LOS ANGELES: Apple on Wednesday abruptly canceled the world premiere of “The Banker” over unspecified concerns, just one day before the film was due to close a major Los Angeles festival. The movie, starring Samuel L Jackson, is based on the true story of two black businessmen who hired a working-class white man to front…
Faisalabad and Hyderabad are major cities of Pakistan and both have grounds that have hosted Test cricket. Prominent Test cricketers from Faisalabad are Misbah ul Haq, Mohammad Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal, with Hyderabad having produced Nauman Ali and Mohammad Hasnain in recent times. Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad Faisalabad is the second most populous city of Punjab and…
Instep Desk Moisturizers are an essential part of everyday skin-care routine. Just like our bodies need water to stay hydrated, our skin needs a good quality moisturizer. While there are multiple options for dry or oily skin, finding moisturizers for combination skin (an oily T-zone with drier cheeks) can surely be tricky. Even though combination…
Priyanka Chopra fawns over decades of friendship with her own ‘shining star’ Lara Dutta Priyanka Chopra highlights her love for decades of friendship with Lara Dutta. The Hollywood hotshot shared her tribute to her friend of 21 years on Instagram with a selfie and a caption that read, “21 years and counting..” She also added,…
LOS ANGELES: Adam Sandler and Robert Pattinson saw their Oscar hopes boosted Thursday as “Uncut Gems” and “The Lighthouse” led the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations with five each, in the unofficial start to Hollywood´s annual prize-giving season. While major studio releases are not eligible for the Spirit Awards, the prizes are still seen as…
Good governance (GG) is the backbone of any successful organisation, serving as a catalyst for efficiency, accountability, and long-term impact. In the realm of sports, however, many of Pakistan’s National Sports Federations (NSFs) remain entangled in outdated practices and political interference, undermining their ability to nurture talent and perform on the global stage. The consequences…
Instep Desk There’s no denying that cleansing and moisturizing are crucial components of a good skin care routine. However, there is one step that many women tend to skip and that is using a good face scrub to exfoliate your skin, washing away dead skin cells. As we age, exfoliation becomes the key to radiant,…
Arjun Kapoor addresses dedication towards having long-term goals Arjun Kapoor recently sat down for a chat and addressed his personal motto to appreciate long-term goals in favour of a quick fix. The actor got candid about it all during his interview with the Times of India. There he began by admitting, “It is really encouraging…
LOS ANGELES: In a rare show of box-office stasis, the top five films in North American theaters were unchanged this weekend from last, led again by Disney blockbuster “Frozen II,” industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday. The animated musical, which has Queen Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) and the gang traveling to an enchanted forest,…
Pakistan are a nation of champions with heaps of talent and plethora of skills, be it any sports for instance cricket, hockey, squash, snooker, Javelin throw etc. Recently a young Pakistan U-16 Volleyball team has brought glory for the nation by winning U-16 Asian Volleyball Championship (AVC) in July 2025 Thailand. Travelling on the same…
