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Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Smoki Moto – A Korean steakhouse with fire, flair and fine dining
When a friend insists - no, raves about a restaurant, you listen. And when that friend is practically vibrating with excitement to return to Smoki Moto, Dubai's high-end licensed Korean steakhouse, you clear your calendar and go. Karishma's enthusiasm was infectious, and as we walked in, I instantly understood why. The space is warm and sleek, dimly lit with a quiet energy. Every table buzzes with anticipation, not just for the food, but for the live barbecue experience. Each table comes with its own table chef, lending a sense of theatre and intimacy to the meal. It's not just dinner; it's an experience. The menu itself is an art form. A standout feature? A marbling guide for the beef. As someone who loves steak but isn't exactly a connoisseur, I found it incredibly useful. The guide rates the meat based on marbling quality - a subtle but brilliant touch for anyone unsure of where their taste lands on the spectrum of lean to richly fatty. Our table chef was quick to recommend cuts based on our preferences, and we settled on two standout selections - the 21-day Butter Aged Wagyu Striploin (SM Marbling Score: 5 – D) and the 28-day Classic Dry Aged Wagyu Ribeye (SM Marbling Score: 8). Caramelising gently over the flame, each cut was grilled tableside by our chef, who expertly guided us through the process - from seasoning to doneness - turning the whole experience into an interactive feast. The beef melted in the mouth, rich and buttery, with each bite demonstrating the care that went into its aging and preparation. Before the stars of the show arrived, we warmed up with the Korean Fried Chicken Gangjung - boneless chicken thighs paired with rice cakes, roasted nuts, and chives. Sticky, crispy, sweet, and spicy all at once, this dish was easily one of the best versions of Korean fried chicken I've had in Dubai. The crunch was addictive, and the balance of textures, especially the chewy rice cake, was spot on. With the steaks perfectly grilled to our liking, we tried the Steamed Korean White Rice as an accompaniment. This was the only part of the meal that felt underwhelming - too sticky and quite bland. Compared to the explosive flavours everywhere else, the rice was a flat note in an otherwise symphonic meal. What makes Smoki Moto's menu so memorable is its unapologetic commitment to bold Korean flavours while presenting them with fine-dining precision. Inspired by traditional Korean barbecue culture but reinvented for a contemporary Dubai audience, the new menu is filled with showstoppers. Appetisers like the Avocado Silken Tofu Salad, Wagyu Nubiani, and Egg Volcano showcase the chef's ability to blend textures and flavours with finesse. The Korean Beef Tartare with thinly sliced raw wagyu and Korean pear, and the tangy Salmon Hoe with gochujang vinaigrette are perfect for those who want something bright and bold to start with. For heartier fare, dishes like the 7-Hour Shortrib Galbi Ssam, Galbi Baby Chicken, and Brisket Doenjang Jjigae steal the spotlight. The former is glazed with a sweet soy jus, while the baby chicken, marinated for 48 hours, delivers juicy tenderness with every bite. Smoki Moto also offers comforting classics like Bibimbap, Japchae, and the umami-rich Kimchi Fried Rice with house-made galbi ham and seaweed flakes, perfect for those who want to skip the steak but still dive deep into Korea's comfort food hall of fame. Of course, no meal here is complete without dessert. We tried the Coco Mango Bingsu, a dairy-free coconut milk shaved ice crowned with mango compote, fresh mango, and mango-flavoured rice cake. It was cooling, refreshing, and everything you'd want to end a fiery Korean meal with. Light yet indulgent. Smoki Moto has managed to create something rare in Dubai's saturated dining scene - a space where tradition meets innovation without losing authenticity. It's lively but not loud, refined but not fussy. Whether you're here for a special occasion or a weekly treat, this is a place where the food does all the talking, and it speaks volumes. Final verdict: Come for the steak, stay for the vibes, and don't skip the chicken. Just maybe give the rice a pass.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Meet TN's ‘toddy stars': With social media push, this village protest festival sparks debate
