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Bilkis Bano case convicts surrender at a Gujarat jail

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The 11 convicts in the 2002 Bilkis Bano gangrape case surrendered before Godhra sub jail in Panchmahal district in Gujarat on Sunday night as the Supreme Court had ordered.


The Supreme Court passed orders on the 8th of January asking the 11 convicts who were released prematurely on August 15th, 2022 to surrender before jail authorities by January 21st. The convicts filed petitions seeking more time to surrender and gave reasons like health issues, impending surgery, marriage in the family etc but the Supreme Court refused to accept any of these reasons and directed the convicts to report back to jail.
All the 11 convicts are guilty of raping Bilkis Bano who was 21 years old and five months pregnant in 2002 during the communal riots that took place in Godhra.

India to host Miss World pageant 2024

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India will be hosting the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant after a long gap of 28 years. This was announced by Julia Morley, Chairman of Miss World on X. This event will be televised and streamed worldwide.


The pageant was formerly held in India in 1996 in Bengaluru.
The first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown was Reita Faria in 1966. Later on in 1994, Aishwarya Rai won the crown. Diana Hayden earned the title in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999, Priyanka Chopra in 2000 and finally Manushi Chillar was crowned Miss World in 2017.
Karolina Bielawska of Poland won the crown in 2023 and she will crown the winner of the Miss World 2024 at the end of the event.
The month-long festival will be hosted by the India Tourism Development Corporation at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi in February and the grand finale is scheduled to be held on March 9th at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Maharashtrian Food Voyage at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road

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Home Chef, Pooja Patil takes us on an incredible culinary journey celebrating the rich vibrant flavours of Maharashtra at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road from January 17th till 20th 2024.

The festival promises to transport guests on a culinary journey across the diverse and vibrant landscape of Maharashtra, featuring an array of authentic Maharashtrian delicacies. From the street food stalls of Mumbai to the traditional kitchens of Pune, Food Exchange at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road will showcase the rich and flavorful tapestry of Maharashtrian cuisine.

Guests can immerse themselves in the rich cultural ambiance enhanced by themed decorations and music while indulging in a lavish packed flavours Priced at INR 1599+ Taxes per person, this culinary celebration promises to tantalize taste buds with iconic Maharashtrian delights such as Chicken Rassa, Mutton Kheema, Green chicken Masala, Mutton Achaar, Mutton Kheema Unde,Chicken Seekh Kebab, Bharli Andi, Dhapate, Thalipeeth, Disco Bhajji, Kotambir Vadi, Kadhi, Kichdi, Jowari Bhakri, Masala Bhath, Indrayani rice, Bele kadabu, Shepu Kadabu and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the flavors of Maharashtra with Home Chef, Pooja Patil!

Join us for a journey through the rich and vibrant tapestry of Maharashtrian cuisine.

Festival Details:
Venue: Food Exchange, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai: 600035
Date: January 17th till 20th 2024
Time: 12:30pm to 3:00pm & 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Price: 1599++ (Per Person)
For Reservation Call: +91 7824808009 / +91 7091974946

Princess of Wales undergoes Abdominal surgery

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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales has undergone an abdominal surgery and will remain in hospital for the next 2 weeks. The surgery on the 42 year old Princess was planned and successful. She will recuperate at her home in Windsor after discharge from the hospital and will not return to public duties till Easter.


Kate underwent surgery at the London Clinic and wishes and hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normalcy for her children as possible.
Kensington Palace will provide updates on her health only as and when necessary. Princess Kate apologised to all concerned as she had to postpone all her upcoming engagements. Prince William is also likely to postpone public duties to support wife Kate and take care of their 3 children.

Twinkle Khanna gets her Master’s degree from London University

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Twinkle Khanna, recently completed her Master’s degree from Goldsmiths, University of London. She shared pictures of the convocation ceremony on Instagram. She can be seen wearing a green saree and a black robe and cap, posing with her husband Akshay Kumar.


Many Bollywood celebrities congratulated Twinkle on her achievement. Twinkle’s husband Akshay Kumar shared a sweet message and celebrated the achievement of Twinkle. He admired how she took care of the family, career and studies at the same time. He even called her a super woman and said that he was very proud of her.
Twinkle Khanna married Akshay Kumar in 2001. They have two kids Aarav and Nitara.

Bar Council Chairman writes to CJI to grant holiday to courts on January 22

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Chairman of the Bar Council of India Manan Kumar Mishra has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud requesting him to grant holiday to all courts in the country on January 22 on the occasion of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir.

