From being a model to establishing himself as a full-fledged actor, John Abraham's journey has been like a roller-coaster ride and is inspiring for numerous reasons. John has been in films for about two decades now but still the actor feels that he is still struggling to make a mark in Bollywood. Despite giving many successful movies, the actor feels that he hasn’t achieved a strong footing.
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He said, “Honestly, at the risk of sounding humble -- which I don't want to -- I still believe I am struggling and trying to make a mark. I have told everyone on set that I am grateful to be on a film set. I have become more cognizant of it today than what I was back then.”
The actor added that he has grown a lot during these years in the industry. "There was a sense of frivolity and a sense of casual callousness about my behaviour at the start of my career, where I wasn't scared of failure. Today, I am not scared but grateful for my journey. It teaches you a lot," he added.
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He also said that he has made this far just because of his conviction and added that he only gives credit to himself for making this far in an industry despite the cut-throat competition. "Someone said that I am the only model who has made it. But today, when I think about it, I think that's true and it's because of my choices and sense of self-conviction. I only give myself a pat on my back and credit for where I have reached," he added.
On the work front, John was last seen in Mumbai Saga and has a busy lineup ahead. He will be seen in the sequel of Milap Zaveri's Satyameva Jayate, where he will play a double role alongside Divya Khosla Kumar, Rajeev Pillai, and Anup Soni in pivotal characters. He also has Attack with Jacqueline Fernandez and Rakul Preet Singh.
View this post on InstagramApart from these, he will be seen opposite Disha Patani in Ek Villain Returns and also has Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer Pathan in his kitty. View the full article
Look, there’re no magical shoes that’ll lower your marathon time more effectively than training a little harder will. But what if your training itself makes your knees want to beg for mercy?
Exercise isn’t a no-pain, no-gain deal. It can cause discomfort but it shouldn’t hurt for a long period of time. In a situation like this, it is wise to either rely on a low-impact workout for fitness or see a doctor.
Here are some highly effective easy-on-the-knees exercises you can try to stay fit. 1. Lateral WalkStepping laterally targets the butt and hip muscles.
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Take a giant step to your right with your right foot, then follow with your left.
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Take a few steps in the same direction.
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Now, step with your left foot followed by right until your return to the starting position.
If you still experience knee pain while working out, wear a knee cap for better support.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1351__ 2. Kettlebell Swing Knee pain can also be a result of weakness in the glutes and hamstrings. The kettlebell swing is a great exercise to target those.
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Grip the kettlebell handle with both hands and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Bend your knees to reach the partial squat position.
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Hinge forward at the hips to drop the kettlebell between your legs.
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Stand back up and use the momentum towing the to chest height.
Pro tip: Don’t lock your knees as you stand and make sure your gym bag contents are updated. It shows commitment.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1352__ 3. Calf Raises aka Toe RaisesThis one strengthens your calf muscles and increases balance. But along with that, calf raises are also good for the joints, they’re injury-proof and very helpful in increasing running speed.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
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Raise your heels off the ground, then slowly come back to the platform while maintaining the balance.
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You can hold a dumbbell in each hand to improvise.
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Do 3 sets of 15-20 reps.
Pro tip: For better impact, do single-leg explosive calf raises on stairs and wear ultralight socks in summer to avoid smelly feet while at it.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1353__ 4. Bridge On BallDoing bridges on a ball or glute bridges can activate your entire hip and butt area without putting any pressure on the knees.
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Lie on your back with your hands at your side and straight legs resting on top of a stability ball.
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Squeeze your glutes and abs and press your heels into the ball as you lift your hips off the floor.
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Try to form a straight line from your feet to your shoulders.
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Take a pause of a few seconds.
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Squeeze your glutes at the top, then slowly lower your hips to return to the starting position.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1200__ 5. Inner & Outer Thigh Leg LiftsThigh leg lifts are great for strengthening and toning your thighs. While working out, make sure you tighten your abs to increase the intensity of the exercise without hurting your knees.
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Lie on the floor to your side and straighten your bottom leg.
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Bend your top leg and prop your head up with your hand.
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Keep the core tight and target the inner thigh while lifting your bottom leg up and slowly set it back to the floor without moving your back.
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Repeat with the other leg after 15 reps.
