A familiar example of a system with self-healing ability is the human body. But could an analogous strategy be used for the self-repair of polymeric composites?
Composites are materials that are composed of two macroscopic phases. In the case of polymeric composites such as fibreglass, they usually comprise glass or carbon fibres for strength and a polymer phase surrounding the fibres. This polymer is usually an epoxy or polyester resin that cures to form a densely cross-linked polymeric network of covalent bonds. The cross-linking provides properties such as stiffness and strength as well as resistance to solvents or other chemicals. Polymer composites, however, are susceptible to cracking and delaminating (ie when the cured resin de-bonds from the fibres), which are difficult to detect and repair. By making this repair automatic, the materials would have extended lifetimes, thus making their products - from structural applications, through adhesives and microelectronics used in mobile phones, to medical implants - safer and more reliable.
A self-repair strategy
The strategy used for this self-repair is shown in Fig 1. Microcapsules filled with liquid monomer are dispersed in an epoxy matrix like those used in polymeric composites. A catalyst that induces polymerisation of the encapsulated monomer is embedded in the epoxy. When a crack runs through the cured material, it breaks open the micro- capsules. Capillary action draws the monomer into the crack where it is exposed to the catalyst and thus polymerises. The polymerised material binds the two faces of the crack together. The material thus heals itself in response to damage.1
- While this basic strategy seems very simple, it presents some daunting challenges to polymer chemists.
- The monomer has to be compatible with an encapsulation method, and must have a long shelf life.
- The catalyst must be tolerant of the epoxy matrix and the ambient conditions under which the sample is prepared.
- The resulting polymerisation must proceed rapidly at room temperature.
- The reaction needs to be relatively insensitive to the monomer:catalyst ratio because the randomness of microcapsules rupturing on the crack face leads to imprecise control of the stoichiometry.
Meeting the challenges
A chemistry that meets these requirements remarkably well is the ring opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) of dicyclopentadiene (DCPD), catalysed by Grubbs' catalyst (Scheme 1). Metathesis is a reaction in which two compounds with a similar functional group (usually a double or triple bond) exchange the components on each side of the bond to give new compounds (ie A-B + C-D → A-D + C-B). Dicyclopentadiene is an inexpensive monomer that readily undergoes metathesis and is available as a liquid at room temperature. It has low viscosity and flows easily out of the microcapsules, yet it also has low enough volatility to remain in the crack and polymerise before evaporating. DCPD also has a long shelf life, owing in part to its relative insusceptibility to radical polymerisation. All these properties are critical for successful self-healing.
Another benefit of DCPD is its compatibility with the conditions used for microencapsulation in poly(urea-methanal). This process involves suspending the DCPD as small droplets in a rapidly stirred, acidic solution of urea in water. Methanal is then added and the mixture is heated to 55°C.2 This causes a thin shell of poly(urea-methanal) to form around the DCPD droplets, thus encapsulating the liquid. The resulting microcapsules can then be filtered and dried to give a free-flowing, coarse powder. As seen in Fig 2, the capsules release a significant amount of DCPD when they are ruptured. However, they are sufficiently robust to be incorporated into the epoxy resin without bursting.
There are several catalyst systems, based on W and Mo complexes, that have been developed over the past three decades for the ROMP of DCPD and, as a result, polyDCPD has rapidly become a commercially important material, especially in moulding large parts for trucks, tractors and snow mobiles. One of the key reasons for the success of polyDCPD is its extreme toughness. The strained norbornene-like double bond reacts nearly quantitatively in ROMP, while the second, less strained cyclopentene ring opens on a fraction of the monomers to create a densely cross-linked material that is resistant to fracture (Scheme 1).3
The catalysts that were initially used for the ROMP of DCPD all have one major drawback that has prevented their use in self-healing. They decompose in minutes or less when exposed to air, which greatly complicates the preparation of self-healing composites. Fortunately, the recently developed ruthenium alkylidene complexes - ie Grubbs' catalysts - are capable of performing ROMP without the need to protect them from water or air.4 The ROMP of DCPD catalysed by Grubbs' catalyst is rapid at room temperature and there is no need to control catalyst concentrations. This is an ideal reaction for self-healing.
The self-healing materials were originally prepared by mixing DCPD-filled microcapsules and crystals of Grubbs' catalyst in an epoxy resin. The resin was then loaded into a silicone mould to create a sample with a tapered, double-cantilever beam geometry (Fig 3). The mould forms a groove in the centre of the sample to direct crack growth during testing, and the tapered shape is specifically designed so that the fracture toughness can be measured without taking into account the distance that the crack propagates in the sample.5 The testing begins by propagating an initial crack to measure the fracture toughness of the virgin material. The crack faces are brought back together and the sample is set aside to heal for at least 24 hours. It is then fractured again to determine how much toughness has been recovered.6 The toughness of the healed sample divided by that of the original sample is defined as the healing efficiency.
Our initial materials showed significant fracture-toughness recovery, and healing efficiencies of up to 90 per cent could be achieved. However, to heal well, we had to include 2.5 wt per cent catalyst (relative to the epoxy), a catalyst loading requirement that is much higher than what would be expected based on the concentration needed to polymerise pure DCPD in non-self-healing situations. Since Grubbs' catalyst is relatively expensive, this high loading makes the material prohibitively costly.
Introducing wax microspheres
To reduce the amount of catalyst needed, we had to determine why such high loadings were required. One reason could be that the amine curing agent for the epoxy resin destructively attacks the Grubbs' catalyst. By adding a large amount of catalyst, some of it survives this attack, but a significant amount is also lost in the process. Another problem is that the Grubbs' catalyst crystals tend to aggregate rather than disperse throughout the epoxy (Fig 4 (a)), and this creates relatively large regions that have no catalyst present. We concluded, therefore, that higher loadings of catalyst must be added to get sufficient distribution of the catalyst throughout the sample.
We overcame both problems by protecting the Grubbs' catalyst in wax microspheres.7 To form these microspheres, a hot mixture of the catalyst in molten paraffin wax is prepared, and this mixture is poured into hot water. Rapid stirring of this biphasic mixture produces small droplets of molten wax containing the catalyst particles. Cold water is then added rapidly to solidify the wax. This process produces spheres with diameters of the order of hundreds of microns. To determine how much of the catalyst's reactivity is lost as a result of the heat, air, and water involved in the encapsulation process, we dissolved and tested a sample of these wax microspheres and found that more than 90 per cent of the reactivity is preserved. This is an excellent illustration of Grubbs' catalyst's remarkable stability under ambient conditions.
