Group art exhibition at CKP from July 2 to 6
The exhibition will showcase the creative expressions of five artists, namely Meghna, Meera, Srinivas, Sojaa Soman, and Christopher, each bringing their unique style and perspective to the canvas. The show will be open to the public daily from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The event will be inaugurated by S.N. Shashidhara, general secretary of CKP, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Adding to the occasion, Fr. Moncy Nellikunnel SDB, executive secretary of the Commission for Liturgy, will participate in the event as the Guest of Honour.
With a diverse range of artworks on display, 'The Friendly Brush Strokes' promises to be a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and artistic dialogue.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India.com
8 hours ago
- India.com
After a tragic incident, this actor gave up footwear forever, now walks barefoot, reason will leave you shocked, his name is...
Many bizarre incidents have happened in Indian cinema. From an actress receiving a truck full of roses just to convince her to do a film, to one not wearing footwear forever, there are many interesting stories that a cinema lover would love to know. Today, we will discuss a South star who met with such a tragic incident that he gave up wearing footwear. Yes, while this may sound absurd, this is something that actually happened. Scroll down to read more. This Actor Gave Up on Slippers If you are wondering who we are talking about, then this actor is none other than Vijay Antony. He is one of the known stars in the South industry. Someone who is loved so much on the big screen once suffered the most heartbreaking incident in his life. Vijay Antony was married to Fatima Vijay Antony and had two daughters, Meera and Lara. Unfortunately, his eldest daughter Meera committed suicide. On the morning of September 19, 2023, Meera hanged herself in her house. The house help found her body, and the entire family was in shock. Vijay Milton revealed that Vijay Antony had decided not to wear slippers after losing his daughter. Director Vijay said that he started keeping himself busy to overcome Meera's death. However, the South actor is still struggling to recover from this tragic loss. Director Vijay Milton said, 'I have known Vijay Antony for 20 years, but in the last two years, I have been very close to him as I have seen some of the most difficult phases of his life closely. He was seriously injured during the making of 'Pichakkaran 2,' and shortly after that, he lost his daughter Meera. To overcome this loss, he started immersing himself completely in his work. Despite this, he is still unable to get over his loss.'
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Pink Villa
Bigg Boss 19 EXCLUSIVE: Meera Deosthale confirms she is NOT a part of Salman Khan's show
Bigg Boss 19 buzz is increasing day by day, and the audience can't wait to see interesting participants in the show. The makers had started approaching celebrities to participate in the Salman Khan-hosted controversial reality show. Reports claimed that Meera Deosthale is a confirmed contestant of Bigg Boss 19. It was said that she is the first confirmed participant of the show. Pinkvilla reached out to Meera for confirmation on this news. Meera Deosthale reacts to being confirmed contestant of Bigg Boss 19 Pinkvilla contacted Meera Deosthale and asked her if she is a confirmed contestant on Bigg Boss 19. Meera refuted these reports and said, "The news is not true yet." Many reports claimed that Meera, who was approached for the show for many seasons now, has decided to participate this time. However, it is now clear that Meera is not a confirmed contestant yet. Known for her acting mettle, Meera is one of the beloved actresses of the Television industry. Over the years, she starred in numerous fictional television shows and won hearts with her talent. Meera became a household name after her stint in Udaan. In the show, she portrayed the role of Chakor Singh Rajvanshi. After Udaan, Meera starred in Vidya, Gud Se Meetha Ishq and Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai. If the actress had accepted the Bigg Boss 19 offer, it would have been the first time that her fans would have seen her in a reality show for a long time. Apart from Meera Deosthale, several other names such as Rati Pandey, Bhavika Sharma, Gaurav Khanna, Apoorva Mukhija, Munmun Dutta and more have been floating on the internet and are said to likely be a part of Bigg Boss 19. But there is no confirmation about their participation. About Bigg Boss 19: Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, will reportedly commence in the last week of August, which is August 29 or August 30. As per reports, the makers are leveraging the OTT platform and are planning to release the episode first on Jio Hotstar and one and a half hours later on Colors TV.
