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Olivia Newton John dies at 73

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Singer Olivia Newton John passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California at the age of 73. She battled cancer for 30 long years and finally succumbed to it. She was surrounded by family and friends in her ranch.


Olivia had won the Grammy Award several times in her career spanning over 5 decades. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and she dedicated a lot of time and money to charity. The British born and Australian raised star had dedicated a number of albums and concerts to raise funds for research and early detection of cancer. She even constructed a health centre in Melbourne that was named after her.
She was best known for her role in the 1978 musical ”Grease” opposite John Travolta. Grease remained the highest grossing musical for 3 decades.

BHANGRA PUNJABI inaugurated by Actor Jeeva at Mayajaal

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BHANGRA PUNJABI OPENED at Mayajaal back Chennai serving authentic Punjabi home food. Its serve food with love and all our chefs are from the North.

Be it the cholle Bathurst the butter chicken the kulchas the paneer the Lassi. Its the true taste of Punjab. At present relocated to the main road outside the Mayajaal out gate and also operating from Annanagar. COME TRY OUT FOR AUTHENTIC PUNJABI FOOD SERVED WITH LOVE

Smallest rocket launched by ISRO carries satellite built by students

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To mark the 75th year of Indian Independence, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its smallest rocket carrying an earth observation satellite as well as a satellite built by 750 school girls from the spaceport at Sriharikota yesterday.


The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) will be used to deploy satellites in low earth orbit. It is 34 m tall and about 10 m less than the PSLV. Its diameter is 2 metres compared to the 2.8 metres diameter of the PSLV.
.The SSLV has a lift-off mass of 120 tonne while the PSLV has 320 tonnes that can carry payloads upto 1,800 kgs.
It may be noted that the country’s first Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 launched in 1980 carried payloads of upto 40 kgs.

GM Viswanathan Anand elected as deputy president of FIDE

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Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five time world champion from India has been elected as the deputy president of FIDE, the sport’s world governing body. The existing president Arkady Dvorkovich has been elected for a second term.

Dvorkovich received 157 votes while his opponent Andrii Baryshpolets managed to poll only 16 votes. Elections to the world chess body was held during the FIDE Congress that is being conducted in Chennai alongside the 44th Chess Olympiad.
Anand has cut down on playing in tournaments and is focussing on coaching. He is now mentoring the Indian squad for the Chess Olympiad.
FIDE President Arkady said that he is proud to have Anand on board as he is a great person with a great personality and a long-time friend too.

An exclusive reveal of the ‘CheckmateLook’ by Naturals

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Inspired by the ongoing chess tournament, Naturals curated an exclusive fashion reveal ‘CHECKMATE LOOK’ styled by Zorain unveiled on Thursday 4th August 2022 at 4:30 pm. Ladies and Gentlemen.

Chess is a game of strategy and so is the world of grooming and personal care. Just as we choose what we wear for the day, it is equally important to ensure you have the right look that defines you and the occasion. Henry Ford said, if it has to be a color let it be black. As for white, its purity is acknowledged across countries and cultures. What if we can combine synergize and symbolize the two primary colors in our grooming style? That is the beauty And inner color secret we have revealed!

Voting begins in India to elect the next Vice President

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his vote for the election of the Vice President, at Parliament House in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)(PTI08_06_2022_000078B)

The 2022 Vice-Presidential election is going on today in the country. Two candidates who are contesting are former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar who is 71 years old and is the National Democratic Alliance nominee. The other candidate is Margaret Alva who is 80 years old and the Opposition candidate.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his vote for the election of the Vice President, at Parliament House in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)(PTI08_06_2022_000078B)

Polling began at 10 a.m. today and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first few to cast his vote. Polling will continue till 5 p.m. today after which counting of ballots will take place.
The tenure of the current Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu will end on August 10. All Members of Parliament from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are entitled to vote.

Anamika Khanna’s Pret collection ‘ak-ok’ at Evoluzione, Chennai

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The latest offering from the brand finds its inspiration in a timeless fashion essential – Denim skirts and jackets. A wardrobe essential and a must have, these garments are a fresh take on the indigo palette. The new line is a shifting play on fluid lines and adventurous designs unlike any other.

The clothes unfold the grandeur of ak – ok with powerful motifs and deconstructive designs. Alongside Denims, there is a lot of play on bold colours this time contrary to the monochromes from fall winter last season. The styles are fresh and vibrant and the photos are laid out by a running theme of bohemian goddess.

