Why is Blue Monday regarded as the year's most gloomy day?

 

Monday’s might be stressful — but Blue Monday supposedly kicks it up a level.

Known as Blue Monday, the third Monday of January is said to be the "most depressing day of the year."

The idea, which originated from a press statement from a UK travel agency to basically sell more vacations, asserted that Christmas was officially gloomy because of the colder winter evenings and the financial collapse.

Since its inception, it has been incorporated into national marketing campaigns urging consumers to indulge on what is regarded as the "saddest day of the year."

When is Blue Monday 2024?

The third Monday of the year is designated as Blue Monday.

It falls on January 15, 2022, this year.

Where did it come from?

Blue Monday is the most melancholy day of the year, according to psychotherapist and life coach Cliff Arnall, who came up with the title.

The concept was revealed in a 2005 news release for Sky Travel, a now-defunct UK travel agency that claimed to have determined the date using an equation. Arnall, a tutor at Cardiff University's Centre for Lifelong Learning, purportedly wrote the initial release.

Originally, it used as a marketing tool to promote and encourage individuals to make travel reservations.

What is meant by Blue Monday?

The Blue Monday theory is reportedly based on environmental conditions that occur after Christmas, however it has not been proven scientifically.

It's been attributed to the unfavorable weather, longer nights, and the financial collapse that started after December's celebrations.

Since then, academics have dismissed the concept as "nonsense."

Cardiff University's division of psychological medicine and clinical neurosciences tutor Dr. Dean Burnett asserts that "there are so many reasons to believe [the Blue Monday equation is] nonsense."

"First off, the equation was created by a travel agency, who then looked about for a psychologist to sign off on it in order to give it the appearance of credibility. It wasn't the product of some respectable lab's psychological research. It blends elements that cannot be quantitatively blended together.

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REVIEW: Watchable rural mass performer Naa Saami Ranga

Release Date : January 14, 2024

Rating : 4/5

Starring: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Allari Naresh, Raj Tarun, Ashika Ranganath, Mirnaa Menon, Rukshar Dhillon, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Ravi Varma, Nassar, Rao Ramesh, Madhusudan Rao

Director: Vijay Binni

Producer: Srinivasa Chitturi

Music Director: M. M. Keeravani

Cinematographer: Dasaradhi Sivendra

Editor: Chota K. Prasad

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Naa Saami Ranga, Akkineni Nagarjuna's latest film, opened on theatres today to a fair amount of hype. View our review to find out how it performs.

Story:

President Peddayya (Nasser) assists Kistayya's (Nagarjuna) family in Ambajipeta village during a difficult time. Loyalist Kistayya loves Mahalaxmi, aka Varalu (Ashika Ranganath). But something unexpected happens that keeps them apart. The son of Peddayya, Dasu (Shabeer Kallarakkal), desires to cause harm to both Kistayya and his sibling Anji (Allari Naresh). Why is there a rivalry? Why did Kistayya and Varalu break up? What role does Bhaskar (Raj Tarun) play in the narrative? The movie contains all the answers.

Bonus Points:

Nagarjuna's everlasting charm, together with his dazzling appearance and wide appeal, never fails to impress. His on-screen persona and phrase delivery are well-liked by fans, as he does a respectable job portraying Nasser's older brother and ally.

Despite knowing that she would be portraying a character who is older than she is, Ashika Ranganathan deserves praise for giving the project her blessing. The actress enthralls the viewers with her good looks and acting skills; she shines especially in the sequences where she appears with Nagarjuna.

Particularly in the second part, Allari Naresh amuses and makes an impression. The appropriate emotional tones are set by MM Keeravaani's music, which makes a significant contribution. The supporting cast gives good performances, and the movie's well-planned pre- and climax scenes enhance its appeal.

Negative Points

The film's plot is not particularly original for Telugu viewers, and director Vijay Binni's screenplay could have been written better.

