As part of the Guardian’s series on “the play that changed my life”, leading voices from the arts and beyond have been sharing their momentous theatrical discoveries. We asked readers to do the same, and here are some of their responses. ‘I’ve never been in an auditorium so engrossed’ For Black Boys …, Royal Court … Read more
Leaders with clinical credibility are more able to be influential in healthcare organizations and as system leaders than those coming from outside — though there will always be notable exceptions. Image: Shutterstock From his years of experience, Professor Brian Golden is emphatic about what makes a successful healthcare leader: “I’ve never seen a high performing … Read more
It is just over a month since the first riots broke out in Southport – seemingly provoked by rumours containing false information about the alleged identity of the attacker who killed three children and injured eight others, as well as two adults, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Five further days of disorder followed in … Read more
Global cinema is a vast and evolving landscape – a convergence of peak creativity and a pursuit of box-office earnings. There’s certainly a link between the most well-crafted movies and the biggest, most successful hits. Good filmmaking is rewarded commercially, like in any free market. And good films don’t just entertain their audience while they … Read more
The UK government’s plan to free up prison spaces for at least 18 months with next week’s launch of the early release scheme is doomed to fail because cells are being filled by rioters, the prison governors’ leader has said. Tom Wheatley, the president of the Prison Governors’ Association, said the lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, … Read more
(Top row from left) Padmaja Kacham, director at Padmaja Herbs and Foods, Naga Srinivas Kacham, managing director at Takkaiah & Padmaja Herbs and Foods, Ganesh Kacham, executive director at Takkaiah; (Bottom row from left) Shadbinda Kacham (son of Naga Srinivas Kacham), and Ramesh Gupta Kacham, director at Takkaiah Image: Vikas Chandra Pureti for Forbes India … Read more
In spring of last year, Tucker Carlson was on the outs. The former prime-time host had been booted from the Fox News channel where he had made his name. Ensconced in his remote Maine home, Carlson launched a new show on what was then called Twitter, but as his viewer figures quickly plunged, consensus opinion … Read more
Republican anti-Trump group launches $11.5m ad buy Good morning US politics readers. With the general election just nine weeks away, a Republican anti-Donald Trump group is targeting disaffected Republicans and conservative-leaning independents in a new $11.5m ad campaign that will play in key battleground states. The ad buy, by Republican Voters Against Trump, targets voters … Read more
In today’s interview, we delve into the fascinating evolution of Abraham and Thakore’s design philosophy, exploring the journey from their early days of creating intricate scarves and kimonos to their current, sophisticated fashion collections. As we uncover their creative trajectory, we’ll also examine how they skillfully balance traditional Indian crafts with contemporary design, and navigate … Read more
Federico Chiesa (Juventus to Liverpool, £10m) For many Liverpool fans the summer window was too quiet, with no major arrivals and contracts left unsigned. Arne Slot’s impressive start has eased frustrations, and the Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has agreed to join next summer – but when a new face arrived at Anfield, he was undeniably … Read more