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Viral: Vietnamese-American Chef Makes The Perfect Samosas, Internet ImpressedCrispy from the outside and bursting with flavours on the inside, samosas can lift your mood any time of the day, served with mint chutney and tomato ketchup. The snack also makes a great pairing with masala chai. The popularity and love for samosas has grown all over the world. Recently, Vietnamese-American chef Newton Nguyen made samosas after his Instagram family suggested he do so. The samosa-cooking video went viral, amassing more than 10 million views. The video has left samosa lovers impressed as the snack looks perfectly delicious.
The cooking video began with Newton reading one of the comments, I think you should make samosas. He started the samosa-making process by peeling three big potatoes. He chopped these into cubes and allowed the potatoes to boil in water with some added salt. Next, he created a spice mix in oil and chopped green chillies, coriander and garlic. After mashing the boiled potatoes, he added the spice mix to it, along with salt, peas and other chopped vegetables.Nguyen mixed it all well to make the filling for the samosas. After this, he began the preparation of the crust. He added cumin seeds to refined wheat flour and used oil to knead a dough. Then he created a cone and added the potato filling to it. After sealing the samosas, he deep-fried them. Voila! Delicious samosas are ready. Nguyen served these with green mint chutney.
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Internet users, especially Indians, showered love and appreciation in the comments section.
Spent 5 Years In Jail : Agusta Chopper Scam Accused Goes To Supreme Court
Christian Michel, the key accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court requesting for immediate release from jail, citing right to life and freedom.
Mr Michel, a British citizen, in his petition said he has spent five years and three months in jail, while the maximum punishment in the case, if he is found guilty, is five years.
He said the investigation is not over and the trial has not even started, so his further judicial detention is illegal .
To Arin, 21 Today, With Love From Mom Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit had the sweetest wish for her son Arin on his 21st birthday. On Sunday, to mark her elder son Arin s 21st birthday, doting mom Madhuri treated her fans on Instagram to a lovely collage consisting of several throwback pictures featuring the birthday boy, her husband Shriram Nene and herself. Alongside the post, Madhuri Dixit wrote, Happy 21st Birthday, @arin.nene! So proud of who you are and look forward to seeing you soar in this journey of life. Take a look at the actress post for her son.
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A few days back, Madhuri Dixit with her husband Shriram Nene attended a party hosted by Farah Khan for Shape Of You singer Ed Sheeran. Several photos and videos from the party quickly went viral on the Internet. One of the pictures showed a group photo of the guests posing with Ed Sheeran.
Before this, Madhuri Dixit was spotted attending the 55th birthday party of actress Bhagyashree. Madhuri Dixit and Bhagyashree were all smiles as they posed together at the party.
Last year, the Bollywood dhak-dhak queen shared a series of photos where the lovely family of four were joined by Dr Nene s parents. Two pictures captured all six of them smiling at the camera, while the third shows Madhuri taking a selfie with her sons and Dr Nene s parents in the frame. Captioning the post, the actress wrote, “Nothing like the fam coming together. Happy Sunday!” with a red heart emoji.
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Recently, Madhuri Dixit also received the Special Recognition for Contribution to the Bharatiya Cinema at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur praised Dixit for her outstanding talent, acknowledging her significant contribution to Indian cinema.
Madhuri Dixit married Dr Shriram Nene on October 17, 1999, in the United States of America.
IPS Officer Manoj Sharma, Inspiration Behind 12th Fail , Gets Promotion
In a significant career milestone, IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma has been promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG) from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Maharashtra Police. This advancement in Mr Sharma s career follows the approval of promotions for IPS officers from the 2003, 2004, and 2005 batches by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Mr Sharma, whose inspiring life story is the theme for the acclaimed film 12th Fail, took to his social media platforms to share the news of his promotion. Sharing the joyous news with his followers, Mr Sharma reflected on his transformative journey within the Indian Police Service.
Expressing his gratitude to all those who supported him throughout his difficult career path, Mr Sharma s post was accompanied by a poignant photograph capturing a moment of pride and happiness. The image symbolises Mr Sharma s dedication and relentless hard work over the years.
Women Can Do Comedy...: Kriti On Being A Part Of Female-Centric Film Crew
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon are poised to light up the big screen with their next flick Crew. The trailer and music of the movie have already piqued the audience s interest. During the trailer launch, Kriti spoke about her experience of being part of a female-centric comedy film.
We usually get to work with men mostly. It was very very refreshing to work with women, these women are so talented, and I have admired them for years. We all look up to them in what they bring to the table and the fact that they have been reinventing themselves and how, she said.
Kriti also discussed women s potential in comic roles and the fact that Crew is not about male bashing.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav Arrested In Snake Venom-Rave Party Case
Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav has been arrested in the snake venom-rave party case. Mr Yadav was called for questioning earlier in the day. He will be presented before a court soon.
A case under the Wildlife Act was registered against him in Noida and five others for arranging snake venomfor use as a recreational drug at rave parties last year.
The police had raided a banquet hall on November 3 last year in sector 51 of Noida and arrested five people including four snake charmers and recovered nine snakes and poison. Besides, rave parties, it was alleged, snakes were also used by Mr Yadav for video shoots.