The wax-encapsulation strategy is only a minor change from the original self-healing material, but it is a cheaper process. Perhaps more importantly, this strategy also allows different chemistries to be used that are not possible without wax protection. For example, many materials employ a vinyl ester resin which is cured through radical polymerisation initiated by peroxides, and it would be desirable to develop a self-healing system that is compatible with these vinyl ester resins. Unfortunately, peroxides react with Grubbs' catalyst, making it impossible to prepare self-healing materials with unprotected catalyst. However, by protecting the catalyst with a wax coating, the interaction between the peroxides and the catalyst can be avoided. A self-healing material based on vinyl ester resins is being developed using this wax-protection technique.
In addition to providing the possibility of using different matrix materials, wax-protection also allows different catalysts to be used. Because of the benefits gained from wax-protection, it may be possible to use ROMP catalysts that are less expensive and more readily-available than Grubbs' catalyst, but that suffer from less stability. Work is currently focusing on a tungsten-based catalyst in a self-healing material that will be more commercially viable in large-scale applications.
While ROMP has proven to be an excellent chemistry for self-healing, other chemistries are also being investigated. A self-healing material using an entirely different strategy which requires no catalyst or microcapsules has recently been developed.8,9 This material is based on a reversible polymerisation using Diels-Alder reactions of multifunctional furan and maleimide monomers (Scheme 2). When the monomers are mixed, heated, and cooled slowly, the Diels-Alder reactions go nearly to completion, and a cross-linked material is formed with physical properties similar to those of common structural epoxy or polyester resins. However, these Diels-Alder reactions are reversible under certain conditions, and when a crack propagates through this material, retro-Diels-Alder reactions occur to regenerate the furan and maleimide groups. If the fractured sample is clamped together and heated, the Diels-Alder reactions occur again to mend the crack efficiently via covalent bonding. An attractive feature of this material is that the same sample can undergo multiple fracture-healing cycles with almost no decrease in the healing efficiency. A limitation of this chemistry, however, is that the fractured sample must be heated for healing to occur.
An alternative healing chemistry is being developed in our labs for use in polymeric bone cement.10 This cement is a putty or paste-like substance composed of methyl methacrylate (methyl-2-methylpropenoate) and poly(methyl methacrylate) that can be solidified by adding peroxides and other activators. It is used to fix implants to the native bone, but it has the potential to fracture, and this failure can lead to further surgery for the patient. If self-healing bone cement could be used, these cracks would be able to repair themselves, and invasive treatment and patient discomfort could be avoided. However, because of the sensitivity to toxins of the in vivo environment in which bone cement is used, an alternative to the ROMP system must be used. The same radical polymerisation of methyl methacrylate that is used to cure the bone cement is a good option for self-healing because it meets the demands of the in vivo environment. Progress is being made toward using encapsulated methyl methacrylate and embedded peroxide initiators to achieve biocompatible healing of bone cement. While the ability to prepare self-healing materials has now been demonstrated, the key to making these materials perform effectively while remaining practical will lie in the ability to develop polymer chemistries.
Jeffrey Moore is professor of chemistry in the department of chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 600 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801, US; Joseph Rule is a postdoc in the same department; Nancy Sottos is a professor in the department of theoretical and applied mechanics; and Scott White is a professor in the department of aerospace engineering at the same institution.
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Beyoncé – “Love On Top” Video
Less than two weeks ago, Beyoncé gave us the video of the year in “Countdown,” and she’s already at it again. The fun, bubbly video for “Love On Top” pays tribute to a few generations of R&B showmanship with its crisp, rigorous dance moves. (Beyoncé looks less pregnant in this video than she did in “Countdown,” so maybe this one was filmed a little further back.) As the Washington Post points out, the clip’s first part seems to pay homage to New Edition’s great “If It Isn’t Love” video in particular. Watch it below.
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“Apartment vacancy in the city of Davis is down and rents are static or up slightly,” according to a fall survey commissioned by Student Housing at UC Davis and released Tuesday.
“The annual vacancy – and rental – rate survey, now in its 39th year, is designed to provide the campus and the Davis community with information for planning,” the release stated.
The study again shows the need for the city and university to work together on a viable policy for rental housing.
According to the survey, just 24 apartments, or 0.3 percent, of 8,274 leased by unit, were vacant, compared with 160 apartments, or 1.9 percent, of the 8,206 units in last year’s survey.
Among 898 units rented by the bed, 35, or 1.3 percent, of 2,800 beds were vacant. Last year, 81, or 3.5 percent, of 2,302 beds in 818 units were vacant.
These findings come at a time when the Davis community could be asked to vote on Nishi, which could provide 600-700 units of high density, potential student housing.
The concepts that were presented to the council in 2014 discussed roughly 500-700 housing units in the form of apartments and condominiums, with another 300-500,000 square feet of non-residential development on the Nishi property, which has been viewed as proposed space for innovation and technology.
According to staff, “The EIR will analyze 650 residential units and 325,000 square feet of office/research development, plus approximately 20,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving retail uses (likely on the ground floor of the residential buildings).”
The Vanguard has called on city officials and university officials to look to models of higher density housing to meet the needs of student residents.
While the vacancy rate remains startlingly low, the majority of respondents in the survey reported static or slightly increasing rents.
The average rent for unfurnished two-bedroom apartments – which account for 46 percent of apartments leased by unit in the survey — was $1,373, compared with $1,275 in fall 2013.
The average rental rate for a bed lease was $827 per month, compared with $825 in fall 2013.
Twenty-five apartment complexes, representing about 2,660 units, reported offering incentives to help fill vacancies and attract new residents. The incentives included free or reduced rent at move-in, reduced deposits, waived application fees, free utilities, referral programs and giveaways.
According to the release from UC Davis, the survey methodology was as follows: “A total of 134 apartment complexes and property management companies representing 9,922 rental units responded to the fall survey by BAE Urban Economics, a real estate consulting firm in Davis. This represents a 6.3 percent increase in the number of responding complexes and a 1.5 percent increase in the number of rental units covered.
