climb a hill, jump with a parachute, or simply spend a night under the stars wrapped in a blanket.
Improves your linguistic abilities
Solo travel gives you a chance to learn a new native language while communicating or interacting with others. You try to talk to them in their own language and discover that learning a new language was never a difficult task for you. You have been holding yourself back. Now its time to shed your inhibitions and meet the life with a smile.
Are you excited about Valentine’s Day? Are you all set to meet the love of your life but confused what to wear? Are you still struggling to find that right cloth to look like a diva on Valentine’s Day? Have you been trying different outfits for D Day but not convinced at all with any of them?
Relax, this is normal. Let us help you with some ideas that will make you look like a princess. Have a look –
Semi-formal shirt
Keep it simple and sexy! Go for a semi-formal shirt on Valentine’s Day instead of a heavy-duty dress. It should work wonders as it always in style. Most importantly, it is available in all sizes and goes well for a casual outing or a dinner date with someone special. You can pair it up with a black jeans to look absolutely amazing. You may also add some quirky accessories on it and a killer heel to complete an absolutely perfect look.
Oversized shoulder jackets
Jackets can never make you out of fashion.
You must have seen actors of a bygone era wearing this kind of jacket on many movies. That 80′ style oversized shoulder jacket is coming back is a bang in fashion. You can pair it with any cigarette trousers, boyfriend jeans or any skirts. Also try some sneakers, that might add to the looks.
Silver Sequin Dress
A silver sequins dress may look dazzling on Valentine’s Day. This is one dress that feels and looks fabulous. Add some shimmering beauty with some jewellery on it and good pair of heels that shines on your overall looks.
Comfy trousers in vibrant prints
What better way to spend Valentine’s Day watching a romantic movie with a huge box of popcorn in a theatre wearing a comfy trousers in vibrant prints. It gives you a lot of comfort and also a chance to play around in dark corners of a theatre with the love of your life. Sounds wicked? Go for it!
Mini Dress
If you are planning to go pubbing with your partners, you should dress up in mini dresses. Also, put bold red lipstick and wear shiny heels. It adds little extra something, to make you look hot and desirable. Dress up with precautions – if you what we mean!
Coat over a dress
Any kind of casual coat is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Though it suits more on women with a tall frame. Wearing a coat over a dress will add an extra stylistic layer to your overall looks and go beyond the brief. This style is perfect when you want to look like a woman of substance who has got some taste in life.
Go all black
It is dedicated to all those who still have no idea about what to wear on Valentine’s Day. Black makes anyone looks stylish a couple of time. You don’t have to think much about matching the style. Pick any black dress of your choice and a black pair of heels, you are done for the day.
Upgrade The Life Of Your Pets with pet parenting plan
Everyone loved pets and wants to have one with them. But do we know our pets also need an emphatic environment where they enjoy their life. We spoke to Shefali Talwar, MD & Co-Founder, Pet Souk on all issues related to pet care.
Here are the excerpts of our interview with her –
Question-1. How do you define pet parenting?
Answer-1. Well pet parenting is all about you know consciously understanding the needs of the pet and being empathetic towards the animal understanding the behavior of a pet.
Understanding what could be the potential threats to its health, what kind of food to be given what kind of exercises are very important for the pet things to take care of. When you are feeding the pet the way you are grooming the pet. There are certain nutritional essentials which are to be taken care of depending on the breed of the pet. So, every pet is different. I mean when we look at a breed/sub breed every pet is pretty much different in terms of their various needs. And if you’re having a you know, a litter, which is a smaller pet and then it is growing. You have to take care of that animal the way you have to take care of your own baby. That’s what is pet parenting all about.
There is a need to spread awareness about pet parenting
Question-2. What are the five most important things that one must take care of during the first year of pet parenting?
Answer-2. So, the five most important things that one must take care of during the first year of pet parenting are. As I said –
Rule #1 – Pet parents should condition themselves and understand what it takes to being a pet parent. And they should prepare themselves well to being a bad parent. Yeah, and then adopt a pet, once they’ve adopted, the most important thing is vaccinations.
Rule #2 – Nutrition. When a baby pet is growing, and in many cases, you know, generally people adopt a pet between four to six weeks, which essentially means that the pet has not been feeding on the mother, which typically happens for about close to about, you know, 12 to 16 weeks. In normal case scenario, if the if the mother is around, you know, since they are not being fed, mother’s milk. So, nutrition essentials have to be thought through, they should seek expert advice in terms of what to be given what not to be given.
Rule #3– They need to be groomed pretty well. And the reason why I say they have to be groomed pretty well is because they could be prone to certain diseases there, if they are funny how the furr has to be developed over a period of time, what kind of products they should be using, which are one not harmful on the skin, furr, eyes, etc, of the animal. And even if the animal ingests those particular products, then it shouldn’t be harmful to the to the animal. So one has to understand these nuances.
Rule #4– I would say that training, it’s very, very important that pets are trained, they are trained for their daily routine. Yeah, that’s very critical, they have to be trained on their behavior. So I’m not talking about the fancy training, where they are doing certain actions or activities or stunts, I’m not talking about them, I’m talking about training in terms of how they need to behave, how they should adapt to the lifestyle, which they are going to get in this new home. Because he many times, mostly people are staying in flats or floors, which is confined areas, you know, you don’t have too much of open area within the house to set them free, right. So even the animal has to adapt to those scenarios.
Rule #5– It is very, very important for pet parents to do the documentation necessary documentation, which means getting them registered with the right kind of authorities. So there are very few pet parents who might know who get their pets registered with the municipal corporations, which is which is a compliance though it is not so heavily imposed at this point in time. However, we will very soon see that pets are going to be also monitored. You know, and without having a proper registration. pet parents will not be able to keep and raise pets. Similarly, they should be registered with the KCI. They should be chipped as well. Getting them chipped is definitely very, very critical. Even if, let’s say pet parents have to move around from city to city if they have to take their pet along when they are taking flights whether domestic or international. Getting that chip is one of the most important things.
So, these are five things I believe, which pet parents have to take care of during the first first year of pet parenting.
Pets need to be understood and not guided all the time
Question 3. What are your top recommendation for identifying the right pet for your family?
Answer 3. See, I would very strongly recommend for prospective pet parents to seek expert consultation. And that’s why I would say that come to Pet Souk, we will help you identifying the right kind of pet for your family. And I say that with a lot of conviction, because the way we follow the way, you know, the kind of guidelines we follow, the way we approach this entire subject is based on multiple facets.
So one is a scientific analysis. Scientific as well as psychological analysis. So we have our own analysis methodology. And we also actually combined with the astrology, astrology, in case if people believe in astrology, and with the cam combination of these three elements, we would come out with our recommendation as to essentially what kind of breed you should look at what size you should look at, you know, whether you Your pet should be hairy, or should be with, you know, the furr should be with lesser hair, etc. And all of it comes out of this entire analysis.
