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Taha Mughal, born in Srinagar, awarded with world’s prestigious Fulbright Scholarship(Photo/ANI) Taha’s incredible journey from Minto Circle School in Kashmir to Tyndale Biscoe School and then to some of the world’s most renowned universities is a testament to his dedication and the unwavering support of his mother. Despite facing numerous challenges, Taha’s relentless pursuit of education paid off when he received offers from esteemed institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Within two years, he has now earned a Master’s in Science of Design (Historic Preservation) from the University of Pennsylvania and an MPhil in Heritage Studies from the University of Cambridge. Taha remembers, “I completed my thesis for Cambridge while I was studying at the University of Pennsylvania, even though I had to have surgery and was ill for more than two months. It ended up being a great thing that my courses overlapp...

Da Lat is seeking to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Photo: Lam Dong Newspaper 150 Vietnamese and international delegates attended a hybrid event organized by the Da Lat People’s Committee, Lam Dong province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies, according to VietnamPlus . UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network was explored in-depth, with its goal, role, and principles discussed. Information was shared regarding dossier compilation experiences from other countries, and a draft dossier of Da Lat was presented. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated that Da Lat should take into account the views of the public when creating a plan for joining the network. Furthermore, she emphasized the need to intensify training and promotion of creative initiatives in the fields of music, dance, and arts among local ...

The Southern Pali Culture Supplement School has started the new school year for the monks, directing pagodas to open classes, and arranging Pali, Vini, and Khmer elementary exams. In addition, the school is offering culture lessons to monks and children of Buddhists. Moreover, Soc Trang is organizing religious festivals, activities, and practices at a grand scale. Using Resources to Take Part in Charitable and Humanitarian Work We visited Kh’Leang pagoda in Ton Duc Thang Street, cluster No. 5, ward No. 6, Soc Trang city in early June. The pagoda is situated in a tranquil area in the middle of the city, surrounded by a large area of mature trees. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Huynh Sa Oat (74 years old, from District 4, Soc Trang City) who was arranging tables and chairs and cleaning the reception room of the pagoda. He told us that he visits the pagoda four times a month on the 8 th , 23 rd , 15 th , and 30 th . His activities include cleaning, arranging furniture, and taki...