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To Change Company Culture, Focus on Systems—Not Communication
Culture is one of the most talked-about priorities in leadership, yet one of the least consistently understood. Executives routinely declare it is a strategic imperative. They launch values campaigns, unveil wellbeing programs, revise mission...

Jucsu elections: What cultural activists are thinking
Jahangirnagar University is widely admired as a fertile ground for free thought and open-minded cultural practice. This very quality has earned it the reputation of being the cultural capital of Bangladesh. Legendary figures such as Humayun Faridi...

Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation marks thirteen years of promoting cultural unity
The Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation marks its 13th anniversary since its establishment, Azernews reports. The Foundation was created on August 23, 2012, during the Summit Meeting of the Turkic Council held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with the...

Let’s culture: deputy ministry launches new digital platform
A new digital culture platform Let’s Culture, which will give an overview of cultural events and activities taking place on the island, was presented by Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou on Monday. The platform, in Greek and English,...

Oman honours young talent in 2025 Children’s Culture Award
Muscat – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth announced the winners of the 5th edition of the Children’s Culture Award for 2025. The award aims to develop and promote cultural and artistic creativity and motivate talented children and...

Roots At Mahindra University: 6500+ Students, Homegrown Acts, And A Culture-Reinvigorating Festival
Mahindra Group has been a pioneering name in preserving the cultural ethos of our country, lending its support to various artistic undertakings. After leading the inception of some of the most celebrated musical movements in India, it is now...

Global dignitaries to meet in Beijing on culture, sci-tech
A panoramic view of Beijing, China. /VCG A panoramic view of Beijing, China. /VCG The 2025 Beijing Culture Forum will be held in the Chinese capital on September 23 and 24, according to its organizers. Prominent cultural figures, experts, business...

How luxury brands are designing their way into sport’s cultural core
Range Rover’s ‘Designing for Sport’ puts an architect in the spotlight, joining a wave of luxury brands that are embedding themselves in the culture and infrastructure of sport rather than settling for logo space.When Range Rover launched its...

Flex Fuzion triumphs in China with Gambian cultural showcase
Featuring the dynamic all-female percussion ensemble Afriq Divas, the group captivated audiences with the rhythms and spirit of Gambian and West African tradition, forging deeper cultural ties between The Gambia and China. The invitation, extended...

AI empowers culture and museum sector
The culture and museum sector is seeing accelerating application of artificial intelligence. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The culture and museum sector is seeing accelerating application of artificial intelligence, focusing on various...

Sidi Bouzid: Launch of the Sidi Ali Ben Aoun International Festival, a Maghreb Cultural Crossroads
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The evening of Sunday, August 24, 2025, marked the opening of the 32nd edition of the Sidi Ali Ben Aoun International Festival, a cultural and heritage event that has become a major fixture in Tunisia’s calendar....

A tale of two festivals: When culture is celebrated, but chaos follows | Viewpoint
Rochester in the summer is a beautiful thing. We are a city that celebrates culture — we don’t just talk about it. From the Puerto Rican Festival, to the vibrant Carifest, and the more tranquil Ukrainian Festival, Rochester showcases the colors,...

America’s cultural crisis: Reading less, scrolling more
Americans are carving out far less time to read for pleasure than they did two decades ago. The drop is large, sustained, and uneven across communities. In a new study, experts warn the slide could carry cultural, educational, and health costs if...

Navagraha, astrology & culture unite in Assam’s historic Gandhia
Nalbari, Aug 25: Founded during the reign of King Nagakshar, Gandhia village in Nalbari district is regarded as one of Assam’s most ancient and historic centres of astrology, devotion, and cultural heritage. Today, it is known as the home of the...
Padarath says state agencies to resume cultural, religious observances
Shastri Boodan Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath has announced plans to reinstate cultural and religious events across state enterprises. Speaking on Sunday during Ganesh Ustav celebrations at the Couva South...

Professor Elaine Chiu discusses intersection of criminal law and cultural identity
Professor Elaine Chiu, a faculty member at St. John’s University School of Law, was recently featured in the Law Matters series in a conversation with Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum. The discussion focused on Professor Chiu’s work examining how...

AWS CEO Matt Garman Defends Demanding Culture, Rejects AI Layoffs
The Enduring Appeal of Amazon’s Demanding Culture In the high-stakes world of cloud computing, where innovation moves at breakneck speed, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has emerged as a steadfast advocate for the company’s rigorous culture....

Palace Cultural Arts Association announces annual meeting
The Palace Cultural Arts Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Aug. 26. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the May Pavilion, located at the Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, according to a community announcement. The agenda...

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education Early Childhood and Cultural Diverse Committee met Aug. 21
Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education | School District U-46 / Facebook Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education | School District U-46 / Facebook Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education Early Childhood and Cultural...

Today In Culture, Monday, August 25, 2025: Elske Team Opens Creepies | MCA x Bulls Merch | Chicago Review of Architecture
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART The MCA And Chicago Bulls Make Merch With Cody Hudson The Bulls and MCA Chicago have collaborated with local artist Cody Hudson...