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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Folk music legend loving life in 'iconic' village
"I rent in an iconic village in south east Oxford and I've become part of the community." Folk music legend Peggy Seeger, 89, is about to hit the road for one last tour of the UK and Ireland with her 25th solo album Teleology. She said while she misses the stage, she now enjoys walks in Iffley, Oxfordshire, where she has been living since 2013. After more than 70 years of music-making and activism, Seeger said she "never tried to be famous" but just "do what I do, as good as possible". "I've had some absolutely wonderful feedback from people and they seem to really know how to listen to it because it's not an easy album," she said of her latest album. Teleology contains nine new songs and two reinterpretations, one of which is The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - a timeless love song that folk singer, broadcaster and activist Ewan MacColl wrote for her in 1956. The pair went on to make more than 40 albums together, marry and have children. She said: "It's a strange thing because people think that my husband and I both fell disastrously in love with each other, but we didn't. "I ran away from him for three years, he was not my idea of what I wanted to do with my life." But despite her resistance and a 20-year age difference, they got together and Seeger said the truth about it was written in her memoir. "The first kiss I got from him just curled my toes," she said. Peggy Seeger on her husband Ewan MacColl Peggy Seeger: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face How Folk Songs Should Be Sung But in a Radio 4 interview, she said she had become "weary" of talking about the past. After MacColl's death in 1989, she moved back to America where she decided that "really, my true home where I wanted to live until I die, was the UK". "My children and my grandchildren are here and I know this country better than I know the United States," she said. "I love this country - all four nations of it." She said that in Iffley, it was the "first time I've been really part of a community", adding: "I'm now on the village committee and my job is to raise money." She also continues to be involved in environmental concerns, joining a campaign against building on two green fields. She has made a film called The Mother, which she said will be shown around Oxford "because it's important to save as much of Oxford's green land that we can". Seeger said she "loves" walking along the River Thames, going down to the Iffley lock, meeting "some absolutely wonderful friends" and visiting the village shop. "But I don't get up to much in Oxford because I'm not very fit," she said. "I love the Christ Church garden but, generally, I will go outside of Oxford because I can't park [in the city], so I'll maybe go out to Waterperry Gardens or drive up to Burford." Seeger said her upcoming tour "is going to be fabulous". She said: "Part of it grieves me because there's going to be so many friends there and I won't have time to see them. "I miss the stage but I'm not physically up to it anymore." Her message to budding musicians, she said, would be: "Examine your reasons. "It's almost impossible to make living from it - venues closed down one after the other when Covid hit ... the competition is fierce and you have to really be something different to capture the audience." Seeger said that when she came to the UK, she had "the right combination of who I was". "I was female, young, reasonably good-looking," she said. "I was American and I played a longneck banjo and I was greeted by one of the main folklorists in the world. "I've never tried to be famous, I don't want to be, I just want to do what I do as good as possible." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Fishing industry play inspired by 1960s radio show Folk anthem's lost verse to be revealed after 75 years The trespass and the folk legend
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madhya Pradesh delegation to deepen collaboration with Auroville in holistic education and sustainable practices
A delegation from the Madhya Pradesh Education Department recently visited the Auroville Foundation to explore partnerships in holistic education and sustainable development. A press note from Auroville Foundation said the team, comprising senior officials and educators, engaged in comprehensive discussions on Auroville's unique education system, which aligns closely with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and emphasises experiential, out-of-classroom learning. In a virtual address, Jayanti S. Ravi, Additional Chief Secretary of Gujarat and Secretary of the Auroville Foundation, underscored the importance of spreading Auroville's integral education model — rooted in the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother — across the country. She expressed hope that the visit would pave the way for a deep and lasting collaboration with Madhya Pradesh. On the teacher training front, plans were envisaged to implement a cascade training model in Madhya Pradesh for over 2.5 lakh teachers. Auroville will train master trainers who will then impart training on holistic teaching methodologies throughout the State. A proposal for construction of Madhya Pradesh Bhavan in Auroville, a project originally supported by former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also discussed in the meeting. This facility was envisaged to serve as a hub for long-term teacher training and collaboration. The discussions also focused on collaborative projects in green buildings, renewable energy, and sustainable community development. The delegation from Madhya Pradesh comprised, Kamna Acharya, Additional Director, Pramod Singh, Deputy Director, Sashikant Kubrelay, Assistant Director, Nishikant Joshi, Officer on Special Duty and Ashok Patke, Project Officer. Sanjeev Ranganathan, chairman of SAIIER, presented the core elements of Auroville's educational methods, which go beyond traditional academics to nurture every aspect of the child — physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. This included activity-based learning (sports, kinesthetic learning, experiments), arts and creativity (music, dance, theatre), emotional and social development (conflict resolution, leadership training), and higher-order thinking (intuition, moral reasoning, affective education). Auroville has offered to train 100 selected teachers from Madhya Pradesh in holistic pedagogy during summer vacation. The visiting delegation also toured Auroville's schools and met the trainers to explore future collaborations in curriculum innovation, physical education and teacher empowerment, the press note said.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Madhya Pradesh education dept team visits Auroville to explore NEP-linked, holistic learning tie-ups
