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  • Abish Explains How A Hybrid Space Emerged

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    One of the most recognised faces of Indian comedy, and the mind behind talk show ‘Son of Abish’, Abish Mathew says that COVID-19 forced a lot of creators to go completely digital and it will be difficult for the comedy industry to come back to the live space…Abish speaks with Siddhi Jain. “Just like a…

  • ‘Kaleen bhaiya Made Me Popular’

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    Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has garnered a major fan following with his work in the Hindi film industry over the years. The actor, however, says his character Kaleen bhaiya in the web series Mirzapur is close to him because it made him popular. Talking about which of his roles is the closest to his heart,…

  • ‘Shernaz Notes This As The Tough Time For Theatre’

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    As auditoriums lay vacant, members of the theatre community struggle to make ends meet, and audiences are snatched off of a popular form of art and entertainment, digital theatre is what stage veterans like Shernaz Patel say will keep makers connected to the audience…Shernaz Patel speaks with Siddhi Jain. Patel, who is the returning Artistic…

  • ‘Sound Of Infinity’ Ready To Heal The World

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    Following the success of their healing song, Asia’s first musical healing band, ‘Sound of Infinity’ band, has come up with their second music single, which launched on October 10 during the Mental Health Week…writes Siddhi Jain. The video of the music single was shot in Dehradun, near a waterfall and a river, as the band…

  • ‘Crown Of Thorns’: Science And History Into Human Lives

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    It began as “panspermia”, a hypothesis that life exists throughout the Universe that was coined by the 5th century BC Greek polymath Anaxagorus. He theorised that the first contaminants – as also other organisms – made their appearance via meteors that had loosened from large stars and plunged down to earth, carrying “seeds everywhere and…

  • Riteish Gives Up Non-Veg

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    Actor Riteish Deshmukh has given up non-vegetarian food, black coffee and aerated drinks for a cause. Earlier this year, Riteish and his wife Genelia D’Souza had pledged to donate their organs. “I have given up non-vegetarian food, black coffee and aerated drinks. I want to keep my body healthy. And eventually, when the time comes…

  • Delhi Film Fraternity In Dilemma

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    With Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issuing an order that cinema exhibition in the Capital will not resume on October 15, despite a Union home ministry directive, things are back to square one for the city’s film trade…writes Natalia Ningthoujam. For now, closure of all cinema exhibition has been extended till October 31 in Delhi.…

  • Gayle Prefers To Call Him Entertainer

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    West Indies cricket superstar Chris Gayle sure has a career alternative now. He is out making a mark in the world of music, and a new track he has collaborated on as a rapper has already crossed one million views on YouTube. Gayle tells you music comes naturally to him. One of the most destructive…

  • Avina Shah Shares Her’ Groove’ Experience

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    British Indian singer Avina Shah has collaborated with Chris Gayle for a new dance track, but originally the West Indies cricket superstar wanted to do a remix of her 2018 track, Playboy. “A mutual friend thought it would be a great idea for us to do a song together. I was introduced to Chris over…

  • Armaan Unveils Home Shot Gift To Fans

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    Singer Armaan Malik has dedicated the new stripped-down version of his English song, Control, to his fans. The singer-songwriter has unveiled the home shot music video on his YouTube channel. “It’s just amazing to see how much depth a single song has when you take out all the production and simply stick to the core,…

  • Newspapers Still The Authentic Source Of Info

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    Amid the present crisis of pandemic, several studies found that the industry of newspaper is on the verge of collapse. But the fact is, people still rely on newspapers to get authentic information. More than two thirds or 66.5 per cent of respondents said that the newspaper is still the most important source of information,…

  • Hinduja Brothers emphasise on promotion of Culture and Heritage

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    In continuation of highlighting the rich cultural diversity of India, Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence organised “Shaandaar Sindhi” on the virtual platform recently, spotlighting incredible Sindhi performing arts, language promotion and cuisine. Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Guitarist, Producer and MD of music & events company Atmasphere Renu Gidoomal kickstarted the high-spirited event with an invocation and presented Sindhi…

  • Desi Raag: A Musical Tribute To Indian Soldiers

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    Desi Raag, like any other patriotic song tells us the story of struggles our country had gone through to open the door of freedom and let the air of joy blow on us. Songs in general can create unique emotions in you but songs of patriotism can make you overwhelmed with all those emotions ….…

