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1 week, 4 days ago

Painting history: The legacy of Robert Home

It’s December, and Bengaluru is buzzing with cultural events. Bangalore fell to Cornwallis in March 1791, soon after Home had joined the party, giving him ample opportunity to make extensive sketches of Tipu’s Palace, the Bangalore Fort The first publicly available photographic process, daguerreotype, was invented by the 19th century French scientist, painter and photographer, Louis Daguerre, in 1839. In …

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2 weeks ago

Siberian seagulls flock to Qingdao shores for winter retreat

China Daily

The Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao's Shinan district has welcomed back the Siberian seagulls for their annual winter visit. To celebrate the arrival of these avian guests, the district has launched a series of events with the theme "Come to Shinan to see the seagulls in winter", featuring a variety of engaging activities. These include the "Seagull Quest" stamp collection challenge, …

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2 weeks ago

Siberian seagulls flock to Qingdao shores for winter retreat

China Daily

The Zhanqiao Pier in Qingdao's Shinan district has welcomed back the Siberian seagulls for their annual winter visit. To celebrate the arrival of these avian guests, the district has launched a series of events with the theme "Come to Shinan to see the seagulls in winter", featuring a variety of engaging activities. These include the "Seagull Quest" stamp collection challenge, …

Qingdao Siberian Seagull Theme

2 weeks, 4 days ago

The future of the West L.A. VA campus is unclear. This is its history

LA Times

Isn’t this just a classic Los Angeles story? Over four abattoir years, almost a third of a million of the Union’s “boys in blue” had been wounded — not all of them catastrophically, but so many unwell enough in mind or body that they had no work and couldn’t do any, and had no home and couldn’t find one. The …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tourists can now buy ‘100% authentic’ fresh air cans from Lake Como for £8.25

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tourists visiting Italy’s picturesque Lake Como can buy magnets or postcards to remember their trip – …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mini Poop Statues Appear At D.C.’s Mysterious Turd Monument ‘Honoring’ Trump

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — It’s been two weeks since a mysterious satirical poop monument appeared by the U.S. Capitol, “honoring” former President Donald Trump and the people behind the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection with a massive turd. A second D.C. monument appeared last week as a “tribute” to Trump for referring to his supporters in the violent 2017 white …

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2 months ago

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

The Independent

When art designer Lu Xue decided to transform the inspiration she took from the renowned Tang Dynasty painting Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers into tangible art curios, they struck a major chord with museum patrons. Ice creams replicating bronze masks at the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan province “This cultural and creative product not only brings cultural relics …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ordinary terraced home on sale for £380k in seaside holiday town... but can YOU spot the owner's rock and roll tribute in every room?

Daily Mail

From the outside there is nothing out of the ordinary about this four-bedroom house on a suburban street - but inside, it is a different story. From the outside there is nothing out of the ordinary about this four-bedroom house on a suburban street - but inside, it is a different story From the outside no one would bat an …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts

NPR

How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts toggle caption Nydia Blas for NPR In a bustling restaurant in northwest Atlanta, roughly a dozen young Republicans are surrounded by pitchers, chips and salsa, chatting and laughing as they fill out postcards. “She's had three-and-a-half years to do that, so no one's buying it.” Sponsor Message Yet …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

India Post to release picture postcards featuring Paris Paralympics medal winners

The Hindu

When India started winning medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, an idea struck a small team that consisted of an artist and deltiologists in Tamil Nadu. Chennai-based P Venkatesan, the founding treasurer of Postcrossing Society of India and artist S Sivabalan, who is based in Virudhunagar, got down to creating postcards with line-drawings of the medal winners. The set, that …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Cure fans receive cryptic messages amid new album speculation

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and …

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3 months, 1 week ago

New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 13 : All Songs Considered

NPR

New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 13 Enlarge this image toggle caption James Macari/Courtesy of the artist James Macari/Courtesy of the artist NPR Music's Ann Powers and Hazel Cills are your guides to the best music out this Friday, Sept. 13, including the 10th studio album by Miranda Lambert. Postcards From Texas is a new chapter for the …

4 months ago

Shop handmade apparel and stationery themed on Madras Day

The Hindu

Kollywood shots @ Mahaxarts “The city and its layered history is my muse in most of my personal projects,” says city-based artist-illustrator Mahalakshmi Somasundar who launched Mahaxarts in 2021. Upwards of ₹35, @mahaxarts on Instagram Beach bommais @ Odd Trunk Inspired by Chennai’s everyday life, illustrator Riddhi Rohit’s designs are rooted in her love for the city’s culture. “With our …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Journey to the West goes East and then back again

China Daily

A teacher from the Tacoma visiting group showcases the Tacoma postcards she plans to gift to students in Fuzhou. "Many people in Tacoma and many people in Fuzhou value our friendship very strongly," Youtz, chairman of the Tacoma-Fuzhou Sister City Committee, said. One of them was the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, which Youtz read, leading to his …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Journey to the West goes East and then back again

China Daily

Students from Fuzhou's Affiliated High School and students from Tacoma write to each other on postcards on June 26. WANG ZHENGXING/CHINA DAILY The project ended 18 months later, but the connection between Fowler and his Fuzhou friends continued. Just the number of people my Fuzhou friends asked me to go back and thank was so touching, and it shows that …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson reveals shock health confession: 'The surgery was terrifying'

