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Yahoo
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- Automotive
- Yahoo
Builder from Essex wins £75k Porsche 911 after entering 6p competition
A builder from Essex is the lucky winner of a £75,000 Porsche 911, in a competition that cost just 6p to enter. Michael Barton, 39, from Harlow, was working on-site building an extension when he was surprised by presenter Katie Knight, who arrived to deliver the life-changing news and reveal the prize parked nearby. He won the car courtesy of online competition firm BOTB, who have had winners all across the globe scoring big prizes from small investments. Michael said: 'I'm absolutely shaking, nothing like this ever happens to me - It's amazing. "It couldn't have come at a better time – we've got a baby due in four weeks, it's a very exciting time for us.' The 911, finished in bright red, was an especially sweet win for the Liverpool fan. 'I couldn't have picked a better colour – this is a bit of me" he said, grinning as he sat inside and revved the engine. 'The whole experience has been surreal. "I've seen videos of other winners online and thought I would give it a go. "I'm a hardworking man, and the past few months I've really been hoping something good would happen.' Despite falling in love with the turbocharged sports car, Michael revealed he's likely to take the cash alternative and put it towards a deposit for a new house. 'This is going to help me progress to the next stage of where I want to be in my life' he added. To top off the surreal moment, Michael's partner revealed that the night before the win, she'd dreamt he'd won a shopping trolley. Katie said: 'Michael's reaction was just brilliant – total disbelief and so much excitement. 'It's a stunning car and such a head-turner, but with a baby on the way, I completely understand why he might take the cash. "Either way, it's an incredible prize for just 6p." BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car to a different winner each week, as well as offering other lifestyle prizes. Founded in 1999, BOTB has given away £102m worth of cars so far. To see Michael's reaction alongside a host of other lucky winners, head over to
Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thrilling Adventure Island ride reopens after two-year closure and £350,000 refurb
A LEGENDARY Adventure Island ride has reopened to thill-seeking visitors after a massive £350,000 restoration. The Time Machine ride has been described as one of the park's most high-octane attractions, stretching 38 metres into the sky. Bosses at the Western Esplanade theme park say the ride is now "better than ever" and have thanked the team of engineers and artists behind its much-anticipated return. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Philip Miller, Adventure Island's owner, said: 'Fantastic news for all our loyal customers — at long last, the Time Machine is back in action. Thrill - The ride has been described as one of the park's most high-octane (Image: Adventure Island) "This ride is completely unique — originally designed and built from scratch by our talented in-house team over 12 years ago. "It's now fully restored, thoroughly tested, and officially approved by ride inspectors — ready and waiting for you to climb aboard. Read more Tributes paid to talented X Factor star from Southend following tragic death Trust unable to find replacement for south Essex school headteacher before new term Family pay tribute to Southend 18-year-old after suspected drug death in Ibiza "Huge thanks to our incredible engineering team, and a special shout-out to workshop manager Tim Sykes, who's treated this like a personal mission from day one. The team's even started calling it 'The Tim Machine' — and rightly so." Restoration - Adventure Island staff with the newly refurbished ride (Image: Adventure Island) Adventure Island estimates that £350,000 has been spent on the expert restoration of the 38-metre ride, which is taller than the park's existing City Wheel attraction. Following the restoration, it is now able to seat 16 thrill seekers at a time and will also be cycled as a rotating viewing tower on occasion.
