Wireless earphones under Rs 2,500: Realme Buds Q2, Realme Buds Wireless 2 long-term review

Not too long ago, Realme launched two budget wireless earphones in different form factors under Rs 2,500. What’s special about them is the presence of active noise cancellation (ANC) at that price point. Over the past year or so, Realme has been on a mission to democratise ANC and make it available at lower cost. They brought it to wireless earbuds under Rs 3,500 via their Buds Air 2 that we are quite fond of.

The next target was to breach the Rs 2,500 barrier, and that’s what the Realme Buds Q2 TWS earbuds and Realme Buds Wireless 2 neckband make happen. I had the opportunity to test these two products for over a month and also to experience the effect of a couple of firmware updates. Time to tell you all you need to know about them.

Before we move on to the individual products, let me address a few features that are common to both. For starters, both the earphones have an IPX5 rating for splash resistance. So wearing them during workouts or for a walk in a light drizzle should cause them no harm. The wireless range is also similar with both products maintaining a strong connection at 10 metres with clear line of sight, and a little over half of that with a concrete wall in between. Both earphones support 88 ms (claimed) low latency gaming mode.

As I touched upon earlier, they flaunt ANC as well as Transparency mode (to let background noise through when you need to be aware of your surroundings). Their sound profiles and button configuration can be modified in the Realme Link app. As is typical on Realme, you get three sound pre-sets -- “Bass Boost+”, “Dynamic” and “Bright”. It’s best to choose “Dynamic” for better balance. The “Bright” option makes it sound sibilant, while “Bass Boost+” profile makes the sound bass-heavy despite being tuned by The Chainsmokers.

I believe it’s time for Realme to add two more sound profiles, one between Dynamic and Bass Boost+ and the other between Dynamic and Bright. That’s where the sweet spot lies for most of their audio products. The last of the similarities was incidental; I got grey coloured variants of both products for review. The company prefers to call it Calm Grey for the Buds Q2 and Bass Grey for the Buds Wireless 2. It is more or less the same shade -- not very striking but a little different from the competition. What is striking is a glossy area at the back of the buds that reflects different colours from different angles.

Realme Buds Q2 TWS Earbuds Review

The Realme Buds Q2 look a lot like the Dizo GoPods D and also have the same egg-shaped charging case. The buds sit nicely in the ears and do not stick out much, however, the fit isn’t as snug as that of the GoPods D. While they don’t cause any discomfort in the ears even after using them for a couple of hours at a stretch, I had to readjust them at times during jogs. They offer decent passive noise isolation with the preinstalled medium-sized silicone tips in my case. There are two more pairs in the bundle. Spend some time choosing the right one for you as it will help improve the quality of ANC.

The aforementioned reflective areas at the back of the buds are zones for touch input and they are fairly responsive. Once you sync the Buds Q2 with the Realme Link app, you can configure the touch controls and assign functions like play/pause, previous/next tracks, ANC toggle, voice assistant etc. to double-tap, triple-tap or touch+hold gestures. An option to assign volume control is still missing. The Bluetooth 5.2 compliant Realme Buds Q2 support AAC and SBC codecs.

Each earbud is fitted with a 10 mm dynamic driver and they are perfectly audible at 50 percent volume, and I don’t remember going beyond 70 percent even outdoors. The default sound out of the Realme Buds Q2 is a little warm. While the lows are boosted, the bass isn’t overbearing and the mids have a good presence. The vocal clarity is good, but lower mids do sound a little subdued. There is ample sparkle in the highs, and they are generally well-tempered. However, at high volume beyond 80 percent, they tend to sound a bit too bright for my liking.

There is surprisingly good detail in audio for the segment, and the instrument separation is decent too. The soundstage isn’t one of its strengths and it feels a little narrow. But let’s not forget that this is a pair of TWS earbuds priced under Rs 2,500, and their overall sound quality is quite impressive. And of course, they support ANC too. Realme claims that the Buds Q2 can reduce ambient noise by up to 25 decibels. While I couldn’t measure that, there was a significant reduction in background buzz when I switched on ANC on a busy road. Of course, some noise seeps through but the reduction is mighty impressive for a budget pair.

The battery backup is pretty good. The company claims 28 hours of playback time with ANC off and 20 hours with ANC on for buds and case combined. Though not exact, the real-world figures weren’t way off either. The buds lasted a little over four and a half hours with ANC on and about six hours with ANC off at 60 percent loudness. The charging case can replenish them thrice more, thus taking the battery figures to 18 hours with ANC on and 24 hours with ANC off for buds and case combined.

With intermittent use of ANC, the Realme Buds Q2 should easily last you for more than 20 hours, which is good. The charging case has a USB-C port, which is good to see. That’s not all, you also get fast charging support, with 10 minutes of charge providing a little under 3 hours of play time with ANC off. It takes about 90 minutes to charge the case and buds fully. The call quality is average at best. It is fine indoors, but the microphones pick up a lot of ambient noise when outdoors.

The Realme Buds Q2 is priced at Rs. 2,499 with a one-year warranty, and are currently selling for as low as Rs. 1,999 on Amazon India in the ongoing sale. For that price, you get a pair of TWS earbuds with fairly balanced and enjoyable sound, functional ANC and good battery backup. If call quality is your top priority, avoid this pair. For everything else, it’s hard to find anything better at its current selling price.

As for alternatives, you have the more affordable Oppo Enco W11 for a few hundred less, but it misses out on ANC and customizable controls. For a few hundred more, you get the OnePlus Buds Z with a little better sound quality sans ANC and barely customisable controls. The biggest competition for the Buds Q2 is probably in-house in the form of Realme Buds Air 2. For Rs 800 more you get slightly more detailed sound, nicer design, snug in-ear fit, wear detection sensors and better call quality, along with all the features available on the Q2.

Pros:
- Impressive sound quality for the segment
- Functional ANC in this budget
- Comfortable to wear
- Programmable touch controls
- Good battery life, fast charging, USB-C port
- IPX5 splash resistant
- Well priced

Cons:
- Average call quality
- No volume control option
- Sounds bright at very high volume

Rating: 4.2/5

Price: Rs 2,499

Realme Buds Wireless 2 Wireless Neckband Review

In many ways, the Buds Wireless 2 are nothing but the Realme Buds Wireless Pro with most of the bugs fixed, better ingress protection and more affordable. Though grey is not my favourite colour, the build quality of the product is pretty good and so is the finish. Weighing under 30 grams, it sits comfortably around your neck, and you barely feel its presence. The buttons are tactile, and each earbud hosts a large 13.6 mm driver. The in-ear fit is very good with the default silicone ear tips, causes absolutely no discomfort and offers good passive noise isolation.

The back of the buds have magnetic tips that double up as a power switch – off when stuck together and on when separated. Barring the volume rocker, the other two buttons are programmable using the Realme Link app. You can configure single, double and triple click gestures along with press-and-hold to perform tasks like play/pause, previous/next tracks, ANC toggle, switch between paired devices etc. Unlike the Buds Wireless Pro, the sound profile doesn’t change when you turn on ANC, which is a big relief.

