Monday, 1 January 2024

Pracchand Ashok: Pave Way For Emperor Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki On Your Screens

Pracchand Ashok: Pave Way For Emperor Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki On Your Screens https://ift.tt/a1IzWX7 Zee News Actors Adnan Khan and Mallika Singh are set to reign as Emperor Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki in the upcoming royal romance saga. https://ift.tt/yfGU7IY December 31, 2023 at 12:42PM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/cfduxM2

Google Celebrates Happy New Year 2024 With Animated Festive Doodle https://ift.tt/Uxjb8ap As the world bids farewell to 2023, Google joined the New Year's Eve festivities with its customary doodle. Google marked the occasion with a new animated doodle, urging others to "leap", signifying the start of a leap year. According to the description, Google Doodle wrote, “3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!" It added, “This Doodle brings some sparkle and shine to start off New Year right! As the clock nears closer and closer to midnight, people around the world are planning their new year's resolutions and wishing for success, love, joy, and everything in between." 3..2..1..It's time to take a ‘leap' into the next year ✨ Happy New Year from us to you ❤️#GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/OwfyPaFf83 — Google India (@GoogleIndia) December 31, 2023 Cities across India also welcomed the new year with lavish celebrations and joy.  Goa dazzled with a magnificent display of fireworks, and people gathered at Mumbai's Gateway of India to welcome 2024. The past year proved significant for India on both the national and global fronts. The G-20 summit convened in the national capital, while Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole.  From the inauguration of Ayodhya's much-awaited Ram Temple to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the new year marks the beginning of a new chapter for India. Notably, Kiribati, an island nation with 33 atolls, was the first place to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024 as the International Date Line loops around its easternmost islands. The International Date Line, established in 1884, plays a crucial role in marking the official start and end of each day worldwide. This imaginary line, located 180 degrees East or West, precisely sits halfway from the prime meridian in Greenwich, UK, defining time zones.  Notably, a Google Doodle is a thematic motif that is used by the search engine on its homepage to mark special occasions. Google is known for coming up with creative and interactive doodles for special events. Google has also used doodles to celebrate prominent people, their achievements, and more.  https://ift.tt/ikAfteY January 01, 2024 at 09:49AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Google Celebrates Happy New Year 2024 With Animated Festive Doodle https://ift.tt/Uxjb8ap

As the world bids farewell to 2023, Google joined the New Year's Eve festivities with its customary doodle. Google marked the occasion with a new animated doodle, urging others to "leap", signifying the start of a leap year.

According to the description, Google Doodle wrote, “3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!"

It added, “This Doodle brings some sparkle and shine to start off New Year right! As the clock nears closer and closer to midnight, people around the world are planning their new year's resolutions and wishing for success, love, joy, and everything in between."

Cities across India also welcomed the new year with lavish celebrations and joy.  Goa dazzled with a magnificent display of fireworks, and people gathered at Mumbai's Gateway of India to welcome 2024.

The past year proved significant for India on both the national and global fronts. The G-20 summit convened in the national capital, while Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole.  From the inauguration of Ayodhya's much-awaited Ram Temple to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the new year marks the beginning of a new chapter for India.

Notably, Kiribati, an island nation with 33 atolls, was the first place to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024 as the International Date Line loops around its easternmost islands. The International Date Line, established in 1884, plays a crucial role in marking the official start and end of each day worldwide.

This imaginary line, located 180 degrees East or West, precisely sits halfway from the prime meridian in Greenwich, UK, defining time zones. 

