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Learn more (TSXV: ZAU) ("Zodiac Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce channel sample results of 17m at 1.09 g/t Au and 1.17m at 18.79 g/t Au from the Alasala and Alasala South targets respectively The targets are 3km apart (Figure 1) and are included in the Company's extensive pipeline of targets within its Mineral Exploration Licenses covering over 2,300km2 The Company concluded a drilling program consisting of 8 holes at the Alasala target in October 2024 and reported results including 4.05m at 13.92 g/t (including 1.6m at 34.5 g/t Au) 7m at 2.23 g/t Au (including 1m at 12.65 g/t Au) and 4.25m at 0.99 g/t Au (including 0.7m at 5.25 g/t Au) Channel samples taken in the Lion Hill artisanal pit during the drilling program returned 6.05m at 9.06 g/t Au reinforcing the high-grade potential of the Alasala target (press release dated October 28 Figure 1: Compilation map showing priority gold targets To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7932/236100_740b24b564c62813_001full.jpg Follow-up geological mapping and channel sampling at the Alasala target focused on structures cutting across the north-northeast trending soil anomaly Seventeen channel samples were taken across a west-northwest trending structure in the Mandingo Hill area (Figure 2) 90m south of the mineralized zone intersected in hole ALDD007 (4.05m at 13.92 g/t Au) Zodiac Gold considers the northwest trending Todi shear zone structures to be highly significant in the distribution of gold mineralization in the region particularly within favorable host rocks such as the amphibolite and melanocratic gneiss package that is consistently observed in artisanal workings from the Company's Alasala to Youth Camp targets (Figure 1) Figure 2: Compilation map showing highlighted results at the Alasala target To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7932/236100_740b24b564c62813_002full.jpg Zodiac Gold has completed preliminary reconnaissance exploration and is pleased to report that a 1.17m channel sample returned a result of 18.79 g/t Au This further validates the potential for high-grade gold discoveries in the Alasala area Note that during this initial stage of exploration channel samples could only be taken on the edge of the artisanal workings due to flooding in the rainy season More detailed mapping and sampling will be completed during the dry season commented: "We are excited by the identification of additional mineralized zones associated with northwest trending structures at Alasala providing further drilling targets for high-grade gold The high-grade result from reconnaissance exploration at the previously unexplored Alasala South target further validates the outstanding potential of this target." The Zodiac Gold licenses are located only 13 km from the capital city of Monrovia meaning that the project benefits from existing infrastructure with extensive artisanal gold mining and only limited systematic exploration completed in the past The Todi project encompasses a vast 2,316 km2 land package situated within an underexplored region of West Africa Mineralization in 57 of 65 holes drilled to date District-scale gold exploration potential with proven high-grade mineralization across multiple drill-ready targets along a 20 km gold corridor supported by excellent infrastructure and proximity to established mines Strategically located 20 km SE of Avesoro's New Liberty Gold Mine (1.8 Moz resource) with production of 360Koz in 2023 (Avesoro website: https://avesoro.com/) (Figure 3) particularly along a major northwest trending Todi shear zone structure Diamond drilling completed at the Arthington and Alasala targets Drilling highlights from 32 holes at Arthington include 6m at 10.6 g/t Au (including 3m at 20.45 g/t Au) 9.65m at 7.5 g/t Au (including 3m at 20.36 g/t Au) and 9.14m at 4.2 g/t Au Drilling highlights from Zodiac Gold's 2024 drilling of 8 holes at Alasala include 4.05m at 13.92 g/t Au (including 1.6m at 34.5 g/t Au) and 7m at 2.23 g/t Au (including 1m at 12.65 g/t Au) Results from previous drilling include 6.0 m at 7.69 g/t Au as well as a historical result of 19.6 m at 6.17 g/t Au (re-sampling of the historical drill core returned results of 21m at 4.1 g/t Au) The northern part of the project is in a major iron ore district with established infrastructure along strike from mines with significant historical and current production USGS mapping shows a 65km extension of iron-bearing formations from the Bong Mine through the Zodiac Gold licenses A historical mineral resource within the licenses was reported by West Peak Iron in 2014 (for details see press release by Zodiac Gold on October 7 Figure 3: Compilation map showing gold and iron ore prospectivity with adjacent projects To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7932/236100_740b24b564c62813_003full.jpg The intersection reported at the Alasala target includes 17 one meter channel samples taken perpendicular to the strike of the zone therefore the intersection reflects the approximate true thickness of the zone The intersection reported at the Alasala South target includes a single channel sample again taken across the interpreted true thickness of the zone The material was bagged at the sampling location and transported a short distance to the Company's exploration camp at Alasala All samples met the standards for chain of custody without the opportunity for third party access from Zodiac Gold's exploration camp to the sample preparation laboratory in Monrovia Sample preparation was performed by SGS in Monrovia Each sample was dried and then crushed to 70% passing -2mm and a representative 1kg split was taken by riffle splitting The split was then pulverized to 85% passing -75 micron and approximately 200g was bagged and labelled with the remainder being returned to Zodiac Gold Analysis was performed by 50g fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (method GO_FAA50V10) at SGS Ghana Both the preparation and analytical laboratories have internal QA/QC programs Zodiac Gold submitted one CRM sample in the channel sample sequence reported No blank or duplicate samples were submitted with the samples reported is a Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society of London and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 He has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information provided in this release (TSXV: ZAU) is a West-African gold exploration company focused on its flagship Todi Project situated in Liberia-an underexplored mining friendly jurisdiction hosting several large-scale gold deposits Strategically positioned along the fertile Todi Shear Zone Zodiac Gold is developing a district-scale gold opportunity covering a vast 2,316 km2 land package showcasing proven gold occurrences at both surface and depth with five drill-ready targets and high-grade gold intercepts For further information, please visit the Zodiac Gold website at www.zodiac-gold.com or contact: David KolPresident & CEOinfo@zodiac-gold.com Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation Forward-looking statements include predictions identified by the use of words such as "seek" "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may" "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release statements regarding the Company's planned exploration programs and drill programs and potential significance of results are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Company's expectations include actual exploration results changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions or results to differ from those described in forward-looking statements there may be other factors that cause such actions or results to differ materially from those anticipated There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and accordingly readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/236100 SOURCE: Zodiac Gold Inc. 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Report a typo Show all news, opinion, videos and press releases matching → Even before geopolitics and cultural polarisation made environmental, social and governance (ESG) a touchy subject the concept had become “very muddled” chief sustainability officer of Mahindra Group one of India’s largest conglomerates Everyone has a different understanding of what ESG means and confusion over the terminology and the complexity of sustainability reporting and disclosure have led to pushback from businesses over “what is important and what is not,” says Todi The former Bain management consultant runs the sustainability team of a US$20 billion company that employs 240,000 people across 20 industries in 100 countries He was appointed lead of sustainability strategy and partnerships in January 2022 and has helmed the team as group chief sustainability officer since July 2024 Mahindra Group – which operates in sectors including real estate and renewable energy – committed to be carbon neutral by 2040 and use only renewables by 2030 Speaking on The Eco-Business Podcast in a new series called On the frontlines which profiles changemakers on the hard edge of sustainable business Todi said he believes the core elements of ESG will continue to be relevant for businesses even though the term has become politicised in the United States and is increasingly taboo in some parts of Asia The pertinance of one issue in particular – climate – is only going to increase Sustainability is really about protecting your business from climate risk “Climate change is not a matter of opinion “The implications of climate change – both from a risk perspective as well as an opportunity perspective – are going to be very real and impact a wide number of industries in a very significant manner over a short period of time in the near future.”  “When we talk about Scope 2 decarbonisation [the electricity a company uses] the activity will be the same – to reduce emissions by moving to renewable energy But the terminology will be on energy security and cost savings – because there is a strong business case associated with it,” he said the actions businesses take to improve their supply chains will focus more on resilience and security On this podcast, Todi talks about the development of Mahindra Group’s Planet Positive strategy where sustainability sits in the organisation and how he drives the sustainability agenda in a large conglomerate “There is no one single thing that defines sustainability leadership It takes a mix of the right commitments and intent it has to be underpinned by real action,” he said Mahindra Group has a relatively small central sustainability team and each of its listed businesses has its own sustainability unit the company has about 50 dedicated sustainability staff and a crew of “sustainability enablers” who also play a critical role in executing the strategy “Sustainability is something that has to be integrated and executed – not just by the sustainability team Sustainability teams are often advisors and change-makers but the real action has to be taken by other teams,” he said which is also called the Tea Garden City of India [Dibrugarh in the northeastern state of Assam] and have spent a childhood surrounded by greenery A lot of the personal motivation came from the place where I was born So I think a lot of love for the environment was from my childhood I went to one of the top engineering institutes and due diligence across a number of different sectors As I was interviewing for different roles outside of the management consulting ecosystem It is one of the large business offices in India I figured that there was an intention to elevate the subject of sustainability from being seen as a compliance exercise that is cost-centred to one that is value-centred in a strategic area of work It seemed like a very exciting problem to work on I did not have any professional background in sustainability but I was driven by a mix of passion for the environment and the problem statement being interesting – how do you make sustainability value-adding for the business That is what made me choose my current role One of the first things we did about three years ago when I started in this role was to put together a framework to understand what it means to be a sustainability leader What are the aspects and considerations that one has to take we realised that sustainability is a relatively complex topic which is often a bit easier to measure in terms of market capitalisation There is no one single metric that defines sustainability leadership It is a mix of the right commitments and intent Are you moving forward in terms of reducing your environmental impact How are you navigating the transition of the business – especially with respect to the climate transition Then it could also include how investors view the space from a ESG lens There’s a whole host of things that you have to do all of these have to be underpinned by real action Sustainability teams are often advisors and change-makers – the real action has to be taken by other teams Given that we operate in so many different sectors broadly classified in the manufacturing and services sector how do we come up with what I call a common programme that can act as a framework for driving all the businesses forward That’s where we started with the Planet Positive strategy The concept being: how can we operate each of the Mahindra Group companies in a manner that can be considered “planet positive” and integrate sustainability as a core part of the business strategy The first pillar is what we call “greening your operations” which is very relevant in the manufacturing context There are three or four aspects that we are primarily looking