Bashu, Beyzaie and the Paradox of Iranian Identity

Few filmmakers have loved their country as deeply or as tenderly, as Bahram Beyzaie loved Iran. A founding father of the Iranian New Wave, Beyzaie emerged, alongside Dariush Mehrjui and Masoud Kimiai, as one of the most culturally significant directors of his generation. His films – a pick-and-mix of Persian folklore, symbolism and allegory – favoured stories…

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Hardik Pandya wins hearts with promise kept, rewards Wankhede groundstaff | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight….

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Governance is the real Layer 1

Welcome to our institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week: Nilmini Rubin on the challenge facing crypto and traditional markets to create a hybrid, shared governance structure. Meredith Fitzpatrick covers how financial institutions must fundamentally rethink AML risk as crypto and TradFi converge. Top headlines institutions should pay attention to by Francisco Rodrigues. Maple…

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NASA wants humans to live on the Moon: The lunar south pole could be home to a permanent lunar base; here’s why |

NASA seems to be gearing up for one of its boldest missions yet. This isn’t just about planting a flag and snapping photos. The agency is reportedly aiming for a permanent human base on the Moon. A real, functioning settlement where astronauts could live for extended periods, conduct experiments, and test new technologies. The south…

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“Daredevil: Born Again” Stays Blind to the Cultural Moment in Season 2

The finale of “Daredevil: Born Again’s” first season couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune moment. What began as a cat-and-mouse game between vigilante Daredevil/Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and drug-lord Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) has escalated into a full-fledged political thriller, with New York City descending into a fascist state under its criminal mayor—a development…

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