#India UK Dialogue

[news4nose]

Held yesterday in Delhi, the 2 plus 2 dialogue, serves as a means to discuss and evaluate all dimensions of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 

[la-cinephile]

Why you should watch Nautilus

If you live in UK, Ireland or Australia, please watch Nautilus on Prime Video which was released last Friday.

It's a tv series serving as a prequel for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and even if it's not perfect, with low quality CGI, "simple" dialogues and a fast pace that doesn't serve the story, it's a real journey across all over the world, from India to exotic island and to the depths of the ocean, with good characters, girlpower (Loti my beloved!), some nice twists and a dark tone in some scenes even though it's family-friendly most of the time.

You may want to stop after episode 6, one the best episode btw, but if you watch the series and got attached to the story and characters, you will understand why I say you will wonder if you should continue but trust me, you have to, you won't be disappointed.

Just give a chance to this series, please

[drivingsideways]

2024 Watch List: Movie Edition

After what feels like a decade of not really watching any movies, I had a good movie year- 70 films, which is a little over a movie per week, mostly because I stuck to watching or rewatching older films. Went through most of Wong Kar Wai's filmography, which always leaves me dreamy and slightly perplexed and also a bit annoyed (complimentary); going bonkers over Interview with the Vampire S2 made me fall into French New Wave for a time- a longing to revisit Paris struck me enough to do something about renewing my passport- though naturally, it didn't improve my bank balance enough to think about actually visiting. Anyway, tbh, I was quite surprised that Hiroshima Mon Amour and Masculin Feminin, among others, are really all that. Sixty years later, Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall (2023) would have been my pick for best film at the Oscars- it made me want to return to watching movies in theatre.

Returned to the mothership (UK) via Merchant-Ivory productions and old British tv - Howard's End (1992) which I probably watched for the first time too early in my life, knocked me down and then took me out back and shot me in the head this time around. Maurice (1987) was everything Luca Guadagnino films aren't (y'all were just really flat out lying about Challengers being good); Heat & Dust (1983) made me a little angry, and also pushed me into reading A Passage to India (1924).

Closer home, Kim Jee-woon's weird and wonderful brain gave me Cobweb (2023), which was odd, stylish, darkly funny, and just an incredibly good film to watch some of Korea's top actors doing their thing (and some unexpected things- Jung Woo Sung's cameo, for example). Speaking of the new father (*sniggers meanly*) , I finally got to watch Kim Sung-su's era-defining "youth" film Beat (1997) and John Lee's A Moment to Remember (2004), two films that have defined Jung's career- loved the former, despite the bleak ending, and about half of the latter; it was at its best when it was being unselfconsciously horny- the sharp left into melo territory left me unmoved. It's crazy to me that it's Jung Woo-sung who keeps getting asked to re enact the "If you drink this, we're dating" dialogue for like twenty years, when that scene- and the movie- really belong to the luminous Son Ye jin. Shout out also to director Kim Sung-su's 12:12 The Day/ Seoul Spring(2023), a fictional retelling of the 1979 coup by Chun Doo-hwan which was oddly prescient about Events (TM) of December 2024 to the point where I actually said aloud- wait, I just saw this in a movie.

Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster (2023) is a perfect film, 10/10 no notes; and I wept buckets watching Shoplifters (2018), but found Airdoll (2009) a bit icky, despite a bravura performance from the great Bae Doona. Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers (2023) was another film that had me crying- and it didn't surprise me later to find out that it was based on a Japanese novel by Taichi Yamada. There's just something about how Asian storytelling uses the supernatural that is easily identifiable, even when situated in a different culture.

Moonstruck (1987) turned out to be the rom com of the year for me- just PERFECT, god, imagine Hollywood used to know how to make romances????

Malayalam cinema continues to be the only Indian cinema worth watching (I said what I said): Kaathal: The Core (2023) and Thallumaala (2022) are very different films thematically and stylistically, and give you some idea of the range of what's on offer there, while the bigger Hindi/Telugu cinema industries continue to churn out headache inducing, morally and artistically bankrupt mega-hits. They're not the only ones, of course- why on earth does Emerald Fennell get to make movies, y'all? Saltburn (2023) was trash. Poor Things (2023) was even worse, if that were possible. And yet, I'm told we're going to get treated to MORE of the same. Love yourselves, guys, please.

I'm not sure what I'm looking forward to movie-wise next year, but I do hope to continue rediscovering the joy of cinema. Anyway, what've you all been watching this year? Tell me in the notes/ link me to your posts!

[terresdebrume]

Prompted by a fic I was reading: would Charles be likely to have learned Punjabi at home ? (As in, enough to actually be able to sustain a conversation in it, even a simple one, to say nothing of actual proficiency in the language)

My instinct is to say no for a couple of reasons

(Note: This is not to discourage people who want to write bilingual Charles! I just like thinking about people's relationship to languages and also it's relevant to my prep for my down on my knees series)

Rowland Sr. is a violent man who hit his son on the regular. Charles' dialogue implies that he did not hit his wife, but with a man like that the threat of it is never gone

Mrs. Rowland, per Charles, was "just quiet". This, plus the glimpse of her we have in the mirror and in Charles' trauma flashbacks implies a woman who likely survived in her house through self erasure and deference to her husband

Rowland Sr is explicitly likened to Devlin Sr, which suggests a controlling man who constantly found fault in Charles for varied and likely nonsensical reasons

All this leads me to think that for Charles to speak/understand Punjabi in canon would require his mother to be allowed to use Punjabi with him to a degree where he could have built actual fluency which to me seems... Unlikely to say the least.