at all the direct emissions of the company – both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions how do we help all the companies become “water positive” all the waste management practices – ensuring that each of the locations and factories are zero waste-to-landfill The fourth area that we picked up is what we call material circularity In the manufacturing context we consume a lot of material The second pillar of action is decarbonising industries The idea is that there a lot of things that you do can’t be done by a single company It is dependent on the ecosystem that you operate in So the first area of focus was: Can we build a pipeline of green revenues In the automotive context it’s about a green product – so In some cases it may be a green service and for other industries it could also be a “green enabler” That’s an example of being an enabler for the green transition Mahindra Group has a renewable energy company [Mahindra Susten] which provides green energy and we have an operations and maintenance company in the solar sector [Mahindra Teqo] Company by company – both in the real estate sector and the hospitality sector – we are trying to make similar transitions of what we can do we want to move the entire supply chain ecosystem along with us Now there are a few thousand suppliers that engage with Mahindra We want to build awareness around the subject that sustainability is not just a good-to-do and is something that is good for your business We also want to measure the performance [of companies in our supply chain and incentivise them they are large enough companies on their own there is a lot of handholding and coaching required Another area of action is to look at new business models which are circular in nature This was specifically important in the context of our auto sector we have a company that does end-of-life vehicle recycling [Cero Recycling] The third pillar [under the strategy looks at] the intersections: where we are able to positively influence societal outcomes and where we have a certain degree of influence [even if] it may not be our direct business [For example,] a big part of the Mahindra Group operates in the farm economy We are one of the largest manufacturers of tractors globally So between these businesses as well as some of our corporate social responsibility programmes we are taking some action that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices and become more climate resilient we typically work with smallholder farmers Many of them will be the first victims of climate change So it’s important to help them adapt to what is coming This helps farmers protect their yields over a period of time in case of changes in rainfall patterns which sells sustainable varieties of rice seeds which consume less water we have planted about 25 million trees under an agroforestry model This is an area where we don’t have much direct negative impact because we don’t operate in industries such as mining where the negative impacts are more prominent The policy that we follow is to reduce harm and conserve where possible our solar businesses range across hundreds of acres of land conserve and restore local biodiversity wherever we have physical land assets I think the other area that we work on as a large companies is climate advocacy both with the government and with the Indian corporate ecosystem Because policy has a very close intersection with climate action reporting and disclosure as a large listed company is another area that we focus on We have 10 long-term commitments on ESG; seven of them focus on environment around carbon neutrality and SBTi [Science-based Targets initiative] targets We have a commitment for becoming “water positive” This is something that is very much driven from the top is a big advocate and champion of climate action both at the national level and international level Our managing director (MD) and CEO for the entire group is also very closely involved with sustainability I’m a part of his extended team at the corporate level For a long time we have had the Sustainability Council It had the members of some of the large listed companies as well as a few other group executive members which were more specific to each of the businesses and then set the pace for actions to be taken We had meetings at least once every month or at least eight or nine times a year The complexity of the nomenclature around ESG and sustainability should not prevent action That has really helped us set a strong base with alignment at the very top Now coming to the second part of the question Sustainability is a lot about day-to-day actions It is something that has to be integrated and executed I often say that sustainability teams are often advisors and changemakers but the real action has to be taken by other teams We have a relatively lean team at the centre Which is my team of about five to seven members In each of the listed businesses we have a sustainability team we have a single individual responsible to drive this because we operate in about 20 different industries there are about 50-odd people who are dedicated to sustainability who are folks who are not part of sustainability but play a critical role in executing the sustainability plan our procurement department has a small team which drives all sustainability action with the suppliers our Scope 2 decarbonisation work is to a large extent supported by our renewables business Our operations team plays a big role in driving sustainability when it comes to our resorts and hospitality business there’s a much larger ecosystem of up to a few hundred people at least who are more closely involved in driving actions across the group This is a question I’ve been asked often especially in the last four months due to global developments It’s also a topic where I’ve had the chance to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders There are two ways to look at sustainability One definition of sustainability is a bit more focused on ESG The other way to look at sustainability is through a climate lens I do agree that there the conversation gets very muddled Everyone has a very different understanding of what ESG means The sub-components within ESG continue to stay relevant phrasing and complexity associated with it are where you will see constant ups and downs the principle of shifting to renewable energy or being more energy efficient – no one is contesting that But the complexity associated with reporting and disclosure are places where you may see some pushback on what is important and what is not Everyone is trying to get something out of that space But if I were to take a slightly different view on sustainability which is from the climate action perspective then I have no doubt that the relevance of the subject is only going to increase both from a risk perspective as well as opportunity perspective is going to be very real and impact a wide number of industries in a very significant manner over a relatively short period of time in the near future it’s a matter of time that this transition will be very strong the only change that I see is that the terminology in which people will talk about sustainability may change a little bit but the underlying actions won’t change When we talk about Scope 2 decarbonisation which is reduce emissions by moving to renewable energy but the explanation or the terminology would be about energy security and cost savings Because there is a strong business case associated with it as well a lot of actions around supply chain will be about resilience and security So the actions in a lot of ways will continue will be a lot more business-driven rather than about doing good for society in the global ecosystem the government is very inclined to support climate action there continues to be a strong focus on the energy transition the pace at which action and conversations around climate action are happening is only increasing with time The other good part is that increasingly more people are beginning to realise that this is a lot more strategic in nature or help you capture new business opportunities in EVs waste manufacturing etc; there is lots of potential for growth sustainability is really about protecting your business from climate risk sustainability is a lot about protection from the effects of climate change especially in your rural or agri portfolio I really don’t think the complexity of the nomenclature around ESG and sustainability should prevent action whether they are board members or investors who really understands it will realise that it makes sense to continue investing in sustainability and make it a lot more strategic than it used to be We have a lot more young people who are interested in wanting to build a career in climate action and sustainability One is that you have a role which is completely dedicated to the subject irrespective of whatever function you work in there is an element of sustainability and climate action that can be overlaid procurement teams – when they make decisions about which supplier to prioritise and what kind of products to buy there is a role they can play in choosing the right kind of suppliers who also are doing things on climate action and choosing the right kind of materials how can the green financing ecosystem be leveraged how do you talk about climate of the initiatives internally How are you using your voice for climate advocacy A lot of sustainability action will be driven by functions which are not sustainability you can bring a sustainability lens that will make you much more effective in your job That’s at least how I look at this space and how I encourage people to think about what they can do if they want to meaningfully contribute This transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity  Todi (Perugia) pays tribute to Mark di Suvero (b among the most important living sculptors linked to the generation of abstract expressionism and active in environmental and public art internationally curated by Marco Tonelli and promoted by the Fondazione Progetti Beverly Pepper in collaboration with the Municipality of Todi is held as part of the fourth edition of the Festival of the Arts and features a solo exhibition by the Italian-born U.S spread throughout the center of the Umbrian town.The exhibition itinerary opens ideally from Piazza del Popolo which hosts the large sculpture Neruda’s Gate (2005) who died a few days after Augusto Pinochet’s coup d’état on Sept the typical color of many of the American artist’s steel sculptures The slightly inclined structure is spanned by a long steel beam to create a dynamic effect that accentuates its expressive and dramatic force which at the end of the exhibition will remain in Todi under a loan agreement for use is one of several tributes to famous people that di Suvero has made throughout his long career such as to scientists and mathematicians such as Galileo Scarlatti or Mozart or other poets such as Baudelaire The sculpture also underscores di Suvero’s often explicit political engagement in his works cannot be said to be unrelated to an emotional and existential involvement with the facts of reality and historical events to emphasize his interest in the concepts of matter and antimatter continues inside the Hall of Stones of the People’s Palace where a number of large-scale paintings from his personal collection and his studio in New York Such paintings express the playful and participatory sense-the audience can illuminate them with small flashlights making unexpected colors appear-that Mark di Suvero’s poetics has developed since the 1960s as well as manifest the meaning of “drawing in space” that art historian Rosalind Krauss has given to so much iron sculpture produced in the 20th century Mark di Suvero is the author of the poster that will accompany the 38th edition of Todi Festival one of Italy’s and Umbria’s leading cultural events ranging from theater to music to visual arts which will open in conjunction with the Festival of the Arts under the artistic direction of Eugenio Guarducci “The choice of Mark di Suvero,” says Marco Tonelli "as artist and testimonial of the Todi Arts Festival is motivated not only by the sculptor’s importance in the history of modern and contemporary art and in particular for so-called ’late industrial’ sculpture (of which he is practically the last exponent) but also by a link of continuity with the work of the American sculptor Beverly Pepper who had chosen Todi and Italy as her second home and place of life and work beginning with an interview given in 1998 to Heidi Landecker never hid her admiration for Mark di Suvero whom she included in an ideal pantheon alongside sculptors such as Brancusi The review underscores the bond that had been forged between Beverly Pepper and Mark di Suvero; the two exhibited together in numerous group shows between 1968 and 1995 public museums (including theAlbright Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo and the William College Museum of Art in Williamstown) in prestigious private galleries (such as John Weber Gallery or John Berggruen Gallery) or in public spaces dedicated to sculpture such as the Socrates Sculpture Park on Long Island in New York Not to mention their joint presence in important sculpture collections such as that of theHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington or the Storm King Art Center near New York Pepper and Suvero’s works were exhibited side by side along the Riva degli Schiavoni on the Grand Canal in Venice during the Centennial Biennale A series of free collateral initiatives (by reservation only T.339.1184278) will be held during the opening period of the exhibition urban trekking on contemporary art in Todi workshop