Notably, a Google Doodle is a thematic motif that is used by the search engine on its homepage to mark special occasions. Google is known for coming up with creative and interactive doodles for special events. Google has also used doodles to celebrate prominent people, their achievements, and more. 

https://ift.tt/ikAfteY January 01, 2024 at 09:49AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

WATCH: Dharmendra, Salman Khan Recreate Bobby Deol's Iconic 'Jamal Kudu' Step

WATCH: Dharmendra, Salman Khan Recreate Bobby Deol's Iconic 'Jamal Kudu' Step https://ift.tt/BybtL8g Zee News The caption read, "Get ready to channel your inner 'Animal.' Only on this new year special episode!" https://ift.tt/p5SXsbw January 01, 2024 at 08:31AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/zNT1X9p

Sunday, 31 December 2023

Kareena Kapoor Lavishly Vacays Amid Snowcapped Mountains In Switzerland - INSIDE PICS

Kareena Kapoor Lavishly Vacays Amid Snowcapped Mountains In Switzerland - INSIDE PICS https://ift.tt/TUAhp3o Zee News Kareena along with her husband Saif Ali Khan and kids jetted off to London to celebrate Christmas. https://ift.tt/p5SXsbw December 29, 2023 at 08:12AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/zNT1X9p

Japan Envoy Relishes Kachori And Jalebi In Varanasi, Calls It ''Very Good'' https://ift.tt/nq7D4ba The popularity of Indian cuisine has been established on the global stage for years now. Indian food, as a whole, offers a range of flavours, aromas, textures and taste sensations that are unmatchable. That's why when foreigners -- tourists or dignitaries -- visit India, they love to try authentic Indian dishes. One such person is Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese Ambassador to India, who is often seen enjoying Indian delicacies. On Saturday, he shared two videos X that show him exploring street food in Varanasi. ''Enjoying street food in Varanasi,'' he captioned the video. In the clips, he is seen enjoying 'kachori' and 'jalebi' in what appears to be a busy lane in the city. ''I'm enjoying kachori in Varanasi,” he said before taking a bite and then remarked, ''Very good!'' In the second video, he proclaimed, ''And then I will enjoy jalebi too''.  Watch the video here: ''Enjoying street food in Varanasi! pic.twitter.com/xVmNvcOJuw — Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) December 30, 2023 Previously, he also shared a picture on X alongside his wife, Eiko Suzuki, saying, ''We are in Varanasi”. We are in Varanasi!? pic.twitter.com/STV8rfcB0T — Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) December 30, 2023 Internet users loved his post and many praised Mr Suzuki for his genuine interest in Indian culture. Many also suggested him to try other popular dishes of the place. One user wrote, ''This is sweet. I liked how the Ambassador is making efforts to promote India.'' Another commented, ''Try Banarasi paan too. I am sure you will not regret it.'' A third said, ''Sir, we are happy at your gracing the nation's hospitality.'' A fourth added, ''I hope you have an amazing trip with a lot of memories and happiness to remember.'' Yet another suggested, ''Taste chats at local shops and malaiyo which is the exclusive dessert of Varanasi.'' Notably, the envoy arrived in India last year and has since become a social media sensation for his love of Indian food. On multiple occasions, videos of the 61-year-old ambassador enjoying Indian delicacies have gone viral. A few days back, he explored North-Eastern food and shared his experience on X. He posted a video and shared that he had a Naga meal prepared by chef Joel Basumatari. "Enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by Nagaland's star chef Mr. Joel Basumatari. Chef Joel promotes North Eastern cuisine around the world. Wish him great success in the future!!" he wrote in the caption of the X post.  https://ift.tt/wqKi7U8 December 31, 2023 at 09:03AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Japan Envoy Relishes Kachori And Jalebi In Varanasi, Calls It ''Very Good'' https://ift.tt/nq7D4ba

The popularity of Indian cuisine has been established on the global stage for years now. Indian food, as a whole, offers a range of flavours, aromas, textures and taste sensations that are unmatchable. That's why when foreigners -- tourists or dignitaries -- visit India, they love to try authentic Indian dishes. One such person is Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese Ambassador to India, who is often seen enjoying Indian delicacies. On Saturday, he shared two videos X that show him exploring street food in Varanasi.

''Enjoying street food in Varanasi,'' he captioned the video. In the clips, he is seen enjoying 'kachori' and 'jalebi' in what appears to be a busy lane in the city. ''I'm enjoying kachori in Varanasi,” he said before taking a bite and then remarked, ''Very good!''