The characters portrayed by Shabeer, Raj Tarun, and Rukshar Dhillon had room for improvement. Even with Vijay Binni's deft direction, the overall effect may have been enhanced by a quicker screenplay. Particularly in the second half, Prasanna Kumar's presence could have added more touching and poignant sequences.

The early half of the film could have done a better job of capturing the emotional connection between Allari Naresh and Nagarjuna, which would have improved the entertainment value of sequences in the second half.

A more forceful villain characterization and a more deliberate arrangement of a few songs could have enhanced the whole experience.

Technical Details:

Vijay Binni makes a good directing debut, although he could have done a greater job with a more concentrated effort on a compelling story. Prasanna Kumar, the author, ought to have focused more on improving the plot.

MM Keeravaani enriches various sequences with his amazing background score, perfectly capturing the right mood for love, action, and grief. With respectable production values, the film's quality is enhanced by excellent editing and cinematography. Recognizing the art department for their significant efforts is also warranted.

Conclusion:

Naa Saami Ranga is an engaging rural drama overall. Nagarjuna, Allari Naresh, and Ashika Ranganathan provide decent performances. The primary obstacles, though, are the plodding first half and the lack of any highlight sequences. The film offers entertainment for a wide range of viewers, including families, even though it might not be to everyone's taste.

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1. India names a 16-man squad for the first two Test matches against England; Shami and Ishan are not included. Dhruv Jurel receives his first call-up.

2. According to a report, Matthew Perry "threw a coffee table" at his fiancée Molly Hurwitz and violently attacked many women.

3. India vs. Afghanistan, First T20I, Live Streaming: Where and when to watch IND vs AFG cricket match online or on TV?

India names a 16-man squad for the first two Test matches against England; Shami and Ishan are not included. Dhruv Jurel receives his first call-up.

Dhruv Jurel, 22, received his first call-up as a backup wicketkeeper as the BCCI revealed the Indian team for the opening two Test matches against England.

The first two Test matches between India and England begin on January 25. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced their 16-man team on Friday night. Dhruv Jurel, 22, received his first call-up as a backup wicketkeeper because Ishan Kishan, who had reportedly taken a break from cricket due to mental exhaustion, was not included in the team.

The roster also does not include veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he incurred during the 2023 ODI World Cup campaign in November last year. Though the selectors likely wanted him to take more time off as a precaution before the last few games of the series against England, he was upbeat about rejoining the Test team.

Prasidh Krishna, who took two wickets for 130 runs in the two games of the Test series in South Africa, is not included in the fast-bowling lineup other than Shami. The bowler suffered a quadriceps injury on the opening day of Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat in Ahmedabad, it was previously reported on Friday.

In the meantime, Avesh Khan is still a member of the team. Prior to the encounter in Cape Town, he was called up to the main squad based on his performance for India A during the South Africa tour. As a result, Avesh joins players like Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and vice skipper Jasprit Bumrah to create a familiar-looking yet potent pace attack for India, while Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav make up the spin combination.

The surprising inclusion of cricketer Jurel from Uttar Pradesh in the squad is that he will provide backup wicketkeeping to KL Rahul, who has taken wickets in both the Test series match against South Africa and the match against KS Bharat. The youthful player participated in two games in December of last year between the India A squad and their South African counterparts. Jurel scored 69 in the second Benoni match, and he struck 63 for Uttar Pradesh against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy's first round group match. The 22-year-old, who made his First-Class debut against Vidarbha last year, has amassed 790 runs at an average of 46 from 15 matches thus far on the local circuit, including five fifty-fives.

In the current World Test Championship cycle, this will be India's third assignment and first domestically. They had previously held hosts South Africa to a 1-1 tie in a two-match series earlier this year, and they had won the two-match series in the West Indies 1-0 following the draw in the second game.

India Squad for first two test matches Vs England

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan

According to a report, Matthew Perry "threw a coffee table" at his fiancée Molly Hurwitz and violently attacked many women.

Additionally, it has been stated that in March 2022, after a "meltdown," Matthew Perry "threw her onto a bed" and pushed his live-in partner Morgan Moses against a wall.