  • Indian American Shree Saini In Miss World America Pageant

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    The 2020 Miss World America pageant will see Indian American Shree Saini as a major competitor. She has already grabbed her position as the representative of Washington DC in the recently announced 2020 contestants list of Miss World America competition. She is a survivor of heart surgery at age 12 for a pacemaker implant and…

  • Make Your Habits Fruitful

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    “Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the maxim during his Mann ki Baat session a few days back, which signifies that mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. With the COVID – 19 cases on the rise, good nutrition is critical for one’s survival and…

  • Diabetics, A Threat To Visual Loss

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    Glucose is an essential energy source for all living cells of the human body, which is programmed in a way wherein the glucose levels in the blood are maintained at an optimal level through various hormones…Dr. Samyak V Mulkutkar. Blood glucose levels are normally referred to as blood sugar levels in our day to day…

  • How To Style A Staple Shirt

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    When it comes to fashion staples in a mans wardrobe, a pristine white shirt is something one cant afford to miss. While many of us know the art of playing with colours and prints these days, we focus on how to style a staple shirt. Designer Ravi Gupta from Gargee Designers suggests how to make…

  • ‘Artist Needs To Look Forward’

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    There was a time when she could not afford a studio, and had to move in with her mother. But there was never a time when she made marketable art.… Nalini Malani speaks with Sukant Deepak. “However, as an artist I never look back at my past. It is important to look forward, as an…

  • IIW Celebrates Hindi Diwas with Women Poets and Kids Show

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    Inspiring Indian Women (IIW) and Hindi Shiksha Parishad UK celebrated Hindi Diwas supported by High Commission of India UK. The event was attended by Mr Ravi Shankar Attache Political, Ms Shashi Mathur, Ms Sunitaa and Ms Parveen Rani. 14 th September marked the celebration of Hindi Diwas all over the world and London was no…

  • Tara Shares Hair Care Routine

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    Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria believes that girls should leave their hair in its natural form. “Keep it simple, natural and be mindful of what you’re putting in your hair,” asserts Tara, who is the new face of St. Botanica. The “Student of the Year 2” star will be endorsing the brand’s haircare range. In a…

  • Are We Wearing Masks Properly?

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    When it came to non-compliance towards covering face, breathing problems have emerged as a key reason, with 50 percent listing it in a nationwide survey, followed by discomfort and inconvenience at 44 per cent. Around 45 percent also assume that as long as social distancing was maintained, a mask was not required. The survey, spread…

  • Delectable Dining at XR London

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    Columnist and Restaurant Reviewer Riccha Grrover in an interview with Carlo Scotto, Chef-Owner of XR, Modern European cuisine with Asian influences showcasing restaurant in the heart of London’s fashionable Marylebone neighbourhood. An exclusive for Asian Lite International.   With over 15 years’ experience working in some of London’s top restaurants – including several Michelin-starred kitchens – Italian-born…

  • Diabetics, A Threat To Visual Loss

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    Glucose is an essential energy source for all living cells of the human body, which is programmed in a way wherein the glucose levels in the blood are maintained at an optimal level through various hormones…Dr. Samyak V Mulkutkar. Blood glucose levels are normally referred to as blood sugar levels in our day to day…

  • ‘Bittersweet’ Portrays Tale Of Human Survival

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    Ananth Mahadevan is off to the Busan International Film Festival with his new film, and he has shared what compelled him to make his latest…writes Arundhuti Banerjee Titled “Bittersweet”, Mahadevan’s new film has been nominated in the Competition section of the prestigious film fest that will take place between October 21 and October 30 this…

  • ‘Baby-Friendly’ Makeover To Home

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    A new life brings much happiness, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. As soon as parents get in the know, the preparations begin, but soon after they realise that nothing is enough…writes Puja Gupta. If you are expecting a baby soon and so not understand where to start, read the following tips…

  • Ayushmann Feels Fortunate To Work With Sriram

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    The Sriram Raghavan thriller hit Andhadhun, which won Ayushmann Khurrana the National Award as Best Actor, released two years ago on this day. The actor says the film will always be special for him because it gave him the opportunity to do something he had never done before. The black comedy thriller cast Ayushmann as…

