In four months, France will host the Paris Olympics, but which France will show up? Torn between tradition and modernity, the country is in the midst of an identity crisis. The possible choice for the opening ceremony of Aya Nakamura, a superstar French-Malian singer whose slang-spiced lyrics stand at some distance from academic French, has…
Read More “A French-Malian Singer Is Caught in an Olympic Storm” »
Amid debate in Washington over whether TikTok should be banned if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell it, one group is watching with particular interest: the many brands — particularly in the beauty, skin care, fashion, and health and wellness industries — that have used the video app to boost their sales. Youthforia, a makeup brand…
Read More “With TikTok Under Fire, Brands That Rely on It Worry” »
This month, just before Art Basel Hong Kong begins, an array of artworks — some towering, some glowing, another harking back to old Hong Kong — will pop up outside the walls of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Five of these new, large-scale works were commissioned by a department of Hong Kong’s government…
Read More “Giant Neon Eggs and Other Outdoor Art to See in Hong Kong This Spring” »
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. ‘The Worst Best People’ Donald Trump is said to be considering a new hire: Paul Manafort, one of his…
Read More “Jimmy Fallon Thinks Hiring an Ex-Con Is the Right Move for Trump” »
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter The “mewing” trend has risen in popularity on social media, but teachers are now being vocal about why they don’t approve of this…
Read More “What is the ‘mewing’ trend? Why teachers are hitting back at classroom craze” »
In Indian cuisine, the concept of a complete meal often involves a variety of dishes, each complementing the other in taste, texture, and nutritional value. While the main dish takes the spotlight, the side dishes play an equally important role in enhancing the overall dining experience. Here are six foods that serve as the best…
Read More “6 foods that serve as the best side dish with any Indian meal | – Times of India” »
Country estate of the British 19th century aristocracy now has approximately half a million sequoias A giant sequoia in the Mariposa Grove remains unscathed in the Washburn Fire that is burning in Yosemite National Park near Wawona, California, US July 11, 2022. —Reuters Giant sequoias- the Earth’s largest trees- are booming in the UK, and…
Read More “What is the world’s tallest tree, and why are they thriving in UK?” »
Renowned Pakistani actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak recently made a guest appearance on host and actor Imran Ashraf’s chat show where she shared a rather unusual and unsettling incident involving a fan. In a candid conversation with the host, Saheefa disclosed an encounter during a dinner outing, where a fan approached her and her husband. “A…
Read More “Saheefa Jabbar divulges bizarre encounter with fan | The Express Tribune” »
The Google Doodle served as a beautiful metaphor. (Screengrab: Google.com) March 8th Google Doodle depicted a group of women from various generations sharing wisdom, their figures woven together within a quilt. Google celebrated International Women’s Day with a Doodle showcasing the remarkable progress made towards gender equality. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March…
Read More “Google Doodle Honours Women’s Progress on International Women’s Day 2024 – News18” »
▶ Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube 2. Bob Dylan: “Things Have Changed” Bob Dylan won his first and only Oscar to date for this doomy, bluesy number from Curtis Hanson’s 2000 film “Wonder Boys” — beating out Björk, who performed her nominated “I’ve Seen It All” that night in her iconic swan dress….
1710002116-0/Screenshot-(750)1710002116-0.png)
