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Euronews
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Kazakh vocalist stuns jury, wins big at Portofino's Opera Competition
Kazakh opera singer Aigerim Altynbek won the 11th International Opera Competition CLIP 2025 held in Portofino, Italy. Altynbek swept the competition at the CLIP 2025 opera contest, winning the First Prize, the Female Voice Award, the Emotion Prize and the Carlo Majer Award. 'It was a special experience for me, and I believe that there are even greater heights ahead,' wrote Altynbek on Instagram. 'A huge thank you to everyone who supported me along the way.' Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Altynbek on her victory, highlighting that it showcased 'Kazakhstan's rich culture to the world and earning recognition from international experts.' 'You have proudly represented our country and its national art on the global stage. I am confident that even greater achievements lie ahead for you,' he said. Une publication partagée par Primocanale (@ The vocalist is no stranger to such competitions, as she previously took top places and awards at various opera competitions. Altynbek was also chosen to intern at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala. In June, she performed duets with renowned opera singers Andrea Bocelli and José Carreras. The CLIP 2025 gathered singers from 50 countries. More than 200 singers applied to take part, but only 92 were invited to perform. Of them, only 10 vocalists reached the finale. Second place in the contest went to South Korean singer Junhyeok Felix Park, third went to Russian Elisaveta Shuvalova, and fourth went to Italy's own Lucia Tumminelli. The Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP) is an annual opera competition, which serves as a platform for discovering young talents and connecting singers with opera houses. The jury consists of impresarios, directors and managers of the major European opera houses, including the Vienna State Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Glyndebourne, Metropolitan Opera and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Collector receives ODOP award for Bobbili Veena
Vizianagaram: Vizianagaram district made a mark on the national stage as the iconic Bobbili Veena was awarded the First Prize under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme. District Collector Dr BR Ambedkar received the prestigious award at a ceremony held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on Monday. Under the ODOP initiative, sevenproducts from various districts across Andhra Pradesh were selected, with Bobbili Veena emerging as the top winner in the district-level category. The handcrafted musical instrument, known for its cultural and artistic heritage, brought significant recognition to Vizianagaram. Alongside Bobbili Veena, Bapatla cotton sarees and Venkatagiri sarees also jointly received the first prize in the same category. Awards were presented across four different categories at the event. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal presented the ODOP award to Collector Dr Ambedkar during the grand ceremony. The event was also attended by Delhi Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi Minister of Industries Jitin Prasada, Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare and Handlooms & Textiles Minister S. Savita have attended the programme.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM congratulates C.V. Anand
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday lauded Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand for bagging a top international award for his department's anti-narcotics efforts, calling it a proud moment for the State and a step forward in the fight against drugs. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister congratulated Mr Anand for winning the First Prize for Excellence in Anti-Narcotics at the World Police Summit 2025, held in Dubai. The summit, hosted by Dubai Police, recognises global policing efforts across various fields, including narcotics control. 'Our government has been categorical that narcotics pose a serious threat to our society, and cannot be tolerated in the name of 'lifestyle',' Mr Reddy posted. 'Drugs are a threat to our future generations and have to be fought against by all of us… I am happy @TelanganaCOPs is seriously working to destroy this menace. Let us all join together to end drugs and make #Telangana drugs-free.' Congratulated #Hyderabad police commissioner @CVAnandIPS garu for earning top global honour for the fight against drugs. He received the first prize, for 'Excellence in Anti-Narcotics Award' at World Police Summit 2025, hosted by the Dubai Police. Our government has been… — Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) May 17, 2025 Shortly after this, Telangana DGP Jitender also posted a tweet, congratulating Commissioner Anand on receiving the award 'A proud moment for Telangana & India,' he wrote. Congratulations to Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, CP Hyderabad, on receiving the Excellence in Anti-Narcotics Award at #WorldPoliceSummit2025, Dubai. A proud moment for Telangana & India. We stand firm on #ZeroTolerance to drugs.#HNEW#TelanganaPolice#DrugFreeTelangana@CVAnandIPS… — DGP TELANGANA POLICE (@TelanganaDGP) May 17, 2025 Responding to the recognition, Commissioner Anand said the award was a tribute to the people of Telangana and the State's collective resolve to curb drug trafficking. 'Any war against narcotics depends on three factors — political resolve, public support and excellent policing,' he said in a statement. Over the past 16 months, Hyderabad and Telangana police have reportedly stepped up efforts to tackle narcotics using a mix of strategy, intelligence and technology. Mr Anand attributed this momentum to the 'commitment and vision' of the Chief Minister, who, he said, had transformed the anti-drugs drive into a people-backed movement. 'The Chief Minister has been unequivocal and determined to erase this menace to our society, especially our children,' he said, adding that the police would continue working with public support to realise the goal of a drugs-free Telangana.
