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Masaba Gupta ties the knot with Satyadeep

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Fashion designer Masaba Gupta, daughter of Neena Gupta and former cricketer Vivian Richards got married to lawyer-actor Satyadeep Misra in an intimate and private ceremony.


She had been dating Satyadeep for the past two years. Masaba was dressed in a barfi pink lehenga and paired it with two dupattas- one with a lime green wallflower print and a sequinned border and the other with open hearts embellished in rani print colour. Masaba borrowed her mom’s jewellery and wore a heavy stone-studded choker, a layered gold necklace, dangling earrings and bracelets. She wore star and moon shaped gold and pearl hair accessories. Her hair was styled in a bun and she completed her make up with kohled eyes, a little blush and a nude lip colour. Satyadeep was dressed in a barfi pink kurta and pyjama set from Masaba’s fashion house.

“The Showcase”, a first of its kind runway competition by Aptech

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Lakmé Academy Powered by Aptech concluded its very first edition of a fashion runway titled “The Showcase”. The show event took place amidst a lot of glam, glitz and glitterati at Alila Diwa, Goa. With curated professional hair & make-up looks by the students, the models sashaying down in the label by designer Samant Chauhan,
choreographed beautifully by the fashion choreographer, Nisha Harale was nothing less than a spectacular extravaganza.

Over 2000+ talented students from Lakmé Academy powered by Aptech centres, pan India participated in different categories of hair, skin, makeup & nails and over 500 of them were
shortlisted to participate in the grand finale of ‘The Showcase’ at Goa. The significantly large student runway in India saw students (as budding hair & make-up artists (HMUAs)) working
in teams under gripping deadlines to compete and win the titles as Gold, Silver or Bronze for they will get an exciting opportunity to work with the ace choreographer & director, Farah
Khan on her next project. Not just that, the winners will also get a direct entry to assist the backstage heroes at Lakme Fashion Week.

The jury comprising of Director and Choreographer – Farah Khan; Designer Samant Chauhan, Chief Marketing Officer, Aptech Ltd- Pravir Arora, National Creative Director- Make-up, Lakmé Lever – Anupama Katiyal; National Creative Director-Hair, Lakmé Lever- Pooja Singh and Chief Executive Officer, Lakmé Lever – Pushkraj Shenai evaluated student work and looks before arriving at a consensus to announce its South Campus, Delhi centre as the Gold winner. The runners-up Silver and Bronze were bagged by centres in Malad, Mumbai & Camac Street, Kolkata respectively. The runway saw a surplus of creativity, confidence & craftsmanship displayed by the students ready to be industry-ready professionals of tomorrow.

The grand competition kickstarted in the month of November with preliminary rounds undertaken at a regional level. Students were given themes such as fairy-tale illusion, gothic and avant-garde in categories like hair, make-up, and individual categories like nails and skin. 100 teams in group size of 5 (in each team) were shortlisted to fly down to Goa for the semi-finals to battle out as finalists.

Mr Pravir Arora, Chief Marketing Officer, Aptech Ltd Said, “We at Lakmé Academy Powered by Aptech are trying to push the aspirants to dream bigger by offering them unique platforms one after the other. After we concluded our Digital Magazine Cover competition where they got to work on cover shoots with one of the top magazines in the country, of course it had to be a runway show to take this journey of the dreamers to the next level. The exposure was such that they got to work exclusively with one of the top Indian designers alongside fulfilling their dream of entering Bollywood and become celebrity make-up artists. There is a lot that goes into the skilling of these students right from designing the curriculum, the pedagogy to curating the right event to getting them the right exposure in the industry. We are proud to have given it all to our students who are without a doubt on their journey to be the best hair, make-up, skin, and nail artists, I would go ahead and say that they are the experts already. With this mission of creating skilled employable professionals (SEPs), we would continue to try and surpass our expectations to give the best we can to enable careers
in this industry. I congratulate all the winners, finalists, and participants for making this show a huge success.”

Mr. Pushkaraj Shenai, CEO & Wholetime Director, Lakmé Lever, said, “The professional beauty and wellness industry in India is at an inflection point. With a young talent pool armed
with creativity, craftsmanship & passion, India is well poised to not just grow but play a dominant role in the world. Our core purpose at Lakme Salon and Lakme Academy powered
by Aptech is to Beautify the Future of professionals in the industry. The Showcase magnifies that, kindles aspiration and offers talented students a platform to demonstrate their creativity
and craftsmanship. It helps them take bold steps for a rewarding corporate career and entrepreneurial opportunities with Lakme Salon.”

