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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
The desert chapter: Burma Burma's seven stories of sweetness
Burma Burma's new dessert menu, The Sweet Life, is an invitation to pause and enjoy life's simple pleasures—one spoonful at a time. Crafted in collaboration with pastry chef Vinesh Johny and led by Head Chef Ansab Khan, this thoughtful collection of seven plated desserts highlights a vibrant intersection of Burmese culinary influences and contemporary dessert-making techniques. Far from just indulgent endnotes to a meal, these creations are layered with meaning. Each dessert draws inspiration from the everyday rhythms of Burmese life—its bustling fruit markets, the tradition of shared tea, and ingredients passed down through generations and trade routes. Among the highlights is the Milk Tea Cheesecake, a Basque-style cheesecake subtly infused with laphet ye (Burmese milk tea), served with a warm apple compote and cinnamon ice cream. The Banana & Cashew Tres Leches plays on comfort, combining sponge soaked in caramel milk with banana confit, chocolate chantilly, crunchy cashew streusel, and banana caramel ice cream. For a more theatrical treat, the Silkroute Sundae features saffron-pistachio gelato with apricot-saffron confit inside a golden chocolate shell. There's also the Celebration Cake, a decadent seven-layer chocolate and cherry dessert presented with a warm chocolate pour, done tableside. Berry Burst blends jaggery coconut custard with mango and berry caviar, while The Flower Bouquet offers a pavlova with tropical fruit salsa and coconut-ginger ice cream. Rounding out the menu is the Coconut and Pineapple Crème Brûlée, topped with compote, gelato, honeycomb, and cake crumble—echoing a tropical daydream. From Mumbai and Delhi to Kolkata and Burma Burma, Hitech City, these desserts are now available at all Burma Burma outlets across India. The Sweet Life is not just a menu—it's a moment of joy, memory, and mindful indulgence.
TimesLIVE
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
NutownSoul: Soweto's soulful son back with ‘Magic in Me' EP
From the vibrant streets of Soweto to stages across the world, NutownSoul's musical journey has been one rooted in soul, upliftment, and powerful storytelling through house music. Growing up in a musical family, NutownSoul — real name Tshepo Diseko — was constantly surrounded by rhythms and melodies, laying the foundation for a career that would blossom over more than a decade. His professional career officially kicked off in 2008, and by 2010, he had independently released his own EP. In 2012, his talents caught the attention of industry heavyweights DJ Terance and Soul Candi Records, leading to the release of his debut album under their banner. The project was widely acclaimed and introduced the world to NutownSoul's unique brand of soulful house. Tracks like Solid Ground, Malome, Fade Away, and Future Past cemented his place in the genre. His contributions to DJ Terance's Music Box album series, which went on to scoop multiple awards, strengthened his reputation as a top-tier singer, songwriter and producer. In 2018, NutownSoul evolved his sound further, embracing what he describes as 'uplifting house music'. Collaborations with The Rhythm Sessions duo and Moresoul birthed chart-toppers such as We Can Make It and Love Is the Way, which resonated deeply with fans and peers alike. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, NutownSoul used his voice to bring light in dark times. Songs like Time Is Now with Artwork, That's Why We Pray, and Reaching alongside Myazisto became anthems of hope and perseverance. Now, NutownSoul is gearing up for another major release: a long-awaited solo EP, Magic in Me. Promising to be a deeply personal and inspiring body of work, the EP draws from nature, experiences and self-reflection. 'The music is about finding magic in the everyday,' NutownSoul shares. 'It's about resilience, love and being in tune with who you are.' With his signature soul-drenched sound and a message that uplifts, NutownSoul is once again ready to touch hearts and move dance floors.
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Nature through the eyes of four artists
NATURE has always been an artist's muse — from the fluid lines of landscapes to the fleeting beauty of flowers in bloom. At AweGallery, Petaling Jaya, that timeless inspiration takes on new life through Rhythm of Nature, a curated art exhibition that brings together four distinct voices, united by friendship, creativity, and a deep love for the natural world. The exhibition features the works of Jane Tan, Min Yin Thant, Wong Siew Lee and Felicia Yee — four artists connected through the Malaysia Art Society. While each of them has followed a unique artistic journey shaped by different backgrounds and personal experiences, Rhythm of Nature highlights the ways they each respond to nature's forms, rhythms and movements in their own way. The title of the exhibition itself is a reflection of that shared yet personal connection. Inspired by the gentle, constant movement found in nature — the sway of leaves, the flight of birds, the shifting of light — Rhythm of Nature captures how much like life and art, nature is never static. It changes, breathes and transforms over time. This curated showcase is a celebration of diversity, harmony and creativity, offering visitors an experience where different artistic voices respond to the same timeless muse. Among the featured artists is Jane Tan, an Indonesian-born Malaysian painter whose work reflects a sensitivity towards both eastern and western aesthetics. Tan's artistic journey has taken her to exhibitions across Asia, including the 9th Asian International Art Exhibition in Qingdao, China (2018), the Art Expo Bagan in Myanmar (2020), and a first-prize win in an international art competition organised by the China National Tourist Office. For Rhythm of Nature, Tan presents a series of five paintings dedicated to her two favourite subjects: ducks and swans. Through these elegant birds, she expresses a profound love for nature, using her brushwork to capture both the grace and symbolism of these creatures within their natural surroundings. Also exhibiting is Min Yin Thant, originally from Yangon, Myanmar, now residing in Malaysia. Thant was first introduced to the world of art at a young age by his father, a charcoal portrait artist. Many of his previous works are steeped in memories of traditional Myanmar, reflecting a nostalgic connection to his homeland. This time, Thant takes his work in a new direction, offering what he describes as an imaginative expression of nature viewed through a contemporary lens. His artworks for Rhythm of Nature remain infused with nostalgia, yet they reach for a fresh interpretation of the serene, meaningful past as seen through nature's forms and textures. Meanwhile, Malaysian visual artist Wong Siew Lee contributes a different perspective to the exhibition. Known for her abstract works inspired by Buddhist reflections on impermanence and transformation, Wong's journey into visual art came after an earlier career in quantity surveying. She later pursued a Master of Arts in Visual Arts from the University of Malaya in 2018. For this exhibition, she presents Beyond the Veil of Horizon — a panoramic painting that unfolds from left to right in a lyrical flow of colour, light, and movement. The work invites viewers to experience nature's transitions, from misty dawns to radiant sunsets, capturing the in-between moments that blur the lines between the seen and unseen, the transient and the eternal. Completing the quartet is Felicia Yee, an artist and educator who's been actively involved in art education since founding Ascend Art Studio in 2013. Yee's practice spans a wide range of mediums, from ink to mixed media, and she has exhibited her works in countries including Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore. Recently, her focus has shifted towards appreciating the understated beauty of everyday life — still life compositions featuring tea, flowers, and birds. This contemplative approach forms the foundation of the works she's showcasing, offering a gentle reminder of nature's presence in the ordinary and familiar. CELEBRATION OF NATURE What makes Rhythm of Nature especially meaningful is the way the artists, though distinct in their styles and mediums, come together in shared celebration of the natural world. It's a conversation across canvases — some abstract, some representational, some nostalgic — all echoing the subtle movements and enduring spirit of nature. Visitors to Rhythm of Nature can expect a thoughtfully curated collection of works that reflect not only the artists' technical skill, but also their individual ways of seeing and feeling the world around them.
