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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Assam govt demolishes IHM campus to clear waterbody in Guwahati
Guwahati, The Institute of Hotel Management was demolished on Monday to free Silsako Beel in Guwahati city, officials said. Assam govt demolishes IHM campus to clear waterbody in Guwahati The administration is eyeing to clear the natural waterbody from various structures, both private and government, to mitigate flood problems in the state capital, said Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah. "This is a difficult yet necessary decision. While IHM has served the city in the education sector, the pressing need to safeguard Guwahati from devastating floods demands urgent action. We are acting for the greater good of the city's future," he told reporters here. The IHM, a central government institute and spread over 15 bighas , is being relocated to a temporary building on GS Road, Baruah said. "We have allotted 30 bighas to IHM in Sonapur area. We will construct their infrastructure and hand it over to the institute," he added. Baruah said that eviction and clearance work at IHM marks an important development in making the 800-bigha reservoir project at Silsakoo, envisioned to address the city's chronic urban flooding. Demolition of the IHM campus started with classroom blocks. Hostel structures and other ancillary facilities will be dismantled in the coming days, he added. "This is the largest single institutional demolition within the reservoir zone. We aim to complete the process within 15 days, carrying out shifting and demolition simultaneously," he said. Earlier, the government had evicted the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development and Institute of Cooperative Management from Silsako Beel. "The remaining two facilities one tennis court and Ginger hotel will also be evicted from the location. We are in discussion with them right now," the minister said. He said the reservoir site, spread across approximately 800 bighas , is expected to be excavated during the upcoming dry season. The government in 2008 had declared Silsako Beel, surrounded by Chachal, Hengerabari, Pathar Quarry and Satgaon areas, a protected waterbody in Guwahati through an Act and prohibited any construction or settlement in around 1,800 bighas of lake area. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Indian Chef makes a mark at Tasmania's Winter Feast
Amid the chaos of Mumbai, Niyati Rao first learned the language of flavour — not as a technique, but as a form of listening to her surroundings, to memory, and the hush of ingredients coming to life. Growing up in a city alive with sound, scent, and stories, Niyati's journey started well before she wore a chef's coat. She had found her rhythm between the sizzle of street food and the slow stews of the home kitchen. Trained at the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, and shaped by time in some of the exploratory kitchens, such as The Zodiac Grill, Wasabi by Morimoto, The Chambers, and Goa's A Reverie, it was a stint at Copenhagen's Noma where 28-year-old Niyati sharpened her technique and perspective. That clarity found its expression in Ekaa, the ingredient‑first, cuisine‑agnostic restaurant she co-founded in December 2021. In just three years, Ekaa became a place where traditions met invention, where each dish carried a trace of her memories, the kitchens she had been part of, and her many travels. 'Much of my menu is inspired by nostalgia,' she says, 'but just as much comes from the road, from the people and places that reshape how I see food.' One such place, far from the noise of Mumbai, was Tasmania. As the first Indian guest chef invited to Tasmania's Dark Mofo Festival, Niyati arrived not just to cook, but to discover new flavours and stories. Held in June, under a sky lit by crimson bulbs and veiled in fog — the 11-day festival is a celebration of fire, mystery, and the elemental. 'It reminded me of Stranger Things,' she laughs. 'It's dark, but there's joy in it. And cooking in that cold, it felt like every food stall was an oasis in a Siberian winter.' At the Winter Feast — the festival's culinary centrepiece held over eight nights — chefs from around the world cooked amid flames and music, serving thousands. The event featured more than 70 stallholders, including food vendors, chefs, and bars, selected through an application process. Niyati was one of the invited chefs, curated to collaborate with local culinary voices. She teamed up with Australia's Craig Will, Bianca Welsh, and James Welsh of Stillwater, a Launceston-based restaurant. 'There's nothing quite like it,' Niyati says. 'It's not just about food. It's where art, music, ritual, and cuisine are woven together.' Even while working, music lingered around her, sometimes faint, sometimes striking, changing her rhythm, infusing her cooking with pace and pulse. 'For a chef, it's vital. It shapes how you move, how you feel. And that ends up on the plate.' That rhythm found its way into her creation at the event: long-spined Tasmanian sea urchin served in a spice broth, a mix of Tasmanian produce with Indian technique. 'We were nervous mixing spices from India with something so local, but the result was seamless, even better on the plate than in our heads,' Niyati says. But what struck her even more was Tasmania's reverence for its land. From Aboriginal traditions to European techniques, the island is a blend of influences, held together by respect. 'It's a melting pot,' she says, 'but every ingredient still has its voice.' 'As a chef, you're always excited and inspired,' she says. 'Because something like this opens up a new doorway.' In Tasmania, that doorway led her beyond the kitchen. She walked bush trails, tasted sea succulents, and watched as the land revealed itself in layers — through herbs once foraged by Aboriginal communities, oysters shucked by the sea, and stories rooted in place and practice. Niyati also encountered ingredients she hoped to carry into the future. Pepperberries that echo the zing of spices from India's northeast, a soft, fragrant boysenberry jam, native cheeses infused with bush spices, and a triple cream she cannot stop thinking about. She is already imagining how Tasmanian whisky might find its way into Indian desserts — not as a gimmick, but as an evolving thread in a larger conversation. As she packs her bags to return, there are more than just ingredients in her suitcase. 'We came with empty bags on purpose,' she grins. 'We're going back heavy — with ingredients, ideas, and inspiration.' Her haul includes 'pepperberries that hum with umami, a jar of soft berry jam, bush cheeses and a luscious triple cream, strawberry gum, native dried kunzea herbs and Tasmanian whisky,' she says adding 'just as importantly, the way people cook, listen, and care. All of it comes home with me.'
