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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 […]

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Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks 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 [...]
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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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 [...]
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Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

Critical Overview: Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in DebtNewchip Accelerator, a startup creator in Austin, Texas, rebranded as Astralabs, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due to accruing some $4.8 million in debt, reportedly exceeding its $1.7 [...]
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Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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 [...]

The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

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As of late April 2026, the global news cycle has moved beyond ‘saturated’ into a state of permanent, high-decibel crisis. For the average citizen in London, New York, or Paris, the urgent ‘Justice Mob’ of […]

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable […]

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

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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 […]

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: IoT Wireless Technology The Internet of Things (IoT) is a ubiquitous term in the tech world, although, the majority of the non-tech populace remains unaware of their connection with it. IoT technology connects […]

Just who is Andy Burnham?

8 July 2026 0

In British politics, what is left unsaid is frequently far more consequential than what resounds on the tabloids or backbenches. As the United Kingdom navigates Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation on 22 June 2026, Westminster has […]

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of […]

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

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There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of […]

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned

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29 July 2021 0

The Prime Minister’s relationship with truth is currently under intense scrutiny. There are concerns about his explanations surrounding the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and about his incendiary comments during a lockdown. Downing Street [...]

The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable

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Temple Studios, London, Until 31st December 2013, Suitable for 16+. 39.50 – 85.00 GBP, Punchdrunk. About Punchdrunk Founded in 2000, the Theatre Company creates totally immersive worlds of entertainment where there is no stage, boundary […] […]

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The Silicon Sovereign: Mapping the Hegemony of the Algorithmic Age

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By late April 2026, the question is no longer whether AI has arrived, but whether it has left any room for the rest of us to breathe. We are three and a half years into [...]

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UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

28 July 2021 0

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the [...]

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Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

29 July 2021 0

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, [...]

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The New East: Why Bangkok is the Final Frontier for the Eurovision Machine

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The Eurovision Song Contest has always been a beautiful, glittering paradox. Born in 1956 as a technocratic experiment by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to test the limits of live international broadcasting, it has morphed [...]

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

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

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Iconic Cinema Guide Some of the World’s Greatest Movie Landscapes

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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