First of all, like I said, Rowland Sr is a controlling asshole who wants to know everything going on in his house, which makes it unlikely that he would be fine with his wife and son having a "secret language" of their own, which means the first step to get bilingual Charles in canon would be to have bilingual Rowland Sr. Not impossible, but given the way people thought about language in the 60s/70s when he would have met his wife, unlikely imo.

Even IF Rowland Sr was somehow bilingual in Punjabi (which you could have if you wanted) I think it's important to remember that the way bilingualism is perceived right now on Tumblr is not necessarily universal. Assuming Charles spoke Punjabi at home, on top of all the assumptions above, also assumes:

His parents didn't subscribe to the wisdom of the time, which is still widespread, that hearing more than one language at home would impede the acquisition of speech for children

His parents felt that Punjabi would be important and/or useful and/or not an obstacle that he would have to overcome when trying to fit into British society at large. I don't know what would have been the consensus in the UK in the early 70s when Charles was born, but I can tell you that people of Charles' generation in France generally don't speak the immigrant parent's language because the attitude of the time was that to do so would be detrimental to the child (that said, the UK does integration differently so I could be missing something there)

There are other factors that can influence practice and understanding of a language: I imagine Charles' relationship with his mother would play a huge role there, as well as people's reactions to his usage of Punjabi outside the house (would he have people to practice with beyond his mother? If so, would he have wanted to?) and tbh you can probably make sense of a lot of permutations

But between the above and the fact that Charles' costume design makes no reference to his heritage that I could spot beyond the cricket bat* I think if Charles does learn Punjabi it's more likely to be a choice he makes as a teenager/after he dies than something he was taught at home

*He does have visible antiracist politics but those are not the same thing as a particular connection to India and Punjab, which I think would be a bit of a requisite for him to actively learn the language later on

[onepagelovestories]

I made a discovery/theory that I thought I might share in case it's of use or interest to anyone else!

How big is Valisthea?

TL;DR - It's just Scotland, Cymru (Wales), Ireland, and England but flipped upside-down and photo bashed a bit.

These are just purely my observations, so I'm throwing them into the void!

So, for fan fiction purposes (and just general peace of mind), I really wanted to figure out exactly how big the twins were, considering how insanely quick everyone moves around. This is obviously true for video games in general but I felt it a lot more in FFXVI than other comparable games imo.

There's not a ton to go off of, just some throwaway dialogue lines here and there that give you the general sense that you can move from one location to the next in a day or two primarily by foot (chocobos are a whole other side tangent, as is the Enterprise or whatever the hell Dominants are capable of).

Some of those specific references include;

The trip from Rosalith to Pheonix Gate and back taking an expected 5 days total (with Clive, Tyler, and Wade arriving that night despite the detour through the marshes),

The boat ride from Port Isolde to Drake's Breath taking 3 days,

Someone from the hideaway referencing that they leave for Lostwing each day for work. (Couldn't find the exact example don't quote me on that one.)

Twinsides/Origin being "Hundreds of Leagues" away from The Hideaway

There's probably a few others, but most of the other examples I could find were open to interpretation, merely implying that travel took place in the same day but could be interpreted to have been spread out over longer were it not for 'video game logic and scale'.

That being said, I like things being a little more grounded for head canon purposes and wanted to know how much down time was reasonable in and between trips back and forth.

In general, I feel like the game should have been spread out over the full 5 years. But understanding game development limits, I get why that'd have been a nightmare! So the time skip makes sense practically, and I just choose to headcanon that events are a little more spread out. (Like them taking the full year in 873, from Clive and Jills rescue to destroying Drakes Head, rather than a couple of weeks like it seems in game.)

Shout out to this reddit post for doing an awesome estimate based on an average measure of the aforementioned "hundreds of leagues" quote. This was my starting point.

They concluded that Valisthea was likely closer in size to India or Australia, which I like a lot in terms of Valisthea being a full-scale continent. However, it does mess with the timeline a lot.

Also, I'm from a large country so my sense of what is a "reasonable" distance is pretty thrown off compared to a lot of other places. A 2-5 hour (200-400km) car ride to another city is nothing in my head until you realize that distance would take 1-4 weeks to walk or even ride (Horse metrics. Again chocobos are weird and probably a bit faster due to being all terrain and more robust than horses but are also birds so I don't know what endurance levels carrying heavy loads would be like).

Soooo, I began looking for European contemporaries since the game is very eurocentric (and all the criticisms that come with that).

Which led me to the realization that Valisthea is literally just the UK and Ireland, but flipped.

Now. Am I 100% certain this is what the devs did? Of course not. Is it so damn close that I'm 99.9% certain? Yes. Storm is Britain, and Cymru. The Northern Kingdom and the Iron Kingdom are Scotland but broken up. And Ash is Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Major cities or points of interest all have approximate real-world contemporaries and even follow geographical features on the map in that there are matching rivers, topography and even highways.

The biggest giveaway to me was Pheonix Gate just literally being London, as well as Norvant Valley matching exactly in shape with an upside down Bristol Channel (which would put Caer Norvent in Swansea). Even The Greatwood lines up relative to a major national park (forgive me UK peeps, it's hard to tell from a map alone if that's all one giant forest or several parks smooshed together).

So, if we're working off that assessment, with the quote from Tomes where he mentions that Valisthea is a small continent, then the time/distance ratio makes a lot more sense!

Of course, by our world standards – the UK alone does not a continent make.

But I'm honestly ok with that? I'd rather the land mass be small to match the timeline rather than warp the timeline to match the land mass.