It is 8am and winding roads from Vikravandi toll gate in Villupuram district have led us to a clearing amidst paddy fields. After a three-hour ride from Chennai, we find ourselves at the panankaadu or the palm forest (on April 24) at Narasinganur village. We are here for the Pana Kanavu Vizha or the Palmyra Dream Festival. We are clearly at the right place: the area is teeming with cameras. There are more lenses than people at this point. This is when we go seeking Karishma. Harris Karishma, a young woman who has just finished her Class 12 exams, and is ready to study Botany in Villupuram, is the reason why many people have travelled all the way to the fourth edition of this festival. Until now, the Pana Kanavu Vizha was limited to residents of Villupuram as local media had drummed up some noise about it in the past. But this year, more people know that while the festival celebrates the palmyra, Tamil Nadu's State tree, they also know that it is a protest festival fighting for the legalisation of toddy, a by-product of the tree, in Tamil Nadu. Karishma, in an Instagram reel that has now crossed over 19 lakh views, can be seen scaling the palm tree with an unmatched elan, and inviting people from across the world to participate in the festival held at a relatively obscure location. A tourist would not be here without purpose. Her reel on the Thirukovilur City Instagram page is a reckoner of how this day-long village festival has used social media to bring forth a conversation about a subject rarely spoken of among common folk. Suddenly, everyone has an opinion about the merits of drinking toddy. 'I would often accompany my father to the palm grove and watch him climb. I told him that I wanted to try my hand at it and ended up climbing it with relative ease. I had just watched and learnt,' she says. Karishma is a celebrity here. Dressed in a tracksuit for her silambam performance, she is out on the field giving interviews about the need for legalisation of an occupation practised in her community for years now. She speaks at a selfie station amidst two palms and a clay pot (where toddy is usually stored), that the festival organisers have prepared. 'Even little children are given kallu (toddy) in our village,' she says. That is not all. At the festival, one can choose to scale two trees using ladders and land at two wooden photo points to cosplay toddy tappers. A tourist could visit a station and watch the arduous process of padaneer being converted to palm sugar. In the evening, two highlight events that grab social media eyeballs have been curated. One, a tree climbing competition. The second, an almost mystical coming together of locals and tourists who want to work around palm fronds to create synchronised wisps of fire at night. Each, a sight on its own. The day, however, begins with an oorvalam, a procession around Narasinganur village with drumbeats and dance. For the fruits of the palm, a 'thank you' is in the works through a padayal or an offering to the tree. Pots of toddy are placed before the tree and a fire is lit. A village elder takes the first gulp, signalling the beginning of the festival. Right after, a mad rush ensues. The rest of the festival is spent in people picnicing, watching young girls and boys perform folk dances besides a grievance redressal meet. On the sidelines, several shops selling products made from the palm including jewellery and home articles, are sold. Thousands cue up to buy spring potatoes and kulfi ice. It is a treat for everyone from eight to 80. Breezing in How has the scale of this festival expanded this year? D Pandian, the convenor of the festival and part of the Tamil Nadu Palm Tree Climbers Protection Association has the answer. The first edition of the festival was small and limited to communities that tapped toddy, an activity currently criminalised by the State Government. 'Every year though, it grew and several volunteers who believed in the cause, joined hands. The selfie stations are their ideas. It has clearly helped,' he says. Sher Jon, a resident of Chennai who is at the festival with three other friends, is in a colourful dress, a garment not often witnessed in the village. She says that she has grown up amidst palms and knows the tree intimately as she has often played with it. 