Orgies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be

[ It’s rather sweet to hear how shocked actress Rebel Wilson was to find herself at an orgy. In her new memoir she’s charmingly revealed how she was stunned to be invited to a party only to realise it was “an ORGY!”, as she writes. As if everyone hasn’t been to an orgy these days! … Read more

All about the unique ritual of frog weddings in India

[ Frog weddings are not a monolithic tradition; they vary fascinatingly from region to region. In Assam, the ritual is known as ‘Bhekuli Biya’, where the amphibian couple is dressed in traditional Assamese attire and the ceremony is performed with all the customary Assamese rituals. Moving to Uttar Pradesh, places like Sonebhadra, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi … Read more

York University accused of censoring student’s Hong Kong protest

[ The University of York has been accused of censoring a Chinese student after it cut its livestream of a graduation ceremony when the student held up a pro-Hong Kong flag. Kyle Ma, 27, from Shandong in China, graduated from an MA in Social Justice and Education at the University of York in February. During … Read more

Zelensky promises victory over Russia

[ Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has promised that Ukraine would be victorious in its war against Russia two years on from the start of the invasion. Today the Ukrainian leader welcomed western leaders to Kyiv to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of his country, amid foreign aid to support its war effort hanging … Read more

No need for extravagant graduations, keep it simple yet lively, Fadhlina urges schools

[ KAJANG: The Education Ministry encourages school graduation ceremonies to be held in a simple yet lively manner, full of appreciation to celebrate all students. Minister Fadhlina Sidek, however, said discussions with parents and the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) at the respective schools are the basis for the graduation ceremonies. “Discussions and consultation with … Read more

Sunak to ratify Rwanda treaty in defiance of Lords

[ Rishi Sunak will override an attempt by the House of Lords to delay the troubled Rwanda deportation policy, Downing Street indicated on Tuesday. The House of Lords voted by a majority of 43 to delay a treaty with the African nation that is intended to make the policy legally watertight by essentially legislating that … Read more

Who is Venu Chitale? Why a Google Doodle celebrates Indian broadcaster today

[ Today marks the 111st birthday of Indian writer and radio broadcaster Venu Chitale. To mark the occasion, the Google Doodle team has celebrated one of the first few Indian women hired by the BBC, who was an influential voice in the UK during India’s freedom movement. On Thursday, Google switched its iconic search engine … Read more