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Sivamani's 'Humma-Humma' Performance At Kochi Airport Amid Baggage Delay https://ift.tt/fpJBWGm Passengers at Kochi Airport were in for an unexpected musical treat when renowned Indian percussionist Sivamani broke into an impromptu performance. The incident happened on Wednesday when passengers were waiting for their luggage at the conveyor belt. 40 minutes had passed, but there was no sign of their luggage. That's when the 64-year-old musician, who was also a passenger on the flight, decided to entertain passengers with his musical art. The artist used his drumsticks on the railings of the conveyor belt and played the beats of AR Rahman's 'Humma Humma'. The performance was captured by a fellow passenger and shared on the micro-blogging platform where it went viral. ''It's been 40 minutes since we landed at Kochi airport and we are still waiting for our bags to come out. Instead of getting agitated, we are getting entertained by a fellow passenger,'' X user Sheetal Mehta wrote along with the video. Watch the video here: It's been 40 minutes since we landed at Kochi airport and we are still waiting for our bags to come out. Instead of getting agitated we are getting entertained by a fellow passenger. pic.twitter.com/DJXe3rjFZZ — Sheetal Mehta (@SheetalMehta) January 17, 2024 Internet users were left delighted after watching the video and praised the artist for turning a mundane airport delay into a memorable experience for his co-passengers. Some also corrected the Twitter user who called Sivamani just a ''fellow passenger''. ''That's not just any fellow passenger. That's the Legendary percussionist Sivamani sir.. lucky you guys get a live performance from him for free and it's humble of him that he didn't throw any VIP tantrum of his own,'' a user pointed out. ''I would be very happy to get my luggage late if the legendary @drumssivamani were to enthrall like he did to lucky Sheetal and her co-passengers. More power to him as we need more such public places,'' another wrote. A third commented, ''I don't think anyone would mind delays if Sivamani performs impromptu.'' A fourth said, ''Wow! Seldom does a baggage delay become a moment to cherish. Sivamani rocks!!'' A fifth added, ''That's DrumsSivaMani. Will never complain even if it's delayed for 12 hours.'' A sixth commented, ''You wait for the luggage and there's a random guy playing drums without drums and he happens to be The Drums Sivamani!!! Oh!!! What a lucky day it should be.'' Notably, Sivamani, commonly known by his stage name Drums Sivamani, is an Indian percussionist. He plays many instruments including drums, octoban, darbuka, udukai, ghatam and kanjira. In 2019, he was conferred the title of Padma Shri. https://ift.tt/YyFhHMg January 18, 2024 at 10:48AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com
Passengers at Kochi Airport were in for an unexpected musical treat when renowned Indian percussionist Sivamani broke into an impromptu performance. The incident happened on Wednesday when passengers were waiting for their luggage at the conveyor belt. 40 minutes had passed, but there was no sign of their luggage. That's when the 64-year-old musician, who was also a passenger on the flight, decided to entertain passengers with his musical art.
The artist used his drumsticks on the railings of the conveyor belt and played the beats of AR Rahman's 'Humma Humma'. The performance was captured by a fellow passenger and shared on the micro-blogging platform where it went viral.
''It's been 40 minutes since we landed at Kochi airport and we are still waiting for our bags to come out. Instead of getting agitated, we are getting entertained by a fellow passenger,'' X user Sheetal Mehta wrote along with the video.
Watch the video here:
It's been 40 minutes since we landed at Kochi airport and we are still waiting for our bags to come out. Instead of getting agitated we are getting entertained by a fellow passenger. pic.twitter.com/DJXe3rjFZZ
— Sheetal Mehta (@SheetalMehta) January 17, 2024
Internet users were left delighted after watching the video and praised the artist for turning a mundane airport delay into a memorable experience for his co-passengers. Some also corrected the Twitter user who called Sivamani just a ''fellow passenger''.
''That's not just any fellow passenger. That's the Legendary percussionist Sivamani sir.. lucky you guys get a live performance from him for free and it's humble of him that he didn't throw any VIP tantrum of his own,'' a user pointed out.
''I would be very happy to get my luggage late if the legendary @drumssivamani were to enthrall like he did to lucky Sheetal and her co-passengers. More power to him as we need more such public places,'' another wrote.
