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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Son of Sardaar 2 OTT release: Where to watch Ajay Devgn's film after its theatrical run
Son of Sardaar 2 OTT release: Ajay Devgn is back with Son of Sardaar 2, the latest installment in the popular comedy-action series that promises plenty of laughs and entertainment. The much-awaited sequel first hits theaters before making its way to OTT platforms. Here's where fans can catch the film online once its theatrical run concludes. Son of Sardaar 2 OTT release platform Son of Sardaar 2 will be released on Netflix after its theatrical run. Son of Sardaar 2 plot Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 is an upcoming action-comedy that blends humor, thrilling moments, and heartfelt drama in a brand-new storyline. Set in a village, the story follows 12-year-old Aarav and his friends as they join the annual Mango Festival hunt, hoping to discover the rare golden mango. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and rivalries, learn the importance of teamwork, and come to understand the festival's true message of unity, ultimately finding the mango and deepening their friendship. Son of Sardaar 2 cast and crew Helmed by director Vijay Kumar Arora, the film features an impressive ensemble cast including Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neeru Bajwa, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, Sahil Mehta, and the late Mukul Dev. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Son of Sardaar 2 is a Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited production, backed by producers Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, with NR Pachisia and Pravin Talreja also producing and Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer. Son of Sardaar 2 release date Son of Sardaar 2 is set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pak embassy hosts mango festival in US
Pakistan's Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh introduces the flavours of Pakistani mangoes to Deputy Assistant Secretary Mary Bischoping at the Pakistan Mango Festival in Washington. PHOTO: Express The embassy of Pakistan Thursday hosted its annual Mango Festival, welcoming a large crowd to experience the "king of fruits" at the event that was part of the embassy's public outreach efforts. The gathering included diplomats, US government officials, congressional staff, think-tank members, media representatives, and the Pakistani-American diaspora, according to a press release of the embassy. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted the significance of mangoes in Pakistani culture and society referring to them as "the best mangoes in the world". Pakistan, he said, is the sixth-largest producer globally, with an annual cultivation of approximately 1.8 million metric tons. Speaking at the occasion, Mary Bischoping, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, thanked Ambassador Sheikh for his continued leadership in strengthening the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship. "For decades, the United States and Pakistan have worked together to address some of the world's most critical issues. Looking forward, we are poised to continue to grow our cooperation across a range of shared interests," said the Deputy Assistant Secretary. Ms. Bischoping also welcomed Pakistan's initiatives to enhance trade and investment and affirmed the US commitment to economic cooperation. "We hope to expand mutually beneficial trade and commercial opportunities, especially in Pakistan's growing critical mineral sector," she said. The Deputy Assistant Secretary also underscored the significant contributions of the Pakistani-American community. "In the United States today, over 700,000 hardworking Pakistani-Americans are invaluable members of American society. Our work at the State Department directly benefits from the patriotism, talent, and passion of this community", she said.
