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India may host NBA pre-season game in Mumbai next year: NBA chief Adam Silver
By Saumojyoti S Choudhury
PTI (10:21 AM)
In what could be a major boost for basketball in India, the country may host a pre-season NBA game in Mumbai next year, said the league's Commissioner Adam Silver.
To promote the game in India, NBA in May 2017 had launched The NBA Academy, an elite basketball training center at Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex in Greater Noida.
NBA's initiative has been yielding desired results as 20 odd boys and girls from New Delhi and Bengaluru have represented India in the just-concluded Jr NBA World Championships that concluded here last night.
"We had India represented here. We have an academy on the ground now. We are potentially looking to play a game in Mumbai, may be next year. It would be a pre-season game," Silver told PTI on the sidelines of the Jr NBA World Championships.
"If we do a pre-season game, we can build time and our players and their families can spend time, learn about the country's culture, he said.
The NBA chief said the organisation is determined to break the barriers in India by collaborating with the Reliance Foundation.
"We are very focused on the Indian market. We have a great relationship with Reliance and Mukesh Ambani and he and his wife's foundation. There is enormous amount of grass root basketball being played in India, Silver said.
Silver was full of praise for the talent in show at the World Championships and said the event is their endeavour to create future basketball stars.
"It's hard to define. I would say it's a fantastic first tour. We had 10000 participants from 70 countries which went through the process to be a part here. Just seeing the enthusiasm you can feel what it means to them. They have been here for a week, participated in community projects.
"They were taught life skills, how to deal with stress. I think this is just the beginning of what will turn out to be a great program, he said.
"We see this as an opportunity at a global level to putting in infrastructure. For young players just the dream of coming to the United States, that too at Disney is incredible. We believe we really can do something special with this program.
The NBA Commissioner termed the Jr NBA World Chamionships as a future investment for the organization.
"This is certainly not a business. I think for us it's an investment in the game and in future league players. It's an investment in teaching young people life skills and appreciation for what the NBA and WNBA stand for, Silver concluded.
Meanwhile, USA continued its domination in the sport with the US Central girls team and US Central boys team winning the inaugural Junior World Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
The Central girls defeated Europe girls team 68-38, while the Central boys beat Africa & Middle East boys 60-50.
Four awards, representing the Jr NBA's four core values Determination, Respect, Teamwork and Community were each presented to the boy and girl players who best represented the characteristics throughout the tournament.
India did not return empty-handed from the event as Sunishka Kartik bagged the Community Award among the girls.
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Rains lash Delhi, NCR
IANS (10:02)
Rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday with the minimum temperature being recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, the Met said.
It was a heavily cloudy morning. The rain started around 9.30 a.m., bringing relief from the humidity which was recorded at 88 per cent at 8.30 a.m.
"The sky will remain mostly cloudy throughout the day. There is the possibility of scattered showers in most parts of the National Capital Territory," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The maximum temperature was expected to hover around 34 degrees Celsius.
Tuesday's maximum temperature settled at 36.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above season's average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 28.2 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.
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Massive power blackout hits Mongolia
IANS (11:44)
Ulan Bator, July 20 (IANS) Strong winds and rain across Mongolia caused a massive power blackout across the country, an official said on Friday. A total of 75 subdivisions in eight provinces were left without power.
A 145 KV power line suffered the failure in Arkhangai in central-west, Bayankhongor in the southwest, and Uvurkhangai and Tuv in the central region, Xinhua quoted Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as saying.
Operations were underway to restore electricity, the NEMA said, adding that power has resumed in 12 soums (administrative subdivisions).
Over 100 km of road has also been damaged following the massive flooding caused by heavy rains that began in July.
The Met said all major rivers have crossed the danger marks. More heavy rains are forecast over the next few days that has to lead the government to issue an alert.
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Biopics we'd want to watch, instead of 'Sanju'
Source: Scoopwhoop
India has put out some stellar personalities - brave, creative and brilliant. It'd be great to see biopics made on these people as well.