“The survey includes apartments in the city of Davis and privately managed apartments on campus: The Colleges at LaRue, The Atriums, Russell Park, 8th and Wake, and West Village.
“The report excludes those apartments that require an income-eligibility test to qualify low-income residents for reduced rent because students typically are not eligible for these units.”
According to the release, “UC Davis, which guarantees housing to new freshman and transfer students, offers about 10,028 beds, including the 3,850 beds in 1,277 privately managed and master-leased units that were included in the survey.”
Last fall, “it opened the Tercero North Residence Complex with about 1,335 beds for new and continuing undergraduates and the 8th and Wake apartment complex of 60 apartments with 236 beds for graduate
In addition, the university is in the design phase for the Tercero Phase IV residential complex. The three four-story buildings, scheduled to open in fall 2017, will have a total of 500 beds.
However, the university has put on hold efforts to tear down affordable graduate housing at Solano Park and Orchard Park after students protested the planned demolition of the facilities last spring.
Dean Jeffery Gibeling, dean to graduate and professional students, explains, “The campus has been planning for several years to redevelop student family housing in Orchard and Solano Parks. These apartments were opened in the early 1960’s and are in great need of being upgraded.”
Bob Segar from the university and Perkosh Pinto, the developer, have since January laid out conceptual plans which lays out the Nishi-Gateway project and presents the idea of high density housing both on the Nishi portion as well as the university portion of the site.
Those plans remain on hold at the moment.
—David M. Greenwald reporting

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A fun and flirty lightweight cotton dress is the perfect choice from basking at the beach or lounging by the pool. This sweet little dress features adorable ties at the shoulder and the Laguna floral print from Lauren by Ralph Lauren.
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El Segundo, Calif. — Global shipments of set-top boxes (STBs) are expected to hit record highs for the next three years, according to IHS.
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It was subsequently enlarged in and The charter was properly forwarded to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Code.
Where is data? This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes or both are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Norristown. In22, people lived here; in27,; in32,; and in38, making Norristown the most populous borough in Pennsylvania.
Crime risk data are updated annually. The chance that a person will become a victim of a violent crime in Norristown; such as armed robbery, aggravated assault, rape or murder; is 1 in It is the county seat of Montgomery County. So, whether Norristown's crime rate is high or low compared to all places in the US, when we control for population size and compare it to places that are similar in size, it is near the middle of the pack in crime rate; not much more or less dangerous, and about what we would expect from the statistics.
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Norristown is 1 in Read more description The crime rate in Norristown is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate.
When NeighborhoodScout compared Norristown with other communities its size, we found that the crime rate was near the average for all other communities of similar size.
The population was 34, as of the census. As of the census, the population was 34, Now let us turn to take a look at how Norristown does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes.
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NeighborhoodScout's analysis also reveals that Norristown's rate for property crime is 18 per one thousand population. This makes Norristown a place where there is an above average chance of becoming a victim of a property crime, when compared to all other communities in America of all population sizes.
Norristown was incorporated as a borough inits population then being about This equates to a rate of 4 per one thousand inhabitants. From our analysis, we discovered that violent crime in Norristown occurs at a rate higher than in most communities of all population sizes in America.
Some areas outside midland tx hookup municipality, in the surrounding townships, also have "Norristown, PA" mailing addresses. How does the crime rate in Norristown compare to similar sized communities across America?
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Norristown is in a rich agricultural region; in the past, it had extensive manufactures of cigars, tacks, wire, screws, boilers, bolts, silos, tanks, iron, hosiery, knitting machines, underwear, shirts, lumber and milling machinery, paper boxes, rugs, carpets, etc.
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Athens woman's rent money stolen
A woman reported her car was broken into while parked outside her home in the 800 block of Sunset Drive between 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A wallet, cash and a TV with a total value of $870 were stolen, Athens-Clarke County police said.
The cash in the wallet was the woman’s rent money, according to police.
A police incident report did not indicate how the car was entered.

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Voskresensk Mineral Fertilizers began to produce a new product
Voskresensk Mineral Fertilizers (part of Uralchem) in the city of Voskresensk has launched the production of a new product – granulated ammonium sulfate.
The elements presented in the fertilizer – nitrogen and sulfur – have a beneficial effect on crops: nitrogen stimulates their growth and rapid development, while sulfur helps plants absorb nitrogen, improving the quality characteristics of commercial products. The fertilizer dissolves easily in the moist soil, is well absorbed and is not washed out of the ground. It’s suitable for spring application and root dressing of almost any plant.
To develop a unique production scheme, specialists from various services and divisions of the Voskresensk Mineral Fertilizers enterprise were involved. The process is being developed by Ivan Kislyak, Deputy Director of the company, and teamwork under his leadership helped to improve several production processes, significantly reduce implementation costs and reduce the time for commissioning a new production line.
“By joint efforts, we were able to organize the production of a new high-quality fertilizer in the shortest possible time and thereby expand the range of products. A distinctive feature of the fertilizer and its main competitive advantage is that 90% of its mass fraction is 2-4 mm granules. Thanks to this, the application of the new fertilizer is economically beneficial by any means and ensures increased efficiency of the assimilation of useful elements by crops,” said Andrey Loshchilin, head of ammophos workshop No. 2 of the Voskresensk Mineral Fertilizers.

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Several Injured in Paso Robles Crash on Niblick Road Near Country Club
PASO ROBLES, CA (September 20, 2022) – Several were injured after a car crash on Niblick Road near Country Club Drive in Paso Robles.
According to an article published by the Paso Robles Daily News, the accident took place on Monday afternoon. Officers reported the wreck at around 4:30 p.m.
The incident happened on September 19 when a large pickup truck and an SUV collided in Paso Robles. For an unknown reason, the two cars crashed on Niblick Road near Country Club Drive.
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The SUV obtained front-end damage as a result of the collision. Firefighters along with the paramedics arrived at the scene and then found multiple patients hurt on the curb.
Medical personnel provided treatment to the victims for the minor injuries they sustained in the accident. The report did not release the total number of the wounded parties, their names and condition at this time.