If I were to take an example, let’s say if it’s a small family staying in two BHK, flat, you know, and then let us say, it’s only husband, wife, and a small kid, which are there. So we would essentially go ahead and do a complete analysis of the family’s lifestyle and medical status. First of all, that’s the first thing to do. Because, I mean, one has to take care of allergies, people are allergic these days on multiple things. So we’ll figure out how, what kind of allergies people carry? How big is the? Or how old is the baby?
Yeah, what is their day to day lifestyle? As in how much time these parents spend at home, or who’s going to look after the pet when the parents are gone, etc. So, and various other parameters are also there. When we do this scientific analysis, then psychologically when I say basically, we are very curious to understand, as I said earlier, as well that what is the objective of bringing, you know, that home? Yeah, and multiple other things are there as part of the objective, you know, and then third is a third third element is astrological. Because it is seen that any kind of alliance and this is an animal to Human Alliance, when we talk about pet and pet parenting, so any kind of alliance brings, there’s a lot of rather, there’s a lot of energy exchange, which happens and if you have done that assessment of energy, provided you believe in this if you have done this analysis of what kind of energy should you bring in, then I have myself seen that it has been of lot of value.
When a pet comes home, there is a different kind of environment. So sometimes environment is positive or negative, etc. depends from case to case. And that’s the reason people after adopting within a short duration of time, they would be very, very keen to give up the pet, you know? Yeah, so. So, to wrap it up, I would just say, Come to Pet Souk, we have the right kind of experts available, whether it is on how to help you adopt a pet, or how to go ahead and go through the entire journey of 13 to 14 years in case if it is a dog or let’s say 15 to 16 years in case if it is cat.
Yeah, it’s a complete journey. And we help you throughout the journey throughout the lifecycle of the pet. Through our expert, you know, opinion through our expert advice, whether it is grooming whether it is nutrition, whether it is upbringing, whether it is medication, whether it is any kind of emergency need which you may have for the pet. So what we say in in a nutshell is that, you know, enjoy your life with your pet and leave the worries to Pet Souk because we will take care of everything.
Question-4 :Do you feel there is a need for expert guidance when it comes to raising a pet at home? Haven’t we all had a dog at home without the involvement of ‘experts’?
Answer -4 : Yeah, so actually, this question has got two parts, and I’ll break it up into two parts, there is definitely an expert guidance required for raising a pet at home these days. Now, I will just translate this, this entire question and related to, you know, being a parent, let’s leave the pet aside for a while. And in today’s time, because these are nuclear families, the couple is not staying with their extended family and they are staying alone out of their base location, you know, the two of them are on their own. And there is very little information which they have about being a parent.
Yeah. So what they do, they do a lot of consultations, they do a lot of online research, they go to their doctors, and seek consultation as to how and what they should do to be prepared to being a parent, and is the same kind of thing which is required. Now, why it is required today. And it was not required yesterday. You know, as you rightly said, we all have had dogs, probably when you were growing up, but also remember, we were staying in joint families you know, that time, the reason why we had dogs was very different.
We genuinely loved their company, we love the dog, we gave them enough value, we took care of them, you know, yeah, all these fancy things, which are available today in terms of accessories in terms of the kind of food this and that wasn’t available, and we used to give them home cooked food, you know, maybe we had lesser knowledge as compared to today in terms of pet behavior or in terms of nutrition needs, but actually talking of nutrition needs, if you look at the nutrition, which even we used to get at that time was something very different as compared to kind of nutrition which you can get, you know, so that’s why we are dependent on supplements and exactly the same thing applies to animals as well because they are also eating the similar kind of food which is mostly engineered, you know, or hybrid.
So, so that’s why you know, it’s very, very important to have an expert advice in terms of how to have a pet, how to adopt a pet, what kind of pet one should adopt depending on their lifestyle, depending on various other factors. And I always say that you know, first any potential pet parent or prospective pet parent should decide what is their objective of having a pet. Why they want a pet. They should ask this question to themselves and if they cannot, if they cannot answer I say come to Petsuk.
A healthy environment brings out the best in pets
Question-5: What are the top trends in pet parenting in urban India?
Answer -5 : So, there are two kinds of pet parents which exist quite prominently in the entire pet parenting demography one is who are genuinely in, in love with the pets and animals and you know, they feel their life is quite empty without the presence of of these pets, either it is cat or dog or a small animal or maybe birds or fishes, or in some sense, even cattle for that matter.
Yeah. The other categories where people take it as a fad, or probably as a companion for their children, or probably at times as a toy for them. So essentially, the first category is the category where I personally feel that those are the genuine pet parents and they would do whatever for their pets and care for them and, you know, be responsible throughout the lifecycle of the pet, where or the second category people are, I would say they are more impulsive in their decisions. So, they might very quickly jump off and bring a pet home and with the same kind of you know, impulsive behavior, they will just give it away as well. And when it comes to give it away, they may just drop it off at a at a, you know, foster home, maybe at the doorstep of the home.
So we have seen a lot of cases, a lot of adoptions keep coming to us, where people brought their pet and they never did a you know, proper analysis in terms of what would they have to do to become a pet parent. And then they don’t prepare themselves mentally. Like, when, even when a couple is supposed to have a kid. Essentially, the couple does a mental programming, they prepare themselves to have a baby in the house. And it’s the same kind of behavior or thought process which pet parents have to bring in, into their, you know, into their everyday lifestyle, they have to understand what they have to give up and what they have to adopt when they’re looking at being a pet parent.
So, I would say fad is something which comes and goes and people should not bring a better home because of some fad. Instead, people should consciously think through whether they are ready for a better adoption. Yeah. And now when we when it comes to the market, how this market is evolving. So you, you see now pet parents are very, very passionately spending a lot of their income on their pet. On an average, I would say let’s say if you’re in Delhi or Gurgaon, I would say averaged out a pet parent shells out about 20 to 25,000 rupees a month at least on their pet pail on their pets. This would involve grooming so if you see there are scores of grooming centers, mobile grooming centers on site grooming centers, which have cropped up in past three years, three to four years I would say every day we see there are new brands and brands are doing tremendous amount of innovation when it comes to pet food or grooming products. etc.
And if you look at clothing and accessories market, I mean it’s mind boggling. The kind of innovation and designs and styles which are coming in pet clothing. That’s that also is you know I mean one wonders at the way the you know pets are being thought about.
Its time to pamper yourself with a relaxing spa that will refresh and rejuvenate your body and soul. Spas are ideal to take care of both mental and physical wellbeing. Spas are essentially meant for massage but there is a growing trend of using spas for other services as well such as manicure, pedicure, facials and other services. Spas also a perfect environment to indulge in a deep conversation with yourself while the spa therapist is creating magic on your body with his / her fingers.
Spa therapy rejuvenates body and soul
Here are top 5 tips that will make your spa experience more rewarding –
Tip #1 : Reach a few minutes before the scheduled appointment
Arrive earliest on time at least half an hour early for your appointment, it will give a chance to relax your body and any paperwork it required, can be filled up, like many spas are having information about recent surgeries and allergies. If you are having any medical allergies clear them up.
