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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Actor Shazahn Padamsee marries Ashish Kanakia in intimate wedding ceremony. Pics
'Housefull 2' actor Shazahn Padamsee got married to businessman Ashish Kanakia in a private ceremony held on June 5, 2025. The intimate two-day affair was attended by close friends and family, with a post-wedding celebration planned for June 7. While the couple has yet to share official pictures, dreamy glimpses of their wedding have already surfaced her special day, Shazahn looked radiant in a beautifully embellished ivory lehenga with blush pink and pastel tones, paired with subtle makeup and elegant jewellery. Groom Ashish complemented her in a classic off-white sherwani with intricate embroidery. Shazahn Padamsee's viral wedding photos. (Photo Credit: Instagram/Shazahn Padamsee) advertisementThe journey to their wedding began with a roka ceremony in January 2025. Shazahn shared how warmly she was welcomed into Ashish's family and expressed missing her late father, Alyque Padamsee, deeply during the milestone moment. Shazahn Padamsee's viral wedding photos. (Photo Credit: Instagram/Shazahn Padamsee) In an interview with ETimes, she said "Ashish's family has been so warm and welcoming that it's difficult to believe we've known each other for just two years. It was such a special day. The one person I miss the most is my dad. I wish he had been there by my side, sharing the moment with me. He would have been so happy and proud."advertisementThe duo were introduced by a childhood friend and connected instantly, eventually getting engaged in November of Shazahn Padamsee, the actor has appeared in films like 'Rocket Singh – Salesman of the Year', 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji', 'Housefull 2', 'Masala', 'Solid Patels', among others. She was last seen in the web series 'Hai Junoon'.
DW
02-06-2025
- Politics
- DW
Russia and Ukraine kick off new talks in Istanbul – DW – 06/02/2025
Skip next section Military expert: Ukrainian strikes are a 'signal' to Russia, and to allies 06/02/2025 June 2, 2025 Military expert: Ukrainian strikes are a 'signal' to Russia, and to allies While the Russian Air Force has suffered a significant loss of capability from Ukraine's drone strikes on its airfields, Moscow will still be able to launch attacks against Ukraine from Russian territory, military expert Carlo Masala has told DW. Masala, an international politics professor at the Bundeswehr University Munich, said Russia would still have the ability to continue attacking Ukraine from Russian airspace with glide bombs, cruise missiles, and rockets. However, he said it was interesting that the attacks had been launched from inside Russia and had been so long in the planning. "It is indeed a spectacular operation, considering that, according to Ukraine, it had been prepared for 15 to 18 months, [and that] it took place in Russia," said Masala. "So, no long-range drones were involved." He also said the strikes would be of symbolic importance, particularly for Ukraine's allies. "It is a signal to Russia about what they are capable of. It is a signal to the West about what they are capable of." "In recent months, we've only been discussing the weakening Ukrainian armed forces in Donbas, which are struggling to hold the front and Russian territorial gains, albeit few," said Masala. "Now Ukraine is once again demonstrating that it is capable of things that no one really expected of it. Therefore, this is an important symbolic signal to the states supporting Ukraine." Ukraine estimates the damage at approximately $7 billion (about €6.1 billion), claiming that about 34% of Russia's strategic cruise missile carriers were affected.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
News Menu, May 25: PM's meet with NDA Chief Ministers, Amit Shah's Maharashtra tour
