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We all are active on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, and more often than not, we come across posts and messages related to blood donation. But how many of us actually respond to it or pay any heed to it? Sadly, the number isn't something to be proud of because most of us tend to ignore these messages. However, there are a few people who go out of their way to help save someone's life. Arif Khan is one such man who chose humanity over religion and broke his Ramzan fast to save a Hindu's life. Arif came across a request for urgent blood donation on social media and WhatsApp, for 20-year-old Ajay Bijlawan. Ajay was hospitalized in Dehradun's Max Hospital and was in a serious condition, where his blood platelets were rapidly falling. Twitter Reportedly, Ajay urgently needed A+ blood and the doctors told his father that if the donor isn't found, his life will be in danger. After certain failed efforts, Ajay's father started asking for help from his family and friends. After Arif came across the heartfelt post on WhatsApp, he immediately contacted the family members and became Ajay's silver lining in the dark clouds. When Arif Khan who the President of National Association for Parents and Students Rights (NAPSR), reached the hospital, he was asked to first eat something and then donate blood. This meant that he will have to break his Ramzan fast before the Iftar time. In order to save Ajay's life, Arif agreed to break his fast and made the blood donation. Twitter “If somebody's life could be saved by breaking my roza (fast), then I will put humanity first, rozas (fasts) can be kept later, and human life is precious.” These were the words of Arif Khan, after he donated his blood and helped save Ajay's life. He further said, “Helping the needy is essential teachings of Ramzan, I believe if we keep fast and do not help the needy then Allah won't be happy, it is my honour that I could help someone.” Twitter In an age, when people are lynched or attacked in the name of religion, people like Arif prove that one's religion can never be greater or bigger than a person's life. Doing what Arif did takes a lot of courage and we are proud of him. Arif deserves all the respect in the world.

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5 Subtle Signs That Tell If Your Loved One Is Going Through Depression

Despite the fact that depression is quite common and recognisable in someone, it can sometimes masquerade as something else and leave one's behaviour questionable. The signs could be very subtle and if you know the person well enough, only then you'd be able to figure out the change, in their behaviour pattern. © Thinkstock/Getty Images Sometimes even though you're close to someone, it's difficult to figure out what the actual signs of depression are, unless you pay really close attention. And if you do figure they're depressed, don't waste a minute in getting them the right kind of help. Here are some 5 subtle, yet vital signs to watch out for, if your partner or anyone else is in depression. They Will Seek Solitude Depression usually brings about solitude and people who are going through depression, would usually want to be left alone. They will stop going out and will limit their social interactions to minimal. This is because along with everything else, one loses the will to be around people and be themselves. While depression acts like another entity altogether, taking over their beings, it doesn't allow one to be very social and people in depression slowly start to isolate themselves. © Thinkstock/Getty Images They Will Face A Lot Of Fatigue Depression is quite exhausting and it takes a great amount of energy to complete daily tasks. That's why most people facing depression will seldom get out of bed to complete daily tasks in hand. This is because depression is a difficult phenomena to cope with and once it has you in its grip, it makes every task seem like climbing a very steep hill. So if you see someone you're close to, who is always fatigued and tired, you'd know this is one of the prominent signs. © Thinkstock/Getty Images They Will Lack Motivation They will not be as motivated as they were, when they were in good health. If you see signs of tardiness in your partner, you will know that their will to do anything that motivates them, is lacking. A lot of people who are depressed also have trouble waking up in the morning as they feel bogged down with the depression and almost feel dysfunctional. You will see her lose her will to do many things that motivated her in the past. © Thinkstock/Getty Images They Will Not Be Sexually Active A dry spell might not be a part of the normal dynamic of the relationship, so when your partner starts to withdraw, it's not because she has lost interest in ***. It's because depression takes away any feeling towards being turned on or even being sexually attracted to your partner. The brain is the *** organ and if the brain is shutting functionality down, it will obviously hamper one's *** drive too. The neurotransmitters that communicate any sort of desire to the brain, are ineffective while the person is in depression, making them go through a dry spell. © Thinkstock/Getty Images They Will Not Care Much About Their Appearance They will slowly stop taking care of themselves and following a healthy routine. They will either put on a lot of weight or lose weight due to overeating or not eating at all. If she stops dressing up, wearing makeup and taking care of herself in general, that's one vital sign to look out for. © Thinkstock/Getty Images Depression can come in any shape and size and stay for as long as the victim will allow it to. The person going through depression may never know the signs or probably not recognise them, but if you know them close enough, you will see these changes well pronounced. So, if your partner or anyone else you know closely is going through these 5 vital signs, you know it's time to get them the appropriate help they need.

'Deadpool 2' May Have Just Leaked The Plot Of 'Avengers 4' & We Don't Know What To Say

'Avengers: Infinity War' is the highest earning Marvel movie till date and 'Avengers 4' is most probably going to break this record when it releases on 3rd May 2019. But, for people who can't wait for almost a year to find out how all (or should I say remaining) of their favourite superheroes come together and defeat Thanos, 'Deadpool 2' offers some respite. It goes without saying that there are going to be spoilers for both the movies below. So if you haven't watched either, head to the cinema then come back and read on. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Now, let me ask you a question. What's the plot of 'Deadpool 2?' Deadpool avenging his dead girlfriend? That's a subplot at best. The plot of the movie revolves around Cable traveling back in time, to the present day, so he can kill Russell Collins before he turns evil. Pretty straightforward. Just how a comic book movie should be. But, without knowing it, the movie may just have ended up giving the biggest spoiler for 'Avengers 4' yet. What is it? Read on to find out. © 20th Century Fox Remember the scene when Cable is standing over the burnt bodies of his wife and child? He picks up his daughter's teddy bear then turns his time-travel watch a few times before vanishing into thin air. Next thing we know, he's in a field somewhere in the present day. © Twitter The next time we see Cable use the watch is at the end of the movie when, instead of going forward in time so he can be with his family, he goes back once more to save Deadpool. Quite the sacrifice wouldn't you say? © Twitter If you haven't guessed as yet, the focus here is on the time traveling watch that Cable (and later Deadpool) was wearing. It is an integral part of 'Deadpool 2.' But, little did we know that it was going to be an integral part of 'Avengers 4.' Don't believe me? Just take a look at this picture from the sets of 'Avengers 4.' © Twitter There are two things worth noticing here. First, Captain America is wearing what looks like his suit from the first Avengers movie. Second, notice what's on his left hand. It looks like a timepiece. Hell, it looks awfully similar to… mind blown! © Twitter He's not the only Avenger who's wearing this time traveling device. Iron Man and Ant-Man have been spotted wearing the same timepiece too. © Twitter Now, compare these timepieces with the one Cable was using in 'Deadpool 2.' © Twitter Putting two and two together, we are pretty sure that the remaining Avengers are going to go back in time in 'Avengers 4' in order to save the day. This is the theory with the most meat, and as much as we would like to believe the Russo brothers are fooling us by letting out such an obvious spoiler, the chances of it being nothing more than a lead on, are slim. Hold your horses. We're not done yet. Before you head to the comments to vent your frustration on how much I "don't know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe" and what a "shitty writer" I am, let me tell you that this is my opinion and you have every right to disagree. For those of you who believe this theory to be true, here are a couple of ways things could go in 'Avengers 4' based on what we know and the photos that have been released from the sets. © Twitter Theory 1 This is the more obvious one, given what we've just read. The superheroes, who survived Thanos' dreaded finger snap, go back in time using the time traveling watches to defeat Thanos before he becomes all powerful. The only problem with this theory is that, if it turns out to be true, it takes out the very essence of 'Avengers: Infinity War.' That movie would end up being nothing but a filler. It would be the longest con ever pulled by a production house on the audience. Before you start complaining about how I'm stupid to say this, because every movie has consequences and if everyone is saved in 'Avengers 4', it doesn't mean 'Avengers 3' was pointless, hear me out. I am not saying that 'Avengers: Infinity War' would be a waste of time if 'Avengers 4' fixed everything. What I mean to say is, if 'Avengers 4' undoes everything that happened in 'Avengers: Infinity War' it will be like a master reset on everything we've seen since 'Avengers', and that wouldn't be fair to the movie-going audience. You only reset a timeline when everyone complains about the original movies (ala X-Men). But, when everyone loves every single movie you've made, you can't take yourself out of a jam by resetting the entire timeline. This is not the kind of ending that would give us satisfaction. So no, I'm not saying it's not been done in the past, I'm saying I expect more from Marvel. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Theory 2 This brings us to theory number two. Here, all the scenes we're seeing from the Battle of New York are nothing more than BARF (Binarily Augmented Retro-Framing) enabled recreations that the remaining Avengers are using, to figure out where they went wrong and how they can defeat Thanos. If you don't remember what BARF is, we recommend watching 'Captain America: Civil War' again. The movie may not have time travel in it, but it will feature a time jump. It will take us years into the future, so that we can see the effect of Thanos' finger snap over time. Was it actually as good for the universe as he claimed it would be? Did the remaining people actually benefit from this move? It's quite a serious direction to take a comic book movie in, but hey, most of the MCU audience are adults by now, right? We can handle it. Also, with the remaining superheroes not racing against the clock to defeat Thanos, it might open up the possibility of some character development. There's always room for that isn't there? On a closing note, if rumours are to be believed and 'Avengers 4' really is the last time we're going to see Chris Evans or Robert Downey Jr., we'd like for them to have as much screen time as possible. Don't agree? Follow the author on Instagram or chat with him on Twitter about what you think is going to happen in 'Avengers 4.'

