New Word 'gigil' Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has added the word 'gigil' from Tagalog, which refers to an intense feeling of cuteness that makes us want to tightly clench our hands or pinch something adorable. The update includes 42 untranslatable words from various languages, reflecting the richness of global vocabulary and cultural expressions.

European school exempts Muslim children from studying Dante's The Divine Comedy

A European school exempted Muslim children from studying Dante's The Divine Comedy, sparking debate over cancel culture and cultural cancellation.

Dune 2 and Lack of MENA Representation

Critics are calling out the lack of Middle-Eastern, North African (MENA) representation in the hit sci-fi movie Dune 2 despite director Denis Villeneuve's efforts to stay faithful to Frank Herbert's vision which was influenced by Islamic and North African cultures. Some feel that the film missed the mark on cultural authenticity and diversity.