Telugu superstar Prabhas turns 41 on October 23 and he will celebrate his birthday with a special announcement about his upcoming film, Radhe Shyam.
Although nothing has been revealed about the nature of the announcement, it is being tagged #BeatsOfRadheShyam. This has made fans wonder if Prabhas is set to launch the music of the film, or at least a song on that day.
Prabhas. (File Photo: IANS)
Prabhas shared the news along with a poster of the film on Instagram. “Feel the #BeatsOfRadheShyam on 23rd October through a motion poster. Stay tuned!” he write.
Details about the film are strictly under wraps as of now, although it is said to be an epic love story set in Europe.
Prabhas is cast opposite Pooja Hegde in the film that also features Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Priyadarshi, Murali Sharma, Sasha Chettri, and Kunaal Roy Kapur.
The project is multilingual, scheduled to release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
The film’s shoot was already in progress in Georgia when lockdown happened. Earlier this month the team resumed the shooting, and the actors shared the news on their respective social media handles.
Written and directed by Radha Krishna Kumar, the film is expected to release in 2021.
The lockdown has proven to be a strenuous time for both parents and children. With online education being a fairly new concept to most parents and children, need a safe and fun environment that facilitates active and engaged learning. International brand IKEA has a collection of everything you need to transform your nursery into an educational and entertainment hub for children where they can learn and play.
Read on to see how you can create that safe space in the comfort of your own home.
Turn the nursery into a safe heaven where kids can study and play. (Photo: Unsplash)
PAHL
The PAHL desk is just what the kids need to stick to their study schedule in these times. A simple, sturdy and spacious desk, that comes with a space for cables and chargers. The desk that will grow with your child, thanks to the three different heights, as it is easily adjusted to 59, 66 or 72 cm by using the knobs on the legs.
LOBERGET / SIBBEN
The perfect complement to the PAHL desk, this height-adjustable, sturdy chair has built-in lumbar support that gives extra relief to your child’s back perfect for long study sessions! Whether it be homework or adding touches to arts and crafts, the chair along with the desk can accommodate any task. Height is easy to adjust and the modern, clean design suits every need for children at every school level.
PLUFSIG
Children don’t just love spinning, tumbling, swinging and jumping for fun; they need physical activity. Physical play is as essential to their development as studies are. This folding mat aims to inspire children to play more actively at home as playing outside is not an option.
FUBBLA LED wall lamp
A desk lamp ideal for your children’s bedroom. No matter if it’s time for homework or story time, kids will always have the right light. The lamp has a dimming function that also works as a night light. The range of children’s lighting products go through some of the toughest safety tests in the world to ensure safety standards are met.
ISBERGET
In case you happen to use a tablet for your child’s e-class, it is no doubt that children, especially those in younger age groups, may tend to fidget with the tablet during the class. ISBERGET holds the tablet in place and can be kept at a distance from the child. This tablet stand can be tilted in 2 positions, so you get a comfortable viewing angle.
The first-ever digital edition of the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week Spring/Summer21 opened with what can only be described as a hard act to follow thanks to veteran designer Rajesh Pratap Singh.
Singh’s film makes no pretense of the current situation created by the pandemic both in our lives and in fashion. The collection titled “Fall. ing. 2020” is an honest representation of the impact of coronavirus on our reality and fashion sensibility.
The film opens on a dark and somber note with models surrounded by oxygen cylinders in a desolate setting, the clothes in muted tones of grey, green and mustard depict a world taken by surprise and sadness.
Cut to Pratap’s signature pintuck style in structured silhouettes, models feature pristine white dresses, jackets and kurtas with an almost eerie resemblance to hospitals and lab coats.
The designer also takes a moment to reflect on mental health and people bereaving the loss of loved ones, reflected in metallic tones.
Lastly, a portrayal of what the world is holding on to — hope, represented in colourful ensembles featuring hand block prints, surface techniques, handloom over glass cotton and silk satins in shades of lavender, pinks and red. The oxygen cylinders now painted with colourful pictures representing the artisans and craftsman, the unseen faces behind ‘Make in India’ and the back bone of the fashion industry.