Tip #2 : Spell out your gender preference clearly
Speak to them, if you want any male massage therapist or a female. Also tell your therapist if you want a hot or cold massage. Don’t be silent while booking the appointment.
Tip #3 : Keep yourself hydrated
Before going to Spa therapy drink a lot of water, as it will keep you hydrated throughout the day. You can also have coconut water before the session which also gives good results.
Tip #4 : Remember the ‘no jewellery’ rule
Many women wear their engagement and wedding rings or chains around their necks. Before going to the spa remove all your Jewellery at home, as it will create a disturbance while doing the massage. Put your Jewellery aside, as there might be a chance of getting hurt.
Tip #5 : Wear comfortable clothes
Before going to Spa, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, As the after-effects of Spa will give redness and skin might swell up. Take a fresh bath before going to Spa, it will able to open up your pores, which helps you to get of the dirt that are trapped inside. It gives you freshness and cleaner skin.
Do you know that you can not use any body lotions on your skin as skin tone and complexion vary from person to person? What may suit someone else may not go well on your skin. There are also high chances of skin infection if you are not careful while picking up that body lotion from a rack in a super store.
The point is – you have to take care of a lot of factors before applying anything on your skin, most importantly a body lotion. You also have to be careful and ensure that the body lotion is free of chemicals and rich with as many natural ingredients as possible such as aloe vera.
Applying the body lotion is an art
Aloe vera contains a high amount of water content that nourishes from deep insides. It helps your skin from getting dry. It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which is why the best to treat any skin problems and help to heal the wounds.
Act wise, think twice
Here are some tips to choose the right body lotion based on your skin type –
Oily skin: If anybody facing the problem of oily skin, and want to use body lotion, then go for a non-greasy composition. It will make you feel fresh and moisturise your skin.
Normal skin: Look for water-based lotions that contain lighter oil like aloe vera lotion, jojoba etc.
Dry skin: Look for thicker oil-based lotions. For cracked skin go for petroleum-based ingredients.
Sensitive skin: Go for lightweight lotions that contain hydrating ingredients like aloe vera. There should be no use of harmful chemicals like sulphate and paraben etc. in lotions for sensitive skin.
Avoid body lotions that are harsh on your skin, the irritation breaks down your Collagen, which results in skin damage. Collagen is a protein that keeps your skin smooth and young-looking. Lotions with dyes or having colour additives should be avoided.
In addition to this, always for the ones with good fragrance as it makes all the difference. It uplifts out mood and gives a feeling of freshness even after hours of applying it These kinds of lotions are suitable for all skin types
Safe packaging is important
Packaging is another important thing that people mainly consider when buying body lotion. Body lotions in jar and containers should be avoided, as exposure to light and air will quickly damage the effectiveness inside of the product.
Read instructions carefully
Reading the caution on the body lotion gives ideas about how it can damage your eyes. The eyes are the most sensitive part of your body. It also suggests that children below 3 years of age should not use.
Feature of the product gives you entire idea about what benefits the product is having. It generally consists of nutrient-rich solutions for all skin types. It also moisturise while hydrating and replenishing dry skin cells.
A politically charged atmosphere, rebellion conspiracies and a forbidden love story between a star crossed couple make for perfect drama viewing.
Disney + released its first Korean Drama, ’Snowdrop’ starring popular star Jung Hae-in and Blackpink’s Jisoo who makes her drama debut, the casting itself had making headlines and the drama one of the most anticipated, with the ‘Sky Castle’ team of director Jo Hyun-tak and writer Yoo Hyun-mi collaborating together.
No sooner had the first three episodes aired, the show incited controversy as it was alleged that it distorted facts and history of a crucial moment in South Korea’s political history.
The mid 80’s were a politically volatile time, students protests, countries reclaiming their sovereignty over dictatorship, democratic rights of citizens made headlines across the world. 1987 South Korea witnessed socio political turbulence as mass protests for democratic reforms swept the nation with many students participating in demonstrations and strikes(Remember Reply 1988, Deoksan (Hyeri) sister Bora (Ryu Hye Young) was a student activist.
It’s against this backdrop Yeong-ro (Jisoo) a bright eyed 20 year old college student meets a suave young man Soo-ho (Jung Hae In) whom she mistakes for a student protestor unawares of his real identity. Soo Ho is an undercover spy from the other side, read North Korea.
My observations are on the basis of the two introductory episodes made available to me.
The first episode introduces us to Yeong -ro and her housemates in Room 207 at Hosu University, as they jostle between roll calls, lip syncing songs and squabbling with each other from rice cakes to blind dates. It’s blind date that first introduces Yeong -ro to Soo Ho. A slight spark visible as their hands graze and glances exchanged.
Our young heroine is smitten with this charming man but misses out on a chance to go out on a date with him
A sweet moment being when she sings aloud to Eruption’s One Way Ticket To The Moon, as she thinks about the man she has met. I totally get that and her embarrassment, after all who has not sung a song aloud thinking of your crush only to have him staring at you.
On the other hand there is tension brewing with the forthcoming Presidential elections and the Agency For National Security planning stepping up it’s investigation to arrest spies from the other side, Soo Ha being prime on their radar.
After Yeong Ra and Soo Ha’s brief encounter on the streets, she finds him bloodied in her dorm room. As she and her two friends oblivious of his identity save him from the ANSP, one sees the beginning of a friendship and the first spark of love between the two and the inevitable heartbreak that lies ahed
A few moments which made me smile and literally go ‘aww’ was when she brings him food in the ‘ haunted room’, and nags him yo eat and the jealous inquiry about the ‘pendant’ around his neck which weighs her down.
Talking about performances am a huge Jung Hae In, fan yes we all loved him in ‘Something In The Rain’ but you have to hand it to him and his evolution when it comes to his craft. It would not be wrong to say expectations are high when the actor stars in a show.
From playing the officer accused of killing his team mate in ‘Prison Playbook’, the endearing single father from’ One Spring Night’, the idealist running away from his past in ‘Tune into love’ or the soldier in the dark gritty ‘D.P, Jung Hae In has an impressive arc and as Soo Ha his quiet, mysterious demeanour and not to forget his ripped physique adds to his screen presence.
Jisoo who makes her drama debut is pretty good as the naive, trusting Yeong Ra. It can be overwhelming for any actor to share screen space with an experienced bunch of actors, but she holds her on.
And last but not the least I shall not compare this drama to’ Crash Landing On You’ or ‘Doctor Stranger’, cross border stories even back home be it Veer Zara, Fanaa Or the recent Raazi have been popular fare. Though I have another 14 episodes to go through I have a fair idea how this going to pan out but for now am quite taken in with Soo Ho and Yeong Ra’s love story between enemy lines and geared up to shed tears.
“A human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art” – Leonardo De Vinci
When was the last time you actually looked down…err looked at your feet and pampered them like you pamper your face or may be hands? When was the last time you actually caressed them, showered them with love and felt them, touched them? Probably many month ago, right?
