It seems like Squid Game fever is not going to die out anytime soon. People can’t get enough of the record-breaking Netflix original, it has gripped viewers worldwide since its release. Memes and videos have flooded social media platforms, and some have organized wholesome events to bring their thrills to life. Now, the Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is organizing a reenactment of the games seen in the Netflix series.
Squid Game In Dubai
The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is organizing a reenactment of the games seen in the Netflix series for two teams of 15 participants. The event will be held in two sessions on October 12 at the Korean Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi office.
The center’s main page stated that four out of the seven games seen in the Netflix series would be played during the event. These include the “Red Light, Green Light” and “Dalgona Candy” challenges, both of which spawned trends on TikTok. Players would also get to try their hand at the “Marbles” and “Ddakji” (paper-flipping) games seen in the series.
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Nam Chan-woo, the UAE Korean Cultural Center’s director, said,
“Just as K-Pop gained worldwide popularity through YouTube in the 2010s, I think platforms such as Netflix would be a channel for the global spread of Korean video content such as dramas and movies.”
The Catch?
While the real-life version is murder-free (thank God), each winner is expected to be given a customized green tracksuit. Sadly, there’s no prize money and no dollar bills in the piggy bank. The eliminated players would get to watch the rest of the games from the sidelines. The center’s games are expected to be held in two-hour, tournament-style sessions.
To apply to join the UAE’s version of “Squid Game,” applicants must fill out a form. The form will include three questions that test them on their basic knowledge of the Netflix show. Thankfully, applicants didn’t have to run the gauntlet of being slapped by a game recruiter (no matter how cute) multiple times just to get invited to the games. However, only UAE residents are eligible to compete.
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Instagram trolls and netizens are at it again as they mock Ayesha Omar for wearing a bold outfit at her birthday. Ayesha celebrated her birthday last night among friends and family and was seen having a heartwarming birthday celebration. Yet, netizens came up with all their might as they questioned and judged her outfit choice for the birthday.
Ayesha Omar – Birthday Celebration
The fashion diva was seen cutting not one, two, but three cakes. However, what caught the eyes of netizens was the black dress she was wearing. Ayesha was seen wearing a black sleeveless crop top with matching pants which didn’t sit well with the morals of Pakistanis. Hence, they ended up giving their two cents about the situation and how Ayesha should be preaching things in a different way.
Her post caught the eyes of the media fraternity and people across the border, including Paris Hilton and Accent, reacted to her post.
Ayesha Omar has always been vocal about her family’s struggles and how difficult it was to be raised by a single mother. Despite all that, Ayesha is known as one of the strongest female celebrities in the industry with a keen heart.
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The latest news will definitely make you shiver and it has come from none other than Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital. The FIA has caught the worst of crimes which just goes on to show how disadvantaged women are in our society be it in homes or at workplaces. Have a look at what has recently come to light, it’s appalling!
The Crime Caught
The Cybercrime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recently arrested a doctor who misused his authority in Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital. The doctor was reported to be filming obscene videos of nurses and female doctors in the hospitals while they were doing their duty. The doctor is named Dr. Haris and he was reported by someone to be blackmailing female doctors and nurses. Following that, there was a raid at the hospital during which the police got their hands on the footage.
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The police have also reported that Dr. Haris would film nurses and lady doctors by intoxicating them. Thereafter, he would manipulate them and make obscene videos while they were at their most vulnerable. The FIA officials have carried out an action against those involved in aiding and abetting Dr. Haris.
Similar Recent Incidents
In the middle of September, the FIA was involved in another such case. The FIA arrested a man from Hyderabad who was accused of harassing a girl by uploading her immoral videos on social media. These videos are either taken by hacking the women’s social media, by stealing their phones, or by manipulating them in real life.
The FIA also reported that the said person in this case blackmailed the girl in another way. The accused resorted to recording inappropriate videos of the girl by installing a hidden camera in her washroom. Through this, he then proceeded to blackmail her. Moreover, the man then made a fake social media account and published it so it goes viral.
The rise of said cases points to a growing invasion of privacy mentality amongst Pakistani men. It is also happening because of the growing accessibility to technology such as hidden cameras which are really undetectable. It is hopeful to see FIA officials work around the clock and protect women in such cases however, the prevalence of these cases is beyond concerning. To what extent can we protect ourselves?
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Popular tourist destinations have lost quite a huge sum of money due to the pandemic. Most countries had to close off their borders losing out on revenue gained from international tourists. Indonesia was one such country. But now, as the pandemic situation gets better with more and more people getting vaccinated, Indonesia opens borders among other countries.
Indonesia opens borders
Recently, Indonesia announced that they will be allowing international visitors from October 14th. People who had been delaying their travel plan and saving up during lockdowns and work-from-home can now totally book the first available flight to Bali.