In the second video, he proclaimed, ''And then I will enjoy jalebi too''. 

Watch the video here:

Previously, he also shared a picture on X alongside his wife, Eiko Suzuki, saying, ''We are in Varanasi”.

Internet users loved his post and many praised Mr Suzuki for his genuine interest in Indian culture. Many also suggested him to try other popular dishes of the place. One user wrote, ''This is sweet. I liked how the Ambassador is making efforts to promote India.''

Another commented, ''Try Banarasi paan too. I am sure you will not regret it.''

A third said, ''Sir, we are happy at your gracing the nation's hospitality.'' A fourth added, ''I hope you have an amazing trip with a lot of memories and happiness to remember.'' Yet another suggested, ''Taste chats at local shops and malaiyo which is the exclusive dessert of Varanasi.''

Notably, the envoy arrived in India last year and has since become a social media sensation for his love of Indian food. On multiple occasions, videos of the 61-year-old ambassador enjoying Indian delicacies have gone viral. A few days back, he explored North-Eastern food and shared his experience on X.

He posted a video and shared that he had a Naga meal prepared by chef Joel Basumatari. "Enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by Nagaland's star chef Mr. Joel Basumatari. Chef Joel promotes North Eastern cuisine around the world. Wish him great success in the future!!" he wrote in the caption of the X post. 

https://ift.tt/wqKi7U8 December 31, 2023 at 09:03AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Google Celebrates Last Day Of 2023 With Animated New Year's Eve Doodle https://ift.tt/bPzlvsp It's New Year's Eve and everybody is looking forward to 2024. Keeping up with tradition, Google is also marking the end of 2023 by sharing an animated vibrant doodle. The Google Doodle for today commemorates New Year's Eve, a time to reflect on the year that went by and anticipate a new beginning in 2024. The New Year's Eve doodle on the Google Search website features confetti and a disco ball. ''3… 2… 1… Happy New Year! This Doodle brings some sparkle and shine to start the New Year right! As the clock nears closer and closer to midnight, people around the world are planning their New Year's resolutions and wishing for success, love, joy, and everything in between,'' Google said, counting down to the new year.  According to the Gregorian Calendar, December 31 is the last day of the year. New Year's Eve is also known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day in many countries.  New Year's Eve is the time when people forget about their past and look forward to starting afresh. It is a perfect opportunity to look back and ponder on the learnings. Many people celebrate New Year's Eve around the world by partying with friends and loved ones. Some people also make resolutions for the new year, which are promises to themselves to make more changes in their lives for the better.  Fireworks, parties, and celebrations of all kinds take place the night before on the eve as billions of people around the world wait with bated breath for the clock to strike midnight. More than 24 times in the world (since there are as many time zones spread across the globe) people count down to the moment of midnight to welcome the New Year's Day. Notably, a Google Doodle is a thematic motif that is used by the search engine on its homepage to mark special occasions. Google is known for coming up with creative and interactive doodles for special events. Google has also used doodles to celebrate prominent people, their achievements, and more.  https://ift.tt/3uNPT2w December 31, 2023 at 07:57AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Google Celebrates Last Day Of 2023 With Animated New Year's Eve Doodle https://ift.tt/bPzlvsp

It's New Year's Eve and everybody is looking forward to 2024. Keeping up with tradition, Google is also marking the end of 2023 by sharing an animated vibrant doodle. The Google Doodle for today commemorates New Year's Eve, a time to reflect on the year that went by and anticipate a new beginning in 2024. The New Year's Eve doodle on the Google Search website features confetti and a disco ball.

''3… 2… 1… Happy New Year! This Doodle brings some sparkle and shine to start the New Year right! As the clock nears closer and closer to midnight, people around the world are planning their New Year's resolutions and wishing for success, love, joy, and everything in between,'' Google said, counting down to the new year. 

According to the Gregorian Calendar, December 31 is the last day of the year. New Year's Eve is also known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day in many countries. 

