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Bollywood Actress And Their Beautiful Sisters Who Stay Away From Limelight

I can’t say about sisters who look better than their sisters who are actresses in Bollywood because most of the actresses applied so much makeup and beauty products on their skin and their sisters who stayed away from the limelight of Bollywood or do not have that much great career as their sisters have. But one thing for sure many sisters still beautiful without makeup because of their natural beauty not because of make-up.

So, here we have made a compilation of a few actresses with their sister. Scroll below, to find out how amazing they look.

1. Deepika and Anisha Padukone: Anisha is the younger sister of Bollywood’s famous actress Deepika Padukone. She is a well-known professional golf player and has represented India on International platforms.

2. Bhumi and Samiksha Pednekar: Samiksha Pednekar is an Indian model and lawyer. Bhumi and Samiksha are twins.

3. Yami Gautam and Surilie Gautam: Surilie is an Indian film and television actress. She is the younger sister of Yami and her television debut was Meet Mila De Rabba in 2008 with Sony India.

4. Alia and Shaheen Bhatt: Shaheen is the elder sister of Alia Bhatt. She is the author of a book called “I’ve Never Been (Un)Happier” the memoir of her depression.

5. Jhanvi and Khushi Kapoor: Khushi Kapoor is the younger sister of Jhanvi Kapoor. Just like her elder sister, Khushi desires to make it big as an actress in Bollywood.

6. Katrina and Isabelle Kaif: Isabelle Kaif is the younger sister of Katrina Kaif. She is about to make her Bollywood debut with an upcoming movie Kwatha. She will be seen the opposite, Salman Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma.

7. Disha and Khushboo Patani: She is the elder sister of Disha Patani. Khushboo is a lieutenant in the Indian Army.

8. Kriti and Nupur Sanon: Nupur Sanon is the younger sister of Kirti. She is an aspiring singer and actress. She sang Teri Galiyaan, which became a huge success on YouTube. She is also the singer of the song Janam Janam from Dilwale.

9. Vaani Kapoor and Nupur Chopra: Nupur Chopra (Nupur Kapoor) is the elder sister of Vaani Kapoor, She is married to Vikram Chopra and is settled in the Netherlands.

10. Taapsee and Shagun Pannu: Shagun is the younger sibling of Taapsee. She is an actress and the owner of a wedding planning company named ‘The Wedding Factory’.

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10 Famous Cartoons That Were Banned In Different Countries For Some Reasons

We have grown up watching cartoons on our TV screens. We used to find it, funny and innocent but there are a few cartoons that were banned in some countries for being too controversial. If you are not aware of it then read on.

1. An episode of Peppa Pig was banned throughout Australia: In an episode, people were taught to be friends with spiders and bugs. However, in a country like Australia, which is home to 10,000 species of spiders (some highly poisonous), it was very dangerous. Thus, it was banned.

2. Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants were banned in more than 120 countries: Some episodes of this cartoon were banned in over 120 countries including the USA, Europe, China, Russia, Australia for showcasing violence and using foul language. Moreover, an episode was taken off air in which Squidward contemplates suicide.

3. Few episodes of Tom and Jerry were taken off across the world: People thought that many episodes of this show were controversial because they justified unpunished violence. In some episodes, cartoons were also seen smoking, drinking, and doing things that were not suitable for kids.

4. An episode from the Tiny Toon Adventures was banned throughout the world: In one episode named ‘One beer’, the cartoons were seen trying to steal a beer bottle. Characters consuming alcohol is not suitable for kids and hence the episode was taken off the air.

5. Shrek 2 was banned in Israel: Israel banned the cartoon for making fun of public figures and also giving sexual hints. In the episodes, the characters say ‘to bobbit’, indicating that they want to cut off a character’s biological organs. While dubbing, the authors replace it with a popular Israeli singer, who is famous for his high voice. The joke didn’t go down well with the singer, David D’Or, who also sued the cartoon’s authors.

6. Shin Chan was banned in India: The cartoon aired in India in 2006 and was banned in 2008 for promoting mischievous behavior. Shin chan’s behavior towards adults was disturbing for people and thus, they demanded to ban it.

7. China banned the popular cartoon show Winnie The Pooh: The cartoon was taken off air in July 2017 after the memes comparing the cartoon with Chinese President Xi Jinping surfaced on the internet. The government was against any kind of mockery against the leader as a result of which pooh images were also blocked on the internet.

8. One of the Pokemon episodes was banned on TV in Turkey, Japan, and the Arab League: In one of the episodes, there was an explosion that had bright blue and red flashes with a frequency of 12 Hz. Many kids complaint about their health and some even experienced partial vision loss and loss of consciousness. It was also said that 600 kids were hospitalized. Later, the whole incident was known as ‘Pokemon Shock’. The cartoon was banned in Japan, Turkey, and the Arab League.

9. Kenya and many middle east countries banned Steven Universe: In 2017, Steven Universe was banned from Kenya’s Film Classification Board for being ‘pro gay’. Defending the action, KFCB said in a statement the shows “are intended to introduce children to deviant behavior.”

10. Cow and Chicken banned in India: The show was banned in India because it showed cows at the receiving end of violence. In the county, cows are worshipped and thus, the cartoon was found insulting. Along with it, there were some grossed-out jokes or sexual innuendoes which were problematic.

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15 Lesser-Known About Reema Lagoo, One Of The Best Onscreen Mother Of Bollywood

Definitely, it's Reema Lagoo!

Her real name is Nayan Bhabdhade. She was born on 21 June 1958 in Mumbai. Her mother Mandakini Bhadbhade, was a Marathi theatre actress. Lagoo's acting abilities were noted when she was a student at the Huzurpaga HHCP High School in Pune She took to acting professionally after completing her secondary education. Starting in 1979, she was employed with the Union Bank of India for 10 years in Bombay (now Mumbai), when, alongside appearances in television and films, she participated in inter-bank cultural events. She met Vivek Lagoo, her future husband in the bank as a stage actor, in 1976 before marrying in 1978. She had a daughter Mrunmayee Lagoo. Mrunmayee Lagoo is known for her work on Thappad, PK, and Talaash. She has collaborated with Aamir Khan on many films as an assistant.