Earlier, the country’s government had mentioned how the travelers will have to quarantine for 8 days. It did not sit well with travelers who would have to pay huge amounts to the hotel for the days were not exploring. To accommodate them, Indonesia has updated the rules. Now, the quarantine is for 5 days. Moreover, if the international travelers test negative on the fourth day, they will be free to get out of the hotel on the fifth day too. The quarantine period, in this case, cut in almost half.
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Of course, not everyone would be able to afford to lose these 4 days as well but for those who can, why not take this excuse of quarantine to first rejuvenate yourself in this duration. Get taken care of at the hotel where you don’t have to clean your mess either or be responsible for anyone else. After 4 days of relaxation, you can enjoy the country much better.
You may, however, be thinking that even the countries that have gradually begun to open up, are not always welcoming of the green passport especially during COVID. Well, not to worry. Unlike Thailand which is specifying the countries it is welcoming tourists from, Indonesia has introduced a technical filter. All the countries with a positivity ratio of less than 5 percent can travel to Indonesia. And just yesterday, National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) reported that the positivity rate in Pakistan has fallen below 3%.
Statistics 13 Oct 21: Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 43,578 Positive Cases: 1021 Positivity %: 2.34% Deaths : 21 Patients on Critical Care: 2257
Are you packing your bags then? Or is there some other country that you would like to visit more than this one? Let us know in the comments and we will update you on that!
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Squid Game has certainly become one of the most popular seasons of this year. Not only that, it is set to become the most popular show in Netflix history. With a superb plotline and a tremendous atmospheric value, the show is certainly worth a watch. In fact, the show is so engaging, you might not be able to get up before the season is over. It even has a rating that does not allow all ages of an audience to view it. But what is even more amazing is that the beloved Squid Game is full of easter eggs.
Now, there are many types of Easter eggs. An Easter egg is basically an underlying reference or a hint towards something else. Today, we take a look at all the artistic Easter eggs that the season has. Be it by famous painters or celebrities, the show is full of them.
Alert: Let us warn you first that there are some major spoilers ahead so if you haven’t seen it yet, watch it before proceeding!
You were warned!
1. Relativity of Escher + La Muralla Roja by Ricardo Bofill
Relativity is a famous illustration by Dutch Artist, MC Escher. In it, the concept of gravity does not exist and stairways are connected to each other. Additionally, the figures in the entire lithography have identical faces and pose no difference.
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Similarly, La Muralla Roja is an apartment complex in Spain, on top of a cliff. The cliff overlooks the Mediterranean sea. The colors used in it are reflected on the surfaces of the sky and the sea.
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Similarly, the staircase area in Squid Game is a direct Easter egg of these two depictions. As we can see below, the resemblance is uncanny.
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2. Munch’s Cry (Squid Game Episode 1)
There is a famous painting in history by the name of ‘The Scream’. In it, a figure has its hands to its head and is letting out a blood-curdling scream. The reason behind this is because the artist, Edvard Munch, saw the sky turn blood red and the river with it. He felt anxiety.
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A contestant from the first game of Squid Game felt the same way when blood was splattered on her and she screamed. The blood of the sky is symbolized here through the gunfire and people dying in the ‘green light, red light’ round.
3. Rothschild’s Surrealist Ball (Squid Game Episode 7)
This was a known festivity in history where people showed up in masks. Quite a lot of famous people were present, we could call them VIPs. They were wearing animal masks, either of a deer or of a lion. It was quite a famous ball arranged by Marie-Hélène de Rothschild.
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In Squid Game, the VIPs were all wearing the same masks as Rothschild’s ball. Not only that, when they were watching the game, even the environment was jungle-themed. This includes people dressed as furniture.
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4. Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party (Episode 8)
This is quite a famous portrayal which consists of a triangular shape and 39 dining tables set up. Each table is attributed to mythological and historical figures from different eras, all of them women.
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In episode 8 of the tv show, the three remaining players are seated in a triangular manner, just the same as the dinner party depiction.
This is one of the most famous illustrations of history. It depicts God making Adam and the image can be seen as a form of a mirror. It is to depict that man has been made in the image of God.
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At the end of the season, the near-touching of the two hands is seen between the two remaining players. However, as opposed to touching as shown in the painting, Sang Woo chooses to die instead, leaving player 456 as a winner.
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Did you notice these then? Let us know in the comments!
Lahore, October 13, 2021 — Following a media review that began in July 2021, Publicis Media Pakistan has been awarded the media planning and buying account of Nestlé Pakistan Ltd.
“We look forward to working with Nestlé Pakistan to take a more strategic and thoughtful approach to media that will deliver a stronger marketing performance,” said Benish Irshad, the CEO of Publicis Media Pakistan. “As the media landscape in Pakistan has grown more complex and fragmented, we are confident in our track record of implementing strategies that challenge the status quo and depart from conventional thinking. Given that Nestlé Pakistan has a clear vision for media internally, we are confident in delivering measurable business outcomes.”