Axios
11-07-2025
- General
- Axios
Mango season brings Miami neighbors together each summer
For Miami mango lovers, sharing is caring. During mango season — when the red, yellow and green fruits decorate our city's trees like Christmas ornaments — each fallen fruit gives us a sweet opportunity to connect with a neighbor. Why it matters: In a city with low levels of volunteerism and neighborly helpfulness,Miami's obsession with mangoes doesn't just feed our sweet teeth — it strengthens social bonds and builds community. A good backyard mango tree can produce 300 pounds of fruit each season, which makes "everybody want to share and then start talking about who has the best mango," Carl E. Lewis, director of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, tells Axios. "It does get these neighborhood conversions going." What they're saying: Jayme Kaye Gershen, a Miami filmmaker who has a mango-themed art exhibit and a tree in her yard, tells Axios that she views every mango as a gift to cherish because it only comes once a year. "It brings out the best in people because there's so much of it, you're almost like ' this tree is so special, I don't want to waste it. ' It's this time when you meet your neighbors." Plus, store-bought mangoes just don't taste as good, she added. Gershen noted how some locals like to say, "If you are buying a mango at the store, you don't have any friends." That's not always true, but mangoes do say a lot about how immersed you are in Miami and its cultural traditions. Case in point: Bradley Gerber, the former president of Miami Young Republicans, tells Axios that when someone would tell him they wanted to run for political office, he'd ask them a simple question. "I'd ask them how much a mango costs, like at Publix. If they had a dollar-figure answer, I'd say, 'Don't run.'" "The reason? If you don't know anyone who says, 'Take a mango. Here, take six,' then your Miami social network isn't nearly big enough for a successful campaign. "No real Miamian who's plugged in would ever have to buy a mango," Gerber, now a director at Golin Public Relations, wrote in an email to Axios. By the numbers: Lewis, of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, says there are over 400 different kinds of mangoes in Miami, the result of importing and breeding dating back over 200 years. "It's really unprecedented to have so much diversity of a fruit in an urban area like that. It is something magical." It's no accident that Miami is home to hundreds of mango varieties. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden sells mango trees every year at its Mango Festival, which is holding its 31st annual edition Saturday and Sunday. This year's festival — which will feature mango smoothies, cocktails, snacks and more — highlights the fruit producers who sustain the local industry. With such a large variety of mangoes also comes a diversity of cultures that cherish the fruit, which originated in South Asia but is popular in Caribbean and Latin American countries, too. In her 2024 short film, "Mango Movie" — which is screening at the Mango Festival — Gershen filmed members of the community eating mangoes to highlight the different ways we enjoy the fruit: Some peel it with a knife, while others bite straight in. "What I liked about watching people eat mangoes was that people were uninhibited," Gershen said. Normally, when you get on camera you're "very self aware." You may fix your hair or stiffen up. "For whatever reason, most people forgot the cameras were there and just did their thing. It just became about them and the mango." Gershen took extra footage from the 13-minute film and created an immersive art exhibit, "When Mangos Last in My Backyard Bloom'd," which is on display at Green Space Miami through August 9. The exhibit, which offers mangoes to visitors and has a sculpture wall made of the fruit's husks, will host a mango poetry jam and mango swap on Saturday. If you go: The 31st Annual Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Tickets $25+ for adults.
Eater
10-07-2025
- General
- Eater
A Guide to Mango Season: How a Fruit Became the Symbol of Miami Summers
Born and raised in South Florida, I was surrounded by fruits — sweet, sticky, sometimes sour, and juicy varieties I couldn't live without. Key limes grew in abundance on trees in my maternal grandfather's Allapattah garden, as well as tiny bananas he'd use for cooking. At our Tavernier home, a cherry tomato bush grew wild, and our dog would escape to gobble the juicy little balls like Pac-Man. When my dad's aunt had cancer, he sourced soursop (also known as guanabana) — the small, spiky fruit said to have healing properties — from farms in Homestead so she could drink it in a tea. But one of the strongest memories I have of growing up is devouring mangoes in the summer in all of their forms. Two plant pathologists, family friends, lived next door. They traveled the world researching