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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sudeep is the perfect choice to sing a friendship anthem: Chandan Kumar
has lent his voice to a heartfelt track in 's directorial debut, Flirt, Bangalore Times has learned. 'Sudeep sir truly embodies friendship. The warmth he radiates and the way he treats his friends is unmatched,' says Chandan, explaining why he felt no one else was better suited to sing the film's anthem, which celebrates camaraderie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sudeep sir's voice isn't just deep; it's expressive. There's a certain emotional depth he adds, which makes the song feel more personal Chandan Kumar, actor 'I pitched the idea to Sudeep sir during a cricket match. At the time, I only had the tune — the lyrics weren't written yet. Initially, he declined, saying the pitch was a bit too high for his comfort. But I reworked it with composer Nakul Abhyankar, to suit his voice, and once we got into the studio, he wrapped up the recording in two hours,' says Chandan, who has penned the lyrics for the track. The song is picturised on Chandan and Giri, who play childhood friends in the film. 'We're planning to release the song in the first week of August — just in time for Friendship Day,' he shares
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit pimp jailed for 21 YEARS in Thailand for running notorious sex bar where he trafficked girl, 16, into prostitution
The Cumbria man had advertised the teen on his seedy bar's Facebook page DEN OF SIN Brit pimp jailed for 21 YEARS in Thailand for running notorious sex bar where he trafficked girl, 16, into prostitution Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT has been jailed for 21 years in Thailand for human trafficking and prostitution offences. William Reece Bilton, 33, was the manager of a night spot in notorious resort Pattaya called the Flirt bar. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 William Reece Bilton, manager of Flirt bar in Pattaya, Thailand, has been jailed for 21 years Credit: Andrew Drummond 5 Pattaya is notorious as a hotspot for seedy clubs and sex tourism Credit: Getty 5 Police have for years tried to crack down on the sex-work industry in Pattaya Credit: Getty It was raided two years ago when dozens of women were taken away for questioning. Local police chief Thanapong Phothi said at the time: 'We made the arrest to build confidence in Pattaya's image among tourists.' Reece, from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, has now been jailed for a total of 21 years and six months for a string of offences including putting a 16-year-old girl into prostitution. He was also fined 30,000 Thai baht (£681) for breaking Thailand's labour laws and advertising the teenager on the bar's Facebook page. read more in world news AIRPORT CITY World's largest manmade island airport size of a TOWN being built Reece had been caught on video providing the price for potential customers to spend time with the teenage girl, Bangkok Criminal Court heard. Two Thai men who helped run the bar were also jailed for 21 years while a Thai woman was jailed for three years and fined 30,000 Thai baht (£681). She was found guilty of running an illegal sex business and unregistered company but was cleared of the trafficking charges. There are strict laws against prostitution in Thailand but they are widely ignored, particularly in tourist hotspots such as Pattaya, dubbed Sin City. Researchers reckon there could be around 200,000 sex workers sex workers across the country with prostitution contributing $6.4bn to Thailand's GDP. There have been repeated attempts by the authorities to crack down on prostitution. Shocking moment Brit tourists in Thai 'Sin City' fight locals in road rage brawl In May police and immigration officers desperate to improve the image of Pattaya arrested 13 nationals from Uzbekistan and Uganda who were working as prostitutes. Officials said they would be deported. It comes as a British couple were last month charged with smuggling £1million worth of cannabis out of Thailand. Sian Warren, 34, and Daniel McDonald, 36, were stopped when they returned to Heathrow. 5 Bar girls try to attract customers from the street in Pattaya Credit: Getty 5 Pattaya is incredibly popular amongst tourists Credit: Alamy National Crime Agency officers found four cases packed with more than 51kg of cannabis. The pair were charged with importing Class B drugs and appeared the following day at Uxbridge magistrates' court. They have been bailed under curfew ahead of a plea hearing on June 26 at Isleworth crown court. The couple left Salford for a dream holiday to Bangkok last month. Sian works as an administrator for Daniel's dad's building business.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Feedback is vital to grow as an actor: Akshitha Bopaiah
Actress Akshitha Bopaiah, whose last outing was Trivikrama has signed a new project, Kamal Sridevi, directed by Sunil. "My character is a very fierce and unapologetic independent girl, but she is also grappling with some societal pressure. Throughout the film, her journey is about embracing her truth with greater courage and finding strength in love and community. The tempo of the story keeps shifting, as there are seven major characters in it. I also got to work with seniors like Kishore and Ramesh Indira, and got appreciation for my work, which is wonderful." One should understand the nuances of the character when saying yes to a role. That's the most important thing Akshita The actress, despite having several movies in the pipeline, like Dear Wife and Flirt, did not have any releases in the recent past. She says, "I have also finished shooting for a Tamil movie . Being a young actor who wants to build a career, it's frustrating when the audience is not able to see my work. Only then can I get feedback and mould my career accordingly."