She is known as one of the most versatile films and screen actresses in the industry, where she had worked in Bollywood movies and Marathi theatres. Starting her career in Marathi theatre, she got a break to act in Hindi movies. In the 1990s and early 2000s, she played mother’s role, for which she got recognized in the household name. Her mother’s role in Hindi films Reema was seen in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988, wherein she served as Juhi Chawla’s mother. In the same year, she played Aruna Raje’s movie, Rihaee. She played the role of Salman Khan’s mother in Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989, Saajan in 1991, and Hum Saath Saath Hain in 1999. All of them had become a super hit at the box office. Her other films were Gumrah, Jai Kishen, in which she played Akshay Kumar’s mother’s role. In 1995, she acted in Rangeela, where she worked as Urmila Matondkar’s mother.

Her role as Sanjay Dutt's mother in Vaastav won her a Filmfare nomination. Vaastav: The Reality (1999) director Mahesh Manjrekar, talks about Reema in an interview and said, “Reema was family. She was not actor Reema for me. I went to her house for dinners, meetings. I had a personal bond with her. She was a fantastic human being, always warm. She came from a theatre, which has no place for hierarchy. She was a product of that space, so, she treated everyone the same. She never had any airs about herself.”

Reema had a cardiac arrest while shooting for the television series Naamkaran. Reema was perfectly fine when suddenly she had chest pain on the sets and was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, she couldn’t make it and passed away on 18th May. Her daughter performed the funeral.

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15 Unknown Facts About Lord Hanuman, The Symbol Of Strength And Energy

Lord Hanuman is one of the most worshiped deities in the Hindu religion. The Lord is celebrated for his courage, strength, and the divinity of his protection. His legendary tales are well documented in Ramayana and were one of the central roles in this mythology. A loyal disciple of Shree Ram, Our Bajrangbali was a naughty one as a child and was blessed by the Gods to possess supreme powers. Our knowledge of Hanuman comes from most of the retellings of Ramayana or modern TV series but His godliness is mentioned in other texts including Puranas, Jain texts, the Mahabharata, and so on.

A presence so extraordinary has a life that is much more astonishing, and so we bring you some lesser-known interesting facts from the life of Lord Hanuman.

1. Pawanputra Hanuman was an incarnation of Lord Shiva

There are various versions of the story and various dialogues but the birth of Hanuman was enabled by a curse on a celestial angle (Apsara), a boon from Lord Shiva, and the God of wind, Vayu. The son of Kesari and Anjana, Hanuman is known as Pawanputra (Son of Wind). The deed was fulfilled by Vayu but the course of nature had set for Shiva to be a loyal companion to Rama during his rule. Thus, Hanuman was born.

2. Hanuman was not Lord’s birth name

The name was coined to describe the disfigurement of the Lord’s jaw after he was struck by Indra’s thunderbolt. As a child named Maruti, the Lord miss took Sun to be a ripe fruit in his hunger and went with all his vigor to grab it. This angered Indra who stuck the child with a Lighting bolt. This left the child with an injured cheek and jaw.

Hanuman is derived from the word Hanumat of Sanskrit. Hanumat is the joining of a word and a suffix. Hanu or Hanoo means Jaw and Mat becomes the suffix. So, Hanuman means one who has swollen or disfigured jaw.

3. Lord Hanuman had five bothers

Brahmanda Purana verses 223 – 227 states that Anjana and Kesari had in total five sons of which Hanuman was the eldest. The names of Lord Hanuman’s siblings in order of their birth are Matiman, Srutiman, Ketuman, and Dhritman.

In the Mahabharata period, Pandu and Kunti's son Bhima have also been called the brother of Hanuman Ji.

4. The color Red/ Orange of the Lord’s idol

Once Lord Hanuman observed Sita adorning vermilion on her forehead and asked why is this part of her daily rituals. For which Sita explained that Sindoor (vermilion) is a representative of Shree Ram’s long life, love, and respect for her husband. The adherent devotion towards Shree Ram propelled Lord Hanuman to cover his body completely with Sindoor. Impressed with the deed of Hanuman Lord Rama granted a boon that those who will worship Hanuman with sindoor in the future would see all their difficulties go away. And this is why temples represent Lord Hanuman’s Idol in Vermilion color.

5. The Brahmachari Lord had a son Makardhwaja

Lord Hanuman was a Brahmachari (celibate) and yet he fathered a son named Makardhwaja. It is said that after burning Lanka with his fire-lit tail he dipped his tail in the sea to cool off. There the sweat from his body was ingested by a fish and Makardhwaja was conceived.

6. Lord Hanuman’s presence in the Kurukshetra war

Lord Hanuman was present in form of his featured flag on the chariot of Arjuna as he led into the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This was done as a reverence to Lord Krishna who is one among the Dasha Avtaar of God Vishnu, same as Shree Ram. Lord Hanuman’s presence granted the chariot and its inmates with protection and as soon as the battle was won, and Hanuman regained its original form, the empty chariot reduced to ashes.

7. Lord Hanuman first hand heard the preaching’s of Bhagavad Gita

As the Lord was harboring on top of Arjuna’s chariot in form of the flag, it is believed that he was among the only four who first hand heard Bhagavad Gita preached by Lord Krishna. The other three being Arjuna, Sanjaya and Barbarik.

8. Lord Hanuma’s scripture of Ramayana

It is said that Lord Hanuman too documented his version of Ramayana on the walls of the cave he resided in. And his version of the story was much more splendid and glorious than that of Valmiki’s. As Lord Hanuman scripted it just to relive the events and remember his Shree Ram, he discarded his version to aid Valmiki’s poem of Ramayana.

