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Engaging with Fine Art  and cultural activities is linked to increased longevity and slower biological aging. Research shows that activities like painting, visiting museums and art galleries lower stress, reduce mortality risk and support mental health. [...]

It is true that we all cannot build monuments but each one of us has the ability to do monumental work. This means that in whatever field we have chosen to make a living for ourselves, or in the society that we live in, there is always  room for improvements. Now if we focus only on those aspects that will result in our promotion or improve the standard of our lives then we are being a bit selfish.  It is of paramount importance that we allot a part of our day for social work or work for the welfare of the downtrodden.  [...]

AI is the new kid on the block - it refers to any form of artistic expression that is created by Artificial Intelligence. AI generated artwork dates back to 1950's. Allen Newell created "The Logic Theorist", which was basically created to prove mathematical theorems; but it produced solutions which were not only correct but very creative. In 1973, Harold Cohen createdan art@ making program called AARON. It used algorithms to create art. However, it was not until 1990's that AI art gained popularity with the emergence of machine learning algorithms that could learn from data and generated new outputs [...]

We must all work towards a cleaner and greener future. [...]

The mere act of viewing art can release Dopamine and  Endorphins-- ' the feel- good hormones'.  It seems that exposure to art is great for the health of your brain. Even if you cannot visit an art gallery physically, you can view art on the internet.   In fact the type of picture that a person draws and colours helps the psychiatrist in appraising a person's emotional and psychological well-being.  However, it may be argued that all paintings cannot be classified as representative of pleasurable experiences.  It is the goal of most artists to paint a realistic picture of the atrocities e.g. suffered by war victims [...]

Colour plays a vital role in our lives. Blue skies and the green grass are cooling for our eyes which leads to the production of pheromones (chemical substances that signal to the brain that all is well). In addition, doing daily fitness exercises in such pleasant surroundings expedites the production of endorphins that brings about further relaxation and stress relief.  Red is the colour of vitality and thus the blood flowing in our veins is so coloured. Yellow a part of the rainbow is also the colour of gold which is everyone's desire to find at the end of the rainbow.  The White snow which clads [...]

Traditional Art is an evergreen form of Art. However, Digital Art which is created using a computer, tablet or smartphone and a digital program (Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Krita or MS Paint). Traditional Art continues to be sold in Art Galleries and Exhibitions. But Digital Art is sold in a different manner. Digital art is primarily sold through three methods: as instant digital downloads, as physical products via print-on -demand, or authenticated digital originals (NFTs). Artists either list items on established online marketplaces or build their own storefronts to reach a global customer base. here is a breakdown of how it works: 1. MARKETPLACES and [...]

Children should be brought up in a conducive environment so that they learn to uphold the morals demarcated by most religions. In most Muslim countries where some women are still behind veils Pornography is not condoned. Even in the West where nudity doesn't create such a uproar Sensationalism is not fully accepted--- because when Satchi gallery of London exhibited a painting of virgin Mary with a photograph of a pedophile superimposed on it, the people in London picketed against it. I am sure that artist was also protesting against sex crimes at the same time referring to Christianity but it misfired. In my [...]

When children attend schools on time and follow the rules of that institute a sense of discipline is inculcated in them. Besides computers is not within the reach of all in most of the third world countries. Furthermore the immense demand on electricity makes it imperative to find an alternative source in the event of a power shutdown. Virtual learning makes it difficult for interaction on the same level as it would be in an ordinary classroom.  Therefore, virtual learning on a permanent basis is not very advisable.  [...]

Humankind can only prevail, if we allow our posterity to decide for themselves if people who brought about change need to be cherished or reviled. Men such as Christopher Columbus, had  the courage to leave their comfort zones & discover  new territories like the continent of America.  But he landed in the islands of Bahamas,so America is  not named after him but after the person who not only preceded him but also set foot on the continent. However, he is one person whom some cherish while others revile! Those who hold him in high regard are the people who realize that had it not been for his fearless [...]