On May 25, 1915, Mahatma Gandhi established the Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad, India. This ashram became a key centre for India's freedom struggle, promoting self-reliance, non-violence, and social reform. Let's see what else is waiting to make history with the news menu of India Platter: NDA's Unity SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a critical meeting of NDA Chief Ministers at The Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to project unified leadership ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. With regional dynamics shifting, the gathering aims to consolidate the Bihar alliance led by JDU's Nitish Kumar, who has arrived in Delhi for this pivotal Curry: BJP MP's Pahalgam RemarksBJP MP Ramchandra Jangra has ignited a firestorm with his remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack, claiming the women who lost their 'sindoor' were not brave and could have saved lives by fighting back. India Today tracks this contentious statement as it fuels outrage ahead of the Bihar Masala: Lalu Family's Social Media Scandal The Lalu family grabs headlines as Tej Pratap Yadav claims his Facebook page was hacked, posting a photo of him with a woman that was deleted but reappeared. The RJD leader, reportedly in the Maldives, issued a Brew: Modi's Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation via Mann Ki Baat at 11 AM today, sharing insights on governance and national unity. Tune in for his latest message as the NDA gears up for electoral Mix: Amit Shah's Three-Day TouradvertisementUnion Home Minister Amit Shah begins a three-day Maharashtra visit today, arriving Sunday night. On May 26, he'll attend a programme at Nagpur Cancer Institute in Jamtha and lay the foundation stone for a National Forensics University sub-centre in Chincholi village. He'll then head to Nanded for multiple events before moving to Mumbai for programmes at Shri Narayan Mandir Madhavbagh and Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall on May Alert: Covid's Mild ComebackA surge in Covid-19 cases, driven by the JN.1 variant, is reported across Kerala (273 cases), Mumbai, Delhi (23 cases), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Experts call it a mild variant causing light infections, with one death in Thane and another patient under treatment. Telangana's Health Minister Rajanarasimha reviewed the situation, and hospitals are ensuring beds and oxygen availability. India Today urges caution but notes no cause for Mix: Weather WhiplashDelhi-NCR braces for gusty winds and hailstorms with a red alert issued, while Kerala faces heavy rains and crop damage as the monsoon arrives early. Rajasthan sizzles with temperatures above 45C, and Odisha finds relief in pre-monsoon showers, with more rain expected. Nature's serving a stormy mix across Garnish: Miss World DramaMiss England's abrupt exit from the Miss World 2024 pageant, citing 'family issues,' takes a twist as she tells a British tabloid she felt 'like a prostitute' during the event in India. Organisers face scrutiny as the controversy Curry: IPL 2025 ActionadvertisementToday's IPL 2025 lineup features Gujarat Titans vs. Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad at 3:30 PM and Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi at 7:30 PM. India Today brings you the latest from the Ghee: Bangladesh's Political StirBangladesh's interim government, led by Md Yunus, issues a statement after an emergency meeting on Saturday, reaffirming Yunus as Chief Adviser amid political turmoil. Indrajit Kundu is tracking Pickle: AAP MLA's Corruption CaseAAP MLA Raman Arora, representing Jalandhar Central, was sent to five-day police custody on Saturday after his arrest by Punjab's Vigilance Bureau on corruption charges. Accused of defrauding people with municipal officials, Arora's case sees AAP claiming swift Nadu Tadka: Stalin's NITI Aayog PushTamil Nadu CM Stalin attends the NITI Aayog meet, prompting AIADMK's criticism. Udhayanidhi Stalin defends the move, stating they're unafraid of 'ED or Modi' and are securing rightful state Bite: Shimla tourism surges as visitors flock to the mountains to escape plains' heat, boosting hotel occupancy. Manali regains its charm with a spike in tourist arrivals and improved hotel are you headed this summer? Sabarmati, anyone?
