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‘Chāy’ In Conflict: Why Assam Orthodox Tea Exporters Are Worried About Iran’s Favourite Comfort Drink | India News

‘Chāy’ In Conflict: Why Assam Orthodox Tea Exporters Are Worried About Iran’s Favourite Comfort Drink | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 22:00 IST Exporters of the Assam Orthodox tea said while there is still some breathing space, shipments could face a serious setback if the ongoing conflict in Iran continues Often regarded as Iran’s comfort beverage – and the second cheapest drink after water – the Assam Orthodox tea holds a special place in the country’s market. (Image for representation: PTI/File) Amid the West Asia crisis, there is concern brewing around Iran’s favourite comfort drink – the award-winning, premium quality Assam Orthodox tea. Exporters of the tea in Assam said while there is still some breathing space, tea shipments could face a serious setback if the ongoing conflict in Iran continues. Often regarded as Iran’s comfort beverage – and the second cheapest drink after water – the Assam Orthodox tea holds a special place in the country’s market. But the evolving geopolitical situation has created massive uncertainty among exporters. Follow Israel-Iran War News LIVE Updates Here ‘TEA CAN HELP EASE TENSE MOMENTS’ Iranians drink chāy (tea) throughout the day – morning, afternoon, …

Watch: Putin attends Orthodox Easter service amid ceasefire declaration in Ukraine | World News

Watch: Putin attends Orthodox Easter service amid ceasefire declaration in Ukraine | World News

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was joined by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin alongside other worshippers for an Easter service on Sunday, which was led by Patriarch Kirill, who is the chief of Russia’s Orthodox Church amid Kremlin’s announcement of ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine. A video of the Easter service showed Putin and Sobyanin standing in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which is considered Moscow’s main church and the church’s head Kirill led the procession. This development comes hours after Putin announced a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine until Sunday, which Kyiv alleged that they were just words. Story continues below this ad Putin was seen holding a thin red candle and wearing a blue suit, with white shirt and red tie, while he crossed himself multiple times after Kirill announced “Christ is risen.” The traditional service started late on Saturday and goes on till the early hours of Sunday. Russian President Putin joins HUNDREDS in a breathtaking Easter service at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior https://t.co/e3G81wwe73 pic.twitter.com/cMxKBqBaZi — RT (@RT_com) April 19, 2025 For the …

Esha Deol says she was not allowed to pray at temples during periods: ‘Just an orthodox way and I follow’ | Bollywood

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Sep 15, 2024 10:19 PM IST Esha Deol recently spoke about the conservative family norms she had to follow while growing up. She was last seen in the show – Hunter: Tootega Nahi Todega. Esha Deol has often spoken candidly about her personal and professional life. The actor recently shared how she grew up by following the conservative norms in her family. In an interview with Hauterrfly, Esha recalled that she was not allowed to pray at temples during her periods. (Also read: Esha Deol says father Dharmendra wanted her to ‘settle down at 18’ instead of acting: ‘But I wanted to do something’) Esha Deol recently spoke about her conservative family norms while growing up. Esha Deol on facing restrictions at home Esha shared that she learnt about menstruations and periods during sex education at school as she revealed the restrictions on girls while she was growing up. She said, “I learnt about it at school. Our school had sex education, and they taught us well and at the right time. And it is …

He was rightfully orthodox because he was a Punjabi…’

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Balancing parental expectations and personal ambitions is a challenge many women face in India. For Esha Deol, daughter of legendary actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini, this struggle was no different. Despite being born into a family steeped in the film industry, her father had a different vision for her, one that involved getting married and “settling down” rather than pursuing a career in acting. “He didn’t want me to enter films. He was rightfully orthodox because he was a Punjabi, so he wanted me to get married and settle down at 18 because that was his conditioning. The women in his family are brought up that way. But my upbringing was very different in my house, seeing my mom act in films, and her dance, gave me direction. It was ingrained in me that I wanted to do something,” Esha told Hauterrfly in an interview. This tension between Dharmendra’s traditional expectations and her desire to carve her own path became a defining aspect of her journey. She said, “It took a long time to convince …

Esha Deol reveals `orthodox` Dharmendra wanted her to settle down at 18 years

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Actress Esha Deol, daughter of famous actor Dharmendra, had a tough time breaking into the film industry, even with her family`s influence. Her father, who holds traditional values, was against her becoming an actress and would have preferred she get married and settle down by the time she was 18. Esha Deol recalls Dharmendra did not want her to act In a recent interview with Hauterfly, she said, “He didn’t want that I should enter the movies. He is a bit orthodox, rightfully so. He is a Punjabi father, and he wanted that we should get married, settle down at 18.”  “There was a phase where I would lie to go out on late nights,” she added. Esha Deol described her father as “rightfully orthodox,” explaining that his views came from how he was raised. She mentioned that he wanted her to marry early, which was common in his environment. Esha added that, while her father, being Punjabi, expected her to be married and settled by 18, her own upbringing was quite different. Esha Deol …

