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Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Callooh! Callay! 20 Jabberwocky words from Alice in Wonderland that still galumph, chortle & snark through English
O frabjous fourth! Every July 4, Alice in Wonderland fans flash Cheshire grins, chase White Rabbits down imaginary holes, hold tea parties and tip their 'Mad Hatter' hats to Charles Dodgson—better known as Lewis Carroll. After all, the fantastical tale was born on a legendary 'golden afternoon' on this very day in 1862. The ever-curious Alice was inspired by Carroll's young neighbour, Alice Liddell, a precocious five-year-old, who became his muse. During a leisurely boat trip along the Thames, Dodgson—a mathematician —improvised the story to entertain her. Lured down the rabbit hole, Liddell begged him to write it down. Two years later, she received the first manuscript, Alice's Adventures Under Ground, complete with Dodgson's illustrations. The Alice in Wonderland series includes two books Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1971). Though 160 years have passed since its publication, Alice's magic only grows 'curiouser and curiouser.' Like the ever-accommodating rabbit hole that keeps Alice intrigued no matter her size — she keeps shrinking and shooting up — the story's colourful metaphor, fabulous imagery, and linguistic whimsy continue to captivate readers of all ages and from all walks of life. The childhood classic has become a cornerstone of English literature. This July 4th, we celebrate the novel's linguistic genius, its nonsense words and playful phrases, some of which have even made it to dictionaries. Aishwarya Khosla is a journalist currently serving as Deputy Copy Editor at The Indian Express. Her writings examine the interplay of culture, identity, and politics. She began her career at the Hindustan Times, where she covered books, theatre, culture, and the Punjabi diaspora. Her editorial expertise spans the Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Online desks. She was the recipient of the The Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections, where she studied political campaigns, policy research, political strategy and communications for a year. She pens The Indian Express newsletter, Meanwhile, Back Home. Write to her at or You can follow her on Instagram: @ink_and_ideology, and X: @KhoslaAishwarya. ... Read More
CBC
01-05-2025
- CBC
Alberta's top court dismisses Crown appeal of sentence for man who killed Calgary chef
The Alberta Court of Appeal has rejected a request to review the sentence given to a man convicted in the death of a well-known Calgary chef. Anthony Dodgson was found guilty in 2023 by a jury of second-degree murder after fatally stabbing Christophe Herblin while his accomplice, Tommie Holloway, was convicted of manslaughter. Court heard Dodgson and Holloway broke into the restaurant with plans to get through a wall into an adjacent cannabis shop. They fled when a car drove by and returned later to continue their robbery attempt but became frustrated when Herblin showed up. Holloway smashed Herblin's car windows in order to lure him into the parking lot. Dodgson attacked him and stabbed him nine times. Herblin was a longtime executive sous chef at the Glencoe Golf and Country Club, and his new restaurant was weeks away from opening. He stumbled to a nearby gas station seeking help but soon died. Dodgson received a life sentence with his parole eligibility set at 12 years. The Crown asked for the parole eligibility to be increased to the 15- to 18-year range because the original sentence was "not proportionate to the gravity of the offence" and that the judge erred in treating Dodgson's troubled Indigenous upbringing as a mitigating impact on his culpability. The appeal court disagreed, even though the sentence was on the "low end" of what was available. "We are unable to conclude that the sentencing judge made an error in principle that would justify the court's intervention," writes Justice Bernette Ho on behalf of the appeal court.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Global News
Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses Crown appeal of sentence of man in Calgary chef murder
