AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy Meets Pop Culture: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim surprised guests at the BRICS summit gala by singing Kishore Kumar’s “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat,” adding a Bollywood note to high-stakes talks. AI’s Real-World Cost: Scientists and environmentalists warn that AI’s growing power and water use is driving more emissions and grid pressure. Community Arts & Festivals: Dream Asia Festival brings Asian food, performance and art to Oaks, Pennsylvania, while Sri Lanka’s PM spotlights culture as key to happiness beyond roads and buildings. Funding the Creative Sector: An Astoria library workshop demystifies grant applications for artists and small arts nonprofits, and Kashmir’s Meeras Cooperative push focuses on enrolling more artisans and expanding access to schemes. Art in Public Life: Navi Mumbai plans a major art precinct with a second NGMA, and El Cajon’s Alley Cat Art Fest returns with a restored mural and more public art funding. Heritage on Stage: A Tagore symposium in Pune explores the poet’s lasting cultural footprint in Maharashtra, and Nigeria’s National Troupe probes memory and identity through “Roots & Roofs.” Film & Screen: Korea’s Lee Chang-dong celebrates Venice success for “Possible Love,” and “Practical Magic 2” leans into its witchy fanbase for the sequel buzz.
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