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Breath is an important aspect of a workout as it supports all the other functions. Here are some tips to get your breathing right based on the kind of exercise you are attempting. Not your form, posture or workout gear; these are secondary when it comes to getting a good workout done. The most important thing to concentrate on is your breath. We breathe all the time, yet pay very little attention to the right techniques, especially during a workout.

Negative calorie food: Eating foods that are low in calorie makes it easier to lose weight. Here are 5 such foods to include in your diet. If you struggling to lose weight, then apart from eating right and exercising, you can opt for negative calorie foods. These are foods that can be eaten guilt-free as they are low in calories and digesting these foods burns more calories than they contain. But keep in mind, that restricting your diet to these foods is not healthy, and you need to exercise and eat other foods as well to stay healthy. Here are 5 negative calorie foods to include in your diet: * Apple: Apples contain a lot of fiber but are low in calories. Ensure you retain the skin while eating the fruit. It contains just 50 calories per 100 grams. It also contains pectin which aids weight loss and boosts digestion. * Broccoli: Broccoli is also a good source of fiber and is considered as a superfood as it contains fiber and antioxidants. * Watermelon: This fruit contain

Aamir Khan has shared the first look at his character from upcoming movie Thugs of Hindostan. See it here. Aamir Khan has finally revealed his look from the year’s most highly anticipated film, Thugs of Hindostan. The actor took to his social media accounts to share an eccentric look from the film. In a motion character poster shared on Monday, Aamir is seen in the weirdest outfit, sitting on a donkey. He is wearing a green jacket and a top hat. He has a big bottle of liquor by his side and red glasses on his eyes. He captions the photo in Hindi. “And this is me Firangi Mallah. You will not find anyone kinder than me on this planet. Truth is my second name and loyalty is in my work. I swear on my grandmother,” he wrote with the post. View this post on Instagram और इ हैँ हम, फिरंगी मल्लाह. हम से ज्यादा नेक इन्सान इस धरती पे कहीं नहीं मिलेगा आपको. सच्चाई तो हमरा दूसरा नाम है, और भरोसा हमरा काम. दादी कसम !!! #ThugsOfHindost

The 2018 Asia Cup began on Saturday with Bangladesh beating Sri Lanka in the opening fixture. With 6 teams and 13 matches to be played across 14 days, the Asia Cup will be played in the 50 over format this time. India won the 2016 edition held in the T20 format for the first time, defeating hosts Bangladesh. With Virat Kohli out of the squad and Rohit Sharma leading the team, India will be looking to lift the trophy on 28 September. However, what has fans excited this week is big India vs Pakistan clash on 19 September in Dubai. Here’s all you need to know about India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018 match: When is India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2018 Match? India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match will be played on 19 September 2018. The match starts at 5 pm IST. Where will India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2018 be Played? The fifth match of Asia Cup 2018 between India vs Pakistan match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Where to Watch India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Ma

Telecom services provider Bharti Airtel on 14 September announced the newly-launched iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max would be available for pre-booking on its online store starting next week. "Customers will be able to pre-order iPhoneXS and iPhone XS Max beginning 21 September and iPhone XR beginning 19 October on 'Airtel Online Store'," the company said in a statement. However, Airtel has not revealed any pre-order offers on the new series of Apple devices.  The premium iPhone XS price in India starts at Rs 99,900 (for 64GB storage variant) while the iPhone XS Max price begins at Rs 1,09,900 (for 64GB version). The more affordable iPhone XR (64GB variant) would be available for Rs 76,900 in India.

Is your fashion quotient restricted to jeans and a top? Experiment and find your own unique sense of style by following these 5 handy pointers. Do you typically reach out for jeans paired with a top every time you go out, just to avoid wearing something uncomfortable? Think beyond this. Ashish Gurnani, co-founder, Post fold, and Shreyasi Pathak, a stylist at Major, brings you stunning looks to help you break through your sartorial groove this season: *Colour pattern: For your office look, try to strike a balance between tradition and modernity. Go for a kurta with a long slit on the side to extend the silhouette of your look. Add a pair of well-fitted pencil trousers in the same color palette. *Layering: For winter, try to go for chic-yet-comfortable clothing like printed palazzo pants in deep, rich colors and team them with long below-the-knee shrugs for a boho look. Add statement earrings and a scarf. *Voluminous sleeves: While heading for Sunday brunch or an office out

The Al Hoota Cave is a natural tourist attraction in Oman and is the only cave in the Arabian Peninsula that is open to visitors. Estimated to be over two million years old, the Al Hoota Cave is one of Oman’s most popular natural tourist attractions. Located off Route 21 between Nizwa and Bahla at the foot of Oman’s epic mountain Jabal Shams, just two hours drive from Muscat, it is the first and only cave in the Arabian Peninsula which is open to visitors. With a total length of around 4.5 kilometers, around 500 meters of the cave is accessible to the general public. The one hour guided tour starts from the visitor’s center with a short ride in an electric train that carries passengers up to the cave entrance. Once inside the cave, it’s a feast for the eyes as you walk on the pathway and witness an enormous subterranean cavern filled with stalactites, stalagmites and colorful solid rock columns. Don’t miss the popular lion’s head, the cat, the old man and countless other intr

