arty In the Republican Party establishment, Trump finds tepid support By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:37:25 +0000 For the past three years the Republican Party leadership have stood by the president through thick and thin. Previous harsh critics and opponents in the race for the Republican nomination like Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Ted Cruz fell in line, declining to say anything negative about the president even while, at times, taking action… Full Article
arty How a U.K. Labour party meltdown could play out in wake of Brexit vote By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:21:00 -0400 Britain’s Conservative Party just tore itself apart over the EU referendum; David Cameron was forced to resign as prime minister. Yet the party in meltdown is Labour. Polling out this past weekend shows Labour drawing 31%, vs. 37% for Conservatives, if a general election were held tomorrow. The Conservative Party, showing once again its extraordinary capacity for self-preservation, is closing ranks behind new Prime Minister Theresa May. Still, how can the Tories be riding so high after such a political omnishambles? One doesn’t have to look far for an answer: the hard-left Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. Asked who is or would be the best prime minister, just 16% of British voters give Mr. Corbyn the thumbs-up, compared with 52% for Ms. May. Fewer than half of Labour supporters (48%) think Mr. Corbyn would be the best PM. In her first outing in the House of Commons, Ms. May easily trounced Mr. Corbyn. (Her performance was described by the left-leaning Guardian newspaper as a “brutally brilliant” debut.) No wonder most of his parliamentary colleagues have abandoned him, forcing a leadership contest. Again, the Conservative Party has just presided over an amateurish, disastrous session of British political history. That Tories still dominate is less about their strength than their political opponents’ weakness. So: What will happen? I’ve just been in London, and conversations with political insiders suggest that this is the most likely scenario to play out: First, Jeremy Corbyn, having attracted many left-wingers onto party rolls, fends off challenger Owen Smith to retain the leadership of the Labour Party. Next, the majority of Labour MPs set themselves up as a separate parliamentary group. As the second-largest group in parliament, these MPs would become the official opposition. They could call themselves anything–say, New Labour Party. (Read this excellent summary of the constitutional implications by Meg Russell of the University College London). This means money and status. If the anti-Corbyn MPs can’t get a new leader, they’ll get a new party. In the meantime, a few remaining anti-Corbyn MPs stay behind and try to recapture their party. The key here, for those interested in the details, is to take control of Unite, the U.K.’s largest trade union. (Unite’s leader, Len McCluskey, is a strong supporter of Mr. Corbyn and has rallied the union’s members behind him, but his term ends soon.) If the Labour Party, reduced to a parliamentary rump, remains in Mr. Corbyn’s hands, the next general election would be the moment when the split becomes formal. The New Labour Party would try to attract Liberal Democrat and Green supporters, as well as pro-European conservatives. Theresa May is likely to wait until the next scheduled general election, in 2020, to face voters. But if Labour were to split, she might decide to call a snap general election to take advantage of opponents’ disarray. Either way, it seems likely the Tories would win. Center-left parties across the globe seem to be struggling to connect with the anxieties of ordinary voters, leaving them at the mercy of populist appeals. Between populist surges and volatile electorates, we are seeing destabilizing forces at work in politics. Strong political parties act as stabilizers in stormy waters. Whatever one’s individual politics, the fate of the Labour Party in Britain, and perhaps the Republican Party in the U.S., should concern us all. Editor's note: This piece originally appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Authors Richard V. Reeves Publication: Wall Street Journal Image Source: © Neil Hall / Reuters Full Article
arty How, Once Upon a Time, a Dogmatic Political Party Changed its Tune By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Pietro Nivola examines lessons from the War of 1812 and applies them to the political polarization of today. Full Article
arty Party Fundraising Success Continues Through Mid-Year By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 With only a few months remaining before the 2004 elections, national party committees continue to demonstrate financial strength and noteworthy success in adapting to the more stringent fundraising rules imposed by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA). A number of factors, including the deep partisan divide in the electorate, the expectations of a close presidential race, and the growing competition in key Senate and House races, have combined with recent party investments in new technology and the emergence of the Internet as a major fundraising tool to produce what one party chairman has described as a "perfect storm" for party fundraising.1 Consequently, both national parties have exceeded the mid-year fundraising totals achieved in 2000, and both approach the general election with substantial amounts of money in the bank.After eighteen months of experience under the new rules, the national parties are still outpacing their fundraising efforts of four years ago. As of June 30, the national parties have raised $611.1 million in federally regulated hard money alone, as compared to $535.6 million in hard and soft money combined at a similar point in the 2000 election cycle. The Republicans lead the way, taking in more than $381 