'We have palms at my farm too but it's nice to be amidst as many people and trees to witness a festival like this,' she says. Toddy is tapped thrice a day here — in the morning, noon and evening. If you are lucky, you will get to try this sweet, coconut-y fermented white liquid that does not get you immediately high but puts you in a mild state of intoxication. Each tree gives between two and five litres of toddy and each litre here, is priced at ₹100. By evening, when enough people have consumed toddy, the zenith of the festival is reached. To drumbeats, there is dance. Tree climbers from different parts of the State fight for the top prize of ₹10,000. The then sun sets. As the purple and orange of dusk give way to the comfortable dark of the night sky, a slew of village residents and tourists arrange themselves in neat lines do the mavali or karthi. This synchronised movement of palm fronds and palm flowers, is lit with a low fire. A local tradition, usually performed at the adjacent Tiruvannamalai district during the annual girivalam (a religious procession), is a mesmerising dance of what feels like a local cracker. To instructions on a loud speaker that have, until now, heard only the local band's performance of Tamil film classics like 'Manmadha Rasa', a surreal calm takes over. On cue, hundreds raise their palm fronds over their head. Circles of fire light up the sky. The festival has come to an end. When one looks up to see what the night has to say, red and green lights from buzzing surveillance devices, twinkle. Palmyra trees do indeed wish upon drone stars.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Feeling The Monday Blues? Get Motivated By Karishma Tanna's Intense Workout Session
Last Updated: Karishma Tanna shared a video where she was seen sweating it out in the gym with her team. Her intense workout routine will motivate you to hit the gym. Mondays are usually when the enthusiasm to hit the gym is at its lowest. In case you are feeling the Monday blues, check out Karishma Tanna's latest workout video, which will provide you with all the motivation that you need. The actor is always known for her fit lifestyle and her dedication to show up in the gym consistently. In her latest video, she can be seen sweating it out with her team. Taking to her Instagram, Karishma Tanna shared a video where she was seen sweating it out in the gym. She was dressed in a tank top and leggings. She was seen engaging in an intensive routine that included shoulder taps, dumbbell rows, boxing punches, and so much more. Sharing the video, she wrote, 'Weekend workout fun." Take a look at Karishma's intense workout here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karishma K Tanna (@karishmaktanna) Stand tall, then fold forward and walk your hands out into a plank position. Pause briefly, then walk your feet toward your hands and return to standing. This full-body warm-up is especially great for engaging the core and loosening up the hamstrings. Ground-to-Overhead Plate Raise Using a weight plate or any available resistance, start from a low position and lift the weight directly overhead in a controlled motion. Lower it back down slowly. This exercise targets the shoulders, arms, and core. Feet-Elevated Plank Shoulder Taps Get into a high plank with your feet resting against a wall or raised surface. Keep your core tight and body aligned as you tap your opposite shoulder with one hand at a time. It's excellent for building core strength and shoulder stability. Supine Leg Raises with Overhead Arm Reach Lie on your back, raise your legs together while simultaneously extending your arms overhead. Lower both slowly, stopping just before they touch the ground. This move fires up the lower abs and promotes upper body flexibility. In a plank position with dumbbells in hand, pull one weight up toward your ribcage while keeping the other arm stable. Alternate sides. This compound move works the back, biceps, and core. Boxing Punches Glove up and go! Hitting pads or shadowboxing not only boosts your cardio but also helps relieve stress and sharpen focus. First Published: May 26, 2025, 17:24 IST
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Karishma Tanna's Fun Weekend Workout Will Kick Your Monday Blues Away
Do you need some Monday motivation? Head straight to Karishma Tanna's Instagram. The actress shared a sneak peek of her weekend workout routine, and it's enough to kick those Monday blues away. In the clip, Karishma and her team are seen in full-action mode. They start off with inchworms, then move on to ground-to-overhead plate raises, feet-elevated plank shoulder taps with their feet resting on a wall, supine leg raises with overhead arm movements and renegade dumbbell rows - all one after the other. Impressed yet? Towards the end, Karishma looks super focused as she puts on her boxing gloves and confidently hits the pads. We do not know about you, but we're definitely inspired. In her caption, Karishma Tanna wrote, 'Weekend workout fun.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karishma K Tanna (@karishmaktanna) If you want to follow Karishma Tanna's fitness routine and feel that same energy, here's a simple guide to all the exercises she and her team did. Let's get moving! 