Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra has made it to the BAFTA 2021 longlist in the category of ‘Best Supporting Actress’. She has been considered for her role as Pinky Madam in Ramin Bahrani’s ‘The White Tiger’.

For the BAFTA 2021 longlist, Priyanka is in the company of stars such as Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and Oscar-nominated stars Glenn Close and Saoirse Ronan. The selections have been made out of 234 entries. The second round of voting will select the final list of six nominees and finally, the third round will decide the winner.

In The White Tiger, Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao play the roles of a rich married couple, who have been living with their family in India after returning from the US for their business. Adarsh Gourav plays the role of their poor driver named Balram Halwai, who, after an accident, rebels and becomes a master of his own. The White Tiger is director Ramin Bahrani’s adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Man Booker Prize-winning debut novel of the same name.

Priyanka Chopra’s cousin, Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram Stories to share her excitement. She wrote “Ladies and gentlemen, meet my BAFTA Longlist sister. I meaaaaan, Can’t wait for this to happen.”

Along with Priyanka, The White Tiger’s lead actor, Adarsh Gourav has also made it to the BAFTA longlist for the Lead Actor category. He is in the race against the likes of Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Ralph Fiennes and others.

Priyanka also shared a list of all the categories that the film has been longlisted in, including Best Director, Best Film, and others on her Instagram handle. She wrote, “Wow all the feels for our beautiful film.” 

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After Danny Dhillon’s latest track “Number Phone Da”, he is coming back with a Punjabi wedding song that will get you in the mood to do the bhangra!

Singer Danny Dhillon gained stardom with his hits “Patake, Single Status and Approach.” After his last hit, “Number phone Da”, he is coming back with a new song for his fans.

His new track is, titled “Mehndiyan”. The upcoming number, featuring Prabh Grewal, will be a Punjabi bhangra song which is a must play song on every wedding. “Mehndiyan” will be releasing this February. The lyrics were given by Jung Sandhu and music by Rupin Kahlon.

His last track was released from Speed Records but this time he will be releasing from his own Record Label “Funky Fox Studios”. On further asking about the confirmation of release date, he said he has completed the music video shoot and editing work is still in progress.

He ended the conversation by singing in Punjabi “Hun Bhangra pavega Sari raat”. Get ready guys!

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Looking for a sustainable yet luxe comfy apparel available at your doorstep? You no longer have to wait as premium kidswear brand Olele®? is the one-stop solution for all your confusions. With kids fashion being the latest trend, Olele®? offers pieces that are fashionable and voguish!

Famed for its high-quality kids’ dungaree and jumpsuits, Olele’s wide collection includes almost everything which makes you super happy as a parent. With quality being the major focus, Olele®? makes sure that every single piece of cloth undergoes unique craftsmanship to provide its customers with the best clothing experience.

Since its inception in 2015, Olele®? has been offering timeless kids wear collections for style-conscious 2 to 12 years boys and girls. A collection that is not only being loved by the kids but also is hugely appreciated by the parents across the globe. Their collection is developed based on four basics – international styling, ultimate comfort, perfect fit and most importantly, affordability.

With the immense love and appreciation received from parents worldwide, Amazon has awarded Olele®? Kids Denim Dungaree (Unisex Design) as the bestseller among top 100 brands in the same category. Considering the global pandemic and its after results, Olele®? ensures full safety and guarantees quality-driven products with no-shrinkage, no-bleeding and no-stain. Contingent on the delivery of any wrong product, the brand makes sure that you get the proper refund within the guaranteed time period of 48hours.

One can buy these exclusive clothes from OleleKids.com as well as various e-commerce websites like Myntra, Amazon, FirstCry and Ajio. Keeping in mind the current scenario and major digital shift, Olele®? envisions increasing its expansion on more digital platforms as they are the new marketplace for consumers where more than 60 percent of purchases are made online.

As 2020 has come to an end, parents are now increasing their expenditure on their little ones to give them a better and healthy future be it food, clothing, personal-care or education. To cater to these rising demands and make your life a little easier, Olele®? strives to provide young parents with all the trendy collections under one roof.