Indian Express
11 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara starring Ahaan Panday has similarities with 2004 Korean film A Moment To Remember
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, has been getting a great response. The film has been performing well at the box office, too, and in three 3 days, Saiyaara has collected Rs 83.07 crores in India. While this rom-com starring debutants is being widely talked about, some users on Reddit recently pointed out that Mohit Suri has uncanny similarities between Saiyaara and a 2004 Korean film titled 'A Moment To Remember'. Ahaan Panday's film's storyline is said to be very similar to the plot of John H. Lee's Korean film. Mohit Suri's Saiyaara is a love story between a short-tempered musician Krish Kapur (Ahaan Panday) and an aspiring journalist Vaani (Aneet Padda). Their love is put to the test when Vaani gets diagnosed with an early-onset of Alzheimer's, while she wants to leave the relationship, he chooses to stay beside her and make her relive their memories together. The Korean film A Moment To Remember that released in 2004 and starred Son Ye-jin and Jung Woo-sung, also has a similar storyline. Also Read: 'After Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday will be known as a lover': Director Mohit Suri says it's 'amazing how things have fallen into place for the new boy' Quickly pointing out the striking similarities in the plots, a user on Reddit wrote, 'Major plot points are the same, like Alzheimer's, confusion with ex, girl running away. Also, the ending where he recreates the past moment is the same…' Another user wrote, 'So Saiyaara is based on A Moment to Remember? Mohit Suri and his love for copying South Korean movies. Ek Villain, as an adaptation of I Saw The Devil, was far apart, as one was an action, revenge drama with no side plot, and the other was a romantic drama.' So #SAIYAARA is a copy of this KOREAN FILM! (Read the synopsis) Mohit Suri has barely made any original film. — Chanduminati (@illuminatiGuyy) July 18, 2025 A third user on X accused Mohit Suri of borrowing from Korean cinema and listed the movies that have been picked from there. According to the user, Aashiqui 2 was a copy of 'A Star is Born', Ek Villain was copied from 'I Saw The Devil', Murder 2 was a copy of 'The Chaser', and Awarapan was copied from 'A Bittersweet Life'. Another user also wrote, 'Always remember every top artist copies from one another, but you have to give your flavour while doing, and not every filmmaker can do justice or copy another work if they don't have the talent to do so.' However, many also pointed out that Saiyaara is quite a well-made adaptation, if it is copied from the Korean film. Saiyaara is directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film was released in theaters on 18th July.
Indian Express
11 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Jo pichhle 20 saal mein sikhaya gaya…sab galat hai': Ram Kapoor says having two meals a day amounts to ‘overeating', backs OMAD; can it work for the average Indian?
'Jitna kam khaoge na, utna zyada energy hota hai' (The less you eat, the more energy you have), said actor Ram Kapoor on Bharti Singh's podcast, where he appeared alongside Mona Singh. The conversation turned revealing when Kapoor said, 'If you eat only one meal a day — main nahi karta hoon… (I don't do that),' prompting Mona to add, 'I eat one meal a day.' Kapoor continued, 'I eat two. But one meal a day is supposed to be the healthiest. Jo aapki energy level double ho jaati hai (Your energy level doubles).' Citing spiritual leader Sadhguru, he said, 'Sadhguru ko jaante ho? One meal a day khaate hain, unhone khud bataya hai—YouTube mein hai. (Do you know Sadhguru? He eats one meal a day, he's said it himself, it's on YouTube.)' Kapoor then claimed, 'If you eat two meals a day, technically you are overeating.' He went a step further, questioning the very foundation of modern meal norms: 'Jo pichhle 20 saal mein sikhaya gaya hai –— teen meal khaao, cereal khaao… sab galat hai. Yeh sab food industry ko promote karne ke liye kiya gaya tha. (Everything we've been taught in the last 20 years… that we should eat three meals a day, eat cereal… is all wrong. It was promoted to benefit the food industry).' When Bharti joked about having four meals a day, Kapoor said, 'Arey main toh 10 khaata tha. Beech-beech mein saans lene ke liye rukna padta tha mujhe.' (I used to eat 10 times a day—I had to pause just to breathe.) This candid exchange shines light on the rising popularity of intermittent fasting trends like OMAD (One Meal A Day) and the Two-Meal approach. But in a country as socio-economically diverse as India, with long working hours and varied nutritional needs, is this kind of celebrity-endorsed lifestyle change actually feasible or advisable? Food history expert Alok Singh of Diga Organics explained that before colonial influence, Indian eating patterns were far from standardised. 