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'Ick' Review: Director Joseph Kahn Delivers the Thrill Ride Horror-Comedy of the Summer
Grammy-winning director Joseph Kahn offers moviegoers of all ages something special with Ick, the sci-fi horror comedy with no shortage of laughs, life lessons, and suspense; all of it riding a nostalgic pop, punk, and rock music-fueled soundtrack...

Dr Timoti Te Moke: doctor and author on the rough upbringing that eventually led him to the healthcare sector
Dr Timoti Te Moke became a doctor at age 56, but it wasn't an easy road to get into medical school. Before he started at Middlemore Hospital, he endured a childhood filled with abuse, time in state care, in prison and eventually gangs. He detailed...

Play ‘by the book’
The recently-introduced National Sports Governance Bill is set to change the structure of sports administration in the country; here’s a layman’s guide to how it will alter the sporting scene Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Pics/AFP, Getty...

'Fantastic' WWII series based on 'greatest book ever written' now streaming
00:30, 27 Jul 2025 A must-see WWII mini-series is available for streaming at the moment and television enthusiasts simply cannot afford to overlook it, reports the Express. The TV programme originally debuted in 2019 featuring a stellar cast...

Studying AI, technology alone cannot foster humanity in students; need literature, arts: SC Judge
Emphasising the importance of holistic development for students, Supreme Court Justice Manoj Mishra on Saturday said that studying computers, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and technology alone cannot inculcate humanity in students. "We must also...

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature to continue despite US leaving UNESCO
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The United States is pulling its funding and support for an international cultural agency for the second time. The United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization, or UNESCO, gives special protections to...

Holidays ‘out of reach’ for families as it’s ‘easier to book a hotel for dogs than disabilities’
It is 60 times harder to find a disability accessible hotel compared to looking for a pet-friendly accommodation, according to new research. The figures highlight a staggering reality facing disabled people and their families when trying to plan a...

Restaurant review: Permit Room Portobello, London
The London debut of Dishoom’s spin-off venture, Permit Room, occupies prime corner real estate on Portobello Road in Notting Hill – a fittingly lively street for such an addition. The all-day restaurant pays tribute to Bombay’s Permit Rooms, which...

AMC’s Latest Anne Rice Series Gets Release Date (and Surprising Crossover Update)
They’re watching and they’re always there and now, we know exactly when we can watch Talamasca: The Secret Order as well. On Saturday, during the Anne Rice Immortal Universe Panel at San Diego Comic-Con, AMC revealed that the newest series will...

Pro Wrestlers Who Took The Industry Mainstream And Fueled Its Rise
The A-Team TV Series (Season 4 Episode 7 - "Body Slam") from 1985. Mr. T and Hulk Hogan wearing ... More their Hulkamania shirts. (Photo by: NBC via Getty Images)NBC via Getty Images Professional wrestling has recently experienced a surge in...
Anne Rice Series TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER Shares First Trailer and Release Date
For a thousand years, the Talamasca has been there. Watching. Always. Now fans of Anne Rice’s novels will have a chance to watch them at work. AMC‘s ever-expanding Immortal Universe is bringing the secretive group to the screen for its own spinoff...

Bargain tablet with 13.2 inches and Snapdragon 8 Elite - OnePlus Pad 2 Pro review
OnePlus does some cost cutting in the Pad 2 Pro by leaving out some comfort functions. While the lack of a vibration motor is still bearable in a large 13.2-inch tablet, biometric unlocking exclusively using 2D face recognition via the front...

Austin season two review – this comedy is now coasting on good vibes and Michael Theo’s charm
The first season of Austin was a droll, moreish treat, appealingly combining Australian and British humour to tell the story of an autistic man in his late 20s connecting for the first time with his biological father. The former is Austin (Michael...

Book review: Finding socialism in capitalism
By Madan Sabnavis When we think of a person who worked as chairman of BCG and also in the Tata Group before topping it with a position in the Planning Commission, what comes to mind is the possible economic ideology espoused. The experience canvas...

Kodama Tales to Publish Smile! Manga in English
English release announced for January 2026 Image courtesy of Kodama Tales Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.'s Kodama Tales Inc. subsidiary announced during "The Legacy of Baki" panel at San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday that it will publish Mitei...

Elvis Evolution | Review, Immerse LDN
Elvis Evolution at Immerse LDN isn’t just a show – it’s an experience. It mixes memory, spectacle, and nostalgia in a way that’s both clever and full of heart – especially if you’re an Elvis fan. We started off in a neon-lit 50s-style American...

For the Lack of Laura | Review, The Shaw Theatre
There’s excitement in the air at the Shaw Theatre this evening, at the first London performance of a new musical, a feeling of being in at the start of a potential new phenomenon. Kurt Rosenberg’s For the Lack of Laura has taken twenty-five years...

Author Lauren Grodstein to speak at Lewes library Aug. 7
The Lewes Public Library, Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild and Browseabout Books will host author Lauren Grodstein for a discussion and signing of her new novel, “A Dog in Georgia,” at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, at the library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes,...

9:30 Club Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Re-Release of Expanded Coffee Table Book
The iconic 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. has reissued its long-sold-out coffee table book, 9:30 – A Time and a Place, with a new, expanded edition to commemorate the venue’s 45th anniversary. Originally released a decade ago, the 264-page book...

A taxing change for VIPs: Will Trump’s omnibus bill force books to add sweeteners for whale players?
Tax changes on the state and federal level this summer may compel sportsbook VIP teams to develop more incentives for high rollers. For recreational and sharp bettors this summer, the Taxman has cometh. The first headwinds emerged near Memorial...