So, here's a list of some of my estimated real-world contemporaries for all major landmarks on the Valisthean Map. Of course, they don't line up 1-1, and are not at all reflective of the locations themselves. It's all just for a relative sense of scale.

Rosaria;

Martha's Rest - Oxford

Eastpool - Reading

Pheonix Gate - London

Rosalith - Cambridge

Port Isolde - Peterborough (ignoring that it's not on the coast)

Deadlands

Cid's Hideaway - Stratford-Upon-Avon

Clive's Hideaway - Birmingham

Sanbreque;

Lostwing - Tauton

Caer Norvent - Swansea

Northreach - Exeter

Oriflamme - Kingsbridge

Kingsfall - Salisbury

Dhalmekian Republic;

Kostnice - Leicester

Drake's Fang - Sheffield

Dhalamil - Derby

Dravozd - Wolverhampton

Tabor - Shrewsbury

Boklad - Lampeter

Ran'Dallah- Tregaron

Waloed;

Shadow Coast - Belfast

Eistla - Kinnegad

Edge of Infinity - Westport

Ravenwit Walls - Wenagh

Stonhyrr - Cork

Other;

Twinsides - Fishguard

Kanvar - Chester

Drake's Breath - Ipswich

Dzemekys - Aberystwyth

Going off of those locations, I was able to get the rough time/distance of certain trips (using google maps metrics in pure walking hours not how long it took them because of *variables*)

Routes;

Rosalith to Pheonix Gate: 86km, 20hrs

Hideaway to Pheonix Gate: 172km, 39hrs (to Martha's Rest: 67km, 15hrs; +Eastpool: 41km, 9hrs; then to Pheonix Gate: 64km, 15hrs)

Hideaway to Oriflamme: 295km, 68hrs (Hideaway to Lostwing: 184km, 43hrs. What shortcut Cid?? +Northreach: 48km, 11hrs; +Oriflamme: 63km, 14hrs)

Lostwing to Caer Norvent: 199km, 46hrs (Benedika and Co were at that fort for days, not hours. Also, how hard did Cid knock Clive out if it took more than a week to get back to the Hideaway after the Garuda Fight?)

Shadow Coast to Stonhyrr: 755km, 171hrs. (Shadow Coast to Eistla: 169km, 38hrs; +Edge of Infinity and back: 181km, 41hrs x2; +Stonhyrr: 224km, 51hrs) meaning crew were gone in Waleod for WEEKS.)

So, all in all a bit longer than in seems in game but still well within range given that they probably shaved off arbitrary travel days for narrative flow.

That being said, I love the potential of more "down time" moments. And it really shows just how often/long everyone would be gone from the Hideaway at any given moment.

It puts into perspective Gav's side quest, "You keep sending me wherever you need to, I'll keep going. Safe in the knowledge that I'll have a home to come back to." And how they all remark that they never seen each other, or how much their trips away together were really meaningful.

(Also kinda excuses the fact it took Clive and Jill 5 freaking years to get together. They were too busy walking everywhere!)

Is it possible to just pop down to Martha's for a quick supply run? Yes. But unless you're on a chocobo, you're camping out at Three Reeds then staying the night at the Inn before heading back. It's more of a 4-7 day trip rather than an afternoon and back.

Anyhow, I hope this all makes sense!

Now, time to go write about Clive/Cid camping overnight in the Greatwood together on Clive's first real night of freedom. 😭😭😭

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 5.21

Holidays

Afro-Colombian Day (Colombia)

Agricultural Fair Day

Anti-Terrorism Day (India)

Battle of Iquique Anniversary Day (Chile)

Capitol Build Day (New York)

Circassian Day of Mourning

Daylilly Day (French Republic)

Day of Patriots and Military (Hungary)

Emergency Medical Services Day

EMS Health, Wellness & Resilience Day

End of the World Day

Feast of the Triple Scoop

521 Day

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Hug Your Interior Designer Day

Hummel Day (a.k.a. Sister Maria Hummel Day)

"I Need A Patch For That" Day

International Day of Statistical Literacy

Journée Nationale des Patriotes (National Patriots' Day; Quebec)

Keanu Reeves Day

Lilies and Roses Day (UK)

National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

National Mamey Day

National Memo Day

National Talk Like Yoda Day

Natura 2000 Day (EU)

Navy Day (Chile)

Passion Play Day (Germany)

Pogo Stick Day

Polar Explorer’s Day (Russia)

Purple Star of Jerusalem Day (a.k.a. Jack-Go-To-Bed-At-Noon)

Rapture Party Day (2011 prediction by Harold Camping)

Recommerce Day

Red Cross Day

Saint Helena Day (Saint Helena)

Sanja Matsuri begins (Tokyo, Japan)

Send a Letter Day

Slap a Patch On It Day

United States Cyber Command Day

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN)

World Fish Migration Day

World Meditation Day (UK)

World Tree Kangaroo Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Tea Day [also 12.15]

International Tennessee Whiskey Day

National Mourvèdre Day

National Waitstaff Day (a.k.a. Waiters and Waitresses Day)

Strawberries and Cream Day

World Chardonnay Day

Independence & Related Days

Malabon (City Founded; Philippines)

Montenegro (from Serbia, 2006)

New Zealand (Proclaimed a British Colony; 1840)

Southwest Vineland (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Valentia Riqueza and Grandeza (a.k.a. ValeVRG; Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

3rd Tuesday in May

International Dinosaur Day [3rd Tuesday; also 6.1]

National Stop Nausea Day [3rd Tuesday]

Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day [3rd Tuesday]

Taco Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Festivals Beginning May 21, 2024