Larger Than Life Bollywood Movie Sets That Are Worth More Than What We'll Earn In Our Lives

Bollywood and the term 'larger than life' go hand in hand. While most movies and their characters are often a reflection of our dreams and imaginations, sometimes what intrigues us the most, is probably not the storyline, but the grand theme of a movie in its entirety. The cinematography and the luxurious set where a movie is shot, definitely make a huge difference. Here's a list of the most expensive movie sets in Bollywood of recent times: 1. 'Saawariya'- This list will contain Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movies because obviously, no one has an eye for detail like this man. While 'Saawariya' turned out to be a cold cut at the box office and was even a debut for Sonam and Ranbir Kapoor, the lavish sets of dark blues and blacks is what the audience remembers. The movie's set has a grand clock tower, a full-fledged city with snow and even lakes! Only he can do this. 2. 'Ram Leela'- Another Bhansali entry in the list. The grandeur of the set had a key role in the whole development of the plot. He brought the flavour of Gujarat alive, without even shooting in the state, that is the brilliance of his brain. The insanely big courtyard of their 'havelis', the colourful lanes, and the opulent background of every song. This movie had it all. 3. 'Bajirao Mastani'- Another beautiful movie from Bhansali. A special mention has to go to the scene where Priyanka Chopra's room and the main darbar is revealed with the innumerable mirrors. It was called the 'Aena Mahal' which was inspired by the set of 'Mughal-E-Azam'. Over 20,000 mirrors were used and it took around 45 days to build it. 4. 'Padmaavat'- Okay, we cannot help but add this one as well to the list. The movie, which swam in an ocean of controversies, finally saw the light of the day amidst major boiling issues. While the actors were obviously praised for their acting skills, let's give a moment to simply endure the grandeur of the movie set. Not to forget, that the set which cost over 35 crores, was even vandalised. 5. 'Mughal-E-Azam'- This movie set a benchmark back in 1960 which is too high for movies even today. An insanely brilliant star cast, wonderful script and a never-before-seen movie set. 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya' was shot in a replica of the 'Sheesh Mahal' and Belgian glass was specially imported for the same. 6. 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'- The movie was surely a commercial success, but you can always trust Rajshri Productions to perfect the art of making a movie set. The movie crossed a budget of over Rs. 90 crores and the set, apparently, cost over 15 crores alone. 7. 'Jodha Akbar'- This period drama easily had one of the finest cinematography in Bollywood. The luxe sets were built in Karjat and are now opened for tourists now. 8. 'Bombay Velvet' – Sure, this was a box office dud, but it was also Anurag Kashyap's most expensive project. Apparently, the set was made across a 9.5 acre land in Colombo and took close to a year to build a Bombay which looked straight out of 1960's. 9. Baahubali- This magnum opus has broken records all across the globe and enjoys a stellar fan following. The insane set at Ramoji city is flocked by tourists all year long with an entry ticket for around 1250 bucks. Worth it I guess! One can feel poor just by looking at them!

Deadpool Watches That Are Must Haves For All Fans And We Want One Too!

I remember when my friend coaxed me to watch the new Marvel movie, 'Deadpool' a few years ago. To be honest, I wasn't really a big fan back then but after watching 'Deadpool', I can safely say that it was the single most exhilarating experience of my life! Marvel outdid itself with the quirks that Ryan Reynolds pulled off so effortlessly. His distinctive sense of humour and the repeated breaking of the fourth wall were something that had all Deadpool fans asking for more! And when I saw Fastrack come out with their quirky Deadpool watch collection, as a fan I was over the moon. Fastrack For a fangirl like me, anything even remotely close to Deadpool needs a place in my home. Hence my obsession with these super cool Fastrack watches which I can't get enough of. And here's why you need one too. Fastrack 1. The Colours Are Just Too Fab! Just look at this beauty in red. If red is your thing, then this bad boy will look mighty fine on you. The fun dial design and the quirkiness of this watch matches Deadpool's fun personality totally! 2. Deadpool Runs In Your Blood? Then This Watch Is For You! These official Deadpool watches from Fastrack are a great buy if Deadpool runs in your blood. The sleek design, affordability, and quirky dials are what makes this cool watch a must-have in our Deadpool collection. These watches look like delish chimichangas and oh if you're dreaming of unicorns, with metal wings and guns, then strap on this cool Fastrack Deadpool watch. Fastrack 3. Care To Make A Statement With Your Watch? I can just imagine wearing one of these beauties on the first day first show of my favourite Marvel movie. The Deadpool fan in me is going crazy looking at the incredible colour combination that Fastrack has come out with. So be rest assured to make a splashing style statement with this super Fastrack collection! Fastrack 4. And It Was All Yellow And oh, if you're feeling 'yellow', then this Deadpool watch is your pick. The simplicity of this design is what makes it our must-have accessory and the pop of colour has us beaming already. Fastrack 5. Did We Hear You Say Free Tickets? Yup! So Fastrack is handing over free Deadpool tickets with every purchase. If that's not a good enough reason for you to buy one, then we don't know what is. So all you Deadpool fans out there, strap on this cool Deadpool Fastrack watch, get yourself free movie tickets and head to the nearest cinema hall to watch your favourite superhero kick ass like never before! These watches are also available on Flipkart, so shop away!

5 Things To Consider Before Saying Yes To An Arranged Marriage

An arranged marriage is not an alien concept in our culture. Indian men and women alike are prepped for this concept since childhood and if you don't find a partner to suit yourself, rest assured your parents will find one for you, regardless. But most people abiding by this culture settle in for an arranged marriage without thinking twice. It could be because they haven't found anyone so they leave the hunt for a partner to their parents, or because their parents are fastidious about finding their children a match on their own. Whatever is it, the concept of an arranged marriage is very transparent in India and seemingly, spending your entire life with a stranger is not a strange phenomenon to many! © Twitter But before you embark on your journey with a complete stranger, there are a few things you have to keep in mind. It's true, you never really know someone unless you've lived with them for a considerable amount of time but if you are planning to marry a complete stranger, there are a few things you can keep in mind, before jumping into an arranged marriage. It just makes the process of living with someone you barely know easier. Here are the 5 most pertinent things to keep in mind, while considering an arranged marriage. Set A Timeline Setting a timeline is quiet important, unless of course you're in a rush to get married! Setting a timeline means selecting a partner though a matrimonial site or through an arrangement by your parents and giving the other person considerable amount of time before marriage, so you can get to know each other better. It's only fair if you have no idea about the person! You can spend a lot of quality time together, finding out your likes, dislikes, habits and other important things. If possible, try and live together for a bit. It will definitely tell you a lot about the other person. © Twitter Spend Time With Her Family They say if you marry someone in India, you marry their family too. So, it's quite important to spend adequate amount of time with the family too. If you think you can adjust around them and they treat you well, and you get along fine, it's definitely a green flag. Remember, you will have to deal with her family for the rest of your life too, so make sure you know them as well as you know her. © Facebook Financial Compatibility This is an important aspect in today's day and age and it would have been important enough even if it wasn't an arranged marriage. By financial compatibility, I mean the financial stability should be flexible and compatible between the two of you. It does not mean you should be earning more than her or she should be earning any less. It just means there should be equality in finances and it's a little important that both of you are financially secure and independent. Of course you will be splitting costs after marriage but it's good to figure out what your partner's financial compatibility is, before you get around to doing that. © Pinterest Lay All Your Cards On The Table If you're in a relationship with someone before you get married you already know their expectations and what they want from you and what they don't. In an arranged marriage you're as clueless as she is. So it's good to lay all your cards on the table and talk about what you two expect from each other. If she wants to change anything or if you expect anything out of her, it should be discussed before you get married because it helps to map the needs and wants from your partner, for a fuller, successful marriage. For instance if you're planning on going out of the country for work, sometime in the future, she should know about it before hand. Discussing kids, future goals and career options is also a must. © Twitter Be Open About Your Past Since it's an arranged marriage, your partner will not know anything about your past and it's good to be open about it, in case there is something relevant your partner needs to know. You can of course start with a clean slate too, wherein you tell each other the past doesn't matter and you lay it all out on the table. But knowing about each other's past also gives you a peak into the other person's life and you can get to know them a lot better through this exercise. As long as you both aren't masking to be someone else, it's a great way to build any sort of relationship. © YouTube These are the 5 essentials you need to have in mind before delving into an arranged marriage. It's exciting and wonderful to get to know someone entirely new but it also becomes easier if you do your due diligence and keep these 5 things in mind, before committing to anything.

