Raghu Dixit Fans (And Their Mothers) Are Moved to Tears in ‘Amma’ Video
Bengaluru folk‑fusion star Raghu Dixit unveiled a Kannada rendition of his 2013 track “Amma” to mark Mother’s Day, adding new lyrics by Pramod Maravante while retaining the original arrangement. The music video, directed by Rahul Rajeev, captures fans and their mothers reacting with tears, hugs, and gratitude. Dixit, whose mother passed away in early 2022, described the shoot as emotionally overwhelming, reliving memories with each playback. A Telugu version is also slated, reflecting growing fan demand for multilingual releases.
Scientists Discover the Brain’s Hidden “Stop Scratching” Switch
Scientists at the University of Louvain have identified the ion channel TRPV4 as a key component of the brain's "stop scratching" feedback loop. By deleting TRPV4 only in sensory neurons of mice, they showed that the animals scratched less often...
London’s Best Gastropub Has Been Crowned by OpenTable
OpenTable’s inaugural Restaurant Awards crowned The Plimsoll in Finsbury Park as the People’s Choice Gastropub of the Year. The accolade was decided by public voting, complementing expert‑chosen categories across London’s dining scene. The Plimsoll, opened in 2021 by chef duo...
People Who Can’t Relax Until Every Email Is Answered Often Aren’t Disciplined — Many Learned Early that Being Unreachable, Even...
The article explains that compulsive email checking is less a productivity habit than a learned anxiety rooted in early childhood expectations of constant availability. It links this behavior to anxious attachment styles, showing how the need for immediate replies mirrors...
I Realized Last Month that the Reason I Keep My Calendar Full Isn’t because I Love Being Busy, It’s because...
The author, a 44‑year‑old media entrepreneur in Singapore, realized his packed calendar isn’t driven by love of work but by a fear that empty Tuesday afternoons expose unanswered personal questions. He links this behavior to "avoidance coping," where scheduling becomes...
Uncertainty & Possibility
Kyotographie 2026, Kyoto’s international photography festival, runs at multiple venues until May 17, gathering more than 13 artists to probe the concept of "the edge." The programme juxtaposes experimental image‑making with social, historical and urban peripheries, featuring veterans like Daido Moriyama...
How to Choose the Right Garage Doors – Materials, Configurations & Designs
Choosing the right garage door blends curb appeal with functional performance. The article outlines four main configurations—up‑and‑over, side‑hinged, roller, and sectional—each with price points ranging from roughly $384 to $768. It highlights material options such as timber, steel, aluminium and...
Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change
A Princeton University team built a tiny cottage near Hudson, N.Y., using primarily straw—an agricultural byproduct—showcasing a more sustainable alternative to brick and concrete. The structure demonstrates straw’s ability to act as both framing and insulation, sequestering carbon that would...
15 Buzzy Australian Brands Worth Adding to Your Wardrobe
Audry Hiaoui’s latest Who What Wear feature spotlights fifteen emerging Australian fashion brands, ranging from organic‑cotton basics to high‑tech swimwear. The roundup includes Deiji Studios, Silk Laundry, Permanent Vacation, Rashi World and others, highlighting each label’s signature pieces and price...
Video: 'Bad Things Come in Threes' - Inside Dan Booker's Red Bull Hardline Experience
Dan Booker released a short film titled “Bad Things Come in Threes,” chronicling his three‑year participation in Red Bull Hardline Tasmania. The video credits a team of filmmakers, photographers, and editors, including Charles Allardice and NanoLab, who developed Super 8 footage. Published...
Slack Randoms: Building a Pulsejet Powered Bicycle, Lego Road Bikes & More
The Slack #randoms channel at Pinkbike curated a week of off‑beat cycling stories, from a DIY 50‑lb thrust pulsejet bicycle to a new Lego Technic road‑bike kit priced at $130. Highlights also included a head‑to‑head ride showdown between Trinity Race...
It's Only May, But M&S Just Perfected Every Chic Summer Shoe Trend—5 Styles That Will Sell Out First
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled a six‑piece summer shoe collection for 2026, covering everything from sleek flip‑flops to jelly sandals. The lineup blends runway‑inspired details—such as Chloé‑style beaded flats and Maison Margiela‑esque retro runners—with the retailer’s hallmark affordable pricing. Each...
