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Eternal City, that bring its people to life

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Rome for centuries was an essential stop on the Grand Tour, part of the education of well-born visitors such as the great chronicler of Gilded Age, Edith Wharton.  A collection of short stories, set in Italy, France and America, with powerful portraits of women who live in “the world of propriety” at the turn of century, displaying emotions women feel in love, in jealousy, when they long for children or seek independence – and when their passions lead them to overstep the bounds laid down by exacting conventions. We see too what happens to those strong enough to break the … Continue reading Eternal City, that bring its people to life

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Underwear that safeguards, exposes, embarrass, excite, amuse and shame us

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Stories are woven into fabric of our most personal garments from the first loincloths to the intricate layers of shapewear. The concealed world of underwear is capable of expressing individual desire and also aspects of society at large. Undergarments both safeguards and exposes, reflecting our hopes and experiences, Underwear can embarrass and excite, amuse and shame us. In India you tighten your langoti  which translates to “tighten your loincloth” similar to English saying Grid your lions or Japanese saying Fundoshi o shimete Kakaru translates tighten your lion cloth. Freelance writer Nina Edwards sets out to explore and evaluate the purpose, style … Continue reading Underwear that safeguards, exposes, embarrass, excite, amuse and shame us

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On the Brink of fear & disaster

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Philip Notman, an acclaimed medieval history professor whose fondness for Emerson’s scariest quote “ I  am glad to be on the brink of fear”, attends a conference in Bergen, Norway. On his return to London, and to his wife and son, something unexpected and inexplicable happens to him, and he is unable to settle back into his normal life. Seeking answers, he flies to Cadiz to see Inés, a Spanish academic, with whom he shared a connection at the conference, but his journey doesn’t end there. A chance encounter with a wealthy, elderly couple sends him to a house on … Continue reading On the Brink of fear & disaster

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On the Brink of fear & disaster

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Philip Notman, an acclaimed medieval history professor whose fondness for Emerson’s scariest quote “ I  am glad to be on the brink of fear”, attends a conference in Bergen, Norway. On his return to London, and to his wife and son, something unexpected and inexplicable happens to him, and he is unable to settle back into his normal life. Seeking answers, he flies to Cadiz to see Inés, a Spanish academic, with whom he shared a connection at the conference, but his journey doesn’t end there. A chance encounter with a wealthy, elderly couple sends him to a house on … Continue reading On the Brink of fear & disaster

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Reincarnation: Why older man should end up with a young woman

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The Gentleman From Peru, gives poignant insight into a story of regret, fate and epic love. Raul, a 60-year-old, white-bearded, lone wolf staying at a resort on the Amalfi Coast is the Gentleman  featured in The Gentleman from Peru by Andre Caiman. When a group of college friends find themselves marooned at a luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, including Margot — a gallerist simply described as snarky. While their boat is being repaired, they can’t help but observe the daily routine of a few hotel guest- a mysterious, white-bearded stranger who sits on the veranda each night … Continue reading Reincarnation: Why older man should end up with a young woman

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Design of intimacy and desire are changing as more women watch porn

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/ Porn is an inescapable part of the environment we all share and should be talked about honestly. Dr. Fiona Vera-Gray is one of the leading feminist academics working on sexual violence and she has a decade’s experience in the frontline anti-violence against women movement. When we think about porn today, we still mostly think about men. Men as the producers, and the consumers. Women as the product. Most women aren’t talking  to each other about what they do and don’t do with porn- not really.  And when we do talk about it, we are divided into unhelpful binaries. Porn … Continue reading Design of intimacy and desire are changing as more women watch porn

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir inaugurated

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Thousands of invited guests including top film stars, and cricketers including Amitabh Bachchan and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar attended  the inauguration of a grand temple to Hindu god Ram, his birth spot in Ayodhya, the tranquil pilgrim town on the banks of river Sari, a tributary of the Ganges, by Indian PM Narendra Modi. The temple has been constructed at a cost of £ 170m ($217m), funded from private donations. Mr Modi performed religious rituals Pray Partishtha, “establishment of life force” inside the temple’s sanctum along with priests and Mohan Bhagwat head of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) an extremist Hindu … Continue reading Ayodhya Ram Mandir inaugurated

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Bali: Paradise out of this world

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Secret Escape Indonesian Island Bali known for its iconic rice paddies, forested volcanic mountains, coral reefs, Cliffside Uluwatu Temple and beaches. The island is famous for its yoga retreats. The city of Kuta to the south with lovely beaches and bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dra are popular resort towns. Bali’s magical blend of culture, people, nature, night life, weather, culinary delights  is rated one of the best travel destination in the world. Bali’s Canggu, Jimbaran, Ubud are popular for its digital nomads. Kuta is Bali’s primary resort town and Australian didn’t come here expecting culture, temples, and quiet beaches. … Continue reading Bali: Paradise out of this world