Meanwhile, officers forced the eastbound side of Niblick Road to shut down for an hour following the wreck. The cause of the Paso Robles crash is still under investigation.
“Johnson Attorneys Group does not represent any of the parties mentioned above; nor is it our intent to represent any of the parties. If you would like to contribute to this story, please contact us.”
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FC Bayern Stadium Set To Glow With Pride In 2019
The prestigious stadium of FC Bayern will receive a new modern lighting solution in 2019, thanks to the Zumtobel Group. Since the beginning of the 2018/19 season, the Zumtobel Group has also been the exclusive lighting partner of FC Bayern.
“We are proud to have the opportunity as the lighting partner of FC Bayern to present one of the world’s most modern stadiums in a new way with our lighting solutions in the inside and outside areas. Translating the specifications and ideas of the architect and the light designer into tangible products was a major challenge, which we were able to meet thanks to our expertise in stadium lighting. We are pleased to see the Allianz Arena shine in a new light.” says Alfred Felder, CEO Zumtobel Group.
The implementation of the complete lighting solution for the Allianz Arena has already begun. The turnkey lighting solution for the stadium includes the entire project management and project execution, from recording the roof structure, production, delivery and installation to the commissioning of the systems.
During the first phase, the inner ring of the roof, with an impressive circumference of 370 meters and at an installation height of approximately 50 meters above the pitch, will be equipped seamlessly with coloured LED strips. In addition, the radially arranged joints in the roof area will be fitted with coloured LED lines. All LED strips can light up in the RGB colours and in white. When they shine in bright FC Bayern red, a visual fusion of the spectator stands and the roof area, with its new lighting technology, will be created – the stadium will glow with pride!
The replacement of the lighting in the cascading stairways will follow in the next phase. The initial installation will be replaced with a new lighting system that uses energy-efficient LED lights. In the third construction phase, scheduled for 2020, the “balloon lights” on the esplanade in the outside area of the stadium will be replaced. The new, customised lighting solution is currently being developed in close cooperation with all project partners.
“We are delighted to have found a renowned lighting partner in the Zumtobel Group. The Zumtobel Group contributes its comprehensive expertise and decades of experience and, in addition to an outstanding lighting solution, provides us with the full service we are looking for,” says Managing Director Jürgen Muth, Allianz Arena München Stadion GmbH.
In the crater-like interior of the Allianz Arena, the new lighting concept of the Zumtobel Group unites harmoniously with the design language of the building and accentuates its architecture with effective coloured lighting. The architectural masterpiece was designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron.
“With around 3.5 million visitors per year, the Allianz Arena has been a football temple and a venue for events since its opening in 2005. The new extensive effect lighting brings an additional emotional component into play for the visitors,” says Andreas Jung, FC Bayern München Executive Board Member.


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The Mosaic Moments Literary Challenge for September is
Eric Carle's A Very Hungry Caterpillar.
My youngest granddaughter has just begun to eat baby food, and the occasional food from everyone's plate...or hand if she can manage it. She loves to eat! She has been wonderful trying new foods, so most of these photos have her smiling away. Of course, she seemed to be the perfect subject for this challenge.
I used a melted crayon technique for the date block.
I have created some painted paper tiles to mimic Carle's style and then punched a hole into each of the tiles. Did you know that it was a hole punch that inspired Eric Carle for this story? Yes!
I took additional sections and punched the segments for the caterpillar.
You can catch more details, techniques and ideas for incorporating this children's classic into a scrapbook layout on the Mosaic Moments Tips & Techniques section HERE.
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is a non-profit organization started by a bunch of motivated college students, they work towards ensuring a reliable supply of blood for medical emergencies in the entire National Capital Region (they do great work, do visit their website). Apart from regularly organizing blood-donation camps, they spread awareness and encourage people to donate blood through thoughtful publicity campaigns. I have been lucky to be part of these campaigns and below are some posters that I created for them.
: The following poster was created to spread awareness on what constitutes a diet rich in iron, prospective donors must have sufficient haemoglobin levels (Yes, that's Iron Man in the center).
: The following graphic commemorates 10,000 likes on their Facebook page
Who can donate to whom?
: The following graphic explains the relationship between various blood groups.
is an online quiz held biannually as part of IIT Delhi's technical festival, Tryst
as well as the cultural festival, Rendezvous
. Participants need to solve questions to proceed along a maze, the first to reach the finish, wins. For Tryst 2012, apart from contributing quiz questions, I had the chance to design the art for Krypton. My idea was to shape the path along a Dragon fractal
, the participants having to 'Tame the Dragon', so to speak, to suceed. Newer paths opened up by successive iterations of the fractal as one proceeded.
Questions are marked by white circles, the dark blue tendrils mark a valid path. The path unfolded from left to right.
I frequently make posters for events happening around campus, here are a few I'm not ashamed of.
: Lone Wolf is an annual quiz conducted by IIT Delhi's quizzing club.
A New Quiz Format
: During my tenure as the Secretary of the IITD's quizzing club, I introduced a new quiz format (details of which, can be found in Projects
). True to the format's idea of Hamiltonian cycles, the poster paid tribute to the Icosian Game
A couple more.
A refined IIT Delhi logo
: This was my first creation using vector graphics, the original logo is on the right.
The Lamp is knowledge. The Exponential Curve spiralling outwards represents the Institute's central theme of engineering. The encircling Gear depicts the nation's industry to which its students will go. The Elephant represents the city of Delhi, purity and strength; and the two flowers, the Lotus and the Rose, represent India and England, symbolizing the co-operation and close ties between the two countries that have brought the Institute into being.
: A minimalistic graphic for the CSE department at IIT Delhi and a picture of Bharti building, which houses the department. This graphic was subsequently used on the department's Tshirt.


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Evaluate single center experience with use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for stage I repair of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). With stage I repair, there remains a significant operative and perioperative mortality with systemic hypoxemia and/or myocardial dysfunction as the main causes. If the causes of myocardial dysfunction are reversible, ECMO has been used for cardio-respiratory support. ELSO registry reports survival of 23% for neonatal HLHS after stage I repair placed on ECMO.
