True-to-life: 'We were so exhausted that it matched exactly how exhausted you would be in real life, so nothing about it felt fake,' she said in an interview with Total Film. 'I kept saying to [the director], "I don't like it , I don't like the responsibility!" … [Read more...] about Carey Mulligan was left ‘physically scarred’ trying to save co-star Ralph Fiennes who was BURIED under clay as they recreated tragic landslide scenes for latest film The Dig
The life saving magic of tidying up
Girl, 13, with ‘wonderful potential’ took her own life in her bedroom
Acting headteacher Paul Edwards, said: "Our school family has suffered an absolutely devastating loss. We have no words which can fully express the pain and hurt that we all feel, and yet we know that Chantelle's family are experiencing sorrow on an altogether different scale. … [Read more...] about Girl, 13, with ‘wonderful potential’ took her own life in her bedroom
Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy to meet CBI probe head-on
The Crime Branch had registered a case of rape against Mr. Chandy and others in 2018 based on the woman’s averments. However, the case had come to a dead end. None of the Congress leaders sought anticipatory bail or moved the High Court to quash the FIR. … [Read more...] about Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy to meet CBI probe head-on
FTLife survey shows Hongkongers far less confident about retirement due to pandemic, while younger generation lacks wealth management knowledge
FTLife launches Prosperous Deferred Annuity Plan 2 (Prosperous 2) today. From now until 31 March 2021, customers who successfully subscribe to Prosperous 2 as well as one of the designated Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme plans or insurance plans (basic plan/rider) can enjoy up to 15% of first-year premium refund. The minimum issue age of Prosperous 2 is 20 years old and the range of total Internal Rate of Return at maturity can be up to 3.28% to 4.32%, helping customers achieve a stable and independent retirement life. COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the global economy. The survey revealed increased pessimistic about retirement among respondents since the start of the pandemic. Before the outbreak, around 16% said that they lacked confidence in retirement. During the pandemic, the number quadrupled to around 70%, illustrating how the pandemic has intensified Hongkongers' worries about retirement. The top three worries cited are rising retirement medical expenses (53%), a lack … [Read more...] about FTLife survey shows Hongkongers far less confident about retirement due to pandemic, while younger generation lacks wealth management knowledge
Buddhism’s Place in Psychology
The remedy described by the Buddha is an accurate insight into our own nature and the nature of humankind. Buddhism teaches that the path to such insight and freedom from suffering is available to each of us, not just Buddhists. One simply needs to be willing to look deeply and carefully inside and notice our patterns of thinking and behavior with fresh eyes. This is the path of mindfulness. … [Read more...] about Buddhism’s Place in Psychology