If you are lesbian, gay or bisexual, you may be at greater risk of substance abuse, in the form of marijuana, nicotine, and alcohol, says new research by Oregon State University. Lesbian, gay or bisexual youth, according to a study, are at an increased risk of using multiple substances — such as alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana. The Oregon State University research added that these youth are also at higher risk of polysubstance use, meaning they are more likely to use more than one substance than their heterosexual peers. “This data shows definitively that polysubstance use is an issue among many youths who identify as sexual minorities, meaning they are facing added health risks,” said Sarah Dermody. “But there are also differences among the subgroups of youth who identify as sexual minorities, suggesting we need to look beyond the averages to understand what factors may be influencing substance use in this population.” The sexual minority is an umbrella term for those

Watch Asian Cup 2018 India vs Pakistan Score Online Live   Rohit Sharma, who will be leading the Indian side for Asia Cup 2018, said that it is always a matter of excitement to play against Pakistan as they are a great side and have been playing good cricket, lately. The World Cup is still eight months away but India skipper Rohit Sharma feels that the six-nation Asia Cup starting Saturday will give his side a chance to work towards a “perfect combination” going into next year’s mega event. India is still searching for a perfect middle order combination in the one-dayers even as they have a settled top three batsmen in stand-in skipper himself, Shikhar Dhawan and regular captain Virat Kohli.  Asked if the Asia Cup will be a build-up to next year’s World Cup in England, Rohit said: “In a way, you can say that. Every team wants to go to the World Cup in a good frame of mind. But we shouldn’t be looking too far ahead. Obviously, the Asia Cup gives every team an opportunity to

The Avengers are looking fresh and well dressed in yet another batch of promo art leaked online from the upcoming Avengers 4. After the mega success of Avengers: Infinity War in May, the audiences were asked to wait a long time to meet their favorite superheroes again in Avengers 4. However, in just a couple of months, the internet was flooded with grainy but quite credible promo art from the upcoming film. Now, almost two more months later, the same promo art is going viral again on social media pages except this time, the pictures are clear as day with a great resolution. So bring out your magnifying glasses and get to work. The promo art shows Hulk, who refused to help out the heroes in Avengers: Infinity War, in all his green glory. This time, he is not in a tattered old pair of jeans but a body-hugging suit. We assume it shrinks and expands just like he does.  Captain America, who gave men beard goals in the last movie, is now clean shaven and back in his old suit from

Apple’s new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones come with dual-SIM support. But the implementation of the technology is quite different. All you need to know about e-SIMs.                Apple for the first time introduced dual-SIM functionality on its smartphones. The three new iPhones, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, support this feature. The dual-SIM on iPhones, however, doesn’t work in the traditional manner. Instead, Apple has added digital SIM, more popularly known as e-SIM. The secondary SIM on the iPhones is an eSIM which Apple had first introduced with the Watch Series 3 in India. What is eSIM? Embedded-Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM), as the name suggests will be installed in the device beforehand. The e-SIM stays on the device and cannot be physically pulled out like the traditional SIM slots. It’s more compact in size and can be used in a variety of devices including smartphones. The e-SIMs work in the same manner as the traditional SIMs do but a

Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones, an Apple Watch, and a new iPad Pro at its ‘Gather Round’ event on September 12. Here’s a detailed roundup on all the expected announcements.  Apple will put all rumors and leaks to rest when it unveils its new devices on Wednesday. Ahead of the launch, we have multiple leaks and reports to rely on for what to expect at Apple’s annual iPhone event. This year, Apple is expected to launch three iPhones, an Apple Watch and also a bonus product – iPad Pro. Much has been already revealed about Apple’s upcoming products including specifications and pictures. If you’ve been bombarded with Apple news and are confused with what’s happening, here’s a breakdown.   New iPhone names:   Apple has religiously followed a particular nomenclature and upgrade pattern for its iPhones. 2017 saw a big change with the anniversary edition iPhone X and also skipping one ‘S’ generation of iPhones. According to reports, 2018 will be the ‘S’ year for iPhon

Picture this: You've had a long day at work, your child/dog/SO has been making you insane, and all you need to do is cuddle up in your comfortable bed and get a good night’s sleep. To help you “wind down,” you scroll through Facebook or check out what’s trending on Reddit. Sound familiar? In a recent report about phone use around the night, almost 77% of respondents admitted to signing into web-based life applications before resting off to rest. And keep in mind that this activity may appear as though it helps you wind down, it's really doing the opposite. The blue-and-white light emitted from devices like your smartphone, tablet, and even the TV keeps your mind from releasing melatonin. This is the hormone that causes you to nod off. So consider your electronic gadgets a shield that restrains your brain and body from feeling tired. What's worse is that specialists recommend waiting at least 30 minutes after using technology before trying to fall asleep. So the