Oct 31, 2020 | Entertainment
#Unlock100- Young Artiste roars with talent galore!
Announces top 100 finalists for its coveted scholarship and mentorship program
Bangalore, October 2020: SIFF Young Artiste 2020, a national level talent competition across various genres of music and dance, today announced their Top 100 finalists. The initiative received over 12000 entries across India from students between the ages of 11-18 to find avenues to pursue arts. Earlier this year, the program was launched by maestros of international stature such as Amjad Ali Khan, Terence Lewis, Shovana Narayan, Shalmali Kholgade and Aruna Sairam.
The Top 100 finalists are being conferred with scholarships worth Rs. 25 lakhs involving a high-quality mentorship program and cash awards at the finale. The finalists are currently joining the Young Artiste Advanced Mentorship Programme (YAMP) in which they would be mentored in their chosen area. Music and dance virtuosos such as Dr. L Subramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy and Madhavi Mudgal have consented to mentor the participants. Additionally, experts in the field such as Rukmini Vijayakumar (Bharatanatyam), Anupama Bhagwat (Sitar/Sarod), Nikhita Gandhi (Indian & Western Vocal), Sagar Bora (Hip-Hop), among others, will be driving the category specific sessions. The finale, which will be a showcase of the exceptional talent recognized, will be hosted in accordance with the evolving COVID-19 situation and government guidelines issued at the time.
“It has been extremely rewarding to bear witness to the process of unearthing these exceptional talents and we are proud to announce the selected finalists. We are thankful to the mentors and jurors who have been so kind as to join us in this endeavor” said Kavita Iyer, Co-founder, Young Artiste
Young Artiste Season 1 received a tremendous response, with entries pouring in from various parts of the country. We’ve had participants all the way from Ujjain to Imphal, from the capital of Delhi to the culturally rich Dimapur, from North 24 Parganas to Udupi and Kozhikode! As the nation went into lockdown and art became a luxury for most, we continued to strive for the zenith of this competition and conducted auditions in the most unpredictable manner. The finalists have demonstrated exceptional prowess and command over their respective fields and an unwavering passion towards pursuing the arts, each in their unique ways. We’ve seen students coming from artistic families and ones who do not have anyone to share their interest in dance with. Spanning across demographics. During this process of witnessing thousands of stories in our search for India’s best, we have definitely learnt one thing – Art knows no discrimination, no boundaries. Anyone can be anArtiste!
“Young Artiste has been instituted with the view to set up a national level platform to tap into and recognize the hidden potential of young artistes in India and provide a fertile learning ground for them to harness their skills. Furthermore, we are certain that the mentorship program and the opportunity to interact with diverse art forms, will surely aid in broadening their scope of knowledge and exposure.” said Sandeep Singhal, Trustee SIFF
YAMP will involve a combination of masterclasses, workshops, and collaborations among fellow Young Artistes in preparation for the finale performance. Young Artiste has an esteemed panel of jury who have been involved in the judging process since the inception of the program and these experts will be conducting the workshops for YAMP for each of the 20 categories.
“I am happy to be associated with the Young Artiste Mentorship Program. India is a country that is packed with hidden talent, waiting to be discovered. It is indeed encouraging to meet these budding artists. I applaud SIFF – Young Artiste for doing a wonderful job of discovering and nurturing our nation’s talented youth”, said Dr. L. Subramaniam, Young Artiste Mentor.
The Young Artiste Advanced Mentorship Program is set to be a gamechanger in arts education, providing pathbreaking exposure to the students across India and building a community of likeminded artistes. To access the full list of the selected 100 finalists, you can visit the Young Artiste website.
Young Artiste Journey: https://youtu.be/kwVrSloA_v0
About Young Artiste 2020
Young Artiste 2020 is a national level talent competition for school children across India. The purpose of the platform is to provide motivation and accreditation to students. Young Artiste wishes to award and encourage as many students as possible and hence will be conferring 100 scholarships worth 25 Lakhs to the finalists in all the 20 categories. It aims to find and celebrate truly outstanding student talent and support them in their journey through Arts. The students will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform on a national stage, acknowledged and mentored by the finest and legendary artists in the country namely Amjad Ali Khan, Terence Lewis, Shovana Narayan, Shalmali Kholgade, Aruna Sairam and many more. Their guidance, mentorship and knowledge are crucial in creating the Young Artiste Experience.
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About SIFF
The Singhal Iyer family foundation (SIFF) is a Bangalore based philanthropic organization that was set up with the intention of working towards a better education and promoting our love for Indian music and the Arts.
