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Sophie Choudry’s version of the ‘100 Squat Challenge’ is major Monday motivation!

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Singer, actress, former VJ Sophie Choudry took up the ‘100 squat challenge’ initiated by fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala. Being a fitness enthusiast and a ‘Pilates Girl’, Sophie gave the challenge her little twist by doing the challenge 200 times instead of 100. In a video posted on her social media, Sophie can be seen doing 10 squat variations in her bedroom on a yoga mat, wearing activewear. “Squat it like it’s hot ???????? Thanks @yasminkarachiwala for nominating me for #yasminschallenge #100squatchallenge .. Of course, this is me, so I did 200???? 20 of each. Here are my 10 squat variations. With gyms still shut, do try this at home everyone! Such a great way to stay fit & Nominate your friends too!!????????,” wrote Sophie. To which, Yasmin Karachiwala replied, “Outstanding Soph, you've shown more variations, proud of you ????????”. If that isn’t motivation enough, Sophie took up the challenge despite troubles in her right knee. She wrote, “If you have knee issues, w

Aditya Chopra plans global celebrations on the occasion of YRF 50?

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Aditya Chopra is planning to celebrate the 50th year of Yash Raj Films in an extremely grand manner. The head honcho of YRF and one of the most successful filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema, Aditya is planning to globally celebrate this remarkable milestone by India’s first and only integrated studio. Here is the lowdown on some of the details that we have learned that YRF has been silently planning to execute all through 2021. “Aditya Chopra is keeping all cards close to his chest when it comes to YRF Project 50. YRF turning 50 is a grand occasion for the Indian film industry and Adi wants to make the celebrations touch Hindi cinema lovers across the world. YRF Project 50 will be celebrated across all major countries where Hindi films currently release. So, the grand celebrations will happen in the US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, the Middle East, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Germany, Russia, Switzerland, which became synonymous to romance in India due to Yash Ch

Aamir Ali shares a glimpse of his daughter Ayra Ali as she turns one!

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Aamir Ali, who is currently prepping for his upcoming project has introduced his daughter to his Instagram followers. The actor has shared a glimpse of his bundle of joy as she turned one this year. Celebrating her first birthday, Aamir Ali looks ecstatic posing with Ayra Ali. He spoke about love at first sight and how being with her got him through the difficult days. He posted a couple of pictures with the caption, “Didn’t know how angel’s look like, until I saw her exactly a year back.. My Lil girl from heaven, had come down to earth.. didn’t believe in love at 1st sight, until I saw her de first time.. So much has happened this 1 year, my Chota sa jaan kept me strong n going.. My love, My jaan completes 1 year.. Ayra Ali ❤️ #ayraali #love #life #30thaugust”. Take a look at his post.   View this post on Instagram   Didn’t know how angel’s look like, until I saw her exactly a year back.. My Lil girl from heaven, had come down to earth.. didn’t bel

Durgavati Director G. Ashok teams up with Mansi Bagla; to purchase rights of three super hit South films for Bollywood remake

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Director G.Ashok, who's currently busy with his feature film Durgavati starring Bhumi Pednekar has collaborated with Mansi Bagla and have purchased rights of three super hit South Indian films for Hindi Remakes. These films have already had a proven track record in the South markets and will now be remade into Hindi features.  Preparation has begun and these films will be on floor as soon as possible. This news comes as a pleasant surprise for the Industry as the ongoing pandemic has pushed the entertainment into a lull. Mansi is simultaneously gearing up for her directorial debut with a Marathi film, which will be a remake of 2017 super hit Telugu romantic comedy- Ninnu Kori which will be produced by G. Ashok. They are also working on developing a Horror- comedy story with writer director Raaj Shaandilyaa ( Dream Girl ). It was Mansi’s idea to bring Raj & G. Ashok together as one is the King of comedy and other is the King in the horror genre. from Featured Movie News