New Year's Eve is the time when people forget about their past and look forward to starting afresh. It is a perfect opportunity to look back and ponder on the learnings. Many people celebrate New Year's Eve around the world by partying with friends and loved ones. Some people also make resolutions for the new year, which are promises to themselves to make more changes in their lives for the better. 

Fireworks, parties, and celebrations of all kinds take place the night before on the eve as billions of people around the world wait with bated breath for the clock to strike midnight. More than 24 times in the world (since there are as many time zones spread across the globe) people count down to the moment of midnight to welcome the New Year's Day.

Notably, a Google Doodle is a thematic motif that is used by the search engine on its homepage to mark special occasions. Google is known for coming up with creative and interactive doodles for special events. Google has also used doodles to celebrate prominent people, their achievements, and more. 

https://ift.tt/3uNPT2w December 31, 2023 at 07:57AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Watch: African Artist's Rendition Of Rabindrasangeet Impresses Internet https://ift.tt/phOMgK4 Music, the universal language of emotions, transcends boundaries and resonates with the soul. Its rhythmic notes and harmonious melodies have the power to evoke feelings, stir memories, and transport us to different realms. A perfect example of the same is an African artist who has taken the internet by storm with his soulful rendition of the classic Rabindrasangeet, 'Dekhechi Rupshaogre'. The talented artist, identified as Zoutenn, shared the video of his performance on his Instagram account @atikblus. His profound mastery of the Bengali language has left viewers in awe.  "Dekhechi Rupsagore (Bengali), sung by an African guy," Mr Zoutenn wrote in the caption of his post.  Watch the video below:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zoutenn (@atikblues) Shared just a few days ago, the video has accumulated more than 144,000 views. The clip has also surfaced on other social media platforms, where it garnered millions of views.  Many expressed admiration for Mr Zoutenn's talent and lauded him for not only learning the Bengali language but also for delving deep into the cultural and emotional context of Rabindra Sangeet, a musical genre rooted in the works of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.  In the comments section of the post, many expressed admiration for Mr Zoutenn's talent and lauded him for not only learning the Bengali language but also for delving deep into the cultural and emotional context of Rabindra Sangeet, a musical genre rooted in the works of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Many even wrote that Mr Zoutenn's performance perfectly showcases how music transcends language barriers.  Also Read | Watch: Mumbai Billionaire Travels In Local Train To Save Time And Beat Traffic "Your pronounciation is so much better than few bengali singers. This is so overwhelming. Thank you for singing in my language and actually doing justice to the song. Beautifully sung," wrote one user. "You have a beautiful voice and a very sweet guitar-hand. Dekha hobe bondhu!" said another.  "This is so awesome man!!!!....you sound so cute ....and those progressions are so crisp," expressed a third user. "Music really transcends language barriers. you sound incredible," added a fourth.  "Man! I am so grateful that this came on my feed! Huge respect for you" wrote another. "Your Bengali sounds so sweet. Do more Bengali songs," requested a fifth Instagram user.  Meanwhile, earlier this month, a video of an autorickshaw driver enjoying a well-known song by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri had gone viral on the internet. The clip was shared on X by a user named Neerja Shah. Ms Shah captured the auto driver blasting "A Thousand Years" while stuck in a traffic jam in Bengaluru. The driver was seen singing along and enjoying the popular track.  https://ift.tt/wsvpbA5 December 30, 2023 at 11:50PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Watch: African Artist's Rendition Of Rabindrasangeet Impresses Internet https://ift.tt/phOMgK4

Music, the universal language of emotions, transcends boundaries and resonates with the soul. Its rhythmic notes and harmonious melodies have the power to evoke feelings, stir memories, and transport us to different realms. A perfect example of the same is an African artist who has taken the internet by storm with his soulful rendition of the classic Rabindrasangeet, 'Dekhechi Rupshaogre'. The talented artist, identified as Zoutenn, shared the video of his performance on his Instagram account @atikblus. His profound mastery of the Bengali language has left viewers in awe. 

