Bharat Petroleum organizes Biofuel Exhibition to showcase technological advancement in the field of Biofuels

 

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company, has orgaznied an exhibition on biofuels industry to showcase the technological advancement in the field and display initiatives. The exhibition, set up at Government Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune was inaugruated on Monday by Shri P.S. Ravi, Executive Director (Retail), BPCL in presence of Commissioner of Sports, Govt. of Maharshtra Shri Omprakash Bakoria, IAS . The exhibition was organised on behalf of oil industry in Maharashtra to promote Biofuels as alternative petroleum product.

 

The senior officials of oil industry attended the inauguration event. Other sessions of the exhibition included program skit from local artists, performances by school children in essay and painting competition as well as interactions with engineering college students and farmers over usage of biofuels as an alternative petroleum product. The school children were also presented with prizes following competition.

 

The exhibition also displayed 1G Ethanol plant, Biodiesel Plant, 2G Ethanol Plant & CBG Plant. Praj Industries, Noble Exchange and Maharashtra Natural Gas had put up stalls to showcase various initiatives taken by them to promote biofuels. The Exhibition was attended by around 550 participants from oil industry, academicians, entrepreneurs, students, farmers and other relevant stakeholders from various parts of Maharashtra.

 

 

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL):

A Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the premier integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with a significant presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the elite club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

 

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai & Kochi and subsidiary Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd., at Bina, Madhya Pradesh have a combined refining capacity of around 37 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, retail outlets, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 19,000 Retail Outlets, over 6,100 LPG distributorships, 733 Lubes distributorships, 123 POL storage locations, 53 LPG Bottling Plants, 60 Aviation Service Stations, 3 Lube blending plants and 4 cross-country pipelines.

 

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing a vibrant ecosystem. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting innumerable initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be the most admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

When Priyank Sharma helped Sonnalli Seygall's secret admirer talk to her on the sets of Ishq Da Rog

 "Ishq Da Rog", Produced by Rahul Sharma, A2R Films and Directed by Kamal Chandra is releasing on 21st October on Zee Music

Recently, the makers of the upcoming single, Ishq Da Rog, launched its teaser. The video features Priyank Sharma, Sonnalli Seygall and Saurabh Singh Rajput and is sung by Stebin Ben with music given by Asad Khan. But we hear that there were some secret wishes and crushes that finally were fulfilled on the sets of the song, and we can’t help but gush over the sweet story.

Saurabh Singh Rajput, who makes his showbiz debut with Ishq Da Rog, has actually been Sonnalli Seygall’s ‘jabra fan’ and a secret admirer since her first Bollywood project. In fact, he confesses that Sonnalli is the sole reason that he auditioned to feature in the song. When he was informed that the producers were looking for a new face to feature opposite Sonnalli, he couldn't let this golden opportunity escape from his hands.

Unfortunately, he couldn't audition in Mumbai due to unforeseen circumstances, but he didn’t lose hope and travelled especially to Dehradun to audition. The producers were visiting the hill station for the recce of their upcoming film 'Boondi Raita' and had a very busy schedule there. Post a 20-day long wait, Saurabh auditioned on the 21st day and bagged the role.

The music video finally fulfilled Saurabh’s wish to work with Sonnalli and also gave him the opportunity to talk to her. Even their co-star Priyank had his share of contribution in it. “I have had a secret crush on Sonnalli for the longest time. I knew Ishq Da Rog was my chance to know her and spend some time with her. Priyank knew that and he introduced me to her,” says Saurabh Singh Rajput, further adding, “I would like to thank A2R Films for giving me this golden chance.”

On his part in this sweet meeting, Priyank Sharma says, “I only got to know of Saurabh's admiration for Sonnalli when the shoot started. In fact, when he told me that he had a crush on her since years but never confessed it, I was shocked. So, I thought that the least I could do is to introduce them to one another.”

A pleasantly surprised Sonnalli says, “It was really flattering to see the kind of admiration Saurabh has for me. It was really nice getting to speak with him and work with him. In all its entirety, it was a really sweet experience for me & I wish him all the best in life “

Producer of the song Rahul Sharma says, “A2R Films always believes in creating great content which can easily connect to viewers. In the past we have produced ‘Raanjhana’, a music video sung by Arijit Singh featuring Hina Khan with Priyank Sharma which was a big hit and ‘Ishq Da Rog’ is again a five-minute musical video with amazing performances by the entire team. Our upcoming film ‘Boondi Raita’ where Himansh Kohli and Sonnalli Seygall are playing the lead role with a well-known cast will hit the floors in November.”