2 Years Of Stree: Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao share behind-the-scenes photos 

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Two years ago, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer in Dinesh Vijan production, a horror-comedy Stree.   The film starred Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi amongst others and gave us a great laugh and also induced some chills. Marking the second anniversary of Stree, Shraddha shared some fun images on her social media. Shraddha took to her social media and said," #2YearsOfStree." The actress shared a carousel of images of stills from the film and some BTS too.   View this post on Instagram   #2YearsOfStree ???????? @rajkummar_rao @amarkaushik @pankajtripathi @aparshakti_khurana @nowitsabhi @maddockfilms A post shared by Shraddha ✶ (@shraddhakapoor) on Aug 30, 2020 at 10:56pm PDT Rajkummar Rao also shared some memories and wrote, "पलट (पर अगर हमारी स्त्री आपको पीछे से बुलाये तो पलट कर कभी नहीं देखना) #2YearsofStree."   View this post on Instagram   पलट (पर अगर हमारी स्त्री आपको पीछे स

Aamir Ali shares a glimpse of his daughter Arya Ali as she turns one!

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Aamir Ali, who is currently prepping for his upcoming project has introduced his daughter to his Instagram followers. The actor has shared a glimpse of his bundle of joy as she turned one this year. Celebrating her first birthday, Aamir Ali looks ecstatic posing with Arya Ali. He spoke about love at first sight and how being with her got him through the difficult days. He posted a couple of pictures with the caption, “Didn’t know how angel’s look like, until I saw her exactly a year back.. My Lil girl from heaven, had come down to earth.. didn’t believe in love at 1st sight, until I saw her de first time.. So much has happened this 1 year, my Chota sa jaan kept me strong n going.. My love, My jaan completes 1 year.. Ayra Ali ❤️ #ayraali #love #life #30thaugust”. Take a look at his post.   View this post on Instagram   Didn’t know how angel’s look like, until I saw her exactly a year back.. My Lil girl from heaven, had come down to earth.. didn’t bel

Mansi Bagla & filmmaker G. Ashok purchase rights of three superhit South films for Hindi remake under the banner 'Mini Films'

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Mansi Bagla & renowned film-maker G. Ashok have collaborated together under the banner of Mini Films and have purchased rights of three super hit South Indian films for Hindi Remakes. These films have already had a proven track record in the South markets and will now be remade into Hindi features. As per sources, the preparation has begun and these films will be on floor as soon as possible. This news comes as a pleasant surprise for the Industry as the ongoing pandemic has pushed the entertainment into a lull. While G. Ashok is also currently busy with the Hindi film, remake of Bhaagamathie - Durgavati starring Bhumi Pednekar, Mansi is simultaneously gearing up for her directorial debut with a Marathi film, which will be a remake of 2017 super hit Telugu romantic comedy- Ninnu Kori. Speaking about the new spate of developments in her fledgling production house Mansi quipped, "Acquiring rights of three south films and contemplating my directorial debut has not happened ove

Akshay Kumar and Bear Grylls go on a mad adventure in the trailer of Man vs Wild 

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The popular Discovery's adventure show Man Vs Wild, that featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year and superstar Rajinikanth this year, will feature Akshay Kumar in the upcoming episode. In January this year, Akshay filmed the episode with the show’s host Bear Grylls at Bandipur in Mysore. Sharing the trailer of the episode, Akshay tweeted, “I visualized stiff challenges prior to #IntoTheWildWithBearGrylls but @bearGrylls completely surprised me with the elephant poop tea. What a day @DiscoveryIn @DiscoveryPlusIn.” In the trailer, Akshay is seen doing some stunts in water whilst surrounded by crocodiles, drink elephant tea, do rope climbing amongst various mad adventure things.   View this post on Instagram   I knew there would be stiff challenges prior to #IntoTheWildWithBearGrylls but @beargrylls completely surprised me with the elephant poop tea ???? What a day! ???????? @discoverychannelin @discoveryplusindia A post shared by Akshay K

