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Kanak Kapur on Love and Astrology
The New Yorker,
The author discusses her story “Prophecy.”
“Prophecy,” by Kanak Kapur
First, they would consult the family astrologer, he said, and only if the man approved of the match would Dev be allowed to go through with the proposal.
What Magnus Carlsen’s Jeans Have to Do with Chess
The fuss around the grand master’s wearing of denim pants to a tournament is a reflection of tensions within the game.
Sony’s CES 2025 press conference: How to watch
TechCrunch,
Sony knows how to put on a show at CES 2025. The company’s pressers are high-octane, star-studded affairs, as these things go. In addition to standard Sony fare like TVs and audio systems, there’s always a curve ball or two, be it a car, a drone, or a “Gran Turismo” movie. That’s one of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Kanak Kapur Reads “Prophecy”
The author reads her story from the January 13, 2025, issue of the magazine.
Do Insects Feel Pain?
Insects make up about forty per cent of living species, and we tend to kill them without pause. New research explores the possibility that they are sentient.
The Golden Globes have really gone to the dogs in new clip from Seth Rogen's The Studio
AV Club,
Hollywood isn't what it used to be in a new clip from Rogen's Apple TV+ series, premiering March 26.
Your Weekly Horoscopes by Madame Clairevoyant: January 5–12
The Cut,
Mars retrograde shifts from Leo to Cancer, making everyone a bit conflict averse for the next month.