Bollywood Movies That Became Cult Hit

Cult movies are recognized for their dedicated, passionate fanbase, which forms an elaborate subculture, members of which engage in repeated viewings, dialogue-quoting, and audience participation. Bollywood cult classics have become meme materials and conversation starters. 

Andaz Apna Apna

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan starrer Andaz Apna Apna, a comedy movie has gained a cult following over the years. The story revolves around Amar and Prem trying hard to impress a multi-millionaire heiress but end up protecting her from the criminal.

Swades

Story of an Indian scientist based in the USA who returns to his native village for his nanny. Mohan, played by Shahrukh Khan, comes back to take his nanny with him. Instead, he rediscovers his roots and the development issues at the grassroots level.

Oye Lucky Lucky Oye

 Lovinder Singh, aka Lucky, played by Abhay Deol, is a charismatic and fearless thief until he gets caught. Nothing was too big or small to escape his attention, a modern-day Robin Hood who robbed everyone.

Rang De Basanti

A multi-starrer film based on the life of carefree college students. When Sue asks the college students to act in her play on the freedom fighters of India, patriotism awakens in the group of friends. The patriotic feeling turns them into rebels for a cause making them criminals. Rang De Basanti stars Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, and others in lead roles.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Two photographers who set up their studio. The first assignment they get is from a magazine owner who asks them to expose the scandalous truths of the rich. This draws them into the dark world of Bombay Real Estate and the corruption there is. It is a cult comedy not to miss with a star cast of Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Sathish Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor, Neena Gupta, it is a cult comedy not to miss.

Hera Pheri

This film needs no reference. If you haven’t watched it, go and watch it!

Gol Maal

This OG Gol Maal is a laughter riot when Ramprasad, a recent graduate, gets a job under Bhavani Shankar, a demanding businessman. Shankar believes that a man without a mustache is a man with no character. Ramprasad is caught by Shankar at a football match, which forces him to lie to his boss that he has a twin Laxmiprasad. Things take a hilarious turn.

Satya

Story of a young man Satya, who comes to Mumbai searching for a job, gets jailed despite being innocent. There, Satya meets Bhiku Mhatre, an underworld boss, and joins his gang. Satya rises to power with time and is stuck between his love life and gangster life. This cult thriller stars Manoj Bajpayee, J D Chakravarthy, Urmilla Matondkar, Paresh Rawal, Makrand Deshpande, and Shefali Shah.

Micromax Announces Launch of IN2c

Homegrown smartphone brand Micromax is set to launch a new smartphone IN2c tomorrow. The brand announced the launch via its official Twitter handle by posting the phone’s image.  

Micromax is making a comeback in the Indian markets. The new Micromax IN2c will be the successor to In2b. Flipkart’s support page for Micromax IN2c reveals some specifications and design insights. 

Body and Display: The handset will boast a 6.52-inch HD+ (720×1600 pixels) LCD with a 20:9 factor ratio and 420-nits of peak brightness. The Micromax IN2c will have a waterdrop notch layout and a prominent bezel at the bottom. 

Processor and Storage: The UNISOC T610 chipset will be coupled with 4GB/6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both editions will be equipped with 64GB of eMMC 5.1 built-in storage. For extra storage, the device will have a microSD card slot. Micromax IN2c may have an Android 11 operating system.

Battery: Microsoft IN2c will be packed with a 5000mAh battery and a 10W standard charger.

Camera: The Micromax IN 2c will load a dual rear camera module, which may also include an 8MP primary lens and a VGA sensor. There should be a 5MP camera for taking selfies and video calling on the front.

Pricing and Availability: Micromax will divulge the availability and pricing information of the IN2c phone in India at its release event on April 26. However, the device is tipped to be under Rs 10,000 and will go on sale through Flipkart and Micromax’s official website. It can be seen that the smartphone will be sold in Silver and Brown colors.

Summer Skincare Essentials

Summer is here, making it essential for everyone to take care of their skin. During summers, we all look for non-oily, lightweight, and refreshing products to use. Winters make our skin dry due to low moisture in the air, and summers make our skin look oily. Hence, changing our skincare products for each weather is necessary. Today, we bring you some summer skincare essentials.

SPF

Sun Protection Factor is an essential skin care product in summer. Wearing sunscreen helps protect the skin against fine lines and wrinkles caused by UV and reduces the risk of skin cancer. A minimum of SPF30 is what we all should use.

