Thursday, 13 December 2018
Hema Malini is in no mood to slow down
You are very active on social media. Do you enjoy being on it? You turned 70 in October. Any resolutions for this decade of your life? You are producing a Punjabi film, but it's been seven years since you last directed a film. How do you spend time with your grandkids? Your daughter Esha partners you in most of your performances... Is the original 'Dream Girl' aware that Ayushmann Khurrana is playing the role of a 'dream girl' in a film called Dream Girl? Dailyhunthttps://www.viki.com/users/jeffbec_c_oss_a_mazo_829/about
Sebi opens offer-for-sale route to more firms
It said the OFS mechanism shall be available to shareholders of companies with market capitalisation of Rs 1,000 crore and more.The capital market watchdog further said if a seller fails to get sufficient demand from non-retail investors at or above the floor price on the day of the offer, the seller has the option to cancel the offer. The Sebi board has also cleared a proposal to change the norms requiring the filing of a fresh offer document for OFS where there is a change in the number of shares offered for sale, or in the estimated issue size, by more than 50 per cent.At present, in case of any increase or decrease in the estimated issue size by over 20 per cent, the fresh filing of the offer document with Sebi is required. Such requirement is for both fresh issues and OFS.In another reform, Sebi allowed custodial services in goods underlying commodity derivative contracts to enable the participation of institutional investors in the commodity derivatives market. Towards this end, the Sebi board approved proposed amendments to the Sebi (Custodian of Securities) Regulations, 1996.This move will mean that existing custodians will be permitted to add commodities as an asset class and provide the physical delivery of both securities and commodities. Dailyhunthttp://www.familytreecircles.com/u/kotlashaaa/about/
10 wedding cuisine trends that are here to stay
'Where there was formality, now there is fun and flamboyance,' says Kunal Rai, VP - Weddings & Events at Tamarind Global, highlighting ten trends which are popular in wedding cuisines. Niche cuisine in the house: People have become comfortable with deviating from the standard practices followed during a wedding. Earlier, the same 10-12 dishes were very popular and used to be the usual fare at almost every wedding. However, modern palate demands a selection of dishes that must be freshly prepared and also be healthy. People aren't afraid to experiment with hybridization of food either. So a person's favorite dishes that are minimized to bite-sized delights are also available in new avatars such as shrimp and artichoke lollipops, cocktail idlis, mini dosa stuffed with haloumi cheese, caviar crackers, lobster rolls, Indian meatballs with coconut curry, gulab jamun trifle, taco chaat, mini-Italian dinner, etc. International cuisine is in: People today are well-travelled and have a more evolved palate where the food they like doesn't just belong to their home country. So the presence of international cuisines at weddings is no longer a rarity. While browsing through the food stalls one can see names of dishes like 'Hakkasan' or 'Zuma' enticing the curious guests. Even artisanal cheeses like Burrata from Puglia, Truffle and Mushroom bars, Black radish have become prominent at Indian weddings. For high profile weddings, such a diverse and exotic menu is a necessity, says Kunal, 'At VIP or high profile weddings, guests from all over the world come to be a part of the celebrations. Based on the guest list, we modify the menu, but more often than not it becomes imperative to prepare a well-thought out proposal for international cuisines in advance.' Indian regional cuisine: Having said that, an Indian wedding wouldn't be an Indian wedding without Indian food! Would a Mumbaikar not have a Vadapav stall, or would a Delhite give pass to the chat counter at their wedding? Not if they want a riot from the guests. Every couple, and family, wants to highlight their cultural and regional heritage in the wedding theme. People are willing to go all the way to infuse the element of authenticity when it comes to wedding cuisine. It is not uncommon for specialized chefs to be flown in from different parts of India to the wedding destination. Even if one is holding their wedding at Lake Como, Italy they can delight their guests with a set up of Indian foods, such as 'Chaatwala scenes', assorted variety of Muthuswamy's South Indian spread, Kolkata's famous street food 'Jhalmuri', 'Puchka' and a lot more. Tamarind Global has successfully executed many destination weddings where such set-ups were not only put in order but also modified according to the local materials available at the destination of the wedding. Food Stylisting: You opt for the best cuisines from across the globe but imagine presenting it in a style that becomes the talk of the town! People are now hiring a food stylist to work with the caterer and designer and translate the entire experience into a visual delight that is consistent with the theme of your function. From the servers to the platters, the cutlery and the buffet table, the stylist will align the food decor with the theme of the wedding to impressive levels. A unique trend in weddings to add a little something extra to the food. Concept brunches: When we think of wedding food, our mind immediately goes to a hearty dinner followed by variety of lip-smacking desserts. But the concept of brunching is