On the sidelines of the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana (RES 2026 EXPO), the results of the Astana Eco Film Festival were announced. While the jury deliberated on the professional awards, a film from Turkmenistan captured the hearts of the audience. The Audience Choice Award went to the documentary "Children of the Sun and Water" by Bekdurdy Amansaryev
Dandeh Kebab is considered a hallmark of Kermanshah cuisine. Structurally, it resembles shish kebab but differs in its special marinating method and the sauce used during grilling
We live in a world "behind glass." Smartphones, endless reels, glossy marketplaces, and flawless yet cold AI visualizations. We've learned to consume content, but we've almost forgotten how to sense reality. In this digital race, it's easy to lose touch with our own "inner light"
The transition from the weekend to the start of the week on global markets occurred without any sudden upheavals, but in an atmosphere of growing caution. By early Tuesday morning, the price of Brent crude oil had stabilized near $88-$90 per barrel, down from $85-$86 on Friday
Dear reader, would you like to know how musicians typically spend their final moments before a concert and what happens on the other side of the stage? The other side of the stage is also populated, and passions run high. If you thought the musicians were melancholically tuning their violins before going onstage, I have some bad news: dramas and comedies worthy of an Oscar unto themselves unfold there
On Sunday, young journalists from the ORIENT website held a seminar, "Fundamentals of Modern Journalism," at the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIET) building on Turkmenbashi Avenue in Ashgabat
We're used to measuring a child's success by grades and achievements in school. But does this always reflect their true potential? Sometimes labels like "underachieving" or "not capable enough" hide a unique way of thinking that simply doesn't fit into standard frameworks
Why do some people look energetic and healthy at 50, while others face chronic problems at 40? It's all about the difference between chronological (as recorded on their passport) and biological age. And the key to this difference is hidden in every cell—in the DNA molecule
On March 26–27, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan
A few days ago, while working on this mini podcast series, I found myself scrolling through what looked like a very typical “weekend recommendation” post—until I realized none of it was typical at all
Research shows that human cognitive abilities peak around the third decade of life. After age 30, information processing speed, working memory, and the ability to quickly switch between tasks gradually begin to decline. These changes occur slowly and imperceptibly, so we rarely pay attention to them
Are there perfect storms? Unlikely, in my opinion... However, the world entered the workweek of March 23, 2026, in what some experts have called a "perfect storm." This isn't just a crisis, but a fatal confluence of circumstances, where political will, economic chaos, and the physical destruction of supply routes collided
My immersion into the heart of Türkiye began at an altitude of ten thousand meters. The Ashgabat–Istanbul flight operated by Turkish Airlines brought the first pleasant surprise: by a fortunate coincidence, I was offered an upgrade to business class
On the first day of spring, the art gallery on Aga Berdyev Street was filled with a special light that contrasted with the gloomy day outside
Life is accelerating, workloads are mounting, and the opportunity to "take a breather" is becoming increasingly rare. Stress in itself isn't evil: it helps us mobilize and focus. In moderate forms, stress is necessary for everyone
