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The best spring reads for all occasions | Arts
Spring has arrived! In Boston, it's more like a second winter, but whether you prefer rainy grays or budding flowers, The Crimson has the best book recommendations for all your spring reading needs. Finals season may get you down, but…
Crippled water supply issues persist weeks later for Lake Havasu residents – San Bernardino…
Paul Rivera and his wife, Melissa, bought a double-wide in Havasu Lake in 2004, planning to eventually retire to the community in eastern California.
The couple often traveled from their home in Yorba Linda to their Colorado River…
Book Review: In a dazzling sci-fi novel, sympathetic characters challenge their assumptions about…
“Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel; Alfred A. Knopf (272 pages, $25)Emily St. John Mandel's new novel, "Sea of Tranquility," is smart, lively, and entertaining. Hopefully it's less prophetic than his…
Poor Richard Nixon | The New Republic
What matters is that in public life, men learn to play tricks with their troubles, and other men learn to praise them for it. This is how Mr. Keogh can quote, without any evidence of moral turmoil, Nixon's former associate who recalls that…
Kraft Heinz Ezy-Sauce production shutdown leaves country cooks without key ingredient
The news that food maker The Kraft Heinz Company has discontinued a popular condiment has sent waves through Victoria's regional culinary community.The food and drink giant has confirmed that it has 'removed' Wild's Ezy-Sauce from its range…
Weehawken author publishes new romance novel ‘The Dream Room’
Joanne Hoersch is best known as the Resident Playwright of Hudson Theater Works, a professional theater company based in Weehawken. But when the pandemic hit and theaters were closed, she decided to turn her!-->!-->…
‘I saw a guy beheaded when I was seven’: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, director of Murina…
Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović was nine months pregnant when she took the stage at Cannes last July for the premiere of her film Murina. The Croatian director had flown to Europe a few months earlier from New York, where she lives, after…
Curaleaf International: New Survey Shows European Market Ready for Legal Recreational Cannabis
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curaleaf International (the "Company"), the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe, welcomes the results of a new European survey and report on the European recreational cannabis market,…
Rabih Alameddine wins PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction
NEW YORK Rabih Alameddine's 'The Wrong End of the Telescope', a second-person novel about a transgender doctor named Mina who works in a refugee camp for Syrians, won the PEN/Faulkner Prize for Fiction. "This novel explores the…
Former Lake Man sentenced to 28 years in drug trafficking murder of Burnsville teenager | Jordan
A 19-year-old Prior Lake man was sentenced to 28 years in prison in Scott County District Court on Tuesday…
Senator Rob Portman to oppose Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio will not be among the small group of Republicans who will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the nation's first black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court.Portman released…
“Science fiction can evoke the anxiety of being a young person alive today”
Let's leave that aside.
Early novelist Catherine Prasifka is Sally Rooney's sister-in-law. And yes, she also went to Trinity College, and yes,…
Footballers, fashion and how a player’s image matters more than ever – The Athletic
Football and fashion have not always gone hand in hand.Not too long ago, players were singled out for anything approaching ostentatious dress sense. “It has changed a lot over the years,” former Manchester City…
Israel condemns Russia ‘late’ as ‘horrendous images’ emerge from Bucha
Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Sunday harshly rebuked Russia's actions in Ukraine as bodies of civilians were found in the town of Bucha, near the capital kyiv, after Russian troops withdrew ."It is impossible to remain indifferent…
A first novel on family secrets and 3 other books to add to your reading list
If the Book Club show and newsletter reflected only the books I've found myself reading over the past few years, many would have been thrillers by middle-aged white men. Good books - very enjoyable, well written, well rendered - but I was…
Disney may stop using the terms ‘prince’ and ‘princess’
Sorry it's long but...Please do all your research!I haven't responded to any of these posts so far, as I've reviewed all the information I could find, don't choose what others have selected for you! Go to the Disney website reinvent…
Stone’s speech at the dedication of the Warren statue in 1910 | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo courtesy of Jim Holding A monument erected in honor of Dr. Joseph Warren at his grave, Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Mass.