Cision Canada
30-04-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
WHISKAS® Brand Reveals Canadian Cities with The Happiest Cats
TORONTO, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Today the WHISKAS® Brand, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, released the findings of the WHISKAS® brand Cat Happiness Scale. The WHISKAS® brand partnered with experts from Waltham Petcare Science Institute to identify the top behaviours associated with cat happiness and then uncovered cities where they are most frequently displayed by Canadian cats on social media. While this research identified the cities that are home to Canada's happiest cats, many felines in shelters may need a little more happiness. That is why today the WHISKAS® brand is also supporting select animal shelters across the country by fulfilling items from their Wish Lists, ranging from cat food, toys and products to general supplies the shelter needs. Canadian Cities with the Happiest Cats From displaying behaviours related to relaxation and affection such as purring and slow blinking, the playful and insightful Cat Happiness Scale rates Canadian cities based on a set of "happy cat behaviours," revealing what makes Canadian cats purr with contentment and educating Canadian pet parents to help them better understand their cats. Leading the list of cities that are home to Canada's happiest cats is Hamilton, Canada's new happy cat capital. The full list of top 10 cities for happiest cats are: Hamilton (ON), Laval (QC), Ottawa (ON), Vancouver (BC), Quebec City (QC), Markham (ON), Winnipeg (MB), Montreal (QC), Kitchener (ON) and Gatineau (QC). "Cats have a reputation for being aloof and difficult to understand. However, they are excellent pets with unique personalities," said Dr. Tammie King, Senior Research Manager, Waltham Petcare Science Institute. "For all cat parents who wonder about how to read their cats, you're not alone. Overall, people tend to find it difficult to interpret their cat's body language and emotional state. With the Cat Happiness Scale, derived from the scientific understanding of cat behaviour, we love the opportunity to help Canadian cat parents better understand their pets, and ultimately strengthen the human-cat bond." Helping Even More Cats in Need The WHISKAS® brand knows that not all cats have the same opportunities to experience happiness. That's why the brand is launching the Wish Lists initiative to spread happiness to cats by fulfilling items including food, toys and supplies from the wish lists of the following shelters: "This wish list fulfillment effort by the WHISKAS® brand will help us greatly in terms of our ability to keep the cats in our care as happy as possible while they wait for their forever homes," said Robyn Roy, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Cochrane and Area Humane Society. "Flirt, a cherished resident cat at CAHS since 2023, loves to get rubs and snuggles from our volunteers while playing with the new toys donated from our wish list, fulfilled by the WHISKAS® brand. Flirt brings cozy companionship and a daily dose of affection and happiness to everyone she meets. At 15.5 years young, she continues to thrive with WHISKAS® as a part of her daily routine." Additionally, the WHISKAS® brand team is encouraging cat parents and cat lovers to get involved and help spread happiness to all shelter cats across the country. They can donate wish list items to their local shelter and claim a free WHISKAS Pouch product.* "This isn't just about celebrating Canada's happiest cats, it's about spreading that joy to even more cats across Canada," says Animesh Kumar, Marketing Director, Mars Pet Nutrition Canada. "We're giving cat owners a fun way to identify markers of happiness, both physically and emotionally, while inspiring people to support shelter cats who deserve the same love and happiness. Through this initiative, we're furthering the WHISKAS® brand's mission to create one purr at a time, while aspiring to achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS." WHISKAS ® Wet Cat Food Pouch: A New Format for Mealtimes The new WHISKAS® pouch format is designed to make mealtimes more enjoyable for cats and their parents. With a quick three-step "Shake, Tear, Pour" process, the packaging is convenient and mess-free for easy meals every time. The new pouches are available across Canada wherever cat food is sold. Customers can receive a FREE pouch here: ENG OR FR WHISKAS® Cat Happiness Study Methodology This study used social listening to determine which cities in Canada have the happiest cats, analyzing thousands of user-generated images of cats posted on Instagram and TikTok by owners in major Canadian cities. Only non-commercial, non-AI, and naturally captured content was included. This social media content was coded using a custom scorecard informed by the Waltham Pet Science Institute's SHINE ™ framework, focusing on key cat happiness indicators. The results provide a ranking of 10 Canadian cities based on highest percentage of positive happy cat behaviours. For more information about WHISKAS® products, visit ABOUT THE WHISKAS® BRAND: WHISKAS® has been lovingly making food for cats since 1958, that's over 60 years of experience that we use to make our feline friends purr more. Not only are we committed to developing delicious products, we're devoted to helping all cats live healthier and happier lives. At WHISKAS® we know and understand how much people love their cats – we feel the same. We love them for who they really are – they are independent spirits but still need nurturing, love and care. We believe the best way to help owners provide that care is through understanding their cat and providing them with tasty food to satisfy them, bringing out that glorious purr of approval, strengthening the bond between owner and cat. As the makers of WHISKAS®, we pride ourselves on producing recipes that reassure cat owners they are filling their cats' bellies with a healthy and tasty diet. We work with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute for Pet Nutrition to develop products that constantly improve nutrition, taste and care. We ensure that all of our meals are filled with the natural goodness your cat deserves while always 100% nutritionally complete and balanced. It's part of our mission to create a world where all cats purr more. ABOUT WALTHAM PETCARE SCIENCE INSTITUTE Waltham Petcare Science Institute has been advancing pet health and nutrition for more than 60 years. Today, we research new ways to predict, manage and prevent disease, discovering insights and advances that proactively help pets live happier, healthier lives. Waltham collaborates with leading external scientific experts and partners to drive innovation based on scientific evidence to achieve our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS." Building on a strong legacy of human-animal interaction research, we continue to advance scientific understanding of the relationships between pets and people. For more information, visit: Join us on LinkedIn ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED: Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M'S®, SNICKERS® and BEN'S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. *Free Samples Terms & Conditions