You should stop neglecting your feet and give them the attention they deserve. Remember, even a minor issue in the feet can actually throw your life out of gear. So, lets start protecting them like we protect our face.
Foot Therapy
Foot massage is a time tested therapy to ensure that your feet stay healthy. It also results in improving your overall health. Here are some benefits of foot massage tips that will help you. Have a look –
Brings down stress level
Daily foot massage reduces the stress level. It also helps circulate oxygen to the body’s cells, which is essential for overall health. Put any massage oil in your palm and rub it firmly on your foot, then gently wipe out with a tissue firmly from toes to ankle, repeat the same with the other foot. It will immediately reduce your stress level.
Improves sleep quality
A soothing foot massage helps to improve the blood circulation and relaxes the foot nerves. Sit upright with your foot in your lap, using your thumb, press in and around your toe. Then gently massage your toe with hot coconut oil, olive oil, or mustard oil. It will help you have a good night sleep.
Fights depression
A good foot massage helps you deal with depression. There are pressure points in the toe, which when caressed gently, give emotional stability and mental health.
Reduces pains and aches
Reflexology helps you to treat different kinds of pain like headache, neck pain and lower upper backaches.
For backache, gently massage with your thumb starting from the side of the toe to the ankle in circular motions. If anybody has neck pain, then massage the toe as well as the joints that join the toes to the foot for 5 minutes firmly. It is a very effective way to reduce pains and aches all over the body.
Engineers have done it again. They have created, developed and engineered an absolutely fantastic kit that can turn Tesla’s Cybertruck into a James Bond-style water-going catamaran at the drop of a hat! It is the brainchild of US-based materials scientist Anthony Diamond.
A technically superior vehicle
It will be very convenient to operate as its parts are designed to be stored within the Cybertruck. They are east to use and can be installed again in less time to launch a boat.
An ambitious project
The vehicle is in part influenced by the 1976 Lotus Espirit S1 from ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’. Diamond says that the ability to take the Cybertruck out onto the water will be like living a dream in reality.
The vehicle has already created a lot of buzz
Though a futuristic concept, it has the potential to become a must-have item for everyone who believes in living their dreams.
The accessory kit allows you to outrig the Cybertruck with lowerable pontoons and electric outboard motors. This gives the Cybertruck a speed of 25 mph on the water — or 40 mph if you opt-in for the added hydrofoils
A futuristic model that leaves everyone speechless
An advanced model dubbed the ‘Cybercat Foiler’ also comes with hydrofoils, allowing the Cybertruck to exceed 40 miles per hour (64 kilometres per hour) by rising its body out of the water for improved hydrodynamics.
It is expected that there will be approximately 1.3 million Cybertruck reservations the year it will be launched signaling a huge market potential for the vehicle.
Human Beings are complex, complicated and conniving creatures who are provoked and manipulated by those deceive little things called emotions which threaten to sweep them into a whirlpool which threatens to drown then into situations beyond their control.
Meet yoga instructor Alisha (Deepika Padukone) grappling with her own issues translated as childhood scars, living in with her aspiring writer boyfriend Karan( Dhairya). Her life is far from perfect.
Things change when her young super rich cousin Tia (Ananya Panday) arrives with her suave real estate broker fiancé Zain (Siddhabt Chatruvedi). Sparks fly between Alisha and Zain and before you know a passionate kiss leads to a sensuous love affair that threatens to destroy everything and everyone around them. Is the past ever forgotten or does it repeat itself when you least expect it and do our choices define us?
There are some power packed performances in the film
Do sincere truthful relationships exist or there are lies at its core and everyone is leading a life of shameless deceptions, Shakun Batra’s Gehraiyaan takes you through the choppy, stormy relationship between these four people who are caught in a vortex beyond their control.
The film’s dark blue grey tones reflect it’s theme of human’s being swept into an abyss. Batra Woody Allen inspiration is clear as he draws from the filmmaker’s works like Closer & Match Point. The sea as a metaphor and being an important character reminds one of the drama series Big Little Lies, as the sea side town of Monterey hides some dark deep secrets.
Deepika Padukone as the complex, conflicted Alisha dives deep into her character, she is uninhabited and real bringing to the surface her character’s melancholy.
Siddhant Chatruvedi as the smooth, ambitious Zain gives a fantastic performance and his chemistry with Deepika Padukone is nothing less than fire.
Ananya Panday is perfectly cast as the trusting naive Tia and slips into her role with ease Dhairya as Karan in his limited screen time leaves his mark.
Gehraiyaan is far from perfect but in Shakun Batra’s trademark signature style Gehraiyaan sucks you into the abyss of complicated human relationships and its imperfections
Expecting Miracles Will Only Leave You Disappointed
Astrology works or doesn’t is a long debate. There are many who believe in it wholeheartedly while there are also those who discard it as a bogus practice. Naysayers may have their reasons but like any other science based system, astrology too works on the basis of trial and error. There is no one size fit all policy.
Expecting Miracles Will Only Leave You Disappointed
What works and what doesn’t?
When you are consulting an Astrologer for the first time, do not expect accurate feedback. An astrologer may need adequate information before he gives you a remedy. Always ensure that you are accurate in terms of basic information related to you such as date of birth, place of birth and time of birth. A competent astrologer will study all the aspects before giving you a deeper reading, and solutions that may work wonders for you.
Gemstone
Gemstones are mainly made up of minerals such as jet and amber rocks. Gemstones are every effective for remedies of planets.
Rudraksha
These are seeds that are found specifically on high mountain regions in Himalayas. They have vibrant energy and power that results in changes in one’s mind.
Powerful Yantra
There are Yantras for planets and deities that define the role of a person. They are very much effective for people in remedial measures.
Crystals
Crystals are made in the form of Shivalinga. They are powerful in worshipping and act as a remedial measure for various planets.
Mantra
There are Gayatri mantra or Stuti Mantras. Effective use of these mantras can bring in significant changes in a person life.
Astrology has limitations
Astrology has limitations
Astrology has its limitations and you need to respect that. An astrologers may not be able to answer all questions but he can give you a broad direction to deal with usual challenges that life throws. He will study alignment of stars and other such basics before suggesting anything to you.
Perseverance is key
You should understand that nothing happens overnight and all big changes take place over a period of time. Listen to your astrologer will full attention and patience, understand what he is trying to say and keep asking him questions to get the clear picture. Do not assume anything instead get clear about everything.
Model and dancer Namrita Malla Zenith enjoys a huge fan following across social media platforms. She has a super fit body and a smile to die for. One look at this hot sensation’s Instagram handle reveals that she is confident in her skin and doesn’t shy away from flaunting it.
Namrata has got a flexible body
Namrita has acted in a few regional movies and inspires a lot of youths with a super toned body which she maintains with a strict fitness regime.
Her looks are sensual
She belongs to Delhi and moved to Mumbai after completing her graduation. Namrita is also a trained dancer and her dance videos have a separate and dedicated fan base. Each video has received thousands of likes and engagements with the fans. In addition to dancing, she also enjoys travelling and modelling.