9. Panchamukhi Hanuman

It is said that Lord Hanuman took the form of Panchamukhi (The Five-Headed) to kill the demon king of Patala (netherworld) who had kidnapped Rama and Lakshmana. On the mission of rescuing them, Hanuman learned that to kill Ahiravana you need to extinguish five candles, in which the demon king’s soul resides, at the same time. So, Lord Hanuman morphed into Five heads(go through the above-inserted image):

• In center was Hanuman. • In south Narasimha, a lion’s visage • In west Ahiravana, an eagle’s head (Garuda) • In north Varaha, head of a boar. • Facing the sky was the Hayagriva, head of a horse.

10. Lord Hanuman has 108 names in Sanskrit

The Ashtottara Shatanamavali (collective names) of Lord Hanuman has 108 names in Sanskrit, including Anjaneya, Hanumanta, Mahavira, and so on.

11. Lord Hanuman is immortal

In Hindu texts, there is mention of eight Chiranjivis (immortal beings) and Lord Hanuman is one of them. It is said that he will walk this earth chanting Shree Ram’s name and stories until the end of Kaliyuga.

There are some notable religious reformers who believe to have seen Lord Hanuman in their lifetime, including Madhvacharya (13th century CE), Tulsidas (16th century), Samarth Ramdas (17th century), Raghavendra Swami (17th century), and Swami Ramdas (20th century).

12. Lord Hanuman is viewed as a protector

Lord Hanuman was blessed by Goddess Kali to be at her dwara-paal or gate-keeper as a protector and guard. And Lord Shani blessed Lord Hanuman with a boon that any who worships Lord Hanuman would see the end of their troubles. And these two reasons stem from the belief of invoking Lord Hanuman would help fight against any sorcery.

13. Lord Hanuman the scholar

Lord Hanuman is revered for his strength and power but it’s very few know that Lord Hanuman was an erudite scholar. He received his education from the Lord Surya (Sun God). He was well versed in all the Hindu texts including Vedas, Tantra, and so on. Tantriks believe Lord Hanuman was mighty accomplished in this field as the Lord had had supremacy in eight occult powers, those being:

• Anima – The power to reduce one’s size. • Mahima – Aptitude to increase one’s size. • Laghima – The prowess to become weightless. • Garima – Ability to increase weight. • Prapti – The gift to travel anywhere and obtain anything. • Parakamya – Mastery over willpower. • Vastiva – Mastery over all creatures. • Isitva – Godliness of being able to create and destroy.

14. The Surya Namaskara (salutation to the sun), was devised by Hanuman

It is hardly unbelievable with the agility and strength Lord Hanuman poses to acknowledge the fact that the Lord was a Yogi. He was the inventor of Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) which was a way of greeting his teacher, Surya Devta. And the Lord was the first to teach Pranayama to mankind.

15. Lord Hanuman a master Singer

In the Narada Purana, Lord Hanuman is described as a master vocalist. It was a boon given to him by Narad Muni.

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Reasons Why We Call Dogs Man’s Best Friend

some reasons which prove why dogs happened to be one the best thing to humans:

Not being able to see through the new gate was causing her a lot of anxiety.

Dogs don’t care if you are rich or poor.

They will accompany you to your shopping.

And sometimes have a heart-shaped nose.

They will work out with you.

A smile that can just melt your heart in no time.

When you catch them red-handed.

Dogs care about safety.

You can never have enough dog friends.

They can become your travel buddy.

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Ever Wondered Why Houses In Jodhpur Are Painted Blue?

One of the most beautiful cities of India, Jodhpur is also known around widely as “Gateway to Thar”. The minute you step into Jodhpur you get the feeling of time travel. It is as abraded and pure as you get to witness the Indian culture, which you are not able to see in most of the tourist places situated in Rajasthan. It is one of the second-largest cities in Rajasthan.

Mehrangarh fort presents you with the top panoramic views of the blue houses. You can also have a luxurious dinner at an Indique restaurant with a beautiful look at the blue houses and the fort. Pachetia Hill sunset viewpoint also has an amazing site for you to enjoy.

Jodhpur’s one significant feature of blue-walled houses is what distinguishes it from other places. They are concealed in the streets of the old city, in the locality of Mehrangarh Fort.

There are a lot of theories about the reason why these houses are painted blue. Well, not all of the houses in Jodhpur are painted blue but only the old town area near the Mehrangarh Fort has houses painted in blue hues. Standing on the top of the Mehrangarh Fort and watching the blue-colored houses looks absolutely stunning and is a complete delight to the eyes.

1. To keep termites away

There exist few people who strongly hold the view that the blue color enables to dissuade termites. As per this theory, termites caused harm to various famous historic structures and buildings in the city. Therefore, to preserve their property from these disgusting pests, the residents of the city painted their houses with blue color. This color is a combination of two things namely copper sulfate and limestone that keeps away bugs, and along with it also delivers a soothing and calming effect.

The residents who discovered this concept strictly disregard the belief that blue is related to the Brahmins. Putting forward their views, they state that there are just as many families from other castes living in the blue-painted houses.

2. The color blue is associated with Lord Shiva

Many elder people in the town believe that the color blue is linked with Lord Shiva, who at the time of, Churning of the Ocean Milk drank the extremely dangerous poison named Halahala, to save the planet. This position eventually turned his body blue, and from that very time, his followers regard the color blue to be associated with Shiva and sacred color. Due to this theory, his innumerable followers who resided in the region painted their houses in blue colors, which eventually resulted in the naming of the city, the Blue City.

3. To keep the houses cool

One of the top reasons is the blue color helps keep the houses cool during the high-intensity heat in Rajasthan during summers which can ultimately go up to the 40s during peak summers. Few people residing in the town hold a belief that the blue color is and an excellent reflector of sun rays so daubing your house in blue color will result in their house staying cool during summer months.

4. Blue defines the social status

Another theory prevalent in this region is that the blue color is a representation of social status. This concept can be traced long back when the Hindu caste system was regarded to be the unit for deciding social status. As per the reports given by local lore, the Brahmin community covered their houses with blue color so as to distinguish themselves from the lower-caste communities, and from that time, blue is associated with the Brahmins. You may also come across the word Brahmin houses, referring to these houses.