Move over Kitchen Pantry – a Bantry Is the New Feature I Want in My Kitchen
The article introduces the “bantry,” a hybrid pantry‑bar unit that’s gaining traction among homeowners who prioritize entertaining. It outlines design essentials such as built‑in sinks, strategic placement near work zones, contrasting finishes, integrated LED lighting, and optional wine fridges. Experts...
“We Thought He Was Copping Out Joining AC/DC, Cos They Were a Pretty Simple Rock Band”: Before He Joined One...
Bon Scott’s brief stint with the Adelaide‑based Mount Lofty Rangers in early 1974 ended abruptly after a drunken motorbike crash that left him in a coma. The accident forced him to abandon the 12‑gig, country‑rock gig and eventually move to...
Ocean Light (Phase 1: Prelude) – Song by Navy Blue
Navy Blue released the two‑minute single “Ocean Light (Phase 1: Prelude)” on May 8, 2026, marking the latest entry in his catalog of introspective hip‑hop. The track pairs a guitar‑driven instrumental with densely poetic verses, showcasing the rapper’s literary flair. Critics describe...
I Realized Last Sunday that the Reason I Keep My Phone Face-Down on the Counter Isn’t a Habit, It’s that...
Founder reflects on two decades of being perpetually on‑call, noting that his habit of placing his phone face‑down is not a simple routine but a physiological response to chronic work stress. Continuous notifications have trained his nervous system to treat...
LG Electronics Expands Health Protection for Nigerian Consumers
LG Electronics is expanding its CSR health initiative in Nigeria, adding a comprehensive insurance scheme to its air‑conditioner sales. The new program, powered by AXA Mansard Health, covers malaria and a range of common illnesses for eligible customers. By bundling health...
Noah Kahan Performs ‘Doors’ and ‘The Great Divide’ on ‘SNL’ in Second Musical Guest Appearance
Noah Kahan returned to Saturday Night Live on May 9, performing the new tracks “Doors” and “The Great Divide” from his fourth studio album. The album, released April 24 via Mercury Records, entered the charts at No. 1 in both the United States...
How AI Is Changing the Way People Design Their Homes Today
AI-powered room design tools are democratizing interior decoration by letting anyone generate realistic, personalized layouts in seconds. Leveraging machine‑learning models trained on millions of design images, these platforms transform a simple photo into multiple style options, from modern minimalism to...
The Overprescribing of Psychiatric Drugs Is Real and It Is Harmful
A rapid response published in BMJ argues that the overprescribing of psychiatric drugs, especially antidepressants, is a documented public‑health problem. The author cites data linking rising antidepressant use to higher disability‑pension rates and a three‑fold increase in mental‑health disability in...
IKEA Just Launched This Solar-Powered Garden Light That’s the Easiest and Most Affordable Way to Recreate the ‘Firefly Lighting’ Trend
IKEA has introduced the SOLVINDEN Solar‑Powered Ground Stick, a 45 cm red garden light that mimics the popular firefly lighting trend. The stick features an integrated solar panel, eliminating the need for wiring or plugs, and automatically lights at dusk. Priced...
Award for Scientist Who Brought Space to Millions
British planetary scientist James O'Donoghue of the University of Reading has been awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan Medal by the American Astronomical Society. He has produced more than 100 educational space animations that have amassed over 400 million views worldwide. The...
Study Looks at Reintroduction of Storks in Britain
A study led by Harper Adams University PhD candidate Sophie Rabone examines the feasibility of reintroducing the historically native white stork to Britain. Recent pilot actions include releasing ten birds in North Devon and planning a breeding colony at Eastbrookend Country...
Lawrence Brownlee & Erin Morley Headline Newport Classical Music Festival 2026
The Newport Classical Music Festival unveiled its 2026‑27 season, opening with Apollo’s Fire’s Baroque evening on July 10, followed by British vocal ensemble VOCES8 on July 11. The headline act is a “Golden Age” concert featuring celebrated tenor Lawrence Brownlee...
Mums, What Nickname Has Your Teenager Given You in Their Phone Contacts?
Caroline Njunge’s Nation Media piece asks mothers what nickname their teen has saved them under, after a viral post revealed a 19‑year‑old calling his mother “Mokoro,” a Kenyan Sheng term for “mum.” The story highlights how Gen Z’s slang infiltrates personal...