activities for children ages 4 to 10 and families on contemporary art with a specialized childhood educator Accompanying the review is a catalog edited by Marco Tonelli Mark di Suvero was born in Shanghai on September 18 1933 to Italian parents(Matilde Millo di Suvero and Vittorio di Suvero) In 1941 he moved with his family to San Francisco In 1954-56 he attended the University of California at Santa Barbara and then Berkeley and began painting and sculpting where he discovered Abstract Expressionism joined the artists’ cooperative collected in the March Gallery In 1959 he began creating sculptures out of scrap wood taken from demolished buildings The following year he is the victim of a serious accident while working In 1963 he is among the founders of the Park Place Gallery In 1964 he made his first outdoor sculpture once he learned to use cranes and welding techniques he created the first large outdoor steel sculpture Are YearsWhat A solo show of his work is organized at the Stedelijk Van Abbemuseum in Eindoven and in 1975 he is the first living artist to exhibit at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris the Vietnam War ends and he returns to the United States The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York then dedicates a retrospective to him with works set up in various locations around the city an association dedicated to supporting artists who wish to create large-scale sculptures and the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City such as the Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award from theInternational Sculpture Center in 2000 and theHeinz Award in the Arts and Humanities in 2005 For all information, you can visit the official website of the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation. An intimate and cozy living room is the container of l'Aurora the restaurant born in 2023 inside the Borgo dei Cipressi farmhouse “My grandmother Aurora had always dreamed of owning a farmhouse where she could spend her vacations so my grandfather gave her this 14-hectare property which first he and then we decided to call L'Aurora Just think that she personally planted the plants and cypresses!” says Federica Pasetto who took over the family stable together with her partner Davide Barone decided after the pandemic to start again in the Todi countryside to embark on their own idea of catering and hospitality Federica is in charge of the dining room and the dessert line and has recreated a vintage and retro (in the positive sense of the word) atmosphere in the sign's rooms English risers and embroidered centerpieces completes an enchanting scenario in which the windows allow you to immerse yourself in the vastness of the greenery that surrounds the estate enriched by about 200 olive trees - plus another 150 newly planted - a vegetable garden and finally the breeding of farmyard animals An ecosystem that allows the young couple to self-produce most of the ingredients used by Davide in the kitchen while what does not come from Borgo dei Cipressi is sourced from small producers in the area with exclusively homemade products including fresh pasta which has always been a passion of mine," says the chef but rather first courses such as "Tortelli di zucca e erborinato di capra" or "Fettuccine di farro alla genovese di cinghiale"; the barbecue is the other protagonist of l'Aurora as well as game and venison “We have recently started working with fire that allows us to do different cooking ,” says Davide goose and rabbit are animals that I would like to cook more and more often also because they are ideal if we want to promote discourses such as sustainability can boast of a stint in the kitchens of Heinz Beck's Pergola an adventure that allowed him to approach raw materials differently A concrete example is the Cannara Onion from the garden that Davide puts into cooking as soon as the embers of the evening service are turned off In the morning he whips the inside of the vegetable and brings it to the table with herb-flavored croutons; a dish with attention to every detail that stands as a candidate to be one of the restaurant's signatures strawberry grapes and pickled lemon is a must try The wild boar pulled pork focaccia with truffle mayonnaise is also excellent the Roman chef regales almost forgotten flavors with his Bottone in bianco stuffed with goose sauce: “Here I wanted to propose my own version of a local classic which is usually made with tagliatelle in a dry version.” as well as the alcoholic pairing that rewards many of the Umbrian wine realities ends with a pleasant Piglet cooked at low temperature and finished on the grill accompanied by a mushroom and marsala glaze and Cannara onions which close the course with a harmonious sweet note Dessert is Federica's playground and for the occasion she brings to the table Chocolate “This recipe consists of a chestnut shortbread an ingredient we also find in the chocolate mousse while I propose the fruit in a liquid version." 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Summer 2024 programs will be posted before the end of the fall 2023 semester. Read additional stories and learn more This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This virtual event will share best practices showcase cutting-edge technologies and offer actionable insights to help sustainability executives drive meaningful change.  During the day, attendees can look forward to engaging with a span of keynote presentations and panel discussions that will dissect vital topics, like advancing sustainable practices across industries, integrating ESG into business operations and achieving net-zero goals Join us this year and discover how Singapore has become a pioneer in the sustainability industry through its cutting-edge projects To get your free virtual ticket, click here Stephen Keys is the Chief Talent Officer at IFS He is a passionate champion for corporate social responsibility (CSR) who oversees talent acquisition talent retention and development across the company Stephen is also the chair of the IFS Foundation an independent charity that invests in education and public health in rural remote communities across Sri Lanka.  he was the Regional President of IFS’s business in APJ Stephen was responsible for growing IFS’s presence across the region Stephen will deliver an engaging fireside chat Ankit Todi is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Mahindra Group.  he forms the company’s sustainability strategy and integrates it with business strategy overseeing all global and domestic conversations Ankit also interacts with the clean-tech ecosystem to drive innovation.  Ankit worked at Bain & Company in strategic management consulting.  Ankit will deliver a fireside chat that will explore sustainability and climate action Terence Jeyaretnam is a Partner and APAC Leader of EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability team based in Melbourne With more than 25 years of experience in advising governments and corporation on sustainability issues he has become an environmental and sustainability advisory and assurance expert Terence was the Founder/Executive Director of Net Balance — Australia’s largest climate change and sustainability practice at the time — until its acquisition by EY in 2014 He is a non-executive director of Amnesty International Australia and Australian Conservation Foundation a member of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board of Australia and chair of Global Citizen Australia.  Terence is also an Associate Professor at Monash Business School Terence will feature on the AI in Sustainability panel This panel discussion will explore the vital role AI holds in the sustainability industry by enabling predictive analytics optimising resource 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experience: Nativity plays Christmas markets and traditions that date back centuries represents the perfect starting point to explore Christmas celebrations in the surrounding areas Here are some of the main must-do traditions and activities for anyone choosing to spend Christmas in Umbria The Nativity is the quintessential Christmas symbol in Umbria as the region is deeply connected to Saint Francis the creator of the first Nativity in Greccio in 1223 artistic nativities and plays draw visitors from around the world Todi’s historical centre stages artisan and theme- based Nativity scenes creating a cosy route that young and old alike can appreciate the Nativity Play of Bettona is one of the area’s most famous The streets of the village come to life with people in costume Todi fills with lights and decorations that enhance its timeless charm In fact anyone seeking unique and hand-crafted quality gifts absolutely must visit the Christmas markets hand-woven fabrics and local delicacies such as torroni and panpepati are set up along the streets of the centre the market held underground in the Rocca Paolina is a unique experience with local artisans displaying their wares in an atmosphere imbued in history One of the most spectacular Christmas events in Umbria is the lighting of the Christmas trees In addition to decorated trees in town squares there are very special ones that draw visitors from far and wide musical performances and Christmas carolling are organised around the lighting of the Christmas tree Although it is a bit further away, the Christmas tree of Gubbio and is lit on Decembre 7 with a spectacular ceremony Christmas in Umbria would not be complete without tasting the local specialties the restaurants and trattorias of Todi offer traditional menus that celebrate the local flavours Typical desserts such as Panpepato (sweet cake with dried fruit Torciglione (almond paste-based cake in the shape of a snake) and Rocchi are musts at Umbrian tables Choosing to stay at our hotel for the holidays means basking in the cosy and welcoming atmosphere ideal for discovering the wonders of Umbrian Christmas Book now! Reserve directly through the Hotel to receive the Best rate or special benefits Direct contact: you’re booking an experience and not just a room Wayne State University School of Medicine Professor and Chair of Pharmacology Sokol Todi will lead a study section of the National Institutes of Health for a one-year term beginning in July.  will serve as chair of the Cellular and Molecular Biology of Neurodegeneration Study Section Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience Integrated Review Group in the NIH’s Center for Scientific Research Todi will steer the discussion of each grant application discussed at the meeting and summarize strengths and weaknesses brought up during the discussion The summary is used by the entire study section to determine scores given to each application but it is also a very rewarding one,” he said “What makes it highly rewarding is interacting with colleagues about science at the cutting edge and debating scientific notions and approaches It is a tough job that I take very seriously it has to do with people’s careers and their aspirations But the energy in the room as applications are discussed is a great reward.” Todi previously served as alternate chair and associate chair of the same study section as well as a member of various study sections for the NIH including Chronic Dysfunction and Integrative Neurodegeneration and various Special Emphasis panels He was nominated for the chair role due to his demonstrated competence and achievement in his scientific discipline evidenced by the quality of his research accomplishments and other significant scientific activities as well as funds from non-governmental organizations such as the National Ataxia Foundation which recognized him two years in a row as a Young Investigator in Spinocerebellar Ataxias His laboratory investigates mechanisms of neurodegeneration and neuroprotection in age-dependent neurodegenerative diseases caused by misfolded proteins with particular focus on polyglutamine disease proteins Privacy and University Policies Wayne State University © 2023 will host an exhibition curated by the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation and the City of Todi The Sala delle Pietre in the Palazzo del Popolo will welcome Ian Davenport (Sidcup an internationally renowned British artist known for his innovative approach to painting and sculpture offers an overview of his painting-installations which blur the boundaries between two-dimensionality and sculpture a leading exponent of the Young British Artists movement returns to Italy after the success of his 2022 exhibition at the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome installations that play with the floor as a pictorial surface will be accompanied by a series of works on paper featuring splashes of color that challenge the traditional view of painting as a static A striking element in the exhibition will be Davenport’s video installation which transforms the city into a stage for art and culture every year which will be visible during the days of the event will further enrich the visual experience proposed by the artist.Davenport’s initiative in Todi is part of a long tradition of collaboration between the Beverly Pepper Foundation which have always promoted contemporary art as an integral part of the city’s cultural life the city has had the privilege of hosting great masters such as Arnaldo Pomodoro confirming its central role in the international art scene with the return of Silvano Spada as artistic director of the Todi Festival Davenport to also sign the 39th edition’s poster bringing to life a program that combines the central events with a rich calendar of free collateral initiatives These will include guided tours for the public workshops