also gaining all-around favor as it gives mind-boggling variety of foodstuffs in one go. From egg station, to waffle station that has specialized waffles with innovative fillings, to sliders, cakes, bagels, tacos, nachos, rice, pasta and even desserts, wedding brunches are winning over the hearts of people. Even evening brunches can be designed to allude to rustic themes of village set-ups or by bringing in Parisian romance in the décor and menu. Adding the personalized touch: Gone are the days when the wedding used to be more of a celebration for the families and guests than the married couple. Nowadays, a lot of couples are bringing a personalized touch to their weddings with their favorites being featured apart from the others. While preparing the wedding menu, the couple adds their favorite foods and cuisines to be served to them at their table. Even the beverages are uniquely blended using the favorite ingredients of the couple and their friends. So don't be surprised if you see drinks like 'Bridesmaids' Caribbean Dream' or 'Groom's Spicy Shots' on the bar menu. Similarly, the bride and groom are also vocal about which desserts they want at their wedding, and how the desserts must be customized according to individual taste. Meal on wheels: Food trucks are not uncommon in metropolitan cities like Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Offering everything from Tandoori Chicken, Kebabs and Cocktails to famous International dishes like sushi, mini-burgers and a lot more, food trucks are all the rage with foodies and now even the wedding planners. The array of specialties which one gets on a platter from a food truck adds an element of quirkiness to the overall wedding. One only need to brief the caterers about what kind of cuisines is wanted at their wedding, as well as how it should be presented, and that is the job done! Celebrity chefs onboard: For those who can afford it, a celebrity chef designing the menu is nothing less than a dream come true. At high profile weddings, celebrity chefs have their own space and autonomy to work their magic. In many cases, the chefs come with their own teams to take care of each minute aspect of the catering. Famous American Chef Peter Callahan, known for his legendary inventiveness and who is often called the master of food miniaturization is one such celebrity chef. He oversees everything from the customization of the menu, to beverage coordination, to style of trays, buffets, plates and bar accessories. His team, which consists of highly trained professionals, executes flawless service, strictly adhering to the service guidelines set by Chef Callahan. Molecular gastronomy: If science tickles your senses and gives you the gastronomic rush, then molecular gastronomy would definitely appeal to you. British celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal popularized the use of principles of chemistry, physics and biology to cook up delicious but unusual food items. Cocktail ice spheres, transparent ravioli, Oak moss vapor, crab ice cream are some of the exciting examples of this style of cooking, which is gaining favor with Indians as well. In the Indian context, spherification of the tamarind water which is then presented along with puri is a very clever way to serve the famous snack pani-puri! The Desserts: 'When it comes to Indian desserts, there is a humungous diversity and variety to choose from. Add in the international cuisines, and the array of choices becomes staggering!' Kunal stated. Dessert counter is an integral part of the entire buffet setting. 'Depending on the scale of the wedding, there is so much variety available that hosts now have the option of presenting their guests with specially designed programs and booklets to showcase the large selection of food being served each day.' Dessert bars have an astounding spread of traditional Indian mithais along with international desserts such as Swiss luxury chocolates like Sprüngli and Läderach, French luxury baker Ladurée renowned for its macaroon, specialized cold stone ice cream counters, freshly baked waffle counters from brands like The Belgian Waffle Co., vintage strawberry station, etc. Unique desserts that combine Indian and international tastes, such as rasmalai with strawberry compote and Motichoor cheesecake have also earned their space on the dessert bar. ... Dailyhunthttps://www.avitop.com/cs/members/zeenusreenu.aspx
Lucas Pouille confirmed for Sunday singles in Davis Cup final
Cilic beat Pouille in the 2016 Davis Cup semi-final, the only previous clash between the two players. Chardy was outplayed by Borna Coric on Friday while Cilic beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who is a doubt for Sunday because of a muscle injury picked up in that straight-sets defeat. French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert won Saturday's doubles against Ivan Dodig and Mate Pavic to keep the final alive. Ten-times champions France are trying to become the first team since Australia in 1939 to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the final. Dailyhunthttp://www.acvariu.ro/forum/user/profile/14841.page
Come March, Jaitu biomass plant in Punjab to generate power from paddy stubble
