Are you an apocalyptist or an optimist?
Editor’s pick
Nepalis at home and abroad suffer due to Iran war
US and Israel’s war against Iran may appear to be a distant conflict, but its consequences have quietly made their way into the kitchens of ordinary Nepali families. People throughout the country are feeling the effects of rising prices, a shortage of gas cylinders and more expensive food. The conflict is altering the way Nepalis cook, eat and live.
Finance 101: Basics of the stock market
As the leader of the Finance Society at my school in the UK, I have experience teaching these subjects to a class of more than 40 beginner students aged 13 to 18. Through that experience, I understand that finance can be much less intimidating to learn when explained in simple terms.
Micronations: A unique political and social phenomenon
Seven miles off the coast of England lies a rusting metal platform the size of a football field called Sealand. It contains infrastructure, hosts internet services, runs on renewable energy and even has a jail.
Film & Book Club
A system of exploitation in which, knowingly or not, we all participate – Parasite analysis
In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.
Oscars 2026. Four acting races, four strong opinions – and four correct predictions
Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question
Pattinson steals the show as Zendaya’s character is underdeveloped. The Drama review
The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.