1. Yogendra Singh Yadav
This army man received the Param Vir Chakra at age 19, making him the youngest person to receive the honour. He was lauded for his efforts during the 1999 Kargil War, where he was hit by 14 bullets, but still managed to capture Tiger Hill and neutralise 8 enemy soldiers.
2. Salman Rushdie
A well made film on the life of this prolific writer would be truly engrossing, not least because he had to go into exile after the Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for his assassination.
3. Bhaichung Bhutia
The torchbearer of Indian football didn't exactly have an easy start. His parents were farmers, and while he was athletic from a young age, they weren't too keen on him pursuing sports. His father passed away when he was very young though, after which he received a football scholarship at the age of 9, and that's how it all began.
4. Gauri Lankesh
The slain journalist's case is still going on, and what she stood for lives on as well. She was the editor of Lankesh Patrike, a Kannada weekly that stood for a free press and challenged the fascism of the right wing. She was shot and killed for her views, allegedly by members of an extremist Hindu group.
5. Jadav 'Molai' Payeng
The 'Forest Man of India' pulled off a veritable miracle in Assam all on his own. In 1979, at the age of 16, Molai started planting seeds on a tree-less sandbar in Jorhat. He continued this over several decades, turning the area into a lush 1360 acre forest reserve known as The Molai Forest.
6. Satyajit Ray
The big daddy of Indian cinema has, strangely enough, not had a movie made on his own life. His father passed when he was three, and the family actually grew up in dire financial straits. To see his journey from a child in time to the country's most illustrious filmmaker would truly be a pleasure.
7. Mehmood
The iconic comedian and all round entertainer actually worked as a driver before he found his way into films. He held several odd jobs, and only started acting properly after he got married and needed to make more money.
8. P. V. Sindhu
The first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal - what else do you need for a movie? How about the fact that she won a silver in Women's singles at the Commonwealth Games 2018, or that she broke into the top 20 of the BWF World Ranking at the young age of 17? The movie pretty much writes itself.
9. Nawazuddin Siddiqui
He spent years working as a chemist and even as a watchman, before managing to get into the prestigious National School of Drama, even acting in 10 plays to fulfill certain criteria. He's a world class actor, and he did it all on his ownsome.
10. Arundhati Roy
Roy isn't just a brilliant writer, she's also been a visible social activist, weighing in on issues ranging from human rights to the environment. A deeper look into the process of a person of such substance is always welcome.
11. Khushwant Singh
The man, the myth, the whiskey swigging legend - who wouldn't want to see a movie on Khushwant Singh? His life, Partition et al, was as much a story as his books.
12. Sushil Kumar
This freestyle wrestler is the only Indian to win 2 individual Olympic medals. But his life leading up to these wins was one of struggle - his family couldn't afford to get both him and his brother trained, so his brother had to stop wrestling. They also had very minimal funds, so he couldn't afford dietary supplements.
13. Ravi Shankar
The renowned sitar player had a life as eventful as his music. Some good, some bad, but all interesting and full of colour. You can't have a movie about a staid old fogey now, can you?
14. Barun Biswas
This Bengali school teacher and social activist in Sutia, West Bengal, organised a concerted fight against a local gang that was using rapes to terrorise the people of his village. He managed to get them arrested, but was shot later by certain members of the gang who got bail. A fearless hero. While a Bengali film was made about the incident, it was more of a fictionalised account than a biopic of his life.
15. Satyendra Nath Bose
This Indian physicist, born in 1894, worked with Albert Einstein to provide the foundation for Bose–Einstein statistics and the theory of the Bose–Einstein condensate, at a time when it was extremely difficult for Indians to achieve this level of success. He received the Padma Vibhushan for his work in physics, but his interests lay in everything from mineralogy to music.
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What do the stars say about your work life?
What does your Zodiac sign say about the kind of colleague you are at work? Read this Scoopwhoop article to find out! Here’s a short summary:
1. Aries
No one can beat you at going out there, and getting things done! People love your company and cannot do without having you on their team.
2. Taurus
Mr. or Ms. Dependable! People bring their problems, concerns and secrets to you, and you always help them find a solution.
