The third edition of the Insect of the Year election started on Sunday. Five native insects have a chance to win the title. They are each "represented" by a well-known Dutch person. The public can vote until Friday, April 12, via insectvanhetjaar.org.The aim is to make insects more popular among the general public and to put unknown species more in the spotlight. "Many people still have a crush reflex when they see an insect," says Aglaia Bouma, insect expert and one of the initiators of the...
Women have their faces smeared with colored powder during the celebration
A care home in Weymouth marked the festival of Holi with a day celebrating Hindu culture. Residents at Care UK’s Anning House, on Cross Road, took part in the festival of colour, which marks the start of spring and honours the triumph of good over evil. As part of the celebrations, residents spent the morning […]
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Children throw balloons filled with colourful water at each other while elders visit friends and relatives and distribute sweets. Holi was celebrated in
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Actor Kunal Jaisingh, who received immense popularity for playing romantic roles on TV screens, feel Holi is the celebration of unity and diversity. He was last seen in the show Durga Aur Charu.He said, "Holi is a vibrant and joyous festival, celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour, I love the way how the occasion help people coming together to enjoy through various colourful activities. The main highlight of Holi is the playing and smearing of coloured powders and water on each other,...
By Uriel J. García and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision on Tuesday ruled that a law allowing Texas police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border can take effect while a legal battle over the new state law empowering local law enforcement plays out. The decision comes a day after the...
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Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is a time for joy, celebration, and new beginnings. This year, the festivities hold a special meaning for several celebrity couples who will be celebrating their first Holi as husband and wife.Here's a glimpse into the joyous first Holi celebrations of some celebrity couples who recently tied the knot. The Bollywood actress and the esteemed politician exchanged vows on September 24, 2023, in a discreet ceremony held at the majestic Taj Lake Palace in...
The speakers included the charities founder Roanna Heller, past chair of the board Oliver Mantell, artist Laura Page, and participant Aisha Jones. Ignite Imaginations CEO Luisa Golob also shared her memories. As Sheffield’s visual arts organisation, Ignite Imaginations also delivered creative activities at the event. Selected in partnership with communities to unlock new experiences and skills, Ignite Imaginations artists led mug design, coaster creating and paint dragging, and a member from the...