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T he artist Jasleen Kaur was born in Glasgow in 1986. She studied at Glasgow School of Art and later at the Royal College, and had her first solo show, Be Like Teflon , in London in 2021. She works mainly with installations, using everyday objects to explore identity, cultural memory and political belonging. Earlier this month, Kaur won the Turner prize for her 2023 exhibition Alter Altar at the Tramway in Glasgow , which memorably featured a replica of her dad’s red Ford Escort covered in an outsized doily. A group show of this year’s shortlisted artists’ work is at Tate Britain until 16 February . Kaur lives and works in London. Gaza Biennale I heard about this on the evening of the Turner prize ceremony: some of the folk protesting outside the Tate [calling for institutional divestment from ties to Israel and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza] have also been organising with the artists in Gaza who are putting on their own biennale. I don’t know what to say about the fact that, amid total destruction, artists in Gaza are putting on a biennale . I could say that it shows something about the power of art. But it also feels like a call to the global art community to listen. It’s a point of connection, it’s an attempt at connection or conversation. Kneecap I find that the energy of [the Northern Irish hip-hop trio] Kneecap feels really vital – they are totally honest in speaking truth to power. The film is the heavily fictionalised origin story of the band, who rap in the Irish language. A couple of things stood out to me. One was about a relationship to music that is anti-imperial, something I’m thinking about in my own life and practice. The film also tells how each of us has a political voice and the need to exercise it. These working-class rappers have a place to push things forward. Island of Us: Conversations About Justice With Children by Jack Young This is a resource born out of a beautiful exhibition by Rory Pilgrim at Chisenhale gallery earlier this year featuring work by people who are incarcerated. This book, developed from workshops with local primary school-age children, contains conversations around justice and freedom. It reminded me of conversations I have with my own kids. There are questions like: “If somebody who’s really poor steals an apple, what should happen?” The answers are really thoughtful. I just think young people are incredible. I learned a lot from it. F*Choir Where to begin with the force that is F*Choir? They are a queer-led choir based in London. I saw them perform with my kids at the Walthamstow Trades Hall two years ago. I’ve also marched with them during Palestine protests and been to open singing sessions with them. I’m just so in awe at the way that they practise singing in community with such dedication. They’ve got this session called Singing to Stay Alive. You can book to sing with them, and you really feel that singing collectively is part of living. It’s a life force. We Are Made of Diamond Stuff by Isabel Waidner As someone who is heavily dyslexic, I find reading really hard. Recently a friend said: “Put down your theory books and pick up some fiction.” So I went to a bookshop and deliberately chose books that were thin, with a font that I could cope with. I wanted to check out Isabel Waidner, who writes really thin fiction, and they’ve got me hooked. This novel takes place on the Isle of Wight. There are protests and climate migrants and right-wing LGBTQ+ factions. Their writing is so visual, it’s like a film, and each sentence is like something I’ve never read before. June Jordan The distilled language of poets such as June Jordan is bringing so much solace at a time when language is kind of failing. I’ve decided that Jordan is one of my ancestors. Her poetry and her political life were not separate and she had the ability to get to the heart of things with so few words. Her [1982] poem Apologies to All the People in Lebanon is heartbreaking. You read it and think, it must have been written now, surely. Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh We were filming up in Glasgow for the Turner prize and one of the crew who were driving us around had an album by Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh playing, and his music has been carrying me through the past months. The fiddle really gets to my heart. I feel like it’s part of my ancestry, it moves me in the way that an Indian stringed instrument might. This album [ Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh & Thomas Bartlett ] is really comforting but it’s also a lament, and there are times when the fiddle is barely even playing, it’s just a scratch of a string.and Tom Schwartz are raising a toast to their business Schwartz & Sandy's. The is set to close at the end of December, the reality-TV personalities revealed in separate Instagram posts on Monday. Neither Sandoval nor Schwartz disclosed the reason for the closure. "This hasn't been an easy choice for my partners and me, but other