Namrita in LingerieNamrita Near blue seaNamrita in water SplashNamrita in low waterHer beachwear are trendsettersNamrita in low water
Some of her most popular works include Raja Ji (Hindi Video), Barishan (Punjabi Video), Sulfaiya (Haryanvi Video) and various performances that she has posted on her YouTube channel.
Nails are one of the most beautiful parts of your body and they definitely deserve more attentions than what they usually get. They should be pampered, they should be loved and they should be handled with utmost care so that they do not break, do not become pale and weal and look healthy and attractive.
Nailcare Tips
Your nailcare routine should go beyond usual nail paint and paint remover. Now, its time you adapt an elaborate nail care regime so that they bring the best of you wherever you go.
Here we go –
Maintain Heathy Levels of Vitamin D
Are your nails always breaks? Are they weak? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ then it is time to start caring your nails properly if you want your nails to be healthy and look good. Ensure that you have got healthy level of Vitamin D in your system as it is vital for healthy nails. Eat carrots, strawberries, and blueberries.
Base coat is a must
You need to apply a base coat before applying actual nail polish. The coat will protect your nails from harsh weather conditions and chemical effects of a nail polish. You should also apply a top coat to protect your nails from outside damages and to keep them last longer.
Invest in good quality nail filers
Before buying a nail filer, ask an experienced nail technician for suggestions, like what grit number of filer should you use, which type of nail filer is best and natural for nails.
Go for routine hand spa
If you want your hand should be soft and supple, then there’s a requirement of full hand spa treatment or a manicure. The result of it will be amazing, it moisturises your hand skin and exfoliates the dead skin from your hand.
A light shade of nail polish works wonders
Do you have a desk job that mainly requires you to type a lot? Then Use lighter nail polish, if you want to save face, as these are less noticeable and look good. When you paint your nails you must use a nail polish made of UV gel, as they are long-lasting and provide glam glow shines in your nails.
Acrylic nails need precautions
Detaching your acrylic nails at home is not advisable, as it leaves your nail dry and there might chances of brittleness which may result in many vulnerable bacterial and fungal infections. Use Nail polish that is mainly made for artificial nails.
Pamper with almond oil
Soaking the nails in the sweet almond oil is very beneficial as it keeps your nails stronger and softer. Just pour four or five tablespoons in a small bowl with hot water in it and heat up the oil. Once heat up, soak your nails in the oil for a few minutes then wipe them off with a tissue, Result would be amazing, nails become gentle and look clean in looks.
Aahana Kumra Is Blessed With A Perfect Bikini Body
Aahana Kumra is a latest Bollywood sensation who is proud of her body. She flaunts her curves without much inhibitions and looks hot yet graceful. Aahana has proved her acting credentials on many movies and web series such as Lipstick Under My Burkha and Rangbaaz.
She hails from Lucknow and always proud of her roots.
Here is a collection of her bikini clad pictures. Check them out –
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Aahana Kumra Is Blessed With A Perfect Bikini Body
Aahana Kumra Is Blessed With A Perfect Bikini Body
India and Pakistan have shared a love-hate relationship ever since they became independent nations in 1947. They have fought four wars and have keep sparring with each other over many issues. But their is a lot that unites them even after many years of partition – cricket, music and cinema.
We have created a list of top Pakistani divas who enjoy a huge fanbase in India. Take a look –
Reema Khan
Reema Khan
Pakistani actress, Reema Khan, first debuted in 1992. She is a Pakistani television host and former stage dancer. She is one of the leading actress in Pakistan with over two decades of experience, countless movies and dramas to her credit, the actress continues to shine through at the age of 43. She has appeared in more than 200 films. She has even received the Pride of Performance Award on 23 March 2019 for her contribution to Pakistani Cinema.
Bushra Ansari
Bushra Ansari
She has started her career as a child performer in the 1960s with wonderful acting skills. She now acts as a television presenter, comedian, singer, actor and playwriter. She has contributed in the art of Pakistan.
Zeba Bakhtiar
Zeba Bakhtiar
Zeba Bakhtiar born on 5 November 1962. She is a Pakistani film actress and television director. She is known for her TV drama Anarkali in (1988), the Bollywood romantic drama Henna(1991) with her great talent she produced and directed a movie babu in 2001 and won the best actress for movie Sargam in 1955. From then and now she remained beautiful.
Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan
Another leading actress is Mahira khan, she belongs to Urdu speaking family. She moved to California for her further studies till college. Over there she has enrolled in University and during that time, she was a cashier at a Rite Aid store in Los Angeles over there her duty is to mop the floor and shut the store at night.
Mahira returned to Pakistan in 2008 without completing her studies, she has started her career as VJ and later on she was casted in a movie with Fawad khan. Her movie Humsafar was a hit movie as she gain popularity overnight.
She has also worked in an Indian movie Raees with costar Shahrukh khan. Now she is one of the highest-paid actress.
Ayeza Khan
Ayeza Khan
She is 26-year-old actress who has made her career by herself. She has married to the actor Danish Taimoor and they both have a daughter named Hoorain. As a successful actress by giving a series of classy dramas over past years. She is known for her decent dressing and composure. Her off camera roles include being a brand ambassador for several products.
Saba Qumar
Saba Qumar
She has started her career as a television actress and now a well established successful model. Her looks and smile has won millions of hearts in Pakistan. She has won many awards like Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards.
Kapil Sharma Says All Is Well Between Him And Akshay Kumar
Kapil Sharma made his stand clear on a recent controversy related to Akshay Kumar. In a twitter post he said that Akshay Kumar is like his big brother and he has taken care of the miscommunication with him. With this, it seems that the disaster has been averted for now and Akshay Kumar will be coming on his show to promote his next film – Bachchan Pandey.
Kapil Sharma took to twitter to clarify everything about the controversy surrounding him and Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar reportedly took offence after a clip from a previous episode of The Kapil Sharma show he had shot was leaked online. In the clip, Kapil had asked Akshay about an interview he did with a ‘famous personality’. He was supposedly referring to an interview that Akshay did with PM Narendra Modi a few years back. Akshay Kumar requested the channel to not air this portion as it made light of the PM’s office. Akshay Kumar refused to go to Kapil Sharma show after the channel share that particular clip online ignoring his request.
Akshay and Kapil share a good camaraderie
In his tweet, Kapil Sharma wrote: “Dear friends, was reading all the news in media about me and Akshay paji. I have just spoke to paji and sorted all this, it was just a miscommunication, all is well and very soon we are meeting to shoot Bachhan Pandey episode. He is my big bro and can never be annoyed with me, thank you.”
Akshay Kumar has made many appearances on the show in the past and his camaraderie with Kapil has been appreciated by the fans all over the world.