for children and educational projects for schools thus creating a bridge between contemporary art and the local community with his research that embraces matter and color invites the public to a sensory experience that goes beyond mere observation His work thus challenges the limits imposed by artistic conventions and opens up new possibilities for understanding the relationship between form The artist is known for his ability to combine traditional and modern techniques creating works that challenge expectations and stimulate critical thinking “I am delighted,” says Ian Davenport “to have been invited by the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation and the city of Todi to exhibit my work Italy has always been the home of artistic brilliance and the Italian Renaissance painters have had a huge influence on my work The inspiration for the colors in my works often comes from artists such as Beato Angelico My paintings explore the physical materiality of painting thus taking on a sculptural form that restores a dynamic intervention in the exhibition space.” “Ian Davenport,” says Antonino Ruggiano “gives the Todi Festival 2025 a poster full of lights and colors iconically anticipating the figure of a special edition with which the city rediscovers Silvano Spada artistic director and sees the collaboration with the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation consolidated The name of another internationally renowned artist is added to the extraordinary gallery of prestigious signatures major exhibitions and contemporary artworks that have enlivened Todi over the past half century.” “I thank the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation,” asserts Silvano Spada “for its tribute to the Festival with the creation of the Manifesto signed by the English artist Ian Davenport: a gesture that allows me to continue my attention to contemporary art with authors of famous posters of some of my Festivals Beverly was my very first fan and my social/cultural reference of my private or representative meetings in the sociality of the Todi of that time and “We are proud,” emphasizes Elisa Veschini President of the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation,“ to reaffirm our prestigious partnership with the Todi Festival an alliance that continues to grow with enthusiasm and passion It is an honor for us to be able to work alongside a Festival that His inspiring guidance stimulates us to continue an enlightened path that has brought some of the greatest names in contemporary art to Todi making this city an international point of reference for culture We thank master Ian Davenport for accepting our invitation to this extraordinary project that celebrates art in all its forms.” “Ian Davenport,” recalls Marco Tonelli curator of the project and scientific curator of the Beverly Pepper Projects Foundation,“ is one of the most important British abstract painters active since the late 1980s and activate the gaze of both specialists and laymen thanks to their dynamic colors and the processes of painting always in view as if the viewer were part of the making of the work and the work something alive and still in progress in which the passage of time and the immediacy of experience seem to constitute the substance of the painting holding appearance and structure in balance.” That same year he participated in the Freeze exhibition a founding event of the Young British Artists movement Just two years after graduation he had his first solo exhibition at Waddington Galleries in London and in 1991 he was nominated for the Turner Prize making him the youngest artist ever nominated for the prestigious award Davenport has established himself on the international scene through an abstract language that investigates painterly gesture and the physicality of color His most recent works are distinguished by lines of acrylic paint poured on sloping surfaces creating complex textures of color and depth Over the past decade he has intensified his graphic work producing a large series of etchings and silkscreens In 2006 he made Poured Lines Southwark Street a monumental 48-meter-long mural painting on a London bridge now among the largest permanent public works in the United Kingdom an installation consisting of more than a thousand vertical stripes accompanied by a limited-edition artist’s watch for whom she hand-painted a series of porcelain plates (2016) with whom she designed a handbag for the Lady Art project In 2010 she participated in a residency program at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation in Connecticut His works are part of important public and private collections In Italy he is represented by Luca Tommasi Gallery in Milan when we are told this was a dilapidated textile warehouse in its previous life “It’s not every day that you come across a place with soaring ceilings the defunct textile warehouse was completely run down—the ceiling walls and structure needed significant work,” says Nikita Shahri loves a good challenge and decided to transform the warehouse into a chic cocktail spot now known as Late Checkout Talib ChitalwalaNo one would get the brief as she did, so the restaurateur donned the hat of a designer for the project. The co-founder of Chrome Hospitality, along with her partner Pawan Shahri, has always been deeply involved with the design of their restaurants Gigi “With this project—our tenth venture—I wanted to push my creative boundaries even further and transforming an old textile mill into a new cocktail bar was an exciting challenge The piece de resistance is its soaring bar a 30-foot rack displaying the spirits fashioned from aged wood “The bar has been designed for interaction and guests can hang out there and watch their cocktails being made,” says Shahri Talib ChitalwalaRemnants of the warehouse's past life live on at Late Checkout. The industrial flooring has been retained, and the exposed brick walls have been carefully restored “We had to be mindful of preserving the integrity of the space while making it functional for a modern restaurant All the walls were load-bearing so we couldn’t break them down We had to work within those constraints while still ensuring the layout felt seamless and functional,” says Shahri where a sea of people constantly race in and out of work Late Checkout may just make a case for you to stay a while longer Also read: Delhi's newest restaurant is a love letter to Italy's culture and architecture Also read: A new restaurant in Bengaluru embodies Mexico's rustic beauty and Aztec heritage Also read: This new brewery in Goa's MOPA airport is designed like a traditional Goan home The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast « Back Each month the BMB Department will feature a department member's unique story Leonora Martinez Nunez sat down with Todi Kerxhalli he is in charge of keeping the 9th floor BMB spotless Todi is in charge of maintaining the BMB 9th level spotless Todi helps us every day with keeping the space clean and flawless He was born and raised in Albania until he came to the US Todi came to Worcester with his wife and children Todi mentioned he has around 150 members of his family living here in the city of Worcester Can you share with us your immigration journey but I had no chance to come with him at the beginning All Todi’s family- are here in Worcester” Todi has some family in Rochester New York Almost 150 people from Todi’s family live in the city and they have a reunion every year at his cousin’s house “I used to work for 16 years at Worcester Academy School in charge of breakfast and lunch for the students and so I’m here with you guys” Todi mentioned that his position at the BMB allows him to take better care of his mum and that the “kitchen is just a lot of work” What is one thing that you like about your work in this department and I thought they were going to keep me there to cover this other area We usually travel from Boston to Greece to visit my mother-in-law and her sister I still have some cousins in Albania – but I feel like the I don't know anybody we don't know so much over there right now” What do you like to do when you are not working Todi mentioned that because his mum is not doing very well His son comes to visit almost every day because he lives close by and his daughter is soon traveling to Worcester from Florida He also likes to go to church where he shares time with the Albanian community Two things you would like to do in the next couple of years My play next year is to visit my cousin in Italy If you would like to be the next spotlight, please reach out to Gily Nachum Privacy Statement An official website of the United States government Nicolaie “Todi” Todirita is the Ground Segment Project Manager for the Joint Polar Satellite System where he manages and oversees all aspects of the development and sustainment of the ground system Todi previously served at the Ground Deputy Project Manager for over three years and has worked on interagency missions between NOAA Todi began his work with NOAA as a systems engineer on the Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) constellation where he monitored and controlled ground systems activities and anomalies Todi later began his work at Goddard Space Flight Center on Landsat 8 as the Flight Systems Manager for the USGS where he provided mission development support and participated in the decision making for the design and operation of the ground support systems Todi also worked on the GOES-R mission ground systems before coming to JPSS in 2015 as the Command Control and Communication (C3) Deputy Manager and C3 Branch Chief Over his nearly nine years with the program and oversight to all areas of the ground segment project as well as serving as the EUMETSAT/GOSAT-GW Mission Manager where he was the liaison between the international partners and the JPSS Ground project Todi earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from `Gh Romania and his Masters in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University Latest UpdatesCountries Why Join?IL MagazineFree Daily E-LetterVideoOur ExpertsTestimonialsFAQsTopics and the author of the novel Flying Colors: A Magical Tale to Lift Your Spirit I've rented a two-bedroom apartment in central Italy for May I’m offering the extra bedroom to good friends like you I was in the middle of launching my first novel overwhelmed with a to-do list that felt longer than the book itself had just offered me the chance to slow down after the book launch And returning to Italy was a chance at a welcome do-over I’d enjoyed many free trips to Italy courtesy of the US Navy But I didn’t properly appreciate Italy’s true treasures of history I’d longed to return to the country with older I flew to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport hopping trains to the Terni Station where Patricia picked me up Passing through the lush Italian countryside in our tiny rental car we fell back into familiar conversations—as if we’d last seen each other just two weeks—not two years—ago Todi’s formidable limestone buildings cascade from a two-crested hilltop down to protective walls Vespas and cars parked just outside the one-time defensive stronghold are the only interruptions of the strong fairytale feel Stepping through a keystone archway in a side entrance to the village The sound harked back to the village’s early origins—a time when people traveled by foot or on horseback it was likely built in the 8th or 9th century BC—contemperaneous with Rome Yet the walled town has managed to stay preserved in time Learn more about Italy and other countries in our daily postcard e-letter Simply enter your email address below and we’ll send you a FREE report – Italy: Europe’s Most Seductive Country The Italian press once touted Todi as the world’s most livable city thanks to its small size and ability to stay true to its ancient origins As Patricia and I explored its labyrinthine streets the vibrancy of its community was palpable Sustainability and slow living are the preferences of the day Meals are rarely rushed and conversation flows and you may see a delivery man hauling a side of beef on his back making his way to one of the many hidden restaurants within those alleys that boast expansive views of the Umbrian countryside from their patios Most restaurants cook their dishes from scratch with locally sourced ingredients The restaurateur at La Cantina Del Mercataccio lovingly bragged his mom had made the pasta the day before I enjoyed mine loaded with the black truffles grown in the region Nearby vineyards produce much of the wine paired with meals one of my new favorites made with the Grechetto di Todi grape Todi also engages its dynamic international community by hosting festivals and exhibitions when its Piazza del Popolo becomes center stage the Todi Fiorita exhibition hit full bloom and colorful flowers filled the square those colors take flight as hot air balloons fill the sky over Todi for the Italian International Balloon Grand Prix and you’ll find the ascending staircases to Chiesa di San Fortunato a Roman Catholic church at the top of Todi that dates back to the 12th century an American who had recently sold her beloved house in the California redwoods after COVID-19 forced her yoga studio to close we learned Grace’s father had been born in Italy Grace had sought an Italian locale to be closer to family and stretch her dollar the way California would never allow but didn’t find the close-knit community they craved enjoying panoramic vistas from their tiered garden and a small vegetable garden Jennifer grew this winter They purchased their 3,200-sq-foot stone apartment for €430,00 ($464,000)… a third of their Amsterdam home’s cost