CBC
23-05-2025
- Science
- CBC
May 24: How to live forever, and more...
Apart from their rich vocal palette, chimpanzees drum on trees to communicate over long distances. A new interdisciplinary study, led in part by PhD student Vesta Eleuteri and primatologist Cat Hobaiter from the University of St. Andrews, investigated the rhythms they used and found that different populations drum with rhythms similar to the beats in human music. The research was published in the journal Current Biology. The Archaeopteryx, a 150-million-year-old bird-like dinosaur, is known from about a dozen fossils found in Germany. A new one recently studied at Chicago's Field Museum may be the best preserved yet. It's giving researchers, like paleontologist Jingmai O'Connor, new insights into how the ancient animal moved around the Jurassic landscape. The research was published in the journal Nature. Inspired by the structure of bone, researchers have created limestone-like biomineralized construction materials using a fungal-scaffold that they seeded with bacteria. Montana State University's Chelsea Heveran said they demonstrated they could mould it into specific shapes with internal properties similar to bone, and that it remained alive for a month. It's early days yet, but she envisions a day when they can grow living structural material on site that may even be able to heal themselves. The study is in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science. Scientists have created a clever combination of physical sensors and computer technology to produce a flexible Band-Aid-like device that can accurately read emotions when it is stuck to the face. It's not quite mind reading, but it could give physicians better insight into the emotional state of their patients. Huanyu Cheng of Penn State led the work, which was published in the journal Nano Letters. Do you want to live forever? As he noticed himself showing signs of aging, immunologist John Tregoning decided to find out what he could do to make that possible. So he explored the investigations that scientists are doing into why we age and die — and tried a few experiments on himself. Bob speaks with him about his new book, Live Forever? A Curious Scientists' Guide to Wellness, Ageing and Death. Tregoning dutifully documents everything he discovers as he undergoes testing for his heart, gets his genes sequenced, has a bronchoscopy, and follows an extreme diet, among other experiments. But he comes to the conclusion that "when it comes to improving life outcomes, exercise considerably trumps nearly everything I am planning to do whilst writing this book."
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nigerian Star Seyi Vibez Partners With EMPIRE, Drops New Single ‘Pressure'
Nigerian street star Seyi Vibez has partnered with EMPIRE on new music, and released a new single called 'Pressure' as part of the new deal. The song, more low-key than the gritty street vibe on which the artist has built his career thus far, 'is a complete shift from my usual sound,' Seyi Vibez said in a statement announcing the release. 'It leans into melody, intimacy and raw emotion. It's smoother, softer and more intentional. I wanted to show my range, to prove that I can give you fire and tenderness in the same breath. This track is about the quiet power of love and attention. Sometimes the loudest statement is how you move when no one's watching. That's real pressure.' More from Billboard From the Bay Area to Africa, How EMPIRE Became A Global Force Aaron Paul Opens Up About Tracking Down Tour Managers to Get Bands to Perform in His Living Room Ye Claims He's 'Done With Antisemitism': 'Forgive Me for the Pain I've Caused' Still just 24, Seyi Vibez burst onto the Nigerian music scene in 2022 with debut album Billion Dollar Baby, mixing a variety of genres and styles into his own sound that captured the rhythms of his neighborhood in Lagos. Since then, he has proved prolific, dropping a series of singles, albums and EPs, most recently February's Children of Africa, which saw all four of its songs reach the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, and his catalog has racked up north of 400 million on-demand streams in the U.S. alone, according to Luminate. Along the way, he's collaborated with the likes of Burna Boy, Olamide, Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel, BNXN, Russ and NLE Choppa, among others. 'We are happy to partner with Seyi Vibez, an artist whose vocal dexterity and versatility truly stand out,' said Mobolaji Kareem, EMPIRE's regional head of West Africa, in a statement. 'He is a great fit and we look forward to helping his continued growth as a global artist.' 'I'm stepping into this new chapter with the spirit of my ancestors,' added Seyi. 'I carry the energy of Orisa: the guardian, the protector, the voice of the city.' Check out the new song below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
