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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Aryan Shuklla Drops First Track of his AI Driven Musical Universe 'KALYOOG - The Age Of Darkness'
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: Musician, composer, and lyricist Aryan Shuklla has recently dropped a new track 'Kalyoog - The Age of Darkness'. It's the first chapter in his visionary 'Symphony of Elements' album -- a cinematic and musical journey built around the five primal forces of the universe: Space, Fire, Earth, Water and Air. Entirely AI-generated, Kalyoog is set in an original sci-fi universe inspired by epic franchises like the Marvel Universe, blending breath taking futuristic visuals with a thought-provoking narrative on the battle between man and machine. Based on the Space element, the video takes audiences into a dark yet spectacular world where humanity faces the rise of powerful, intelligent machines. Aryan's next release, 'Shola', will continue the saga, exploring the fierce and consuming nature of the Fire element. The series will unfold like an interconnected cinematic universe, with each song acting as a chapter in the larger man vs. machine epic. Watch 'Kalyoog - The Age of Darkness' - Aryan Shuklla shares, "The Symphony of Elements album is my way of showing that music can be more than sound -- it can be a universe. Each element inspires a unique story and mood. Kalyoog is Space, Shola will be Fire, and the journey will continue until all five elements unite." With over a decade in the Indian music industry and acclaimed releases on T-Series and Zee Music, Aryan Shuklla has consistently pushed creative boundaries. Now based in Dubai and running his own technology company, he merges cutting-edge innovation with musical storytelling -- making Kalyoog a pioneering work where AI is not just a tool, but a co-creator. Aryan Shuklla is an Indian composer, singer, and lyricist with over 10 years in the music industry. He has collaborated with leading labels such as T-Series and Zee Music, and in his career has shared the screen with Bollywood actress Daisy Shah. His work has also earned recognition from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who praised and acknowledged one of Aryan's earlier songs on his social media handle. Now based in Dubai, Aryan runs his own technology company and continues to revolutionize music through AI-driven storytelling. Follow Aryan Shuklla -
Fashion Value Chain
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Aryan Shuklla Drops First Track of his AI Driven Musical Universe ‘KALYOOG – The Age Of Darkness'
Musician, composer, and lyricist Aryan Shuklla has recently dropped a new track 'Kalyoog – The Age of Darkness'. It's the first chapter in his visionary 'Symphony of Elements' album – a cinematic and musical journey built around the five primal forces of the universe: Space, Fire, Earth, Water and Air. Poster of KALYOOG – The Age Of Darkness Entirely AI-generated, Kalyoog is set in an original sci-fi universe inspired by epic franchises like the Marvel Universe, blending breath taking futuristic visuals with a thought-provoking narrative on the battle between man and machine. Based on the Space element, the video takes audiences into a dark yet spectacular world where humanity faces the rise of powerful, intelligent machines. KALYOOG – The Age Of Darkness Aryan's next release, 'Shola', will continue the saga, exploring the fierce and consuming nature of the Fire element. The series will unfold like an interconnected cinematic universe, with each song acting as a chapter in the larger man vs. machine epic. Kalyoog – The Age Of Darkness -Aryan Shuklla Watch 'Kalyoog – The Age of Darkness' – Aryan Shuklla shares, 'The Symphony of Elements album is my way of showing that music can be more than sound – it can be a universe. Each element inspires a unique story and mood. Kalyoog is Space, Shola will be Fire, and the journey will continue until all five elements unite.' With over a decade in the Indian music industry and acclaimed releases on T-Series and Zee Music, Aryan Shuklla has consistently pushed creative boundaries. Now based in Dubai and running his own technology company, he merges cutting-edge innovation with musical storytelling – making Kalyoog a pioneering work where AI is not just a tool, but a co-creator. Aryan Shuklla is an Indian composer, singer, and lyricist with over 10 years in the music industry. He has collaborated with leading labels such as T-Series and Zee Music, and in his career has shared the screen with Bollywood actress Daisy Shah. His work has also earned recognition from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who praised and acknowledged one of Aryan's earlier songs on his social media handle. Now based in Dubai, Aryan runs his own technology company and continues to revolutionize music through AI-driven storytelling. Follow Aryan Shuklla –
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Murshidabad artisan's Shola elephant gifted by PM to Ghana speaker
