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Long live the Dalai Lama, but who is next?
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 08/07/2025
» The whole business of succession would be a lot simpler if the Dalai Lama could just regenerate, like Doctor Who -- a long-running British science fiction series. When the time comes for The Doctor to stop looking like David Tennant and start looking like Matt Smith, there's flame coming out of his head and gushing out of his sleeves, and then he explodes. When the smoke clears, there's the new Doctor.
The dictionaries have a word for it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/11/2023
» It's that much-anticipated time when dictionary publishers come out with their "words of the year". In recent times such words have become increasingly depressing. You may recall last year Collins Dictionary went for "permacrisis" which has turned out to be uncomfortably accurate in light of world events over the ensuing 12 months.
UK sci-fi hit 'Doctor Who' celebrates 60th anniversary
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» LONDON - Britain celebrates the 60th anniversary of science-fiction series "Doctor Who" Saturday as fans hail a programme that has enthralled generations since it was first broadcast.
Would you like to time travel?
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/12/2022
» Time travel remains a fantasy since we can't actually step into a blue police box or a DeLorean to journey into the fourth dimension.
Does the land of Shakespeare care for 400-year-old Moliere?
AFP, Published on 11/01/2022
» PARIS - US actor Denis O'Hare could sense the ghost of Moliere smiling as he rode his co-star Olivia Williams like a horse on stage at London's National Theatre.
Einstein's Theory of Relativity – in 3 minutes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2015
» Alfred Einstein's Theory of Relativity is 100 years old this week. A 3-minute cartoon, narrated by David Tennant (Dr Who), will get you started in understanding it. Another 10 years might finish the job.
2014 US midterm elections: Live Report
AFP, Published on 05/11/2014
» 05:14 GMT - More pot - US media project that Oregon will OK marijuana use. The move makes it the third state in which it will be legal to use the drug recreationally, catching up with Colorado and neighboring Washington.
Pet shop boys come charging right-back
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 01/09/2013
» After faltering with their last album, the electro-pop pioneers dust themselves off and come back strong with a very solid follow-up
A year in fashion
Muse, Published on 29/12/2012
» An A-Z of key events, movements and happenings in 2012 for Thailand and the world.