Month: July 2025

Introduction: The Enduring Scars of Conflict The year 2005 witnessed the release of The Demining Camp (original title: Acampamento de Desminagem), a documentary film by Licínio Azevedo. This sixty-minute cinematic production presents an unvarnished and in-depth examination of the individuals engaged in the hazardous undertaking of landmine clearance within the Mozambican territory. The film directly…

So, I was in this village called Hilgay the other day… Now, Hilgay—that’s in Norfolk, England. Or maybe it’s not. Maybe it’s in Scotland. Or my mind. I don’t know. I just know it exists because I saw a sign that said “Welcome to Hilgay: Please Drive Slowly, We’re All Asleep.” And I thought, That’s…

David L. Davidson holds a foundational place in the history of urban planning in Western Australia. As the state’s first officially appointed Town Planning Commissioner (1921–1929), his work set the course for metropolitan development during a period of profound transition. A man of ideas, Davidson envisioned a more orderly, healthier, and more beautiful Perth, applying…

Elias Fischer vs. Anya PetrovWorld Championship Candidates Tournament, Round 11Saint Petersburg, 2024 A fictional encounter that combines the greatest themes from chess history, featuring a stunning victory by Black The Players Elias Fischer (White) – The 28-year-old American prodigy, known for his aggressive attacking style reminiscent of both Bobby Fischer and Mikhail Tal. Current world…

By Rex MuckworthFeature Article | Film History & Criticism Across more than a century of cinema, the title The Mark of Cain has been used again and again to explore guilt, moral stain, and social judgment. From silent melodramas to modern war docudramas, each iteration bears its own narrative DNA, yet all seem drawn to…

Long ago, in the lands near the big water, lived an elk named Təχə́ʔa. Təχə́ʔa wasn’t like the other elk. He was curious about the strange two-legged creatures and their clever machines, the sčʼáqʷə číxʷə. One day, Təχə́ʔa saw a young person, a Qʷ’ə́ʔa, sitting in a moving house, a šxʷčíxʷə (car). The person was…

Instructions: Total Marks: 120 Section A: Multiple Choice & Short Answer (40 Marks) Choose the best answer or provide a concise explanation. Chirality & Stereochemistry (4 Marks)Which of the following statements about stereoisomers is false?a) Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images.b) Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.c) A…

“In the smallest leaf or lowliest worm, we may find forms that rival the stars in elegance — if only we should look without presumption.”— Anonymous field note, Southeast Asia, 1887 I was not Born — in Drawing Rooms —Nor draped — in Damask — Air —But in the Bosom — of the Fern —I…

If you were anywhere near a boombox in the late ’80s, chances are you stumbled into the delightfully bizarre world of Street Frogs—the part-musical, part-animated hip-hop amphibian crew that served rhymes and life lessons with more bounce than a lily pad in July. While it was short-lived, Street Frogs hopped into some surprisingly deep territory…

The 1952 New Year Honours list recognised the achievements of individuals across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in various fields, including public service, science, arts, military service, and philanthropy. Below is a full list of recipients, along with a brief citation for each: Peerages (Lords/Ladies) Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) Knights/Dames Grand…