The app also gives you options to increase the loudness and battery life by switching on 'Volume enhancer' and 'Power saving' modes respectively. However, the latter simply switches off LDAC codec support, so I wouldn’t recommend it as the earphones sound better on LDAC as compared to AAC. Since we are on the topic of battery, let me go into more details. The battery backup here is dictated by a combination of two things – use of ANC and the codec.

Realme claims a battery life of 18 hours and 22 hours with AAC codecs with ANC on and off respectively, and similarly 10 and 11 hours with LDAC codec, both at 50 percent loudness. In real world tests at around 70 percent volume, the earphones managed to last for about 9 hours on LDAC and 18 hours on AAC with ANC switched on 25 percent of the time. While the number is acceptable for AAC, it needs to be much better for LDAC, maybe closer to 14 hours.

Despite the lower battery backup, I would advise you to use the LDAC codec (if your phone supports it) as these Bluetooth 5.0 earphones sound noticeably better on that codec as compared to AAC. I am not one to trade sound quality for battery life. On the bright side, the Realme Buds Wireless 2 takes a little over 45 minutes to charge fully through their USB type-C port. Even better, they support fast charging, and just 10 minutes of charging can give you anything between 7 to 10 hours of playback with ANC off, which is great.

The overall sound signature of the Realme Buds Wireless 2 is warm and generally enjoyable across various genres of music, barring instrument-heavy tracks. The lows are boosted, and the larger drivers produce more bass than the Buds Q2. It is fairly tight as long as you use the LDAC codec, but feels a little excessive when using AAC. The highs are sharp enough without sounding harsh. The mids are a notch below those of the Buds Q2. The vocal clarity is fine, but the instrument separation is average. The soundstage is slightly broader here than its TWS sibling. There was a slight stutter in connectivity when outdoors in crowded areas. It may be specific to my unit, but it did happen on more than a few occasions.

ANC works well here and reduces the background chatter noticeably without impacting the audio quality. Not perfect, but more than acceptable for the segment. The “Transparency mode” here has a bit of constant hiss when outdoors, with the microphones not able to suppress the wind noise, I suppose. Thankfully, no such issue during calls, and those microphones do a good job. People on either end of the call were perfectly audible to each other with very little background noise seeping through even when outdoors.

The Realme Buds Wireless 2 are priced at Rs 2,299 with a one-year warranty and can be found for Rs 400 less in online sales. At that price, this is quite a feature-rich product that offers good sound for the segment. It is hard to find a better-sounding wireless neckband with ANC around Rs 2,000. Not to forget, customisable controls and sound profiles, along with clean call quality. If ANC is not needed, and sound quality is the only thing that matters, you should consider the Oppo Enco M31 that’s available for a similar price. And lastly, you have the Realme Buds Q2 that offers slightly better sound and the convenience of true wireless earbuds in this budget.

Pros:
- Good sound quality for the segment
- Sturdy build quality and comfortable to wear
- Functional ANC, Sony LDAC codec support
- Programmable controls and sound profiles, magnetic On/Off switch
- Good call quality, dual pairing support
- IPX5 splash resistance
- USB Type-C charging port, quick charge support

Cons:
- Below par battery life on LDAC codecs
- Excessive bass when using AAC codes
- Constant wind noise in Transparency mode
- Occasional stutter in connection when outdoors

Rating: 3.8/5

Price: Rs 2,299

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Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi Prakash's rude tone with host Salman Khan irks Gauahar Khan

Bigg Boss 15 witnessed its another exciting Weekend Ka Vaar episode hosted by superstar Salman Khan. Not only was it fun-filled because of the presence of Katrina Kaif and Badshah but also for the fact that a number of contestants got reprimanded for their deeds. One amongst those was actress Tejasswi Prakash who during the course of a task was seen speaking to the host in a rude tone. For those unversed, Salman lost his temper when Tejasswi interrupted him while he was talking to another contestant Umar Riaz. He did not like the way Tejasswi spoke to him and told her, "why are you talking to me like this? Don't have this thing with me madam."

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World Vegan Day 2021: Brands, Celebs Take The Vegan Fashion Route

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Skoda Rapid production ends in India after 10-year run, to be replaced by City-rivalling Skoda Slavia

The Skoda Rapid’s India journey has come to an end, with the company confirming its ageing midsize sedan has finally gone out of production after a truly long stint. Skoda India Brand Director Zac Hollis confirmed the news on Twitter in response to a customer’s query about a potential update for the sedan in 2022, stating the recently-launched Matte edition marked the final batch of Rapid sedans, and also revealing the Rapid found over one lakh customers during its lifetime in India, also commanding as much as 10 percent of the midsize sedan segment in the country this year.

Hi Som. Rapid production has now finished with last batch of cars the incredible Matt effect cars now in showrooms. Rapid has garnered 100,000 customers in India and even this year attracted 10% segment share.

— Zac Hollis (@Zac_Hollis_) October 29, 2021

Based on the old PQ25 platform, the Skoda Rapid shared its underpinnings with its mechanical twin, the Volkswagen Vento – which is also set to be phased out – and went on sale all the way back in 2011. While it was always a classy midsize sedan with solid fundamentals, sorted driving dynamics and offered a choice of punchy petrol and diesel engines, it couldn’t keep up with evolving competition. The Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Hyundai Verna all traded top spots in the midsize sedan segment over the years, offering a combination of new-age tech, space and powertrain choices, while the Rapid, owing to a lack of updates, lost its sheen over time.

That said, the Rapid did catch a late second wind in its lifecycle with the BS6 update, which saw it drop older engine options and be equipped with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI turbo-petrol engine. Skoda made it even more affordable by rolling out the ‘Rider’ variant of the sedan as part of this update, which led to a commendable rise in sales in 2020. So high was the demand, that Skoda had suspended sales of the Rider, and instead introduced a slightly more expensive Rapid Rider Plus variant last year.

The Rapid has gone out of production as Skoda gears up to introduce its all-new midsize sedan, the Skoda Slavia, which will make its world premiere on 18 November and is expected to go on sale early in 2022. While the company has refrained from giving too much away at this point, it says the Slavia (which is based on the same MQB-A0-IN platform as the Skoda Kushaq) will be ‘an elegant, powerful and safe saloon car’ that will follow in the footsteps of the bigger, more powerful and more luxurious Skoda Octavia and Skoda Superb sedans. Tech2 understands that with the Slavia, Skoda will focus equally on driving pleasure as well as rear seat comfort, with space for rear passengers being among the top priorities for the company.

Expect to see an interior similar to that of the Kushaq with several elements – such as the 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system two-spoke steering wheel, a touch-sensitive climate control panel and vital control switches – to be carried over from the midsize SUV, but Skoda is likely to add some more feel-good features to the Slavia. Six airbags will be offered on the top-spec trims of the Slavia.

