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Bangkok Post
10-08-2025
- Bangkok Post
Thai troops seize 13,000 untaxed cigarette packs hidden in sugarcane field
Burapha Task Force soldiers, along with excise officials, seized over 13,000 packs of untaxed foreign cigarettes hidden in a sugarcane plantation near the Thai–Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province early Sunday. The joint operation by the Burapha Task Force, the Aranyaprathet Special Task Unit, and the 1204th Ranger Company began around 12.30am during a patrol in the border area. Officers spotted 15 suspicious sacks hidden about 10 metres from the Khong Nam Sai canal, which marks part of the frontier, in Ban Non Khilek, Phansuk sub-district, Aranyaprathet district. A search revealed a large quantity of untaxed foreign-brand cigarettes, including 4,500 large packs of Mond, 830 small packs of Mond, 770 large packs of Capital, and 6,990 small packs of Oris — a total of 13,090 packs. The seized goods were handed over to Sa Kaeo provincial excise officials for legal action. Authorities believe the cigarettes were smuggled across the border for sale in local markets, avoiding tax duties. An investigation is under way to identify those behind the smuggling operation.
Arab News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Andria Tayeh nominated at Austrian Film Award
DUBAI: Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh has been nominated for best supporting actress at the Austrian Film Award for her role in 'Mond.' The ceremony is scheduled to take place from June 12 to June 15. Tayeh shared the news with her followers on Instagram, thanking her supporters and the awards organization for the recognition. A post shared by Akademie des Österreichischen Films (@oesterreichischefilmakademie) She is nominated alongside Italian actress Gerti Drassl and Austrian actress Maria Hofstatter. 'Mond' is directed by Austrian filmmaker Kurdwin Ayub. The film follows former martial artist Sarah, who leaves Austria to train three sisters from a wealthy family in the Middle East. What initially appears to be a dream job soon takes a darker turn: The young women are isolated from the outside world and placed under constant surveillance. They show little interest in sports — raising the question of why Sarah was hired in the first place. Tayeh plays the role of Nour, one of the three sisters. A post shared by Andria Tayeh (@andria_tayeh) The actress, who is also known for her roles in Netflix's hit series 'Al-Rawabi School for Girls,' has had a busy year collaborating with multiple brands and fronting their campaigns. In February, Giorgio Armani announced her appointment as its new Middle East beauty ambassador. She took to Instagram to express her excitement: 'I am thrilled and honored to embark on this new journey with Armani beauty. This marks a real milestone for me, as the brand embodies values I have always cherished: timeless elegance, dramatic simplicity, and women empowerment.' A post shared by Andria Tayeh (@andria_tayeh) That same month, she was named the first Middle Eastern ambassador for French haircare brand Kerastase. In a promotional clip, she appeared in an all-white studio, answering questions about why she is the ideal Kerastase ambassador. Tayeh spoke in a mix of English, Arabic and French, playfully flipping her hair for the camera as she discussed her dedication to maintaining healthy hair. A post shared by Andria Tayeh (@andria_tayeh) In March, she also fronted Armani's Ramadan campaign, set against the backdrop of a desert landscape. Draped in a flowing emerald-green abaya, Tayeh was seen in the video applying the Vert Malachite perfume from Armani Prive as the camera captured the details of the fragrance and her attire. The setting featured sand dunes stretching into the horizon.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mahua heritage brew leaves flat taste in state market
Bhopal: Two years after its launch with much fanfare, Mahua heritage liquor has failed to find takers in the state, despite govt efforts to promote it through bars, shops, and tourism outlets. The state govt launched the product in Aug 2023 with an aim to create a market for the liquor rooted in the state's tribal tradition. But the initiative has failed, with poor consumer response and no visible strategy to revive its interest among drinkers. In Aug 2022, the govt gave its nod for production of Mahua -- branded as 'Mond'. In Jan 2023, the govt notified the MP heritage liquor rules. Two self-help groups in Dindori and Alirajpur were given relaxations and exemption by the govt for its production. The Mahua liquor is brewed locally as part of the tribal empowerment drive. The govt also assisted in setting up production units. A Pune-based institute provided production training to the two self-help groups. As part of a pre-launch promotion, a peg of Mahua liquor was offered for free in bars of MP tourism, but it could not attract the booze lovers. After the launch it was made available from shops selling wine and in bars of the state tourism corporation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The govt later insisted that bars should keep Mahua liquor hoping that tipplers would gradually get used to it, but nothing of that sort happened. The Mahua liquor, with the brand name of Mond, was introduced in a bottle of 180 ml and 750 ml. A 750 ml bottle costs around Rs 800 and 180 ml bottle costs Rs 200. The govt has also introduced a dedicated course of Mahua liquor making in the state for the tribal people. However, all these steps failed to get a good