This is a glimpse into an NYT magazine article written by Lydia Kiesling and featured on April 5th, 2022 under the headline: “Rags-to-Riches Stories Are Actually Kind of Disturbing” [25 min read] — Numerous stories commenting on the ethics of modern capitalism and the existence of billionaires get published weekly but occasionally one comes along that not only effectively critiques society but also makes readers think deeper and connect the dots between a historical reference and our present day. I find such articles…

This is a glimpse into a featured article written by Oliver Bullough for the 1843 magazine in the Economist and was published under the headline: “Billions of banknotes are missing. Why does nobody care?” on October 18th, 2021 [15 min read] — The trend of contactless payments began before the global pandemic in 2020 but has since accelerated to a point where carrying any cash in one’s wallet feels like a burden. This article throws a curveball at the generally accepted hypothesis on the non-existent future of paper money. Giving the reader…

The modern-day horror maestro, Mike Flanagan, delivered one of the best limited TV series of the genre 3 years ago. In the spirit of Halloween, take a peek at what makes the Haunting of Hill House an essential watch for all classic gothic horror fans — Shirley Jackson’s 1959 horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House, has inspired several adaptations but Flanagan’s series (henceforth referred to as HOHH) has to be among the best. I was terrified of horror movies and shows until high school but slowly acquired a taste for the genre after learning how…

This glimpse is based on an article written by the NYT Magazine’s staff writer, Susan Dominus, and featured on October 10th, 2021 in the NYT Magazine’s Sunday Read under the headline: He was the ‘Perfect Villain’ for Voting Conspiracists [55 min read] — It’s been a year since the 2020 election and while stories about it don’t make the headlines anymore, this one is an absolute gem from Susan Dominus. The long-term ramifications of last year’s voting conspiracies are depressing. This is a brief commentary on some intriguing storylines from the article which…

This glimpse is based on an article written by FT’s global finance correspondent, Robin Wigglesworth, and published on October 7th, 2021 in the FT Magazine under the headline: The ten trillion dollar man: how Larry Fink became king of Wall St [25 min read] — Investing, politics, money, and climate change— a story that interests me on several fronts and an adapted excerpt from a book that dives deeper into one of the most prominent figures of the financial world in the 21st century. This is a little glimpse into an engaging article and a…

The opening film of a spectacular 7-film series propelled the stunt master’s legendary movie career into international stardom. The film, which was also written and directed by Jackie Chan, was released on 14th December 1985 and has gone on to achieve cult status among kung fu fans. [Runtime: 100 minutes] — 2:39 | Jackie’s first appearance — “Operation Wild Boar” debrief Police Story begins with a brief exposition sequence, immediately introducing Jackie Chan as Inspector Chan and the villains. The movie understands its audience well and utilizes minimal story-telling from the onset, clearing the screen for its excitingly choreographed action sequences.

This glimpse is based on the Economist’s weekly edition published on October 2nd, 2021 in the China section under the headline: Xi Jinping’s clampdowns herald a tense political year in China [13 min read] — The plethora of articles and opinions in the media on Chinese politics can become overwhelming for someone new to this space. This ongoing series is my attempt at consolidating the media coverage on this topic, highlight and supplement interesting points in the article with commentary, and provide a glimpse to…

This glimpse is based on the Economist’s weekly edition published on October 2nd, 2021 in the Leaders section under the headline: China’s New Reality [5 min read] — The plethora of articles and opinions in the media on Chinese politics can become overwhelming for someone new to this space. This ongoing series is my attempt at consolidating the media coverage on this topic, highlight and supplement interesting points in the articles with commentary, and provide a glimpse to…