ENTERTAINMENT z Thursday z October 8, 2020 5 Making it big, PAN India star Bhumi Pednekar wants to use her voice in spreading awareness Prabhas is the preferred choice by about climate change! humi Pednekar has always been vocal about the production houses and studios vital topic in today's time and that is 'Climate BChange'. The actress, who keeps on sharing her thoughts over this issue, believes that sustainability plays a major role in climate protection. Pednekar has been mak- ing headlines for her nature protection initiative 'Climate Lauki Burfi Warrior' about which she often posts on social media. The nature lover, Bhumi now wants to use the positive impact of her voice through her 'Climate Warrior' initiative to aware the citizens of the country about the horrifying effects of climate change. Talking to a media portal about the same, Bhumi revealed that now when she has become an established actor, she has the power to influence more and more peo- ple and she would like to use her popularity in educating people. This is what she has been doing through her films. Bhumi also requested every individual to take an active part in raising community awareness on environmental protection.

Ingredients 1 cup grated,peeled bottle gourd ith his impeccable talent and larger than life on screen pres- Here's when the teaser of 's 'Bell Bottom' might be out! 125 gm khoya, 1 tablespoon ghee ence, PAN India actor Prabhas enjoys a huge mass appeal. 1/4 cup sugar WOwing to his popularity and dedication, he has established kshay Kumar's much-awaited film 'Bell-Bottom' is 1/2 litre full cream milk himself as the top choice for big banner production houses and studios. all set to hit the big screens next year. 'Bell Bottom' 1 teaspoon powdered green cardamom Prabhas became a heartthrob of the nation by essaying the charac- Ahas become the first film in the world to begin and 1 pinch salt ter of lover in the movie 'Darling' - that became an adjective used for finish off the shoot amid the lockdown. The team of 'Bell For Garnishing him universally, a millennial man in Mr. Perfect that led the audiences Bottom' went to London for the shoot and recently came chopped almonds as required witness his new side of acting. But with Baahubali, he broke all back. And no doubt that this film is worth the appreciation Method: records - his diligence, his acting, his physique everything was glass as Akshay Kumar tried his best to wrap the shoot as early To prepare this amazingly delicious dessert recipe, put a breaking. He won hearts like no other and left everyone awestruck. as possible by adding double shifts of work. deep-bottomed and non-stick pan on medium flame and add Following that, he managed to sway the audiences with his high octane Now the breaking news is that reportedly, the teaser of milk in it. Bring the milk to a boil and then add grated bottle action in Saaho. The movie went on to create new records across the the most anticipated film is to be out in the first week of guard. Stir to mix well and let it simmer for about 10-15 min- globe. October. As per the media reports, the teaser will be 1 utes. Prabhas never ceases to charm the viewers with his characters across minute long. The promo has also been designed, however, Now, add sugar in the pan and give a nice stir, cook well till a wide spectrum of genres. Looking at his diverse filmography and the some final touch has to be added yet. While reports are the milk is absorbed by the bottle gourd and thickens in con- global fandom he has earned, he is undeniably the 'Most Wanted Star' claiming that the teaser is likely to be out on October 4 but sistency. Afterwards, add khoya in the pan along with ghee, by big production houses and studios. it might get delayed due to unfinished editing and music. and cardamom powder. Stir to mix once again. He not only rules the screen but also enjoys a colossal fandom. His 'Bell Bottom' is a spy thriller helmed by Ranjit M Tewari. Meanwhile, take a large plate and grease with a little ghee. fandom has multiplied globally and it is considerably one of the most The film tells a true story set during the 1980s about some Once the milk is absorbed completely, turn off the burner and loyal ones. His army of fans never fail to support their idol, be it show- unforgettable heroes of the era. It stars Akshay Kumar in transfer the prepared halwa into the plate. Spread it evenly ering love on social media or creating trends for multiple reasons. the lead role while , and Huma and garnish with chopped pistachio and almonds. Keep it Prabhas' fandom is like no other who even went to creating their own Qureshi will be seen in pivotal roles. aside to cool at room temperature. versions of his upcoming characters. Produced by , , Once the halwa is cool enough, refrigerate it for 4-5 hours to Making noise in 2020 with his big banner back to back announce- Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu set the burfi. Take out after some time and cut into desired ments, Prabhas is all set to amaze the audiences with his varied char- Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani, 'Bell Bottom' is set to shapes and sizes. Serve immediately. acters and never seen before avatars. release on 2 April 2021. (Note: You can also store it in refrigerator in an air-tight container.) Home remedies that can help you prevent cold Reasons why your skincare routine is not working for you anymore your skincare routine. But for a couple of weeks where you give your skin a break, make sure you cleanse and hydrate it well. Some of your products have expired While you keep investing in various skin products, you need to also be very alert and aware of their expiry dates. 