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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Cracks a Joke About Families Not Always Wanting to See Each Other
While on a June 4 royal engagement, Prince William made a quip about families not always wanting to see each other. This comes as increased attention is on his ongoing rift with younger brother Prince Harry, who he apparently hasn't spoken to in two years. New reports say that the only time William and Harry will likely see each other is at the funeral of their father, King Charles, and even then might have no chance at a full on a royal engagement yesterday, Prince William made a joke about families not always wanting to see each other amid his ongoing rift with younger brother Prince Harry. Per The Telegraph, on June 4 the Prince of Wales—decked out in camouflage—served troops breakfast in his first visit to the Army Air Corps in his new role as Colonel-in-Chief. According to the outlet, the future king—who has been feuding with Harry for the better part of seven years—added that families could be 'a mixed bag' after asking soldiers how often they saw loved ones. 'Some of them might not want to see you that much,' William quipped on Wednesday. William and Harry are not thought to have spoken in two years and have no relationship at the moment. Sources say that for William, his relationship with Harry has reached the point of 'no turning back,' and in undertaking his new role as Colonel-in-Chief, he is stepping in for a role Harry himself would have likely filled had he not stepped back as a working member of the royal family in 2020, over five years ago. (Harry was an Apache helicopter commander and co-pilot gunner with the Army Air Corps during his second tour of Afghanistan from 2012 to 2014.) According to a source speaking to Us Weekly, 'The funeral of [King] Charles would be the first time that courtiers would imagine' William and Harry reuniting, with the insider adding, 'I can't imagine William would invite Harry to his coronation.' 'Any reconciliation between the brothers would require so much more than just a single conversation,' royal commentator Amanda Matta told the outlet. 'It would demand a real reckoning with the emotional damage on both sides.' 'This isn't just about two brothers falling out like you and I would understand it,' she added. 'This complex and widening rift is about two very different worldviews—one is rooted in preserving tradition, the other in breaking from them when they start to cause harm.' A 'basic working relationship' between the brothers would be 'hard to rebuild,' Matta continued, adding that 'Right now, it feels like they're speaking entirely different languages.' Read the original article on InStyle
Phone Arena
02-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Amazon slashes $120 off the popular JBL Boombox 3, making it even more appealing
If you ask Google "What is a boombox?", it will give you an answer along the lines of: "A boombox is a large, portable player that delivers powerful sound." And we can confidently say that this description perfectly fits the JBL Boombox 3. Firstly, with a width of 19 inches, a height of 10.1 inches, and a depth of 7.9 inches (48.2 x 25.7 x 20.0 cm), it's one big fella—easily landing in the 'large, portable player' category. Thanks to its size, though, it houses one subwoofer, two midrange drivers, and two tweeters, delivering powerful audio perfect for parties and huge gatherings. $120 off (24%) The JBL Boombox 3 in Camouflage is now selling for $120 off on Amazon. This lets you get one for just under $380. The speaker offers powerful sound, has great durability, and is a must-have at its current price. Save while you can! Buy at Amazon But it gets even better! You can pair it with another JBL speaker via its PartyBoost feature for an even more boombastic sound experience. Plus, with the built-in EQ in the JBL Portable companion app, you can fine-tune the audio to match your feature we like about this bad boy is its superb durability. With a robust IP67 rating, it's dustproof and water-resistant, so you can bring it along to the beach, to the park—wherever. And with up to 24 hours of listening time on a single charge, you won't worry that it will die on you during your gathering. Not everything is sunshine and rainbows, though. There's one thing we don't love about the JBL Boombox 3—its price. Granted, you do get a lot, but at $500, it feels a bit steep in our books. Fortunately, Amazon has slashed $120 off the cost of the model in Camouflage color. This allows you to treat yourself to one for just under $380—a bargain price for everything it brings to the table. We don't know how long this promo will last, so if the JBL Boombox 3 fits the bill for you—don't miss out! Tap the offer button in this article and save big now!
