She has delivered powerful performances in shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, and after bagging the role of Aamir Khan's wife in Dangal, many believed it could mark her shift from the small to the big screen.

"Why should I," Sakshi told when asked if she has plans to quit TV for Bollywood. She says she is in no mood to quit TV after investing 16 years of her life in the medium.

"I have given 16 years of my life to TV. I have really worked hard to be where I am, so why should I just give it up? In fact, I would love to experiment with more and more mediums. It's not about TV, films or web — you know an artiste tries to do as many possible mediums as he or she can," the actress said in a confident tone.

Born and brought up in Alwar, Rajasthan, Sakshi grew up with two siblings — a brother and a sister — and pursued her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College here. She earned fame for her character Parvati Agarwal of the popular Balaji telefilms TV series Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and later as Priya Ram Kapoor on Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

In Dangal, the actress played Daya Kaur, wife of Mahavir Phogat, essayed by Aamir. The film did roaring business at the box office, but Sakshi always kept a low profile.

She says she's just like that.

"I kept a low profile earlier also, and nothing has changed after Dangal. The way I am and the way my life is, it has been same for a number of years and I don't think it's ever going to change because it has to do with the kind of person I am. I am grateful that I got an opportunity to do lovely work, and beyond that, I am the person that I am," said the 44-year-old.

The actress is currently busy with her web series, which also stars her Bade Achhe Lagte Hain co-actor Ram Kapoor. It will get launched on April 15.

"I have always done one thing at a time, so right now I am working with that," said Sakshi.

She was in the capital to walk for designer Anju Modi at the Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn/Winter 2017 and looked super confident on the runway in an ivory ensemble.

Is she a fashion conscious person in real life?

"Not at all. I don't give too much thought to what I wear. Fashion for me means comfort. It's your personality that really enhances your appearance. Having said that, clothes play a very important role in your personality. I have a very traditional face and I have a fascination for saris," said the actress.

She also feels that it's very liberating to be comfortable in your own skin.

"If I am going for a film, I will go in a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. Hair, make-up and clothes can enhance the way you look, but it is very essential to be comfortable from inside out," said Sakshi.

Indian tweaker Ravindra Jadeja, who claimed two big wickets late on Day 4 to give India a strong start, continued his dominance on the fifth day of the third Test against Australia on Monday.

On the fifth and final day of the Test, Jadeja dismissed Australian captain Steve Smith for 21 runs, third time in the ongoing series.

Smith had scored a spectacular 178-run knock (not out) in the first innings. 

However in the second innings, he misjudged Jadeja’s delivery pitching middle and leg stump.

So far in the series, Smith has batted for six innings against Jadeja and scored 105 runs off 320 balls he faced. 
 

RSS did not interfere in the selection of Yogi Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, M Venkaiah Naidu, who was BJP's central observer for election of the state legislature party leader, said on Monday.

Amid criticism over BJP going for Hindutva hardliner Yogi Adityanath as the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Naidu said it was the legislators who decided on the leader and that is the system in the party. He asked the Opposition to be "graceful in defeat", accept the mandate of the people and give a "fair opportunity" to the new chief minister.

"It is the legislators under the Parliamentary party board that decide the leader. That is the system in the BJP.

RSS never interferes or suggests any names (for the chief minister's post)," Naidu said.

The Union minister also maintained that after discussions with the elected MLAs, he had conveyed their views to BJP national president Amit Shah.

"Then, I had a meeting of the legislators. In that meeting, Yogi Adityanath's name was proposed by Suresh Khanna and nine others seconded it.

"All the legislators stood up and unanimously agreed to the name. So this is the decision of the MLAs of Uttar Pradesh which was approved by the central party," Naidu said.

His remarks come in the backdrop of allegations levelled by opposition parties such as BSP that BJP's wants to contest the 2019 polls not on the issue of development, but by "polarising the voters".

"That is why they have made an RSS man the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh," BSP supremo Mayawati said yesterday.

Adityanath took charge as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh yesterday after BJP's landslide victory in the state polls.

Naidu, who is a former BJP president, said that the chief minister has already declared that he would work with all sections of the society without any discrimination.

