Andhadhun' gave opportunity to work with likeminded colleagues: Radhika Apte.
Andhadhun’ gave opportunity to work with likeminded colleagues: Radhika Apte.
Andhadhun, which released on this day two years ago, will always be special for actress Radhika Apte, who says she got a chance to work with likeminded people in the industry.
“‘Andhadhun’ will always be close to my heart. It gave me yet another opportunity to collaborate with likeminded colleagues, who inspire me and help me grow my craft. Working with a director like Sriram Raghavan and co-actor Ayushmann Khurrana, was a great learning and experience,” said Radhika.
“Andhadhun” won Best Hindi Film award and Ayushmann received the Best Actor Award for his performance in the thriller, at the National Film Awards last year.
Mumbai: Actress Radhika Apte at the 2019 Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards in Mumbai, on April 30, 2019. (Photo: IANS)
“It feels lovely to have worked on a film which won itself a National award, went on to receive so much love from the audience and become a classic in itself,” said Radhika.
She was seen essaying the character of Sophie, a girl-next-door who falls in love with Ayushmann’s character, a pianist who pretends to be blind.
Meanwhile, the actress will be next seen in “A Call To Spy”, as a real-life character of a spy, Noor Inayat Khan.
Mumbai: Actress Tamannah Bhatia at the shoot of celebrity make-up artist Lekha Gupta's Amazon Beauty Vanity Diaries show in Mumbai, on June 25, 2019. (Photo: IANS)
Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia, who recently tested Covd positive, has been discharged from the local hospital she was admitted to. The actress will live in isolation as advised by doctors.
Tamannaah issued a statement with the health update on her verified Twitter account on Monday evening.
The statement reads: “Although my team and I have been very disciplined on set, I unfortunately succumbed to a mild fever last week. After undertaking the mandatory tests, I was diagnosed as COVID- 19 positive. I admitted myself into a private hospital in Hyderabad to mitigate adverse health outcomes and after being under the care of expert medical professionals I am now being discharged. It has been a strenuous week but I feel relatively well. I am optimistic that I will recover fully from this health peril which is distressing so many people around the world. For the present, I will be self-isolating as advised. A big virtual hug to everyone for their love, concern and positivity. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay well.”
Mumbai: Actress Tamannah Bhatia at the shoot of celebrity make-up artist Lekha Gupta’s Amazon Beauty Vanity Diaries show in Mumbai (Photo: IANS)
In August, Tamannaah’s parents had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actress had informed fans of the development with a tweet posted on August 26. “My parents were showing mild COVID 19 symptoms over the weekend and as a precautionary measure everyone at home underwent test immediately. The results have come in, unfortunately, my parents have tested positive. The necessary authorities have been updated of their situation and we are complying with the precautionary guidelines. The rest of the family members, including myself and the staff have tested negative. By the Grace of God they are coping well and all your prayers and blessings will put them on the road to recovery,” she had written.
The actress will next be seen in the Telugu remake of the Hindi thriller film “Andhadhun”, besides the Hindi film “Bole Chudiyan” co-starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Abhishek Banerjee’s mom not a fan of his on-screen looks images
Actor Abhishek Banerjee may be impressing new-age Bollywood viewers with his intense and often dark roles, but he has a few hysterical facts to share about how his mother reacts to his on-screen looks…reports Asianlite News
“I have grown up in a middle-class family, but my mother has always been extremely particular of how she dresses and has instilled that trait in me. That is probably the reason I dress the exact opposite way!” he quipped.
“She is always bothered about the way my hair looks or the kind of clothes I wear. If I ask her, ‘did you watch me on that show, how was it?’ All she will have to say is ‘yes, but who did your hair?’,” added the “Stree” actor, who also made a mark as a casting director before getting his break in front of the camera.
Actor Abhishek Banerjee
In his latest web project “PariWar”, Abhishek plays Munna, a male nurse and a romantic at heart who writes poetry.
“Munna is quite different from the ones I’ve played in the past. He is shy and often ridiculed in his town as people find his job effeminate. Fortunately, I am decently dressed in this one, so hopefully, my mom won’t have a problem (laughs). Having said this, I feel my mother helps me with a perspective so simple and small yet many times overlooked. She helps me stay grounded, and I feel incredibly grateful for that,” he said.