3. Gemini
The argumentative co-worker… With a healthy dose of wit to go with it! You are looking for the next opportunity to get into a (healthy) debate, and won’t back off until you win!
4. Cancer
You are a romantic at heart, and love to flaunt your love life with pride. Your romantic conquests are common knowledge, and you wouldn’t have it any other way!
5. Leo
Look ma, it’s a Leo! You love to be the centre of attention. And you are the one most likely to take charge of work parties.
6. Virgo
Obsessive, Compulsive, Virgo! You like to have things your way, and could lose your mind if someone moved things around at your table. You are also Mr. Know-it-all, and everyone’s go to person when there is a tough question that needs answers.
7. Libra
High spirit, high enthusiasm, and always looking at the positive side of things - that’s the Libran in a nutshell. But watch out - your niceness could make people take you for a ride. Learn to say no when you have to!
8. Scorpio
You are the used car salesman in the office, blessed with the gift for gabl You can talk your way out of any situation, even if your boss is about to wreak havoc on you.
9. Sagittarius
You’re the life of the office party! You are always full of ideas and enthusiasm, and you have a great sense of humour to boot. Now, who doesn’t love that?
10. Capricorn
No one knows what’s happening with you! You are the quintessential fly on the wall, observing your colleagues and their interactions, but to them - you are a cipher who offers no clues!
11. Aquarius
You are zen, spiritual, meditative and always at peace. Deadlines and work pressure are for mere mortals. You transcend such stress-inducers with your equanimous approach to life.
12. Pisces
You are selfless and exude a warm vibe. You have the invaluable ability to get along with everyone.
What's yours? Head over to Scoopwhoop for the original article.
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Human lifespan has no fixed limit, say scientists
IANS (16:10)
New York, June 29 (IANS) There is no fixed limit to the human lifespan, say scientists who found that the chances to be a supercentenarian -- to live up to and above the age of 110 -- are high for people who survive the perilous 90s, and make it to 105.
The findings showed that the chances of survival for the longevity warriors plateaued once they made it past 105, challenging previous research that claims the human lifespan has a final cut-off point.
People between the ages of 105 and 109, known as semi-supercentenarians, had a 50/50 chance of dying within the year and an expected further lifespan of 1.5 years.
That life expectancy rate was projected to be the same for 110-year-olds, or supercentenarians, hence the plateau.
"Our data tell us that there is no fixed limit to the human lifespan yet in sight," said Kenneth Wachter, Professor at the University of California, Berkeley.
"Not only do we see mortality rates that stop getting worse with age, we see them getting slightly better over time," he added.
To date, the oldest human on record, Jeanne Calment of France, died in 1997 at age 122 years and 164 days.
According to researchers, those who survive, do so because of demographic selection and/or natural selection.
Frail people tend to die earlier while robust people, or those who are genetically blessed, can live to extreme ages, they noted.
For the study, published in the journal Science, the team tracked the death rate of 3,836 Italians -- who were aged 105 and older between 2009 and 2015.
The result showed that Italian women born in 1904 who reached age 90 had a 15 per cent chance of dying within the next year, and six years, on average, to live.
If they made it to 95, their odds of dying within a year increased to 24 percent and their life expectancy from that point on dropped to 3.7 years.
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Why one should consider a beach holiday
IANS (15:36)
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Selecting your next destination isn't easy and spending the month of June and July at home can never be treated as an experience. But then a beach trip can always be your escape! Right? Ditch the hills and snow when you can head out for a beach holiday.
Jayant Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Karma Hospitality and Richa Khurana Singh, Travel Expert, share some insights on why a beach holiday is the best way to refresh the mind.
* Beauty and the beach: The coming months are a good escape to beaches for people who want to travel and have an adventure at the same time. The temperature is not so hot and days are also the longest, which gives you more time to explore and party. The beauty of the beaches relaxes you and at the same time, the rapids give the best adrenaline rush.
* Enjoy the festivities and the rains: June brings out the unseen views of beaches - especially Goa - that are usually absent during the summers. The beginning of the monsoon gives relief from the humid climate and a wave of new fresh air.