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Meet Mariko Tamaki, Creator and Curator of LGBTQ-Focused Graphic Novels : NPR
Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR…
SARAH VINE: Rape victims in Ukraine know what a woman is, Sir Keir
It's fair to say that those Oscars will be remembered, even if it's for all the wrong reasons. But this week, I remembered another Oscar ceremony, a little over 60 years ago, when Sophia Loren won Best Actress.Her role, in the dark but…
Ganjasar Monastery Complex – Albanian Christian Heritage of Azerbaijan – AZERTAC
Baku, March 29, AZERTAC
There are a large number of monuments on the territory of the former Azerbaijani land of Karabakh, which includes monasteries and temples, churches and mosques, a fortress, caravanserais, bridges, baths and houses.…
4 Characters Who Got Too Much Screen Time In Season 2 (& 6 Who Deserve More In Season 3)
Bridgerton finally launched its long-awaited second season last Friday, and fans immediately jumped on it. After all, the series' second effort follows the fan-favorite story of Anthony and Kate, aka Kanthony, arguably the show's most…
IPL 2022: Focus on Umran Malik, Williamson, R Ashwin as SRH meets RR
Pune, March 28 (IANS): In its 15 years of existence as the best T20 league in the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has many youngsters making their mark. He also saw many one-season wonders, which shone for a few months and then…
How to Read the ‘Outlander’ Book Series in Order
Courtesy: Outlander/Starz | Amazon
Foreigner fans have had a lot to celebrate recently - the fantasy romance tale's return in its sixth season on Starz, an all-new retelling…
Muslim group praises police, warns against harassment of Muslim women
By Lateef Dada, Osogbo
A Muslim group, the Ansar-ud-deen Youth Association of Nigeria, has praised Police Commissioner Usman Alkali Baba for endorsing the hijab for female Muslim officers, describing it as a good step in the…
Indian Screenwriter Javed Akhtar Explains How He Changed Bollywood: ‘We Had No Fear Or…
Kolkata: Javed Akhtar, along with his screenplay mate Salim Khan, set the entire Hindi film industry on a cruise down a hitherto uncharted track in the history of commercial cinema in India when the archetypal villain Gabbar Singh in…
Why Trans Beauty DEI pioneer Joseph Harwood is speaking out
Trans DEI pioneer Joseph Harwood has spent the better part of a decade feeling like an outsider inside her ... industry
Joseph Harwood
Syco's talent shows are one of the world's most recognizable breeding…
Inoon wins the 2022 ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Award
March 24, 2022 @booksandpublishing
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and HQ, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, have announced Ayesha Inoon as the winner of the 2022 ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Award for Unpublished…
But there’s a sanity crisis and it’s designed that way
Mike King returns award after Labor makes sweet FA on mental health
Mental health: New report shows significant challenges but not mental health 'crisis', says Director General of Health
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SC examines key guidelines for trial courts and HCs on the death penalty | Latest India News
Rushing on the indifferent approach of lower courts following its landmark decision on the death penalty, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday it would require lower courts to order psychological evaluations of convicts and request a report…
Sandeep M. Bhatnagar Redefines Fiction Genre Through New Book – Offspring
Reading a good book has been proven to provide unparalleled satisfaction to mind and soul. A reader is spoiled for choice with a plethora of genres like fiction, romance, historical fiction and many more, but!-->…
Tenuta di Trinoro: Like father, like son
Coping with the loss of a parent is hard enough, but how about putting yourself in your father's shoes?
© Vini Franchetti
| The estate produces wine in Tuscany and Sicily, but neither Benjamin nor his father had much time for native…
Book review: The novel captures both the opulence and the darkness of Versailles | Arts
By Penny A Parrish FOR THE FREE LANCE–STAR
When tourists visit Versailles, they tend to be impressed by the gold, the furnishings, the famous Hall of Mirrors and…
Shirvan National Park – AZERTAC
Baku, March 19, AZERTAC
Shirvan National Park, established in 2003, is located on the territory of Salyan and Neftchala districts of Azerbaijan, covering an area of 55 hectares.