A third commented, ''I don't think anyone would mind delays if Sivamani performs impromptu.'' A fourth said, ''Wow! Seldom does a baggage delay become a moment to cherish. Sivamani rocks!!''
A fifth added, ''That's DrumsSivaMani. Will never complain even if it's delayed for 12 hours.'' A sixth commented, ''You wait for the luggage and there's a random guy playing drums without drums and he happens to be The Drums Sivamani!!! Oh!!! What a lucky day it should be.''
Notably, Sivamani, commonly known by his stage name Drums Sivamani, is an Indian percussionist. He plays many instruments including drums, octoban, darbuka, udukai, ghatam and kanjira. In 2019, he was conferred the title of Padma Shri.
https://ift.tt/YyFhHMg January 18, 2024 at 10:48AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.comMeet Naina Avtr, Virtual Influencer With Over 1.6 Lakh Instagram Followers https://ift.tt/J9OhSLP Virtual influencers are taking over the world of social media and have become increasingly popular in recent years. These computer-generated entities have garnered immense popularity, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. One such virtual influencer from India is Naina Avtr who is taking the Internet by storm. Naina is a digitally crafted persona created in 2022 by Avtr Meta Labs, India's first-ever content-driven Meta-influencer company. According to her Instagram bio, Naina is 22-year-old, from Jhansi. She has over 1,68,000 followers on Instagram with whom she shares fashion and fashion tips. She also dances to trending songs and posts pictures and videos of her fashion shoots, travels, and brand collaborations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by N A I N A ❤️ India's First AI Superstar! (@naina_avtr) View this post on Instagram A post shared by N A I N A ❤️ India's First AI Superstar! (@naina_avtr) Several brands are also taking notice of her popularity. So far, Naina has collaborated with prominent names like Nykaa, Puma, and Pepsi, proving her influence in the marketing world. What are Virtual influencers? Virtual influencers are fictional computer-generated 'people' who have the realistic characteristics, features, and personalities of humans. Also called AI influencers, these digital personalities have a social media presence and interact with the world from a first-person perspective. Virtual influencers are transforming the way content is created, consumed, and marketed online. These influencers have total control over their tone and emotions, and they keep up with current events and online communities to appeal to the preferences of their intended and targeted audiences. Just like human influencers, these influencers also post photos, videos, and stories on social media, interact with followers, and collaborate with brands for marketing campaigns. According to the findings of the 2022 Virtual Influencers Survey released by the Influencer Marketing Factory, 58% of the respondents follow at least one virtual influencer. https://ift.tt/pDHfsyY January 18, 2024 at 09:22AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com
Virtual influencers are taking over the world of social media and have become increasingly popular in recent years. These computer-generated entities have garnered immense popularity, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. One such virtual influencer from India is Naina Avtr who is taking the Internet by storm.
Naina is a digitally crafted persona created in 2022 by Avtr Meta Labs, India's first-ever content-driven Meta-influencer company. According to her Instagram bio, Naina is 22-year-old, from Jhansi. She has over 1,68,000 followers on Instagram with whom she shares fashion and fashion tips. She also dances to trending songs and posts pictures and videos of her fashion shoots, travels, and brand collaborations.
Several brands are also taking notice of her popularity. So far, Naina has collaborated with prominent names like Nykaa, Puma, and Pepsi, proving her influence in the marketing world.
What are Virtual influencers?
Virtual influencers are fictional computer-generated 'people' who have the realistic characteristics, features, and personalities of humans. Also called AI influencers, these digital personalities have a social media presence and interact with the world from a first-person perspective.
Virtual influencers are transforming the way content is created, consumed, and marketed online. These influencers have total control over their tone and emotions, and they keep up with current events and online communities to appeal to the preferences of their intended and targeted audiences.
Just like human influencers, these influencers also post photos, videos, and stories on social media, interact with followers, and collaborate with brands for marketing campaigns.
