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Washington Post
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Even at Starmer's favorite pub, U.K. prime minister is a ‘beige' mystery
LONDON — Before he was prime minister, Keir Starmer was a familiar face in the north London enclave of Kentish Town — knocking on doors, chatting about his beloved Arsenal Football Club and sipping pints at the Pineapple, a Victorian-era boozer he once called 'the best pub in the land.'
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Luna Snow summer skin arrives in Marvel Rivals: Know how to get the ice-based superhero's latest outfit
Luna Snow's summer skin has arrived in Marvel Rivals. The Summer Special Event Pass released on July 17 2025, and has introduced various epic skins, including The Thing 'Sunshine' Costume, Thor 'Worthy Waves' Costume, and others. However, the Luna Snow skin has the players buzzing. The skin is currently on a sale frenzy, with the Marvel hero getting a completely new look. Why do players want the Luna Snow summer skin? Marvel Rivals is a Shooter Video Game (SVG) where you can play as your favourite Marvel superheroes and square up in PvP matches. Players have to strategise and form unique skill combinations within the team to win matches. Luna Snow stands out as one of the most powerful characters in the title. Hence, the popularity of the hero has made fans go nuts for acquiring the skin. Additionally, Luna Snow's VFX is rather popular among gamers for its 'fan service'. The ice-based superhero got a ready-to-vibe beach look with blue hair. Fans are already creating fan art on the newly released Luna Snow summer skin. Steps to get Luna Snow summer skin in Marvel Rivals Follow the steps given below to get the new Luna Snow summer skin in Marvel Rivals: Open the events window in Marvel Rivals. Select the 'Purchase Premium' option, present just above the rewards box. To buy the Summer Special Event Pass, you require 690 Lattice, which is around $7. Once you buy it, complete the given missions and reach the final tier. As you complete the final tier objectives, the Marvel Rivals game will reward you with Luna Snow's exciting summer skin. Marvel Rivals:Summer Special Event >Luna Snow Swimsuit Skin& Snowcastle Emote are adorable! And custom SFX? Pineapple (@PineapplePnda) July 16, 2025 Marvel Rivals:Summer Special Event >Luna Snow Swimsuit Skin& Snowcastle Emote are adorable! And custom SFX? Marvel Rivals: When is the Summer Special Event Pass releasing? The Marvel Rivals Summer Special Event Pass goes live on 17 July 2025 (Friday), 2:00 AM PT (5:00 AM ET/9:00 AM UTC). The event ends on August 15 at 2:00 AM PT (5:00 AM ET/9:00 AM UTC).
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Global retail company Lulu Group explores strategic sourcing from Meghalaya
A high-level eight-member delegation from Lulu Group International , led by Salim M.A., Director, Global Operations, visited Meghalaya for a series of strategic engagements aimed at strengthening international market linkages for the state's agricultural products. The visit follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Lulu Group International and the Meghalaya State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) in November 2023 at World Food India, New Delhi, facilitated by APEDA. Over the past two years, MSAMB has proactively facilitated the export of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin, Pineapple, and Ginger through both air and sea routes. The delegation held an official meeting with the Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and senior secretaries from the Department. The Chief Minister assured the delegation of full government support in maximizing this partnership. He emphasized the importance of leveraging Meghalaya's unique agro-climatic conditions and traditional practices to create a strong brand identity in global markets. 'Our focus is on ensuring maximum efficiency with the investments we make, so that the volume of products reaching international markets continues to grow,' said Conrad. 