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India is known for its festivals and different food items from various regions of the country. While Indians love to relish spicy and tasty food items, foreigners also enjoy different dishes during their visits to the country. While Indian food is available outside the country, people still relish the authenticity and real taste found in the items served here. Many people also come to India – be it for work or vacation – to witness the grand celebrations of festivals. One such individual, British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis is often seen enjoying different experiences in the country. In his latest post, Alex Ellis shared a video greeting everyone on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Sharing a video on his Twitter handle, the diplomat can be seen holding a bowl of ’til ladoo’ and enjoying one. The video also shows him greeting his followers on Makar Sankranti. Check: तिळगुळ घ्या, आणि गोड-गोड बोला! To everyone celebrating the beginning of harvest season in India – a happy

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, recently visited Rajasthan’s Kota to attend the Yuva Shakti Samvad. There, she interacted with students preparing for engineering and medical entrance exams giving them some valuable life-related advice. A clip of the event, shared by the Finance Minister’s office on Twitter, has been going viral across social media. In the short video, Sitharaman, with her wise words, can be seen trying to uplift the confidence of a girl struggling with the ups and downs of her student life. The teenager named Apala Mishra, who recognised herself to be a medical aspirant, was finding it hard to cope with the pressure of competitive exams since she started her preparation in Kota. https://twitter.com/nsitharamanoffc/status/1611995412826853377 The clip opens inside an auditorium with Apala speaking about how she feels demotivated while studying and preparing for her medical entrance. Sitharaman gave full attention to he

If you take a look at the recent trends, from the television screens to social media feeds, the Telugu dance number – Naatu Naatu is marking its presence everywhere. Though it might need no further introduction, the energetic song from the 2022 Blockbuster movie RRR, helmed by SS Rajamouli won the prestigious Golden Globe Award for the best original song earlier on 11 January. Following the groundbreaking achievement of the Indian film, people across the country have been sent to a frenzy. Amid this, the Jaipur Police has come up with a stern warning regarding “drink and drive” with Naatu Naatu twist. The department shared the post on its official Twitter on 12 January. Drunk driving is a punishable offence in all states across India. Police always try to make the general public aware of the rules through advertisements on roadside hoardings as well as radio and television broadcasts. With the introduction of social media, it has become convenient for administrative departments to int

In-flight announcements are a part of flight routines no matter where you are. While the announcements are merely meant for informing and guiding the passengers for their convenience, some pilots try giving them an entertaining twist. One such gesture was done by the popular ‘poetic’ pilot from SpiceJet. The SpiceJet pilot and his unique way of making announcements during flights went viral earlier this month. Thanks to his poetic flair and the addition of a bit of comedy, his video managed to grab the attention of internet users. This time as well, another of his clips went viral. Taking to his official Instagram handle named ‘Poetic Pilot’, the pilot named Mohit Teotia shared the latest video of his special flight announcement which is winning hearts on the internet. Welcoming his mother and one-year-old son on the flight, Mohit Teotia, in his unique style, made an announcement. “Zameen se upar, khoobsurat hoga asmaan. And also, kisi bhi apaatkalin stithi main, rakhein apni biwi ka

After spending much of his divorce period fighting to win back American supermodel and his former wife Kim Kardashian, it seems rapper and songwriter Kanye West has finally moved on. Well, reportedly the record producer has not only moved on but has also found a new bride for himself. Yes, you read that right. According to the latest Daily Mail report, Kanye tied the knot with the Yeezy designer Bianca Censori in a secret ceremony last week. Less than two months after finalising his divorce with Kim, the musician is no longer just hanging around the town with his mystery blonde girl but has also married her in a private ceremony to celebrate their love. The reports are confirmed after Kanye and Bianca were spotted having a meal together this week and the singer was seen wearing a new band on his left-hand ring finger. https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1613850692216561665 While their pictures of having a meal together have set the internet ablaze, a TMZ report cited a source close