'Meal timings were more intuitive, shaped by climate, agricultural work, spiritual customs, and regional food availability,' he told Agrarian and pastoral communities typically ate two main meals — one after the morning's work and another after sunset. In regions like Rajasthan or Ladakh, heavier meals were taken earlier in the day to match the harsh climate. Among tribal and nomadic groups, meals were often dictated by availability rather than fixed schedules. The three-meal structure, Singh says, was institutionalised during colonial rule, especially in cities and among those in government or military employment. 'The British imposed the rhythm of breakfast-lunch-dinner based on Victorian norms, which was replicated in schools, offices, and hospitals.' It also became aspirational. 'Eating three meals a day came to symbolise modernity, order, and sophistication, in line with British ideals,' Singh said. Singh also pointed out that ancient Indian eating was based more on cycles of fasting and feasting than rigid meal timings. 'Weekly fasts, seasonal detoxes, and fasting on religious days were common across communities. These weren't just spiritual practices; they reflected a cyclical understanding of digestion and health,' he said. He also noted that dishes like idli, poha, and upma existed long before the concept of 'breakfast' was formalised. They were simply practical, early-morning meals— light, easy to digest, and often made from fermented or leftover grains. Their transformation into 'breakfast foods' had more to do with urbanisation, school timings, and nuclear families than any cultural shift. Today, as celebrities champion OMAD and intermittent fasting, some people are experimenting with OMAD or two-meal routines –– with mixed outcomes. Journalist Madhulika Dash began a flexible approach combining OMAD, two meals, and intermittent fasting after being diagnosed with Grade 4 fatty liver. Told to lose 10 kg and prepare for surgery, she instead chose to heal through lifestyle change. Her experience highlighted both the transformative potential and the challenges: 'You feel lighter, more focused, your skin improves, period pains reduce, and your joints become more flexible. You also get more attuned to your body's signals.' However, she warned, 'You need supplements, because it's easy to cling to one style of eating just because of how good it makes you feel.' For Niyti Chetan Maru, 25, OMAD connected her to Jain spiritual fasting (Varsitap), where she alternated complete fasts with simple meals. 'One day I would completely fast with just boiled water, and then the following day I would have two plain Jain meals,' she said, adding, 'I felt lighter, digestion was better, and I craved less. Mentally, I was more relaxed, clearer-headed, and less reactive.' But, on some days, she also experienced 'exhaustion, minor headaches, or lagging energy.' Deep Mitra Roy, 33, offered a different perspective: 'Everyone's romanticising OMAD because of celebrity podcasts. But celebs have chefs, wellness teams, and PR. Try doing it with a 9-to-5 job and social meals –– it doesn't work.' He also faced physical side effects: 'My gym stamina dropped. I got irritable. My relationship with food became obsessive. I started dreading meals instead of enjoying them.' Lubna Ifrah, 25, tried a two-meal-a-day pattern after weight gain. 'It started during Ramadan and I kept going because it worked. But convincing my parents to let me skip breakfast was hard.' Over time, she noticed more energy and less mindless eating. 'It works if you have a naturally small appetite and can power through the initial hunger,' she said. Nutritionist Aditi Prabhu, founder of NutroDynamix, said fasting is not new to Indian culture, but needs context: 'Whether fewer meals will work depends on age, medical issues, climate, appetite, and lifestyle. Doing it unsupervised can be risky.' She noted that Indian diets are heavily carbohydrate-based, with moderate to low protein and micronutrients. 'Restricting frequency without balanced intake may lead to fatigue and deficiencies,' she said. Dietician Pranjal Kumat echoed this: 'While it may improve insulin sensitivity or help weight loss in some, it's not sustainable for most Indians—especially those with erratic schedules or high energy demands.' Red flags include fatigue, mood swings, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, and nutrient loss. 'People may experience muscle loss, poor concentration, and irregular periods without proper planning,' Kumat warned. Should celebrities be more responsible? Experts warned against blindly following celebrity health trends. 'Celebrities live very different lives. While they work hard to maintain their appearance, they also have access to personal trainers, dietitians, and medical experts,' said Prabhu, adding, 'They're not healthcare professionals, and may not realise that health and nutrition need to be tailored to each individual.' Kumat echoed the concern: 'Celebrity routines can raise awareness, but they often lack scientific context. These diets are usually carried out under expert supervision ,something most people don't have, and that can lead to unrealistic expectations and potential health risks.' Kapoor may be right about the three-meal structure being historically recent and colonial in origin. But that doesn't mean OMAD or two-meal diets are universally better. The core lesson, as per both experts and practitioners, is this: eating patterns should be flexible, personal, and aligned with your body's needs, lifestyle, health conditions, and cultural context. It should not be a blanket rule borrowed from influencers or ancient customs. The real lesson isn't about the number of meals, but about reconnecting with our body's natural rhythms while being mindful of our modern realities. 'There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition,' Prabhu said. Swarupa is a Senior Sub Editor for the lifestyle desk at The Indian Express. With a passion for storytelling, she delves into the realms of art & culture, fitness, health, nutrition, psychology, and relationships, empowering her readers with valuable insights. ... Read More
