The Iron Lady's Stagecraft: How Olivier Helped Forge a Political Icon Margaret Thatcher's engagement with Laurence Olivier for coaching on elocution and presentation marked a pivotal turning point in her political career. Indeed, this collaboration allowed her to reshape her public image. In the 1970s, moreover, British political leadership often appeared rather dull and conventional.…
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Muzzling Inquiry: The Rise of Legal Retaliation Against China-Focused Research Increasingly, businesses based in China are deploying legal action. Consequently, they aim to stifle research that reveals malpractices within their operations. Thus, scholarly bodies and universities that have published reports highlighting these issues are now contending with accusations of defamation. The Smart Shirts Case: A…
Delhi's Urdu Bazaar: A Literary Landscape in Transition In the heart of Delhi's old city, nestled amongst winding lanes, lies Urdu Bazaar, a place once synonymous with the vibrant pulse of Urdu literature. For decades, this district throbbed with the energy of poets, publishers, and printers, their work filling the narrow streets with the scent…
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