Singh is known for his unique style has used layering in this line-up which comprises of jackets, shirts, kurtas, dresses in bright pastel hues and classic whites.
The designer ends his video with a tribute to the karigars (artisans) and also pledges to contribute part of the sale proceeds to a CSR Foundation for supporting Indian craftsmen displaced due to the pandemic.
The pre-shot fashion film streamed live across various FDCI digital platforms viz Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the FDCI website.
The recent web series, Bandish Bandits, is a hit and Shreya Chaudhry, its budding heroine, is happy that people have recognised her efforts.
Shreya, who played a pop star in the series, said: “I think the most significant change post ‘Bandish Bandits’ in my life is that people are identifying me for my work. I wake up every day to messages from people, and there is nothing more rewarding than the love of fans.”
Speaking on how the success of the show changed her life, Shreya said: “‘Bandish Bandits’ gave me much more than expected. It’s been a huge source of happiness amidst these trying times and it fills me with immense joy when people say they felt the same while watching it.”
Bandish Bandits (Wikipedia)
The musical web series follows the story of two lovers from different musical backgrounds. It also features Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang and Kunaal Roy Kapur, and casts Shreya opposite Ritwik Bhowmik, who essays a classical singer.
“I have been receiving many offers and hopefully when the time is right, we can talk about my future projects,” Shreya added.
Before “Bandish Bandits”, Shreya was featured in filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s 2018 short ” The Other Way” and the feature film “Dear Maya”.
Actor Rahul Dev has been in the industry for over 20 years. From movies to web shows, he has explored almost all mediums. However, he is still not satisfied with his journey.
Speaking to IANS, Rahul revealed, being from Delhi, what disappoints him is the fact that he has never been offered roles in the films that are based in North India.
“I would be lying if I say that I am satisfied with my journey. There’s still a long way to go. I really want to do good roles, especially the roles based in North India. I am from Delhi and I speak fantastic Hindi. It feels disappointing sometimes when makers do not cast me for such roles. I have done so many films down South. Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam — I have done so many films in these languages. If directors down South can find Tamil/Telugu nativity in me, how difficult is it to imagine me in UP or Bihar?” Rahul wondered.
He is optimistic, though. “A lot of films are being made on subjects prevailing in North India. I hope I get to work in these films. I just want to keep working hard and try new roles,” added Rahul, who is currently seen essaying the role of a cop in the Zee5 web show “Poison 2”.
The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, is all set to complete 25 years in Hindi cinema on October 20. Actor Uday Chopra, who was an assistant on the set, recalled how the film started the trend of Behind The Scene (BTS) videos in Bollywood.
DDLJ, as the film is popularly known, marked the directorial debut of Uday’s elder brother Aditya Chopra, known as Adi in Bollywood circles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AogbH_dfT5o
“Adi wanted to do something that no one had ever done before in India with DDLJ. He asked me to be in charge of directing the ‘making’, and since this had not been done before, I had to pretty much invent how to go about it. Having just returned from film school in California, I decided this would be a great opportunity to try my hand at another aspect of filmmaking,” Uday said.
He added: “The first thing we needed was lots of footage on set and back then S-VHS was the only viable option. So, apart from being an assistant on the set I also became the videographer for the BTS footage!”
Uday shared that he would literally have a camera in one hand and the clap in the other, with a utility belt to keep batteries, charging cables and other spare parts.
“I was quite a sight on the set! The advantage, which I later discovered was that all artists were very comfortable with me being right in their faces! This made for some really interesting and intimate shots, which helped the BTS footage tremendously,” he recalled.
“DDLJ was the film that started a trend which is now popularly called BTS or Behind The Scenes. Back then, we just called it ‘The Making’,” informed Uday.
Released in 1995, the film is directed by Aditya Chopra. The story revolves around the characters Raj and Simran, who meet during a trip across Europe and fall in love.
As more and more consumers opt for branded – packaged food items, counterfeiters are flooding the market with fake and adulterated products.
An overwhelming number of incidents and case studies indicate that food fraud is a growing trend. Incidents increase rapidly during the festive season where imitations of branded chocolates, snacks, beverages and even essential items like rice and oil are being sold.
