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News18
18 hours ago
- General
- News18
Telangana's Badami Mango Soaring In Popularity This Summer
Last Updated: Currently, Badami mangoes are being sold for around Rs 50 per kg in the retail market, while wholesale rates are between Rs 40 to Rs 42 per kg, making them affordable for everyone While people across the country are seeking respite from the sweltering heat, the Badami mango from Telangana has emerged as a sweet relief. Known for its unique flavour, juicy pulp, and small seed, the Badami mango is becoming increasingly popular among the masses. These mangoes, mainly sourced from the orchards of Telangana, are dominating markets across cities. Although mangoes also arrive from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, this season has seen Telangana's Badami variety take the spotlight. However, weather fluctuations have impacted the mango trade this year. Untimely rainfall and an influx of produce have led to a dip in market prices. Currently, Badami mangoes are being sold for around Rs 50 per kg in the retail market, while wholesale rates are between Rs 40 to Rs 42 per kg, making them affordable for the common man. Mohammad Zaheer, a long-time fruit trader in MP's Khandwa, told Local18 that this season has seen a significant arrival of Badami mangoes. 'The rains have caused early ripening, which has led to falling prices across India. But the good news is that customers are benefiting," he said. What Makes Badami Mango Special? From an agricultural perspective, Telangana is known for vast mango orchards, much like how soybean is cultivated in Madhya Pradesh. Zaheer notes that mango production is nature's gift, it can't be predicted or controlled. 'You never know whether a tree will yield 50 kilos or a quintal. It all depends on the weather and luck," he adds. Unlike other fruits, there are no concerns about fake Badami mangoes. Zaheer emphasises, 'Badami mangoes are natural and can't be tampered with. There's no such thing as a fake Badami." What's Next in the Mango Market? Other varieties are slowly entering the mango markets, including Totapuri and Lal Patta from South India. After June 10, North Indian favourites like Dussehri, Langra, and Chausa are expected to arrive in large numbers. But for now, Telangana's Badami mango remains the king of Khandwa's summer fruit stalls, offering both relief from the heat and a taste of seasonal delight. First Published: June 02, 2025, 15:29 IST
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Birthday Girl Sonakshi Sinha Is The Happiest With A Cheesy Burger And Here's Proof
Happy birthday Sonakshi Sinha! The 'Dabangg' star turned a year older on Monday, and her husband and actor Zaheer Iqbal shared a very special post to mark this day. Taking to his Instagram handle, Zaheer shared a video in which Sonakshi can be seen enjoying a cheeseburger. In the video, Zaheer captures his wife's love for food and burgers, finding it all adorable. In the video, Sonakshi looks super happy as she relishes every bite of her burger, dancing to the flavours and textures of her yummy meal. She also has cheese smeared on her face as she delves into delicious bites of what seems like the best cheeseburger of her life. She pairs it with a plate full of crinkled fries and two kinds of dips. In the caption, Zaheer wrote, "Happy Birthday My Jaana. It's moments like these that I love you the most. May you always be happy and your tummy always full. I feed you to see you dance like this. Will always be there to not tell you there's food all over your face. I Love You My Life." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zaheer Iqbal (@iamzahero) Fans loved the wholesome foodie post for Sonakshi's birthday. Take a look at the reactions below: "Can we have a whole series called 'sona eats' directed by Zaheer please," a fan wrote. Another cheered, "Enjoy your meal and ignore the haters." A viewer chimed in, "She ate all the haters like that." "Awwww so cute! Only Zaheer can capture Sona's best moments like this. The best cutest wish till now," a fan appreciated.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Zaheer Iqbal shares adorable pre-proposal video for ‘biwi no 1' Sonakshi Sinha's birthday; fans call it ‘cutest wish'
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha is celebrating her 38th birthday today (June 2). While the actor earlier gave fans a glimpse of her intimate birthday celebration with close friends, it was her husband and fellow actor Zaheer Iqbal's heartfelt wish on social media that stole the spotlight and left fans swooning. (Also Read: Inside Sonakshi Sinha's 38th birthday with hubby Zaheer Iqbal, Huma Qureshi, and a misspelt cake) On Monday, Zaheer took to Instagram to share a video of Sonakshi adorably enjoying a burger, with cheese smeared across her face. Alongside the video, he wrote, 'Happy Birthday My Jaana. It's moments like these that I love you the most. May you always be happy and tummy always full. I feed u to see you dance like this. Will always be there to NOT tell u there's food all over your face.' Zaheer revealed that the video was taken just two hours before he proposed to Sonakshi, adding, 'I Love You My Life. FUN FACT – 2 hours after this I asked her to MARRY ME. 30/12/2022. this was her last meal without a ring on it.' He ended the caption with the hashtag '#BiwiNo1' to express his love for his wife. A post shared by Zaheer Iqbal (@iamzahero) Fans were quick to gush over the romantic and playful post. One fan commented, 'Awwww so cutieee! Only Zaheer can capture Sona's best moments like this. The bestest, cutest wish till now.' Another wrote, 'Aww, Zaheer fed Sona yummy food before the proposal — and she had no clue what was coming! Sweet surprise.' A third user added, 'Can we have a whole series called 'Sona Eats', directed by Zaheer, please?' while another simply said, 'This is the cutest wish.' Sonakshi also shared a video of her birthday celebration, which showed her sitting on a chair with Zaheer on her lap as their friends stood behind them singing 'Happy Birthday' at the top of their lungs. She captioned it, 'Happy burrrdayyy to me. Blessed with friends who write happy birthday SONU instead of Sona on my birthday cake… can't ask for more.' Sonakshi and Zaheer tied the knot in a civil ceremony on June 24, surrounded by close friends and family. The couple, who had been together for seven years, chose an intimate wedding to mark the beginning of their new chapter. Celebrities like Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth, Aayush Sharma, Honey Singh, and Huma Qureshi were among those who attended the ceremony.