On August 29th, 2025, American singer Sabrina Carpenter released her highly anticipated seventh studio album. Man ’ s Best Friend followed Carpenter’s highly acclaimed, fun, sexy, and humorous album Short n ’ Sweet, released only a year prior, launching her into pop stardom. Short n ’ Sweet debuted at number one on the US Billboard… Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter’s album Man’s best friend: New Wave Feminism or working for the male gaze?
Netflix’s recent use of generative AI to create a building collapse scene in the sci-fi show El Eternauta (The Eternaut) marks more than a technological milestone. It reveals a fundamental psychological tension about what makes entertainment authentic. The sequence represents the streaming giant’s first official deployment of text-to-video AI in final footage. According to Netflix,… Continue reading Netflix is now using generative AI – but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind
Tucked discreetly along the quieter stretch of England’s Lane in Belsize Park, Terra Moderna announces itself with poise rather than pomp. It is a restaurant that embodies dual heritage with remarkable fluency: the heart of Italy beating strongly at its core, softened and brightened by a subtle Antipodean sensibility. From the moment one steps inside,… Continue reading Terra Moderna: Where Italian Tradition Meets Antipodean Grace
The New Financial Union of 3 Tech Giants Michael Burry of ‘Big Short’ fame has made a $845 million bet against the American AI industry. The question is, why? Well, for a number of years, analysts have alleged that the AI industry is vastly overvalued and exists in a financial bubble, and this month has… Continue reading AI Bubble Hits Apex as Michael Burry Shorts the Industry
Tucked away in a quiet Chelsea townhouse, Kutir feels like stepping into a world apart. Behind its discreet façade lies a restaurant that is both intimate and refined, where every detail – from the ambience to the final petit four – has been considered with care. Kutir, the creation of celebrated chef Rohit Ghai and… Continue reading Kutir Chelsea – An Autumn Expedition of Indian Elegance
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s new film, All We Imagine as Light, won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in May. The film exhibits an Indianness that is distinctive from the one most frequently represented globally. Within mainstream Hindi cinema, India is often presented as a homogenous Hindu, upper-caste, middle-class Hindi-speaking nation. In western… Continue reading Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ disrupts popular narratives of Mumbai
In an unexpected turn of events, BBC’s University Challenge has found its way into the music scene, with its new presenter Amol Rajan becoming an unwitting icon for DJs and music producers. During an episode of the quiz show, Rajan, known for his journalistic prowess, sparked a viral sensation after he made a comment about… Continue reading “Can’t except drum and bass, we need jungle I’m afraid” – how University Challenge went viral on the rave scene
Tucked away just off The Kings Road, in Duke of York Square, Polpo is a hidden gem that effortlessly blends the rustic charm of Italian cuisine with a modern flair. From the moment you walk through the door, the atmosphere envelops you in a warm, welcoming embrace, striking the perfect balance between casual and refined.… Continue reading A Taste of Venice: An Exceptional Culinary Journey at Polpo
Fashion has a notorious environmental footprint, accounting for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output. This is exacerbated by a fast fashion business model which encourages the frequent purchase of low-priced and non-durable items. Around 30% of online purchases are subsequently returned, much of which goes to landfill. In 2020, an estimated 2.6 million tonnes of returns were disposed of… Continue reading Fast fashion: why your online returns may end up in landfill – and what can be done about it
In the age of digital assistants, chatbots, and generative AI, we’ve all had the occasional encounter with a machine that seems almost human—until it inevitably messes up your grocery list or misinterprets your sarcasm. But here’s a question you might not have considered: should we treat these non-sentient entities with the same manners we use… Continue reading Should you say please and thank you to AI?