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Wellington: On Wednesday, New Zealand authorised the use of  Pfizer or  BioNTech Covid-19  vaccine for emergencies expecting to receive the first shipment by April. With this it becomes  the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the country.

The regulators’ (Medsafe) approval is the culmination of a rigorous assessment process over several months to ensure that the Pfizer or BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective to use. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern quoted in a press release, “It is informed by the most up to date medical and scientific data and we have confidence in their decision.”

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins stated, “Frontline medical workers, border staff and risk groups will receive the shots first. He added, “We expect the first Pfizer or BioNTech vaccines will arrive in New Zealand by the end of the first quarter, but we are making sure everything is in place in case there is an earlier arrival.” 

According to national media, the first batch of vaccines received by the country will have 450,000 out of 1.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses. The island nation also has contracts with other vaccine manufacturers too like Janssen, AstraZeneca and Novovax. 

With vaccination drives being processed under dozens of countries, including the United States, India and China, pressure has been mounting on Jacinda Ardern to start inoculations for the country’s 5 million citizens.

Opposition party leaders accuse that New Zealand has fallen behind the rest of the world and risked losing its advantage after virtually eliminating COVID-19 through a tough lockdown and border closures.

New Zealand’s Health Chief Ashley Bloomfield said that the country’s regulators have placed 58 conditions for the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine related to additional manufacturing data and ensuring information is provided on any safety concerns elsewhere.

Putting all the conflicts to rest Jacinda said, “2021 is the year of the vaccine. It’s a full-year programme we have only just begun. We’re not in a race to be first, but to ensure safe and timely access to vaccines for all New Zealanders.” 

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To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to overcome the obstacles, and no one knows this better than Gautam Koyani. He is the owner of one of the leading digital marketing firm known as Click Cipher. After going through many ups and downs, he has managed to be the most renowned digital marketer who manages more than ten political brands.

Gautam kickstarted his career in the year 2010 after completing his MCA graduation. He started developing sites for his clients. A site developed by Gautam Koyani for a local brand of Rajkot gained international popularity, and that elevated his career. Today he manages politician’s profiles for their brand and reputation management. It might get challenging at times, but Gautam’s adroitness never allows him to give up. Promoting Saurashtra tourism for Local Tourism Promotion allowed him to sharpen his skills, and with time and knowledge, Gautam started becoming a man with eminence.

Being the owner of one of the most renowned digital marketing firm has its own perks, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. As an Entrepreneur, Gautam needs to change society and help people in every possible way. He has come up with an idea of helping the readers with the Digital Book Exchange App. This application is for those readers who do not want to invest much in books but are passionate about reading. You will be allowed to exchange books with other users based on the reading area.

When Gautam Koyani was asked about success, he said, “ I believe in taking risks and going out of my way to bring a positive change. Taking risks will definitely keep you ahead in life.” Currently, Gautam has partnered with a leading cosmetic manufacturing company. By teaming up with the company, Gautam wants to come up with some amazing beauty products. He dreams of achieving everything he deserves, and we all know that his adroitness will lead him to his goals.

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As the film, theatre, and music fraternity took a forced sabbatical and the culturally and artistically inclined waited for the curtains to open again, Trishita Recs stepped into the world of Indie music with her Hindi debut single, Aasmaan. To keep the ball rolling, she also released her five-track EP called ‘Khoyi Rahun’.

For somebody who relies heavily on social interaction, the pandemic was a tough time. In her home’s confined place, Trishita had the opportunity to indulge in what she truly loves. From playing different instruments to practicing song-writing, Trishita believes music helped soothe her soul. She considers this time with herself as a blessing because she got time to do what she usually couldn’t, which helped flourish her creativity. 

Her work is what we can call a classic example of a ‘Pandemic Production’. The compositions, writing, recording, mixing, everything happened via phone calls, text messages, and video chats. The process that usually takes around 12 months was completed in just four because of the team’s dedication and enthusiasm. 

