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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
T YouTuber ‘picked up' in Chennai, his Pak trip under lens
1 2 Hyderabad: Telangana YouTuber Bayya Sunny Yadav is believed to have been picked up by unidentified persons claiming to be police officials in plain clothes from a residence in Chennai on Thursday night, triggering concern and confusion among his family and followers over his sudden disappearance. Sunny was staying at the home of his friend and fellow YouTuber Cherry when he was allegedly picked up. Sunny, 29, had visited Pakistan in Feb as part of his 40-country world tour and stayed there for nearly one-and-a-half months. His family now suspects his "detention" may be linked to that international travel. Sunny hails from Suryapet. However, both Nalgonda and Suryapet police denied picking up Sunny and sources in the local National Investigation Agency office stated they had no knowledge of the incident. The persons who claimed to be policemen were speaking in Telugu, it is learnt. Following the incident, Sunny's father, Ravinder Yadav, said on Friday that he is planning to approach the Telangana high court to seek the court's intervention in tracing his son. "I was supposed to file a petition on Friday but couldn't. I will move the court on Saturday. Till now, I have no idea which police agency has picked up my son," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo According to Ravinder, individuals claiming to be from the Nalgonda police crime team arrived at Cherry's residence and told Sunny to cooperate. The same message was conveyed over a phone call to Cherry, who is currently in London. Sunny's phone has remained switched off since. Ravinder said he learned about the incident through Cherry's family. He also recalled that, a few days earlier, men claiming to be from a central agency had visited their home to gather details about Sunny but did not reveal which agency they represented. A few months ago, Sunny was arrested by Suryapet police in a suo motu case for allegedly promoting online betting via his YouTube content. He was later granted bail.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
We got a sneak peek at Boohoo's new summer range– these buys will sell out fast
Our Mirror fashion team got an early look at Boohoo's summer range, and it's packed with surprisingly high-quality pieces... One of the perks of our job on a fashion desk is that we get to see early glimpses of new fashion collections before they hit the rails. And last week, we got a sneak peek at Boohoo's latest summer drop. If you had any reservations about the quality or fit of Boohoo products, trust us, you won't after seeing these new-in launches. Playing on summer picnic style, the range features holiday and staycation essentials in breezy linen and silk-like fabrics, fun gingham and stripe prints, and with fruit print motifs. Many of the pieces also come with petite and plus options, meaning there's something for everyone. We spotted five key trends in the collection, ranging from cherry red to skorts, and we predict these pieces below will sell out fast! 'Add to basket' fingers at the ready... Beaded sandals Capri Beaded Sliders, £20 Ibiza Beaded Sliders, £12.50 Beaded slider sandals are set to be the hero shoe of summer 2025 – and it's easy to see why. This season's take blends laid-back, beachy ease with elevated, artisanal detail. Think intricate beadwork, playful embellishments and colour-pop accents that instantly lift a simple outfit. We spotted these two 'Ibiza' and 'Capri' pairs in gorgeous colourways. Co-ord sets Tie Side Linen Top & Wide Leg Trouser Co-ord, £25.20 Gingham Woven Boxy Co-Ord, £25.20 Plus Stripe Linen Look Oversized Shirt, £19.80 (+ matching trousers) Co-ord sets are having a major moment for summer 2025, with linen and satin-like fabrics leading the charge. From crisp, breathable linen that keeps things cool to silky finishes that catch the light just right, this trend is all about ease and elegance. The beauty of a co-ord lies in its instant polish– throw it on and you're done. There's plenty of choice in Boohoo's new range, but these three above are perfect for daytime or evening dressing. Mini dresses Petite Tailored Cowl Detail Wrap Mini Dress, £28.80 Stripe Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress, £12 Stripe Ruched Flare Cuff Shirt Dress, £24 The mini dress is making a strong comeback for summer 2025, but forget the bodycon bandage styles millennials once lived in. This season's take is softer, more playful, and refreshingly effortless. Think babydoll shapes, flippy hems, and light fabrics that move with the breeze, often styled with flats or chunky trainers for a modern edge. Whether it's puff sleeves, cut-out details or a simple strappy silhouette, the new mini feels flirty without fuss. Cherry red Linen Tie Back Puff Sleeve Midaxi Dress, £22.50 Mon Cheri Applique Oversized T-Shirt, £12.80 Cherry red is set to be the standout shade of summer 