In the years before to his passing, Matthew Perry is said to have physically abused numerous women, according to people close to the departed Friends star. His ex-fiance Molly Hurwitz, who he allegedly assaulted, was one of the women he allegedly hurled a coffee table at in 2021 when she confronted him about adultery.

It has also been claimed that Perry forced his live-in partner Morgan Moses into a wall and “threw her onto a bed” during a “meltdown” in March 2022. Perry, 54, passed away following a ketamine overdose. In his Pacific Palisades home's hot tub, he was discovered dead.

Morgan Moses and Matthew Perry

Morgan Moses was described by Perry as his "best friend" in his biography Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. He used the alias "Erin" to allude to Moses. Her genuine identity was later disclosed.

Perry, who is currently 37, has been accused of assaulting Moses, which is why she resigned from her position as his sober companion. The Daily Mail claims that she later severed her communication with him.

"Morgan and Matthew were no longer in collaboration. He suffered a terrible breakdown and lost control of his emotions in the heat of the moment. A source claimed that he was afraid of being left behind. "He hurled Morgan onto a bed and pushed her into a wall. She walked away.

The source went on, "The man the world saw and the man those close to him knew were two very different people."

Rachel Hurwitz and Matthew Perry

Hurwitz and Perry began dating in 2018 and subsequently became engaged. Perry ended his engagement to Hurwitz in 2021 as part of their decision to split. "Sometimes things just don't work out and this is one of them," Perry stated in a statement at the time, according to PEOPLE.

At first, it was said that Perry's flirtations with 19-year-old Kate Haralson on the dating app Raya caused the couple to split up. Sources, however, assert that Hurwitz actually called it quits on the romance long ago after they quarreled on Valentine's Day over a sentimental gift he had purchased for someone else he had met on a dating app. The sources claimed that "he threw a coffee table at her and told her that she was crazy." "He had severe abandonment issues and hated that she had dumped him."

Matthew Perry proposed to Molly Hurwitz while he was ‘high as a kite’

In his story, Perry claimed that he proposed to Hurwitz while in a treatment center and eventually went on to forget about it. Perry wrote, "I was desperate that she would leave me, so I bought her a ring," omitting Hurtwitz's name. "During COVID, I didn't want to be this hurt and by myself. When I proposed to her, I had taken 1,800 milligrams of hydrocodone. I had even requested the approval of her family.

Next, I made a proposal as lofty as a kite. Additionally, he was on one knee.

Perry claimed he was astonished to learn he was engaged and living with her after returning to Los Angeles and becoming sober. He writes, "I was slowly starting to realize that I lived with a woman and two dogs, and that I was engaged." It goes without saying that I wasn't prepared for any of this. Do you reside with me? We cohabit together?"

"The full nine yards, the title of a movie I did once, is what we have chosen for the kids' names? "Recall that when you got down on one knee to pop the question, it really hurt your stomach?"

"It goes without saying that we broke up," he admitted.

Hurwitz stated on Instagram following Perry's passing that she "knew that man in a very different way." "I loved him more than I could have ever imagined, yet he was complex and hurt me in ways I had never experienced before. There is no one who has influenced me more deeply in my adult life than Matthew Langford Perry. She added, "Matty, I feel relief that you are at peace. I have tremendous gratitude for that and for everything I learned from our relationship," towards the end of her letter.

India vs. Afghanistan, First T20I, Live Streaming: Where and when to watch IND vs AFG cricket match online or on TV?

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Live: Today, India will face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series। Live streaming details are given here।

Following India's 1-1 draw against South Africa in the Test series, it's time again for some T20 action। India starts their last three T20Is against Afghanistan today as the T20 World Cup is five months away। This will be India's third T20I bilateral series since the 2023 ODI World Cup; Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been together since November 2022। Although Virat will not be available for Thursday's match, all eyes will be on Rohit's return as India's T20I captain, as India's star batting due has suddenly increased the interest of fans।

Given Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav's injuries, it is unclear whether Ro-Ko's return to India's T20I schedule is just a temporary alignment. However, it is believed that both have been added to the squad in anticipation of the US T20 World Cup. also the West Indies in June। India starts strongly favored, but they would be aware of the surprises Afghanistan made at the World Cup by beating South Africa in the league stage and winning their first game against Pakistan। Rashid Khan is yet to recover completely from his surgery, so Afghanistan will be without him, but India can't afford to count the opposition out.