Daily Mail
11 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Brownless reveals how his kids reacted to shocking nude photo of him on holiday - and who's to blame for taking it
Billy Brownless has revealed that his kids were left horrified by viral skinny dipping stunt, with one of his children, Ruby, even going as far as calling him a 'd***head'. The former Geelong star has been celebrating his first anniversary with his girlfriend Crystle Fleur over the past few weeks, with the pair heading off on a romantic tour of Western Australia. While the pair have been keeping their fans updated on the trip, posting some cute pictures of the getaway on social media, Brownless shocked fans last week, publishing a picture of himself swimming naked in a pool at the Cable Beach Club in Broome. With social media going into meltdown over the lewd image, Brownless, a father-of-four, revealed that it was his girlfriend, Fleur, who had instigated the photo opportunity while he was enjoying a dip in the pool. 'Guess who took the photo — Crystle,' the 58-year-old explained to The Herald Sun. She thought it was fun. I was just paddling around in the pool, splashing around. She said: 'I've got a shot here for you. Darl, we'll get rid of those shorts and we'll just have a bit of fun with it'. 'And she thought it would be funny to go nude. She knows how to post on my account, ' he added. Fleur then published the snap on Brownless' Instagram account, which has over 130,000 followers. The much-loved footy larrikin, who now works on the radio, poked fun at himself in the caption on the post. 'Some call it 'Skinny Dipping', I like to call it 'Fat Dipping',' Brownless wrote. Brownless, who presents Triple M's Rush Hour alongside James Brayshaw, attracted plenty of comments for the shock picture. One included a message from Chris Judd's wife, Bec, who had been on holiday with a group of friends and family at the same location. 'Hahahaha. Nice seeing you yesterday. Glad you had some clothes on,' she joked. Brayshaw's wife, Lisa, replied to Bec's comment, writing: 'I just said to James… oh no, I think Bec is there on holidays. I hope she's left by now because you can't unsee this if it's in your resort pool.' But he revealed that his beau, Fleur, had been the instigator in the lewd photo, adding that she had published the snap on his Instagram Dale Thomas, who now works on Channel 7's footy coverage, joked: 'Reverse angle is a Nirvana album cover,' in reference to the band's breakthrough album cover Nevermind. Brownless' daughter, Ruby, was less impressed by the naked image, writing in the comments: 'wow, it gets worse.' And her dad, a two-time leading goalkicker with Geelong, lifted the lid on how his children all reacted to the image. 'They're the ones who aren't so happy,' he told The Herald Sun. 'Ruby is the most outspoken, she rang me. She said: 'Dad, you're a d***head'.' However, Brownless shrugged off his kids' embarrassment, adding: '120,000 views, the punters loved it.' Brownless had previously published a video of himself hilariously doing 'some laps' in the pool, this time while wearing his swimming trunks. However, he sent his followers into meltdown, after the video panned out, showing that the pool was only three metres long! 'While in Broome I thought I would get back into the Pool and cut some laps!' he wrote on the video, as he bobbed his way from one side to the other. While Brownless copped a few sledges, his partner, Fleur, took to Instagram to fire a joke back. 'Good lord @crystle15 stop him,' one fan begged in the comments of the nude photo. Fleur replied: ''He's out of control. I'm running.' The couple celebrated their one-year anniversary this month, revealing that they would be going on their 'biggest adventure yet'. 'Happy 1st anniversary to this amazing man!' Fleur, who owns a Geelong-based equestrian company called Erinvale Thoroughbreds, said. '365 days of love, laughter and amazing adventures as we fly off to start the biggest one yet!' she added. The pair have since published multiple snaps of their romantic getaway, having spent time in Ningaloo, Hamersley Gorge and a trip up to Broome. Brownless, meanwhile, has left some fans scratching their heads online, asking his followers: 'If you knew I'd never ask again, what truth would you finally tell me?' He has also opened up about his relationship with Fleur. While the pair appear to love to have a bit of banter with their followers online, Brownless said to The Herald Sun: 'We love our footy and racing. 'She doesn't like to get in pictures, but it's going well.'
