Heidi Klum, a German supermodel and celebrity, has long been a dedicated Halloween fan. She’s been celebrating the holiday for 25 years, making this year special by appearing as a giant replica of her own hand. Kursiv LifeStyle explores how the costume was created and why the supermodel chose this…
Ahead of Halloween, a creative makeup trend is gaining popularity. Beauty content creators are widely recreating tutorials for an impressive Batman mask painted on the face. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a closer look. The key to the viral trend is using everyday items. To outline the famous superhero mask around their…
A glass bridge long enough to break a Guinness World Record is planned for construction in Kyrgyzstan. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is known about the project and when it will open to tourists. Kyrgyzstan’s Presidential Affairs Department has shared details of the project. The 732-meter-long glass suspension bridge is…
A social media trend featuring shirtless young men supporting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has gained traction in Brazil. Kursiv LifeStyle explores how bare-chested photos became part of the election campaign and why they are generating buzz online. The trend, dubbed «Gostosos com Lula,» or «Hotties for Lula,» involves…
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has launched its first aircraft with satellite internet access on board. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how passengers can use the Wi-Fi and when charges will take effect. The Airbus A321LR, registration EI-KGB, became the first aircraft in Air Astana’s fleet equipped with high-speed internet access.…
For millions of professionals, choosing where to live no longer begins with physical office locations. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how countries worldwide are actively competing for remote workers bringing independent income across borders. Rather than simply searching for the cheapest destinations, digital nomads are evaluating long-term…
Dubai has once again become a place to break world records. Joyalukkas Jewellery has unveiled a giant pair of gold earrings named Mayura Sahasra, which can be translated from Sanskrit as «a thousand peacocks.» Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The earrings set two Guinness World Records: the heaviest and…
Rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars is set to perform in Almaty in 2027. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the concert details and when tickets go on sale. The concert is scheduled for May 29, 2027, at Spartak Stadium, named after Mukhtar Auezov. The band will visit Almaty as part of…
American rapper Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2027. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at why the artist, who has been selecting performers for the show for several years, has decided to take the stage himself. According to the BBC, Super Bowl LXI will take…
Rights holders to Elvis Presley’s songs have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, the American company behind the Claude AI model. They accuse the developer of using 274 of the singer’s songs without permission to train its artificial intelligence and are seeking $41.1 million in damages. Compensation of $150,000 per song…
Brandon Kaylor, an American coach from Oregon State University, visited Kazakhstan for the first time to attend the 2026 World Wrestling Championships. He said Astana impressed him with its beauty, clean streets and the hospitality of its people, the city’s administration reported. According to Kaylor, he enjoyed the cool weather,…
A married couple from Almaty covered 15,100 kilometers across Kazakhstan over 72 days, observing birds and exploring the country’s wilderness. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how they balanced birdwatching, work and life on the road. Galym and Aizhan have been married for nine years. Recently, they began traveling more frequently around…
Uzbekistan has appointed three new deputy ministers of education and science. One of them, Oybek Yuldashev, is also an electronic music enthusiast. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a closer look at the DJ in the ministry. Before taking office, Yuldashev served as director of PwC Uzbekistan’s public sector, infrastructure and ESG consulting…
China’s Unitree Robotics has unveiled the H2-X, a humanoid robot that can perform acrobatic stunts, fend off attackers and take part in rescue operations. A demonstration video shows the robot jumping from a height, perdorming flips and even lifting the front of a car. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a closer look…
Halit Ergenç and Meryem Uzerli, who played Sultan Suleiman and Hürrem in the Turkish TV drama «Magnificent Century,» beloved by thousands of fans worldwide, have appeared together on the red carpet. Kursiv LifeStyle reports on the details. The Turkish stars attended the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, where they…
A camera trap in Buiratau National Park in central Kazakhstan captured an unusual scene: a wild boar chasing wolves and forcing the predators to flee. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The video, posted by the Ministry of Ecology shows a wild boar chasing wolves — an unusual reversal of…
A creative video featuring the iconic «Kazakhstan» chocolate bar from the Rakhat confectionery factory has gone viral on social media in Kazakhstan. Adema Rakhmetova created, directed and starred in the video. Kursiv LifeStyle explores why users are calling for her to be rewarded. The video was filmed against picturesque California…
In China, Lu Shizeng, a centenarian from eastern Zhejiang province, has become a social media sensation for his unusual dietary habits. While many people carefully monitor their sugar and calorie intake, Lu stocks up on fatty foods and soft drinks and rounds off his meals with sweet fruit. Lu lives…
The second season of the anime series «Cyberpunk: Edgerunners» has premiered on Netflix, with all 10 episodes now available to stream. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the main characters and Hideo Kojima‘s role in the new season. Japanese studio TRIGGER, which produced the first season in 2022, returned to work on…
A young woman attending Shakira’s concert in Bishkek was the lucky recipient of a souvenir from the star. Kursiv LifeStyle explores the accessory’s potential value and why the fan considered selling it but ultimately decided against it. On Oct. 18, renowned Colombian pop star Shakira performed in Central Asia for…
A simple balloon caused a power outage in several districts of Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The incident occurred on the evening of Oct. 19 at the Aksa Tashkent thermal power plant. Following the disruption, the plant’s power output fell sharply from 460 megawatts to 185…