“All the tracks on the EP are different from each other. Not only are they of different genres, but they also help me express a variety of different emotions. In a way, the EP can be called an emotional rollercoaster” says Trishita.

“The topics of the tracks have been inspired by my personal experiences and observations. I have always loved the idea of using art as a method of expression. Therefore, each song explores a unique emotion lyrically and dives deep in terms of genre-based production. The overall soundscape of the album is quite eclectic in its approach” addsTrishita.

Trishita believes that art requires dedication and energy. However, she says when building oneself, receiving support from others is also very essential. She is grateful to have had an army of people who have supported her dreams no matter how difficult it may have seemed or gotten. Moreover, she also believes that art can shape minds. This is why she wants her music to be not only influential but also impactful.

Trishita started her musical journey at the age of five with her very first stage performance. There was no stopping her then as she went on to pursue Hindustani Classical Music. Growing up in Madhya Pradesh and Kolkata, both being culturally rich places, she spent a big part of her life invested in art, music, and theatre. After over a decade of local gigs, competitions, cover artistry, reality shows, she stepped forward and released her own music.

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Fresh faces appear on the big screen now and then. Undoubtedly, the most lovable are the young faces that crawl their way into our hearts with their overloading cuteness. Abhay and Aarna Bhadoriya are everything said above and so much more. These boxes full of talent are merely fourteen and ten-years-old, respectively with a huge fan base already. The siblings can be seen playing a brother-sister duo on-screen as well on the popular show ‘Balveer Returns’. Apart from the Indian superhero saga, this adorable duo can also be seen in ‘Kya Haal Mr. Panchaal’, ‘Parmavtaar Shri Krishn’, ‘Mariam Khan Reporting Live’ and many more programs from various genres. 

The kids have a base of 40k+ followers on Instagram and despite their young age, their insta game is very strong. Their comment section is always filled with people crushing over their cuteness and the originality in their shows and on the gram. But they didn’t stop here. The kids went on to create a youtube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCC8-GatMM-uWI15810eqIpg for their viewers where they continue to entertain them doing absolute impromptu videos. 

The road to such an early success was not as golden as all of this sounds. These little ones have had their fair share of troubles before they came to be known as star kids. Being on the healthier side of the scale never helped them during auditions. In fact, scoring first place used to be a task. But, facing rejection on various occasions at such a tender age never broke their spirit. They always held up bravely and tried harder. 

It is not only the kids but also their parents who have put in equal amounts of efforts for their children’s success. Having decided to move to Mumbai leaving their well-settled jobs back in their hometown wasn’t an easy decision but they chose to look forward to better opportunities for their kids. “We don’t want to leave any stone unturned in the path of our kids’ success. We are in it as much as they are”, say the Bhadoriya parents. Having such a strong backing is unmistakably the reason for such perfect skills the duo showcases, ‘cuz they are groomed in such a beautiful way.  

Ritu Bhadoriya, the mom, says, “I well up with happy tears every time someone mentions to me how striking my kids are and how amazingly they perform on the sets. We have seen them grow through their struggles and emerge the perfect ones they are now.” Overall this duo is a treat to watch. Every time they appear on the screen you are automatically filled with a sense of joy ‘cuz that’s what their vibe is, happy!

It’s not the name that makes you famous, it’s the hard work that helps you to make your name famous. Everyone in this world is born with talents and passion. Sports, athlete, player, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, artists and many more. If everyone would have been a doctor or engineer this world would have been boring. But pursuing passion needs luck and hard work. Not everyone is gifted with that. Every human being with talent has different hardships to overcome. Earning, society and support. Every famous celebrity has their own hardships and struggling life. Some achieved their dreams, some left their dreams at the initial place. We are all familiar with a bat-ball game known as cricket. Yet there is more equipment than bat and a ball. It is a game played between two teams of eleven members. Every street has a great cricketer, but how many of them are finally living their dreams. We all have heard the names of Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and more. The famous cricketers who are well known and have also heard about their great stories while they were in their struggling period. Today we have one more hidden story who overcomes the hurdles of real-life and achieves what he wanted. We are going to unwrap about ICC Cricket Coach Tarun Mehroliya. Who lived and fulfilled his dreams with responsibility towards his family.