Taking a dig at the Opposition, he said they are not able to digest the massive mandate given to the BJP. "I appeal to them to be graceful in defeat and respect the mandate of the people and wait to see the performance."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that if Uttar Pradesh develops, then India develops and the focus is on "saab ka saath saab ka vikas", the Minister said.

"Adityanath knows the spirit of the Prime Minister's statement. Yogi Adityanath is above caste but, unfortunately, some people are attributing caste to him," Naidu said.

"So it is very unfair on the part of anybody including our political rivals to criticise him without giving a fair opportunity to the newly elected chief minister," Naidu said.

Stressing that Adityanath would "prove critics wrong", Naidu said the poll result is a "good sign" that politics is becoming inclusive.

"After seeing what happened in the state elections, I feel caste and religion based politics will become a matter of the past…. Now people want development, inclusive development," he said.

On his first day in office, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed all his ministers to declare their income sources and assets – movable and immovable, to his secretary and to the party within 15 days deadline.

A day after swearing in as the new UP CM, Adityanath said curbing corruption will be his government's main agenda.

The government would fulfill all the promises made in the Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra, the BJP’s election manifesto, Adityanath said.

The Hindutva hardliner also said his government will work for all sections of the society without any discrimination regarding religion, caste and creed.

“This government will be dedicated to public welfare, and will work equally for all sections of society without any discrimination. The government and administration will be made sensitive and answerable,” Adityanath said.

Earlier in the day, Adityanath met with the state police chief, expressing concern over the killing of BSP leader Mohammad Shami who was shot dead by some assailants on bike in Allahabad on Sunday night.

The 44-year-old priest-politician was on Sunday sworn in as new UP Chief Minister at Kanshiram Smriti Upvan in Lucknow in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.

India should oppose a UNHRC resolution to give two more years to Sri Lanka to submit report on killings of Tamils in the island nation, AIADMK said on Monday.

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, V Maitreyan said 1.5 lakh Tamils were killed in the "planned and systematic genocide" but so far no reliable investigation has taken place and not a single guilty has been punished.

He said the session of the UNHRC is in progress in Geneva and the resolution will be put to vote on March 22.

"It is really shocking to Tamils the world over that the US, UK and other countries have sponsored resolution in the UNHRC deciding to give two more years until 2019 for Lanka to submit its report (regarding the genocide)," Maitreyan said.

He further said a new provision has been added to the resolution which states that only with the permission of the Lankan government, foreign jurists or lawyers can enter the country.

The AIADMK member said former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, in her last memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had urged the Centre to take necessary measures to bring to book those in Sri Lanka who were responsible for the genocide of Tamils and India should take initiative in this regard in the UNHRC.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most powerful leader in the country. In fact, he is the most powerful world leader.

If Modi cannot render justice to Tamils, nobody else on the earth can do so," he said.

Maitreyan asked the government to oppose the resolution in the UNHRC on March 22.

Vacancies of teachers in higher educational institutions has become a "serious problem" and around 20 per cent posts in central universities are yet to be filled, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.

Javadekar said in Lok Sabha that students were not keen to take up teaching jobs, resulting in shortage of faculty members in higher education institutions.

"Vacancies in higher education institutions is a serious problem. Around 20 per cent posts in central universities are currently vacant," he said during Question Hour.

There are 41 central universities under the purview of the HRD Ministry.

"Filling up of vacancies in central universities is an ongoing and continuous process… The onus of filling up of posts lies in the central universities which are autonomous bodies created under the respective Acts of the Parliament," he said.

In order to meet the situation arising out of shortage of teachers in universities and the consequent vacant positions, the age of superannuation for teachers in central educational institutions has already been enhanced to 65 years, Javadekar said.

"Teachers can also be re-employed on contract appointment beyond the age of 65 years and upto 70 years, subject to availability of vacant positions and fitness," he said.
 

Neymar has praised the impact of Brazil coach Tite on the team's fortunes, saying the former Corinthians manager has helped the five-time World Cup winners recover their "DNA".

Six months ago there were fears that Brazil could miss the 2017 FIFA World Cup in Russia as they languished in sixth place in the South American qualifying standings, reports Xinhua news agency. 

But Tite has since led them to six straight victories after taking over from previous incumbent Dunga following the team's group-stage elimination from the Copa America in June.