1. Inchworms Start by standing tall, then bend forward and walk your hands out to a high plank position. Hold for a second, then walk back your feet toward your hands and stand up. It is great for warming up your whole body and stretching your hamstrings. 2. Ground-To-Overhead Plate Raise Hold a weight plate (or any weight you have) close to the ground. Lift it straight up overhead with control, then slowly bring it back down. This one works your shoulders and arms while also challenging your core. 3. Feet-Elevated Plank Shoulder Taps Get into a plank position with your feet resting on a wall or elevated surface. Keep your body straight and stable. Tap your left shoulder with your right hand, then your right shoulder with your left hand. This move builds strong shoulders and core stability. 4. Supine Leg Raise With Overhead Arm Movement Lie flat on your back. Lift your legs up together while reaching your arms overhead. Lower both slowly but do not touch the ground. This targets your lower abs and stretches your upper body. 5. Renegade Dumbbell Row Begin in a plank position and hold dumbbells in both hands. Now, row one dumbbell up towards your chest while balancing on the other arm. Lower it down and switch sides. This helps strengthen your back, arms and core. 6. Boxing Punches Put on your gloves and hit the pads with strong, confident punches. It is a fun way to get your heart rate up and release stress. Try these moves, and you will feel like a total champ, just like Karishma Tanna.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor worked in 300 films, had a fight with Amitabh Bachchan due to…, was abandoned by family and friends, was found dead at…, his name was…
The world of glitz and glamour is always shiny and attractive to people, and as a result, many individuals aspire to be an actor. However, what many cannot see is the picture behind the curtain. From the struggles to the rejections, one goes through a lot when it comes to being an actor. Today, we will discuss an actor who once shared the screen with big names of Bollywood such as Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, and more. He gained fame for his grey shades and had worked in different cinemas including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. This actor was once one of the known figures in the industry. However, little did he know that his end would be tragic, so much so that friends and family would abandon him, and he would meet with a tragic end. If all these cues do not ring a bell, then let us tell you that the actor we are discussing is the late famed Mahesh Anand. Mahesh was a famous face in the 90s. Fans knew him for his villainous roles across all the cinema including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Mahesh Anand made his debut in 1984 with the film Karishma. In the coming years, he featured in various films, nonetheless, it was 1988 when Mahesh's major breakthrough came when he featured in Amitabh Bachchan's Shahenshah. Though he played the role of a local goon who fought with Bachchan in the film, it brought Mahesh widespread attention. While Mahesh's professional life was discussed in the industry, it was his personal life that was under public scrutiny. Would you believe if we say that the actor married five times and none of his marriages sustained? Yes, you read that right! The actor tied the knot five times. He first married Reena Roy's sister Barkha Roy, then Erica Maria D'Souza, Madhu Malhotra, Usha Bachani, and finally a Russian woman named Lana. However, none of these marriages sustained. He had a son named Trishul Anand, who cut all ties with him. During his last days, Mahesh shared some concerning posts on his Facebook, when he wrote, 'My friends and everyone call me an alcoholic. I have no family. My stepbrother has cheated me of Rs 6 crores. I have done more than 300 films, but I don't even have money to buy drinking water. I don't have a single friend in this world.' In another post for his son Trishul, Mahesh wrote, 'My son Trishul… God bless you, my son… Just hug me before I die. Love you for life.' He shared another post where he wrote, 'I cry seeing this all day/night…..I love you my son Trishul. I'm your real papa. I know they changed your name to Anthony Vohra….. Please hug me once before I die, love you.' Days later, the news of Mahesh's death broke in. As per reports, when Mahesh's maid kept ringing his doorbell and no response came, she immediately called Mahesh's sister who later informed the police. When police broke in, they found Mahesh's body on a sofa, with a bottle of alcohol and a plate of food next to him on the table.
