Kazakhstani model Nargiz Yessengeldi has appeared on the official posters for Season 13 of «American Horror Story.» Her made-up look now appears in promotional materials for the new season of Ryan Murphy’s iconic horror TV series. Yessengeldi shared some behind-the-scenes pictures on social media, noting that she grew up watching…
A blogger from Dagestan visited the Guangdong Xuelei Fragrance Culture Museum in Guangzhou, China. The concept of a fragrance museum is not new — a similar facility exists in Dubai, for example — but the Chinese museum takes the idea a step further. Visitors are invited not only to experience…
Almaty-based photographer Dmitry Dotsenko has shared another stunning image, capturing the season’s first full moon — the «Golden Moon» — above Kazakhstan’s southern capital, with the iconic «Golden Man» statue silhouetted against the pre-dawn sky. The photos were taken at 5 a.m. using a telephoto lens. As the Moon aligned…
One of the planet’s driest deserts has unexpectedly transformed into a field of flowers. After unusually heavy rains in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert has been carpeted in purple and white blossoms, with the peak bloom expected in October. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how a veritable blooming garden emerged amid a…
A team of U.S. astrophysicists has detected radio signals originating from a planet outside the solar system, about 64 light-years from Earth, in what researchers say is the first such direct detection. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope array in South Africa, astronomers detected recurring radio bursts and traced them to…
Dunkin’, the well-known American coffee and doughnut chain, is returning to Almaty a decade after leaving the Kazakhstani market. Almaty residents have already spotted the brand’s signage at the intersection of Kunaev and Gogol streets, where a new location is set to open. The chain’s menu features coffee, doughnuts and…
Rattikarn Amloy, a 16-year-old Thai musician better known as Nene Royal, has won the 21st season of «America’s Got Talent,» becoming the first contestant from Thailand to take the top prize, the BBC reported. Competing against nine other finalists in California, Nene performed «Seven Nation Army» by The White Stripes,…
Kazakhstan has selected the film that will represent the country at the next Academy Awards: «Abel» («Әбіл»), a drama directed by Elzat Eskendir. The film is set against the backdrop of changes in Kazakhstan in the 1990s. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what has captivated audiences about the film. «Abel» will…
This week, passersby near Dostyk Plaza, a popular shopping center in Almaty that is busy nearly all the time, spotted a wild fox. A video posted on social media shows the fox standing fearlessly near a group of men before running away when one of them started walking toward it.…
Arnaud Denis, a 43-year-old French actor and director, voluntarily ended his life in Belgium through euthanasia. He had suffered severe complications following the insertion of a hernia mesh implant. In July 2023, Denis received a polypropylene implant following surgery for an inguinal hernia. The procedure did not go well, and…
International Chess Federation (FIDE) recognized Kazakhstan for its support of women’s chess. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what the country did to attract the federation’s attention. Executive Director of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation Gulmira Dauletova received a certificate of appreciation on Sept. 22 at the annual meeting of the FIDE Commission…
James Stephen «Jimmy» Donaldson, better known as MrBeast on YouTube, has built an entire village in eastern Ghana for nearly $10 million. The new settlement features a school, housing for teachers, a clinic, a clean water supply and even its own solar power plant. The project, named Abna Dakwa Village,…
A new supermarket called «Gastronom» has opened in Astana. Its distinctive feature is that it primarily sells food products made outside of Kazakhstan, although it also runs an in-house deli section. Despite offering interesting products rarely found in the country, its launch drew rather negative comments online. The store’s shelves…
Kazakhstan has joined the list of countries with hotels awarded the Michelin Key for the first time. Kursiv LifeStyle highlights the properties that received Keys from the Michelin Guide’s experts. Five Kazakhstani hotels made the Michelin’s list. Each received One Michelin Key, the first tier in Michelin’s three-level rating system.…
An 82-year-old man died after an argument over a sunbed at a beach near Athens, and a 76-year-old man has been arrested, Euronews reported. The incident took place on Sunday morning at Akti Vouliagmenis, a popular beach in Greece’s Attica region. According to preliminary information from local authorities, the 76-year-old…
Presley Gerber, a model and the son of American supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27, CNN reported. According to CNN, citing the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Gerber died on Sept. 20 while at a rehabilitation facility. Crawford’s representative also confirmed the news and…
Around the world, the cherished daily ritual of preparing meals at home is quietly disappearing as fast-paced lifestyles, modern technology and convenience redefine global dining habits. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how urbanization, demanding work schedules and digital delivery services are turning home cooking from an essential…
Abu Bilal returned to Syria after 15 years abroad. One of the first things he did upon returning home was break down the wall behind which he had hidden his library. Hundreds of books, documents and other belongings that the family feared could be lost during the country’s civil war…
Smart glasses are drawing growing privacy scrutiny as cameras become more discreet and AI capabilities make it easier to record people without their knowledge or consent. Meta’s AI-enabled glasses lead the global market with roughly a 76% share. About 7 million pairs were sold worldwide last year, raising privacy concerns…
Jungkook, a member of the South Korean band BTS, has taken part in Calvin Klein’s new fall campaign, turning it into a worldwide sensation even before its official launch. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how a short teaser featuring the beloved artist generated global buzz on social media. Interestingly, the video features…
Almaty-based photographer Dmitry Dotsenko captured a rare and striking image of the Progress MS-35 spacecraft against the backdrop of Almaty’s landmark Kok-Tobe TV Tower. The shot is particularly remarkable given that Almaty is about 1,000 kilometers from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the spacecraft’s launch site. The Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft launched…
Kazakhstani nationals are expected to become the first in Central Asia and the South Caucasus to be able to visit Israel visa-free. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. Israel’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Yoav Bistritsky told journalists at a meeting in Astana that such an arrangement was already in place and…
Japan’s centenarian population has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, highlighting the country’s exceptional longevity as it grapples with broader demographic decline, CNN reported. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said the number of people aged 100 or older reached 107,677 in September, up nearly 8,000 from a year…
Climbers who venture onto Mount Fuji outside the official climbing season from July to early September may have to cover the cost of helicopter rescue operations starting next year, the BBC reported, citing authorities in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture. The measure will apply to the northern side of Mount Fuji, which…