The winning sequence has seen Brazil jump to the top of the South American standings and Tite's team will be guaranteed of a berth in Russia if they beat Uruguay in Montevideo on Thursday.

"The difference is the confidence of the team. Our confidence has grown a lot under Tite, who deserves a lot of credit," Neymar told TV Globo on Sunday.

"We have always had a good team. But we didn't click. We have been able to show our Brazilian DNA and Tite's influence has helped the team a lot."

Neymar also spoke of his relationship with Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and explained why he took the late penalty against Paris Saint-Germain that helped the Catalan club pull off the biggest comeback in Champions League history on March 8.

"I grabbed the ball for Messi (to take the penalty) and he said, 'No, you take it'," Neymar said.

"We have a good relationship. There is no jealously, or desire to always score the winning goal."

Neymar added that he was wary of adulation following his influential performance against Paris Saint-Germain, which included two goals and an assist in the final minutes.

"Whatever I do is not enough for a lot of people so I don't get too excited," Neymar said.

"Football is a box of surprises and things can change quickly."

She has been working hard, but this time it is for humanity. Deepika Padukone, who has been in the news for her debut in Hollywood film with xXx: Return of Xander Cage with Hollywood star Vin Diesel, is busy promoting and shooting for her upcoming flicks, such as Raabta and Padmavati. But she has been taking time out to help the needy in a special way.

Apart from her busy schedule, the Bollywood beauty is committed to her Bengaluru-based initiative — Live Love Laugh.

Live Love Laugh works to help people suffering from mental health to cope with anxiety, depression and stress.

Deepika, whenever she is in the city, works actively with the expert team of counselors and specialists.

But when she is not around in the city, the actress keeps herself updated with developments at the foundation and also attends extensive conferences.

Spinner Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets, while spearhead Ishant Sharma supported with one dismissal as India put early domination on the final day of the third Test against Australia, restricting them for 149/4 at Tea at JSCA International Complex on Monday. 

Peter Handscomb (44) and Shaun Marsh (38) were batting as Australia trail India by three runs with six wickets remaining.

The pair at middle-order put an unbeaten 86-run knock for the fifth-wicket to steady Australian innings after early blows.

Jadeja, who took a five-wicket haul in Australia’s first innings, continued delighting with his slow left-arm orthodox spin bowling as he dismissed David Warner (14) and Nathan Lyon (2) late on Sunday and took the scalp of Steve Smith (21) on the fifth day of the Test.

Smith, who scored a splendid 178-run knock (not out) in the first innings, misjudged Jadeja’s delivery pitching middle and leg stump.

Sharma dismissed the left-handed Australian opener Matt Renshaw to support Jadeja. 

The 28-year-old pacer restricted Renshaw for some room with a full-length delivery to tap him LBW.
 

Chinese researchers have found that a drug used to treat diabetes could be effective against a form of breast cancer.

Over 70,000 people die from breast cancer in China every year, according to the national cancer centre.

Triple-negative breast cancer is particularly aggressive among the four clinical subtypes of breast cancer, Xinhua news agency quoted Dong Chenfang, a professor at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, as saying. 

It has a tendency to quickly spread or metastasize to the brain and lungs. There are currently no effective targeted therapies for this form of breast cancer, which is therefore often fatal, he said. 

Dong and his colleagues found that the levels of a metabolic enzyme called AKR1B1 were significantly elevated in triple-negative breast cancer cells and that this was associated with increased rates of metastasis and shorter survival.

The researchers also found epalrestat, a drug that inhibits AKR1B1 and is approved in Japan to treat diabetic complications, was able to block the growth and metastasis of the cancer cells.

Dong said the finding is still in the experimental stage. 

Singer Mariah Carey, who has suffered wardrobe malfunctions multiple times in the past, struggled to cover her modesty during a date night with her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka.

Carey stepped out in a risque outfit while celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Tanaka and her twin children Moroccan and Monroe last week, reports radaronline.com.

In some photographs, Carey donned a tight green dress with a plunging neckline. 

When Tanaka escorted her from a green car, she flashed her black underwear. At one point, Carey also ended up with a 'nip slip', the report said.

Carey later took to Instagram to share some photographs from the celebration. 