The Alberta Court of Appeal has rejected a request to review the sentence given to a man convicted in the death of a well-known Calgary chef. Anthony Dodgson was found guilty in 2023 by a jury of second-degree murder after fatally stabbing Christophe Herblin while his accomplice, Tommie Holloway, was convicted of manslaughter. Court heard Dodgson and Holloway broke into the restaurant with plans to get through a wall into an adjacent cannabis shop. They fled when a car drove by and returned later to continue their robbery attempt but became frustrated when Herblin showed up. Holloway smashed Herblin's car windows in order to lure him into the parking lot. Dodgson attacked him and stabbed him nine times. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Herblin was a longtime executive sous chef at the Glencoe Golf and Country Club, and his new restaurant was weeks away from opening. Story continues below advertisement He stumbled to a nearby gas station seeking help but soon died. Dodgson received a life sentence with his parole eligibility set at 12 years. 1:37 2 men found guilty in Calgary chef's death sentenced The Crown asked for the parole eligibility be increased in the 15 to 18-year range because the original sentence was 'not proportionate to the gravity of the offence' and that the judge erred in treating Dodgson's troubled Indigenous upbringing as a mitigating impact on his culpability. The appeal court disagreed even though the sentence was on the 'low end' of what was available. 'We are unable to conclude that the sentencing judge made an error in principle that would justify the courts intervention,' writes Justice Bernette Ho on behalf of the appeal court. 'We are not persuaded it is appropriate to sentence afresh.' Story continues below advertisement
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta's top court dismisses Crown appeal of sentence of man in Calgary chef murder
CALGARY – The Alberta Court of Appeal has rejected a request to review the sentence given to a man convicted in the death of a well-known Calgary chef. Anthony Dodgson was found guilty in 2023 by a jury of second-degree murder after fatally stabbing Christophe Herblin while his accomplice, Tommie Holloway, was convicted of manslaughter. Court heard Dodgson and Holloway broke into the restaurant with plans to get through a wall into an adjacent cannabis shop. They fled when a car drove by and returned later to continue their robbery attempt but became frustrated when Herblin showed up. Holloway smashed Herblin's car windows in order to lure him into the parking lot. Dodgson attacked him and stabbed him nine times. Herblin was a longtime executive sous chef at the Glencoe Golf and Country Club, and his new restaurant was weeks away from opening. He stumbled to a nearby gas station seeking help but soon died. Dodgson received a life sentence with his parole eligibility set at 12 years. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. The Crown asked for the parole eligibility be increased in the 15 to 18-year range because the original sentence was 'not proportionate to the gravity of the offence' and that the judge erred in treating Dodgson's troubled Indigenous upbringing as a mitigating impact on his culpability. The appeal court disagreed even though the sentence was on the 'low end' of what was available. 'We are unable to conclude that the sentencing judge made an error in principle that would justify the courts intervention,' writes Justice Bernette Ho on behalf of the appeal court. 'We are not persuaded it is appropriate to sentence afresh.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Yahoo
Banned driver caught after police stop him for having dirty number plate
A BANNED driver was caught after being stopped by police for having a dirty number plate, a court heard. Christopher Dodgson, 31, was pulled over while driving a Seat Arona on Leconfield Street in Cleator Moor on February 9. Pamela Fee, prosecuting at Workington Magistrates' Court, said the stop check was carried out due to the vehicle having a dirty number plate. A rear tyre was also deflated. Dodgson initially gave a false name but then identified himself to the officers. He confirmed he was disqualified from driving and was therefore not able to obtain insurance. A sample of breath was taken at the roadside and this was over the limit. However, an evidential sample taken in custody was below the limit and so there was no further action on this, Ms Fee said. Dodgson had been disqualified from driving on January 10 this year. John Cooper, defending, said: 'He has significant physical issues. He suffers from fibromyalgia. He was disqualified due to 'totting up'. 'Stupidly, he decides to drive the vehicle to the shops. His brother wasn't available. He wasn't aware of the tyre and the number plate. There was a brief attempt to give a false name.' Dodgson, of Grasmere Avenue, Workington, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and using a vehicle on a road without third party insurance. Magistrates imposed a 13-month driving ban and a 12-month community order with 80 days of alcohol abstinence and monitoring and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Dodgson was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
