Month: September 2024

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Stretch marks are mainly small scars that occur due to sudden weight gain and an increase in muscle mass during puberty and can be seen in men and women both. These streaks on the skin can be erased through expensive treatments like laser therapy, which at times can be harmful to your skin. But on the other side, yes, there are natural home-made remedies too, via which you can bid adieu to those brave marks of yours by saving money and being safe too.Let us embrace our time and patience and ring in faith in the powerhouse of nature to naturally say goodbye to those ‘tiger stripes’.
Aloe vera
The medicinal and skincare-enriched succulent acts as a natural moisturiser, coolant, and instantly soothes your skin pores. The other additional content of antioxidants includes vitamins A and C, along with other anti-inflammatory properties. Application of aloe vera with sweet almond oil daily will reduce the itching and appearance of stretch marks.

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Sugar
Available in every household sugar is a natural exfoliator for the body and is also used for microdermabrasion. It removes dead cells and instantly increases the circulation in the body, improving the overall appearance of your skin. Crush some sugar, mix one tablespoon of coconut oil, apply it over your stretch marks and gently start the exfoliation process. Top it up with a moisturiser and see the results.
Coconut oil and sweet almond
The nutritional oil like coconut and sweet almond oils serve as moisturizers that penetrate deep into our skin and act as a robust skin barrier. The application of both oils together or individually, especially on fresh stretch marks, will make them fade away due course.
Lemon juice
Along with being an active antioxidant, a skin brightener, lemon juice is a rich source of vitamin C, improving your overall skin tone. You can apply it alone or mix it with cucumber juice to form a refreshing yet soothing skin mask that will help you say goodbye to your stretch marks.
Egg white
The egg whites are full of proteins and amino acids that encourage the total hydration of the skin and can firm up and plump out your skin, hence decreasing the visibility of stretch marks as well. Whisk two egg whites and cover your stretch marks fully with the foam. Let it dry and then take it off gently. Finish this by smearing an oil or a moisturising cream, and you shall notice the difference in days.

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Final word
Always remember, stretch marks are not signs of anything wrong with your health, and over time they do disappear, but in some individuals, the marks remain to be evident. Commonly seen around lower backs, hips, breasts, buttocks, waist, and thighs, stretch marks can also become your beauty woe and thus can be permanently omitted from your body using the above natural home remedies.

The trio once known as The Pride has had a strange turn on WWE SmackDown in recent months, notably with Bobby Lashley’s absence that has continued for several weeks without his return. The Street Profits, B-Fab, and Bobby Lashley made up the faction, which was created just before Lashley left WWE. Lashley’s departure hasn’t been discussed on television, but the other three members have carried on together.

A number of WWE celebrities rejoiced when Angelo Dawkins, off-screen, recently announced the birth of his second kid.Among the people who congratulated Dawkins was Lashley, who addressed him as “fam,” indicating that the two haven’t changed all that much.
Looking ahead, Lashley is expected to reunite with MVP and Shelton Benjamin. The Hurt Business could return under a new name if the trio makes their way to AEW.
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Details On Bobby Lashley’s WWE Status

Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Bobby Lashley’s WWE contract is nearing its expiration, with the veteran wrestler reportedly removed from the company’s internal roster. PWInsider provided additional updates on Lashley’s status, as well as his former manager, MVP. While WWE has offered Lashley a new contract, the 48-year-old is reportedly not thrilled with the terms and is expected to leave the company.
MVP’s contract is also set to expire in mid-August, and there have been no “major discussions” about renewing his deal. Although there were earlier talks of MVP transitioning into an announcer or producer role, none of those plans came to fruition.
Both Lashley and MVP are expected to attract interest from outside promotions once they leave WWE. The two were significant members of The Hurt Business, a fan-favorite WWE faction many believed was disbanded too soon. There’s speculation that the group could reunite under a different name in another promotion, such as AEW. Although WWE owns the rights to The Hurt Business name, nothing would prevent AEW from reviving the group under a new title. The faction also included Shelton Benjamin, who was released from his WWE contract last year, and Cedric Alexander, who remains with the company.
PWInsider’s report differs from Fightful’s in one aspect, stating that Lashley is still listed on WWE’s internal SmackDown roster. However, Lashley has not appeared on television since April, nor has he accompanied the Street Profits during their recent SmackDown segments. Lashley had been working alongside the Street Profits in a trio called The Pride, which was formed in 2023.
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Travelling allows everyone to learn new things, create great memories, have amazing experiences, and stay happy. On this World Tourism Day actress Pranoti Pradhan, who plays the role of Madhumita in the Sun Neo’s show ‘Ishq Jabariya,’ has opened up about her love for travelling and how it helps her in this creative field of entertainment.
Sharing her memories of her favourite travel destination, Pranoti Pradhan shared, “London is my all-time favourite travel destination because it’s perfect for both group and solo travel.The city’s excellent infrastructure, reliable transportation, and safety make exploring easy, even on your own. I love the cloudy, pleasant weather, and it’s a relief not to worry about the heat. London also offers a beautiful blend of nature and history—Hyde Park is a peaceful escape with its lakes and greenery, while historic sites like Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace bring its rich heritage to life. Though a bit expensive, the experience is truly worth it.”
The Ishq Jabariya actress also revealed how travelling has helped her in her professional life. She said, “Traveling is the perfect way to break the monotony of daily life. Even in creative jobs, the routine can become dull. A short trip refreshes your mind, like pressing a ‘reset’ button, helping you recharge for the months ahead. It also brings a sense of mental peace, especially when you spend time in nature. You can reflect, clear your thoughts, and work on your mental health. Travel also teaches you how small we are compared to the vastness of the world, keeping egos in check and reminding us to stay grounded.”Pranoti Pradhan plays Madhumita, Gulki’s stepmother, who tries to control her and hinder her dreams. Ishq Jabariya is a heartfelt love story featuring Gulki (Siddhi Sharma), a vibrant young woman with big dreams. Her journey takes unexpected turns as she faces various challenges. The show stars Kamya Panjabi, Siddhi Sharma, and Lakshay Khurana in prominent roles.