According to him, the event holds great historical, religious and cultural significance for millions of people across the country.
There is a 7 day agenda of rituals from the 14th of January leading to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on the 22nd. More than 100 dignitaries from 55 countries across the world have been invited for the event.
Therefore, taking into consideration the religious, cultural, national and international importance of this event, the Chairman of the BCI has requested the CJI to declare a holiday for all courts in the country to enable the members of the legal fraternity to participate or observe the inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya.

Priyanka Chopra’s daughter turns 2

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Malti Marie, daughter of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas turned two on Monday. There was a birthday bash and only family members were present. Malti Marie was dressed in a co-ord set with a bindi. She was seen posing with a garland at the temple. The entire family performed a special puja. Priyanka’s mother Dr. Madhu Chopra joined in the celebrations.

Many fans praised the family for adopting both Indian and American cultures.
There was an Elmo Sesame Street birthday party later on. Pictures of Malti Marie posing with her mother and father and the Jonas brothers have been shared on Instagram.
Priyanka and Nick welcomed daughter Malti Marie in January 2022. They were married in Umaid Bhawan Palace in 2018.

Dhoni’s ex-business partners file defamation case against him

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Two former partners of cricketer MS Dhoni have filed a defamation case against him in the Delhi High Court. This comes after Dhoni filed a criminal complaint against the two of them for cheating him of over Rs 15 crore.

The defamation case filed by Mihir Diwakar and his wife Sowmya Das will come up for hearing tomorrow, the 18th of January. They have also filed for a permanent injunction and damages against Dhoni and several social media platforms and business houses to restrain them from publishing and circulating false and malicious statements against them.
Dhoni had filed a case for cheating against the two former partners in a court in Ranchi. He stated that the duo who are directors of a sports management company named Aarka Sports, approached him to establish cricket academies in his name both in India and abroad. As per the agreement, the profits were to be shared 70:30 between him and the partners. However, they did not make any payment to him and began setting up academies without even informing him. He served legal notices on the duo and later filed a case for cheating him to the tune of more than Rs 15 crore.

Vivek Ramaswamy opts out of Presidential race

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Indian- American Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 presidential race after he finished fourth in the Republican Iowa caucuses, considered to be an indicator of the road ahead. He later pledged his support to former president Donald Trump.

In a post on X. he stated that he did not achieve the goal and therefore will do everything to make sure that Trump is the next US President.
Throughout his self funded campaign, Vivek Ramaswamy had been one of Trump’s staunchest defenders and even promised to pardon Trump of all charges against him on his first day in office.
He however told his supporters that this is not the end of the road but the beginning of a new one and that they have a country to save and they will do it together.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries partner Clarke Gayford

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Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand married her long-term partner Clarke Gayford in a small private ceremony a few days ago. Their marriage was to take place in 2022 but it was cancelled due to the pandemic and the strict restrictions that the government had imposed during that period.

They have been living together for a decade and have a five year old daughter, Neve. The wedding took place in Hawke’s Bay at Craggy Range Winery.
Jacinda Ardern wore a beautiful ivory dress designed by her friend Juliette Hogan and a long veil. She carried a white cascading bouquet in her hand. Her hair was done up in a chignon and she wore shoes from Mount Maunganui designer Chaos and Harmony.
Jacinda served as prime minister for more than 5 years and resigned from office in January 2023 saying that she did not have ”enough in the tank” to carry on as the PM.

New King of Denmark sworn in on Sunday

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After Queen Margarethe II of Denmark abdicated from the throne after reigning for 52 years, the prime minister of Denmark proclaimed Frederik X as King on Sunday. Queen Margarethe stunned the entire nation on New Years Eve when she announced her decision to step down from the throne. She has become the first Danish monarch in 900 years to voluntarily step down.

The coronation ceremony where King Frederik was proclaimed King was a simple one that took place at Christiansborg Palace. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaimed Frederik king from the balcony of the palace before the cheering crowd. She read the proclamation three times as per tradition and Frederik wore a ceremonial military uniform adorned with medals. He was later joined by his wife, the new Queen Mary and their 4 children. Queen Mary wore a white dress.
The eldest son of the couple Christian will become crown prince and heir to the throne.

Artist gets in the Guinness Book of World Records for world’s longest painting

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Guo Feng, a woman from China accomplished a rare feat. She sat on the Great Wall of China to create a drawing on a 1,014 metre long canvas- about 3,327 feet. She entered into the Guinness World Records for this feat. This is said to be the longest drawing in the world by an individual.

