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Will these change the way we read?
Life, Published on 02/11/2018
» 'A book is proof that humans are capable of working magic," cosmologist Carl Sagan once said. "It's a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you're inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years."
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Getting creative with children's picturebooks
Life, Published on 11/08/2020
» Four renowned authors and illustrators from four countries will present various aspects of modern children's picturebooks during an online talk series titled "Open World Through Children's Picturebooks" from today to Aug 25.
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The long and winding road
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/07/2019
» The Appalachian Trail is a famous 3,500km-long scenic hiking track in the US, attracts about 2 million people each year. It winds its way through 14 states, across wild lands, roads and farms. Attempting the trail is no small task.
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Through the looking glass
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/12/2021
» We have a few pages left to close the book on the year of "perseverance", Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2021. It aptly sums up our shared experiences. Whether it is the pandemic, the "moving abroad" phenomenon or the cryptocurrency and NFT crazes, 2021 has been an eventful ride, for better or worse. Guru speaks to people from different fields who weigh in on the global and domestic trends of 2021. Let's hear about their roller-coaster rides, as well as their unforgettable experiences.
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The complex legacy of Lost In Translation two decades on
Life, Published on 18/09/2023
» It has been 20 years since an ageing Bill Murray and a young Scarlett Johansson introduced Tokyo to a generation in Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation.
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Back in the day
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/05/2020
» Adam Yauch, better known as MCA, the visionary rapper, musician and activist, passed away from cancer in 2012, which forced the rest of his former band members in The Beastie Boys to decide not to carry on the name without him. What happened shocked and saddened the music world. And nearly a decade since disbanding and disappearing from the spotlight, and following the successful release of Beastie Boys Book in 2018, the remaining two Beastie Boys, Michael Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock), teamed up with award-winning director Spike Jonze to share with fans the full story of their band and 40 years of friendship in this live documentary experience, Beastie Boys Story. This is a legendary story that is raw, powerful, and also very personal, but it's one that is also hilarious, entertaining and at times even emotional. Digital streaming is now available on Apple TV+.
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A dedicated disciple
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/10/2022
» When Bollywood actor Gagan Malik accepted the role of Buddha in the epic film Sri Siddhartha Gautama almost a decade ago, little was he aware his life would be forever changed.
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Virtual virtue
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2022
» Buddhist monks have behaved aggressively, sold and used drugs, and been involved in sexual misconduct. This is the news viewers often hear from the media. While many monks have disappointed Buddhists, a virtual monk, Phra Maha AI or AI Monk, created quite a buzz when launched on social media.
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Tracing the roots of The Big Easy's groove
Life, John Clewley, Published on 23/11/2021
» In March 1947, pianist and singer Cecil Grant heard Roy Brown sing Good Rockin' Tonight during a break at a small club in New Orleans. He was so taken with the song, he called the owners of De Luxe Records and had Brown sing the song over the phone. Brown was quickly signed with the label and recorded the song at J&M Studio with producer Cosimo Matassa.
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The neverending quest for identity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/11/2019
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