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New Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
The Momo Deal and the Last Goodbye
Remember these three things if I die accidentally. No smiling photo of mine should be shown at my funeral. No boring and ugly marigold garland should be put around my picture. And lastly, Naman, my best friend, has to sit at the centre of my memorial ceremony and has to cry his heart out like he has not cried in the past. And, I will come back if the promises are not fulfilled.' These were the last words of Mahima, a girl from Jaipur who dies in an accident, leaving her friend Naman alone in Dheeraj Jindal's upcoming 13-minute-long film Momo Deal. What happens next? Of course, Mahima comes back. Not because of her unfulfilled wishes, but because she owes Naman a plate of momo, as Naman paid the bill of their last meal before her death. Set in Jaipur, Jindal's film is a step into a surreal world from the first frame. After the funeral, Mahima comes back to fulfill her debt of momos. In the next few minutes, the audience sees both of them roaming around the streets of Jaipur and Mahima doing a lot of crazy stuff, including search for momos at the dead of night. A tale of friendship 'Momo Deal is a story of friendship. We all have a lot of friends in our lives, but there is that one friend who knows everything about us. They know us better than our parents and perhaps even our partners. They laugh and cry with us, sharing the special moments of our lives. We are dependent on them. However, on one fine day, these friends bid adieu to us. No prior messages, no goodbyes. This film is about that particular friend. Mahima, who dies in the beginning, comes back seeing that her friend is unable to accept her death,' says Delhi-born Jindal, who is now based in Mumbai.
India Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
British-Indian boy with IQ more than Einstein's joins Mensa club with sister
Eleven-year-old Indian-origin twins, Krish and Keira Arora, were admitted to the elite Mensa membership club of children with a combined IQ of 314. Krish was the first of the twins to be accepted after scoring 162, which is believed to be higher than Albert Einstein's estimated score of was the first of the pair to join Mensa after getting accepted last November at the age of 10, while his twin sister Keira – with an IQ of 152 – followed in his footsteps earlier this month, the Daily Mail reported on May qualify for membership at Mensa, you have to score in the top 2% of the general population on a recognised intelligence test. Mensa International is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world. The twin's mother, Mauli, said she never thought her children would achieve this feat."It's a very proud feeling. Sometimes you think about it and you feel they've done something impossible because they're so young, so it's remarkable - we never thought that something like this would happen," a British website, My London, quoted the twins' mother, Mauli, as WAS INSPIRED TO GIVE THE IQ TEST DUE TO KRISH: MAULIMauli, a Delhi-born senior IT manager who studied computer engineering in Pune, said the twins are very competitive and that Keira was inspired to give the Mensa test due to parenting style is very hands-on, and we are actively involved with them on a day-to-day basis. Krish takes private piano lessons and also learns robotics on the weekends. Keira writes poetry and loves creative writing," news agency PTI quoted Mauli as non-identical twins, who do "fight a lot" like any other siblings, share a strong bond and often gang up against their parents if they try to intervene in their quarrels, PTI IS VERY STRONG IN MATHS. KEIRA 'S POETRY TOUCHES STRINGS OF HEARTS: MAULITheir father, Nischal, an electronics engineer from Mumbai, moved to the UK with his family around 25 years ago. The twins attend their local state primary school in Hounslow, west London."Krish is very analytical and very strong at maths. While he will start Year 7 (class 7) in September, he has already completed Year 9 maths on a platform called Mathletics," said Mauli."Keira is very creative. She writes beautiful poetry, and her creative writing touches people's hearts," Mauli support Keira in developing her creative abilities by encouraging her to attend workshops. She currently leads as the vocalist in her school's rock band and is set to begin private vocal lessons at school starting in said singing makes her feel 'happy and confident'."It makes me feel good. I don't think I have ever experienced stage fright," The Daily Mail quoted Keira as WANTED TO BECOME A LAWYER"I'd like to be a lawyer when I grow up," Keira even highlighted commercial law as an area of expertise as she believes she is 'very good at negotiating with people', according to The Daily Mail."While Krish would like to go to Cambridge to study maths and eventually be an actuary," said actuary is a professional who uses mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess risk and uncertainty in financial and insurance said that he still has a lot to learn."Sometimes at school, when we do maths, I put my hand up, and they say Krish, not you, don't answer. But I still have a lot of things to learn.I haven't done A Levels yet, but I'm very privileged to know I'm really smart - smarter than Einstein," he said.