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The Chainsmokers Dedicated Their Award To Avicii At The Billboard Music Awards

The entire world is still mourning the loss of Avicii, who passed away on 20th April, just a month ago. He was just 28 and his untimely death was a shock that we're all still dealing with. And, today I would like to talk about the last tweet posted by the late musician. Thanks for the nomination! ð @billboard #BBMAS pic.twitter.com/uTjKQALeX2 — Tim Bergling (@Avicii) April 17, 2018 He seemed so excited for the nomination and it's just sad to look back at it. As all of us know, the Billboard Music Awards were held last night and as much as Avicii would have loved to be a part of it, it's nice to see his contribution to the music industry, especially when it comes to EDM was not only acknowledged, but also honoured. © Twitter Before introducing the nominees for the Top Hot 100 Song, The Chainsmokers and Halsey took the opportunity to pay a tribute to Avicii and his passion for music and his contribution to the EDM scene. Andrew Taggart, one half of The Chainsmokers, said, “His passing was a great loss for the music world and for us. He was an artist who inspired so many in so many ways. Simply put, he meant so much to us and everyone in the EDM community.” © Billboard Halsey emphasised on the importance of discussing mental health, saying, “Everyone who worked with him would agree that he was such a joy, and it makes this tragedy all the more painful, and it's a reminder to all of us to be there and to support and love all of our friends and family members who may be struggling with mental health issues.” Here's the video: Nothing but love for Avicii from @TheChainsmokers & @halsey as they present the #BBMAs for Top Hot 100 Song. ð pic.twitter.com/k89czVBrih — Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 21, 2018 Avicii's last tweet was about his nomination in the Top Dance/Electronic Album at the Billboard Music Awards, a category which was one by The Chainsmokers yesterday and in honour of Avicii's memory, they dedicated the award to him. © Billboard Andrew said, “We want to dedicate this award to Avicii. I know everyone that was nominated for this award was massively influenced by him. He made us believe that this was a realistic career, something we could do with our lives, inspired all of us, influenced our music, influenced pop music, music in general, and he will be missed. I hope you're somewhere. I hope you've found peace, and we love you.” .@TheChainsmokers are #BBMAs WINNERS! Congrats on taking home the ð for Top Dance/Electronic Artist! pic.twitter.com/WOXnCgEExT — Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 21, 2018

While Dhoni Was Busy Breaking Records, Ziva Broke The Internet In Literally 42 Seconds

Will it be an exaggeration if I say that breaking records runs in the Dhoni clan? Ok, I accept, maybe it is! But I don't really know how else to explain the fact, that every time MS Dhoni, his wife Sakshi or their daughter Ziva do something, it instantly breaks the internet. Be it Dhoni turning into a hairstylist for Ziva, crawling around with her when she was a toddler, Ziva cheering for her 'Papa' from the stands or simply posting videos of her playing; each time the father-daughter duo do something, it goes viral on the social media and last night's match wasn't any different. © BCCI On one hand, where MS Dhoni was busy breaking, or should we say setting a new record for the world, his daughter Ziva broke the internet in less than a minute, 42 seconds to be precise. What started as Indian Premier League has now turned into a battlefield, with every team putting their lives on stake (not literally) to bring home the coveted trophy. And last night saw another nail-biting match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab. No offence, but there are no points for guessing who won the match last night. © Twitter Dhoni led CSK to defeat KXIP by five wickets and while the entire Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune was filled with cheers for CSK, his daughter Ziva concluded the celebrations in the cutest way possible. @msdhoni Thala having some fun with ziva #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/ze2MwEQoM0 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 20, 2018 After the victorious match, Ziva was seen playing with Dhoni's cap and dancing on the field and we can say it was one of the best highlights from last night's match. Having 'Captain Cool' as a father comes with a lot of added pressure, but Ziva is already a diva in her own right and in all honesty, is more popular than we can ever be. In other news, now the fight for the IPL trophy will be between SunRisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.

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Now man boobs is a thing most men hate, but also it is something that most men, especially nowadays, have. Gynecomastia, which is popularly known as male breasts, are majorly caused because of two things. 1) Hormonal Imbalance Some men, who are generally on the fatter side of the scale and have highly disorganized lifestyles, face hormonal issues. Estrogen production rises and testosterone takes a dip. The lowering levels of androgens and high amounts of female hormone, which is estrogen, kicks up the growth of breast tissue in men. 2) High Body Fat Level More than hormonal imbalance, most men have male boobs because they are simply too fat. That's harsh but that's true. This is categorized as pseudo-gynecomastia. It's called pseudo, which means fake because large amounts of fat deposits under and around the nipple area, making it look like breasts. Body Fat And Chest Before I proceed to list down the exercises, please bear this in your mind that your problem of man-boobs will not go away if you don't work on lowering your total body fat levels. Just doing push-ups with the hopes of losing fat is plain and simple stupid. Spot fat reduction isn't possible. So watch what you eat and along with that, start doing these push-up variations that can be done anywhere. 1) The Classic 'Slow Tempo' Push-Up © MensJournal If you have been to a gym or you haven't, everybody knows how a classic push up is done. Keep your hands only a little wider than you shoulder width. Don't go too wide. Now, this isn't a race to get in as many as possible. Slow your tempo down and feel the squeeze as you press up from the floor. Feel your pectorals getting contracted. 2) Diamond © YouTube Make a diamond with your palms on the floor and press up. If done correctly the diamond press up over loads the clavicular head (upper chest) and the sternal head (lower chest) with sheer force. Since the surface area under covered by the hands is much less, the chest comes into over –drive. 3) Banded Push Ups © Tnation Just get into a classic push up and add a resistance band to it. 4) Hindu Push Up © YouTube One of the most under-rated push variations, the Hindu push up is probably responsible for single handedly developing the chest musculature of the Indian Olympic wrestlers. It's a staple in their routine and works the chest, the shoulders and of course the core. 5) Dead-Stop Push Up © YouTube The dead stop variation is more of an explosive movement when it comes to press ups. But this can quickly add strength and mass to your pecs.

Meet Manmeet Kaur, The First Sikh News Reporter Working In Pakistan

The press has been under a lot of stress in Pakistan in recent times, and a lot of it is to do with the Pakistan Army exercising control over the media. Recently, the newspaper Dawn was prohibited in some areas within Pakistan, and that just goes on to show the extent of restrictions over the free press in the country. This, however, hasn't stopped this Sikh woman from pursuing her dreams. © TOI 24-year-old Manmeet Kaur has become the first Pakistani journalist of Sikh descent to work as a news reporter in the country. “There are several social and cultural issues and being a journalist, I will be able to bring them forth especially for the upliftment of Sikh community,” said Manmeet while talking to TOI from Peshawar on Sunday. Manmeet is a post-graduate from Jinnah College for Women in Peshawar. The social sciences graduate-turned journalist reveals that the literacy rate among Pakistani Sikhs is very low and being a reporter, she will now be able to inspire a lot of women in the society to educate themselves and be independent. “Everyone should know that women are equally talented as men and my present status will encourage several other community women,” she said. And while Pakistan is seen as a very conservative society around the world, it has been a fairly pleasant experience for Manmeet while growing up in Pakistan and now working as a reporter. © Twitter “Pak society has changed, I never felt the need to wear a burqa while reporting, everyone respects me as a woman journalist and being a Sikh woman, I am seen as an intellectual face of the community,” she said. Manmeet, whose father was a businessman, says that she and her sister run the house after her parents retired. “Me and my sister who works in a bank, run the house,” said Manmeet. She now dreams of visiting Amritsar as a journalist and make a name by covering religious stories. “It is my heartfelt wish to travel to Amritsar as a journalist and cover religious stories,” she said before going back to her day job.

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' Battle Royale Mode Is Basically 'Fortnite' & 'PUBG' on Drugs

Seems like every game developer is jumping on to the 'Battle Royale' hype train and the 'Call of Duty' franchise is no exception to the rule. Activision unveiled the new iteration of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4', where the developers have essentially removed a campaign mode and replaced it with a Battle Royale mode. © Activision The gaming company has not detailed much about the new mode, so we don't know as of now whether it will supper 100 players like Fornite and PUBG, or how the actual gameplay looks like. The new mode is called “Blackout” and 'Call of Duty' boss Robert Kostich told Gamespot that the studio wanted to pursue this new mode to give fans a new way to experience the franchise. "Blackout just emerged as something that was passionately what the development team wanted to do and bring a new kind of experience to Call of Duty fans," he said. "And I think it's one that Black Ops is uniquely positioned to do with the rich history of Black Ops.” We all know 'Call of Duty' is a fast-paced first-person shooter that incorporates crazy skill streaks and weapons that has made the game very addictive for fans. It will be a little different from 'Fortnite' and 'PUBG' as the developer Treyarch says it wanted to create a battle royale mode "the Black Ops way.” © PUBG The map in 'Blackout' is probably the biggest the developer has ever created and some of its locations are taken directly from previous games. The mode will also incorporate a range of gadgets such as the RC car, land, sea and air vehicles. Traditionally, in a 'Battle Royale' game, vehicles are used for transportation purposes only, whereas in 'Call of Duty' we can expect it to be used among other players. © Epic Games The incorporation of gadgets and deadly vehicles will be a far cry in terms of gameplay from other 'Battle Royale' games such as 'Fortnite'. In fact, we feel the game may just be a souped-up version of the two, where 'Blackout' seems more like a fast-paced, action-packed version of 'PUBG'. We still don't know how many players can play it once and it all depends on that, so you may want to take this with a pinch of salt. © Activision 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 12th, whereas the PC version will be available exclusively via Blizzard's Battle.net service.

