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Kochi Marriott presents the Grand Awadhi Festival, from April 27 to May 6

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A journey through the legendary delicacies of Lucknow with Chef Asif Qureshi. Experience the royalty of Awadhi Cuisine at Kochi Marriott Hotel

Text Credit: Shibul Pavithran

Popularly known as one of the culinary capitals of India, Lucknow features the unique “courtly cuisine”, the Awadhi food consisting of distinctive kormas, biryanis, and kebabs. Kochi Marriott will be celebrating this cuisine with Chef Mohammed Asif Qureshi from Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal, with a unique food festival starting from April 27 to May 6, 2018 at Kochi Kitchen. The dinner will be scheduled between 07:00 pm to 11:00pm and for Awadhi special Sunday Brunch on 29th April and 6th May the timings will be, 12:30 pm till 04:00 pm. The festival will feature Chef Quereshi, who has more than 13 years of experience in the culinary field with a specialty in Indian Curry, Tandoor & Awadhi.

Chef Qureshi would feature dishes like Awadhi Galouti Kebab, Makai Chuimui, Paneer Pasanda,  Band Gosht, the ever popular Awadhi Biriyani, Murgh Barra, Lucknowi Nehari and the end on a sweet note with an array of desserts including Pakiza.

Awadhi food, is far more than roti and boti (bread and meat). Overpowering flavours are not used in Awadhi courtly food; instead, a balance of flavours is achieved by intricately combining different types of spices. A cookery class is also organized with Chef Qureshi on May 2 at the hotel.

About Awadhi Cuisine:

Uttar Pradesh, was christened by the British as the “United Provinces of Agra and Oudh”. ‘Oudh’ or Avadh, with its capital in Faizabad was an important Mughal outpost with considerable territory and cultural dominance. As Avadh grew in importance, a distinct, refined courtly culture developed influenced by the sophistication of the Persians. Hindu and Muslim influences came together to foster a highly stylized culture including a stylized cuisine, marked by the skill and creativity of cooks and the hyperbolic lavishness of plates. Food played an important role in diplomacy, with the cooks of the nawabs creating newer dishes from older Mughal ones, not merely to impress their patrons (the Muslim nobility as well as the Kayastha administrators) but also the British residents and visitors from other princely states who had to be entertained.

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The L’Oréal Paris Show at Paris Fashion Week 2024

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The L’Oréal Paris runway at Paris Fashion Week 2024 was a captivating spectacle, celebrating women’s empowerment, inclusion, and sisterhood under the theme “Walk Your Worth.” A star-studded lineup of global icons brought glamour to the stage.

Kendall Jenner stole the spotlight in a bold red mesh asymmetric dress, paired with a vibrant lip and striking bleach blonde hair. Alia Bhatt, making her much-anticipated debut at Paris Fashion Week, dazzled in a metallic silver bustier and black off-shoulder jumpsuit. Eva Longoria mesmerized in a sheer organza gown with a daring high slit, dripping in diamonds.

Other standout moments included Cara Delevingne rocking a red silk trench coat and high-waisted hot pants, while Jane Fonda exuded elegance in a shimmering silver trench, styled with metallic trainers. The event also featured appearances from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Heidi Klum, and Simone Ashley, each bringing their unique flair to the runway.

Kendal Jenner

Eva Longaria

Aishwarya Rai

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Viola Davis and Simone Ashley

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Love in Simplicity: Aditi and Siddharth’s Ethereal Wedding Day

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Aditi looks breathtakingly beautiful as a bride in her beige Sabyasachi saree, adorned with traditional gold jewelry that perfectly complements the intricate border of her wedding attire. Her handsome groom, Siddharth, keeps it classic in a white kurta pajama. The love between them is undeniable, and seeing the way Siddharth gazes at Aditi will make you wish for someone who looks at you with the same adoration.

We couldn’t be happier for the newlyweds! Here’s to wishing Mrs. and Mr. Adu-Siddhu a lifetime filled with love, joy, and endless happiness.

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The VMA 2024 Red Carpet Looks

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The MTV Video Music Awards red carpet may not have the prestige of events like the Oscars or Cannes, but it has always delivered its own brand of unforgettable fashion drama. For decades, the VMAs have been a playground for bold and daring celebrity looks. Calling the event’s style “unconventional” is putting it mildly, as the red carpet has famously seen everything from sequin nipple pasties to dresses made entirely of meat.

This year was no exception, with stars stepping out in their most provocative ensembles. The 2024 VMAs red carpet featured standout moments like Chappell Roan in custom Y/Project, Anitta in custom Dolce & Gabbana, and Lisa in vintage Mugler. Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite fashion moments from the night.

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