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Spice Up Your Life

8 July 2026 Cuisine (Food) Editor 0

To better understand the fire cracker that is the humble chilli one needs to look at its origins and how it came to be an essential part of the global diet. Human migration, colonialism, and […]

Emotions

Why Your Body Needs Laughter and Tears

7 July 2026 You (Wellbeing) Editor 0

We live in a culture that is utterly obsessed with happiness, most of it curated and selective. Social media feeds are flooded with relentless positivity, wellness and “good vibes.” Via algorithms and dopamine reactions to […]

Africa

Agadir Unveiled: The Atlantic Jewel of the Maghreb

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

A Journey of Sun, Sand, and Soul Forget what you think you know about Moroccan getaways. While Marrakesh pulses with an almost frantic energy, Agadir—perched gracefully on the Atlantic coast—offers a different kind of magic. […]

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The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

Why Your Next Therapist Might Have Whiskers and a Sudden Interest in Your Ham Sandwich In the modern age of algorithmic precision and hyper-curated lifestyles, there remains one phenomenon that defies logic, logistics, and often, […]

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The Digital Playground is on Fire: Why Social Media is the New Frontline for Youth Harm

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

From Viral “Blind Date” Chaos to Algorithmic Vortexes—Is It Time for a Licence to Scroll? The year is 2026, and the “playground” has expanded to a global scale. It is no longer a physical space […]

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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

24 September 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on 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 […]

Culture

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

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A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

24 September 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

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    Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

    Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of [...]
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    Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

    Critical Overview: Discovering the pre-Arawak past in the Caribbean The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula holds a rare archaeological discovery that could potentially solve the mystery of the pre-Arawak people of the Caribbean. Anthropologists have been [...]
  • Business

    UK PLC in Trouble

    The United Kingdom has long been seen as a pillar of global economic stability, a testament to its robust service sector and a leading role in finance and technology. Yet, beneath the surface of this [...]
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    Deep Escape Getaways: Extra Ordinary Hotels and Retreats

    Forget the blistered feet and the grime of the traditional “wilderness” trek. The modern world is frantic, loud, and increasingly digital, making the true luxury of our age not gold or diamonds, but silence and [...]
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    Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

    Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders [...]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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29 July 2021 0

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

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29 July 2021 0

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice 2 cups of water 1/4 cup of rice vinegar 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced […]

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: This article highlights the unique views of Generation Z (Gen Z) on gender equity and the need for organizations to adopt new strategies to accommodate these views as they enter the workforce. The […]

The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

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7 August 2025 Comments Off on The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the […]

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 [...]
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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 […]

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Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Entertainment

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

29 July 2021 0

The beloved British soap opera EastEnders had a highly eventful Christmas with some shocking revelations, unexpected romance, a murder, and some blasts from the past, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated 2021. The executive producer, […]

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Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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28 April 2022 0
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 [...]

The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

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7 August 2025 Comments Off on The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks
The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the [...]
Culture

Walking in my mind

23 June 2009 Comments Off on Walking in my mind

Walking in my mind 23/06/09 – 06/09/09, Hayward Gallery, South Bank Centre, London, United Kingdom, Europe. So therefore I am The mind, by fiat is the hub of self willed realization. It finds in art […] […]

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

29 July 2021 0
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 [...]
Business

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

29 July 2021 0
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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Hollywood Flops of 2026 and All Time

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The Beautiful, the Damned and the Box Office Bomb Making movies is, by all reasonable accounts, is a form of collective endeavour and creative effort akin to childbirth. You can gather the most visually arresting [...]
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