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“It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore Seagull Books in Kolkata (Courtesy Seagull Books) Seeking, finding, and practising simplicity is indeed a difficult proposition. More often, what might sound simple is actually difficult to execute. Humans are a complex species and the complexity stems from the fact that unlike the natural kingdom, we have the gift of language. We speak. We read. We write. That is how we make sense of the world. However, language can…

From 18th to 28th August 2023, The Africa Centre in London will host a captivating exhibition titled ‘FUJI: A Opera’, paying homage to the fuji music genre—one of Nigeria’s most significant musical contributions. Without fuji, the world-renowned Afrobeats artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid, who currently sell out stadiums across the globe, would not have emerged.‘FUJI: A Opera’ promises a multi-dimensional experience with never-before-seen archive footage, artifacts, and immersive installations, narrating the remarkable…

Ask Takiaya Reed of the New Orleans-based doom band Divide and Dissolve how she created their megalithic sound and she’ll tell you a story that aligns with her nature as a staunch believer in own her artistic path: it came to her in a dream. “It sticks with me, this sound,” says Reed. “I’m always chasing after it.”In 2015, drummer Sylvie Nehill helped Reed translate that sound into Divide and Dissolve: her primal, crashing drums meshed with Reed’s experimental, sludge-influenced guitar and soprano saxophone, a combination…

A few minutes after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, an email from the 80-20 Initiative, a Chinese political action group, landed in my inbox with the subject head “VICTORY.”I racked my brain, but I couldn’t think of anything about Thursday’s decision that was a victory for Asian Americans. What have we won?In their email, the 80-20 Initiative’s answer was “Equal opportunity for Asian Americans in education.” But that is false. The court’s ruling makes the current method of achieving a diverse student…

Pride month goes through the end of June, and we have a list of small press comics for young readers to continue the celebration.  Holiday House and Peachtree have a list of books for readers ages 3 to 18, and each features an authentic representation of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Take a look below! Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White (Peachtree Teen/Peachtree, for ages 14 and up) This instant New York Times bestseller is a furious debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power…

Last year, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s defamation case was one of the most controversial and big news stories in the entertainment industry. The explanation was that even after the couple’s divorce, the chatter persisted. The dispute finally came to an end in 2022 following a widely reported defamation trial between the two, who had continued to pursue one another for various reasons.  Johnny Depp appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, which marked the actor’s first major role since his high profile defamation trial.…

Last Updated: May 13, 2023, 17:50 ISTCelebrating Fearless Women on International Mother's DayOn this Mother's Day, let's celebrate these fearless mothers who are making a positive impact on society and inspiring others to follow their dreamsInternational Mother’s Day is a special occasion that recognizes and celebrates the invaluable contributions of mothers worldwide. While motherhood often presents its own challenges, some women defy societal expectations and shatter gender stereotypes by embracing unique hobbies like…

We’re still quite a ways out from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s big DLC drops, and it’s not clear when the newest Pokémon anime will start airing outside of Japan. But anyone looking for an artful Poké-fix might want to start thinking about visits to Los Angeles this summer to take in The Pokémon Company’s upcoming Pokémon × Kogei craftwork exhibition.Today, The Pokémon Company announced its new collaboration with Japan House Los Angeles to bring Pokémon × Kogei, a collection of over 70 pieces of handcrafted art from 20…

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mortal Kombat series, developer NetherRealm Studios has shared a new video to tease the upcoming title in the franchise. Warner Bros. Games mention a new sequel to the Mortal Kombat franchise, Mortal Kombat 12 in a financial earnings call in early 2023. The publisher announced that the title will be launched in 2023 and also claimed to have ‘ambitious launch projections’. After that, Mortal Kombat co-creator and series creative director Ed Boon was the first one to mention about…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) celebrated a major milestone on May 2, 2023 - the 15th anniversary of the release of the first Iron Man movie. The film starred Robert Downey Jr. as the charismatic and wealthy industrialist Tony Stark, who later became known as the armored superhero, Iron Man. The movie was a resounding success, launching the MCU and establishing Marvel Studios as a force to be reckoned with in the global film industry. 15 years later, remembering the legacy of the MCU's most beloved hero.…