Orthodox church seeks Governor’s intervention in Church Bill

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Marthoma Mathews III Catholics, head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, interacts with the Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai during the Marthoman Heritage Assembly in Kottayam on Sunday. | Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP Warning against any attempt to overturn the Supreme Court ruling of 2017, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church requested the intervention of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, on Sunday, in case the State government proceeds with the Church Bill. “Honourable Governor, it is a well-accepted fact that the Supreme Court judgment is the law of the land. If any legislation or ordinance against this law is presented to you for approval, disregarding the 2017 judgment favouring the Malankara Orthodox Church by the ruling government of Kerala, we strongly believe that Your Excellency will use your discretion to uphold justice for the church,” said Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos, head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (MOSC), during his presidential speech at the Marthoman Heritage Assembly in Kottayam. Stating that the Supreme Court verdict has settled the dispute …

Orthodox church synod endorses Catholicos’ directive proscribing clergy from party politics

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Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos, head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church arriving for the press conference on February 22, 2024 | Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP Taking a serious note of the recent controversies that have rocked the church, an Episcopal synod of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has endorsed a directive proscribing its clergy from serving as members of political parties and propagating political ideologies. The synod, presided over by Catholicos Marthoma Mathews III, head of the church, also asked the metropolitans of various dioceses to pay more attention in this regard. The move comes in view of a series of distressing events that unfolded after one of its priests, Fr. Shaiju Kurien took membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Fr. Kurien, then secretary of the Nilackal Diocese, took membership in the party at a function attended by Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan on December 30, 2023. The move, however, did not go down well with a section of the diocese members, who went on to stage a public protest in …

Jiya Shankar Gives a Befitting Reply To Troll For Taking a Dig At Her: ‘It Is So Orthodox of You…’

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Curated By: Chirag Sehgal Last Updated: February 11, 2024, 16:26 IST It was Jiya Shankar’s participation in the Bigg Boss OTT 2 that skyrocketed her popularity. (Photo: Instagram) Jiya Shankar is known for shows like Kaatelal & Sons, Meri Hanikarak Biwi and Pishachini. Actress Jiya Shankar recently took to her X (formerly known as Twitter) handle to school a troll who attacked her for one of her old statements. In the old video, Jiya was heard saying she does not need anyone because she is an independent woman who earns and can handle her life on her own. However, the troll attacked Jiya for her statement and argued “This is the difference between girls and boys.” Reacting to the troll, Jiya highlighted her journey and emphasized that success knows no gender boundaries. She further criticized the troll for perpetuating outdated stereotypes. “The girl after getting a job only dreamed of supporting her single mother so that one day she could buy a house for her mom and tell her not to work anymore and guess …

Kerala Orthodox priest who joined BJP removed from Church positions temporarily

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Just days after grabbing the headlines by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Fr. Shaiju Kurien, secretary of the Nilackal diocese of the Orthodox Church, has been temporarily removed from his positions in the church pending further inquiry. According to an official statement on January 5 (Friday), an inquiry commission has been constituted for probing the complaints lodged against Fr. Kurien by a few members of the diocese within two months. The priest will stand down from all his positions in the church till the inquiry is completed. Besides holding the diocese secretary’s position, Fr. Kurien was also serving as the vice-president of the Sunday school under the diocese. Meanwhile, the church has also decided to seek an explanation from Fr. Mathews Vazhakunnathu, another Orthodox priest who had openly challenged Fr. Shaiju’s decision to join the BJP, during a TV news discussion. “The action is being initiated as the priest, instead of lodging a complaint with the church committees concerned, raised the allegations against a fellow priest while participating in TV channel discussions,” read the …

Esha Deol Reveals That “Orthodox Punjabi Male” Dharmendra Didn’t Want Her To Act

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Image was shared on Instagram. (Courtesy: imeshadeol) New Delhi: Esha Deol, who is often seen treating her social media fans to throwback gems featuring her dad Dharmendra, made some shocking revelations about him. In a recent interview with ETimes, she revealed that the 87-year-old actor was protective of her and hence did not want her to step foot in Bollywood. Elaborating on how the Sholay actor was not keen on her joining the film industry, Esha told ETimes, “It comes from him being an orthodox Punjabi male; they are known to be very protective of the women in their families. This is sort of a way of showing how protective he is and nothing else. Time takes its course, and everything falls into place eventually.” Esha Deol also acknowledged the role of women in her life and how they contributed to her decision to becoming financially independent at a young age. “I grew up in a household filled with a lot of women power — from my grandmother, aunt, cousins, and mom. A lot of women …