In all of her decades as one of rock’s great frontpeople, Kim Deal has not once appeared on an album cover. “Back in the 80s, it wasn’t the fashion,” she says, remembering the words of Vaughan Oliver, her label 4AD’s late graphic designer, who did all the artwork for her former band, Pixies, as well … Read more
Donald Trump spent Thursday in Michigan raving about bacon, windmills, Al Capone, trans boxers, nuclear war and, of course, his crowd size. Weird! Kamala Harris and Tim Walz gave an interview on CNN that was … radically normal. Just as she did a week ago at the Democratic national convention, the vice-president was comfortable and … Read more
Nyrika Holkar, Executive director of Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd (G&B) Image: Mexy Xavier When a 20-something Ardeshir Godrej decided to start making locks in 1897—he had already tried his hand at being a lawyer and making surgical tools, and had failed at both—he might not have imagined that his entrepreneurial spirit and values … Read more
“The job market is so insane right now. I’ve got work experience and internships from the UK, Paris and Hong Kong. I’ve taken courses, networked and am working in an admin job to try to get more skills, after no luck with applications.” Having graduated from the University of Oxford with a first class BA … Read more
EU member states are working on an updated proposal for a youth mobility scheme with the UK after an earlier paper by the European Commission was rejected out of hand by Labour in April, it has emerged. EU sources say the 27 countries hope to come up with viable negotiating points for Brussels in coming … Read more
‘My values have not changed’, says Harris on policy shifts US Vice-President Kamala Harris defended her shifts on policy, President Joe Biden, and her time in the White House in her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee. Ms Harris argued that the Biden administration was able to “recover the economy” after the pandemic and … Read more
Inflation, or a rise in the general price level of goods and services, has long been a subject of concern and debate around the world. It affects everything from the cost of groceries and housing to the economy’s overall health. As the nation gears up for the upcoming general elections, it becomes crucial to delve … Read more
Britain’s No 1 tennis players enjoyed contrasting fortunes at the US Open on Thursday as Jack Draper eased into the third round with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over Facundo Díaz Acosta to set up a potential battle with former champion Carlos Alcaraz, while Katie Boulter suffered one of her most disappointing defeats of the … Read more
India’s commitment towards attaining net zero emissions by 2070 lies at the core of the global climate change framework. This vow accords with worldwide goals on climate action, thereby underlining the role developing nations can play in combating climate change. Intermediate milestones and proactive actions are essential in showing the way towards achieving long-term objectives. … Read more
Harris accuses Trump of killing bipartisan border bill for political gain On the subject of immigration, Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of killing a bipartisan border bill earlier this year. Harris was asked why the Biden administration waited more than three years to implement sweeping asylum instructions. Harris side-stepped the question, and said: Trump got … Read more