Musician, director and retro technology enthusiast Chris Graue proved that even a camera accessory for an old handheld game console can shoot space. At the Mount Wilson Observatory in California, he photographed Jupiter using a Nintendo Game Boy paired with the Game Boy Camera, which was first released in 1998.…
Almaty akimat has announced new projects aimed at attracting tourists to the mountains. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the attractions planned for the city. Galiya Tokseitova, head of Almaty’s tourism department, said that the Old Japanese Road, a popular destination for both locals and tourists, will be renovated. The…
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka made a striking entrance at Wimbledon, wearing a full-length white kimono ahead of her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot in a tribute to her heritage that still adhered to the tournament’s strict all-white dress code, Euronews reported. The kimono, embroidered with cranes and cherry blossoms,…
Although Grand Theft Auto VI is still about five months from release, the game is already being credited with a record-breaking milestone. According to media reports citing industry insiders, more than 39 million copies have been preordered worldwide, generating more than $3 billion in revenue for Rockstar Games. Costs reportedly…
A villa in Italy owned by the family of world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli has been robbed. According to preliminary estimates, thieves stole jewelry, luxury watches, cash and designer handbags worth nearly €500,000. The burglary took place in the resort town of Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany. The villa was unoccupied at…
There are several adult ballet studios in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Around the world, practicing ballet not as a professional pursuit but as a form of fitness two or three times a week has become increasingly popular. Kursiv LifeStyle visited one of Almaty’s studios to learn how classes are structured and what…
Inkuzart, a Tashkent-based street artist often referred to as the «Uzbek Banksy,» has unveiled a new work that transforms drug advertising into a social statement. The art project was dedicated to the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on June 26. As a real artist, Inkuzart deliberately…
Morning coffee is becoming increasingly expensive for consumers in Kazakhstan, although global coffee prices decline. Coffee prices in Kazakhstan were 26.3% higher in May 2026 than a year earlier, according to EnergyProm. Data from Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics show that prices have been climbing steadily since the summer of…
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has unveiled an unusual soft robot that moves like a caterpillar. Scientists believe that, in the future, this tiny device could inspect sewer pipes and even help explore Mars. The robot, just three centimeters long, is made entirely of soft materials and has no…
A new beachwear trend has gone viral on social media: men’s burkinis. The one-piece swimsuits are being promoted as offering protection from intense sun exposure and, in some marketing claims, unwanted attention on the beach. What a burkini is A burkini is a modest, full-coverage swimsuit typically consisting of a…
VkusVill, a Russian health-food retail chain founded in 2009, is closing all its stores in Kazakhstan. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the brand is leaving the market and where customers can still purchase its products. The company announced the closure on social media. All four stores will cease operations on Aug.…
A renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has drawn criticism after problems emerged with algae growth and newly installed liner, the Associated Press reported. The $14-million rehabilitation project, which included draining the pool and applying a new blue coating to its bottom, was intended to improve…
The Mangystau region in western Kazakhstan has long been famous for its «otherworldly» landscapes. But there are still some places many people have never heard of. One of them is Balayuk Cave, which hides a lake with crystal-clear blue water at a depth of 120 meters. Kursiv LifeStyle found out…
Jasmine Begalinova, a 19-year-old high jumper from eastern Kazakhstan, has unexpectedly become a social media sensation after photos from her competitions went viral on Instagram and Threads. She recently gave her first interview to novosti__uka. About the athlete Begalinova is a professional high jumper who is also studying to become…
Kazakhstani figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov has been training in the U.S. since June 5. Nearly three weeks into the trip, the athlete shared a series of photos from California. Kursiv LifeStyle took a closer look at some of the iconic locations featured in his posts. In late May, Shaidorov’s preparations…
Renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen has shared footage from his new music video for a rendition of the Kazakh folk song «Aqerke.» The clip includes a risky stunt in which the artist opens the door of a moving pickup truck, steps onto the sill and remains there for some time…
Organizers of the 2027 Bukhara Biennial have announced the dates for the event’s second edition, which will bring together renowned international artists and local artisans from across Uzbekistan. The second contemporary art biennial will run from Sept. 3 to Nov. 21, 2027, in Bukhara. During that time, the historic city…
A team of divers, together with the administration of Kolsai Lakes National Park, carried out a clean-up operation at the lake. Over two days, they made more than 20 dives despite rain, hail and harsh mountain weather. Water temperatures ranged between 7°C and 9°C. They retrieved over 150 kilograms of…
American composer Robert Kaskin «Bobby» Prince III, best known for creating the music for the iconic video games «Doom,» «Wolfenstein 3D,» «Duke Nukem 3D» and «Rise of the Triad,» has died at the age of 81. Prince composed soundtracks that helped define the atmosphere of classic 1990s first-person shooters and…
China has launched weekend “cruises to nowhere” from Shanghai aboard the nine-deck Adora Magic City. Unlike traditional cruise itineraries, these voyages do not include stops at foreign ports. Instead, the ship sails into international waters before returning to its departure port. A weekend at sea The short cruises are designed…
Thousands of Scotland supporters have left a lasting impression on Boston during the World Cup, earning praise from local residents and businesses alike, the BBC reported. Approximately 50,000 members of the Tartan Army, who are fans of the Scotland national football team, visited the city to watch Scotland’s group-stage matches,…
Japanese football fans, long recognized for cleaning stadiums after major matches, have recently become the focus of debate on social media over hypocrisy, the BBC reported. Following the circulation of photos showing Japanese supporters collecting litter after a World Cup match, some Japanese women on social media questioned whether the…
The Major Oak, which stood in the U.K.’s Sherwood Forest for more than 1,200 years, has died. Many believe it to be the tree in whose hollow, according to legend, Robin Hood and his companions once hid. This spring, for the first time in its history, the tree failed to…
Jasmine Begalinova (hay_nyash), a female athlete from East Kazakhstan, has unexpectedly become a star on international social media. Photos of her sporting a striking hairstyle during a high jump competition went viral on Threads and Instagram within hours. Who is she? Begalinova is a well-known young athlete in Kazakhstan. On…