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Here's The Only Feature Missing From The OnePlus 6 That Would've Made It The Perfect Smartphone

OnePlus has generally been considered one of the best Android smartphones ever since the OnePlus 3T, and competes with the likes of Samsung's Galaxy devices and other flagships. OnePlus believes in offering products that have an extremely good build quality and top-of-the-line components for an unbeatable price. It's a device made taking inputs from fans and what the industry has to offer as a whole. OP6 already has features that put in the league with the top dogs. It has fast charging, a full view OLED display, a dual camera setup and now water resistance. We revealed that the OnePlus 6 has a very durable design and is probably worth more than what you're paying for. It has a glass sandwich design, which is mostly found on more expensive devices like the iPhone X, Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, iPhone 8 and the likes. In terms of design quality, OnePlus was able to deliver the same standard as flagship phones for a considerably lower price. © OnePlus Having said that, Apple and Samsung implemented a glass sandwich design for one particular reason. All of the above-mentioned devices support wireless charging, which could have only been possible with the all-glass design — not to mention it looks sexy too. It's clear that OnePlus wanted the OP6 to look sexy as well, however, wireless charging is missing from the device. Sure, wireless charging is not for everyone, as one has to buy a separate charging pad in order for it to work, but its still a feature that many (not all) fans want. © Funxim I've been using wireless chargers ever since we got our hands on the Galaxy S7 and to be honest, it's not a must-have feature to have. Wireless charging has more to do with convenience than functionality, and we think everyone knows that today. OnePlus' dash charging is one of our favourite features of the smartphone and it works like a charm when it comes to quick charging. However, we would have loved to see some form of wireless charging on the device. Maybe we will get to see it on the OnePlus 6T but that remains to be seen. Charging a smartphone by placing it on a pad would have made it simpler and more convenient for user's especially when they are tied to a desk. © Youtube_Dave Lee Having said all of this, we also understand why OnePlus opted to not include wireless charging as a feature. There are many drawbacks to wireless charging which probably wouldn't make sense for a mid-budget phone and may also increase the cost of manufacturing. Charging on a wireless pad is not as fast as it would be with the dash charger. You wouldn't be able to play games or take pictures if your smartphone was always placed on a wireless charger. Even though wireless charging is not the ideal feature for multitasking — we would have loved to see this convenient option nonetheless. Wireless charging has been a feature on flagship devices ever since the Galaxy S6 and it seems like more smartphone manufacturers are going to incorporate this feature. OnePlus as a company always delivers more than what fans ask for and we hope we see wireless charging on upcoming devices sooner or late.

The First Turbaned Sikh Female Officer Will Be Inducted To NYPD & It's A Proud Moment For Sikhs

Gursoach Kaur has become the first turbaned Sikh female to be appointed as an Auxillary police officer in the NYPD after graduating last week from the New York City Police Academy. We are proud to welcome first #Sikh Turbaned female Auxiliary Police Officer in the @NYPDnews. APO Gursoach Kaur and other Auxiliary Police Officers graduated from the Academy. We are proud of you. Stay safe. #sikhsinlawenforcement pic.twitter.com/P4q2ysUVbK — Sikh Officers Assoc. (@SikhOfficers) May 16, 2018 A message posted on the Facebook page of Sikh Officers Association congratulated APO Gursoach Kaur on the achievement along with her induction photos. The Indian minister of state for housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri also picked up on the news and took to Twitter to congratulate Gursoach Kaur. Delighted to see a turbaned lady officer in NYPD. Hope this fosters better understanding of Sikhism & Sikhs & corrects perceptions in US so that incident which happened with me in 2010 & recently with @Canada minister @NavdeepSBains do not recur. Sikhs are ambassadors of harmony https://t.co/cviJAI6hWD — Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) May 19, 2018 It must be noted that recent incidents of hate crimes against Sikhs in the US and Canada have brought to fore the need to educate people about the religion and help differentiate between Muslims and Sikhs. © Twitter The appointment of Gusoach Kaur, a turbaned Sikh officer is especially important at this time because it'll help bridge the gap between communities and help bring diversity to the most potent police force in the US. And while such appointments will help avoid incidents like the one where a Canadian minister was asked to remove his turban at the Detroit airport, it's just the beginning for a more open and diverse culture in the NYPD.

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Xiaomi's New Smartphone Has A Feature That Apple Could Not Accomplish For The iPhone X

It was long speculated before the launch of the iPhone X, that Apple would get rid of Touch ID and replace it with a fingerprint sensor that would be embedded underneath the display. That was later proven wrong when Apple unveiled the Face ID as the replacement and since then the rumours were long forgotten. © YouTube Face ID may not be the most accurate facial recognition unlocking system, but it's still the best as it works in almost every situation. In fact, we've gotten too used to it that we generally don't like to use the fingerprint sensor on other devices we test. Having said that, many users still loved and prefer using Touch ID and of course, Chinese companies sought to beat Apple to implement this feature. We already know there are a few devices out there that already have this technology working on their smartphones, and a new video surfaced online to showcase the inner workings of the feature. The video was shared on the Chinese social media website Weibo and it shows the Xiaomi Mi 8 working an in-display fingerprint sensor. It works very similar to Vivo's X20 and you can watch the video below to draw your own conclusions: What's surprising to see in the video is that the in-display fingerprint sensor is working extremely fast, especially when compared to the devices we've seen with the same feature. The device literally unlocked in less than second, which is quite impressive for a brand new technology. Xiaomi is planning to launch the smartphone in China on May 31st as the name of the device was spotted on the Xiaomi store as well. © Weibo Slashleaks was able to showcase the front panel of the Mi 8 and there's a high chance it may have a 3D facial recognition unlocking system like the iPhone X. Of course, we can see the notch being lifted from the iPhone X, then again which Android smartphone company isn't doing that at the moment?

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10 Mindblowing Facts About The Harley Davidson Blue Edition, World's Most Expensive Bike

When asked about their first love, we can bet that a lot of our homies will picture their dream bike, rather than their ladylove. In their defense, mean machines are just that seductive! And when one talks about motorcycles, one brand that everyone wants to own is the Godfather of bike brands - Harley Davidson. Harleys are not inexpensive as is, but they just went full throttle and unveiled the most expensive bike that ever existed - The Harley Davidson Bucherer Blue Edition. Take a look. © Twitter In an unlikely companionship, Harley Davidson teamed up with jewellery brand Bucherer to come up with this blue coloured beast. Priced at an astounding $1.8 million (Rs 12.18 crores), this bike is the most expensive bike that the world has seen till date. Previously, this record was held by the '1951 Vincent Black Thunder', priced at $929,000 (Rs 6.3 crores), that was sold at the Bonhams auction in Las Vegas. © Twitter What makes this blue boy so expensive, though? Here are 10 facts that will get you up to speed (see what we did there?). 1. The Bucherer Blue edition is encrusted with 360 diamonds. Whoa! 2. Complementing the sparkle of the diamonds, the screws and bolts are all gold plated. 3. The bike comes with two safes, which are integrated into the fuel tank. One of them contains the exclusive, one of a kind watch from Carl F Bucherer, plus rings from Bucherer Fine Jewellery. © Twitter 4. It took Harley Davidson and Bucherer 2500 hours to finish making the bike. 5. The bike boasts of heat resistant LED lights, a hand sewn cowhide saddle, and custom frames and rims. © Twitter 6. The Blue Edition is the only motorcycle in the world to have an illuminated engine section. © Twitter 7. The iridescent blue paint finish of the bike has got a six-layer coating, the technique of which is kept as a secret. © Twitter 8. As far as engine specifications go, this Harley Softail Slim-S is powered by a 1.8-litre, Air-Cooled V-Twin with 148NM of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. © Twitter 9. It costs more than the Ferrari LaFerrari, that costs around $1.4 Million. 10. In India, with the import duty and taxes, it should roughly cost around Rs 25 crores. Here is a video that will take you through more details about this blue beauty.