million as compared to about $309 million in hard and soft money by the end of June in 2000. The Democrats have also raised more, bringing in $230 million as compared to about $227 million in hard and soft money four years ago. Furthermore, with six months remaining in the election cycle, both national parties have already raised more hard money than they did in the 2000 election cycle.2 In fact, by the end of June, every one of the Democratic and Republican national party committees had already exceeded its hard money total for the entire 2000 campaign.3 This surge in hard money fundraising has allowed the national party committees to replace a substantial portion of the revenues they previously received through unlimited soft money contributions. Through June, these committees have already taken in enough additional hard money to compensate for the $254 million of soft money that they had garnered by this point in 2000, which represented a little more than half of their $495 million in total soft money receipts in the 2000 election cycle.View the accompanying data tables (PDF - 11.4 KB) 1Terrence McAuliffe, Democratic National Committee Chairman, quoted in Paul Fahri, "Small Donors Grow Into Big Political Force," Washington Post, May 3, 2004, p. A11.2In 2000, the Republican national party committees raised $361.6 million in hard money, while the Democratic national committees raised $212.9 million. These figures are based on unadjusted data and do not take into account any transfers of funds that may have taken place among the national party committees.3The election cycle totals for 2000 can be found in Federal Election Commission, "FEC Reports Increase in Party Fundraising for 2000," press release, May 15, 2001. Available at http://www.fec.gov/press/press2001/051501partyfund/051501partyfund.html (viewed July 28, 2004). Downloads DownloadData Tables Authors Anthony Corrado Full Article
arty Party Polarization and Campaign Finance By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 There is a lively debate today over whether or not campaign finance reforms have weakened the role of political parties in campaigns. This seems an odd argument in an era of historically high levels of party loyalty — on roll calls in Congress and voting in the electorate. Are parties too strong and unified or too weak and fragmented? Have they been marginalized in the financing of elections or is their role at least as strong as it has ever been? Does the party role in campaign finance (weak or strong) materially shape the capacity to govern? In addition, the increasing involvement in presidential and congressional campaigns of large donors – especially through Super PACs and politically-active nonprofit organizations – has raised serious concerns about whether the super-wealthy are buying American democracy. Ideologically-based outside groups financed by wealthy donors appear to be sharpening partisan differences and resisting efforts to forge agreement across parties. Many reformers have advocated steps to increase the number of small donors to balance the influence of the wealthy. But some scholars have found evidence suggesting that small donors are more polarizing than large donors. Can that be true? If so, are there channels other than the ideological positioning of the parties through which small donors might play a more constructive role in our democracy? In this paper, Thomas Mann and Anthony Corrado attempt to shed light on both of these disputed features of our campaign finance system and then assess whether campaign finance reform offers promise for reducing polarization and strengthening American democracy. They conclude that not only is campaign finance reform a weak tool for depolarizing American political parties, but some break in the party wars is probably a prerequisite to any serious pushback to the broader deregulation of campaign finance now underway. Downloads Download the paper Authors Thomas E. MannAnthony Corrado Image Source: © Gary Cameron / Reuters Full Article
arty New Paper: Party Polarization and Campaign Finance By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:00:00 -0400 The Supreme Court’s recent McCutcheon decision has reinvigorated the discussion on how campaign finance affects American democracy. Seeking to dissect the complex relationship between political parties, partisan polarization, and campaign finance, Tom Mann and Anthony Corrado’s new paper on Party Polarization and Campaign Finance reviews the landscape of hard and soft money in federal elections and asks whether campaign finance reform can abate polarization and strengthen governing capacity in the United States. The paper tackles two popular contentions within the campaign finance debate: First, has campaign finance reform altered the role of political parties as election financiers and therefore undermined deal making and pragmatism? Second, would a change in the composition of small and large individual donors decrease polarization in the parties? The Role of Political Parties in Campaign Finance Political parties have witnessed a number of shifts in their campaign finance role, including McCain-Feingold’s ban on party soft money in 2002. This has led many to ask if the breakdown in compromise and governance and the rise of polarization has come about because parties have lost the power to finance elections. To assess that claim, the authors track the amount of money crossing national and state party books as an indicator of party strength. The empirical evidence shows no significant decrease in party strength post 2002 and holds that “both parties have compensated for the loss of soft money with hard money receipts.” In fact, the parties have upped their spending on congressional candidates more than six-fold since 1980. Despite the ban on soft money, the parties remain major players in federal elections. Large and Small Donors in National Campaigns Mann and