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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Selena Gomez joins Indian influencer Ankush Bahuguna; bakes pistachio tiramisu with him. How did it happen?
A Unique Invitation in Malibu Milestone Moment for Bahuguna Indian content creator Ankush Bahuguna recently had a memorable experience as he joined global beauty influencers for an exclusive baking session hosted by Selena Gomez in Malibu, California. The event, held ahead of the launch of Rare Beauty's new fragrance, brought together around 30 creators from around the world, with Bahuguna being the only Indian and the only male participant by Rare Beauty, Gomez's cosmetics brand, the intimate session wasn't just about baking—it was a celebration of creativity and authenticity. Participants were treated to a luxury experience, complete with curated gifts including Rare Beauty products, Birkenstock slippers, Ray-Ban glasses, and even the newly launched Rare Beauty Eau de Parfum. The class also offered an opportunity to interact closely with Selena Gomez, who is currently in the spotlight for both her professional and personal documented the event on Instagram, sharing cheerful clips and photos of himself baking alongside Gomez and her fiancé Benny Blanco. The trio baked a pistachio tiramisu together, an experience Bahuguna described as deeply memorable. He shared how surreal it felt to bond with Gomez, someone he admired growing up, and praised her friendly and dedicated Bahuguna has carved a unique space for himself in the content creation world. Trained as an architect and having briefly worked in the corporate sector, he transitioned into content creation full-time. Known for challenging gender norms through makeup, comedy, and storytelling, Bahuguna has gained over a million followers on Instagram and has appeared at events like the Cannes Film his social media posts, Bahuguna expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity and called the Malibu experience a dream come true. He shared glimpses of his preparations, his stay in Los Angeles, and the thoughtful hospitality provided by the Rare Beauty team. Though fans are curious about the possibility of a future collaboration with Gomez, Bahuguna humbly noted that the moment itself was special appearance comes during a busy period for Selena Gomez, who is not only promoting Rare Beauty's fragrance but is also preparing for the upcoming season of her series Only Murders in the Building, set to premiere on September 9 on JioCinema in Gomez has made headlines for her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco. The couple, who got engaged in December 2024, is reportedly planning a private wedding in Montecito, California this September. Despite the leaked details surrounding the ceremony, sources suggest the wedding plans remain unchanged due to the couple's tight work schedules.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Influencer Ankush Bahuguna makes tiramisu with Selena Gomez like it's no big deal
Content creator Ankush Bahuguna recently had the opportunity to meet actor-singer Selena Gomez in the US. The meeting took place during a tiramisu-baking class in California's Malibu. Bahuguna was the only Indian and male participant amongst the global beauty creators present at the event. The event was hosted by Rare Beauty, which is owned by Wednesday, Bahuguna shared his experience through pictures and videos on social media. In the caption, he expressed, "Yes, that really happened! Baked Tiramisu with @selenagomez like it's no big deal. Yeah, we're besties now! Imagine being the only Indian and the only guy in a room full of beauty creators from all over the globe." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wing It with Ankush Bahuguna (@wingitwithankush)advertisementAnkush Bahuguna transitioned from a corporate career to becoming a full-time content creator. He is an architect by profession. He has amassed a significant following on Instagram, boasting over one million followers. He has also made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. Bahuguna's collaboration with Gomez comes at a time when Gomez is reportedly making headlines for her personal life. She is reportedly set to marry her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, in September. The ceremony is likely to be held in California's Montecito with close friends and family in the work front, Gomez will soon be seen in the fifth season of 'Only Murders In The Building'. The show is set to premiere on JioHotstar on September 9. The show will also star Steve Martin, Martin Short, Bobby Cannavale, Rene Zellweger, and Christoph Waltz in pivotal roles.- Ends
News18
01-08-2025
- News18
What Is Digital Arrest And Why Do Indians Keep Falling For It?
A Gujarati doctor was duped into transacting Rs 19 crore after she was digitally arrested by fraudsters who accused the woman of having objectionable content on her phone. Tinder date scams, credit card scams, home loan scams, Microsoft scams, anti-virus scams – Indians can't seem to catch a break. And now, there's a new scam in town and it has left the victims scarred for life. Recently, a Gujarat-based doctor ended up transferring Rs 19 crore after she received a call by the 'authorities" who told her that she had objectionable content on phone. Then the blackmailing began. The doctor, fearing became the victim of a 'digital arrest". The callers disguised themselves as sub-inspector, public prosecutor, among others. These scammers instilled fear in the doctor who began sending out her lifesavings to safeguard herself from a 'money laundering" case. What Is Digital Arrest? Digital arrest is a cyber scam where a victim receives calls or emails from fraudsters posing as law enforcement. These callers 'arrest" the unsuspecting victims and blackmail them by extorting money or sharing personal information for the crimes they have not committed. With nowhere to go and cornered by the fear tactics, the victims end up losing money or data to these scammers. Scammers Go After Big Fish The aforementioned sensational case of Gujarat doctor losing Rs 19 crore to digital arrest was only the tip of the iceberg. According to reports, the fraudsters, riding high on their catch, even secured a loan against the doctor's gold jewellery. They transferred those funds as well. Earlier in January, popular social media personality Ankush Bahuguna had revealed that he had become a victim of digital arrest. Recounting the 40 hours of being held 'hostage" by the fraudsters, Bahuguna shared that he was coerced into making financial transactions after they accused him of false accusations. How could a social media influencer fall for digital arrest asked fans and trolls. 