What can be said of Jez Butterworth? I was fortunate enough to sit through an interview with him and I can tell you that he is a genuine, optimistic and easy-going writer. There is no drama to him as a person. If anything, he is inspiring.  For those of you […]

Russia is a place of great contrast, yet also at the same time, it is home to a large number of paradigms. It is a country, which to the most part in Britain remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Having removed the shackles of the old USSR regime, she is, […]

Every day we gain insights into people’s lives: the news, novels, theatre, friends, family, our own life – but what does it tell us about what life on earth is like? How do you capture the essence of ‘Life’ on our planet? Kevin Macdonald had a go at it with […]

Travel is my number one pleasure – I absolutely live for it.  I had just returned from a wonderful two weeks in India over New Year, as well as being faced with two upcoming exams that I had done little work for, when my great friend rang me late one […]

Many students choose their local University for study, but Danish Diwan’s University of choice; approximately 5,000 miles away from his home, certainly made him notice a culture difference or two. University is generally regarded as a major part of one’s life. A journey of self-discovery: learning exciting new subjects and […]

Society states that the average 22  year old male with…relative charisma and social standing, should be spending his weeknights hanging out watching the football with his mates, or out at clubs surrounded (if he’s lucky) by lovely ladies. When I tell you that I spend, on average, four nights a […]

It’s been 22 years since Jim Henson forever disappeared from beneath Kermit’s fuzzy green torso, but with his Muppet creations enjoying renewed box office success, it’s clear his legacy is as strong as ever. Now, then, would be a good time to remind ourselves just how much of an impact […]

Pastor Maldonado became the first Venezuelan ever to triumph at motorsport’s highest pinnacle yesterday as he silenced his critics with a stunning win at the Spanish Grand Prix. The 27 Year-old absorbed relentless pressure from 2005/2006 World Champion Fernando Alonso to hand his Williams team their first victory in eight […]