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
How gardening communities enliven Bengaluru's home gardens
THRIVING COMMUNITIES : Sandhya Sourirajan,37, got most of her plants through swaps organized by gardening communities The gardening communities in Bengaluru provide a space for plant parents to exchange seeds and saplings, and troubleshoot together Every time he goes to a gardeners meet up, Kunal Dammala, a software engineer at Infosys carries a bagful of plant cuttings and seeds along. 'Sharing plants brings me immense joy,' says the 34-year-old who is a member of South Bengaluru Gardeners: Share, Swap, Grow, a community of 2,000 gardening enthusiasts. At one swap event, Kunal traded a few marigold saplings for a beautiful Double Delight rose cutting, which has since become a centrepiece in his garden. Kunal grows over 60 varieties of roses on his 400-sqft terrace. His favourites include Pope John Paul II, a hybrid tea rose, and Camouflage, distinguished by its pale green petals. An avid gardener, Kunal believes it is important for every gardener to be a part of a community. 'When I first started gardening, I didn't even know which plants would survive here,' says the Whitefield resident who is originally from Visakhapatnam. His participation in local gardening groups has significantly enhanced his gardening expertise. 'Visiting a friend's rooftop garden filled with hanging orchids and bonsai inspired me to experiment beyond roses,' he recalls. The joy of growing plants multiples when shared with others. Urban gardening communities in Bengaluru provide spaces for plant enthusiasts to connect and support each another, ensuring companionship throughout their journey. Being part of such communities offers numerous benefits—from practical knowledge to emotional support- turning gardening from a solo hobby to a shared passion that continues to bloom with each new connection. Thomas Abraham, a gardener obsessed with orchids and succulents is a regular at the meet ups. 'I'm part of four gardening communities in the city- Share Green, Bangalore Gardeners, Let's Swap Seeds and Plants and South Bengaluru Gardeners: Share, Swap, Grow,'' says the 42-year-old resident of BTM 1 stage. Visiting gardens maintained by others offers valuable learning opportunities. Gardening communities and clubs often arrange tours of their members' gardens, creating a platform where enthusiasts exchange practical growing tips and expertise while supporting one another. Lending a hand to beginners Beginner gardeners often face numerous challenges. The difficulty in finding affordable seeds, saplings and manure can be discouraging, leading many to abandon their gardening pursuits. Gardeners of Bangalore (GOB) provides help to such individuals. "We give away seeds and plants. One has to pay postal charges only," says Uma Rajeswari of Gardeners of Bangalore (GOB), a group which is part of Organic Terrace Gardening (OTG). The community extends its reach through social media platforms like WhatsApp. When plants succumb to fungal infections or excessive watering, or get damaged by rats or bandicoots, gardeners experience distress. "We hear them out and offer solutions," says Uma, adding as an afterthought that images of blooms members post on the group instantly lift spirits and dispel sadness. Cutting costs, caring for nature Noor, a 56-year-old gardener with a green thumb who specializes in medicinal plants, notes her involvement with OTG transformed her life from the inside out. "I walked out of her Government job to promote the green movement," she says. Through the community, she learnt how collective purchasing could help gardeners save money. Noor notes that gardening is an expensive hobby. The OTGians generally share seeds and cuttings and plants, and this helped in growing a huge variety of plants. The OTG initiative encompasses more than just gardening; it promotes an environmentally conscious way of living, explains the former lecturer residing in Frazer Town. "In the OTG community, we avoid new purchases and emphasize recycling. We repurpose various items like old tubs, buckets, paint containers and water bottles. We make our own compost and handhold new gardeners in both composting and gardening," she says. The OTGians grow more of fruits ,vegetables, greens and medicinal plants and a limited amount of ornamental plants. The community encourages creating habitats for pollinators like butterflies and bees. 'Many of us cultivate plants primarily for nature's benefit rather than personal consumption. There's also a strong culture of sharing amongst members, where harvest is distributed generously. For instance, one might retain a single fruit while distributing five to others in the community,' smiles Noor who dedicates her time to tending to her plants and caring for her pet cat that has undergone several operations. ***** VOICE BOX 'I've a rose garden with over 60 varieties, including some of the rarest ones in India, such as the Masora, Juliet copy, Barista and Bluemoon stone. Seeing them bloom is incredibly rewarding. Being part of local gardening communities has made my gardening journey easier. I learned how to control mealybugs using an organic neem-oil mixture from a fellow gardener, which saved several of my rose plants during the monsoon. Once I borrowed a heavy-duty pruning shear from a gardening community member during rose-cutting season. Kunal Dammala I've also recently started experimenting with hydroponic culture, a soilless growing method. It helps grow stronger and larger rose plants, especially in limited space. Kunal Dammala, SOFTWARE ENGINEER AT INFOSYS AND MEMBER, SOUTH BENGALURU GARDENERS I got 70% of my plants through swap events. We meet at Shri N Lakshmana Rao Parknear Jayanagar Metro Station. Interactions with fellow members have helped me gain insights into effective soil combinations that enable my plants to thrive with minimal care. Thomas P Abraham My gardening journey began 18 years ago with three native roses. Recently, I've had success grafting hibiscus in seven different colours on just two plants. Thomas P Abraham, RESIDENT, BTM 1 STAGE, AND ACTIVE MEMBER OF SHARE GREEN, BANGALORE GARDENERS, LET'S SWAP SEEDS AND PLANTS AND SOUTH BENGALURU GARDENERS We gather mostly at my home in Ramamurthy Nagar. Our most sought-after events include composting demonstrations, workshops