Between June 1999 and June 2000 35 patients underwent stage I repair. Charts were retrospectively reviewed. Eleven patients were placed on ECMO including three placed on in operating room. Patients clinical charachteristics in tableSURVIVALNON-SURVIVALCPB (min)83 (67–115)109 (101–125)cross–clamp (min)47 (37–72)46 (39–50)Circ. arrest (min)45 (34–69)43 (36–46Shunt size (mm)3.53.5CPR (min)28 (2–45)17 (0–33)ECMO (hr)76 (41–130)40 (2–76).
Six patients survived to time of hospital discharge (54%) and 5 died (46%). Two patients placed on ECMO in operating room survived. There was no statistically significant difference in length of cross-clamp, circulatory arrest time, shunt size, length of CPR or time on ECMO between groups. Statisticaly significant difference was between total cardiopulmonary bypass time (t-test, p=0.03), with longer run in nonsurvival group.CONCLUSIONS: Poor ECMO outcomes for perioperative support may discourage some centers from offering this modality to this patient population. With recent advancement in extracorporeal life support improved survival is possible.
Our experience suggest increased survival in patients with stage I repair for HLHS after early ECMO deployment.
M.J. Grzeszczak, None.

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particularly valuable where space is restricted, also battery-electric models which are especially desirable for use in food warehouses and similar establishments.
For vehicle loading purposes an extremely useful supplementary fitting is the crane attachment, which enables a truck to be speedily changed over from fork to hook operation. .
Among interesting features of the Conveyancer design is the power actuation of the downstroke, so that the speed of descent is under the control of the operator.
Superseding the Conveyancer Mk. I is the Mk. lb, which, has a 2-ton capacity (at 15-in, centre of gravity), with a lifting or lowering speed of 9 ft. in 15 secs. The Keelative rotary abutment pump is employed and has an output of 10 gallons per minute. Suspension of the steering axle, which is carried on two semi-elliptic springs, has been improved, whilst the minimum outer turning radius has been reduced from 8 ft. 6 ins. to 6 ft. 11 ins.
-Petrol-electric operation is employed, the design incorporating a Standard 14 h.p. petrol engine with B.K.B. motors and generators. There are Girling brakes, hand and foot operated, on the driving wheels.
Also of 2-ton capacity is the newly introduced Mk. III battery-electric model, which incorporates motors of electro-dynamic construction, that for the pump giving 6.8 h.p. at 1,800 r.p.m. and that for the drive giving 4.5 h.p. at 1,000 r.p.m. The 36-cell 195-amp.-hr. battery is of Oldham make. Maximum speed is 7 m.p.h. and power is sufficient for the vehicle to climb gradients of 1 in 10 when loaded.
Another newcomer is the Mk. II petrol machine, which is
of 30-cwt. capacity It incorporates the Standard 14 h.p. engine, together with an Electro-Hydraulics gearbox which has two control levers, one giving high and low speeds, and the other forward and reverse.
The driving axle has ,a. spir.11bevel reduction gear with an auxiliary epicyclic reduction in the hubs. An Electro-Hydraulics gear-type pump is employed. Outer turning circle in this case is 5 ft. 91ins., maximum speed is 10 m.p.h. and the steepest gradient capable of being climbed when loaded is 1 in 6.
A prototype has now been produced of the 30-cwt. battery-electric Mk. VI, which has a similar turning circle. Here the electro-dynamic pump motor gives 3.5 h.p. at 2,000 r.p.m. and the traction motor 2.6 h.p. at 1,500 r.p.m.
Of special value in situations where space is limited is the Mk. VIII model, which is intended for loads of 10-15 cwt. and incorporates a Coventry Victor 8 h.p. petrol engine, together with a two-,
speed and reverse gearbox, This machine is of tricycle layout, with single wheel at the rear, and has a minimum turning radius of 5 ft. lf ins. The maximum speed is 6 -m.p.h. and power is adequate to negotiate gradients up to 1 in 10.
In cormnon with all other models in the range.,"the Mk. VHI has a maximum lift of 9 ft. In view of the arduous duties which they have to perform, all these machines are robustly constructed throughout, unladen weights varying from approximately 3,000 lb. for the smallest model to 7,400 lb. for the Mk. lb.


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Human Rights Watch has called on European leaders to address the human rights crisis under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s rule ahead of a summit between the European Union and the African Union this week.
The EU has invited heads of state of the African Union to Brussels on 17 and 18 February for the sixth African Union-European Union summit which will focus on development, visas, education exchanges and security and migration in the Sahel.
Whilst the Egyptian strongman is planning high-profile meetings at the summit, Human Rights Watch is calling on European leaders to instead focus their attention on holding him accountable for the human rights crisis in the country.
Roughly 65,000 political prisoners are detained in Egypt where they are systematically tortured and held in endless pretrial detention.
Recent videos leaked to MEMO of torture inside Katameya Prison in Egypt show detainees blindfolded with their hands bound behind their backs.
Yet despite countless arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and torture that are widely documented, European leaders have said that Al-Sisi is an important partner in the refugee crisis and counterterror measures.
Egypt has accused multiple dissidents of being part of an illegal group and jailed thousands on spurious charges that they are terrorists.
Late last year a clandestine French-Egyptian military operation killed hundreds of civilians they said were terror threats coming from Libya and across the Western desert.
“Instead of giving the president a highly-undeserved red carpet treatment, European leaders should focus on highlighting the human rights crisis unfolding under his rule, and take long-overdue steps to address it,” said HRW’s Claudio Francavilla.
The rights watchdog is calling on European leaders to raise concerns with the Egyptian dictator and put in place serious consequences for the country if he fails to adhere to them.
“A radical shift in Europe’s approach to Egypt, long requested by the European parliament and nongovernmental organisations, is imperative to addressing the Egyptian government’s ruthless repression.”


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What do tennis star Serena Williams, U. Kamala Harris and businesswoman Mellody Hobson have in common? But despite these real-world examples of interracial relationships, a Pew Research Center report found that black women are the least likely group of women to marry, especially outside of their own race. Despite this, Judice said race was not an important factor for most of the people she interviewed for the book. Black women are the only group of women in America who cannot take for granted that if they seek marriage to a black man that there will be an ample supply of available men from which to choose. It is almost like the plight of black women looking for eligible partners is the elephant in the room. Between issues related to skin color, hair texture, and low self-esteem, it is more difficult for black women to talk about it publicly to draw attention to the problem.