Ace choreographer & film director, Farah Khan Kunder, said, “Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech invited me to be on the jury panel of their first of its kind runway competition for
the students – The Showcase. These students are going to be the future of the beauty and Make-up industry, many of them might become industry names courtesy their craftsmanship.
I am very excited to work with the winning teams (all 15 students) of Lakme Academy Powered by Aptech on my next project – it could be a song, music video, movie anything. I am expecting them to bring fresh ideas.”

Timeless style meets subversive elegance

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Adidas Originals and Bollywood Superstar, Ranveer Singh team up to challenge conventions and hack the old codes of luxury in the latest Spring Summer’ 23 campaign

This season, adidas Originals throws open the doors to self-expression as it unveils a new campaign featuring Brand ambassador and Bollywood Superstar, Ranveer Singh. The Trefoil draws on the daring charm of Ranveer Singh to bring back streetwear mentality to elite fashion and democratize access to culture and empower the next generation of icons. For Spring/Summer 2023, the brand with the Three Stripes styles the latest iterations of its Stan Smith footwear silhouette with its pinnacle clothing offering, Blue Version. The result: a fashion icon reborn through the lens of the brand’s most aesthetically daring apparel expression.

The arrival of the collection is accompanied by a striking campaign which follows as adidas Originals takes over a retro inspired Opera House environment, steeped in heritage. Captured by Errikos and House of Pixels, the dynamic visuals break the status-quo and challenge pre-conceived notions of exclusivity by juxtaposing traditional settings of luxury with playful shenanigans performed by the dynamic and effervescent, Ranveer Singh as he takes the consumers through his journey from the green room to the centre-stage. Each move that Ranveer makes through the film questions pre-conceived notions of exclusivity and luxury. He hacks predominantly elite experiences and reframes them with inclusivity.

Styled in the latest version of the iconic Stan Smith sneakers and Blue Version apparel, he challenges society’s paradigms of dress codes, and thus brings back the streetwear mentality to fashion. ‘The best you can be is an Original’ quips Ranveer as bright spotlights rain on him and he takes in the glow.

Five Indian-American students among finalists of US School Competition

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Regeneron Science Talent Search in the US is now into its 82nd year. It celebrates and rewards young scientists. Five Indian-American teenagers were among the 40 finalists of the prestigious science and maths competition for high school students in the US. They will compete for more than USD 1.8 million in awards.


The five Indian-Americans are Siddhu Pachipala from Texas, Lavanya Natarajan and Ishika Nag from Florida, Neel Moudgal from Michigan and Ambika Grover from Connecticut. The finalists were chosen based on their projects’ scientific rigour and their potential to become world-changing scientific leaders.
They were selected by a national jury of professional scientists. The finalists will participate in a week-long competition in March this year and have the opportunity to interact with leading scientists. The top 10 winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on March 14 in Washington.

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM

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Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of New Zealand following the unexpected resignation of Jacinda Ardern last week. Hipkins is 44 years old and he has promised to focus on the economy.


Hipkins will have around 9 months to do this before he faces a tough general election in October. New Zealand Governor General Cindy Kiro officiated the brief swearing-in ceremony. Only a few friends and colleagues of Hipkins attended the ceremony. Carmel Sepuloni was also sworn in as deputy Prime Minister.
Hipkins stated that he felt energised and excited with the challenges that lay ahead and that it is the biggest responsibility of his life. He is known to many by his nickname ”Chippy”. He was the education and police minister under Ardern and rose to prominence when he took on crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Park Hyatt Chennai re-opens The Flying Elephant

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Park Hyatt Chennai announces the reopening of its signature-dining destination, The Flying Elephant.

After a hiatus of over 2 years, Chennai’s The Flying Elephant has opened in a new avatar. Bolder,  innovative and unscripted, its three-level architecture offers guests a multi-sensory dining experience that is unmatched in the city.

The Flying Elephant is the Food & Beverage and Entertainment epicentre of the hotel. From its ground breaking design, innovative and exceptionally executed menu to its unscripted and personalized service, it is a dining experience that measures itself with internationally acclaimed dining venues.

Tapping into the vast recipe library of Executive Chef Balaji Natarajan, the new menu encompasses familiar signature dishes, served differently, paying an evolutional tribute to the regions it represents. The food is passionately prepared, thoughtfully plated and interactively served right out of the various show kitchens around the dining floor. Ingredients have been carefully selected, while traditional recipes and preparation methods are respected and fused with modern techniques, textures and flavors.

The drinks menu is a curated selection of known classics with modern twists and is like the food menu, ever evolving. It celebrates fresh ingredients and simple preparation methods, focusing each drinks key flavors.

The music selection, delivered by resident DJ Ashish Nagpal, follows and compliments the creative direction of the F&B menus with remixes and versions of well-known classics and current hits.

