Spanish filmmaker Carlota Pereda will become the first Spanish director and the fourth woman of any nationality to open the Sitges Film Festival, the world’s leading festival for fantasy and horror cinema,
by Durga Sahil Bloom’s The 5 Types of Wealth is a thought-provoking and refreshingly holistic exploration of what it means to be truly wealthy. In an era where financial affluence is often
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by Satchi Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money is a profound meditation on the often-irrational relationship humans have with wealth. While financial literature is traditionally inundated with rigid mathematical formulas, investment strategies,
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Romance scams have become a growing epidemic in the UK, particularly targeting vulnerable individuals like Poppy, an 84-year-old woman from Oldham, Manchester, who found herself ensnared by online fraudsters after a tragic
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Kim Jong-un has publicly chastised more than 40 North Korean officials for excessive drinking, in what marks a rare admission of misconduct within the country’s ruling elite. The furious denunciation occurred during
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In recent years, social media has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a space of lively connection and culture to a battleground of toxicity and outrage. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram,
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Danilo Lapegna’s Ultrahappiness: A Complete Scientific Guide for Spiritual Survival in the Modern World is a fascinating synthesis of psychological insight, philosophical reflection, and practical methodology. The author crafts a roadmap to
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Tom Rosshirt’s Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience unfolds as an eloquent exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the profound interplay between self-perception and mental
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For many, the allure of working in fashion is irresistible: glamorous runway shows, luxurious couture, and the promise of a fast-paced, glamorous career. But for one writer, the reality of working in
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Editorial Note: This column is based on remarks made by the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka during the Chinese Food Carnival held on 4 December 2024 at the China Cultural Center in
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Life, in its enigmatic unpredictability, often charts a course replete with trials designed to test the mettle of the human spirit. It invites us to tread the narrow path of perseverance and
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared a candid and personal account of his journey through successes and setbacks during his appearance at the Global Freight Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. In an
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A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that nearly 75% of adults in the United States were classified as overweight or obese as of 2021, underscoring a worsening health crisis.
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Religious scriptures and deep thinkers have long emphasised the importance of practising silence, as it leads to an internal exercise that enhances the mindset and fosters the realisation of Truth (God consciousness).
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There is no joy to be had from retirement except by some kind of productive work. Otherwise, you degenerate into talking to everybody about your pains and pills and income tax. ~
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These excerpts are adapted from the author’s latest book, published by Shambhala Publications. It’s like an ox that enters through a latticed window. Its head, its horns, and its four legs, they
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