The park, which is about 20 to 27 meters below sea level,…
How resale is reshaping the future of fashion in Asia
Image: Adam Peter Johnson
Over the past two years, the coronavirus pandemic…
“Aunt Elsa took me home to my parents because I was a sleepwalker. I wanted to have more children”…
for Candida morphillo
The actress who has hundreds of films to her credit: I was a dancer and I had no passion for the theater
According to her, her life is full of failures, but entertaining, as well as some regrets. but after, Laura…
America must heed the long and violent end of slavery
"Dad said he was proud of his freedom, but he was afraid to own it." Susan High was born after the Civil War, but she recalled her father's attitude for an interview with the Federal Writers' Project…
Third-Year Student Goes ‘Beyond the Surface’ to Publish Her First Novel at Vanderbilt…
Junior Teresa Xu explores self-expression and personal storytelling through her first book, "Beyond the Surface: Empathy, Identity, and Storytelling."Alexa WhiteXu uses personal experience to explore empathy, identity and storytelling.…
10 Greatest Movie Quotes of All Time, According to AFI
Whether it's Han Solo wishing "the force be with you" to Luke Skywalker, dirty harry coaxing a robbery suspect with a .44 magnum to "go ahead, make my day" or Rhett Bulter telling Scarlett O'Hara "Frankly my dear, I don't care" the…
Does Beijing learn from Russia? – AMAC
Beijing draws new lessons from Russia's attack on Ukraine. If Beijing aims to attack contiguous countries, and Taiwan, India and less powerful nations are in danger, Communist China will not repeat…
Waiting Review – A Charming Adaptation of Graham Norton’s Novel | Drama
OWhen chat show host Graham Norton published his first novel, Holding, in 2016, the critical consensus was, in essence, "Ooh – that's pretty good!" The same goes for its (ITV) TV adaptation of the same name, a four-part compact by Dominic…
Why should political debates be transformed into mass meetings?
I guess we should have seen it coming.
"Ormai", as the saying goes, we should be used to the fact that campaign debates never really bear their name, but end up being a very loud tour to demonstrate partisan support for their favorite…
BJP Ignoring J&K People’s Aspirations: Ashok Bhagat – Jammu and Kashmir Latest News…
Cong leader Ashok Bhagat distributes blankets to needy families in Marh constituency on Sunday.
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The road well traveled: 100 years of Jack Kerouac | Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac - anti-establishment icon, groundbreaking author of the American classic On the Road, pioneer of the Beat Generation and, perhaps most importantly, an enduring symbol of cool.If a dog-eared On the Road paperback slung in your…
Rich Manieri: Wars and Rumors of War | Columns
The tyrants of history have at least one thing in common: their will to…
Allegra Hyde, Professor of Creative Writing, Author of New Novel Eleutheria – The Oberlin…
Assistant professor of creative writing Allegra Hyde has published her first novel Eleutheria last Tuesday. Struggling with issues of political activism, systemic corruption and climate change, the novel follows 22-year-old Willa Marks…
Why you’ll fall in love with the cast of Byron Baes, Australia’s new reality show
Jade is another Gold Coast blow-in and, like Sarah, seeks to connect with like-minded people, albeit with slightly different creative pursuits.With 1.2 million followers on Instagram, he calls himself "Australia's most followed male…
Moyes challenges West Ham to prove they really are big game hunters against Sevilla
Ois Ham have developed a knack for disrupting things in the Premier League – now David Moyes wants them to upset the established order in Europe.The Hammers have beaten five of the so-called 'big six' in England this season and tonight they…
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, fresh off the list | It’s entertainment
This month, and every month going forward, focuses on both new and old. People often discuss the new books…
These Empowering Women-Led Movies and TV Shows Pass the Bechdel Test with flying colors |…
With Women's History Month upon us, it's the perfect time to appear in an empowering film and watch a…
Marcus Rashford ‘unlikely’ to be named in England squad for upcoming friendlies amid…
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is unlikely to be selected by England manager Gareth Southgate for the upcoming friendlies given his indifferent form and lack of playing time.
Rashford, 24, has had a difficult time at United this…
The best places and series for anime fans to start reading
Amid traditional publishing models, many companies are experimenting with ways to distribute light novels that have inspired so many great anime.
Some of the most beloved anime of the past…
Dow futures fall as financial markets focus on oil
Sign up for IG's Daily and Weekly Market Report to receive this information and more, in an elaborate and comprehensive report tracking major currencies, commodities and indices ahead of the European open.
An "active discussion" is taking…
Big night for the Binders as Brad and Darryn shine in Q…
It was a big night for the Binders as brothers Brad and Darryn enjoyed eye-catching starts for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship at Qatar MotoGP.