According to the findings of the 2022 Virtual Influencers Survey released by the Influencer Marketing Factory, 58% of the respondents follow at least one virtual influencer.
https://ift.tt/pDHfsyY January 18, 2024 at 09:22AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.comWednesday, 17 January 2024
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Bengaluru Man Dropped Wallet On Busy Road, Here's What Happened Next https://ift.tt/BkbL2hm Many of us tend to lose a lot of our belongings when we are outdoors. Be it house keys, wallets or even mobile phones, all of us have or know someone who has lost stuff. Many times, there are no chances of recovery as well. However, there have also been cases where people have gone above and beyond to help the owner find their lost belongings. One such instance was shared by a social media user who dropped his wallet on the busy Nagenahalli main road. The user shared how a stranger went out of his way to return his lost purse, which had his driver's license, cards and Rs 2,000 cash in it. "Dropped my purse yesterday evening on busy nagenahalli mainroad. I didn't realise I had dropped it until someone called today evening saying he had found my purse. It had my DL, cards and 2k cash," the user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "We met at landmark on nagenahalli mainroad. He handed over the purse asked me to check money and cards were intact. I profusely thanked him for gesture and asked him how did he find my contact number. He said he was trying to find my contact since yesterday and finally going through purse he found bill which had my number on it," he wrote while sharing a picture of the stringer. Take a look below: Dropped my purse yesterday evening on busy nagenahalli mainroad. I didn't realise I had dropped it until someone called today evening saying he had found my purse. It had my DL, cards and 2k cash. We met at landmark on nagenahalli mainroad. He handed over the purse asked me to… pic.twitter.com/yoCx7hLRRJ — Voice Of Parents Association ® (@VoiceOfParents2) January 11, 2024 Further, as per the tweet, when the man asked the stranger why he returned his wallet, he said, "Money we earn doesn't stay with us, what is the use of someone else's money". "He knew value of DL and other cards and he didn't want me to suffer. He didn't want anything in return. World still has people with conscious, noble intentions. All is not lost. Meet Rameshanna who found & returned my wallet," the user concluded his post. Also Read | Mia Khalifa's Fight With Jewish Woman Goes Viral The tweet was shared last week and since then it has amassed more than 446,000 views and over 12,000 likes. In the comments section, several users praised the stranger for his kind gesture. "Kudos to this man, his parents, circle of friends, and neighborhood. It all matters, and these good deeds come like natural instincts," wrote one user. "Treat such humble people well so they continue doing positive acts.vI remember being cross questioned by purse owners when I attempted to reach them via numbers from a small diary in purse having DL, cards. No cash as pickpocketer had dumped it. The person didn't even thanked me," recalled another. "Hats off, Salute to this gentleman," expressed a third user. "Your post has made my day. In a world where we r forced to be afraid of our neighbours, to have a fellow being to find you and return your belongs make him such a Wonderful human being. Sending a prayer for his good health & happiness always. Stay blessed," commented a fourth. https://ift.tt/KPjLwhc January 17, 2024 at 12:30PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com
Many of us tend to lose a lot of our belongings when we are outdoors. Be it house keys, wallets or even mobile phones, all of us have or know someone who has lost stuff. Many times, there are no chances of recovery as well. However, there have also been cases where people have gone above and beyond to help the owner find their lost belongings. One such instance was shared by a social media user who dropped his wallet on the busy Nagenahalli main road. The user shared how a stranger went out of his way to return his lost purse, which had his driver's license, cards and Rs 2,000 cash in it.
"Dropped my purse yesterday evening on busy nagenahalli mainroad. I didn't realise I had dropped it until someone called today evening saying he had found my purse. It had my DL, cards and 2k cash," the user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
"We met at landmark on nagenahalli mainroad. He handed over the purse asked me to check money and cards were intact. I profusely thanked him for gesture and asked him how did he find my contact number. He said he was trying to find my contact since yesterday and finally going through purse he found bill which had my number on it," he wrote while sharing a picture of the stringer.
Take a look below:
Dropped my purse yesterday evening on busy nagenahalli mainroad. I didn't realise I had dropped it until someone called today evening saying he had found my purse. It had my DL, cards and 2k cash.
— Voice Of Parents Association ® (@VoiceOfParents2) January 11, 2024
We met at landmark on nagenahalli mainroad. He handed over the purse asked me to… pic.twitter.com/yoCx7hLRRJ
Further, as per the tweet, when the man asked the stranger why he returned his wallet, he said, "Money we earn doesn't stay with us, what is the use of someone else's money".
"He knew value of DL and other cards and he didn't want me to suffer. He didn't want anything in return. World still has people with conscious, noble intentions. All is not lost. Meet Rameshanna who found & returned my wallet," the user concluded his post.