Sushant Singh Rajput’s family needs to give a lot of answers

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Nobody is saying this aloud for the fear of being trolled savagely. But the truth is, a substantial number of people in the film industry are wondering how Sushant Singh Rajput’s family was not aware of his mental condition. The family has repeatedly accused Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty of administering the wrong medicines to him when in fact Sushant’s family was not only aware of his psychological struggles, they were also aware of the medicines that were being given to Sushant for his mental condition. A Whatsapp chat between Sushant’s sister and Sushant’s manager reveals that a prescription of the medicines for Sushant for various serious mental illnesses was sent to the sister. If this is an authentic conversation, why is the family repeatedly saying that they had no knowledge of Sushant’s mental conflicts and that all his problems, psychological and financial surfaced only after Rhea came into Sushant’s life? Why is the family so wary of taking responsibility for thei

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till September 30

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The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday. "However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis," noted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a circular. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2De4ctL >

Karanvir Singh Bohra on his lockdown baby

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After Kareena and Saif Ali Khan, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli it is TV stars Teejay Sidhu and Karanvir Vohra who have announced the impending arrival of a lockdown baby. Karanvir shyly admits that the lockdown was responsible for his wife’s pregnancy. “I think the lockdown was the biggest reason for the baby. There was nothing else to do except being with the family and working out. There was time together at home. It just happened.” Karanvir knows it will be hard handling three children. “It’s going to be very stormy life hereon. But we are very excited. People are telling us we should be looking forward to a boy after two girls. But my wife and I are way too spiritual to look at a new life in our home through the gender lens. For us the baby to come is a child per se. Boy or girl, it doesn’t matter.” The TV actor and now director feels the new child has a reason to come into his life. “My wife Teejay and I are very connected on this issue. We feel this new life wants to come to

Adani Group to acquire 74% stake in Mumbai Airport

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Paving the way for billionaire Gautam Adani’s group acquiring controlling interest in the Mumbai Airport from the GVK Group, the two corporates on Monday announced reaching an agreement for Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) as well as the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/34MKksZ >

Eco may see record quarterly slump as pandemic hits

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India's economy likely suffered its largest quarterly slump on record, as coronavirus-related lockdowns add to already-declining consumer demand and investment. Economists predicted that gross domestic product in world's fifth-largest economy will contract by 18.3% in the June quarter, compared to 3.1% growth in the previous quarter, the worst performance in at least eight years. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2DdQ7wp >

I-T dept warns banks against levying UPI fee

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The income tax department on Sunday hit out at banks levying fee on electronic transactions or payments via tools such as UPI, warning them of penal action for violating the law. On August 25, TOI had reported that almost all large private banks had introduced charges, ranging from Rs 2.50 to Rs 5, on person-to-person payments made via Unified Payment Interface (UPI) beyond 20 times a month. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/31GuJJn >

Centre unlikely to cede ground on GST compensation

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The government is unlikely to give in to demands for changing the compensation formula for goods and services tax (GST) despite opposition-ruled states demanding that the Centre borrow from the market and transfer funds to meet the shortfall between actual collections and the promised growth of 14%. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3b7K4WI >

All RPG sales staff can now WFH permanently

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In a breakaway from traditional norms, RPG Enterprises has become the first Indian diversified conglomerate to do a permanent reset in its workplace policy around work-from-home (WFH). The $4 billion group, which has a presence in tyres, IT, health, energy, infrastructure and plantations, has framed a new policy wherein all its sales people will permanently work remotely, while office-based staff would WFH 50% of the time. For office-based staff, this can extend to 75% in special cases. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2EFiioD >

PM Modi urges people to support desi apps

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged startups and entrepreneurs to develop innovative “toys and games, for India and of India” to meet domestic demand and increase its share in the global toy business, estimated at Rs 7 lakh crore. He also called upon people to support indigenously developed apps which could replace the ones currently in vogue and are controlled by foreign companies. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/32L2Zmy >

Asean agrees to review trade pact with India

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After months of inaction and the government’s threat to pull out of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with Asean, members of the trading block have agreed to review the trade pact amid concerns that China is using the treaty to ship goods to India, which is unable to take full advantage of the 10-year-old arrangement. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3lz1jFe >

