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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Anchors India’s Strongest Post-Pandemic First Half at the Box Office
India’s cinema box office recorded its strongest first half of any year since the pandemic, taking INR6,398 crore ($664.7 million) between January and June 2026, according to Ormax Media. The result, up nearly INR650 crore on the same period in 2025, was driven heavily by the Hindi-language action sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, which alone accounted…
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Beijing’s message to the world’s tourists: come here and judge China for yourselves | Zichen Wang
In a comment piece for the Guardian, Zichen Wang argues that Beijing is pursuing a deliberate strategy of openness towards foreign visitors, even as its wider relationship with the west grows more tense. By dramatically expanding visa-free travel, China is betting that first-hand exposure to the country – rather than geopolitical headlines about espionage crackdowns…
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Hot tubs and £80 rosé: how the mud-soaked British festival got a luxury makeover
Britain’s traditionally muddy, no-frills music festivals are undergoing a luxury shift, as organisers and caterers respond to festivalgoers, particularly younger ones, who are willing to pay premium prices for comfort and fine dining. Industry figures say the trend reflects Gen Z and millennial preferences for spending on experiences rather than possessions, with festivals increasingly marketed…
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Doctor shortages are hurting rural patients. Let pharmacists help them heal
An opinion piece argues that pharmacists should be given a greater role in treating rural patients as doctor shortages leave millions of Americans struggling to access basic care. The author describes how a routine ailment such as a sore throat or flu can become a major ordeal in underserved areas, forcing patients to miss work,…
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Dune has nothing on 2026’s wildest sci-fi movie release — watch the trailer
Cult animated science fiction film Gandahar celebrates a 40th anniversary with a 4K re-release in the United States. See it here.
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A new GamesRadar+ podcast is here – This is G+RLS
GamesRadar+ has launched a new podcast called This is G+RLS, expanding the gaming outlet’s audio content offerings for its audience. The launch reflects a broader trend among gaming publications diversifying into podcast formats to engage readers through additional media beyond written articles. Unfortunately, the specific details of the podcast’s content, hosts, format, episode schedule and…
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The Odyssey Has Us Thinking About Christopher Nolan’s Video Game Adaptation Ideas
GameSpot argues that Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film The Odyssey highlights the unrealised potential for video games based on his work. Nolan has said he is interested in the medium but believes an adaptation should stand as a substantial work in its own right, rather than merely exploit a film’s brand. Nolan discussed the idea in…
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The Hairdresser Mysteries review – Sally Phillips gifts us the most bananas daytime TV ever
Sally Phillips stars in The Hairdresser Mysteries, a new cosy crime series set in the fictional village of Blossom Vale, where her character Lily Petal opens a salon that hasn’t been touched since the 1970s and finds herself solving local murders alongside assistant Clary (Charlotte Jordan). The Guardian’s review praises the show as astonishingly strange…
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Five reasons to be cheerful despite England’s World Cup exit
Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England’s footballing future.
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IFULKI – “Something Greater”
The debut single from London group IFULKI is a compelling introduction. The experimental group, which draws influence from Gnawa, electronic, and jazz music, delivers a rich first offering with their song “Something Greater.” It’s a collage of ominous trip-hop textures, soulful piano embellishments, anxious percussion, and soaring vocals. The post IFULKI – “Something Greater” appeared…