Also Read | Mia Khalifa's Fight With Jewish Woman Goes Viral
The tweet was shared last week and since then it has amassed more than 446,000 views and over 12,000 likes. In the comments section, several users praised the stranger for his kind gesture.
"Kudos to this man, his parents, circle of friends, and neighborhood. It all matters, and these good deeds come like natural instincts," wrote one user. "Treat such humble people well so they continue doing positive acts.vI remember being cross questioned by purse owners when I attempted to reach them via numbers from a small diary in purse having DL, cards. No cash as pickpocketer had dumped it. The person didn't even thanked me," recalled another.
"Hats off, Salute to this gentleman," expressed a third user. "Your post has made my day. In a world where we r forced to be afraid of our neighbours, to have a fellow being to find you and return your belongs make him such a Wonderful human being. Sending a prayer for his good health & happiness always. Stay blessed," commented a fourth.
https://ift.tt/KPjLwhc January 17, 2024 at 12:30PM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.comGuru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024: History, Significance And Celebration https://ift.tt/sFwV0f2 The 357th birth anniversary of the great Sikh guru - Guru Gobind Singh - is being observed on January 17. Born in Bihar's capital Patna, he was a warrior, a spiritual master, a poet, and a philosopher. His father was Guru Tegh Bahadur- the ninth Guru of the Sikhs- who was beheaded for refusing to convert to Islam, following which Guru Gobind Singh was established as the leader of the Sikhs at the tender age of nine years. He was assassinated in 1708 at the age of 41. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Date and Time Saptami Tithi Begins - January 16, 2024- 11:57 PM Saptami Tithi Ends - January 17, 2024- 10:06 PM Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Significance His teachings and guidance have inspired and impacted many people across the globe. Guru Gobind Singh is known, among other things, for having established the Sikh warrior community of Khalsa in the year 1699. He introduced the five K's for the Sikhs including Kesh: uncut hair, Kangha: a wooden comb, Kara: an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan: a sword, and Kacchera: short breeches. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Celebration Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary is celebrated with much joy and fervour across the world where devotees visit various gurdwaras to take part in religious activities to mark the day. Large processions or 'Nagar Kirtans' are organized in the morning and people sing devotional songs. On this occasion, Sikh families do a lot of charity work and distribute food to the poor and downtrodden. Guru Gobind Singh's 5 inspirational quotes "God is one, but he has innumerable forms" "He is the creator of all and He takes the human form" "The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when one eradicates selfishness from within" "Egotism is such a terrible disease, in the love of duality, they do their deeds" "All human beings have the same eyes, the same ears, the same body composed of earth, air, fire and water" https://ift.tt/STI8zCm January 17, 2024 at 08:54AM NDTV News-Offbeat https://www.ndtv.com
The 357th birth anniversary of the great Sikh guru - Guru Gobind Singh - is being observed on January 17. Born in Bihar's capital Patna, he was a warrior, a spiritual master, a poet, and a philosopher. His father was Guru Tegh Bahadur- the ninth Guru of the Sikhs- who was beheaded for refusing to convert to Islam, following which Guru Gobind Singh was established as the leader of the Sikhs at the tender age of nine years. He was assassinated in 1708 at the age of 41.
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Date and Time
- Saptami Tithi Begins - January 16, 2024- 11:57 PM
- Saptami Tithi Ends - January 17, 2024- 10:06 PM
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Significance
His teachings and guidance have inspired and impacted many people across the globe. Guru Gobind Singh is known, among other things, for having established the Sikh warrior community of Khalsa in the year 1699. He introduced the five K's for the Sikhs including Kesh: uncut hair, Kangha: a wooden comb, Kara: an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan: a sword, and Kacchera: short breeches.
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Celebration
Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary is celebrated with much joy and fervour across the world where devotees visit various gurdwaras to take part in religious activities to mark the day. Large processions or 'Nagar Kirtans' are organized in the morning and people sing devotional songs. On this occasion, Sikh families do a lot of charity work and distribute food to the poor and downtrodden.
Guru Gobind Singh's 5 inspirational quotes
- "God is one, but he has innumerable forms"
- "He is the creator of all and He takes the human form"
- "The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when one eradicates selfishness from within"
- "Egotism is such a terrible disease, in the love of duality, they do their deeds"
- "All human beings have the same eyes, the same ears, the same body composed of earth, air, fire and water"