priorities and commitments have taken hold," . "While this business venture has been an incredible stepping stone in my life, one I will always cherish, I look forward to exciting new endeavors." : "Sad as hell to post this. I'll do a more sentimental post down the road. Just wanna keep it upbeat and throw some parties to close out the year." In addition to thanking the bar's "incredible staff" for its "endless commitment to making Schwartz & Sandy's a place of everlasting memories," Sandoval shared that the LA locale will continue hosting events through its closing date, which was not announced in the post. Sandoval and Schwartz, who star on the Bravo reality series " in 2021. The pair also co-founded in West Hollywood with . In March 2023, Schwartz & Sandy's was caught in the with "Vanderpump Rules" co-star , a close friend of his then-girlfriend . At the time, Sandoval wrote on social media that he would be "taking a hiatus out of respect for my employees (and) partners." "The allure of being associated with reality TV has hidden what is an amazing spot and location for LA locals as well," Sandoval concluded his Monday post. "I highly recommend you check us out, especially if you haven't yet. Let's get together one last time."Functional Food Ingredients Market to Grow by USD 53.14 Billion (2023-2028), Segmented by Product, Application, and Geography, with AI Impacting Market Trends - Technavio
West Ham United Star Michail Antonio Involved In Road Accident, EPL Club Confirms : Check DeetsChampai Soren is a name synonymous with the foundation of the state of Jharkhand. The veteran tribal politician is contesting for a seat in the state’s Saraikela district. This region has had one constant representative in the state assembly since the year 2005–Champai Soren. He has won the seat six times as an MLA, twice in the erstwhile southern area of Bihar–now the state of Jharkhand, and four times in the current state. Champai Soren: Defending champion of Saraikela This constituency has come at the forefront of the Jharkhand elections , with Soren battling it against his former party–the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha . "Every day several vehicles come to the village asking for Champai Soren's house. After Champai Da became CM, people have taken a special interest in our village," Laxman Soren, a 32-year- old farmer, told ET in Jilinggora, the native village of Champai Soren. 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With results to be announced today, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is eyeing Champai Soren as a key player to end its losing streak in the Kolhan region . The Saffron party had failed to win a single seat in the region during the 2019 assembly elections, and is banking on Soren’s influence to turn the tide in its favor. For many voters in Kolhan, particularly tribal communities, Soren’s legacy is deeply intertwined with his work and leadership. "Champai Soren and JMM were weaved together. This is the first time we will have to choose between either JMM or Champai Soren," said Dilip Soren, a villager from the region. The shift in allegiances is significant, as Soren’s son, Babulal Soren , who is contesting from Ghatshila on a BJP ticket explained. “Not only Saraikela but the people of Kolhan are not going to let the Tiger down," said Babulal Soren. Champai Soren, a prominent tribal leader , has held sway over Kolhan for decades. His influence is especially strong in constituencies reserved for Scheduled Tribes, where tribal and other backward class voters play a decisive role. Soren’s political journey has seen his steadfast dedication to the region's development during his long-standing association with the JMM, a party he was a part of until his departure earlier this year. In August, after resigning from the JMM, Soren considered launching a new political party. However, on August 30, he had joined forces with the BJP, securing a position within the state’s political framework. Soren’s political career has been long and storied. The 67-year-old tribal leader has earned the title of ‘Jharkhand’s Tiger’ due to his role in the state’s long struggle for a separate identity in the 1990s, which culminated in the formation of Jharkhand in 2000. From ‘undivided’ Bihar to Jharkhand Soren’s entry into politics began in 1991 when he was elected as an Independent MLA from the Saraikela constituency in undivided Bihar. Four years later, he joined the JMM, where he defeated the BJP’s Panchu Tudu. However, his journey was not without setbacks. He lost the 2000 elections from Saraikela to BJP’s Anant Ram Tudu but regained his seat in 2005 after a narrow victory margin of just 880 votes. Soren went on to win the seat again in 2009, 2014, and 2019, solidifying his political presence. In 2019, when his son Hemant Soren formed the state’s government for the second time, Champai Soren was appointed as the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies and Transport. However, tensions within the JMM began to mount, and Soren expressed feelings of "bitter humiliation" as chief minister. He claimed that the abrupt cancellation of government programs without consultation left him with little choice but to explore new political avenues. His subsequent resignation as chief minister earlier this year paved the way for Hemant Soren to reclaim the position for a third term. Despite this political shift, Champai Soren’s status as a key tribal leader remains undeniable. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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Australia and Canada will enter a new partnership for air and missile defence research as part of a joint aim for security in the Indo-Pacific region. or signup to continue reading Defence ministers for Canada and Australia, Bill Blair and Richard Marles, announced on Saturday that each country will contribute $C237 million ($A260 million) over five years on a project to understand emerging missile threats. Under the arrangement, the nations will collaborate on developing detection, monitoring, targeting and counter-measure technologies. "As potential adversaries continue to develop more advanced missiles... new solutions are required to defeat these threats," the ministers wrote in a statement. "This collaboration on integrated air and missile defence research and development is mutually beneficial, contributing directly to our shared objective of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond." 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But Moscow's military footprint in the country fell into uncertainty over the weekend after rebel forces captured Damascus and ousted Assad following a rapid offensive that lasted just days. Assad has since fled to Moscow. Advertisement The Kremlin relies heavily on its bases in Syria to project its power, and losing them would be a major setback, not something that Russia needs amid its war in Ukraine. Tartus is Russia's main naval base abroad, and it provides the country with crucial access to a warm-water port. Meanwhile, Moscow uses Khmeimim to move military forces in and out of Africa. A satellite image captured on Monday shows Russian aircraft, helicopters, and military equipment at the Khmeimim airbase near the coastal city of Latakia. At the adjacent civilian Bassel Al-Assad International Airport, lots of activity was spotted. Russian aircraft are seen at the Khmeimim airbase on Monday. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies Crowds and traffic at the civilian airport adjacent to Khmeimim on December 9. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies It is unclear at this time if assets have already left and whether Russia will hold its position at this base. Advertisement Imagery captured on Tuesday shows that Russia's warships missing from its naval facility in Tartus, a port city located on the Mediterranean Sea. At least two frigates were spotted several miles off the coast. Russian naval vessels were spotted at Tartus on December 5. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies The vessels are missing in this December 10 image. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies Five Russian surface vessels — three frigates and two replenishment oilers — and a submarine were spotted at the Tartus base earlier in the week, but they had left the facility by Monday and were still gone the next day. It's unclear if and when the warships will return to port; their presence out in the Mediterranean could be for safety reasons amid all the uncertainty on land rather than a full evacuation from Tartus. Advertisement A Russian frigate sails off the coast of Syria on December 10. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies Another Russian frigate was spotted off the coast of Syria on December 10. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies The new imagery comes amid questions over Russia's future control of the Tartus and Khmeimim bases, which it has held for years. The country's defense ministry has not publicly signaled any major force posture changes. Related stories Ukraine's military intelligence agency said that Moscow was withdrawing from its bases and evacuating its forces. BI was unable to confirm this independently. The ships are out of port, but the specific reason isn't certain. The Kremlin said that it is taking steps to ensure the security of its bases through conversations with the new Syrian leadership as details of the transition government become clearer. Russian state media has said rebel forces control the province where its facilities are located. Advertisement If Russia is unable to retain access to these bases, it could spell trouble for Moscow in the region. Conflict analysts with the Institute for the Study of War, a US-based think tank, wrote in an assessment on Monday that "the potential loss of Russian bases in Syria will have major implications for Russia's ability to project power in the Mediterranean Sea, threaten NATO's southern flank, and operate in Africa."
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