Artists recall David Hockney’s lasting influence as Britain mourns a pioneering painter
“He never stopped looking, questioning and testing the limits of how we see ourselves and how an image can be
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Novel explores grief, forgiveness and hope as author reflects on the success of “The Correspondent”
“I could only write that grief accurately by trying to get as close to the thing as I could.” The
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Veteran journalist chronicles Afghanistan’s upheavals through the story of Kabul’s landmark hotel
“Afghans always used to say: the last to die is hope.” A new book by a veteran international journalist uses
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Khayal’s hidden traditions face new challenges as musicians seek support for classical music’s future
“Dying embers can still start a fire.” A new examination of Hindustani classical music has turned attention towards khayal, a
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China’s Women Push Back on Reproductive Pressures as Legacy of One-Child Era Shapes Family Choices
“Women don’t feel obligated to have a baby any more,” said Beijing-based filmmaker Guligo Jia, reflecting a shift in attitudes
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Active Fault Near Auckland Raises Questions Over Earthquake Risk and Building Rules, Study Finds
“If the whole fault ruptured, there would likely be serious consequences for people living in South Auckland, and possibly further
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Rising Tensions Expose Deep-Seated Divisions as Belfast Communities Confront Anti-Immigrant Violence
“We have been trained to have psychologically defended mindsets and we are used to constructing our identities by what we
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Narendra Modi’s Enduring Political Journey: How India’s Longest-Serving Non-Congress Prime Minister Reshaped the Nation’s Political Landscape
“Political longevity is rarely achieved through electoral victories alone. Narendra Modi’s rise and endurance have been driven by a combination
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Nauru Moves Toward Indigenous Identity With Proposal to Adopt ‘Naoero’ as Official Name
“The name was changed not by our choice, but for convenience.” The Pacific island nation of Nauru is preparing to
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Migrant Care Workers Rescued After Hours Trapped Inside Belfast Home During Night of Disorder
“Someone who is actually rioting doesn’t know that the person they are targeting is actually looking after their mother or
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