Daily Mail

Former Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson has opened up about the fear she experienced when she discovered growths in her throat that threatened her singing career. The brunette beauty, who played Bea Nilsson on Neighbours, underwent surgery earlier this year after facing vocal issues in late 2023. Former Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson, 29, has opened up about the fear she experienced …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao's dazzling ICH items shine in Germany

China Daily

The Discover China - Qingdao Promotion Day event was held at the University of Regensburg in Germany on June 14. During the event, Qingdao promotional materials such as posters, postcards, notepads, and brochures were distributed to provide Regensburg University students with a better understanding of the city, which is a sister city of Regensburg. The event also featured Jiaozhou paper-cutting …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Postcards from a picturesque coast

China Daily

People relax on the Sunshine Coast Greenway in Rizhao on Sept 2, 2022. In recent years, Rizhao has restored and improved its coastline, creating the 28-kilometer Sunshine Coast Greenway, while preserving its pine forests, sandy beaches, rocky shores and coastal wetlands. The Sunshine Coast Greenway connects over 10 scenic spots, linking multiple coastal communities, and features viewing platforms and exercise …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Postcards From Fiji, Courtesy Lovebirds Jackky Bhagnani And Rakul Preet Singh

News 18

Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh are back with another set of pictures from their fun-filled exotic vacation in Fiji. One of them wrote, “Perfect couple.” Meanwhile, Rakul Preet Singh also shared her sneak peeks from their romantic getaway, offering fans a glimpse into their idyllic retreat. He will be next gracing the screen in Mudassar Aziz’s upcoming romantic film …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Peter Jackson's restored 'Let it Be' is a TV treat for Beatles fans

NPR

Peter Jackson's restored 'Let it Be' is a TV treat for Beatles fans Jackson uses his post-production tricks to polish up the 1970 documentary, bringing a new perspective on events in the film and allowing us to focus on the band's creativity instead of their acrimony. Three years ago, when Peter Jackson got to tackle the video and audio outtakes …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Woman who staged her own stalking called it “a cry for help”; Accused man was traumatized

NL Times

Sanne S., the 34-year-old woman from Putten who is suspected of staging her own stalking, told the court in Utrecht on Friday that her actions were a “cry for help.” The claim resulted in a falsely-accused man being sentenced to a one-year jail sentence. The Public Prosecution Service claims the woman sent herself two postcards and text messages using the …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Carrie Fisher became Hollywood’s master ventriloquist in ‘Postcards From the Edge’

LA Times

“Maybe I shouldn’t have given the guy who pumped my stomach my phone number, but who cares?” There is no more quotable novel about Hollywood than Carrie Fisher’s roman à clef, “Postcards From the Edge.” Fisher’s sentences bristle with caustic, self-effacing humor. Lest that suggest “Postcards From the Edge” relies on navel-gazing storytelling that borrowed freely from the star’s own …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Election awareness message spread through postcards in Madurai

The Hindu

Taking part in an election awareness campaign to ensure cent per cent polling, Madurai Collector M.S. In order to create awareness of the importance of voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, postcards were sent to the voters with the message urging them to exercise their franchise. The Collector sent the postcards from Gandhi Nagar Post Office situated opposite the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Postcards from Kohima

New Indian Express

As the sun began its descent, casting a warm glow upon EKA’s experiential flagship store in the Lodhi Colony Market of Delhi, the spectators were transported to the enchanting town of Kohima, nestled amidst the hills of Nagaland. The runway, fashioned like a village road, came alive with models showcasing EKA’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection, aptly titled ‘Kohima’. A harmonious blend …

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Painting history: The legacy of Robert Home

Siberian seagulls flock to Qingdao shores for winter retreat

Siberian seagulls flock to Qingdao shores for winter retreat

The future of the West L.A. VA campus is unclear. This is its history

Tourists can now buy ‘100% authentic’ fresh air cans from Lake Como for £8.25

Mini Poop Statues Appear At D.C.’s Mysterious Turd Monument ‘Honoring’ Trump

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

Ordinary terraced home on sale for £380k in seaside holiday town... but can YOU spot the owner's rock and roll tribute in every room?

How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts

India Post to release picture postcards featuring Paris Paralympics medal winners

The Cure fans receive cryptic messages amid new album speculation

New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 13 : All Songs Considered

Shop handmade apparel and stationery themed on Madras Day

Journey to the West goes East and then back again

Journey to the West goes East and then back again

Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson reveals shock health confession: 'The surgery was terrifying'

Qingdao's dazzling ICH items shine in Germany

Postcards from a picturesque coast

Postcards From Fiji, Courtesy Lovebirds Jackky Bhagnani And Rakul Preet Singh

Peter Jackson's restored 'Let it Be' is a TV treat for Beatles fans

Woman who staged her own stalking called it “a cry for help”; Accused man was traumatized

How Carrie Fisher became Hollywood’s master ventriloquist in ‘Postcards From the Edge’

Election awareness message spread through postcards in Madurai

Postcards from Kohima