Italy drew them initially with its tempting tax programs for expats they found an unexpected gem in the thriving international community Todi delivered a better social life than anywhere they’ve lived They regularly interact with friends from across the globe: Americans They still find opportunities to make new friends "I showed up at a book club recently knowing two of the people," Jennifer said "but there were thirty I didn’t know." and Chad agree: Expect any bureaucratic process and paperwork here to move slower than you may be used to and reconnecting with my friend Patricia over long meals fed my craving for the sense of community that’s becoming rarer in the US While I’d come to Todi to experience Italy with a more mature perspective I was struck by a sense of familiarity when dining outside As I sat down to one of my final meals in Todi on the patio of Ristorante Pizzeria Cavour overlooking the Umbrian landscape The rolling green foothills before me transported me to my childhood where I’d spent large portions of the summer with extended family in similar hills in North Carolina and uncles had built their homes on nearby peaks the same ones my cousins and I lost ourselves in most summer days unhurried expressions that are rare in the many places I visit Todi delivers a better social life than anywhere else I knew then why so many love calling the walled village of Todi their home Umbria goes through a transformation during the Christmas period In fact it turns into a fascinating land full of lights For anyone wishing to spend the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in the green heart of Italy here are 3 unmissable experiences to get right into the Christmas spirit Greccio is a place imbued in history and spirituality is known as the cradle of the Nativity scene who organised the first Nativity play in 1223 During the long weekend of the feast of the Immaculate Conception Greccio holds a moving historical re-enactment that takes visitors back in time one can also admire the International Nativity Museum which displays Nativity scenes from all over the world Todi and its surrounding hamlets offer unique Christmas experiences is famous for its artistic Nativity scenes set up along the streets of the historical centre and in the Saint Francis Basilica perfect for getting into the Christmas atmosphere the markets selling crafts and local products in Montefalco are the perfect occasion to buy unique gifts enjoy a good glass of Sagrantino and taste Christmas sweets such as torciglione Spending the Immaculate Conception long weekend in Todi means living Christmas in all of its glory exploring traditions and wonders just a few steps from our hotel Soon after finishing your studies abroad, you joined your family business. So how did your upbringing in a reputed business family help you in taking up such responsibilities at an early age? Did you always want to become a businesswoman and join the family business, or did you have some other plans as well? Was it your choice to join the agro business vertical of the group? Was there any particular trigger for that? How are you adding value to this business? Joining South City International School was certainly your choice? Wasn't it? Yes, it was definitely my choice to join South City International School. My late grandfather always had a passion for education and strongly believed in the power of learning to uplift society. His influence, along with my personal experience as a former student at South City International School, made it feel natural to become involved in the school’s journey. In many ways, my involvement with the school also allows me to connect with my grandfather, as I didn’t have as many opportunities to work closely with him due to my time abroad. Being part of the school feels like a continuation of his vision and values, which I am proud to help carry forward. The education sector in the country has undergone sea changes over the years. How challenging has been your journey so far? The education sector in India has indeed evolved significantly, and I feel fortunate that my journey has been more about embracing opportunities than facing challenges. Our overarching approach has been centered on fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive. We prioritize open communication with all stakeholders—students, parents, and staff—ensuring that we address diverse needs while setting clear boundaries. One of the key aspects of our approach is to remain adaptable in the face of changing educational expectations and parenting styles. We recognize the importance of creating an inclusive atmosphere that nurtures not just academic growth but also personal development. Moreover, with the vast availability of information on the internet, it's essential to make learning engaging and enjoyable, helping students stay motivated and connected to the educational process. While the journey has been largely positive, it requires continuous effort to keep everyone satisfied. Overall, I believe that our commitment to understanding and responding to our community’s evolving needs is essential in helping students reach their full potential. Sometimes, people say there is no alternative to offline/physical classroom teaching, sometimes they say online education is the future, and sometimes people say the hybrid model is the way forward. What is your take on this? Having navigated the hybrid learning environment during my time in America, I see value in online education. Yet, I believe high school students are still in the process of developing the skills necessary to thrive in a hybrid model. College students possess a level of maturity and experience that helps them prioritize their education, while high schoolers can easily feel overwhelmed with social interactions and extracurricular activities. While it's important for schools to have the capacity for hybrid teaching, I feel it shouldn't be the standard approach for this age group at this moment. As technology evolves, the hybrid model might become more effective and accepted in the future, but for now, a more traditional learning approach may serve our younger students better. What is your take on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020's pedagogy? The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a significant shift in India’s educational landscape, embracing a learner-centric approach that prioritizes the individual needs and interests of students. This policy prepares them for a rapidly evolving world by emphasizing adaptable skills and conceptual understanding. One of the key strengths of the NEP is its commitment to quality education, establishing high standards for curriculum design, teacher training, and assessment practices. It also promotes inclusivity by addressing gaps in access and recognizing diverse learning needs. Additionally, the NEP fosters holistic development by integrating co-curricular activities, sports, and vocational education, acknowledging that learning extends beyond academics. The emphasis on experiential learning encourages students to engage actively with their education, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, the policy advocates for digital integration, recognizing technology's transformative role in enhancing educational experiences. Flexible pathways allow students to tailor their education based on interests and aptitudes, while teacher empowerment is prioritized through professional development and support. In essence, the NEP 2020 lays the groundwork for a more inclusive, engaging, and future-ready education system that aims to nurture well-rounded individuals. What are the changes you have brought in at South City International since you took up the reins? What are your plans to take it to the next level? What are its current USPs? At South City International School, we take pride in our secure and expansive 3.5+ acre campus, which features CCTV surveillance and state-of-the-art facilities. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our affiliations with both the CISCE and Cambridge boards, alongside our "Unmesh" wing, which offers NIOS for specially abled children. These elements define our school’s unique selling points and demonstrate our dedication to fostering an inclusive educational environment. To enhance our offerings, we have introduced several initiatives: Toddler Zone: A dedicated area for children aged 2+, creating a comprehensive solution for families as well daycare facilities. School ERP System: This implementation has streamlined communication and access for students and parents, making information more readily available. New Clubs: We have launched initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, visual arts, and social outreach, encouraging creativity and innovation among our students. Expanded Language Offerings: We are in progress of introducing German, French, Spanish, and Mandarin, to broaden their cultural horizons. Curriculum Enrichment: The integration of robotics and gymnastics has enriched our students' learning journeys, while we are actively upgrading our classrooms and laboratories. Plans are also in place to introduce specialized labs for math and social sciences. Sports Facilities Expansion: We are introducing a pickleball court and have plans to add facilities for hockey, tennis, and squash. Looking ahead, we aspire to increase our enrollment to over 2000 students, making SCIS the top choice for families. I sincerely appreciate the unwavering support from our principal, Ms. Satabdi Bhattacharjee, who shares our vision, as well as the insights from our board of directors. Together, we aim to cultivate an enriching environment where every student can excel. Do you have any plans to have more branches, or would you restrict yourself to only one school? At this moment, our primary focus is on South City International School. We are dedicated to refining and enhancing every aspect of our existing institution to ensure it reaches its fullest potential. While we believe in the value of expansion, our current priority is to make SCIS the best version of itself before considering any additional branches. However, the future is always open to possibilities, and we remain flexible in our approach. Any plans to foray into higher education or any other discipline in education, going forward? What are your scale-up/expansion plans? At this moment, we do not have immediate plans to expand into higher education; however, we are actively exploring various avenues to enhance our current offerings. We are establishing partnerships with different consulates, which will allow us to provide more opportunities for study abroad programs. Additionally, we aim to develop our role as a center for competitive exams like NEET and JEE, providing dedicated support for students preparing for these important milestones. While these initiatives are still in the pipeline, we are committed to implementing ideas that will enrich the educational experience for our students over time. Our focus remains on building a strong foundation at South City International School, and as we grow, we will continue to explore opportunities for expansion in higher education and other disciplines. Powered by Hocalwire FOLIGNO –3-5-1-1: Cunzi; Sorbelli, Mattia, Santoni; Bacchi (44's.t. Perri); Urbanelli (43's.t. Trottini). Subs: Carnevali, Cerboni, Vichi, Fornetti, Halilaga, Chiacchierini. Coach: Proietti. TODI 3- 5- 2 Cosimetti; Alabastri (32's,t. Fabrizi), Scoppola, Bertoldi; Calistroni (39's.t. Benedetti) , Antonelli, Di Patrizi (1's.t. Picchiantano) ; Venturi (32's.t. Anullo) , Filippetti (1's.t. Fiorini); Subs: Antonini, Gjoka, Donati, Mannaioli. Coach: Nicolai. Yellow card: Agostini. Spectators 800. Before the start of the match, a plaque was given to Daniele Fornetti for 250 appearances with the Falchetti jersey. Valerie Fortney-Schneider returned to her roots in the southern Italy region of Basilicata With the heady fragrance of fresh truffle wafting from the kitchen my mouth waters as I await the plate of handmade tagliolini pasta that will soon be coming my way It’s easy to think that this is the perfect Italian hill town I’m in Umbria, the region that lies between Rome and Florence at Italy’s geographic center The problem with Umbria isn’t that gems are hard to find The region has a seemingly endless supply of utterly charming towns and picture-postcard landscapes Umbria, like neighboring Tuscany is covered in rolling hills quilted with cultivated fields Umbria has been dubbed “the New Tuscany.” But I think it is the “old” Tuscany; Umbria clings to its agricultural roots and old-time traditions to its quiet rhythms and its cultural heritage Umbria offers everything that Tuscany does A glass of wine at a bar with snacks can be enjoyed for €4 to €7 ($4.60 to $8) A plate of homemade pasta topped with prized white truffles set me back €10 ($11.50) as did a perfectly grilled super-tender steak of local beef Pizza and beer for two is a worthy €20 ($23) outing you could have a pretty charming life in Umbria with a budget of €1,350 (around $1,580) a month Real estate in this region also won’t break the bank; you can have your own Umbrian idyll for as little as $57,400 This well-kept town is one of those appealing places that is big enough to have everything you need but small enough to maintain a sense of community And the honey-colored brick buildings cascading down the hillside seem to gleam in the sun The streets are often stair-stepped and sloped (Some of Todi’s steepness is overcome with a slick funicular that whisks you up to town.) I love Todi’s overall atmosphere; it’s got a warm aura to it and it gets my vote as the friendliest town People seem to beam; their smiles