Sensex rallies over 500 points in early trade

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The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 500 points in early trade on Monday driven by gains in index-heavyweights HDFC twins, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid persistent foreign fund inflow and positive trend in global equities. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/32HXZyH >

29 Years of Saajan: Madhuri Dixit reveals why she agreed to star in the film alongside Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan

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It's been 29 years since Saajan starring Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan starrer released in 1991. The romance drama was directed by Lawrence D'Souza with hit songs penned by Sameer and composed by Nadeem-Shravan. On Sunday, August 30, Madhuri Dixit celebrated 29 years of the film and revealed why she agreed to star in the film. Sharing a photo from the film, she wrote, "#29YearsOfSaajan After reading the script of this film, I instantly decided to be a part of it. The story was romantic, the dialogues were poetic and the music was brilliant!"   View this post on Instagram   #29YearsOfSaajan After reading the script of this film, I instantly decided to be a part of it. The story was romantic, the dialogues were poetic and the music was brilliant! ???? A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) on Aug 29, 2020 at 11:02pm PDT On the work front, Madhuri Dixit was last seen in Kalank and reunited with Sanjay D

Lady Gaga wore nine incredible outfits with multiple mask changes at VMAs 2020, so here's a rundown of it 

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The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off on Sunday, August 30. It was different from previous years. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, the stages were set at different locations in New York City for safety purposes.  Lady Gaga took home Artist Of The Year, Best Collaboration, Song Of The Year. She became the first-ever recipient of the TRICON Award. She performed a medley of her songs from 'Chromatica' including 'Rain On Me' featuring Ariana Grande. Lady Gaga made her presence with her larger-than-life outfits for her performances, red carpet, and stage appearances. One thing, she had common in all of the looks were her customized masks. Sending out a message to safe in this pandemic situation, she matched her outfits with face shields and masks. Here's a rundown on every look she wore: I was wearing face shields before it was a thing ???????? #VMAs pic.twitter.com/Udq8ixlx75 — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 30, 2020 I will be pulling mask insp

MTV VMAs 2020 Winners: BTS, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd win big at MTV Video Music Awards

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The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off on Sunday, August 30. It was different from previous years. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, the stages were set at different locations in New York City for safety purposes. The South Korean group BTS performed from Seoul, South Korea. Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, The Black Eyed Peas, DaBaby, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Maluma with CNCO among others performed at the VMAs 2020. The Hustlers star Keke Palmer took over the hosting duties for the night. BTS made a clean sweep by winning all four awards they were nominated in - Best Group, Best K-pop, and Best Pop for 'ON'  - a song in Korean, Best Choreography - 'ON' making history again at VMAs 2020. Lady Gaga took home Artist Of The Year, Best Collaboration, Song Of The Year. She became the first-ever recipient of the TRICON Award. The Weeknd took home Best R&B and Video Of The Year. Here's the full list of winners: VIDEO OF THE YEAR The Weeknd – “Bli

BTS bring a lot of funk and soul with 'Dynamite' performance at VMAs 2020, make history with multiple wins

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The widely popular group BTS made their long-awaited debut at the Video Music Awards 2020 on August 30, 2020. After releasing the latest hit single 'Dynamite'  on August 21 and breaking multiple records over the last few days, the seven members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - made their way to the VMAs for an explosive performance. Dressed in classic suits, jackets and vests, bringing the bell-bottoms back with slick hair and beautiful visuals, BTS performed from Seoul, South Korea as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, the Empire State Building among other New York spots were seen as the backdrop. The choreography was so on point as always and their sharp performance lit up the stage. The song finds the superstars spreading joy and happiness as they croon " 'Cause I, I, I'm in the stars tonight / So watch me bring the fire and set the night alight (Hey) / Shining through the city with a little funk and soul / So I'ma light it up like dynamit

Finance ministry advises banks not to levy charges on electronic transactions

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Picture of Kangana Ranaut posing with Sandip Ssingh and Rangoli Chandel goes viral 

