ENTERTAINMENT z Sunday z July 5, 2020 5 I’m super excited that Shakuntala Zareen Khan Muses on the Entertainment Industry Devi will be releasing on Amazon areen Khan seemed to be in a thoughtful and pensive mood recently, where she was reflecting on every- Prime: Sanya Malhotra Zthing going on around her. In a recent post on Instagram, she shared her deepest thoughts, all of them being questions beginning with the word why, as she sought to understand the reason behind why things were the way they were. The unfortunate and untimely demise of Sushant Crispy Lotus Stem in Honey Chilly Singh Rajput left not just the entertainment industry, but everyone in the nation quite shaken. Zareen reflected on sev- eral matters, on the young actor's death and the repercus- sions of it, which were felt in the whole entertainment indus- try. The talented celebutante asked numerous questions, from why it takes a person's death to appreciate their worth, and why people couldn't appreciate them when they were alive, to why people comment and have opinions on other people's lives when this shouldn't concern them at all. She questioned why people with high IQs tend to be identified as The last, and most important question on the star's mind mentally ill or unstable, and why we all seek validation is why the world has become such a cruel place that people through social media, whether it is praises for our achieve- have sensationalized the death of a fellow actor, and sought ments and happy moments, or empathy for our sad ones. publicity and money from it.

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Stepping outside? These 5 big mistakes can Here’s how you can maintain a youthful-looking skin

put your health at risk during coronavirus keep your skin hydrated, which eventually reduces the risk of premature ageing. Water helps to remove might run into outdoors. As per the CDC, it is also recommended to all the harmful toxins from your body and effectively carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and tissues if you are planning to rejuvenates your body and your skin. go out. Avoid using chemical skin-ccare products You are assuming that the virus has gone Believe it or not, chemically induced beauty prod- It is important to understand that even if restrictions on lockdown are ucts are harmful for the skin. They may promise a lot getting lifted, it does not mean that the virus is no longer a threat. of things and convince you enough to try them, but Hence, it is important to practise all measures of social distancing and beware of the skin damage it may cause. The best take all the necessary precautions every time you step out of your home. way to resolve this is to resort to natural ingredients You are going on a shopping spree as the stores reopen and home-made skin remedies. The economy worldwide has taken a beating due to the pandemic and Cleanse your skin India is no different. So, even when we understand how tempting it One of the most important skin-care routine is must be to want to buy almost everything on your wish list, we advise cleansing. Most often our skin is exposed to all kinds practising some restraint. During the pandemic, your first priority of dirt, dust and impurities and also, the beauty cos- should be to be financially secure so that you are able to take care of any metics can add on to your woes. Therefore, cleansing medical expenses. The balance would be to set a limit for your indul- your skin can help you get rid of all these skin-trou- gence every month, keeping in mind your other major expenses. ith time, our skin begins to age and by the bles and retrieve back the innocence in your skin. ven as the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to You are not as cautious as touching things outdoors time we’re over 25, we’re already swim- A good-qquality sleep is key to a healthy skin increase at a breakneck speed in India (currently crossing the As the restrictions are getting lifted, people are stepping outdoors and Wming in a pool of anxiety. We spend so Times have changed and we’ve learnt to adapt to E5 lakh mark), the government has given a go-ahead to the trying to return to normalcy. Now is the time to become even more cau- much on skin-care products, just to look younger and sleepless nights and suffer from insomnia from time phase 1 of ‘unlocking’ with reasonable restrictions. 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ASTRO SPEAK