'As a government, we are fully committed to this partnership. Meghalaya is an agro-based society, and our produce, especially the GI-tagged and organic varieties, are unique to this region. These products have immense potential, and we are determined to take them to global platforms. Today, we are witnessing significant growth in production, organic certification, and farmer collectivization. A great deal of groundwork is already in motion, and we are building on that momentum to ensure long-term gains for our farmers,' he added. Live Events In recent years, the Government of Meghalaya has taken bold and innovative steps to establish direct export channels for the state's unique agricultural products, particularly those with Geographical Indication (GI) tags and certified organic status. In a pioneering move last year, the State Government facilitated the first-ever direct export of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin to Dubai via air cargo from Guwahati Customs, effectively bypassing conventional routes like Mumbai's Sea ports and airports. This marked a breakthrough in agri-export logistics from the region, ensuring faster and more efficient transportation of perishable, high-value produce. Building on this success, direct exports of pineapple consignments were also initiated, with Air India Cargo managing the shipment directly from Guwahati. These interventions reflect the Government's strong commitment to streamlining export infrastructure and reducing turnaround times for both farmers and international buyers. To date, Meghalaya has successfully exported over 13 metric tons of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin and 10 metric tons of Pineapple to markets in the Middle East, reinforcing the state's reputation for high-quality and fresh produce. Further elevating Meghalaya's presence in international markets, the first-ever sea shipment of 15 metric tons of organic ginger was successfully dispatched to Dubai in March 2025, facilitated by the Meghalaya State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) in collaboration with the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company. This shipment showcased the scalability, traceability, and global readiness of Meghalaya's organic value chains. This initiative was not only a testament to the Government of Meghalaya's vision of integrating its farmers into global value chains but also helped lay the foundation for lasting trade relationships with major retail groups such as Lulu. The experience enabled farmers to better understand global consumer preferences, branding standards, and packaging benchmarks- key areas that are now being addressed in collaboration with Lulu Group and other partners. These strategic efforts reflect the broader goal of the state to create sustainable, high-value market opportunities for Meghalaya's farmers while positioning the state as a competitive player in the international organic and GI-tagged product space.
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Iconic fizzy drink brand to launch alcoholic drinks for the first time
Plus, find out how to save money on alcohol this summer IN A FIZZ Iconic fizzy drink brand to launch alcoholic drinks for the first time Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN iconic fizzy drink brand is launching a range of alcoholic drinks for the first time. Ka is known for its fruity, Caribbean-inspired soft drinks, often found in supermarkets and corner shops. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A new range of Ka alcoholic mixed drinks will be hitting stores for the summer Credit: AG Barr It's now bringing out four new alcoholic mixed drinks which are sure to be popular over the summer. They will come in the flavours Black Grape, Fruit Punch, Pineapple and Karnival Twist. Each of the drinks will have Ka's popular flavours mixed with Caribbean white rum. The 330ml cans will be sold for £2.79. The soft drink version is usually sold for between 60p and 80p. They launched in Wholesalers first and will be landing on convenience store shelves next week. AG Barr, which owns Ka, said the new range was aimed at shoppers "looking to spontaneously grab drinks - whether en route to a social occasion, to be enjoyed at the park, or at a festival with friends". And with the weather heating up ahead of this weekend, it's perfect timing. Forecasters have said parts of southern England, including London, could see temperatures reach 28C on Friday evening. Numerous brands have been racing to bring out new alcoholic canned drinks for the summer. Shoppers have been going wild for the latest collection of tinnies from M&S, which include favourites such as mojitos, pina coladas and cosmos. Why Guinness tastes better in Ireland There's also a mint and elderflower Hugo Spritz and a Limoncello Spritz. Meanwhile Lidl is selling pre-mixed cocktail cans for the bargain price of 89p. They include flavours like the Bitterol Spritz, Strawberry Daiquiri, Mojito and Pina Colada. Rival Aldi brought out a similar range starting at 99p. Their tinnies include Hard Seltzers and Spicy Margaritas.
