Critique of conflict: Exhibition of works by German artist Otta Dix
Critique of conflict: Exhibition of works by German artist Otta Dix View(s):‘Otto Dix – Social Criticism & War (1920-1924)’ – a travelling exhibition was opened by German ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann, Professor Rohan Nethsinghe, Vice-Chancellor of the University for the Visual and Performing Arts and Stefan Winkler, Director of the Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka at the J.D.A. Perera Gallery of the UVPA on Horton Place, Colombo 7 on Thursday. Otto Dix (1891-1969), renowned as one of Germany’s most pivotal artists in the time of the Weimar Republic, depicted its excesses and contradictions with an unflinchingly critical eye. Dix was not only an uncompromising chronicler of his time, he also often portrayed those who found themselves on the margins of society. For more information, see: Exhibition: Otto Dix – Goethe-Institut Sri LankaThe exhibition will be on view daily until November 30 from 10 a.m. -7 p.m.Share This Post FacebookTwitterEmail × Send Email to FriendSend Please enter valid email WhatsappDeliciousDiggGoogleStumbleuponRedditTechnoratiYahooBloggerMyspaceRSS
Source:Sunday Times
November 05, 2023 02:36 UTC
Save the Children – I
Save the Children – I View(s):Sri Lanka is beset by an alarming crisis that is receiving scant attention from policymakers: online violence against and exploitation of children, including the production and widespread dissemination of child porn, cyber extortion, receiving indecent text messages, cyberbullying, and even online gambling for children among a string of other crimes. Three out of 10 Sri Lankan children face some type of online violence, a 2021 study by Save the Children organisation has found. Law enforcement agencies in Sri Lanka say the complaints roll in every day and are piling up. While Sri Lanka has ratified all the necessary UN conventions and optional protocols, domestic legislation has not been brought in line. Save the Children – IIWhile the rest of the world is growing increasingly concerned about the dangerous impact of online crime targeting children, Palestinian children in Gaza face a much bigger immediate danger; getting targeted and killed by the Israeli Air Force.
Source:Sunday Times
November 05, 2023 02:35 UTC
Ripple’s Chief Legal Eyes SEC Power Limit in Govil Ruling
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has pinpointed this ruling as a significant moment, particularly as it plays against the backdrop of Ripple’s ongoing legal challenges with the SEC. The Jignesh Govil case has taken center stage, with the courts requiring the SEC to establish concrete evidence of financial harm to investors before seeking disgorgement. Govil Decision Rattles SEC’s Enforcement FrameworkAmid the legal tussle, Jeremy Hogan, a legal commentator, posits a silver lining for Ripple. He argues that XRP purchasers who invested at lower prices have yet to encounter financial harm, which could limit Ripple’s legal exposure. Read Also: This BRC-20 Proposal Can be a Game Changer, Here’s HowThe post Ripple’s Chief Legal Eyes SEC Power Limit in Govil Ruling appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 04, 2023 19:21 UTC
Crypto Fraud: Over 300 Complaints Registered In Himachal, India
As of today, November 4, over 300 complaints related to a cryptocurrency scam have been registered all across Himachal Pradesh, India. Mukesh stated that he observed several complaints swarming in from different parts of the state concerning people cheated by the kingpin of the cryptocurrency fraud that began in 2018. Moreover, over 300 complaints have been registered by the state police to date. More About The 2018 Crypto ScamThe man behind the multi-crore cryptocurrency ponzi scam, Subhash Sharma, hailing from Sarkaghat in the Mandi district, has not been captured yet. Also Read: Yuga Labs & Magic Eden To Launch NFT MarketplaceThe post Crypto Fraud: Over 300 Complaints Registered In Himachal, India appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 04, 2023 15:04 UTC
The 10 Deadliest Rituals from Religious History
Yet, there’s a darker side to religious practices that often gets overshadowed by peaceful and spiritual aspects. Join us as we explore the eerie and morbid rituals of religious traditions that have led to death and suffering. 9 Mayan Human Sacrifices: Blood for the GodsThe ancient Maya civilization, known for its impressive architectural and astronomical achievements, also practiced human sacrifice. 8 Roman Animal Sacrifice: Rituals of Blood and FireThe October Horse: Animal Sacrifice to MarsIn ancient Rome, animal sacrifice was a common religious practice. While animal sacrifice might not seem as extreme as human sacrifice, it was still a significant part of Roman religious life.
