Monday June 15, 2020 5ENTERTAINMENT

Ever since the lockdown had started, DeepikaPadukone had a list of films that she wantedto watch to stay creatively inspired. Throughthis period she watched a lot of good cinema in theform of celebrated international films, much appreci-ated Indian web series and much more.

The actress even began sharing her recommenda-tions with her fans on social media. There is a high-light on her Instagram handle that has a compilationof all her recommendations. It is called DP recom-mends. Some of the recommendations include moviessuch as JoJo Rabbit, Phantom Thread, Her, InsideOut, Sleepless nights in Seattle and web shows such asPaatal Lok, Hollywood amongst the others. Theactress has dedicated a part of her day to this as it ishelping her expand her horizons as an actor by watch-ing varied remarkable acting.

It is also her way of staying creatively engaged apartfrom Zoom narrations that she has been doing.Deepika Padukone who is known for her on-screencharisma has also been productively making the mostof her lockdown time by engaging in online script nar-rations to keep herself creatively inspired.

Remarkably devoted to her craft and art, all theseactivities in Deepika's day will only leave her moreinspired when she is back on sets. If lockdown hadn'thappened, the actress would have been shooting forher next with Shakun in Sri Lanka.Ritesh Sidhwani has been one of the most innovative cre-ative makers of films who has brought to the Indian filmindustry some highly remarkable films and shows. His

films and shows, which tend to do well commercially, also deliversthe audience with meaningful content. He has been one of the cre-ative makers who always works with fiery passion and blazing ded-ication and it's really visible through his work and actions.

Taking to the current situation, due to the lockdown caused bythe pandemic offices had been shut for a long while and now withthe commencement of Unlock One offices have been sanctioned tooperate at 10 percent capacity. Being devoted to his work RiteshSidhwani who had been previously been working from homereturned to his office for work!

Ritesh recently took to his social media and posted a picture ofhim at his office on his desk. Being aware that the war with thevirus isn't over he is seen still wearing a mask and taking the pre-cautions needed at the workplace. We can also glimpse upon thevarious accolades and awards he has won in the background alongwith the posters of his prominent film and show releases.

Ritesh posted the picture with the caption: "Back to what I dobest. #makingmovies #mycomfortzone #thenewnormal#MissionBeginAgain #UnlockOne"

The news of Ritesh Sidhwani resuming work at his office is agreat one as the audience really awaits his next releases but it alsotells us that we have to take the precaution needed and progresswith care as the threat of the virus still looms around in the air.

Adhering to 'new normallifestyle', creative maker RiteshSidhwani resumes working at

his office!

This is what Deepika Padukone is doing to stay creatively inspired

Should you drink water before going to bed ?

While we have always been told to haveour meals at the right time, there are nosuch clear instructions when it comes todrinking water. Whenever we feel thirsty, we auto-matically pour ourselves a glass of water. But whatif we told you that this is not true?

Yes, there is indeed a particular time of the daywhen you should avoid drinking water and that isright before going to bed. It is the only time of theday when you should skip it if you can and the rea-son is quite logical.

Every living organism on the Earth needs waterto survive. Without water, there will be no trace oflife. About 60 per cent of the human body is madeof water. It is present in every cell, tissue andorgan. It helps to maintain our body temperature,lubricates our joints, assists body cells to grow andflushes out the toxins.

If you do not drink enough water throughout theday, then you might feel weak, experience headache

and other health concerns.WWhhyy ddrriinnkkiinngg wwaatteerr bbeeffoorree ggooiinngg ttoo bbeedd iiss nnoott aa

ggoooodd iiddeeaaDrinking water right before going to bed can dis-

turb your sleep cycle. It can increase your roundsto the bathroom at night for urination.

In general, our urine output decreases at night,which allows us to sleep peacefully for five to sevenhours. If you will have a glass or two of waterbefore bedtime you might have the urge to pee mul-tiple times at night.

Disrupted sleep can lead to mood swing, irrita-tion, high blood pressure, lack of concentrationand emotional eating during the following day. Asper a study, adults above 45 years of age who sleptfewer than six hours at night were more pron of astroke.

BBeenneeffiittss ooff ddrriinnkkiinngg wwaatteerr aatt nniigghhttDrinking one or two glass of water at night after

having your dinner is quite good for health in mul-tiple ways. There is nothing better than a warmglass of water after having a heavy meal orunhealthy food. Water acts as a natural cleanerand helps to remove toxins from the body. It accel-erates the digestion process and keeps constipationat bay.

TThhee rriigghhtt ttiimmee ttoo ddrriinnkk wwaatteerrDrinking enough water is always good for health,

but try not to go overboard with it as it has reper-cussions as well. Try to drink at least 2 litres ofwater daily. As far as timing is concerned, avoidhaving a glass of water right before going to bed.You can have it 30 minutes before you hit the sheetfor a sound and good quality sleep.

