Latest news with #Vignesh
NDTV
14-06-2025
- NDTV
Flight Attendant, Influencer, Family's Heartbeat: 26-Year-Old Who Died In Crash
She was the heartbeat of her house and very popular on social media too, with over 73,000 followers on Instagram. The 26-year-old was a flight attendant with Air India and her life, which had already taken off and was cruising at a high altitude, was about to soar even higher with a wedding planned for next year. Then the Air India flight AI-171 crashed and exploded in a fireball in Ahmedabad on Thursday, taking her life and dreams - and her family's heartbeat - with it. Relatives remembered Roshni Songhare, who lived with her younger brother Vignesh and her parents Rajendra and Shobha on Rajaji Path in Dombivli near Mumbai, as bright and determined. She pursued a flight attendant course, began her career with another airline and later joined Air India. She loved international assignments and was excited when she left home to be part of the 12-member crew, including two pilots, on AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London, relatives recalled. The family was also happy because she had met an officer in the merchant navy through a family acquaintance and was set to be engaged to him later this year. "She was the heartbeat of this home. We were getting her engaged in November and married in March," a close relative was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. "She was so happy to be flying again. We were all looking forward to her wedding. Everything was going right," said her uncle Praveen Sukhdere.. After finding out about the crash, family members tried to contact her and her father and brother rushed to Ahmedabad when they couldn't get through. Then the news broke that the flight, which had 242 people on board, had only one survivor - a passenger who managed to get out of an emergency exit just before the plane caught fire.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Happy 11th
One of the most adored couples in the South, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan never fail to shell couple the lovebirds completed 11 years of marital bliss, the filmmaker took to his official Instagram handle and dropped a throwback video from one of their family clip showed Vignesh riding a bicycle with Nayanthara and their two boys - Uyir and Ulag enjoying themselves in the sidecar. The clip captured a perfect family moment of the the universe for a life filled with love, Vignesh wrote in the caption, 'Neeyum by God & the beautiful universe to have a life that's filled with only love #HappyWeddingAnniversary my Thangamey @nayanthara 11 years of togetherness.'Nayanthara also used social media to wish her husband on their wedding anniversary. Treating the netizens with a string of pictures of the two with their little munchkins, the stunner wrote on her IG, 'May you often wonder who loves the other more and may you never find the answer.' 'Don't know how else to describe are everything my soul has ever two of us to Four of have asked for showed me what LOVE should be like! Happy Anniversary you, Always & Forever,' she couple met on the set of the 2015 film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' directed by Vignesh.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nayanthara turns poet, wishes Vignesh Shivan on wedding anniversary with cute pics: 'You're everything my soul wanted'
Actor Nayanthara and film director Vignesh Shivan clocked their third wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Taking to Instagram, Nayanthara posted a carousel of photos as she wished Vignesh Shivan with a beautiful poem. (Also Read | Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan's twins vibe to Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor's Chuttamalle) In the pictures, Nayanthara and Vignesh sat at a coffee shop as they shared conversations and laughter. In a photo, Vignesh was seen resting his head on Nayanthara's shoulder. They also closed their eyes as they touched their foreheads. Nayanthara also shared candid solo photos of herself and Vignesh. Their sons Uyir and Ulag also joined them for pictures. In the photos, Nayanthara was seen in a white top, matching pants and a green blazer. Vignesh opted for a cream T-shirt and shorts. Uyir and Ulag were seen in matching outfits--blue and white sweater and black pants. Sharing the photos, Nayanthara captioned it, "May you often wonder Who loves the other more, and may you Never find the answer. Don't know how else to describe us (red heart emoji). You are everything my soul has ever wanted (halo face emoji). From two of us to four of us. Couldn't have asked for more (halo face and nazar amulet emojis). You showed me what LOVE should be like!" A post shared by N A Y A N T H A R A (@nayanthara) "Happy Anniversary, partner (red heart emojis). Love you, always & forever (infinity, halo face, nazar amulet, red heart and kissing face emojis)," concluded her note. Vignesh and Nayanthara tied the knot in June 2022. In October the same year, they announced the birth of twin sons--Uyir and Ulag through surrogacy. Nayanthara was last seen in Test, a thriller co-starring R. Madhavan and Siddharth. The project, helmed by Sashikanth, was released on OTT on April 4. Fans will see Nayanthara in the upcoming action drama Mega157, which stars Chiranjeevi. Directed by Anil Ravipudi the film is set for release during Sankranti 2026. Nayanthara also has Rakkayie, a period-action drama directed by Senthil Nallasamy. She has also joined the cast of Mahesh Narayanan's much-anticipated Malayalam film, tentatively titled MMMN. This project will also feature Mohanlal and Mammootty. Nayanthara will also be part of the Malayalam movie Dear Students with Nivin Pauly. Dear Students is directed by debutants Sandeep Kumar and George Philip.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
For Telugu snacks and foods you loved as a 90s kid, head to Coffee Sangam in Hyderabad
