Sher-Gil’s painting goes for Rs 37.8 crore

New Delhi: Artist Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘In the Ladies’ Enclosure’ became the second most expensive Indian work of art sold globally, after fetching a whopping Rs37.8 crore at Saffronart’s recent Summer Live Auction. The oil on canvas was created by Sher-Gil in 1938. PTI

NCC adopts 46 war heroes’ statues

new delhi: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has adopted 46 statues of gallantry award winners for upkeep under a plan to mark the 75th year of Independence. Of the statues, 10 are Param Vir Chakra, six Ashoka Chakra, 11 Mahavir Chakra, four Kirti Chakra, 12 Vir Chakra and three Shaurya Chakra awardees. It’s an initiative by the Gallantry Awards Portal under the Ministry of Defence and the NCC. tns

Kerala Governor fasts against dowry deaths

new delhi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday observed a daylong fast against recent dowry deaths in the state and appealed to the youth to say no to the practice. Khan garlanded the statute of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Bhavan, where he reached to end his fast. TNS