Just like the Kushaq, the Skoda Slavia, too, will be offered will be two turbo-petrol engine options – a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI that makes 110 hp and 175 Nm of torque, and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI producing 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual will be available with both engines; the 1.0 TSI will have the option of a six-speed torque convertor automatic, while the 1.5 TSI – aimed at driving enthusiasts – will be available with a seven-speed DSG automatic (with paddle shifters). There will be no diesel engine on offer, but the 1.5-litre TSI will feature active cylinder deactivation tech, which will help boost fuel efficiency.

Expect Skoda Slavia prices to range from Rs 10-17 lakh (ex-showroom), which will enable it to go head-on against the fifth-generation Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the upcoming Toyota Belta. It will also compete against its cousin from Volkswagen, which will be based on the same platform, and will be launched a little after the Slavia.

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Kent Zoom vacuum cleaner launched in India: Take a look at its price, features and more

Kent has introduced the Zoom vacuum cleaner in India, promising potential buyers a smarter way of cleaning their homes this festive season. Take a look at its price and features below.

Kent Zoom price, features

According to the company's statement, the new Kent Zoom vacuum cleaner comes with a cordless and hose-less design, and has a rechargeable battery. The battery is claimed to last up to 30 to 40 minutes once it is fully charged.

The vacuum cleaner comes with a bag-less design, which makes it easy to handle and also contributes to its low weight. Instead of a dust bag, it comes with a chamber to collect all the dust and dirt.

The vacuum cleaner gets a powerful 130W suction motor to clean all areas properly and has advanced cyclonic technology so that there's no room for any dust or dirt to escape.

It comes with a multi-nozzle operation to easily clean even the smallest areas. It also has a motorised floor brush operation, which allows users to clean both hard surfaces like the floor and soft surfaces such as carpets. Additionally, there's a handy fold operation to clean unreachable areas.

Furthermore, the Kent Zoom Vacuum Cleaner Efficient Particulate Arrestor (HEPA) filter is said to ensure clean surroundings, as it reduces air pollution with low dust and particulate matter (PM) discharge. It is washable too.

The Kent Zoom vacuum cleaner is priced at Rs 9,950 and will be available for purchase via Amazon, Flipkart, and the company's online and offline stores.

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What's 'sacha pyaar' for Kartik Aaryan? See here

Kartik Aaryan who has made the audience fall in love with his performances, seems to be in a happy place currently. The actor recently posted a video of him where he can be seen in the company of some adorable guests. The actor took to his Instagram to share a short video of him being surrounded by adorable puppies. Kartik seems to be loving the company of man's best friends. Smothered with licks and sniffs, Kartik captioned the video, "Sacha Pyaar" (True love). Wearing a tangerine coloured t-shirt, the actor chuckles with excitement as he gets mobbed by a 'paw'-erful crowd. 

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Diwali 2021: History, Significance and All You Need to Know About the Festival of Lights

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Diwali 2021: Everything You Need to Know About Each of the 5 Days of the Festival of Lights

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Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera launched in India: Check price, specifications and features

Nikon has introduced a new Z9 mirrorless camera, which is part of the company's flagship Z series in India. According to a Nikon statement, the full-frame (Nikon FX-format) camera is meant for professionals to take still images and videos with ease.

Nikon Z9 features, price

The Nikon Z9 comes with a four-axis vertical and horizontal tilting monitor and integrated vertical grip for comfortable use, which is a first for the company. It is claimed to have the world’s largest variety of simultaneous subject detection with the help of the newly developed deep learning technology.

There's support for an increased 405-point auto-area autofocus that can track even the smallest of the objects and their movements. The camera also comes with 3D-tracking for still images and a 'Real-Live Viewfinder' without a blackout period.

The Nikon Z9 offers continuous shooting at 120 fps, which is touted to be the world's fastest. This allows for better detail capturing and is a first for the company.

“The latest Nikon Z 9 is a flagship Z series mirrorless camera with the world’s best, industry and Nikon first features a single camera body. We are confident that the latest Z 9 will empower photographers & videographers in expressing their vision and narratives through images and videos," said Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India Private Ltd.

It also gets a Dual-Stream technology with 45.7 effective megapixels stacked CMOS sensor for 12 times faster image reading and the new EXPEED 7 image-processing engine delivers 10 times faster processing speed, as per Nikon.

The camera also gets in-camera video recording in high-quality 8K30p* 6 and 4K/30 p/60 p/120 p, 4K recording in with a wide range of frame rates, CFexpress Type B-compatibility, and more features.

The Nikon Z9 is priced at Rs 4,75,995 and will be available to buy via authorized Nikon stores by the end of November 2021.

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Happy Birthday Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Crazy Kiya Re to Kajra Re, 10 Bollywood dance numbers of OG queen

Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is celebrating her 48th birthday today ie November 1. The actress has won the hearts of her fans with not just her beauty but also acting in a number of films including 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Devdas', 'Dhoom 2', 'Jodha Akbar' among others. Her chemistry with co-stars has always been talked-about just like her style, fashion and style. Born in 1973, Aishwarya Rai achieved the title of Miss World in the year 1994 and went to make her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar. His first Hindi film was 'Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya', which released in the same year. Apart from this, the actress is also well-known for her stellar performances in Hindi dance songs. There are several songs that have wowed fans in the past and are quite popular even today.

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Kannada Rajyotsava 2021: Five Must-try Traditional Dishes of Karnataka

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Superstar Rajinikanth returns home after carotid surgery, shares post on Twitter

Superstar Rajinikanth who recently underwent a carotid artery revascularisation surgery returned home on Sunday after being discharged from a Chennai hospital. Rajnikanth had been admitted to the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Thursday. Taking to his Twitter handle, Rajinikanth updated his fans about the news by sharing a picture of himself praying in front of his home temple. Sharing the picture he wrote, "Returned home," and added a folded hands emoticon to it.

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Global success of 'Squid Game' sparks debate in Korea over IP rights

Since the survival drama 'Squid Game' gained larger-than-expected popularity throughout the world on Netflix, the world's big-name platform operators such as Disney+ and Apple TV+ have been competing to spend big money to secure Korean-made content. But critics have raised questions on whether it is right for local productions to allow such platform operators to monopolise content rights to their shows at a time when the Korean entertainment market has emerged as a content hub for its globally popular cultural content such as K-pop, TV series and films, reports Yonhap news agency.

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World Vegan Day 2021: Take a Look at These 7 Green-club B-town Celebrities

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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt not to get married in 2021?

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Bigg Boss 15 Weekend Ka Vaar LIVE: Badshah enters house as special guest, Salman Khan slams Tejasswi Prakash

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Violinist Prabhakar Jog dies at 88: Lata Mangeshkar and others pay tribute

Noted violinist Prabhakar Jog died at his residence here in Maharashtra on Sunday due to age-related issues, sources close to his family said. He was 89. He had performed more than 80 solo programmes as part of 'Ganare Violin' shows in India and Dubai. Jog, who worked as a musician and composer for more than six decades, had made significant contributions to Marathi and Hindi film music.

