Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck restaurant is one of the very best in the world, with not just three Michelin stars, but an almost mythical status in the catering industry. What’s it like to eat there? A fascinating YouTube video has emerged that gives viewers a seat at the table. It was shot by Alexander Varga, […]
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Troops feel the heat and several faint, as Prince William reviews military parade
Several British soldiers were overcome by the heat on Saturday as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William. At least three guardsmen fainted during the military parade known as the Colonel’s Review, in which more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery […]
Meet the Japanese artist who transforms unsold bread into luminescent lamps
Creativity has no bar and we come across umpteen examples of people expressing their creativity through a variety of mediums on social media on a daily basis. But one individual who has truly taken her passion to the next level is Japanese artist Yukiko Morita who combines two of her passions, her love for bread […]
Now that’s a deep sleep! The world’s deepest hotel has opened 1,375ft underground
Talk about a deep sleep. A hotel that claims to be the deepest in the world has opened 1,375ft below the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales. This subterranean bolthole, with stays costing up to £550, is set deep within a chamber of the abandoned Cwmorthin slate mine and can only be accessed via a ‘steep […]
Literature on Pakistani history
A Princely Affair The Accession & Integration of the Princely States of Pakistan, 1947-1955 Yaqoob Khan Bangash West Pakistan, on 15 August 1947, was less than half its present size. Nearly a year of negotiations, arguments, threats and even chance, brought nine princely states into the Pakistani fold. Thereafter followed a long and staggered process […]
SOC Films announce final cohort for Neela Asmaan Artist Residency Programme
SOC Films unveils its exceptional line-up of artists selected for the first cycle of the International Neela Asmaan artist residency programme. This unique initiative, founded by Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, provides emerging and established artists from Pakistan and around the world with an immersive and inspiring environment in the picturesque Shigar […]
‘Significant Other’ — nothing about this catastrophic romcom makes any sense
Romantic comedy is a genre powered by clichés. The meet-cute, the sassy best pals, the sparkling initial chemistry followed by unfortunate misunderstanding and sweet reconciliation: ticking them off or seeing them slyly subverted is a cosy routine. What, though, if those comforting tropes were boldly thrown in the bin? Something dark and daring might be […]
The story of ‘Baby Baji’ is a bit hard to comprehend
Are we thinking mutually in understanding that the Baby Baji story is a typical story showing a big family that consists of conservative mind sets who aim to fly high in life indulged in real life problems? The drama serial baby Baji consists of a talented casts including a veteran actress, Samina Ahmed, Javeria Saud, […]
Estee’s favourite home goes on sale — sprawling five-bedroom Belle Epoque-style villa
The ‘favourite home’ of American businesswoman Estée Lauder has gone on sale in the south of France for a whopping $9.4mn. Bought in 1963, the Belle Époque-style villa in Cannes was described by the co-founder of her cosmetics company as her favourite vacation home. It is also claimed she may have created Beautiful, one of […]
Is the human brain actually made up of 60% fat?
The human brain, often hailed as the most remarkable organ in the human body, continues to captivate both scientists and the general public alike. After all, it is an intricate network of neurons, glial cells and supporting structures, each playing a vital role in the functioning of this remarkable organ. Hence, as advancements in neuroscience […]