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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Ever ordered a shot of ‘Yakshi'? Malayalis abroad might get a chance
KOCHI: Riding on the success of the 'Malayali' beer, the Warsaw-based brand is expanding into the production of vodka. Come September, its new offering -- Yakshi -- will debut, joining the brands crafted by Malayali-owned companies, such as Taika, Rooster Vodka, Mandakini, and Maharani Pomelo Vodka. In another happy news for beer connoisseurs, Malayali beer will be touching down at CIAL's Cochin Duty Free. Speaking to TNIE about the new launch and the story behind it, the founders of the company, Hexagon Spirits International SP Zoo, Chandu Nallur and Sargheve Sukumaran, say, 'Much like the story behind Malayali beer -- crafted in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war -- Yakshi too has an interesting back story. This single malt vodka was born from the residual by-products of the distillation process used in 'Malayali Habibi', our 0% alchohol beer. Yakshi is our latest innovation, conceptualised following a discussion with Lulu Group Chairman M A Yusuff Ali.' 'Yusuf Ali told us that if we are able to make a perfect zero per cent alchohol beer, he would make it available in all Lulu malls. But it has to be a perfect zero alchohol beer. Nobody has made such a beer since the cost of production is very high, and it involves multiple distillation processes to ensure that every drop of alcohol is eliminated. Now, even though we got the zero beer, we were left behind with the residual alcohol.' The founders then decided to make use of the byproduct. 'As you know, we Malayalis are known problem solvers and people who never let anything go to waste. So, Yakshi was born,' they added.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rita Ora reveals what's her key to happy marriage with Taika Waititi
Actress-singer is sharing insights into a successful relationship. The actress feels that mutual support is the key to her marriage to . The 34-year-old pop star has been married to the Hollywood director since 2022, and she's now explained why their relationship works so well, reports 'Female First UK'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The chart-topping singer told 'People' magazine, "I think just respect and supporting each other through our own separate careers, ventures, space and just honouring that and being support systems". Rita and Taika, 49, were good friends before their relationship took a romantic turn, and she thinks that's been key to their success, too. The Hot Right Now hitmaker, who previously dated the likes of Calvin Harris and Andrew Watt, said, "Being best friends, I think, is really great". Rita Ora Pays Emotional Tribute To Liam Payne At Japan Concert As per 'Female First UK', Rita recently revealed that she's like "the fairy godmother" to Taika's children. The director has two kids with his ex-wife Chelsea Winstanley, and Rita admitted that she has a great relationship with his children. During an appearance on the Begin Again with Davina McCall podcast, Rita shared, "It is so fun. I just have the best time with them. I'm like the fairy godmother (who) gives them all the sugar and all the ice cream, and then sends them back. And their mother, who I love dearly, is like, 'They're bouncing off the walls'". Rita also revealed that she relished the experience of taking the kids to see Ed Sheeran, her long-time showbiz friend. The singer said, "I think that's the fun part of being a stepmom, like you can do those naughty things. I take them out, and I took them to an . They met Ed Sheeran, like, I was giving it all to these kids". Meanwhile, Rita recently confessed that she wants to "celebrate (her) sexuality" through her new music. The singer released her latest single, Heat, last month, and Rita admitted that it's a taste of things to come.
Arab Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Rita Ora reveals she proposed to Taika Waititi in her own way — and it's heartwarming
LOS ANGELES, June 30: Rita Ora has opened up about her engagement to filmmaker Taika Waititi, sharing touching details about how she proposed to him. The couple began dating in 2021 after meeting at a barbecue at Taika's home in 2018, and they got engaged in 2022. Taika had previously told Vogue, 'Rita proposed to me,' adding that he said 'yes' immediately. On the Begin Again podcast this week, Rita gave more insight into the proposal, which took place during a trip to Palm Springs. She explained, 'I rented a really nice hotel room in Palm Springs, decorated it with heart-shaped balloons and a heart-shaped cake — basically doing what I would have wanted if someone proposed to me,' she said with a laugh. When Taika entered the room, he jokingly asked, 'What the hell? Is it Valentine's Day?' to which Rita responded, 'No!' Rita then got down on one knee, leaving Taika surprised and asking, 'What is happening?' At first, Rita thought Taika might decline, recalling she wondered, 'Maybe he doesn't want it. Maybe it's okay to just be in a relationship.' She added, 'Which was fine with me, too. But I just wanted to lock him down.' Thankfully, Taika said yes, telling her, 'Absolutely. What the hell, get up.' The couple went on to marry in August 2022. Reflecting on their wedding, Rita described it as 'beautiful.'
Buzz Feed
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Rita Ora Talks Proposing To Taika Waititi
Rita Ora is sharing details of her engagement to Taika Waititi. The two began dating in 2021 after meeting at a barbecue at Taika's house in 2018, and in 2022, they got engaged. "Rita proposed to me," Taika previously told Vogue, "and I said 'yes' instantly." Rita shared more details about their engagement this past week on the Begin Again podcast, recalling how it all went down during a trip to Palm Springs. "I rented a hotel room in Palm Springs. A really nice fancy one, filled it up with balloons — heart-shaped balloons and a heart-shaped cake, because I'm basically doing what I would have wanted for mine," she said, laughing. Rita said, "He walks into the room and he's like, 'What the hell? Is it Valentine's Day?' I'm like 'No!'" So "anyway, I get down on one knee, and he was just like, 'What is happening?'" Rita said she initially thought his reaction meant he would say no. She remembered thinking, "Maybe he doesn't want it. Maybe it's okay to just be in a relationship." "Which was fine with me, too," she clarified. "But I just wanted to lock him down." Luckily for her, Taika said yes: "He said, 'Absolutely. What the hell, get up.'" And we all know what happened from there — Taika and Rita got married in August 2022. "It was beautiful," Rita told the host of their nuptials. Listen to the podcast here and then tell me what you think of all this in the comments.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Music is what keeps me alive...' Capital's Summertime Ball performer Rita Ora says singing is something she has to do
Rita Ora says music keeps her "alive" and is one of the most important things in her life. Although Rita's career has gone in different directions, including appearing on TV talent shows like The Masked Singer, recording songs is in her "blood" and she needs music in her life every day. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday (15.06.25), she said: "Music is what keeps me alive, to be honest. I wake up listening to music; it runs in my blood. I think we all secretly need music in so many different ways." The Hot Right Now hitmaker's natural creativity is what motivates her in life. Rita - who performed some of her much-loved tracks, including Praising You and her new single Heat, at the Summertime Ball - said: "I love working and being creative, and it keeps my blood flowing. "If I get excited, I love it - fashion, movies, music. I just need to have that excitement." Rita and Will Smith - who both performed at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (15.06.25) - are "great friends", and she is thankful for his support over the years. The pop star - who recently told ITN she feels "inspired" by his "sense of filmmaking" - said: "Will and I have crossed paths many times over the years, and we are great friends. "He's a supporter of mine and has helped me in a lot of ways." Rita is married to award winning filmmaker-and-actor Taika Waititi and she admits she would love to work with him on a project in the future. The For You singer - who tied the knot with Taika in August 2022 - said: "It's about the project. Of course, he's my husband, and I want him to win at all costs, and it just needs to feel right, and it needs to be right. "We're going to be supporting each other regardless." And Rita says she and Taika, 49, are always inspiring each other and are always "full of ideas" as creatives. Speaking to E! in September 2024, Rita said: "We inspire each other. "With me coming from music and him being a writer, a director and a filmmaker, it's a house full of ideas. We're both fire signs, too. So it's just fire, fire, fire. "We help each other out, always."