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For outer thigh leg lifts, straighten your top leg and repeat the process.
Pro tip: Always wear shoes with supportive cushioning while working out. This will decrease the pressure on your knees.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1354__ Final ThoughtsCycling is another go-to exercise for people who are worried about their joints but enjoy high-impact workouts like running.
Knowing your weaknesses only makes you stronger. So stay active, choose your workout wisely and enjoy it!
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The summer season is almost here and we are already feeling the brunt of it. The sweaty days, dull skin and the pollution are only some of the many problems that our skin faces during the summer.
More so, the sun does a lot more damage to the skin than what is visible. Apart from the tanning and dullness, long term exposure to sun can also cause premature ageing.
Well, you need not worry because we are here with the best summer face packs for men. These face masks are made with natural and effective ingredients that will help your skin recover from all that damage. 1. Moisturising Honey Face Mask Turmeric is one of the most popular ingredients in Ayurvedic skincare. It is a tested ingredient because it helps in healing damaged skin and brings back the lost glow. This face pack for men is also enriched with honey making it a perfect fit for men with dry skin.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1345__ 2. Combat Ageing & Acne With Glycolic Acid One of the most damaging effects of sun exposure is premature ageing. This face mask helps you combat not just ageing but also dullness and acne. It is enriched with green tea extracts, glycolic acid, kaolin and bentonite clay. All of these ingredients will exfoliate dead skin, combat acne and prevent ageing.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1346__ 3. Treat Pollution & Sun Damage With Charcoal If you are living in an urban city, sun damage is not all that you need to worry about. There’s also pollution damage that you need to tackle. Luckily you can treat sun as well as pollution damage with this face pack. This sheet mask has charcoal, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera extracts, which will rejuvenate your skin from within.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1347__ 4. Say No To Excess Oil With A Peel Off Mask If your skin type is oily, you know that the struggle is real during the summers. Blackheads and whiteheads not only live on oily skin rent free, they also cause large pores which makes the skin look rough. This cooling face mask will not only remove blackheads and whiteheads but also help you get rid of dead cells that are accumulated on the surface.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1348__ 5. Detan Your Skin With Amazonian Clay Another side effect of prolonged sun exposure is tanning. Tanning is not just about darkened skin colour but also the dullness and patchiness that it brings along. This face pack is your solution for a clear, even skin tone.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1349__ 6. Purify Your Skin With Black Clay & Charcoal Next up, we have an all-natural and detoxifying formula that will purify your skin from within. With the goodness of black clay and activated charcoal, this face pack will treat pollution damage, soothe and brighten your skin.
__ECOMPRODUCT__682__ 7. Soothe & Heal Your Skin With Multani Mitti Multani mitti has a cooling effect on the skin and is a great skincare ingredient for summers. This face pack for men is a unique formulation that combines the exfoliating benefits of multani mitti with the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric.
__ECOMPRODUCT__1350__ The Bottomline There you go, you can now enjoy the summer season without stressing out about your skin. Pack these face packs, along with some SPF and you’re all set!
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Hrithik Roshan was last seen in his 2019 film War alongside Tiger Shroff. Now, Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan are all set to work together for their next film which is a Hindi remake of Vikram Vedha.
The film originally starred R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles and it is being said that Hrithik will start shooting for the film in June this year.
So, here are 5 things we know about his film Vikram Vedha- Hrithik Roshan’s Role In The Film
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Hrithik is already preparing for his role in the film but in May he will be working extensively on his body for his role. He will start shooting for the film in June and will be seen donning the role of a gangster. He will be playing the role of Vedha in the film. Saif Ali Khan’s Role In The Film
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Saif Ali Khan will be seen playing the role of a cop in the film. So basically he will play the role of Vikram in the film and as the audience has already seen him play a cop in Sacred Games, we are already excited to see what his role has in store for us. Film’s PlotThe film revolves around a cop named Vikram who is trying to find gangster Vedha and as Vedha voluntarily surrenders himself, he tells Vikram three stories that completely change his perception about what is good and what is bad. The Direction Of The FilmThe original film was directed by the duo Pushkar and Gayathri and they will be directing the Hindi remake as well. According to reports, currently, the film is in the pre-production stage and the team is looking forward to impending the shoot. Vikram Vedha Awards
The original film received good reviews and was largely well-received by the audience. The film was nominated in seven categories at the 65th Filmfare Awards South, including those for Best Film (Sashikanth), Best Actor (Madhavan and Sethupathi), and Best Supporting Actress (Varalaxmi). It won in four categories – Best Director (Pushkar–Gayathri), Best Actor (Sethupathi), Best Male Playback Singer (Anirudh for "Yaanji") and Critics Award for Best Actor – South (Madhavan).