Does only economic status determine social class, or do other determinants — speech patterns, apparel, mannerisms and the like — play a part? And if so, will changing them mean upward — and irreversible — social mobility for all (across gender)? These questions have been much debated, but never so entertainingly as in this play, named after a mythological Greek character, and its numerous adaptations.

First century Roman poet Ovid, in his "Metamorphoses", tells the story of the sculptor, Pygmalion, who crafts a statue of his idea of a perfect woman, falls in love with "her" and then prays successfully to the gods (it was Ancient Greece) to grant her life. Variants and versions of this tale have echoed down ages and traditions, but it is a modern, more figurative — and realistic — version that we happen to be more familiar with. 

This was the theatrical adaptation by Anglo-Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw in the early 20th century.

Though not the first adaptation in modern times — playwright W.S. Gilbert (of the famous Gilbert-Sullivan duo) produced a stage version in 1871 and a burlesque soon followed — Shaw's "Pygmalion" (1913) is his most famous and most influential, raising issues of artificial social divides, gender roles and women's emancipation. 

The story begins with a socially diverse crowd, sheltering from rain under the impressive portico of a London church. Some of them get suspicious of a middle-aged man who seems to be noting their words, especially of a Cockney "flower girl" trying to make a sale to an amiable gentleman of apparent military background. The note-taker is, however, no police detective but phonetics specialist Henry Higgins doing research. 

As Higgins calms — or rather upbraids — the girl for her excessive sensibility and "barbaric" sounds while winning over the crowd by unerringly identifying the area they hail from, it turns out he and the older gentleman, who is Colonel Pickering, author of "Spoken Sanscrit" know of each other by reputation. 

As they leave for dinner, Higgins bets he could pass off this girl — "this creature with her kerbstone English: The English that will keep her in the gutter to the end of her days" — as a "duchess at an ambassador's garden party" with a few months training in accent and instilling some upper-class mannerisms. 

And then the same girl, Eliza Doolittle, shows up at Higgins' house next morning and expresses interest in his offer. Higgins, blind beyond his own skills, takes her up despite reservations expressed rather forcefully by his housekeeper (and to some extent by Pickering) and then by his mother. 

Seeing off these and other obstacles like Eliza's "imaginatively moral" father and persevering despite a setback or two, he makes good his challenge. But Eliza, tired at Higgins' treating her as a mere experiment and lack of appreciation, blows her top and stomps off. But what is to become of her, made now too genteel to return to her former life but without the wherewithal to sustain herself in an upper-class existence? And what do Higgins and Eliza really think about each other? 

Performed first in early 1914, it went on to inspire English, Dutch and German film versions in the 1930s and the pair of lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe in 1956 adapted it into a successful Broadway play "My Fair Lady". 

Besides becoming an acclaimed, multi-Oscar winning film in 1964 with some of the same cast as the stage version, this slightly romanticised version would go on to inspire plays in languages varied as Gujarati to Georgian and Marathi to Polish, a Bollywood film with Dev Anand, a Bengali film starring Uttam Kumar, TV series in Turkish and Greek and more. 

Lerner's version mostly remains true to the original, though replacing some dialogue with topical songs at suitable spots, reducing presence of characters like the Eynsford-Hills save the infatuated Freddy, and changing venue of Eliza's first high-society public appearance. But the greatest change — like most stage and film adaptations — was the about the Higgins-Eliza relationship. 

While Shaw's play actually ended with Higgins' loud laughter at Eliza's plans to marry Freddy, its performances ended with a happier ending in line with the audience's expectations. The playwright wasn't amused and used his past as a novelist — though unsuccessful — to attach an epilogue, detailing the characters' later life and why Higgins and Eliza are not meant for each other. 

Lerner was not convinced and his versions have an ambiguous ending where the two are reunited, after a stormy fight, but in what way exactly is left to the viewer's imagination.

What is more important is the questions it raises about social impact of language and its gender divide, especially how Higgins can swear and be rude to his heart's content but Eliza can't. Have we passed this barrier?

Stranded trucks and oil tankers started arriving in Imphal on Monday after an ongoing economic blockade by Naga groups was lifted.

The blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) since November 1 was lifted from Sunday midnight. 

The trucks and tankers moved into Imphal along National Highways No.2 and No.37 without any armed escorts.

