WW-I soldiers’ letters, songs inspire artwork

Mumbai: Poignant letters sent home by Indian soldiers during World War-I and folk songs sung by families pained by war and separation have inspired artist Angeli Sowani’s exhibited paintings that give voice and image to the forgotten soldiers. ‘Medals and Bullets’, an exhibition of paintings inspired by the numerous letters, photographs and songs of these forgotten soldiers, opened for viewing at the Jehangir Art Gallery here on Tuesday. The exhibition will continue till March 24. IANS

2 Indians, 1 Pakistani steal 900 juice boxes 

Dubai: Two Indians and a Pakistani have been charged with stealing 900 juice boxes from a food catering company in Dubai, the media reported on Tuesday. An Indian warehouse keeper, aged 33, and two transportation workers --- a 31-year-old Indian and a 30-year-old Pakistani who are at large --- faced trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance, Khaleej Times reported. According to public prosecution records, the thefts took place between April 2017 and May 2018 and the goods were worth $6,460. IANS