We think this one will be a Bollywood hit too. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below! View the full article
Celebrities in India have to maintain a certain aspirational lifestyle so that people follow in their footsteps. It’s not just their movies that help them stand apart but also the expensive assets they invest in. It’s important for them to make such investments to live up to the aspirational lifestyle they portray and with the kind of money they make, they can easily afford these luxuries.
Here's a list of such expensive things that these Indian male celebs have flaunted in the recent past. 1. Shahid Kapoor’s Ducati
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Shahid Kapoor has been riding high on the success of his two previous movies, Padmavat and Kabir Singh. To celebrate the success, he gifted himself a fancy Ducati Scrambler 1100 for a whopping Rs 11.95 lakh. He loves to flaunt the bike as he frequently posts its images on Instagram and also goes on rides frequently with his friends. 2. Ajay Devgn’s BMW X7
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Ajay Devgn invested in a luxury car that he now drives to work and loves to flaunt. He bought a BMW X7 which comes at a price of close to Rs 1 crore.
On the work front, he will appear in the second part of Raid which will revolve around a case inspired by a true story. He will also play the lead in the Hindi version of the Tamil film Kaithi. Ajay will also be seen in a special appearance in Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi. He also has Maidaan and The Big Bull in his kitty. 3. Ranbir Kapoor’s Cycle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Ranbir Kapoor, who was spotted by the paparazzi riding his cycle, has spent a whopping Rs 1.46 lakh on it. It’s a MATE X electric foldable bike. And according to online reports, the bike comes with a powerful motor of 1000w, hi-torque 48V battery, Shimano 8-SPD shifting, TEKTRO disc brakes, and more. The bike is surely one of the coolest we have ever seen. 4. Hardik Pandya’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Watch
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Hardik Pandya loves flaunting the brands he wears. He has been seen flaunting the Patek Philippe Nautilus wristwatch ‘n’ number of times. According to reports, the diamond-studded wrist candy is priced at Rs 1.65 crore. 5. Kartik Aaryan’s Lamborghini Urus
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After testing negative for COVID, Kartik Aaryan gifted himself a swanky new car that grabbed everyone’s attention. He has invested in a Lamborghini Urus which cost him around Rs 4.5 crores. He took to Instagram to share his latest toy.
Do you know of more such luxuries that Bollywood celebs own? Tell us in the comments below. View the full article
The Indian Premier League is just three days away from returning to Indian soil and with the change in location, some of the previously successful teams that failed to do well in the United Arab Emirates will hope to make a strong comeback as well.
At the top of this list has to be the three-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, who ended up finishing the 2020 season second-last in the points table, despite making it to the final a season ago in 2019.
And while CSK made some great moves during the mini-auction ahead of the 14th edition of the tournament, former Indian cricketer and analyst, Gautam Gambhir feels that the franchise will end up having yet another disappointing year.
In a video interview with ESPNcricinfo, Gambhir said that by the end of the regular season, CSK would find themselves at the No. 5 spot, which would render the ‘Whislte Podu’ out of the playoffs for the second consecutive year after successfully making it to the Top-4 for every season before 2020.
Interestingly, Gambhir’s unfavourable prediction for the MS Dhoni-led side has had a calming effect on the CSK fans, who are rather happy with what he had to say.
Gautam ne Bola h ab to Trophy jeetne Ka chance bn gya h — ANKIT (@TuzyaAichaGavat) April 7, 2021CSK fans :- pic.twitter.com/ulXQrD9Otl — OGGII (@oggiiduck) April 7, 2021thanks Gautam sir.. CSK fans it's celebration time — Rakesh kumar Singh राकेश कुमार सिंह (@Rakeshk72798087) April 7, 2021Its Party time! Bcoz Gambhir has kept us out of top 4 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳❣️❣️❣️❣️🤣🤣 — Shantanu Ghosh (@imshantanu105) April 7, 2021Why Are The CSK Fans Happy?
