The work of Kazakh hairstylist Xenia Volodina of Atyrau ranked among the top five entries in the international #ONESHOT Hair Awards 2026. For the competition, she created an intricate hairstyle incorporating elements of traditional Kazakh design. Volodina owns a beauty salon in Atyrau and is a six-time braiding champion. She…
Cristiano Ronaldo, a living football legend, has inspired a new wave of memes after fans noticed recent changes in his appearance. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the star’s new look sparked such a strong reaction online and what the TV series «The Boys» has to do with it. A match between…
Park Sung-hoon, known for his role in the Netflix hit «Squid Game,» will visit Kazakhstan for the first time. The South Korean actor will be among the headliners of the Almaty Geek Games Expo 2026. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The geek festival, which brings together cinema, gaming and…
Eamonn Keaveney, a 34-year-old resident of Claremorris, Ireland, has set a world record for the longest barefoot journey, walking all the way from Istanbul to his hometown. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what inspired him to undertake this extraordinary journey. Keaveney’s journey began in Turkey and took him through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary,…
Kazakhstani social media users are buzzing about Adidas’s new local advertising campaign promoting the Adidas Control 5 sneakers under the slogan «Culture in Motion.» Kursiv LifeStyle explains how a Kazakhstani creative team received an official commission from the global brand. The brand has released commercials filmed in the city of…
Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, 58, has unexpectedly demonstrated his strength during a visit to a military unit. He took off his jacket, lay on a bench and completed 20 consecutive bench press repetitions. The video quickly went viral, with users discussing how much weight the president was lifting. Kursiv LifeStyle…
The black dress Princess Diana wore to a Vanity Fair fundraising event for the Serpentine Gallery in London on June 29, 1994, the same night then-Prince Charles publicly admitted to infidelity, is set to go up for auction this December, Euronews reported. Sotheby’s will offer the dress in New York…
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragic attack on New York’s World Trade Center on Sept. 11, drones recreated the Twin Towers in the sky over New York Harbor. Kursiv LifeStyle found out what the light installation looked like. According to the New York Post, the installation…
Icelandair has partnered with Aviationtag, a German company that dismantles retired aircraft and turns them into limited-edition key rings and luggage tags, to give parts of its retired Hekla Aurora aircraft a new life, Euronews reported. Hekla Aurora, a Boeing 757-200 known for its distinctive Northern Lights-inspired livery, received its…
Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on Sept. 10. This year’s observance continues the theme «Changing the Narrative on Suicide,» with the call to action «Start the Conversation.» It aims…
Construction has begun on a skyscraper that will become the tallest building in Central Asia once completed. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the project and what will be built around it. The skyscraper has been named Dushanbe Tower, with construction expected to take five years. Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and his…
A geomagnetic storm is affecting Earth, while people on social media say they are feeling under the weather. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what scientists know about the possible effects of geomagnetic activity on human health. Social media users have been sharing accounts of how they feel during the storm. Some report…
Traveling across the Caspian Sea between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan may become more convenient. Kazakhstan has proposed resuming passenger ferry service on the Kuryk-Baku-Kuryk route. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is known about the possible return of the service. Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel said the Azerbaijani side supported the…
Starting Oct. 20, SCAT Airlines will operate flights from Shymkent to Singapore. The flights will operate twice a week via Sanya, China, Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport reported. To Singapore via China The route will use the fifth freedom of the air, allowing SCAT to carry…
Astana will host a youth Counter-Strike 2 tournament featuring police officers among the participants. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The Astana Mayor’s Office said the tournament will bring together residents, media personalities and police officers from the Astana Police Department. The event is part of efforts to prevent drug-related…
After a long flight, most people are eager to get home. But one Malaysian man has turned picking up his wife at the airport into a small celebration. For nearly six years, he has greeted her in a different funny costume each time — from a dinosaur and a frog…
Taemin, a member of K-pop boy band SHINee, is set to perform in Kazakhstan for the first time as part of his world tour. The concert will take place at Almaty Arena. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is known about the upcoming performance. Almaty has been added as a new…
Four years have passed since Disney stopped working with Russian dubbing studios and began searching for new contractors to produce Russian-language versions of its films. Ultimately, Disney signed a contract with Almaty-based studio MovieDalen. Kursiv LifeStyle spoke with voice actors Tatyana Kostyuchenko and Ivan Savoskin, who collaborate with the studio.…
Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the company’s new foldable smartphone that falls somewhere between compact flip phones and larger book-style foldables. The model features Xiaomi’s new proprietary XRING O3 processor. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what else sets the new device apart. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features two OLED displays.…
German actor Til Schweiger has joined the cast of «Armour of God: Ultimatum,» which is being filmed in Kazakhstan. The actor is working on set in Almaty, Salem Entertainment said on social media. Schweiger is known for his roles in «Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,» Quentin Tarantino’s «Inglourious Basterds» and Guy…
According to Variety, «Spider-Man: Brand New Day,» starring Tom Holland, has grossed $2.4 billion worldwide. James Cameron’s «Avatar» currently holds the top spot with $2.9 billion, while «Avengers: Endgame» ranks second with $2.7 billion. Holland’s previous solo Spider-Man film, «Spider-Man: No Way Home,» earned around $1.9 billion worldwide. The film’s…
Shakira, a world-renowned Colombian singer, may perform in Kyrgyzstan’s capital in November. According to 24.kg, the artist’s team and representatives of Kyrgyzstan are currently negotiating the terms of the concert. According to Kyrgyz authorities, the concert is planned to take place at the new Bishkek Arena. As the parties are…
Where people choose to live can have a surprising influence on how much rest they get each night. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how cultural expectations, working hours and technology shape sleep patterns differently around the world. Researchers estimate that social habits may influence sleep almost as…
In 2026, scientists studied kissing, urinal splashback and cockroach milk proteins, and even tested soil quality using underwear. Kursiv LifeStyle reviewed the winners of the 36th Ig Nobel Prize, the annual award celebrating unusual and unconventional scientific research, which were presented in Zurich. The Ig Nobel Prize in economics was…
