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Hamilton Spectator
09-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
New city garden grows veggies for Hamilton Food Share
A brand-new, recently planted vegetable garden in Gage Park is helping to feed a hungry city. In the northern edge of the park, between the main fountain and Main Street East, lie several large vegetable patches containing neatly planted rows of kale, squash, carrot, zucchini, beans and tomatoes. Produce from the patches is harvested when ready and given to local food network and non-profit Hamilton Food Share (HFS), which collects and distributes mostly fresh and nutritious food to 23 local agencies daily. 'Our staff brought the idea to management a few years ago and thought it would be a nice thing for them to do for the city,' says Robyn Pollard, the city's manager of forestry and horticulture. Radish and Swiss chard were harvested recently and handed over to Hamilton Food Share. 'It's a great example of how local, community-led efforts are helping to address food insecurity in Hamilton,' says Radhika Subramanyan, CEO of the agency. The planning is meticulous at Gage Park, where the gardens typically feature flowers. Interspersed between rows of squash and zucchini lie flowering plants like alyssum. 'Squash and zucchini have flowers that need pollinating and alyssum does this for them,' says Pollard. While there are other gardens supported by the City of Hamilton, including the McQuesten Urban Farm, the Community Garden Network and a small patch near city hall, this is the only one where produce is donated entirely to the community. The plants are initially grown from seed in greenhouses at Gage Park and then transplanted when ready into the vegetable garden. 'It's a rule of thumb that everything gets installed around the May 24 weekend, but it's really just when the weather allows us to do so,' says Pollard. Thanks to the garden, this year's bounty promises to be even more substantial. 'In the past, with our other gardens, we've seen close to a thousand pounds of food donated over a season. So, we're expecting a significant increase over that this time around,' adds Pollard. The Gage Park garden couldn't have come at a more crucial juncture for a city whose population experiences chronic hunger. On average, 17,600 residents of the city visit Hamilton food banks each month, 6,200 of whom are children, according to Hamilton Food Share. 'The work happening at Gage Park really complements what we do. It brings food access right into the neighbourhood, especially in areas like Ward 3, where food insecurity is high,' adds Subramanyan. According to the city, more than one in four households (27.3 per cent) lived with food insecurity in 2023, compared to an average of 24.2 per cent in all of Ontario. Figures for 2024 are yet to be released. 'If we want long-term solutions to hunger, we need to combine efforts like ours with grassroots initiatives like Gage Park's,' adds Subramanyan. 'Community gardens not only help get food to people — they also build local resilience, teach growing skills and create real connection. That matters.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Modernist artist K.G. Subramanyan's works showcased at a retrospective show in Bengaluru
The research-based retrospective One Hundred Years and Counting at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP), features Indian artist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, KG Subramanyan's wide collection of works. Curated by cultural theorist Nancy Adajania, the exhibition provides an insight not only into the artist's life, but also the context of his works and philosophies. 'KG Subramanyan was a versatile modernist whose works span nearly seven decades. In the setting of a fine arts college (CKP), I feel Nancy's research-oriented exhibition has benefitted our students the most. The art works are not arranged chronologically, but in a comprehensive manner which helps in educating students about this valuable part of art history,' says Sheetal CP, Assistant Professor at the Art History Department, Chitrakala Parishath. The exhibition includes elaborate write-ups to give social and political context to the artist's life, works and inspiration; it also includes the works of some of his students. On display at CKP are his works created with different media such as acrylic, watercolour and oil, sketches using pencil and pen, cutouts, paintings in children's books, wooden toys and murals, among others. Arranged across four galleries, one can see how Subramanyan transitioned from traditional blending to cubist, post-cubist, and modernist styles over time. Sheetal says, 'He is a relevant artist to study because he hasn't stuck to a particular style, but has explored different media and techniques.' Ritika S, a student pursuing her Masters in Printmaking at the college says, 'KG Subramanyan was a sculptor, painter and muralist who experimented in a lot of things. I learned a lot by observing his works up close.' 'Other than understanding art history, a lot of our students gained firsthand experience on how to set up for an exhibition. They worked closely with the curator and helped in framing the art pieces, measuring and even placing them on the walls,' adds Sheetal. Another highlight of this curation is that it exhibits pieces that were not included in its first iteration at Emami Art, Kolkata. For instance, Subramanyan's major paintings such as Chinnamasta (1991), Girl with Cat Boy (1991), Birbhum Nativity (1991), Devi II and III (2008) and Madonna and Child (2005), which have not been shown to the public in decades have been specially added to this show in Bengaluru. There are also different activities arranged by each department of the college to give children, graduates, and other visitors to the exhibition, an immersive experience of KG Subramanyan's works. 'Our graphics department is working on a novel inspired by KG Subramaniam's artworks, while the sculpture faculty is working on a project inspired by the toys he made. The painting faculty has initiated a project to interpret his works in a new way and the art history department is reading and interpreting his articles. There are also other activities for young visitors, inspired by his children's books and cutouts,' Sheetal says. Entry free. Until May 20, 11 AM to 7 PM. At Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumarakrupa Rd. For more details contact, 8022261816