Project manager Karamjit Singh said they have tied-up with baling machine owners who sell paddy stubble after converting it into bales. They will be paid on weekly basis, he said, adding: 'We have set a target to purchase 1 lakh tonnes of straw this season and will double the purchase next year once the plant is functional. He said farmers from Faridkot, Muktsar and Bathinda are coming forward to sell stubble. Baling machine owner Gurdit Singh of Muktsar said he has sold 700 tonnes of straw to the firm. A farmer, Baldev Singh, said the cost to convert 100 kg of paddy straw into bales is between ₹50 and ₹60. 'And we get ₹120 per quintal for straw bales. This is a win-win situation for us,' he said. Faridkot additional deputy commissioner (general) Gurjit Singh said in September, the administration organised awareness programmes against stubble burning. Farmers were more than eager to sell stubble for a good price, he added. Dailyhunthttps://www.ted.com/profiles/11298139
Anti-Modi banner arrests in Lucknow
Jumlebaazi ka naam Modi, Hindutva ka brand Yogi (Modi symbolises false promises, Yogi is the brand for Hindutva)," read the banners, which the police had brought down after receiving complaints from the civic body and BJP leaders."We have arrested (labourers) Sumit Kumar and Mohammad Ikramuddin for putting up the banners, and Manish Agrawal of Sheela Enterprises for printing them. The computer on which the banners had been designed has been seized," said circle officer Abhay Kumar Mishra.Sarvesh Mishra, additional superintendent of police, said: "We have formed several teams to arrest Jani."An employee of Sheela Enterprises, which prints only posters and banners and is owned by Agrawal, said: "We print banners and posters every day and know very well what is legal and what is not. There was nothing objectionable (in the Modi banners). Criticising the Prime Minister is not a crime. Besides, we didn't criticise anybody, we only printed the banners."A video clip released on Wednesday evening purportedly shows Jani justifying the banners and saying he has committed no crime."Modi has betrayed us. We have convened a religious parliament in Lucknow on February 10 to condemn him," a voice says.Jani's immediate grudge against Modi seems to be the BJP's defeats in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.Jani had been arrested in 2016 for allegedly threatening to kill then JNU students Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid, who had been arrested on sedition charges. He is out on bail and the case is pending.He also faces a case over the beheading of a Mayawati statue at the Ambedkar Memorial in Lucknow.Lucknow district magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma issued a notice on Thursday saying: "Those who put up banners and posters at public places without permission willbe liable for punishment under the Defacement of Public Property Act, and a fine of Rs 50,000 will be realised from them." 1678546 Dailyhunthttps://www.theverge.com/users/rajeevkankala
BJP surges ahead in Assam rural poll, final tally today
f the GP constituencies, the BJP bagged 33, Congress 22, AGP 10, AIUDF 2 and Independents 6. Of the APM seats, the BJP got 30, Congress 15, AGP 8, AIUDF 2 and Independents 3. "The result of no zilla parishad member (ZPM) seat has been declared yet," Bora said. There are 420 ZPM seats.He said counting would continue throughout the night and the final result is expected by Thursday afternoon.Altogether 734 candidates were declared uncontested, including two ZPM, 18 APM, seven GPP and 707 GPM. Of these 1,468 candidates, 380 are from the BJP, 193 from the Congress, 28 from the AGP, 10 from the AIUDF, one from the CPM, five from the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) and 117 Independents.BJP spokesperson Rupam Goswami said the trend shows that the people of the state still have full faith on the Sarbananda Sonowal government. In the last panchayat poll in Assam in 2013, that was held under the previous Congress government, the Congress had won the maximum number of seats.Bora said counting of votes was going on smoothly but there was commotion outside a couple of counting centres because of a huge gathering of people.Voting for the panchayat poll was held in two phases on December 5 and 9, which recorded an overall voter turnout of 82 per cent. Repolling was held in 95 booths, including 16 in Karimganj district on Wednesday which passed off peacefully and registered over 65 per cent voting. Repoll in these 16 booths could not be held along with 23 others in the district on Tuesday because of non-printing of ballot papers. Police, however, had to resort to mild lathicharge in front of MMC Girls' School in Karimganj, where counting is on, to disperse "unruly" supporters of candidates who were protesting against delay in start of counting.In Karimganj, the Congress was leading in nine of the 20 ZPMs and the BJP in five till 6pm. The Congress was leading in four of the 95 APMs. Of the 95 GPP seats, the Congress was leading in five and the BJP in four. Of the 950 GPM seats, the Congress was leading in 30 while the BJP and the AIUDF were leading in 30 and two respectively.In Hailakandi district, of the 11 ZPM seats, the AIUDF, the BJP and the AGP were leading in five, four and two respectively. The BJP has won 29 GPMs, six GPPs and seven APMs while the Congress has won one each in APM and GPP seats. Independents have won 95 GPM, four GPP and two APM seats.In Cachar, counting proceeded slowly. No trend was available in 27 ZPMs till 6pm. Of its 162 GPP seats, the BJP has won four and the Congress one. Of the 162 APM seats, the BJP and the Congress have won three each. Of the 1,620 GPMs, the BJP won 19 and the Congress 25 seats. Dailyhunthttp://www.rmacaraig.asia/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=2934
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