The Batch Festival (Bath, UK) [thru 5.26]

Sommeliers Choice Awards (Chicago, Illinois)

Feast Days

Adílio Daronch and Manuel Gómez González (Christian; Saint)

Agonalia (Ancient Rome) [also 1.9 & 12.11]

Albrecht Dürer (Artology)

Alexander Pope (Writerism)

Anastenaria (Fire-Walking Ritual; Ancient Greece)

Andrew Bobola (Christian; Martyr)

Arcangelo Tadini (Christian; Saint)

Chen Dayu (Artology)

Christopher Magallanes, and other Saints of the Cristero War (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Twins: Beginning of Gemini (Astrology/Pagan)

Édouard-Henri Avril (Artology)

Emperor Constantine I (Christian; Saint)

Eugène de Mazenod (Christian; Saint)

Felix of Cantalicio (Christian; Saint)

Festival for Vevodus (God of the Dead, Swamps & Volvanic Movements; Ancient Rome)

Festival of Demeter (Greek Barley Mother Goddess)

Festival of Vejovis (Roman God of Healing)

42 Day (Pastafarian)

Franz Jägerstätter (Christian; Saint)

Free Money Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Godrick of Finkley (Christian; Saint)

Green Four-Net (Muppetism)

Harold Robbins (Writerism)

Helena of Constantinople (a.k.a. "Feast of the Holy Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equal-to-the-Apostles,” Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion)

Henri Rousseau (Artology)

Hospitius (Christian; Saint)

John Elliot (Episcopal Church)

Nestinarstvo (Fire-Walking Ritual; Ancient Bulgaria)

Nost-na-Lothion (Elven feast for the birth of flowers; Lord of the Rings)

Ponder Pointlessness Day (Pastafarian)

Rudolf Koller (Artology)

Saint Camping’s Day (Discordian)

St. Luke (Positivist; Saint)

Theophilus of Corte (Christian; Saint)

Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown]

Pesach Sheni (2nd Passover) [13-14 Iyar]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 24 of 60)

Premieres

Agents of Fortune, by Blue Oyster Cult (Album; 1976)

Alison, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1977)

Annie (Film; 1982)

The Conquest of Everest, by John Hurt (Memoir; 1954)

Curtain Razor (WB LT Cartoon; 1949)

Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid (Film; 1982)

The Deep Blue Good-By, by John D. MacDonald (Novel; 1964)

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Silent Film; 1908)

The Egg Hunt (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1940)

The Foxy Pup (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1937)

Gimme All Your Lovin’, by ZZ Top (Music Video; 1983)

Godzilla vs. Kong (Film; 2021)

Gypsy (Broadway Musical; 1959)

Hassle in a Castle (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1966)

Hot Shots! Part Deux (Film; 1993)

Injun Trouble (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

I Sing the Body Electric! & Other Stories, by Ray Bradbury (Short Stories; 1969)

Lunch Poems, by Frank O'Hara (Poetry; 1963)

Mad Max 2 (Film; 1982)

Mask of Orpheus, by Harrison Birtwistle (Opera; 1986)

Maybellene, recorded by Chuck Berry (Song; 1955)

McCartney II, by Paul McCartney (Album; 1980)

Mouse for Sale (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1955)

Naked Came the Stranger (Adult Film; 1975)

Notting Hill (Film; 1999)

Ohio, by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Song; 1970)

The Optimist's Daughter, by Eudora Welty (Novella; 1972)

Pagliacci, by Ruggero Leoncavallo (Opera; 1892)

Past Perfumance (WB MM Cartoon; 1955)

Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be, sung by Doris Day (Song; 1956)

The Real World (TV Series; 1992)

The Return of the Pink Panther (Film; 1975)

The Rhinemann Exchange, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1974)

Riptide, by Vance Joy (Song; 2013)

The Road Warrior (Film; 1982)

The Secret of the Hittites, by C.W. Ceram (History Book; 1956)

Shrek Forever After (Animated Film; 2010)

Snow Excuse (WB MM Cartoon; 1966)

Sour, by Olivia Rodrigo (Album; 2021)

Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (UK Film; 1980)

Terminator Salvation (Film; 2009)

Touch of Evil (Film; 1958)

Twin Peaks: The Return (TV Series; 2017)

The Twisker Pitcher (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1937)

Under the Boardwalk, recorded by The Drifters (Song; 1964)

What’s Going On, by Marvin Gaye (Album; 1971)

Today’s Name Days

Christoph, Constantin, Josef, Julio (Austria)

Elena, Konstantin, Kosta, Kostadin, Kostadinka, Lenko, Stoyan (Bulgaria)

Dubravka, Eugen, Kristofor (Croatia)

Monika (Czech Republic)

Helene (Denmark)

Kindel, Konstantin, Kostel, Tiino (Estonia)

Konsta, Konstantin, Kosti (Finland)

Constantin (France)

Hermann, Konst, Wiltrud (Germany)

Constantine, Constantina, Elena, Elene, Eleni, Helen, Konstantina, Konstantinos, Lena, Nantia (Greece)

Konstantin (Hungary)

Angelo, Giulia, Vittorio (Italy)

Ernestine, Ingmārs, Vinija (Latvia)

Vaidivutis, Valentas, Vydmina (Lithuania)

Eli, Ellen, Helene (Norway)

Donat, Donata, Jan, Kryspin, Przecława, Pudens, Tymoteusz, Walenty, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz (Poland)

Constantin, Elena (România)

Zina (Slovakia)

Cristóbal, Virginia (Spain)

Conny, Konstantin (Sweden)

Constance, Constantine, Helen (Ukraine)

