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Being seen for who you are, both existentially and metaphysically, is a gift that society should strive to bestow on all ...

We live in an age full of advice on how to stay focused. And yet, even with so many tips and tricks at hand, many of us still feel dispersed, as if our attention is being siphoned away by forces ...

After playing mahjong for an entire day, our retired parents came home glowing with satisfaction. They recounted the specific moves of the game and the thrill of well-executed wins. They were tired, ...

Electricity is limited, entertainments like film screenings and restaurant meals are scarce, and all your neighbours are people you know and rely on – the prospect of living like this might be idyllic ...

The other day, I found out that one of my close friends had an extra ticket to a football playoff game, and he invited another friend instead of me. Hurt by this apparent slight, I thought I must have ...

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Abdullah Al-Salim Ellai was born on Socotra, a remote Yemeni island known for its exceptional wildlife diversity and striking coastlines. As Ellai tells it, when he was young, it was normal for locals ...

Warning: this film features rapidly flashing images that can be distressing to photosensitive viewers. Experimentation meets skilled artistry, stylish filmmaking and what seems to be a robust ...

If you think about boredom at all, you might consider it trivial – a part of the furniture of life, mostly an affliction of youth, and characterised by the quintessential couch potato. Nothing could ...