Art Matters: Cities And Memories

How do you save a heritage property that is privately owned, with many claimants who rather make money from the prime real estate than save the heritage structure?

Baaraan Ijlal, a Delhi based visual artist embarked on an unusual journey in Kolkata along with Belgian photographer Alton Valadres, to find the lost memories and forgotten heritage of the vivacious city. Baaraan's public art project, 'Cities and Memories' is an attempt to revive the visual histories of cities across India and the narrative power that its inhabitants hold.

Baaraan's observations of old buildings in Kolkata have been beautifully expressed in her paintings where she narrates the stories of common people and their everyday life in the city. They may not have roots in a city but have accepted it as their own. Baaraan says that a city remembers all its inhabitants.READ MORE.....

5 solid reasons why Prime Minister Narendra Modi should watch the World Cup final in Brazil

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre .. Read More...

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre ..

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/37782729.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre ..

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/37782729.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre ..

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/37782729.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre ..

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/37782729.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre ..

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/37782729.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Notwithstanding 'Achhe din' round the corner and all that, Indians still have a tough time explaining to the world why they are so lousy in the world's most-watched spectator sport. In the past, I have avoided contact with all foreigners during the World Cup.

My standard response during that period is that I avoid coming under the influence of decadent foreign culture. But let me be honest, I simply avoid being deeply embarrassed at the serious prospect of being confronted with that tre ..

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/37782729.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Gloucester's Burger hailed as arts 'champion'

A Gloucester resident has been recognized for his many efforts to support arts communities in Cape Ann and elsewhere.

Thomas Burger was among those honored when more than 200 members of Boston’s arts, business and legal communities came together for the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston’s annual Martinis and Masterpieces reception to celebrate the 2014 Champion for the Arts Award honorees. The event was held at the Royal Sonesta Boston. READ MORE

Sachin Tendulkar to Cross Swords Versus Shane Warne, Again

Exactly six months and 18 days after he retired, Sachin Tendulkar will once again step out in whites at Lord's. He will be leading the MCC XI against Shane Warne-led World XI in a bi-centenary celebrations match. Read More...

What Is World ?

World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth or pertaining to anywhere on earth. In a philosophical context it may refer to: the whole of the physical Universe, or an ontological world (see world disclosure). In a theological context, world usually refers to the material or the profane sphere, as opposed to the celestial, spiritual, transcendent or sacred. The "end of the world" refers to scenarios of the final end of human history, often in religious contexts. World history is commonly understood as spanning the major geopolitical developments of about five millennia, from the first civilizations to the present. World population is the sum of all human populations at any time; similarly, world economy is the sum of the economies of all societies (all countries), especially in the context of globalization. Terms like world championship, gross world product, world flags etc. also imply the sum or combination of all current-day sovereign states. READ MORE...