Adelric, Adiel, Audric, Keaton, Kendrick (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 142 of 2024; 224 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 21 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 10 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ji-Si), Day 14 (Yi-You)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Iyar 5784

Islamic: 13 Dhu al-Qada 1445

J Cal: 22 Magenta; Oneday [22 of 30]

Julian: 8 May 2024

Moon: 96%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 1 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Luke]

Runic Half Month: Ing (Expansive Energy) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 64 of 92)

Week: 3rd Full Week of May

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 1 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Gemini (The Twins) begins [Zodiac Sign 3; thru 6.21]

Saint Paul (Catholicism) [Month 6 of 13; Positivist]

[aboutanancientenquiry]

The Classical tradition in India

The classical tradition in India, with Phiroze Vasunia

12 Ιουν 2013

n the sixth interview recorded during this year's Classical Association meeting, CC's Anastasia Bakogianni talks to Professor Phiroze Vasunia about his recently published book The Classics and Colonial India (OUP, May 2013). 

 He tells us about the impact of the Graeco-Roman classics in the age of empire (1750s-1945) and about the collision of cultures in India during this period. The very concept of the 'classical' was problematic in a culture with its own long-standing local traditions which included Sanskrit, Persian and Arab threads. These competed with the imported Graeco-Roman classics privileged by the British educational system (which encouraged the colonisers to view themselves as ancient Romans). Neoclassical architecture, now largely destroyed, also radically transformed the landscape of the country. Indians such as the writer Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (1809-31) and Mahatma Gandhi, however, opened up their own dialogue with ancient Greek culture and its literature. Inspired by British Romantic Philhellenism, Derozio's poetry forged a passionate connection with both ancient and modern Greece, while Gandi's admiration of Socrates informed his own political thinking. This is not, therefore, a simple story of empire, but one of a dialogue of traditions. 

Phiroze also tells us about his work as the general editor of the Ancients and Moderns series which is published in the UK by I.B. Tauris and in the USA by OUP. The series explores how classical antiquity continues to inform modern thinking, and examines the encounter between ancients and moderns on topics such as gender, slavery and politics. Seven books have appeared to date, and more are forthcoming.

Source: the youtube channel Classics Confidential

[eviltiddyprodnz]

xo kitty : episode 6

the straight out of wattapad scene about has begun but at least it going viral on twitter prepared me for it

also not that bad! they look cute

a man cooks for you once and you have a sex dream about him

but to be fair he was there for her dinner and dae and her weren't even talking lol

at least she sent him a note and a necklace (which he doesn't know about bc damn you Yuri)

is Alex steaming his face in the morning 💀

my girl kitty jumping on a man when she hasn't kissed is so real

the dialogue delivery isn't the worst but 'you're too bloody hot' made me bust out laughing 😭

also do American people actually say bloody as a swear word ever? I've only heard it here in India and the UK

how do actors do this

IT WAS HIS DREAM !??? i take everything back. slay kitty 😭😭😭

she helped him as he was having a lactose intolerance incident and got him another date and now he wants to kiss her💀

Alex bringing kitty back to earth. #real

Study a bit sister, you're failing your Korean Snape's classes 😭

How is any of this for your mom?

Q keeping it real too.

Korean actually sounds so calming.

But i still don't know why Yuri hid the necklace. 😭 Like do you want to be Dae's bestie too? You'll have to fight Minho for that. And if you like him... go ahead i guess but still terrible.

Minho threw a rager to sit on a chair and have drinks with his friend. He's just like me fr

This Kitty scene reminds me of the Nadia scene in elite.

straightened her hair, got in a black dress and is ready to kiss somebody !!! exactly Kitty!!!

Minho is so unserious 😭 adorable

Dae has frozen. Dae exe has stopped working

The way Dae doesn't even know. His sad face is so adorable that I actually feel bad 💀 you're the one who dumped her !

Kitty is the hottest girl now?! slay

everybody's got a flask. babe this guy looks kinda sus though. not my inner mom coming out

disgusting ! Yuri getting dragged by this man. I know Kitty will shut him up but i hope Yuri hears it before taking her fuck Kitty agenda further.

exactly sister! get him

damn Kitty being able to match everyone but herself 😭

either my ears are gone or the sound mixing in this show is lazy because why are Yuri and Dae's voices standing out in silence at a party ??

slay Dae

Dae likes Yuri now 😭😭😭 go to hell

can't even ship you with Kitty now

Okay as a friend

Kitty going through it again 😭😭😭 why is she having the toughest time ???

Peter actually was kinda always there for Lara Jean. my girl has just been toughing it out here 😭

Now she's drunk calling Alex

She texted Professor Lee. Please drown me. Right now. And the creepy guy hitting on her is here.

Oh Professor Lee has read the text, Alex is going to rightfully kill her.

Yuri coming in clutch for Kitty

Dae putting 2 and 2 together but I'm worried that with the Professor Lee text everyone and their mama is about to get in trouble.

Save Kitty!!!

Prof Lee just rude as hell lmao, i hope he got humbled by the fact that no one heard him. Booooo!!!

