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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

29 May 2024 content editor Comments Off

As UK Mental Health Awareness Week rolls around again, brace yourself for a tidal wave of hashtag activism, feel-good celebrity endorsements, and your aunt’s newfound passion for sharing mindfulness quotes on Facebook. While the spectacle […]

Cuisine

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet A Symphony of Flavors and Nutrients: Decoding Nigeria’s Culinary Landscape In a world increasingly seeking nutrient-dense, wholesome foods, the traditional West African diet, particularly [...]
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Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

A Critical Overview of Must-Try Sri Lankan Dishes Introduction Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its unique and complex flavors that reflect the country’s history and multicultural influences. The following are some of the must-try [...]
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. [...]
Culture

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature [...]
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Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception [...]

Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image […]

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, […]

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Elon Musk recently acquired a 9.2% stake in Twitter, as announced in a filing on Monday. Musk’s purchase, which was worth $2.9 billion as of the end of trading on Friday, made him […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes

Travel Overview: Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes Prepping for a trip can be daunting, but one thing that can make it much easier is choosing the right packing cubes. With the help [...]

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her […]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

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Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

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

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

“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 [...]

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

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29 January 2023 Comments Off

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict [...]

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Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Apple Inc. has reportedly slowed down its hiring process for certain retail positions, specifically for its Genius technical-support roles. The tech giant has informed some stores that it will not be filling Genius [...]

Cuisine

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]

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Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report [...]

Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

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Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

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Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

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Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

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The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us [...]

Month: May 2024

UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

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

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

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Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

UK PLC in Trouble