Cambridge University researchers have analyzed strands from eight locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair to sequence his genome, finding that the legendary composer had a likely genetic predisposition to liver disease and Hepatitis B infection months before his death. Five locks of hair were deemed “”authentic”” by the researchers and…
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Belgian photojournalist David Verbeckt is showcasing his latest exhibition titled “Burmese Minorities, And Endless Oppression” in Kuala Lumpur, featuring 36 black and white photographs capturing the struggles of Myanmar’s minority groups. Verbeckt, who is on the junta’s watchlist and risks arrest if caught in Myanmar, chose to capture the photographs…
The Lamin House, a traditional house from Eastern Kalimantan in Indonesia, was awarded the Merit Prize in the Unique Feature category at the 2023 Hong Kong Flower Show. Ricky Suhendar, the consul general of Indonesia in Hong Kong, expressed that Indonesia’s participation in this international event aligns with their tradition…
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Australian Catholic University is hosting global art project designed to draw attention to the plight of Afghan women and girls under the Taliban. “The eye-catching art installation at ACU’s Christ and Mercy Lecture Theatre building is part of a global project, “Hanging by a Thread” at ACU’s Melbourne campus. Each installation hopes to represent the resilience of Afghan culture beyond its borders. The Victorian artwork was originally exhibited at the…
Qavi Khan death is an irreparable loss to the art sector of Pakistan, PM Shahbaz Shareef
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of renowned artist Muhammad Qavi Khan. According to the statement issued by the press wing of the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that his death is an irreparable loss to the art sector of Pakistan. May Allah forgive the deceased and give patience to the bereaved. Mohammad Qavi Khan has performed his art…
In order to lead its multibillion-dollar investment strategy into Pakistan, the largest port and logistics operator in the world, DP World, has announced that it has appointed Pakistani celebrity and longtime UAE resident Fakhar-e-Alam as vice chairman. DP World, in its press release, specifically mentioned Alam’s enthusiasm for Pakistan and his positive impact in encouraging investment in Pakistan in these difficult times. Upon learning of his new post, Alam said, “I…
Wasu Khan Gajani, a well-known folk singer from Balochistan, passed away on Friday morning in Sukkur. According to reports from the deceased’s family, Wasu Khan Gajani, a legendary figure in Baloch folk music who gained fame for his role with legendary vocalist Shehzad Roy in the docudrama “Wasu Aur Mein,” passed away this morning after a prolonged illness. Khan had been suffering from various health issues for a long time. Shehzad Roy posted a confirmation of the sad news on…
The UK Songwriting Competition announced that the Kurdish artist, Agreen Dilshad, won the World Music Award for the year 2022 in honour of his song Shari Dunya (War of the World), which highlights the impact of war on living beings.Thus, Agreen will be the first Kurdish singer to win this international award.The Kurdish artist, Agreen Dilshad, said, according to a statement issued by Artin Crown Productions, “The song (Shari Dunya) is a special song that resonates with me because it…
Kanye West credits Jonah Hill performance for changing views on anti-semitism American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has returned to Instagram after having his account restricted last year over anti-semitic posts. In his latest post, West claimed that Jonah Hill’s performance in “21 Jump Street” made him like Jewish people again, and no one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform it into hatred towards millions of innocent people. West added, “No Christian can be…