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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Awakening the Inner Light' Explores Introspection and Identity Through Contemporary Art
A group exhibition titled ' Awakening the Inner Light ' is offering viewers a contemplative journey through paintings and photographs that examine the inner workings of self, memory, and resilience. On display this week, the exhibition brings together fifteen contemporary artists whose works explore deeply personal and spiritual terrains. Spanning abstract canvases, textured surfaces, and symbolic portraits, the show meditates on themes of transformation, silence, and cultural memory. From rooftops of childhood rendered in evocative tones to photographs capturing raw emotional stillness, the exhibition becomes a space where visual storytelling meets quiet introspection. The artists—including names such as Akansha Chaturvedi, Anupama Singh, Dharmendra Rathore, Lorraine Thiria, and Moonmoon Bhagchandika, among others—reflect on the invisible threads that connect consciousness, identity, and belonging. Light emerges not just as an aesthetic device, but as a recurring metaphor for clarity, resistance, and renewal. Curator Ranbir Rathi describes the show as a recognition of 'awakening' not as a final destination, but as an evolving and often imperfect process. 'The inner light is not about reaching enlightenment in the traditional sense,' he explains. 'It's about honouring the courage and clarity that already reside within us.' One of the standout moments of the exhibition is a powerful self-portrait of a woman captured in a ritual gesture—both vulnerable and commanding—anchoring the viewer in themes of embodiment and inner strength. Elsewhere, urban textures, ritual symbolism, and quiet landscapes invite layered interpretations. 'Awakening the Inner Light' doesn't preach—it prompts. In a time marked by distraction and disconnection, the exhibition urges visitors to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the quiet, persistent light within.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Pakistan breeds terrorism': Indian diplomat's strong rebuttal at WHO goes viral
India has delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the World Health Organization (WHO), calling out its role in fostering terrorism. Speaking at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Indian diplomat Anupama Singh exercised India's right of reply and slammed Pakistan, saying, "Pakistan breeds terrorism, cannot masquerade as its victim." She further asserted, "Let us not forget the sponsors and organisers of terrorism operate from Pakistani soil. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, precise, proportionate and focused on the infrastructure of terror inside Pakistan." Highlighting India's restraint, she added, "We took measures to ensure their civilians are neither targeted nor harmed. Rather, only the Pakistan-trained terrorists and their well-known hideouts." "Pakistan also continues its false narrative regarding the Indus waters treaty, trying to obfuscate the issue." Reinforcing her stance, she said, "A state that breeds terrorism cannot masquerade as its victims," she said. A video of Anupama Singh's statement has gone viral on social media. India has mounted a spirited campaign to highlight its resolve to confront state-sponsored terrorism emanating from Pakistan as multi-party delegations started reaching out to world capitals to assert its right to self-defence following Operation Sindoor. Delegations led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde left for Japan and the UAE, respectively, to highlight Pakistan's policies of patronising terror outfits over the past few decades. "Zero tolerance against terrorism," the ministry of external affairs said in a social media post as the delegations started departing for their visits. The delegation led by Jha will also travel to South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore as part of India's outreach following Operation Sindoor and the subsequent conflict between India and Pakistan.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
12 IAS, six IPS officers shifted
Patna: In a major administrative reshuffle ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections , the state govt on Tuesday transferred 12 IAS and six IPS officers. New sub-divisional officers (SDOs) have been appointed in 36 sub-divisions, which play a crucial role as returning officers during elections. New SDOs have also been posted in Masaurhi and Barh sub-divisions of Patna district. According to a notification issued by the general administration department, IAS officer Gunjan Singh (2020 batch) has been appointed deputy development commissioner (DDC) of Bhojpur, replacing Anupama Singh (2020 batch), who has been posted as joint secretary in the health department. Shubham Kumar, the All-India UPSC topper from the 2021 batch and current SDO of Barh, has been appointed municipal commissioner of Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation. He replaces Dr Priti (2019 batch), who is now the DDC of Jehanabad. Shaileja Pande (2021 batch) has been posted as DDC, Samastipur, while her batchmate Shiwakshi Dikshit becomes municipal commissioner of Munger. Surya Pratap Singh, currently SDO of Dehri-on-Sone, has been made DDC of Kaimur, and Praveen Kumar, currently SDO of Hilsa, has been appointed DDC of Begusarai. Other appointments include Akash Choudhary (DDC, Buxar), Sara Ashraf (DDC, Supaul) and Anil Basak (DDC, Madhepura) – all from the 2021 batch. Laxman Tiwari (2021 batch), currently SDO of Chhapra (Sadar), has been transferred to Bettiah as municipal commissioner. According to a separate notification from the home department, IPS officer Rajeev Ranjan (2012 batch) has been posted as SP of the State Crime Records Bureau. His batchmate Rakesh Kumar Sinha has been appointed SP of the Vigilance Investigation Bureau. Pankaj Kumar (2013 batch) is now SP of the Economic Offences Unit, while Anant Kumar Rai (2016 batch) has been named assistant inspector general (AIG), traffic. Manish Kumar Sinha (2018 batch) has been posted as commandant of the special security force and his batchmate Rajesh Kumar becomes commandant of the Bihar Special Armed Police-16, Patna.
