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Mint. "We worked with a good master distiller and started contract manufacturing but the branding began about a year ago. This is a celebration drink, and there's a unique way that India celebrates.

WWE Smackdown witnessed a dramatic moment on Friday night when Jacob Fatu made his grand debut on SmackDown. Cody Rhodes was scheduled to face Solo Sikoa to end «Friday Night SmackDown,» but things changed when Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa stepped out and attacked Cody, turning the match into a three-on-one brawl with the WWE undisputed champion, as reported by Fox news.

ALSO READ: Netizens in awe after Afghanistan stun Australia in T20 World Cup, say: ‘Success is the sweetest revenge’Afghanistan defended their total of 148 for six and restricted Australia to just 127. Gulbadin Naib's four wicket haul overpowered Pat Cummins's hat-trick, following which the Australians fell like pack of cards. Stats wise, this is the first loss for Australia against Afghanistan in 6 international matches.After the victory, the Afghan players celebrated in the most unique fashion – dancing to the tunes of Dwayne Bravo's iconic song, ‘Champion’.Apart from the players – including captain Rashid Khan, pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mohammad Nabi – even the Afghan coach Jonathan Trott could be seen dancing on the song.ALSO READ: AFG vs AUS T20 World Cup: Resilient Afghanistan stage a comeback, defeat Australia by 21 runs"It's massive win for us as a team and as a nation.

Margot Robbie celebrated for her portrayal of Harley Quinn in the DCEU, finds her future with the character in limbo. Despite Robbie's acclaimed performances, DC has announced four upcoming Harley Quinn projects for 2024, none featuring Robbie. This situation raises questions about her role in the evolving DC Universe.

Pekingese named Wild Thang won the title of «ugliest dog in the world» in the US. The event was held on last Friday during the World's Ugliest Dog competition in California. Wild Thang has made five entries into the competition. Before winning first place this year, it came in second place three times, as per the reports of 'Sky News.' The contest, which took place at the Sonoma Marin Fair in Petaluma, recognizes unique and special dogs.

Mega Millions is one of the most celebrated US-based lottery games ardently followed and played in multiple US cities like California, Oregon, Illinois, New Jersey and more. Although the number of winners in Mega Millions is quite less due to the prize categories being very minimal, the takeaway prizes are exponential, with one player from New Jersey taking home a whopping $1.13 billion earlier this March, while another player from New Jersey won a jackpot worth $552 million this June.

Monterrey, Mexico native learned he almost was American at birth. Suarez’s parents flirted with the idea of heading to America ahead of his 1992 birth and having the future NASCAR star born in the U.S. One problem, the cost was too prohibitive so the idea was scrapped.

Rapper 50 Cent, known as Curtis Jackson, has fallen victim to a hacking incident with his X account being used to promote a fraudulent meme coin based on the Solana blockchain.

Wild Thang, the 8-year-old Pekingese who recently clinched the top spot in the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, California. This annual competition, held during the Sonoma-Marin Fair, featured eight contestants, most of whom were rescued from shelters and now have loving homes. Wild Thang has been a familiar face in the contest, having participated five times. He came close to winning before, securing second place three times, but this year, he finally claimed the coveted title. Originally from Los Angeles, Wild Thang now resides in North Bend, Oregon, where he enjoys his retirement days.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to wed on June 23 in a civil ceremony, marking a significant moment in their relationship. The announcement has sparked widespread interest and speculation, primarily due to their differing religious backgrounds. However, Iqbal Ratanasi, Zaheer's father, has confirmed that Sonakshi will not convert to Islam following their marriage. He emphasized that the wedding will be a civil event, devoid of both Muslim and Hindu rituals.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's much-anticipated wedding is the latest buzz in Bollywood. Preparations are in full swing as the couple gears up for their big day. Recently, a photo from their mehendi ceremony has taken social media by storm, showing the couple sharing a joyful moment with friends and family. For the pre-wedding event, Sonakshi looked radiant in a red salwar kameez, while Zaheer donned a printed red kurta paired with white pyjama. The couple’s happiness was evident as they posed for photos, celebrating with their loved ones. In the lead-up to their wedding, Sonakshi and Zaheer enjoyed bachelor and bachelorette parties with close friends. Sonakshi shared glimpses of her bachelorette, including a picture with her close friend and actor Huma Qureshi. Meanwhile, groom-to-be Zaheer was spotted with Sonakshi's father, Shatrughan Sinha, in Bandra, Mumbai. The veteran actor and Zaheer posed happily for the paparazzi.

