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Three Rajiv Gandhi case convicts leave India

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Three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case -Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar left for Colombo early this morning. They were freed by the Supreme Court in November 2022 after the Tamil Nadu government recommended their release and also for their satisfactory behaviour while in jail.


They were escorted from a special camp in Tiruchirapalli where they were kept after release from jail to Chennai International Airport by a team of police officers. They were recently granted passports by Sri Lanka.
Murugan is married to Nalini, another convict who was released in 2022. Nalini was seen accompanying her husband to the airport. The duo have a daughter who is a doctor in the United Kingdom. Nalini is trying to secure a visa to the UK to join her daughter there.

President confers Bharat Ratna on LK Advani

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President Droupadi Murmu conferred the country’s highest civilian honour on the 96 year old BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister LK Advani at his residence in Delhi on Sunday. The location was chosen taking into consideration the ailing health of the veteran leader.

The family members of Advani were present at the ceremony. Also present at the ceremony were Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. PM Modi sat next to Advani when he was being honoured with the Bharat Ratna.
LK Advani has been a doyen in Indian politics for over 7 decades. He always prioritized national interest and earned  respect and admiration across party lines.
He was born in Pakistan in 1927 and migrated to India during the Partition in 1947.

Rohan Bopanna clinches Miami Open title with partner Matthew Ebden

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Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna scripted history by clinching the Miami Open title with his partner Matthew Ebden. The duo defeated Croatia’s Ivan Dodic and Austin Krajicek from America 6-7, 6-3, 10-6.

Bopanna became the oldest man to win a Masters 1000 title on the ATP circuit at the age of 44.
Though Bopanna and Ebden lost the first set 6-7, they made a solid comeback and won the second and third sets to clinch the title.
The duo defeated Spain’s Marcel Granollers and his Argentine partner Horacio Zeballos in straight sets  6-1 and 6-4 to enter the finals.
Bopanna has become the third Indian tennis player to win a major men’s doubles title after Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi.

Saudi Arabia to take part in Miss Universe pageant for the first time

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Saudi Arabia is set to mark a historic milestone for the country as it will take part in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time. Rumi Alqahtani, a beauty pageant participant, shared this news on social media.

The Miss Universe pageant is one of the world’s renowned pageants and Khaleej Times has reported that Rumi Alqahtani will be participating in this pageant. Rumi has competed in many other international beauty pageants including the recent Miss and Mrs Global Asian held in Malaysia.
The upcoming pageant will be held in Mexico. Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe in the 2023 event. It was the first time that a contestant from Nicaragua won the title. Antonia Porslid from Thailand and Moraya Wilson from Australia won the second and third positions in the pageant last year.

Delhi HC rejects PIL for removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM

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The Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation filed by one Surjit Singh Yadav, a resident of Delhi claiming to be a farmer and a social worker. According to him, a Chief Minister who is accused of a financial scandal should not be permitted to continue in office.

 

The petition was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. The bench held that there was no bar in the law that prohibits an arrested Chief Minister from continuing in office. They further held that there was no scope for any judicial intervention.
Arvind Kejriwal is in ED custody that ends today and he will be produced before the city’s Rouse Avenue Courts later in the day.

IIT Madras alumni appointed as head of Microsoft Windows

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Pavan Davuluri, an  alumni of IIT Madras has been appointed as the new head of Microsoft Windows. He joins the band of Indians in the big leadership role like Sundar Pichai from Google and Satya Nadella from Microsoft.

Pavan will take over the role of longtime product chief Panos Panay who quit and joined Amazon. Earlier, Pavan headed the Surface group and Mikhail Parakhin headed the Windows department. After Parakhin also quit the company, Pavan has taken over as head of the Windows department as well.
Pavan has put in more than 23 years of service at Microsoft and was involved in its work with Qualcomm and AMD to create processors for Surface.
The Windows team will continue to work closely with the Microsoft AI team on AI, silicon and experiences.

US man arrested for calling Police 19 times to complain about son’s homework

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Adam Sizemore from Ohio, USA, got himself into trouble after he called his son’s school multiple times to complain about excessive homework. According to the police, Sizemore not only expressed frustration over the homework but also made threats and insisted on speaking with the Principal. After being informed that the Principal was not available, he began calling the police department.

He is said to have called the police station 18 to 19 times within an hour and it ultimately led to his arrest.The police officers visited his home but Sizemore refused to open the door.
Sizemore has denied the allegations against him and said that he is a single dad of two children- a son and a daughter and was trying to do the best he can.
He finally managed to speak with the Principal and register his complaint but is said to have used foul language. He was later arrested and if found guilty can get a penalty of $1000 and upto six months in jail for each count.

AAP members detained as they protested against Delhi CM’s arrest

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Many Aam Aadmi Party members were detained in Delhi due to protests staged by them against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. They were shoved into buses and taken to police stations in Delhi.