'To everyone saying how could you fall for it it's a scam – It's easy to say but not everybody reacts the same way to panic, not everybody is aware of this scam, so many people have lost lakhs & crores to this scam. These people do research on you & tell you things they know will affect you & that's exactly what happened. I don't wish this on anyone. Stay safe and instead of calling this stupid, make ppl around you aware of it," wrote Bahuguna on Instagram. Bahuguna revealed that he received an automated call from an international number claiming a cancelled package delivery, prompting him to press 'zero' and connect to a scammer who alleged a package with illegal substances linked to his Aadhar details was sent to China. The scammer warned of a serious crime and an arrest warrant, pressuring a panicked Ankush by claiming there was no time to visit a police station. The representative then offered to connect him directly to the police, exploiting his fear in a digital arrest scam. Bengaluru Women Forced To Strip Two women were made to strip on a video call for a 'medical examination" to identify birthmarks and tattoos. The fraudsters, posing as Mumbai cops, recorded their video and started blackmailing them. The two women endured a 9-hour call in what became the digital arrest from hell. First Conviction Earlier in July, nine were convicted in a digital arrest by West Bengal court. The convicts were found guilty of duping a retired agricultural scientist of nearly Rs 1 crore. The accused persons were found guilty under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Ban continues on use of horses, mules on Kedarnath route due to virus outbreak
Rudraprayag, The ban imposed on Monday on the movement of horses and mules along the trek route to Kedarnath after 14 of them died of a viral infection in a span of just two days continued on Thursday even as Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Minister Saurabh Bahuguna visited Sonpryag to take stock of the situation. The local administration is planning to allow healthy equines to carry goods from Gaurikund to Kedarnath as a trial on Friday. If it is successful, the movement of healthy, uninfected equines can be regularised, official sources here said. With no horses and mules operating on the route for several days, pilgrims are facing problems. Only those fit enough to walk uphill are arriving at the temple. Those who cannot due to old age or injury are coming on Dandi-Kandi, a stretcher-like structure carried on the shoulders of two persons which is a prevalent mode of transport in the area. A team of vets has tested more than 16,000 equine animals so far. The sick ones are being quarantined to stop the spread of the virus which is infectious. However, no specific number of the quarantined animals has been given by the administration so far. Bahuguna reached Sonprayag to take stock of the situation. He inspected the horse mules and animal management arrangements and facilities for the passengers. He held a meeting with officials to review the situation and discuss measures to prevent the spread of the equine influenza virus. At the meeting held at the GMVN Guest House in Rampur, Bahuguna said all the horses and mules which are deployed on the Yatra route should be regularly examined and immediate action should be taken if any sign of an infection is detected. Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal, Animal Husbandry Commissioner of Government of India Abhijit Mitra, Secretary Animal Husbandry BVRC Purushottam, Animal Husbandry Director Neeraj Singhal and other departmental officials attended the meeting. Bahuguna said preventive measures suggested by the experts at the meeting should be implemented. The minister also instructed Purushottam to immediately issue an SOP in this regard. Dr J L Singh, Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Pantnagar University, suggested that before sending the horses on the journey, they must be given adequate rest, timely medicine, warm water and 15 days' quarantine in case they are diagnosed with an infection. Bahuguna also reviewed arrangements like passenger sheds, toilets and drinking water system for the pilgrims. He interacted with pilgrims, traders and mule owners and listened to their problems. Bahuguna directed the officials to keep all the arrangements related to the Yatra in perfect order. Any kind of negligence in screening the virus will not be tolerated and the concerned officers and employees will be responsible for it, the minister said. Four veterinary centres will be opened from Gaurikund to Kedarnath with deployment of 15 people at each of them including doctors, policemen and other staff who will continuously check the horses and mules moving on the Yatra route. If negligence is found at any level, the superintendent of police should register an FIR against the concerned persons, Bahuguna said. It was also decided that the horses and mules undergoing treatment at the quarantine centre would be treated free of cost by the Animal Husbandry Department. For cattle owners who want to take their animals home, free treatment and fodder will be arranged by the department at 50 per cent subsidy, it was decided. Bahuguna also announced that if a horse or mule dies during the Yatra, its owner will be given a compensation of ₹32,000 by the government. He said all the horses and mules participating in the Yatra will also be insured by the government.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
50 plays in 17 days: Story festival celebrates 35 female authors in Lucknow
Lucknow is hosting a distinctive story festival showcasing stories penned by female authors. Fifty stories by 35 writers are being brought to life as plays at the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy, all directed by Sangam Bahuguna and Vikas Srivastava. "Except for 1-2 writers, all are from Lucknow, and we've been rehearsing for the plays over the past two months. Three stories are staged daily, and on the concluding day, we will present two stories. The endevour is to promote the storytelling and theatre in Lucknow," says Bahuguna. He portrayed the antagonist in the film Youngistan and has appeared in projects like Madam Chief Minister and Dosti Zindabad. Another highlight of the festival is that 70% of the actors are women. "Since the stories are written by female authors, the themes are also related to them. In some plays, we have exclusively female actors portraying different characters," adds Bahuguna. Lucknow-based actor Ambarish Bobby, seen in TV shows like Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai, has written the anthem of the festival 'Le chal kahaniyon ke safar pe'. "Since childhood, we have grown up listening to kahaniyan (stories). As we grow older, we become occupied with other things, and these stories often get lost. This festival is an attempt to bring stories to life through plays and we've intentionally kept each play around 30 minutes, as that's the maximum attention span of people of age groups,' he says. Bahuguna is excited about his attempt to director 50 stories in 17 days, which he hopes will enter record books. 'We are already in talks with record books officials, and they are monitoring the process. My previous endeavour to direct 30 full-length plays in 30 days has also made it to the record books,' he adds. The festival will conclude on May 7.
