Abdul Kalam portrait drawn in salt
Alva's Nudisiri-2018
Moodabidri, November 15: The painting drawn using 15 different types of colours was the cynosure of all eyes as it attracted each and everyone. The painting of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam drawn in salt was a real symbol of creativity and experimentation of the painter.
The second year Alva's Vignana Siri-2018 as part of the Alva's Nudisiri at the Dr. Abdul Kalam auditorium, the ground floor of which is filled with the colourful painting of Abdul Kalam. Alva's Engineering College mechanical division associate professor Ganesh Acharya M.R. drawn this painting. The painting which has the life of around 15 days was drawn in 10-14 hours using 120 kg salt and different colours of rangoli powder.
Ganesh who has been working as associate professor at the Alva's institution for the last six years, has involved in this kind of painting for the last 15 years. Born in artistes family, he was influenced by his father Rajacharya and continued it as a passion through various novel experiments. He is well-versed with creating drawings with thread, Clay models, Watercolor, Oil painting and Thanjavur style of paintings. He has exhibited his talent through his paintings in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Karnataka, Bahrain and Dubai.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