Source:The Nation
November 04, 2023 13:33 UTC
North Korea confirms it is closing some diplomatic missions
North Korea confirmed Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 that its closing some of its diplomatic missions abroad, amid outside suspicions the steps are the latest sign of its economic troubles amid U.S.-led international sanctions. (Jeon Heon-Kyun/Pool Photo via AP, File)(Jeon Heon-Kyun)SEOUL – North Korea confirmed Friday that it’s closing some of its diplomatic missions abroad, a move that rival South Korea suspects is likely the latest sign of the North's economic troubles amid persistent international sanctions. According to South Korean government data, North Korea has diplomatic relations with more than 150 countries but operates just around 50 diplomatic posts abroad. South Korean officials couldn't immediately confirm if North Korea is truly opening new diplomatic missions abroad. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that North Korea may close additional diplomatic missions.
Source:The Nation
November 03, 2023 17:30 UTC
New patterns in Mars clouds revealed by volunteers
Source: phys.orgThe first journal article about clouds identified by participants of the Cloudspotting on Mars project has been accepted for publication and is now available online. The article, "The Cloudspotting on Mars citizen science project: Seasonal and spatial cloud distributions observed by the Mars Climate Sounder" will appear in a special issue of Icarus titled "MRO: 16 Years at Mars." MRO is the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Mars Climate Sounder is an instrument on MRO.
Source:The Nation
November 02, 2023 18:06 UTC
Three planets around this sun-like star are doomed
Source: phys.orgAccording to new research we can start writing the eulogy for four exoplanets around a sun-like star about 57 light years away. But there's no hurry; we have about 1 billion years before the star becomes a red giant and starts to consume them.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 22:35 UTC
Over half of parents worry about internet addiction in kids
(NewsNation) — A new study found more than half of parents with kids aged 9 to 15 worried about internet addiction, with social media and gaming being the top areas of concern. Despite those responses, parents were still worried about internet addiction. Researchers also asked parents about their concerns regarding substance addiction in their children in comparison to fears about internet addiction. Roughly a third of parents (34.9%) had no concerns at all about internet addiction or substance addictions, while a similar number (32.9%) were equally worried about addictions to the internet and to substances. Just 22.4% said they were only concerned about internet addiction and 9.8% worried only about substance addiction.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 16:53 UTC
Top 10 Rare and Valuable Collectibles Owned by Celebrities
Kardashian’s possession of this legendary jacket adds to her impressive collection of rare items. 9 Leonardo DiCaprio’s Action FiguresLeonardo DiCaprio’s Jaw-Dropping Action Figure CollectionLeonardo DiCaprio is an A-list actor and a hardcore collector of rare and valuable action figures. Kidman’s collection features a wide array of rare and valuable coins, making it a coveted treasure trove for enthusiasts. Over the years, he’s amassed an impressive collection of vintage typewriters, making them a top entry on our list of rare and valuable collectibles owned by celebrities. 3 Jay-Z’s Watch CollectionJay Z’s Watch Collection is Out Of ControlJay-Z’s watch collection is nothing short of legendary.
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 13:32 UTC
Lacking Practicality - Executive Order for Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI
The White House recently released an Executive Order intended to lay down some standards intended to manage the risks of artificial intelligence. Read More... Source: www.bbntimes.com
Source:The Nation
November 01, 2023 00:15 UTC
GHOST finds an extremely metal-poor star
Source: phys.orgAn international team of astronomers reports the detection of a new extremely metal-poor star using the Gemini High-resolution Optical SpecTrograph (GHOST) at the Gemini South telescope in Chile. The finding was presented in a paper published October 25 on the pre-print server arXiv.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 21:35 UTC
NASA's Lucy Ready to Explore Its First Asteroid This Week
After traveling millions of miles over the past two years, the Lucy spacecraft has almost reached its first destination. NASA’s asteroid probe will briefly rendezvous with Dinkinesh in the main asteroid belt on Wednesday to prepare for its future visits of Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. “Dinkinesh is about to be revealed to humanity for the first time.”Lucy has been visually tracking Dinkinesh since September 3. “Instead, we pre-program all the science observations.”After Wednesday’s flyby, Lucy will continue to image and track Dinkinesh for about another hour. The Lucy mission launched in October 2021 with the aim of studying the Trojan asteroids, a group of rocky bodies that lead and follow Jupiter as it orbits the Sun.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 09:03 UTC
Online grocery baskets less varied than in-store carts
Source: phys.orgOnline grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket—but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, a new Cornell study has found.
Source:The Nation
October 31, 2023 08:33 UTC