The Kerala Lottery Department will declare the Karunya KR 584 lottery draw results at 3 pm today, 14 January. Once the KR 584 lottery results are announced, ticket holders can check their winning numbers on the official site of the Kerala Lottery Department. From 4 pm onwards, the detailed KR 584 draw results will be published on the lottery department’s web portal. The first-prize winner of the Karunya KR 584 draw will take home Rs 80 lakh. The second and third-prize winners of the KR 584 lottery draw will receive Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively. A consolation prize of Rs 8,000 will also be handed over to some lucky winners. The KR 584 lottery draw will take place at the Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, near Bakery Junction. Here’s how to check the Karunya KR 584 results: Visit the official page of the Kerala Lottery Department Look for the Karunya KR 584 lottery draw results link and click on it. The KR 584 lottery results will appear on the screen. Ticket holders m

Ever since SS Rajamouli’s RRR brought the prestigious Golden Globe Award for its hit track ‘Naatu Naatu’, it has come with a wave of celebrations across the country. People from all walks of life have shown their support and further showered love on the film. This has also caught the attention of the Uttar Pradesh Police who decided to share their own twisty take on the award-winning song. Breaking RRR into ‘Respect the Red light on the Road’, the UP Police went all creative to create awareness among citizens about road safety. Taking to Twitter, the Uttar Pradesh Police shared their creative ‘RRR’ meme on Wednesday, 11 January. Using the ‘Naatu Naatu’ song in its caption, the police wrote, “The nominations for Golden Glob(al) rules of #RoadSafety; #Naatu, Kabhi red light skip kare #Naatu, Kabhi tripling kare #Naatu, Kabhi drunken driving kare #Naatu ,Kabhi traffic rules tode.” Check: The nominations for Golden Glob(al) rules of #RoadSafety ; #Naatu ,Kabhi red light skip kare #Naa

Chandigarh : Congress MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh Chaudhary died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, senior party leader Partap Singh Bajwa said. Chaudhary was taken to a hospital in Phagwara where he died. According to ANI , Singh was walking along with Rahul Gandhi in the Bharat Jodo Yatra when he collapsed after suffering a heart attack this morning. The Yatra has been suspended for now. #WATCH | Punjab: Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary was taken to a hospital in an ambulance in Ludhiana, during Bharat Jodo Yatra. Details awaited. (Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/upjFhgGxQk — ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2023 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann offered his condolences, and in a twitter post said, “I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of Congress Member of Parliament from Jalandhar, Santokh Singh Chaudhary. May God rest his soul in peace.” ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਦੇ ਜਲੰਧਰ ਤੋਂ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਪਾਰਲੀਮੈਂਟ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਸਿੰਘ ਚੌਧਰੀ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਬੇਵਕਤੀ ਮੌਤ ਦਾ ਬੇਹੱਦ ਦੁੱਖ ਹੋਇ

The Nirmal NR 311 lottery draw results will be announced by the Kerala Lottery Department at 3 pm today, 13 January. The NR 311 ticket holders can check their winning numbers on the official page of the Kerala Lottery Department once it is declared. The detailed NR 311 draw results will be published on the lottery department’s web portal from 4 pm onwards. The first prize winner of the Nirmal NR 311 draw will receive Rs 70 lakh. The second and third-prize winners of the NR 311 lottery draw will take home Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively. One lucky winner will also get a consolation prize of Rs 8,000. In order to make it simple and easy for Nirmal ticket holders, the NR 311 results will also be published in the Kerala Government Gazette. The NR 311 lottery draw will be conducted at the Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, near Bakery Junction. Here’s how to check the Nirmal NR 311 results: Go to the official page Search for the Nirmal NR 311 lottery draw results link and clic

New Delhi: Veteran politician and former JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav died on Thursday at a private hospital in Gurugram, family sources said. He was 75. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son. A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state. “On examination, he did not have any pulse or recordable blood pressure. He underwent CPR as per ACLS protocols. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19 pm,” the statement said. Yadav’s associates said he collapsed at his Chhatarpur residence on Thursday night and was taken to Fortis hospital in Gurugram but could not be saved. The veteran socialist leader had been suffering from kidney-related issues for a long time and regularly underwent dialysis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over Yadav’s demise. “Pained by the passing away of Shri Sharad Yadav Ji. In his long years in public life