market for the Mahua liquor, and the govt now feels it has done its part, but the need was to brand the heritage liquor in a professional manner by roping in private agencies having expertise in the subject. Bhopal: Two years after its launch with much fanfare, Mahua heritage liquor has failed to find takers in the state, despite govt efforts to promote it through bars, shops, and tourism outlets. The state govt launched the product in Aug 2023 with an aim to create a market for the liquor rooted in the state's tribal tradition. But the initiative has failed, with poor consumer response and no visible strategy to revive its interest among drinkers. In Aug 2022, the govt gave its nod for production of Mahua -- branded as 'Mond'. In Jan 2023, the govt notified the MP heritage liquor rules. Two self-help groups in Dindori and Alirajpur were given relaxations and exemption by the govt for its production. The Mahua liquor is brewed locally as part of the tribal empowerment drive. The govt also assisted in setting up production units. A Pune-based institute provided production training to the two self-help groups. As part of a pre-launch promotion, a peg of Mahua liquor was offered for free in bars of MP tourism, but it could not attract the booze lovers. After the launch it was made available from shops selling wine and in bars of the state tourism corporation. The govt later insisted that bars should keep Mahua liquor hoping that tipplers would gradually get used to it, but nothing of that sort happened. The Mahua liquor, with the brand name of Mond, was introduced in a bottle of 180 ml and 750 ml. A 750 ml bottle costs around Rs 800 and 180 ml bottle costs Rs 200. The govt has also introduced a dedicated course of Mahua liquor making in the state for the tribal people. However, all these steps failed to get a good market for the Mahua liquor, and the govt now feels it has done its part, but the need was to brand the heritage liquor in a professional manner by roping in private agencies having expertise in the subject.
Sydney Morning Herald
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Former Victorian Liberal treasurer scores defamation win
Former Victorian Liberal Party treasurer David Mond has successfully sued The Age for defamation, with a Federal Court judge finding two out of three articles in question carried defamatory imputations. Mond sued this masthead along with publisher Fairfax Media and journalists Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson over a series of CBD columns published in May 2021, December 2021 and February 2022. The items discussed internal politics at the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, also known as Caulfield Shule, where Mond was a board president, and dealings with other members. Justice Michael Wheelahan delivered his judgment on Thursday, finding there were no defamatory imputations in relation to the first article, published in May 2021. This article dealt with a decision to invite convicted spy Jonathan Pollard to deliver an online address to mark the anniversary of the reunification of the Old City of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six-Day War. This is known as Jerusalem Day. Wheelahan found the column items published in December 2021 and February 2022, however, were defamatory of Mond. These items have been removed from The Age website, but the May column item remains online. 'I have concluded the applicant did establish he suffered serious harm,' Wheelahan said in court on Thursday. He said there were 'threads or stings' in the articles that supported the defamatory imputations. 'The two main stings are firstly, a claim the applicant did not consult Rabbi [Ralph] Genende in relation to a proposal to host Jonathon Pollard as a guest speaker at a Jerusalem Day event at the Caulfield Shule.
The Age
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Former Victorian Liberal treasurer scores defamation win
Former Victorian Liberal Party treasurer David Mond has successfully sued The Age for defamation, with a Federal Court judge finding two out of three articles in question carried defamatory imputations. Mond sued this masthead along with publisher Fairfax Media and journalists Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson over a series of CBD columns published in May 2021, December 2021 and February 2022. The items discussed internal politics at the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, also known as Caulfield Shule, where Mond was a board president, and dealings with other members. Justice Michael Wheelahan delivered his judgment on Thursday, finding there were no defamatory imputations in relation to the first article, published in May 2021. This article dealt with a decision to invite convicted spy Jonathan Pollard to deliver an online address to mark the anniversary of the reunification of the Old City of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six-Day War. This is known as Jerusalem Day. Wheelahan found the column items published in December 2021 and February 2022, however, were defamatory of Mond. These items have been removed from The Age website, but the May column item remains online. 'I have concluded the applicant did establish he suffered serious harm,' Wheelahan said in court on Thursday. He said there were 'threads or stings' in the articles that supported the defamatory imputations. 'The two main stings are firstly, a claim the applicant did not consult Rabbi [Ralph] Genende in relation to a proposal to host Jonathon Pollard as a guest speaker at a Jerusalem Day event at the Caulfield Shule.
