PinnedMember-onlyHow an Entire Monarchy Was Wiped Out by the Actions of Its Crown PrinceThe story of how Nepal’s Crown Prince Dipendra single handedly murdered his entire family and the effects this had on the future of Nepal’s monarchy — Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was born on 27 June 1971 to the then Crown Prince Birendra and Princess Aishwarya. Less than a year after he was born, Dipendra’s grandfather, King Mahendra died of a massive heart attack and Birendra soon ascended the throne. …History11 min readHistory11 min read
Published in Be Yourself·PinnedMember-onlyLove And Loss In The Prime Of Your LifeThe realisation that the greatest losses are often born from an even greater love — The poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, famously said “Tis better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.” Now I don’t know the first thing about romance and I’ll gladly admit that, so if that’s what you’re looking for, now’s the time to turn back. …Love14 min readLove14 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·22 hours agoMember-onlyDonald Trump Has Been Indicted: A Look Into The Legal Woes Of America’s Top OfficialsWhile Number 45 is again making history for all the wrong reasons, there have been others in power to have seen their share of legal trouble. — On 30 March 2023, The 45th President of America, Donald J. Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury following investigations into an alleged “hush money” payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. …Politics9 min readPolitics9 min read
Published in Breast Stories·3 days agoMember-only5 Famous Men Who’ve Had Breast CancerThat’s right fellas, we’ve got to check our boobs too — Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women worldwide. In the US alone, The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 297,790 new cases of Breast Cancer in the States this year. It is also estimated that 43,700 women in The States will die…Breast Stories5 min readBreast Stories5 min read
Published in The Riff·3 days agoMember-onlyAnother 5 Forgotten Members Of Iconic BandsThe deeper one looks, the more unsung heroes one finds — Hello everyone! I hope you’ve all been well. I’ve come back with yet another follow-up to my little series covering the forgotten members of some very famous bands. If you haven’t seen the first two parts of this series, you can find them here and here. As before, we’ll be…Music7 min readMusic7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyThe Complicated Relationship Between Authenticity And Diversity In 21st-Century ActingIn this day and age, should the emphasis be on an actor’s ability or identity? — Any story and the characters in them have the ability to change perceptions, fuel discussions and bring platforms to causes that may have otherwise been overlooked. In a time where sensibilities have shifted for the better, we must indeed be mindful of how characters are portrayed to avoid pushing a…Movies7 min readMovies7 min read
Published in The Riff·Mar 21Member-onlyRod Stewart Live In Perth: A Talking Foreign Affairs ReviewIt’s good to have friends worldwide to keep a close eye on our favourite musical legends. — Hi guys! I hope you’ve all been well. I wanted to share something a little different with you today. Those of you familiar with my work here know that I normally specialise in listicles about musical history and trivia. …Music4 min readMusic4 min read
Published in The Riff·Mar 20Member-only5 Musicians Who Almost Joined Different BandsInstead of looking at what was, let’s look at what could’ve been — When we think of iconic musicians, we automatically associate them with a particular band or a solo artist. After all, some artists are synonymous with certain groups. However, the union between a musician and their band isn’t always the plan from day one. Before finding their feet or even after…Music7 min readMusic7 min read
Published in Fanfare·Mar 17Member-only4 Actors Who Returned In Remakes Of Their Own FilmsA remake never stopped a few old faces from showing back up — The beauty of films is that they can always be remade. Sometimes, it can be done to help a disappointing franchise reach its full potential with a reset. …Movies6 min readMovies6 min read
Published in The Riff·Mar 12Member-only5 Bob Dylan Songs Made Famous By Other ArtistsOne of history’s greatest songwriters made a fair share of hits for some iconic musicians — Hailed as one of the most influential musicians in recent history, Bob Dylan has established himself as a singer and songwriter of legendary proportions. Dylan has earned basically every worthwhile accolade in the music industry and his unparalleled writing ability has also netted him a coveted Nobel Prize.Music7 min readMusic7 min read