Director, Kamal Chandra says, “A perfect music video is a mixture of three elements – emotional story, lovely music and good lyrics and Ishq da rog is the mixture of all three which will definitely connect with the audience.”

The teaser of the song has created quite a stir on social media. There have been all sorts of speculations about the plot of the song, guess we have to wait for the makers to release the song on 21st October.

Rishina Khandari conquers one peak after another in her trek expeditions and leaves us all inspired

 

She went on multiple treks almost walking 8 hours each day and she is conquering one peak after another. Rishina captured the imagination of the nation with her parts in Devon k dev, mahadev, Tenali Rama and Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai diya aur baati hum ishaaronishaaronmein and movie Ek Villan . 

She loves traveling and she absolutely adores the mountains. Rishina is supremely fit and no wonder she is scaling all these peaks. This is no mean feat and we are totally inspired. 

Her social media is buzzing and she is in the wilderness we wonder if she would know that she is reaching far and wide. So we thought to bring you her story and let's hear it from herself.

Here is what she says, 

"I went on har ki dun and ruinsara tal trekking. I’ve been traveling since June. I pushed myself out of comfort zone this time real bad. It was supposed to be a moderate trek of walking 7 to 8 hours a day but due to weather conditions and land slides became super hard one and ended up walking 12 to 17 hours a day to complete the summit.i climbed up on the Himalayan mountains at the altitude of 12000 ft above the sea level and I came back full of confidence, content and gratitude towards life. It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves. There’s no such pandemic situation in the wild. But before I left for my expeditions, I got both my shots I had to go through the Rt-Pcr test every now and  then. I am energized to work more so I can travel all the more. Love and light to all."

Rishina, you truly are an inspiration and a guiding light that we should follow our hearts even when the worst is ahead of us. We are looking forward to many memorable characters from you and stories that only you can say.

Yas for 50’ celebrates 50 days for UAE’s 50th Anniversary-Golden Jubilee with hundreds of prize giveaways and special offers

 

- Yas Island launches giveaways, offers, and activations for 50 days

- From 14 October until 2 December, over 400 individual prizes and offers are up for grabs

- The ‘Yas for 50’ calendar will be updated daily at yasisland.ae, with all competitions posted on Yas Island’s social media channels.  

Mumbai, October 18, 2021: Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading lifestyle and entertainment destinations, has kicked off 50 days before UAE’s Golden Jubilee by launching ‘Yas for 50’, its biggest-ever giveaway and discount offers across the Island. From 14^th October until 2^nd December, UAE visitors and residents can enjoy special discounts and offers across dining, retail, and entertainment, as well as competing to win some utterly astounding prizes, including staycation, annual passes, and tickets to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021.

For the food-lovers

The ‘Yas for 50’ celebrations were designed to bring the best of Yas Island together. It will take food lovers on a culinary adventure by inviting them to taste the world with a new signature dish every day for 50 days in the award-winning restaurants at the Yas Plaza Hotels or enjoy the Golden Jubilee Drink created by talented mixologists from Filini Garden, at Yas Plaza.  Whether it’s free daily coffee from Crowne Plaza Yas Island or the AED 50 Set Menu at Galito’s, Yas Island will be the destination for gastronomic delight!

For the lucky winners

One of the top prizes of the entire celebration is two tickets to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.  For a once in a lifetime opportunity, one couple will have the chance to meet top Bollywood singer Arijit Singh after attending his spectacular concert at Etihad Arena.  One lucky couple can also win two days – one-night holiday package on Yas Island, including a romantic Suite at the Yas Island Rotana Abu Dhabi and tickets to Yas Island’s leading theme parks, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi.

For the thrill-seekers

Calling all thrill-seekers! There are multiple adventures to win during ‘Yas for 50’: from three Yas Theme Parks Gold Annual Passes to two DriveYas powered by ADNOC Adrenaline Packs including the Caterham 3 Lap Experience or the exhilarating Chevrolet Drift Taxi Experience, to Karting Sessions at Kartzone powered by ADNOC and Yas Theme Parks tickets.

For the discount divas

Catering for visitors of all tastes and ages, the ‘Yas for 50’ also features a huge range of discounts including 50% off entry to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, 50% off at eforea Spa, and also special discounts at Yas Mall, restaurants and bars of Yas Marina, The Fountains at Yas Mall, Yas Plaza Hotels, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Hilton Abu Dhabi - Yas Island. 