Banana and Oat Bars

IInnggrreeddiieennttss2 cup oats2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda2 banana3 egg whites1/2 cup mixed dry fruits1 1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoon powdered cinnamonraisins as required1 cup skimmed milk2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon butterMMeetthhoodd::Start by pre-heating the oven at a temperature of 350

degree Fahrenheit. Now, in a large beat together egg whites,mashed bananas, skimmed milk and vanilla extract well. Addmixed dry fruits, raisins, baking soda, cinnamon powder, bak-ing powder, sugar and oats in the same bowl and mix welltogether.

Grease a baking pan with butter evenly. Pour the mixtureprepared above in the tray and slide in the pre-heated oven forminimum 30 minutes till it's surface turns golden brown incolor or cooked properly. Take this tray out after 30 minutesand allow it to cool.

Now, break this cooled mixture into slices and serve cold.You can also store the left over bars in an air tight jar for fur-ther use.

Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena' to release on Netflix!

Janhvi Kapoor made her way into all our hearts withher impressive acting and adorable persona in herdebut Bollywood film 'Dhadak'. Since then fans havebeen waiting for her upcoming films and finally, there is agood piece of news for all of us as soon Janhvi's 'GunjanSaxena' will be releasing on Netflix! Yes! you read that right,Netflix India's official Twitter handle just confirmed thesame by sharing a new poster of the film and give us onemore film to look forward to watching.

Filmmaker Karan Johar also shared the news on socialmedia along with a short video, giving us insights about thelife of Gunjan Saxena. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,cinema halls are shut nationwide and there is no clarity onwhen the theatres will be reopening. So many filmmakers arenow opting for a digital release for their small budget films.Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is based on the life of IAF'sfirst woman fighter pilot Gunjan Saxena. Directed bySharan Sharma and produced by Karan Johar, Zee Studios,Hiroo Johar, and Apoorva Mehta, the film also stars PankajTripathi and Angad Bedi in important roles.

Can regular use of face masks lead to skin damage?

Times have changed and wearing a mask has become the need ofthe hour. Since the vaccine to the deadly virus still seems far, wedon't have an option but to wear a constant mask on our face.But, have you wondered what are the side effects of constantly wearing amask and also, the best way to wear it? Well, we got in touch with Dr BLJangid, Dermatologist & Hair transplant Surgeon, SkinQure Clinic toanswer all your queries. sAccording to the doctor, it is essential that theface mask fits the wearer’s face perfectly as it should wrap up tightlyaround the nose, ensuring maximum protection. Keeping in mind the cur-rent scenario, it turns mandatory to cover your face with a mask precise-ly to stay safe from this fatal virus.

However, with such a stressful life and hot weather, regular usage of facemasks can lead to further discomfort, causing skin damage. “Often thewearers sweat underneath the masks that cause friction. It leads to pres-sure damage on the cheeks and nose. Skin tearing may also occur whichcan lead to infection,” says Jangid.

Normally, dressing a wound can help minimize further damage to pre-vent infection. However, in this case, a dressing might cause the mask tonot fit appropriately, thus increasing the risk of infection.

Realizing that the requirement of face masks will continue to surge in

the coming time, especially post lockdown, Dr Jangid emphasizes on someways to treat and prevent skin irritation caused by face masks.

CChhoooossee aa ggoooodd ffaabbrriicc ffoorr yyoouurr mmaasskkWhether you use a home-made mask or purchase one from any retailer,

the fabric is always a crucial factor that you should be keeping in mindbefore buying and wearing one. Experts suggest that synthetic fabricshould be avoided, hence pick up something which is soft and natural likecotton.

IItt’’ss ttiimmee ttoo ppuutt aassiiddee yyoouurr mmaakkee--uupp ffoorr aa wwhhiilleeEven if you’re going to apply makeup on your skin, wearing the mask

will eventually remove it, thus rubbing it against your skin. Therefore, itis suggested to give your make-up routine rest for a while. Let your skinbreathe while wearing a mask. As per Dr Jangid’s recommendation, wear-ing masks above make-up can result in occlusion of oil pores and glands,potentially making breakouts worse.

SSwwiittcchh ttoo ggoooodd cclleeaannsseerrss oorr ddeeffoolliiaattoorrssThis is perhaps the most crucial time to take care of your skin than ever.

Baby your skin to keep it protected by using ultra-gentle skin cleansersand moisturizers. Remember to avoid using harsh facial cleansers that caneasily disrupt the outer layer of the skin, especially during the course ofwearing masks constantly. It can further lead to dryness of skin, causinginflammation as well. Eventually all these factors in a combined form candevelop skin irritation while the mask sits on your face for hours.