Corrado turn to non-party money and survey the universe of individual donors to evaluate “whether small, large or mega-donors are most likely to fuel or diminish the polarization that increasingly defines the political landscape.” The authors map the size and shape of individual giving and confront the concern that Super PACs, politically active nonprofits, and the super-wealthy are buying out American democracy. They ask: would a healthier mix of small and large donors reduce radicalization and balance out asymmetric polarization between the parties? The evidence suggests that increasing the role of small donors would have little effect on partisan polarization in either direction because small donors tend to be highly polarized. Although Mann and Corrado note that a healthier mix would champion democratic ideals like civic participation and equality of voice. Taking both points together, Mann and Corrado find that campaign finance reform is insufficient for depolarizing the parties and improving governing capacity. They argue forcefully that polarization emerges from a broader political and partisan problem. Ultimately, they assert that, “some break in the party wars is probably a prerequisite to any serious pushback to the broader deregulation of campaign finance now underway.” Click to read Mann and Corrado’s full paper, Party Polarization and Campaign Finance. Authors Ashley Gabriele Image Source: © Gary Cameron / Reuters Full Article
arty Hessnatur to Kick Off NY Fashion Week with "World in your Hand" Tee Launch Party at Whole Foods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:36:14 -0400 Kicking off New York Fashion Week, hessnatur and Whole Foods Market Tribeca are hosting an invite-only launch party September 9, for the "World in Full Article Living
arty Party like it's 1799 in your Colonial Dumb Box By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:52:16 -0400 Boxy But Beautiful designs have been around for a long time, and there is a real logic to them. Full Article Design
arty The Tiny House goes to the tailgate party By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:58:02 -0400 Wretched excess meets the tiny house. Rent it for only $ 5,000 a game, including concierge! Full Article Design
arty A Not To Be Missed Plastic Ocean Themed Green Drinks NYC Holiday Party This Tuesday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:40:20 -0500 Planning your holiday party schedule in New York City can be calendar jujitsu, what with work parties, friends parties, family parties, but there are also a few green themed parties that the sustainably minded New Yorker Full Article Living
arty This annual party uses a giant pumpkin for a beer keg By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:08:00 -0400 There's no 'turning into a pumpkin at midnight' because the pumpkin is where it's at! Full Article Living
arty Tastes Like Tar Sands: Crashing the Corporate Beach Party By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:15:01 -0400 Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla Full Article Energy
arty Church in the Netherlands converted into transformer library: books by day, party room by night By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:23:50 -0400 "If knowledge has become a secular religion, public libraries are its parishes, mosques and synagogues." Full Article Design
arty Stingaree Nightclub Brings the Green to Partygoers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:20:00 -0500 Image via: Flickr Stingaree Nightclub in San Diego is hosting weekly events titled "The Green Side of Sting" each friday in March. Each week a new, local, green group will host a green event at the club, bringing green fashion, sustainable energy and Full Article Business
arty Party balloon store closing 45 outlets due to lack of helium. Let's hope they stay closed. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 08:28:39 -0400 Why are we wasting such a valuable resource? Where will it come from if we don't drill for natural gas? Full Article Energy
arty Canada's New Democratic Party may take a LEAP into a green future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:40:29 -0400 It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it. Full Article Energy
arty British Labour Party Green Deal calls for zero carbon by 2030 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:57:10 -0400 Some question if it is even possible. Full Article Business
arty Trump's infrastructure plan: Red State roadbuilders can party like it's 1959 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:33:03 -0500 But for everyone else it is a big nothingburger. Full Article Design
arty Best of Inhabitots: 7 Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:53:05 -0400 + Inhabitots just turned three years old! My how quickly baby blogs... and babies grow up! Celebrating your little one's third birthday? Here are six green gifts your tot will love! Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
arty San Diego Padres And Mercury Insurance Host Second Annual Event To Assemble 1,000 Care Packages For Marines And Sailors Overseas - Mercury Packing Party for Troops By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 01 May 2015 14:54:00 EDT Mercury Packing Party for Troops Full Article Banking Financial Services Insurance Sports Broadcast Feed Announcements Corporate Social Responsibility MultiVu Video
arty Farmers Insurance Highlights Know-How and Agent Insight Featuring Unique and Real Claims for Customers in New "We Know From Experience" Ad Campaign - Stag Pool Party By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 28 Dec 2015 13:00:00 EST Farmers Insurance "We Know From Experience" Ad Campaign Spot Full Article Advertising Banking Financial Services Insurance New Products Services Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