O. Ramesh, a trucker, told IANS that he was stranded for over 10 days at Jiribam, adjoining Assam. 

"Officials select trucks for proceeding towards Imphal on the basis of the goods they are transporting. I was not allowed to move since the iron rods in my truck were not a top priority." 

Newly elected Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh hailed the withdrawal of the blockade. "We are happy that the economic blockade is lifted. It was one of the pre-poll pledges of the Bharatiya Janata Party. We hope that there will be no more blockade in the state." 

Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh also welcome the blockade lifting. 

"We welcome the decision. There will be no more sufferings of the people. It was an assurance to the people by Prime Minister Narenddra Modi." 

The decision was taken following an agreement reached during a tripartite talk on Sunday involving two UNC constituents — All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) and Naga Women Union (NWU) — and representatives of the central and Manipur governments.

The blockade was imposed on November 1 in protest the creation of seven new districts by the former Manipur government. 

The Nagas maintain that the "lands of the Nagas" left by their forefathers cannot be taken away in this manner.

Manipur had been reeling under acute shortage of all essential commodities, including fuel, due to the blockade. Hardly 300 trucks and oil tankers could transport essential commodities twice a week, which proved to be the proverbial drop in the ocean. 

The BJP had assured the people that if it formed the government, the blockade would be lifted within 48 hours.

You want to feel spoilt for choices of sumptuous street food, shopping options and roller-coaster rides? This oceanarium, a park near the disputed South China Sea in Hong Kong, may just be the right place to visit.

The Ocean Park, spread over two small islands separated by a distance of 1.5 km and connected by a cable car ride, also houses animal-themed amusement parks and is one of the most visited places in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is nearly five hours away by plane from New Delhi and is quite popular for its attractions like Ocean Park and Disneyland. Its street food and shopping options also draw revellers. And if time permits, some even take a ferry ride.

But if one has a tight schedule and just wants some entertainment, good food and roller-coaster rides, the Ocean Park is a one-stop shop for all this.

To reach the park, travel via the rapid transit MTR from Admiralty Station, an area which was once headquarters of the Royal Navy. Travel time is usually around 10 minutes.

The fair weather and sudden cold breeze welcomed me upon arrival at the park. The park entrance was crowded by a swarm of tourists taking selfies. We opted to join them and looked for the very first stop at the Giant Panda adventure, one of the highlights of the park.

Ocean Park's giant pandas are not only among the most popular attractions, they are also well pampered residents, with a sophisticated feeding regime to satisfy their fussy eating habits.

A walk in the park will show you helpful signages telling you where to go next. So you never really get lost, despite it being a huge place.

The park is divided into two islands — Waterfront and the Summit.

To cross between the two islands, you have a choice of riding the cable car system that features an astonishing view of the island and the much famous and disputed South China Sea or an underground train system known as the Ocean Express that utilises multimedia effects to simulate the feeling of travelling into the depths of the sea.

We took the cable car to cross to the Summit island. The queue was long but we had the privilege to enter via a staff line as we were hosted by the park management itself. The eight-minute ride gave a panoramic view of the Waterfront and Summit islands.

Ocean Park is not just a theme park full of animals for kids but also has an amusement park for adults to enjoy too.

There were lots of tourists and one could spot many Indians among them. For visitors to Hong Kong, Ocean Park is increasingly becoming a must-visit destination.

You cannot claim to have done Hong Kong, unless you take a ride on a ferry. Since 1888, the Hong Kong Star Ferry has been one of the unique — and cheaper — things to do in an expensive city. 

It is basically a short 10-minute ride that takes you across to the Victoria Harbour between Tsim Sha Tsui, Central Pier. But that short cruise lets you enjoy the amazing view and ocean breeze and the images seem to remain stuck in your mind for many days, especially if you do the night trip.

Whether you're shopping on a budget or willing to splurge, it's guaranteed that you'll find what you're looking for in Mong Kok. Even in early hours, Mong Kok's streets are as busy as in day time.

With a wide range of products on offer, shoppers are advised to prepare a list of what they want to buy or else you'll be overwhelmed by the wide range of products on sale. From electronics, computers, high-end fashion, jewellery and traditional Asian ornaments, you get everything. Name it, and you have it, in this shopping haven.