  • Sanskruti hosts Chief Scout for India Dr Sandeep Marwah

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    Dr Marwah has been nominated by 60 governments, through Presidents, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers, Deputy PMs or through Diplomatic missions and MPs as their Cultural Ambassador, and is the recipient of more than 800 awards from different parts of the world.   Chief Scout for India and eight-time world record holder Dr Sandeep Marwah spoke recently…

  • Srishti Discloses Her Far-fetched Dream

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    Srishti Jain, who is currently playing the lead role in the show Hamari Wali Good News, says becoming an actor felt like a far-fetched dream. “I was always fascinated with acting and really wanted to become an actor, but at the same time, it always felt like a far-fetched dream. Owing to the fact that…

  • Ahana Shares Her Tryst With Stage

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    ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ actress Aahana Kumra, despite attaining popular success in cinema and web entertainment, remains deeply attached to the stage and theatre acting…Ahana interacts with Siddhi Jain. Sharing about her tryst with theatre and how was it like when she got on stage for the very first time, the 35-year-old actress told IANSlife:…

  • Vivek’s Tribute To Dying Arts

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    Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri will showcase the dying arts of India, like folk theatre and qawwali in his upcoming film, The Last Show. Agnihotri recently flew to Bhopal to begin the shoot of the film, with actors Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik. According to a source, some of the folk artistes of Bhopal met the…

  • Remo Feels Enthusiastic

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    Filmmaker-choreographer Remo D’Souza was happy to return to a film set after the lockdown hiatus — that too to shoot a music video in Goa.Remo and his team of dancers put on their dancing shoes for the video of “Log kya kahenge” last week, and he says the experience of shooting amid the new normal…

  • Khaali Peeli: Masala Stuffed Romantic Action

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    The functional dose of Bollywood ‘entertainment’ you get is, not surprisingly, the sort that would seem fresh about four decades back. …writes Vinayak Chakravorty Khaali Peeli; Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Ananya Panday, Jaideep Ahlawat, Zakir Hussain; Direction: Maqbool Khan; Rating: * * (two stars) xxx Okay, we get the point. This is supposed to be brainless…

  • Let’s Read Some Non-Classics

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    Stories of powerful female leads, explored in a variety of contexts and evocative of a whole spectrum of emotions, make for good reads, just as the country is getting more and more active post the lockdown…writes Siddhi Jain. Apart from the classics, here is a list you can choose from. ‘Mother at Nineteen’ by Gulista…

  • Exhibiting The Arctic And Indigenous

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    Starting October 22, the British Museum is set to open a major exhibition on the history of the Arctic and its Indigenous Peoples, through the lens of climate change and weather…writes Siddhi Jain. Titled ‘Citi exhibition Arctic: culture and climate’, it will look at the whole circumpolar region, revealing how Arctic Peoples have adapted to…

  • ‘Theatre, The Easiest And Most Convenient Medium ‘

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    Actor Amol Parashar, who rose to fame with his character Chitvan Sharma in TVF Tripling, and is currently being seen in film ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’, has also featured in the lead role in the televised play ‘Panchi Aise Aate Hai’ on Tata Sky Theatre, which is celebrating Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar’s contribution…

  • Skewed Representation Of Women To Be Critiqued

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    ‘Four More Shots Please’ actress Sayani Gupta feels that portrayal of women in the Hindi mainstream cinema is moving in the right direction, thanks to more women storytellers coming to the forefront and bringing with them a “female gaze” that counters a “male gaze” prevalent for the longest time…Sayani speaks with Siddhi Jain.Sayani, 34, is…

  • Radhika Keeps ‘Andhadhun’ Close To Heart

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    Andhadhun, which released on this day two years ago, will always be special for actress Radhika Apte, who says she got a chance to work with likeminded people in the industry. “‘Andhadhun’ will always be close to my heart. It gave me yet another opportunity to collaborate with likeminded colleagues, who inspire me and help…

  • Tamannaah Gives Virtual Hug To All

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    Tamannaah Bhatia, who recently tested Covd positive, has been discharged from the local hospital she was admitted to. The actress will live in isolation as advised by doctors. Tamannaah issued a statement with the health update on her verified Twitter account on Monday evening. The statement reads: “Although my team and I have been very…