How To Come Up With A Statement Denim Look For Business Meetings In 3 Easy Steps

Wear denim for a business meeting to let them know you mean business. Business meetings are infamous for having that stiff upper lip, officious vibe about them, that is essentially a reflection of the twisted tales of power struggle that go on inside the stained glass walls, across those expensive, menacing surfaces of teak and mahogany. These are the avenues where 'power dressing' derives its name from. Does it always need to be this way, though? Especially if you're someone with a creative bent of mind and an inherent disregard for rules, it's no surprise that you'd want to portray your playfulness, with a side of carefully calculated nonchalance that shows them that you're your own boss. How do you go about it, though? Aaftab Mehra, Owner and Founder of Saint Homme - an elite menswear brand, tells us how. © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno As a creative director himself, who always has client meetings lined up, Aaftab has perfected the technique of coming up with his own power dressing aesthetic that is not boring in the slightest. A lover of denim, Aaftab has always believed that one should go for this fabric when one wants to incorporate playfulness in their outfit. But how does one do it in a setting as formal as a business meeting? "3 steps are all you need to follow", says Aaftab. Let's look at the three steps: 1. Aaftab believes that incorporating jeans in your outfit has to be a staple, however, that by itself doesn't cut it when it comes to establishing that you're a rebel. Find a denim shirt that fits you like a dream. It has to be snug, but not in a way that your buttons pop open. © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno 2. When it comes to selecting a pair of jeans, always go for a well-fitted, tapered one. It can't be loose, but it shouldn't be super skinny either. Maintaining that balance is important. © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno 3. Once you have achieved that denim on denim perfection, it's time for that one twist that changes the game. Get your favourite pair of formal blazer out and wear it on top of your denim shirt. It's a bold move, yes, but that was the aim, right? According to Aaftab, what you have established with this rather odd but awesome sartorial move is that you make your own rules - quite a gutsy statement to make in a business meeting, don't you think? © MensXP/Anubhav Sood / Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno Congratulations, for you have now established yourself as a badass, without having to utter a single word. '31 Days Of Denim' is a social experiment of sorts, or in layman terms, the ultimate Denim guide, on how to inject your personality, and inherent sense of self into, say, a basic-ass pair of jeans. Bonus: It features the finest men in the capital, all with very distinct style sensibilities, but primarily, each having an innate love for all things denim. Creative Direction: Santu Misra Styling: Siddharth Batra Assisted By: Sowrav Bhowmik Fashion Assistant: Rohan Kwatra Photographer: Anubhav Sood Hair & Make-Up: Shallu Chandla Wardrobe Partner: Numero Uno

When Fear, Failure & Aggression Become The Necessities To Survive In This World

Most of the time, it is the experience of ourselves and others that label certain things as good and bad for us. Right? Well if we take a second look, our view on a certain subject may change drastically, depending on the circumstances. Here we are going to do the same. Without any complicated jargons. We are going to look at the positive side of the so-called or labeled negative things in life, to which we are often asked to stay away from. 1. Fear © Meetville Fear is not all that bad. It is necessary to keep you going. If you do not have the fear of losing something too important to you, then you won't be able to take action to save that thing. It could be the fear of losing a loved one, a job or an opportunity. It is the fear that drives you towards your goal. Interstingly, some people prefer fear setting over goal setting. When you go with fear setting, you imagine the kind of life you will have to live if you do not achieve a certain goal. A contained fear is necessary to keep you going on the right track. 2. Aggressiveness © YouTube Well, if we notice, aggressiveness is the sign of energy in you which you are just not using in the right direction. A little aggressiveness is necessary to keep that fire alive in your soul. Have you seen Virat Kohli playing? He has aggression in his nature but he uses it to his and the team's advantage. 3. Selfishness © Men's Fellowship Network Families are important, friends are important, and of course, children are important, but above all, you are important as well. A little selfishness is essential to survive in this world. If you forget about yourself and keep on giving then you may ultimately lose out on yourself. If taking care of your priorities, your health, your peace of mind, your space, is selfish then it is better to be selfish than dying. 4. Failure © YouTube Most of us fear failure and that stops us from taking the first step towards any success. Failure is not a bad thing but a very essential part of the process. Thomas Alva Edison failed thousands of time before gifting brightness to the world. Elon Musk has failed, Mark Zuckerberg does and so do many succesful people. If you are failing, that simply means you are trying. Keep on goin unless you reach your goal. 5. Gossiping © Thinkstock I often remind myself that excessive gossiping is a waste of time, but it is healthier when you do it in a controlled way without putting aside the values you stand by. No, backstabbing and whining about someone does not count. A little chit-chat over trivial issues with your buddies keeps your mind out of the mundane and relaxed. Consider it as your time to buffer. 6. Resistance © Reuters Did you know the man who plays the Incredible Hulk in Avengers, Mark Ruffalo had Dyslexia, ADD(Attention Deficiency), and Brain Tumor at one point in time? After recovering from a deadly disease like brain tumor Mark said, “Those places where you find resistance in yourself, that's where growth happens. Whatever your mind tells you is a limit is a lie; limitations are lies we tell ourselves.” If you think something is stopping you from achieving your goals, do not hate it but thank it and embrace it. It is something that gives you a chance to grow before you get into the real game you dream of. The same resistance or roadblock prepares you for the challenge. 7. Craziness © AZ Quotes Steve Jobs once said, “Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world usually do.” These are golden words. Every genius you will see around you will definitely have a good sense of craziness in him or her. You need the craziness quotient to think unique and be unique. Being crazy is being human. 8. Giving up © Thinkstock No one would usually advise you to give up but I would, but only in one case. For instance, take a relationship as an example. If you are in a toxic relationship that is depressing you, then giving it up or letting it go could be the only solution. Things end anyway. The only thing in your control is how much time you can save before it begins ruining your life. Use your wit, listen to your gut and then go for it or not, but do not dismiss the option to backing down once in a while.

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Bro-Splits: Stop Wasting Time Doing One Body Part A Day Training

It is going to be a little hard to believe when I say this, but the truth is that 90-95% of the gym going population trains incorrectly. Just about everyone goes to the gym on Monday and you know what day it is - international chest day. Tuesday can be back day. Wednesday shoulders and by the time we get to Saturday, you are too tired to go to the gym, so you skip and head out for a movie or a nice dinner out with friends and family, because training legs is something you are really not interested in. This way, each muscle has its own designated day and if you miss that day, you skip the body part for the week altogether. The Mighty Stupid Bro-Split Training © Togerfitness This way of training can work for you if you are a beginner, because quite frankly, anything and everything works for you when you are a beginner. Now, you would be thinking how is that possible? Your favourite 'Instagram Fitness model' keeps getting results by training this way for years on end. You are forgetting a certain "advantage" that your dear Instagrammer would be very reluctant to share with you. He's on drugs! But after you move up a ladder and become an intermediate-ish, this way of training is what is hampering your growth. Below listed are reasons why bro-splits are not a good way to train in the long run. 1) Training Frequency While it is true that bro-splits do provide you the opportunity to blitz one muscle group, don't forget that you won't hit the same muscle group until the next week. Your muscles recover much faster (48-72 hours) than a week and waiting for the whole week for hitting the same muscle group is suboptimal. The better way to train, is to increase the frequency to 2-3 session a body part per week, because studies have confirmed that higher training frequency induced greater mass gains. 2) Perfect Form Technique or proper form is paramount to increase strength and muscle mass without getting injured. This is sadly often neglected. Just take a look around at the piss-poor technique most scrawny lifters display and compare it to how fluidly the biggest lifters execute their movements. In order to get better at anything in life, you need to practice till you get better. Lifting weights with correct form is just like any other acquired skill that only gets better if you practice it. On the other hand, if you increase the frequency of muscle groups worked per week, you practice more and you get better at lifting the correct way. 3) Impractical Let's get this straight- you probably have a job, family, kids and a lot of other, more important things in your life to consider before your workouts. You don't inject steroids that facilitate hour-long workouts. You are not a professional bodybuilder, don't even intend to be one and never will be. Then why the hell do you keep training like one? Realistically, most people do not have the time or energy to spend hours on end at the gym. That's what pro-bodybuilders do. But just because you cannot dedicate all your life's time and resources towards your workout, does not mean that you cannot make progress and get bigger and stronger. Try This © Youtube In my opinion, the better way to train is to do a push/pull/legs, upper lower or full body workout routine according to your preference. These workouts help you pack on more muscle mass whilst doing less work, as mentioned above. Instead of doing long workouts on top of all the work and commitments, all you'll need are 3-4 sessions per week of 30-60 minutes. These workouts are much more enjoyable as well as instead of dreading the approaching the workouts. Even if you miss a session doing any of the routines listed above, you won't miss working out a particular muscle group that week, as you would with a single muscle a day style of routine. Nav Dhillon is an online coach with GetSetGo Fitness, an online fitness company that helps people with fitness goals right from losing weight to competing in bodybuilding shows. Nav is an avid bodybuilding enthusiast and heads the NABBA (National amateur bodybuilders association) as a General Secretary. This innate passion and position has helped him work with a lot of bodybuilders to help them take their physique at the next level. He also has a lovely pet called Buster whom he enjoys playing with in his free time. You can reach Nav on nav.dhillon@getsetgo.fitness to take your fitness and physique to the next level.