Contact Details:

Address: 3, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Srirampuram, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

Phone Number: 044 28333627

Timing: Monday – Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:30PM, Sunday – 12PM – 6PM

Mango cultivator names mangoes after public personalities

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Haji Kalimullah Khan is a 82 year old famous mango cultivator from Uttar Pradesh. He has grown more than 300 unique varieties of mangoes like Mulayam Aam, Na Mo Aam, Sachin Aam, Kalam Aam, Amitabh Aam, Aishwarya Aam etc.


He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2008 for his contribution to the field of horticulture. He usually gives the names of public personalities for the mangoes that he cultivates.
He has christened the new varieties Sushmitha Aam and Amit Shah Aam. Both these varieties were developed and cultivated in his orchard in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh. He puts in a lot of effort in cultivating new varieties and makes sure that these mangoes are available to all.

Pope Francis names Strappetti as his personal healthcare aide

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Holy Father, Pope Francis has named a Vatican nurse who had saved his life to become his personal healthcare aide due to his recent health problems. Massimilano Strappetti, nurse coordinator of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene has been nominated to the post.


The 85 year old Pope has been always attended to by healthcare staff both in the Vatican as well as his overseas trips but this position is new and is linked to his recent health problems, said a Vatican source. The Pope also has knee pain and is forced to cancel many events. After his recent trip to Canada, the Pope admitted that he should slow down or even start thinking about retiring.
Strappetti persuaded the Pope last year to undergo surgery for an inflammation in the intestine and he therefore saved the Pope’s life. He has 30 years experience as a nurse.

Thambi- the mascot of Chess Olympiad

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A brown knight wearing a white shirt and a white veshti is the mascot of the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Chennai. Gigantic statues of Thambi got the attention of people including the players from abroad who have come to participate in the Olympiad.


Statues of Thambi are placed at important locations in the city. Aadland Thiagarajan, a sculptor and art director and his son Tinu Balaji have created these pieces. They had only 15 days to create the structures but around 60 artists worked round the clock to complete the work. 24 statues of Thambi were made and placed at important areas like Marina Beach, Airport, Ripon Building etc. Many people, especially kids were found clicking selfies with the statues.

Congress MPs walk out of the Rajya Sabha

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The residences of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi are surrounded by the Delhi Police. Due to this, Mallikarjun Kharge tried to raise the issue of alleged police barricading in the Rajya Sabha but he was not permitted. Hence, Congress MPs walked out from the Rajya Sabha.


Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are facing money laundering cases relating to the Congress owned National Herald that are being probed by the Enforcement Directorate. Kharge objected saying if he does not bring up the issue in the House, where else should he speak. To which the leader of the House replied that the issue does not concern the Rajya Sabha and that law is taking its course.

Handcrafted hampers from JW Marriott Bengaluru

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Celebrating Raksha Bandhan with handcrafted hampers from JW Marriott Bengaluru

With affection, attachments and a powerful shield called love, comes a celebration greater than all others. This Raksha Bandhan let’s devote it to our loved ones and strengthen this bond with a token of gratitude and signature Raksha Bandhan hampers thoughtfully curated by the JW Marriott Bengaluru

A symphony of goodies, the hampers are filled with the smoothest of chocolates, richest sweets and cookies along with a hand-picked selection of gourmet delicacies

What’s more, we didn’t want to limit your options and so we offer our guests an array of five exclusive hampers

JW Signature Hamper comes with 12/24 pieces of chocolate/Indian sweets, JW Rakhi Gourmet includes, chocolate and walnut banana loaf, a jar of honey, a bar of granola, nine pieces of Indian sweet in a box, a six piece cookie tin and a fruit cake, JW Rakhi Opulent has a curated selection of callebaut chocolate bar, a six piece cookie tin, nine pieces chocolate rocher’s, tea tin, jar of honey, gourmet seeds of your choice and date syrup, JW Rakhi Premium has the signature six piece macarons, nine pieces of Indian sweets, seeds of your choice, vinegar, nuts, two types of bars of callebaut chocolate, gourmet sauce, sesame oil, cookies along with the tea tin.  The JW Rakhi Exemplary luxury hamper with fig balsamic glaze, truffle vinegar, raspberry vinegar, gourmet sauce, macadamia nuts, a box of nine pieces of Indian sweets, pumpkin seeds, a bar of callebaut chocolate, macaroons, chocolate and walnut banana cake and a granola bar

Every single hamper is packed with values as great as your love. So, pick one up and multiply the happiness with the world!