For the experiential

There will also be a range of amazing events across the 7 weeks of ‘Yas for 50’ including the 50 Hour Mural at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island created by artist Lucas Beaufort, Harlem Globe Trotters Show at Etihad Arena with tickets at only AED 50 and Winterfest celebrations at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.For the culture vultures

For those who enjoy a more refined experience and seeking a mixture of fun and culture can enter to win either day passes to both Qasr Al Watan and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi or the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld.

For the staycationers

For guests wanting to elevate their stay at Yas Island can savor a Golden Afternoon Tea at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, or opt for 50% off the second night booked at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. To complete the celebrations there will also be a dazzling fireworks show for the Golden Jubilee on Yas Island at Yas Bay Waterfront.

All news about the ‘Yas for 50’ calendar of prizes and promotions will be released daily at yasisland.ae and competition hopefuls should head to Yas Island’s social media pages, @yasisland, and look out for a chance to win these simply remarkable prizes ahead of UAE National Day – Golden Jubilee.

Tips Music celebrates 51 lakh views on the song Paagla” from Qismat 2

 

The song within four days of its release has crossed over 51 lakhs views on YouTube/TipsPunjabi and has emerged to be one of the most trending chartbuster hits on all the leading music apps and perhaps one of the biggest songs of the year.

Paagla, features Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta on the talented voices of B Praak and Asees Kaur. The music is also composed by B Praak and the lyrics are by Jaani.

YAS ISLAND’S NEW DINING EXPERIENCE IS SET TO MAKE TASTE BUDS SIZZLE FOR ITS HOTEL GUESTS ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD FOOD DAY 2021

 

-       Prices start from AED 150 per person per day* as an upgrade for stays booked at any of Yas Island’s wide range of hotels exclusively on yasisland.ae.

-       Guests staying at any of Yas Island’s hotels can enjoy an exclusive menu with one starter, one main course, and one dessert at over 30 delectable restaurants across the destination.

Yas Island, one of the world’s leading entertainment and leisure hubs offers its latest Half-Board Flex dining experience to celebrate World Food Day. The upgrade which is the first-of-its-kind elevated half-board experience, allows guests to dine with freedom at over 30 plus outlets across the destination. Visitors staying at any of the destination’s select hotels will be able to purchase the experience as an upgrade in their package, with prices starting from AED 150* per person. Guests will be able to cherish incredible dining experiences across a variety of popular Yas Island outlets.

Individuals booking a stay at any of Yas Island’s leading hotels through the destination’s website, including the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island and the W Abu Dhabi Yas Island will be able to add it to their existing packages and savour the custom-made menus.   Over 30 plus restaurants can be chosen from, including all restaurants at Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks – Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi – as well as select restaurants across Yas Island hotels and leading restaurants in Abu Dhabi’s idyllic Yas Marina.

Guests booking Half Board Flex upgrade will enjoy one exclusively crafted three-course meal with the choice of one starter, one main course, and one dessert. Half-Board Flex is available for purchase when booking a stay on any of Yas Island’s hotels via YasIsland.ae. Guests can choose from Half Board Flex Standard or Half-Board Flex Premium. Children between four and eleven will receive 50% off, based on the adult package booked.**

Yas Island is home to some of Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s leading culinary destinations. With a wide range of dining outlets available across the Island, including The Starlight in Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, Aquarium in Yas Marina, Garage at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, and Graphos in the newly opened Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, the destination is a firm dining favorite for UAE residents and tourists.

To book all staycation packages on Yas Island, as well as the Half-Board Flex upgrade, guests should visit yasisland.ae.

* Terms and Conditions apply.

** Upgrade not available to children below four years of age.

About Yas Island

Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holiday makers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and spectacular musical, entertainment and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island.  Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, the award-winning Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas Mall. With eight hotels, including W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island, plus more than 165 dining experiences, the destination also features indoor and outdoor concert venues including MAD and Etihad Arena - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

 For more info, please visit: www.yasisland.ae

Post event Release - Day 003 Durga Puja - Tanuja, Kajol, Tanishaa Mukerji, Mouni Roy, Ashutosh Gowariker, Ayan Mukerji, Debu Mukerji, Bappa .B. Lahiri, Taneesha Lahiri, Krishh Lahiri, Jaan Kumar Sanu, Sharbani Mukherji, Samrat, Jyoti Mukerji , Rego Lahiri, Rituparna Sengupta visit North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti 2021, one of the oldest and the biggest Durga Puja in Mumbai goes virtual consecutively for the second year amid the COVID pandemic, adheres to strict norms, only DOUBLE VACCINATION PEOPLE ALLOWED

 

As the festival of Maa Durga is approaching, the members of North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti are all set to go the virtual way amid the Covid-19 pandemic for the second year.