India.com
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who has married three times, 10 months with first wife, 2 years with second, considers this heroine lucky for him, he is...
The television industry often serves as a stepping stone for actors to transition to film. Many popular actors, including Late Sushant Singh Rajput, Ankita Lokhande, Vidya Balan and Mrunal Thakur, began their careers in television. Today, we will focus on one particular actor who also commenced his journey in TV and later moved to the film industry. Bollywood Actor Karan Singh Grover Here we are talking about actor Karan Singh Grover, who was born on February 23, 1982, in New Delhi, into Sikh Punjabi family. In his early years, he relocated to Saudi Arabia, where he completed his education. Later, Grover pursued a degree in hotel management at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) in Mumbai. Upon graduating, Karan worked as a marketing executive at the Sheraton Hotel in Oman. After returning to India, Karan sought to explore modeling and began his career in that field. This led to his first significant role, which was also his debut in the MTV India show Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi in 2004. Following his debut, Karan experienced success and starred in several hit TV serials as the main actor, including Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, Dill Mill Gayye, and Qubool Hai over the past two decades. Karan Singh Grover's Failed Marriages With… His first marriage was to actress Shraddha Nigam. The two met through a common friend and got married in December 2008. But the relationship didn't last long. It ended after just 10 months. They officially got divorced in 2009. According to rumours circulating in the industry at that time, Karan's affair with his Dil Mil Gaye co-star Jennifer Winget was the reason for the divorce. Second marriage with Jennifer: In 2012, Karan married his co-star Jennifer Winget, who was said to be the reason for his divorce from his first marriage. Fans were happy to see their on-screen chemistry in real life as well. However, this marriage did not last long either. After two years, the two separated in 2014. Although the real reason for the breakup was not officially revealed, their silence spoke volumes. Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu came into Karan's life in 2016. The two met on the sets of the horror film Alone (2015) and started dating immediately. Eventually, Bipasha's family gave the green signal and the celebrity couple got married in a grand manner in April 2016. Their family was even happier with the birth of their daughter Devi Basu Singh Grover in November 2022. Karan openly says that Bipasha Basu has changed his life. He believes that her positivity and courage have helped him grow mentally and spiritually. With the support of his wife, he has also taken up painting as a new hobby. Karan says that Bipasha has brought balance to his life; now he wakes up early, enjoys nature and feels more connected to himself than ever before. After a hiatus of nine years, Karan returned to Bollywood with the film Fighter, which featured Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. The film was a moderate success, earning Rs 358 crore at the box office.