on plant care and plant swaps. Recently we had an online session focusing on cultivation techniques for virgin red aloe vera. Uma Rajeswari Additionally, our gardening community facilitates the supply of various gardening materials, including compost, vermi compost and cocopeat. The community extends to our Facebook platform, which currently has approximately 4,000 members. Our WhatsApp group remains abuzz with conversations about plant upkeep. Uma Rajeswari, ADMIN, GARDENERS OF BANGALORE (PART OF OTG) I cultivate various fruits in my garden, including strawberries, Natalie cherries, mulberries, and apples. My garden also features turmeric, sweet potatoes, ginger and garlic, complemented by seasonal flowers that facilitate pollination. Being part of gardening communities allows me to learn, unlearn and relearn, and exchange experiences with fellow gardeners. Ritu Choudhary, TERRACE GARDENER AND MEMBER, CANTT OTG, GREEN GROWERS AND ORCHID AFFAIR WITH HRS
Time Out
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A new Ai Weiwei installation will cover Roosevelt Island in camouflage netting
This fall, the southern tip of Roosevelt Island will be swathed in camouflage netting, but not for military drills. World-renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei is set to unveil 'Camouflage,' a monumental new installation at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park that marks both his return to New York and the launch of a new public art initiative: Art X Freedom. Opening on September 10 to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, 'Camouflage' will transform the park into a contemplative sanctuary draped in netting. Visitors will be able to contribute hand-written reflections on freedom, tying them to the fabric of the work in a gesture of collective memory and resistance. The installation will be on view on site through December 1, 2025. Weiwei, whose past NYC installations famously targeted immigration policies and state surveillance, described the project to the New York Times as 'a personal commentary on what is unfolding politically and culturally in our time.' At the center of the piece: a towering architectural structure rising above the bust of FDR, cloaked in mesh and inscribed with a stark Ukrainian proverb about the dual nature of war. The installation won't showcase your standard issue camo, but, instead, will feature a custom animal-print version boasting cats, a nod to a rescue center located near the park. 'I didn't want to use conventional military camouflage, because I find it personally repulsive,' the artist told the Times. 'We've all seen too much harm associated with that pattern—it's essentially a uniform that negates life.' The installation is the inaugural commission of Art X Freedom, a new program from the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy that invites artists to explore themes of liberty, human rights and justice. It's the first initiative of its kind to activate a presidential memorial as a platform for forward-looking contemporary expression. Future commissions will be awarded through an open call, with a $25,000 prize and realization support for the winning artist.
The Guardian
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ai Weiwei installation to launch New York City social justice art program
Ai Weiwei is returning to New York with a new installation on Roosevelt Island. The Four Freedoms Park Conservancy announced on Thursday that it had commissioned the Chinese contemporary artist to help launch a new public art initiative in September. The new program, titled Art X Freedom, will invite artists to make site-specific projects that 'interrogate issues of social justice and freedom', according to a press release. Starting 10 September – a date concurrent with both the 80th session of the United Nations general assembly and the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war – the public can view Weiwei's installation Camouflage. The project comprises an open sanctuary and structure draped in camouflage netting, inviting viewers to consider questions of 'vulnerability and protection, truth and concealment, and the reverberating impacts of violent human conflicts around the world', according to the press release. It will be Weiwei's first major public artwork in New York since 2017, when he installed a series of cages around the city to protest against the first Trump administration's harsh immigration policies. The 67-year-old has long been one of the most politically outspoken artists of his generation, even in the face of government pressure over his criticism of its human rights violations. In 2010, the Chinese government held him in a secret detention center for 80 days and repeatedly interrogated him for charges of tax fraud. He left the country in 2015, and maintained studios all over the world, including in London and Berlin. He now lives and works in Portugal, and is currently the subject of a large retrospective at the Seattle Museum of Art including four decades of work. His new project at the Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms state park, a place on the southernmost tip of Roosevelt Island that memorializes the 32nd president's famous speech on human rights, embodies the artist's 'personal commentary on what is unfolding politically and culturally in our time', Weiwei told the New York Times. It is the first commission by Art X Freedom, which provides an annual budget of $250,000 for works altering the 3.5-acre park. Each artist will also receive a $25,000 prize. 'Public art is a mirror to our times,' said the initiative's co-chair, philanthropist Agnes Gund. 'Art X Freedom speaks to the urgent need to protect freedom for all, including freedom of speech, expression and the right to dissent – values that are the bedrock of democracy and justice.' Added Allison Binns, a venture capitalist who serves as Gund's co-chair: 'Ai Weiwei is globally renowned for his provocative and thought-provoking body of work and his staunch and unwavering advocacy for human rights. We could not have found a more perfect partner or resonant project to help us introduce Art X Freedom to the world and inspire park visitors.' Camouflage will remain on view until 1 December 2025. The conservancy will announce finalists for the September 2026 installation in the fall of this year.