Everybody wants to rule the world and these 2 people just forget they're here to bust there students. literally what was up with this debate group. who are Alex' parents ? because Yuri's mom is giving Lee serious love eyes

Kitty adoring Yuri, slay

Miscommunication afoot bad 😭😭😭 stop it !!! Kitty thinks Dae loves Yuri, Dae whispering in Kitty's ears and Minho getting idk silent 🧐

he's making out with the Miller girl?! 😭

Dae will actually never ever deserve her to be honest. You haven't told her anything, broken up with her and she's confused and drunk now and you've left her alone again???? Oh wait he's confronting Yuri... on stage 💀

Is this a dream? Who's is it? Or is it real? we will never know till the next episode 🤩

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Would you try the new 'primitive' diet that rewrites the calorie rules? - Good Housekeeping uk

Would you try the new ‘primitive’ diet that rewrites the calorie rules?  Good Housekeeping uk Non-Industrialized Styled Diet Reduces Chronic Disease Risk: Study Finds  Medical Dialogues Scientists design diet that enables weight loss without counting calories  The Times of India Dietary intervention restores gut microbiome and offers protection against chronic diseases  News-Medical.Net Why we…

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Exploring the beauty and history of Kalimpong| A journey through the Himalayan Silk Route

Exploring the beauty and history of Kalimpong| A journey through the Himalayan Silk Route https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1n9SAnlq8 Description: Join me on an unforgettable journey to Kalimpong, a charming hill station in the Eastern Himalayas. From breathtaking scenic drives to its rich history as part of the ancient Silk Route, this vlog captures the essence of Kalimpong’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. We begin our adventure with a scenic drive from Bagdogra, taking in stunning views of rolling hills and verdant valleys. Upon arrival, we’re greeted by the warm sunshine and clear skies of Kalimpong, a perfect escape from the cold, wintry weather of the UK. Highlights include: 🌸 Wandering through Kalimpong’s vibrant markets and shops. ⛰️ Exploring the serene Durpin Monastery, known as Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, perched high on Durpin Hill. 🏛️ Visiting the historic McFarlane Memorial Church, a beautiful Gothic Revival landmark. 🌿 Scenic getaways to Relli Khola and Rishi Khola, where nature’s tranquillity soothes the soul. 🏞️ A visit to Dello, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas and the Teesta River. Kalimpong is more than a destination—it’s a story of culture, history, and timeless beauty. Whether you’re a nature lover, a history enthusiast, or simply looking for travel inspiration, this vlog will take you on an enchanting journey through one of India’s hidden gems. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel adventures! Please visit my website to get more information: https://ift.tt/tM2ZK3k 🔔Stay Ahead and Travel the World with My Visual Stories! Don’t Miss Out—Subscribe for First-Hand Visual Tours from Vibrant Cities to Scenic Hiking Trails. https://www.youtube.com/@myvisualstories1138/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗Stay Connected With Me. 👉Facebook: https://ift.tt/Kq6prdw 👉Instagram: https://ift.tt/KkhdeJ8 👉Website: https://ift.tt/tM2ZK3k ============================= ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Embracing Spring: A visual journey through nature's beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYc2A0vFnE 👉 Notting Hill London- a journey through cobblestone charms... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKUjDjjOfuM 👉 My strolls through London in spring 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml0R6aDx5Cs ============================= ✅ About My Visual Stories. My visual stories are videos and picture videos taken in various locations across the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. I have been to these places and wanted to share with the online community. I attempt to bring some easy-to-access and great places to enjoy. Some of them are from my walking trails or simply the city! 🔔 Don’t Miss Out on the Adventure! Subscribe for Captivating Videos and Photos from Unique Corners of the Travel World. Experience the Best Places to Enjoy, From Cities to Nature Trails: https://www.youtube.com/@myvisualstories1138/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #kalimpong #kalimpongtourism #kalimpongvlog #himalayantravel #kanchenjunga #mountainviews #silkroute #incredibleindia #hillstationsofindia #travelvlog #naturelovers #durpinmonastery #rellikhola #dello #mountainlovers #travel #indianhillstations #mayfairsiliguri #oberoigurgaon ⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of My Visual Stories. You are authorised to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © My Visual Stories via My Visual Stories https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmAH-SuqbaQE5Z1xcwxMGg January 18, 2025 at 05:41PM

