June 25, 2024 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Chicago’s iconic ‘Bean’ sculpture reopens to tourists

June 25, 2024379 Views

Anish Kapoor created Cloud Gate was shut nearly a year for renovation One of Chicago’s most popular tourist attractions known as “The Bean” reopened to the public Sunday after nearly a year of renovations and construction. Construction started in August last year, and fencing around the iconic sculpture limited closeup access to visitors. The work on the plaza surrounding the sculpture included new stairs, accessible ramps and a waterproofing system, according to the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The bean-shaped sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor is formally known as “Cloud Gate” and weighs 110 tons (99.8 metric tons). It’s a busy tourist hub near Michigan Avenue, particularly for selfies with its reflective surface inspired by liquid mercury...

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Historic tall ship to bring touch of Italy to foreign shores

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June 25, 2024300 Views

The Amerigo Vespucci, which Italians call the world's most beautiful ship, is taking a taste of its homeland on a round-the-world tour, with temporary expositions at several stops showcasing Italian products and heritage, authorities said. Tall ship Vespucci, named after the explorer who gave his name to America, is a navy boat that entered service in 1931. Some 2,700 square metres (29,000 square feet) of sails are tied to its three masts, and it has a crew of over 260 sailors, supplemented by trainees. It set off from Genoa in northern Italy last July for its first world tour in 20 years, which will take it to over 30 ports in five continents to help provide training for those onboard. FILE PHOTO: Tall ship Amerigo Vespucci of Italy (R) follows other ships in Lisbon harbour on i...

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Zubin Mehta returns to conduct Symphony Orchestra of India concerts

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June 25, 2024424 Views

The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), the nation's only full-time professional orchestra, has announced the return of maestro Zubin Mehta for the SOI Autumn 2024 Season, at the invitation of the NCPA. He will conduct the orchestra in four much-anticipated concerts featuring the compositions of Johann Strauss II and Richard Strauss. Maestro Mehta conducted the SOI for the first time in August 2023 and expressed, “It is a really very fine orchestra that can be compared with a lot of good ensembles all over the world and I hope that I can come back very soon to India to play again”. The legendary conductor’s return to the NCPA, the home of the SOI, is a true testimony to the orchestra’s prowess. Under the guidance of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Chairman and S...

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Cathay Pacific returns to the world’s top five airlines

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June 25, 2024401 Views

Also wins World’s Best Economy Class airlines at Skytrax awards In the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Cathay Pacific has been awarded the fifth World’s Best Airline, up three places from last year, and the World’s Best Economy Class Airline. The carrier was also named World’s Cleanest Airline. These distinctions follow Cathay Pacific being named the third best premium airline in the world in AirlineRatings’ rankings last month, up six places from last year. Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “We feel extremely encouraged to have moved from last year’s top 10 to this year’s top 5 according to Skytrax and AirlineRatings, both major airline industry rankings. “These achievements highlight the huge strides we have made over the past year, both on the gro...