Mid East Info
08-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Industrial Design at the Forefront of Innovation: International Industrial Design Forum at BEYOND Expo 2025
Industrial design stands at the intersection of technology and humanity — it is the catalyst behind meaningful innovation. Beyond aesthetics, thoughtful design shapes industries, solves real-world challenges, and drives the future of progress. On May 22, 2025, BEYOND Expo, together with School of Design at Hunan University and Lushan Laboratory, will host the International Industrial Design Forum, a global platform dedicated to advancing the role of design in industrial and technological transformation. Forum Highlights: Cutting-Edge Topics The forum will explore the integration of design, engineering, manufacturing, and business, showcasing the latest advancements in sustainable materials, smart manufacturing, and human-centered design. Global Exchange of Ideas Bringing together renowned designers, innovators, academics, and industry leaders from around the world, the forum provides a rare opportunity to engage in high-level dialogue and exchange forward-thinking ideas on the evolving landscape of industrial design. Strategic Networking Opportunities Designed for both startups and established enterprises, the forum offers exceptional opportunities to foster international partnerships and collaborations, strengthening the global industrial design ecosystem. BEYOND Expo 2025 invites designers, entrepreneurs, technologists, manufacturers, and investors to join this pivotal event—where creativity meets industry, and bold ideas become reality. Scan the QR code or click here to Join us at BEYOND Expo 2025 and be part of shaping the future of industrial innovation. Limited-Time Offer: FREE Tickets for Our Community Use promo code BYMEI at checkout. About Hunan University: Hunan University's design discipline started from 1977, which is one of the earliest industrial design major in China. It now has the complete academic system from undergraduate education to Post-Doc research. The School of Design in Hunan University has been awarded twice First Prize in the National Teaching Achievement. During the period from 2017 to 2022, its Design discipline consistently ranked the top five in two consecutive rounds of national disciplinary evaluations, as assessed by the Ministry of Education. About Lushan Laboratory: Lushan Laboratory, established under the auspices of Hunan University, is the first provincial-level industrial design laboratory in China. It focuses on the national goal of building a core advanced manufacturing hub, integrating research achievements in Industrial Design 4.0, intelligent human-computer interaction design technology, and complex scene perception systems. Based on the design innovation resources in Hunan, the laboratory aims to create a globally leading research and development center for industrial design.
Boston Globe
08-03-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
What it boils down to
Jeff, 64 and Paula, 62 met in 1981, married in 1985 and have a son and daughter. He still works part-time delivering propane and she is a first-grade teacher in Nashua. They started making maple syrup just in small batches, a couple of gallons at a time for personal use, and then worked their way up to the current sugar house which Jeff built in 2013. Their centerpiece is a gleaming stainless steel evaporator built by the Amish in Topeka, Indiana. Advertisement The short maple sugar season consumes all their time now and often finds them working late into the night if the sap is flowing well. As Paula placed another heavy white container of sap on the floor to be boiled, Jeff wore heavy leather fire gloves, leaning over to fill firewood into the roaring wood stove. His timer goes off at regular intervals to remind him to add more wood which keeps the temperature constant while the sap boils. He admits they got off to a slow start this year because of the constant cold days in February, but he hopes to make syrup for the next few weeks. Sap flows the best with nighttime temperatures from 20-30 degrees and daytime temperatures in the 40s. Advertisement 'Mother Nature, she's in control,' Paula said. The aroma of smoke from the burning maple and oak logs permeates the air inside the pristine sugar shack. Jeff's glasses are fogged as he swirls a wooden stick inside the violently bubbling sap. Ninety-eight percent of maple sap is water. The next step is the most satisfying for the couple as the spigot is opened to let the amber-colored syrup flow out slowly and steadily. 'We love it. How could you not love it?' Jeff said. Together they poured small shots of the syrup into sample cups, said 'cheers' and tasted what they think is the best maple syrup around. 'I don't envy anyone else's syrup,' Jeff says. A steady flow of sap dripped from a spike on an old silver maple tree to a bucket below. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff He's so passionate about his product that he only wants blue ribbon quality syrup. Award ribbons hang in their shop as proof, winning three blue ribbons at the Hillsborough County Fair in 2024, and before that First Prize and Best of Show at that fair in 2022. The Babel's are looking forward to the New Hampshire Maple Weekend when they expect hundreds of visitors to their sugar house. A sample bar will be set up in the shop with their bottled maple syrup for sale. They will be open March 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Babels have over 600 taps, hoping to produce into late March, depending on the weather. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Paula Babel checked the amount of sap collected in a bucket attached to a sugar maple tree in their backyard. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Jeff Babel loaded firewood into the wood stove below the evaporator, a constant process to keep the temperature consistent when the sap is boiling. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff After it was boiled down in the evaporator, maple syrup dripped into a metal bucket. Ninety eight percent of maple sap is water, the rest sugar. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Jeff and Paula Babel boiled down maple sap into syrup in their backyard sugar house, using an Amish built evaporator and wood burning stove to boil the sap into amber-colored maple syrup. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Paula Babel opened the doors to the sugar house shop where customers can purchase their maple syrup. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Ribbons fill the wall inside the sugar house shop, including a 1st Prize and Best in Show for their amber and dark syrup at the Hillsborough County Fair in 2022. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Paula and Jeff Babel sampled a new batch of maple syrup inside their sugar house. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
