Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92
Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.
Movies
South African Writer Mfundi Vundla Gets Personal in His New Play
Mfundi Vundla spent 21 years in exile and created the popular television show “Generations.” His latest project is a play that explores the imperfections of the fight against apartheid.
Cruise Ship Runs Aground Off Island Where ‘Cast Away’ Was Filmed
Tom Hanks’s character spent four years stranded in the 2000 film. The 30 cruise passengers were rescued much more quickly.
Living Space
We don’t have to travel to the moon to gain some of the insight that astronauts do.
Iran Tried to Use a Famed Director’s Home to Push Its War Narrative. His Son Fired Back.
The Tehran home of the acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in strikes this week. His son Ahmad pushed back on efforts by the government to seize on his legacy.
Italy Says It Recovered $23 Million Stolen From Ursula Andress, First ‘Bond Girl’
The Swiss actress Ursula Andress, whose breakthrough came in “Dr. No” in 1962, accused a former wealth manager of embezzlement. He died in an apparent suicide last year.
How the Makers of ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Addressed ‘an Ethical Minefield’
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Norway Celebrates Oscar Win for Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’
“Sentimental Value,” set in Oslo, was named best international feature film. After a slew of negative news in Norway, it was a welcome victory.
Is Cheburashka, the Beloved Soviet-Born Character, Ruining Russia?
Instead of obsessing over the fictional Cheburashka, Russians should be focused on more important things like the rebirth of a Russian empire, influential conservatives say.
What’s Good?
Introducing The Good List, a new weekly newsletter by Melissa Kirsch designed to bring joy and meaning to your days.