  • Abhishek Feels Grateful To Mom

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    Actor Abhishek Banerjee may be impressing new-age Bollywood viewers with his intense and often dark roles, but he has a few hysterical facts to share about how his mother reacts to his on-screen looks…reports Asianlite News “I have grown up in a middle-class family, but my mother has always been extremely particular of how she…

  • Inspirational Book For Women With Broken Dreams

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    In a social environment where women giving up professional dreams to put family first is all too common, a new book brings out the story of a couple sharing achievements, and going beyond the notion of “gifting teddy bears and roses to your partner”….writes Siddhi Jain. Emerging author Saranya Umakanthan’s book “One Day, Life Will…

  • Tips To Protect Beard From Mask

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    The COVID-19 crisis has definitely brought in infinite changes in the lifestyle and face masks are on top of the list. And, wearing the masks constantly can cause skin irritation, red rashes and marks to those with sensitive skin. Men are more prone of skin issues while wearing masks because of the beard. It can…

  • Ayushmann Urges To Raise Better Sons

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    Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is distraught reading about the recent horrific gangrapes and killings at Hathras and Balrampur. “Shocked, shattered and devastated. After Hathras, another gangrape and murder at Balrampur! It’s barbaric, inhuman and calls for the most severe punishment to the guilty. When will this stop? We are failing every single day to protect the…

  • Think Of Your Reproductive Health

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    Modern lifestyle, related stress at work and personal front especially in the urban set up have been deterrents for delayed family planning…writes Puja Gupta. Recent studies have shown that the average age of planning the first births amongst new mothers is 31 years and it is 3-4 years more for their male counterparts. The bottom…

  • Manchester commemorates Gandhi Jayanti

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    2nd October 2020 marked the 151 birth anniversary of India’s great political leader Mahatma Gandhi. As a legacy to his contribution to world peace, this day is celebrated as the International day of Non-Violence. This honor is a reflection of universal respect for the Mahatma (Great Soul), and the enduring relevance of his philosophy. To…

  • Indian food reaches new heights of fine dining at Benares London

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    Columnist and Restaurant Reviewer Riccha Grrover in an exclusive review of the iconic Mayfair london restaurant Benares and in conversation with their Executive Chef extraordinaire specialising in nouvelle Indian cuisine-Sameer Taneja, for Asian Lite International.  Chef Sameer spent many years working mainly with French chefs such as Pascal Proyart (2003-2009), Michel and Alain Roux (2009-2010), Joel…

  • Serious Man: A Satirical Reminder Of Hard Realities

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    Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indira Tiwari, Aakshath Das, Nassar, Sanjay Narvekar, Shweta Basu Prasad; Direction: Sudhir Mishra; Rating: * * * and 1/2 (three and a half stars) Just when you thought you had seen all that sums up the brilliance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, he springs a new surprise reminding there is much more to come.…

  • Nishabdham: Clouded Mystery Of Silence

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    What could they have possibly said to Michael Madsen, to lure him into signing this one? Yes, Michael Madsen — Hollywood maverick of Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs — turns out in this bizarre piece of bunkum passed off as a thriller, sharing near-parallel footage with the top-billed Anushka Shetty and R. Madhavan. Nishabdham, a…

  • SFJ Plans New Move For Referendum 2020

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    The secessionist Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has announced to recruit 1,000 “qualified referendum ambassadors” who will register voters in their respective assigned geographical areas for ‘Referendum 2020’…reports RAJNISH SINGH Indian anti-terror agencies have alerted law-enforcement agencies in different states after the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on Wednesday announced to undertake a door-to-door…

  • India Blasts Pakistan, Turkey, OIC Over Kashmir Comments

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    India on Tuesday slammed Turkey and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, while shaming Pakistan for funding cross-border terrorism and ethnic cleansing of its minorities. In response to the statements made by Pakistan, Turkey and the OIC at the Council, Indian representative Pawan Badhe, First Secretary at…

  • NATO’s M4 Guns Fall in Hands of Terrorists

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    The UN Security Council (UNSC) designated international terrorist and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) founder Maulana Masood Azhars three nephews, each carrying a US-made M4 sniper, have been killed in three different encounters in Kashmir in the last three years…reports AHMED ALI FAYYAZ A number of US-made M4 sniper rifles, used by Nato forces to fight terrorism in…