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Oct 31, 2020 | Entertainment
Actor Terrence Clowe steps back in time to highlight the early years of feminist icon Gloria Steinhem in the new biopic, THE GLORIAS, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Directed by Julie Taymor, THE GLORIAS chronicles Steinem’s itinerant childhood’s influence on her life as a writer, activist and organizer for women’s rights worldwide. Clowe emerges as a Barber and supportive father of a young black girl befriended by Steinem during her childhood years living in the south.
The film stars Academy Award winners Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander as Gloria at different stages of her life, as well as Bette Midler, Timothy Hutton, Lorraine Toussaint and Janelle Monáe.
Clowe was excited to join the talented cast and for the opportunity to portray a positive role model that helped shape the young Steinem. Clowe adds, “I have been a fan of Julie Taymor’s work for some time. When I received the opportunity, I was floored! The joy and electricity you see in the scene were genuine and so appropriately set in the world of an African American barbershop, a place of community, family and culture. The relationship with my daughter in the film is apparent and I think adds dimension to the many ideals Ms. Steinem would later go on to advocate for. I have so much gratitude to be a part of the film that brilliantly honors Gloria Steinem whom I view as an extraordinary human being.”
A Clinton, Maryland native, Clowe has built a solid resume and reputation on both screen and stage. Audiences will recognize him from his previous television appearances on Boardwalk Empire, The Knick, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, I Am Homicide, and Z the Beginning of Everything; as well as the feature films The Eyes with Nick Turturro and Vincent Pastore, and An Act of Terror with Olivia Washington and Tonya Pinkins. He has worked with some of the biggest directors in the business, including Rob Marshall, Chris Rock, Steven Soderbergh, Martin Scorsese, Ann Reinking and Walter Bobbie.
A powerhouse on stage, Clowe has performed in the UK, Germany, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Japan and the US. He rose amongst the ranks performing in several high-level productions, including the European tour of West Side Story, Buddy Holly (Germany), and the original Dutch production of Miss Saigon. After returning to New York, Clowe landed a summer tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the featured role of Judah alongside Little Mermaid star Jodi Benson and the Osmond’s, before embarking on a two-year stint in the Tony Award-winning production Chicago. He followed that up with the iconic role of “Old Bojangles” in the European production of FOSSE. A favorite on the regional theater scene, the pinnacle was appearing with the legendary Jennifer Holliday in Dreamgirls at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, followed by an invitation to perform in her benefit concert in NYC at Towne Hall.
Clowe is a graduate of the famed New York University Tisch School of the Arts and has studied at The Lee Strasberg Institute. Currently, Clowe studies with acting coach Anthony Abeson.
For more about TERRENCE CLOWE visit: TerrenceClowe.com
Oct 31, 2020 | Business
The ruthless world that we live in calls for aid and assistance for the helpless older adults, children, Trans lives, and all those who are continually mistreated and abandoned by the society. Thus, India’s homegrown e-commerce brand The Black Lover has launched the Angel of the Nations segment on their website today to help those in need.
The Black Lover has decided to come forward and raise funds for a cause. The Angels of the Nations will showcase the champion of our country, wearing the brand’s customized products. The same will be available to the customers at reasonable prices. The funds that will be accumulated through these purchases will be directly handed over to various NGOs that the brand has collaborated with. Currently, the brand is working with Umeed and Feed Back Foundation to provide financial assistance for those in dire need of it. The customers will also be able to keep a track of the utilization of the funds through the website.
Commenting on the occasion Akshay, the CEO and Founder said, “Since a very young age I had the realization that the marginalized sections of our society are abandoned and mistreated. As the Black Lover started growing, we decided to do something special for those who make our nation a better place to live in. We will do everything possible to make sure that we are helping those who are in need as our sole focus is not making monetary profit only.”
With the launch of The Angels of the Nations, The Black Lover envisages becoming a helping hand for thousands of lives who are deprived of their basic necessities.
About Black Lover
Black Lover Pvt. Ltd. is an e-commerce company founded in 2020 by Akshay Kumar. The Black lover has launched its product range under the name ‘TBL apparels & merchandise’ with categories including men in black, women in black, men’s casual, women’s casual, Blackstone & seasons special. It has a unique store for all your fashion & lifestyle needs being the first e-commerce Store for Black lovers. We aim to provide a hassle-free & enjoyable shopping experience to shoppers across India, Italy & Australia with the widest range of products on its portal. The brand is making a conscious effort to bring the power of fashion to shoppers with the latest & trendiest products available in black color.