American Riviera Orchard - All About Meghan Markle s New Lifestyle Brand
Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry, left the Internet buzzing on March 14, as a teaser of her new brand went viral. According tonews agency AFP, the brand - American Riviera Orchard - is seemingly named after the couple s oceanside California home.
The name of the brand was unveiled through a 16-second-long retro-style video, showing hands arranging flowers, and the Duchess of Sussex stirring a pot in a kitchen.
It concluded with a glimpse of a woman in a ball gown standing at the end of a long colonnade.
Pilot s Announcement During His First Flight With Baby Daughter Is Viral
A Southwest Airlines pilot s sweet gesture with his baby daughter went viral on Instagram. The video shows a pilot named Ben announcing while holding his infant daughter. Hey everyone, this is your first officer Ben. I ll be taking us up to Denver today, he began the announcement.
Joined with me is little miss Ellie Rose, the pilot said, bouncing his infant daughter up and down in his arms. She is my daughter, so this is a very special flight for me. This is her first flight with me as her pilot.
Reassuring any passengers wary of a crying baby, the pilot, clearly a proud dad, revealed Ellie Rose wouldn t be flying solo - her mom was also on board! He chuckled, knowing she wouldn t remember this special flight, but promised many more memories to come. Though babies can be unpredictable, he playfully assured everyone she s a good traveller 90 per cent of the time.
Vote Count In Arunachal, Sikkim Now On June 2, Says Election Commission
The counting of votes polled in the Assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim has been revised to June 2, the Election Commission said today. Earlier, counting of votes in these two states was to be held on June 4, when votes cast for the general election and for state polls in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will be counted.
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Flipkart To Pay Man Rs 10,000 For Harassment After Cancelled iPhone Order Mumbai:
A consumer disputes redressal commission here found Flipkart guilty of adopting unfair trade practices and ordered it to pay a customer Rs 10,000 for the mental harassment he suffered after it cancelled his iPhone order.
The cancellation was intentional to make extra profit, which amounts to a deficiency in service and unfair and restrictive trade practice adopted by the online platform, said the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Central Mumbai, in the order passed last month.
The detailed order was available on Sunday.
Konkona Celebrates Son Haroon s Birthday With Ex-Husband Ranvir
Ranvir Shorey s latest Instagram post is all things love. The actor has shared a picture to celebrate his son Haroon s birthday. He turned 13 on Friday, March 15. In the photo, Ranvir, his ex-wife, actressKonkona Sen Sharma, and Haroon are flashing their radiant smiles for the camera. All of them look super cool in their casual tees. Alongside the picture, Ranvir wrote, “In personal news, we now have a teenager in our midst.” He also added the hashtag “Trouble teens”, grinning face with sweat, and a red heart emoji to his caption. Actress Neha Dhupia was among the first ones to comment on Ranvir s post. She posted a black heart emoji.
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In 2015, Ranvir Shorey shared his thoughts with news agency Press Trust Of India aboutnot being a parenting expert. The actor said, I am no expert on parenting. My son is four-year-old, so I am fresh father. Since I have become a parent, I feel if you sit down and get through your child and use one s understanding to teach them something. That s the easiest way.”
He added, “I think corporal punishment is the shortest, most impatient, flawed way to teach or to make a child understand something. If you hit a child, he or she will not learn anything. I had two elder brothers and they would thrash me if I do something wrong, then dad would thrash me. I think corporal punishment as disciplining the child is what I am questioning. I feel there are less flawed methods.”
Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey started dating in 2007. The couple got married in 2010, and welcomed their son, Haroon in 2011. In 2015,Konkona and Ranvirannounced their separation on X (then Twitter). In her post, Konkona wrote, “Ranvir and I have mutually decided to separate, but continue to be friends and co-parent our son. Will appreciate your support. Thank you.”
Ranvir and I have mutually decided to separate, but continue to be friends and co-parent our son. Will appreciate your support. Thank you.
— Konkona Sensharma (@konkonas) September 14, 2015On the work front, Konkona Sen Sharma was last seen in the Netflix seriesKiller Soup. On the other hand, Ranvir Shorey s latest stint was in Salman Khan sTiger 3.
Noise-Maker, Liability : BJP vs Congress Ahead Of Polls
Former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday singled out Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a liability for the INDIA bloc, which he said lacks coherent leadership and policies. Speaking to PTI, he also said internal conflicts and ambitions are hindering the effectiveness of the Opposition front.
Mr Naqvi, a senior BJP leader who has served as the Minorities Affairs Minister during 2017-22, targeted the INDIA bloc over leadership crisis.
Rahul Gandhi is a liability of the opposition bloc INDIA. Now, their depression over imminent defeat is visible through their abuses which reflect their frustration. INDIA bloc, in no way, is a challenge to the BJP, he said.