Jardins Secrets Bioclimatic Shells / Vincent Callebaut Architectures
Vincent Callebaut Architectures completed the Jardins Secrets project in Montpellier, delivering 113 residential units across the Théia and Opale & Sens buildings. The development integrates bioclimatic shell envelopes that harness Mediterranean sun and wind to create a breathable microclimate while meeting France’s...
Installing Mosaic Tiles Can Be Easy — but You Need the Right Tools to Ensure Great Adhesion, Perfect Spacing and...
Mosaic tiles offer a quick way to upgrade walls and floors, but they require specialized tools and techniques for a professional finish. A small‑notched trowel, flexible adhesive, and mesh‑backed sheets are essential, while cutting is done with scissors, tile nippers,...
Not Everything Needs to Match — 3 Material Combinations That Make a Room Feel Effortlessly Layered
Design Lab stylist Miaad Latoof argues that rooms feel more alive when materials are layered rather than perfectly matched. She outlines three guiding principles—light and finish, hues and tones, and time and character—to help designers balance reflection, color undertones, and...
Teatro Alla Scala to Stream ‘Nabucco’ with Luca Salsi & Anna Netrebko
La Scala TV will livestream Verdi’s Nabucco on May 29, featuring a new Alessandro Talevi production conducted by Riccardo Chailly. The performance stars Luca Salsi as Nabucco and Anna Netrebko as Abigaille, with additional roles filled by Francesco Meli, Michele Pertusi and Veronica Simeoni. The production opens May 16 and...
My Husband’s Weight Loss Is Triggering My Eating Disorders. What Can I Do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
A reader shares how her husband’s recent weight‑loss success reignites her lifelong anorexia and bulimia, creating daily calorie‑focused conversations that threaten her recovery. The response urges her to seek professional therapy, leverage the UK charity Beat Eating Disorders for guidance,...
Fat Cells Burn Energy to Make Heat – Making Them the Next Frontier of Weight Loss Therapies
New obesity drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have proven that appetite suppression can drive significant weight loss, but they address only half of the energy balance equation. Researchers are now turning to adipose tissue, especially brown and beige...
Three Countries, One Tank of Fuel: London to Brugges in a 393bhp BMW X3
A reviewer took a BMW X3 M50, a 3.0‑litre straight‑six SUV delivering 393 bhp, on a three‑country road trip from London through France to Bruges, Belgium, and back via the Netherlands. The vehicle’s 37.5 mpg (≈15.9 L/100 km) fuel economy allowed the entire journey...
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Is Putting Messinia on the Travel Map
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey,” releasing July 17, 2026, was partially filmed in Greece’s Messinia region. The 20‑day shoot centered on the Costa Navarino resort, putting the southwest Peloponnese on the map. Costa Navarino, a luxury complex of four five‑star hotels,...
How to Stay Calm on a Hectic Day
The article explains how the Yerkes‑Dodson law describes an optimal arousal zone for peak performance and warns that exceeding it hampers focus. It offers practical tactics—breathing exercises, nutrition tweaks, brief movement, visual reminders, sunlight exposure, and micro‑tasks—to bring overstimulation back...
Hidden Heat Pump Insulation Faults Could Be Costing UK Homes £74 a Year
Industry modelling presented at the CIBSE Decarbonisation Conference shows that missing or damaged insulation on external heat‑pump pipework can waste roughly $94 per household each year, amounting to about $25 million nationwide. The loss stems from heat escaping before water reaches...
The Artists of Sherkin Island Off West Cork: ‘You Might Not See Anyone for a Couple of Weeks’
Technological University Dublin’s four‑year BA in Visual Arts has been delivered on Sherkin Island, off West Cork, for 26 years, offering weekend residencies that combine studio work with island life. The program has produced about 120 graduates, with roughly 15...
Kenya Wildlife Census: Wildebeest and Buffalo Numbers Plunge in New Report
Kenya’s latest wildlife census shows dramatic drops in key rangeland species, with buffalo falling from 40,300 in 2023 to 27,400 in 2025 and wildebeest shrinking from 58,000 to 34,200. The hirola antelope is down to just 245 individuals, and African...
Forget Flat White Kitchens — This Designer's Nuanced Take on All-White Cabinets Looks So Much More Considered and Luxurious Than...