and sing-songy buongiornos make me think they are genuinely happy there Todi hosts annual events like a tango festival and the week-long Todi Festival and a lovely park with tree-lined paths where I watched frolicking kids Outside town is a swank spa resort and sophisticated wineries I think it would be hard to be a vegetarian in Todi though; I was lured by enticing smells of grilling meat in all quarters of town and battalions of chickens slow-roasting over open fires are some of the mouth-watering delicacies to be savored here As if Todi’s perfectly kept old town wasn’t enough its setting among some spectacular woods and surprising river canyons gives it a natural appeal It’s also in a near-perfect “triangle,” only 50 minutes from Spoleto Todi has some surprising real estate bargains Nice rental apartments start at just €350 a month A nicely restored apartment in the heart of the historic center steps to all the cafés and the gorgeous main piazza It’s the town I would pick if I were to move to Umbria spilling over just enough to exude hill-town ambience without being steep enough to hurt your legs The cathedral and other churches were decorated by hometown hero Pietro Vannucci the Renaissance master known as Il Perugino (a bit inaptly nicknamed His most famous work is in the Sistine Chapel but he certainly endowed his own town with many masterpieces it’s impossible to distinguish the difference the hills are softer and the valleys shallower Silvery olive trees glisten in the sun; stripes of vines streak the fields and the sunlight gives off an ethereal golden hue including a blues festival and a tasty saffron fair so you’ll find creamy risottos and pasta sauces with the fragrant scrumptious wild boar sauce that’s made here A lovely loft in a restored building in the heart of town that is bright and cozy with terra cotta floors An ample-sized two-story townhome in the city center with two bedrooms A house with a pool is renting for just €500 ($585) while an apartment in a palazzo complete with frescoes is listed at €650 a month ($702) This city of about 40,000 people sits along the Tiber River The old town is cradled in ancient protective walls and dotted with Renaissance palazzi and civic buildings are loaded with art by heavy hitters like Raphael The town center is lively and lived-in; it’s also level lots of folks were pedaling around on bikes along with plenty of pasted-up notices for upcoming festivals and exhibitions so be sure to try some strangozzi pasta with white and black truffles Some restaurants have a full page of dishes bearing the prized tubers Move to Italy and Enjoy La Dolce Vita (the Sweet Life) Fun and Interesting Facts About Italy Where is Italy on a Map of the World? Manufacturing Today India Home > People > Mahindra Group appoints Ankit Todi as Group Chief Sustainability Officer He graduated from Indian Institute of Technology with a master’s degree in information and communication technology Ankit Todi has been named Group Chief Sustainability Officer by the Mahindra Group. He has played a significant role in developing the Mahindra Group’s updated Planet Positive sustainability strategy since joining the company in 2022. He has also served as the anchor of the Group Sustainability CEO Council and spearheaded the company’s participation in forums including the World Economic Forum, United Nations Global Compact, and the Sustainable Markets Initiative. Ankit reports to Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Member of the Group Executive Board and Group Public Affairs Officer of Mahindra Group. 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Robin Mercer BEM, managing director of Hillmount Five favourite things from the managing director of garden lifestyle business Hillmount Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details Here's How I Made The MoveLearn the story of how I decided to buy my second home in Italy specifically in one of the most stunning villages the country has to offer Faith Katunga•Jan 11 Although every location was lovely in its own way Picture this: narrow cobblestone streets winding through a medieval village adorned with vibrant flowers and ivy-covered walls The scent of freshly baked bread and aromatic espresso wafting from local cafes The gentle hum of Italian conversations punctuated by laughter—this was Spello We’d heard of Spello’s beauty and wanted to see it for ourselves Little did we know that this charming village would cast a spell on us that day It was as if the town itself was whispering to us inviting us to become a part of its richness.  Let’s rewind to the COVID-19 era when masks were the rage and making eye contact with another human being was akin to sneezing in their face We yearned for Umbria’s verdant landscape I fantasized about strolling through the olive tree fields and picking wild asparagus While still primarily located in Milan and a city girl at heart I had grown to love the charms of small-town living the countryside looked monotonous and a place for retirement.  Our initial curiosity about purchasing a second home in Spello had transformed into genuine interest and we decided to explore the idea further That infamous Italian bureaucracy is no laughing matter nor is the prejudice that sometimes comes with it was the rock we needed on this venture.  One thing we quickly realized was that buying property in a picturesque village like Spello is not as daunting as it may seem We had fallen in love with a particular house online and wanted to see it we had purchased a second home in Italy and were busy renovating it.  our dream of owning a home in Spello has become a reality with its terracotta roof and a small garden is our sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Milan Thanks to its friendly people and enduring charm we have found a community and a place to recharge our batteries Owning a home in Spello has also opened up countless opportunities for us We’ve become a part of local initiatives and joined the annual Infiorata Flower Festival.  If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home in one of Italy’s most beautiful villages like Spello Even while owning a home these days is a privilege pretty much everywhere—and I won’t argue against that—it is possible to do so with the correct support Our story proves that a single-day trip can sometimes turn into a life-changing adventure and a charming Italian village can become your second home a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy Queen Elizabeth Once Stepped In To Prevent Snoop Dogg From Being Banned From The UK United Airlines Flight Attendant's Armrest Announcement Sparks Social Media Frenzy ‘Basketball Wives’ Star Mehgan James Speaks Out About Popular Bahamas Island With Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Friend Loses Leg Chaos Erupts After Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Forced To Give Up Seat For Minister Paramount+'s 'MobLand' has rapidly garnered a wide audience thanks to its fascinating characters and gorgeous scenic backdrops A 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan was rescued twice from Mount Fuji within days – the second time after reascending for his phone The Haifeng is Taiwan’s first luxury dessert-themed train It redefines the afternoon tea experience with some Michelin-starred desserts is taking a step towards opening its doors to international travelers discovering these dishes is recognizing that the rice you're eating in Louisiana has a cousin in Lagos In a moment of pride for Ahmedabad and India has made history by becoming the youngest Indian girl to qualify and participate in the International Sports Federation (ISF) Games Anika participated in the track and field events of shot put and javelin throw and came up with outstanding performances Despite competing against athletes aged up to 18 years Anika finished in the top 8 in javelin throw and top 10 in shot put ISF Games are one of the largest international sporting events for students providing a platform for young athletes like Anika to showcase their skills on a global stage Powered by EterPride | © 2025 AhmedabadMirror Ahmedabad Mirror is an award-winning city newspaper from Shayona Times Pvt A hyper local daily that is global in its approach We use cookies and personal data to enhance your experience and fund the production of content on our site. If you would like to customize the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts, you may click Manage Privacy Settings at any time. If you approve of our use of cookies and the collection of your data for the purposes described, you may click 'Accept.' Cookie Policy ShareSaveCommentReal EstateForbes Global Properties1700s Villa Offers A Peaceful Refuge Near The Medieval Town Of Todi, ItalyByLauren Beale Yet the property is close to shopping and services. The center of the medieval hilltop town of Todi is about 7 kilometers or slightly more than 4 miles away, according to Cinzia Romanelli, chief executive and cofounder of Building Heritage. A secondary structure that can be used as a pool house or lounge sits near the main house. “Todi is a very quiet and secluded city because it holds no more than 15,000 to 20,000 people,” Romanelli says. “The administrative facilities are all conveniently located in the heart of the town while the ancillary services remain outside the town walls.” While it may be quiet, there’s still nightlife. “Most of Todi's nightclubs are located in the historic center or just outside,” she says, “where you will find pubs, lounges and wine bars.” The dining room shares a two-sided fireplace with the kitchen. The appeal of the villa is evident throughout the 600 square meters (about 6,500 square feet) of living space. A central fireplace anchors the beamed ceiling living room. The kitchen and formal dining room are connected by a two-sided fireplace that serves both spaces. Original details include polished terracotta floors, a wood stove and outdoor sinks. The kitchen offers modern convenience with a rustic vibe. The five bedrooms all have private bathrooms, and the vaulted-ceiling primary suite features a fireplace and bathtub. Exposed stone walls add a rustic vibe. Windows bring in views of nearby fields and, in the distance, Todi. Across a stretch of lawn and close to the main house is a 100-square-meter (328-square-foot) secondary guest or pool house overlooking the heated outdoor swimming pool, which has an attached eye-shaped spa. Large sofas and a central fireplace create a welcome space, which has its own kitchen. A wood-fired oven, grill and trellis-covered al fresco dining space sits right outside. Exposed stonework and wooden beams enhance the character of the interiors The gardens encompass 3,000 square meters or about three-quarters of an acre The swimming pool takes in views of the Umbria countryside The asking price is €2.25 million or US $2.2 million a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world’s most luxurious Ebers Award was established in 1971 to “foster progress in electron devices and to commemorate the life activities of Jewell James Ebers shaped the understanding and technology of electron devices,” according to the society The award is presented annually to honor an individual who has made either a single or a series of contributions of recognized scientific or social significance in the broad field of electron devices The Award was presented to Wang on December 5 at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) in San Francisco “This is our Society's highest honor to recognize outstanding technical contributions to the field of electron devices that have made a lasting impact,” said Ravi Todi An IEEE Fellow and Fellow of National Academy of Inventors Wang conducts research on microelectronics integrated circuits and systems tel: (951) 827-1012 email: webmaster@ucr.edu Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is the way communities have historically developed around the world with clusters of human development near key transportation routes like waterways and rail lines assuming people within ½ mile will walk to access transit.  Creating more density near transit will be critical as Washington plans to accommodate future population growth TOD is the practice of planning for greater development intensity near transit stops such as mixed-use buildings with employment public transit means transit that accommodates commuting and use as a primary transportation option TOD supports human-scaled compact urban development – clustering homes all within easy access to high quality public transit service Many agencies in Washington are already working on TOD initiatives © 2025 Washington State Department of Commerce Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker By continuing you agree to the Privacy Policy Mahindra Group appointed Ankit Todi as its new Group Chief Sustainability Officer. He will handle all conversations and relationships related to environmental sustainability for the Mahindra Group and report to Abanti Sankaranarayanan the Group Public Affairs Officer and Member of the Group Executive Board Todi joined the company in 2022 and has since been key in developing the group’s ‘Planet Positive’ sustainability strategy He also led the group’s engagement with global platforms like the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Global Compact Sankaranarayanan commented on Todi’s appointment: “Ankit has driven strong outcomes by integrating business strategy with sustainability initiatives He has significantly contributed to driving sustainability roadmaps and actions across the group’s business reinforcing Mahindra’s credibility as a planet-positive business group.” Also Read | Mahindra Group appoints Shivani Arni as Deputy Group CISO Todi holds a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Technology and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology He is a member of the Mahindra Accelerated Leadership Track (MALT) a marquee leadership programme in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University he worked in management consulting at Bain & Company for seven years "Exciting news! 