Two riders entering the campaign with very different goals, although their results - Brad in…
A glorious year for African writers
Last year was undoubtedly a year to celebrate for African stories and authors, with the Nobel Prize Abdulrazak Gurnah (pictured above) just one of many sweeping the most prestigious awards in the world of literature. Compiled by Gail…
Bacon – Finborough Theatre, London
Screenwriter: Sophie Swithinbank
Director: Matthew Iliffe
Stories of sickening violence among teenagers attending inner-city schools frequently fill local news reports, but we get little information about the details of their lives…
MANIERI: Wars And Rumors Of Wars | National columns
The tyrants of history have at least one thing in common: their will to destroy and strike down anything and…
Dolly Parton’s new novel exposes the ‘dark side’ of the music industry
Dolly Parton's next novel will take a "dark" autobiographical turn.
The country singer/actress/businesswoman - who teamed up with best-selling 'Alex Cross' writer James Patterson, 74, for their thriller, 'Run,…
Pasolini and Truffaut on display at FICCI 61 in Cartagena
As part of its cinematographic mission to highlight the classics of the big screen, for the 61 edition of the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI), two great masters will be presented, with four feature!-->!-->…
Pinedale Rally | The intrepid explorer
Now that humanity is bored with the global pandemic dominating news, conversation and thought, it's time for the influx of something new to be injected into the masses from every conceivable angle. Nothing like a war to change the…
Poland rebuilds train tracks to Ukraine to help refugees fleeing war
The effort is part of a tidal wave of support the Poles are offering their Ukrainian neighbors, with whom they share a tumultuous history marked by Russian aggression.“I would go and kill Putin myself,” said Piotr Gubala, 35, a muscular…
A new novel focuses on healing and regret
We know memory plays tricks, but as Andrew Miller and I activate our webcams to discuss his new novel, I reflect on the fact that it can't really be 25 years – can it? – since the publication of his…
Does Texas A&M Aggies’ Jimbo Fisher have the most to prove in 2022?
The college football coaching carousel has been a fun ride in recent months, as 13 of the 65 Power 5 schools now have new head coaches. Which move was best for which school has yet to be determined, and the new coaches aren't the only ones!-->…
The western that inspired one of horror’s greatest directors
Before becoming a screenwriter or director, Dario Argento worked as a film critic. Most Italian critics of the time weren't very fond of Sergio Leone's work. In an article for The Guardian, Argento said:
"I first heard of…
Hayao Miyazaki’s graphic novel, Shuna’s Journey, is translated into English
Shuna's Journey, one of Hayao Miyazaki's first manga, comes to English-speaking audiences with a new translation from First Second Books.
English-speaking fans of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki…
Telefnica SA: Telefnica opens its MWC stand in the metaverse
Telefónica, a company with innovation in its DNA, is experimenting with a stand associated with the metaverse at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) being held in Barcelona from February 28 to March 3. This test…
Watch: “Military Prosecutor Doberman” Previews Tension Between Ahn Bo Hyun And Jo Bo Ah As They…
tvN has released an exciting teaser for “The Doberman Military Prosecutor”! "Military Prosecutor Doberman" is about two military prosecutors who choose the job for very different reasons, but end up banding together to fight evil in the…
Writer Turns to Wiregrass Roots for New Novel | Local News
“Once I decided to set the novel in the post-World War II era, Alabama made sense because it was what I knew best,” Miller said. “As one of my characters, I am one of the first baby boomers. I was born in Dothan, Alabama and grew up in…
Out now: Vakili Band’s rebel rock, ‘WALKING SIDEWAYS’
(New York, NY) Led by powerful singer/songwriter/guitarist Lily Vakili, Vakili band released Walk to the side on February 25, 2022. The New Jersey-based band's musical touchstones include Patti Smith, Joan Jett and…
Round bottom | Looking for Alpha
mooltfilm/iStock via Getty Images A week of era-defining contrasts: A Russian president launches an invasion of a sovereign nation ahead of schedule; and a (former) US president cannot launch a microblogging platform in time. At least…
Iraj Pezeshkzad, author of classic Iranian novel, dies at 94
But Professor Abbas Milani, a historian and director of Iranian studies at Stanford University, said the book eclipsed Mr Pezeshkzad's more serious writings, including his scholarly research into literature by Persian poets Hafez and Saadi.…
‘We don’t want this’: Russians react to Ukraine invasion | Russia
A somber, somber mood filled the air in Moscow on Thursday morning as the Russians came to terms with the fact that their president had launched a major military offensive aimed at Ukraine.“I am ashamed for my country. To be honest with…
Harborough’s historic buildings and places are preserved for generations to come
WWII pillbox and home of Waller Bedingfield.Harborough's historic buildings and places, ranging from a rare WWII fortification to a hotel linked to tourism pioneer Thomas Cook, are preserved for generations to come.A comprehensive catalog…
Adele Myers’ debut novel pits a small-town seamstress against Big Tobacco
Adele Myers grew up with stories about Big Tobacco.Myers' grandmother was a hairdresser for the wives of wealthy tobacco executives. His extended family, all of whom lived in Winston-Salem, worked in tobacco factories.“Because the whole…
Who are the top 10 scorers of all time? Cristiano Ronaldo one step away from equaling the record
The Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo debate has raged for over a decade, and the duo's remarkable records are frequently talked about.
