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When Dhurandhar star Madhavan turned barren land into thriving coconut farm in Tamil Nadu: ‘It took 3.5 years’ | Bollywood News

When Dhurandhar star Madhavan turned barren land into thriving coconut farm in Tamil Nadu: ‘It took 3.5 years’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 9, 2026 04:01 PM IST In the Indian film industry, several actors have nurtured a deep passion for farming and gardening alongside their cinematic careers. While Rajesh Kumar—best known for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai—made headlines for stepping away from acting to pursue farming (a journey that also came with financial setbacks and ongoing debt), actors like Dharmendra, Prakash Raj, and Jackie Shroff have often showcased the more joyful and fulfilling side of working with the land. Amid these stories, Dhurandhar star R Madhavan took on a unique and ambitious challenge. He adopted a barren piece of land in Tamil Nadu’s Palini and, through three years of consistent effort, transformed it into a thriving farm of non-hybrid coconuts known for their sweet water and distinctive aroma. The story came to light in 2020, when the actor shared on social media: “Finally, coconut growing project completed at Palani, Tamil Nadu. So satisfying to see a theory proved. Congratulations and much love to the new local owners. May this be as satisfying to them …

Summer heat stressing you? Try this easy-to-make soothing coconut lime drink to cool yourself down

Summer heat stressing you? Try this easy-to-make soothing coconut lime drink to cool yourself down

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Summer season is here, and much to everyone’s dismay, it does not come with a coy knock but rather barges in, breaking through with agonising heatwaves, scalding loos, and the unforgiving sun relentlessly making you sweat. The romantic image of a breezy tropical summer begins to dissipate. But don’t let the heat crush you yet, as you can still beat the summer heat and brighten your days with rejuvenating drinks and seasonal fruits. ALSO READ: Adding avocado to diet? 5 delicious recipes to try: Creamy spaghetti, Greek farm salad, crab-stuffed avocado and more Add this drink to your summer diet. (Picture credit: Freepik) Chef Sanjeev Kapoor took to his Instagram on 31 April to share an invigorating summer drink that’s cooling and soothing. It is called the Coconut Lime Cooler, a perfect way to stay cool throughout the day. Recipe Ingredients ½ cup water 3 tbps agar powder ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup tender coconut flesh 3-4 edible flowers Ice cubes Mint leaves Lemon Coconut water Drinking soda Method: In a pan, add water and, …

From coconut water to ‘ditching’ AAP| India News

From coconut water to ‘ditching’ AAP| India News

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday expressed love for all the memes being made around his raising of popular — or generic, according to some — issues in the Rajya Sabha. “Loving the memes, you guys are really creative.. keep them coming,” he wrote on X, with a meme of his own. AAP MP Raghav Chadha outside Parliament. (PTI Photo) He posted his still image showing him speaking in the Upper House of Parliament. To it, he added a mock subtitle: “Sir, yeh memes band nahi hone chahiye…” — as if telling the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, in Hindi, that “these memes must not stop”. The memes hit the replies section of this post too, explaining what he was actually talking about. One showed him raising the issue of coconut water : “Sir jab paise nariyal pani ke hain to hum pure nariyal ke paise kyun dein.” (‘When we buy just the water, why should we pay for the whole coconut?’) To be sure, he did not actually raise that issue. Another showed him …

Sholay director Ramesh Sippy remembers Dharmendra’s playful nature: ‘A little vodka mixed into coconut water…’

Sholay director Ramesh Sippy remembers Dharmendra’s playful nature: ‘A little vodka mixed into coconut water…’

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In his illustrious career as an actor which spanned over 65 long years, late superstar Dharmendra gave the country several unforgettable characters. But one of his most loved roles was that of Veeru in Sholay (1975). Also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar, the cult classic completed 50 years in 2025, the same year that Dharam Paaji breathed his last. Well, in a recent magazine launch event commemorating 50 years of Sholay, director Ramesh Sippy and Basanti aka Hema sat down together. They relived old memories and also remembered our beloved Veeru. Hema Malini, Dharmendra and Ramesh Sippy on Sholay set Talking to IANS, Ramesh Sippy remembered how one day, while shooting Sholay, Dharmendra decided to walk from the hotel to the set, which was almost 50 kms away. Dharam Paaji began walking at two or three in the morning, reached the shoot location at 7 am, took an hour to rest and was ready to shoot. Ramesh shared, “It was unbelievable, but he was completely determined.” He went …

Cabinet Hikes Coconut MSP By Up To Rs 445 Per Quintal For 2026 | India News

Cabinet Hikes Coconut MSP By Up To Rs 445 Per Quintal For 2026 | India News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 00:08 IST The MSP for the 2026 season is an increase of Rs 445 per quintal for milling copra and Rs 400 per quintal for ball copra over the previous season. The MSP for fair average quality of milling copra has been fixed at Rs 12,027 per quintal and for ball copra at Rs 12,500 per quintal. (File) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the minimum support price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season. The MSP for fair average quality of milling copra has been fixed at Rs 12,027 per quintal and for ball copra at Rs 12,500 per quintal for the 2026 season. According to an official statement, the MSP for the 2026 season is an increase of Rs 445 per quintal for milling copra and Rs 400 per quintal for ball copra over the previous season. A higher MSP will not only ensure better remunerative returns to the coconut growers but also incentivise farmers to expand copra production to …