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Jaan Kumar Sanu announces Sidnaaz tribute song; netizens accuse him of 'disrespecting Sidharth's legacy'

Singer Jaan Kumar Sanu on Sunday (October 31) announced a tribute song for Bigg Boss fame Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill. He shared that he will be releasing a song titled Mera Tu post Diwali. While some users can't not wait for the song to release and seem super excited, there's a section of users who criticized his move. People accused him of ‘disrespecting' legacy of late actor by announcing a tribute song on him and his rumoured girlfriend, Shehnaaz Gill.

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Sneak peek into Suhana Khan's Halloween celebration after brother Aryan gets bail in drug case; see pics

Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, who is currently in New York, celebrated Halloween with her friends. Suhana's close friend Priyanka took to Instagram and shared a few pictures from inside the celebrations. Meanhwile, this is Suhana's first appearance on social media as her elder brother, Aryan Khan, was arrested in a drug seizure case in Mumbai. Sharing the pictures she wrote, "got a pocketful of sunshine!"

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Arbaaz Khan shares loved up pictures with girlfriend Giorgia Andriani from their Maldives vacation

Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan on Sunday (October 31) treated his fans and followers with some adorable pictures from his latest vacation with his girlfriend Giorgia Andriani. The couple who headed to Maldives for a getaway seemed to have an amazing time together. Arbaaz took to his Instagram and shared a series of pictures. "Enjoyed our stay at the Amaya Kuda Rah.. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality," he wrote in the caption. 

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Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal to tie knot on December 7? Here's what we know

It been quite a while now that Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's wedding rumours have been doing the rounds in the Bollywood galore. Although there's no confirmation from the couple, the latest update states the couple is all set to get married in December. Their wedding preparations are in full swing and the wedding festivities will begin from December 1 and continue till December 7.

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Fans perform special prayers for speedy recovery of superstar Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth was admitted to the to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Thursday and underwent carotid artery revascularisation on Friday.  Fans of the superstar, on Sunday (October 31), held special prayers at Thirupankyndram Murugan Temple in Madurai district for his speedy recovery and the success of his upcoming movie 'Annaatthe'. Fans performed the special prayers by breaking 108 coconuts and "man soru" (eating from the floor).

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Anupam Kher shares birthday wish for Sikandar: I'm glad we've never been typical father-son duo

On the occasion of actor Sikandar Kher's birthday on Sunday, his father and veteran star Anupam Kher opened up about his bond with his son. Taking to Instagram, Anupam wrote, "Happy birthday dearest @sikandarkher ! May God give you all the happiness, success, peace, long and healthy life. I am glad we have never been a typical father/son duo. Growing up (as a person) with you has been amazing. I may not admit often or openly but I have learnt so many things from you."

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All Saints' Day 2021: The Festival That Inspired Halloween

All Saints Day 2021: All Saints’ Day is referred to as Hallowmas as well. Hallow means holy or saintly; which roughly translates to ‘mass of the saints’

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'Be very afraid' as daughters of Soha Ali Khan, Anushka Sharma celebrate Halloween 2021 | SEE PICS

From pumpkins to pranks and communication with the dead, Halloween is a patchwork holiday stitched together with religious and occult traditions that span across centuries. Every year October 31 is celebrated as the Halloween day which marks the end of the harvest season with a festival called Soin. It also marked the Celtic New Year and was considered a time between years, a magical time when the ghosts of the dead walked the earth. On the occasion of the festival, many took to social media and shared how they celebrated by dressing up in spooky attires. Our Bollywood celebs were not behind in doing the same and glimpses of the same were shared by stars like Anushka Sharma, Soha Ali Khan and others on their respective Instagram handles.

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Mumbai Cruise Drugs case: Model Munmun Dhamecha released from jail a day after Aryan Khan

Fashion model Munmun Dhamecha was released from the Byculla women's jail here on Sunday, three days after she was granted bail in the cruise drugs case in which she was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 3. The Bombay High Court had on Thursday granted bail to her along with co-accused Aryan Khan, the son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, and Arbaaz Merchant. On Friday afternoon, the HC made available its operative order in which it imposed 14 bail conditions on Aryan Khan, Merchant and Dhamecha, stipulating their release on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each with one or two sureties of the same amount.

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Urmila Matondkar tests positive for COVID-19

Actor-politician Urmila Matondkar on Sunday said she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine. The 47-year-old actor took to Twitter to share her diagnosis and requested those who came in contact with her to get tested for the coronavirus.

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'Stop Using Sidharth Shukla' trends after Shehnaaz Gill's tribute song; Aly Goni & others come out in support

Sidharth Shukla's sudden demise came as a shock for not just his fans but also for rumoured girlfriend Shehnaaz Gill. After remaining away from the limelight for almost a month, the actress finally continued her work before the release of her Punjabi film 'Honsla Rakh' starring Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa. Not only this but she recently released a tribute song titled 'Tu Yaheen Hai' for the late actor. While SidNaaz fans were heartbroken looking at her last moments with Shukla, there were others who slammed the actress on Twitter for driving out publicity by using his name. Soon, hashtag #StopUsingSidharthShukla started trending on the micro-blogging website after which many celebs including Aly Goni, Asima Riaz and others came out in support of Sana.

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What The Fork: Not Just Diwali, Sweets are an Integral Part of Indian Culture, Writes Kunal Vijayakar

Sweets like Gujarati ‘Fafda Jalebi’ or Maharashtra's ‘Sheera’ are eaten for breakfast. ‘Gajar Ka Halwa’ is often had at tea time, and ‘Besan Laddoos’ throughout the day.

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World Cities Day 2021: All You Need To Know

World Cities Day 2021: The day aims to push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing the challenges of urbanization around the world

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Sooryavanshi: Akshay Kumar gives movie promotions new twist as he poses in 'Phir Hera Pheri' style

Superstar Akshay Kumar recently recreated his iconic 'Phir Hera Pheri' side stance while promoting his much-awaited movie 'Sooryavanshi'. Taking to his Instagram handle, Akshay shared a picture in which he could be seen recreating the pose of his 2006 blockbuster 'Phir Hera Pheri' character Raju. He could be seen sporting a snake print shirt and sunglasses, perfectly reflecting Raju's pose who posed in a bold printed shirt and black sunglasses. "Side wala swag!" wrote Akshay on his Instagram handle as he introduced his 'waiting pose' for 'Sooryavanshi' to hit cinemas on November 5.

