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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

23 June 2023 anastaseea 0

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

Business

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the [...]
Cuisine

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

This recipe presents a chicken stew with red lentils, tomato, and berbere spice blend, a prominent ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking using a slow cooker, along with [...]
Culture

Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

Gagosian Davies Street, Free, January 12 – February 18, 2012 The significance of patternation The dot paintings of Damien Hirst’s are on first impressions dull, uninspired and seem to be lacking strong creative engagement. Having […] […]
Culture

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare [...]
News

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that [...]

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

Technology

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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 […]

Turner Prize 2010

Culture

5 October 2010 Comments Off

Turner Prize 2010, London, United Kingdom The good, the bad and the ugly The adage is well worn and familiar but in this year’s Turner Prize 2010, does it hold true? Perhaps a slightly reworked […] […]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Entertainment

7 February 2025 Comments Off

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

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the […]

Savers Rejoice as Interest Rates Rise, but Remain Calm

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29 July 2021 0

Experts Warn Britons to Take Action as Interest Rates Rise Interest rates have started to rise again, which is good news for savers. However, financial experts are warning Britons to take the right steps during […]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t [...]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the […]

Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that […]

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. […]

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s [...]

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

Culture

12 September 2013 Comments Off

ASHMOLEAN, 12 Sep 2013 to 19 Jan 2014, 8GBP About the exhibition This is a rare chance to see two of Britain’s greatest artists. Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) and Henry […] […]

Mental health

The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

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 [...]

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UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

29 July 2021 0

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women [...]

Business

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

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Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being [...]

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Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection [...]

Month: June 2023

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

Mexico: A Revolution in Art, 1910-1940

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable

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