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Why Trèsind Studio's three Michelin is a big win for Indian cuisine
The 20-seater Trèsind Studio, located in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and led by chef Himanshu Saini and restaurateur Bhupender Nath, has scripted history. Serving a 17-course degustation menu that celebrates the cuisine and flavours of their homeland, the restaurant last week became the first Indian establishment in the world to be awarded three Michelin stars. 'The surprise multi-course tasting menu is a masterpiece of originality, intrigue and precision, featuring tastes from all four compass points of India,' noted the Michelin Guide, adding, 'While the chefs work away with quiet diligence and focus in the open kitchen, the service team provide detailed explanations of each elegant creation. A little theatre here and there with certain courses adds to an unforgettable experience. There's something magical happening here — and with just 20 seats and a rooftop location — you'll feel you're in on the secret.' 'What began as a dream—a pursuit of storytelling through flavours, tradition and innovation—has today reached a milestone that humbles us beyond words,' read a post on the official Instagram account of Passion F&B, the hospitality company founded by Nath. 'This recognition is not the end, but a reminder: that excellence is a responsibility, and hospitality is a craft we're honoured to uphold every single day.' The Trèsind restaurant was first founded in 2014 by Nath, with Delhi-born Saini — considered one of the youngest tastemakers of Indian cuisine — at the helm. The goal? To challenge and elevate the global narrative surrounding Indian cuisine and present it in a progressive and expressive format. Four years later, Saini and Nath launched a chef's table-style studio within Trèsind, which later moved to its current location in St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah. Priced then at AED 250 per person, it was initially met with skepticism and empty seats. But when the Michelin Guide arrived in Dubai, Trèsind Studio received its first star, and the momentum has only grown since. Today, priced at AED 1,095, Trèsind Studio offers a 17-course menu across two seatings (6 pm and 9.15 pm), celebrating India's culinary diversity — from the Himalayan mountains to the Thar Desert, from the Deccan Plateau to the Coastal Plains. The menu, as its website states, aims to 'challenge common perceptions of Indian cuisine by showcasing flavours both new and familiar through a creative lens'. This isn't the first time Indian cuisine has earned Michelin recognition but it may be the most defining. For years, Indian chefs have championed local flavours and techniques outside, pushing against outdated narratives and reshaping the global perception. The journey began with Vineet Bhatia and Atul Kochhar, the first Indian-origin chefs to win Michelin stars in 2001. Recalling the long and arduous journey and why this win is momentous for more than one reason, chef Vikas Khanna of New York's award-winning restaurant Bungalow penned a heartfelt note on Instagram. 'I started by working with chefs at the very bottom, and was constantly told, 'This isn't a real cuisine. Focus on Western food — it's superior',' he wrote. The tide, he recalled, began to shift when Bhatia and Kochhar earned stars in London. 'Suddenly, we had a refreshing reference of what was possible.' Still, doubts lingered. Could Indian food win Michelin recognition in the United States? 'And then, the brilliant Chef Hemant Mathur and Chef Suvir Saran won the honour for Devi. I felt the tide turning again.' Khanna followed in 2011, winning a star for Junoon, which he retained for eight years. Since then, chefs like Srijith Gopinathan, Gaggan Anand and Garima Arora have gone on to earn two stars each. But the elusive third star, Khanna wrote, remained just that — elusive. 'Then I saw Chef Himanshu — I felt the magic. The calmness. The devotion. The vision,' he wrote on Saturday, adding, 'And just a few hours ago, it happened. Himanshu became the first Indian chef to be awarded three Michelin Stars.' 'You can only celebrate like this when you truly know how hard the journey is. This is not just a moment — this is a movement. He has started a new chapter for Indian cuisine — one full of pride,' he wrote.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
