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NFTS Director Fanny Capu on ‘Pickled’, Family Hoarding and Creating a “Cosy Goth” Stop Motion World 13 May 2026 // Interviews With the 79th edition of the star-studded Cannes Film Festival set to begin on 12th May, the famous red carpet will welcome not only Hollywood A-listers, but also a group of talented filmmakers from the globally-renowned National Film and Television School. The team will attend the world premiere of their graduation film Pickled, created during their final year at the NFTS. Fanny Capu on set, holding main character Eddie The eight-minute stop motion animation explores a deeply personal story…

In his 1963 Presidential Address to the Southern Economic Association, later published as “What Should Economists Do?”, James Buchanan called for “economists to modify their thought processes, to look at the same phenomena through ‘another window,’ to use Nietzsche’s appropriate metaphor. I want them to concentrate on ‘exchange’ rather than on ‘choice’” (1964, p. 217). The notion that economic theory is a “window” is a very appropriate metaphor, particularly when economists come to different conclusions from observing the same phenomenon. Thus, alternative conceptualizations of economic theory serve as different “windows” from which the economists draws different conclusions about the world,…

TradingKey – On May 29, Eastern Time, U.S. President Trump held a meeting of approximately two hours with his national security team in the White House Situation Room to discuss whether to approve an interim agreement related to Iran, but no final decision was announced after the meeting. The agreement aims to extend the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran for 60 days and pave the way for restarting Iranian nuclear negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.It is reported that U.S. and Iranian negotiators had previously reached a preliminary framework for a memorandum of understanding, but it still…

Market Closed – NSE India S.E. 07:05:07 2026-05-29 am EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 4,146.10 INR -2.41% -1.14% +57.51% Published on 05/29/2026 at 05:37 am EDT Reuters © Reuters – 2026 May. 29 India’s BSE to conduct mock trading on May 30 for currency, commodity, equity derivatives and equity segment RE May. 22 India’s Ashok Leyland, Paytm and CG Power and Industrial Solutions added to BSE 100 index, says BSE RE May. 14 India’s BSE to conduct mock trading on May 16 for currency, commodity, equity derivatives and equity segment RE May. 09 BSE Limited, Q4 2026 Earnings Call,…

Explore short-term and aggressive trading strategies, and develop an understanding of the key principles and risks involved. Most short-term traders are naturally drawn to markets that have higher levels of price volatility, so it is important to learn how to navigate this environment. Contrary to long-term investing strategies such as buy and hold, there are strategies that exist to capture short-term price movements. These have unique quirks and magnified risks, so it’s worth establishing what exactly they are, before you set out to use short-term trading strategies such as day trading, scalping and swing trading.  Fundamentals of short-term trading Short-term…

Demand for AI-enhanced products and services is so high that some of the world’s largest tech companies are now looking beyond Earth for solutions. As hyperscalers struggle with power shortages, grid connection delays and land constraints, attention has recently turned to orbital infrastructure as a potential solution.Recently, Meta reportedly reserved around 1GW of solar capacity as part of its longer-term plans to support future AI data centers, while SpaceX’s Elon Musk has repeatedly discussed ambitions to make orbital infrastructure more accessible.On paper, the logic is easy to understand, with abundant solar energy to meet power needs and none of the…

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: $MSTR) is facing a fresh test of its bitcoin treasury narrative after more than 411 BTC moved from company-linked wallets to Coinbase (NASDAQ: $COIN) Prime, reviving questions about whether the largest public corporate Bitcoin holder may need to use part of its stack as a financing tool.  The transfer has not been confirmed as a sale. Arkham Intelligence data showed two movements of roughly 205.3 BTC and 206.2 BTC from Strategy-associated wallets before the coins reached a Coinbase Prime destination address. Prior transfers have sometimes reflected custody management rather than selling, but the latest wallet path drew…

Group net revenue was also up 10% year on year to $1.2bn (£890.2m) during the quarter. The group’s intimate apparel brand Aerie achieved record first quarter revenue, up 25% to $480.8m (£3565m). However, at the American Eagle brand, revenues were down 2.1% to $678.5m (£503.7m). Revenues at across the group’s “other” segment – which includes Aerie’s activewear diffusion line Offline by Aerie, premium menswear brand Todd Snyder and conscious fashion brand Unsubscribed – was also down 18.2% to $36m (£26.7m). Gross profit topped $456.2m (£338.6m), up 41% year on year, while gross margin reached 38.2%, an increase of 860 basis…

Have you ever considered investing in liquor? This article takes a deep dive into the world’s most popular spirit, which remains largely unknown in Western markets—baijiu. The Chinese spirit has been attracting increasing attention as an alternative investment.Some luxury assets are hidden in plain sight. A painting hangs in a private room. A rare watch is tucked away under a shirt. Baijiu, by contrast, has long lived at the center of the dining room table.Poured at weddings, banquets, business dinners and state occasions, Baijiu carries with it centuries of Chinese culture. However, a new narrative is emerging. The world’s most…

You might have heard from your favorite mutual fund manager or experts that hybrid funds are likely to show their resilience in the coming year. Hybrid mutual funds or schemes that invest mostly in equity and debt fare better in an uncertain or volatile environment. Mutual fund experts believe that the markets are likely to be cautious and investors should also proceed with caution.Aggressive hybrid funds are one of the popular hybrid mutual fund categories. These schemes are mandated to invest in a mix of equity (or stocks) and debt. As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in…