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(MS) Painting a tribute
Microsoft's decision to possibly phase out MS Paint in its latest update has saddened many millennials. Who hasn't used MS Paint to draw squiggly lines or convert GIF files into JPEGs? The outpouring of grief on the Internet, however, managed to coax the company to release a blog update that stated the programme will still be available for free on the Windows Store. While several netizens shared memories of using the programme, a popular Indian juice brand released a poem dedicated to it. "...the teacher came around one by one/ and we hoped she'd put on a game/But she opened an easel on MS Paint/ And painting was never to be the same.." Touche.
Pic/Atul Kamble
Officers and a gentleman
Actor Akshay Kumar puts forward a question to Indian Army soldiers at a Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration at YB Chavan Centre, yesterday.
Superheroes, geeks and comic fans, unite
With stellar superhero flicks and epic TV shows being launched every year, there has been no better time to be part of a fandom. Now, Comic Con India is hosting its first ever Fandom Month, which will kick off on August 1. All month, fans will get the chance to participate in (and win) online contests revolving around trivia, fan art, and even memes.
Additionally, there will be a Creators Corner, a section that will put the spotlight on popular and upcoming Indian artists, writers and publishers. Fans can also join Talk Geeky, an online discussion forum to discuss all things geeky, and attend screenings and workshops in select cities. Jatin Varma (in pic), founder of Comic Con India, says he's excited to flag off an initiative to promote comics and other popular culture in the country. Happy playing, everyone!
For the love of bacon
'Would you dance on my frying pan? Would you stay and never say pork ban?' sings foodpreneur Adarsh Munjal to the tune of Enrique Iglesias' Hero in a parody-like music video, titled Bacon Be My Hero. Launched recently on his portal, The Big Bhookad, the video is a boy-meets-girl love story but with a difference. We see him in a cute romance with his favourite food - a bacon strip (read: his partner Snehsha Tank wearing a sponge prop).
Adarsh Munjal in the video
"I got curious stares from people who spotted me romancing the costume, especially in broad daylight on Juhu Beach, but it was worth it. I've loved crispy bacon with sunny side up eggs and buttery toasts for breakfast, since school" shared Munjal. The video is the first in the Khana Bajana series, a food musical series that will see him dedicate songs to his favourite eats. What we fell for were witty lyrics penned by Harish Iyengaar, especially the line, 'There's no wonder your name starts with bae'.
A painter of a different kind
You would have heard of ambidextrous people - those who can write using both hands. Yesterday, art aficionados in the city were treated to a live performance by an Assamese artist, who painted with both hands and a foot, simultaneously. Rabin Bar is showcasing his paintings at Nehru Centre Art Gallery till the end of the month.
Rabin Bar at Nehru Centre Art Gallery. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Bar may be an artist, but he is also a performer. At the start of any exhibition, he showcases his talent - speed painting (30 sketches in three minutes) or painting while he is blindfolded. Now, that's what we call a multi-talented artiste.
Ask and you shall receive...answers
A recent survey by the US-based Pew Research Center found that 75 per cent Muslims feel there is still a lot of discrimination. Yet, many of them identified as proud Americans. Thus, it was heartening to come across a Twitter handle, The Muslim Marine, whose goal is simple - ask a question about Islam, and you'll be educated. Tayyib Rashid, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an Ahmadiyya Muslim who invites his followers to engage with him via Periscope, runs the account.
Some of the questions include, 'Why does the Qur'an advocate killing people who don't agree with its philosophy?' to 'Am I a bad person if I love that my kids have Muslim friends mostly because I know they won't be drinking?' His responses are clear and precise, with no hate or humour, and he usually redirects followers to websites or articles in answer. We applaud the effort.
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