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sonakshi Sinha Requests Husband To Do Her Make-Up, Says ‘Im Bored Already'
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was last seen in the horror-comedy 'Kakuda', was dolled up by her husband Zaheer Iqbal. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) video, in which she can be seen getting assisted by her husband for the make-up. At the start of the video, Zaheer can already be seen getting bored as he declares, 'I'm bored already'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) The actress then asks her spouse to not, 'don't destroy' her products. After a bit of banter and bickering, her husband did the make-up pretty much on point. He even asked her, 'Should I do your hair?'. The actress went on to say, 'Husband has done my make-up today. And this is what it looks like. And I can totally go out with it'. In December last year, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer celebrated one year of their engagement by jumping off a plane. The actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video in which she could be seen enjoying the thrill of skydiving. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, 'On 30th Dec 2022 we got engaged… 2 years later, we decided to celebrate by jumping off a plane!!!!! Saying goodbye to the best year 2024 on the HIGHEST note, can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for us!! Happy new year everyone!! Make it your best '. The couple tied the knot on June 23 in Mumbai after 7 years of dating. They first met at a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Interestingly, both Sonakshi and Zaheer started their careers with Salman. While Sonakshi made her debut opposite Salman in the box-office phenomenon 'Dabangg', Zaheer made his debut with Salman Khan's home production 'Notebook'. The couple reportedly dated for 7 years, and lived together for a year before tying the knot. Their wedding ceremony was followed by a grand reception ceremony that was attended by several Bollywood celebrities including Salman Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kajol, Tabu, Yo Yo Honey Singh and more. Zaheer is an actor, and made his debut in 2019. His father Iqbal Ratansi has businesses in jewellery and real estate, and is a childhood friend of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan which explains Zaheer making his debut with 'Notebook', produced under the banner of Salman Khan Films.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal Are Made For Each Other, This Video Is Proof
Last Updated: In the video, Sonakshi is seen leaning against a wooden pole and exuding her adorable smile as she looks at her loving husband. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are true travel enthusiasts and often grab the fans' attention with snippets from their different getaways. Most recently, the couple jetted off to the picturesque location, Maldives, this time to attend their close friend's 10th marriage anniversary. As the duo joined their friends for the big celebration, they took a moment to experience the real beauty of the island and went on a serene boat ride. Taking to Instagram, the Dabangg actress dropped a romantic boomerang video with her husband, wherein the two are standing close on a boat. The setting is breathtaking with clear turquoise water and a tropical background. Sonakshi is seen leaning against a wooden pole and exuding her adorable smile as she looks at her loving husband. The actress dressed in a vibrant red outfit with a sequined top, while Zaheer opted for an all-white look and wore a shirt with matching pants. Both of them appear to be enjoying the peaceful, intimate moment together in the beautiful destination. Interestingly, the actress attached the clip to the romantic song, Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein, from the film, Rock On. Sonakshi and Zaheer got married on June 23, 2024, after dating for seven years. The two had kept their relationship private for a long time. However, after their marriage, the two have never stopped talking about each other and how they improve each other's life. The duo had shared the screen space in the comedy-drama film, Double XL. Directed by Satramm Ramani, the film also featured Huma Qureshi and Mahat Raghavendra in the lead roles. On the work front, Sonakshi was last seen in the horror comedy film, Kakuda, along with Saqib Saleem and Riteish Deshmukh. The film was released on Zee5 last year. She will be next seen in the psychological thriller film, Nikita Roy. The film marks Sonakshi's brother, Kussh S Sinha's debut as a director and explores the themes of mysticism, psychological tension and human vulnerability. Apart from that, she will also be making her Telugu debut soon with the upcoming film, Jatadhara. Zaheer, on the other hand, was last seen in a cameo role in Ayush Sharma's action thriller, Ruslaan. First Published: May 22, 2025, 18:06 IST