NEW DELHI: The Center on Thursday announced that it has maintained its borrowing goal for the current financial year and will sell bonds worth Rs 6.61 lakh crore between October and March. The borrowing for the second half will be done through bonds with various maturities, ranging from three to 50 years.
This includes the issuance of green bonds worth 200 billion rupees, which will be completed through 21 weekly auctions.
The three-year, five-year, and seven-year bonds will make up a combined 23.50% of the total borrowing, while the 10-year and 15-year bonds will constitute 24.8% and 13.2%, respectively. The 30-year and 40-year bonds will account for 12.1% and 15.9% of the borrowing, and the 50-year bonds will make up 10.6%.
“Out of Gross Market borrowing of Rs 14.01 lakh crore budgeted for 2024-25, Rs 6.61 lakh crore (47.2 per cent) is planned to be borrowed in H2 through issuance of dated securities, including Rs 20,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs),” the finance ministry said.
The government will carry out switching/buyback of securities to smoothen the redemption profile, it said. It will also maintain the right to exercise the greenshoe option, allowing it to retain an additional subscription of up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the securities specified in the auction notifications.
Meanwhile, weekly borrowing through the issuance of Treasury Bills is expected to be Rs 19,000 crore for 13 weeks in the third quarter of 2024-25, with the issuance of Rs 7,000 crore under 91 dated treasury bills (DTBs), Rs 6,000 crore under 182 DTBs, and Rs 6,000 crore under 364 DTBs.
To address temporary mismatches in government accounts, the Reserve Bank of India has set the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the second half of FY 2024-25 at Rs 50,000 crore.
Additionally, the government has already raised Rs 7.4 lakh crore, which constitutes 52.8 per cent of the total estimated gross market borrowing of Rs 14.01 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, in the first half of the year.
Earlier, the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had initially proposed a gross borrowing of Rs 14.13 lakh crore through the issuance of dated securities to address the revenue shortfall in the upcoming financial year in the interim budget. However, in the final Budget presented in July, she reduced the gross borrowing estimate by Rs 12,000 crore, attributing it to strong revenue collection.
The gross borrowing for FY25 is lower compared to the previous year’s estimate of Rs 15.43 lakh crore, which was the highest ever recorded.
“The gross and net market borrowings through dated securities during 2024-25 are estimated at Rs 14.01 lakh crore and Rs 11.63 lakh crore respectively. Both will be less than that in 2023-24,” said Sitharaman.

Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) commenced the last examination of 2023 with MBA second semester exams on Thursday. With the conclusion of this exam cycle, the university has set ambitious goals to address delays in the examination schedule and evaluation process, aiming for a smoother and timely academic year ahead.
In a significant move to prevent mishaps like the previous paper leaks, DAVV delivered question papers to the examination centres just an hour before the exam began, rather than the day prior.The MBA second semester exams were held from 11am to 2pm with the question papers being dispatched at 10am on the exam day.
To bolster examination oversight, the number of flying squads has been increased from 4 to 6. Around 7,000 students, including those who received ATKT (Allowed to Keep Terms) in their first semester, are appearing for the exam. Originally scheduled for September 12, the exam was postponed following student protests over insufficient preparation time between the first-sem results and the second-sem exams.
“With this last exam, we are now focused on bringing the examination calendar on track for the coming academic session,” said Dr Ashesh Tiwari, DAVV examination controller. Learning from the past, DAVV has made extensive efforts to address examination challenges. Earlier this year, the first-semester exams were marred by question paper leaks, resulting in only 30% of students passing. In response, DAVV has introduced new monitoring systems, including observers for the exam centres. The university conducts over 355 examinations annually, serving 258,000 students enrolled in its affiliated colleges.
On the evaluation front, DAVV has also taken significant steps to fast-track results. Alongside affiliated college faculty, 40 professors from UTD (University Teaching Departments) have been assigned the task of evaluating answer sheets, with plans to increase this to 100 evaluators. This shift aims to reduce the delay in results, which often disrupts the academic cycle.
“Although we have approximately 1,100 evaluators, this is the first time we are entrusting the responsibility of evaluation to the faculty of UTD, with the aim of improving the traditional evaluation process. This change will also help ensure that results are delivered on time. We have initially assigned 40 evaluators, and this number will soon be increased to 100,” added Tiwari.
As per the university’s examination calendar, the varsity plans to conduct the first semester exams for MA, MSc, and MCom courses, followed by MBA and BEd exams in October. If there are no legal issues regarding the recognition by the Bar Council of India (BCI), the LLB and BA LLB exams will also be held during this period. Meanwhile, the first-year exams for UG courses like BCom, BA, BSc, and BBA will take place in May 2025.