Finance 101: Basics of the stock market
Editor’s pick
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.
Are you an apocalyptist or an optimist?
Have you ever felt grateful that AI (artificial intelligence) just saved you from spending hours on your maths homework? Or have you ever felt like AI is going to take over and destroy our world? If you have felt either, or likely both, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is the reality check you didn’t know you needed.
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.
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.




