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Arab News
3 days ago
- 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.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
In India, mahua spirit is making a comeback
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Spring has arrived in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh and the forest is bursting with every shade of green. Fresh shoots sprout from gnarled tree trunks as life begins anew after the long winter. In the distance, the birdsong is punctuated by a peacock's wails. What's really holding my attention, though, is the smell — a distinctly sweet, heady aroma that hangs in the humid air, impossible to ignore and emanating from the pearly white buds strewn on the ground by a nearby tree. I'm in Kanha National Park, one of India's foremost tiger reserves in the northeast of the country, visiting from my hometown on the vast nation's western coast, Mumbai. In addition to the elusive big cats, around 145 of which inhabit the reserve, this protected region also happens to be one of the places where the Madhuca longifolia, or mahua tree, grows — a towering sentinel of the forest, its branches spreading broadly. Long have people been attracted to its delicate buds — the tree's flowers, when dried and fermented, produce a spirit that has been consumed by Indigenous peoples in the country for centuries. But it's more than just a folk liquor. This ancient alcohol, known for its distinct sweet, nutty flavour and heady aroma, has played a pivotal role in Indian daily life, serving as a source of pride for many Indigenous cultures. 'So deep is the tribal connection with mahua that it's sometimes used to wash the umbilical cords of newborns and bless tombstones and memorials for the departed so they're not deprived in the afterlife,' says grey-haired Aniruddha 'Jhampan' Mookerjee when I meet him later at Salban, a rustic homestay he runs that borders Kanha. Having served as the heritage liquor advisor to the Madhya Pradesh government, Aniruddha has been integral to bringing this ancient spirit back into the limelight. Decades ago, the spirit fell out of favour. Despite being an important part of India's cultural identity, mahua was deemed a 'dangerous intoxicant' and a threat to public health by colonial British officers in the late 19th century, who feared it could disrupt social order and banned its distillation. The ban significantly impacted the livelihoods of Indigenous communities, who'd traditionally collected the flowers. Soon, mahua largely disappeared. But now, thanks to a new law brought about by the efforts of government officials, people like Aniruddha and some enterprising bartenders, mahua has been deemed a heritage liquor and is making a comeback. In 2021, labels such as Mond and Mohulo, the first mahua spirits in India distilled by Indigenous people, came to the market, giving these communities a vital financial lifeline. And slowly, mahua has begun to filter back into Indian life. Fine dining restaurants such as Masque in Mumbai are now incorporating mahua-infused dishes, such as ice cream, into their tasting menus. At The Oberoi Vindhyavilas, a luxury wildlife resort to the north in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, guests are now greeted on arrival with the basant, a welcome drink crafted with mahua, local herbs and soda. Even tent canopies here are embroidered with the flower, which is rapidly becoming a regional emblem. Later, when I return to Mumbai, I arrive after dark and head for Bandra Born, a restaurant with a new dedicated mahua bar, opened in partnership with Six Brothers Small Batch, India's first double-distilled luxury mahua spirit. It's an atmospheric spot, mood-lit with dark wood and speakers playing R&B. On offer here are 10 mahua cocktails, all reinventions of classic drinks — think the mahua mule, tribal negroni and popular mahua colada. I chat to chief barman Raviraj Shetty, as well as Gresham Fernandes, the restaurant's chef-partner, about mahua. 'As an ingredient, mahua has a hint of smokiness and is slightly sweet,' explains Raviraj. I ask them where the idea for the bar came from. 'It came from a single thought,' Gresham interjects. 'What did we drink before we were colonised? Mahua, we found, was the spirit that allowed us to explore that answer in the most creative way.' Some Indians still hold an internalised bias to what they regard as a 'country liquor', thanks in part to years of India's culinary history being devalued during colonial rule. But slowly, the conversation around the need to revive and respect traditional food cultures is growing. Alongside the launch of its Small Batch, the Six Brothers distillery has also released 1922 Resurrection — a commemorative release of just 102 bottles that each retail for close to £100. And they're not alone: alcohol brand Mah is also attempting to popularise the drink and its story globally, aiming to change the perception of the spirit in India; already, it's being consumed in bars like Little Red Door in Paris and Symbiose in Bordeaux. As I sip my nimbu sharbat, a spicy mahua-spiked lemonade, and wait for my friends to arrive, a conversation I had back in Madhya Pradesh comes to mind. There, at the female-run Mohulo distillery, I'd met Anarkali Bai, an Indigenous woman who's part of the production team. After taking me on a tour, we'd sat down to talk over chai and biscuits, and she told me how mahua had made her financially independent, and able to pay for family weddings and ceremonies — just as the liquor had in her community before colonial rule. 'It has been our guiding spirit,' she'd said. 'Very often, our husbands can't support us. But mahua can.' To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only).
