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Dr. Jaipal Tuttle (center) performs on the stage Smitten by the country, he decided to stay on, learn the language and delve into the quintessential encapsulation of Vietnamese culture – The Tale of Kieu (Truyện Kiều). Researching the literary classic is a far cry from his life as an academic in the United States, but Tuttle has not looked back. Dr. Jaipal Tuttle has made Vietnam his home for the last 23 years His interest in the epic, written in verse, was piqued when he found that all the Vietnamese that he had learnt till then was not enough to read and understand it, because it had been written in a language and script no longer in vogue. This set Tuttle on researching the classic for at least 15 years and his passion for Vietnamese culture has only deepened since. "Con Sáo," as he is fondly known in Vietnam now, has developed a deep understanding of Vietnamese history and passion for several art forms including the operatic Cải Lương and Vọng Cổ , another … [Read more...] about American physicist falls for Kieu, immerses himself in Vietnamese culture

Ambassador of Italy to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro (L) seen together with soprano Hien Nguyen at the press conference (Photo courtesy of the singer) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Despite facing many difficulties caused by COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamese soprano Hien Nguyen will have her debut concert in Hanoi next month. Entitle Yeu (Love), the concert will mark her 15-year professional singing career after she became a student of the Vocal Faculty at the National Academy of Music . "Love is not only about affection between man and woman, it’s about a positive attitude for every single moment of the life that you are living. I just want all people to know how to appreciate all the small joy and happiness that they have,” the singer explained about the title of her concert during a press conference at the Casa Italia restaurant in Hanoi recently. The singer, who spent three years working in Italy, said many of her friends and family were worried about her decision to hold a concert … [Read more...] about Vietnamese soprano to pay tribute to Italy in debut concert

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BJP supporters on Sunday allegedly attacked the convoy of Lurinjyoti Gogoi, president of the newly-formed Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) that rode the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act wave in the State. The AJP has blamed local BJP legislator Narayan Deka for the assault at Banhjani in western Assam’s Nalbari district and named at least six BJP workers. Condemning the incident, the AJP informed the State’s Home Commissioner and the Director-General of Police about it. “The incident reflects the BJP’s frustration,” AJP’s publicity secretary Ziaur Rahman said. He said the Election Commission of India had approved the ship as the regional party’s symbol. … [Read more...] about AJP president’s convoy attacked in Assam

SINGAPORE: Calling Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat's move from Tampines GRC to East Coast GRC a "sudden departure", the vice president of the National Solidarity Party (NSP) questioned the motivations behind the move and said residents' interests should come first. "I've walked around and there are people who are surprised that Swee Keat actually made a sudden departure from Tampines to East Coast. So my question is, not (to) him, (but) the party: Does the party have the interest of the people? Or it's for their own interest?" Mr Mohd Ridzwan said on Thursday (Jul 2) during a walkabout in Tampines. READ: GE2020: Refreshed PAP team to face challenge from NSP in Tampines GRC Speaking to CNA on the NSP's decision to contest in Tampines GRC, Mr Ridzwan, who is running in a General Election for the first time, said sending a team of candidates to the constituency was like sending a "suicide squad" as they had expected to face up against political heavyweights like Mr … [Read more...] about NSP vice president questions DPM Heng Swee Keat’s ‘sudden departure’ from Tampines to East Coast