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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Sibelius winner Park Sueye on new milestone in distinctive career
25-year-old takes home first prize at 13th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition At just 25, violinist Park Sueye has already forged a distinctive path in the classical music world, having released five albums since her debut at age 16 in 2017. On Friday, she made headlines by winning the 13th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition -- becoming the third Korean to win the prestigious prize after Yang In-mo in 2022 and Korean American violinist Christel Lee in 2015. Founded in 1965 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius' birth, the Helsinki-based competition is typically held every five years and is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and respected violin competitions in the world. Past winners include legendary figures such as Viktoria Mullova, Leonidas Kavakos and Sergey Khachatryan. In a phone interview with The Korea Herald on Friday as she departed for Greece, Park reflected on the experience with quiet composure. 'I did not have any expectations -- not to mention winning the first prize. I just focused on my music and wanted to leave the stage without regrets,' she said. 'This time, I really felt almost no stress and just enjoyed being on stage. The program was difficult, but I had built a strong routine and trained a lot leading up to the competition.' While the Sibelius win is her first major international competition victory, Park has already carved out an identity through her discography and artistic choices. Her debut recording, Paganini: 24 Caprices, was released in November 2017 when she was just 16. Her sixth album, a solo violin recording titled "Exil!," is set for release in July via BIS Records. It features Bartok's Sonata for Solo Violin, selections from Ysaye's Six Sonatas and other technically demanding works. Why enter a competition now, after already having established herself through recordings? 'I knew there were other chances and I thought I'd give it a try before it was too late,' she said. 'This was my first competition since the Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition three years ago -- and I don't plan on entering another.' Despite the win, Park emphasized that her artistic direction remains unchanged. 'Even though I've just won a competition, I plan to keep going as I've been doing - -just steadily believing in myself, as I have for the past few years,' she said. 'I'll continue releasing albums and performing, just as I've always done. I want to stay honest with myself and move forward as a truly sincere musician.' Forty violinists participated in the 13th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition. Following the first and second rounds held from May 19 to May 25, six finalists, including Park, were selected. For the final round, Park performed Oliver Knussen's Violin Concerto Op. 30 with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Her prize includes 30,000 euros ($34,000) in cash, upcoming engagements with Finland's top orchestras, mentorship under violinist Pekka Kuusisto and conductor-violinist John Storgards and a one-year loan of the 1777 Guadagnini violin 'ex Sasson,' facilitated by Beare's International Violin Society. Second prize was awarded to Minami Yoshida from Japan and third prize to Claire Wells from the United States. This year's jury consisted of seven violinists, including Korea's own Lee Sung-ju and Cho Jin-joo, who served as a Kumho Art Hall artist-in-residence in 2015.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Man Orders Venus Flytrap, Unprepared for What He Ends Up With: 'Help'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. What was supposed to be a simple online plant order turned into a botanical mystery—and now internet users are on the case. A man ordered a "Venus flytrap" from an overseas seller, only to receive a plant that looked nothing like the carnivorous species he expected. His girlfriend has since turned to Reddit for help identifying the mystery flora. The Reddit user, u/queenmarimeoww, posted a photo of the unusual plant to the subreddit r/whatisthisplant. The image shows a leafy green base with a single tall stalk topped by a fluffy, bright pink bloom. "Seriously, please help. I'm in Tampa Bay and she's doing wonderful honestly," the girlfriend wrote. The post has since gone viral, drawing over 19,000 upvotes and sparking a lively discussion. Posts from the whatsthisplant community on Reddit What a Venus Flytrap Should Look Like The real Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a small carnivorous plant native to subtropical wetlands on the East Coast of the United States. It is known for its jaw-like leaves that snap shut on unsuspecting insects. The Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K. says that Venus flytraps require specific care, including acidic soil, high humidity, and plenty of sunlight. They thrive in pots with rainwater or distilled water and do best when left undisturbed in a humid environment, ideally under a transparent cover to trap moisture. Stock image: A Venus flytrap plant is seen from above. Stock image: A Venus flytrap plant is seen from above. Bauda Laboratorio Creativo/iStock / Getty Images Plus Reddit to the Rescue