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Aamir Khan mourns shocking demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar: He won us all with his warmth

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday condoled the untimely demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar, who left for heavenly abode at the age of 46 following a cardiac arrest on Friday. Son of legendary actor Rajkumar, Puneeth died at the age of 46 following a cardiac arrest. He was admitted to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru, after experiencing chest pain, where he breathed his last. On the official Instagram handle of his production company, Aamir shared a moving statement in the loving memory of the late star.

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Bijlee Bijlee OUT: Shweta Tiwari can't keep calm as daughter Palak, singer Harrdy Sandhu's song releases

Television actress Shweta Tiwari is counted amongst one of the much-loved and popular actresses of the small screen. Fans wish to know everything about her be it her shows or personal life. Similar is the case with her daughter Palak Tiwari who is one of the most-followed star-kids on social media. Every now and then, she shares pictures of herself on Instagram and leave fans crazy. For those who have been waiting for her acting debut in the Bollywood industry, there's an update. Her first music video 'Bijlee Bijlee' featuring Punjabi singer Harrdy Sandhu has finally been released by the makers on Saturday. Not just the mother-daughter duo, but even the fans can't keep calm looking at her first stint as an artist.

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birth Anniversary: Lesser-known Facts About the 'Iron Man of India'

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is considered one of the most important faces of India’s freedom movement

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Bhumi Pednekar to 'sensitise' people about climate change through new radio shows

Actor Bhumi Pednekar who has been vocal about raising awareness on environmental conservation and climate change, is starting a series of chats on national radio to reach out to a wider set of people and engage them on the subject of climate conservation, an issue she feels needs immediate attention. The 'Durgamati' actor is actively associated with a much-lauded pan India advocacy campaign- 'Climate Warrior', to raise awareness on Environmental Conservation and Climate Change.

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National Unity Day 2021: Why is it Celebrated on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birth Anniversary

To honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 's contribution to India’s Independence and unity, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in 2014 declared that National Unity Day will be celebrated on his birth anniversary

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RRR: Makers of Alia Bhatt, JR NTR, Ram Charan starrer to release small glimpse on November 1

Movie buffs have been on their toes since the announcement of S.S. Rajamouli's highly-anticipated action drama 'RRR'. Piquing their interests, now the makers have decided to present a tiny glimpse of the magnum opus on November 1 at 11 am. RRR is a highly-anticipated action drama for more than one reason. For starters, the film is directed by maverick filmmaker S.S.Rajamouli. In addition, it also stars an ensemble starcast of Ram Charan, NTR junior, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt.

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Lunar Eclipse 2021 to Occur on November 19, To Last Six Hours

The last lunar eclipse was the “Super Flower Blood Moon” that took place on May 26.

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Happy Birthday Ananya Panday: Times when actress' pictures with her 'pawed' friends won Internet

Ananya Panday has become one of the popular faces of B-town. The actress who started her Bollywood journey in 2019 with Student of the Year 2 opposite Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria, enjoys quite a fan following on social media. From sharing pictures from photoshoots to posting sizzling selfies, the actress makes sure to keep her social media timelines peppy and cheerful. Making a big contribution to this is her pawed-friend. On Ananya Panday's birthday, take a look at some adorable pictures of the actress with her adorable pooch:

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Here are some simple steps to help children with long-COVID thrive in school

Children who get COVID-19 typically recover quickly and will not require special support upon return to school.

However, some people who contract the disease experience persistent symptoms and post-viral complications.
These complications can include fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, changes in taste and smell, and headaches.

This post-viral syndrome is called long-haul COVID-19, more commonly referred to as “long COVID” in the medical community.

Children who experience long COVID will need support at school. Some symptoms – such as fatigue, brain fog and memory impairment – are similar to those experienced after a concussion.

But because these symptoms are challenging to identify or to track, it can be difficult for teachers to know how to help.

We are researchers who study how schools manage concussions and the prevalence of long COVID and associated mental health outcomes. We believe strategies that schools use to support students with concussions may also help those with prolonged COVID-19 symptoms.

Kids and long COVID
Not all physical symptoms experienced after COVID-19 illness indicate long COVID. When symptoms do last more than a few weeks, a thorough medical evaluation by a pediatrician with knowledge of long COVID is recommended.

Pediatric post-COVID clinics are an excellent way to find such doctors. However, at this time, these clinics aren’t widespread in the United States.

Post-COVID complications have been reported frequently by adults. However, research on long COVID in children is scarce, with estimates of persistent symptoms varying widely.

The wide-ranging estimates likely reflect differences in how study participants were recruited, how long after having acute COVID-19 they participated in the study, the symptoms researchers assessed and other methodological differences.

School accommodations
Students who continue to experience symptoms after they’ve tested negative and been cleared to return to school should notify the school of persistent issues.
Even if the child is not officially diagnosed with long COVID, a gradual return to school and activities, as well as academic and environmental accommodations, can support children during recovery.

We recommend that parents, teachers and doctors work together to support the child’s recovery. This is what’s called collaborative care. It is helpful if a school-based professional – such as a school nurse, counselor or psychologist – serves as a central communicator.

This involves sharing accommodations with teachers, talking with doctors (with a signed release) and communicating progress back to the family.

Together, these collaborative care teams can establish temporary accommodations for the affected student, such as:

• Allow a flexible attendance schedule with rest breaks to minimize fatigue.
• Reduce physical activity and minimize exposure to overstimulating environments to prevent fatigue and headaches.
• Modify the workload. This might include, for example, removing high-stakes projects and nonessential work, providing alternate assignments and allowing the student to drop classes without penalty. Base grades on adjusted work so the child is not penalized for memory problems.
• Provide extra time to complete assignments and tests so a child with brain fog can process information.
• Develop an emotional support plan for the student to prevent anxiety and depression. This might include identifying an adult at school to talk with if the child feels overwhelmed, or providing a support group for students to discuss their experiences and recovery.
• Encourage the student to explore alternative extracurricular activities that are nonphysical and not cognitively taxing.
• We recommend that schools front-load adjustments for a student with long COVID and gradually withdraw them as the student recovers. The symptoms, recovery rate and trajectory will vary for each student.
• Therefore, a gradual and monitored return to activity is important to help ensure that symptoms don’t worsen when students engage in more activity. If symptoms do get worse, then accommodations should resume.

An evolving illness
We have much to learn about the long-term effects of COVID-19 and the prognosis for those who develop long COVID. These guidelines are based on what is known at this time and should be considered preliminary.

As COVID rates and treatments evolve, it is important for parents, educators and medical providers to continue talking with one another about persistent symptoms and effective treatments.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here.

The authors of the article are Susan Davies, Professor, School Psychology, University of Dayton and Julie Walsh-Messinger, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Dayton

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Puneeth Rajkumar last rites: Kannada actor to be cremated with full state honours

Famous Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away at the age of 46, will be cremated on Saturday evening here with full state honour. According to BJP MLA S.R. Vishwanath, Puneeth's elder daughter Dhruthi, who lives in the US, will be reaching New Delhi by noon and arrangements are being made to bring her to Bengaluru. Once she reaches, the mortal remains draped in Tricolour, will be taken to the Kanteerava Stadium in a procession for the last rites.