VILLUPURAM: A delegation from the Madhya Pradesh Education Department visited the Auroville Foundation on Tuesday to explore collaborations in holistic education, sustainable development, and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The delegation included senior officials such as Kamna Acharya, Additional Director, Pramod Singh, Deputy Director, Sashikant Kubrelay, Assistant Director, Nishikant Joshi, Officer on Special Duty, and Ashok Patke, Project Officer. Dr. Jayanti S Ravi, Additional Chief Secretary of Gujarat and Secretary of the Auroville Foundation, addressed the delegation virtually. She said, 'It is important to spread Auroville's integral education model, based on the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, across the country. We look forward to a deep and long-term collaboration with Madhya Pradesh.' A press statement from the Auroville Foundation noted that the delegation held detailed discussions with Auroville officials on the institution's educational approach. The model emphasizes experiential and out-of-classroom learning and aligns with NEP 2020 guidelines. 'Plans were laid out to implement a cascade training model in Madhya Pradesh for over 2.5 lakh teachers. Auroville will train master trainers who will then impart holistic teaching methodologies throughout the state,' the statement said. The proposal to establish a Madhya Pradesh Bhavan in Auroville was also discussed. Originally supported by former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the proposed facility would serve as a centre for long-term teacher training and educational collaboration. Dr. Sanjeev Ranganathan, Chairman of the Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIIER), presented key components of Auroville's educational practices. He explained that Auroville's approach includes development of physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of students. Collaborative projects in areas such as green buildings, renewable energy, and sustainable community development were also part of the discussions. The Auroville Foundation added that 100 teachers from Madhya Pradesh will be selected for training in holistic pedagogy during the upcoming summer vacation. 'The visiting delegation will tour Auroville's schools and meet with trainers to explore future collaborations in curriculum innovation, physical education, and teacher empowerment,' the statement said. Both parties agreed to hold further meetings to take the partnership forward.
See - Sada Elbalad
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jennifer Lopez to Star in Netflix's "The Last Mrs. Parrish" Movie
Yara Sameh Jennifer Lopez will star in Netflix's adaptation of 'The Last Mrs. Parrish,' with 'Forrest Gump' filmmaker Robert Zemeckis set to direct. Netflix landed rights to Liv Constantine's best-selling book in 2021. The psychological thriller centers on a twisted con-artist who targets a wealthy couple — the Parrishes — as her next victims. She infiltrates the pair by befriending the wife and seducing the husband, with the master plan of becoming the next Mrs. Parrish, only to discover that the wife's life is far more complicated than she could have imagined. Additional casting has not been announced yet. Andrea Berloff ('The Mother') and John Gatins ('Flight') are writing the screenplay. When the film version of 'The Last Mrs. Parrish' was announced in 2021, Lisa Rubin (who created Netflix's TV series 'Gypsy') was originally hired to pen the script. Producers include Liza Chasin for 3dot Productions, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions. Executive producers are Margaret Chernin for 3dot Productions along with Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine, Jack Rapke and Derek Hogue. Lopez recently starred in the inspirational sports drama 'Unstoppable' and will appear next in director Bill Condon's 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' musical remake. She has previously worked with Netflix on action thriller 'The Mother' and sci-fi action adventure 'Atlas' with Sterling K. Brown. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Arab News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Jennifer Lopez set to light up Abu Dhabi on global tour stop
DUBAI: US superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the UAE this summer with a performance at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on July 29. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ The concert is part of her 'Up All Night Live' world tour and will mark her second tour performance in the Middle East, following a show in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on July 6. A post shared by Saudi Arabian GP (@saudiarabiangp) Fans can look forward to chart-topping tracks such as 'If You Had My Love,' 'Jenny From The Block,' 'Love Don't Cost A Thing' and 'On The Floor.' This will not be her first performance in the UAE capital this year—Lopez previously took the stage in February as part of the Saadiyat Nights concert series. Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential entertainers, Lopez has made her mark across music, film and television. She remains the only female artist to simultaneously top both the US box office and music charts, with over $3 billion in global box office earnings, more than 80 million records sold and billions of streams and views across her music catalogue. A post shared by Saudi Arabian GP (@saudiarabiangp) In film, her recent Netflix releases 'Atlas' and 'The Mother' both debuted at number one on the platform, with 'The Mother' now ranking among Netflix's top 10 most-watched films of all time. In 2025, her latest film 'Unstoppable' reached the number one spot globally on Amazon Prime Video. Lopez's UAE concert is organized by Ethara, a UAE-based events company. A post shared by Saudi Arabian GP (@saudiarabiangp) Ethara is also organizing Katy Perry's concert in the UAE, which is part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in December. The music star will headline the grand finale on Dec. 7 at Etihad Park. A post shared by Saudi Arabian GP (@saudiarabiangp) In addition to her global tour, Lopez is set to headline the after-race concert at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 in Jeddah this weekend, taking the stage on April 19. She will join an impressive lineup of international and regional artists, including Usher, Major Lazer, Peggy Gou and PartyNextDoor, alongside Arab stars such as Marwan Pablo, Tul8te, Hisham Abbas, Mostafa Amar and Hamid El-Shaeri.