You know those memes that say, 'We did silly things before social media existed'? Well, we also had epic birthday parties —with menus to match. Think back to the late '80s and '90s: sandwiches were cut diagonally, cutlets were crisp and golden, chilli cheese toast was the closest we got to pizza, and puff pastries were non-negotiable. No fancy burgers or sushi platters, just good old comfort food that's now a cherished memory. Coffee Sangam at Jubilee Hills taps into that nostalgia and pairs it with a modern-day twist. This all-day café brings together 90s birthday party staples and Telugu teatime classics — reimagined for today's palate. It is where keema meets puri at breakfast, dosas come perfectly crisp, and eggs are served with a side of heritage. And yes, this is the place that gave Hyderabad its very first bobbatlu croissant (sweetened lentil stuffed flat breads) — a flaky ode to tradition layered with innovation. I gave it a shot, and will not be ordering it again. Styled in warm earthy tones, Coffee Sangam feels like a laidback dining room for your everyday celebrations. On one wall, a painted boat carries people across generations and cultures — a visual metaphor for the sangam or confluence the café hopes to represent. Chef Vignesh puts it best: 'Celebrate surviving work, flatter a good mood, or just treat yourself — no reason needed. Small eats that make everyone smile.' And that is exactly the vibe at Coffee Sangam. Whether it is a cup of strong filter coffee to wake up your soul, or a kadak chai paired with muska bun and a swipe of palm sugar, the café knows its audience. Think palm sugar bun sandwiches — yes, that is a thing now. Not your average bun maska, these buns are unapologetically slathered with butter. Disclaimer: This is not the spot for calorie counters or strict vegans. But if you believe in the power of carbs, butter, and joy —welcome to the table. After a few visits, I had worked my way through most of the menu — but without fail, I always circled back to the peri peri punugulu and pista podi mini idlis (each the size of a one-rupee coin). These are finger foods reimagined, but never too far from their roots. Chef Vignesh curated the menu with a clear brief: revive the nostalgic snacks of the '90s — cutlets, mutton samosas, and old-school sandwiches minus the lettuce-tomato trimmings. The kind of food Gen X grew up on, and Gen Z probably has not met yet. At Coffee Sangam, the cutlet, samosa, and sandwich trio are the true comeback kids, and reason enough to keep returning. It is always comforting to see the basics done right — like a cheese omelette with toast. On lazy mornings, Coffee Sangam makes a strong case for a no-fuss breakfast with a solid filter coffee. The brown laminate on the omelette? That golden crust we all know from homemade breakfasts. 'It's meant to remind you of home,' says Chef Vignesh. If eggs are not your thing, opt for the crispy dosas (served with two chutneys, glistening with ghee) or the puri with keema. You can even order the keema on the side with your dosa — highly recommended. A surprise winner here is the curd rice salad. A comforting bowl of curd rice amped up with puffed rice, crunchy chips, and a zing of lemon pickle — it is exactly the kind of chaos that works. For a sugar fix, go for the Milo French toast or the bread pudding with ice cream. On the drinks side, the coconut milkshake, Irani boba chai, and masala mint iced tea hit the spot — flavourful and not overly sweet. One note: if you have a big appetite, the portion sizes might feel modest. Order more. That is the joy of small plates, after all.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Prospective bride from U.K. lures Bengaluru trader, makes away with ₹38 lakh
The East Division Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against a Non Resident Indian (NRI) woman from the United Kingdom (UK) and her family members, who allegedly lured a 25-year-old city based pre-owned bikes showroom owner into making spurious investments and made away with ₹38.8 lakh. Based on the complaint filed by Vignesh Kumar, the police registered an FIR charging the accused, identified as Lakshmi Priya, and her family members under various Sections of IT Act, 2000 and for cheating. The victim in his complaint said that while searching for a bride on a popular matrimonial website, he came across the profile of Lakshmi Priya in March this year and both texted each other. After formal introduction through voice calls, she introduced her family members and uncle who was running an investment firm in the U.K. During Rama Navami, Vignesh Kumar and family made a video call to chat with Priya to confirm the proposal. While discussing about the marriage, she reportedly lured him to invest in her uncle's firm to get good returns for the marriage. Vignesh made a initial investment online for ₹65,000 through a mobile app, which was showing good profits. He reportedly even withdrew ₹5,000 to check, and he successfully received the money in his bank account. But little did he realise that it was a bait and following her advise he invested an additional ₹25 lakh. The investment was showing in the mobile app and after trading some shares, the profit reached to a whopping ₹1.4 crore. The cheating started when Vignesh was informed that his trade link was being closed for taxation purpose and he was told to pay tax of ₹17,56,600 as 15% tax along with an additional 3% service fee of ₹3.5 lakh with a total of ₹21.07 lakh. Vignesh spoke to Priya seeking help where she assured to share some of her savings and also talk to her uncle to reduce 2% in the total amount of tax. Convinced by this and hoping to get the profit, Vignesh borrowed money and paid online. Though the accused said that they would share the tax payment receipt in three days, they went incommunicado. After repeated attempts to reach them failed, he realised that he had been cheated of ₹38,85,000 and approached the police seeking help to get back his money.