“PariWar”, a six-part series, is set against the backdrop of Allahabad and follows the life of Kashiram Narayan, a 68-year-old patron, and his estranged family who are squabbling for their ancestral land. The show streams on Disney+ Hotstar.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation with international companies and exchanging best experiences and practices to develop the water strategy over the next five years…Reports Asian Lite News
Dr. Engineer Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, SEWGA, received a French delegation from the Suez Company, which is specialised in the field of water services and the development of desalination units.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation with international companies and exchanging best experiences and practices to develop the water strategy over the next five years.
Dr. Al Leem confirmed that the authority is continuing to implement a plan to develop water desalination units, transmission and distribution networks, and improve water quality in a number of areas in the Emirate of Sharjah, as part of the important strategic projects implemented by the authority under the directives of Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
He pointed out that the implementation of the water strategy during the next stage depends on the use of the latest global technologies in this vital and important sector, and the provision of modern devices to check water quality and measure any change that may occur to water quality during the transmission and distribution process.
Cyril Corgart, CEO of the French company Suez, said that the company welcomes cooperation with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority in preparing its strategic plan and development projects.
The former Vice President said it was hard to engage respectfully with Trump during the 90-minute debate, which took a chaotic turn…Reports Asian Lite News
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said that he shouldn’t have called US President Donald Trump a clown during the first debate between the two rivals on September 29.
“I should have said this was a clownish undertaking instead of calling him a clown,” The Hill news website quoted Biden as saying in an NBC News town hall on Monday.
The former Vice President said it was hard to engage respectfully with Trump during the 90-minute debate, which took a chaotic turn with insults such as “liar”, “just shush for a minute” and “keep yapping”.
“It was just very difficult. I didn’t want to further demean the process of the debate by getting in a shouting match with him.
“I’ll be very honest with you. I think it was embarrassing for the nation to see the president hectoring like he did,” Biden added.
Trump, Biden trade early jabs in first presidential debate.
During the debate, insults and interruptions took centre-stage as the two rivals tore into each other in the presence Fox News anchor and moderator Chris Wallace.
The President frequently interrupted and heckled Biden, ignoring repeated pleas from Wallace, for Trump to stick to his allotted time, CNN reported.
Following the heckling, at one point, told the President: “Will you shut up, man?”
Washington, Aug. 21, 2020 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in Washington D.C., the United States, on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua/IANS)
Even after Trump’s October 2 announcement that he had tested positive for Covid-19, Biden has continued with his campaign, which has halted negative ads against the President due to the development.
The rivals are slated to appear in two more debates, one on October 15 and another on October 22.
But it remained unclear if they would proceed in the wake of Trump’s health condition.
In a social environment where women giving up professional dreams to put family first is all too common, a new book brings out the story of a couple sharing achievements, and going beyond the notion of “gifting teddy bears and roses to your partner”….writes Siddhi Jain.
Emerging author Saranya Umakanthan’s book “One Day, Life Will Change” launched this March. Published by FingerPrint Publishers, it also has an audiobook version on Audible. Saranya, a software engineer by profession, describes how she found the inspiration for this book.
“I met a lot of women who gave up on their dreams after their marriage with their personal commitments. Some gave up happily which is fine with me. But there were others who lost themselves unable to carry the load of being a perfect woman, losing their hopes and even forgetting what their dreams were in the first place. I saw them floundering in the turbulent sea of hardships drowning slowly, giving in to the harsh struggles of life. Most of the women I know, go through this phase. I saw the lost dreams in their eyes instead of the sparkling twinkle that I had seen earlier. That gave me a thought to begin my book,” she told IANSlife.
“One Day, Life Will Change” is an inspirational romantic novel where the protagonist, Samaira is one such woman with broken dreams. Her vivacious personality disappeared with the adversities of life but her heart longed for happiness, which she had taken it for granted earlier.
Highlighting the role of strong companionship and growing together, the novel shows how she and her partner pursued their dreams against all odds, inspiring one another and travelling the gruelling path of life.