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Live Streaming Details:

When will the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I match begin?

January 11 is the date for the first T20I match between India and Afghanistan।

What time is the first T20I match between India and Afghanistan?

India vs. Afghanistan's first T20I match starts at 7:00 PM IST।

Where will the first T20I match between India and Afghanistan take place?

Mohali's Punjab Cricket Association Stadium will host India's first T20I game against Afghanistan।

Where can we watch India vs. Afghanistan 1st T20I match live on TV in India?

The opening Twenty20 International between Afghanistan and India will air live on Sports18.

Where can we watch the India vs. Afghanistan first Twenty20 International live?

Jio Cinema will stream live of the first Twenty20 International match between Afghanistan and India.

The India team consists of captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. The other players are Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, and Ravi Bishnoi.

the Afghanistan squad:

Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran (Captain), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Karim Janat, Ikram Alikhil, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Rahmat Shah, and Gulbadin Naib are the members of 

Sussanne Khan wishes Hrithik Roshan "the greatest love story" on his 50th birthday, while Saba Azad writes a sentimental post.

Hrithik Roshan is presently dating Rocket Boys actor Saba Azad. He and his ex-wife Sussanne Khan had two boys together. His upcoming film is Fighter.

On Wednesday, Hrithik Raushan turned 50 years old, and he received nothing but affection from everyone. Both his ex-wife Sussanne Khan and fiancée Saba Azad, a singer-actor, wrote heartfelt birthday messages on Instagram. Sussanne even sent Hrithik a birthday letter wishing him the "greatest Love story." 

His ex-wife Sussanne Khan posted a video montage of Hrithik with their sons along with a note praising his commitment to being a father and wishing him "super success" and "the greatest love story." This could allude to their cordial relationship following their divorce and her ongoing best wishes for his private life.

His current girlfriend Saba Azad sent a heartfelt message along with a video from their vacation, complimenting Hrithik for his wise decisions and expressing her love for him. This presents a positive image of their relationship and publicly affirms it.

The nuances of these wishes are quite intriguing:

"The greatest love story" is Sussanne's wish: could be seen as encouragement for his connection with Saba as it stands or as hope for him to find true love—or perhaps both.

Saba's heartfelt post demonstrates a greater degree of emotional commitment and connection on her part.

All things considered, it's touching to witness Hrithik Roshan being showered with affection and gratitude by both his former and current partners, illustrating the varied dynamics of contemporary relationships.

Saba and Sussanne's birthday posts for Hrithik

Saba posted a boomerang video of herself and Hrithik kissing while taking a photo on one of their trips. "Here's to choosing love everyday the way you do for another 100 whirls around the sun and what a beautiful ride you've had," she wrote alongside it. My love, happy birthday. The light is you.

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Sussane Khan also wrote a heartfelt letter of gratitude to Hrithik in which she praised his devotion to and affection for his sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan. Posting a video montage of him with their children, she wished him a very happy birthday. With all of your wisdom, love, and dedication to Ray and Ridz, you are truly "Father Ocean." Along with the joyful face with open hands, hearts, biceps, and cake emojis, I wish you even more incredible success, the best love story, and all the blessings to make all of your dreams come true. May God bless you beyond limits.

She continued, adding a wink emoji and said, "P.S. 50 looks more like 30 on you!"