Viral: Inside Newlyweds Kriti And Pulkit s Griha Pravesh Ceremony
Newlyweds from B-Town,Pulkit Samratand Kriti Kharbanda, are making headlines in the entertainment world. The duo got married on Friday, March 15. Now, a video from theirgriha praveshceremony is trending on social media. In the clip, Pulkit and Kriti, along with other family members, can be seen dancing their hearts out to the beats of the dhol. We can also hear the crowd singing King s songMaan Meri Jaan. In the joy of welcoming his bride, Pulkit is whistling while grooving to the beats. The text at the top of the video read, “Kriti s entry in her Sasural.” The clip was shared by a page on Instagram with the caption, “Baratis singing Maan Meri Jaan is the cutest thing on the internet today.”
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On Saturday, Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda shared a series of pictures from their dreamyweddingon Instagram. For the big day, Kriti picked a gorgeous pink lehenga with floral detailing, and Pukit slipped into a pastel green ethnic outfit. Along with the wedding album, the couple wrote, “From the deep blue sky, To the morning dew. Through the low and the high, It s only you. From the start to the end, In every now and every then, When my heart beats differently, It s got to be you. Constantly, Consistently, Continually, You!”
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Pulkit Samrat andKriti Kharbandamet each other on the sets ofAnees Bazmee sPagalpantiand started dating soon after. AfterPagalpanti, Pulkit and Kriti shared screen space in the 2018 filmVeerey Ki Wedding. They were last seen together in Bejoy Nambiar sTaishin 2020.
Before Kriti Kharbanda, Pulkit Samrat married actress Shweta Rohira. After staying together for a year, Pulkit and Shweta parted ways in 2015.
FIR Against Chhattisgarh Ex Chief Minister In Mahadev Betting App Case
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Chhattisgarh has registered a case against former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in the alleged Mahadev online betting scam based on a probe report submitted by the ED, officials said on Sunday.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has been investigating the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case for more than a year, alleged in the past that its probe has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, where the two main promoters of the app hail from.
The projected proceeds of crime in this case are about Rs 6,000 crore, according to the ED.
Car Rally Organised In UK To Show Support For PM Modi For Lok Sabha Polls
Overseas Friends of BJP UK organised a car rally in London to showcase unwavering support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling party at the Centre ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
The rally began at the Kutch Leva Patidar Samaj Complex in Northolt and culminated at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Neaden.
The rally kicked off with vibrant cultural performances, setting the stage for a dynamic display of solidarity and enthusiasm, according to a press release by the Overseas Friends of BJP .
#WATCH | United Kingdom: Overseas Friends of BJP UK organized a spirited Car Rally in London, dedicated to showcasing their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in the upcoming elections in India. The rally commenced from Kutch Leva Patidar Samaj Complex in… pic.twitter.com/KAhelofEiq
— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024Over 250 cars participated in the rally, showcasing widespread support for the BJP and PM Modi ahead of the general elections in the country.
Volcano Erupts Again On Iceland Peninsula, Fourth Time Since December
Lava spewed Saturday from a new volcanic fissure on Iceland s Reykjanes peninsula, the fourth eruption to hit the area since December, authorities said.
A volcanic eruption has started between stora Skogfell and Hagafell on the Reykjanes Peninsula, said a statement from the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). Live video images showed glowing lava and billowing smoke.
Iceland s Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management announced it had sent a helicopter to narrow down the exact location of the new fissure.
Niger Breaks Off Military Cooperation With US With Immediate Effect
Niger s government announced on Saturday that it was breaking off with immediate effect its military cooperation agreement with the United States.
The declaration came just a day after a senior US delegation left Niger, following a three-day visit to renew contact with the military junta that ousted the president and moved closer to Russia.
The statement said the government had decided to denounce with immediate effect the agreement relating to US military and civilian employees of the US Department of Defense inside Niger.
Why Putin Voters Are Convinced Re-Election Will Bring Peace
To the sound of Russian pop music blasting from speakers at the polling station, Eduard Ishnazarov cast a ballot for the only candidate he thought could deliver peace: Vladimir Putin.
In the monastery city of Sergiyev Posad, northeast of Moscow, Russians taking part in this weekend s presidential elections told AFP they wanted to bring the military offensive launched by the Russian leader to an end -- by voting for him.
I came to vote for a man who is doing everything to make sure that there is no war in the world, said Ishnazarov, 54.
I Am Someone Who Works Towards Deadlines, Not Headlines : PM Modi
On a day when the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone for an expected third term in office, saying he works for deadlines, and not headlines.
In a keynote address at the India Today Conclave in the national capital on Saturday, PM Modi said, Whenever I come to a conclave like this, those in the audience expect me to say things that will make loads of headlines. However, I am someone who works towards deadlines, not headlines. So I might be making some points that the media may not find too attractive.
He said he wanted to expand on certain welfarist initiatives of the Centre that rarely appear on newsprint or are extensively covered by the broadcast media.
Gaza Family Reunion Turns Fatal On Ramadan Friday As Strike Kills 36
Displaced by Israeli bombardment, the Tabatibi family gathered in central Gaza to eat together during the first Friday night of Ramadan, a reunion that soon turned into a bloodbath.
An air strike hit the building where they were staying as women prepared the pre-fasting meal, killing 36 members of the family, witnesses told AFP on Saturday.
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which provided the same death count, blamed Israel for the strike in Nuseirat, as did survivors.