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Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for a period of one year with effect from April 8. The ban, issued in the interest of public health, is on the basis that mayonnaise made of raw eggs is a “high risk food”, carrying a risk of food poisoning.

According to a notification issued in the Government Gazette by Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Food Safety R. Lalvena, any activities related to any stage of manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, food services, catering services and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw egg is prohibited in the State under section 30 (2) (a) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and order of the Commissioner of Food Safety of Tamil Nadu.

Mayonnaise is a semi-solid emulsion generally composed of egg yolk, vegetable oil, vinegar and other seasonings served along with food items such as shawarma. Mayonnaise made of raw eggs is a high-risk food as it carries a risk of food poisoning especially from Salmonella bacteria, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli and Listeria Monocytogenes, the notification said.

It has come to notice that a number of food business operators use raw egg for preparation of mayonnaise, improper storage facilitates contamination by microorganisms that creates a public health risk particularly by Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli and Listeria Monocytogenes, it said.

In any specific circumstances, on the basis of assessment of available information and if the possibility of harmful effects on health is identified but scientific uncertainty persists, provisional risk management measures to ensure that health is protected can be adopted as per the Act, pending further scientific information for a more comprehensive risk assessment.

The notification said that no food business operator should manufacture, store, sell or distribute any food which for the time being is prohibited by the Food Authority or the Central Government or State government in the interest of public health.

Akshay Kumar’s much-anticipated historical Kesari Chapter 2 is making its presence felt at the North American box office. According to the latest figures, the film has grossed an impressive $172,341 on its fifth day from 298 locations, taking its total reported gross in North America to $1,077,447 ( Rs 9.22 crore ) .The film also featured R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in leading roles.

In the United States alone, the film has collected $479,885 so far. Meanwhile, the film’s performance in Canada has been particularly noteworthy, with Kesari Chapter 2 earning CAD $597,562 by the end of Day 5. The strong showing in Canada reflects Akshay Kumar’s significant fan base in the region, where his patriotic dramas and action entertainers have traditionally performed well.
The film, which is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit Kesari, continues the saga of Indians taking on foreign powers. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi- the film is based on Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat’s book The Case That Shook The Empire. The book talks about the case that was fought by Sir C Sankaran Nair and the British Crown after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place in Amritsar.
Back home in India, Kesari Chapter 2 has registered a total of Rs 42 crore at the domestic box office within its first six days of release. While the film opened with strong collections, weekday drops have been steady but controlled, keeping it in the race for a respectable lifetime total.
Trade note that while the film hasn’t matched the blockbuster pace of Kumar’s previous patriotic hits like Kesari or Airlift, it has found a loyal audience in international territories. North America, in particular, has shown consistent footfalls, especially in Canada’s Sikh-dominated regions.
With the weekend approaching and with just one big film Ground Zero starring Emraan Hashmi releasing, industry trackers are hopeful that Kesari Chapter 2 will add a solid chunk to its total in both domestic and overseas markets. If the current trend continues, the film could comfortably cross the $1.5 million mark in North America by the end of its second weekend, securing a spot among the year’s better-performing Bollywood titles overseas.

What began as a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us has now spiraled into a courtroom drama involving some of Hollywood’s biggest names — and it might soon pull Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman into the spotlight.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Swift and ‘Wolverine’ star Jackman, are expected to be issued subpoenas in connection with the ongoing legal battle between actress Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni. The source claims the subpoenas could be delivered “at any time,” with Casa Cipriani — a New York celebrity hotspot — tipped as the likely scene for this dramatic plot twist.
The Lively and Baldoni drama began in December 2024, when the actress filed a lawsuit citing emotional distress and monetary losses linked to the production of It Ends With Us. In January 2025, Baldoni responded with a $400 million countersuit, accusing Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, of defamation, emotional manipulation, and exerting undue influence over the film’s direction by allegedly leveraging their A-list connections.
According to court filings, a rewritten rooftop scene allegedly became a point of contention. Baldoni claimed that Lively used her friendship with Swift to sway creative decisions during a private script session held at the couple’s New York penthouse.
While Swift was not been directly named in the filings, her presence was implied in a message from Baldoni reportedly praising the changes, “I really love what you did. It really does help a lot. Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan or Taylor).”
Sources speaking to Page Six revealed that the pop star felt “used” after being dragged into what was supposed to be a behind-the-scenes creative process, but she has no intention of avoiding the stand. Swift has reportedly received a “genuine and heartfelt” apology from Lively and is “not afraid” to testify if called upon.
Meanwhile, Jackman’s potential involvement remains less clear, though insiders suggest his long-standing friendship with both Blake and Ryan and proximity to certain production meetings could make his testimony relevant.
The high-profile battle is due for a hearing in court on March 9, 2026.