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Anil Kapoor wishes Fighter co-star

Almost the entire Bollywood shared birthday messages for Hrithik on social media. His Fighter co-star Anil kapoor shared a behind-the-scene picture with Hrithik and wrote, “The inspired said to the inspiration - “Are you for real!?” Kaun inspired hai aur kaun inspiration (who among the two is inspired and who is the inspiration), I’ll leave the guesswork to you. Happy Birthday HR. Love you Fighter.

Anil Kapoor is praised for looking youthful forever, just like Hrithik. Fighter, a forthcoming airborne action movie, will feature the two of them immediately. The highly awaited Hrithik and Deepika Padukone team will be in it when movie opens in theaters on January 25.

Second-tier Middlesbrough wins the first leg of the League Cup semifinal 1-0 thanks to Chelsea's wastefulness.

The costly squad under Pochettino has been vying for cup victories to make up for a lackluster Premier League season. In the second leg, they'll have work to do.

Tuesday's first leg of Chelsea's League Cup semifinal match against second-tier Middlesbrough ended in a 1-0 loss when Cole Palmer missed a close range shot.

At Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough held off their Premier League opponent thanks to a goal from Hayden Hackney in the 37th minute.

The costly club that Mauricio Pochettino recruited has its sights set on cup trophies in an attempt to make up for a lackluster Premier League season. On January 23, they will have work to do at Stamford Bridge for the second leg.

"We missed too many opportunities to score where we should have." That's football, Sky Sports was informed by Pochettino. "We need to be positive for the next ninety minutes at Stamford Bridge."

Since winning the League Cup in 2004, Middlesbrough has not advanced this far in the competition.

Hackney scored by running past Moises Caicedo, a midfield player signed for a large sum of money last summer, inside the box and deflecting Isaiah Jones' low cross past Djordje Petrovic, the goalkeeper, and into the net.

It was incredible. Fantastic ball. I simply came to the end of it," said Hackney, 21. "We advised trying to keep it tight and catch them on the counter before the game."

In the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time, Tom Glover, the goalkeeper for Middlesbrough, misplayed a shot by Enzo Fernandez, setting up a simple tap-in for Palmer, who had earlier in the half gone wide.

Instead of being easily caught, Palmer attempted to volley the ball in from roughly five yards out after it bounced off Glover's chest. But he got beneath it, and his attempt with his left foot flew over the crossbar.

Palmer, a 21-year-old who cost roughly $52 million to sign with Chelsea from Manchester City in the off-season, is tied for the team lead in goals scored this year with eight.

The Championship's 12th-place team, Middlesbrough, was defeated 1-0 by Aston Villa on Saturday in the FA Cup third round.

Michael Carrick, the manager of Middlesbrough and a former Manchester United player, said, "To beat a team of the quality of Chelsea, in any circumstances, is unbelievable." "The boys were simply outstanding." That evening was amazing."

On Wednesday, Liverpool will face Fulham in the second leg of the League Cup semifinal.

Ustad Rashid Khan Passes Away at 55

The musician needed ventilation assistance. After a brain attack last month, his condition worsened.

New Delhi: Prominent classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan passed away Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. He was receiving treatment for prostate cancer at a hospital in Kolkata.

The maestro, who passed away at the age of 55, is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. He was a member of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana and the great-grandson of gharana founder Inayat Hussain Khan.

Ustad Rashid Khan passed away at around 3:45 p.m., despite the hospital's best efforts, according to a statement from a representative of the private hospital where he was being treated, as reported by news agency PTI.

On Instagram, a number of well-known singers, including Sonu Nigam and Rekha Bhardwaj, expressed their sadness over Khan's loss.

Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, said, "This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity," expressing her profound grief at the news. I'm in a lot of pain because I still find it hard to accept Rashid Khan's passing. She went to the hospital and stood with the late singer's relatives.

Prior to Ustad Rashid Khan's final ceremonies, which are set for this Wednesday, Banerjee declared that he will receive a gun salute and state honors. After being placed in a mortuary today, his body will be transported to Rabindra Sadan on Wednesday, when fans can pay their final respects.

The performer need ventilation assistance. His condition worsened when he suffered a brain attack last month.