It has been a below-the-radar running gag with the Indian cricket fans who troll the southpaw for getting his predictions wrong in the past and whatever the cricketer had said, the exact opposite of it has happened.
One of the greatest examples of such an occurrence comes from the IPL 2020 Final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in which Gambhir had picked Marcus Stoinis as the captain of his fantasy league team.
🤣🤣 once again proved @GautamGambhir is wrong pic.twitter.com/Kg0DASxnMZ — Pkranthi (@Kranthi87034815) November 10, 2020
And while the Australian was in marvelous form throughout the season with the ball and the bat, he not only ended up as the most expensive bowler for DC in the final but also gave up his wicket on a golden duck.
Some of the other cricket experts who predicted CSK’s result at the end of the season involved Aakash Chopra, Sanjay Manjrekar, and Ian Bishop.
While Chopra and Manjrekar echoed Gambhir’s opinion and also felt that CSK will end up missing out on the playoffs, Bishop said that the team will find itself at the No. 4 spot. View the full article
The Beach Bum is surely one of the best stoner comedy movies we’ve come across. Here are Zain and Shubham’s honest thoughts on the Matthew McConaughey starrer movie.
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Finally koi film achhi lagi! Here's our honest review on Parineeti and Arjun starrer Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. Have you seen it yet?
For more honest reviews, stay tuned to MensXP.
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Chhipkali vs bandar dekh ke Zain aur Shubham ko kaafi maza aya!For more honest reviews,stay tuned to MensXP. #HonestReview #GodzillaVsKong #Hollywood
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Are women as sexist as men, or as sexist at all? Does it stem out internalised misogyny and systematic patriarchy? Vishnu and Zain discuss. For more such podcasts, stay tuned to MensXP. #MensXPPodcasts #Sexism #Patriarchy
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Ayushmann Khurrana has just wrapped up shooting for Anubhav Sinha’s Anek and has dived into working for his next project Doctor G.
Ayushmann Khurrana made his debut in the year 2012 with his film Vicky Donor alongside Yami Gautam . He has given many stellar performances since then and is now considered the industry’s newest hit machine.
So, here’s all we know about his next project Doctor G-
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Directorial Debut of Anubhuti Kashyap
The film is a directorial debut of Anurag Kashyap’s sister Anubhuti Kashyap and we are already excited to see what’s in store for us.
Star Cast
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen in the lead role together for the first time. They will be sharing screen space in Doctor G. The film’s reading has already been started as both the actors took to social media and shared a glimpse of their reading sessions.
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About The Film
Ayushamnn Khurrana will be seen playing the role of Dr. Uday Gupta in the film and Rakul will be seen playing the role of Dr. Fatima, who is a medical student.
The film is produced by Junglee Pictures and is written by Anubhuti, Sumit Saxena, Saurabh Bhat, and Vishal Wagh.
On the work front, Ayushmann Khurrana will be next seen with Vaani Kapoor in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui which will release in the theatres on July 9.
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In the romantic drama film, Ayushmann plays the role of a cross-functional athlete. Not only this, but he will also be seen in Anubhav Sinha’s Anek. The film will release in theatres on September 17, 2021.
Also, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen next in MayDay with Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn. She will play the role of a pilot in the film. View the full article
Actor R. Madhavan has surprised one and all with the trailer of his next movie, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The movie is not just conceptualised by him and he is not only playing the lead role, this movie is special because this will also mark his directorial debut in the industry. So far, the response to the trailer has been stellar.
While celebs and the ‘ janta’ have given their nods for this one, a very special appraisal in terms of words of appreciation have come his way. The actor recently revealed on social media that he had the golden opportunity of meeting PM Modi and showing him glimpses of his work. The actor is left elated after the PM tweeted words of praise for his work and specially the topic of the movie, a subject which is very important for the people to know about and get acquainted with.
Happy to have met you and the brilliant Nambi Narayanan Ji. This film covers an important topic, which more people must know about.