Mint
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Saturday Feeling: Stories and art for the child in you
There are ogres stapled to the floor—and they're the first thing that catch your eye when you enter the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad in Bengaluru, where a huge exhibition, One Hundred Years and Counting, to mark the birth centenary of artist K.G. Subramanyanhas arrived, after a showing in Kolkata. Subramanyan was prolific and versatile—the 200 works, including murals, oils, sketches, watercolours, wooden toys and even swatches of fabric he designed, are a fraction of his oeuvre. But, it's in his books for children that one can read his belief that no one was too young for him or his work. The characters on the floor are similar to the ones in his 1974 book, Our Friends, The Ogres, a playful yet pointed critique of corporate greed and environmental damage at a time when few thought about concepts like solastalgia, and especially not for children. The book surprised me when I happened upon in a museum gift shop a decade ago, and then learned that Subramanyan did a set of 10 screen-printed children's books, all of them attacking big issues with whimsy. It's the kind of work that scores of children's book illustrators are doing today, recognizing that children can't, and don't need to be shielded, from complex ideas and bitter truths. This week, Avantika Bhuyan takes a look at how artists and illustrators are leading the storytelling at many children's publishing imprints, ensuring that there is greater representation of voices, communities, regions and experiences. It's a story about artists using their voice but also emphasizes that children's books aren't just for little people; they open up new perspectives for adults, speak to the child within the grown-up, and remind us of a time when the world held novelty. The cover of the print issue of 'Mint Lounge' dated 3 May 2025, with art from Ogin Nayam's 'When the Sun Sets', published by Pratham Books. There are quite a few stories about storytelling this week. A travel writer tells a tale of nearly getting stuck in Utah's slot canyons, and we have a great read on microdramas, a new digital storytelling sensation that has spawned a multibillion-dollar industry. These vertically-shot microseries run to 50-100 episodes, each just a minute at best. They're terrible, but they're so very addictive—and they're probably not something to watchso pick from our recommendations instead. We're all tired of ads—targeted, random, pop-up, autoplay, or whatever other form they take while we're online. As advertising creeps deeper into digital life, technology geeks, privacy enthusiasts and digital rebels are quietly fighting back. With sophisticated but free-to-use ad blockers and VPN settings, they are shaping a parallel version of the internet—one where users' attention isn't for sale at every blink. Shephali Bhatt meets the people checking out of the ad-verse by installing browser extensions, privacy guards, VPN services. As more people turn to these tech-savvy users for guidance, ad-blocking could move from the margins to the mainstream—and the future of the attention economy may no longer belong to platforms, but to individuals reclaiming control over what gets their time. Read more. Ritu Beri was one of the earliest fashion designers from India to work in Paris—opening and shutting a store, joining a luxury house, having a ramp show—but she doesn't have a string of stores to her name in India. Instead, she's opened an experiential space in Palolem in Goa, where she sells a limited line of her clothing alongside other artists' and designers' works. She also curates meals, shows, talks and performances at her property, Escape. She talks to Pooja Singh about this new stage in her career, and about why she doesn't plan to sell her brand. Read more. There's one smartphone brand that has flown under the radar over the past year, quietly releasing new models with low-key marketing. Going by market data, Motorola, now under the tutelage of Lenovo, is a winner with its mid-range smartphones propelling the company's market share. The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is one of the new releases, which Sahil Bhalla used the breezy, no-frills smartphone for a few months. Priced from ₹ 22,999 onwards, it has a significantly improved OLED display (with Gorilla Glass 7 protection), a larger battery capacity, increased storage, a refreshed chipset, and faux vegan leather finishes in three colours, making it a solid choice as a good budget smartphone. Performance is good, and only gamers should look elsewhere. Read more. Supper clubs are no longer just about serving regional specialities or homemade sourdough. Home chefs who made a name for their tables during the pandemic are now travelling the globe, mastering cuisines from all corners of the world and serving them in their homes with the touch of intimacy and care that restaurants can't match. Read more. The Champions League final is a while away but all the semi-finalists this year were a surprising mix of teams that worked through their adversities and found their identities over the course of the season. It's been a season that Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit describes as thrilling, since he admires teams that play attacking football. Gullit, who once formed a part of the fearsome attacking trio with Marco Van Basten and Frank Rijkaard, is a staunch advocate of 'Total Football', the flowing, attack-minded, space-exploiting, mode of play. In an exclusive interview with Rudraneil Sengupta, Gullit breaks down the Champions League semifinals, celebrates club identity, attacking football, and discusses the return of football DNA. Read more.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Watch: South Bay mountain lion and cubs caught on camera