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To find out their contact details, just view thespecific section of the Umbria tourist promotion board website All take advantage of spring water and use malts from native grains If we place the Umbrian breweries on the map we see that they are distributed throughout the region It is therefore possible to connect them together by creating routes that allow you not only to "go for beer" naturalistic and food and wine beauties of the Green Heart of Italy In this article we propose a ring between villages and breweries in the central-southern area of ​​Umbria The city is often considered only for its steelworks, to which a museum is dedicated inside the CAOS - Opificio Siri Arts Center the historic center is interesting and maintains ancient vestiges and Renaissance buildings despite the serious destruction caused by the Allied bombings during the Second World War You cannot help but visit the tomb of Saint Valentine located in a beautiful baroque basilica a little outside the center is considered the patron saint of lovers for having united in marriage a Roman centurion and a young Christian woman Seven kilometers from the center the Velino river flows into the Nera giving rise to the Marmore Falls (which we talked about here) Created by the Romans three centuries before Christ by diverting the course of the Velino to reclaim the Rieti plain they are the highest artificial waterfalls in Europe: 165 meters in three jumps The name comes from the calcium carbonate salts present on the rocks that make them similar to white marble The waterfall area is included in a park crossed by various paths with two paid entrances the lower belvedere and the upper belvedere Near the lower belvedere there is an equipped area for campers with 22 pitches Il Bro Brewery of Terni produces “live” beers with high fermentation without preservatives and refermented for about twenty days in the bottle with their yeasts From Terni to Spoleto it is about thirty kilometers on the ancient Via Flaminia the profile of the fourteenth-century Rocca Albornoziana immediately stands out located at 400 meters above sea level on the Sant'Elia hill it is easily accessible thanks to the system of escalators that connect the historic center to the lower part of the city Internationally famous for the Festival of the Two Worlds Spoleto has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011 with the Basilica of San Salvatore a rare example of Lombard architecture built between the end of the XNUMXth and the beginning of the XNUMXth century The building was damaged by the earthquake and is still being restored so it cannot be accessed: you have to make do with peeking inside through a large window only thirteen kilometers separate Spoleto from the Tempietto del Clitunno in Campello When a passion becomes a business. In Spoleto the Caber Beer It was born almost for fun as a home brewery Today it produces about twenty types of top-fermented beers in Belgian and English style with barley grown on its own farm The brewery is completely powered by solar energy; it is open to visits and tastings and there is also a company shop Spoleto is the entry point to visit the green and wild Valnerina. Travelling along the SS 685 in Cerreto di Spoleto you turn right to reach Cascia, with the sanctuary of Santa Rita, and Norcia, with the famous basilica of San Benedetto. Unfortunately, the 2016 earthquake caused serious damage to the artistic and cultural heritage of the two cities enclosed in the Sibillini Mountains National Park and a visit has a strong symbolic and concrete value You can contribute to the restart by purchasing the renowned typical products of the area including the inevitable cured meats: it is not for nothing that the term norcineria derives from Norcia It is easier to go back towards Cerreto and pass through Sellano where the very high Tibetan bridge that connects Sellano to the hamlet of Montesanto awaits us since you walk in a harness on a narrow walkway half a kilometer long located at a height of 175 meters A short itinerary leads to the discovery of the ancient canals and waterfalls The abundance of water has made the town famous for its paper mills: the paper used for the first printed edition of the Divine Comedy came from this Umbrian town Ut laetificet cor, to cheer the heart. This is the motto of the Nursia Beer produced in the Monastery of San Benedetto in Monte in Norcia the city of the founder of the Benedictines with an amber color and a strong flavor: the brewery's income serves to support the activities of the abbey over the centuries wars and earthquakes have had a significant impact on the appearance of Foligno Destruction and reconstruction have followed one another but what has never changed is the typical Roman layout with Corso Cavour and Via Mazzini Foligno is beautiful and easy to explore on foot: the main buildings are concentrated around Piazza della Repubblica an equestrian competition between the city's districts dating back to 1448 accompanied by a procession in period costume with many small restaurants and grocery stores a sweet made of elongated and rolled dough filled with apples walnuts and cocoa; and if you want to make an enemy in Foligno tell them that rocciata looks like a strudel has been one of the most famous places in the city for over a century It offers delicious take-away sandwiches and is also a bistro Speaking of typical products: about twenty kilometers from the center the hamlet of Colfiorito is famous for its red potatoes and lentils a special Belgian ale beer produced with water from Rasiglia one of the towns – together with Pale and Foligno – where there is a sales and tasting point Travelling along the highway from Foligno towards Assisi a few kilometres before we come across Spello In Roman times it was a very important center as evidenced by the numerous remains the list of things to see is long and the place certainly deserves a stop Saint Francis and Saint Clare were born in the town that lives in their name even if The historic center is a concentration of wonders Starting with the Basilica of Saint Francis the cycle of twenty-eight frescoes by Giotto with the Stories of the Life of Saint Francis leaves you speechless On the slopes of Mount Subasio stands the Eremo delle Carceri but a secluded and solitary place where Francis and his companions used to retreat to pray Immersed in a forest of centuries-old holm oaks taking advantage of the unequipped space located nearby Founded in 2012, 7 kilometers from Assisi, the company Hermitage beer produces over 40.000 liters of beer per month divided into eight varieties The brewery carries out particular research on yeasts and experiments on spices and fermentations that have earned Enrico co-founder with a degree in Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Assisi is the turning point. We pass Perugia and take the E45 south towards Torgiano, a town famous for its oil and wine. The typical local products are dedicated to Lungarotti Foundation Museums MOO and MUVIT and the project Scultori a Brufa a theme park with thirty works created by internationally renowned contemporary sculptors Continuing on the SP 403 a detour takes us to Cannara If among the things to see there is the Infiorata di Pentecoste among those to taste there is the Cipolla di Cannara included in the list of traditional agri-food products games of skill are started including the Ruzzolone a tradition that consists of rolling cheeses through the streets of the center Back on the SP403 we find, one after the other, the villages of Bevagna and Montefalco (which we talked about here) who even built a river port there: it was the base of a connecting road that led directly to Rome using the waters of the Clitunno and Topino rivers that flow into the Tiber the church of San Michele and that of San Silvestro are two jewels of Romanesque architecture Say Montefalco and you immediately think of Sagrantino But the name is also linked to great artists such as the fifteenth-century painter Benozzo Gozzoli whose canvases are found in the Pieve di San Fortunato and in the museum complex of San Francesco together with works by Perugino Located in Torgiano, the Perugia Brewery owes its name to an old brewery opened in the capital in 1875 and closed in 1926 including the title of “Brewery of the Year” 2016 a new facility has been opened with a taproom a place with a view of the production open every day where you can taste and buy the beers Guided tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays by reservation From Montefalco to Todi you travel about thirty kilometers on the Regional Road 316 the Provincial Roads 414 and 418 and the State Road 79 bis we see from below the historic center still enclosed by the bastions The Middle Ages was the historical period of greatest splendor of the city and this is evidenced by the Piazza del Popolo and the Duomo dell'Annunziata In the city of the friar and poet Jacopone, the Todi underground More than three kilometers of tunnels and galleries hundreds of wells from various eras and dozens of pre-Roman A highly engineered hydraulic system used until 1925 for the supply and drainage of water that accumulated underground the Irish artist Brian O'Doherty and his wife Barbara Novak have transformed their home by painting it entirely with bright colors and geometric shapes a path immersed in greenery with twenty sculptures that tell the story of the American artist's career from 1960 to the XNUMXs take the State Road 448 and then the 205 in Baschi The route passes through woods and olive groves along the Corbara Lake an artificial basin of about ten square kilometers in a splendid valley within the protected area of ​​the Tiber River Park When you are in Todi don't forget to stop by Cantina Roccafiore The symbol of the city is the cathedral with its Gothic façade: linked to this splendid monument is the automaton that strikes the hours on the Torre di Maurizio on the corner with Piazza del Duomo; it was the first built in Italy in 1348 A strategic landing place for visiting the city and its surroundings is the Battistelli rest area located a few steps from the funicular to the historic center About ten kilometers from Orvieto, the Centrolitri Brewery di Baschi produces artisanal unfiltered and unpasteurized beers refermented in the bottle It offers beers inspired by Umbrian culture and flavors using local water and enhancing the territory It was one of the eight Umbrian breweries to stand out in the 2022 edition of the Cerevisia Award supported by the Ministry of Agricultural Policies It offers guided tours and direct sales at the headquarters take the A1 to Attigliano and then the Provincial Road 31 About two kilometers from the village is the Rio Grande Basin urban river park with its trekking paths that wind through the woods Amelia is located in an area with a high agricultural vocation with numerous typical products: dried figs the small fava cottòra hand-picked as in the past and Vin Santo But there is also much to see in the center starting with the Roman cisterns accessible from Piazza Matteotti an underground complex that tells the story of the city from the Romans to the mid-18th century passing through the dark times of the Inquisition It is a young company: the master brewer Alessandro Di Stefano attended the CERB courses at the University of Perugia and in 2017, helped by his brother Marco, he opened his own plant. The Amerino Brewery has also received numerous awards for experimentation (for example by adding figs) and reinterpretation of various beer styles Birrificio Amerino products are also noted for their particularly colorful and decorated cans and bottle labels Campello sul Clitunno Ancient Carletti Oil Mill ________________________________________________________ weekends and travel diaries on the digital magazine from smartphone For the registered with the PLEINAIRCLUB Access to the digital magazine is included With thesubscription to PleinAir (11 print issues) receive the magazine and special inserts comfortably at home and save Search other results... Search More results... The reality is far more sinister.Vigil in remembrance of Rizwanur Rahman (Twitter)Ayesha Le Breton Down an alley of a predominantly Muslim quarter of Park Circus Kolkata lingers the tragedy of Rizwanur Rahman with his hands folded over his chest and a deep gash on the back of his head Officers called the death a “simple case of suicide.”  But Rahman’s family and friends suspected murder was mere weeks into married life with Priyanka Todi the daughter of Ashok Todi of Lux Industries one of India’s largest underwear manufacturers What could have been a fairytale turned into a nightmare Todi’s Hindu family objected to their union Though only Rahman might know what exactly happened in his final hours BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client has received significant new strategic investment from a blue-chip U.S.