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Tanzeel Akhtar has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector since 2015. She has written for the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine.

The perfect amount of money is not more; the perfect amount of money is enough. It is a great quote and a good philosophy.

Zurich, Switzerland – 20 August 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics, where she secured two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol women's event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, Indian shooting star Manu Bhaker is enjoying some well-deserved time off. However, her break is anything but ordinary. The 22-year-old, who has captured the hearts of millions with her determination and skill, is making the most of her time away from the shooting range by immersing herself in family celebrations, revisiting hobbies, and even learning new skills like cooking.

North Eastern Council (NEC) has withdrawn the draft ‘Vision Plan 2047’ document after it wrongly mentioned that the Kukis migrated from the 'Chin State of Manipur'. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said in a Facebook post on Sunday said that following the mistake in the draft NEC 'Vision Plan 2047’, the issue was raised with Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia following which it was withdrawn. In Chapter 3 – 'Art, Culture, Natural Heritage' — of the draft vision document, “Kukis (Chin) from the Chin state of Manipur” was mentioned.

Raksha Bandhan, a festival that celebrates the sacred bond between brother and sister, will be observed on Monday. On this special day, sisters fasten a sacred thread known as a Rakhi around their brothers' wrists, offering prayers for their well-being and seeking their protection. Mehndi, the intricate art of decorating hands and feet with henna patterns, plays a vital role in Indian festivities, and Raksha Bandhan is no different. The custom of applying mehndi on this day elevates the celebratory atmosphere and adds to the occasions' beauty.

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday anticipated a festive trade of over Rs 12,000 crore across the country during the Rakhi festival. The trade body said that the markets are witnessing a massive rush for Rakhi shopping, and people are very enthusiastic about the festival. It urged customers to celebrate the festival with Indian goods. Observing the demands for indigenous Rakhis, the trade body stated that customers prefer indigenous Rakhis over Chinese Rakhis during this year's festive season.

chef Niki Nakayama opened a restaurant in Los Angeles, US, in 2011, she asked herself: “What do I want the staff to feel when we’re doing our work?” Then she wrote down the following words on a piece of paper: “Every day, better in every way. Everything is done with focus, heart, gratitude, love, care, purpose, intention, faith.” Initially the paper was placed by Nakayama’s workstation, but over time, it found its way into the menu, and eventually, it was reprinted as a permanent sign that hangs in two places in the kitchen today. Restaurant kitchens across the world, especially those in the fine dining world, display inspirational quotes and slogans for their staff to see and, hopefully, take to heart. Some read like a meditation; others a rousing locker room chant.

firefighters tackled a large blaze at London's historic Somerset House cultural centre on Saturday, with flames leaping out from underneath its roof. «Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have now been sent in response to the fire at Somerset House. Crews are tackling a fire located in part of the building's roof,» the London Fire Brigade posted on X, formerly Twitter. The official X account of the Renaissance building, which opened in 1796, said that «owing to a fire in one small part of Somerset House, the site is currently closed.»

‘I am bored’ need not make parents recoil in horror Take, for instance, the Arthshila centres, run by the Takshila Foundation, which is helmed by the father-daughter duo of Sanjiv Kumar and Setika Singh. Envisaged as an immersive platform for artistic expression and creative experiences for people of all age groups, Arthshila has centres in Ahmedabad and Santiniketan, launched in 2021 and 2022, respectively, besides one other in Delhi, which was launched in January. These are open spaces, with curated programmes across disciplines, that hope to democratise art.

Asset allocation and portfolio diversification are key principles for any investor creating a long-term financial plan. This involves splitting investments across various asset classes, ensuring they do not move in the same direction or to the same extent simultaneously. 

₹2-3 crore (are) where high single digit rates can be offered for long-term deposits." The interest rate deregulation means the RBI cannot direct banks to make deposits more attractive. However, a senior economist suggested that the RBI can look at tweaking system liquidity, which would have an impact.

Indian Army contingent on Thursday celebrated the 78th Indian Independence Day in joint exercise 'Mitra Shakti' with various activities, including a yoga session with their Sri Lankan counterparts. As part of the Independence Day commemorations, the Army troops participating in the Joint Exercise enthusiastically celebrated the day by practising various asanas led by Yoga instructors from the Indian Army contingent. The troops of the Indian Army contingent also undertook the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign at their camp in the Army Training School in Madurouya, Sri Lanka, according to an official statement. «The Tricolour was proudly displayed by the participants, honouring the national pride of all Indians. The effort reflects the pride the Indian Army attaches to the Tricolour, for which every soldier has proudly made the supreme sacrifice over the years,» the statement said.

Director General of Delhi Prisons Satish Golcha announced the grant of remission to more than 1,160 convicts. In addition, he revealed the prisons have installed 1,248 additional face recognition system-fitted CCTV cameras to enhance the safety of inmates in the prisons. According to a statement from Delhi Prisons, Tihar, Golcha announced the special remission for convicts on Thursday after hoisting the tricolour on the premises. A total of 1,160 eligible convicts were granted remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in prison, it said.

Collective Behaviour, the show spans three-and-a-half decades of her practice. The artist, who reflects on colonial histories of the subcontinent, and draws inspiration from miniature traditions and manuscripts, was in the news recently for vandalism of her work in the US. “At 3 am on July 8, a man with a hammer decapitated an 18-foot sculpture of a woman at the University of Houston.

phulkari embroidery, cholis with kaanchi (mirror embroidery) from Gujarat, brocade on quilt covers and saris, tie-and-dye odhanis, Naga shawls, jamdanis, telia rumal from Andhra Pradesh and batik rumal from West Bengal—all introducing the viewer to ancient textiles starting from the 18th century. (Unlike painting, when it comes to textiles, something that belongs to 18th century is considered ancient, because cloth is more delicate and tends to perish faster.) Then the gallery takes a turn into the modernisation of traditional textiles, highlighting pieces from the Vishwakarma exhibitions, led by the late Martand Singh from the 1970s onwards. These shows were a series of seven textile art and history exhibitions from 1982-92 that documented the introduction of design to crafts communities.

Sotheby’s, the 280-year-old British auction house, is auctioning off a Beeple and Cryptopunk non-fungible token (NFT) at its Digital Art Day Sale which goes live today.

Lucid, gives nearly an hour to watch the comedian riff with his audience like a drunk uncle holding court at a wedding. There’s no craft, no structural ingenuity, no grand comedic vision—just a lot of time to kill. Rife, who has a certain easy charm, meanders through a conversation with his audience, and we’re supposed to believe this is worthy of the same Netflix stage that once hosted the likes of Burnham’s Make Happy? Lucid is not so much a comedy special as it is an open-mic night.

romantic gestures, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has commissioned a colossal sculpture of his wife, Priscilla Chan, to grace their backyard. This larger-than-life tribute, crafted by renowned artist Daniel Arsham, has become the talk of the town and a true symbol of Zuckerberg's affection. Zuckerberg, who has been married to Chan for over 12 years, took to Instagram to unveil the impressive artwork. The sculpture, which features a bronze finish with a Tiffany green patina, reflects Arsham's signature blend of architecture and performance art. The tech billionaire's post included both a photograph and a video, capturing the striking details of the statue and Chan's delighted reaction.

[San Jose, CA] – Tim Goodyear, a digital art and blockchain trailblazer, is set to launch a special token that will allow collectors to mint a limited edition NFT. This NFT is based on a newly rediscovered artwork by Matt Furie, featuring the iconic “Boys Club” characters as children.

Adult Swim has released a trailer for the upcoming series, "Rick and Morty: The Anime." The trailer showcases the Smith family in a new art style and introduces new cast members.