India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
News Menu, May 23: PM's northeast economic push; China-Pak covert deal
On May 23, 1934, the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde met their end in a police ambush in Louisiana, their bullet-riddled car symbolising a turbulent end to a risky romp. Here's India Today's sizzling news menu, served with grit and a nod to history's wild Platter: Operation Sindoor's World ChaseIndia's anti-terror Operation Sindoor hits the global stage, with four of seven all-party delegations briefed by the Ministry of External Affairs today. India Today tracks the teams as they expose Pakistan's terror links. Three teams are already abroad, guns blazing Geopolitical Ghee: China-Pak Satellite PlotIndia Today uncovers a meeting between Chinese and Pakistani military officials to expand China's satellite coverage for the Pakistan Army. This covert deal, aimed at boosting surveillance, adds fuel to regional fire. Is this ghee a strategic masterstroke or a recipe for trouble? The pot's in Sky: IndiGo's Turbulent TaleIndia Today explains the chaos aboard the Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight, battered by severe turbulence that cracked its nose cone. Pakistan rejected the pilot's request to use its airspace and forced the plane through a stormy corridor, reports the news agency. All passengers and crew evacuated safely in Srinagar, but the incident grounds trust in Masala: Salman's Home IntrusionA 36-year-old woman's attempt to storm Salman Khan's residence on May 21 spices up Mumbai's gossip mills. Claiming a personal invite and a six-month bond with the star, her arrest fuels drama. India Today probes this Bollywood heist—is it a fan's wild chase or a script gone awry?advertisementKashmiri Kahwa: Cross-Border Terror ChaseAn anti-terror op in Kishtwar's Chatroo forest grinds on, with no terrorists nabbed yet. India Today's ground report notes one Army jawan's sacrifice, as searches resume at the Indo-Nepal border, security forces are on high alert after intelligence reports indicated that over three dozen Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals are attempting to infiltrate the India-Nepal International Border. Dog squads hunt for Sizzlers: Tamannah's Sandalwood RowControversy over Tamannaah Bhatia's deal as brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap. Dirt flies as politicians foam why no Kannada actor got the Nadu sex scandal: A DMK leader's wife accused him of threatening her and other women to sleep with politicians. The National Commission for Womwn asks the state DGP for an 'immediate, impartial and transparent' Kerala, a political slugfest over cracks in a newly built National southern states are sizzling with intrigue, politics, the scents of sandalwood and a heinous Soup: Rahman's Legal TroubleThe Delhi High Court will hear a plea challenging a penalty on music composer AR Rahman in a copyright infringement case filed by Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin. The case concerns the song Veera Raja Veerafrom the 2023 Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan Cuppa: Northeast's Economic PushPrime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarts the Rising North East Investors Summit today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, aiming to transform the region into an investment hotspot. This two-day event targets Rs 5-lakh crore in commitments across sectors. With 2,500 delegates, including global investors, the Northeast's GSDP is ready to roar. This chai's brewed with Mix: India's Weather ShootoutNature pulls no punches, with Delhi expecting light rain and thunder till May 25, while Bhopal recovers from Thursday's 40 kmph dust storms that toppled trees and cut power. India Today reports orange alerts for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, with Raigad under a red alert. Himachal's Shimla faces rain till May 28, and Kerala braces for monsoon in days. Northern India counts 27 storm deaths, while Chardham Yatra logs 11.50 lakh pilgrims and 41 fatalities. Unlike Bonnie and Clyde's final stand, this weather is Bite: Covid's Sneaky ReturnCovid-19 creeps back, with Ahmedabad reporting four new cases, Gurugram isolating two, and actor Nikita Dutta and her mother testing positive. India Today flags Kerala's rising infections, urging masks and caution. This pandemic's no Bonnie, but it's still dodging the Buffet: Corporate Gains and GamblesIndia Today dissects Ashok Leyland's Q4 results, spotlighting its market moves. Health-tech startup Even Healthcare's debut grabs buzz, while private banks' five-year performance shows winners and losers. This booty's no bank robbery, but it's packed with high Bite: No Fuel For CarsIn Delhi, no petrol for petrol vehicles over 15 years and diesel vehicles over 10 years at fuel stations from July and Clyde's 1934 demise marked the end of a reckless run. But it was all swag and gun till it lasted. Let's revisit an iconic scene from the cult classic on the duo:'We're gonna take what we want, and anybody who gets in our way is gonna regret it,' Bonnie smirks, tossing her hair. Clyde leans in close, whispering, 'Ain't nobody fast enough to stop us, sugar'.Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Narendra Modi
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
'Indian chai' served at UN event hosted by India for International Tea Day
