Shailaja Paik: The MacArthur ‘genius’ from India who shattered caste barriers
MacArthur Foundation Shailaja Paik is among 22 recipients of the prestigious MacArthur “genius” fellowship this year In a small, crowded tenement in the slums of India’s Pune city, Shailaja Paik…
Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes
When a hurricane sets its sights on Florida, storm-weary residents may think of catastrophic wind, hammering rain and dangerous storm surge. Mounds of sand swallowing their homes? Not so much.…
UK’s National Gallery bans liquids after activist attacks on artworks
Starting today, the London museum is enforcing new security measures, including a ban on liquids. “We have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect…
Iconic UK pyramid is about to become a giant curry house for 1,500 diners
The Stockport Pyramid has been empty for many years now (Picture: Getty Images) One of Greater Manchester’s most distinctive buildings is set to be transformed under new plans. The Stockport…
Watch Elton John Join Dua Lipa for ‘Cold Heart’ at London Show
Dua Lipa played a special show at London’s Royal Albert Hall last night and took the opportunity to bring out Elton John for a performance of the pair’s hit single…