"Dekhechi Rupsagore (Bengali), sung by an African guy," Mr Zoutenn wrote in the caption of his post. 

Watch the video below: 

Shared just a few days ago, the video has accumulated more than 144,000 views. The clip has also surfaced on other social media platforms, where it garnered millions of views. 

Many expressed admiration for Mr Zoutenn's talent and lauded him for not only learning the Bengali language but also for delving deep into the cultural and emotional context of Rabindra Sangeet, a musical genre rooted in the works of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. 

In the comments section of the post, many expressed admiration for Mr Zoutenn's talent and lauded him for not only learning the Bengali language but also for delving deep into the cultural and emotional context of Rabindra Sangeet, a musical genre rooted in the works of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Many even wrote that Mr Zoutenn's performance perfectly showcases how music transcends language barriers. 

Also Read | Watch: Mumbai Billionaire Travels In Local Train To Save Time And Beat Traffic

"Your pronounciation is so much better than few bengali singers. This is so overwhelming. Thank you for singing in my language and actually doing justice to the song. Beautifully sung," wrote one user. "You have a beautiful voice and a very sweet guitar-hand. Dekha hobe bondhu!" said another. 

"This is so awesome man!!!!....you sound so cute ....and those progressions are so crisp," expressed a third user. "Music really transcends language barriers. you sound incredible," added a fourth. 

"Man! I am so grateful that this came on my feed! Huge respect for you" wrote another. "Your Bengali sounds so sweet. Do more Bengali songs," requested a fifth Instagram user. 

Meanwhile, earlier this month, a video of an autorickshaw driver enjoying a well-known song by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri had gone viral on the internet. The clip was shared on X by a user named Neerja Shah. Ms Shah captured the auto driver blasting "A Thousand Years" while stuck in a traffic jam in Bengaluru. The driver was seen singing along and enjoying the popular track. 

https://ift.tt/wsvpbA5 December 30, 2023 at 11:50PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com

Saturday, 30 December 2023

From 'Jungle Book' To 'If-': Remembering Literary Wordsmith Rudyard Kipling On His Birth Anniversary And His Connection With India

From 'Jungle Book' To 'If-': Remembering Literary Wordsmith Rudyard Kipling On His Birth Anniversary And His Connection With India https://ift.tt/RzNquLf Zee News December 30th, 2023 marks the 158th birth anniversary of poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling. The writer is one of the best-known of the late Victorian poets and story-tellers. Here is a little about his Indian connect. https://ift.tt/kT9RtIg December 30, 2023 at 11:50AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/AOh2p3g

All About Lee Sun Kyun's Death And The Pressure Of Being A Celebrity In South Korea

All About Lee Sun Kyun's Death And The Pressure Of Being A Celebrity In South Korea https://ift.tt/Bsnq8mI Zee News The 48-year-old actor died by apparent suicide on the morning of 27 December. He was found unconscious in a car park and died due to carbon monoxide poisoning. https://ift.tt/kT9RtIg December 30, 2023 at 11:35AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/AOh2p3g

Glow Up Your Skin: Hottest Skincare Trends That Ruled 2023!

Glow Up Your Skin: Hottest Skincare Trends That Ruled 2023! https://ift.tt/qWzmNsf Zee News As the beauty world evolves, the focus on tailored care, ingredient efficacy, quality skincare and eco-friendly practices is at the forefront. Read a detailed guide to how the skincare trends changed and dominated in the year 2023. https://ift.tt/kT9RtIg December 30, 2023 at 11:20AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/AOh2p3g

Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif Look Merry In Joyous Celebration With Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi - PICS

Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif Look Merry In Joyous Celebration With Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi - PICS https://ift.tt/7HRcxPs Zee News Vicky and Katrina twinned in white, while Angad and Neha opted to wear the same printed night suits for their christmas bash.  https://ift.tt/kT9RtIg December 30, 2023 at 10:59AM Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/AOh2p3g