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Arab News
3 days ago
- Arab News
What We Are Buying Today: ‘Lovera' Saudi chocolate brand
Lovera is a Saudi chocolate brand with branches across the Kingdom and the GCC. One day, while visiting a friend on short notice, I wanted to bring a gift that was both delicious and visually appealing. This is when I stumbled across Lovera on ToYou. I chose the salted caramel bites, coated in fine Belgian chocolate and topped with crispy almonds. The box contained three layers, about 35 pieces in total, and came in vibrant neon-orange packaging tied with a beautiful ribbon. The chocolates were a hit; rich, smooth and perfectly balanced in flavor. They offer a wide range of collections, including crunchy bites, truffles and seasonal assortments, but they may not suit all budgets as prices are on the higher end. They also provide catering services for large events such as weddings, Eid gatherings and corporate parties. This includes options beyond chocolates, including tarts, eclairs, brownies and elegant finger canapes. Lovera also has a cafe that serves a selection of cakes, hot and cold drinks, desserts, ice cream, mojitos and breakfast items. Their service can sometimes be slow and the items on the menu may not always be available.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Takopi's Original Sin (episodes 1–2) review (when cute goes catastrophically wrong)
Source: Crunchyroll. You know those anime that lull you into a false sense of safety with big round eyes, floating mascots, and sparkly OP music? Takopi's Original Sin is not one of those. It pretends to be. Oh, it tries. There's a pink, doughy alien who talks like he swallowed a happiness manual. There's a lonely little girl. There are gifts, rainbows, and even something called a ' happy camera. ' But then it sucker-punches you in the soul. Episodes 1 and 2 of Takopi's Original Sin , now streaming on Crunchyroll, are not here to comfort you. They're here to dig up all your buried trauma, set it on fire, and hand it back to you in pastel wrapping paper. And yes, this emotional rollercoaster will continue with episode 3 dropping on Friday, 11 July 2025 at 8:30 pm IST — and every Friday after that. Set a reminder, and maybe keep a therapist on speed dial. Takopi's Original Sin Episode 1: 'To You in 2016' Source: Crunchyroll. The series kicks off with Takopi , a squid-shaped alien from Planet Happy, crash-landing on Earth with a single mission: to spread joy. Within minutes, he's stumbling into the life of Shizuka , a quiet, expressionless schoolgirl with more emotional baggage than a therapy circle. She's bullied, neglected, and practically invisible to everyone around her — except Takopi, who decides she needs his cosmic care package ASAP. And for a brief moment, it works. A magical ' Happy ribbon ' boosts her confidence and makes her feel seen. But this isn't a feel-good arc. What follows is one of the most shocking twist endings in recent anime memory: a suicide that completely redefines the tone of the series. That's right. Episode one ends not with a sparkly life lesson, but with a silent scream that echoes long after the credits roll. It's haunting. And brilliant. And somehow... still adorable? How? Takopi's Original Sin Episode 2: 'Takopi's Salvation' Source: Crunchyroll Takopi is determined to undo the trauma he (accidentally) enabled. Enter the ' Happy camera ' — a device that lets him time-travel and fix mistakes. The problem? He doesn't understand pain, boundaries, or, well, humans in general, his version of help is pure chaos in bubblegum form. As he rewinds time, he tries to 'save' Shizuka by inserting himself into her life again — only this time, armed with awkward cheer and shiny gadgets. The bullies don't exactly appreciate the alien interference. One stabs Takopi in the eye. Literally. And still, he insists: 'Let's all be friends!' Bless his squishy optimism. Takopi might look like a distant cousin of Doraemon — a round, robotic helper from another world with an infinite gadget pouch. But where Doraemon fixes things with calm logic and good timing, Takopi stumbles through grief with no clue what sadness even is. He's Doraemon if you stripped out the tech support and gave him an