General Knowledge Question Answers As an Aries, you usually require a lot of move- LIBRA Dealing with other people has dominated most of ARIES ment and interaction to stay sane. Today’s your time lately, Libra. The moon slides into skies work to help you recognize that you’re Pisces, coaxing you towards accomplishing 1. The Nobel Prize is awarded in which city? D. Rabindranath Tagore A. Northern Spain feeling a little burnt out, as the moon slides into errands, completing work, and reconnecting with slow and sleepy Pisces this afternoon. Today’s your body. Idea-sharing Mercury links up with B. Southern France skies pose little cosmic stress, as long as you your ruling planet, Venus, this afternoon. This is A. Brussels 6. Who among the following Nobel Prize winners C. Eastern Germany lean into separation from tireless interactions helping you express yourself with charisma, MAR 21 - APR 20 with other people. SEP 24 - OCT 22 appeal, and artistic flare in any projects that you B. Oslo was not an indian citizenship? D. Southern Italy wish to undertake this afternoon. C. Geneva D. Stockholm A. Cv Raman 11. Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2000 was TAURUS These past few weeks have felt particularity iso- SCORPIO Your emotions have been dizzying lately, B. Mother Terasa awarded to the former President of South Africa lating for you, Taurus. Aries season tends to Scorpio. The skies work today to give you a 2. Who among the following won a Nobel Prize for C. SubramaniChandrasekar along with draw you inward for an annual process of “letting much needed break from the hard stuff, as the literature? D. Rabindranath Tagore go.” It’s time to abandon things that are no longer moon slips into Nirvana-seeking Pisces. This serving you. Today’s skies bring you ease of movement helps release the stress you’ve col- A. Satish Dhawan expression, helping you to better communicate lected by transforming it into a creative outlet. A. Linus Pauling 7. The first black American to win the Nobel Prize B. World Health Organisation that which you’ve been experiencing—as Find a way to express yourself by doing what APR 21 - MAY 20 Mercury and Venus coax your words out and OCT 23 - NOV 22 you genuinely enjoy, and climb upon your own B. Ralph Bunche for literature is C. Subramaniam help you find stability. C. Phillip Noel–Baker D. Grameen Bank of Bangladesh stage today. D. Samuel Beckett A. Nelson Mandela GEMINI Opportunities for advancement are being gift- SAGITTARIUS Sagittarians live to explore the open road, so B. Martin Luthar 12. Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after the ed to you from the universe today, Gemini. when it comes to hunkering down at home, it 3. Tansen Samman has been instituted by the gov- C. Arther Ashe former President of Your ruling planet, communicative Mercury, can feel like a prison cell rather than a cozy ernment of D. Toni Morrison meets up with bond-building Venus. This sanctuary. Today’s skies see that you attend to sweetens your presence in your community your need for roots and a place to return regu- A. Thailand and allows friends to bestow you with new larly—as the moon dips into Pisces. Your love A. Gujarat 8. When did Amnesty International win the Nobel B. Phillippines opportunities. As the moon slides into person- life benefits from your stillness too, as Mercury B. Madhya Pradesh Prize? C. Indonesia MAY 21 - JUN 20 able Pisces, you’re at your most visible. NOV 23 - DEC 22 and Venus invite smooth, yet critical conversa- tions. C. Maharashtra D. Indian Journalist’s Association

D. Gujarat A. 1917 You’ve been getting your hands dirty in your CANCER CAPRICORN You’re likely to be busier than usual today, B. 1949 13. The first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel personal relationships lately, Cancer. Your hard Capricorn. The moon slides into Pisces this 4. Which of the following films won seven Oscar C. 1977 Ratna Award is work is paying off as you’re beginning to digest afternoon, ramping up your connections to oth- more clearly what's happening within your ers. It’s likely your phone will be blowing up and Awards in 1991? D. 1982 understanding of intimacy. Today’s skies stir up there's a ton of emails to respond to, or you may your need to see the world from a larger per- A. Leander Peas just wish to reach out and connect with others, spective. Leave the mundane behind through as you crave communication. Mercury and A. Ghost 9. Which one of the following is a spacecraft? B. Kapil Dev music and film, as the moon in Pisces enchants JUN 22 - JUL 23 DEC 23 - JUL 20 Venus also bring up new opportunities in your B. Dances with Wolves C. Vishwanathan Anand you to escape. work environment. C. Reversal of Fortune A. Apophis D. Limba Ram D. The Last Emperor B. Cassini LEO It’s easy to slip and fall between the psychologi- AQUARIUS Your finances are calling out for your attention C. Spitzer 14. Who was the first recipient of the Govind cal crevices of your mind today, Leo. The moon today, Aquarius. Are you doing what you can to 5. The first Indian to receive Nobel Prize in D. TechSar Ballabh Pant Award for the best parliamentarian? dives into Pisces in the afternoon, not stirring up better save and budget your money? The moon Literature was A. L.K. Advani any trouble, but instead making you extremely dips into Pisces this afternoon, helping draw your sensitive to your environment and the people in it. attention to how you could rearrange your finan- A. C.V. Raman 10. In which one of the following locations is the B. S.M.Banerjee Today’s sweet union of Mercury and Venus is the cial story to operate a little smoother. Elsewhere, B. Mother Terasa International Thermonuclear Experimental C. Shivraj Patil perfect time to talk out some of your hidden prob- the playful union of Mercury and Venus allow JUL 24 - AUG 23 lems with a partner or someone you trust. JAN 21 - FEB 23 your voice to seek an artistic opportunity for self- C. Sarojini Naidu Reactor project being built? D. Indrajit Gupta expression.

You’ve managed to keep yourself exceedingly The moon slides onto your home turf today, 14. Indrajit Gupta Indrajit 14. 9. Cassini 9.

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busy the past couple days, Virgo. The cosmos Pisces. The moon’s visit to your sign helps bring

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3. Madhya Pradesh Madhya 3. today call on your close relationships for further awareness to your current set of needs, emotion-

12. Phillippines 12. 7. Toni Morrison Toni 7. 2. Samuel Beckett Samuel 2. exploration, as the moon slides into your oppo- ally and physically. Your body is reaching out for

site sign of dreamy Pisces. A low-key day spent your awareness, since you tend to float away

11. Grameen Bank of Bangladesh of Bank Grameen 11. 6. SubramaniChandrasekar 6.

1. Oslo 1. with a lover or calling up a close friend is an from its responsibilities once in a while. Take

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10. Southern France Southern 10. 5. Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath 5. ideal way to pass the time today, as the skies stock of the pressing emotional matters that AUG 24 - SEP 23 are seeking some stress relief. FEB 20 - MAR 20 come to the surface today, as they reveal build- ing blocks of your changing identity.