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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salman Khan meets Didar Singh Chalana in Dubai; entrepreneur gushes over Bollywood superstar's 'humble, grounded personality'
Bollywood superstar is enjoying some down time away from the spotlight. The actor, who has braved a rocky few months on the personal and professional front, was seen out and about in Dubai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rocking comfy designer casual attire, the actor was spotted by fans walking around with his team of guards. While enjoying his time out, the actor bumped into UK-based entrepreneur Didar Singh Chalana and seemingly left a lasting impression with his down-to-earth demeanour. Chalana, the founder of several global ventures, expressed his admiration for Khan's humility and grounded nature, calling the experience both a personal and professional milestone. Sharing photos and videos from their chance meeting, he wrote, 'Salman Khan is not only an iconic Bollywood superstar but also a truly inspiring human being.' 'It was always a dream to cross paths with someone of his stature, and I feel incredibly honoured to have had the opportunity to do business with him,' he said. While details of the collaboration remain under wraps, Chalana hinted at future ventures with the actor, built on what he described as 'trust, creativity, and shared vision.' 'Working with Salman Khan has not only been a professional achievement, but also a personal pleasure,' he added. 'His dedication, integrity, and simplicity make him stand apart—not just as a celebrity, but as a remarkable person.' Salman faced a minor slump in his career when his highly anticipated film Sikandar failed to hit the mark at the box office. The film that saw the actor in an action role, released on the Eid weekend, but failed to live up to the buzz and eventually crashed at the box office. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He is reportedly enjoying some time off the film sets, before returning with the action film Ganga Ram with . He is also working with Atlee on a project which has been delayed. Additionally, Salman may also be reuniting with for Prem Ki Shaadi and with Shah Rukh in Tiger Vs Pathaan .
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Forbes
See Wildlife In Peru's Little Galapagos, The Ballestas Islands
Visit a a biodiverse sanctuary teeming with native birds and marine animals. This is the first in a four-part journey exploring Peru's dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks. When Peruvians want to escape the everyday, they often head straight for Paracas, a four-hour drive south of Lima. While luxury tourism spots are still emerging in this seaside retreat, Paracas offers privileged access to the wildlife haven of the Ballestas Islands. The best way to visit the Ballestas is by staying at Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paracas, a contemporary whitewashed getaway that recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. While the hotel's beach is not suitable for swimming (though, if that's how you want to spend your time, join the Peruvian vacationers at the property's popular glowing main pool) it's a convenient gateway to the 'Peruvian Galapagos.' Unlike its famed Ecuadorian counterpart, this biodiverse sanctuary doesn't require an elaborate expedition — it's just a brief 20-minute boat journey from the hotel's private dock. Catch a glimpse of sea lions just 20 minutes from your hotel room. Visitors are only permitted to explore the Ballestas' cluster of protected islets from the sea. Hotel Paracas will set you up with a 1.5-hour private speedboat tour that brings you close to the rock formations and caves, where you can marvel at Humboldt penguins waddling over craggy outcrops, playful seals splashing about and portly South American sea lions with their noses turned up. The onboard guide points out birds that might otherwise escape your notice, like the white-faced, brown-winged Peruvian booby and the gray Inca tern with its distinctive white handlebar mustache. At another stop, you come upon graceful Peruvian pelicans and red-headed turkey vultures perched over a nearby overturned shipwreck. See the mysterious Candelabra that has vexed archaeologists for years. The tour also pauses at the Candelabra, a mysterious 600-foot geoglyph etched into a sandy hillside in the Paracas Peninsula that dates to 200 B.C. While the origins of the massive three-pronged, cactus-like emblem still bewilders archaeologists, theories abound from it serving as a navigational aid for fishermen to some kind of secretive Masonic symbol. Whatever its mysterious beginnings, the enigmatic Candelabra — part of the Paracas National Reserve, which marks its 50th anniversary this year — has earned its designation as a national heritage site. After your tour, walk a few steps to the end of the hotel pier to Chalana, an alfresco restaurant suspended over Paracas Bay that showcases fresh, sustainably sourced area seafood and other local ingredients. Peruse the chalkboard menu and start with the Chalaca, a ceviche-like dish with scallops, a tangy salsa and choclo (a less-sweet large-kernel corn) heaped onto seashells that arrive to the table on ice in a charming wooden mini rowboat. Then move onto the arroz chalanero, which is similar to paella, but the rich rice comes studded with fish, scallops, chalaquita (a Peruvian salsa), chiles and slices of crispy fried garlic. After your tour, try a popular local dish like Chalaca. Later, go ashore to the hotel bar and ask for the special Wayra Ñam menu, which tells the different stories of the region through cocktails. We ordered the Manto Paracas, made with Viñas de Oro Italia pisco (a Peruvian white brandy), triple sec, pomegranate liqueur and passion fruit, tangerine and cranberry juices and garnished with a mint sprig and a dehydrated orange wheel. While the bartender puts the drink in a wood and glass case and uses a torch and pipe to infuse a smoky layer into the fruity libation, he explains that its name loosely translates to 'Paracas cape.' He then shares that the cocktail's orange cup is imprinted with Kón, the ancient god of Paracas culture. The deity associated with wind, rain and creation is a recurring motif in early Paracas art, appearing in colorful pre-Columbian mantles. It's a memorable way to get a lasting taste of Paracas' rich culture.