WWaasshh yyoouurr ffaaccee oonn aa rreegguullaarr bbaassiissBefore wearing and putting off the mask, it is thoroughly recommended

to wash your hands properly before washing your face. Consider using afoaming cleanser that can remove oil more effectively than other availableoptions. Else, you can also use normal face wash available at your place towash your face before and after taking off your mask. Ensure to spend atleast 2-3 minutes washing your face to remove all the dirt gathered.

After all, protecting yourself and others at the end of the day is the num-ber one priority. And maintaining a firm skin barrier helps any sort ofinfection along with the spread of viruses or bacteria.

General Knowledge Question Answers

--AAnnsswweerrss:: 1.Manipur 2. 1, 2 & 3 3.Nagaland4. Gandhara School of art enjoyed the liberal

patronage of Indo-Greek rulers. 5. Dhrupad 6.Jaipur 7. Tai-Ahom 8. Sarada script

9. Kerala 10. Karnataka11. Zoroastrians 12. Shehnai

11.. TThhee SSaannggaaii FFeessttiivvaall iiss cceelleebbrraatteedd iinn ____::

[A] Assam [B] Manipur [C] Mizoram [D] Nagaland

22.. TThhee tteemmpplleess ccoonnssttrruucctteedd aatt KKhhaajjuurraahhoo aarree::

1. Jain temples 2. Vaishnavite Temples 3. Saivite Temples Choose the correct option from the codes given

below

[A] Only 1 & 3 [B] Only 2 & 3 [C] 1, 2 & 3 [D] Only 1 & 2

33.. TThhee ffaammoouuss ‘‘HHoorrnnbbiillll ffeessttiivvaall’’ iiss cceelleebbrraatteedd iinnwwhhiicchh ooff tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg SSttaatteess ooff IInnddiiaa??

[A] Nagaland [B] Mizoram [C] Assam [D] Meghalaya

44.. WWhhiicchh ooff tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ssttaatteemmeennttss aabboouutt tthheeGGaannddhhaarraa SScchhooooll ooff AArrtt iiss NNOOTT ccoorrrreecctt??

[A] It displays Greek artistic influence and theconcept of the “man-god” was essentially inspiredby Greek mythological culture.

[B] Gandhara School of art enjoyed the liberalpatronage of Indo-Greek rulers.

[C] Artistically, the Gandhara school of sculptureis said to have contributed wavy hair, drapery cov-ering both shoulders, shoes and sandals etc.

[D] The Gandhara art primarily depicted theBuddhist themes.

55.. GGuunnddeecchhaa bbrrootthheerrss aarree wweellll kknnoowwnn eexxppoonneennttssooff wwhhiicchh aammoonngg tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ssttyylleess ooff HHiinndduussttaanniiCCllaassssiiccaall MMuussiicc ??

[A] Khayal [B] Tharana [C] Dhrupad [D] Thumri

66.. IInn wwhhiicchh ooff tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg cciittyy EElleepphhaanntt ffeessttiivvaalliiss cceelleebbrraatteedd aannnnuuaallllyy??

[A] Jaipur [B] Jodhpur [C] Kota [D] Ajmer

77.. ‘‘MMee--DDaamm--MMee--PPhhii’’ ffeessttiivvaall iiss aa ffeessttiivvaall ooff wwhhiicchhtthhee ccoommmmuunniittiieess iinn NNoorrtthh EEaasstteerrnn IInnddiiaa??

[A] Tai-Ahom [B] Deori Tribe [C] Garo [D] Khasi

88.. TTooddaayy’’ss GGuurrmmuukkhhii,, DDooggrrii aanndd SSiinnddhhii ssccrriippttsshhaavvee ddeevveellooppeedd ffrroomm wwhhiicchh aammoonngg tthhee ffoolllloowwiinnggssccrriippttss??

[A] Brahmi Script

[B] Sarada script [C] Tankari Script [D] Kushana Script

99.. EEzzhhuutthhaacchhaann PPuurraasskkaarraamm iiss tthhee hhiigghheesstt lliitteerr--aarryy aawwaarrdd ooff wwhhiicchh aammoonngg tthhee ffoolllloowwiinnggGGoovveerrnnmmeennttss??

[A] Kerala [B] Tamil nadu [C] Karnataka [D] Andhra Pradesh

1100.. WWhhiicchh ssttaattee GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt ccoonnffeerrss tthheeBBaassaavvaasshhrreeee aawwaarrdd??

[A] Gujarat [B] Maharashtra [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Karnataka

1111.. AA FFiirree tteemmppllee iiss aa ppllaaccee ooff wwoorrsshhiipp ffoorr __________??

[A] Sikhs [B] Zoroastrians [C] Buddhists [D] Shinto’s

1122.. BBaaggeesshhwwaarrii QQaammaarr iiss IInnddiiaa’’ss ffiirrsstt aanndd oonnllyy((ppoossssiibbllyy)) wwoommaann ppllaayyeerr ooff wwhhiicchh ooff tthhee ffoolllloowwiinnggmmuussiicc iinnssttrruummeennttss??