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Nutritionist Divya Gandhi Explains Her 20:30:40 Formula to Stay Fit, Healthy This Winter

Vitamin D promotes bone strength, mainly by the absorption of Calcium. And sunlight is the primary source of Vitamin D.

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5 Ways To Aid Growth of Your 6-Month-Old Baby

Babies try to learn new things and respond to you as they reach 6 months.

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Aryan Khan released from jail, heads to Mannat with Shah Rukh Khan

26 days after his arrest, Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan headed to his home, 'Mannat', in Mumbai. The 23-year-old, who was lodged at the Arthur Road Jail was granted bail by the Bombay high court on Thursday, but he had to stay in prison until the paperwork was completed. Celebrations are in order as the star kid heads home. The Bollywood actor's Bandra bungalow Mannat is all decked up to welcome him back. A huge crowd of fans and media persona gathered outside SRK's house to catch a glimpse of them. Aryan will be meeting his siblings Suhana Khan and AbRam for the first time after he was arrested in the drugs on cruise case by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) earlier this month. The bail verdict was received with cheers and bursting of fire-crackers by fans near his 'Mannat' home, and today, the bungalow was being specially illuminated and decked with flowers to welcome him. 

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RIP Puneeth Rajkumar: Fans in large numbers pay last respects at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

Puneeth Rajkumar, the 46-year-old powerstar known for films such as “Appu”, "Veera Kannadiga" and “Maurya", died in a hospital in Bengaluru following a massive heart attack. He was the son of matinee idol the late Rajkumar and Parvathamma. The mortal remains of Puneeth Rajkumar are being kept for public view at Kanteerava Stadium till Saturday evening. Thousands of people across the state are pouring in to pay their last respects to their favourite star.

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Halloween 2021: Sexy and Spooky Characters to Ace Like The Stars

From Squid Games to Cruella, this Halloween try out the quirky styles dished out by characters of popular movie and web series

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Ellen DeGeneres’ Beauty Line is All About Positive Aging

The comedian and morning show host, who becomes skincare junkie and beauty entrepreneur with her latest line, has launched Kind Science, alongside good friend and beauty industry veteran Victoria Jackson.

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Seven Superfoods That You Must Include in Your Diet After the Age Of 30

Superfoods that are highly nutrient-rich and considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being will help you to maintain your metabolism even after the age of 30.

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Suffering From Flu? Here's How You Can Recover Fast Amid COVID-19

Flu symptoms can take up to two to five days to show post contraction and in most cases, are quite similar to signs of COVID-19 infection.

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Veteran actor Yusuf Hussain dies at 73; Hansal Mehta, Abhishek Bachchan condole sad demise

Veteran actor Yusuf Hussain, known for featuring in films like "Dhoom 2", "Raees" and "Road to Sangam", passed away on Saturday due to COVID-19. He was 73. The actor passed away at Lilavati Hospital here, Husain's son-in-law, filmmaker Hansal Mehta told PTI. Mehta took to Twitter and penned an emotional note for the actor, recalling how Husain had helped him financially after his feature "Shahid" was stuck after two schedules.   "I was troubled. A non-existent career as a filmmaker was almost finished completely. He just came up to me and said I have a fixed deposit and it is of no use to me if you are so troubled. He wrote a cheque. 'Shahid' was completed. That was Yusuf Husain. "Not my father-in-law but a father. He was life if life itself had to have a physical form. Today he is gone," Mehta wrote.

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Aryan Khan Bail: SRK's son to walk out of jail soon, understand the process of release in points

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, will come out of jail in a while from now. Aryan, 23, is expected to be released on bail from Arthur Road Jail at around 10 am along with co-accused Arbaaz Merchantt and Munmun Dhamecha. Ahead of his release, SRK was seen leaving his bungalow 'Mannat' in Bandra for Arthur Road Jail in central Mumbai. As per the jail superintendent, the process of release is a lengthy process and will take 1-2 hours for the legal formalities to be completed. Understand the step by step process of release: 

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House of Lies: 5 Signs You're Dating a Compulsive Liar

Compulsive liars thrive on being in charge of the plot, so if you confront your partner for lying, they become defensive and then gaslight you.

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Vitamin D for Psoriasis: Benefits, Uses, and All You Need to Know

Vitamin D has many benefits that may help treat psoriasis. Deficiency in the vitamin has been linked to psoriasis possibly impairing the ability of the body to keep the skin healthy

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Are You Getting Enough Sleep or Too Much? Oversleeping Puts You at Risk of Stroke

Studies have shown that people who sleep over eight hours a day are more likely to suffer a stroke than those who sleep between six and eight hours.

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Autoimmune Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Impact of COVID-19 and More

Autoimmune processes can result in the slow destruction of a particular type of cell or tissue, stimulation of an organ into excessive growth, or interference in function.

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Wellness, Therapy and Healing: A Glimpse of What Mandira Bedi's Detox Days Look Like

Living three days at a wellness centre of the city, the actress detoxed herself with therapy, healing sessions, and a whole lot of wellness.

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Shilpa Shetty has Bollywood hair crush and it’s none other than evergreen Dimple Kapadia

Known for donning various hats including actress, entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast,  Bollywood diva Shilpa Shetty Kundra is a true advocate of natural living and has set an example through her lifestyle choices. Shilpa, who has been the talk of the town for making a big comeback to the movies after 14 long years recently got candid about her hair and beauty secrets. The actress spilled the beans about her Bollywood hair crush, fitness routine etc. When asked about her secret to staying youthful, the actress emphasised on the importance of harnessing the power of natural ingredients. “Nutrition is very important. I have 8 soaked almonds and walnuts in a day. A good hair care routine, like deep conditioning the hair frequently and making sure that my scalp is sweat-free and clean, using a suitable shampoo,” she pointed out.

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Homi Bhabha's Birth Anniversary: Lesser-known Facts About the Father of India's Nuclear Programme

Homi Jehangir Bhabha was the founding director of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

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Ravii Dubey to portray 11 characters in 11 episodes of 'Matsya Kaand'

Actor Ravii Dubey will be seen in as many as 11 unrecognisable looks in thre ambitious heist-based series 'Matsya Kaand'. Ravii said: "I'm thrilled that the trailer of 'Matsya Kaand' is out. The series allowed me to push myself to limits I never had. I seized every opportunity I got to learn from my seniors Ravi Kishen and Piyush Mishra ji."

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Tu Yaheen Hai: When Sidharth Shukla shouts 'Sana,' Shehnaaz Gill turns leaving Sidnaaz fans heartbroken

Titled, "Tu Yaheen Hai", the video is a tribute to late actor Sidharth Shukla by his close friend Shehnaaz Gill. While the song is full of SidNaaz memories comprising of Shehnaaz and Sidharth's adorable moments from Bigg Boss 13, there's a particular scene that has struck a chord with their fans. 'Sana' we hear in Sidharth Shukla's voice in the video released by Shehnaaz Gill. Hearing the voice, Shehnaaz turns at once only to find there's nobody behind her. The scene has left fans heartbroken. 