British-Indian twins Krish and Keira, 11, join elite Mensa club with combined IQ of 314
Keira and Krish Arora (MyLondon/BPM Media) Keira and Krish Arora Keira and Krish Arora (MyLondon/BPM Media) Keira and Krish Arora Keira and Krish Arora (MyLondon/BPM Media) 1 2 British-Indian twins Krish and Keira Arora, 11, have been taken in by the elite Mensa membership club of children with a high intelligence quotient (IQ), after each successfully cleared a tough set of challenges. Between the two, Krish was the first to be accepted. He achieved 162 marks, the highest score in a Mensa-supervised IQ Test session, placing him in the top 0.26 per cent of children with high IQ. Not to be left behind, Keira followed soon. Recently, she scored 152 on the Cattell III B scale, placing her in the top 2 per cent. Mauli Arora, the siblings' mother, said the twins are "extremely competitive." "They are very competitive, and Keira was inspired to give the Mensa test due to Krish," PTI quoted Arora, a Delhi-born senior IT manager who studied computer engineering in Pune, as saying. "Our parenting style is very hands-on and we are actively involved with them on a day-to-day basis. Krish takes private piano lessons and also learns robotics on the weekends. Keira writes poetry and loves creative writing," Arora said. "Krish is very analytical and very strong in maths. He would like to go to Cambridge to study maths and eventually be an actuary. Keira is very creative and writes beautiful poetry. However, would like to be a lawyer, specifically studying commercial law," the mother added. Their father Nischal, an electronics engineer from Mumbai, moved to the United Kingdom with his family around 25 years ago. The twins studied in the local public school in Hounslow, west London.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar Or Sunil Gavaskar? Ravi Shastri Gives Big Verdict On 'Comparisons' Debate
The world of cricket has been grieving Virat Kohli 's shock Test retirement. India's greatest ever red-ball captain, with 40 wins from a possible 68, Kohli finished his career as the fourth highest run-getter for the country with 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85. Ravi Shastri, who closely followed Kohli's growth during his stint as head coach of the Indian team, has labelled the 36-year-old as the most influencial cricketer of the last decade or so. On Kohli's comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, Shastri played down the talks, but insisted that the Delhi-born batter "rewired how India played cricket". "I don't like comparisons. I've been asked about Gavaskar and Tendulkar. I was lucky enough to share the dressing room with them. But I saw Virat from a different vantage - not just from the comfort of the broadcaster's box, but through the suffocating pressure that only a dressing room can know. I saw him walk out not to play cricket, but to command it. To own the battlefield. In doing so, he didn't just win games; he rewired how India played cricket," Shastri told Sportstar. Shastri forged a strong partnership with Kohli during their time together as head coach and captain between 2017 and 2021. India were top of the Test pinnacle for roughly 3.5 years (around 42 months) and Shastri credited Kohli's batting and captaincy was the binding factor behind the dominance. "It was exciting plotting those Test victories. His batting form was paramount to the cause, but it was not just about coaching, making runs or taking wickets. Credit should be given to the magnificent work by the support staff, which made India the best fielding side in the world. It was collective, but Virat's positivity was critical to India's success. It was unreal the way he took on the responsibility of thinking for every member of the team," he added. For the record, Kohli made 2,994 runs in 41 Tests at an average of 44.03 between 2011 to 2015, with 11 centuries and 12 fifties in 72 innings. Between 2016 to 2019, Virat had one of the strongest batting primes ever for a Test cricketer, piling up 4,208 runs in 43 Tests at an average of 66.79, with 16 centuries and 10 fifties in 69 innings and the best score of 254*. This also included seven double centuries, most by a captain in Test cricket history. However, since the turn of the decade, Kohli only managed 2,028 runs in 39 Tests at an underwhelming average of 30.72. Listen to the latest songs, only on