Informal, fun, dynamic & vibrant are just some of the attributes that describe the ambience of The Flying  Elephant. The restaurant aims to speak to all senses, offering its patrons great food, service and breathtaking architecture. Underlined with a musical soundtrack and purposefully lit spaces the venue entertains and immerses guests as the evening progresses.

In the words of Sascha Lenz, General Manager Park Hyatt Chennai, “We are thrilled to bring The Flying  Elephant back to the residents of Chennai in a new avatar and are confident they will love it. The upgraded  venue is innovative, bold, dynamic and designed for fun-dining.”

On the menu you will find dishes from Southeast Asia, India, Italy and the rest of Western Europe with a  twist. Highlights are dishes such as Salmon Paani Puri, Whipped Burrata, Wild Mushroom Croquette Curry,  our signature Chiang Mai Chaat, Kimchi Chicken Tikka, Barra Kebab and a selection of delicious desserts.

The Flying Elephant 

Park Hyatt Chennai

39, Velachery Road, Near Raj Bhavan Chennai 600032

Mobile: +91 8939871128

Opening times:

Dinner – 7 PM to 11.30 PM

Bar – (Sunday – Thursday) 5 PM to 1 AM  (Friday & Saturday) 5 PM to 2 AM

Delhi to get a woman Mayor

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Delhi will get a woman Mayor today. The mayor and deputy mayor will be elected today by the second municipal house. The post of mayor in Delhi is a five single year term on a rotation basis with the first year being reserved for women, the second for open category, third for reserved category and the remaining two again for the open category. Thus Delhi will get a woman mayor this year.


The nominees for the post of mayor are -Shelly Oberoi and Ashu Thakur (AAP) and Rekha Gupta (BJP). Shelly Oberoi is said to be AAP’s main contender.
Aruna Asaf Ali was the first mayor of Delhi and Rajni Abbi the last mayor till MCD was trifurcated in 2012. After 10 long years, a woman mayor will again take charge. Former mayor of North Delhi Jai Prakash said that Delhi has the good fortune to now again have one mayor for the whole city.

11 children receive Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

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Six boys and five girls received Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu. Each awardee received a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a medal and a certificate.
This year 11 children were selected for the award for their exceptional achievement in the field of art and culture, bravery, innovation, social service and sports.


The youngest medallist is Shauryajit Ranjithkumar Khaire who is a 10 year old national level Mallakhamb player. He bagged a bronze medal in the standing Pole Open Category at the National Games 2022 held in Gujarat. He also won 3 bronze medals at the National Level Championships conducted by the Mallakhamb Federation of India.
The government gives this award to children in the age group of 5 to 18 years for their excellence in different fields.

‘Ode to Trees’ an online photography contest on Instagram

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Light and Life Academy, India’s premier professional photography college presents ‘Ode to Trees’ an online photography contest for a cause on Instagram from January 23rd – February 5th 2023.

‘Ode to Trees’ is an online photography contest for a cause in partnership with Rotary International for photographers budding or experienced to capture the beauty of trees and share it with the world to see, to inspire people along the way to cherish and conserve this most precious natural resource.

A sapling will be planted for each participant by Rotary International as a personal contribution to conserve the environment.

The best 118 images will be exhibited at the Rotary Sarvam Event in Chennai on 10th, 11th and 12th February to celebrate 118 years of Rotary.

For More Details:
Instagram Handle – @lightandlifeacademy
Date: January 23rd – February 5th 2023
Contact: +91 7598287370

HI LIFE BRIDES exhibition at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai

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The Inaugural Edition of Hi Life Brides Chennai launched on January 20th 2023, at the Hyatt Regency and was graced by celebrities and inspirational women across all spheres of life.

The launch ceremony inaugurated by Guests of Honor Vidya Singh (Wedding Planner), Ratika Haksar (Jewellery Designer), Akriti Sachdev (Bridal Make Up Expert), Dr. Aishwarya (Celebrity Dermatologist), Jeyasree Ravi (Owner Palam Silks), Karthik Srinivasan (Moonstruck Wedding Photographer), Bandana Narula (Lakme Fashion Week Designer), Rashmi Bothra (Image Consultant), Mital Surendra (Wedding Gifting) and Preeti Nagpal (Mehak Florist) and scores of fashion influencers.

Aby Dominic, MD & CEO, noted, “Hi Life Brides Chennai brings brides-to-be the latest bridal trends handpicked from across India. With 100+ designers showcasing their unique collections, the brides and families will indeed be spoilt for choice. The most trusted and trendy jewelers will also be showcasing the latest range of Bridal Jewellery. This will be a single destination where they can shop their entire bridal look at one go.”

For every Indian woman, her wedding day is the most memorable day of her life. Every bride-to-be wants to stand apart with an exclusive bridal look, dressed in bridal finery. Understanding these aspirations, Hi Life Exhibition launched Hi Life Brides, an exclusive bridal luxury exhibition dedicated to Bridal Couture, Jewellery, Accessories, Gifts and other essentials. These glittering events have been extremely successful when held at cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Ahmedabad and Surat.