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General Knowledge Question ARIES If your recent dreams have been unclear, don't LIBRA You should just relax and try to enjoy watching waste any of your brainpower freaking out the world go by today. Resist the urge to dive into about it. There is no need to solve every puz- the rat race. Life on the sidelines can be just as 1. Which one of the following describes the C. Krishma A. Anai Mudi zle they present because they aren't literal beautiful as life in the heat of the action. Plus, warnings of what is about to happen in your gaining an outsider's perspective will come in drainage patterns resembling the branches of a D. Mahanadi B. Mahendragiri life! They're just pieces of your subconscious handy in future relationships and job opportuni- tree? C. Kanchenjunga flying around in your brain, bouncing into each ties. Understanding why people do what they do 6. Which one amongst the following rivers flows D. Khasi MAR 21 - APR 20 other. SEP 24 - OCT 22 will give you a leg up on the competition. A. Radial through a rift valley? B. Centrifugal 11. Which of the following longitudes is the stan- TAURUS There could be a strong connection between you SCORPIO Getting a friend to join you on your latest plan C. Dendritic A. Damodar dard meridian of India? and someone very surprising. They might come might be difficult, but it will be worth the effort it D. Trellis B. Tapi out with an observation about you that is right on takes. They make things more fun! Even C. Tungabhadra A. 69°30'E the mark, and the conversation that ensues though they might need to be convinced, when proves the two of you have a lot of common it comes to what to do next, their presence is 2. In which of the following states is the Wular D. Both A & B B. 75°30'E goals. You could be the center of attention in this important to you. Don't give up until they even- Lake located? C. 82°30'E dynamic, so try not to blush! Indulge yourself tually say yes. You're ready to be more sponta- 7. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is D. 90°30'E APR 21 - MAY 20 today. OCT 23 - NOV 22 neous, and they should try it, too. Appeal to A. Rajasthan referred to as their imagination. B. Punjab 12. Which of the following places receives the GEMINI There is a growing imbalance between your SAGITTARIUS What happened to that famous "can do" attitude C. Uttar Pradesh A. Coast highest rainfall in the world? heart and head, and it's necessary for you to of yours? You can try to get it back by asking D. Jammu and Kashmir B. Peninsula deal with it. You have been feeling a lot more friends to give you a few words of encourage- C. Island A. Silchar than thinking, which could cause a misunder- ment. And they're going to love being the peo- standing if you're not careful. Be aware of ple you can rely on right now, especially after all 3. The river Narmada is originate from..... D. None of the above B. Cherrapunji when your feelings are relevant and when you've done for them. Your capabilities have they are not. You're not especially objective never dimmed, but it looks like your self-confi- C. Mawsynram dence has, and that simply won't do. MAY 21 - JUN 20 right now. You are right where you belong with NOV 23 - DEC 22 A. Satpura 8. Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India D. Guwahati a psychic love reading. B. Amarkantak forming its boundary with Myanmar are collective- C. Brahmagiri ly called as 13. What is the local name of the wind blowing in CANCER Sure, you might be forced to deal with a past CAPRICORN Cast a critical eye over all your relationships at D. Slopes of the Western Ghats the northern plains during summers ? failure, but you can fix what needs to be fixed work, in your family, and definitely in the roman- A. Himachal as long as you have confidence in yourself. tic sphere. There's nothing necessarily wrong, Don't sell yourself short. You know exactly what but you need to check in and make sure that 4. Which one of the following lakes is a salt water B. Purvanchal A. Kaal Baisakhi to do and you know exactly how to do it. Start you're doing your part to keep the lines of com- lake? C. Uttaranchal B. Trade Winds listening to your strong intuition because it's getting even stronger! Trust your gut to tell you munication open. Be careful not to be too hard D. None of the above C. Loo the answer to a question you've had about on yourself if you've been unavailable to the A. Sambhar D. None of the above JUN 22 - JUL 23 someone who confuses you on a regular basis. DEC 23 - JUL 20 people who care about you. No one's perfect! B. Wular 9. The Western Coastal strip, south of Goa is C. Dal referred to as 14. Which of the following reason of rainfall dur- LEO Now that you've made a tough decision, your day AQUARIUS It's going to be a pretty easy day for you. Most of D. Gobind Sagar ing winters in north-western part of India? could feel effortless. Green lights and a wide- your hard choices are behind you, you're in a A. Coromandal open road greet you everywhere you go. Things good mood, and any workload you've been 5. Which one of the following is the longest river B. Kannad A. Cyclonic depression are clearer. It's no surprise that with all this weight assigned should be pretty simple to complete in taken off your mind, you can move forward with no time. This means that all of your energy can of the Peninsular India? C. Konkan B. Western disturbances what you really need to do. There's a strong be devoted to relaxing. This is a wonderful day to reconnect with friends you haven't seen in ages, sense of possibility that is shining brightly in your D. Northern Circar C. Retreating monsoon especially those who live far away from you. A. Narmada D. Southwest monsoon JUL 24 - AUG 23 romantic life, too. JAN 21 - FEB 23 B. Godavari 10. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is

VIRGO You have an easy attitude about life now, and PISCES Some surprising news could make even the most

you'll have a good time just shooting the breeze level-headed people around you turn into tempera-

11. 82°30'E 11. 7. Peninsula 7.

3. Amarkantak 3. with your friends, so try not to have a very elab- mental children. You're in a very tolerant mood right

14. Western disturbances Western 14. 10. Mahendragiri 10. 6. Both A & B & A Both 6. 2. Jammu and Kashmir and Jammu 2. orate or ambitious schedule. It will feel liberat- now, so this is a good day to spend some time talk-

ing to slow down the pace. You're getting along ing with those relatives who sometimes test your

13. Loo 13. 9. Kannad 9. 5. Godavari 5.

1. Trellis 1. really well with other people, so keep the vibe patience. Conversation topics that used to make you

: : s s r r e e w w s s n n A A - - 12. Mawsynram 12. 8. Purvanchal 8. 4. Sambhar 4. going all day long. Times have been tough, but groan will somehow be a lot more interesting. AUG 24 - SEP 23 the future looks brighter! FEB 20 - MAR 20