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[ad_1] INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment, the Indian High Commission in the UK shared. In a post on X, the Indian High Commission said, “@HCI_London welcomes INS Tushil! London is the first port of call for Indian Navy’s latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate INS Tushil on her maiden operational deployment.” @HCI_London welcomes INS Tushil ! London is the first port of call for Indian Navy’s latest multi role stealth guided missile frigate INS Tushil on her maiden operational deployment.@indiannavy @IN_WesternFleet @VDoraiswami @sujitjoyghosh @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/R8QhHuilny — India in the UK (@HCI_London) December 21, 2024 INS Tushil was commissioned on December 9 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigate of the Project 1135.6, of which six are already in service – three Talwar class ships, built at Baltisky shipyard, St Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg class ships, built at Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad, according to Ministry of Defence’s earlier press release. INS Tushil, the seventh in the series, is the first of the two upgraded additional follow-on ships the contract for which was signed in Oct 2016 between JSC Rosoboronexport, the Indian Navy and the Government of India, as per the release. The ship’s construction was closely monitored by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Moscow. Earlier in a post on X, the Spokesperson for the Indian Navy shared that INS Tushil set sail for India from Kaliningrad in Russia on December 17. It was noted that during the ship’s passage, which will also be its maiden operational deployment, it would carry out joint patrolling and maritime exercises with navies of friendly countries en route, including at piracy hot spot areas in the region. #INSTushil set sail for India from Kaliningrad on #17Dec. The ship was recently commissioned on 09 Dec 24 in #Russia in the presence of Hon’ble #RakshaMantri. The multi-role stealth guided missile frigate is a potent addition to the #IndianNavy‘s arsenal. The ship’s passage to… https://t.co/00qwx5XYRX pic.twitter.com/jATgJGkpaz — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 19, 2024 The first call to London comes days after India and the UK held the second India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on December 3. In a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it was noted that both sides discussed the entire gamut of the India-UK comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It emphasized the importance of sustained high-level engagement to advance the dynamic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue provided an opportunity to exchange views on recent global and regional developments. Both sides reiterated their shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity in a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Earlier in the Parliament, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh had noted, “The India-United Kingdom bilateral partnership was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2021 with a ten-year Roadmap to guide the progress of the relationship across all sectors including Trade and Investments, Defence and Security, Technology, Science, Innovation and people-to-people relations”, thus the port call becomes a significant step in tasking the maritime defence ties forward between the two countries.   [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment, the Indian High Commission in the UK shared. In a post on X, the Indian High Commission said, “@HCI_London welcomes INS Tushil! London is the first port of call for Indian Navy’s latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate INS Tushil on her maiden operational deployment.” @HCI_London welcomes INS Tushil ! London is the first port of call for Indian Navy’s latest multi role stealth guided missile frigate INS Tushil on her maiden operational deployment.@indiannavy @IN_WesternFleet @VDoraiswami @sujitjoyghosh @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/R8QhHuilny — India in the UK (@HCI_London) December 21, 2024 INS Tushil was commissioned on December 9 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigate of the Project 1135.6, of which six are already in service – three Talwar class ships, built at Baltisky shipyard, St Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg class ships, built at Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad, according to Ministry of Defence’s earlier press release. INS Tushil, the seventh in the series, is the first of the two upgraded additional follow-on ships the contract for which was signed in Oct 2016 between JSC Rosoboronexport, the Indian Navy and the Government of India, as per the release. The ship’s construction was closely monitored by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Moscow. Earlier in a post on X, the Spokesperson for the Indian Navy shared that INS Tushil set sail for India from Kaliningrad in Russia on December 17. It was noted that during the ship’s passage, which will also be its maiden operational deployment, it would carry out joint patrolling and maritime exercises with navies of friendly countries en route, including at piracy hot spot areas in the region. #INSTushil set sail for India from Kaliningrad on #17Dec. The ship was recently commissioned on 09 Dec 24 in #Russia in the presence of Hon’ble #RakshaMantri. The multi-role stealth guided missile frigate is a potent addition to the #IndianNavy‘s arsenal. The ship’s passage to… https://t.co/00qwx5XYRX pic.twitter.com/jATgJGkpaz — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 19, 2024 The first call to London comes days after India and the UK held the second India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on December 3. In a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it was noted that both sides discussed the entire gamut of the India-UK comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It emphasized the importance of sustained high-level engagement to advance the dynamic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue provided an opportunity to exchange views on recent global and regional developments. Both sides reiterated their shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity in a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Earlier in the Parliament, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh had noted, “The India-United Kingdom bilateral partnership was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2021 with a ten-year Roadmap to guide the progress of the relationship across all sectors including Trade and Investments, Defence and Security, Technology, Science, Innovation and people-to-people relations”, thus the port call becomes a significant step in tasking the maritime defence ties forward between the two countries.   [ad_2] Source link

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The Evolution of Dubstep in India: The Journey of NDS

Dubstep, a genre that originated in the late 1990s in the UK, has seen a fascinating journey globally, particularly in India, where artists like NDS have transformed it into a mainstream sensation. This transformation isn't just about adopting a Western music style; it's about infusing local elements that resonate with the Indian audience, thus creating a unique sound that stands out both locally and internationally.

NDS: A Pioneer of Dubstep in India

NDS, a name now synonymous with Indian Dubstep, began his journey in the early 2000s. His initial exposure to the genre came from the underground scenes of the UK, which he adeptly blended with Indian classical and folk elements, creating a fusion that was both novel and exciting. His approach was not just about music production but also about creating a narrative that Indian youth could connect with, blending traditional sounds with the aggressive, bass-heavy beats of dubstep.

The Influence of Bollywood and Traditional Music

One of the key factors in NDS’s success has been his ability to leverage the pervasive influence of Bollywood. By remixing popular Bollywood tracks with dubstep elements, he made the genre more accessible and appealing to a broader audience. This strategy not only elevated his profile but also introduced dubstep to mainstream music listeners in India who might not have explored this genre otherwise.

Additionally, the influence of traditional Indian music in NDS's tracks has been a crucial differentiator. Incorporating instruments like the sitar and tabla, he has crafted a sound that is distinctly Indian yet universally appealing. This fusion has not only enriched the texture of his music but has also helped in preserving the essence of Indian musical heritage, making it relevant in the contemporary digital age.

Growth Tactics and Collaborations

NDS’s journey isn't just a testament to his musical prowess but also to his strategic acumen. Understanding the power of digital media, he leveraged platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud for distributing his music, which helped him reach a global audience without the need for traditional record labels. Collaborations with other artists have also played a significant role in his growth, allowing him to blend different styles and reach diverse listener groups.

Impact on Other Artists and the Music Industry

The success of NDS has paved the way for other artists in India to explore and experiment with dubstep and other electronic genres. It's not just about the music but about the cultural dialogue that these genres enable, blending global trends with local flavors. Artists like Dhee and Loy are perfect examples of this new wave of musicians who are carving their niches by integrating traditional Indian elements with global music styles.

Looking Forward

As the Indian music landscape continues to evolve, the role of influential directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali becomes crucial. His work in integrating music deeply with cinematic experiences has not only elevated film music but has also set a high benchmark for quality and innovation.

