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Ex-Muslim Council of Britain Chief Warns Grooming Gang Review Leading to ‘Scapegoating’ of Pakistani Culture

Ex-Muslim Council of Britain Chief Warns Grooming Gang Review Leading to ‘Scapegoating’ of Pakistani Culture

The former head of the Muslim Council of Britain has warned that the recent review on child rape grooming gangs threatens the “the scapegoating of British Pakistani culture” and the Islamic community. A government-backed review published this...

On Juneteenth, Discover 8 Museums and Cultural Institutions Dedicated to African American History and Culture

On Juneteenth, Discover 8 Museums and Cultural Institutions Dedicated to African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture / Adjaye Associates + Freelon Adjaye Bond / SmithGroup. Image © Darren Bradley Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

TikTok champions the trendsetters and culture makers at Cannes Lions

TikTok champions the trendsetters and culture makers at Cannes Lions

TikTok is where culture starts, shapes, and spreads. At this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, TikTok is celebrating the brands and creators leading the charge in tapping into trends and driving real-world impact. The...

Minister Zon seeks Polish investments in cultural sector

Minister Zon seeks Polish investments in cultural sector

Poland (ANTARA) - Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has invited business actors from Poland to foster strategic and sustainable cooperation by investing in Indonesia’s cultural sector to help advance relations between the two countries. “Investing...

SME Association of Sarawak celebrates culture, enterprise through mural competition

SME Association of Sarawak celebrates culture, enterprise through mural competition

Ong (third left) presents a letter of appreciation to Goh in recognition of his participation in the competition. KUCHING (June 19): The SME Association of Sarawak marked a proud moment for local arts and culture through its participation in the...

“Massive cultural change” needed to improve St Helier air quality

“Massive cultural change” needed to improve St Helier air quality

“MASSIVE cultural change” is needed to reduce levels of air pollution in St Helier, according to the parish’s Roads Committee. Following a presentation on the issue by a concerned parishioner at the Town Hall yesterday, committee members reflected...

'This is in honor of those unsung heroes': The Center for Black Excellence & Culture will build debt-free

'This is in honor of those unsung heroes': The Center for Black Excellence & Culture will build debt-free

Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., the founder of The Center for Black Excellence & Culture, announced on Thursday the organization has reached their $31 million goal to complete the construction of their new building, debt-free. In honor of Juneteenth, Dr....

"A Sense Of Place" Art Exhibition Comes To The Jewish Cultural Center

"A Sense Of Place" Art Exhibition Comes To The Jewish Cultural Center

Twenty-four artists in all media are exhibiting in the gallery at the Jewish Cultural Center until August 1, 2025. Work from many local favorites Brent Sanders, Lupina Poi Haney, Mark Issenberg, Howard Kaplan, Ellen Simak and Bob Fazio among...

Explore the latest Kitchen Culture trends at the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show

Explore the latest Kitchen Culture trends at the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show

Kitchen Culture is sliding seductively into town, and you’ll want to reinvent your kitchen vibe when you see ours. It will all play out at the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show, where kitchens as the heart-of-the-home take one giant leap...

India News | Ministry of Culture Plans Year-long Commemorative Events to Mark 50th Anniv of Emergency

India News | Ministry of Culture Plans Year-long Commemorative Events to Mark 50th Anniv of Emergency

New Delhi, Jun 19 (PTI) Marking the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency, the Ministry of Culture has planned to undertake a year-long commemoration of it starting June 25, and prepared a "schedule of activities" which it has shared...

Lisa Nandy: AI and cultural exports boost growth – but creators must be paid

Lisa Nandy: AI and cultural exports boost growth – but creators must be paid

Thursday 19 June 2025 11:11 am | Updated: Thursday 19 June 2025 11:31 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Photo by Leon Neal/ Getty images Culture...

Kembara Pesta Riuh Brings Culture, Creativity And Govt Outreach To Kelantan

Kembara Pesta Riuh Brings Culture, Creativity And Govt Outreach To Kelantan

KOTA BHARU, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Kembara Pesta RIUH Itu-Ini festival, launched at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium here, is part of the Communications Ministry’s effort to bring public services closer to the people while celebrating local food, arts...

Bali Indah Cultural Park reflects strong RI-Poland ties: govt

Bali Indah Cultural Park reflects strong RI-Poland ties: govt

Poland (ANTARA) - The Foreign Affairs Ministry has said that the Bali Indah Cultural Park in Slupsk City, Poland, is proof of the strong diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Poland across multiple sectors, including culture. “This also...

National Reading Day 2025: Hema Malini Voices Concern Over Fading Reading Culture in Today’s Fast-Paced Digital World

National Reading Day 2025: Hema Malini Voices Concern Over Fading Reading Culture in Today’s Fast-Paced Digital World

Mumbai, June 19: On the occasion of National Reading Day, veteran actress and parliamentarian Hema Malini expressed her concern over the declining reading culture in today’s fast-paced digital world. Emphasizing the timeless value of books, she...

Calm owners, calm pets: How our emotions affect our furry friends

Calm owners, calm pets: How our emotions affect our furry friends

In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears? The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary nurse and animal behavior consultant and the...

Discussions on Azerbaijani book culture highlighted at Beijing International Book Fair

Discussions on Azerbaijani book culture highlighted at Beijing International Book Fair

Beijing, June 19, AZERTAC A panel discussion titled “The Silk Road of the Word: Azerbaijan’s Book Ecosystem” was held on June 19 at the presentation hall of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), focusing on Azerbaijani book culture. The...

For entertainment that fits every mood – Find your happy only on BBC Brit

For entertainment that fits every mood – Find your happy only on BBC Brit

Whether you’re in the mood for high-speed thrills, clever quizzes, or enjoy spending a night trying to figure out the voice behind the mask, BBC Brit’s (DStv Channel 120) new season line-up is here to deliver feel-good entertainment, seven nights...

On Palestinian Poetry in Face of Normalization: Culture as Battlefield & Front of Resistance

On Palestinian Poetry in Face of Normalization: Culture as Battlefield & Front of Resistance [Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:34:18 +0300] Gaza – Saba: Wissam Zaghir, head of the Boycott Department of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine,...

Do you think renters should be allowed to have pets?

Do you think renters should be allowed to have pets?

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MyK FESTA kicks off in Seoul to expand global reach of Korean culture

MyK FESTA kicks off in Seoul to expand global reach of Korean culture

In promoting Korean culture, the Korean government has traditionally taken a supporting role. However, at MyK FESTA, the government is stepping to the front. The four-day event organized by the ministry kicked off Thursday at Olympic Park in...

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