Personal overview

Every day news comes with new and young talent in every industry. In the world of cricket, there is Tarun Mehroliya who had a keen passion for cricket. There were lots of hardships that he went through and achieved what he dreamt of. Let’s unlock the hidden story. Tarun belongs to hometown which is in New Delhi. He belongs to a family of 4 members consisting of his mother, an elder brother and a sister. After his father’s sad demise their family faced financial difficulties. Tarun started playing cricket when he was merely in 8years of age. And continue it at a certain period of time. As his family financial hardship was a great stone in between his passion. He was unable to get proper cricket equipment due to money problems. The main reason for not pursuing the passion was also the non-paying of academic fees, match fees or travelling. Yet his friends helped him in lending their cricket equipment. Tarun’s relatives and family also supported him for his dream. But he put a pause for his passion and took the responsibility to stabilize the family financial situation. He completed his schooling through Ramjas School. After that, he pursued his graduation through Delhi University. He started working for a private company and stabilized the financial situation. But a piece was missing from the life puzzle. The job was fulfilling the living needs but his soul was still tied with his dream of being a famous cricketer.

Career Overview

Like a milestone Tarun started working for private companies but just earning was not enough. Tarun wanted to live with his life – cricket. Starting with players he started coaching the children. He started with 2-3 children in public parks. It led him to good results. From there he accelerated his career in his passion. His coaching directly or indirectly helps Tarun and young minds to follow their passion. After some time some schools and academies offered him as a professional Coach in 2 years of span. He didn’t want to settle for less. His interest in cricket led him to be a Player at Zone District West – A . Directorate Of Education Delhi. After which he started playing like a pro. He also started playing at District Cricket Association Fatehabad, which is an Affiliate to Haryana Cricket Association. Haryana cricket association is the governing body of the cricket activities in the Haryana state. It is an Affiliate to *Board Of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Tarun was a Former Player at 50th Kuantan International Cricket Sixes Malaysia. It is an Affiliate to Malaysia Cricket Association, they entered their name in Guinness World Record as the longest-running six-a-side cricket tournament in the world. He was also a player at SGDF National Approved by Ministry of MSME Govt Of India (UAM/RJ21D0006388). He wanted to do something big so he joined some cricket coaching courses for recognition and today he is “ICC ASIA/ SINGAPORE CRICKET ASSOCIATION LEVEL 1  COACH” and  (BPES) Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports. He is still trying to work for other big achievements. Level 1 coach course provides technical skills, game understanding, teaching techniques, effective ways to conduct training sessions and motivating young talent to join the game. He has also done a Sports Coaching course and joined the Australian Coaching Council.

Conclusion

Self-realization and hard work set an example to bring a change in society. With a history of hardships, Tarun has made a promise of helping unprivileged children. So that no child has to kill their dreams over the hard reality of the career. A person with full dedication to follow their passion as a career looks for the support that encourages the person to go ahead. His story inspires us to follow our dreams. Never give on dreams. Tarun understood his passion and responsibilities at an early age. At the age of 23, he is pursuing at Avadh university Ayodhya. Tarun would be happy to help those children who want to carry forward with their desires. He doesn’t want anyone to leave their dreams and live a career. As we only have only one life to live. Hard work will never let you down. Tarun’s story and dedication convey a message that there is no age for achieving your goals and dreams. Work in silence and let your results make the noise. His story encourages us to do things with full heart and interest. Don’t let any world saying stops you to achieve success. Tarun’s hard work has taught us a lesson to take responsibility for your dreams and career.

Due to the novel coronavirus, the travel and tourism sector was one of the worst-hit in 2020. As many domestic and international routes still remain under restrictions, airlines are facing massive losses every day.

