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In recent years, however, there has been growing recognition of the need for greater diversity and inclusivity in classical ballet. Initiatives such as Ballet Black, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem in the US, have helped to promote greater representation for black and Asian dancers in the classical ballet world.

According to the World Obesity Foundation, more than half of the world’s population will be overweight by 2035, compared with 38% today. New weight-loss drugs represent a significant advance in the struggle to contain obesity. 

Dating is about finding a connection and building a relationship based on mutual respect, understanding, and love, but can be a daunting experience. Add ASD to the mix and the results are unpredictable. Here are a few tips to get started.

In a bold and unconventional bid to bridge the ever-widening gap between far-right extremism and left-wing wokeness, a new political movement has emerged, advocating the swinger lifestyle as a remedy for the nation’s polarizing politics. The Swinger Party, as it has been aptly named, is making headlines with its promise of unity through sexual liberation, drawing inspiration from the flamboyant and controversial former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi.

Bad boy French writer Michel Houellebecq is applying to impose a ban on the imminent release of a sexually explicit film  staring himself. The movie, "Kirac 27" is by Dutch arthouse filmmaker Stefan Ruitenbeek. Houellebecq is the protagonist and he seems to not so much dislike what he himself does but what is said about him.

Ever since Sir Thomas Moore, wrote of Utopia, a fictional world, where money is outlawed and working conditions are always perfect, people have created more utopias in fiction, film and  TV series, streaming into your house. But when a utopia becomes dysfunctional, we live in a dystopia.

Move over, mindfulness apps and wellness retreats. The latest trend sweeping the corporate world is the Consciousness Business, where companies are trading profit margins for profound metaphysical experiences. Inspired by a blend of Eastern philosophies, quantum physics, and Silicon Valley’s relentless quest for innovation, these businesses promise not just products, but a higher state of being.

Ever since we started growing food instead of chasing down our dinner with sticks and spears, we have gone horizontal. It was the big leap forward in  civilisation that defined us as a species for thousands of years. But now we are taking another leap, not forward but up.

Tai Chi has had an image problem, associated with elderly Chinese in public parks, unlike Yoga which became a Millennial movement. But both Tai Chi and Yoga have their origins in martial arts - Yoga just got sexy and modern. And it has aged.  In this digital  age of influencers and overnight sensations, Tai Chi is set to be new kid on the block, a disruptor. It's free and you don't need an instructor, once you have seen a few YouTube videos. Get ready for Tai Chi coming to a park near you.