Light Moisturizer

 Like sunscreen, moisturizer is also essential for skin throughout the year. For the sunny weather, our skin needs lightweight moisturizer. Generally, gel-based moisturizers are preferred for summers to keep the complexion hydrated.

Wet Wipes

Wet wipes are a must-have to keep your face clean and moisturized on the go. They help clean your face and keep it refreshing while you are out and about in the scorching heat.

Body Scrub

As summer arrives, our chances of wearing shorts, skirts, and short dresses also increase. To slough off the dirt and dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, one must have a moisturizing body scrub.

Face Oils

Facial oils work well to nourish the damaged skin as they are highly antioxidant and reparative. Oils give a natural summer glow, hydrate, and illuminate the skin. Dry and combination skin types are recommended to use facial oils.

Serums

A good serum is the one that soothes, enhances skin texture, and hyper pigments the skin during summers. Sun damages our skin and makes it red and patchy. Therefore, effective face serum for smooth skin is suggested.

Lip Balm

Dryness of the lips and summers go hand in hand. To keep the lips moisturized and smooth at all times, a lightweight and neutral lip balm is endorsed. A good lip balm will last long and soothe the lips without making them look heavy on lips.

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will launch in India on 27th April

Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO is set to launch the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G in India on the 27th April. The company confirmed the date of launch through a tweet. iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will be India’s fastest 5G smartphone, the company said. Here are further details of the smartphone.

Body and Display

IQOO Z6 Pro, a 5G phone, is predicted to sport an OLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The new smartphone will provide a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and feature 32923mm Flagship VC liquid cooling tech.

Processor

It is predicted to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, which is also used in iQOO Z5.

Battery

IQOO Z6 Pro 5G is expected to be supported by 66W fast charging that can fully charge your phone in 40 minutes. The phone will come with a Type-C charging port.

Camera

For the cameras, the phone could include a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP macro lens. 

Price and Availability

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is expected to fall under the 25k budget segment in India. Further suggesting will target gamers looking for a mid-range budget and better performance. After the launch on the 27th April, customers can purchase the smartphone from the official website of iQOO and Amazon.

The company has also confirmed that the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G has managed an overall AnTuTu score that surpasses 550K, the highest in the phone’s target segment.

Apple is said to be working on 9 New Macs with M2 Chip

We all know M-series chips for Mac computer systems and iPads have been pretty successful, and now Apple is reportedly working on the subsequent M-series chip, the Apple M2, to be launched later this year. Now, a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has stated that the agency is working on 9 new Mac computer systems as a way to feature the M2 chip. This comes after Apple introduced that the Apple M1 Ultra that powers the Mac Studio will be the last M1 chip from the organisation. At least 2 Mac products with an M2 chip are anticipated this year, while the rest of the Macs can also arrive in the subsequent year.

The M2 processor is expected to be the successor to the M1 and bring enhancements in terms of graphics handling. Bloomberg claims to have seen developer logs, corroborated by people aware of the improvement — Apple is trying out at least 9 Mac devices, powered by 4 distinctive M2-primarily based chips, with third-party apps in the App Store. This is part of the chip improvement technique to ensure the working device and the apps are compatible with the brand new chipset. It also suggests that the new machines can be prepared for launch soon.

The new devices being examined consist of:

1. A MacBook Air with an M2 chip codenamed J413. This Mac could have 8 CPU cores, the additives that manage the primary processing, and 10 cores for graphics. That’s up from 8 graphics cores in the present-day MacBook Air.

2. A Mac mini with an M2 chip codenamed J473. This device may have identical specs as the MacBook Air. In testing, there’s also an “M2 Pro” variation, codenamed J474.

3. An entry-level MacBook Pro with an M2 chip codenamed J493. This, too, could have identical specs as the MacBook Air.

4. A 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and “M2 Max” chips, codenamed J414. According to the logs, the M2 Max chip has 12 CPU cores and 38 graphics cores, up from 10 CPU cores and 32 graphics cores in the current model. It may even have 64 gigabytes of memory.

5. A 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips codenamed J416. The 16-inch MacBook Pro’s M2 Max could have identical specs because of the 14-inch MacBook Pro model.

6. A Mac Pro, codenamed J180. This device will consist of a successor to the M1 Ultra chip used in the Mac Studio computer.