It is indeed true that Valentine’s Day is not for everyone. Not everyone is feeling romantic this Valentine’s Week despite the fact that they may be totally awesome to date a person of their choice. There are many more who chose to ride the single train than riding a pillion with someone. There are many who are more interested in exploring the funny side of the day and that is why there are so many memes related to this event. Lets have a look at some of the more hilarious memes doing the rounds on internet –
Bhumi Pednekar says this with a sheer white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla saree featuring love motifs done in different languages. In a recent Instagram post, Bhumi is seen wearing a white saree and sleeveless blouse. The saree is adorned with intricate embroidery which gives it a gorgeous look.
The post with a caption ‘Pyaar, Ishq, Mohabbat’ is a part of the promotion of her upcoming film ‘Badhaai Do’. The saree goes perfectly in sync with the theme of the film. It is made of see-through organza fabric with ruffled borders, sequinned embellishments, and a love motif embroidered in different languages rendered in red Resham threads. Additionally, the floor-sweeping pallu of the saree gives it the much-needed elegance.
Her plunging sweetheart neckline and minimal accessories are another attraction.
After Bhumi posted the photos, it garnered several likes and comments. Patralekhaa, who is married to Rajkummar Rao, gave a thumbs up with heart emoticons.
Altcoins to be watch out before making Cryptocurrency in
You have heard about Bitcoins but wonder what Altcoins are? How they word? How are they different from their big brother i.e. Bitcoin and how can they get you more from the financial market? Altcoins are also cryptocurrencies but they are best known as an alternative to Bitcoin. Many experts call them 2nd generation of cryptocurrencies.
There are many Altcoins which are considered as best investment option in the year 2022. So, we have curated a list of the top 7 Altcoins that you should watch out for. Have a look –
1. Polygon (MATIC)
Polygon is the best bet for solving the scalability issues faced by Ethereum Blockchain. If you want to start accumulating Polygon Matic coins, the best strategy to invest in Polygon is to buy the dip whenever the Fear and Greed Index is in the extreme fear stage.
2. Algorand (ALGO)
Algorand’s model is not the only reason for considering investing in it, but also the fact that it plays into people’s sentiment. With huge proponents of preserving the climate, Algorand has a sentimental edge as it has achieved Carbon negative status, unlike Bitcoin.
3. Avalanche (AVAX)
Avalanche would be a stellar investment considering the surge in dApp projects which ticks developers’ criteria of a low-cost, scalable blockchain.
4. Polkadot (DOT)
It is one of the most promising multi-chain platform and very user and developer-friendly. Polkadot is also preferred over the likes of Ethereum because they need not have to create its own security measures.
5. Stellar Lumens (XLM)
Stellar network’s main objective is to cement the cracks that persist between the centralized finance world and the crypto world. To make that a reality, it has to connect laymen, financial institutions, and payment systems, and Stellar is doing just that.
6. FTX Token (FTT)
FTX is a centralized crypto exchange that offers a lot of facilities under one roof. By far, this is one of the tokens with the most utility. Owning the FTT token can reduce your trading fee by 3%-60% based on the quantity you own. You can also use it as collateral against futures, and earn interest by staking.
7. Hedera (HBAR)
Hedera has been utilized for various projects in sectors like finance, retail, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture to name a few. Tech giants like IBM, Google, and Boeing Co. have already partnered with Hedera. The growth potential is massive, and who wouldn’t want to invest in patented technology such as this.
A digital asset is a non-tangible asset that is created, traded, and stored in a digital format. In the context of blockchain, digital assets include cryptocurrency and crypto tokens.
What are those two factors that govern the much-hyped digital assets market? The answer is -cryptocurrencies and tokens. Are they two sides of the same coin? The answer is neither yes nor no but somewhere in the middle.
What unites the two?
Cryptocurrency and tokens are unique subclasses of digital assets that utilize cryptography, an advanced encryption technique that assures the authenticity of crypto assets by eradicating the possibility of counterfeiting or double-spending.
What separates the two?
The biggest difference between the two is this – cryptocurrencies have their own blockchains, whereas crypto tokens are built on an existing blockchain.
Let’s take a quick look at what else makes them distinct from each other –
Difference # 1: The key differentiation between the two classes of digital asset is that cryptocurrencies are the native asset of a blockchain — like BTC or ETH — whereas tokens are created as part of a platform that is built on an existing blockchain, like the many ERC-20 tokens that make up the Ethereum ecosystem.
Difference # 2: A cryptocurrency is the native asset of a blockchain network that can be traded, utilized as a medium of exchange, and used as a store of value. Tokens — which can also be referred to as crypto tokens — are units of value that blockchain-based organizations or projects develop on top of existing blockchain networks.
Difference # 3: A cryptocurrency is issued directly by the blockchain protocol on which it runs, which is why it is often referred to as a blockchain’s native currency.
Difference # 4: Cryptocurrencies are the native asset of a specific blockchain protocol, whereas tokens are created by platforms that build on top of those blockchains.
Difference # 5: Typically, crypto tokens are programmable, permissionless, trustless, and transparent. Cryptocurrencies typically serve as a medium of exchange or store of value. A medium of exchange is an asset used to acquire goods or services.
Cardiac arrest is killing our youngsters and we need to take corrective measures to ensure that our most productive population is safeguarded from this sudden death. Indian Heart Association has expressed concern over the rising cases of cardiac arrests in the younger population.
Health-Talk-Dr-Rakesh-Kumar
We have with us Dr Rakesh Kumar, Resident, RBTB Hospital, New Delhi to talk about this. Here are the excerpts of his interview –
Why so many young people are becoming a victim of cardiac arrest?
Cardiac arrest is the number one silent epidemic rampant in India and South Asia. India accounts for nearly 60% of heart disease burden worldwide and it is the number one mortality cause among non-communicable diseases.
In last 15 to 20 years, there is an increase in heart disease in younger population. It is estimated that Indians are at a greater risk of getting a heart attack than any other ethnic group across the world.
You will be surprised to know every minute an Indian in an age group less than 50 years experiences fatal heart attack. In India of the total number of heart attacks, 25% cases belong to those who are less than 40 years in age.
We all know erratic lifestyle is responsible for the rise of cardiac arrest cases in India. What are other reasons contributing to this rise?
It is time to realize and accept heart attack and heart disease is not limited to old age group.
When we look for what is the reason behind younger age group suffering from several cardiac disease even cardiac arrest the first and foremost reason will come in mind is family history that is genetic issue. Anybody is at a greater risk of having a heart ailment such as hypercholesterolemia and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy if there is a family history of heart diseases. Other reasons include pre diabetic condition – insulin resistance, increased cholesterol level in blood.
Even we have seen normal level of cholesterol but having different types of cholesterol have high tendency to develop blockage. Next reason is rapid changes in lifestyle like urban lifestyle taking junk foods, narcotics, smoking, alcohol, no exercise at all. These all contribute to high blood pressure and sugar which lead to finally heart attack. Other reasons are extreme mental stress, lack of proper sleep, abdominal obesity, deficiency of vitamin D, premature menopause, sedentary habit and pollution.
Is it true that men are more vulnerable when it comes to cardiac arrests than women? If yes, what is the reason behind this phenomenon?
Yes, it is true but before menopause in Female.