“Life-altering, difficult situations in your life bring you closer to your partner. The bond of love strengthens when you fight it out together with additional strength and a secure belief that you have someone for you. There can never be a sweeter moment between a couple than celebrating their success together.”
In a time when hope runs dry, how will her book inspire both men and women to chase their dreams and hand-hold their partners through tough times?
“When you tumble into the quicksand of negativity, you lose your hope and in no time this pit will swallow your soul draining away your happiness. You need strong will-power to pull yourself out of this depression and misery. Along with your determination, it will be great to have a strong arm of support from your partner. To me, that is the purest form of love you can give or get. Not merely sending thousands of messages or gifting teddy bears and roses.
“In my story, Vivian stands for Samaira, and Samaira vouches her support to Vivian,” the author concludes, adding that love is a two-way street.
The COVID-19 crisis has definitely brought in infinite changes in the lifestyle and face masks are on top of the list. And, wearing the masks constantly can cause skin irritation, red rashes and marks to those with sensitive skin.
Men are more prone of skin issues while wearing masks because of the beard. It can be irritating; moreover, the mask can cause more problems. A layer of hair underneath the mask can get very messy and causes skin problems.
Also, the masks don’t fit properly due to the beard and leave spaces for germs to escape and get into your nose and mouth. So, keep the length of the beard hair as small as you can to avoid viruses entering your body.
Lalita Arya, Vice President Dermapuritys shares a few tips to protect the beard from mask:
Shaving.
If you have a dense or long beard, make sure you dry your beard properly, as the dampness caused due to the mask can make the skin itchy and even cause beard dandruff.
Always wash your mask post wearing as it can cause acne & skin rashes. Don’t forget to clean your beard and apply a good SPF lotion before wearing the mask.
Avoid putting on any oil before putting on a mask during this hot and humid weather as it can vet greasy and uncomfortable.
This is the time when you must leave the habit of running your hand through the beard because it may transfer germs and viruses near your mouth by allowing them to settle on the beard. Combing your beard is also important to keep them untackled & doesn’t become uncomfortable.
Use a breathable cotton mask for a comfortable go. One must prefer disposable masks and later dispose of them properly after use because they are light to handle by the beards. Let your beards breathe to avoid any irritation.
Do you have a case of ‘Maskne’?.
Keep your beard, as well as skin moisturized as excessive dryness, can cause problems too. If you decide to shave, even then your skin will need extra attention, cleanse and moisturize your face before wearing a mask and exfoliate and soothe it after removing the mask.
If you have pre-existing skin allergies or infections then you should use a mild cleanser to keep your beard moisturized and clean. Don’t forget to clean your mask every time you wear it.
These days face masks have become a new normal. We cannot step out of our houses without wearing a mask. It has become our prior responsibility to keep the beard protected. Whereas shaving off your beard is still the best option to keep yourself safe right now.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is distraught reading about the recent horrific gangrapes and killings at Hathras and Balrampur.
“Shocked, shattered and devastated. After Hathras, another gangrape and murder at Balrampur! It’s barbaric, inhuman and calls for the most severe punishment to the guilty. When will this stop? We are failing every single day to protect the women of our country. We have to do more than just protecting women. We have to raise better sons!” he said.
The actor, who has been roped in by UNICEF India as a celebrity advocate who will work at ending violence against children, has also trained focus on atrocities against children. He says brutality against minors is unacceptable but preventable.
“As a UNICEF celebrity advocate, my role is to further children’s rights, to support UNICEF in advocating for these rights using my voice and my influence. One of the major issues I am supporting is ending violence against children, to advocate that violence against children is unacceptable, and it is preventable,” Ayushmann said.
The actor says he will spotlight on how to put an end to the societal menace.
“Violence against children is pervasive, but how often do we hear about it being reported or discussed? I will be drawing attention to this issue, making violence against children visible. We need more and more people acknowledging that violence happens, taking steps to end violence as well as to report it,” he said.
AMH Test: Have you left it too late to have a baby.
Explaining time-sensitiveness of assisted reproduction.
Modern lifestyle, related stress at work and personal front especially in the urban set up have been deterrents for delayed family planning…writes Puja Gupta.