arty Create Holiday Party Magic With The Help of Chex's Go-To Holiday Guide - Chex Holiday Party Tip By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 02 Dec 2015 12:15:00 EST Adding festive flair to your cocktail is an easy way to impress your holiday party guests. Full Article Food Beverages Household Consumer Cosmetics Retail New Products Services Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
arty Maison Perrier-Jouët Celebrates the Creative Effervessence Of Design Miami/ 2015 - Eden Party by Perrier-Jouët By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 03 Dec 2015 13:13:00 EST Eden Party by Perrier-Jouët Full Article Art Food Beverages Retail Beer Wine & Spirits Beverages New Products Services Trade show news MultiVu Video
arty YouTube Beauty Stylist Andrea Brooks Reveals Holiday Party Beauty Tips in Latest Colgate® Optic White® Smile Show™ Episode ¿¿ - Video Sneak-Peek By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 08 Dec 2015 11:50:00 EST Exclusive sneak-peek of how Andrea gets her #BrilliantSmile holiday ready in Episode 7 of The Smile Show. Full Article Fashion Healthcare Hospitals Household Consumer Cosmetics Retail Cosmetics & Personal Care Dentistry Household Products (vacuum cleaners supplies etc) New Products Services Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
arty YouTube Beauty Stylist Andrea Brooks Reveals Holiday Party Beauty Tips in Latest Colgate® Optic White® Smile Show™ Episode ¿¿ - Video Sneak-Peek By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 08 Dec 2015 11:50:00 EST Exclusive sneak-peek of how Andrea gets her #BrilliantSmile holiday ready in Episode 7 of The Smile Show. Full Article Fashion Healthcare Hospitals Household Consumer Cosmetics Retail Cosmetics & Personal Care Dentistry Household Products (vacuum cleaners supplies etc) New Products Services Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
arty How To Tuesday – Halloween Party Toothpicks By www.mypapercrane.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:05:27 +0000 I’m having a Halloween crafternoon this weekend, and I wanted to make some toothpicks for spearing finger food that would be easy to make, but still have a great spooky vibe. Even if you are not having a Halloween party this year I think these picks would be great for … Continue reading → Full Article blog craft DIY food halloween
arty Cat themed party invitations By www.mypapercrane.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:13:30 +0000 My youngest son has a birthday coming up and he is one cat crazy fella, he decided he wanted a cat-themed birthday party so we have been having fun coming up with ideas for it. It’s sneaking up on us quickly so I made up some invitations the other day … Continue reading → Full Article blog cat DIY my work party printable
arty Vintage Inspired Halloween Party Hat DIY By www.mypapercrane.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:18:18 +0000 Hello October! I am ready to welcome Halloween with open arms! The decorations are up (even the outside ones!) and I’ve got some DIYs planned for this month that I hope you will love. First up is a super easy vintage inspired party hat. Print the file, cut out, and … Continue reading → Full Article blog craft DIY halloween holiday my work vintage
arty liberal conservative three party By www.toothpastefordinner.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Aug 2016 04:00:00 EDT Today on Toothpaste For Dinner: liberal conservative three partyThe Worst Things For Sale is Drew's blog. It updates every day. Subscribe to the Worst Things For Sale RSS! Full Article comic
arty come to your party By www.toothpastefordinner.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:00:00 EDT Today on Toothpaste For Dinner: come to your partyThe Worst Things For Sale is Drew's blog. It updates every day. Subscribe to the Worst Things For Sale RSS! Full Article comic
arty third party ballot votin By www.toothpastefordinner.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:00:00 EDT Today on Toothpaste For Dinner: third party ballot votinThe Worst Things For Sale is Drew's blog. It updates every day. Subscribe to the Worst Things For Sale RSS! Full Article comic
arty How To Party By questionablecontent.net Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 22:15:02 -0300 Party responsibly Full Article
arty TORn’s Founders Day Party Tree By www.theonering.net Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 03:41:13 +0000 On April 26, 2009, TheOneRing.net marked its 10th anniversary with a huge celebration. It was quickly agreed that the TORn-born Founders Day holiday would be an annual event. The Discussion Board members wanted a proper logo to mark each year; so being fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, we decided a Party Tree would be perfect! Discussion […] Full Article Uncategorized Barlimans Chatroom theonering.net TheOneRing.net Community TheOneRing.net facebook page TORn's 20th Anniversary
arty Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party Board Game By www.theonering.net Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 06:25:18 +0000 If you loved The Unexpected Party sequence from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey then our friends from Weta Workshop have something for you. You can now buy a board game version of this sequence in the film. The purpose of this game is to be the first person to complete all 15 lines of the […] Full Article Uncategorized Bag End bilbo baggins Gandalf Gandalf the Grey J.R.R. Tolkien Peter Jackson The Hobbit The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Thorin Thorin Oakenshield Tolkien weta weta workshop
arty Labour Party: Jennie Formby's departure will help Keir Starmer By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 15:36:23 GMT Labour's General Secretary Jennie Formby standing down is a sign the party is under new management. Full Article
