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NEW YORK — Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock ’n’ roll, has died aged 87. Richard, whose real name was Richard Penniman, had been suffering with hip problems, a stroke and a heart attack in recent years.His death was confirmed to Rolling Stone by his son, Danny Penniman, who said the cause of death was cancer, Guitar World wrote.Richard pioneered the sound of rock ’n’ roll with a string of hits throughout the ’50s. Starting with “Tutti Frutti” in 1956, Little Richard cut a series of unstoppable hits — “Long Tall Sally” and “Rip It Up” that same year, “Lucille” in 1957, and “Good Golly Miss Molly” in 1958 — driven by his simple, pumping piano, gospel-influenced vocal exclamations and (often gibberish) lyrics.His flamboyant performance...
May 09, 2020
Rock ’n’ roll trailblazer Little Richard dies aged 87
Peter DizikesMIT News OfficeAt one point in Ovid’s “Tristia,” a series of elegies about the poet’s exile from Rome at the hands of the Emperor Augustus, he deploys an unusual literary device: A book written by Ovid becomes the narrator, representing Ovid’s own hopes for a lasting return to Roman public life.First the book goes to a “high and shining temple” — Augustus’ own library — but is ordered to leave. The book tries to enter another library and is barred as well. Then it visits a third, without luck.However, the book reflects, “since a public resting-place is closed to me, may it be granted me to lie hidden in some private spot” — a private book collection, where Ovid’s work might live on. “You too, hands of the people, receive, if you may, our verses...
May 07, 2020
Taking a new look at ancient books
MUMBAI — Flamingos are painting Mumbai pink, migrating to the Indian city en masse as it remains in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.Though the beautifully colored birds have been migrating to Mumbai since the 1980s, the country has never seen such a large number, the Science Times reports.The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has estimated, per the Hindustan Times, an increase of 25 percent after around 150,000 flamingos made the trip to Mumbai this year.Less human activity and commercial fishing, thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns that began March 25, have made for the perfect foraging conditions in wetlands near Sewri and Thane Creek, the publication reports.“The lockdown is giving these birds peace for roosting, no disturbance in their attempt to obtain food and overall...
May 01, 2020
Flocks of flamingos turn Mumbai pink during lockdown
April 30, 2020
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passes away
April 29, 2020
Hope probe ready for launch from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre
April 29, 2020
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dies in Mumbai of colon infection
April 26, 2020
Researchers identify cells likely targeted by COVID-19 virus
ABU DHABI — The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), the global leader in pre-emptive species conservation, will share its expertise, knowledge and success with the world at the Earth Optimism Digital Summit 2020, a digital summit that will highlight global success stories from diverse sectors on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.IFHC, backed by more than four decades of conservation excellence, is the sole entity from the Middle East invited to participate in the event, tagged ‘a masterclass in saving the planet,’ hosted by the illustrious Smithsonian Institution.Majid Al Mansouri, IFHC managing director, is one of 100 industry leaders and changemakers who will deliver sessions to demonstrate that despite huge challenges, environmental progress is possible when...
April 23, 2020
Flying the flag for Middle East conservation!
April 22, 2020
Coral Institute to create new coral reefs and help expand ME marine eco-system
RIYADH — Intigral, the leading provider of digital entertainment and sports in MENA, has entered into contracts with some of the region’s top production companies to broadcast distinguished drama productions on its Jawwy TV platform this coming Ramadan. Jawwy TV will present a number of original shows during the Ramadan season 2020 in collaboration with “I See media”, “Golden Line” and “Protec” production companies, namely “Aldeirah”, “Yamam”,“Hawas”,“ Itijah Khate'e”, “Ejaza”, “Bent w Walad”, in addition to the recently produced drama series “Yana ya Gedo”, which will also be broadcast via Jawwy TV platforms. Moreover, Jawwy TV will also offer an array of top anticipated Ramadan shows from its provider Widekhaliji, which can conveniently be...
April 21, 2020
Jawwy TV to air popular drama shows this Ramadan
