Culture, thinks Melvyn Bragg, is not a bonus feature of reality: it actually is life itself. Or – as the veteran broadcaster puts it in his new Sky Arts documentary – art “isn’t the cherry on the cake; it’s the cake”. To this end, the 84-year-old interviews a series of modern greats, including Tracey Emin, … Read more
The scale of harm done by gambling in Britain could be as much as eight times higher than previously thought, according to the largest ever survey into the impact of the industry. An estimated 2.5% of British adults have struggled with “problem gambling”, according to new research. This would equate to 1.3 million people, though … Read more
Conquest aims to support India’s most promising early-stage ventures through an intensive seven-week program, offering resources, mentorship, and equity-free grants. India’s startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by innovation, increased funding, and a supportive environment. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai have emerged as key hubs in this vibrant landscape. In May 2024 alone, Indian startups … Read more
USA basketball star Stephen Curry threw his support behind Kamala Harris’s bid for the White House on Thursday and said he believed a successful US Olympic campaign could help unite a divided nation in the run-up to America’s bitterly contested presidential election. The four-time NBA champion and Olympic debutant, back in the national team for … Read more
It comes as little surprise after the events of last summer that John Eliot Gardiner has formally severed all links with the three pioneering ensembles that he established, the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Gardiner apologised and publicly stated remorse over the incident after a performance of Berlioz’s Les … Read more
Rs 1k crore venture fund spurs India’s ambitions in space. The Indian space economy is projected to grow from its current size of USD 8.4 billion (Rs 68,000 crore), which is about 2-3% of the global space market, to USD 44 billion (Rs 352,000 crore) by 2033. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday (July … Read more
In a series of events over 24 hours that would have been unimaginable a week ago, Kamala Harris ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, secured the backing of Joe Biden and key leaders, brought in a record-breaking $81m, and became the face of brat summer. “kamala IS brat,” pop star Charli xcx declared … Read more
Senior Democrats praise Biden after address to nation Welcome back to our live US political coverage. Senior Democrats have rallied round Joe Biden after the president, in an address to the nation, set out in detail his reasons for stepping down as a candidate in November’s election. Biden delivered a reflective and hopeful message about … Read more
With the highly anticipated release of the third installment of Deadpool featuring both Deadpool and Wolverine, now is the perfect time to revisit some key films that reveal their backstories. These movies highlight the origins and evolution of these iconic characters, setting the stage for their upcoming team-up. Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine began with … Read more
20. Twins (1988) Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito play twins separated at birth. That’s it, that’s the film. The first of three comedies Schwarzenegger made for director-producer Ivan Reitman proved the action star didn’t take himself as seriously as, say, Sylvester Stallone, and recast him as Mr Family Entertainment. Brotherly love … Arnold Schwarzenegger and … Read more