A SHORT STORY BY SALMAN RUSHDIE EARLY IN 19—, WHEN SRINAGAR WAS UNDER the SPELL of a winter so fierce it could crack men’s bones as if they were glass, a young man upon whose coldpinked skin there lay, like a frost, the unmistakable sheen of wealth was to be seen entering the most wretched and disreputable part of the city, where the houses of wood and corrugated iron seemed perpetually on the verge of losing their balance, and asking in low, grave tones where he might go to engage the services of a dependably professional thief. The young man’s name was Atta, and the rogues in that part of town directed him gleefully into ever darker and less public alleys, until in a yard wet with the blood of a slaughtered chicken he was set upon by two men whose faces he never saw, robbed of the substantial bankroll that he had insanely brought on his solitary excursion, and beaten within an inch of his life. Night fell. His body was carried by anonymous hands to the edge of the lake, whence it … [Read more...] about The Prophet’s Hair
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Thursday evening news briefing: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to square off at Telegraph hustings
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are preparing for a Tory leadership hustings hosted by The Telegraph from 7pm. You can watch live here – and read on for details of how you can get involved. But first, the headlines... Evening briefing: Today's essential headlines Tinderbox Britain | A regional drought in southern England is expected to be announced tomorrow, The Telegraph understands. The official status means the Environment Agency will more closely monitor water companies' plans to protect supply and add to pressure for hosepipe bans. It came after warnings of an "exceptional" wildfires risk amid an amber heat warning . With highs of 36C forecast this weekend, these are six ways high temperatures can affect your health – and this is what Britons can learn from their continental cousins about keeping cool . Twickenham | Trans activists crash England Women's training Isle of Skye | Father killed 'trying to save others from gunman' Travel | … [Read more...] about Thursday evening news briefing: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to square off at Telegraph hustings
I asked my manicurist for the Hailey Bieber glazed donut nails & the result was so bad I can’t wait to take them off
HAILEY Bieber debuted her now famous dewy nails at this year's Met Gala, and the look has taken the beauty world by storm ever since. Celebrities, such as Vanessa Hudgens and Sydney Sweeney, have since jumped on the glazed nail bandwagon, but one TikTok user wasn't as successful. TikToker Steph, known to her followers at Raising Austin, shared the results of her glazed donut manicure . Hailey's signature nails have gone viral on TikTok as users marvel at the unique look, which is perfect for all occasions. However, when Steph asked her manicurist to replicate the iconic look she was far from impressed with the result. In her video, the TikToker showed viewers the reference photo of Hailey's nails which she showed her nail technician. Read More Lifestyle ORANGE YOU GLAD My terrible manicure looked NOTHING like what I wanted, & I’m being trolled She then went on to show users her finished nails which did not resemble the viral … [Read more...] about I asked my manicurist for the Hailey Bieber glazed donut nails & the result was so bad I can’t wait to take them off
Star Wars spinoff Andor debuts first official trailer for Disney+ series starring Diego Luna as well as the release date
The first official trailer for the Star Wars spinoff series Andor from Disney+ made its debut on Monday morning. The series, which takes place prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, stars Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Fiona Shaw. A release date for the high-anticipated show was also shared: Wednesday, September 21, with a three-episode premiere. New look: The first official trailer for the Star Wars spinoff series Andor from Disney+ made its debut on Monday morning. A release date for the high-anticipated show was also shared: Wednesday, September 21, with a three-episode premiere Back for more fighting: Andor follows Cassian Andor, a character who first appeared in the 2016 movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Andor follows Cassian Andor, a character who first appeared in the 2016 movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The series will serve as a … [Read more...] about Star Wars spinoff Andor debuts first official trailer for Disney+ series starring Diego Luna as well as the release date