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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

Unleash the Flavors of India with This Delicious Chicken Pasanda Recipe

When it comes to Indian cuisine, every dish is a feast of flavors and aromas that take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. And if there’s one classic dish that you have to try, [...]
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Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with [...]
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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 [...]
Entertainment

Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

Critical Overview DJ Tim Westwood, a prominent figure in the British music industry, has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, all of whom are black. The allegations, which include claims of unwanted sexual [...]
Entertainment

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a [...]

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 […]

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

Entertainment

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

International

28 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Every year, the U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of the healthiest diets to follow based on the opinions of a panel of health experts and nutritionists. In 2021, the Mediterranean […]

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month […]

Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The article reports on the efforts of Apple to oppose the unionization of its retail workers with the Communications Workers of America, with the assistance of anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson. Although Apple […]

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview On April 7, 2022, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko held a press briefing to discuss Ukraine’s energy security and the country’s efforts to replace Russian energy supplies. The briefing focused on generating electricity and […]

Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq […]

Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how [...]

Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Household Debt, Average Mortgage Interest Rates, and Individual Insolvencies Household Debt as a % of Disposable Income The ratio of household debt to disposable income has been a concern for policymakers [...]

Culture

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]

Travel

Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Sagrada Familia: Barcelona’s Iconic Basilica The Sagrada Familia is widely recognized as the symbol of Barcelona, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. The Expiatory Temple of [...]

Travel

Discovering the Far East

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Southeast Asian region, comprising of Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and The Philippines, is a unique and exceptional area. The region is rich in cultural diversity and has a [...]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

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France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

28 April 2022 Comments Off on France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country
Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

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Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

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In the Spotlight

The Prince of Darkness Rests: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

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In a world he helped define with thunderous riffs and an inimitable wail, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has finally found peace. The news of his passing, at the age of 76, [...]

Month: May 2024

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

Unleash the Flavors of India with This Delicious Chicken Pasanda Recipe

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

L’Escargot: Chic Eatery and Lounge