Fortunately, plant enthusiasts quickly chimed in to identify the impostor. "Celosia, this one has a crested flower, so could end up as a cockscomb," one Reddit user said. Celosia is a genus of flowering plants prized for their vibrant, feathery blooms and heat tolerance. As Gardeners' World notes, they thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them popular choices for summer beds and containers. More specifically, the crested variety—commonly referred to as cockscomb—produces blooms that resemble a rooster's comb. Another user added a pop-culture spin, writing: "Little shop of horrors is what Op [the original poster] has going on. whether he knows it or not"—referencing the cult film and musical Little Shop of Horrors, in which a man raises a carnivorous alien plant that develops a taste for human flesh. Others, meanwhile, offered more practical advice. "I'll put my remark here as it sort of ties in: OP, if your boyfriend does want to grow Venus flytraps, they won't grow well in a patio container. They need very high humidity and specific soil. Most likely they will need a pot specific for them, with the correct soil and moisture parameters, and a dome to cover it to trap the humidity," wrote one commenter. A Warning on Seed Imports The mishap also sparked a wave of warnings about ordering seeds from unregulated overseas sellers. "Buying seeds from overseas can very easily turn you into an ecoterrorist. Never do this," one user wrote. Importing plants or seeds from overseas can introduce invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten local agriculture and ecosystems. U.S. authorities have intercepted thousands of unauthorized plant shipments that failed to meet entry requirements, many of which could have posed serious biosecurity risks. Buyers are advised always to check for permits and comply with USDA guidelines when sourcing seeds internationally. Newsweek reached out to u/queenmarimeoww for comment via Reddit. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Mint Primer: A robot for every 3 humans: What happens to us?
The number of humanoid robots in use could reach three billion by 2060. With the global population projected at 10.07 billion that year (source: Worldometer), that's one robot for every three of us. What might this shift mean for human employment, identity and purpose? What do the stars foretell about robots? Humanoid robot ownership could touch 3 billion units by 2060, says a new Bank of America (BofA) report. Midjourney founder David Holz predicts 1 billion humanoids on Earth by the 2040s and 100 billion in the solar system by the 2060s—an idea endorsed by Elon Musk. Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla sees 1 billion bipedal robots by 2040. Also read | Elon Musk unveils plans to launch Tesla robotaxis and humanoid robots in Saudi Arabia Morgan Stanley forecasts sales of 900,000 units by 2030. Macquarie expects 6.3 million robots and a $139 billion market by 2035. Citigroup projects a $7 trillion market by 2050, while Goldman Sachs sees a $38 billion market by 2035 as robot density surges. Why are they all so bullish? As human labour costs rise, humanoid robots are becoming cheaper—and global investments are surging, from $308 million in 2020 to $1.1 billion in 2024, according to Bain & Co. These robots can now walk, jump and are getting smarter with advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI. BofA predicts they'll take 20% of industrial and 50% of service jobs by 2060, and even outnumber cars. SNS Insider values the market at $2.21 billion in 2023, projected to reach $76.97 billion by 2032, with Japan, China and the US leading adoption in elder care, defence, retail, manufacturing and logistics. Also read | Musk's humanoid robots are here but they won't help around the house How much do humanoid robots cost? BofA says humanoid robot hardware will cost $35,000 per unit by end-2025, dropping to $13,000-17,000 by 2030-2035 due to scale and improved components. Meanwhile, the robots-as-a-service (RaaS) model that offers access via cloud-based subscriptions is making robots more affordable for smaller firms that can't bear high upfront costs. How will this impact the workforce? Bain & Co. expects robots to handle a wide range of physical tasks at costs equal to or lower than human labour within five years. Raising a child costs $100,000-300,000 and takes 20 years in the US (RethinkX), while a humanoid robot could be deployed in a year for the price of a budget car. By 2035, a million robots could enter the workforce for just $10 billion. Macquarie predicts robots may become as essential to families as cars, with widespread home use expected from the late 2030s to 2050s. Also read | Meta reportedly begins investment in humanoid robots, setting up a showdown with Elon Musk's Tesla A C-3PO in every home sounds pretty good... Something like the Star Wars droid could be yours for a price. As the young prioritize work-life balance, firms may get humanoid robots to fill labour and skill gaps. But AI-powered humanoids such as Tesla's Optimus, Boston Dynamics' Atlas, Xiaomi's CyberOne and India's Vyommitra raise questions on accountability, legal status (Hanson Robotics' Sophia is a Saudi citizen), rights and the potential for bias. Futurist Ray Kurzweil believes humans could achieve a million-fold intelligence by 2045 with chips embedded in our brains.