Recent studies have shown that the average age of planning the first births amongst new mothers is 31 years and it is 3-4 years more for their male counterparts. The bottom line is that millennial couples plan their pregnancy as per their career stability, which might result in a complex outcome and success rates of conceiving naturally or through assisted reproduction if required, says Dr. Aindri Sanyal, Clinical Director, Nova IVF Fertility.
“These potential intricacies can cause overwhelming emotional stress and anxiety for couples planning for parenthood at their later stages of lives. Lack of awareness and social stigma associated with fertility issues just adds up to further delay. Therefore, considering the present fast-paced life, it is important to know where to halt and respond to your biological clock, which can also help in chalking out assisted reproduction plans in case of any criticality,” she says.
It will always be advantageous to identify the fertile state of women on time to avoid any delay in conceiving. It is time for people to be aware about the various fertility tests and procedures so they can make a more informed decision. Nevertheless, the question remains how to identify the fertility stage on time amongst women? The answer lies within having an AMH test done, says Dr Sanyal. It is one of most simple, useful and non-invasive tests that women are still quite unaware about, she adds.
The expert explains it all about AMH, its benefits and the process.
AMH Test: Have you left it too late to have a baby.
What is AMH and how does it indicate your fertility?
AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone) also known as Mullerian inhibiting hormone, which secretes from ovarian follicles. The level of AMH indicates the ovarian reserve of the woman (how many eggs she has) and is often a good estimator of the number of reproductive years she is left with.
Benefits of AMH Test for women who are planning or trying to conceive
An AMH Test is a simple blood test that can be done at any time of the menstrual cycle. Getting a test done will give women a clear picture of their reproductive health. Here are few of the reasons for considering the same:
To determine fertility treatments: If a couple is having problems in conceiving, cross-checking the AMH level is part of initial fertility tests conducted. AMH Scans when combined with other tests like Ultrasound of ovaries, semen analysis and other hormonal tests can help fertility clinics decide on the best treatment suited.
To plan the timeline of conceiving: Even if one is not having problems in conceiving, getting an AMH tested can still be useful as it helps in identifying one’s reproductive window. AMH indicates the ovarian reserve and understanding this can help in making choices about your reproductive goals and stay ahead of your biological clock.
To estimate response to IVF: According to several studies there is a positive correlation between AMH levels and the number of oocytes that are retrieved from women undergoing IVF treatments. Thus, AMH level can give insights to how a woman would respond to ovarian stimulation in IVF.
Sperm. (File Photo: IANS)
It is important to remember that an AMH test alone is not enough to determine your chances of getting pregnant, but it is a good indicator of your ovarian reserve. Keeping track of your AMH levels helps you know the cards you are holding with regards to your fertility. However, it is equally important to get the testes done from a good fertility clinic with a lab that adheres to clinical standards for this test.
If you have abnormal levels of AMH, do not get discouraged, you can still conceive with appropriate treatment from your doctor who can properly interpret the results and also provide required the guidance and support. Fertility issues and treatments are time sensitive that is the harsh reality. So, the earlier you check your AMH levels and ovarian reserve, the more time you will have to plan and decide. Making yourself aware about such different tests and options available is the first step towards good reproductive health and motherhood.
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Arabian sports Minister
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister has launched the Kingdom’s official campaign to help secure enough votes from members of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 21st Asian Games in 2030.
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, who is also chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC), formally submitted the country’s application bid to the governing body, nominating Riyadh to stage the event.
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has received the official bids from the cities of Doha, Qatar and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia offering to host the 21st Asian Games slated to be held in 2030.
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) receives bid documents from 2030 Asian Games candidate cities.
The OCA Evaluation Committee, chaired by Wei Jizhong, Life Vice President OCA, will be visiting both the candidate cities in the third week of October to assess the bids, the organisation stated in a media release on Monday.
The host city of the 21st Asian Games 2030 will be decided at the 39th OCA General Assembly, due to be held in Muscat, Oman, on December 16.
The 19th Asian Games will be held in the city of Hangzhou, China, from September 10-25, 2022 and the 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in 2026.