emotional blindfold. What's working (and working hard) Source: Crunchyroll Visual whiplash: The art swings between Studio Ghibli softness and grim realism. Pastel skies and chunky lines meet dark alleyways and blank stares. It's jarring — and totally intentional. Sound design: Sparse music, lots of quiet — the kind of silence that makes you realize you're holding your breath. When the score does hit, it hits hard. Brutal honesty: The show doesn't flinch from its themes: bullying, neglect, suicide, the limits of empathy, and how good intentions can pave roads to hell — or heartbreak. Character writing: Shizuka isn't just a victim — she's complex, unpredictable, and heartbreakingly numb. And Takopi? He's both comic relief and tragedy in a single, blinking eye. Final verdict: Source: IMDB A pastel-dipped panic attack you won't stop watching Takopi's Original Sin is that rare breed of anime that looks like it should be airing after school — but should come with a trauma warning instead. The first two episodes pack more emotional weight than entire seasons of fluff anime. It's heavy, it's horrifying, it's oddly wholesome — and it'll keep you coming back, morbidly curious and low-key crying. Remember, next round of pain drops on Friday, 11th July at 8:30 pm IST, and every new episode lands on Crunchyroll every Friday at the same time. Friday night plans = sorted. And possibly emotionally ruined. Recommended for: Fans of Made in Abyss, Wonder Egg Priority, or Oshi no Ko. People who can handle their heartbreak cute. Anyone who enjoys staring into the emotional abyss while being hugged by a squid. Also read| Black Clover Season 2 in production after 5 years with trailer coming soon
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Inevitable (Freestyle)
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Inevitable (Freestyle) Constructor: Amie Walker Editor: Amanda Rafkin UDON (63A: Kijoyu ___ (noodle dish)) UDON is a thick noodle that is used in a number of dishes in Japanese cuisine. Kijoyu UDON refers to UDON noodles served as a cold soup in a soy sauce and citrus broth. Thanks to the "noodle dish" hint, I was able to figure out this answer even though I wasn't previously familiar with kijoyu UDON. PICASSO (43D: Jewelry designer Paloma) Since 1980, French jewelry designer Paloma PICASSO has collaborated with Tiffany & Co., to create innovative, bold jewelry pieces. Paloma PICASSO is the daughter of painters Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) and Françoise Gilot (1921-2023). In learning about Paloma PICASSO, I came across a quote of hers I really like, "Being strong also means not being afraid to change your mind, evolve, and periodically reinvent the way you do things." WALT (1A: "To You" poet Whitman) Although the poetry of WALT Whitman (1819-1892) was considered controversial in his time (too sensual!), he's now considered one of the most influential American poets. His Leaves of Grass poetry collection was first published in 1855, though several revised and expanded versions were later released. WALT Whitman's poem, "To You," which can be read on the Academy of American Poets website, begins, "Whoever you are, I fear you are walking the walks of dreams." MAROON (12A: "And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was ___") and TAY (54A: Swift, to Swifties) Taylor Swift – TAY to Swifties – released the song "MAROON" in 2022. The song is included on her Midnights album, and contains the line, "And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was MAROON." TEA (14A: Earl Grey or Sleepytime) Earl Grey TEA is a blend of tea to which bergamot oil has been added, giving it a unique scent and taste. Sleepytime is a variety of Celestial Seasonings TEA, and has been marketed by the company since 1972. In 1973, Beth the company introduced Sleepytime Bear as a mascot of Sleepytime TEA. ANYA (18A: "The Menu" star Taylor-Joy) The Menu is a 2022 movie about a celebrity chef hosting a dinner at his exclusive restaurant on a private island. The Menu is a horror movie, and things take a morbid turn as the dinner progresses. ANYA Taylor-Joy plays the role of Margot, one of the dinner guests. SINEW (39A: Muscle-bone connection) The connective tissue that connects muscles to bone is known as