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
It's the drink everyone's ordering this summer – these are the latest matcha launches you need to try
You don't have to go to a coffee shop to get your matcha fix any more... MATCHA POINT It's the drink everyone's ordering this summer – these are the latest matcha launches you need to try Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WE can't get enough of the green stuff right now - in fact, Caffe Nero stores sell 19 cups of matcha a minute, and Google searches for "matcha near me" have sky-rocketed by over 5000% in the past year! Once the preserve of the wellness world and "clean girls", matcha has made it into the mainstream, thanks to a slew of celebs getting their daily fix, social media feeds filling up with picture-perfect matcha lattes - and, of course, the much-talked-about health benefits from the high level of antioxidants. From Black Sheep to Caffe Nero, the high street's matcha game is on point, with a flavour combo for everyone. Strawberry and vanilla is the perfect drink to watch the tennis at Wimbledon with, while a new peaches and cream twist is a game-changer. 6 Celebs including Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa love their matcha! Credit: Instagram/Hailey Bieber, Instagram/Dua Lipa But the RTD supermarket options are rapidly expanding, too, and you can now make your matcha iced lattes at home with a few key ingredients. So, if you can't be bothered to wait in the queue every time the green craving hits, we have just the thing... 6 These are all available in your nearest supermarket Grab and go First up, taking to the shelves recently in Sainsbury's are Oat Shaker's gut-friendly oat and fruit shakes - including a Matcha & Pineapple flavour. A tropical twist on the classic, this 100% natural drink is packed with nutrients and fibre and costs only £4 for a 750ml bottle (three servings). Ueshima Coffee Company's Iced Matcha Lattes are also back for summer in a slick on-point can design. Less than 90 cals and low in sugar, these are great for picnics and festivals at £3 a can, just hitting the shelves of a Waitrose near you. Also new out, Califia Farms Matcha Almond Latte is an eye-popping splash of green on the shelves of Sainsbury's at £2.95 for 750ml - just shake and pour over ice, no whisking required. 6 Which Black Sheep flavour will you be ordering? Credit: Black Sheep Join the queue In a new flavour that really grabbed our attention, Leon is smashing summer with its Watermelon Matcha Iced Tea - sweet watermelon green tea topped with matcha and served over ice. Yum! Black Sheep Coffee is clear that it's on a mission to make matcha inclusive, with drinks for everyone from "clean girls" to hairy biker guys and city workers - and we're here for it! Matcha-spiked lemonade is a new offering from Black Sheep and is set to become a cult fave, available in lychee, lavender, passionfruit and peach flavourways, and made with Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha and still lemonade as the ultimate refresher. The Black Sheep Peaches & Cream Matcha Latte is one for the creamy quaffers and tastes just like summer should - best paired with the cafe's Norwegian Matcha Waffles, made with all-new matcha dough and smothered in Nutella and fresh fruit. 6 Caffe Nero has hopped on the matcha trend Credit: Caffe Nero Caffe Nero just added its first-ever matcha drinks to the menu - Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte and Strawberry & Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte - and fans have gone crazy for them. Made with PerfectTed matcha and available hot or iced, the peeps at Nero reckon the rise in matcha love is because: "People are choosing drinks that align with a lifestyle focused on wellness, mindfulness and everyday rituals." 6 These matcha concentrates will save you cash each month Credit: Monin Get in the kitchen If you're looking to save some £££s, but can't quite quit your matcha habit, Monin is coming to the rescue with a range of new concentrates - simply add 25ml to a glass of ice and milk for a delish DIY drink. Choose a straight Matcha Green Tea Concentrate or the Blueberry Matcha Green Tea version for a fiver a bottle in Tesco - delivering a budget-friendly 10 shots of matcha! 6 Whip up barista-style matchas at home with this little beauty Credit: bird & blend tea co And if you're really looking to elevate the at-home experience, check out this latest, first-of-its-kind launch. Bird & Blend Tea Co Matcha Latte Magic Whisk, £99, enables matcha fans to achieve a perfectly silky smooth latte at the press of a button. Who needs a barista when this little gadget will pay for itself if you're a regular cafe queen, plus it will show everyone how serious you are about getting your caffeine fix.