* Adventure be your saviour: It is not just about the beauty of the sea, but there is much more beyond that parties and beaches. June is the best time to enjoy for adventure lovers and they can enjoy the different water sports like jet skiing, water skiing, paragliding, scuba diving. Also, the beginners training for scuba diving can best learn in these months.
* Affordable accommodation: October-January are the months when the tourist traction is huge for beach areas, but from June-September the areas are less occupied and you don't have to spend much on travel and stay. Fares are affordable for luxury resorts and you can book your fairies and adventures at a low cost.
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ICC launches integrity app
IANS (14:56)
Dubai, June 29 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the launch of an integrity app as part of its ongoing commitment to protect the spirit and integrity of the game.
The ICC Integrity App will give anyone in the game easy access to information they need to tackle issues relating to anti-corruption and anti-doping.
The app is designed with the needs of players, officials and team support staff at all levels of the game and across all formats.
It ensures participants are equipped with the information required to ensure the game remains clean and their careers do not suffer due to lack of knowledge.
The app will provide them with essential information and a secure platform to report any suspicious incidents or behaviour related to corruption or doping.
The app was received well by players and officials after a soft launch at this year's ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand and will continue to be developed with more features, content and functionality such as videos and imagery to be added in the coming months and years.
Commenting on the app, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said: "The ICC is committed to protecting the spirit of the game and this app will play a huge part in helping us in our objective.
"We must educate players, administrators and support staff on an ongoing basis and the app allows us to do that, driving awareness of the risks, supporting education and providing a simple mechanism for reporting concerns," he added.
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Two films releasing on same day can survive: John Abraham
IANS (20:22)
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor John Abraham, whose upcoming film "Satyamev Jayate" is releasing on August 15 along with Akshay Kumar's "Gold", says the date clash is not a problem.
During the trailer launch of "Satyamev Jayate" here on Thursday, John was asked if a release date clash can create a problem for the business of his film, and to his relations with Akshay.
John said: "Akshay is a friend. I wish him best. I think two films can release on the same day and survive. There are enough screens for both the films."
"Satyamev Jayate" director Milap Zaveri added: "I wish 'Gold' all the best and how many ever films are coming on that day... May all the films do great business at the box office, and be appreciated by people."
Both the movies exude a patriotic fervour, in sync with the Independence Day mood.
Since the last few films of both the actors are in the patriotic space, asked if there is a competition of sorts between Akshay and him, John said: "I choose films depending on the kind of scripts I like. When I made 'Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran', I liked the story, and so I enjoyed the process of making it.
"(As an audience) I enjoy watching a commercial film which is why I am doing this film."
After "Satyamev Jayate", he will be seen in "RAW", followed by "Batla House".
"I think each actor is entitled to choose a certain script at a certain point of time. Even Akshay is doing a comedy after that film ('Gold'), so we all are doing different work," he added.
The trailer launch also saw the presence of Manoj Bajpayee, Aisha Sharma and Amruta Khanvilkar.
As the title of the film suggests the triumph of truth, John says telling the truth is the toughest but most important thing in life.
"I think telling the truth is the toughest thing in the world and it is important too. I think whenever you tell the truth; a lot of loads is taken off your chest," said John.
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Grammy expands top category nominations
IANS (18:02)
Los Angeles, June 27 (IANS) The Recording Academy, among several changes in its awards process, has increased the number of nominations for its top categories -- Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist -- from five to eight.
According to variety.com, the announcement was sent to Academy members on Tuesday.
"This change will better reflect the large number of entries in these categories and allow voters greater flexibility when selecting this year's best recordings," the announcement read.
The decision is likely to have been a reflection of the uproar over the low number of female nominees and winners for the 2018 awards, even though those nominations were possibly musically and racially diverse with Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Childish Gambino, Khalid, SZA, Jay-Z's producer No I.D. leading the pack.