fruiting plants and would deliver mangoes to us by the dozen every year. Today, my parents have a massive mango tree in their yard in South Dade, allowing us to continue the tradition of mango milkshakes, mango smoothies, mango margaritas, mango salsa, and peel-and-eat mangoes — biting straight into the flesh, no napkins or plates, juice dripping down our chins until we get to the seed, moments that feel like a nod to childhood and a fixture of my upbringing. In Miami, we're in the heart of mango season, celebrating these divine fruits. Want to get your hands on the most delish mango dishes in the city, or plant a tree of your own? Mango season spans May to September, with peak ripeness June through August. Read on for a guide to celebrating the season, and where to get the best mango bites and drinks around town. Mango season is a special time in Miami. Courtesy of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden A Brief History of Miami's Mango Obsession Mangoes have been growing in South Florida for hundreds of years, first arriving with pirates that surrounded the coast and later spreading throughout the state thanks to pioneers like the botanist and plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild in the late 1800s and the landmark Haden mango in 1910 (bred in Coconut Grove and spearheaded by the Haden family), which cemented Miami as the center of Florida's mango culture. From that original Haden sprang home‑grown varieties such as the silky, spoon‑friendly Glenn of the mid-20th century; the juicy, low‑fiber Kent (planted in 1932 Coconut Grove); and the less sweet, less flavorful, but super sturdy Tommy Atkins, which remains one of the most popular commercial varieties. That deep-rooted mango legacy is still alive and well today, especially every July, when Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (named after the very man who helped introduce so many tropical fruits to the region) throws its legendary Mango Festival. This year, the celebration runs July 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and allows festival goers to taste their way through hundreds of mango varieties, local chefs' mango creations, and mango drinks while also appreciating the rich history that's helped shape the region. The culinary lineup includes big names like Cindy Hutson of Zest at the Cliff (and formerly Ortanique), Aaron Brooks of Sunny's, Jose Medin of Pubbelly Sushi, and others. Tickets range from general admission to the full brunch experience, plus tastings that include craft beer, cocktail flights, and mango smoothies. Participants at the annual Mango Festival. Courtesy of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden The Fruit is More than Seasonal, it's Part of the Lifestyle Every summer is mango summer in Miami, and it doesn't have to be a full-on gimmicky 'Mango Girl Summer' a la last year's 'Loewe tomato summer' or this year's 'Sardine Girl Summer.' Mangoes evoke something even juicier, less curated, and more instinctual. And mangoes in Miami aren't just a seasonal fruit; they also represent a cultural currency tied to abundance, generosity between neighbors, and a sense of shared identity that feels quite tropical. There's even a whole barter system around the fruit — started by Zak the Baker just a few years ago (many other restaurants and bakeries have caught on since) — where mangoes are swapped for scoops of ice cream, loaves of bread, or an order of chicken wings. A few pounds of fresh mangoes are arguably worth way more than those trades suggest, but maybe that's the beauty of it. Value, like summer, can be a bit subjective. One deal that does feel worth it? Exchange a single mango for a Mango Tango cocktail made with Cristalino tequila and coconut-flavored tequila, mango puree, pineapple juice, and lime juice at Bodega — they're calling it BYOM (bring your own mango), and all locations are in on it. A mango chia seed parfait from Isabelle's Coconut Grove. Isabelle's Coconut Grove More Mango Drinks/Dishes and Where to Taste the Best Ones From farm stands to fine dining, some of the most inventive drinks and dishes in the city showcase Miami's favorite summer fruit. At the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove's restaurant, Isabelle's, chia with fresh mango coulis is the perfect brunch or breakfast staple. And the hotel's cocktail lounge, the Commodore, offers a Munroe Mojito, made with mango Havana Club rum, fresh mango, fresh lime juice, elderflower, and soda water. The brunch menu at the Michelin Green-starred Krus Kitchen currently has a zesty day's catch ceviche with coconut leche de tigre, pickled mango, grilled pineapple, and plantain crisp. Nearby at Chug's Diner you'll find a mango pastelito, which, according to Giovanni Fesser (partner at Chug's and Miami's 'pastelito papi'), is available all year thanks to having 'a great harvest from the community last year.' Beat the heat with the perfect