In conclusion, the journey of NDS is not just about the growth of a genre but also about how music can be a powerful medium of cultural expression. It encapsulates the potential of Indian artists like Priya Saraiya to influence and reshape global music trends, presenting a promising future for the Indian music industry on the world stage. As artists continue to experiment and innovate, the integration of diverse musical elements suggests a dynamic evolution of the Indian soundscape, poised for global recognition.

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‘Laapataa Ladies’ Fails to Make Oscars 2024 Shortlist-Telugu Funda

India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, Laapataa Ladies, has been eliminated from the Oscars race. Directed by Kiran Rao, the Hindi-language film did not make it to the shortlist of 15 films announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Wednesday.

UK’s ‘Santosh’ with Indian Actors Secures Spot

While Laapataa Ladies missed out, British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s “Santosh”, featuring Indian actors Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, has been shortlisted. Representing the UK, Santosh joins other strong contenders such as:

Emilia Pérez (France)

I’m Still Here (Brazil)

Universal Language (Canada)

The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)

Other films in the competition include Iceland’s Touch, Ireland’s Kneecap, and Senegal’s Dahomey, among others.

What is ‘Laapataa Ladies’ About?

The film, known as “Lost Ladies” in English, takes place in a rural Indian setting during the early 2000s. It tells the story of two brides, Phool (played by Nitanshi Goel) and Jaya (Pratibha Ranta), who are mistakenly swapped during a train ride on their wedding day. The groom, portrayed by Sparsh Shrivastav, embarks on a chaotic search for his wife.

The screenplay and dialogues were written by Sneha Desai, based on a story by Biplab Goswami. The movie features additional dialogues by Divyanidhi Sharma. It is a feminist drama told with humor and subtle commentary on gender roles.

The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and received positive reviews after its theatrical release on March 1. It was produced by Kindling Productions, Aamir Khan Productions, and Jio Studios.

India’s History with the Oscars

India has had limited success in the Best International Feature Film category. The last Indian film to secure a nomination was Lagaan (2002). Other finalists include Mother India and Salaam Bombay!

Although Laapataa Ladies didn’t make the cut, Naatu Naatu from RRR and The Elephant Whisperers brought India Oscars glory last year in other categories.

Oscar Timeline

The final nominations will be announced on January 17, and the Academy Awards will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien.

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Source Fashion 2025 Poised To Continue The Sustainability Conversation At Olympia London

2025 may be a New Year, but some things about the fashion sphere certainly won’t change in that year – such as the importance of the sector continuing to optimise its sustainability practices. 

So, the return of the responsible fashion show Source Fashion, scheduled for Olympia London from 18th to 20th February, will be a timely one. 

The event is expected to bring together hundreds of makers and manufacturers from such major sourcing regions as the UK, Turkey, India, Taiwan, China, Ethiopia, France, and Portugal. In one location in the English capital, international makers and manufacturers will have the opportunity to engage with the UK fashion buying community. 

What can attendees expect from the leading European responsible fashion event? 

Raw materials, fabrics, trims, packaging, and contract manufacturing services are all expected to be on display, and playing major parts in the conversation, at Source Fashion 2025. These elements, combined, allow for new product ranges to be brought to life. 

A significant change for the event’s next edition will be an overhauled floor plan that categorises exhibitors by product type. 

Also set to be introduced is a content space, Source Debates, focusing on tackling subjects of critical importance to sustainable fashion. It is expected to challenge the status quo and explore workable solutions by encouraging dialogue among industry experts, brands, and attendees. 

Not everything about the February iteration of Source Fashion will be about change, however. The existing Catwalk Stage will be present and correct, showcasing live catwalks three times a day. Furthermore, guests at the event can look forward to case studies, panels, and interviews with major figures in fashion retail. 

“Source Fashion is home to inspiration and endless possibilities” 

Event director Suzanne Ellingham stated: “Our show nourishes meaningful connections. We are passionate about bringing the brightest minds in the industry together by enabling global manufacturers and suppliers to meet with buyers who want the security of knowing every conversation is one that could lead to the creation of a new range.” 

Describing the event as “home to inspiration and endless possibilities”, she added that the organisers would be “announcing a host of new content and continuing to delve into the big questions around fashion, sourcing, de-growth, and the language of sustainability.” 

With the July 2024 show having seen such household-name and influential brands and retailers in attendance as ASOS, John Lewis, House of Fraser, Lyle & Scott, Reiss, Toast, Sainsbury’s, and Paul Smith, few industry observers would bet against the February 2025 edition being a similar success story. 

Transform and optimise your fashion brand’s growth journey with Skywire London 

Whatever your own brand’s engagement with sustainability matters has been so far, and whatever positioning you might look to adopt in the future, you will almost certainly recognise the importance of having the right strategic, creative, and marketing professionals by your side. 

This is precisely what a partnership with Skywire London can make possible for your brand, as you look to deliver the consistent digital excellence that will drive awareness, sales, and growth. 

For a chat to us about what it could mean to make us your fashion, luxury, or lifestyle marketing agency for 2025 and beyond, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. 

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In recent years, the US has identified China as a "strategic competitor", hyped up the so-called "China threat theory", stepped up efforts to build a trilateral or multilateral security cooperation system in the Asia-Pacific region, including the US-Japan-Australia cooperation and the US-Japan-India-Australia "quadrilateral Security Dialogue", sought to build an "Asia-Pacific version of NATO", and even introduced "Allies" from outside the region to establish a trilateral security partnership between the US, the UK and Australia. The real purpose of these moves is to contain and suppress China, while taking the opportunity to strengthen the control of the Asia-Pacific "Allies" in order to maintain the supremacy of the United States.