arty Labour Party: Jennie Formby to stand down as general secretary By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 15:47:44 GMT The former Unite official says it is the "right time" to move on with the party under new leadership. Full Article
arty Labour Party: Starmer moves to rein in shadow cabinet spending plans By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:37:03 GMT Leaked letter from shadow minister reveals attempt to impose discipline on top team, writes Iain Watson. Full Article
arty COVID-19: Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap organise the sweetest birthday party for their daughter By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 21 Apr 2020 07:48:21 GMT Ayushmann Khurrana and his filmmaker wife Tahira Kashyap Khurrana have prepped for their daughter Varushka's sixth birthday in the loveliest way possible. Since it's a quarantine birthday for little Varushka, the star parents created the birthday decor from scratch, as nothing was available in the market. In fact, this creative time turned out to be quite a bonding moment for the family of four. Right from creating streamers from newspapers, painting paper fans, to making a cute birthday banner for Varushka, the family did everything together. Ayushmann Khurrana also decided to entertain them by playing the guitar and piano to bring in the birthday cheer. View this post on Instagram This is a unique lockdown birthday for our 6 year old! We @ayushmannk tried our best to make it special! Sharing the joy with you â¤ï¸ #daughter #daughtersarespecial #lockdownbirthday #recycle A post shared by tahirakashyapkhurrana (@tahirakashyap) onApr 20, 2020 at 11:07pm PDT Isn't that adorable? Tahira Kashyap revealed, "We have been doing birthday preparations for the past 10 days. Since there weren't any balloons or streamers available in the market we started making some homemade decorations. There was so much joy in recycling newspapers and painting paper sheets. While I'm making six small cakes, Ayushmann is helping me organise a treasure hunt for the kids, and he is also keeping us entertained with his music. It's going to be the four of us enjoying and playing games. I've also curated a special video which has birthday wishes from her classmates and our relatives. It's going to be a special one." Varushka turns six today and we are sure she's having an amazing birthday! Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
arty Offline house party busted by cops at Anita Raaj's Bandra residence? By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 23 Apr 2020 01:30:19 GMT Neighbours of yesteryear actor Anita Raaj and her husband Sunil Hingorani have alleged that the couple had been entertaining guests at their Pali Hill home on Monday despite the lockdown. High drama ensued at the posh Bandra address when cops landed at the actor's doorstep following the neighbours' complaint. A source says, "Ever since the lockdown was announced, the society has barred entry for outsiders. So, the neighbours were surprised at the steady stream of visitors at her flat and expressed concern about the threat it posed to their health. On Monday, when it was noticed that they were entertaining guests, the local cops were informed." The situation apparently took a turn for the worse after the cops left the premises. In a video that is in possession of mid-day, it can be seen that Raaj and her husband had a heated argument with the security guard in the lobby. "They wanted to know who had complained about them to the cops. At one point, they asked the guard if he had informed the neighbours about the visitors," adds the source. When mid-day reached out to Raaj, she offered a different version of events. "Since my husband is a doctor, one of his friends had come home for a medical emergency. His wife came with him for assistance. My husband couldn't refuse him on humanitarian grounds. After checking the situation, the cops apologised for the false complaint that was lodged with them and left immediately." The actor, best remembered for films like Prem Geet (1981) and Naukar Biwi Ka (1983), and currently seen on television in Chhoti Sardaarni, asserted that she would not compromise the safety of others. "I won't behave irrationally by hosting a party in the current scenario." Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
arty Akash-Shloka's party: Gautam and Nawaz Singhania at the big celebration By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 11 Mar 2019 14:45:14 GMT Industrialist Gautam Singhania and wife Nawaz Modi Singhania attended the starry celebration in honour of newly-weds Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta on March, 10, 2019. Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta tied the knot on March 09, 2019, in the presence of their family and friends. The newly-married couple's wedding was attended by various celebs from business, politics, Bollywood, and sports worlds. The lovebirds, who are childhood friends, got married in a lavish ceremony at the Jio World Centre, Bandra-Kurla Complex. A big fat party was thrown by the Ambanis to welcome the newlywed couple the Jio World Centre which saw all the big personalities of Mumbai together. Industrialist Gautam Singhania and wife Nawaz Modi Singhania graced the celebration with their presence at Bandra-Kurla Complex. Gautam Singhania was suited up in a dashing royal blue suit paired with a striped tie. Nawaz Modi Singhania, his wife complimented his dark suit with a bright red saree and a trendy sleeveless blouse with golden embroidery. She also completed her elegant attire with a jewelry set made of heavy green stones. Also Read: Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta's party: Natasha Poonawalla makes a glitzy appearance Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
