December 30, 2025

Xinjiang Bans Uyghur Songs; Sharing Them Risks Prison

In Xinjiang, China bans popular Uyghur folk songs like "Besh pede." Listening, storing, or sharing them can lead to jail time. Police warned residents in July 2023 about heavy punishments for such acts, continuing China's crackdown on Uyghur culture and religion.

December 30, 2025

Spain’s ‘Monkey Christ’ Restorer Cecilia Giménez Dies at 94

Cecilia Giménez, who went viral for botching the Ecce Homo fresco restoration, has died at 94. Her quirky artwork turned Borja into a global tourist spot.

December 30, 2025

Award-Winning Photos Reveal Tiny, Colorful World of Slime Mould

Photographer Barry Webb captures the hidden beauty of slime mould using macro lenses and clever focus techniques. His stunning images showcase unique organisms vital to ecosystems and earn national acclaim.

December 30, 2025

Kalachuvadu Releases T. Janakiraman’s Music-Focused Short Story Collection with Preface by Sanjay Subrahmanyan

Kalachuvadu publishes a new collection of T. Janakiraman’s stories centered on music. Sanjay Subrahmanyan pens the preface, highlighting Janakiraman's deep love for Carnatic traditions and his unique approach to music in literature.

December 30, 2025

T. Janakiraman's Music-Themed Short Stories Shine in New Kalachuvadu Collection

Kalachuvadu releases a new collection of T. Janakiraman's short stories focused on music, with a preface by Carnatic maestro Sanjay Subrahmanyan. The stories explore deep Carnatic traditions and musical experiences.