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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.
Properly playful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/05/2024
» 'I'd probably just die one day on the job!" is what Sir Paul Smith says when asked if he is ever looking to retire. "Not today I hope, although it is quite comfortable on this sofa. When I retire would be when I feel like I can't contribute to the business any more. But at the moment, I hope and still think I can contribute. Or you can ask Michael [from my team], I'll keep my ears closed."
When my childhood hero Charlton graced Bangkok
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/10/2023
» Tributes have poured in for Sir Bobby Charlton following his death last weekend at the age of 86.
McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought
AFP, Published on 19/07/2023
» HOYLAKE (UNITED KINGDOM): Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of his sole British Open triumph at Hoylake this week hoping fond memories can help him snap a nine-year major drought, even if they do make him feel old.
Fossil findings prompt dinosaur rush
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 02/07/2023
» It took a moment to spot the fragment, initially: fist-size and unnaturally smooth, nestled between shrubs teeming with burrs in an endless expanse of arid plains. But after the first, the others were easier to pick out, gleaming dirty white against the red earth and run through with a honeycomb texture.
Focus turns to US Open challenge amid global golf turmoil
AFP, Published on 15/06/2023
» LOS ANGELES: The 123rd US Open tees off on Thursday at Los Angeles Country Club with global golf gripped by suspense worthy of a Hollywood script.
Rahm, Koepka seek to keep US Open focus amid merger turmoil
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Jon Rahm says the merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers has left golfers in limbo, but Brooks Koepka is not daunted by a little "chaos" at this week's US Open.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 10-16
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/05/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Australia embraces Greg Norman's rebel LIV Golf with sell-out crowds
AFP, Published on 18/04/2023
» ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA) - The rebel LIV Golf tour has faced resistance from traditionalists and sparked a civil war in the sport, but many in Australia are embracing it with the nation's inaugural event this week a sell-out.
Buriram meet Cobras with T1 title in sight
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/03/2023
» Runaway Thai League 1 leaders Buriram United need two wins to seal the title.