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How does it feel to transition from being a diplomat to your new role as a translator? Translator and former diplomat Navdeep Suri (Courtesy The Sacred Amritsar) The two identities have been moving concurrently for a while. I did my first translation back in 2001-2002 when I was a diplomat in London. That was my paternal grandfather Nanak Singh’s classic Punjabi novel Pavitra Paapi, which I translated as The Watchmaker. After that, I translated another Punjabi novel of his – Adh Khidiya Phul – published in…

In a new relationship, sex might feel effortless, but desire and frequency often decline over time. Credit: Shutterstock Portrayals of sex in TV and movies often involve passionate, spur-of-the-moment encounters that seem to have little forethought or planning. Media depictions of sex might then send the message that a feature of hot, fulfilling sex is spontaneity. …

Like a lot of topline Korean films, this prestige action thriller is a little too long at 137 minutes, but it’s consistently entertaining throughout, and quite well-suited given the length to being viewed on a streaming platform. Viewing in chunks works quite well, especially since the dialogue zips by so quickly that if you don’t speak Korean you may need to rewind to read the subtitles – and they’re actually worth reading here, which is not something you can always say about a film with this much martial arts and…

Later today, Blizzard will open the gates to Diablo IV's long-awaited open beta, allowing anyone to play the action RPG before its June 6th release date. I had a chance to check out the beta during the early access window the studio offered last weekend and came away more excited than ever to play the final game. Nearly three months from release, there's a lot to like about Diablo IV. Combat is fun and impactful, and the game gives you a lot of freedom to play your character the way you want to play them. Add to that a…

via Sony Let’s not kid ourselves and pretend people watch erotic thrillers largely for the richly-drawn characters and engaging storylines, not when the majority of them are sold on the back of things getting down and dirty. While there’s plenty of that to be found in 2009’s Chloe, the story does at least manage to flip the script and maneuver itself into a new position, narratively speaking of course. Julianne Moore and Liam Neeson play an affluent couple in a marriage that may or may not be stagnating…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeOver the course of six films and three decades, Scream has quietly established itself as the sturdiest and most reliable of today’s horror franchises. It’s never had to reboot itself. It’s never had to awkwardly sweep its unloved sequels under the rug. Some instalments have certainly been better than others, but the series has only ever slightly stumbled over the years – it’s never…

In today's gaming climate, releasing a free demo is emblematic of a developer's utmost confidence — even more so on PC, a platform that has consistently received the short end of the stick in terms of optimisation. Team Ninja's latest, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, shows some promise — it's a theatrical dark-fantasy getaway that feels like a lovechild born of Nioh and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The short demo gives us a peek into its China-set lore and showcases its flashy combat as well as new features that will ease your…

The Vindolanda wooden phallus. Credit: Newcastle University A headline bound to get you up in the morning—a 2,000 year old dildo from ancient Rome has just been discovered. The 16-centimeter wooden phallus was originally uncovered at the Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northumberland in 1992. It was originally catalogued as a darning…

Improve Article Save Article Like Article Improve Article Save Article Given a number N (1 ≤ N ≤ 9×1018), the task is to find P and Q satisfying the equation N = P 2. Q where P and Q will be prime numbers.Examples:Input: N = 175Output: P = 5, Q = 7Input: N = 2023Output: P = 17, Q = 7Approach: The problem can be solved based on the following idea:As N = P2. Q then min(P, Q) ≤ 3√N .So we can find at least one of P and Q by doing iterations up to  3√N.Follow the below steps to implement the idea:Let M be the maximum…

Royal Enfield has always been a very popular motorcycle among riders in India and abroad. It is world’s oldest two-wheeler manufacturer that is still in production. They have a variety of models in their line-up but Bullet and Classic series have a fan base of their own. They are some of the most popular motorcycles from Royal Enfield. Both these motorcycles are popular because of their retro looks. Modern motorcycles come with electric start feature however, older models only came with a kickstart. Starting an old Cast…