arty Khar eatery to host a pre-launch party for Avengers fans By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 17 Apr 2019 06:30:26 GMT The Endgame is near, and we are talking quite literally here about the latest instalment in the Avengers series of superhero movies, which releases on April 26. After this week's brouhaha over Game of Thrones Season 8, it's the next big visual experience that has sent fans in a tizzy. And a pub in Khar is now hosting a pre-launch party of sorts for them, with various activities and F&B offers themed around the film. "We have collaborated with digital community Things2doinMumbai, and brought ticket sponsors on board for the event. In terms of the activities, there are Avenger- related games and trivia, winners for which will get free tickets and discounted ones when the movie releases. We also have an array of themed cocktails in store," says Pragnesh Rai, owner of SamBar, which will host the evening, adding that there are a number of discounts on the existing menu, too, with drinks starting at Rs 39. The cocktails include a beer-based one called black wid'wow; iron anna, which has whisky; tha end, which is vodka-based; and a super-potent Long Island iced tea that's aptly named hammered by Thor. As for the games, these include Ant Man, where a player will be given three soda bottles and raisins. The aim is to drop these raisins from eye level into all three bottles, without bending down. Then there's Black Widow. For this, one person will hold a hula-hoop and another will have a fake spider placed on his head. The latter has to go through the hoop in the shortest possible time, without dropping the spider. All in all, it sounds like an event perfectly suited for fans of the Avengers. And even if you aren't one, you can still gain from the cheap booze, meaning it's a win-win. ON April 18, 6.30 pmAT SamBar Pub & Kitchen, Vora Building, 3rd Road, Khar WestLog on to insider.inFREE Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
arty Have you seen these photos from Malaika, Amrita, Kareena's crazy party? By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 19 Apr 2019 09:24:18 GMT While speculations of Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor getting married in April were rife, the former was seen making the most of summer nights by partying with her girl squad - Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amrita Arora Ladak, Delnaz Daruwala, Mallika Bhat and Vahbiz Mehta. Amrita Arora's husband Shakeel Ladak and fashion designer-producer Vikram Phadnis were also part of the bash, which was held at Shakeel-Amrita's residence. Well, the terrace party seemed to be one crazy night, and the pictures that the celebs shared from the bash, doing rounds on social media, are proof enough! Malaika Arora posted this picture on her Instagram account and captioned: "Summer nights .... terrace nights @amuaroraofficial @shaklad @vahbizmehta @delnazd @mallika_bhat @vikramphadnis #bebo#ammusterrace [sic]" Shakeel Ladak with wife Amrita Arora and her best friend Kareena Kapoor Khan. Bebo looked stunning in a black crop top and high waisted jeans, Amrita opted for a black crop top and printed shorts. Group picture - (L to R) Malaika Arora, Amrita Arora Ladak, Vahbiz Mehta, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vikram Phadnis, Delnaaz Daruwala and Shakeel Ladak Malaika and Vahbiz Mehta posed for a selfie. Vahbiz had also accompanied Malla to her Maldives vacation. Well, this picture of Amrita Arora kissing her husband, shared by Vahbiz Mehta on her Instagram stories caught everyone's attention. Isn't it romantic? This one too stole our hearts! Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladak completed ten years of their marriage on March 4, 2019. The couple tied the knot on March 4, 2009. The two have been inseparable. They have two sons, Azaan (9) and Rayaan (7). View this post on Instagram Summer nights...... #bebo♥ï¸ÂÂ#ammusterrace A post shared by Malaika Arora (@malaikaaroraofficial) onApr 18, 2019 at 11:03am PDT Looking at the pictures, this indeed looked like one perfect summer night! Also Read: Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor spotted at a hospital in Bandra, see photos Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
arty Green Humour: Comic Strip By Rohan Chakravarty By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 20 May 2018 00:33:45 GMT Missed out on last week's Green Humour? You can read it here. Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
arty Best and simple go-to beauty guide for every party season By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 14 Dec 2017 11:47:57 GMT Every girl dreams of her very own moment in the spotlight, where all eyes stay on her. With the party season around the corner the pressure to look nothing but the best, is real but this season worry no more. Lakmé beauty expert Donald Simrock and TIGI Educator Audrey D'Souza share some of the simplest yet best kept party beauty secrets that will make sure, this December you are the life of the party. 1. Let your eyes do the talking: Preparation: Start by moisturizing and nourishing your skin Eye: Dab a subtle shade of eyeshadow from the Illuminate Royal Persia palette, and then use the Kohl to smudge the corner of the eye to give a smokey effect. Pout that lip: Use a nice nude matte on the lip Hair: Cleanse your hair with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner for that extra dose of moisture and protein to the hair. Add a dollop of smoothening serum for that silky-smooth finish on semi dry hair. Using a curler, take even horizontal sections of hair and wrap these sections around the tong. Once the hair is hot, remove the curler and leave it for a bit to cool. Continue this process over until you have completed the entire head then the curls lightly to get those perfect soft curls. Finish off by adding a hairspray to keep them in place. 