Make sure to drop by in Ladies' Market, Flower Market and Bird Market for excellent bargains. Another shopping destination is the Temple Street Night Market. It is kind of interesting and slightly different from that of the more commercialised Mong Kok. It only opens when the sun goes down. You can see Fortune tellers offering a glimpse into the future if you are willing to part with a bit of moolah.

It is a popular street bazaar, named after a Tin Hau temple and a place so steeped in local atmosphere that it has served as the backdrop to many a memorable movie. Also, haggling with the local vendors is one of the fun experiences you'll have in this night market. Hint: They'll eventually give in to the price you offer.

Souvenir pieces such as chopsticks, magnets, tea ware, electronics, watches, jade and antiques are also up for grabs for low prices. 

Adventure and excitement are always in the air. Hong Kong tries its best to make your dream come true. And even small things are a pleasure, like a languid stroll in the narrow streets. And if you have a large budget, many more doors will open. Hong Kong seems to meet you half-way in everything you want to do.

The Indian Premier League schedule has been revised owing to the Municipal elections in Delhi scheduled for April 22.

Due to the elections, the home matches involving Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and the Rising Pune Supergiants have undergone minor changes.

As per the current schedule, two matches were slated to held on April 22: Delhi Daredevils against Mumbai Indians at 4:00 PM in Delhi and the Rising Pune Supergiant against Sunrisers Hyderabad at 8:00 PM in Pune.

With the revised schedule, Delhi will now host Mumbai Indians on May 6 and play their away game in Mumbai at 8.00 PM on April 22. Pune Supergiants will play on the same day but their game Sunrisers has been pushed ahead to a 4.00 PM start.

The IPL will be played from April 5 to May 21.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was on Monday today elected as the new Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly.

Khemchand, a legislator from Singjamei constituency, was elected Speaker by voice vote when the House assembled this morning ahead of the floor test by N Biren Singh government.

I told a friend that if he scrolled down to the very first Facebook post ever written he would win a prize from Mark Zuckerberg and hes been scrolling for three-and-a-half days now.

I feel kind of guilty but his family's enjoying the peace.

Life is full of new ethical questions triggered by social media.

Case in point: Police recently arrested a teenage girl for armed robbery — and as she was being handcuffed, she turned and spoke some final words to her shocked father: "Dad, can you take a picture of this so I can put it on my Facebook page?"

Not a joke. None of this soppy "sorry I let you down, dearest papa" stuff. Instead, Josephine Garczynski, 18, was operating on a well-known internet principle known as "Pictures Or It Didn't Happen".

And it could be argued that she made the right choice: She achieved a measure of fame where she lived, in the US state of Wisconsin.

Wait a minute, I hear you say: Isn't it bad to be famous for saying or doing something stupid or evil? Ah, that's the mistake people make. Praise and notoriety both lead to fame, but notoriety is easier (and often more fun).

The same week, there was a news report from the UK which said that Nelson Foyle, aged 93, spent 80 years sitting on a barstool in a UK pub called the Dog and Gun. Now most husbands know that if we are 80 minutes late coming home because of a visit to a bar, we'll be in trouble. Our mistake is that our sins are not big enough. This guy spends 80 years on a barstool and he is internationally celebrated.

Of course, the ultimate example of this is the United States President. Many academics have pointed out that in 2016 Donald Trump was by far the most criticised man on Earth, by any measure — and as a result, he is now the most famous and powerful human being on Earth, unbeholden to anyone (except his bossy wife Melania, who I guess is thus technically Ruler of Planet Earth).

The same thing happens in Asia. Rodrigo Duterte announces that he likes picking fights and shooting people, and the people of the Philippines promptly make him their overlord.

Old way of becoming rich and powerful: I need to achieve something good for humanity.

New way of becoming rich and powerful: I need to tell the media that I totally hate kittens.

Final example: There were large number of printings of the Bible in the 1600s, but only the 1631 edition is remembered. The typesetter left out the word "not" so one of the Ten Commandments is: "Thou shalt commit adultery." The church tried to destroy all copies but thanks to a certain type of deeply wicked type of human being ("male"), it became the most-sought after edition.

How do you start to become talked about? Give up Facebook for a start. But write the following post before you disappear: "Going on a date with a mysterious stranger. Will report back soon."