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Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record
A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world's largest art canvas - officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the...
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Inspired by Japanese Art of Kokedama, This Kerala Mom Sets up Garden With Upcycled Waste
Inspired by the Japanese art of Kokedama, Anjali started her own garden. And her amma transformed it by upcycling waste such as cans, bottles, tyres and old clothes!
Autistic artist works with city to implement 'happy to talk' benches, combatting loneliness
Oliver Chan invites community members to join him for a chat on a bench, or at a local “Chatty Cafe.”
22 Ideas To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of the AAPI community.
Storybook-inspired tiny home cottages bring neighbors together in this small town
In Caroline, New York, a property of 140 tiny cottages was inspired by the children’s book, “Miss Rumphius.”
Trading Cards Starring Middle-Aged Men Go Viral in Japanese Town, Boosting Volunteerism and Respect for Elders
In a story that will make you ‘aww’ and ‘ahh’ like the best Pixar film, a Japanese community center released a line of collectable trading cards featuring the town’s male...
This Summer, Let Your Kids Discover India Through These 5 Timeless Art Forms
Tired of watching your child scroll through summer? Swap screens for something meaningful with hands-on Indian crafts like Blue Pottery and Rogan Art. These activities spark...
‘Third Act’ Screening at LA Asian Pacific Film Festival Highlights AAPI Heritage Month | BlogTalk with MJ Racadio
For this year’s AAPI Heritage Month, I had the honor of attending the powerful screening of Third Act at the 2025 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (#VCFilmFest). The...
Philippines Makes Big Impact at Abu Dhabi Book Fair with Filipino Stories in Demand
The Philippines returned strongly to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2025, showcasing Filipino literature and making significant strides in the Arab publishing...
Nia Vardalos on bringing her acclaimed play to Athens — and performing for the first time in Greek
Nia Vardalos, star and writer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, is bringing her acclaimed play Tiny Beautiful Things to Athens — and will perform in Greek for the first time....
We asked people to share books that changed their life. Here are 12 top reads.
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Priestess Statue Found Preserved in Walls of Pompeii, Set to Star in New Exhibit on Roman Women
Later this month, an exhibition will open at the Archaeological Museum of Pompeii where a brand-new discovery will play a starring role in communicating the lives of women in...
'Embrace': Czech artist reimagines Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof with monumental installation
Czech artist Klára Hosnedlová has transformed Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof with her largest exhibition to date, 'Embrace', featuring monumental tapestries, sculptures, and a...
Armenian Haik Kazazyan wins top prize at inaugural Classic Violin Olympus competition in Dubai
From 12-to-1, Armenian violinist Haik Kazazyan has triumphed at the first-ever Classic Violin Olympus competition at Dubai’s Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, beating a world leading...
The Power of Silence and How to Really Listen
“The silence between the notes is as important as the notes themselves.” ~Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart When I was younger, I thought knowledge was something you could...
7 Lessons I Learned from the Book Ikigai About Finding Purpose
Have you ever wondered what truly gives your life meaning? Why do some people wake up energized every day while others struggle to find motivation? The Japanese concept of...
Golden mosaics and giant frescoes: 4 art-filled churches to visit in Europe this year
With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions.
Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi
On the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated usually on April 13, Sikhs the world over will joyously wear yellow saffron colors, symbolizing spring harvest and the solar new year,...
39 Happy Quotes On Life That Will Make You Live It To The Fullest!
Life, in all its chaotic beauty, is a precious gift. Love, laughter, challenges, and tears craft its beautiful shades. But amidst it all, isn’t it wonderful to choose...
TOP 10 ANDY ELLIOTT QUOTES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE NEXT LEVEL SUCCESS
Andy Elliott is one of the fastest growing sales and mindset trainers in the world. He’s become a key a motivational figure across multiple social media channels in short...
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: 10 timeless lines by him
Every year on May 7, the world celebrates Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, a day dedicated to India’s first Nobel Laureate, an iconic poet, a skilled artist, and the most famous...
Good News in History, May 5
104 years ago today, Coco Chanel debuted her “No. 5” perfume, as revolutionary a fashion-fragrance as was every made. Smelling unlike anything that until then had been sold,...
Top 21 Christmas Quotes To Celebrate The Festival Of Joy and togetherness
Christmas, celebrated every year on 25th December, marks the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, who […] The post Top 21 Christmas Quotes To Celebrate The Festival Of Joy and...