Month: September 2022

Ayodhya’s new avatar

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The race is on to build a grand Ram Mandir and give Ayodhya a modern makeover before the 2024 election, with a new airport, railway station and township Lucknow,ISSUE DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | UPDATED: Sep 30, 2022 19:03 IST Construction in progress at the Ram Janmabhoomi site on September 4; (Photo: Maneesh Agnihotri) Much water has flowed down the Sarayu since Ayodhya first became the centre of a dispute as long as the history of independent India itself. It gave birth to a violent politico-religious movement that divided the country till the November 9, 2019 Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya settled the matter. The disputed 2.77 acres of land was handed to a trust that would oversee the construction of the Ram temple. Nine months later, on August 5, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presiding over the ground-breaking ceremony of the temple. Edited By: Arindam Mukherjee Published On: Sep 30, 2022 Source link

A Pumpkin and Jaggery Curry For a Quick Lunch

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This hot-sweet-sour laddu curry is a favourite across generations, made with soft-cooked pumpkin slices.  Paati, my grandmother, was one of those effortless cooks. She would know the perfect combinations of dishes, proportion and portions accurately. But she wouldn’t get into the everyday cooking in our large household and was happy to leave the responsibility to her co-sister, remaining a supporting member in the background.  Every morning, she would sit all the kids for breakfast — fermented rice mixed with curd and the day-old vatha kozhambu. Sometimes there would be previous night’s pumpkin laddu curry as well.  Paati would often choose the day after a heavy feast to make laddu curry because the sweetness would provide such a clear-eyed respite, as well as being a total indulgence. The creepers on top of our cattle shed that had grown and multiplied from a carelessly tossed seed gave us plump fruits. In fact, there were so many pumpkins ready for plucking at the same time that paati would distribute one to each household in the Agraharam every day. …

Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu VS Ajay Devgn’s Thank God Is Going To Be A Sad Diwali Clash? A Brief History Of How Festive Releases Looked Like Pre-Pandemic!

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Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu VS Ajay Devgn’s Thank God Is Going To Be A Sad Diwali Clash? Thoughts! ( Photo Credit – Movie Poster’s ) Diwali has always been a huge festival for Bollywood, the ticket windows start to buzz up like no other season. Once upon a time, Shah Rukh Khan used to rule this festival with his festive releases but since 2014, we haven’t seen an SRK film releasing on Diwali. This time it’s a clash & it’s between two of the most bankable stars in the industry today i.e. Ajay Devgn (Thank God) VS Akshay Kumar (Ram Setu). A trailer of Thank God is out, but makers of Ram Setu have just teased a teaser as of yet. So, all the observations hereon will be based on these 2 promotional materials + some recent history of the stars at the box office. Before getting into the article, here’s how our Diwalis looked pre-pandemic: 2011: Ra. One 2012: Jab Tak Hai Jaan VS Son Of Sardaar 2013: Krrish 3 2014: Happy New Year …

BTS’ Jin’s Strategy Of Negotiating Yearly Salary Gets Him Kicked Out Of The Group? Says “I Asked For As Much As Bighit”

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BTS Member Jin Recently Collaborated With Game Company(Pic Credit: Instagram) BTS Jin reportedly got kicked out of the company he just joined as an intern. For the unversed, Kim Seok-jin recently collaborated with MapleStory. For that, the singer took a job at the company Nexon, which has released a version of that game. It was said that the Bangtan Boys member took a job as a game planner for the company. It is common for the group, which also consists of Suga, Jimin, V, RM, J Hope, and Jungkook, to collaborate with different brands. As a group or individually, they have worked with Mcdonald’s, Louis Vuitton, Samsung, and more. This time BTS member Jin has joined the mobile game. However, as per a new report, it turns out that the singer has been “kicked out” of the company over salary negotiations. Seok-jin, while replying to a comment by a fan on Weverse, revealed, “I got kicked out because I failed to negotiate my yearly salary. because I asked for as much as bighit.” His journey …

The Last Film Show Has A Better Chance At Winning An Oscar Than RRR, An Exhibitor From The US Says “It Speaks To Heart & Soul…”

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Samuel Goldwyn Films’ Prez supports India’s selection of ‘The Last Film Show’ for Oscars ( Photo Credit – Still from RRR, The Last Film Show; Fresh Dressed / Facebook ) Peter Goldwyn, the president of the US distributor Samuel Goldwyn Films, has called India’s selection of its competitor for this year’s best international film race at the Oscars, ‘The Last Film Show’, which it will release in North America, “a really strong contender”. Directed by Pan Nalin, the Gujarati-language film is the story of a nine-year-old boy pursuing his dreams in cinema, reports ‘Variety’. It debuted at the Tribeca Festival in 2021 and has since played fests in Palms Springs, Seattle, and Mill Valley. “We believe that ‘The Last Film Show’ speaks to the heart and soul of cinema, which will be appealing not only to moviegoers in the United States but also Academy members,” said SGF president Peter Goldwyn, quoted by ‘Variety’. “We believe that the film is a really strong contender this year, and we’re excited to bring it to American audiences. We …