Website:-https://www.theblacklover.com/about/
Oct 31, 2020 | Books, Education
SGR Knowledge Foundation is coming up again with its immense 2nd edition of “Orange City Literature Festival” with a lit fest through an interactive online platform on 27th 28th and 29th of November this year. The aim of this initiative is to involve people all around the globe in a refreshing and intellectual mood while giving all an opportunity to have an insight into the expansive world of literature. The fest also strives to bring along people from varied backgrounds and cultures to contemplate and discuss various topics of interest concerning literature and life philosophy in different languages.
The sole mission is to spread the awareness and significance of literature in our respectful community. In the light of spreading a meaningful awareness, OCLF also looks forward to providing a memorable experience to the people in the society and to involve eminent personalities from their respective fields of expertise. Some of the known authors and writers to bench upon the fest with their unique depths of self and society include Shiv Khera, Jono Lineen, Sanjaya Baru, Shantanu Gupta, Naveen Choudhary, Tanushree Podder, and many more to mention.
The inauguration ceremony of the virtual literature fest will be held on 27th November 2020. During the inauguration ceremony, many launches will also be announced to boost the spirit of new writers and give them away to success. Further to that, multiple sessions like individual sessions, Interviews, panel discussions, book releases, and book reading will be conducted during the first two days of the festival. The third day will be a showcase of promising talents with musical events and many competitions being held on 29th November 2020.
Together we look forward to celebrating the word, celebrate literature, and bring a meaningful transformation to ourselves and to society. Let’s resuscitate the lit fest in the city and around the globe.
The event is free and open to all, all you need to do is register yourself and book your space in the virtual fest environment. Registration for the event is available on the website info@oclfnagpur.com. For more details contact on Mob no. 7887860107
Join us for an engaging and inspiring experience!
Oct 31, 2020 | Tech
Yesterday, the Chetu Foundation, the non-profit subsidiary of the leading developer of custom software solutions, Chetu, celebrated National First Responders Day and the end of its COVID-19 relief initiative with a $10,000 check presentation ceremony to help support the local Plantation Fire Department and the First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Originally kicking-off the initiative in July, the Chetu Foundation hosted a COVID-19 food drive/fundraiser to help collect food products for Feeding South Florida, and raise money for the First Responders Children’s Foundation by matching $5 for every food item donated. At the end of the initial drive, over 300 pounds of food was collected for the South Florida community, and over $1,600 was raised. However, due to the worthiness of the cause and Chetu’s support of first responders, the Foundation upped the donation to $10,000 to help support both the First Responders Children’s Foundation and the local Plantation Fire Department.
“Our first responders continue to serve on the frontlines as we remain grappling with this pandemic, and we are beyond grateful for their dedication and sacrifice,” said Atal Bansal, founder and CEO of Chetu. “Helping our local communities is a core tenet of the Foundation, and we are honored to be able to support those that give so much to local residents.”
The check presentation ceremony, which was held at the Plantation Fire Administration building, featured opening remarks from representatives of the Chetu Foundation and was attended by the city of Plantation’s Fire Chief, Don Todd, who accepted the check on behalf of the fire department and the First Responders Children’s Foundation that helped facilitate the donation.
“First Responders Children’s Foundation would like to thank Chetu Foundation for the generous donation to our Foundation and the Plantation Fire Department,” said Jillian Crane, President of First Responders Children’s Foundation. “First responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are sacrificing so much to protect our families, and this donation will help support the needs of local Florida first responder heroes who are putting their lives on the line for us every day.”
Founded with the focus to improve childhood wellbeing and support local communities, the Chetu Foundation continues to help the company’s employees give back and support charitable initiatives and humanitarian relief efforts around the world.
About Chetu Foundation:
Founded in 2018, Chetu Foundation is the non-profit subsidiary of Chetu, a global provider of software development solutions. Created to aid its team members in their philanthropic interests, the Chetu Foundation’s mission is based on the principles of “Empowering Children,” “Improving the Quality of Life,” “Giving Back to Communities,” and “Creating and Sustaining Change.” While the Foundation actively supports disaster recovery aid and humanitarian assistance, the main focus is the improvement of childhood wellbeing and education in the local communities around the world. To learn more about the Chetu Foundation and the work of the Chetu team members, visit chetufoundation.org.
About First Responders Children’s Foundation:
For almost 20 years, First Responders Children’s Foundation has been providing college scholarships to the children of first responders who have been injured or lost in the line of duty. The Foundation also awards grants to families enduring significant financial hardship and supports, promotes, and facilitates educational activities and programs created and operated by first responder organizations to benefit children or the communities in which they live. The First Responders Children’s Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund was established in March 2020 to provide financial hardship grants, PPE, and hotel accommodations to first responders on the front lines of the pandemic. The Foundation also pays for funerals of first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. More information about First Responders Children’s Foundation is available at www.1stRCF.org. Follow First Responders Children’s Foundation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @1stRCF.
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