Chikmagaluru lad Hamdi Imran gets Asia Book of Record honour
A versatile young artiste from Malnad, making his name in painting
Chikmagaluru, November 21: A boy from the city here is a fine example of how a child can achieve greater heights provided proper encouragement to his talent and nurture it. The boy studying SSLC in the Vasavi School of the city marked his name in the international level and brought laurels to the state and the district.
The boy named Hamdi Imran has nurtured his talent in painting to reach his goal. He has emerged as the youngest painter in the international level and now, got a place in the Asia Book of Records.
Being the son of Shahida Shabana and Khalid Imran, Hamdi Imran is just 15 years old student and appreciated by the art lovers across the globe. Having expertise in painting in such a young age, he has got first places in district and state level painting contests and now, has got the international award.
Interestingly, neither his father nor his mother knows anything about painting. None of his family members know anything. But while staying with his mother at farm house during childhood days, he used to scribble on the walls just to make them ugly. But observing his drawing on the walls, his parents identified his talent in painting in his young age and encouraged him to pursue his interest.
In his fourth year, Imran has developed lot of interest in colour painting. During his school days, he got some training from his drawing teacher. But very soon, Imran proved his mettle in painting. After that, he never looked back. Because of the encouragement of his parents, he has carved his name in the international level.
So far, Imran has drawn more than 400 attractive paintings in various mediums and many of them have got awards and prizes. Imran achieved mastery in modern, emotional, and other form of paintings. He has participated in various national level and international level painting competitions including state level Pratibha Karanji contests. He also drew the attention of the best artistes from all-over the world by participating in online competitions being conducted by the Picasso organization once in every three months. If any interested person searches in Google, he can get his beautiful and attractive paintings.
“Hamdi Imran developed the habit of drawing pictures in his childhood days. After admitting him to the school, he has participated in a Prathibha Karanji programme when he was in the third standard. Observing his talent, we have encouraged him to continue his interest. Drawing teachers Kattimani, Poornima Mahesh, Indira Kushakumar, Bhagavan, Ganesh Acharya, Vishwakarma Acharya and others including his school teachers encouraged him. He has bagged several awards for his paintings. Last year, he had entered India Book of Records and now, he has entered the Asia Book of Records on September 24 and received his Asia Book of Records certificate on November 10”.
- Shahida Shabana, Imran's Mother
“Hamdi Imran has interest in painting. As his parents encouraged him in a right direction, he has achieved this mileage. If the talent among the children is properly tapped and encouraged, they can achieve and he is the best example. Instead of making their children engineers, and doctors, parents should encourage such talents and nurture them”.
- Kattimani, Drawing Teacher
“I have interest in paintings and I will continue to do it and achieve in it. In future, I want to become an architect. All my credit goes to my parents and teachers”.
- Hamdi Imran
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