Economic Times
11-07-2025
- Economic Times
Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant, who is accused of fraud, is now linked to a US man and Urvashi Rautela's house thefts
Synopsis Following reports of embezzlement from Alia Bhatt, Urvashi Rautela's mother, Meera Rautela, alleges similar financial harm caused by Vedika Prakash Shetty, who served as Urvashi's assistant from 2015 to 2017. Meera claims Vedika stole cash from her mother's suitcase and was caught taking money from her purse, leading to emotional and financial strain on the Rautela family. Alia Bhatt and Urvashi Rautela's Families Allege Fraud by Former Assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty Just hours following reports of Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty being taken into custody for reportedly embezzling funds from the actor, another shocking account has emerged. Meera Rautela, mother of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, has now come forward, asserting that her family too endured considerable monetary damage due to Vedika's actions. In a statement provided to IANS, Meera revealed that Shetty was once hired as a full-time executive assistant for her daughter between 2015 and 2017. Vedika was brought on board to assist Urvashi with her engagements following her return from representing India at Miss Universe in Las Vegas. During this time, Vedika was involved in managing several personal and professional matters, including wardrobe selection, event logistics, and handling personal items such as expensive gowns and accessories. However, Meera claims their trust was soon betrayed. She stated that the family began to observe patterns of deception and misappropriation of resources, which eventually led to significant financial harm. Meera Rautela disclosed that during the Miss Universe India handover ceremony in 2016, her own mother had traveled from Nainital to Mumbai to attend the event. During her visit, she stayed at the Rautelas' residence. Vedika, owing to her close role with the family, had unrestricted access to their home. Meera alleged that during a moment when her mother had stepped out for a medical appointment, Vedika took advantage of the unattended situation. A substantial sum of cash, reportedly in the range of lakhs, was allegedly stolen from the elderly woman's suitcase. This incident deeply upset the family, especially as it involved a senior member of the household. On the same day as the crown handover event, Meera was preparing for the red carpet appearance and had left her handbag in Vedika's care while she worked on her sari fittings. Meera recalled standing in front of a mirror when she noticed Vedika allegedly removing cash from her purse. Despite being confronted, Vedika reportedly denied the act. Meera remained convinced of what she had seen and said the incident further raised suspicions about Vedika's behavior. These events, Meera claims, were part of a larger pattern of deceit. She also alleged that Vedika had made false claims about being connected to Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty, further damaging the family's trust. According to Meera, the cumulative effect of Vedika's actions caused not only financial difficulties but also emotional distress, especially to Urvashi's grandmother. The betrayal, involving someone they had trusted with personal access to their home, left the family shaken. In a separate case involving Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, Juhu Police officials told NDTV that Vedika allegedly defrauded the actress of Rs 77 lakh by transferring large amounts to various bank accounts and individuals. She had also reportedly leaked confidential internal data from Alia's production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, to an unknown non-resident Indian (NRI) based in the United States. According to the police, Vedika served as Alia Bhatt's assistant from 2021 until their professional ties ended in 2024. Her responsibilities spanned managing daily schedules, business logistics, and operational duties within the production house co-managed by Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan. Between May 2, 2022, and March 22, 2024, investigators discovered a series of unauthorized bank transfers. Significant sums were allegedly funneled from Alia's account to people such as Satvik Sahu (Rs 43 lakh), Simi John (Rs 57,000), Shashank Pandey (Rs 77,000), Chandni Jitendra Prasad Dixit (Rs 18 lakh), and Manish Sukhij (Rs 6 lakh). Further revelations included purchases made under the company's name. The police reported that goods worth Rs 4.36 lakh were ordered and sent to various delivery addresses. Among them were high-end gadgets like iPhones and iPads worth Rs 2.94 lakh. Authorities said the scam came to light in January 2024 when Vedika presented Alia with an invoice to clear payments for an event. Suspicious about the transaction, Alia contacted the phone number on the bill. The person who answered turned out to be a personal friend of Vedika. Alia then decided to get her financial accounts thoroughly reviewed, which led to the unearthing of the extensive fraud. According to earlier findings by the police, Vedika allegedly forged invoices and persuaded Alia to sign them by explaining that they were related to travel, meeting, or event expenses. Once approved, these amounts were reportedly funneled into her friend's account and later returned to Vedika through private transactions. The police confirmed that Shetty has been charged under legal statutes related to fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of trust. Vedika Prakash Shetty held the position of personal assistant to Alia Bhatt for over two years. Her duties involved overseeing Bhatt's calendar, handling production company transactions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of Eternal Sunshine Productions.