-based industrial holding company also known as Penn Manufacturing Industries is a leading global provider of total end-to-end manufacturing solutions and engineering services to clients across a wide array of market verticals BDA Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to PMI Group said “We’re happy to have identified and helped consummate a new Nand Todi and Naveen Todi have built a leading global precision manufacturing company The new investor will provide important support for the next stage of growth and help PMI to achieve even greater future success” said “We’re excited by this significant investment into the PMI Group This will enable PMI to bring its unique capabilities and best-in-class manufacturing solutions to an even broader range of end markets is a leading global provider of total end-to-end manufacturing solutions and engineering services to clients across a wide array of market verticals including aerospace and defense Clients are offered premium services ranging from engineering and product development services to total manufacturing solutions including prototyping Highly customized solutions are delivered to clients through state-of-the-art technology and a highly qualified team of professionals trained across a wide class of engineering and manufacturing disciplines BDA Partners is the global investment banking advisor for Asia We are a premium provider of Asia-related advice to sophisticated clients globally with 25 years’ experience advising on cross-border M&A We provide global reach with our teams in New York and London and true regional depth through our seven Asian offices in Mumbai We work relentlessly to earn our clients’ trust by delivering insightful advice and outstanding outcomes BDA Partners has strategic partnerships with William Blair a premier global investment banking business a Japanese government-owned bank with US$150bn of assets divested automotive audio manufacturing operations to divested Doosan Power Systems India Private Limited to divested Doosan Mecatec to a consortium of divested Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Europe to If you are looking for BDA China, a Beijing-based investment advisor, please go here Subscribe now 2023 at 9:54 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 79-year-old man from Rego Park has been missing since Monday QUEENS — A 79-year-old man from Rego Park has been missing since Monday Thomas Todi was last seen inside his home on Wetherole Street on Feb He was last seen wearing a grey plaid jacket and blue sweatpants Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A son of old Napa relocates to an underrated corner of Italy Rollie Heitz is not the first American to move to Todi—a stunner of a medieval hilltop town (pop 17,000) in Central Italy’s Umbria region that has often been cited as one of the most pleasant towns on earth Yet from a wine perspective, Heitz, 64, who was raised in Napa and helped grow his family’s legendary Heitz Cellar (now under new ownership) is arguably the town’s most notable resident picked up stakes and sold their house in Napa County to move to a new home and small vineyard at Tenuta Montorsolo nestled on a bluff with dramatic views over the Umbrian countryside Now he’s working on the fourth vintage of his Concinnate wine label in the 12-year-old Todi appellation where the primary red varieties are Sangiovese and Merlot and the main white variety is Grechetto “There’s a huge potential here,” enthuses Heitz as he looks over his vineyard of 2.5 acres—half of which was replanted this spring So how and why did the Heitzes land in Umbria for their semi-retirement years they weren’t Italophiles or regular European travelers They are “old Napa” folks whose roots (and those of their children) are among California’s pioneering wine families The move represents Heitz’s second big career move away from his familial nest after working at Heitz Cellar for nearly 20 years and overseeing estate vineyard growth from 30 to 350 acres making 1,000 cases a year of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon as well as rosé from Grenache and Viognier Then a decade ago, Heitz was visited by Ev Thomas, a California artist who had started making wine in earnest near Todi. (Read my column, “The Tale of Terramante.”) Heitz says Thomas was particularly interested in Midsummer Cellars at the time because “it was the smallest winery he could find,” at about 500 square feet and he and Sally began visiting Thomas and his Italian wife “What they were doing here was appealing to say the least,” Heitz comments The Heitzes were smitten by the rural Umbrian lifestyle—more laid-back and less famous than in neighboring Tuscany—and began casually real-estate shopping they visited Montorsolo and what had been a bed-and-breakfast with a separate garage-sized winery the small vineyard and many more acres of forest we decided we should make an offer,” says Heitz Pushing them out of Napa was the economic reality of the boutique-winery rental market but the congestion and rents were getting so high that we would always be in a position of being renters.” They shuttered their winery and sold off the wine as well as their house and home vineyard in Deer Park he produced varietal Sangiovese as both a “crisp red” and a rosé which he says is “the richest variety here—it’s been a bit of a surprise.” He made Cabernet Sauvignon by harvesting the 2.5-acre vineyard of near-neighbors from Norway: “It doesn’t have the might of a Napa Cab Heitz also experimented with Central Italian grapes like Pecorino and wrestled with Montorsolo’s Sagrantino—Umbria’s big red variety that stars in Montefalco “It’s just not my grape,” Heitz says with a shake of the head First there was a small house fire (from an overheated battery of a recharging drill) when they were away The smoke damage forced them out of their home into a rental for a couple months just after returning to their home in early 2020 “COVID arrived and threw a rather large wrench in everything.” With a full winery and reduced trade from tourists and local restaurants Heitz sold that year’s rosé to a distillery “I guess it became hand-sanitizer,” he says dryly “and that was too bad because it was really nice.” The travel restrictions also posed personal setbacks—like having to watch their son’s wedding via Zoom In Heitz’s tightly packed, one-man winery, every square inch counts—right down to the space-saving, cuboid steel fermentation tanks he uses instead of cylindrical ones. Reds are aged 15 months in stacked French oak tonneau and barriques “Every year the barrels do get heavier,” Heitz quips Concinnate, labeled with a golden bear reminiscent of the California flag, sits at the value end of boutique wines. Direct-to-consumer prices listed on the website range from €10 (about $11) for his 2020 Sangiovese rosato to €18 (about $20) for his Todi Merlot. Heitz has been experimenting with shipping to the U.S. When I visited the Heitzes, a heat wave had gripped Central Italy after Rollie and his vineyard hand had planted new vinestock, requiring them to hand water hundreds of nascent plants daily. While keeping a Merlot and Sangiovese plot, he had pulled out Sagrantino and some diseased Sangiovese to make room for Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and a small amount of Viognier. “We want to get it working so it’s a little easier to manage,” he says. “Once the vineyards are all established, we should be caught up.” Heitz has discovered some dramatic differences between Umbria and Napa. In the vineyard here, with its poor, rocky soils and a climate marked by summer heat and rains, he has found he has a shorter growing season. “It’s a fairly warm climate and you’d expect acidities to drop, but that’s not the case,” he says. “You get really good acidities here.” When it comes to the bureaucracy of winemaking, both Napa and Umbria have their complications. Italian law, he observes, is particularly restrictive about the handling of wine pomace after pressing—all but requiring sale to distilleries. 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Why is it hidden away? to learn and take exams dur­ing the Covid-19 pan­demic is a model for social and envi­ron­men­tal com­mit­ments in agri­cul­tural edu­ca­tion and sus­tain­abil­ity Situated in the cen­tral Italian province of Perugia stu­dents from the Ciuffelli Agricultural Institute of Todi – the country’s old­est agri­cul­tural school – are return­ing to a rather unique class­room this autumn The so-called Green Room replaces the ceil­ing with Umbria’s blue skies and boasts rows of olive trees instead of walls. While the coun­try was in the midst of the Covid-19 pan­demic last spring stu­dents took their final exams in this out­door class­room we had an idea to cre­ate an area at its core where they could fur­ther develop the knowl­edge acquired in the field,” the direc­tor of the farm “The Green Room is located at the heart of the farm­ing estate man­aged by the insti­tute,” he added in order to rep­re­sent the var­i­ous crops of the region… the prop­erty serves as a wide mul­ti­func­tional open-air lab­o­ra­tory for our stu­dents desks and chairs have been placed in a clear­ing sur­rounded by olive trees which allows stu­dents to learn from a cen­tral posi­tion in the con­text of the ter­ri­tory with the Tiber River below and Mount Subasio “Located in the midst of our olive trees and over­look­ing the val­ley the Green Room turned out to be the solu­tion to orga­nize the final exams last June in a healthy envi­ron­ment and in com­pli­ance with the mea­sures imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19,” Santucci said In the after­math of a three-month lock­down remained closed for the rest of the term and moved lessons online Students of Ciuffelli and sim­i­lar insti­tutes could at least take solace in tak­ing their final exam out­doors all the admin­is­tra­tive for­mal­i­ties could be han­dled eas­ily,” Santucci said adding that dur­ing the sum­mer the space was used to screen movies ​“The suc­cess of this ini­tia­tive encour­ages us to use the Green Room even more often than before in which out­door activ­i­ties are being encour­aged.” which was founded in 1863 and housed in the thir­teenth-cen­tury for­mer monastery of Montecristo is a model for its social and envi­ron­men­tal com­mit­ments Since 2014, a small col­lec­tion of olive vari­eties of Umbrian ori­gin and Pendolino have been cul­ti­vated on an adja­cent plot another 4,000 olive trees have been restored by the insti­tute and become the cen­ter­piece of its mis­sion “We run an edu­ca­tional farm that orga­nizes envi­ron­men­tal and agri-food activ­i­ties, includ­ing olive oil pro­duc­tion, for about 3,000 chil­dren each year,” Santucci said. ​“Also, we oper­ate as a social farm that In addi­tion to pro­mot­ing local olive vari­eties the insti­tute also man­ages a col­lec­tion of olive trees from other coun­tries in the Mediterranean basin the Middle East and newer areas of cul­ti­va­tion The plants come from a larger col­lec­tion of the olive germplasm gath­ered and pre­served by the Institute for Agricultural and Forest Systems in the Mediterranean of the National Research Council (CNR) of Perugia in addi­tion to the con­ser­va­tion of the germplasm is intended for its bio­log­i­cal and agro­nomic eval­u­a­tion and as a source of vari­abil­ity for genetic improve­ment,” Santucci said which will be enriched in the com­ing years with other vari­eties species and sub­species sim­i­lar to the olive tree These col­lec­tions are an inte­gral part of the school’s edu­ca­tional offer­ings.” The prop­erty also includes a vine­yard and wine cel­lar, a cheese fac­tory, a honey lab­o­ra­tory, an ani­mal hus­bandry facil­ity, a botan­i­cal park, orchards ded­i­cated to the study of plants at risk of genetic ero­sion, and an oil mill used to pro­duce a high-qual­ity extra vir­gin olive oil More articles on:  , , Italian Exporters Double Down on U.S. Market Despite Tariff Risks Italian exporters are exploring optimal supply chains and analyzing the risks associated with tariffs Revitalizing Salento: Entrepreneurs Fight Xylella with New Ideas Puglia's new generation of entrepreneurs is reviving the region's devastated olive industry using innovative ideas and technologies to rebuild Italian Bill Would Support Hobby Growers to Prevent Abandonment The proposed legislation recognizes the role of hobbyist olive growers in preserving the environment and Italy’s agricultural heritage Italy Unveils Plan to Revitalize Olive Oil Sector funding initiatives and an interprofessional association 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1979 and which was entitled Todi Columns thus soar again in the very center of the medieval city."The Todi Columns,“ says Beverly Pepper ”were a unique event for that time and have remained in the memory of the citizens who still about the sculptures and tell me we were not ready I would like to give the city of Todi a memory of its experiences the columns have been refabricated and will be installed again in the square after 40 years." The history of the installation continued: the sculptures were in fact exhibited in the United States during the International Sculpture Conference and at the Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York in 1987 In the 1990s they returned to Italy for an exhibition in Venice on the occasion of the 1996 Biennale starring in Pepper’s solo show at Forte Belvedere The artist later donated the works to the Venice Civic Museums which then permanently installed them in the courtyard of Spazio Thetis in the Arsenale historian of modern art at Princeton University emphasized the novelty of her works: “Beverly Pepper undoes certain worn-out clichés about women’s art that might force the qualities of her art into an intimist dimension Her work does not fit any of the already outdated stereotypes of female vulnerability or passivity with aspects indistinguishable from the work of her male colleagues Her courage and energy are becoming legendary.”