2025: bold, juicy and impossible to ignore. This vibrant hue is showing up everywhere, from slinky slip dresses to tailored co-ords and statement accessories, offering a punchy alternative to soft pastels or neutral basics. Whether worn head-to-toe or as a single pop against denim or white, cherry red brings instant energy. Skorts Short With Double Split Skirt Layover, £13 Skorts are making an unexpected, and very welcome, comeback this summer, blending the polish of a mini skirt with the practicality of shorts. Perfect for busy days, festivals, or just keeping things breezy and effortless, they're popping up in everything from crisp cottons to fluid satins. This time around, think tailored cuts, sporty silhouettes and minimalist styling. Less Y2K, more elevated ease. Looking for other new-in collections to shop? M&S has just dropped its own summer range featuring gorgeous pieces for holidays. However, you'll need to head into your nearest store to shop the range, since the ongoing cyber attack is still ruling out online shopping for the moment. Alternatively, H&M's summer range is online and offers designer-looking silhouettes for much less than you'd think.
Epoch Times
4 days ago
- General
- Epoch Times
50 Years Later, Vietnam POW Shares Hard-Won Lessons of Captivity
Commentary April 30, 2025, marked the Fast-forward to May 21, and I had the honor and pleasure of attending a presentation given by a Vietnam veteran who had been a prisoner of war (POW) in North Vietnam's infamous Hỏa Lò Prison, better known as the Preliminaries and Backstory Opening remarks were given by Halyburton's Remarks Related Stories 5/26/2025 5/26/2025 Cmdr. Halyburton spoke for over an hour, and though he's now 84 years old, he was full of pep and vigor in his speech delivery. I couldn't possibly do justice to the entirety of his talk within the short confines of this article, but I shall at least attempt to convey what stood out for me as most memorable and salient points. Halyburton started off by introducing his lovely wife, Marty, to whom he has been married for 62 years. From there, he mentioned that the first time he truly feared for his life as a POW was the Halyburton was not allowed communications with his family for the first five years of his captivity; it wasn't until after Ho Chi Minh's death in 1969 that family letters were allowed and the treatment of the POWs improved. Leadership and communication (especially the Back home, Halyburton was initially presumed to have been killed in action, and indeed a tombstone was engraved to honor his supposed death. 'Not too many people have their own tombstone, but I do, and it feels good to be able to look down on the damn thing!' he joked during his speech. 'Marty found out I was alive about the same time I found out that I was dead!' One day, his captors told him 'You must care for Cherry.' The 'Cherry' in question was then-U.S. Air Force Maj. (later Col.) However, the captors' assumption proved faulty, as Halyburton and Cherry became very close friends, and Halyburton credits his cellmate experience with Cherry as being a life-changing event: 'I saved his life, but it also saved me in terms of my outlook on life as a POW.' Book-Signing and Personal Conversation Afterwards, Cmdr. Halyburton stuck around for a book-signing, inscribing copies of both of his books, ' For example, the gentleman standing immediately in front of me in the line—who coincidentally was one of my fellow U.S. Air Force Officer Training School graduates—asked the author if he knew why When my turn came, being the military aviation technology geek that I am, I asked Halyburton a question true to my geekish nature. I asked him what his professional opinion was on how much of a disadvantage the early versions of the F-4 Phantom had against the North Vietnamese 'Well, if we had ever run into any MiGs, it would've made a big difference,' he replied. 'Because we had to do a visual identification we were going to shoot down, and that negated Thank you for that, Cmdr. Halyburton. As I type these words, it's Memorial Day weekend. God bless all who served. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
AsiaOne
24-05-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Is Singapore's F&B industry struggling? Hawkers, entrepreneurs and insiders weigh in, Lifestyle News