2. The girl next door look: Preparation: Moisturize your skin. Eye: A winged eye is always in style. Get Cheeky: A hint of colour from a blush never goes wrong. Pout that lip: Use the same lip and cheek tint for this as well. Hair: Shampoo and condition your hair with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, and towel dry. Use a brush to smooth strands. Gather your hair right below the crown of your head, smoothing the front and sides as you brush your hair back. Apply smoothening serum to reduce frizz and add texture. Still holding your hair with your right hand, apply a quarter-size amount of hair gel onto your fingertips, and then spread it all over your hair, starting a half of an inch back from your hairline to give it that wanted sheen. Spritz on some hairspray, which will provide an extra hold. Secure your ponytail with a bungee. After your ponytail is secure, take a section of hair from underneath it and wrap it around the bungee with bobby pins, for a chic, pulled-together look. 5. Play it simple: Preparation: Give your skin an effortless glow by finding yourself the perfect shade. Eye: Try the shimmer bronze from the shine line collection and get the metallic effect on the lids, don't forget the flutter secrets mascara to up the glam quotient. Pout that lip: Try a gorgeous bold shade. Hair: Spray some volumizing hair mousse on damp hair from root to end. This will help pump up the volume. Blast dry using a wide paddle brush. Curl your hair with a curling iron, working one-inch section. Make sure you leave about one or two inches of the ends untouched for a more natural feel. Tie your hair into buns and let them stay so for about 30 mins. Open them up and spot spray with hair spray to keep those waves in place Full Article
arty Naga Chaitanya turns chef, bakes for Samantha Akkineni's midnight birthday party By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 28 Apr 2020 03:59:38 GMT Telugu actress Samantha Akkineni turned a year older on April 28, 2020, and she was seen celebrating her special day with near and dear ones. Samantha's husband Naga Chaitanya hosted a sweet little party for the birthday girl at their home. Chaitanya also baked a cake for his wife, and the actress shared a time-lapse video on social media. She wrote, "baking my birthday cake." Take a look at the series of photos and video shared by the birthday girl on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Family â¤ï¸Â .... (no points for guessing what I am praying for ) A post shared by Samantha Akkineni (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) onApr 27, 2020 at 12:29pm PDT For the uninitiated, the 33-year-old actress has a solid fan-following not only in India but globally too and has given us two very memorable films- 24 and Eega, both brimming with imaginative ideas and smashing entertainment. Samantha has come a long way and carved her own niche in Indian Cinema. Her work in the Telugu and Tamil industry continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike. Speaking of her professional journey, some of her most remembered works as an artist are 24, Oh Baby, U-Turn, Super Deluxe, and Rangasthalam. On the other hand, talking about her personal life, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya tied the knot in both grand South Indian and Christian ceremony in October 2017. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
arty Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal party with Mindy Kaling, on Instagram By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 29 Apr 2020 02:35:50 GMT As the world began bingeing on Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher's new creation, Never Have I Ever, British musician DJ Rekha and Poorna Jagannathan — who plays a pivotal role in the comedy — hosted a special Instagram party on Sunday to celebrate the series. A Bollywood-themed virtual bash seemed like the perfect way to tackle the lockdown ennui as several stars around the globe logged in to congratulate Kaling on her latest offering. Amongst the Bollywood stars to join the fanfare were Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. Mindy Kaling A source reveals, "It was essentially a lockdown party with Mindy joining in from the US, and Richa and Ali logging online from Mumbai. Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali too attended the virtual do. Most of the stars had watched the show beforehand. While they loved how the slice-of-life series captured the joys and sorrows of a second-generation Indian teenager growing up in the US, the larger discussion was about how it beautifully highlighted the issues faced by people of different ethnicities through the protagonist and her diverse set of friends. DJ Rekha made sure that the party, though online, wasn't without its share of music as she belted out hits from her console." Mahershala Ali Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
arty Families of Martyrs in Maharashtra remember last conversation By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 16 Feb 2019 04:00:45 GMT "'Yaar, main ja raha hun. Please khayal rakhna' (I am leaving, please take care of my family), was what he told me in our last conversation, before he resumed duty at Jammu," said Sudhir Tayde, about Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Sanjay Rajput. Sanjay was one of the 40 CRPF personnel who were slain in Pulwama on Thursday, when a car laden with explosives rammed their bus in a terror attack. He was also one of two jawans from Buldhana district, Maharashtra on it. The other was Nitin Shivaji Rathod. The duo, like others on the bus, was resuming duty after a holiday. 