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15 Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies Of All Time

Indian cinema can be gigantic in terms of magnitude and scale. Those mammoth sets and the startling box office numbers speak for themselves. Bollywood movies have made a special place for themselves on the International Box office when the earnings are concerned.

So, we have created a list of some highest grossing Hindi films of all time that remain undefeated even still.

Dangal (2016): This Aamir Khan starrer razed the box office when it was released. During its course in cinema halls, it earned around Rs. 2000 crores worldwide, making a place in some of the highest-earning movies across the world.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017): The Rajamouli magnum opus is as grand as it looks. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, the sequel to Baahubali: The Beginning made Rs. 1810 crore on worldwide box office, ranking second on the list.

Secret Superstar (2017): Secret Superstar didn’t impress film critics much, but it did a terrific job at the box office though. The Zaira Wasim starrer family drama made Rs. 977 crore at the box office.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015): Kareena Kapoor Khan and Salman Khan’s film Bajrangi Bhaijaan managed to bring tears to our eyes with its heart-touching camaraderie and storyline. Released in 2015, the Kabir Khan film raked in Rs. 922 crore at the box office worldwide.

PK (2014): The controversial film PK was although marred by several backlashes for being religiously insensitive. Despite the murk, it managed to make some good money at the box office. Its BO numbers are as startling as it gets. The movie made Rs. 854 crore worldwide at the box office.

2.0 (2018): 2.0 helmed by Shankar, starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar was one phenomenal cinematic experience for their fans. Getting a gigantic release across the country, it made Rs. 821 crores at the box office.

Sultan (2016): Sultan, starring Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma received lukewarm reviews from the critics but hit the bull’s eye in terms of BO numbers. It earned around Rs. 623 crore worldwide.

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015): If you noticed, both the movies of the Baahubali series found a place on this list of highest-grossing films of all time. Released in three languages in 2015, it made Rs. 650 crore at the box office.

Sanju (2018): Based on the life of controversy’s child Sanjay Dutt, this Rajkumar Hirani film starring Ranbir Kapoor made Rs. 587 crore at the box office.

Tiger Zinda Hai (2017): Another Salman Khan blockbuster, Tiger Zinda Hai was the second part of the Tiger series. Also starring Katrina Kaif, the film raked in Rs. 565 crore when it released on the silver screen in 2017.

Padmaavat (2018): The Sanjay Leela Bhansali magnum opus starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh made Rs. 585 crore worldwide. The film, even before its released, landed into controversy with the religious fringe group Karni Sena.

Dhoom 3 (2013): Dhoom 3 was the third part of the popular Dhoom trilogy starring Abhishek Bachchan in all three of them. The film managed to earn Rs. 556 crore at the box office.

War (2019): Starring the dancing prodigies Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in the same film, War collected Rs. 500 crore at the box office.

Saaho (2019): Another film starring Prabhas that is not Baahubali, on the list. Also starring Shraddha Kapoor, Saaho didn’t get rave reviews by film critics but it managed to do well at the box office. It earned Rs. 433 crores at the box office.

Andhadhun (2018): A great film that is not of commercial make, finds a place on this list. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the titular role, Andhadhun made Rs. 456 crores at the box office.

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9 Most Underrated Bollywood Actress Who Deserve More Limelight

Movies have storylines that revolve around the main characters (the lead), but any plot's development relies on the supporting cast. These supporting roles get highlighted but many times the actors' talent portraying them goes unnoticed. There are some splendid golden ladies in Bollywood whose talent alone has solidified them in the cinemas for more than three decades. We all have seen these actresses in some iconic roles, yet most of us can’t name them.

Here are nine underrated gems in Indian cinemas whose acting merits need its recognition.

Surekha Sikri: The veteran actor of Hindi theatre, Surekha Sikri is a refined artist who has contributed to the field of acting for 4 decades now. Her film debut was with a political drama called Kissa Kursi Ka in 1978 and later her career progressed into Hindi television soap operas. Her portrayal of Dadisa in Balika Vadu remains the epitome of her skilled acting as she won the Best actress for a negative role and won Best supporting actress for the same role in the Indian Telly Awards, proving the diversity of her talent. This Underrated actress has bagged National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress three times and the latest being for Badhaai Ho in 2018.

Lillete Dubey: This stunning actress is in her late 60s but her zeal towards acting and her graceful beauty can fool anyone! Lillete Dubey is a renowned theatre actor and a director with her own Theater company called The Primetime Theatre Company. She claims to be an ‘accidental actress’ but her exuberant supporting roles say otherwise. She is best known for her roles in movies like Kal Ho Na Ho, Baghban, Monsoon Wedding, Zubeida, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. This versatile actress is notable for her direction in the English play of Mahesh Dattani called Dance Like a Man which had a whopping 497 showcases all around the world.

Ratna Pathak Shah: Known for her witty roles and bold acting, Ratna Pathak Shah will always remain in our hearts as Mrs. Sarabhai. Her debut movie was Mandi in the year 1983. She is a chameleon in her own accord, portraying characters from being a socialite to a love-stricken woman. Her acting saw critical acclimation after her lead in the movie Lipstick Under My Burkha. This dark comedy won her an award for Standout Performance in London Asian Film Festival and Best Actress by News18 Movie Awards.

Neena Gupta: Neena Gupta became a sensation after her role as an older pregnant woman in the movie Badhaai ho. But her struggles as a supporting actress and her efforts in surviving as a 60-year-old actress in the Bollywood industry came forth after the Netflix web series called Masaba Masaba. This series that is loosely based on her own life beautifully enhances her experience as a Single Mother, a newlywed, and her struggle as an underrated actress. The actress owns a theatre production company called Sahaj production. She has won Filmfare Critics Award and National Film Award for Best Actress and Supporting Actress respectively.