“Travel Industry was one of the first industries to be hit and I think one of the last industries to maybe make a comeback,” said Ritu Mehrotra, country manager – India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives at Booking.com. 

With the stop of air travel in March, Indian private jet operators feared the worst, believing the pandemic would decimate their businesses. Amid these trying times, the aviation sector was expecting serious relief measures from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget.

Founder of Czar Air, Nuzhat Kazi says, “The pandemic has badly hit the private aviation sector too! Very few people are flying amidst the pandemic, that too whenever really needed. The on-ground cost of maintenance is extremely high. With nearly no bookings, there is no inflow. Overall, it has been very stressful.”

Nuzhat Kazi founded Czar Air; a chartered aircraft service provider that offers a variety of luxurious services like corporate flying, bulk charter services, air ambulances, helicopter joy rides, and much more. Czar Air is one of India’s finest chartered plane service provider, based outside of Bombay. They cater to customized air travel services across the globe.

In conversation with Nuzhat, sheexpresses, “I had high expectations from the Union Budget but I was extremely disappointed. Just like the other sectors, aviation was badly affected but was completely ignored in the budget. With the COVID vaccine coming into place and the travel and tourism industry slowly opening up, not enough incentives have been provided to the Aviation Industry.”

“Our Finance Minister needs to compensate more on Travel and Tourism. New people might not be venturing into this field but for those who have worked so hard and faced many challenges, the Government should provide subsidiaries in the form of incentives. Moreover, since the spare parts of the aviation come from France, the Government could provide us with subsidiaries on the custom duties. Another way out could be if we were provided with a tax rebate.” suggests Nuzhat.

Nuzhat says, “When I founded my brainchild, Czar Air, the Goods and Service Tax (GST) was 12.36% and now has been increased to 18% which is ridiculous. I could have used that money to enhance my business instead.”

“A great solution would be if the Government could reduce the parking fee for the aviation sector in general. Since most of our charters are parked in Mumbai, I know how ridiculously stressful it is to keep up with the fees we are charged!” adds Nuzhat.

Nuzhat suggests “The Government could promote the practice of safe travel and provide an impetus to the aviation sector. Only a small percent of those in the sector have been able to withstand and face the difficulties. Hence, they must be aided by the Government, especially for the numerous employees whose livelihood greatly depend on it.”

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For years, makeup artists existed purely behind the scenes of the beauty industry. Makeup is an integral part of fashion and with the steep growth in the consumption of beauty products, the specialized skills of the makeup artist to communicate style and image are only increasing. Creativity is your best makeup skill and can give you the confidence you need. A profound name, Nav Brar is a professional makeup artist who has combined elegance, a sense of timelessness and sophistication in her skills. Her passion and love for makeup has really got her far, even though she has completed her LLM Degree from the University of Bristol, UK. Her style of work and aesthetic embraces the transformative power of makeup, not just in the way people look, but the way people feel.

She believes the skin, being the most visible component of the face, requires maximum attention and hardly any over-emphasis.The ultimate goal of her signature look is to look good, enhancing the features of the person and look great with minimal effort.

She doesn’t believe in covering a face up, but rather enhancing its beauty. The focus is to accentuate – without covering anything up! Her mantra is simply respecting the woman’s beauty.

Each makeup and hair course in her academy are personally managed by her and has successfully managed to strike the right balance between skincare and makeup. Makeup artist Nav Brar’s artistry has been recognized both nationally and internationally. Her hard work and talent have gained an immense amount of respect in the beauty industry and her inspiration and teachings drive many of her students to develop their profiles and increase business. She has bagged quite a few accolades from the industry and has also been featured as a makeup & beauty expert on the cover of reputable magazines.

Makeup ignites a psychological transformation of both the wearer and the observer. She inspires people to embrace the beauty within. Nav Brar ’s artistry is not bound by traditional materials, styles, and conventions, but calls upon a wide range of techniques to create innovative effects. She is known for customizing looks and finding the right makeup for the right person.

There’s definitely no looking back for an artist like Nav Brar!

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