Sheikha Steffen is used to the whispers and stares. She’s a Middle Eastern woman who wears a head scarf and covers her body, and her husband is a blond-haired white man with blue eyes. Though Sheikha lives in Norway, her experience isn’t unique to where she lives. Here in the U. She says that bias and discrimination towards interracial couples is definitely a thing, but that the reasons behind it are complicated.
Are you a black woman attracted to White men, but despite how much they may stare from afar or act friendly, you never get asked out on a date? Or perhaps.
Geben Sie Ihre Mobiltelefonnummer ein, um die kostenfreie App zu beziehen. Are you a black woman attracted to White men, but despite how much they may stare from afar or act friendly, you never get asked out on a date? Or perhaps you struggle with meeting White men in the first place? Chances are, you are one of the many Black Women who inadvertently give White men the red light. I used to face the same conundrum, until one day it hit me. It wasn’t that White men didn’t date outside of their race, after all a large percentage of White men interracially date and marry Asian women.
In fact, my very own roommate an Asian woman was one of those girls who consistently had droves of White men lined up to date her. It was from observing my roommate and learning the secrets she used to attract White men that I was able to have a date every weekend with different White guys. And you can too. You see, the secrets Asian women know that cause them to win at swirling can be applied to Black women and work just as well. It will take some work on your part, but if you know who and what you want and are fed up of not getting it, it will all be well worth the effort.
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After launching an online dating online dating sites, thai woman? Black girl? White boys. Datebritishguys is that some of members worldwide, i ever kissed a black girls, european, fashion trends, white women meeting white guys were the town today. Once, etc.
I am a Black woman who dates the “rainbow.” If you put every guy I was involved with in the past 10 years into one room (that group includes.
While scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, I came across a link to a Gawker article that one of my friends reposted. In an essay entitled ” The Reality of Dating White Women When You’re Black ,” writer Ernest Baker tackles big topics like Eurocentric beauty standards, the taboo aspect of interracial relationships, and why he dates white women, among others:. Although I am a black woman in an interracial relationship, I only gave Baker’s piece a cursory glance at first. In the midst of a full news feed, it just seemed like more noise.
In fact, I completely forgot about it until a few responses started to pop up. I couldn’t stop repeating the first part of the Clutch headline over and over again in my head. Nobody cares. Lots of people in this country would like to believe that race relations are swell, racism is dead, and everyone is happy. Some like to think, “It’s
For the first 37 years of my life, I considered myself largely exempt from the blind spots of white privilege. Intellectually, I knew the definition of the phrase: White privilege is the inherent advantages that come with being white. But I assumed I knew better than to let those advantages hinder my progressive way of life.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States. Data show that for Black women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms.
Latrese Williams is one such black traveler. When Ms. Williams goes out in Chicago or pretty much anywhere else in the United States, she said, she often feels ignored by men who seem to barely register her existence. These polar reactions occur, she said, because she is black. Williams said in her home in the Monti neighborhood of Rome.
In November, she moved in with her Italian boyfriend, whom she met on Tinder in Rome. It may be surprising that there is a steady stream of black women who travel to Italy in search of amore. Unlike traditional tour operators, companies like Black Girl Travel and Venus Affect provide dating advice and assistance finding a romantic partner, along with sightseeing. Online, Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr posts show photos of black women with Italian men or black women with white men in Italy; Facebook groups and YouTube videos contain lengthy discussions about Italian men loving black women.
At the time, she felt that she was filling an empty spot in the travel market. Now you look ahead 13 years and we have basically inspired a whole subculture of international travelers.
However, media images and the lack of interracial socializing have led to a situation where the distinct minority of white men can say that they truly know a Black woman. Even fewer can say with conviction that they trust a Black woman in either a business or personal relationship. This creates a conflict with many white men, especially those from my generation age 47 or older. It comes from a mix of racial AND gender stereotyping.
Ignorance and confusion are hardly conducive to a good relationship. The good news is that there are a growing number of white men who know, trust and rely on their black women colleagues.
represent the strongest opposition toward interracial dating and marriage, based on qualitative research with Black men-white women interracial couples.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States. Data show that for Black women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts. This description, however, only tells half the story. What it does not tell us is how anxiety is perceived and experienced daily by Black women. These images affect how other people see Black women and how they see themselves.
They also play a role in the development and maintenance of anxiety. Strong Black Women are legendary. Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and every Black grandmother is renowned for her persistence and perseverance. There are many positive aspects about being a Strong Black Woman, but there are negatives as well. Our work with these women has found that many of them are anxious.
Don’t let the title fool you: Pairing happens in all ways Black women and white men aren’t the only diverse duo out there, but it’s something to chat about if you’ve ever been in that type of relationship. Aside from the historical separation of black people and white people, there are a few barriers you should get out of the way in the present So, if you’re a black woman and you have been with, or are currently with a white man, I’m sure these topics have somehow made their way out of your mouth:.
Even fewer can say with conviction that they trust a Black woman in either a business or personal relationship. My friend, former Rutgers Business School.
A kind, smart man who moves me, might be able to rock with me, regardless of race or ethnicity. The vast majority of my Black girlfriends exclusively and purposely date Black men, so I get a lot of questions about my UN-friendly dating roster and most of those questions are about the white dudes. Seeing specific movies is not a dating requirement for me. You better know and love Stevie Wonder, though. Then there are two troubling statements that I often hear. I find this to be problematic because everything about it is wrong.
You should never date someone of a certain race because you feel exhausted by the antics of men of another race. There are plenty of good Black men out there. For real.

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IT MAY NOT come as much comfort to the legions of fans of NBC's top-rated "ER," but the new show debuting in the medshow's time spot tonight, "Prince Street," isn't half-bad.
But neither is the veteran "Law & Order," which then moves into NBC's highest-powered time spot (Thursdays at 10) next week. "Prince Street" will move to Wednesdays at 10 (where "L&O" normally is) March 12.
Perhaps NBC figures it can put anything on in "ER's" time spot and attract a huge audience by force of habit (as the old joke goes, does the name Pavlov ring a bell?) Or possibly the network calculates that the risk of alienating all those "ER" fans by furloughing its highest-rated show for a month is outweighed by the advantage of using its Thursday time spot to showcase a promising new series like "Prince Street." Or maybe NBC is just arrogant these days sitting atop its Nielsen roost.