However, the winners' list did not reflect the wider variety of nominees as Mars swept Best Album, Song and Record - and in some categories, it seems likely that votes were split between rappers Jay-Z and Lamar.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman Martin Bandier told Variety: "I think the expansion of the nominations is a great thing. There is such a wide diversity of music today and narrowing it down to only five in a major category is not inclusive enough.
"This is much better for the industry and I'm happy to see this change. It gives more talented people a shot and gives voters a bigger spectrum to choose from. I predict there will be some very interesting events as a result."
In other changes, music supervisors will be considered nominees in the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album category. They will no longer be eligible for consideration as album producers unless they produced at least 51 percent of the album in question.
Among other category definition updates and clarifications, the Recording Academy stated that the nominations for the World Music Field will now be determined through its own Nominations Review Committee.
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Working with Rajkummar a dream come true for Shraddha
IANS (13:38)
Bangkok, June 27 (IANS) Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who will share screen space with Rajkummar Rao for the first time in "Stree", says working with him has been a dream come true for her.
"It's the first time that I am doing a horror comedy. It was a lot of fun and Rajukummar Rao is such a fantastic actor. To work with him was a dream come true. I got so much to learn from him," Shraddha said on the sidelines of the 19th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards here.
Asked about her progress in the Saina Nehwal biopic, Shraddha told IANS: "I have finished shooting for 'Stree'. Now I am almost done shooting for 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' and I am shooting for 'Saaho'. Those are the films are on floors right now. The Saina Nehwal biopic will happen later this year."
Set to make her Telugu debut in Prabhas-starrer "Saaho", Shraddha says her co-actor is a "gentleman" with inspirational energy levels.
"He is such a gentleman and an amazing human being. I think it translates in his energy on set and is so inspiring for everybody," she told IANS.
"Saaho" is being shot simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. It will showcase high-octane action sequences for which the makers are leaving no stone unturned.
The film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jackie Shroff, Mandira Bedi and Arun Vijay, among others. It is being produced by Vamsi, Pramod and Vikram of UV Creations.
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Dia Mirza buys iconic 'Mother India' poster for Sanjay Dutt
IANS (13:40)
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Dia Mirza bid for and bought an original six-sheet poster of the landmark film "Mother India" -- depicting the iconic Nargis Dutt -- for Rs 145,000 in an auction. The actress, who features in a pivotal role in "Sanju", a movie on Sanjay Dutt's life, wants to gift it to the "Munna Bhai M.B.B.S." star.
Dia bid for the poster at Osian's IIFA Auction at the recently concluded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards in Bangkok.
The poster of the 1957 movie "Mother India" was much in demand but the winning bid of Rs 145,000 came from the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia, known as much for her community services and activism as for her acting in cinema. She mentioned that she was buying the iconic poster and would like to offer it as a gift to Sanjay, read a statement.
In "Sanju", a Rajkumar Hirani directorial, Dia essays the role of Maanyata Dutt, Sanjay's current wife, opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
The Osian's and IIFA collaboration saw the film fraternity put its weight firmly behind preserving and nurturing of India's rich cinematic culture and its fragile paper-based heritage.
The auction saw Neville Tuli, Chairman of Osian's Group, give vital insights into the need for preserving film memorabilia.
An exhibition was on view for a-day-and-a-half prior to the auction that saw much competition for most of the 109 lots that went under the hammer.
Actor Anil Kapoor got his hands on the iconic first release three-sheet poster of "Mughal-e-Azam" for Rs 210,000.
Anupam Kher made successful bids for the re-release half-sheet poster of "Bandini" for Rs 26,000, and a rare poster of "Kabuliwala" for Rs 34,000. This was the first public auction in which this rare version of Bimal Roy's 1961 "Kabuliwala" poster came up for sale.
Neville Tuli reiterates: "The auction was a major step forward in persuading the Indian film fraternity regarding a shared responsibility towards nurturing our cinematic culture and preserving the rare and fragile cinematic heritage. Stars such as Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Bobby Deol, all contributed with a genuine love and commitment towards this long and shared journey.
"Hopefully with the opening of the Osianama Research Center, Archives and Library on October 1, the unity of the film fraternity towards this cause will be evident to the whole world."
