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Lai (third from right) and Lau (right) joining other project partners and supporters in daubing paint on a canvas to launch the art exhibition at GMBB Mall in Bukit Bintang. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

Art through the eyes of special children

ART is a form of communication and expression, allowing artists from all backgrounds to tell stories on a blank canvas. At Artgene studio for differently-abled children, its owner and art teacher Eric Lai discovered that children had their own stories and talent even though they differed from others. “I realise that these children are not …

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Kiara is also the world's youngest TEDx speaker.

Indian-American Girl, 6, Becomes Youngest World Expo Speaker

Kiara told NDTV, “It was exciting to speak to an audience at this great event. I prepared my speech by speaking to my grandmother, Commander Dr Rita Bhatra who had served the Border Security Force for 40 years”. Chennai:  Six-year-old Indian-American girl Kiara Kaur has become the youngest keynote speaker to address any World Expo, …

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IIT Madras receives largest CSR funding from Power Grid Corporation for student scholarships

IIT Madras receives largest CSR funding from Power Grid Corporation for student scholarships

This fund will support deserving students at IIT Madras, covering their tuition fees through merit-cum-means scholarships Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Power Grid Corporation of India to launch a scholarship programme for meritorious B.Tech students from economically weaker sections. The Power Grid Corporation of India is contributing ₹10.5 crore to …

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‘I’m going to be your biggest cheerleader when you’re up here’: Lilly Singh on empowering women

‘I’m going to be your biggest cheerleader when you’re up here’: Lilly Singh on empowering women

“My mom had been told if she gave birth to a daughter, it wasn’t worth phoning home about. After all, she’d already given birth to my older sister,” the comedian said YouTuber, comedian and TV show host Lilly Singh gained popularity for her hilarious take on South Asian culture, relationships and food. A staunch believer …

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The plant-based meat startup that raised $10 million for its alternative chicken nuggets

The plant-based meat startup that raised $10 million for its alternative chicken nuggets

Over the last few years, plant-based meat alternatives seemingly went from obscure to arguably mainstream with the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat now being incorporated in fast food chain staples at the likes of Burger King and Dunkin. While much of the motivation for both producing and eating meat alternatives is rooted in sustainability, the …

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