 Video Footage 

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The members have decided to take their puja to the people through live streaming and social media through cell phones and laptops. They are concerned that with crowded pandals many may get infected by the deadly virus so the decision to carry forward the same like last year arrangements .

Infact this year they have scaled down the idol to 4ft and 6ft with mukut. Elder members are requested to stay home. Infact members are allowed to visit the pandal in small batches adhering to social distancing norms. Unfortunately outsiders, bhog, prasad and flowers are strictly prohibited to avoid physical contact. There will be two hours of morning anjali without flowers and two hours of sandhya aarti.

Debu Mukerji says “This is the second year we are doing virtual Durga Puja. We have to maintain social distance and wear masks. Because of that we are not letting a lot of people come in. It is only members. Keeping everyone’s safety in mind we thought that’s the best decision to make. Even the members are allotted a specific time when they can visit the pandal. We seek maa’s blessings and pray for everyone’s safety”

Kajol says "Because unprecedented times require unprecedented action, unfortunately this year too Durga Puja will not be celebrated with pomp and show as it was in 2019. The festival has a lot of fond memories, it brings the family together, the preparation from outfits to bhog, everything about Durga Puja is special. However, keeping the safety as the paramount importance, I trust NBSDP will do what is the best for the members and devotees”

Ayan Mukerji says "It's the second year that we are going virtual, however safety of our members and devotees is our paramount concern, we will do everything to make sure everyone is safe. We seek Maa Durga's bleesings to help us pass through this time"

Sharbani Mukherji says ""Wishing Durga Puja to everybody. Being in the COVID situation we are facing today we have to be very careful because there are children, senior citizens at home and loved ones so I think this is necessary that we have to follow the protocols. Definitely the Puja is not the way it was on a grand scale but what is more important that the rituals are done and puja is done, all the vidhis we are following. We are missing the devotees who have been coming since so many years from all over the world and India. Hopefully by next year we will come back with a bang. It is going to be our 75th year so we are planning a bigger celebration to bring in that and with Maa's blessing, hopefully we will come out of this pandemic situation"

Durga Puja is celebrated from Shasti to Bijoya Dashami

MAHASHASHTI: On this day,  Maa is welcomed with much fan fare. In the evening ,the Kulo is decorated with Paan, Sindur, Alta, Sheela (stone) , Dhaan etc..and amidst the beats of Dhaak and sound of Shaankh, Maa is welcomed...  This is called Amontron and Adhivas -Maa's Bodhon...Maa is being welcomed.

MAHASAPTAMI: On  this  day  the   Kalash (Earthen Pot) is  placed  with  a  green Coconut  and  Mango  Leaves .  This is surrounded on all sides by a red thread and tied. This is called KALASH STHAPAN. The Kalash is an earthen Pot because Maa's Murti is made of Ganga clay and Maa's PRAAN (or life) is concentrated in the Pot. So the Pot is the symbol of Maa.  The  Puja  starts  with  praying  to  Ganapati  ,  followed  by  prayers  to  Maa.  Another name of Maa Durga is NABA PATRIKA, which means nine trees i.e.Banana tree, Kochu tree, Haldi tree, Jayanti tree, Branch of Bel tree, Dalim tree ( pomegranate) are tied together. The double Bel fruit is tied to the Banana tree. This is then taken to a river bank or sea and given a bath. When it is brought back it is drapped in a white and red sari with sindur and it now looks like a married lady with her head covered. This is called KOLA BAHU. Many have a misconception that KOLA BAHU is wife of Ganapati but actually she is MaaDurga or Naba Patrika.. Ganapati's mother

MAHA SNAN: On this day Maa Durga is given a bath. First a vessel is  placed  in front of the Murti; a mirror is kept in the vessel, so that the reflection of Maa is seen in the mirror. The   Priest applies Haldi and Mustard oil on the mirror, as though they are applying it on Maa before the bath. In earlier times  when there was no soap, haldi and mustard oil were used for  having bath. The Pujari puts different kinds of water, i.e. Coconut water, Chandan, Ganga jal, Sugar cane juice, water from seven holy seas to give her bath. During this time, mud from every region, as well as mud from Prostitute’s door is very essential. After bath the Pujari puts dhaan- durba and new sari with Maa’s name written on  the mirror which is then placed on the Bedi (the place of worship).

