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Three more held in Agra religious conversion case
The Print
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July 23, 2025
Agra, Jul 23 (PTI) Agra Police on Wednesday said it has arrested three more accused in the ongoing investigation into a religious conversion case registered on May 4, 2025, under multiple sections of the BNS and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of...
BRCS Receives Master Mind Children and Women Development Society Members
bizbahrain
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July 24, 2025
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) hosted a delegation from the Master Mind Center for Consulting and Skills Development, and members of the Bahrain Society for Women’s Development. The visit aimed to enhance health awareness and first‑aid...
‘The Continuum: 3 Generasi’ honours legacy of Raphael Scott Ahbeng, nurtures future of Sarawak art
Borneo Post
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July 23, 2025
Sylvester (left) explains one of his paintings at Hoan Gallery. With him is Faizuan. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 24): Bidayuh artist Sylvester Jussem hopes the legacy of his late mentor, the renowned Raphael Scott Ahbeng, will continue to...
Failaka’s forgotten echoes find global spotlight at UNESCO and Kuwait’s art scene
Arab Times
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July 22, 2025
Dr. Mohammed Al-Jassar, Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, tours the 'Kuwait’s Antiquities in Colors' exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, celebrating the inclusion of the Icarus Stone in UNESCO’s Memory of...
See photos of comics exhibit 'Limited Edition' at Norman art center
The Oklahoman
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The comics exhibition "Limited Edition" is on view at the Norman Firehouse Art Center Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. The exhibit is on view through Aug. 1, and a closing celebration, FirehouseCON, is planned for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m....
News in art and culture from around Ventura County
Ventura County Reporter - California
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John White, 1937-2025 The art community far and wide mourned the loss of performance artist, painter and sculptor John M. White, who passed away on April 29 in Malibou Lake, in the Santa Monica Mountains. He was 87 years old. White’s career...
Private societies urged to maintain sewage systems
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
LAHORE: To ensure urban resilience and citizen safety during the ongoing monsoon season, the Punjab Housing Department has directed all private housing societies across the province to maintain effective drainage and sewage systems. According to...
Eden of Art – community arts festival taking to Fermoy
The Avondhu
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July 24, 2025
From fire performance to live music to a family circus day, Wild Collective is set to make art accessible to the wider community on Saturday, July 26 at The Richmond Revival. The artists’ collective, founded by Carlos Ascorbe has something to suit...
“There will be some good family vibes going on.” Next Level Park Street Music Fest will bring community together in South Madison
Madison365 - Wisconsin
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Next Level Park St. Music Fest will feature local and regional singers, musicians and entertainers on Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. at the Labor Temple grounds on Madison’s South Side. Park Street Music Fest organizer Clyde Gaines tells Madison365 that...
Hult Center hosts "MJ the Musical" celebrating Michael Jackson's art
KEZI - Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. - The Tony Award-winning musical "MJ," centered around Michael Jackson's 1992 world tour, is now playing at the Hult Center in Eugene. The performance delves into the creative mind and collaborative spirit that propelled Jackson to...
This celebrity lifestyle kills you – Andy Muridzo announces retirement from music
New Zimbabwe
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July 23, 2025
By Tapiwa Svondo CONTEMPORARY musician Andy Muridzo has announced he will step away from the music scene after the release of his forthcoming album ‘Chakanyuka’, citing that the pressures of being a “celebrity” were taking a toll on him....
Seven Ghanaian musicians whose children followed in their footsteps
GhanaWeb
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July 23, 2025
As the popular African proverb goes, "a crab does not give birth to a bird". This saying rings true in Ghana’s creative arts space, where the children of some celebrated musicians have ventured into the same profession as their parents. Over the...
Civil Society Sector Awards Spotlight Grassroots Excellence in National Development
ZNS
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July 23, 2025
Twenty organizations were recognized recently during the Civil Society Sector Awards, held at Government House under the theme “Giving Back While Taking Responsibility.” The event, hosted by Civil Society Bahamas in collaboration with the Ministry...
Ansa Coatings Grenada Ltd donates paint to transform MBIA
Now Grenada
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July 23, 2025
Ansa Coatings Grenada Ltd. (ACGL), a leader in innovative and sustainable paint solutions, has contributed 50 gallons of premium, eco-friendly paint to Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), as part of a collaborative effort to enhance the...
Turkish Religious Affairs President Visits Tombs of Imam al-Shafi'i & Muhammad Zahid al-Kawthari in Cairo
Sada Elbalad
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July 23, 2025
Wed 23 Jul 2025 | 09:49 PM In a significant gesture honoring Islamic scholarship and the enduring legacy of Islamic jurisprudence, the President of Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ali Erbaş, visited two of the most revered...
Concord Music ANZ Signs First Southeast Asia Publishing Deal
The Music Network
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July 24, 2025
Thailand’s WIM is Concord Music Publishing ANZ’s latest signing. Announced Thursday, July 24th, the Thai artist, songwriter and producer strikes a global publishing agreement with Concord, marking the music company’s first-ever signing in Thailand...
Clifden Arts Festival 2025 launches groundbreaking visual art programme
Galway Advertiser
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The Clifden Arts Festival 2025 (17-28th September ) unveils a bold and diverse Visual Art Programme that brings together Irish and international artists across disciplines and locations. From painting and performance to photography and film, this...
Monthly music and puppet nights
Wyndham Star Weekly
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July 23, 2025
Snuff Puppets are opening a new music and arts bar, Snuff Salooon, at the historic Footscray Drill Hall. The first Snuff Salooon headlines electro-dub band High Pass Filter, known for their unconventional instruments, including looped tape...
Coldplay Connections: A Middleton High Music teacher’s close ties to the man behind the scenes
WMTV - Wisconsin
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July 23, 2025
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) -A Middleton music teacher is watching a former student shine as part of a concert tour that just made a stop in Madison. Popular band Coldplay just made a stop at Camp Randall Stadium, which is close to home for the band’s...
Enjoy and share talent, art and nature in Schuylkill County
Republican Herald - Pennsylvania
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July 23, 2025
Almost everyone has a hobby they enjoy, sometimes with other like-minded people. You get together when you can and play or watch a sport, create or build something, share each other’s progress, share music or other artistic expression, converse —...