After menopause, the incidents of a cardiac arrest in male and female is nearly equal. The reason behind this phenomenon is a hormone called estrogen.
It increases HDL cholesterol (the good kind), decreases LDL cholesterol (the bad kind), also relaxes, smoothens and dilates blood vessels so blood flow gets smoother. It also soaks up free radicals, naturally occurring particles in the blood that can damage the arteries and other tissues.
What are your top 5 recommendations to avoid the risk of cardiac arrest?
Yes, this is very crucial. What first comes to mind is focusing on ‘Primordial Prevention’. It means is that parents should teach their child to adopt healthy lifestyle, emphasizing their child about benefit of outdoor games and physical activity and keep away from bad habits and addictions. Second is adult should adopt healthy lifestyle and avoid junk food keep away from smoking and alcohol. Third is to follow the rule of ‘4-5’ which means 4 to 5 days of exercise in a week that includes 4 to 5 kilometer running or 40 to 50 minutes of walk. Fourth rule is to maintain sleep hygiene that is 7-8 hours of night’s sleep should be maintained. Fifth rule which is also the most important one is to mitigate stress, take regular break from work and spend time with family and friends to unwind.
What we, as a society could do to safeguard our younger population from cardiac arrest?
Society has a significant role to play when we talk about prevention of cardiac arrest. There has to be a culture of preventive measure like organizing a health check-up camp at regular intervals to check their blood sugar, blood pressure etc.
Society should also encourage best practices such as regular check up of lipid profile, regular check up specially if there is a family history of heart diseases.
Instead if encouraging bad food habits, we as a society should talk more about healthy food habits like intake of less sugar, low salt diet, importance of exercise walking, cycling, swimming to avoid cardiac related issues.
Another good practice is organising, training and active participation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program that is CPR program in which individuals should be taught how to check pulse, how to perform CPR, these all can be achieved only by community participation.
Say for example by interpersonal communication, that is face to face communication, charting, Banner displaying and all. By demonstration, because it works on the principle of seeing is believing, learning is doing. Seeing is believing learning by doing.
We also have to spread awareness about the of signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest. Like discomfort in chest. That is ranging from slight left side chest pain to heavy mass placed on chest wall. Nausea, indigestion, heartburn, pain abdomen, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating for unobvious reasons. Chest pain radiating to arm and rarely pin in throat and jaw.
If a doctor says there is sign of cardiac arrest or some cardiac abnormalities, accept the situation, accept the advice, accept the diagnosis and go for treatment at the earliest possible time so that life can be saved.
Everyone wants to join the crypto party but there are several risks involved which can spoil the party. The sector is new and there are no one-size-fit-all kind of measures but sticking to time tested ways of doing business can help avoid the risks.
Have a look at some of them –
1. Multiple custodians of private key
Ensure that there are more than one custodian of the alphanumeric code that serves as the key to access a crypto wallet. It is also important that the company has appropriate firewalls between custody, trading, liquidity services, or who commingles corporate assets with client funds.
Once your crypto is gone there are remote chances of recovering it.
2. Spread wealth across multiple digital wallets
Minimise your risks by spreading your investments across multiple digital wallets. It at all a hack or breach happens, the culprits won’t be able to access to everything. It is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of that loss.
3. Implement time-tested procedures
Go for the basic risk-management procedures. Do not initiate anything without putting in adequate checks and balances specially when it comes to withdrawal of money.
4. Due diligence on security
Acquire a good understanding of the security environment of your digital assets and build security which includes colocation data center(s) security, vaults, and geographic segregation of critical infrastructure.
You should also invest in security software, multi-signature wallets, network intrusion detection, private key sharing, and networked hot wallets versus offline cold storage wallets.
5. Understand policy framework
Keep updating yourself with the latest policies related to digital currency such as specific regulations related to money-service business, a registered advisor, trust company, bank, exchange, or broker-dealer?
6. Corporate governance
Good governance means the board of directors and C-suite ensure that appropriate measures are taken at the right time and in the right manner. Leadership needs to mitigate risks and encourage avoidance techniques to protect digital assets?
10. Consult professionals
A professional will help you understand the risks and offer tailored advice for your particular business. They can also educate you on the claims process, should something go wrong.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away Pakistan Cries With India To Mourn
Lata Mangeshkar – one of world’s greatest singers, leaves behind teary-eyed fans all over the world. She breathed her last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday. While her Indian fans are inconsolable, there are many people from other parts of the world as well who expressed their grief.
The most notable reactions came from India’s western neighbors Pakistan where people forgot their rivalry with India and expressed their deep condolences on social media platforms.
According to writer and columnist Durdana Najam, “the nightingale of music” Mangeshkar “was as famous in Pakistan as she was in India or elsewhere”. Political analyst Dr Shahid Masood also paid tribute to Mangeshkar, recognising the end of an era and referring to her as “our dear sister”.
Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry paid tributes to singing legend saying she has ruled the world of music for decades and the magic of her voice will live forever.
Pakistani media channels also ran the story of her demise an indication of the massive following the singer enjoyed across the border.
In her eight-decade career Lata ji sang an estimated 25,000 songs in as many as 36 Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Kannada, and across classical and other genres.
There are many rewards for using a crypto credit card but they have to be used judiciously just like a credit card. Financial discipline will remain very important in this case as well. There are a lot more complexities involved so we have to be more mindful.
What is a crypto credit card?
A user can spend cryptocurrency using a crypto credit card. There are debit cards too in the crypto world. Unlike crypto debit cards, a crypto credit card allows you to borrow from the card issuer and pay them later as per terms and conditions. Payment and rewards – everything comes in the form of a bitcoin.
Rewards
Different crypto credit cards reward users differently. A Gemini credit card rewards up to 3% in payback in Bitcoin. It is instantly deposited into the Gemini account of the consumer. BlockFi credit card users can earn 1.5% cashback in rewards in more than 10 types of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum included.
In the case of SoFi credit cards, rewards points can be redeemed for either Bitcoin or Ethereum. Venmo Credit Card, on the other hand, permits users to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, or Bitcoin Cash with the cashback earned from purchases.
Be careful
Annual fees are also applicable as in traditional credit cards.
No matter the rewards, crypto credit if not paid back in time, can burn a hole in your pocket. Please read terms and conditions carefully before embarking on a crypto credit journey.
Any misadventure may give eat up all your savings in a flash.
Bitcoin, aka BTC, has established itself as a unique digital currency. It doesn’t really rely on banks or governments. In 2008, the cryptocurrency came into existence. An unknown person or group of people invented this. Moreover, it started circulating when its implementation came as open-source software.
The blockchain technology that enables Bitcoin has the potential to transform various industries. The bitcoin blockchain is a public ledger that records bitcoin transactions.
It is an astonishing phenomenon in itself. Interestingly, there are many surprising facts related to Bitcoin but these 5 are most interesting. Have a look –
Fact #1 : First Bitcoin mortgage
It is a wide belief that Brock Pierce, entrepreneur and former child actor took out a fully crypto-based mortgage. The crypto enthusiast put up over 3 million BTC to buy a renovated chapel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Recently, United Wholesale Mortgage also agreed to accept Bitcoin as mortgage payments. They also agreed to accept other cryptocurrencies.