The video of the woman doing the artwork was shared by Guinness World Records on Instagram. The video shows Guo Feng sitting on the Great Wall drawing on a long white canvas .that was spread on the wall. The video also showed a closeup of her drawing.
She spent 60 days preparing the drawing which was about ‘eternity’ and it tracked the development of civilization through time. The post on Instagram has accumulated many likes and congratulatory messages from people

Actor Aamir Khan cries at daughter Ira’s wedding

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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan got married to fitness trainer Nupur Shikare last week. The wedding took place in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai. On Wednesday, there was another wedding ceremony in Udaipur, Rajasthan where the couple exchanged rings. Aamir Khan became so emotional at this moment that he could not hold back his tears. The video of him wiping away his tears with ex-wife Reena Dutta by his side is being widely shared on the internet.

At the sangeet ceremony, Aamir Khan, his ex-wife and filmmaker Kiran Rao and their son Azad performed the evergreen song ‘Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka’ from the film Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
At Ira’s mehendi, he had her tattoo recreated on his hand. Mehendi artist Usha Shah shared pictures from the mehendi ceremony on Instagram.

Vaishali and coach Ramesh receive awards from the President

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R.Vaishali who is India’s latest grandmaster has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna award while her trainer GM RB Ramesh has been conferred the Dronacharya award.

Vaishali bagged the award for her good performance in chess over a period of 4 years. She won a cash prize of $19,000, a bronze statuette and a ceremonial dress from President Droupadi Murmu. She was voted Chess.com’s Woman Player of the Year and became India’s 84th grandmaster recently. She is the third woman grandmaster in India. Koneru Humpy became a GM in 2002 and Dronavalli Harika became one in 2011.
Her brother Pragg received the Arjuna award in 2022 while five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand received the Arjuna award way back in 1985. He tweeted that ” it is a proud moment for the Indian chess community” on X.

Harvest-Themed Brunch at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

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Embark on a Culinary Celebration with Harvest-Themed Brunch at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

Celebrate the harvest season with an exquisite Pongal Brunch this Sunday at The Hebbal Cafe, the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal.This special occasion promises a culinary showcase of both traditional and innovative dishes.

Executive Chef Rajeev Kumar and his talented team have meticulously crafted a menu that reflects the spirit of Pongal festivities, featuring a delightful array of dishes. From classic Veg Pongal and Sweet Pongal to Tamarind Rice, Povicha Kuzambu, and a variety of mouthwatering desserts like Til Ke Laddo and Til Gud ka Laddu, the brunch is a journey through the rich flavors of the season. Indulge in the aromatic delights of Arachuvitta Sambar, Kadalai Paruppu Payasam, Unniyappam, Peanut Laddo, Whole Wheat Appam, and Pooran Poli.

Enhancing the overall experience, The Hebbal Cafe boasts a welcoming ambiance, where patrons can savor their culinary delights amidst the elegant tunes of a live band. To complement the festive mood, special themed mocktails for the day will be available, adding a refreshing touch to the celebration.

Gather your friends and family to partake in this culinary extravaganza, where delectable food meets premium hospitality, only at The Hebbal Café

For further details and reservations, please contact: +919606482968

What: Harvest Brunch

Where: The Hebbal Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

When: 14th January’24

Price: Adults: 1999 plus taxes    Kids: 999 plus taxes (5-12 yrs)

New Menu Alert! – Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway

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Experience the epitome of sophisticated luxury at High Ultra Lounge, perched atop the World Trade Centre at an altitude of 421 feet. Offering breathtaking views of the city, this venue seamlessly blends the outdoors and indoors, creating an unparalleled rooftop dining experience.

Indulge in a culinary journey with the introduction of a new menu that tantalizes the taste buds with innovative dishes. Highlights of the menu include the Avocado Tartare, a delightful fusion of avocado with bubu arare and soy broth, and the Asparagus Tempura, featuring Japanese panko crumbed asparagus with tobanjan and wasabi mayo. The Kataf Prawns, Madura Chicken Skewers, Green Curry Lamb Skewers, and Black Pepper Baby Crab Gratin showcase a diverse range of international flavors.

For those seeking vegetarian delights, the Confit Portobello offers a symphony of braised mushrooms with basil, balsamic, and elephant garlic. The Arancini with Mushroom and Cilantro Fillings, paired with Sundried Tomato Pesto, provide a savory vegetarian option. For a touch of spice, savor the Gochujang Sweet Potato paired with cucumber Som Tam, featuring sweet potato tossed in Korean chili sauce.

End your culinary journey on a sweet note with the Matcha Crème Brulee, a classic yet contemporary dessert served with crisp puff pastry.

Elevate your dining experience at High Ultra Lounge – Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel – Brigade Gateway, where every dish is a celebration of flavors and a testament to culinary excellence.

For bookings and more details, please call 9686943311

Average price for 2 : INR 2,500 + Taxes

Smoking Hot 🔥 Raashii Khanna

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Check out the latest photoshoot pictures of Actress Raashii Khanna