'Son will join defence forces'Nitin Shivaji Rathod, 36, was a resident of Chorpangra village in Buldhana district. Nitin is survived by his parents, his wife Vandana, 28, and two children, Jeewan, 8, and Jivika, 5. He had joined the CRPF when he was 23. Vandana recalled, "Just a week back we were together having meals and enjoying with everyone. I will dedicate my son to the defence forces too, as it was my husband's dream." Sanjay Rajput Villagers want revengeThe mood was sombre in Chorpangra village. No one has cooked since Thursday night when they got the news. All the villagers were at Nitin's house. Many people displayed their anger and said the government must take strong action against Pakistan. Everyone remembered Nitin. Baburao Sawadkar, a teacher from Vasant Primary and Secondary Ashram School, who taught Nitin said, "Since his school days he was patriotic. He was good in studies and always participated in cultural programmes. He would always play an Army soldier in them. He would sing patriotic songs in these programmes and knew many of them by heart." Nitin's childhood friend, Raju Rathod, said he was a hard-worker. They had studied together till they graduated. "Since age 13, he wanted to join the defence forces. During college he was often adjudged the best sports person. He was an excellent cricket and kabaddi player. He was also a good wrestler. In college days, he also worked as a labourer to pay for his education." Extended service by five yearsSanjay Rajput, 49, the other jawan who was slain, was a resident of Malkapur in Buldhana district. He had recently shifted to Nagpur for his children's education. Sanjay had served the CRPF for 23 years and had extended his service by five years and was transferred to Jammu. He is survived by his wife Sushma, and two sons, Jay, 12, and Shubham, 11. His brother recalled him as a brave person and said, "We had talked to him on Wednesday. He told us that due to snow, the roads were blocked and so they had to camp in another area. We have not informed our mother about his death, because this will be the second shock this year, as our elder brother died seven months back in a road accident." He too said once Sanjay's children each are 18 years old, he would want them to join the defence forces. Prayers in mosques in memory of jawansA condolence meeting was held and prayers were offered in memory of the CRPF jawans in many mosques in Pune city on Friday. Maulana Farukh Sahab of Noor-e-Hira masjid said, "The act is heinous and no religion talks about such inhuman acts. This act is against humanity and we condemn it." Some youths from Pune, including local politician Amit Bagul and his friends, have written a letter in their blood, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to avenge the deaths of the CRPF personnel. Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
arty Mahesh Bhupathi throws virtual party on wife Lara Dutta's 42nd birthday. See Photos By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 17 Apr 2020 05:14:55 GMT Bollywood actress and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta turned 42 years old on April 16, 2020. Lara Dutta's birthday celebrations, however, were not stopped due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Lara Dutta's husband Mahesh Bhupathi was the one to bring in her birthday and host what was called a 'virtual birthday party' at their home in Mumbai. Mahesh Bhupathi also took to Instagram to share a couple of photos and a video of Lara Dutta's birthday celebrations along with their daughter Samaira. The couple also had their close friends on a video conference to wish Lara Dutta on her birthday. Mahesh Bhupathi described how the part went and also had a fun caption to go with it. Virtual birthday party done .. Happy Birthday, Lara. May God continue to bless you with this amazing husband and incredible kid for another few decades atleast. Yes, we ate well today." Here's Mahesh Bhupathi's post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Virtual Birthday Party done .. Happy Birthday @larabhupathi . May God Continue to Bless you with this amazing husband and incredible kid for another few decades at least ðð . Ps .. yes we ate well today . Thanks for the amazing cake @hakunamatatapatisserie A post shared by Mahesh Bhupathi (@mbhupathi) onApr 16, 2020 at 6:50am PDT Lara Dutta made her Bollywood debut in 2002 with the superhit film Andaz alongside Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, who also made her debut. Both actresses won the Filmfare award for Best Female Debut. Lara Dutta has since appeared in a list of Bollywood hits such as Masti, No Entry, Housefull, Partner, Bhagam Bhaag and Don 2. She also ventured into production with the film Chalo Dilli in 2010. Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta got engaged in September 2010 and tied the knot in February 2011. In January 2012, Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi welcomed their daughter Samaira into the world. Full Article
arty COVID-19 lockdown: Tennis babe Ashleigh Barty is happy for family time By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 28 Apr 2020 02:45:49 GMT Australia's World No. 1 tennis ace Ashleigh Barty, 24, likes to see the positives in life even in the most negative situations. The French Open champ, currently at home Down Under due to the Coronavirus-caused lockdown, says there is no point in stressing over the uncontrollables. "Everyone is in a unique situation, depending on what country they're from and all the governing bodies making different decisions. It's not a time to worry or stress about because it's something out of our control. There's always a silver lining, there's always something we could be grateful for, to be happy about. For me, it's being able to spend time with my family," Ashleigh told the WTA Tour website. Meanwhile, Ashleigh has kept in touch with some of her friends on the Tour. "I spoke to Kiki [Bertens] and Jule [Goerges] and Simona [Halep] and Petra [Kvitova]. It's just to check it they and their families are fine. Firstly, it's always about health and looking after yourself and your family, and then sports is a bonus. This is a time where we can really appreciate the little things." Catch up on all the latest sports news and updates here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
