New York — TANZANIA has taken centre stage in the global luxury gemstone market after Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy showcased a rare tanzanite necklace valued at over 15m US dollars (about 39bn/-) at the Met Gala 2026. The event, held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, saw the…
What is the “liberal” in the liberal arts? The purpose of the liberal arts education is really to form leaders, to form freedom-loving and moral leaders and giving them the tools, rhetoric and history, and some science, for sure. But it’s supposed to train citizens, really, through engagement with the classics. In the early times,…
Celebrated American singer, songwriter, author and activist Patti Smithhas been announced as the recipient of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Princess of Austurias Awards are a series of annual prizes awarded in Spain to individuals, entities or organizations from around the world who make notable achievements in the…
Let’s get ready to rumble: In a clash where silicon meets sinew, China just hosted the world’s first-ever humanoid robot kickboxing tournament – and no, it wasn’t a sci-fi movie set. The China Media Group World Robot Competition – Mecha Fighting Series kicked off on May 25 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, with humanoid bots from…
The extremely anticipated 4th Annual Vancouver Worldwide Black Movie Pageant (VIBFF) is about to make a daring return this December! From December 13 to 17, 2024, the pageant celebrates Black voices with progressive, various, and daring programming. This hybrid pageant combines the magic of in-person occasions at VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre with the…