News18
18-06-2025
- Business
- News18
'Husband In Position To Pay Higher Amount': SC Revises Permanent Monthly Alimony For Wife
Last Updated: Aggrieved by the quantum of alimony awarded, the wife had approached the apex court, which increased monthly amount from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000. The Supreme Court has revised the permanent alimony for a woman by enhancing the monthly sum from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 and allowing her plea that the quantum was not commensurate with the standard of living enjoyed by her during the subsistence of marriage. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta held the respondent-husband's income, financial disclosures, and past earnings established that he was in a position to pay a higher amount. The respondent-husband submitted that his current net monthly income was Rs 1,64,039, earned from his employment at the Institute of Hotel Management, Taratala, Kolkata. He also placed on record salary slips, bank statements, and income tax returns for the year 2023–2024. He stated he was earlier employed with the Taj Hotel, drawing a gross annual salary of Rs 21,92,525. He also submitted that his monthly household expenses total Rs 1,72,088, and that he has remarried, has a dependent family, and aged parents. He also contended that their son, now 26 years of age, was no longer financially dependent. The appeal was filed by the wife against the division bench order, which allowed the respondent-husband's appeal and granted a decree of divorce, awarding permanent alimony of Rs 20,000 per month to her, with an increase of 5% every three years. As per facts of the case, the appellant-wife and respondent-husband were married on June 18, 1997. A son was born to the them on August 05, 1998. In July 2008, the respondent-husband filed matrimonial suit under Section 27 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 seeking dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty allegedly inflicted by the appellant-wife. Subsequently, the appellant-wife filed an application in the same suit under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, seeking interim maintenance for herself and the minor son. The Trial Court, by its order of January 10, 2016, dismissed the matrimonial suit, finding that the respondent-husband had failed to prove cruelty. The High Court, by the impugned order of June 25, 2019, allowed the respondent's appeal, granted a decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of marriage, and directed him to redeem the mortgage on the flat where the appellant-wife was residing and transfer the title deed to her name; allow the appellant-wife and their son to continue residing in the said flat; and continue to pay permanent alimony of Rs 20,000 per month to the appellant-wife, subject to a 5% increase every three years. Aggrieved by the quantum of alimony awarded, the appellant-wife approached the apex court. The court, by its order of February 20, 2023, issued notice confined to the question of enhancement of permanent alimony awarded to the appellant-wife. By an interim order of November 07, 2023, the court, noting the absence of representation on behalf of the respondent-husband despite proof of service, enhanced the monthly maintenance to Rs 75,000 with effect from November 01, 2023. The respondent-husband subsequently entered appearance and filed an application seeking vacation of the said interim order. The appellant-wife contended that the amount of Rs 20,000 per month, which the High Court made final, was originally awarded as interim maintenance. She submitted that the respondent-husband has a monthly income of approximately Rs 4,00,000 and the quantum of alimony. 'Having considered the submissions and materials on record, we are of the view that the quantum of permanent alimony fixed by the High Court requires revision," the bench said. The appellant-wife, who has remained unmarried and is living independently, is entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage and which reasonably secures her future. Furthermore, the inflationary cost of living and her continued reliance on maintenance as the sole means of financial support necessitate a reassessment of the amount, the court felt. 'In our considered opinion, a sum of Rs 50,000 per month would be just, fair and reasonable to ensure financial stability for the appellant-wife. This amount shall be subject to an enhancement of 5% every two years," the bench ordered. With regard to the son, now aged 26, the bench said it was not inclined to direct any further mandatory financial support. However, it is open to the respondent-husband to voluntarily assist him with educational or other reasonable expenses, it added. 'We clarify that the son's right to inheritance remains unaffected, and any claim to ancestral or other property may be pursued in accordance with law," the bench said, allowing the appeal. About the Author Sanya Talwar Sanya Talwar, Editor at Lawbeat, has been heading the organisation since its inception. After practising in courts for over four years, she discovered her affinity for legal journalism. She has worked More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : alimony divorce supreme court Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 18, 2025, 16:54 IST
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Menu of magical memories
Can Sadhya—the quintessential Kerala meal with 24-28 dishes—be compressed into a bite-sized delight? While most would say, not possible, 'why not', thought chef Himanshu Saini. At his Dubai restaurant Tresind Studio, he did just that. There are layers of grilled pineapple marinated in Indian spices, cream of rice, payasam, mango pickle, banana vinegar, cuddapah almonds, second press of coconut ice cream, grated sugar spiced stone, mela blossom flower that is served with a papadum and tomato broth tempered in southern spices. All bit by bit, layered to perfection so you can experience a myriad of flavours when you pop it in. Little wonder that this spirit of innovation created culinary history by making it the first Indian restaurant ever to receive the coveted three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2025. For someone whose food journey began in the heart of Old Delhi, where he grew up in a multigenerational home, being a chef was not part of his initial plans. 'But I found my footing at the Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad, where I discovered my passion and met lifelong collaborators. That experience taught me how to push boundaries while honouring the essence of Indian cuisine,' says Saini, who later trained under Chef Manish Mehrotra at Indian Accent in 2008. The same spirit of innovation led him to Dubai in 2018, where, with the support of Bhupender Nath, the CEO and Founder of Passion F&B, he started Tresind and eventually opened Tresind Studio—a fine dining concept rooted in Indian tradition but unafraid to break the mould.
