Hand made hand bags

By Madhusree GoswamiThat’s the New Year resolution the volunteers of Bags In, Plastic Out initiative in Malleswaram want from you Malleswaram resident Shaila Iyengar has just one goal in her mind. “I want to see the market in 8th cross flooded with cloth bags instead of plastic ones,” says Iyengar. She is a part of the ‘Bags in, Plastic Out’ initiative that seeks to eliminate the use of single-use plastic. This initiative was kick-started in February 2019, when Iyengar and her team witnessed too much single-use plastic usage in the lanes of Malleswaram. The solution was not just in handing out cloth bags but educating street vendors and involving the community. They also wanted to ensure that it would be an inclusive initiative where volunteers like home-makers, could also do their mite. “ We went on to create a WhatsApp group called Nimble Cinderallas - emphasising on upscaling and stitching and making bags for everyone to use, thereby reducing … [Read more...] about Malleswaram Mirror Special: Bring Your Own Bag

Having made her Hindi film debut opposite Hrithik Roshan in Mohenjo Daro, and with films with A-listers like Prabhas, Salman and Ranveer, Pooja is on a dream run. “I believe luck is created when opportunity meets hard work,” she philosophises, admitting that it hasn’t been easy coming from a non-filmi background and having to swim against the tide most of the time. “I still have a long way to go.” And while Prabhas is “goofy”, Ranveer is a “ball of energy” and Salman “the coolest person in town, real and rare” for the actress. She is currently juggling three different characters and two different languages. “Even if you give an amazing take for Radhe Shyam in Telugu, you have to do it again in Hindi,” she laughs. Pooja also has a connection with period films. Mohenjo Daro was set in 2016 BC, Housefull 4 juggled between the past and the present while Radhe Shyam is set in ’80s Europe and Gaddalakonda … [Read more...] about Pooja Hegde on juggling Radhe Shyam, Most Eligible Bachelor, Cirkus

Vijay's 'Master', which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj was released yesterday in theaters, and the action-packed film has been receiving a massive response in all centers. 'Master' has bagged the most number of screens, and reportedly it grossed some high numbers on day 1 at the ticket windows. Now, the latest buzz is that Vijay will be reuniting with Lokesh Kanagaraj in 'Thalapathy 66'. Lokesh Kanagaraj has said in an interview yesterday that he is always ready to join hands again with Vijay whenever he calls him. Reportedly, Vijay has decided to collaborate one more time with the talented director in his next. The film is reported to be produced by 'Master' co-producer Lalit Kumar under the banner Seven Screen Studio. If everything goes well then it will be a great film for the fans to enjoy from the 'Master' combo. Meanwhile, Vijay has announced his next film with director Nelson Dhilipkumar, and the film produced by Sun Pictures is tentatively titled 'Thalapathy 65'. Vijay will … [Read more...] about Vijay to reunite with Lokesh Kanagaraj in ‘Thalapathy 66’

Back in 2017, Bains allowed the takeover of Retirement Concepts (Canadain retirement chain) by a subsidiary of China's Anbang Insurance Group. Later, Anbang’s subsidiary was also allowed to own the senior homes in Canada. Interestingly, the CCP government owns a 98 percent stake in Anbang. Navdeep Bains also allowed for the takeover of InnVest Hotels, owned by a shell company linked to Anbang. It is imperative to note that the chairman of Anbang, Wu Xiaohui has been ‘disappeared’ by the CCP government now, which might be a part of Chinese operations to influence businesses across the world. … [Read more...] about Resignation of Canadian Minister Navdeep Bains saves Liberal Party from embarrassment on corruption charges

#Surat India women can't afford to take South Africa women lightly despite their recent domination over the visitors in twenty20 internationals when the two sides face off in the first game of the five-match T20I series here on Tuesday. In the last five matches between the two sides, India women won three while lost one with the other game ending in no result. After the first warm-up game was washed out, South Africa women crushed Board President's XI by 83 runs in a lop-sided affair to make their intentions clear. The visitors had put on a challenging 174 for five after opting to bat on Sunday and then bundled out BPXI for meagre 91 to kick off their tour on a positive note. Come Tuesday, the Proteas would be brimming with confidence. They would be depending on opener Lizelle Lee, who scored a quick 65 in the second warm-up game, and Mignon du Preez to take the responsibility of their batting department in the company of skipper Sune Luus. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women, on … [Read more...] about Indian women to take on South Africa in 1st T20I