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Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Nigel Richards, a New Zealand-born Scrabble prodigy based in Malaysia, has once again left the world of competitive Scrabble in awe. At the Spanish World Scrabble Championships held in Granada, he clinched the title, beating out over 150 competitors from 20 countries -- all without speaking a word of Spanish. This triumph is just the latest in a series of …

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14 hours, 51 minutes ago

Off the cuff: No more monikers

New Indian Express

No more monikers The Nilgiris district administration recently tried its hand at branding by naming a tusker ‘Kottamalai Bhaskar.’ However, the move didn’t go down well with everyone. A revised statement was issued, ditching the nickname and calling it a ‘mistake.’ Officials clarified that naming wild animals was not just a faux pas but could also be deemed disrespectful—because, apparently, …

14 hours, 51 minutes ago

MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform connected with 117 forensic science laboratories, both central and state, officials said on Monday. Officials said that in order to further strengthen 'DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities' in State Forensic Science Laboratories, "all projects, 30 in total, which were received from the state …

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17 hours, 59 minutes ago

'He's weak': Trump comment said to show one Dem attack is 'getting under his skin'

Raw Story

Donald Trump made a statement on Sunday that many critics interpreted as exhibiting his weakness. While speaking to Turning Point USA's AmFest conference attendees on Sunday, Trump argued that "big companies" wanted him to cut regulations more than slashing taxes. Popular satire account Mrs. Betty Bowers replied with, "This is great for two reasons: it shows that all this President …

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21 hours, 44 minutes ago

Moulding artists for more than five decades

The Hindu

As you drive on East Coast Road, you will spot a signboard guiding you down a lane that opens up into a creative commune: Cholamandal artists village. The campus includes a centre for contemporary art which hosts a museum for artists involved in the Madras art movement and commercial art gallery, open air theatre, Indigo & Labernum gallery for guest …

Art Work Studio Artists Artist Village Cholamandal

1 day, 3 hours ago

Muzigal launches State-of-the-art Music Academy in Nallagandla

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Muzigal, India’s largest Music Education Platform, launched its state-of-the-art music academy in Hyderabad. Muzigal’s state-of-the-art academy is setting a gold standard in music education by providing a 360-degree framework in the music learning and teaching eco-system with online, offline and music instruments’ shop-front integrated into one platform. Speaking at the launch of Muzigal’s Nallagandla Academy, Muzigal’s Founder Dr. Lakshminarayana …

Music India Music Education Academy Learners Music Academy Muzigal

1 day, 10 hours ago

India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India's financial capital Mumbai, part of a remarkable Art Deco architectural heritage that campaigners say needs protection. A sweep of some Art Deco buildings -- including offices, colleges and residential complexes -- was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2018, alongside the city's Victorian Gothic …

Art Heritage Mumbai Indian Kumar World Heritage Deco

1 day, 11 hours ago

Row over whitewashing of century-old murals at Kolkata’s government art college

The Hindu

The 170-year-old Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, has found itself at the centre of controversy over the whitewashing of century-old Rajasthani murals on the college building. The Rajasthani motifs — painted in a repetitive, matrix formation on the arches of three floors — are believed to have been commissioned in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when …

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1 day, 20 hours ago

Pavan K. Varma | Why India world’s ‘happiest country’ but must get rid of that status

Deccan Chronicle

The legendary fourth king of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, ruled for 34 years, until he voluntarily abdicated in 2008 in favour of his eldest son, the current king. If power-cuts last for hours, at least there is electricity for the rest of the day; if monsoons cause misery, this is but temporary; if water is scarce, occasional tankers, …

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1 day, 20 hours ago

Fashion as Art – and Art as Fashion

Deccan Chronicle

The art market may be navigating turbulent waters, with galleries across Manhattan downing shutters, and Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips registering a stark 27 per cent drop in global auction sales during the first half of 2024, as reported by The Art Newspaper. Merging art and fashion’s accessibility accounts not merely for a garment but a cultural artefact, offering consumers something …

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Singing Marsh family apologise for 'remarkably tasteless' Gisèle Pelicot parody of Paul Simon's 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and insist they weren't cashing on rape trial

Daily Mail

A musical family-of-six has apologised after they released a 'remarkably tasteless' Gisèle Pelicot parody of Paul Simon's 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, as critics attack them for trying to cash in on her rape trial. The musical Marsh family has apologised for its remarkably tasteless' and 'shameful'parody song exploring the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial Their controversial song came …

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2 days ago

Winter art and the Bengal Biennale

The Hindu

Director and curator Siddharth Sivakumar and Trustees Malvika Banerjee and Jeet Banerjee’s Gameplan have launched the first- ever Bengal Biennale, a multigenerational tapestry of artistic expression, bringing together a diverse array of artists and their unique perspectives. The event this winter, to be held across two venues — the university town of Santiniketan from November 29 to December 22, 2024, …

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Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 most watched film of 2024: Report

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Allu Arjun-starrer “Pushpa 2: The Rule" has emerged as the most-watched movie of the year 2024 with 10.8 lakh solo viewers, according to a year-end report by BookMyShow. The most watched movies of 2024 also included Hindi hit like “Stree 2”, “Singham Again” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” as well as “Kalki 2898 AD”, “HanuMan”, “Amaran”, “The Greatest of All …

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2 days, 3 hours ago

Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu

People’s Democratic Party supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the proposed increase in GST for Kashmiri shawl would finish the craft and appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address the issue. The former Chief Minister of the erstwhile State alleged efforts were being made to destroy Jammu and Kashmir by undertaking development work on horticulture land …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

Ronnie Wood's wife Sally, 46, reveals the secret to their happy 12 year marriage as she gives an insight into life with the rocker, 77