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We should take tips from Neha Kakkar: Dadlani
IANS
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Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani is all praise for his "Indian Idol" co-judge Neha Kakkar. He is so impressed with the former contestant of the singing-based show that he is willing to take tips from her.
Neha, now a successful singer, had competed on the show in 2006.
"Neha's story is incredible. From being a contestant to becoming a judge on the same show is truly a remarkable feat," Dadlani said in a statement.
"It has happened for the first time in the world on a talent show. Also, from the three-member panel, Neha as a judge would be able to see the contestants' perspective a lot clearer than us.
"I have never been a contestant on any television show. I have been a part of multiple college competitions and that's a very different thing than being a part of a TV show."
To be a contestant on a reality show, Dadlani feels it takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
"Neha has been there. She is also very empathetic towards each singer. I also feel that she is made for the camera. Neha is unbelievable in front of the camera. We should be taking tips from her," he said.
"Indian Idol" is in its 10th season this year. It will premiere on Sony Entertainment Television on July 7.
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How piano lessons can improve your child's language skills
IANS (19:02)
New York, June 26 (IANS) If your kid is slow in language skills, then sending him or her for piano lessons can improve word discrimination as well as language proficiency, says a study.
The findings suggested that piano lessons may have a specific effect on the children's ability to distinguish different pitches, which helped them to better distinguish different words.
However it did not appear to confer any benefit for overall cognitive ability, as measured by IQ, attention span, and working memory, the researchers said.
"The children didn't differ in the more broad cognitive measures, but they did show some improvements in word discrimination, particularly for consonants. The piano group showed the best improvement there," said Robert Desimone from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, included data from nearly 100 children aged four or five years, who were divided into three groups -- one that received 45-minute piano lessons three times a week; one that received extra reading instruction for the same period of time; and one that received neither intervention.
After six months, the researchers tested the children on their ability to discriminate words based on differences in vowels, consonants, or tone.
The results showed that children who had piano lessons showed a significant advantage over children in the extra reading group in discriminating between words that differ by one consonant.
Children in both the piano group and extra reading group performed better than children who received neither intervention when it came to discriminating words based on vowel differences.
"That's a big thing for kids in learning language being able to hear the differences between words. They really did benefit from that," Desimone added.
The researchers hope their findings could encourage other schools to keep or enhance their music offerings.
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You don't have to be finished to tell your story: Priyanka Chopra
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is writing her memoir titled "Unfinished", always wanted to write a book but wanted to wait to do a bit more in life. But now she feels she doesn't have to be "finished" to tell her story.
"The feeling of checking something off your 'bucket list' gives you an indescribable sense of accomplishment...and that's where I am in this moment," Priyanka posted on Instagram on Wednesday.
The post came a day after the official announcement of the memoir, which will be published simultaneously in India, the US and Britain next year.
Priyanka, whose foray into the entertainment industry began at the age of 17 when she won Miss India and went on to win Miss World, followed by Bollywood and now Hollywood, hopes to inspire people with the feelings she during what has been a "fascinating" journey.
"I've always wanted to write a book, but the timing never felt right. With each opportunity that presented itself, my first instinct was always to wait...because I wasn't (and I'm still not) finished.
"I wanted to do more, live more, and achieve more, before putting pen to paper and exposing things I've always kept private to the world," added the actress, who currently features in "Quantico".
"Unfinished" is a collection of personal essays, stories, and observations by the Unicef Goodwill Ambassador. She hopes to spread the message: "If I can...anyone can."
When Priyanka looks back on her life as a public person, she says she feels "super proud of what I've done and where my life is right now".
"I've realised you don't have to be finished to tell your story, and that sometimes life's greatest lessons are taught along the ride...when you're still figuring things out...when you're 'Unfinished'," she added.
The memoir will be published by Penguin Random House India.
"So glad to be starting a new chapter (literally) with the amazing teams at Penguin Random House in the US, India, and around the world," Priyanka said.