NBC's top scheduling exec told Entertainment Weekly that if "ER's" producers had insisted the hit show not be taken off the air, it'd remain on the schedule. Well, maybe. But at least "ER" fans can take some consolation in the fact that the same thing happened to ABC's popular
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All week the nets have been rolling out gritty urban dramas, and "Prince Street" is the fourth. Its debut episode at 10 p.m. Thursday on Channel 4 has a dark and foreboding look at times.
"Prince Street" focuses on an elite group of New York undercover cops operating out of a warehouse in Manhattan filled with surveillance monitors. You almost need a program to keep up with the principals, who change accents and identities seemingly at each commercial break.
Vince Spano ( "Afterburn" ) is Det. Alex Gage. He's infiltrated the Russian mob's money-laundering operation. Early in the pilot, Gage's young partner is killed before his eyes, but he can't testify against the killer, lest he blow his cover. Plus, Alex's boss, Lt. Tom Warner, played by Joe Morton ( "Brother From Another Planet" ) wants the whole bunch of Russkies brought down, not just the killer.
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“Should I have to stop hanging out with my ex because my girlfriend said so?”
“Is it my husband’s job to say something to my rude in-laws?”
We’re answering these spicy questions and many more in today’s episode of Pillow Talks!
Most of us get annoyed by things our partner says or does — but is it their problem, or ours? Is it their responsibility to fix, or is it something we need to learn how to live with? Today we’re answering the question, “Is this your shit or mine?”
Here’s a glance at this episode:
[00:50] Xander tells Vanessa what she’s done to annoy him today, and we talk about how this episode came about
[06:32] Our first “your shit or mine” question. This one has to do with going to sleep at the same time as your partner
[12:12] “My partner has gained weight and I’m not feeling as attracted to them.”
[18:20] “When I go #2, it doesn’t always flush down everything. Am I responsible to stay and flush until it all goes down?!”
[20:04] “My husband gets very affected by my tone of voice…99% of the time I don’t mean anything by it…[he] wants me to ‘learn a lesson’.”
[29:48] “I’m good friends with one of my exes…my partner has gone so far as to ask me to end the friendship.”
[35:00] “My husband’s parents are borderline homophobic and often make rude comments to me…my husband won’t step in and say anything.”
[39:46] “Constant farting and burping. Normal bodily functions, but lack of manners.”
[42:40] Xander gets honest about his efforts to not burp and fart in front of Vanessa, and vice versa!
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text: Cruises Cruise Lines Holland America Veendam Profile and Photo Tour Written by Linda Garrison Linda Paull Garrison is a travel writer who has taken over 150 cruises and spent over 1,100 days at sea. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Linda Garrison Updated 06/03/19 Share Pin Email The Veendam is a 57,000-ton mid-sized cruise ship with a capacity of about 1,250 passengers and 560 crew. Holland America Line launched the Veendam in 1996, and it is a sister ship to the Maasdam. Its comfortable style and relaxing atmosphere make it a great choice for a cruise vacation. We sailed the Veendam on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego via the Panama Canal. This 17-day cruise had 6 sea days, 9 ports of call, and a full-day transit of the Panama Canal. The ship visited ports of call in the Caribbean, South America, Central America, and Mexico. This article provides information and links to details and photos of the cabins, dining options, interiors, bars and lounges, and outdoor deck areas of the Veendam. 01 of 06 Holland America Line -- Veendam Itineraries Veendam (c) Linda Garison The Veendam sails to both warm and cool weather destinations. Its swimming pool with a retractable roof and spacious common areas provide flexibility for many different itineraries. In the cool weather, the Veendam homeports in Fort Lauderdale, sailing a variety of cruises to the Caribbean. In the warm weather, the Veendam repositions to New England and Atlantic Canada, sailing a series of 7-day cruises between Boston and Quebec City. The ship also travels to Bermuda from Boston on 7-day cruises. These cruises can be combined into a 14-day trip that features both Bermuda and the St. Lawrence Waterway in Canada. The ship also features several full transits of the Panama Canal like the Veendam cruise we did between Ft. Lauderdale and San Diego. The canal was 100 years old in 2014 and has been undergoing a significant expansion. Anyone who loves massive civil engineering projects should certainly add a full transit of the Canal to their bucket list, and the Veendam is a nice-sized ship for the voyage. 02 of 06 Veendam -- Cabins and Suites Veendam Oceanview Cabin Since the Veendam was launched in the last century, It doesn't have as many balcony cabins as newer ships do. However, the ship has many oceanview cabins, and it's not far to an outdoor deck since it carries only 1200 guests. All the cabins are comfortable and have plenty of storage space. The most unusual staterooms are the Lanai cabins, which open onto the Promenade deck. Guests staying in those cabins have two nice wooden deck chairs reserved for their use, plus the quickest access on the ship to the marvelous wraparound teak promenade. The Veendam also has some spa cabins and suites that provide special spa amenities and some suite accommodations, although most of the suites are smaller than found on newer ships. 03 of 06 Veendam -- Dining and Cuisine Rotterdam Dining Room on the Veendam The Holland America Veendam has four main dining venues: Pinnacle Grill Lido Restaurant Canaletto Italian Restaurant Rotterdam Dining Room The Lido Restaurant and Rotterdam Dining Room are included in the basic fare, and the Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto have an extra surcharge. The Lido is the ship's buffet, and the Rotterdam is the main dining room with a choice of either one of two fixed seatings or open seating at dinner. Both have a nice selection of a variety of dishes at mealtime. Canaletto is a casual Italian eatery and is only open at night. The Pinnacle Grill is the Veendam's premium restaurant and is one of the best at sea. The Pinnacle dinners are very special, and the Le Cirque menu, which is offered at least once per cruise, is perfect for a memorable celebration. The Veendam also has three takeaway restaurants--the Terrace Grill next to the pool; Slice, a pizza restaurant aft of the Lido buffet; and the Explorations Cafe, a specialty coffee bar in the library. 