5 Clever Style Lessons From Jon Snow That Every Man Should Learn To Look Taller & More Muscular

Before winter hit, we all believed that Jon Snow knows nothing. But the lad proved us wrong, and how! From being sidetracked as a bastard to becoming the King in the North, he has proved time and time again that he knows quite a bit. That knowledge extends to the domain of style as well, we believe. Here are 5 style lessons from Jon Snow that you should definitely learn, that will make you look taller, and more muscular. 1. Embrace The Black Jon didn't have a choice here, but he made the most of it. Kit Harrington is 5'8", but he always managed to look tall, at least as compared to his counterparts in the show. Hell, some of the wildlings are part giant, you know what we mean? The secret? Black. All-black has always been Snow's go-to outfit, that makes him look taller. Black anyway is badass, and it makes you look intimidating yet sophisticated if carried out sagaciously. Try it, don't be scared. © Twitter 2. Add Volume To Your Shoulders Well again, Snow had to do it because staying true to his name, he literally had to spend most of his time in icy conditions. So, he needed to wear fur. But our point is, what did that achieve from a styling point of view? It gave him that elusive V-taper, and made him look intimidating. Broad shoulders anyway makes you look more muscular and gives you a manly silhouette. Wear more collars, and don't shy away from shirts and kurtas with the 'military' flap on the shoulders. That will do it. © Twitter 3. Grow Your Hair Out Most of us shy away from experimenting with our hair. Snow had impressive black locks that the ladies went crazy over. Remember all the times Jon was referred as being 'pretty', even by men? Well, try growing your hair out and use it wisely to frame your face in a way that gives you a super exotic, mysterious look. It will definitely add angles to your face (even if you go for a top knot or a man bun), and give you more height. © Twitter 4. Unleash The Power Of Monochromatic Combos Whenever Jon wasn't wearing black, he stuck to dark, earthy tones like brown, rust grey, and the occasional sand-dune beige. He, however, was always consistent in terms of making it monochromatic, which is using a single shade of colour for the entire outfit. What does it achieve? It makes you look slimmer and leaner, and therefore, taller. © Twitter 5. Wear Leather Leather is badass, period. Why do you think biker dudes and anyone presumably 'cool' wears leather? Because it makes you look stylish, yet a little menacing. What's there to complain? © Twitter

Setting Up Fitness Goals: When To Start Losing Weight And When To Gain Muscle

So you are looking to get in shape and you are confused whether you should gain or lose weight? Worry not, we got you covered. Here I'll break down who needs to do what and what should dictate your goal setting. Everybody has different goals, just like they have different bodies. If you are fat, skinny or skinny fat, here's what you need to do, to define your goals. What Should Be Your Fitness Goals © YouTube Before starting your fitness journey, the first and the foremost thing that you should do is an assessment of your fitness levels. This is most the most important and the most ignored factor. The second one is how do you look. Do you look fat or do you look skinny or even skinny fat for that matter? If you start working out without any idea about the above two, chances of failure are more. Only when you know how you look and what is your pre-existing fitness level is will you know how to eat and workout. So, first things first, assess whether you need to lose body fat or gain muscle and for that, you'll have to know what body fat percentage you are at currently. There are many body fat calculators over the internet which can help you with it. Ranges to bulk or cut Now, if you look at the chart above you will find the bodyfat % values of what is considered to be lean, average and overweight, if you come under the category of very lean to lean, you should definitely go for gaining weight i.e increasing your muscle mass. If you are above that number you should go for losing fat before trying to build muscle. If you are on a heavier side and you try to gain muscle from the beginning, you'll end up gaining more fat than muscle, as the body fat percent between 8-16 is shown in several studies to be ideal for gaining muscle while putting on minimal fat, not above that. As we established above in the chart, if you body fat levels are above 15 % then you should be looking to lose body fat before putting on muscle mass and if you are under that number you can start gaining. Now that you know whether you should lose fat or gain muscle let's look and how much progress you should be making on a weekly basis according to your fitness levels. Let's start with losing fat first: Rate Of Weight Loss As you can see from the chart above, higher you body fat percentage is, the more aggressive your approach towards weight can be due to an abundance of fat available to the body to lose which decreases the risk of losing muscle mass along with fat. As you become leaner the Rate of fat loss slowly down to the point where if you are 15% or under, you should not be looking at losing more than 0.25 to 0.5 % per week or even less in some cases. These recommendations are good starting places to set up the diet, but from there you will have to adjust according to the progress you make and how sustainable the deficit is for you to maintain. Rate of weight again The rate at which your body gains muscle is very different to that of when you try to lose weight. Building muscle mass is a much more intricate process, the rate of which depends on your training as well as your diet unlike fat loss. Anyone who is a natural lifter and has been at it for 3 to 5 years will tell you that watching muscle grow is like watching paint dry, while fat loss can happen relatively quickly in comparison As you can see in the chart above, if you are beginner, you can put on muscle mass a lot quicker than a person who has been lifting weights for a long period of a time. As you advance in your training age, the speed at which you build muscle slows down considerably due to you getting closer to your genetic potential to build muscle. So, you should not try to build muscle as aggressively as you would when you are a beginner. Nav Dhillon is an online coach with GetSetGo Fitness, an online fitness company that helps people with fitness goals right from losing weight to competing in bodybuilding shows. Nav is an avid bodybuilding enthusiast and heads the NABBA (National amateur bodybuilders association) as a General Secretary. This innate passion and position has helped him work with a lot of bodybuilders to help them take their physique at the next level. He also has a lovely pet called Buster whom he enjoys playing with in his free time. You can reach Nav on nav.dhillon@getsetgo.fitness to take your fitness and physique to the next level.

5 Gmail Tricks And Tips Everyone Should Know To Be More Productive and Efficient

Gmail is undoubtedly the most widely used emailing service in the world and it's not just because of Google's consumer reach. While other Google services do compliment Gmail, the emailing service has evolved a lot over the past few years and the user experience is the core factor behind this. As a web app, Gmail is constantly being updated, but the amount of hidden features it has is pretty staggering. In this article, we've listed down a few of these tricks that hide in plain sight and will definitely help in improving your productivity. 1. You Can Recall Sent Messages © MensXP We've all been there, sending an email without properly finishing it, sending it without an attachment or sending it to the wrong recipient altogether. What many don't realise is Gmail has a feature that gives you a small window of time to recall the sent message. For this small windows to come you need to activate "Undo Send" feature. Just go to settings via the 'gear' icon, in the "Undo Send" section check the box next to "Enable Undo Send". After enabling the feature, whenever you send a message a small yellow pop-up will be shown underneath the search option stating that the message has been successfully sent. Besides the message, you'll see the "Undo" option. So next time, just select it and your message will be called back, without the recipient getting any notification or warning. 2. Mute Noisy Email Threads © Google We've all seen huge email threads which involve a lot of people and everyone is just replying back to all the recipients in the thread. The casual conversations have mostly shifted to Instant Messengers, but there are always annoying email threads going around at work or with old-school family folks. It's definitely annoying to receive a notification for such conversations. You can simply mute such threads. When you mute a conversation, all future messages from that thread go straight to your archives, skipping your inbox. To start seeing those messages again, simply unmute the conversation. To mute a thread, just select the email and click on the "More" drop-down menu beside the label and folder option. You'll see multiple options to quickly mute such threads or even mark/filter them. 3. Use Keyboard Shortcuts Gmail is full of keyboard shortcuts for just about everything you can do. Right from creating a new message to selecting forwarded messages or almost everything. Here's a small chart to get you started! © MensXP You can also simply press Shift + ? to get a pop-up list of all the available shortcuts. To take this even further, you can also switch up the shortcuts according to your need by heading to Settings and then Keyboard Shortcuts tab to personalize them. 4. Smart Replies In Gmail Mobile App Google has integrated this into their latest redesign, Smart Reply is a machine learning tech that prepares three, short appropriate replies to messages you receive. A single tap on the offered reply adds it to the response window, where you can send it off or write more. This is currently available to the Gmail Apps on iOS and Android. 5. Use Google Drive To Send Large Attachments © Google Drive Gmail allows you to send an attachment of up to 25 Mb with your message. While that file size is large enough for most situations, there may be times when you want to attach a larger file. By using Google Drive with your Google account, you can send larger files through Gmail. First up, upload the file you want to share on Google Drive, then go to Compose and then click on the Google Drive icon beside the attachments icon. You're all set!