Supriya Pathak: Next on the list is our very own Hansa Behen! Supriya Pathak is another actress on this list who made a place in the hearts of the Indian audience as the innocent, lazy bahoo from the sitcom Khichdi. From there a 180-degree turn in her character portrayal was seen in the movie Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela where her role as Dhankor Baa was brought forth with a sharp vindictive bite and won her many awards as Best Actor in a negative role. This specialized Bharatanatyam performer has also been part of French movies and Malayalam movies.

Shernaz Patel: Shernaz Patel is a talented beautiful actress who also comes under the umbrella of underrated actors. Her acting debut was via theater plays and her very first was 1984 The Diary of Anne Frank. Her debut in cinemas was with the 1986 TV film Janam even with its success, it couldn’t launch the actress efficiently into the Hindi cinema. She is best known for her supporting roles in movies like Black, Guzaarish, Rockstar, Roy, and so on. She has made recent appearances in a few of the mini web series.

Sheeba Chaddha: This actress is one such in the list who we all have seen in various roles in movies and has enjoyed the entertainment that comes along with her acting. Sheeba Chaddha can morph into any character given to her be it an urban modern mother or a rural nosy sister-in-law. Her oldest character role movie was Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and some of her other noteworthy roles were seen in movies like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Badhaai ho, Gully Boy, Shakuntala Devi, and so on.

Meghna Malik: Popularly known for her brilliant portrayal of a strong-headed Ammaji from the Indian TV serial Na Aana Is Des Laado, Meghna Malik left an unwavering mark with her acting caliber. The actor was first seen in 2001 in the television show Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan and later her first debut film was Neel Parbat Ke Paar. Meghna Malik has tremendous potential but her appearances have been limited to soap operas and movies like Chalte Chalte, Kuch Na Kaho, Vaastu Shastra, etc. She was recently seen in web series like Mirzapur and Bandish Bandits.

Shefali Shah: Staring in the International Emmy for Best Drama Series, Delhi Crime, Shefali shah bought the screenwriting to life with her character display potential of policewoman Vartika Chaturvedi. She launched her acting career in 1993 and entered TV soap in 1997. Her acting relies upon subtility and silence which can clearly be seen in her role of a socialite housewife in the 2015 multi-starer movie Dil Dhadakne Do. Her latest projects are mostly web series like Once again and Humans.

The entertainment industry is a fast-growing sector and these golden age ladies are resilient to be part of it. Though underrated, the actresses have proved time after time that true talent will always leave behind a mark. And we hope the Indian audience is fortunate enough to see them more often on the big screens.

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Everything About Kaviya Maran, The SRH Mystery Girl With A Million-Dollar Smile

Kaviya Maran is the daughter of the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kalanithi Maran. It’s not the first time, she gained popularity. She first grabbed the attention in the 2018 season supporting SRH against KKR.

Kaviya Maran was born on 6th August 1992 in Chennai, Tamil Naidu, India. Kaviya’s father is the owner of SRH and the owner of the media network, Sun Group. Her father began his business with a video news magazine in 1990 & eventually became one of the highest paid Chief Executive Officers. He then started Sun Networks, Asia’s biggest media company. Kaviya’s grandfather Murasoli Maran was the former union minister who belonged to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party (DMK). Her mother, Kaveri Maran is the Joint Managing Director of the company and one of the highest-paid businesswomen in India.

Kaviya did her graduation from Stella Maris College in Chennai. She did her post-graduation at Leonard N Stern School of Business at New York University.

Kaviya has a strong inclination towards Aviation & Media Sectors. Kaviya also loves traveling & listens to music at her leisure. She also has a liking for cricket spends time with her family, watching IPL matches. Kaviya Maran is now taking care of the affairs of SUN Music & FM Channels. People expect Kaviya to manage the entire SUN business in the future. Kaviya is Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) CEO. She is always involved in her team and has been one of the most looked out for faces whenever her team takes to the field. Kaviya was also spotted during the IPL 2021 auctions. Where she actively took part bidding of players.

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13 Interesting Facts About Namita Dubey, The Actress Who Played Dhairya In TVF Aspirants

Namita Dubey, a well-known Indian TV actress who acted in Sony Television Series like Bade Bhaiyya ki Dulhania and Bepannah. She played the character of Meera Raizada and Pooja Hooda, respectively. After she played Dhairya character in TVF Aspirants, she became quite popular.

Background: Namita Dubey was born on 22nd November 1990. She was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Her family lives in the Kapurthala area of ​​Lucknow. Her father Vinaypriya Dubey is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. She has two sisters Ratna Tyagi and Ankita Dubey.

Schooling: Namita did her schooling at La Martiniere Girls College, Lucknow. She then graduated in B.A. (Hons) with English from Lady Shree Ram Women’s College in New Delhi.

Professional life: She started modeling and acting when she was in college. Namita got Rs 20,000 for just five minutes of the shoot after which she decided to make it her career. She then came to Mumbai to take her acting training from Jeff Goldberg Institute in Mumbai. Namita Dubey made her first Tv debut in 2014. Her first show was Yeh Hai Aashiqui that aired on Bindass Channel. She played Radhika’s character on the show. After this, she was seen in a cameo role in a lot of TV shows. She played the character of Simran in Yeh Hai Aashiqui Siyappa Ishq Ka. Namita re-appeared in Yeh Hai Aashiqui as Pammi. Her first film was ‘Main Tera Hero’, in which she got the opportunity to make a special appearance. She got an offer to act in Sony in 2016. Namita Dubey played Meera Raizada’s role in Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania. She made her Bollywood debut with the dark comedy movie Lipstick Under My Burkha, directed by Alankrita Shrivastava. She acted in Colors TV in 2018. Namita Dubey played the role of Pooja Mathur Hooda in Bepanah. She had quit the show because of which the show makers had to show that she was killed in the show. Namita acted opposite Harshad Chopra and Sehban Azim. She left the show Bepannah as she felt that Zindagi Ke Crossroads would give her better prospects. She also worked for ‘World Welfare Children Trust’ and ‘Salaam Baalak Trust Mumbai’. Namita Dubey is currently working for the web series TVF Aspirants where she is playing the character of Dhairya. Earlier, she starred with Pranay Pachauri in Zebra Candy. Namita will also be seen in Taapsee Pannu starrer Rashmi Rocket directed by Akarsh Khurana.

