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BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham hosts New York graffiti train photography exhibition
Respected New York photographer Henry Chalfant is clearly delighted by how Birmingham is showcasing his work in a new flown into England's second city to give his seal of approval to The Epic Story of Graffiti."This is amazing, this is really spectacularly beautiful and so impressive and grand. And for me to see that entrance, coming across the plaza, was like mind-blowing."The 85-year-old was in New York at the time the city gave birth to hip-hop, and travelled around the city in the 1970s and 1980s documenting young men creating an art movement with graffiti on the New York subway. "I think we've proved now that this is an artform that has exploded beyond the kind of boundaries that people try to confine this artform with," said The Epic Art of Graffiti curator Mohammed Ali from Birmingham-based Soul City Arts. "I saw Henry many years ago, over 10 years ago in New York and I said: 'We've got to bring this to Birmingham' where I was born and raised, and I feel really, really blessed and privileged that Henry has trusted me with these pictures." Chalfant, originally from Pennsylvania, moved to New York in the early 1970s at a time when the city had a fearful reputation. "It was when New York was at the bottom, already going down the drain," he said."The middle class was fleeing, the Bronx was burning, and East New York was burning. It was terrible and pretty scary to go there."But it never ceased to blow my mind living in New York. There was already graffiti on the trains and I wanted to take pictures to show my friends outside of the city to say 'see it's not so bad, it's actually exciting'."Chalfant started photographing the train painters in 1977 and spent the next eight years capturing their work, once he had convinced them "I wasn't an undercover cop".He added: "The graffiti movement has been culture-changing and I was there at the start and I feel very happy and lucky and proud of that." The exhibition has been launched to coincide with the B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival, which takes place this weekend, and is celebrating its 10th three-day festival takes place at Birmingham Hippodrome, Southside and Bullring. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
UT Tyler professor awarded for his excellence inside and outside of the classroom
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A professor at the University of Texas at Tyler was awarded for his extortionary leadership and his strong contributions to his department. Dr. Mohammed Ali, who is currently an associate professor of technology and program coordinator, was bestowed the 2025 Minilectureship Award. The award was presented by Epsilon Pi Tau, the international honor society for professions in technology, and recognized Ali's commitment to the technology department and his students. UT Tyler boasts highest pharmacy residency match rate in United States 'We congratulate Dr. Ali for this recognition of his research and dedication to the field of technology,' UT Tyler professor and department chair Dr. Mark Miller said. 'This is a great honor for not only him, but also the Department of Technology and the University of Texas at Tyler.' Ali has become an esteemed member of the faculty since he joined UT Tyler in 2007. Through his time at the university, Ali was awarded the ATMAE Faculty Excellence Award in 2011 along with the 2022 Epsilon Pi Tau Paul T. Hiser Exemplary Publication Award. Ali spoke about what it means to him to win this award and how it empowers him to move forward in his endeavors at UT Tyler. 'Receiving this award inspires me to further strengthen my commitment to scholarly work and to actively engage with industry professionals, supporting their career development through continuing education and certifications offered by the Department of Technology at UT Tyler,' Ali said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hi Dubai
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Up to 70% Discounts: Shoppers Rush to Global Village as Season Ends
Shoppers are rushing to Global Village for massive clearance sales as the popular destination prepares to wrap up its 29th season this Sunday. With prices slashed by up to 70 per cent, vendors across various pavilions are offering final deals on everything from abayas and accessories to footwear and traditional garments. Retailers are marking the end of the season with heavy discounts to clear out stock. In the UAE Pavilion, abayas and jalabias that once sold for Dh150–Dh200 are now available for as low as Dh50. 'These are quality pieces, and at these prices, they're going fast,' said Hilal, a vendor at the pavilion. Similar deals can be found throughout the venue. At the India Pavilion, shoppers can pick up three pairs of sandals for Dh100, while at the Pakistan Pavilion, leather jackets have dropped from Dh300 to Dh150, and belts are now three for Dh100. Mohammed Ali, a vendor in the Syria Pavilion, said the turnout has been strong all week. 'It's been a great season, and now we're celebrating by giving our customers unbeatable prices.' Visitors are taking full advantage. Fatima Shamser, a Dubai resident, said she purchased abayas for just Dh60—less than half the price she saw weeks ago. 'I ended up buying three,' she said. With just days left, the bustling lanes of Global Village are filled with bargain hunters eager to shop one last time before the gates close. From souvenirs to summer gifts, the final week is proving to be a shopper's paradise. News Source: Khaleej Times
Press and Journal
10-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
New owners of Old Mill Inn promise makeover after taking over Brodie hotel and restaurant
The new owners of the Old Mill Inn on the A96 have promised to give the Brodie hotel and restaurant a major makeover. Lossiemouth-based hotel and accommodation firm MacAli Group recently bought the Moray hotel. Now chief executive Mohammed Ali has vowed to 'bring it back to the old days'. The company already runs many hotels and restaurants including, the MacRaj Indian restaurant in Lossiemouth and West End Hotel in Nairn. MacAli Group has promised to develop the Old Mill Inn as a country pub with a well-stocked bar serving comfort food. Meanwhile, the hotel will be refurbished to become a venue for summer weddings and other outdoor events. The beer garden – which is currently closed – will be developed further and a play area for children will follow. Plans will be submitted to increase the number of guest rooms. MacAli Group chief executive Mohammed Ali said: 'We are very excited to welcome this new business to our portfolio. 'I have lived in this area all my life and have fond memories from being young and knowing the Old Mill as being a pub and then seeing it move to fine dining. 'MacAli Group is going to bring it back to the old days of real pub food for all the family. 'We are a family-run business and we are proud to be bringing back more family friendly venues across Scotland.' The former Victorian Corn Mill dating back to the late 1800s underwent a major refurbishment in 2018 by the previous owners, Sophie and David McLean, creating a boutique country hotel. It has five ensuite letting rooms, all double or larger, which have their own character with sturdy wooden furniture and plush trimmings. It was previously on the market for £495,000.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu's registration department records Rs 273 crore revenue on April 30
CHENNAI : Akshaya Tritiya proved to be a golden opportunity not just for jewellers but also for Tamil Nadu 's real estate sector. On Wednesday, the state registration department recorded a historic high with registration of 27,440 property documents in a single day and generating a record-breaking revenue of Rs 272.87 crore. According to commercial taxes and registration minister P Moorthy, the occasion marked the most lucrative single day in the department's history, surpassing the previous record set on Feb 10, 2025, when 23,421 documents were registered, yielding 237.98 crore. Traditionally celebrated as an auspicious day for buying gold and launching new ventures, Akshaya Tritiya has increasingly become a preferred occasion for property investments. In anticipation of the heightened demand, the department implemented several proactive measures. Based on public feedback, it expanded pre-booking slots across registration offices. Offices with one sub-registrar increased capacity from 100 to 150 slots, while those with two sub-registrars increased slots from 200 to 300. At 100 high-volume offices, regular booking slots were raised from 100 to 150. The number of immediate booking slots was also increased from 12 to 16 to facilitate smoother public access. These steps helped streamline operations and ensured that the surge in footfall on the auspicious day did not disrupt the registration process. "Chennai topped the list in the state and South Chennai witnessed more registrations within the city, said an official from the registration department. A Mohammed Ali, president of CREDAI Chennai , said market sentiment remains strong. "Many home buyers prefer registering property on Akshaya Tritiya, and we've seen a rise in enquiries for home purchases on this date," he said.