PRAN PRATISTHA: This  means bringing life into the mirror.  The Pujari takes Kusha and flowers in the right hand, and touches Maa from head to foot and with Mantra Path life is brought into the Murti, Mirror and Kalash.

MAHA AGAMAN: Every year Maa comes either on a Palki or an Elephant or a Boat or a Dola (Swing) , or a Horse etc.
This Bengali year 1423, Goddess Durga's arrival on a horse significes, indicates the "bad horse"- The most destructive mood, hence all her path is trampled. The Goddess arrives & leaves the earth on the same vehicle, indicating natural calamities, social unrest and political
upheavals. Maa Durga's agaman- is on the horse & gaman - on a horse.

Welcome :
The puja to welcome Maa is done with 16 items- Ashan  Swagatam [ Welcome ], Paddyo [ Water  To  Wash The  Feet ], Argho, Achmoniyom, Madhu Parkam , Purnar Achmaniyam, Abharan [ Shringar], Sindoor, Gandha [ Scent ], Pushpa[ Flower],  Pushpa Mallya [ Garland] , Billo Patra [Bel Leaf] , Billopatra Mala[ Garland Of Bel Leaf], Dhoop,Deep, Kajal, Naibiddo, Bhog And Mishti [Sweet], Paan, Supari.

PUSHPANJALI [PRAYER OFFERING]: Puspanjali means offering prayers at Maa’s feet to give everyone long life, fame, good luck, health, wealth, happiness. The devotees request Maa to protect them from all evil, sadness, greed & temptations.

MAHA ASHTAMI PUJA: Maa is now Maha Gauri- The Puja starts with Mahasnan & Maha gauri puja. The Puja is done to give Maa the strength of the 64 Yoginis. This is a Puja of 9 pots.Then the weapons of Maa are worshiped.

SHANDHI PUJA : This is the puja when Ashtami Puja ends and Navami Puja begins,so the name Shandhi puja. This is considered to be the most vital time, meeting (shandhi)of Ashtami and Navami  puja. The duration of this Puja is 45 minutes. At this moment  Maa is CHAMUNDA.
Pushpanjali: Prayer offering. Bhog is offered which consists of fruits and sweets are offered to Maa, followed by  "NEET  BHOG" , consisting of  Rice, Ghee, Dal, Fried Vegetables, Chutney and Payesh.  This prasad  is later distributed amongst the devotees which is called KANGALI BHOJAN.

At this time 108 diyas are lit and 108 lotus are offered to Maa.
There is a famous story that Lord Ram prayed to Maa Durga offering 108 lotus at her feet in order to defeat Ravan. But to his surprise he found one lotus  missing , to replace it ,he wanted to sacrifice his eye and pray to Maa..at that moment Maa appeared in front of him and stopped him..returning the missing lotus to him.  She then blessed him for his " VICTORY".

MAHA NAVAMI PUJA : On this day, Maa is SIDDHI DHATRI. This Puja starts with  Ganapati Puja and then puja of all the other DEV and DEVIS are performed..followed by Maha Snan of Maa.

BIJOYA DASHAMI:- On this day Maa had defeated and killed Mahishashur.

DEVI PUJA:- Bhog with curd, honey and milk is offered to Maa.. this is called CHARANAMRIT. The pujari sitting on the Asan takes a flower near the sacred pot and keeps it in the Northern direction because Maa is from KAILASH.

Then the  pujari takes the sacred mirror which was on the vessel and performs the ritual of Visharjan. This is the same mirror which was used to welcome Maa because her reflection is on the mirror .

SINDUR  UTSAV: The married ladies apply sindur on Maa's  forehead and offer sweets after which all the other  ladies apply sindur on each other's forehead. This is followed by  KANAK ANJALI when Maa is departing back to her husband's abode.

VISHARJAN:- During the Visharjan of the Murti, all the devotees either go to a river bank or sea and immerse the Murti in the water.

SHANTI JAL: - The sacred pot is brought back from the river/sea filled with the water where the Murti is immersed. Then the pujari chants the Mantra and sprinkles water with the help of mango leaves on the head of all the devotees for peace and happiness.

DASSERA: This is the day of rejoicement, where youngsters touch the feet of their elders seeking their blessings and sweets are distributed.