Our scientists and technicians have made great sacrifices for our country, glimpses of which I could see in the clips of Rocketry. https://t.co/GDopym5rTm — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 5, 2021
The movie has been inspired from the life of an ISRO scientist named Mr. Nambi, who was entangled in an ugly spy scandal while he was working as an aerospace engineer. The movie is receiving a very positive response in terms of acceptance and an appetite for this intriguing subject. The movie will be released in six languages which include Hindi, English, Tamil and even Telugu. View the full article
Forest fires are a dangerous threat to not just the flora and fauna on this planet but also to the wildlife and humans dependent on forest resources. Lately, our country has been tackling a lot of forest fires everywhere and the recent piece of land that is battling this issue is the state of Uttarakhand, where over 900 spots have been identified for forest fires. While this calls for centre’s immediate attention and intervention, a clip of Uttarakhand’s forest minister, Mr. Harak Singh Rawat has surfaced which shows him battling the forest fires with shrubs in his hands. The video clip shows him stopping on his way to Garhwal Hills as cameras zoom in on him trying to douse off the fire.
...And Action! #Uttarakhand forest minister #HarakSinghRawat tries to douse the #Forestfire with a bush. He was on his way in #Garhwal hills on Monday night. The camera crew captured all the action! #Forestfire #UttarakhandForestFire #uttarakhandnews pic.twitter.com/S2hQ8rUlVr — Anupam Trivedi (@AnupamTrivedi26) April 6, 2021
Like two sides of a coin, the video has garnered mixed reactions. Some people are questioning this way of fighting a fire and feel this is just a publicity stunt to take away attention from the real problem.
A symbolic gesture, a photo op. Grabs eyeballs, become a headline. Sadly, this is not enough for now. We need much, much more than this if we have to seriously curb this man made and natural disaster of forest fires — Anoop Nautiyal (@Anoopnautiyal1) April 6, 2021Wow wat a equipment & method of extinguishing the fire , learning for every fire fighter — Sushil Kathait (@KumarKathait) April 6, 2021The minister should at least take swift actions to ensure the forest fire is under control and the flora&fauna is protected and safe rather than doing this silly thing!!#UttarakhandForestFire — Arijit_Gupta (@Arijit17Gupta) April 6, 2021Mostly, the common sentiment has been that maybe he did it for the camera.
Photo Opp !! This kind of tokenism will not slove the problem . Can we see more concrete measure Minister Shabe . — Naren Singh (@narenddn) April 6, 2021If the camera crew had not been around, do you suppose he might have bothered to conduct this little drama? — Jyoti Singh (@synchronise1857) April 6, 2021Thank god he is not blowing air from his mouth!! would have doused all fire in one go! — Aiyush 🇮🇳 (@aiyushkumar) April 6, 2021However, a few people were quick to point out that his attempt does qualify for something and while this is an age-old way of tackling fire, he’s at least grabbing the right attention for the cause.
Super effort. Deserves an award in public service. — Shveta Mashiwal (@m_shveta) April 6, 2021🏽♂️Yeh hota hai tareeka forest fire bujhaaneka.. Koi seekhhen inn se Uttarakhand Forest Minister Ka yeh awesome idea.. US & Australia would be jealous of India that they don't have such techniques to douse the bushfires in their countries. Brilliant! 🏻🏻🏻I'm feeling so elated.. — Imran (@MustLuvImran) April 6, 2021It's not symbolic bro. ये छोटा ही सही, लेकिन वास्तविक प्रयास है। लेकिन ये जंगल की आग के लिए कारगर नहीं है। इसके लिए खूब सारा पानी अथवा मिट्टी ही कारगर होगी या फिर कोई कैमिकल जो आग को kill करने में सक्षम हो।https://t.co/GRdp9Wc6oQ — @LaxmiManral (@Manral_Laxmi) April 6, 2021How elegantly the fire is being doused. Anyways he did take down some fire and that is what matters today. Any little fire can also magnify into a huge one. — Dr. Aanchal Sharma (@aanchii_sharma) April 6, 2021Recently, the minister had informed the public that helicopters will be used to blow out the fire and ease the situation. “Fire broke out at 964 locations in the state. Seven animals and four persons died and two persons were injured. The weather made it challenging for the state government. The Chief Minister (Tirath Singh Rawat) and I are monitoring the situation separately. We'll try to douse the fire with helicopters,” he said. View the full article
The much awaited Honest Review is here! Here are Zain and Shubham's honest thoughts on this Emraan Hashni and John Abraham starrer movie.
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