In June 2024, former Singapore Airlines cabin crew Cherry Kiang, 29, decided to embark on a different career path by becoming a hawker. Together with her husband, they invested approximately $30,000 in their stall at Woodlands called Kiang Kiang Taiwan Teppanyaki. Though it's been less than a year since the business opened, the couple are already facing challenges, such as recording their first loss in February. "Running a business is always a journey with ups and downs. I too, understand that for a business, we will have to look at the overall performance for the year instead of just one month," she told AsiaOne in an interview. "But recording our first loss did feel like a setback on a personal level because my team and I really fought hard. As for now, I'm trying to stay positive and focused on finding solutions rather than dwelling on the challenges." She isn't the only F&B owner who is struggling to stay afloat. According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, 3,047 food and beverage (F&B) businesses shut down in 2024. This is the highest in almost two decades since 2025. Contributing to these numbers is Khoo Keat Hwee, who owned Japanese hawker stall chain Mentai-ya, Keat Hwee invested around $30,000 into his businesses in 2020 and owned nine Mentai-ya outlets along with two cafes at its peak. However, the business started to decline at the end of 2022. Despite pumping in "at least $500,000" to keep the outlets afloat, his efforts were in vain and he shuttered all his stalls in April. The 38-year-old told us in an interview three weeks prior to the closure that business had been "bleeding for two years". He also expressed regret over not cutting his losses by letting go of the business earlier. High operational costs, lack of manpower When it comes to challenges that come with running an F&B business, Cherry, Keat Hwee and other F&B owners whom AsiaOne spoke to all cited the same issue — high operational costs and rental. Keat Hwee, whose businesses specialised in salmon rice bowls, lamented that consumers don't fully understand how pricey quality ingredients can be. "Salmon and mentaiko sauce are expensive to begin with. Many customers feel that we earn a lot by selling a dish for $8.80, but in reality, our margin is very low," he revealed. He, like many others, also lamented about the high rental costs. "Landlords need to stop increasing rent at 'every renewal'," said a frustrated Keat Hwee. Another big issue many F&B owners grapple with is the lack of manpower. "Manpower is a huge issue for hawkers in National Environment Agency (NEA)-run hawker centres," shared Melvin Chew, the owner of Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap at Chinatown Complex. Cherry too, struggles with hiring and shared that it's difficult to attract locals to join the industry without affecting the cost of their food. On top of that, hiring foreign talent comes with its own set of challenges such as strict manpower quotas and licensing requirements. "These [factors] make it hard to build a stable team," she said. Local actor and F&B entrepreneur Ben Yeo also pointed out that the F&B industry in Singapore is "very competitive", which makes things even more challenging. "Singapore is very small. The population is not as big as for example, China, or even Japan or India, those powerhouses. So I find that [the F&B options] are a bit oversupplied," he told AsiaOne. While several F&B businesses have managed to overcome the odds and stay afloat, some admitted that they've considered giving up. One is Melvin, who took over the family business when his father passed away and currently runs it with his mother, Lim Bee Hong. Some may find this surprising as the second-generation hawker is pretty well-known in the local food scene, especially after he founded Facebook platform Hawkers United - Dabao 2020 to support hawkers during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Hawkers in the current era are not able to have better or even similar profits as what could be earned in the 1980s to 2000s. This worsened in 2020 when the pandemic and [Russia-Ukraine] war caused inflation," he elaborated. "Hawker prices just don't do justice to the labour and time which we put in." 'It's not the whole story' But are these the only factors that are affecting our F&B scene? Former food editor turned brand strategist Debbie Yong told AsiaOne that it's easy to blame the usual suspects such as rising rents, high operational costs and competition from overseas brands, but it's "not the whole story". "What we're really seeing is the fallout from the pandemic-driven 'open everything' mentality," Debbie explained. "Everyone rushed to launch businesses, thinking they could ride the wave of excitement. But, many didn't put the thought into long-term sustainability. Businesses expanded too quickly, with too little focus on what set them apart." This in turn creates a cycle of rapid openings and inevitable closures. "The reason why we're seeing the number of closures only peak now is that many businesses are signed onto three-year leases," Debbie said. "That's enough time for them to evaluate whether their business model can survive, and for some, it just didn't hold up." Though the number of closures is high, Debbie said she doesn't really find the data surprising. "If you've been watching the trends, it was only a matter of time before the market adjusted. After the initial rush of new openings, we're seeing the reality of over-saturation," she elaborated. "It's cyclical — businesses expand, but they don't always think long term. We're seeing more closures than ever before, but let's not mistake that for a crisis. Part of this is a natural correction."