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10 Tamil Wedding Rituals That Make This Wedding Ceremony So Unique

Indian weddings, in general, are an elaborate affair. And if you happen to attend weddings taking place in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, you would know how each one is exclusive and distinctly elegant in its own way. But if one might ask what sets apart a Tamil wedding from the rest of the crowd, most people would agree that it is the value shown to rituals and traditions. Much of these customs are thousands of years old as they hinge on sacred texts (of the Vedas). Tamil weddings are grand events. Not so much in their level of extravagance as the importance that is given to elegance and simplicity. A recurring theme in a typical Kalyanam (wedding) is the presence of red and gold. Be it in the form of wedding decor, the outfits that are worn by the bride, groom, and their respective families, or the manner in which the rituals are performed – these two colors are a must.

But what are these Tamil wedding rituals all about, and why is their influence so steady and relevant? Let’s find out.

Sumangali Prarthanai: Sumangali is a term that is used to refer to married women who lead a blissful and happy married life. The Sumangali Prarthanai, therefore, is a pre-wedding ritual dedicated to Sumangalis as well as the bride-to-be in order to bless her union and pray for a congenial and flourishing life with her husband-to-be. Sumangalis are required to wear a 9-yard saree known as the Madisar at the time of the puja (prayer). The family must ensure that the number of Sumangalis invited to the wedding are always odd in number. Once the puja is complete, the women are treated to a traditional South Indian spread (all served on a banana leaf).

Pallikai Thellichal: The Pallikai Thellichal is another pre-wedding ritual that is performed in order to bless the couple’s union. The custom involves gathering 9 kinds of rice grains that are mixed with curd, all placed in 7 separate earthen pots. These earthen pots are beautifully decorated (with beautiful and colorful designs, sandalwood). Once this is done, the pots are immersed in a water body so that fishes can eat from it. The ritual is a key aspect of making married life blessed and promising.

Mangala Snaanam: The Mangala Snaanam, which literally means ‘purifying bath’ is a custom that takes place on the day of the wedding (at dawn). It involves the application of sacred items such as turmeric, kumkum (a red pigment), and oil on the bride as well as the groom before they go for their morning bath.

Kashi Yatra: The customs and rituals in Tamil weddings are not always of a serious nature. There is a fair bit of fun and play involved. The Kashi Yatra is one such playful ritual where the groom pretends to go on a Yatra (journey ) to Kashi. He dresses up in the complete garb of someone who is about to set out on a holy pilgrimage by wearing a simple pair of slippers, carrying a walking stick and a few other bare essentials to his person. It is now the bride’s father’s job to convince the groom to stay and marry his daughter. Essentially, he must lay out the advantages of the match. The groom then agrees (but naturally) and is then ushered to the mandap.

Pada Puja: The Pada Puja is another ritual that takes place on the day of the wedding. In it, the mother of the bride washes the feet of the groom in water, sandalwood essence, and kumkum. Soon after this custom has taken place, the bride is ushered into the mandap. Some traditions also involve the mother of the groom washing the feet of the groom-to-be.

Kanyadanam: The Kanyadanam ritual in Tamil weddings is similar to the one performed in the northern states of India. The custom itself involves the father of the bride handing over his daughter to the groom to be united for eternity. But what set’s this ritual apart from others of this kind is the fact that the bride sits on her father’s lap before he gives her away. It symbolizes how the bride would play on her father’s lap as a child, and he took care of her then. The act itself, therefore, is a promise the father seeks from the groom that his daughter will be looked after with the same care, love, and concern.

Muhurtham: The Muhurtam is perhaps the most important wedding ritual performed by the couple. It marks the beginning of the couple’s union. In the course of the custom, the groom applies kumkum/sindoor between the parting of the bride’s hair. And after that, he ties a Mangalsutra (a necklace of sorts) around the bride’s neck.

Saptapadi: The Saptapadi is the ceremonial ritual familiar to most everyone who is aware of how Indian weddings function in general. During the ritual, wherein both the bride as well as the groom circle the sacred fire seven times, with each round signifying a certain promise and a vow.

Sammandhi Mariyathai: One of the first few post-wedding rituals that are performed, the Sammandhi Mariathai, is one where the bride’s family and groom’s family exchange gifts and tokens of appreciation. It is at this time that she leaves her childhood home to start life with her husband.

Gruhapravesam: The Gruhapravesam is another custom that is known to people from various parts of India. It happens when the bride and groom arrive at the groom’s house and the bride is welcomed by the entire family. A small aarti (puja) is performed just before the couple makes an entrance.

Wrapping Up

Tamil weddings are a wholesome, mirthful, and enjoyable experience. Each of the customs and ritual performed have a poignant and purposeful meaning attached to it, making it all the more alluring and beautiful.

If reading and knowing about Tamil weddings and their goings-on seem like something that is exciting to you, join the bandwagon! And If you’re someone who’s actively looking for that person with whom you wish to spend the rest of your life, we’ve got you covered. Head over to our Tamil marriage & matrimony app Link to learn more and perhaps even find everything you’re looking for in a partner.

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Akon’s Full Name Is 52 Characters Long And We Bet If You Can Pronounce It

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, also popularly known as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor from New Jersey. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Lookup" (featuring Style P), the first single from his debut album Trouble (2004), followed by the second single "Lonely".

He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts not once but twice. In India, he rose to fame his song, Chammak Chhallo which he sang for Shah Rukh Khan starrer Ra.One.

Akon was trending on social media as someone googled the singer’s full name and shared the result on Twitter. Well, hold on as we are going to reveal his real name that is 12 words long and has 52 characters. Akon had revealed his full name on The Ellen Show back in 2009. But it didn’t catch people’s attention as social media wasn’t very popular back then. And his extended name never became a topic of discussion among people.