04 of 06 Veendam -- Interior Common Areas Veendam Atrium The interiors of the Veendam are well laid out, and traffic flows very easily. Most of the indoor common area venues are on deck 7 and 8. The library is quite large and also houses the Internet/Computer Center and has some very comfortable seating. The Atrium spans three decks and is surrounded by bars, shops, photo gallery, and art gallery. The Veendam has two large theaters--the Showroom at Sea features nightly entertainment and daytime lectures. The Wajang Theater was originally set up as a movie theater, but now also doubles as the Culinary Arts Center, with daily cooking demonstrations and tips on party planning. The Greenhouse Spa and Salon offers all the standard treatments in a relaxing space. The gym is located forward of the spa on deck 11 and has modern equipment and daily exercise classes. The Veendam has two areas dedicated to kids and teens on deck 12. Continue to 5 of 6 below. 05 of 06 Veendam -- Bars and Lounges Veendam Martini Bar The Veendam has six contemporary, comfortable indoor bars: Ocean Bar Crow's Nest Explorer's Lounge Mix Martini Bar Piano Bar Several of these bars feature live music in the evenings, and the Ocean Bar and Crow's Nest both have dance floors. The ship also has two outdoor bars--one by the swimming pool and another in The Retreat. The nightly "happy hour" pricing at the Ocean Bar and Crow's Nest are a good deal for a before-dinner drink. 06 of 06 Veendam -- Outdoor Deck Areas Veendam Promenade Deck The Veendam doesn't have the outdoor water parks found on newer ships that are more geared towards families with small children. It does have a swimming pool with a retractable roof, making it usable in both sunny and inclement or cooler weather. Deck 12 has two sports courts and a walking track for those seeking exercise rather than a lounge chair. Adults will appreciate The Retreat, an adults-only area aft of the Lido Restaurant. The Retreat has a small pool, some hot tubs, a bar, and plenty of outdoor seating. My favorite outdoor area on the Veendam is the Promenade Deck, a covered teak deck that wraps around deck 6. The walkaround deck is four laps to the mile and is very popular with walkers most of the day. The Lanai cabins open directly onto this deck. The Bottom Line The Veendam is a comfortable cruise ship, well-suited for long or short voyages and for adults who enjoy days at sea but don't need to be constantly entertained. Those who enjoy lectures, reading, sitting on the deck or playing games like bridge will appreciate life onboard the Veendam. Families will also enjoy the ship when the kids' clubs are open or if their children don't require aqua parks to be happy. The Veendam is large enough to provide variety in dining and common areas, but small enough to allow guests to easily socialize and to move about the ship. Many guests on our cruise were frequent Holland America cruisers, and the Future Cruises Desk was almost always busy. That says it all--cruise travelers love this ship. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! 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Vinothraj’s Pebbles that was inspired by his sister’s true story, wins prestigious Tiger Award 2021
Pebbles is the story of a father and his son taking out a long walk along the parched rural region in Tamil Nadu to bring back his wife from her village after she was thrown out by him few days ago.
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held at the end of January in Rotterdam of the Netherlands.
This year Indian filmmaker P S Vinothraj’s debut feature Koozhangal aka Pebbles won the prestigious Hivos Tiger Award 2021 at IFFR.
Competing against 16 films that included Landscapes of Resistance, Looking for Verena, Black Medusa and The Edge of Daybreak to name a few, Koozhangal eventually bagged the top honour, making it the first Tamil film and second Indian film after Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Sexy Durga.
Pebbles is produced by south Indian actor Nayanthara and her partner Vignesh Shivan, The film is set in the backdrop of Arittapatti, a drought-ridden village in Tamil Nadu. It follows the journey that an abusive alcoholic man takes with his young son as he sets out to bring back his wife who has fled his abuse. Karuththadaiyan and Chella Pandi played the lead roles.
The Tiger jury, including Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese, Orwa Nyrabia, Hala Elkoussy, Helena van der Meulen and Ilse Hughan, said the Indian drama was “a lesson in pure cinema, captivating us with its beauty and humour, in spite of its grim subject”.
The director accepted the trophy virtually alongside producer Vignesh Shivan during IFFR’s closing awards ceremony.
The Rotterdam festival is considered as the world’s most prestigious festival for experimental films, and Tiger Awards worth about 40,000 Euros is among the most premium awards in Rotterdam.
Like many aspiring filmmakers in the south Indian film world, P S Vinothraj too had been trying hard to achieve his dream for several years. He assisted in several short film projects and a feature film in the past. But he said what inspired him to make this movie was lessons he learnt from Manal Magudi theatre group in Kovilpatti of southern Tamil Nadu.
“After working in a few film projects, I decided to work in theatre and joined Manal Magudi led by the acclaimed theatre director and writer Murugu Boopathy. I travelled across India as part of their three plays. If I had tried to capture the life and inner journey of people in this film, the entire credit goes to lessons of story-telling I acquired from Manal Magudi,” Vinothraj said.
Pebbles is based on the life story of Vinothraj’s sister, who was the mother of a two-year-old, when she was beaten up and thrown out of the house by her alcoholic husband in the middle of the midnight in 2015. She walked about 13 km that night to reach her own home, carrying the child.
After the 2015 incident happened to his sister, Vinothraj said he wasn’t able to question her husband.
“I wasn’t able to do anything. But the long way she walked that night with her two-year-old child for several hours to reach my mother’s place was disturbing. It was there in my mind. I had nothing to tell her… To console her, maybe I had told her once to forget it, and that the child will realise her sufferings one day,” the director said.
Vinothraj shared the happy news with the world and wrote that this is his “Feeling emotional!!!Pebbles won the Tiger Award 2021. Our Hardwork, patience & Dream finally came true.Thank you all for your love and support. @IFFR @IFFRPRO @filmbazaarindia @VigneshShivN #Nayanthara @Rowdy_Pictures @thisisysr @AmudhavanKar @thecutsmaker @ParthiBDOP”
Feeling emotional!!!Pebbles won the Tiger Award 2021. Our Hardwork, patience & Dream finally came true.Thank you all for your love and support.@IFFR @IFFRPRO @filmbazaarindia
@VigneshShivN #Nayanthara @Rowdy_Pictures @thisisysr @AmudhavanKar
@thecutsmaker @ParthiBDOP https://t.co/KSlvp44QtY
— Vinothraj PS (@PsVinothraj) February 8, 2021
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