Muri Ghonto, Why Bengalis Love Fish Head Pulao

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Muri-ghonto, fish head cooked with rice, potato and whole spices, is beloved across Bengal, Orissa and Assam. Satarupa Bhattacharya’s particular recipe is rooted in East Bengal and the Partition of India. Sundays were special in our family. My mother was busy on every day of the week, except Sundays. On Sundays she would enter the kitchen, tailed by my excited Baba who would have an entire meal planned — invariably including muri ghonto. The strong aroma of spices, fish head and tail, and rice, would envelop our home. And that would set my grandmother telling stories from Sukumar Ray’s Abol Tabol. Funny limericks and songs would ensue, while my parents cooked up an elaborate lunch. Nowadays, I find myself quite dependent on those memories, and cooking has become a way to reconnect with my own story. Muri-ghonto, or fish-head cooked in rice and potatoes with whole spices, is savoured across Bengal, Orissa, and Assam. Key variations include the use of tomato and ghee — two flavours probably used to temper the pungent flavour of mustard …

Bollywood Box Office Verdict and Collections 2022

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Smitten by the box office bug? Don’t miss reading our compilation of box office business done by Hindi films released in 2022. Last updated: 17-12-2022 [These numbers and verdict are based only on box office earnings and the returns do not include any other rights’ (OTT, TV, music, or digital) revenues]   Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi. Super-Duper Hit: Film which earns 200% of returns along with 100 crores+ collection Hit: Film which doubles the investment Super-Hit: Film which more than doubles the investment by additional 50% Average: Film which only recovers investment Plus: Film which recovers investment & yields some profit Flop: Film which loses 50% or more of investment Losing: Film which does not recover the investment but loses less than 50% of it. * denotes that the film is still running in theatres. Source link

When Amber Heard Went Topless Putting Up A Fiery Display In Water Flaunting Her Bare Back In A Bikini

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When Amber Heard Went Topless Putting Up A Fiery Display In Water Flaunting Her Bare Back In A Bikini – See Pic Inside ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Amber Heard never misses an opportunity to make headlines with her fashion sense. Be it her casual city sightings, stylish movie appearances or red carpet appearances, the Aquaman actress never fails to make an impression with her impeccable style diaries. Today, we bring you a throwback to the time when Amber shared a topless picture on her Instagram account in 2017, where she flaunted her bare back in a bikini while breaking the internet with her sensual picture. Scroll below to read the scoop. Now, Heard is a global fashion icon and often expresses her solidarity about issues through her outfits. Did y’all notice her outfits this year at the Virginia court when she was undergoing a defamation trial against ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp? She silently protested for women rights through her outfits and her fans across the globe noticed the gesture and lauded her …

Shah Rukh Khan’s King-Style Comeback Helps Jawan To Earn 250 Crores’ Income Even Before Its Release?

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Shah Rukh Khan’s King-Style Comeback Helps Jawan To Earn 250 Crores’ Income Even Before Its Release? Read On ( Photo Credit – Jawan Poster ) If there’s one actor who 2023 belongs to is Shah Rukh Khan. The actor was last seen in Aanand L. Rai’s ‘Zero’ in 2018 and due to the box-office failure of the film, he decided to take a sabbatical and after a break of good 5 years, he’ll be returning to the silver screen next year. Besides, YRF’s ‘Pathaan’ SRK will also be seen in Atlee’s ‘Jawan’ which is making hype for his stellar cast including Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Reportedly, the film’s all-India satellite rights are sold to Zee TV and digital rights are sold to Netflix for a total of whopping Rs 250 crores. Scroll below to read the scoop. SRK’s fans across the globe are desperately waiting for all his releases and pouring so much love on social media every now and then. The actor is quite popular on social media with over 30 million followers on …

Amber Heard Allegedly Hits Her Rumoured GF Eve Barlow In A Hotel Room, Source Claims Latter Had A “Black Eye”

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Did Amber Heard Hit Her Alleged GF Eve Barlow?(Pic Credit: Instagram) Did Amber Heard engage in violence with her alleged girlfriend, Eve Barlow? This year has been hectic for the Aquaman star as she not only had to go to court over the defamation trial slammed by Johnny Depp, who has also been on the receiving end of constant hate from netizens. Not just that, but Heard seemingly will be left with no money after she pays off Depp’s $10.35 million verdict dues. It is being said that the actress reached out to her pals in Hollywood to help with that. This includes Margot Robbie, Kristen Stewart, and Cara Delevingne. Coming back to the point, a new report has come in suggesting that Amber Heard had a huge physical fight with her rumoured girlfriend Eve Barlow. After the Johnny Depp case ended, Heard travelled to Israel with Eve and daughter Oonagh for a vacation. Photos of them went viral across social media. For the unversed, Barlow has been one of Amber’s most loyal supporters. Eve …