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21 B-Grade Hindi Movies And Their Titles That Are So Bad, They Are Actually Good

You can’t deny the fact that you have seen all those B-grade movie posters on the roadside walls. You can never understand what is it with their creative and weird titles that the movie producers decided to keep and well, their posters are sometimes so cringe-worthy that you can’t stop laughing. Forget about other regional movie posters and names, here are some B-grade Bollywood movie posters and movie names that are so weirdly hilarious.

Some B-Grade movies with good storyline are-

Ek se mera kya hoga

Ghar me ho saali to Poora saal diwali

Tamboo me bamboo

Ladies hostel

Husn ka bazaar

Dark night

Kacchi jawani

Jungle me mangal

Pyaar ki masti

KHajaane ke lutere

Anokhi Chahat

Mai phir aaungi

Paapi log

Pyaar ki cheekh

Khoon ki pyaasi dayan

Ek ek ka kaat dungi

Sharaabi aurat

Biwi tumhari bacche hamare

Raat ke laddoo

Sasti dulhan mehenga dulha

Malishwaali

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12 Indian Documents And How They Looked Before India Got Independence

History is an interesting subject after all you get to know about events that happened in the past and the people who were responsible for it. India has seen drastic changes in almost everything right from being a British colony to being ruled by British people to getting Independence. And all these are still preserved because of our ancestors in the form of documents, forms, receipt, passport, etc.

Someone on Reddit posted some of the documents from pre-independence India and this lead to finding more documents from that time.

1. The Bengal Film Journalists’ Association, Calcutta issued a Certificate of Merit to the film Ram Shastri for the Best Hindi Picture of the Year 1944.

2. A handwritten report card of high school from from pre-independence India in 1936

3. A British Indian passport

4. Maps from the time when India was pre-independent

5. A version of the telegram form from the pre-independence India

6. A 1890s telegram

7. Train tickets during the British rule

8. A postcard

For more: Visit https://www.postoast.com/indian-documents-in-pre-independent-india/

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25 Photos That Look Photoshopped But Are 100% Real

We have often heard that a picture can speak a thousand words. But since Photoshop was introduced it can do amazing things to your photographs and you just can’t trust anything you see anymore. The reality is sometimes the most amazing pictures are the ones that haven’t been Photoshopped and were taken at the right moment that can at times create optical illusions.

Take a look at the unbelievable pictures below that looks like someone digitally manipulated it but it’s not.

A 200 feet deep and 60 feet wide sinkhole in the city of  Guatemala.

This is just an optical illusion

Yes, this is actually possible. Try it!

You will think it’s photoshopped but she is a gymnast captured at the right moment

That’s some real photography skills he has

That’s a sculpture in New Zealand

Don’t be scared. This man got his eyeball removed for sinus cancer surgery

A frying pan beach sculpture in Australia

There is an optical illusion on display outside Paris City Hall

Art of optical illusion by Felice Varini

For more amazing pictures, visit: https://www.postoast.com/photos-that-look-photoshopped-but-are-real/

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21 Kaifi Azmi Shayaris That Will Touch Deep Down To Your Heart And Soul

Syed Athar Hussain Rizvi aka Kaifi Azmi was an Indian Urdu poet who brought Urdu literature to Indian motion pictures. Born on January 14 January 1919 Kaifi Azmi saheb wrote his first ghazal when he was just 11 years old. And it’s not a matter of surprise that he went on to win the hearts of millions with his writings.

Kaifi Saheb's poems are noteworthy for their rich imagery. The intensity of emotions and compassion for the disadvantaged sections of society are the hallmarks of his poetry. His writings expressed feelings of a rejected heart, rebel against societal orthodoxies, and advocated for a progressive society. Azmi's contribution to Bollywood is also big. Some of his evergreen lyrical gems are, Tum itna kyun muskura rahe ho, Jhuki Jhuki si Nazar, etc. His best known poems are Aurat, Makaan, Daaera, Sanp and Bahuroopni.

The renowned Urdu poet received many awards and accolades including Sahitya Akademi Award and the Soviet Land Nehru Award, he was the recipient of Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award in 1974.

Below we have collected some of the best Kaifi Azmi shayaris and ghazals that will make you fall in love with his writings:

Insaan ki khwahishon ki koi intehaa nahin, do gaz zemeen bhi chaiy do gaz kafan ke baad

Jo ik khuda nahi milta to itna matam kyun, mujhe khud apne kadam ka nishan nahi milta

Ki hai koi haseen khata har khata ke saath, thoda sa pyaar bhi mujhe dedo saza ke saath gar dubna nhi apna muqaddar hai to suno, dubenge hum zaroor magar na- khuda ke saath

Mere dil me to hi tu hai, dil ki dawa kyaa karu. Dil bhi tu hai jaan bhi tu hai, tujhe fida kya karu

Jo wo mere na rahe mai bhi kab kisi ka raha, bichad ke unse saleeka na zindagi ka raha

Basti me apni hindu-musalmaan jo bas gye, insaan ki shaqal hm dekhne ko hm taras gye

Bahaar aaye to mera salaam keh dena, mujhe to aaj talab kr liya hai sehar ne hua hai huqm ki ‘kaifi’ ko sangsaar karo. maseeh baithe hain chupke kaha khuda jaane

Bas ek jhijak hai yahi haal-e-dil sunaane me, ki tera zikr bhi aaega is fasaane me, ishii me ishq ki keemat badal bhi sakti this jo waqt beet gya mujhko aazmaane me

Suna kro meri jaan, inse unse afsaane, sab ajnabi hai yaha kon kusko pehchaane, bahaar aaye to mera salaam keh dena, mujhe to aaj talab kr liya hai sehar ne hua hai huqm ki ‘kaifi’ ko sangsaar karo. maseeh baithe hain chupke kaha khuda jaane

Koi kehta the samundar hu mai, or meri jeb me qatra bhi nhi, khairiryat apni likha krta hu, ab to taqdeer pr khatra bhi nhi

Roz badhta hu jaha se aage phir wahi laut ke aa jaata hu, baarah todd chuka hu jin ko inhi deewaaro se takraata hu