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A Bay Area wildlife conservation photographer said 'all our dreams came true' after he and a friend recently captured a mountain lion with her cubs on a remote camera in the South Bay. Vishal Subramanyan and Cynthia Cross had spent three years working to film and photograph mountain lions in the Diablo Range, according to Subramanyan. In February, one of their cameras set up with a motion sensor in the East Foothills of San Jose captured not only a mountain lion, but a mom with her three young cubs. Study reveals ranging diet of San Francisco coyotes The precious video shows the mom nursing her cubs as well as picking one up while the two others prance around the wooded area. The mountain lion family appeared in front of the camera for 20 minutes in total, Subramanyan said, calling it 'one of the most special moments we've ever captured.' 'Mountain lions are obviously an incredible species,' Subramanyan told KRON4. 'As an apex predator in the Bay Area, they play a really important role in top-down ecological effects. So seeing a healthy, thriving breeding population of mountain lions gives me a lot of hope, especially with a lot of negative news we see about our environment today.' Subramanyan is a UC Berkeley graduate with degrees in ecology and statistics, and has worked with organizations such as the California Academy of Sciences, Peninsula Open Space Trust, and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Approximately 4,500 mountain lions are roaming across the state, according to the UC Davis California Mountain Lion Project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Ammon
13-02-2025
- Science
- Ammon
Elusive Californian mammal captured on camera for first time ever
Momentarily pausing after eating some mealworms, an elusive shrew's long snout pointed skywards, unaware of the historic portrait that had just been captured. Not a single Mount Lyell shrew had ever been photographed alive before, making them the only known mammal species in California to have eluded human cameras, according to the California Academy of Sciences. That all changed in October when recently graduated wildlife photographer Vishal Subramanyan along with student scientists Prakrit Jain and Harper Forbes ventured out into the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains and captured six live Mount Lyell shrews (Sorex lyelli). There, they photographed and observed them before setting them free. The initial idea originated with Jain, a student at University of California, Berkeley, who said he was 'shocked' to find that no one had ever taken a photo of a live Mount Lyell shrew. In collaboration with University of California Berkeley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, Jain, Subramanyan and Forbes devised a plan to search the streams and wetland habitats that crisscross the sparse landscape near the small community of Lee Vining, about 300 miles (482 kilometers) east of San Francisco. 'I'm always down for a crazy adventure. So I said, 'sure, why not?' We should give this a try,' Subramanyan told CNN Monday. Shrews have such a high metabolic rate that they die if they stop eating for a few hours, meaning that they don't survive long in traps. The team set more than 100 pitfall traps, designed for shrews to fall into as they walked across the ground, and constantly monitored the traps for three consecutive days, only sleeping for two hours at a time to monitor the animals' wellbeing. The team photographed the shrew against a white background, as well as a natural one. Vishal Subramanyan, Prakrit Jain, and Harper Forbes 'We caught a Mount Lyell shrew within like the first two hours… and I think the fact that we ended up catching six of them, and we caught one so easily shows that it's not crazy difficult,' Subramanyan said. 'It just shows that it's generally an underappreciated species in an underappreciated ecosystem that people haven't spent the time, and been able to actually bring dedicated focus to the shrews.' They also recorded four different species of shrews in the area, some of whom were so similar to the Mount Lyell shrew that they later ran genetic tests to confirm that they had indeed spotted one. 'Handling the shrews was a little bit difficult,' Forbes told CNN, adding that they cut off a small piece of the shrews' tails for genetic testing. 'They bite and they're venomous. So we had to improvise quite a bit. We had to weigh them in plastic bags, and they're only a few grams, but they chew through the plastic bags. They're kind of a pain generally, but they're worth it.' By capturing the shrews alive, the team said they were able to observe their behavior, noticing the mammals' habit of stashing food away for later or taking micronaps. Photographing live animals, particularly ones who are smaller and more obscure, also allows the public to connect with them, helping conservation efforts. Mount Lyell shrews are extremely threatened by the climate crisis and could lose up to 90% of their cold, high altitude habitat as the Earth warms, researchers said, citing a study conducted by UC Davis. 'Without that kind of public awareness and outreach through photographs, the species could have just quietly disappeared under the radar, and nobody would have had any idea about it,' said Subramanyan. CNN