Chowman celebrates the 2023 Chinese New Year

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The new year in any culture is one of the bigger celebrations and the Chinese are no different. Chowman the speciality Chinese restaurant offering dishes that range from traditional Chinese, to modern adaptations to the popular Kolkata Chinese dishes is all set to make a splash with their top dishes and their special fun offer this Chinese New Year

Our top choices to celebrate this time of the year are Prawn Har Gau, Sea-food Chinese Chopsuey, Mountain Chilli Crab Claws, Roasted Pork in Chilli Plum Sauce, Mixed Schezwan Meifoon, Braised Noodles and Barbeque Smoked Fish. So walk into to your nearest outlet or order it home to enjoy a hot sumptuous meal on a cold winter day

As a tribute to this year being that of the Rabbit, symbolic of its frisk moves, steady choices, calm demeanour and cuteness overload, those born in the years 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 will be able to avail a special discount when they use they use the Chowman app to order, using their identity cards as a mode of proof.

Cost for Two: Rs. 1000/- + taxes

Date: 20th – 22nd Jan

Time: 12 Noon to 10:30 PM

Helpline: 18008902150

Availability: All Chowman Outlets, Chowman App |Swiggy|Zomato

California shooting leaves 10 dead

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A 72 year old man who opened fire at a California dance venue during the Lunar New Year celebration died from suicide after the police surrounded his vehicle. The shooting left 10 people and 10 injured.


Huu Can Tran, shot indiscriminately with a semi-automatic weapon as the locals were celebrating Lunar New Year. According to Captain Andrew Meyers of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to emergency calls around 10.20 p.m. on Saturday.
Tens of thousands of people had gathered for the two day Lunar New Year festival that is said to be the largest festival in Southern California. Due to this incident, the second day of the festival on Sunday was cancelled.
The US President tweeted that he and his wife Jill were praying for those killed and that the situation is being monitored closely.

TN boy watching Jallikattu event, gored to death

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A 14 year old boy named Gokul was gored to death by a raging bull at a jallikattu event in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. The incident took place on Saturday at Thadangam village where the event was organized.


The victim was a resident of Palacodde and was at the viewer’s arena at the time of the incident. During the final stage of the event, a bull-tamer failed to reign in his bull and the animal charged out of the Vaadivasal and pierced Gokul’s abdomen. He was rushed to the Dharmapuri Medical College with bleeding injuries where he died during treatment.
The jallikattu was inaugurated by MRK Paneerselvam, the Tamil Nadu Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It is stated that 622 bulls and 700 contestants took part in this event.

Chris Hipkins to become PM of New Zealand

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New Zealand’s former Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister. The Labour Party will meet tomorrow to endorse and confirm the nomination of the 44 year old Chris Hipkins as Party Leader. He will become prime minister when Ardern steps down. Political commentator has described Hipkins as ”sensible, likeable, tough and capable.”


Jacinda Ardern stunned New Zealand when she announced her abrupt exit from office after winning a second term in office with a landslide victory. The 42 year old Ardern steered the country through the Covid pandemic and its worst ever terror attack but with a tinge of sadness said that she did not have” enough in the tank” to carry on as PM.
Hipkins won appreciation for his two year stint as Covid response minister. He is said to be an outdoor person with interests in mountain biking, hiking and swimming.

UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises for removing seat belt in car

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued an apology for briefly removing his car seat belt to film a social media video while driving to a destination in north west England.


It is compulsory for passengers in the UK to wear a seat belt while travelling by car unless they have a valid medical exemption. Those who don’t wear their seat belts are liable to pay a spot fine of 100 pounds and can go up to 500 pounds if the matter is taken to court.
A spokesperson of the PM stated that the Prime Minister had made a mistake and that he believes that everyone should wear a seat belt.
Rishi Sunak filmed a video to promote his government’s new Levelling Up Fund announcements to fund over 100 projects in the country.

Netflix Co-Founder steps down

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Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix announced that he was stepping down as CEO, ending a two decade long leadership. The company grew from a rent-by-mail DVD service to an entertainment juggernaut.


Netflix is said to have ended 2022 with more than 230 million global subscribers. Hastings has handed over control of Netflix to his longtime associates Chief Operating Officer Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos. Hastings said that he would take up a new job of executive chairman just like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Microsoft’s Bill Gates.
Netflix has posted earnings and subscriber data that exceeded all expectations. They now have a worldwide membership of more than 230 million members. Its revenue from October to December 2022 stood at $7,85 billion. Its share price has gone up almost 50 percent in the past 6 months.

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