a tendon or SINEW. In contrast, the connective tissue that connects bone to other bones is a ligament. EAR (42A: Corn serving) I live in IOWA, the state that produces the most corn. In the summer, EARs of corn are prevalent around here. This clue/answer pair reminds me of a musical my husband and I saw recently. Shucked is a musical about corn; yes, you read that right, the musical is about corn. We didn't know much about Shucked before seeing it, other than that it was about corn. We enjoyed it so much. We laughed a ton at all of its corny humor. I recommend seeing it if you ever get the opportunity. THE LUCKIEST (49A: Ben Folds song with the lyric "Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls brought me here") From 1993-2000 and 2011-2013, Ben Folds was the frontman of the alt rock trio, Ben Folds Five. He's also recorded a number of solo albums. His debut solo album, Rockin' the Suburbs, includes the song "THE LUCKIEST." MAIN (53A: Disneyland's ___ Street, U.S.A.) MAIN Street, U.S.A. is one of the themed areas at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. MAIN Street is designed to resemble a typical Midwest town in the early 20th century, and was inspired by Walt Disney's hometown, Marceline, Missouri. MAIN Street, USA has a town square, shops, a train station, and a firehouse. Walt Disney had a personal apartment on the second floor of the firehouse where he would stay when he visited the park. (The apartment is still there, but is not open to the public.) Sleeping Beauty Castle is at the far end of MAIN Street, U.S.A. CERA (61A: "Barbie" actor Michael) In the 2023 movie, Barbie, Michael CERA portrays Allan. Allan is the only male resident of Barbieland that is not named Ken. ARABIC (2D: Language from which "alchemy" is derived) In addition to "alchemy," the words "algebra," "algorithm," and "alcohol" are also derived from ARABIC. SHAPES (8D: Hearts, e.g.) This straight forward clue proved to be a little tricky for me. Hearts can refer to multiple things – organs, emojis, symbols, playing cards, etc. – that I needed a couple of letters from crossing answers before I realized that hearts are, of course, SHAPES. MYA (31D: 2001 "Lady Marmalade" singer) The song "Lady Marmalade" was a hit for Labelle in the 1970s. In 2001, Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, MÝA, and Pink recorded a version of "Lady Marmalade" for the Moulin Rouge! movie's soundtrack. IDLI (40D: Savory rice cake) IDLI is a savory rice cake that originated in South India. STAN (45D: Name found in "fast and loose") I'm a fan of the occasional hidden name clue. ENOLA (50D: Netflix's "___ Holmes") Netflix's ENOLA Holmes movies are based on Nancy Springer's book series, The ENOLA Holmes Mysteries. The books and movies borrow characters and settings from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books about Sherlock Holmes, adding a new character, a sister twenty years younger than Sherlock. Millie Bobby Brown portrays ENOLA Holmes in the movies. There are currently two ENOLA Holmes movies, but I'm happy to say that filming on a third movie is scheduled to begin in April. I look forward to another installment in this delightful series. SOL (59D: Sun, in Spanish) I appreciate getting a review of Spanish vocabulary. In Spanish, SOL is sun, and luna is moon. A few other clues I especially enjoyed: CLOWN NOSES (56A: Some circus performers' red accessories) SIGH (64A: "Best weekend ever" sound) CUTEST (47D: "Why are you the ___ thing ever?") INEVITABLE (Freestyle): There's no theme today, as this is a freestyle, or themeless, puzzle. The title is a nod to THE LUCKIEST (49A: Ben Folds song with the lyric "Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls brought me here"). In addition to the answers I highlighted above, I enjoyed the one-sided conversation that seems to be happening in the upper part of the puzzle. It starts off with "I HAVE TO ASK..." (16A: "Tell me if it's none of my business, but..."). Wait, "HEAR ME OUT" (24A: "Just listen before you say anything"). Or "BETTER YET" (36A: "Here's an option you might like more"). Thank you, Amie, for this delightful puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for February 8, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