Daily Mail

Ronnie Wood's wife Sally has revealed the secret behind the couple's happy 12-year marriage. Meanwhile, Sally told that far from living a rock and roll lifestyle, the couple love nothing better than staying up late to read books and watch the TV, adding that they're 'night owls'. Ronnie Wood 's wife Sally has revealed the secret behind the couple's happy …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Ice sculptures celebrating Amsterdam's history at the "Art Below Zero" exhibition

NL Times

A new exhibition featuring intricate ice sculptures inspired by Amsterdam's history and iconic landmarks opens this weekend at the Central Market Hall in Amsterdam-West. Titled Art Below Zero, the show presents the work of international ice sculptors, showcasing sculptures of Anne Frank, Johnny Jordaan, the canals, and the Royal Palace on Dam Square. In celebration of the city’s 750th anniversary, …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

I'm A Celebrity star Coleen Rooney shows off £20million Cheshire mansion's glamorous bar with very luxurious features

Daily Mail

Coleen Rooney has offered fans a rare look inside her £20 million Cheshire mansion, showcasing its impressive art-deco-style bar as she prepares for Christmas. Coleen Rooney has offered fans a rare look inside her £20 million Cheshire mansion, showcasing its impressive art-deco-style bar as she prepares for Christmas The I'm A Celeb star, 38, lives in the sprawling property with …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

The Hindu

Bigger and better than before, this week will see the city host the fourth edition of the India Art Festival, with around 30 galleries showcasing the works of over 350 artists from across the country. The upcoming India Art Festival marks the 30th edition of the event in India since its inception 15 years ago, says Rajendra Patil, founder-director, IAF. …

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3 days ago

Lit for Life Dialogue 2025: Bengaluru celebrates literature, art and cinema

The Hindu

It was an evening of insightful conversations and stimulating exchange of ideas at the Lit for Life Dialogue 2025, which witnessed a packed auditorium at Christ, in Bengaluru on December 20, 2024. “It’s an exciting chapter for us as we build on our relationship with the people of the city, bringing distinguished writers, creative thinkers, and inspiring intellectuals to interact …

Art Bengaluru Life Nair Lit Palekar

3 days, 1 hour ago

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The Hindu

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Visakhapatnam convener D. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the State and Central governments to work on establishing geopark in Visakhapatnam as the city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The initiative of geopark would involve integrating major geological and archaeological sites under a unified Geopark Management Authority …

India State Reddy Unesco Geological Geopark Intach Visakhapatnam

3 days, 3 hours ago

Koothu met classical at The Music Academy’s lec dem session

The Hindu

Day four of the lec dems at The Music Academy featured two interesting topics. Hanne provided insights while Rajagopal demonstrated various aspects of Kattai Koothu, a traditional art form combining dance, drama, and storytelling. Rajagopal demonstrated a humorous scene between Krishna and Subhadra from The Mahabharata, showcasing the art form’s flexibility in infusing traditional stories with modern slang and humour. …

Art Music Krishna Dem Raga Mahabharata Rajagopal

3 days, 7 hours ago

Kerala State Youth Festival to feature five tribal dance form competitions

The Hindu

The State government has included five tribal dance art forms as competition events in the 63rd Kerala State Youth Festival, which commences in Thiruvananthapuram on January 4, 2025. At a press conference on December 20, 2024, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty identified the ethnic art forms as Mangalam Kali, Paniya Nritham, Paliya Nritham, Malapulayattom, and Irula Nritham. Mr. Sivankutty said …

Festival Art Competitions State Sivankutty

3 days, 7 hours ago

Soliloquy in stone and metals

The Hindu

At the Visual Art Gallery leading up to the Central Atrium at the India Habitat Centre, you will find yourself immersed in a world of sculptural brilliance. This is a rare show with 100 sculptures on display, put together by the Delhi Art Society, Calcutta Sculptors and the Chawla Art Gallery. Each orb reflects a world of its own In …

Art Delhi Work Narayan Sculptors

3 days, 14 hours ago

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China Daily

Resonance from the heart Moldovan artist Tudor Zbarnea has been exploring the history, tradition, culture and national character of his homeland, drawing inspiration from mythology and folk tales to illustrate aspects of humanity. The newly opened Zhoushan Art Museum adds to the city's cultural landscape, and pays tribute to its maritime history and spirit of embracing the challenge of life …

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Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Off the cuff: No more monikers

MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India

'He's weak': Trump comment said to show one Dem attack is 'getting under his skin'

Moulding artists for more than five decades

Muzigal launches State-of-the-art Music Academy in Nallagandla

India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Row over whitewashing of century-old murals at Kolkata’s government art college

Pavan K. Varma | Why India world’s ‘happiest country’ but must get rid of that status

Fashion as Art – and Art as Fashion

Singing Marsh family apologise for 'remarkably tasteless' Gisèle Pelicot parody of Paul Simon's 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and insist they weren't cashing on rape trial

Winter art and the Bengal Biennale

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 most watched film of 2024: Report

Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti

Ronnie Wood's wife Sally, 46, reveals the secret to their happy 12 year marriage as she gives an insight into life with the rocker, 77

Ice sculptures celebrating Amsterdam's history at the "Art Below Zero" exhibition

I'm A Celebrity star Coleen Rooney shows off £20million Cheshire mansion's glamorous bar with very luxurious features

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

Lit for Life Dialogue 2025: Bengaluru celebrates literature, art and cinema

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

Koothu met classical at The Music Academy’s lec dem session

Kerala State Youth Festival to feature five tribal dance form competitions

Soliloquy in stone and metals

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