Water level in the Papanasam dam has been affected, leading to a rise in thefts of gold chains from women in Salem. The Articulate Festival showcased how poetry can be interpreted through dance, highlighting its diverse expressions. Cultural events held at forts and palaces are helping to preserve India's heritage. A four-day building exhibition is set to begin in Coimbatore today. Residents of Coonoor are demanding the capture and relocation of a sloth bear that has been spotted in their area. The Indian government needs to scale up its LPG subsidy scheme, according to Director V-P Dhankhar. He also criticized judges who act as "Super Parliament" for setting timelines for the President on deciding state bills.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/gold-chains-snatched-from-women-in-salem/article69460641.eceAditi Rao Hydari showcases her ethnic style through various outfits, including a feminine emerald sharara set, a block coloured black kurta and lehenga set, a rani pink silk saree with gold embroidery details, and a black anarkali with a maximal gold border.
https://www.ndtv.com/lifestyle/webstories/aditi-rao-hydari-s-ethnic-closet-staples-38291#pfrom=home-ndtv_webstoriesAustralian comedian Christian Hull made headlines after discovering a painting in an antique shop that turned out to be created by his aunt, Helen McCosker. The artwork, valued at $200, depicts a naked man on patterned cushions and was painted in the '80s, before Hull's birth. Hull shared a post on social media apologizing for being short with fans due to a bathroom emergency, revealing he was overwhelmed with emotion upon learning about the painting.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14620691/Comedian-hurried-fans-airport.htmlThe Contenders Television showcase is a major event in TV awards season, featuring 27 dramas, comedies, and TV movies at the DGA Theater on April 5-6, ahead of the Sound & Screen Television music showcase on May 7.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/2025-contenders-television-documentary-unscripted-variety-1236371074/A damaged 4ft garden pot created by Hans Coper in 1964 was sold for £47,800 after being found in a London home's flowerbed. The vessel, which was once displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Victoria and Albert Museum, had been treasured by its female owner before it was accidentally broken and pieced back together. After her death, the pot was inherited by her grandchildren, who contacted Chiswick Auctions about the piece, which expert Jo Lloyd identified as a "lost" masterpiece.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14621393/forgotten-flowerpot-fetched-50k-garden.htmlThe Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicked off with over 1000 performers, including Donna Demaio, Guy Webster, and Hannah Francis, who reviewed the festival's offerings. The event featured a range of comedy acts, from a dance about rat kings to a homemade underwear air-cannon, showcasing the creativity and risk-taking of this year's lineup.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/comedy/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-2025-best-jokes-20250415-p5ls02.htmlPunjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced a three-day celebration of Punjabi Culture Day across Punjab, starting at the Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore. The event will feature traditional music and dance performances, handicrafts exhibitions, a food festival, and other cultural activities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will be the chief guest and address participants. The festivities are aimed at highlighting Punjab's rich cultural heritage and reconnecting people with their roots. Entry is free for the public, who can register through Alhamra's official website or social media platforms.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1302114-punjabi-culture-day-celebrations-beginThe Qianlong Emperor's handscroll, featuring over 100 added postscripts, was sold at auction for $648,700, more than doubling its pre-sale estimate. The scroll, which includes a distinguishable frontispiece created by the emperor himself, is part of the Palace Museum in Beijing and Taipei Palace Museum collections. It previously belonged to Prince Gong and later Japanese cleric Ishikawa Shuntai before being sold at Sotheby's auction house. This sale follows a record-breaking October sale that totaled $11.47 million, with young collectors drawn to classic Chinese paintings and calligraphy, fueling a growing interest in imperial court works.
https://hyperallergic.com/1003950/why-did-this-ancient-chinese-handscroll-break-auction-records/The Sony World Photography Awards 2025 has announced its winners across various categories. Rhiannon Adam won the Professional Category Winner — Creative award for her entry "Rhi-Entry". Toby Binder took home the Professional Category Winner — Documentary Projects award for his project "Divided Youth of Belfast". Nicolás Garrido Huguet won the Professional Category Winner — Environment award for his image "Alquimia Textil". Seido Kino was a winner in the Landscape category with "The Strata of Time", while Laura Pannack won the Perspectives category with "The Journey Home From School". Gui Christ took home the Portraiture award for "M’kumba", and Chantal Pinzi won the Sport category with "Shred the Patriarchy". Peter Franck was a winner in the Still Life category with "Still Waiting". The Open Photographer of the Year 2025 award went to an unnamed photographer, who received $5,000 and a Sony digital imaging equipment kit.
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