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How To Make Her Laugh On Your First Date & Absolutely Floor Her With Your Humour

Maybe you're not the funniest guy in the hood but I am sure you have some amount of funny in you because that's what most women really dig. Sometimes women don't care about how fancy your car is, or how many credit cards you have docked up in your wallet. As long as you can make her laugh and make her forget about her temporary woes, she's going to believe that you're a keeper! (c)Thinkstock/Getty Images So, if you ever find yourself on a date with the woman you really like and want to floor her with your charms, there is no better way to do it than with humour! Here are 5 simple ways to make her laugh during date night! Make Yourself The Subject If run out of jokes or your sense of humour goes dry start cracking jokes about yourself. Obviously in a less demeaning way! It's a great technique used by comedians too, to get their audience to appreciate their jokes. It also gives a good sense of self confidence to the woman you're with. When she sees you're least affected by the jokes you've cracked on yourself she will definitely enjoy your company more, be comfortable around you and find your jokes more relatable and funny! (c)Giphy Play A Fun Game You can play various games to get to know each other better, and also make each other laugh. The games can be funny and fun all at once. For instance, you can start with 'never have I ever'. It's a drinking game where you say something atrocious you've done (out loud) and if she's done the same thing too, you both drink to that. It's simple, hilarious and lots of fun and of course it's a great way to know your dates deepest darkest secrets! (c)Giphy Narrate Funny Incidents This one's an easy one. I am sure you've gone through life with a lot of hilarity, mostly from obscure and funny incidents, every now and then. I'm sure you've been embarrassed of them too. Narrate them to her on your date. Remember, the more embarrassing the incident, the funnier it sounds! Have a couple of them ready and tell it in a funny manner! (c)Giphy Keep Some Jokes Handy It's always safer to keep some jokes handy, just in case you run out of funny content! Think of the funniest jokes you've heard or you know and every time you run out things to say, lay one on her! She will love your spontaneity and the fact that you can tell a joke right! (c)Giphy Work On Your Timing Working on your comic timing is a must because a joke will only be funny if you time it well. Sometimes humour really doesn't work because the delivery and timings of the joke are just bad! Most comedians take a lot of time to perfect their comic timing. If the timing is right, the joke automatically becomes funny! (c)Giphy The next time you're out on a date with someone you really dig, maybe make do with some humour? It always comes in handy!

Virat Kohli Reveals Who Is The Captain Off-Field In His Relationship, Teaching How To Be The Perfect Husband

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are India's 'IT' couple and we are just obsessed with them. they bring together the best of cricket and Bollywood, and they are the epitome of love and millions admire their relationship. My one and only! ♥ï¸ð♥ï¸ A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Feb 20, 2018 at 12:14am PST The duo married last year in an intimate wedding and laid the foundation of their relationship based on love, respect, faith and mutual understanding. In spite of being in a long-distance marriage due to their work schedules, the two have given us major goals in how to successfully nurture a loving relationship. ð A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Mar 11, 2018 at 5:38am PDT Virat at present is leading his team Royal Challengers Bangalore to win the IPL 2018 trophy and we already saw how Anushka made it her priority to watch Virat's match despite being busy with Zero's shooting in the USA. Onwards and Upwards from here. Proud of the way our Bowlers performed. Now back home for the next game! ðð¥@royalchallengersbangalore #KXIPvRCB #IPL2018 A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on May 14, 2018 at 10:43am PDT Even though both of them are busy, we are amazed to see how they are on each other's mind. While Anushka is proving that she is husband Virat's biggest fan, he, on the other hand, is going gaga over his lady love once again. #AnushkaSharma cannot take her eyes off #ViratKohli even while getting ready for #Zero shoot! ððð . . #اÙÙØ´Ùا_شارÙا ÙÙ ÙÙÙع تصÙÙر ÙÙÙÙ (زÙرÙ) تابع Ùبارا٠زÙجÙا اÙÙاعب #ÙÙرات_ÙÙÙÙ ÙÙ٠تستعد ÙÙÙشاÙد ððð . حبÙÙÙÙت ÙÙ٠حاط٠اÙتÙÙÙÙ ð⤠ÙÙÙÙÙت تعابÙرÙا Ù٠باÙ٠اÙصÙر ðð . . . #bollywood #بÙÙÙÙÙد A post shared by تحب بÙÙÙÙÙدð®ð³ !Ø ÙÙÙÙ ðð»ð (@koffee_with_bolly) on May 14, 2018 at 12:17pm PDT Last time he credited her for making him who he is today. Recently, he also dedicated his RCB win to her And once again he spoke about her like a true gentleman, winning the best husband trophy. In an interview, Virat was asked who was the captain off-field, between him and Anushka. He simply smiled and revealed the truth. His answer is something that most men can connect with. My wife is here and it's her birthday. This was a little gift for her. - @imVkohli (PICS Credit - BCCI) #Virushka pic.twitter.com/ptnZyHzL8N — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@TeamVirat) May 2, 2018 Talking about it he said, "She (Anushka Sharma) is of course (the captain off-field), she takes all the right decisions in life... She is totally my strength and she keeps me positive all the time and that's what you want with your life partner so I'm very grateful." Check out the video here: "She is totally my strength and keeps me positive all the time and that's what you want from your life partner. So, yeah I'm very grateful" : @imVkohli on @AnushkaSharma #Virushka â¤ï¸ ð pic.twitter.com/dPcrROvUC2 — Virat Kohli FC™ (@ViratsPlanet) May 20, 2018 In case you were wondering, how to win your lady's heart, learn it from Virat Kohli.

Purpose of 100-day plan to change policies: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said on Sunday that the purpose of the party presenting a 100-day plan is to change pre-existing policies.The PTI chairman was addressing a ceremony, where he presented details of the 100-day...

These Pictures Show How The Body Doubles Make Our Avenger Superheroes Look So Cool On Screen

We all love a good aesthetic visual treat when we watch our favourite Marvel superheroes and villains kick some ass on the screen , right? They take the credit, the money and even enjoy a crazy fan following. However, we don't realise that it is their body doubles who make them look cool on the screen. You see them but you don't recognise them at all. The whole anger of Hulk and the way he throws away people and objects with the same intensity is courtesy his body double, Anthony Molinari. © Instagram Spiderman climbing all those building and weaving webs courtesy Andrew's stunt double, William Spencer. © Instagram Who is who!? It's hard to make out the difference between Thor and Chris' body double, Bobby Holland. © Instagram © Instagram Black Widow's body double, Heidi Moneymaker not only looks gorgeous like Scarlett but also makes her look fabulous on the big screen. © Instagram Captain America saving the planet while his body double, Sam Hargrave saving his grace on the silver screen. © Instagram Tom Hiddlestone's Loki body stun double, Paul Lacovara is low-key responsible for making his one of the favourite Avengers. © Instagram Zoe Saldana's stunt double wears a customised mask for her. © Instagram It's safe to say that these Avenger superheroes glorify the Marvel movies and we even watch them on-screen but it's just that we don't recognise them.

It Took Only One Dialogue To Make Daisy Shah A Star & Now The Internet Can't Get Enough Of Her