1 2 Kolkata: It was a moment of joy for Samir Saha, a 65-year-old national award-winning artisan from Murshidabad, when he first heard that the replica of an elephant crafted by him was gifted to the Speaker of Ghana, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, by PM Narendra Modi during his recent visit to the country. The miniature elephant, inspired by ceremonial processions where elephants carried nobility in ornate howdahs, symbolises royal tradition and India's rich artistic heritage. Made of 'Shola' — the milky white pith collected from the stem of Aeschynomene Aspera — the elephant is an exquisite piece that embodies a delicate and intricate art form deeply rooted in the traditions of Bengal. The 11-inch tall elephant replica features a howdah on its back, detailed carvings and floral designs, honouring both India's regal traditions and ethical artisanship. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "I was not aware of this. Any govt official might have procured it from our showroom. I am happy that Modi-ji found my craft worthy of gifting to the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana," Saha said. In his small workshop, Uttarayan Shola Shilpalay, at Behrampore, Saha has crafted thousands of artworks over Shola, conch shell and brass for more than five decades. "I was self-taught when I started working on Shola. I used to sit with artisans and copy the moves of their chisels on Shola. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo During Durga Puja, I tried to decorate the idol with Shola carvings and designs. Gradually, my works started getting appreciated in the neighbourhood. They suggested that I should take up the job of Shola crafting seriously and make it a profession," Saha said. Initially, he started getting orders from state govt. "Former Governor of West Bengal A R Kidwai came to Murshidabad and I made a replica of Hazar Duari for him. That brought a lot of appreciation and my work started getting noticed. As the number of orders increased, I created a team of artisans," Saha said. In 2006, a Durga idol made by Saha received a national award from the former President of India, Pratibha Singh Patil. "It is difficult to get artisans for Shola crafts. It requires years of practice before one is able to sculpt three-dimensional figures using Shola. Artists are more hooked on having instant fame these days rather than devoting years to hard work," he said.
AFP
10-07-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Posts claiming Nigerian ‘Yahoo boy' scammed Trump out of $250k are misleading
'A yahoo boy scammed a whole Donald Trump, the President of US 250,000 dollars. Some of you are really audacious', reads an X post published on July 4, 2025. 'Yahoo' is Nigerian slang for internet fraud. Image Screenshot of the misleading post, taken July 8, 2025 Shared more than 3,000 times, the post was published by an account called 'Shola', a self-proclaimed life coach with over 373,000 followers. Comments under the post suggest that some readers believe it is genuine. 'If these guys get the chance, they'll scam God,' one commenter wrote. 'Scammed a whole Donald Trump? Bro playing fraud on Hall of Fame difficulty,' added another user. The claim was also shared elsewhere on X (here and here) and on Facebook in English (here) and French (here). Nigerian internet fraud The Economic and Financial Crime Commission reported in May that cybercrime, advance fee fraud and money laundering accounted for the highest number of offences out of the record-breaking 4,111 total convictions by the agency in 2024 — in a country where 70% of the population is under the age of 30 (archived here and here). Several high-profile cyber-fraud cases have been linked to Nigerians outside the country. Nigerian Instagram influencer Ramon Olorunwa Abbas was handed an 11-year jail term in the United States in 2022 after being found guilty of conspiring 'to launder tens of millions of dollars through a series of online scams' (archived here). Abidemi Rufai, a politician and aide to the Ogun state governor in southwest Nigeria, was also convicted in the US for a similar crime in 2022 (archived here). He was sacked after his crime came to light. However, the claim that a Nigerian 'Yahoo boy' scammed Trump is misleading. Misleading claim Official records from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) confirm that there was a $250,300 cryptocurrency scam, but Donald Trump was not the direct victim (archived here). The funds were actually fraudulently diverted from a donor intending to support the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, after scammers impersonated Steve Witkoff, the committee's co-chair and finance director. Prosecutors filed a complaint in a federal court that fraudsters sent emails from a domain posing as the official inaugural account. The scammers used the address@ with a lowercase 'L' replacing the 'i' in the legitimate @ to solicit over $250,000 in cryptocurrency (archived here). The victim transferred the funds, which were quickly moved across multiple cryptocurrency wallets, including a Nigeria-based Binance account linked to the name Ehiremen Aigbokhan. 