But although the pair have dominated…
What we need in India is freedom of religion
As Karnataka's high court debates its controversial decision to temporarily ban nonconformist attire that could provoke a religious backlash, head coverings of all kinds have a long and controversial history.
Home to the largest Muslim…
Bernard Montiel wants to “pecho” a new columnist: “Drop it huh!” Cyril…
Each season of Touche Pas À Mon Poste has its transfer window. Indeed, at the beginning of the year 2022, Cyril Hanouna recorded the arrivals in particular of Clément Garin, Laurent Fontaine, Laure-Alice Bouvier but also of Béatrice…
The Varieties of Chinese Repression
FREEDOM How we lose it and how we fight backBy Nathan Law with Evan Fowler240pp. The experience. Paper, $15.95.The dismantling of Hong Kong has long been one of the most painful disasters in East Asia. In recent years, the city has…
Basic Knowledge About Emergency Loans
There are some important things to know before you apply for cash for an emergency loan online:
Just because you've submitted the application form for a loan doesn't mean that it will be approved. No website has the final and full!-->!-->!-->…
Pray for better times to come
Pray for better times to come
Chinatown temple welcomes thousands of devotees hoping for good luck in coming months…
Best-selling author Monica Ali on her first new novel in a decade
"I feel quite nervous," admits British writer Monica Ali, as she recounts The National about his new book. “It has been 10 years since my previous novel came out. But I'm also very excited about it, ”she quickly adds, with a rich laugh.…
The Story of Sister Florence
In the 1930s, when the idea of women entering the priesthood was generally unthinkable, some nonconformist churches admitted women deaconesses into their ranks. Among these were the Baptists who had a training college in…
Berlin Film Festival 2022 roundup – seriousness, joy and best film won | Berlin Film Festival
The Berlin Film Festival was a strangely adversarial affair. He was known for his elaborately kitsch opening and closing ceremonies and socially conscious competition films: champagne on the red carpet, kale juice on the screen.This year's…
Three ways Arsenal can line up against Brentford as Mikel Arteta eyes Gabriel Martinelli replacement
Arsenal are looking to put more pressure on Man United in the race for the top four as they hope to build on their important win over Wolves last week with a revenge win over Brentford. The Gunners opened the scoring against Bruno!-->…
Redwall Graphic Novel is a perfect callback to the Netflix series
The 2007 Redwall graphic novel is a perfect reminder for fans or newcomers ahead of Netflix's upcoming screen adaptations of the children's book.
The light at by Netflix plans to create an…
Maybe it’s time to review Fahrenheit 451
Despite smoked salmon and bagels, a visit to good friends, a bowl of green cabbage and lentil soup (perfect for a chilly day), the conversation took a wrong turn. Within minutes, unwittingly, we were mired in gloom and unhappiness.It…
Kapil Sharma to play food delivery boy in Nandita Das’ upcoming directorial venture
Actor-director-screenwriter Nandita Das announced his upcoming film on Thursday, starring popular comedian-actor Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami. The untitled film is produced by Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das…
Demon Slayer announces the release of a trilogy of light novels in English
The Demon Slayer light novel trilogy written by Aya Yajima and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge will soon be making its way to western shelves.
