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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8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa port
Kyiv (AP): Eight people were killed and 27 wounded in a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, late on Friday, Ukraine's Emergency Service said on Saturday morning.
Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicentre of the overnight strike, the service said in a Telegram post. Trucks caught fire in the parking lot, and cars were also damaged.
The port was struck with ballistic missiles, said Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa region.
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Elsewhere, Ukrainian forces hit a Russian warship and other facilities with drones, Ukraine's General Staff said in a statement on Saturday.
The nighttime attack on Friday hit the Russian warship “Okhotnik,” according to the statement posted to the Telegram messaging app.
The ship was patrolling in the Caspian Sea near an oil and gas production platform. The extent of the damage is still being clarified, the statement added.
A drilling platform at the Filanovsky oil and gas field in the Caspian Sea was also hit. The facility is operated by Russian oil giant Lukoil. Ukrainian drones also struck a radar system in the Krasnosilske area of Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