'It appeared likely that Aigbokhan received an international transfer of funds from the U.S. to Nigeria as a result of his fraudulent activity,' prosecutors said in the document. The suspect allegedly used several crypto wallets and exchanges to launder the money. The FBI seized a total of 40,353 that the federal agency said was connected to the fraud, with about half taken from Aigbokhan's accounts. Digital forensics linked him to the Binance account that received part of the stolen funds. The FBI is now seeking Aigbokhan's arrest. International media, including The Independent UK and American magazine Fortune, reported on the case (archived here and here). The story was covered by multiple Nigerian newspapers, some of whose headlines may have created confusion. One titled its article "How Lagos Yahoo Boy duped U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds" while another used the headline "FBI pursues Lagos Yahoo Boy for defrauding U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds" before going on to explain in the text that a donor was scammed.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Posts claiming Nigerian ‘Yahoo boy' scammed Trump out of $250k are misleading
'A yahoo boy scammed a whole Donald Trump, the President of US 250,000 dollars. Some of you are really audacious', reads an X post published on July 4, 2025. 'Yahoo' is Nigerian slang for internet fraud. Shared more than 3,000 times, the post was published by an account called 'Shola', a self-proclaimed life coach with over 373,000 followers. Comments under the post suggest that some readers believe it is genuine. 'If these guys get the chance, they'll scam God,' one commenter wrote. 'Scammed a whole Donald Trump? Bro playing fraud on Hall of Fame difficulty,' added another user. The claim was also shared elsewhere on X (here and here) and on Facebook in English (here) and French (here). The Economic and Financial Crime Commission reported in May that cybercrime, advance fee fraud and money laundering accounted for the highest number of offences out of the record-breaking 4,111 total convictions by the agency in 2024 — in a country where 70% of the population is under the age of 30 (archived here and here). Several high-profile cyber-fraud cases have been linked to Nigerians outside the country. Nigerian Instagram influencer Ramon Olorunwa Abbas was handed an 11-year jail term in the United States in 2022 after being found guilty of conspiring 'to launder tens of millions of dollars through a series of online scams' (archived here). Abidemi Rufai, a politician and aide to the Ogun state governor in southwest Nigeria, was also convicted in the US for a similar crime in 2022 (archived here). He was sacked after his crime came to light. However, the claim that a Nigerian 'Yahoo boy' scammed Trump is misleading. Official records from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) confirm that there was a $250,300 cryptocurrency scam, but Donald Trump was not the direct victim (archived here). The funds were actually fraudulently diverted from a donor intending to support the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, after scammers impersonated Steve Witkoff, the committee's co-chair and finance director. Prosecutors filed a complaint in a federal court that fraudsters sent emails from a domain posing as the official inaugural account. The scammers used the address@ with a lowercase 'L' replacing the 'i' in the legitimate @ to solicit over $250,000 in cryptocurrency (archived here). The victim transferred the funds, which were quickly moved across multiple cryptocurrency wallets, including a Nigeria-based Binance account linked to the name Ehiremen Aigbokhan. 'It appeared likely that Aigbokhan received an international transfer of funds from the U.S. to Nigeria as a result of his fraudulent activity,' prosecutors said in the document. The suspect allegedly used several crypto wallets and exchanges to launder the money. The FBI seized a total of 40,353 that the federal agency said was connected to the fraud, with about half taken from Aigbokhan's accounts. Digital forensics linked him to the Binance account that received part of the stolen funds. The FBI is now seeking Aigbokhan's arrest. International media, including The Independent UK and American magazine Fortune, reported on the case (archived here and here). The story was covered by multiple Nigerian newspapers, some of whose headlines may have created confusion. One titled its article "How Lagos Yahoo Boy duped U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds" while another used the headline "FBI pursues Lagos Yahoo Boy for defrauding U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds" before going on to explain in the text that a donor was scammed.