As per findings from FSSAI (the Food regulator) during the year 2018-19, while analyzing a total of 106,459 samples over 15.8 percent of food were found to be sub-standard, 3.7 percent unsafe, and 9 percent samples had labeling defects. This is the first year such data has been compiled for unsafe, substandard and labeling defects.
Consumers deserve good quality product, especially as they are paying top dollar for it. So the question is how can we save ourselves from food fraud?
Nakul Pasricha, President, ASPA (Authentication Solution Providers’ Association) suggests the following tips to make sure you are being given an authentic product:
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Shop at authorised vendors and take the bill
As much as possible buy from authorised retail shops as they will not sell a fake products on purpose. Always insist for a proper bill from the retailer. Bills help in proving responsibility in case the seller gives you a falsified item. Do not fall for an unknown online seller just for convenience.
Be careful while shopping online
While using an online delivery system choose trustworthy – established – authentic websites only. Do not shop from unknown websites because they are giving attractive offers and discounts. Before shopping online verify if the website is reliable and trusted by shoppers.
Packaging reveals the secret
A careful look at the packaging can easily tell you if it is a fake. Counterfeiters produce close copies, but they mostly cannot perfect it. There are visible differences in the logo, size, and colors used in the packaging. Many brands use anti-counterfeiting solutions such as special packaging layers, security holograms, special packaging features, SMS verification, QR code, or a scratch code. They also have instructions for product authentication. For instance Ghee brands like Patanjali, Mother Dairy and Amul have QR codes or security holograms to authenticate the product. A packed rice bag would have a holographic stripe. Check for these and make sure of their presence. Report them with Brand if you don’t find them or if these labels seem tampered. Check for product labelling. Counterfeit products can be easily identified through wrong spelling (an extra or a missing letter) or grammatical errors.
New Delhi: People step out to buy essentials items. (Photo: IANS)
Check the nutrition label on supplements and food items
Always read the nutrition label carefully. Nutrition labels can help in identifying fakes from originals. Fake items usually have some discrepancy in listing the ingredients. If something is extra in it or if something is missing, then the product is a fake. You can also download ‘Smart Consumer App’ launched by the Consumer Ministry and FSSAI to help customers to get accurate information about packaged food items.
Check the manufacturing and expiry date
While buying something always check the manufacturing and expiry date. If the date seems to be way too long ago or if it is damaged or not clearly visible, then that is likely a recycled item.
Be aware of inconsistency in the texture, smell, and colour of the product. These are few key indicators to help you make out whether the product is an original or a fake. A responsible and reputed brand would never compromise on the quality of their products. So, a few minutes invested while buying can make sure we save ourselves from picking up fake food items.
Lord Rami Ranger CBE, Chairman of the British Sikh Association with
Mr Amritpal Sachdeva (Lucky), Founder of the Zozter
Lord Rami Ranger CBE, Chairman of the British Sikh Association with
Mr Amritpal Sachdeva (Lucky), Founder of the Zozter
Chairman of the British Sikh Association Lord Rami Ranger CBE, has launched “Zozter-the world’s first Business Card Sharing App”. The concept has been developed by a long-standing employee of Lord Ranger’s company, Sun Mark Ltd, Mr Amritpal Sachdeva, fondly known as Lucky. Lucky had started his working life at Sun Mark Ltd and progressed up the ranks to become the Distribution Manager, having worked at Sun Mark for over 18 years.
Lord Ranger CBE, at the launch event, said to local media, “I am very proud to see how Lucky has developed his business acumen and customer service skills whilst at Sun Mark and I am very impressed with his Zozter App. The pioneering Zozter App developed by Lucky provides solutions in today’s digital world. It is reducing the need to use paper and to carry business cards to help the environment. It is challenging to manage so many business cards which one gets daily when going about the businesses. It is child’s play to store the information, all the information one needs to run an effective business. The app helps you network with like-minded professionals and also helps you find suitable employment and business opportunities.”
