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Gilbert & George

9 April 2012 culture Comments Off

Whitecube (Mason’s Yd): 9th April – 12th May 2012 Free, Photo from gallery website. News cuttings A collection of medium sized mixed media pictures with evocative headlines and imagery. The exhibition is a series which […] […]

Entertainment

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. [...]
Africa

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

The world is witnessing a slow-motion collapse of decades of progress, not onthe battlefield, but in clinics, schools, and villages across the globe. The US government, under the leadership of the current President, has spearheaded [...]
Travel

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, [...]
International

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel [...]
Entertainment

Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest

The Immoral Turn in Hollywood: A Critical Overview Pat Boone, an 87-year-old actor who stars in a new faith-based film called The Mulligan, has criticized modern movies and television for their lack of morals. Boone [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Central Africa

29 July 2021 0

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

Miro – The Escape Ladder

Culture

14 April 2011 Comments Off

Tate Modern: 14/04/2011 – 11/09/2011, Not free. Photo found on web. Miro, colour and imagination Joan Miro, now dead for over a 1/4 century. This major reterospective exhibition explores his career as an artist from […] […]

The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

Mental health

7 August 2025 Comments Off

Grief is perhaps one of the most profoundly human experiences we will ever endure, a complex and often overwhelming cascade of emotions that can leave us feeling untethered and lost. We tend to associate it […]

ICA’s History and Impact

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert […]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Travel

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close […]

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Gary Hume and Patrick Caulfield

5 June 2013 Comments Off

5 June – 1 September 2013, Tate Britain London, Free. Ended. About the Artists Patrick Caulfield and Gary Hume are both British painters. They are of different periods in British art history and it is […] […]

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

29 July 2021 0

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks 100g green beans, trimmed and halved 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 rounded tbsp or 4 […]

Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

13 February 2025 Comments Off

Image attribution source from Creative Commons, Source WikiMedia […]

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Technology

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

Home

28 July 2021 0

Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, [...]

Entertainment

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Unwritten Rules: How Game of Thrones Broke the Mold and Stayed Relevant It’s been a minute since the final credits rolled, yet Game of Thrones still slays. This isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a testament [...]

Home

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work [...]

Culture

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

29 July 2021 0

Analyzing the Trends: Mind, Body, and Soul in the Pandemic Era The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in our daily lives, forcing us to adapt to new norms and cope with the distressing situation. [...]

Month: April 2012

Gilbert & George

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April