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Justice served": Indian Army releases video of Operation Sindoor
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The Indian Army's Western Command posted a video of Operation Sindoor on its social media handle X on Sunday. It captioned the clip 'Planned, trained & executed,' adding, 'Justice served.' In the video shared by the Army's Western Command on X, Indian Army personnel are seen in military attire and armed. An army personnel can be heard saying that Operation Sindoor was a lesson for Pakistan, one it had not learned for decades. 'Yeh shuruate Pahalgam aantki hamle se hui, gussa nahi lava tha. Dimaag me bas ek hi baat, abki bar aisa sabak sikhanege ki inki peedhiya yaad rakhegi. (It all began with the Pahalgam terror attack, the rage was like lava. There was only one thought: this time, we will teach such a lesson that their generations will remember).' The footage then displays visuals of blasts and non-stop firing, with a voiceover stating, '9 May raat ko takriban 9 baje, jis bhi dushman ki post ne yudh viraam ka ulanghan kiya un sabhi poston ko bharatiya sena ne mitti me mila diya. Dushman apni post chhod bhagta nazar aaya. Op sindoor keval ek kaarwahi nahi, Pakistan ke liye woh sabak tha jo usne dashakon se nahi sikha. Jai Hind! (On the night of May 9, around 9 pm, the Indian Army destroyed all enemy posts that violated the ceasefire, forcing the enemy to flee. Operation Sindoor is not just an action, but a lesson for Pakistan that it has not learned for decades).' Earlier in the day, the Indian Army said that no talks were scheduled between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan. The Army further made it clear that the continuation of a break in hostilities, as decided in the DGMOs interaction of May 12, has no expiry date to it. The clarification comes after some media houses reported that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan is ending on May 18.'No DGMO talks are scheduled today. As far as the continuation of a break in hostilities as decided in the DGMOs interaction of 12th May is concerned, there is no expiry date to it,' the Indian Army said. On May 12, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held crucial talks and issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive action were was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas. The DGMO-level talks between the two countries, which were initially slated to take place around noon on May 12, were later scheduled for the evening. The two countries reached an understanding on Saturday on the stoppage of firing and military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai. Lt Gen Ghai, who interacted with mediapersons at a joint press conference on May 11 (Sunday), said his Pakistan counterpart proposed during an interaction on Saturday that 'we cease hostilities'. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 and struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in response to a ghastly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 people were killed. (ANI)
United News of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Op Sindoor : TN BJP to hold Yatra from May 14-23 to celebrate India's victory over Pak terror acts
Chennai, May 12 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu BJP will organise Yatra across the State to celebrate India's victory over Pakistan on recent terror incidents and to hail the astute leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring it under Operation Sindoor. The BJP cadres will carry National flag during the yatra to celebrate India's victory against terrorism. This was announced by BJP State President and Legislature Party Leader Nainar Nagendran on Monday night, a couple of hours after Mr Modi's address to the Nation on Operation Sindoor. The Yatra will be held in Chennai on May 14 and it will be held in all districts, Panchayat Unions, towns and cities till May 23. UNI GV 2350 More News Op Sindoor : TN BJP to hold Yatra from May 14-23 to celebrate India's victory over Pak terror acts 12 May 2025 | 11:53 PM Chennai, May 12 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu BJP will organise Yatra across the State to celebrate India's victory over Pakistan on recent terror incidents and to hail the astute leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring it under Operation Sindoor. see more.. KTR blames Congress govt for farmer's death due to heatstroke at crop procurement centre 12 May 2025 | 11:36 PM Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) expressed deep sorrow over the death of a farmer, Gugulothu Kishan (51), due to heatstroke while waiting at a crop procurement centre in Mahabubabad district. He lashed out at the Congress government for neglecting farmers. see more.. AP: We are committed to providing jobs to local tribals in Agency areas: CM 12 May 2025 | 11:03 PM Vijayawada, May 12 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr Chandrababu Naidu, on Monday declared that the State Government is committed to creating 100 per cent reservation for local tribals in Agency areas in government jobs. see more.. Telangana: SCCL CMD awarded IIIE's Performance Excellence Award in Shillong 12 May 2025 | 10:59 PM Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) awarded the Performance Excellence Award to N. Balram, chairman and managing director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) in recognition of his outstanding leadership in steering the State-owned coal mining giant on the path of progress and multifaceted expansion plans. see more.. 12 May 2025 | 10:57 PM Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) As part of the Miss World 2024 events being hosted in Hyderabad, 109 contestants representing countries from across the globe will participate in a special Heritage Walk at the world-renowned Charminar here on Tuesday. see more..