The BJP members on the other hand gathered together near the Ferozshah Kotla stadium and marched towards the Delhi Secretariat shouting slogans against Arvind Kejriwal and alleging corruption in his government. They are also demanding that he steps down as chief minister after the arrest.
The AAP however insisted that Kejriwal will remain the chief minister even if it meant functioning from jail.
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court will hear Kejriwal’s petition on Wednesday challenging his arrest and also challenging the lower court order granting the ED his custody for 7 days.

Bridge in US collapses after ship collides with it

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A bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed early Tueday after being struck by a large container ship. CCTV footage shows the massive structure crashing into the Patapsco river  below. It is feared that many people as well as multiple vehicles may be under water.

Kevin Cartwright of the Baltimore Fire Department told CNN that the officials were dealing with a ”mass casualty multi-agency incident.”
The 2.6 kilometer four lane bridge spans the Patapsco River southwest of municipal Baltimore. The bridge was opened in 1977 and carries more than 11 million vehicles in a year. It forms part of the road network around Baltimore, an industrial city on the US East Coast next to the capital Washington DC.

Aishwarya Rai celebrates Holi with the Bachchan family

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The entire Bachchan family gathered at Prateeksha, their home in Mumbai to celebrate the occasion of Holi. Their family is known for celebrating every festival together.

Despite rumours of ongoing feuds within the family, Aishwarya, Abishek, Jaya Bachchan and the rest of the family were seen together at the Hollika Dahan celebrations.

Amitabh Bachchan shared old photos of his family celebrating the festival on his blog. Abhishek Bachchan and Navya Naveli Nanda shared pictures of their celebrations on Instagram.
Amitabh was seen wearing a white kurta pyjama and a beige Nehru jacket. Aishwarya and Navya were dressed in  white suits while Abhishek was spotted wearing a white kurta with a sleeveless jacket. Jaya Bachchan was seen wearing a red suit with a scarf.

22 Bengaluru families fined for wasting drinking water

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The city of Bengaluru is reeling under a severe water shortage. Earlier this month, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board had recommended economical use of drinking water due to the crisis.

The BWSSB has now fined 22 families for using drinking water for washing cars and gardening. Each family had to pay a fine of Rs 5000 for violation of the water supply boards order to conserve water.
The Board has collected Rs 1,1 lakh in fines from the 22 households of different areas of the city.Repeat offenders will be fined an additional Rs 500 every time they violate the order.
The acute water crisis has forced city residents to work from home. eat in disposable dishes and use toilets at malls.

Experience World Street Food Delights at Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks

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As Anthony Bourdain once said, “Street food is about capturing the spirit of a place, the essence of a culture, and the energy of its people—all in a single bite.”

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey at Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks, where a diverse selection of the world’s most vibrant street foods awaits you on a cozy Sunday afternoon this March.

Transport yourself to the bustling streets of Mexico with delectable dishes like gorditas, fajita tortas, empalmes, classic quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, and more. Explore the flavors of Mongolia at the wok station next, offering an assortment of unique flavors speaking about the country’s rich culinary heritage. From simple stir-fried delights to savory dumplings and sweet fried pastries, there’s something to satisfy every palate.

Venture further into the Caribbean with our barbecue grill, where slow-simmered one-pot wonders, hearty curries, fresh salads, and exotic vegetarian options await. Paired with refreshing rum-infused beverages, this experience is a true celebration of coastal flavors.

Bringing the culinary journey back home, indulge in the authentic tastes of India with dishes inspired by the length and breadth of the country. The Kashmiri wazwan alone, hosting over thirty delicacies like Methi maaz, Gushtab Yakhni, to the iconic Rogan Josh, is a testament to the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine.

Join us and treat yourself to an international feast thoughtfully curated to cater to every mood and craving on a leisurely Sunday afternoon.

Venue: Ministry of Food, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks

Date & Time: Every Sunday, 12:30PM -4:00PM

Price: INR 2275/- + Taxes (Add INR 599 for unlimited soft beverage package, INR 999/- for unlimited beer & wine package or INR 1499/- for all-inclusive unlimited package)

For reservations, contact: 8050313003

Indulge at Limelight’s Sunday Brunch at Hotel Royal Orchid Bangalore

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“Sunday, the day for the language of leisure” said Elfriede Jelinek and we couldn’t agree more

Hotel Royal Orchid Bangalore presents the ultimate weekend escape with an exquisite Sunday Brunch that showcases an amazing range of sugar free desserts and Vegan options

Opulent creations like Murgh Mabami Shorba, a soul-warming soup crowned with cheesy dumplings, sets the stage for a feast fit for royalty.

For starters, savor the aromatic Banjara Murgh Tikka drizzled with dahi Lasooni chutney, or delight in the tantalizing Kasundi Curry Leaf Tawa Fish, each bite bursting with flavor and freshness.