International Yoga Day 2024: Transcending the boundaries of cultures and ethnicities, Yoga has become a global movement for fitness enthusiasts and those who want to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21 worldwide is a testimony of the growing influence of the ancient Indian practice.

Kabir Jayanti 2024 will be celebrated nationwide on June 22, identified based on Jyeshtha Purnima. This annual event honors Sant Kabir Das, an influential poet-saint whose teachings transcend religious boundaries, promoting unity, love, and social justice.

Kabirdas Jayanti, also known as Kabir Prakat Diwas, commemorates the birth anniversary of the esteemed mystic poet and social reformer Kabir Das. Celebrated annually on the full moon of Jyeshtha (May or June), this day in India honours Kabir's enduring legacy of love, tolerance, and social harmony. His teachings, which highlight the unity of God and the futility of religious divisions, continue to inspire people across generations. Kabir's poetry, sermons, and aphorisms are cherished worldwide, reflecting his profound impact on spiritual thought.

Celebrity chef Andrew Gruel discusses the rising cost of doing business in California as a beloved fast-food chain is forced to close 48 locations throughout the state.  

tree, with major branches being lopped off so that large hoardings could be erected in front for the annual Durga Puja celebrations. My protests fell on deaf ears, of both the Puja organisers and the city administration. Nothing has changed since then; if anything, matters have worsened. Because now, not branches but whole trees are being lopped off to make way for fully built-up apartment blocks which need unrestricted access in the front and back. While the media is full of stories of tears being shed and protests being launched to prevent the decimation of forests for mining and industrial projects and even precious urban green enclaves, who spares a thought for the lone tree? Last month, two men in the UK pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing £622,191 worth of damage to a lone sycamore tree at what was called the Sycamore Gap, that had stood for over 200 years in the Northumberland National Park. It was one of the most photographed trees in the world, having stood all by itself in a natural dip next to the famous Roman Era Hadrian's Wall in northeastern England. Why it was cut has not been established.

yoga as a powerful agent of global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on International Yoga Day on Friday while stressing that it has the potential to transform the economy of Jammu and Kashmir by attracting more tourists. Choosing the SKICC on the picturesque banks of the Dal Lake to lead the nation in celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day, the prime minister described yoga as not just knowledge but also a science. «When people talk about yoga, most of them think it is a spiritual journey as if it is to find Allah, Ishwar or God… Leave aside the spiritual journey which can happen any time later. For now, you can focus on personal development and yoga is part of that. »If you approach it that way, I am sure you will get a lot of benefits. Personal development leads to the benefit of society, which in turn leads to the benefit of humankind," he said while addressing a gathering at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre.

GTRI on Friday suggested a host of reforms like increasing GST exemption limit for firms with up to Rs 1.5 crore turnover, reducing the number of slabs, and doing away with state-wise registration to make GST more efficient, business-friendly, and contributing to economic growth. As the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) celebrates its 7th anniversary, having launched on July 1, 2017, it has become the world's largest platform for indirect taxes with over 1.46 crore registrations, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. In FY24, GST collections reached Rs 20.18 lakh crore (USD 243.13 billion), with 29.85 per cent from imports, 26.92 per cent from inter-state supplies, and 43.23 per cent from within-state supplies. The dominance of within-state supplies highlights the need to simplify GST rules to promote inter-state trade, the global trade research body said.

NDRF, performed yoga along with them, as the 13th battalion of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated the 10th International Yoga Day in Udhampur on Friday. Parveen Singh Assistant Commandant 13th Battalion NDRF Udhampur said, «On the occasion of International Yoga Day, for the last 15 days we are regularly involved in Yoga Day activities. The most important aspect is that we have involved a stray dog. To raise awareness of Yoga we have included stray dog in the activity so that people realise that if a stray dog can perform it with ease then definitely the common man should do it. Trained dogs have high IQ levels and can pick up easily but the stray dog took more time to learn yoga.» He said that the stray dog has been included in the Yoga activity since the last 15 days.

Yoga, a tradition originating from India over 5,000 years ago, is a practice that combines physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines to achieve a harmonious balance between the body and mind. The word «yoga» is derived from the Sanskrit term meaning «to join» or «to unite,» symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.

10th International Yoga Day at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. The PM performed various asanas along with other leaders present at the event. On the occasion, the Prime Minister addressed the gathering and participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting Yoga's significance in nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual growth.