Films

The Sound of Silence: Success, Slurs, and the BBC’s BAFTA Blunder

8 April 2026 content editor 0

When Involuntary Tics Meet Institutional Failure The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were supposed to be the coronation of Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic masterpiece, a film that deftly navigates the trauma of the […]

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice […]

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Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks [...]
Business

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

A High-Stakes Gambit in the Strait of Hormuz—Can Diplomacy Avert a Multi-Trillion Dollar Collapse? The geopolitical fault lines of the Middle East finally ruptured on 28 February 2026. What began as coordinated strikes by United [...]
Culture

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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PR was tough love these days. Yes, you most certainly could get anyone to do anything and everything for you, yet it was hard to make one a celebrity. Laura knew that her colleagues always [...]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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28 April 2022 0

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 […]

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

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17 May 2023 0

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most […]

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. […]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software […]

Discovering the Far East

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29 July 2021 0

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 […]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

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 [...]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

5 February 2025 Comments Off

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PR was tough love these days. Yes, you most certainly could get anyone to do anything and everything for you, yet it was hard to make one a celebrity. Laura knew that her colleagues always […]

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

29 July 2021 0

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 […]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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29 July 2021 0

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived [...]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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17 April 2022 0

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]

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Asus Unveils Quirky New Hotdog-Shaped Monitor, Raising Questions on the Role of Design in Technology and Consumer Preferences

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Asus has announced its latest portable monitor, the ProArt Display PA147CDV. The monitor has an ultra-wide 32:9 aspect ratio with a 14-inch panel that resembles the second screen on the company’s Zenbook Pro [...]

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Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

29 July 2021 0

TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons [...]

Cuisine

Mastering Hunger: Top 5 Ghrelin-Reducing Foods for Lasting Fullness

7 August 2025 Comments Off

In an era where the siren call of convenience foods is ever-present and the struggle with weight management and expanding waistlines is a common narrative, understanding the intricate mechanisms that govern our appetite is more [...]

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Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

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A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil1 finely chopped red onion1 crushed garlic cloveA thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped1 finely chopped red chili1 ½ teaspoons of ground [...]

The Sound of Silence: Success, Slurs, and the BBC’s BAFTA Blunder

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

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Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

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

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Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

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

Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details