The aromas and flavors of popular Indian teas permeated the halls of the United Nations headquarters as India hosted a special event to commemorate International Tea Day to highlight the beverage's contribution in empowering communities and fostering inclusive economic growth. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN hosted the high-level event Wednesday on the theme Tea for Livelihoods, Tea for SDGs' to mark the International Tea Day, a celebration of the world's most consumed drink, after water. The event concluded with a special curated tea tasting experience where guests enjoyed a variety of Indian teas, including the famous Darjeeling tea, Masala chai, Assam and Nilgiri teas. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, Director of the FAO UN Liaison Office in New York Angelica Jacome, and representatives of Kenya, Sri Lanka and China, the other major tea producing countries, spoke on the occasion and highlighted the challenges faced by the tea growers, especially the small tea farmers. The story of tea in India is not merely one of trade and taste but also one of transformation. What began in the early 19th century from the misty hills of Assam to the slopes of Darjeeling and Nilgiris, India's tea industry has grown to become a cornerstone of rural employment, women's empowerment and export-led development, Harish said at the houseful event attended by UN envoys, senior UN personnel and community members. The UN General Assembly had in 2019 proclaimed May 21 as International Tea Day following a proposal moved by India at the Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015. The UNGA resolution recognised the long history and the cultural and economic significance of tea around the world, as well as the significant role it plays in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries. India is one of the largest producers and consumers of tea globally and the sector directly employs over 1.5 million workers, the majority of whom are women. It supports over 10 million livelihoods, including small landholder farmers and those engaged in allied industries. For many of these communities, tea is not merely a crop. It's a way of life, a source of dignity, opportunity and hope, Harish said. He also pointed out the complex challenges faced by the tea industry. Climate change is disrupting growing conditions and then, there are rising input costs, Harish said, adding that market volatility and structural inequities threaten the economic viability of small producers who are responsible for over 60 per cent of global tea production. There's also an urgent need to improve working conditions and secure equitable returns, both for labourers and growers. Addressing these challenges requires not only policy action, but innovation and ability to think out of the box, he said. Harish told the audience that the 1911-founded Tocklai Tea Research Institute in India has introduced the Tocklai good agricultural practices, good manufacturing practices standard in 2022, the first ever sustainability certification crafted and adopted in India to usher in a climate resilient tea industry. It integrates good economic, agricultural practices and manufacturing practices and aligns the process with UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) for transformational change in the Indian tea industry, he said. Harish added that in India, technology from AI-driven climate forecasting to drone-based crop management to blockchain -- is also being harnessed increasingly to modernise the tea sector and the entire value chain. FAO's Jacome noted that despite tea's vital role in socioeconomic development, there are pressing challenges that must be addressed. These include climate change, limited market access and poor access to credit and technology, she said. Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the industry, and they're particularly vulnerable. Urgent actions are needed to strengthen their business models while also taking into account environmental and social factors, she said. Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Hoang Giang Dang said that in order to truly harness tea's potential for sustainable development, we must invest in smallholder resilience, promote inclusive business models, create favorable conditions for labour and ensure environmental sustainability across value chains. Vithanage Chatura Jeevake Perera, Charge d'Affaires of Sri Lanka, said it is imperative to acknowledge women's contribution in Sri Lanka's tea industry as it could be identified as one of Sri Lanka's prominent production segments, with a higher percentage of women being employed. It is estimated that in the four major tea producing countries - India, China, Kenya and Sri Lanka - around 9 million tea farmers are smallholders. Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Erastus Ekitela Lokaale said as climate change increasingly disrupts traditional agricultural systems, the resilience of Kenya's tea sector is also being tested. In response, the Kenyan tea sector is progressively integrating climate-smart farming, enhanced agroforestry and community-based land use models. These innovations are vital to ensuring sustainability whilst safeguarding our natural resources. He added that at the global level, Kenya welcomes ongoing efforts to promote fair trade, equitable pricing and mutual learning among tea producing countries, and this is clearly happening here today, referring to the event hosted by India. Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of China to the UN Liu Liquin said tea can be a bond between different cultures and civilisations. We believe that tea and, together with it, the cultural exchanges, could be very good catalyst for people to people exchanges and the peaceful coexistence among different states. He said China is dedicated to working with other fellow member states to make full use of the tea industry and relevant opportunities to boost this kind of mutual understanding, to strengthen international partnership and accelerate implementation of SDGs. Later in the day, China also hosted an event at the UN HQ to commemorate the day.
