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Anwesha Santra

Embracing the Absurd: The life and legacy of Albert Camus

French novelist, essayist and playwright Albert Camus was born on 7 November 1913, in Mondovi, Algeria. He is celebrated for influential works such as L’Étranger (The Stranger, 1942), La Peste (The Plague, 1947) and La Chute (The Fall, 1956). Apart from his literary accomplishments, Camus was a passionate advocate for leftist causes. In recognition of his impact on literature, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1957 at the age of 44.

Adaptive reuse: Breathing new life into heritage structures for a sustainable future

Das, principal architect, Partha Das and Associates Conservation Architect, urban designer and member, West Bengal Heritage Commission, in a recent address titled “Kolkata’s Architecture: Heritage and Sustainability” held at Bharat Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the transformative potential of adaptive reuse—a process that repurposes existing buildings for new uses different from their original intent.

Plastic waste will surpass marine life by 2050

India has come to the fore as the world’s largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, according to a recent study. This accounts for approximately one-fifth of the global plastic emissions. 

Kris Kristofferson: The outlaw songwriter who shaped country music’s rebel heart

Kris Kristofferson passed away on 28 September at the age of 88, in Maui, Hawaii, leaving behind not just a void in music and film but an entire legacy that reads like folklore. His death wasn’t just the end of a country music legend; it was the closing chapter of one of pop culture’s most intriguing and multi-dimensional lives. A true master of songwriting, Kristofferson’s genius went far beyond the confines of country music. His songs, embraced by musicians from all walks of life, became timeless anthems that broke through genre lines and spoke directly to the human soul.

‘Marketing strategy aligned with sensitive approach, human connection and financial support can help tourism destinations hit by natural disasters bounce back’

The 12th edition of the four-day Kerala Travel Mart 2024 kicked off in grand style in Kochi, with the inaugural ceremony held at Le Meridien in the suburban area of Kundannoor. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan honoured recently retired chief secretary Venu V during the inaugural ceremony of Kerala Travel Mart 2024 in Kochi on 26 September. The event was attended by MLAs K.J. Maxi and K. Babu; MP Hibi Eden; KTM president Jose Pradeep; tourism minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas; finance minister K.N. Balagopal; tourism secretary K. Biju; mayor Anilkumar M, and Ernakulam district collector N.S.K. Umesh.