Celebs who get Tom Cruise’s Christmas coconut cake: Glen Powell, Kirsten Dunst, Rosie O’Donnell, and more

Celebs who get Tom Cruise’s Christmas coconut cake: Glen Powell, Kirsten Dunst, Rosie O’Donnell, and more

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Tom Cruise sends a delicious coconut cake to a list of celebrities every year during the holiday season. Most of the recipients are Cruise’s co-stars from previous films. Here are the celebrities who get to munch on a luxurious cake from the 63-year-old, as per Just Jared. Tom Cruise sends a special cake to some of his co-stars every year.(AFP) Glen Powell Tom Cruise’s co-star from Top Gun: Maverick, Glen Powell, who played Hangman, revealed he already received this year’s cake, as per Just Jared. “Warmest wishes to you this Holiday season,” Cruise’s message to the Hitman actor read. Miles Teller Miles Teller, who played Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick, spoke to Dish Nation’s Andrew Freund about the cake he received from Tom Cruise in 2022. “The coconut cake is very good. I have one in my fridge right now,” he had said. Also read: Mark Wahlberg’s Flight Risk is now No. 1 movie on HBO Max despite unimpressive theatrical run Jon Hamm Jon Hamm played Vice Admiral Beau Simpson in Top Gun: Maverick. Hamm …

Pawan Kalyan to inspect dying coconut groves in Konaseema

Pawan Kalyan to inspect dying coconut groves in Konaseema

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K. Pawan Kalyan | Photo Credit: File photo Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan will inspect the coconut orchards that are dying along the stretch of Sankaragupatam drain in Razole assembly constituency in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on November 26. Thousands of coconut trees have died, while the trees that are surviving have stunted growth across the 12 villages along the Sankarguptam. The damage is attributed to high salinity levels in the water of the drain.  Razole MLA Deva Prasada Rao said that Mr. Pawan Kalyan will tour all the affected villages before interacting with nearly 200 coconut farmers to understand the environmental challenges on November 26. Published – November 23, 2025 07:51 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maaman actor Soori reveals he once worked for ₹20 per day; couldn’t afford coconut bun

Maaman actor Soori reveals he once worked for ₹20 per day; couldn’t afford coconut bun

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May 16, 2025 04:04 PM IST Viduthalai and Maaman actor Soori revealed that he once worked as a daily wage worker in Tiruppur before he made it big in films.  Tamil actor Soori struggled a lot before he debuted as a lead actor in Vetrimaaran’s 2023 film Viduthalai Part 1. Despite entering the film industry in 1998, he played numerous uncredited or supporting roles till then. He revealed at an event for his recent release, Maaman, that he even worked as a daily wage worker and sustained on the bare minimum to get where he is today. (Also Read: ₹200-cr hits, beat Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas; but retired at his peak”>Meet star with 8 consecutive ₹200-cr hits, beat Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas; but retired at his peak) After playing uncredited or supporting roles for years, Soori debuted as a lead actor in Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1. Soori on earning ₹20 per day Soori revealed at the event that in 1993, he worked as a daily wage worker with a …

Coconut Chutney Recipe (South Indian Classic)

Coconut Chutney Recipe (South Indian Classic)

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Coconut Chutney recipe is a classic South Indian condiment made from freshly grated coconut blended with roasted chana dal, green chillies and ginger, tempered with whole spices, urad dal, curry leaves, dried red chilies and asafoetida, creating a creamy, flavorful accompaniment to traditional dishes like Idli, Dosa, Uttapam, Medu Vada and other South Indian delicacies. Learn how to make this essential Indian side dish with my easy-to-follow step-by-step photos and a video! About Coconut Chutney Chutneys are a class of condiments that originated in India and can be made from a multitude of different ingredients. Just on this site, I have recipes for tomato, coriander, peanut, tamarind and onion chutneys, and that isn’t even my full list! All of these delicious savory sauces and relishes are used to enhance the flavors of various meals. Coconut Chutney originated from the South Indian cuisine. It is most often served with breakfast or snack dishes. In its simplest form, it is made by finely grinding fresh white coconut meat with either green chilies or dry red chilies and …

Sonu Sood gets unique welcome at Chennai coconut water stall

Sonu Sood gets unique welcome at Chennai coconut water stall

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Actor Sonu Sood, who made his directorial debut with ‘Fateh’, recently visited a coconut water stall somewhere in Chennai, and urged his followers to support local businesses in India. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video in which he could be seen standing next to an old couple from Chennai. In the video, the actor was seen wearing a black T-shirt and a pair of denims.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sonu Sood (@sonu_sood) He spoke about how important it is to support the local businessmen in the unorganised sector of India, and how it’s the duty of every Indian to look after their countrymen, and support them in whatever way they can. Earlier, the actor travelled in Mumbai metro, as he took to his Instagram, and shared a video in which he could be seen boarding a metro on line 1 of the Mumbai metro network. The video showed …