Fact #2 : Bitcoin millionaires
As per the information accumulated by BitInfoCharts, there are around 1,00,000 addresses with BTC worth $1 million. The count is even more in them. Forbes has included 12 cryptocurrency billionaires on its 2021 Billionaires List. This includes the Winklevoss twins and FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried.
Fact #3 : Legal tender
El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Bitcoin along with the U.S. dollar as a form of payment in the country is now legal.
Fact #4 : First bitcoin transaction
First commercial Bitcoin transaction took place in 2010. Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas — worth about $41 at the time. At today’s prices, that 10,000 BTC would be worth over $500 million. This is perhaps the real reason the story has become part of Bitcoin folklore.
Fact #5 : The last Bitcoin will be in 2140
So far, we could witness only 21 million Bitcoins. It’s built into the coin’s code or DNA. As a result, the way Bitcoin mining works is also unique. The number of Bitcoins that can be mined gets halved every four years. This means that although almost 90% of the total possible Bitcoin is already in circulation, it will take another 120 years or so to produce the remaining 2.2 million coins.
Just like stock market, crypto exchange allow users to do a peer-to-peer transaction, without any interference from a third party. The only difference – Cryptocurrency exchanges are platforms that initiate the trading of digital coins.
They are a relatively new concept, however, since a lot of investors are taking interest in cryptocurrencies, it is important to decode the types of crypto exchanges as well.
Decentralised crypto exchanges are one such platform.
How do you define decentralised crypto exchanges (DEXs)?
It operates in a decentralised manner, without any interference from a third party. Decentralised cryptocurrency exchanges allow the users to use peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. This process relies on automated smart contracts.
Advantages
#1 : DEXs must be your go-to option if you want complete privacy since they are anonymous. They never ask for (KYC) details, instead work on the basis of anonymity.
#2 : They work on the principles of automation and self-regulation that make them cheaper comparatively. DEXs would help you cut down all the additional costs.
#3 :Decentralised exchange makes the hacking risk almost next to impossible. You do not have to exchange assets to a third party in between which makes it less prone to hacking.
#4 :You have full control over your wallets and funds. To carry out transactions, it doesn’t ask you to transfer funds to a wallet or any trading accounts. After all, having an e-wallet, just like in the case of a centralised exchange platform, increases risks.
#5 :Unlike centralised exchanges, decentralised crypto exchanges don’t provide friendly features. DEXs can be full of complexities.
Blockchain is the new buzzword in financial media followed by crypto-currencies, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and tokens. However, there are a variety of risks involved with the crypto trading. You need to equip yourself with the right set of technical skills and supplement that knowledge with the basics of Blockchain technology to ensure your investments remain in the safe zone.
Here is a list of most significant issues that investors should consider before taking the plunge –
1. Loss or Destruction of the Private Key
All cryptocurrencies are stored in a digital wallet. You would need a public key to open a particular digital wallet. There are risks involved with digital keys – it could be lost, it could be compromised or it could be destroyed altogether.
If the private key is acquired by a third party, then this third party may take advantage and access all your wealth.
2. Malicious Activity
Hacking or other malicious activities is very much possible. There is also a possibility of a hacker altering a bitcoin network and create a ‘minin pool’. It may increase the risk that one or several actors could control the Bitcoin Network or other similar Blockchain.
3. Unregulated Trading Platforms and Exchanges
There is a growing discomfort amongst the investors over the unregulated nature of trading platforms and exchanges. There is a concern and need for putting up more safeguards to avoid the cases of fraud, business failure or security breaches, where investors could not be compensated for losses suffered.
4. Uncertain Environment
Digital assets industry involves a high degree of uncertainty. Most cryptocurrencies are not backed by a central bank, a national or international organization, or assets or other credit. It may prove to be a huge disadvantage. If the number of cases where investors get cheated begin to rise then that loss of confidence may bring about a collapse of trading activities.
5. Currency-Conversion Risks
Policies or interruptions in the deposit or withdrawal of fiat currency into or out of the trading platforms may impact the ability of certain investors to convert. That may be a huge deterrent in times to come.
Now it is clear that 2022 will give a defining edge to Crypto trading in India. There have been a lot of volatility in the past but that didn’t deter the investors in past few years. They were hopeful of a regulatory mechanism kicking its way in sooner or later. This looks very possible now.
Though the market has largely been subdued, there are chances that it will soon see a spike.
There are some rules that all investors need to follow to ensure they are on top of their crypto game in 2022. Take a look –
1. Research
Every step that you take should be backed by solid research. Keep yourself updated with the latest developments in this sector. Equip yourself with as much information as possible on now the coin, the platform it trades on and the underlying technology. Keep interaction and discussing with those who have got more experience in this sector.
2. Avoid the hype
Do not fall for the hype as it is still untested water. There is always a high chance of a coin surging and then losing the ground quickly. You should see the signs smartly. Understand whether the rise of because of a bubble or there are solid grounds behind the surge.
3. Wait, before you go for the kill
In this game, patience is going to be your most important asset. You should let your investment grow naturally, over a period of time. You should start with market leaders like Bitcoin, Ethereum etc. since they have established credentials. New coins may give you a jolt after a phenomenal rise initially.
4. Volatility
Just like share market, you have to get the expertise of seeing early signs of volatility. You have to consider risk facts before investing anything. It is not certain that investment will rise for sure therefore you have to be a keen observer.
5. Beware of scams
Do not fall for any lucrative investment opportunity. There is no easy money.
The sexy turquoise blue, a blazing hot Bikini with a keyhole top and metallic bottom straps is just the look for a beach vacation. It complements her skin, the curvy waistline, carved abs and lusciously hot cleavage makes this click calendar shoot worthy! (Image Source: Instagram/rubinadilaik)
Always making a bold statement, Rubina makes it to the headlines every now and then. This time with her hot and sexy photos straight from the swimming pool. The actress is drenched in the pool and resting on the sides with bougainvillea flowers falling on her. Isn’t that a beautiful view? (Image Source: Instagram/rubinadilaik)
Rubina adds a touch of mystery to her sexy beach attire with this black halter neck and matching skimpy bottoms. Her body-hugging see-through netted dress allows a complete view of the bikini by adding just a simple layer revealing the true blue beauty. (Image Source: Instagram/rubinadilaik)
A fantastic captured by her beau Abhinav at her beachy best! The waves hitting her in the middle of breaking laughter. She wears a peach bodysuit under an unbuttoned shirt in tangerine hues. (Image Source: Instagram/rubinadilaik)
A graceful presence is what we look for. Isn’t it? A striking contrast, she brings to her fashion when she switches to fully clad sarees. The oozing hotness in her saree attire is as appealing as her bikini looks. This is why we call her the diva of hotness in the TV industry! (Image Source: Instagram/rubinadilaik)
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