Designer Sophie Rowell transformed a cramped cottage kitchen in Reigate by pairing crisp white cabinets with buttery‑yellow trim, creating a nuanced two‑tone look that adds depth and warmth. The tonal contrast softens a bulky boiler cabinet and prevents the space...
Dumped Goldfish Endangering Native Carp in Lake
Pet goldfish were illegally dumped into Halls Pool at Milton Country Park, endangering the protected crucian carp population. The Environment Agency reported that 20 goldfish were released, prompting a rapid removal effort that has so far captured 15 fish, with...
How Gift-Ready Handbag Packaging Elevates Luxury Shopping
Luxury handbag retailers are leveraging meticulously designed gift‑ready packaging to turn a simple purchase into a memorable experience. Research from SMU shows wrapped gifts are rated more favorably, while YouTube logged over 25 billion unboxing video views in 2023, underscoring the...
DRDO Advances Hypersonic Missile Programme With Long-Duration Scramjet Combustor Test
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed a long‑duration ground test of a full‑scale, actively cooled scramjet combustor, running for over 1,200 seconds on May 9, 2026. The test, conducted at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test facility in Hyderabad,...
This ‘Underplanting’ Trick Is the Detail You Can Use in Small Gardens to Make Them Feel Layered and Luxurious
Garden designer Tom Howard demonstrates how under‑planting—placing low‑level evergreens, ferns and groundcovers beneath benches—creates a three‑dimensional feel in tiny gardens. In a 15 sqm South‑West London yard, raised beds and a floating bench were paired with shade‑tolerant plants to add depth...
Caravanserai
Santana’s 1972 album *Caravanserai* marked a dramatic turn from their blues‑rock roots toward a jazz‑rock, spiritually driven sound. After the breakthrough Woodstock performance and three commercially successful albums, Carlos Santana and drummer Michael Shrieve recruited new musicians, including percussionist James...
Peugeot Boss Says Bringing Back 308 GTi 'Makes a Lot of Sense'
Peugeot CEO Alain Favey told Autocar that reviving the 308 GTi as an electric model "makes a lot of sense" after the e‑208 GTi is set to launch in June at Le Mans. The e‑208 GTi will carry roughly 280 hp, marking...
What Happens When Something Breaks on the International Space Station
When a component fails on the International Space Station, the response begins with alarm detection, sensor verification, and isolation before any repair is attempted. Astronauts work hand‑in‑hand with ground controllers, robots, spare parts stored on‑board, and cargo vehicles to execute...
Review of The Kerala Club, Edited by K.M. Chandrasekhar, T.P. Sreenivasan
The review examines *The Kerala Club: Keepers of the Flame*, a collection of 29 essays by current and former civil servants that explore Kerala’s distinctive development model, democratic decentralisation, and social challenges. The editors K.M. Chandrasekhar and T.P. Sreenivasan assemble narratives ranging...
Kaamatan Fuels Rising Demand for Modern Indigenous Fashion in Sabah
Sabah’s month‑long Kaamatan harvest festival is driving a surge in demand for contemporary indigenous fashion. Tailor‑designer Dallbon “Ebon” Jalabid reported record‑breaking work hours to fulfill orders for pageant contestants, offering modern dresses and shirts that incorporate traditional motifs. Prices range...
5 Lowe's Finds To Help You Organize Your Garage
Lowe’s highlights a range of budget‑friendly garage organization solutions, from Kobalt’s stack‑able mini toolboxes priced $22‑$32 to Gladiator’s modular GearTrack wall‑mount system. The retailer also features Craftsman’s VersaStack three‑unit tower at $139 and a 27‑inch rolling cabinet for $177, plus...
Why Dolly Parton Is Still the Unrivaled Queen of Country at 80
Dolly Parton, at 80, remains a cultural powerhouse, expanding her empire with the upcoming SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville, which includes a museum chronicling her rise from a Tennessee cabin to global stardom. She recently released a new rendition of...
Unmanned Lab Opens with Robots at Work as Researchers Push AI, Automation
Tokyo’s Institute of Science has inaugurated the Robotics Innovation Center, an unmanned laboratory staffed entirely by ten dual‑arm robots, including the humanoid Maholo LabDroid. The robots perform tasks such as reagent dispensing, equipment handling and cell‑culture operations, eliminating the need...