Chinese-made HQ-22、HQ-17 missile systems appear at Serbia's military parade; display demonstrates military, political trust between two countries

The Chinese-made HQ-22 surface-to-air missile system makes an appearance at Serbia's military parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia on September 20, 2025. Photo: VCGSerbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of...

Album Review | ‘Dream River’ by The Sonic Alchemists

Where are we going? And how are we getting there? These are pertinent questions during the first listen of a new album, especially one of all-original jazz compositions that explicitly evokes a sense of motion and change. “Dream River,” the debut...

Crystal Kay ~ From Japans R&B Princess to Global Resonance

Crystal Kay Williams burst onto the Japanese music scene as a teenager and grew to become one of the countrys most enduring voices in pop, R&B, and cross-genre explorations. Over the years, she has embraced bilingualism, genre fusion, and an...

Landmark Studio Recording of Xiaogang Ye’s ‘Song of Farewell’ Starts in China

(Photo Credit: Rudolph Tang) Fifteen years after its premiere, Xiaogang Ye’s opera “Song of Farewell,” dubbed as the first Chinese opera addressing LGBTQ+ psychological dimensions, has re-emerged with renewed vitality through a concert performance...

Kasaragod Chinna Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar

Kasaragod Chinna Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar Kasaragod Chinna has been Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar, an award jointly instituted by the Carvalho family of Kundapur and Mandd Sobhann to honor artistes who have made significant...

On This Day in 2024, the World Said Goodbye to the Former Vocalist of One of the Most Iconic Rock Bands of All Time

On this day (October 21) in 2024, Paul Di’Anno, former vocalist for Iron Maiden, died at the age of 66. He was the legendary band’s lead singer from 1978 to 1981, long enough to appear on their first two albums: Iron Maiden and Killers. However,...

Indian English – Regional, Musical, Chaotic, Alive!

By Mohan Murti As Indians schooled in the Queen’s English but raised in the Republic’s reality, we’ve turned the language of Shakespeare into something gloriously, unapologetically our own. We bend it, twist it, stretch it—and occasionally,...

‘Cabaret’ at Pacific University to capture society dancing on the edge of fascism

Published 5:00 am Tuesday, October 21, 2025 This fall, Pacific University lifts the curtain to the Kit Kat Klub — an escape from a world on the edge of collapse during the rise of fascism. The Forest Grove university’s theater and music...

Rock Chalk Roundup: The Rocky Horror Show, dog costume contest, National Transfer Student Week and more

Monday, October 20 Polish Language Table Practice your Polish language skills in a welcoming environment. When: Oct. 20, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby Open Mic Night with Tyler Gregory Perform yourself or come to watch...

Sanae Takaichi: Inside The Life And Career Of Japan’s First Female PM

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, marking a bold new chapter in the country’s political landscape. Her journey from humble beginnings to the highest office is a story of resilience, conviction, and...

The Musical I Can Awards 2025 Announced with the Unveiling of Logo and Trophy

The Musical I Can Awards 2025 was officially announced at a press meet and unveiling ceremony held at SVS Club, Anna Salai, Chennai. The event marked the launch of the first edition of this unique awards platform, dedicated to celebrating...

Things to do: Blood drives, Halloween events, festivals, concerts, and more

Halloween in the Rancho Santa Fe Village The Rancho Santa Fe Association will host Halloween in the Rancho Santa Fe Village on Friday, Oct. 31 from 2-4 p.m. Kids are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat at village businesses around Paseo...

UA Little Rock Professor Featured in National Documentary Project for America’s 250th Celebration

Angelita Faller | October 21, 2025 Dr. Aryabrata Basu, UA Little Rock assistant professor of computer science, teaches students in a computer networking class. Photo by Benjamin Krain. Dr. Arya Basu, assistant professor of computer science at the...

Jose Avila’s new mezcal bar fuses Mexican and Japanese cuisine with music

The chef behind some of Denver’s most beloved modern Mexican food has opened a “listening bar,” referencing the concept’s Japanese origins on the menu and spotlighting mezcal and Latin music. Malinche Audiobar, 1541 Platte St., is Jose Avila’s...

Realme GT 8 Pro India launch soon: Price, camera, display, and everything else we know so far

Realme is preparing to launchits next flagship smartphone market with its upcoming Realme GT 8 Pro. The device is expected to launch in mid-November, and the company has already confirmed an exciting collaboration with Japanese camera brand Ricoh,...

Les Misérables Arena Spectacular announces final UK concert dates – how to get tickets

Further dates have been added to the sensational Les Misérables Arena Spectacular tour, and with the pre-sale going live today, here's everything you need to know to secure tickets today. When the Les Misérables Arena Spectacular tour was...

Syndrela-Divyanshi pair of India rises to World No. 1 position in Table Tennis

More News 21 Oct 2025 | 6:05 PMMargao, Oct 21 (UNI) Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa are set to host Saudi giants Al-Nassr FC in their third group-stage match of the AFC Champions League Two at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in Goa on...

Mastering China's long game

(Xinhua) 16:02, October 21, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- In 1985, the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen was a study in contrasts. A newly designated Special Economic Zone, it buzzed with the anxious energy of a nation just cracking open its...

Marathon runner reveals how he survived black bear attack that shattered his arm

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

‘The Great Lakes made me,’ says scholar, poet and musician Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Like most of us, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson drinks water every day. It’s an ordinary act. But the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist says it’s also a deep expression of our connection to the natural world. In recent years,...