As you move on to the main course, prepare to be enchanted by the culinary masterpieces awaiting you. Dive into the comforting flavors of Lamb Mince Lasagne with basil pesto, or experience the robust flavors of Rajasthan Muthia Lal Mas. Vegetarian delights await with the exquisite Paneer Parda Nasi and the innovative Beetroot Soya Shepherd’s Pie, promising a symphony of flavors with every bite.

Save room for dessert as the culinary experts present the perfect finale to your brunch experience. Indulge in decadent desserts, like the baked Gulab Jamun and Mihidana alongside the creamy perfection of Strawberry Cheesecake, each spoonful a blissful indulgence.

So, join us this Sunday, for an afternoon of relaxation at Limelight and rediscover the joy of leisure.

Venue: Limelight, Hotel Royal Orchid Bangalore

Date & Time: Every Sunday, 12:30PM -3:30PM

Price: 1800 + Taxes Onwards

For reservations, contact: 9902954007

Elevate your Dining Experiences with Whitefield Bar & Grill, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield

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This month, immerse yourself in a realm of culinary brilliance as Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield proudly introduces its newly updated menu carefully curated by Executive Chef Ashley Nunes at the rooftop poolside Whitefield Bar & Grill.

This ongoing gastronomic adventure assures a spectrum of flavours meticulously curated to delight discerning palates. Commence your culinary journey with appetizers such as Empanadas, Nilofari Kebab, Chicken Albondigas, Lamb Marmalade & Pickle and Shrimp Gazpacho, among others. The live cooking stations feature succulent made-to-order grills like Polenta Cakes, Pineapple, Mushrooms, Cottage Cheese Skewers, New Zealand Lamb Chops, Tiger Prawns and much more.

The culinary team also adds a delightful twist to tradition with the unique savoury Churros, presenting a potato-infused innovation sure to captivate your taste buds. Wrap up your dining experience on a sweet note, relishing decadent desserts like Burnt Basque Cheesecake with Fresh Berries, White Chocolate Brownie with Caramel Sauce, and Chocolate Decadent with Warm Chocolate Sauce and Berries.

Elevate your dining experiences at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield’s Whitefield Bar & Grill, where the freshly introduced menu promises an enduring celebration of flavors.

Where:  Whitefield Bar & Grill, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield. 

Avg. Price for two: INR 4,000/-

Date & Timing: Every Sunday, 5PM onwards

For more details, please call: +91 8779180953

Beer & BBQ for the ultimate Summer party

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Come join us for a fun-filled day of Beer & BBQ at Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort. Indulge in a delicious feast featuring a variety of marinated meats and exotic veggies grilled to perfection by our talented chef. From Chicken skewers to Peri Peri barbeque Chicken, there’s something for every palate to enjoy.

And that’s not all!  The meal features some of the most celebrated Beers of India for a truly elevated dining experience where the barbeque can be paired to perfection. Picture yourself sipping on a cold beer, surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful water bodies at our resort. It is the ultimate setting to relax and unwind with your loved ones.

So mark your calendars and make sure to join us for this special event celebrating the start of Summer. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a BBQ lover, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with good food, great company, and beautiful surroundings at Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort.

Book your table now and get ready to make unforgettable memories this summer!

Price : 5-pint beer bucket paired with your choice of BBQ – INR 1750/- + Taxes

3 pint beer bucket paired with your choice of BBQ – INR 1050/- + Taxes

Time: 12:30PM onwards

Available throughout the week for the month of March

Venue : Angsana Oasis Spa And Resort ; Doddaballapur Main Road, Northwest County, Adde Vishwanathapura, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru

Weekend Specials at Justbe by Nidhi Nahata

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Looking for a Delicious, Mindful and Healthy Way to spend your Weekend? Look no further— Justbe by Nidhi Nahata has you covered!

Come and join us this weekend for an enriching experience at Justbe by Nidhi Nahata as we honor the craft of flavors and creativity through our exclusive “ Justbe’s High Protein Calzone” that can be paired with our range of beverages and wines. This weekend special is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional and elevated plant-based dining experience.

Savor the High Protein Calzone from Justbe, featuring ingredients like gluten, chickpeas, kidney beans, and a house-made spicy dip.

Who said healthy Plant Based food could not be gourmetized? Here at Justbe by Nidhi Nahata, we break all rules – and we make sure you love the food and promise you that the food will love you back. What are you waiting for? Join us this weekend to celebrate the sheer joy of plant-based dining.

Where: Justbe by Nidhi Nahata

When: Saturday, 16-03-2024 & Sunday, 17-03-2024

Price: 400 INR plus taxes

For Reservations and to Know More Contact: +91 95138 04561

Smoking Hot 🔥 Raashii Khanna

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Check out the latest photoshoot pictures of Actress Raashii Khanna