VIZ Media has announced the English localization…
They Live in the Gray Review – A Bleak and Ghostly Exploration of Grieving
Claire social worker (Michelle Krusiec) takes child abuse cases more to heart than most lately, as she is still reeling from the loss of her child. His latest mission resembles an open and closed situation of an abusive…
Back plus back – Mexican film premiere and trailer
What do you do if the monotony in your relationship has reached unbearable levels? Are you getting divorced? o Do you rely on new experiences to rekindle love? These are several of the questions that the filmmaker asks Alfonso Pineda…
‘Chilean Poet’ is a playful novel about (yes) Chile and poetry
Your appreciation of "Chilean Poet" will depend on how patient you are with the writer-protagonist tendency, a symptom of the autofictional turn. The flow of poets, journalists, and literary types in the novel made me wish that vet…
Joe Hill’s novel The Fireman will be adapted for television
Picture: William Morrow Paperbacks and Jerod Harris (Getty Images)Like his father Stephen King before him, Joe Hill gradually saw his various works adapted for television and the screen. After the success of locke and key for Netflix and!-->!-->…
Southern Newsmakers of the Week: Jai Bhim Oscars, Puneeth Rajkumar’s James teaser on Kajal…
A week of updates, teasers, trailers and movie releases from the Southern film industry. Southern netizens were also left heartbroken over the absence of Suriya Jai Bhim from the final slate for the 2022 Oscars and the disappearance…
Animal lover? In fact, Britain is a nation of sentimental hypocrites | Julien Baggini
OBrits, who like to think we're a nation of animal lovers, have had a chance to bask in the warm glow of that reassuring self-image now that more than 150,000 people have signed a petition calling for the footballer to West Ham, Kurt Zouma…
Every Classic Book to Movie Adaptation Coming in 2022
Ever since the invention of motion pictures, Hollywood has been on the hunt for great stories and, at least in theory, there's no better place to look than the canon of great literature. From Jane Austen's country novels to Stephen King's…
Cressida Dick toed the line to protect a rotten institution
Catherine Deveney: Cressida Dick lined up to protect a rotten institution
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Mike McDaniel makes his debut as Miami Dolphins head coach – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather,…
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Mike McDaniel made his Dolphins debut Thursday morning. South Florida got a chance to hear from the head coach for the first time since taking over. The fun and energetic 38-year-old has a…
‘A novel to end all novels’: James Joyce’s Ulysses turns 100
Ulyssess, the quintessential modernist novel in English and one of the great landmarks of Irish culture, was first published in its entirety on February 2, 1922, James Joyce's 40th birthday.It was published in Paris, where Joyce was then…
Stories of Wajida Tabassum I An excerpt
Sin: Stories by Wajida Tabassum is set in the aristocratic old world society of 1950s Hyderabad, this collection of stories resurrects and explores the work of Wajida Tabassum, one of the most eminent names in Urdu literature, a iconoclast…
UConn sex assault investigation sparks student protests
A University of Connecticut student's protest over the school's handling of her sexual assault case has sparked further protests on campus and a walkout is scheduled for Wednesday.Alexandra Docken stood in the rain on the Storrs campus last…
2022 Lionel Gelber Prize shortlist announced
Five books vying for world's best non-fiction book in English on foreign affairs
TORONTO and WASHINGTON, DC, February 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Judith GelberChairman of the Lionel Gelber Prize Council, announces the list of nominees selected…
High heels, men’s handbags and more – Footwear News
On the catwalk at Fendi's Fall 2022 menswear show during Milan Men's Fashion Week last month were Mary Jane heels, pearl necklaces, crystal earrings, skirts and socks rising. For any women or non-male people who are fans of the brand…
AMERICA/ARGENTINA – “Drugs kill: we cannot afford to ignore this tragedy” urge the…
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - "Drugs kill: we cannot afford to ignore this tragedy" urge the Bishops of Buenos Aires
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The Parthenon Marbles Return to Greece – A “Revisionist” Historical Fiction by…
When an Earl of Elgin visits the Acropolis with a Neapolitan artist, it triggers a chain of events that leads to the theft of monuments from the sacred Acropolis. Carried away, never to be seen again in Athens.
The Curse of the…
Covid rules must apply to everyone
Since the very beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration has been known to send mixed signals. But the unpredictable nature of the outbreak means the government can no longer afford to…
Powerful poverty and ineffective social protection systems
A case study of Nengroo Basti
MAhmad Gandhi in one of his last notes while expressing deep social thoughts said:
“I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when self becomes too important to you, apply the following…
This easy way to increase your own empathy is cheap, fun and backed by science
Want to increase your emotional intelligence, or EQ? There are lots of ways to do it, but here's one that's easy, fun, costs next to nothing, and you can do it anywhere: To read novels. This post comes from Maja Djikic, psychologist,…