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Do You Know Why Toilet Doors are Cut From Bottom in Malls and Offices? Read On to Find Out

The first and foremost advantage of having smaller toilet gates is that they become durable and easy to clean

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World Stroke Day 2021: Here's What Doctor Advises to Reduces Risk of Heart Diseases

Dr. Manjinder said everybody should increase the component of fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet to reduce the risk of strokes.

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Dia Mirza On Her Wedding Sari: I Have Great Respect For Indian Tradition

Dia Mirza added that she wanted “a garment that would breathe and live the legacy of our inherited treasures

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CoP26, Paris Agreement, Net zero, carbon capture: Climate Change jargon buster

Climate change this and climate change that... As world leaders prepare to meet in Glasgow, Scotland from 31 October–12 November for the COP26 Summit, there will be a lot of technical lingo being used.

In an effort to make things easier and to help you sound like an expert, here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used.

COP26

First off, let’s start with the name of the summit itself.

It stands for the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change. The meeting will bring together world leaders, scientists, NGOs and activists to push towards meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.

More than 120 world leaders are expected to attend, with more than 25,000 delegates from 197 countries, in the biggest diplomatic event on British soil since World War II.

Paris Agreement

Signed in 2015, it is an international treaty that committed 195 signing nations to meeting climate targets. The main goal of the Paris agreement is to limit global heating to “well below” two degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while “pursuing efforts” to stay within the lower, safer threshold of 1.5 degree Celsius. The agreement also wants signing nations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Kyoto Protocol

The Kyoto Protocol was adopted on 11 December 1997 but owing to a complex ratification process, it entered into force on 16 February 2005. Currently, there are 192 parties to the Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol operationalises the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by committing industrialised countries and economies in transition to limit and cut greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in accordance with agreed individual targets. The Kyoto Protocol only binds developed countries, and places a heavier burden on them under the principle of “common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities”, because it recognises that they are largely responsible for the current high levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere.

1.5 degree Celsius

What is the big deal about this 1.5 degree Celsius?

This was a goal set by the Paris Agreement to limit the average global temperature increase to 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels.

These temperature goals have their roots in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports. Maintaining a 1.5 degree Celsius increase or less means a milder impact on ecosystems and biodiversity, as well as fewer extreme weather events.

Greenhouse gas emissions

No talk on climate change can be complete without the mention of greenhouse gas emissions. Basically, they are gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere. The most common greenhouse gas emission is carbon dioxide, which is primarily emitted via human activity.

Net zero emissions

This means removing as much greenhouse gas from the atmosphere as what's emitted, so the net amount added is zero.

To do this, countries and people are trying to plant more trees or restoring grasslands to soak up carbon dioxide (CO2). Dozens of countries have already pledged to achieve net zero by mid-century and there is huge pressure on countries that haven't yet to do so by COP26.

Carbon Capture

The simple way to explain this is any process being used to capture carbon dioxide before it enters the atmosphere. New technology is being created to literally suck carbon from the air.

Clean energy

Clean energy is energy that comes from natural sources or from processes that are continuously replenished. Wind and solar power are the best examples of clean or renewable energy.

Adaptation

This refers to the way humans can change their lives to better cope with the impacts of climate change. These might include building early warning systems for floods or barriers to defend against rising sea levels. In some places where rainfall is decreasing, planting drought-resistant varieties of crops can help ensure communities have enough food to eat.

Mitigation

Mitigation as the word suggests is how humans can reduce greenhouse gas emissions or remove them from the atmosphere.

Examples of mitigation would be switching from coal and gas to sources such as wind or solar power or choosing public transport over commuting in private vehicles or even expanding forest cover.

Climate finance

In 2009 at the Copenhagen COP, developing countries were promised that they would receive at least $100 billion a year in climate finance from 2020, from public and private sectors. But the 2020 target was missed, and filling the gap is high on the agenda for the talks in Glasgow.

Developing nations, particularly those in the Global South, which are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, argue that industrialised nations are historically more responsible for climate change and must do more to fund changes to help developing nations adapt.

With inputs from agencies

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Mini Electric India launch in early 2022, orders open online with booking amount set at Rs 1 lakh

After Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Jaguar, BMW is all set to become the latest luxury carmaker to launch an all-electric vehicle in India next year. Mini – which is part of the BMW Group – will see its India portfolio grow with the launch of the Mini Electric – or the Mini Cooper SE, to be precise – at the start of 2022. The three-door Mini Electric’s price is set to be announced at the start of January, and BMW Group India has commenced bookings for the all-electric hatchback online, with the booking amount set at Rs 1 lakh.

Replacing the rorty turbo-petrol engine of the standard Mini is a floor-mounted 32.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers an electric motor making 187 hp and 270 Nm of torque. The addition of a large battery pack means the Mini Cooper SE weighs 145 kg more than the combustion engine, and that ground clearance had to be increased by 18 mm. That said, the instant torque delivery means the Mini Cooper SE can do the 0-100 kph dash in just 7.3 seconds, and top speed is rated at 150 kph.

With a 50 kW DC fast charger, the Mini Cooper SE can regain 80 percent charge in just 35 minutes. Using an 11 kW AC wall box, the same amount of charge can be regained in in 3.5 hours. The Mini Cooper SE has a range of up to 270 kilometres on a single charge (WLTP cycle).

To differentiate it from the standard model, the Mini Cooper SE features yellow highlights on the sealed ‘grille’ and ORVM housings and funky 17-inch aero-focused wheels.

Expect the Mini Electric to cost around Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom) when it is launched early next year. At that price point, it won’t have any direct rivals whatsoever, and will most likely be the most affordable EV from a luxury carmaker in India. The EV closest to it in price terms will be the Volvo XC40 Recharge, which is also set for an early 2022 launch.

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Amid Sardar Udham Oscar row, Shoojit Sircar says 'Did not want to make a revenge story'

Director Shoojit Sircar says it is "overwhelming" to see viewers connect with the ideas of equality and unity presented in his film "Sardar Udham", a period drama that takes audiences back to the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the eyes of Udham Singh. As someone who has always looked up to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and his writings, the filmmaker said he did not want to make the Vicky Kaushal-starrer into a revenge story and instead wanted to delve deep into what motivated him and other young revolutionaries to take the path they eventually did.