Lucky said, “ I owe all my success to Lord Ranger who has been my guiding light and mentor and who has made me what I am today. I am proud to have created the start-up Zozter; it is the world’s first online social card sharing application based on the idea of enhancing the sharing of business cards and services to a global community, it is the next level in marketing and business networking ”.
Zozter’s unique features allow it to be used on all platforms. It is a digital business card holder for your old business cards. The mission is to create a global community to help facilitate business networking and to help both employers and employees connect in a seamless way.
Webiste: www.zozter.com
Lord Rami Ranger CBE, Chairman of the British Sikh Association with
Mr Amritpal Sachdeva (Lucky), Founder of the Zozter
Hema Malini unveils Navratri songs on her birthday
Hema Malini unveils Navratri songs on her birthday
Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini celebrated her 72nd birthday on Friday, and her daughters Esha and Ahana Deol took to social media to wish her on the occasion.
“Happy birthday mamma. God bless you. Stay happy and healthy. Love u my super woman, my tinkerbell… my beautiful mother!@dreamgirlhemamalini,” Esha wrote on Instagram, with a picture of her with her mother.
Hema Malini’s younger daughter Ahana, too, posted a birthday wish on social media.
“Happy birthday to the most special person in my life. My mama bear You are deeply loved. Have a wonderful day,” Ahana wished.
Fans wished Bollywood’s Dream Girl, too. From posting Hema Malini’s pictures to sharing scenes from her iconic movies, netizens showered the actress with a lot of love.
‘Dream girl’ Hema Malini turns 72: Daughters, fans shower her with love
“A timeless beauty. Wishing Dreamgirl Hema Malini a very Happy Birthday! @dreamgirlhema,” a user tweeted.
“Wishing a very happy birthday to the veteren actress and the Member of Parliament from Mathura Mrs. Hema Malini. May God bless our forever dreamgirl with healthy and long life so that she continues to serve the country. @dreamgirlhema,” another user wrote on the microblogging site.
Hema Malini has been regaling fans with her dancing skills and acting for over 50 years now. “Seeta Aur Geeta”, “Sholay”, “Dream Girl” and “Satte Pe Satta” are some of her memorable movies. A BJP politican, she is also currently the MP of Mathura.
Unveils Navratri Songs
Hema Malini unveils Navratri songs on her birthday
She added a festive touch to her 72nd birthday celebrations on Friday, by releasing Navratri tracks.
One of the tracks is titled “Durga saptshloki”, which is a collection of shlokas from “Durga saptashati” and is sung by Hema Malini.
In the video of the devotional song, she prays to Goddess Durga.
The song is part of a Virtual Navratri celebration. “Jai ambe gauri and Durga naamavali” by Hema Malini, and “Durga kavach” by singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan have also been released as part of the campaign.
“I have learnt Sanskrit and have been reciting ‘Durga saptashati’ at home. It was a great experience to associate with an all-women team of music composer, Anjali Dayal, and video director, Anuradha Nishad, to come out with ‘Durga saptashloki’, ‘Jai ambe gauri and ‘Durga naamavali’ for this Navratri. It is a blessing that the songs are released on my birthday,” said Hema Malini.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says her upcoming horror drama, Kaali Khuhi, is about fear, love, hope and perseverance.
“‘Kaali Khuhi’ is a story about fear, love, hope and perseverance, and how, when the odds are stacked against us, we find strength from unlikely places. It’s been quite the journey and I’m looking forward to people watching it,” Azmi said.
Set in a village, the film traces the journey of a 10-year-old girl, who is involved in a series of inexplicable events. When her family is in danger, she is tasked with the duty to save them. Directed by debutant Terrie Samundra, the film also features Sanjeeda Shaikh, Satyadeep Mishra and Riva Arora. It streams on Netflix from October 30.
Talking about the film, Samundra said: “‘Kaali Khuhi’ explores the dark history of a family haunted by its gruesome past and entangled in a web of unnatural occurrences. As 10-year-old Shivangi witnesses her entire family fall deeper into the secrets of the black well, she’s put to the ultimate test. Interweaving elements of drama, suspense and grounded horror, the film is an exciting watch for discerning audiences.”