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday said that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice which will be enforced from 1 August 2023. “The rice shall possess the natural fragrance characteristic of Basmati Rice and be free from artificial colouring, polishing agents and artificial fragrances,” an official statement said. The move is looking at establishing fair practices in the trade of Basmati rice and is also meant to protect consumer interest, both domestically and globally. For the first time in the country, FSSAI has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice (including Brown Basmati Rice, Milled Basmati Rice, Parboiled Brown Basmati Rice and Milled Parboiled Basmati Rice) vide Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2023 notified in the Gazette of India, the FSSI statement read. “As per these standards, Basmati Rice shall possess natura

Makar Sankranti is a famous Indian festival celebrated across the country in different traditions on the same day. While the people of Gujarat celebrate the festival as Uttarayan, it is known as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, Poush Sankranti in West Bengal, and Lohri in Punjab. Lohri is often celebrated a night before Makar Sankranti. Also known as the harvest festival in many states, Makar Sankranti is considered very auspicious for embarking on new endeavours. Speaking about the festival, as per the Hindu calendar, the festival falls in the month of January every year. This year too, it falls on Sunday, 15 January 2023. There are various reasons for celebrating the festival which holds both seasonal and religious significance: Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated? 1. The festival is usually dedicated to Lord Surya as it is believed that on this auspicious day, the sun god enters a different zodiac sign – Capricorn or Makar Rashi, further marking the beginning of the month of Ma

Lohri is a harvest festival that marks the end of winter season. The day celebrates the harvesting of the rabi crop in Punjab and is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti. On Lohri, people light a bonfire outside their home or in open spaces with wood and cow dung cakes. Sesame seeds, gajak, jaggery, rewdi and peanuts are offered to the lit bonfire. People also harvest the crops and offer the bhog made using the same to the holy fire. People then perform parikrama around the fire. The festival is considered to be very auspicious for newly-married couples. They participate in the rituals and seek blessings from their elders. Date and Puja Timings: As per Drik Panchang, Lohri will be celebrated on 14 January this year. It means Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Sunday, 15 January 2023. Moreover, the Lohri Sankranti tithi will be at 8:57 pm, while the Brahma Muhurta will be from 5:27 to 6:21 am. Lohri is celebrated with great enthusiasm in homes that have recently hosted a marria

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee is known for her stints with roadside vendors. From making momos at a local stall to serving ‘puchka’ or panipuri to people, she has done it all. While videos of the Bengal CM often go viral on the internet, now another leader from her party has now joined the league. We’re talking about TMC MP Mahua Moitra who was recently seen making tea at a roadside stall. While she stands at the stall and prepares tea in the traditional manner, it was her caption that grabbed the most attention. An ardent critic of the Bharatiya Janata Pa Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), Mahua Moitra seems to have made a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is widely known for his job as a ‘chaiwala’ in initial days. The caption of her post read, “Tried my hand at making chai… who knows where it may lead me :-).” Check: Tried my hand at making chai… who knows where it may lead me pic.twitter.com/iAQxgw61M0 — Mahua Moitra

New Delhi: Admitting that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China remains ‘unpredictable’, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande asserted on Thursday that the Indian armed forces are in control and are ready to thwart any further misadventure by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Addressing the annual Army Day press conference, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande also informed that the Indian Army and the PLA have managed to resolve five of the seven contentious issues that had led to the military standoff between India and China. “Though unpredictable, the situation at the northern borders is stable and under control. We have been able to resolve five of the seven issues on the table in the talk as our preparedness is of very high level and we have enough reserves to deal with any contingency,” Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande told the media. Asserting that the Indian Army is prepared to take on future attempts by China’s PLA to intrude across the L

