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The Unloved is 12 years old today. To mark the occasion, I chose a film that I think the world forgot, which little of it ever saw: Vincent Ward’s “River Queen.” This is one of the most beautiful works of painted cinema of the young century from a director who was almost the greatest director we had. He was searching for a new state of being, a new kind of film buried beneath the old one. His ecstatic longing, the wretched past seeking a better present, his indefatigable emotionalism: Vincent Ward‘s cinema has permanently etched itself in my memory. Enjoy…

Yamaha RX-King, bagi banyak penggemar motor di Indonesia, bukan sekadar motor biasa. Motor ini adalah simbol kebebasan, kecepatan, dan adrenalin. Sejak pertama kali diluncurkan pada tahun 1983, Yamaha RX-King telah mencuri perhatian banyak pecinta motor dengan desainnya yang agresif, suara knalpotnya yang khas, dan performa mesin 2-tak yang membuatnya legendaris. Bahkan hingga sekarang, motor ini wikipedia tetap memiliki tempat istimewa di hati penggemar motor klasik.Sejarah Yamaha RX-KingYamaha RX-King lahir dari kebutuhan pasar motor sport 2-tak yang cepat dan tangguh. Awalnya, Yamaha memperkenalkan motor ini dengan nama RX-100, kemudian berkembang menjadi RX-King yang dikenal luas. Mesin 2-tak 135cc dan 5 percepatan…

Some stuff I am reading today morning: OFS in Bank of Maharashtra (BT) Gold is now 1.33 Lakh/10 grams (DH) Govt targets big bang reforms in winter session (MC) Kirloskar Limitless Group plans to double revenues (BI) Two Indias of insolvency (ML) The BSE Smallcap Index (Nooresh Merani) 2025 was a year full of investing lessons (P Kudva) Bitcoin slides below $85,000 (HT) Crypto remains on edge (CNN) Europe is on a huge military spending spree (Economist) Discover more from Alpha Ideas Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Had the Women’s Premier League (WPL) launched during Jhulan Goswami’s prime, around 2017/2018, when she held the world record for the most ODI wickets and was named ICC Player of the Year, she would have been the undisputed crown jewel of the inaugural auction.Her availability at that time would have been a game-changer, addressing a key strategic need for franchises: securing a world-class, genuine Indian fast bowler capable of consistently bowling above 120 km/h. Goswami’s reputation, peak fitness, and legacy as the only Indian woman to win the ICC Player of the Year award at that time would have sent…

Manchester United will be without Bryan Mbeumo for several weeks after he was included in Cameroon’s AFCON 2025 squad, but loanee goalkeeper Andre Onana has been left out. Mbeumo has been one of United’s star players since his move from Brentford in the summer and will be a big miss to the Red Devils, who are currently seventh in the Premier League. The 26-year-old is United’s top scorer with six goals in 14 appearances so far and will be similarly crucial to Cameroon’s hopes of AFCON glory for the fifth time and first since 2017. AFCON 2025: Onana snubbed by…

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Hockey Night in Canada stated that the Edmonton Oilers will continue to wait and find the right goaltender for them. The Oilers will not make a panic move. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Ron MacLean: “They’re preparing for an interview for Moncton and Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. Calvin Pickard is from there. So Kyle interviewed Calvin about his first seven years of life in Moncton and got into the start he had in Tampa at the end of the road trip, and how it was make or break. And he’s incredibly honest and vulnerable. NHL Rumors: The…

Car-sharing platform Zipcar has said it is to close its UK operations by the end of the year.The US-based company, which is owned by car rental giant Avis Budget, told customers it would temporarily suspend new bookings after 31 December, pending the outcome of a consultation with its 71 staff members.In an email to members, UK boss James Taylor said the firm had launched a formal consultation with employees and bookings due to finish by the end of the month were being honoured.An Avis Budget spokesperson confirmed that it was planning to close Zipcar UK, but said “all other markets…

Vanguard Group will allow bitcoin and crypto-linked exchange-traded funds and mutual funds to trade on its platform, reversing a policy that for years barred retail clients from accessing digital-asset products through the firm. Starting Tuesday, Vanguard brokerage customers will be able to trade ETFs and mutual funds that primarily hold select cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and other crypto, according to Bloomberg reporting.  The move marks a shift for the world’s second-largest asset manager, which has long argued that digital assets were too volatile and speculative for long-term portfolios. The decision follows growing demand from both retail and institutional investors and comes…

Gulshan Devaiah has once again proven he isn’t afraid to speak his mind. In a fiery, no-filter conversation, the actor addressed the long-running ‘insider vs outsider’ debate—one that resurfaces every time Bollywood faces a fresh wave of nepotism outrage.Calls nepotism complaints ‘trivial nonsense’, urges actors to ‘stop cribbing’Known for his candour, Gulshan did not hold back as he criticised actors who complain about losing work to industry insiders.“Everybody has their advantages. We conveniently forget our own advantage and privilege—the privilege we have over millions of people who are less privileged—and we start crying about those who are more privileged than…

By Roxana Walker, updated December 1, 2025 In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, presales are increasingly becoming the go-to option for investors looking to get in early on high-potential projects. Unlike public sales, presales offer tokens at discounted rates before they reach the broader market. The most compelling presales, however, are those backed by reputable venture capital (VC) firms or well-known investors. Institutional support provides credibility, strong funding, and strategic guidance, significantly improving a project’s long-term prospects. As interest in top crypto presales 2025 continues to grow, in this article, we explore the top 10 VC-backed presales of 2025 and…