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Potato milk, Climatarian Diet, Focus on Breakfast Among Top Food Trends of 2022

​According to the supermarket Waitrose, potato milk will be a strong challenger to milks made from oats, almonds and soy

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Is Your Tea Adulterated? FSSAI Suggests a Simple Test to Help Identify

The video explains how to determine if your tea leaves are adulterated

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Snap hits 100 million monthly users in India, announces AR partnerships with Flipkart, Samsung and others

Snap Inc., which houses the social media app Snapchat, reached 100 million monthly users in India, as announced in the second edition of the ‘Snap in India’ event hosted on 27 October. While celebrating the achievement, Snap also announced strategic brand partnerships with a host of companies, including Flipkart and Zomato.

Snap CEO and co-founder Evan Spiegel said the company will continue to anchor "efforts around celebrating local culture and talent," apart from providing resources and empowerment to the community of Indian creators.

Snap will partner with Flipkart to develop 'innovative AR experiences' for online shopping. This will be the first e-commerce partnership for Snap in the country, with the company’s Camera Kit being an integral part of the “Camera Storefront” of Flipkart.

The co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Snap,  Bobby Murphy, said AR is at the “core of Snapchat’s offerings in India”, adding that the company aims to partner with more local creators in the country to increase the number of “incredible experiences available to Snapchatters”.

The company is also partnering with Zomato to launch the first Snap Map in the country, which will allow users to order food from their personal map on Snapchat.

Snap is also extending its partnership with Samsung Mobiles for the company's 'Made in India' M series smartphones, with the mobile company launching a unique 'Fun Mode' to include some of Snap’s AR-powered lenses in Samsung’s native camera app.

MyGlamm and Sugar Cosmetics have adopted Snap’s AR shopping beta program to provide virtual try-on experiences to users.

Snapchat has established distribution partnerships with all the top Android Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), with a total of over 100 million devices in the country.

Snap says it has seen an increase of 70 percent in net advertisers last year, with e-commerce, FMCG, video streaming, mobile wallets, entertainment and tech OEMs being the top sectors.

In terms of content partnerships, Snap has increased local content options for the Indian community by partnering with leading channels. The company’s 'Discover' content section has over 70 local Indian channels with fitness, news, entertainment, comedy and fashion content.

For the year 2022, the company has also commissioned over 120 episodes of new content.

Mojiworks and Snap will be collaborating once again to include India-themed trivia in their hit game Trivia Party. The two had previously collaborated for a localised challenge, Dosa Dash, for Snap’s Ready Chef Go! game.

Snap launched the Creator Marketplace recently, allowing brands to connect directly with creators and pay them for production of branded content, with 100 percent of the money going to the creators. AR Lens Creators in the country are presently participating, and Snap Stars in India is set to roll out soon.

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Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik break up after singer allegedly struck her mother Yolanda

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have parted ways. The duo has been in news lately after it was alleged that the singer struck the supermodel's mother Yolanda Hadid. However, the singer has denied such claims. Multiple media reports state that the couple who shares 13-month-old daughter Khai, have called it quits, however, the reason for their break up is still unknown. "They are not together right now. They are both good parents though. They co-parent. Yolanda is of course very protective of Gigi. She wants the best for her daughter and grandchild," a Hadid family friend told People magazine.

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DIZO Buds Z TWS review: Pleasant design, comfortable ergonomics and decent sound

Unpacking

The box contains:
• Charging box with earbuds
• Earbud silicone tips: M size pre-installed on earbuds; S/L sizes separate
• Type-C charging cable
• User guide/manual with warranty card

First impressions

The DIZO Buds Z review unit featured a light mint Leaf colour that is easy on the eye. Other colour options are Onyx and Pearl.

The charging case is well-designed and resembles a smooth oval pebble; it has good build quality with a brushed matte finish. With a physical size of just 6.4 x 5.1 x 2.6 cm, it’s small enough to carry around in your pocket comfortably. It flicks open easily and snaps shut reassuringly – all in a one-handed operation.

The earbuds also have an eye-catching design, with the stems coated in a piano-finish shiny reflective layer along the outer length. The makers call it a ‘Natural Light’ design that reflects light in multiple colours.

The earbuds are securely held in place inside the charging case with a reasonably strong magnetic latching system; they didn’t fall out even when held upside down and shaken vigorously.

Connectivity

The DIZO Earbuds Z offer Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Pairing with the phone was a breeze. Flicking open the charging case activates pairing mode, and the buds were immediately detected and quickly paired with the phone. Once paired, they subsequently always connected near-instantly with the phone upon opening the charging case.

Fit

The earbuds fit surprisingly well in the ear and stay securely in place with just a little twist – this feels like good ergonomic design. With a weight of just 3.7 grams (per earbud), even with continuous usage over a couple of hours, the buds did not feel uncomfortable in the ears. Another thing we liked about the DIZO Buds Z was that the small, tapered stems do not protrude far out and look quite decent when worn. The DIZO Buds Z have a IPX4 water resistance rating, which means they should do well in sweaty conditions and survive occasional light water splashes, too.

Performance

The earbuds pack 10 mm dynamic drivers, and have a decent, balanced sound profile, with a somewhat boosted bass. While you can’t expect any audiophile quality at this price range, overall music and video playback was a largely enjoyable and immersive experience. While not tested, the ‘Game Mode’ feature claims to offer a low latency of 88ms for smooth sync and eliminating audio lag with the visuals while gaming.

The snug fit of the in-ear design also offered passive noise cancellation, and did a relatively reasonable job of blocking out ambient noises and sounds while listening to music or making calls.

The DIZO Buds Z seemed to punch above their weight when it came to call sound quality. The built-in ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) feature works well at keeping ambient sounds at bay for the person at the other end of the call. Over a series of calls (including with some who make clear their displeasure with headsets tending to make one’s voice somewhat distant, as if on speakerphone), most said voice quality was fairly clear. Reception at our end was quite clear too, on most calls. The buds work much better indoors than in noisier outdoor environments, but performed adequately outdoors, too.

The capacitive touch controls allow one to play/pause music, answer/reject/end calls with various single, double, and triple-tap combinations. This worked largely well and responsively, but with occasional hits and misses. There is no option for volume control.

Using the realme Link app (Android and iOS), the sound profile can be somewhat customised with ‘Bass Boost’, ‘Dynamic’ and ‘Bright’ EQ pre-sets. The app features a volume enhancer and options for auto-answer, touch controls, checking battery levels, and some other functions, too.

Each earbud has a rated battery capacity of 43 mAh with a claimed usage time of 4.5 hours. Together with the supplemental juice from the charging case (380 mAh), the overall claimed battery life of the DIZO Buds Z is 16 hours. Basis what we saw over the course of our usage, you could expect decent battery life up to about 60-80 percent of this, depending on your specific usage, of course.

One good feature of the DIZO Buds Z is the Type-C USB port on the charging case that supports fast charging, while also claiming a mileage of 1.5 hours of listening with just a 10-minute quick charge.

Verdict

With its overall build quality and design, comfortable earbud ergonomics and decent sound and call performance, the DIZO Buds Z certainly offer good value for their sub-2K price range.

The Dizo Buds Z were listed at Rs 1,499 on Flipkart, at the time of publication.

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