The State Lottery Department in Kerala will declare the result of the Karunya Plus KN 454 lottery today, 12 January 2023. The KN-454 lottery draw results will be announced on the official web portal at 3 pm. The first prize winner of the Karunya Plus KN 454 lottery will get Rs 80 lakh while the second and the third prize winners are entitled to get Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively. There is a consolation prize of Rs 8,000 for one lucky KN-454 winner. Ticket holders should check the detailed KN 454 lottery results from 4 pm onwards on the official web portal. The Karunya Plus KN 454 lottery draw will be held at the Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. The Karunya Plus KN 454 results will also be released in the Kerala Government Gazette to make it convenient for Karunya lottery ticket holders. A 30 percent lottery tax deduction and an agent lottery commission of 10 per cent will be applied on the Karunya lottery winning amount. The prize winners should also ve

Today on 12 January, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders the world has ever seen. Notably, the day is also celebrated as ‘National Youth Day’ in India in a bid to honour his teachings and values. While the day also aims to guide the youth toward getting inspiration from the social leader, National Youth Day is observed with great enthusiasm in our country, especially by college students and the younger generation. National Youth Day: History and Significance A pioneer for the modern youth, Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary has been celebrated as National Youth Day since 1984. Noting that his philosophy and ideals could work as a “great source of inspiration” for the Indian youth, the Indian government took the decision to celebrate the event. The day was first marked on 12 January 1985. Speaking about the significance of the day, National Youth Day is celebrated to recognise the monk’s contributions

While 2023 kicked in with a great start for the Indian cinema, the nation today woke up to foot-tapping on Naatu Naatu . Making the dream come true and taking Indian cinema to new heights, SS Rajamouli’s RRR bagged Golden Globe Awards 2023 in the Best Original Song category for its song Naatu Naatu. As some of the fans and movie buffs are still trying to take in the news, the internet is flooded with several videos and pictures from the ceremony. In addition, congratulations from every corner of the world have started to pour in, with many celebs acknowledging RRR’s big win. From Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Alia Bhatt to Chiranjeevi, AR Rahman, and Shankar Mahadevan among others, many from the Indian film industry have showered their love upon the entire RRR team. Badshah of Bollywood SRK took to his Twitter account and while replying to SS Rajamouli’s tweet, praising his Pathaan trailer, the superstar congratulated him back. SRK’s tweet read, “Sir just woke up and

The Fifty Fifty FF-32 lottery draw results will be announced by the Kerala Lottery Department today, 11 January 2023 at 3 pm. Once the FF 32 result announcement is done, participants can check their winning lottery ticket numbers on the official portal of the Kerala lottery department. In order to make it convenient for the Karunya ticket holders, the FF 32 results will also be released in the Kerala Government Gazette. The detailed results of the Fifty Fifty FF-32 lottery will be published on the web portal from 4 pm onwards. The winner of the Fifty Fifty FF-32 lottery first prize will take home an amount of Rs 1 crore. The second prize winner of the Fifty Fifty FF-32 lottery draw will receive Rs 10 lakh and the third prize winner is entitled to get Rs 5000. The Fifty Fifty FF-32 lottery draw will be conducted at the Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, near Bakery Junction. Fifty Fifty lottery ticket holders should know that a Kerala lottery tax deduction of 30 per cent, along with a

Content creator-turned-actor Dolly Singh is still remembered as ‘Raju Ki Mummy’ — one of her most popular character sketches on Instagram. She was recently seen in Sonakshi Sinha-Huma Qureshi starrer Double XL and has also acted in Bhaag Beanie Bhaag and Modern Love. In a chat with Firstpost , Dolly Singh talks about her big screen dreams, her entrepreneurial spirit and discusses the nuances of the content creation industry. Excerpts: Content creation didn’t exist as an industry back when you were growing up. What did you think of becoming when you grow up? I had very cliched dreams of becoming a pilot or a doctor. But I also had a very hidden dream, I would feel jealous of child actors when I would see them onscreen and would act in the bathroom. But you realise the realities of the world when you grow up. So I focused on studying and moving out of Nainital. I knew I had to do something in entertainment but didn’t have any connections to be in the industry. What change have you