Harpal Singh

Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi opens up about curating the State Banquet menu hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of Vietnamese President Tô Lâm at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Chosen to represent the cuisines of Punjab and Haryana, Sokhi describes the opportunity as one of the biggest milestones of his career. He shares details about the rigorous selection process, the thought behind serving regional Indian cuisine to international dignitaries, and balancing authenticity with presentation. Recalling his interaction with President Murmu, the chef reveals the advice that stayed with him most: “You are representing India.”

In a delightful blend of culinary skill and musical talent, the talented composer-singer Amaal Mallik teamed up with Nia Sharma for an unforgettable cook-off on 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment.' The comedic twist of a partner swap orchestrated by the ever-energetic Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi ignited a whirlwind of laughter and chaos.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of using "intimidation tactics" against actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh after he refused to enter politics. Mann alleged that an attack on Dosanjh's manager's house, claimed by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was a political threat. Ministers also condemned the incident, accusing the BJP of targeting artists who declined political alignment.

This development comes after CM Mann left for his meeting with President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital later in the day. He will raise the issue of recent merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs into BJP, which included the likes of Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta, Vikram Sahney and Swati Maliwal.

The personal bodyguard of Bollywood star Salman Khan has told a special court in Mumbai that the April 2024 firing outside the actor’s residence was “an attempt to kill him.” The trial in the case began last month, with the bodyguard—also the complainant—deposing as the first witness. The bodyguard clarified that at the time of the incident, Salman Khan was in his bedroom on the first floor.

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In a whirlwind of culinary delight and contagious joy, Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment marked World Laughter Day with a raucous live-mic showdown where performers cooked up humor alongside gourmet dishes. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi affectionately dubbed the participants 'Laughter Therapists.

Punjab's May Day assembly session erupted in chaos after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of attending the House drunk. Opposition parties, including Congress, BJP, and SAD, demanded alcometer tests and the CM's resignation, leading to a walkout and subsequent adjournment.

In a touching episode of 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment', the air was filled with joy as Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah mended old wounds with Sunita Ahuja after a long 14 years. The heartfelt exchanges and emotional reconciliations brought tears of joy, building a bridge of love that spanned generations.