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Azazie Throws Fairytale Fashion Ball
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday night, May 20th, Azazie, the leading DTC e-tailer for all things occasionwear, shook up the fashion industry with its most iconic statement yet: the debut of the Azazie Ball, a glittering celebration of fashion and music where guests arrived in striking gowns and eveningwear. Hosted at the legendary Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, the event transformed the historic estate into a cinematic dreamscape, complete with a mansion-sized storybook entrance, a vintage carriage, and immersive, fantasy-inspired installations. The event was produced by by Poolside Etiquitte and bar services were provided by Pour Choices Bartending. Azazie isn't just redefining occasionwear—they're staking their claim as the only fashion brand making the annual fashion ball a signature event. In an industry filled with fashion weeks and awards parties, Azazie is owning the Ball—a black tie event space no brand has claimed until now. The enchanted evening brought together a who's who of Hollywood, style icons, and top content creators—all dressed in dramatic Azazie gowns from the brand's new Atelier collection. From luxe satin gowns to dreamy tulle designs, the night's fashion moments were as bold as they were beautiful. The night's energy peaked with a surprise performance by Normani, who lit up the stage in a one-of-a-kind custom Azazie dress, made specifically for Normani. Her set was the exclamation point on a night that proved Azazie isn't here to follow fashion's rules—they're rewriting and creators alike embraced the Azazie Black Tie dress code, creating a scroll-stopping lineup both at the breathtaking venue and across social media. Notable attendees included: Normani (6.9M), Anastasia Karanikolaou (10.3M), Jordyn Jones (9.2M), Gabi Moura (3M), Chloe Sims (1.2M), Liv Walker (1M), Madi Monroe (4M), Mary Bonnet (2M), Romain Bonnet (494K), Ally Lewber (331K), Davina Potratz (306K) The best part? Everything worn at the Azazie Ball is available now at Whether you're dressing for a wedding, gala, or your own main-character moment, Azazie has a look that's ready to own the spotlight. FULL EVENT PHOTO GALLERY: HERE I Credit: Bobby Rachpoot Photography Normani Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, 2025. On Normani: Custom Dress designed by Azazie for Normani - Stay tuned for when this becomes available online ;) PHOTO CREDIT: CHAD SALVADOR PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Anastasia Karanikolaou Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Stassie: Azazie Addison Cherry Red Maxi DressPHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HI-RES IMAGES: HERE Ally Lewber Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Ally: Azazie Livie Ice Blue Maxi Dress PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Mary & Romain Bonnet Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Mary: Azazie Barbie™ x Azazie 2002 PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Gabi Moura Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Gabi: Azazie Calabria Honey Bow GownPHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Chloe Sims Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Chloe: Azazie Claire Cream Satin Gown Maxi Dress PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Liv Walker Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Liv: Azazie Kala Peach Maxi Dress PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Madi Monroe Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Madi: Azazie 'Debby Black Midi Dress'PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE Davina Potratz Attends The Azazie Ball in Beverly Hills on May 20, Davina: Azazie Livie Ice Blue Maxi Dress PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBY RACHPOOT PHOTOGRAPHYLINK TO HIGH-RES: HERE About Azazie: Azazie is the leading DTC e-tailer for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion wear, and accessories, offering high-quality gowns at affordable prices. Based in the tech capital of Silicon Valley, Azazie is disrupting the traditional bridal industry while garnering high ratings from customers and review sites alike. With 200+ bridal gowns and 400+ bridal party dresses in over 80 colors, Azazie is committed to body-positive fashion, offering all dresses from size 0-30, cut and sewn to order like expensive bespoke designs. Visit the website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AZAZIE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
