New York-based human rights activists said on Thursday (January 6) that Iran has detained a prominent chef and Instagram influencer as part of its crackdown on nationwide protests.&nbsp; The chef Navab Ebrahimi was arrested in Tehran on Wednesday and taken to the city's Evin prison, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said.&nbsp;Ebrahimi has some 2.7 million followers on Instagram. His videos promote Persian cooking.

No reason has been given for the arrest of Ebrahimi.&nbsp;

However, social media users have pointed out that Ebrahimi's arrest coincided with him posting a recipe to make Persian cutlets on the day the Iranian authorities marked the third anniversary of the killing by the United States of Revolutionary Guards General Qassem Soleimani.

Some Iranians opposed to the regime have made a habit of posting images of cutlets on the anniversary of his death, in reference to the manner of his killing in a US drone strike in Iraq.

"Chef and influencer Navab Ebrahimi has been arrested in Tehran. Social media users speculate that his arrest had something to do with his Instagram story" about cutlets, said the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran.

Ebrahimi's Instagram account is no longer accessible.

Iran is still witnessing protests that started after custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained by Iran's morality police for her 'improper' attire.

(With inputs from agencies)

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New York-based human rights activists said on Thursday (January 6) that Iran has detained a prominent chef and Instagram influencer as part of its crackdown on nationwide protests.

New York-based human rights activists said on Thursday (January 6) that Iran has detained a prominent chef and Instagram influencer as part of its crackdown on nationwide protests. The chef Navab Ebrahimi was arrested in Tehran on Wednesday and taken to the city's Evin prison, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said. Ebrahimi has some 2.7 million followers on Instagram. His videos promote Persian cooking. No reason has been given for the arrest of Ebrahimi. However, social media users have pointed out that Ebrahimi's arrest coincided with him posting a recipe to make Persian cutlets on the day the Iranian authorities marked the third anniversary of the killing by the United States of Revolutionary Guards General Qassem Soleimani. Some Iranians opposed to the regime have made a habit of posting images of cutlets on the anniversary of his death, in reference to the manner of his killing in a US drone strike in Iraq. "Chef and influencer Navab Ebrahimi has been arrested in Tehran. Social media users speculate that his arrest had something to do with his Instagram story" about cutlets, said the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran. Ebrahimi's Instagram account is no longer accessible. Iran is still witnessing protests that started after custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained by Iran's morality police for her 'improper' attire. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Celebrity chef Navab Ebrahimi arrested in Iran after he posted a recipe of Persian cutlets

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Noted celebrity chef and television host Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel roomStrasbourg, France on Friday. The police is suspecting a case of suicide. 
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Bourdain was in France to film for his series Parts Unknown which airs on CNN.&nbsp; 
 
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the network said in a statement on Friday. 
 
"His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller.

"His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time," the statement further added.&nbsp; 
 
The news of Bourdain's death comes soon after designer Kate Spade hanged herself in an apparent suicide at her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

Bourdain, a well known name on American television, was in France to shoot for his TV series

Noted celebrity chef and television host Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel roomStrasbourg, France on Friday. The police is suspecting a case of suicide. Bourdain was in France to film for his series Parts Unknown which airs on CNN. "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the network said in a statement on Friday. "His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. "His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time," the statement further added. The news of Bourdain's death comes soon after designer Kate Spade hanged herself in an apparent suicide at her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France hotel room

Oscars, the mega Hollywood event, never goes without sumptuous, gourmet spread that is put together to delight the Hollywood film fraternity. This year&nbsp;celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck entered into the 24th year of preparing the post-Academy Awards feast.

Puck, on Thursday, unveiled his menu for the annual Governor&rsquo;s Ball that will serve up 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of edible gold dust to 1,500 guests of A-listers and Oscar winners.

The 68-year-old chef believes that the delectable spread will not only surprise&nbsp;the palate but will also ensure that no guest goes home hungry.

&quot;You won&#39;t go home hungry! We have 300 people in the kitchen. Thank God I am not alone! 900 waiters in the dining room. They make 7,000 mini chocolate Oscars,&quot; he was quoted.

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The grand menu

After the Oscars are handed out today, the attendees will be treated to more than 50 dishes. Today&#39;s menu includes small-plate entrees such as mini pea and carrot ravioli with black truffle, a raw bar featuring caviar parfait with 24-karat gold, and cocktail-inspired macarons like negroni and mojito.

Celebrities and eminent personalities like Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Armie Hammer will be feasting on dishes like chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese with truffles, eggplant confit with salsa verde, ravioli and risotto with shrimp.

According to reports, more than 1,000 experts got together to prepare the mammoth feast.

Puck&#39;s impeccable and meticulous planning gave special attention to the vegan guests and also included gluten-free fare such as spinach campanelle and tiny taro tacos.

Puck walked the red carpet with a chocolate tower and a few of his edible statuettes. He shared that all the leftovers will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

&quot;People who don&#39;t really get anything, they&#39;re going to have a meal just like the biggest stars in the world,&quot; Puck quipped.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Puck explained that any leftovers will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Oscars, the mega Hollywood event, never goes without sumptuous, gourmet spread that is put together to delight the Hollywood film fraternity. This year celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck entered into the 24th year of preparing the post-Academy Awards feast. Puck, on Thursday, unveiled his menu for the annual Governor’s Ball that will serve up 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of edible gold dust to 1,500 guests of A-listers and Oscar winners. The 68-year-old chef believes that the delectable spread will not only surprise the palate but will also ensure that no guest goes home hungry. "You won't go home hungry! We have 300 people in the kitchen. Thank God I am not alone! 900 waiters in the dining room. They make 7,000 mini chocolate Oscars," he was quoted. WATCH: @WolfgangPuck's #Oscars menu this year, featuring: - 1,500 quail eggs - 1,400 champagne bottles - 300 pounds of Miyazaki Wagyu beefhttps://t.co/ZF6aW40pZc pic.twitter.com/G0FDdIsAoZ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 5, 2018 × The grand menu After the Oscars are handed out today, the attendees will be treated to more than 50 dishes. Today's menu includes small-plate entrees such as mini pea and carrot ravioli with black truffle, a raw bar featuring caviar parfait with 24-karat gold, and cocktail-inspired macarons like negroni and mojito. Celebrities and eminent personalities like Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Armie Hammer will be feasting on dishes like chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese with truffles, eggplant confit with salsa verde, ravioli and risotto with shrimp. According to reports, more than 1,000 experts got together to prepare the mammoth feast. Puck's impeccable and meticulous planning gave special attention to the vegan guests and also included gluten-free fare such as spinach campanelle and tiny taro tacos. Puck walked the red carpet with a chocolate tower and a few of his edible statuettes. He shared that all the leftovers will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. "People who don't really get anything, they're going to have a meal just like the biggest stars in the world," Puck quipped. (With inputs from agencies)

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