7. Apple is also trying out a Mac mini with an M1 Pro chip, the same processor used in today’s entry-level 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. That device is codenamed J374. The company has also tested an M1 Max model of the Mac mini. However, the new Mac Studio can also additionally make these machines redundant.

7 Hollywood Classics to Watch

Movies are something we all love to watch. They are not just a source of entertainment, but some also educate. From romantic to comedy to action to horror to suspense, there is a movie for every mood. Here is a list of 7 Hollywood all-time classic movies

The Godfather

The list of all-time classics had to begin with one of the greatest movies, The Godfather. this classic is based on Mario Puzo’s novel. The story revolves around the American- Italian crime family of Don Vito Corleone. Things take a turn when Don’s youngest son Michael gets involved in the family business and gets involved in the cycle of betrayal and violence. It stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan in lead roles.

Casablanca

A love story set in the WWII era is a tale of two doomed lovers reunited by fate. The story takes a turn when ex-lovers Rick and Ilsa meet again, but Ilsa is married to Victor, a famous rebel. Ilsa asks Rick to help Victor and herself flee from the country. Lead roles are played by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid.

Gone With the Wind

One of the longest movies ever is set in American Civil War where Scarlett starts her life at a tree plantation, but life took her through roller coasters and survival in Civil War and Reconstruction and her love affairs.Played by Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, and Leslie Howard, is one of the best love stories ever picturized.

It Happened One Night

The story revolves around Ellie Andrews, a spoilt heiress, her husband, and Peter Warne, a journalist. Peter promises Ellie to reunite her with her husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But things take a turn when Peter falls in love with Ellie while helping her. Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable are the leading actors.

On the Waterfront

Dockworker Terry Malloy is a budding boxer until his life is changed when Johnny Friendly, a local mob boss, persuades Malloy for a fight. Malloy finds himself in the middle of a murder and truth. Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, and Lee j Cobb are in the lead.

An American in Paris

A musical romance around Jerry Mulligan, Lise Bouvier, and Bouvier’s paintings. Mulligan falls in love with Bouvier, but his paintings grab eyeballs when an American heiress is interested in more than just Bouvier’s paintings.

The Best Years of Our Lives

The story of three WWII veterans, Fred, Al, and Homer, and their struggle to return to civilian life. Fred, a war hero who cannot compete in the high skill jobs, Al, a bank executive who gets in trouble for granting loans to veterans. And Homer, who lost both his hands in the war, returns to his fiancé but struggles to adjust. Fredric March, Harold Russell, and Dana Andrews are the lead actors.

Motorola Launches G22 in India

Motorola launches a budget-friendly smartphone Moto G22 in India. The newly launched smartphone is a perfect buy for the entry-level category. Here are all the details you need to know about Moto G22.

Body and Display: 

Moto G22 comes in a 6.5-inch Max Vision display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate and a display of 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole digital camera cutout.

Processor: 

The new smartphone consists of an octa-core MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, coupled with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 4GB of RAM for 64GB storage. Moto G22 runs an ad-free, “near-stock” version of Android 12. The storage is expandable via a micro SD card.

Camera: 

Moto G22 features a quad-camera setup at the rear, including a 50-megapixel primary digital camera followed by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The Moto G22 is the first smartphone to consist of an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens in this price segment. There’s a 2- megapixel macro sensor and a 2- megapixel depth sensor. The rear camera setup can record full-HD videos at a 30fps frame rate paired with an LED flash. There is a 16-megapixel camera at the front for selfies.

Battery:

 The budget smartphone packs a 5,000 mAh battery which supports 20W charging.

Price and Availability:

 Moto G22 is priced at Rs 10,999 and will go on sale in India through Flipkart from April 13. Motorola has additionally introduced a launch offer for people who purchase the device on April 13 and 14. Under the inaugural proposal, the smartphone can be available for Rs 1000 less, making the price Rs 9,999.

The smartphone is offered in two colour variants, including Iceberg Blue and Cosmic Black. Motorola will soon introduce a third colour, which will be mint green.

Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter Document Leaked

After brands like Samsung, Oppo, and Realme, the next brand to join the fast charger bandwagon might be Apple. As per a leaked document for Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter by Apple, 9to5 Mac managed to take a screenshot before Apple took it off.