Ab jis taraf se chahe guzar jae kaarvanv veeraniyan to sab mere dil meutar gayi

Aaj socha to aansu bhar aaye, muddatein ho gyi muskuraye, reh gyi zindagi dard banke, dard dil me chupaaye chupaaye, dil ki naazuk ragein jo tooti hain, yaad itna bhi koi na aaye

Bekaraar dil is tarah milee, jis tarah kabhi hm judaa na the, tum bho khoo gye hm bhi khoo gye, ek rahh pr chalke do kadam

ek randeen jhikhak, ek saada payaam, kaise bhoolun wo kisika salaam

Jis trha has rha hu mai pee pee ke garam ashq, u doosra hasee kaleja nikal padee

Jab bhi bhi choom leta hu in haseen aakho ko, sau chiraag andhere me jhilmilaane lgte hain, lamhe bhar ko ye duniya zulm chor deti hai, lamhe bhar ko sab patthar muskuraane lgte hain.

Tum itna jo muskuraa rhe ho, kya gam hai jisko chuppa rhe ho, aakho me nami hasi labo pr, kya haal hai kya dikha rhe ho

Muddat ke baad usne jo ki lutf ki nigah jee khush to ho gya magar aansu nikal pdee

Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam, tum rhe na tum, hm rhe na hum

Jhuki Jhuki si nazar bekaraar hai ki nhi, dabaa daba sa sahi dil me pyaar hai ki nhi

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13 Perfect Answers By Beauty Pageant Contestants That Decided The Crown Winner

Every woman who went for the beauty pageant contest has impressed everyone with their poise, wit, intelligence, and eloquence. One of the best parts about the contest is the speeches that leave us feeling empowered. Women speaking words of wisdom that inspire a lot of other women out there is something that makes the contest even more special. While every question before the final round in the question and answer segment is a test of their intelligence, eloquence, and wit, every contest winner gave answers to questions with immense sensitivity and gracefulness that these answers have become an inspiration for people around the world.

Sushmita Sen, India: She was asked why she described India as the country where ‘love is a sense of life,’ here’s how she replied,

“Well India is a country that everybody knows it has multinational people, as in people with different languages, people with different religions and we have about 168 languages and people all live together and there is to quite an extent a lot of peace which is very difficult with so many religions staying together and that is why I said love is a sense of life in India.”

Zozibini Tunzi, South Africa: She was asked what we should be teaching young girls today and her answer made her win the contest,

“I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls, today is leadership. It is something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time and not because we don’t want to, but because of what society has labeled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings on the earth, and that we should be given every opportunity. And that is what we should be teaching young girls, to take up space. Nothing is as important as taking up space in society and cementing yourself.”

Aishwarya Rai, India: She was asked ‘What qualities should Miss World 1994 embody?’ and she gave the most impressive answer,

“The Miss Worlds that we have had up to date have been proof enough that they have had compassion. Compassion for the underprivileged, not only the people who have status and stature. Who can look beyond the barriers that man has set up for ourselves, of nationality, color, we have to look beyond that and that will make a true Miss World. A true person, a real person.”

Vanessa Ponce, Mexico: Vanessa was asked how she would use her influence to help the world. Here’s what she answered,

“I will use my position just the way I’ve been doing for the past three years. Being an example. We all can be an example of good in the world, we all have to care, we all have to love, we all have to be kind. It doesn’t cost a thing, and helping is not that hard, you just really need the will to make a change…..there’s always someone that will need what you have to offer. So, help anyone you can, guys”

Toni-Ann Singh, Jamaica: Miss Singh was asked ‘Why should you win? What’s special about you?’ She gave one of the most empowering answers that everyone loved,

“I think I represent something special, a generation of women that are pushing forward to change the world. I wouldn’t say I’m different from any other women on this stage, but I will say that my passion for women and pouring into them and making sure they have the same opportunities that I have had is something that sets me apart.”

Diana Hayden, India: Diana was asked  ‘Why do you want to become Miss World?’ And this is what she said,

“I draw inspiration from a famous writer and poet, William Butler Yeats, who once wrote – ‘With Dreams Begin Responsibility.”

Manushi Chhillar, India: Manushi Chillar was asked ‘Which profession should receive the highest salary in the world?’ Her answer won everyone’s heart,

“Since I am very close to my mother, a mother deserves the highest respect. And when you talk about salary… I don’t think it’s just about cash but I feel it’s the love and respect that you give to someone. And I think my mom has always been the biggest inspiration in my life and all mothers just sacrifice so much for their kids so the profession which deserves the highest salary, the highest respect and love should be of a mother.”

Yukta Mookhey, India: Yukta was asked what advice she had for her parents, as their daughter,

“I would tell my parents that in the values that you’ve taught me, I’ll still stand by you no matter what and hope that we can set an example for the rest of the world to see what family values and ethics are all about.”

Natalie Glevoba, Canada: Natalie was asked ‘What the biggest challenge in her life was?’ And she gave a really positive answer that made her win the crown,

“The biggest challenge in my life is always trying to stay positive. I consider myself the kind of person who always looks at the glass half full instead of half empty and even though sometimes in difficult times, it’s hard to look at it this way, I always try to maintain a positive outlook on life”

Mpule Gwelagope, Botswana: In the question and answer segment, Mpule was asked what a contestant should do if she falls pregnant while running for Miss Universe, Mpule Gwelagope said this,

“Personally, I think Miss Universe is a symbol of a woman who celebrates her femininity and I believe if she got pregnant, you should not end the title. But, I believe that as a woman she should celebrate her femininity.”

Lara Dutta, India: Lara Dutta was asked what her views were on the protests taking place at that time, ones that were claiming that beauty pageants are disrespectful towards women. And here’s what she said to win the contest,

“I think pageants like the Miss Universe pageant give us young women a platform to foray in the fields that we want to and forge ahead, be it entrepreneurship, be it the armed force, be it politics. It gives us a platform to voice our choices and opinions and makes us strong, independent that we are today.”