[A] Ghatam [B] Shehnai [C] Pakhawaj [D] Santoor

ASTRO SPEAKToday’s skies lift the weight you’ve been carry-ing, Aries. The moon moves through socialAquarius, increasing your desire for connec-tion to your chosen friend group. As an Aries,you tend to charge at life from a lone wolf per-spective, having to go on your own path alone.Today’s skies gently remind you of the gift thatis friendship and Luna’s pleasant link to Venuspromises pleasant exchanges.

Today’s skies lift the weight you’ve been carry-ing, Aries. The moon moves through socialAquarius, increasing your desire for connectionto your chosen friend group. As an Aries, youtend to charge at life from a lone wolf perspec-tive, having to go on your own path alone.Today’s skies gently remind you of the gift that isfriendship and Luna’s pleasant link to Venuspromises pleasant exchanges.

MAR 21 - APR 20

ARIES

APR 21 - MAY 20

TAURUS

The moon floats through light and breezyAquarius, offering up a less emotionally heavyday and one more concerned with broadeninghorizons and integrating some of the knowl-edge you’ve attained. Luna’s square toUranus in the afternoon stirs up subconscioussurprises, but her link to Venus adds warmthand charm to your mood and self-expression.

Your close relationships are still dominatingyour thinking today. The moon roams throughairy Aquarius today, helping make it easier toobjectively view what's been going on in yourheart, rather than becoming enmeshed in yourfeelings. Luna squares off to Uranus, showing achange of plans regarding friend groups andcommunity, but her smooth connection toVenus makes everything easier to digest.

MAY 21 - JUN 20

GEMINI

JUN 22 - JUL 23

CANCER

Leos adore romantic love, but that very wish canfeel stifled when it comes to dealing with the hard,cold reality of responsibility in relationships. Themoon wanders through your opposite sign ofintellectual Aquarius this morning, stirring up atussle with Uranus before smoothing things overwith Venus. Relationships of all kinds run sweet-ly today, as long as you remain willing to do thework.

JUL 24 - AUG 23

LEO

You’re continually refining what it is you wish tooffer the world, Virgo. The moon traversesAquarius this afternoon, briefly being thrown offcourse by a disagreement with freedom-seek-ing Uranus, making the divide between yourreality and where you want to be irritating.Later, Luna swirls with Venus, making it anideal day for career advancement. AUG 24 - SEP 23

VIRGO

You’ve been swimming in the deepest wells ofyour subconscious, Libra. Today’s skies dry youoff and invite you to find some pleasure, as themoon marches through objectivity-seekingAquarius. Luna isn’t totally unhindered, as shestirs up some friction with Uranus in the after-noon around partnerships. But her smooth link toVenus makes it easy to let things go and have agood time.

So much is changing around your concept ofhome, roots, and what it means to have a firmemotional foundation, Scorpio. The moonworks to stir up these narratives today, as shetreks through thoughtful Aquarius. Minor rela-tionship tensions may sneak their way into theafternoon, as Luna argues with Uranus. Later,the moon and Venus link up for a return topeace and comfort.

SEP 24 - OCT 22

LIBRA

OCT 23 - NOV 22

SCORPIO

You’re bursting at the seams with something tosay, Sagittarius. Be it through journaling,singing, conversing, etc., you need someonewith a listening ear to help you process whatyou’re going through. Thoughts and messagesswirl around your environment today, as themoon traverses Aquarius and links up with sur-prise-bringer Uranus and sweet Venus. It’s noweasy to express the unexpressed.

You have a reserve of natural talents that liedormant in you, Capricorn. Today’s skiesencourage you to crack open the lid on yourabilities and have a hard look at the ones youvalue and wish to hone. The thoughtful Aquariusmoon links up with Uranus and Venus on herpath today, making for some erratic interactionsaround romance.

NOV 23 - DEC 22

SAGITTARIUS

DEC 23 - JUL 20

CAPRICORN

As an Aquarius, you tend to forget that you havea body to take care of—as you can get caught upliving in your head! Today’s skies work to deepenyour awareness of your physical being, as thenurturing moon floats through your sign. Themoon squares off to Uranus, bringing revelationsaround family or home matters, before aligningwith sweet Venus who makes it easy to creative-ly self-express.

JAN 21 - FEB 23

AQUARIUS

Pisces need more alone time than most other signsin the zodiac. Today’s skies speak to your need topull away from excess socialization, as the moonroams through introspective Aquarius. Luna links upwith rebel Uranus and pleasant Venus on her path,which makes for an afternoon of potentially jarringexchanges, but ones that are easy enough tosmooth over.FEB 20 - MAR 20

PISCES

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