The deleted document read, “Use the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter and a USB-C cable (not included) to charge your device. Connect a USB-C cable to either port on the power adapter, extend the electrical prongs (if necessary), then plug the power adapter firmly into the power outlet. Ensure the power outlet is easily accessible for disconnecting. Connect the other end of the cable to your device.”

The 35W of power could be sufficient to charge more than one iPhone, an iPhone, an Apple Watch, or a handful of different combinations of accessories.

According to the publication, the fast-charging capability of the iPhone 13 Pro Max that’s 27W, and it says that with 35W of power, the charger should charge an iPhone 13 Pro Max with an Apple Watch side by side. The tool helps USB-C Power Delivery as well.

It’s uncertain whether Apple plans to launch this accessory. We previously also heard that Apple is seeking to expand its lineup of power adapters, especially with GaN technology inside. This 35W Dual USB-C Port Power adapter should be Apple’s first standalone GaN charger. We must state that if the power adapter does launch, there is no confirmation from the brand with regards to the GaN generation mentioned in the leaked document.

Asus ROG Launches Zephyrus M16

Asus, Republic Of Gamers expand its Zephyrus lineup by launching Zephyrus M16 2022 gaming laptop. 

Arnold Su, Business Head, ASUS India, stated, “With every ROG launch we inch a step toward revolutionizing the gaming segment. The ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 edition is no exception as we further our journey to elevate the user experience making it more immersive, inclusive, and robust. With the new 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors, we have leveraged our unmatched expertise in design and our deep understanding of the evolving needs of the PC gaming community to deliver ace mobile processors for gamers. We are confident that the newly launched ROG Zephyrus M16 will match the needs of gamers and customers constantly on the go.”

Body and Display: 

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 sports a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD panel. The display has an anti-glare coating and is a manufacturing facility calibrated by Pantone out of the box. It functions at a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. The display screen boasts Adaptive-Sync, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, 500 nits of brightness and Dolby Vision HDR support. The laptop brings effective hardware in a slim and light chassis.

Processor: 

The Zephyrus M16 2022 is powered by up to a 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor paired with 32GB DDR5 RAM. The laptop supports up to 48GB DDR5 RAM. The Zephyrus M16 2022 comes with up to Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics. Asus has additionally protected the MUX switch support to permit gamers to optimize the overall gaming performance.

Battery:

 The laptop comes with a 90Wh battery that offers up to 10 hours of battery life. Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 has a Thunderbolt 4 with Type-C Power Delivery 3.2 Gen 2 with the option to charge from portable energy packs so that you by no means forestall creating.

Price and Availability: 

The laptop comes with a starting price of Rs 1,79,990, and it goes all the way to Rs 3,31,990 for the top-specced model with the RTX 3080Ti.

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 will go on sale on the 8th of April and be available online through ASUS e-shop, Amazon and Flipkart. It will even sell through offline stores, including Vijay Sales, Croma, and Reliance Digital. 

Realme 9 4G Launched in India with World’s First Ripple Holographic Design

Realme launches another smartphone, Realme 9 4G, in the 9 series, which already includes the Realme 9i, Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, Realme 9 Pro 5G, and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G. The eye-catchy smartphone features an industry first, ‘Ripple Holographic Design’ at the back, changing the hue as light impacts the surface at various angles.

Body and Display: 

Realme 9 4G comes with a 6.4inch FHD + AMOLED with a 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 1080 X 2400 pixels resolution. The phone has the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 5, along with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security that can also work as a heart rate monitor. 

Processor: 

The Realme 9 4G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 clocked at 2.4 GHz with Adreno 610 GPU, and it will run on Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0. The new smartphone comes in two variants, 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM. 

Camera:

Moving on to the camera, Realme 9 4G has a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is 108MP with a Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 2MP macro lens. A 16MP camera lens is at the front. Realme 9 4G offers camera modes like portrait, nightscape, pro mode, panorama, time-lapse, slow motion, super macro, and 108MP mode. 

Battery: 

Realme 9 4G is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging technology. 

Price and Availability: 

Realme 9 4G is available in two variants:

6GB RAM with 128GB storage is for Rs. 17,999.

8GB RAM with 128GB storage is for Rs. 18,999.

The Realme 9 4G smartphone is available in three colour options – Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White, and Meteor Black with an introductory price of Rs.15,999 and Rs.17,999, respectively. The new phone’s sale will start on 12th April on Realme’s official website, Flipkart, and some offline stores.

 

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