Undoubtedly, Salman Khan's 'Race 3' is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. But then that's the case with every film starring Bhai. This week the trailer of the film was released, fans loved the high octane action sequences making it look like the perfect Bollywood paisa-vasool film. (c) SKFIlms However, the trailer started trending on the Internet for all the wrong reasons. While the trailer was high on action and cinematography, it came with a set of glitches that viewers couldn't digest. Trolls and memes started and let's agree to the fact that we all enjoyed it! (c) SK Films First, it was Salman Khan's hand missile shot (only bhaijaan can shoot missiles so effortlessly), then Jacqueline Fernandez and Salman Khan literally flying in the air. But the epic thing that's ruling the Internet is Daisy Shah's dialogue in the film - “Our Business Is Our Business, None Of Your Business”. Yeah, we did rewind that bit to believe what we were hearing. (c) SKFilms For all those who didn't know who she was till date, now they surely do. It just took a troll to make Daisy Shah the Internet star and we bet she is thanking her stars. Before you see all the hilarious memes, take a look at the dialogue from the trailer (01:00 onwards). Two-minutes of silence for all those who are recovering from that dialogue. Now you know what's the whole meme-fest about! Daisy Shah deserves an Oscar just for this ððð­ð­pic.twitter.com/K5E71bLQjv — Parsva (@Parsva10) May 16, 2018 *Famous quotes by famous people* - Young entrepreneurs will make a difference in the Indian ecosystem. *Ratan Tata* - You can't get into business for the fashion of it. *Azim Premji* - Our business is our business, none of your business. *Daisy Shah* — ð (@Ladywith_swag) May 18, 2018 Honest trailer reaction A post shared by All India Bakchod (@allindiabakchod) on May 17, 2018 at 8:22am PDT "Our business is our business. None of your business." Best dialogue of the decade. Give Queen Daisy Shah all the awards. pic.twitter.com/ILNe1MI7jt — regina phalange // still shook from IW (@aashi_kumari) May 15, 2018 And the best dialogue goes to Daisy shah. our business is our business, that,s none of ur business. hahaha pet nein dukh ho raha hai,#Race3 — TrInyn (@Anant52251293) May 16, 2018 Ammi jaan knows her shit yo A post shared by All India Bakchod (@allindiabakchod) on May 18, 2018 at 2:36am PDT In Race 3 trailer, Daisy Shah says: Our business is our business. None of your business. That is also the motto of those trying to form the next government in Karnataka. — Ashif nawaz (@ANawazashif) May 16, 2018 In Race 3 trailer, Daisy Shah says: Our business is our business. None of your business. Isse ache dailogues tarak mehta mein haið — Goli (@tweet_lie) May 16, 2018 A must have in your library! A post shared by EastIndiaComedy (@eastindiacomedy) on May 18, 2018 at 3:39am PDT Will #SaifAliKhan come in the end of the movie to kill every character ? Because it is his business.#Race3 #Race3Trolls #race #daisyshah pic.twitter.com/uIbmUKl8zM — Anay Kabra (@anaykabra) May 17, 2018 Paresh Rawal Rocked, Daisy Shah Shocked!#Race3MostViewedTrailerIn24Hrs #Race3Trailer pic.twitter.com/Nlh8ukBURi — The Timeliners (@the_timeliners) May 18, 2018 **race 3 shooting Daisy shah : Our business is our business, none of your business Cameraman : pic.twitter.com/yTqHgQKBQC — Keshav Dhiman (@lkeshavl) May 18, 2018 A post shared by ð BIGGEST CHUTIYAPA PAGE ðµ (@chutiya.spotted) on May 18, 2018 at 10:09am PDT Angel investor : What's your startup about?? Daisy Shah : My business is my business. None of your business. — pandurang escobar (@Bhavessshh) May 17, 2018 We rest our case A post shared by EastIndiaComedy (@eastindiacomedy) on May 18, 2018 at 1:08am PDT I really wanna know how many takes it took Daisy Shah to deliver that business dialogue. I mean that's real talent right there. — MK (@mk_cancerian) May 16, 2018 Read it A post shared by All India Bakchod (@allindiabakchod) on May 17, 2018 at 1:12am PDT These #DaisyShah memes are hilarious ððð pic.twitter.com/NUs2dAvN8p — Muhammed Rayees VP (@RAYEES_vp) May 19, 2018 " Our Business is Our Business None of your Business " #DaisyShah #Race3 pic.twitter.com/qKU58XRwJE — Prince Jaiswal (@iamprince_jais) May 20, 2018 Baba ji ka thullu Award goes to #Daisyshah ( #Dialogue of the year 2018) our business is our business none of your business HIRIYE OUT TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/d4LQWruNiQ — kunal #kick (@iKunnu_Kick) May 17, 2018

Adviser to Balochistan CM Dr Ruqayya Hashmi resigns

Dr Ruqayya Hashmi. Photo: APP/FileQUETTA: Adviser to Balochistan CM on Finance Dr Ruqayya Hashmi has resigned from her post.According to sources, Dr Hashmi has resigned over irrational behavior of certain lawmakers. She has sent her resignation to...

سیرت النبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وآل

سیرت النبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم.. قسط 1 آج سے سیرت النبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم کا مبارک سلسلہ شروع کیا جا رھا ھے لیکن آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم کی سیرت پاک کے تذکرہ سے پہلے بہت ضروری ھے کہ آپ کو سرزمین عرب اور عرب قوم اور اس دور کے عمومی حالات سے روشناس کرایا جاۓ تاکہ آپ زیادہ بہتر طریقے سے سمجھ سکیں کہ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم کی پیدائش کے وقت عرب اور دنیا کے حالات کیسے تھے.. ملک عرب ایک جزیرہ نما ھے جس کے جنوب میں بحیرہ عرب , مشرق میں خلیج فارس و بحیرہ عمان , مغرب میں بحیرہ قلزم ھے.. تین اطراف سے پانی میں گھرے اس ملک کے شمال میں شام کا ملک واقع ھے.. مجموعی طور پر اس ملک کا اکثر حصہ ریگستانوں اور غیر آباد بے آب و گیاہ وادیوں پر مشتمل ھے جبکہ چند علاقے اپنی سرسبزی اور شادابی کے لیے بھی مشھور ھیں.. طبعی لحاظ سے اس ملک کے پانچ حصے ھیں.. یمن : یمن جزیرہ عرب کا سب سے زرخیز علاقہ رھا ھے جس کو پرامن ھونے کی وجہ سے یہ نام دیا گیا.. آب و ھوا معتدل ھے اور اسکے پہاڑوں کے درمیان وسیع و شاداب وادیاں ھیں جہاں پھل و سبزیاں بکثرت پیدا ھوتے ھیں.. قوم "سبا" کا مسکن عرب کا یہی علاقہ تھا جس نے آبپاشی کے لیے بہت سے بند (ڈیم) بناۓ جن میں "مارب" نام کا مشھور بند بھی تھا.. اس قوم کی نافرمانی کی وجہ سے جب ان پر عذاب آیا تو یہی بند ٹوٹ گیا تھا اور ایک عظیم سیلاب آیا جس کی وجہ سے قوم سبا عرب کے طول و عرض میں منتشر ھوگئی.. حجاز : یمن کے شمال میں حجاز کا علاقہ واقغ ھے.. حجاز ملک عرب کا وہ حصہ ھے جسے اللہ نے نور ھدائت کی شمع فروزاں کرنے کے لیے منتخب کیا.. اس خطہ کا مرکزی شھر مکہ مکرمہ ھے جو بے آب و گیاہ وادیوں اور پہاڑوں پر مشتمل ایک ریگستانی علاقہ ھے.. حجاز کا دوسرا اھم شھر یثرب ھے جو بعد میں مدینۃ النبی کہلایا جبکہ مکہ کے مشرق میں طائف کا شھر ھے جو اپنے سرسبز اور لہلہاتے کھیتوں اور سایہ دار نخلستانوں اور مختلف پھلوں کی کثرت کی وجہ عرب کے ریگستان میں جنت ارضی کی مثل ھے.. حجاز میں بدر , احد , بیر معونہ , حدیبیہ اور خیبر کی وادیاں بھی قابل ذکر ھیں.. نجد : ملک عرب کا ایک اھم حصہ نجد ھے جو حجاز کے مشرق میں ھے اور جہاں آج کل سعودی عرب کا دارالحکومت "الریاض" واقع ھے.. حضرموت : یہ یمن کے مشرق میں ساحلی علاقہ ھے.. بظاھر ویران علاقہ ھے.. پرانے زمانے میں یہاں "ظفار" اور "شیبان" نامی دو شھر تھے.. مشرقی ساحلی علاقے (عرب امارات) : ان میں عمان ' الاحساء اور بحرین کے علاقے شامل ھیں.. یہاں سے پرانے زمانے میں سمندر سے موتی نکالے جاتے تھے جبکہ آج کل یہ علاقہ تیل کی دولت سے مالا مال ھے.. وادی سیناء : حجاز کے شمال مشرق میں خلیج سویز اور خلیج ایلہ کے درمیان وادی سیناء کا علاقہ ھے جہاں قوم موسی' علیہ السلام چالیس سال تک صحرانوردی کرتی رھی.. طور سیناء بھی یہیں واقع ھے جہاں حضرت موسی' علیہ السلام کو تورات کی تختیاں دی گئیں.. نوٹ : ایک بات ذھن میں رکھیں کہ اصل ملک عرب میں آج کے سعودی عرب , یمن , بحرین , عمان کا علاقہ شامل تھا جبکہ شام , عراق اور مصر جیسے ممالک بعد میں فتح ھوۓ اور عربوں کی ایک کثیر تعداد وھاں نقل مکانی کرکے آباد ھوئی اور نتیجتہ" یہ ملک بھی عربی رنگ میں ڈھل گئے لیکن اصل عرب علاقہ وھی ھے جو موجودہ سعودیہ , بحرین , عمان اور یمن کے علاقہ پر مشتمل ھے اور اس جزیرہ نما کی شکل نقشہ میں واضح طور دیکھی جاسکتی ھے.. عرب کو "عرب" کا نام کیوں دیا گیا اس کے متعلق دو آراء ھیں.. ایک راۓ کے مطابق عرب کے لفظی معنی "فصاحت اور زبان آوری" کے ھیں.. عربی لوگ فصاحت و بلاغت کے اعتبار سے دیگر اقوام کو اپنا ھم پایہ اور ھم پلہ نہیں سمجھتے تھے اس لیے اپنے آپ کو عرب (فصیح البیان) اور باقی دنیا کو عجم (گونگا) کہتے تھے.. دوسری راۓ کے مطابق لفظ عرب "عربہ" سے نکلا ھے جس کے معنی صحرا اور ریگستان کے ھیں.. چونکہ اس ملک کا بیشتر حصہ دشت و صحرا پر مشتمل ھے اس لیے سارے ملک کو عرب کہا جانے لگا.. -->جاری ھے.