Available: JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru

Price: INR 850/- to INR 11,450/-

For further details, please contact: +91 8420218486

Start your weekends with Floating Breakfast

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Weekends By the bay, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram, where contemporary design meets rustic aesthetics- truly symbolic of a beach side residence!

The vibrant resort on the East Coast Road of Tamil Nadu is a welcoming ‘destination within a destination ‘overlooking the pristine Bay of Bengal. Nestled amidst the calming shores of the picturesque Coromandel beach, the magnificent property is adorned by immaculate landscapes overlooking the horizon, far away from the chaos of urban life.

The villas have been designed to meet the requirements of vacation seekers with private pool, deck seating, walk in wardrobe and large living spaces; bringing in a sense of privacy and luxury. From the Presidential Suites set atop the resort with the best views of the bay to the single bedroom “Bay Cottages” to the two bedroom “Amara Villa” are an epitome of luxury and sophistication with rustic remnants of the bygone era. The thatch roofing to the furniture layout, offer a sense of old world charm that lends a soothing effect on the aesthetics. The villas face the sea front and carries the occasional sound of the waves and the fresh breeze on the decks.

With a setting as perfect as it gets, floating breakfast on request, stellar guest services, beautiful interiors and calming exterior, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram offers you and your loved ones an unforgettable experience.

Price: INR 45000 + taxes onwards

Venue: Vedanamelli, 280, East Coast Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603104

To book please call +91 44 7100 6000

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin said that second airport will come up in Parandur

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Chennai will get a new greenfield airport at Parandur at an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore. The existing airport at Meenambakkam and the new airport at Parandur will function simultaneously according to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin.


The new airport will have terminals that can handle 10 crore passengers a year, two runways, taxiways, cargo etc. The site clearance will be submitted to the Ministry of Aviation. After getting approval, the State will start preparing for land acquisition as well as preparation of a detailed project report.
The proposed airport is 57 kms away from the current airport.. A week ago, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia held a meeting with Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu regarding the location for the second airport. The other proposed location was Pannur.

RuchIra Kamboj takes charge as India’s first woman envoy to the UN

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Ruchira Kamboj, 58 years of age is a 1987 batch Indian Foreign Service Officer. She was the topper of the foreign service batch that year. She was earlier appointed as the Ambassador of India to Bhutan. She is now appointed as India’s permanent representative to the United States in New York, succeeding Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti. She presented her credentials to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as she took charge of her position.


She will become the first woman from India to be given this honour. She earlier served as a Counsellor at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York from 2002 to 2005. She began her diplomatic journey in Paris where she was posted as the Third Secretary in the Indian Embassy in France from 1989 to 1991.

BabyAMore launched their second offline store at Marnia Mall, Chennai

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Baby Amore a Chennai based baby care brand, recently got its funding by GetVantage to expand and build its brand strategy. Baby Amore is opened the second offline store in Marina Mall, OMR as part of its expansion. The grand offline store opening will took place with Saindhavi Prakash, the playback singer. The 950 sq. ft. store will house several brands, including international labels bearing similar ideas and motives for baby care.

Baby Amore was founded by Hameed Imthad and Abdul Wahab to offer eco-friendly, organic, and sustainable” baby products that are safe for newborns and toddlers. It began its journey as an e-commerce store in 2019 and sold over 100 brands, with 2000 SKUs on the platform.

The brand has sold over 30,000 products so far and has recorded a whopping revenue of 3.5 crores INR. The founders are aiming to take the brand higher and achieve a 40 crore revenue by 2025 and open 50 concept stores across several locations.

Talking about the new store at Marina Mall in Chennai, it is a haven for working parents and nuclear families looking for sustainable and safe baby products. The brand essentially caters to a niche audience i.e., parents wanting to ensure that their kids are safe.

Baby Amore focuses on creating products with innovation and sustainability, designed with atmost care for babies and their sensitive needs.

Smoking Hot 🔥 Raashii Khanna

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Check out the latest photoshoot pictures of Actress Raashii Khanna