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Indian Whiskey wins ‘Best in Show Double Gold’ at Whiskies of the World

Indian Whiskey wins ‘Best in Show Double Gold’ at Whiskies of the World

A Made in India whiskey has been selected as the best whiskey brand in the world by Whiskeys of the World. Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2023 received the 'Double Gold Best in Show' award at one of the world's largest whisky-tasting competitions, where more than 100 varieties of whiskey from around the world compete each year.The Whiskey of the World Awards takes place in rigorous blind tastings across various categories. A panel of some of the top tastemakers and influencers in the Alco-Bev industry announces one whiskey as the best whiskey in each class. Indian peated-class whiskey beat hundreds of…
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Vijay Antony resumes work days after his 16-year-old daughter’s death

Vijay Antony resumes work days after his 16-year-old daughter’s death

Music composer and actor Vijay Antony attended the promotions of 'Raththam' a week after the tragic death of his elder daughter Meera Vijay Antony. The actor was present at the film's press conference along with his second daughter Lara. Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise his dedication to the craft. Director CS Amudhan took to his social media page to inform that Vijay Antony decided to attend the event to cope with his loss. On September 19, Vijay Antony's elder daughter Meera committed suicide. She was 16 years old. Vijay Antony, his family and his fans…
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Consumers and food vendors urged to immediately stop using newspapers for packing

Consumers and food vendors urged to immediately stop using newspapers for packing

Food regulator FSSAI has asked food vendors and consumers to immediately stop using newspapers for packing, serving and storing food items citing significant health risks. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working closely with the state food authorities to monitor and enforce regulations in this regard. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) G Kamala Vardhan Rao "strongly requested consumers and food vendors across the country to immediately stop using newspaper for packing, serving and storing food items." He expressed concern over the use of newspaper for wrapping or packaging food and also noted the significant health risks…
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Rakhi Sawant wants ‘Kantara’ director Rishab Shetty to make a biopic on her

Rakhi Sawant wants ‘Kantara’ director Rishab Shetty to make a biopic on her

The public feud between Rakhi Sawant and Adil Khan Durrani is getting ugly by the day. The two, who got married secretly in an intimate ceremony, separated after Rakhi accused Adil of domestic violence and misuse of funds. The pair started making headlines again when Adil came out of jail and levelled some serious allegations against Rakhi. Meanwhile, at a press conference in Mysuru, Rakhi alleged that Adil wants to deceive more people in Bollywood.She also said that she wants Rishabh Shetty to direct her biopic. Rakhi Sawant's ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested in February this year after the…
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Government to sell 50-year bonds for first time

Government to sell 50-year bonds for first time

The central government will sell 50-year bonds for the first time to meet demand for long-dated securities from the country's life insurance and pension fund sectors. This comes as a major development in the country's financial sector as a rapidly growing middle class seeks long-term financial security and retirement planning through such investments. The new 50-year bonds announced in the borrowing plan released by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday will add to the 30-year and 40-year tenor bonds currently offered. “Investor demand has strengthened, supported by the expansion of the formal sector, with households allocating a higher share…
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Naseeruddin Shah says he could not sit through RRR and Pushpa

Naseeruddin Shah says he could not sit through RRR and Pushpa

Naseeruddin Shah admitted that he couldn't sit through SS Rajamouli's RRR and Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. The actor, who is known not to mince his words, said he understands the thrill that this kind of movie brings to the audience. However, he cannot be part of the crowd, admitting that he does not regularly watch these films. The statement came days after Naseeruddin spoke out against The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story. Talking to We Are Yuvaa YouTube channel, Naseeruddin said, “I am sure because I have a lot of faith in the younger generation and I think…
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Ambani’s kids won’t get salary, only fee for attending board meetings

Ambani’s kids won’t get salary, only fee for attending board meetings

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's three children – Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani – will not get any salary as directors of Reliance Industries (RIL). A fee will be paid to attend their board and committee meetings in accordance with a resolution submitted by the company seeking shareholders' approval for their appointment to the board as non-executive directors. India's richest man Mukesh Ambani has been drawing zero salaries since FY21 and will continue to do the same for the next five years. “They shall be remunerated by way of remuneration for attending Board or Committee meetings or any other meetings…
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Actress Nayanthara ‘very upset’ with Atlee: Report

Actress Nayanthara ‘very upset’ with Atlee: Report

Nayanthara, who plays Shah Rukh Khan's love interest in director Atlee's Jawan, is said to be upset with the "treatment" of her role in the movie. Jawaan, featuring SRK in a dual role, entered the Rs 900 crore club worldwide in 13 days. But it seems that Nayantara is not too happy about her Bollywood debut. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the actress-producer is in no mood to take up any more Bollywood projects anytime soon. “she was very upset with Atlee because her role in the film was cut. Also, Deepika's (Padukone) character was enhanced and Nayantara's…
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Byju’s appoints Arjun Mohan as India CEO

Byju’s appoints Arjun Mohan as India CEO

Edtech firm BYJU's founding partner and CEO of India operations Mrinal Mohit has resigned for "personal reasons", the company said on Wednesday. BYJU's International Business CEO Arjun Mohan will take additional charge of heading country operations, it said. "Arjun Mohan takes over as (CEO of India operations). He succeeds Mrinal Mohit, founding partner and outgoing India business head of BYJU'S, who is embarking on a new journey to pursue personal ambitions," the company said in a statement. statement Mohan was part of the founding team of BYJU and earlier was the Chief Business Officer. He rejoined the company from an…
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boAt ends sponsorship for Canadian singer Shubh’s tour

boAt ends sponsorship for Canadian singer Shubh’s tour

Electronics brand boAt on Tuesday said it has decided to withdraw sponsorship of Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubneet Singh's upcoming India concert. The decision was taken in light of the singer's alleged support for Khalistan. Earlier this year, he posted a distorted map of India excluding Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab on her Instagram account, sparking outrage. boAt tweeted on X(former Twitter), "At boAt, while our commitment to the incredible music community runs deep, we are first & foremost a true Indian brand. Therefore, when we became aware of the remarks made by artist Shubh earlier this year, we chose to…
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