USCIRF Hearing On Azerbaijan Highlights Concerning Conditions, Political Prisoners & Cultural Heritage Destruction

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a virtual hearing on Thursday, June 5, 2025, on Religious Freedom Conditions in Azerbaijan that highlighted political prisoners and lack of freedom of speech...

Culture Club documentary reveals screaming match in the studio

NEW YORK – Considering how much Boy George talked about enjoying the attention that came with fronting one of the most tenured bands of the New Wave movement, it was a bit surprising that he wasn't in the room during the world premiere of "Boy...

JAGO: Elect leaders who will support vision and culture of the Jopadhola

FILE PHOTO: Museveni shows his spear-throwing skills in Tororo as cultural and political leaders admire. The Jago (Prime Minister) of the Jopadhola kingdom is 2nd left. Left is Sara Opendi and right Okoth Nyalulu. Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT...

Indian classical arts spark cross-cultural empathy in European schools

Sohini Roychowdhury, along with Indro Roychowdhury and Sanjib Pal, recently conducted performances and interactive sessions in Austria and Germany, using Indian classical arts to foster empathy and cultural sensitivity among children and young...

Romeo Beckham sparks dating rumors with influencer Caroline Daur after Kim Turnbull breakup

He’s playing the (soccer) field. Romeo Beckham sparked dating rumors with Caroline Daur days after news surfaced that he called it quits with Kim Turnbull. According to photos obtained by Page Six, the second-eldest son of David and Victoria...

Chris Evans made an extra-special gesture during romantic proposal to wife Alba Baptista

Chris Evans got candid about the extra-special gesture he made while proposing to his wife, Alba Baptista. “I proposed to my wife in Portuguese,” the “Captain America” star told the Knot Saturday on the red carpet for his new movie,...

Teyana Taylor gives flirty shoutout to rumored boyfriend Aaron Pierre on his 31st birthday

Teyana Taylor celebrated another year around the sun for her rumored beau, Aaron Pierre. On Saturday, the “Gonna Love Me” singer took to Instagram to share a flirty post for the “Mufasa” voice actor’s 31st birthday. “Cheers to Thirty-WON & many...

Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff passionately kiss in Italy after fueling romance rumors

New couple alert. Billie Eilish was spotted packing on the PDA with Nat Wolff during a romantic getaway to Venice, Italy. The “Ocean Eyes” singer and the “Paper Towns” star were seen passionately kissing on a balcony while sipping champagne, per...

Gabrielle Nevaeh: 'Stranger Things' heroine relates to lonely Creel

NEW YORK, June 8 (UPI) -- Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Monster High, That Girl Lay Lay and All That actress Gabrielle Nevaeh says starring in Broadway's Stranger Things prequel, The First Shadow, helped her check two things off her...

How Thai culture uses food to connect and greet

More Thai greetings that show the importance of food Besides “กินข้าวหรือยัง?” Kin Khao Reu Yang? or (Have you eaten yet?), there are other food-related phrases that are commonly used in Thailand to check in on someone or make casual conversation:...

Financial Literacy Cultivates a Culture of Saving

Savings culture is a lifelong discipline that can lead to an accumulation of personal wealth. Since financial literacy can cultivate a culture of saving, awareness through a targeted approach to achieve the appropriate financial objectives is...

Javed Akhtar Receives Dostoevsky Star Award for Influence on Cultural Heritage and Literary Dialogue, Wife Shabana Azmi Shares Moments From Ceremony

Mumbai, June 6: Lyricist Javed Akhtar was honoured with the prestigious Dostoevsky Star Award for his remarkable influence on cultural heritage and literary dialogue on Friday. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shabana Azmi, wife of Javed Akhtar,...

Bringing Odisha’s Vibrant Culture Alive: Raja Festival Comes To Noida And Gurgaon

Bhubaneswar: The vibrant city of Noida is all set to come alive with the colours, sounds, and flavours of Odisha as the Samudayik Vikas Samiti is gearing up to host the first-ever Raja Parba 2025. This grand celebration, scheduled for June 14 and...

Wedlock of culture, fashion, plenty fun at Ojude Oba on Sunday

Want to witness the best of Ijebu culture? Your destination is Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, and the dateline is Sunday, June 8. Held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, the festival, which literally means “The King’s Forecourt,” is famous for parades...

Culture Tips, Weekend of June 6

Culture tips for around Slovakia. Irena Brežná in London: On Immigration and Writing The Platform for Linguistic and Epistemic Justice invites you to an evening with Irena Brežná, an award-winning Slovak-Swiss writer and essayist. The event will...

Folk culture lures children to stages and screens

Summer has come and so it is also time for theatres and cinemas to launch special shows for children. This year, folk culture has emerged as one of the top choices for children's entertainment, from traditional stages to digital screens, despite...

Asking for a friend: I’m dating a man from a different culture and my friends are not supportive and keep telling me it won’t last

Q: I’ve started dating a man from a different culture, and it has raised some issues. He’s from a different culture and religion, and while I thought my parents might have an issue, it’s really my friends that have surprised me with their...

Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Metal Ornament Craftsmen Responsible for Cultural Properties Has Impressive Workmanship

The Yomiuri Shimbun Metal ornament craftsman Kosuke Matsuda smiles during an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun at Kazariya Matsuda, his workshop in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, sur-rounded by a myriad of work tools. By Takahiro Natsui / Yomiuri Shimbun...

Folk culture lures children to stages and screens

Culture Club doc director: Boy George 'story more relevant now'

1 of 5 | From left, Roy Hay, Boy George, Jon Moss and Mikey Craig are the subjects of the documentary "Boy George &amp Culture Club," playing at the Tribeca Film Festival. Photo courtesy of Duncan Raban LOS ANGELES, June 6 (UPI) -- Director...