MasterChef winner Mohammed Ashik’s fans to organise grand welcome, procession from Airport on Dec 10
Mangaluru: Mohammed Ashik, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Mangaluru, has clinched victory in the eighth season of MasterChef India, a renowned culinary competition aired on Sony Liv. This historic win not only brings immense pride to Mangaluru but also marks a groundbreaking moment as Ashik becomes the first South Indian to secure the prestigious title in the tough culinary competition, judged by internationally acclaimed chefs.
Facing financial challenges earlier in his career, Ashik redirected his path by venturing into entrepreneurship. He established Kulki Hub, a juice shop, where he showcased his creativity by inventing unique and enticing recipes. Despite facing hurdles in the previous season, Ashik returned to the MasterChef India kitchen with newfound determination.
In celebration of this momentous achievement, Mohammed Ashik Fans Kudla, a community of culinary enthusiasts, well-wishers, and friends, has announced a grand welcome for the culinary hero. Ashik is scheduled to arrive at Mangaluru Airport on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. The enthusiastic reception will feature traditional Mangalurean garlands and the rhythmic beats of chande drums.
The welcome ceremony at the airport will be followed by a procession through the city, extending from the Airport to Forum Nexus Mall in Pandeshwar, Mangaluru. Mohammed Ashik Fans Kudla invites all Mangalureans and well-wishers to join this celebration and extend a warm welcome to Mohammed Ashik.
Expressing their joy, a release from Mohammed Ashik Fans Kudla stated, "Mohammed Ashik's victory is a moment of pride for every Mangalurean. His culinary journey and this remarkable achievement display the indomitable spirit of our city. Let's come together to celebrate his success and welcome him with open hearts."
Mohammed Ashik Fans Kudla urged everyone to participate in this historic celebration, showcasing solidarity and admiration for the culinary hero who has brought glory to Mangaluru.
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Several Indians inducted into Russian Army remain missing: Report
New Delhi: In a concerning development, several Indians who were illegally enlisted in the Russian Army and forcibly sent to the war zone on the Russia-Ukraine border are reportedly still missing.
According to a report published by The Hindu on Sunday, citing communication from the Ministry of External Affairs and statements from the families of two missing men, Mohammad Amin Sheikh, a 65-year-old resident of Kupwara in Tangdhar, Jammu and Kashmir, said that his 27-year-old son, Zahoor Sheikh, last contacted the family on December 31, 2023.
Amin Sheikh mentioned that his son said that he was going for training and would not be available for the next three months on phone. “But when we started getting news about the deaths of Indians in Russia in January, we got worried and called on his number. We could not reach him. We are yet to hear from him,” Sheikh, a retired Inspector from the Public Health Department in Jammu and Kashmir, was quoted as saying by the publication.
Last week, Mohammad Amin Sheikh and his two other sons travelled to New Delhi to seek answers from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Russian Embassy after the Indian Embassy in Moscow failed to give them information about Zahoor Sheikh.
“We submitted a petition at the Russian Embassy,” 31-year-old Aijaz Amin, Zahoor Sheikh’s elder brother, told The Hindu. “They said they are looking into the matter. The MEA officials said that at least 15 Indians are still missing and though the Russian government is cooperative, their commanders on the ground are not responsive,” he added.
Zahoor had travelled to Russia after he came across a YouTube video promising the job of a security helper in Russia. Instead, he was reportedly deceived into joining the Russian Army.
Similarly, 30-year-old Mandeep, from Jalandhar in Punjab, has been missing since March. His brother, Jagdeep Kumar, also arrived in Delhi, looking for answers from the government about his sibling's whereabouts.
“We last spoke on March 3. He initially went to Armenia and was supposed to go to Italy from there in search of work. Instead, he was tricked by an agent to go to Russia and was forced to join the Russian Army. He was sent to the war zone after a few days of training,” Kumar told The Hindu.
Kumar said he met officials from the External Affairs Ministry in the capital city, who told him that at least 25 Indians were reported missing in Russia.