after-school or midday snack: the sweet, thick, and creamy mango milkshake found at local farm stands in Homestead like Robert is Here, as well as long-standing juice bars like Pinecrest Wayside Market. At Azucar in Little Havana and Pinecrest, the seasonal mango ice cream and sorbet are top tier, as well. At Sunny's in Little River, Chef Aaron is using a mango mostarda on the duck terrine and will have a mango ice cream available on the dessert menu throughout summer. An unexpected and delicious, filling bite is the brie and truffle naan with Kashmiri mango chutney at Ghee (Dadeland and Wynwood). And the mango bread at Domaselo — made with a drop of honey and local Miami mango chunks and puree folded into the bakery's signature recipe — is the sourdough of dreams. For something light and refreshing, the mango salads at Rusty Pelican (with greens, cucumbers, Florida mangos, carrots, citrus ginger dressing, and crispy quinoa) and Stiltsville (local mango, butter lettuce, sesame seed vinaigrette, radish, candied pecans, heirloom tomatoes, and pickled onions) will cure all the cravings. Booze it up with the Mango Petacon (mezcal, mango, lime juice, mint) at Bakan in Wynwood or the Exit Strategy (gin, Salers, citrus, and mango curry) at Over Under. If brain freeze is on the table, try the frozen mango margarita made with fresh fruit purées at Le Chick. Mango can also be added to any of the frozen cocktails, including the lime margarita, at Monty's Raw Bar in the Grove. Eater Miami All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi: NDMC's two-day ‘Mango Festival' enthrals diplomats, fruit lovers
A large number of visitors, including diplomats, bureaucrats, and mango lovers from across the city, joined activities centred around the king of fruits on the last day of the New Delhi Municipal Council's two-day 'Khaas-ye-Aam' mango festival, an official said on Sunday. NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said the festival provides a unique platform for cultural exchange and culinary enjoyment. Chahal said that under the visionary goals of Viksit Bharat @2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NDMC Mango Festival served as a platform for empowering farmers, promoting agri-innovation, and celebrating India's agricultural diversity. By bringing together over 500 mango varieties from across the nation, and providing direct exposure to farmer societies, research institutes, and vendors, the festival embodied the spirit of self-reliant India, he said. A representative of the research institute has said that in the next few days, a special breed of mango will be developed and will be named as 'Sindoor' in memory of Operation Sindoor, he said. Over 300 varieties of mangoes by two government research institutes and the growers/farmer societies were on display at the festival. 'Khaas-ye-Aam' mango festival started at the Palika Services Officers' Institute (PSOI), Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, and offered free entry to visitors. PSOI Secretary Krishan Kumar said that 25 mango sellers/vendors will set up their stalls for selling mango products at the festival. Some of the varieties of mangoes displayed include – Arunika, Ambika, Sansesan, Tomy, Fajali, Langra, Lucknowa Safeda, Kachcha Meetha, Dudhiya Gola, Matka Gola, Safeda Amin, Desi Kism, Desi Gola, Desi Tuharu, Munjar Amin, Kism Azad, Gulab Khas, Gulab Jamun, Dashari, Amrpali, Hathi jhool, Malika and Chausa. Participants and government research institutions like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow, displayed around 250 varieties with leading varieties like Dashehari, Langra, Chausa, Mallika, Amrapali, Amiga, Arunica and several other varieties and hybrids. ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, displayed its own varieties, including Pusa Lalima, one of the colour varieties. A total of 10 farmers' societies and individuals displayed more than 100 varieties on each stall in the Mango Festival, said Krishan Kumar. He said there was a competition between participants on the different varieties of each farmer, such as Dashehari, Mallika, Amrapali, Chausa, Ramkela and mixed fruits. There were various entertainment and recreational activities for visitors and children. A major attraction of the Mango Festival for the visitors was 10 stalls of mango products, including preparations, recipes, products, juices, shakes, chutney, murabba, pickles, which will be represented by farmers, cooperative societies, vendors and leading restaurants and hotels. The Mango Festival is a part of NDMC's continuing efforts to promote cultural and seasonal festivities that bring communities together and celebrate India's rich agricultural diversity, said Chahal. The event offered an exciting opportunity to sample and purchase a wide array of mango varieties sourced from across the country, along with value-added mango-based products such as juices, pickles, pulps, and desserts.
