Art

Says Chidananda, “We need to understand the aesthetics as well as the audience. Going online helps you reach out to a larger group of audience than a stage show. But with technology, one has to concentrate on the four corners and the space it provides and also due to the glitches, sometimes the hands and face go missing.” … [Read more...] about Pride Art Showcase by Hyderabad-based Mobbera Foundation goes online

Change in attitude A self-taught artist, Alexander VS is also a fitness consultant and into wellness. He has been working with the group for a year and says he finds art making a difference in the men’s outlook towards life. “Art can change their moods and minds and give them hope,” says Alexander. Having sensed the change art brought in him, “I want to share that with others.”Alex teaches them shading, drawing the anatomy, and colouring with pencils, crayons and watercolours. … [Read more...] about Art therapy for the young inmates of Borstal School, a remand home in Kochi

The International Baccalaureate(IB) cancelled its diploma programme (Class 11 and 12 equivalent) exams scheduled between April 30 and May 22 in a circular issued recently. Students enrolled in these programmes would be awarded their diploma grades on the basis of their coursework and overall performance. … [Read more...] about Balbharti releases Class 12th Science, Commerce, Arts textbooks online amid lockdown

Key points:Sosoli, dubbed the Combat Wombat, was initially adjudged the loser in his first UFC fight by unanimous decisionThat was overturned when it was revealed his opponent, disgraced ex-NFL star Greg Hardy use an inhaler between roundsHardy and his team maintain an official told him he could use the asthma puffer … [Read more...] about Ben Sosoli’s first UFC fight deemed ‘no contest’ after opponent Greg Hardy uses asthma puffer mid-fight

"I'm going to go through the entire roster like a chainsaw through butter," McGregor said, adding that he would not spend time "waiting around for that man [Nurmagomedov]", who he described as "a known pull-out" and "fearer of risk", among other things in a typically foul-mouthed tirade. … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor announces UFC return after backing down from second retirement