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A photo of actress Kangana Ranaut happily posing with her sister Rangoli Chandel and producer Sandip Ssingh is doing the rounds on the internet. On June 14, when Sushant Singh Rajput passed away, Sandip Ssingh posted an emotional note in memory of the actor and said that Ankita Lokhande was the only one who could have saved him.  Sandip Ssingh had shared a long emotional post describing the bond he shared with the late actor and Ankita Lokhande. “I know that only you could've saved him. I wish you both got married as we dreamt. You could've saved him if he just let you be there...You were his girlfriend, his wife, his mother, his best friend forever. I love you Ankita. I hope I never lose a friend like you. I won't be able to take it,” he wrote in his post addressing to Ankita.    View this post on Instagram   Dear Ankita, with each passing day, one thought keeps haunting me over and over again. Kaash... I wish... We could have tried even

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet bankers on loan recast on Thursday

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Ahead of the roll out of one-time debt recast for resolution of Covid-19 related stress in bank loans, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a review meeting with bankers and heads of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on September 3 for smooth and speedy implementation of the scheme. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2YNUS7p >

India can become world's toy hub PM Modi

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PM Modi called upon start-up entrepreneurs to 'team up for toys' and said it is time to get vocal for local toys. In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, the Prime Minister also said people have shown an unprecedented restraint and simplicity in their festivals during the Covid-19 pandemic. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3jwlTE7 >

Paytm Mall suffers massive breach, ransom demanded: Report

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One year of Saaho: PAN-India star Prabhas pens a heartfelt message for fans and team of Saaho

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Last year, this day and time, the audiences were gifted yet another masterpiece by PAN-INDIA star Prabhas- Saaho . The high octane action drama was widely loved by all and some scenes even made our hearts skip a beat. As the film marks its first anniversary, Prabhas took to his social media and shared, “To my diehard fans & team Saaho, thank you for all the love and support! #1YearOfSaaho ????????@shraddhakapoor @sujeethsign @neilnitinmukesh @apnabhidu @chunkypanday @arunvijayno1 @mandirabedi @maheshmanjrekar @sharma_murli @vennelakish @uvcreationsofficial @bhushankumar @tseries.official"   View this post on Instagram   To my diehard fans & team Saaho, thank you for all the love and support! #1YearOfSaaho ???????? @shraddhakapoor @sujeethsign @neilnitinmukesh @apnabhidu @chunkypanday @arunvijayno1 @mandirabedi @maheshmanjrekar @sharma_murli @vennelakish @uvcreationsofficial @bhushankumar @tseries.official @officialsaahomovie A post shar

Start discussions to determine FTA review scope: India and Asean trade min

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Trade ministers of India and 10-member Asean countries have instructed their officials to start discussions for determining the scope of review of FTA . Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that the review of FTA in goods has been "inordinately delayed", and requested to start the full review before the end of this year. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/31FRpJR >

Alia Bhatt sizzles in red on the cover of a Elle as Shaheen Bhatt turns photographer 

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During the lockdown actors too have been working from home. We also got to see actors unleash their creative side by shooting for magazine covers within the confines of their house with the help of their loved ones.  Now, actress Alia Bhatt who has featured in the latest edition of Elle magazine shot for the cover picture at her home with the help of sister Shaheen Bhatt. The actress is seen wearing a red dress and posing in a bathtub. Alia Bhatt who styled her hair and did her own make up has opted for a minimalistic look. Sharing the cover of the magazine, Alia Bhatt wrote, "Two sisters. One cover ☀️ Photographer: @shaheenb  Styling: @samar.rajput05  Assisted by: @rupangigrover (styling) Cover design: @pinkyakola  Words: @shaheenb  PR Agency : @hypenq_pr  H&M - Me ????”  Commenting on the picture, Soni Razdan wrote, "And one proud mom".   View this post on Instagram   Two sisters. One cover ☀️ Photographer: @shaheenb Styling: @sa