"Sound work"

#13688940

10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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#13688941

10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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#13688942

10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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#13688943

10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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#13559304

11 Apr 2026

Authorities at Mexico City International Airport offer a tour of the facilities to showcase the progress of renovations, which are 70% complete, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 10, 2026. The World Cup will be inaugurated in June at Banorte Stadium. The tour highlights the construction of new rapid exit taxiways at the end of runway 05 right and 23 left, expanded security checkpoints, boarding areas, new shops, a waiting area, immigration/customs modules, and improved taxiway lighting. Maintenance of approximately 200 hectares of green areas within the operational zone is underway, including runway leveling and installation of wind direction indicators and sound cannons to manage wildlife. Security protocols are being developed in collaboration with the Mexican Navy, the Ministry of National Defense, the National Guard, the Investigative Police, the Ministry of Citizen Security, and INTERPOL. The rehabilitation work does not affect airport operations, and the airport was recently ranked third in operational efficiency. The investment for these works totals 9 billion pesos, primarily funded by Grupo CARSO and investors of Terminal 1 and 2.

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#13559332

11 Apr 2026

Authorities at Mexico City International Airport offer a tour of the facilities to showcase the progress of renovations, which are 70% complete, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 10, 2026. The World Cup will be inaugurated in June at Banorte Stadium. The tour highlights the construction of new rapid exit taxiways at the end of runway 05 right and 23 left, expanded security checkpoints, boarding areas, new shops, a waiting area, immigration/customs modules, and improved taxiway lighting. Maintenance of approximately 200 hectares of green areas within the operational zone is underway, including runway leveling and installation of wind direction indicators and sound cannons to manage wildlife. Security protocols are being developed in collaboration with the Mexican Navy, the Ministry of National Defense, the National Guard, the Investigative Police, the Ministry of Citizen Security, and INTERPOL. The rehabilitation work does not affect airport operations, and the airport was recently ranked third in operational efficiency. The investment for these works totals 9 billion pesos, primarily funded by Grupo CARSO and investors of Terminal 1 and 2.

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#13478162

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478164

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478165

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478167

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478169

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478171

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478173

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478174

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478176

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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#13478130

21 Mar 2026

A Nepali sound therapist conducts a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 21, 2026. Sound therapy uses resonant instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, along with vocal tones to induce deep relaxation, lower stress, and improve physical and emotional well-being. This non-invasive practice is said to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help clear emotional blockages.

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