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Tips to keep your hunger pangs in check
IANS (19:12)
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Maintain a routine when it comes to your diet, and get proper sleep to keep hunger pangs at bay, say, experts.
Prashanth Badrinarayan, Chief Scientist at Happy Ratio, says a balanced diet, when realised to its full potential, can do wonders for the body. Some of his tips to curb your hunger pangs are:
* Have a balanced meal with the right amount of fibre and protein. There are two significant nutrients that help you fill up. Lean protein, vegetables, fruits and whole grains with their low-calorie content help reap antioxidants and amino acids while slowing down digestion.
* Consume a meal with low-glycemic (low GI) value. Food with low GI value is digested and absorbed slowly thus preventing blood glucose levels from spiking up.
* Always aim for a complete meal and ensure that your intake comprises the required amounts of vitamins and minerals. Lay more emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, low-fat protein and dairy products.
* Go for a nutritionally dense meal, replete with all essential nutrients. Ensure you are consuming at least 400 calories to sustain yourself for three-four hours.
* Maintain a routine. Eat at the same time every day. This helps the body to get accustomed to a fixed schedule and work well in tandem.
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Poonam Sharma, a fitness expert, and dietitian associated with Dietliciouz, suggests:
* Sleep for an extra hour if you have to. Tired people tend to eat more food and are prone to binging throughout the day.
* Prefer eating eggs in any form as they tend to make you feel fuller.
* Sometimes people mistake thirst for hunger and end up eating something. So that needs to be analysed.
* Add two to three times of tea in your diet and that is sure to keep your hunger at bay.
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What women from Delhi-NCR order most online?
IANS (15:16)
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Online shopping is a continuously growing trend in India and the numbers of both sellers and buyers are increasing daily by whopping percentages. Without anyone's surprise, women are the most active online shoppers for groceries and they are far more likely to seek information, entertainment and advice 'on the go'!
Prashant Verma, Vice President, Marketing, Grofers, shares insights on the product categories which are popular among female customers in Delhi-NCR.
* Grocery: Women in Delhi-NCR never want to run short of daily use items like atta, rice, pulses, salt, sugar, cooking oil, spices, and toiletries. The key reason behind ordering these items online is its availability at a lesser price compared to supermarkets, every day. Grofers has over 400,000 users shopping only from this category, every month.
* Baby care products: The new mothers of Delhi-NCR are fond of online shopping too! Baby care items are one of the high selling product categories and products like baby soaps, talcum powders, creams, oils and diapers are ordered extensively on the online grocery platform and contribute to a 50 per cent retention on the platform.
* Home decor items: Love of decorating their homes is an inseparable part of any woman. Women online shoppers of Delhi-NCR love to brighten up their home by ordering drapes, cushion covers, table mats, rugs, carpets and wall-hangings.
Anshul Khandelwal, Head of Marketing at Foodpanda, gives in some of the trends basis user behaviour on the platform.
* Experimentative: Women are a key contributor to our customer base and are more likely to be experimentative with their food choices according to the trends we are witnessing at Foodpanda. We are seeing an uptake of international cuisines such as Lebanese, European, Mediterranean, Mexican and others by our women consumers.
* Satiating their sweet tooth: Ice creams, shakes and smoothies are picking up as a category among women with about 15 per cent increase.
* Health conscious: Women are as health conscious today as the men who order food online. We witness both men and women are at par when it comes to searching for and ordering healthy bites on the platform.
* Early Dinner: Women users generally order their dinners earlier than the men. We see around 20 per cent spike in the orders placed by women between 7 and 8.30 pm.
Ayush Agarwal, Founder, Dezertfox, says that most of the females shoppers from South Delhi have their inclination for new age desserts like:
* Shoppers from Connaught Place and Greater Kailash region in New Delhi are fond of chocolate. Most of the orders are for Choco Mocha Pudding and Chocolate Cakes. No wonder women like chocolate the most!
* Shoppers from South Delhi, especially Green Park and Amar Colony region, tend to show their love for new age dessert and seasonal flavours like Banoffee Pies and other cakes like Red Velvet, Tiramisu and others.
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