Arts And Culture

Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Atlanta, Georgia, long known as a crucible of African American culture, is also the epicentre of a culinary transformation that is redefining soul food for a new generation while preserving its deep historical roots. What once was primarily comfort fare linked to family tables, church gatherings, and Black migration from the rural South has evolved into a dynamic,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The BBC has formally apologised after a racial slur was broadcast during its coverage of the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, drawing criticism from viewers and public figures over the handling of the incident. The slur, uttered by an audience member affected by Tourette syndrome, remained in the BBC’s delayed broadcast and on its streaming platform before being removed and re‑edited....

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online An Indian filmmaker from the conflict‑affected northeastern state of Manipur has made history on the global stage, winning a prestigious BAFTA award and using the moment to plead for peace in her homeland. The achievement represents a milestone for regional Indian cinema and shines a spotlight on ongoing unrest in a region often overlooked in national media. The film, Boong,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Comedian and television presenter Alan Carr has taken an unexpected step into Britain’s architectural history by purchasing a 19th-century Gothic revival tower in Kent, widely referred to as a “castle” because of its dramatic battlements and soaring height. The property in question is the Grade I-listed Hadlow Tower, located in the village of Hadlow near Tonbridge, approximately 30 miles south-east...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood star Karen Gillan has opened up about the aspects of her native Scotland she misses most while living and working in the United States — especially the people, the dark humour and the comfort of familiar local food. In a heartfelt interview, the Inverness‑born actor said that despite her success in Hollywood, she is always “wanting...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Beryl Cook, the celebrated British painter, is remembered for her bold, humorous, and unapologetically “saucy” depictions of everyday life. Her art, filled with colourful characters and exuberant scenes, captured people living life out loud — but not without stirring controversy among critics during her lifetime. Cook’s paintings often featured plump, confident figures indulging in food, drink, and...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In the far north of Finland, a quiet revolution is taking place — led not by politicians or academics, but by toddlers. Across classrooms and daycare centres in Lapland, young children are playing a central role in preserving Inari Sámi, one of Finland’s most endangered indigenous languages. With fewer than 400 fluent speakers remaining, Inari Sámi has...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For fans of fairy tales, the stories of the Brothers Grimm are more than just childhood memories — they are cultural treasures and windows into a world of forests, castles and enchanted villages. Now, travellers can follow in the footsteps of these classic tales along Germany’s celebrated Fairy Tale Route (Märchenstraße) — a scenic journey through the...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In recent years, headlines and social media voices have suggested a surprising revival of religious engagement among Generation Z — the cohort born roughly between 1997 and 2012. Churches reported upticks in youth attendance, TikTok hashtags buzzed with young believers sharing faith stories, and some commentators confidently declared that Gen Z was “returning to the pews.” Yet a...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a country of more than 1.4 billion people, India’s spirit of giving shines brightly. Behind the headlines of rapid economic growth and technological breakthroughs lies a quieter but powerful story: ordinary Indians collectively donate billions of rupees to charity each year, supporting communities, religious causes, health initiatives and social welfare programmes across the country. Recent reports show...