According to the Pakistan Media Outlook 2021 report, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry was among the leading spenders on digital mediums and television, with Nestlé Pakistan Ltd. being one of the top ten largest advertisers on television in Pakistan.
“Taking into account the unprecedented impact which COVID19 has had on everyday life, the team at Publicis Media Pakistan drew from local insights to demonstrate the profound effect on consumer behavior and how to deliver an outstanding audience first approach for Nestlé,” said Lee Moran, the global client lead for Nestle at Zenith. “By demonstrating an understanding of the nuances and intricacies across our core audiences we were able to present a holistic approach to communications planning and ultimately business growth for Nestlé.”
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE unveils a sleek yet striking aesthetic, packing all the perks into an ultra-thin and lightweight body, measuring a mere 6.81mm and 158g**. The design is further accentuated by a razor-thin 1.88mm on both top and side bezels, as well as four choices of stylish color. While Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, and Peach Pink are making a return, Xiaomi is adding a brand new color – Snowflake White, matte and frosted white similar to freshly fallen snow.
Thanks to the 6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay, 10-bit TrueColor support and Dolby Vision®, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE offers truly stunning ultra-vivid picture quality with vibrant colors, incredible brightness, contrast, and amazing detail. Continuing the camera heritage of the Xiaomi 11 Family, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE delivers best-in-class shooting with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. Bundled with a toolbox of AI-powered features including One-click AI cinema, cinematic video filters, and a new Vlog mode.
Featuring the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Mobile Platform, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leverages the power of 5G*** to elevate your daily experience. With ultra-fast connection at your fingertips, you can stream HD videos or resource-heavy games without lag, and enjoy crystal-clear video calls. The device is also equipped with a 4,250mAh battery and 33W fast charging that powers up in no time.
Recommended retail price starting from 69,999 PKR, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes in three variants, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and will be available for purchase from official Xiaomi channels****.
Quick Specs:
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
6.55” AMOLED Dot Display (2400 x 1080 FHD+)
10-bit TrueColor and DCI-P3
90Hz refresh rate
240Hz touch sampling rate
Dolby Vision®
HDR10+
360° ambient light sensor
Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Snowflake White
There are always some days when you are too tired to cleanse your face and remove your makeup. However, once you crash into bed, the idea of your makeup seeping into your skin overnight seems dreadful that you eventually get up for the task. Removing your makeup doesn’t have to take hours though but that is if you know the right thing to do. However, it is one of the most crucial steps in a nighttime skincare routine for good skin health.
Hence, take out your notebooks and jot down these amazing tips for the next time you feel lazy about removing your make-up. But first, let’s discuss why removing makeup at night is important and why you always need to do it.
Why remove your makeup?
The more you start falling into this pattern of not removing your make-up at night, the worse your skin can get. Even leaving it on for just one night can cause quite a bit of damage. Here’s what happens:
Heavy foundations and concealers on your skin all day, trap bacteria and don’t allow for the skin renewal process overnight creating blocked pores, wrinkles, and breakouts.
Wearing drying lip products throughout the night like thick, matte lipsticks can lead to dry and chapped lips.
Mascara that is left on all night is dangerous! You run the risk of eye infection from clogged follicles. It can also cause your lashes to become more brittle and break more easily.
Now that you are motivated to remove your makeup every night. Here is what you need to do.
Micellar water/cleansing water is a great way to remove your make-up. However, care must be taken once you rub the cotton pad onto your skin. Make sure to soak the cotton completely so that it isn’t dry, or else excessive rubbing and friction can damage the skin instead of cleaning it.
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Don’t: Use Makeup Wipes
Sorry to break it to you, but makeup wipes do not cleanse your skin. Wipes swirl around your makeup on your skin without completely removing it from your pores, which is crucial in removing makeup since not cleansing enough can block your pores and result in breakouts.
Double cleansing is the most efficient and quick method to remove even the most stubborn make-up. You can use oil cleansers as a first step and your regular cleanser as a second for double-cleansing. However, you can also use your regular cleanser for both steps if you are not wearing heavy or waterproof makeup.
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Don’t: Use Toners
Alcoholic toners and astringents are outdated. If you think that removing your makeup with toner is a good idea, think again. Toners are never meant to remove your makeup. Not to mention that an alcohol-based toner or an astringent can leave your skin dry and damaged.
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There is a lot of whispering going on in regards to the Google Pixel 6. As we know, Pixel phones have been quite successful over the years. Their camera capabilities are those that must be acknowledged. You know the camera is going to be robust when you decide to pick up any pixel phone. Even the Pixel 2 has an impressive portrait mode, with auto adjustment on an extraordinary scale. Among the many leaks that we have heard about Google reveals so far, we have come across the most interesting one!
There is a new feature that is coming to the Google Pixel 6 and it is related to the camera. Imagine having yet another addition to the camera, despite there being so many of them already. The feature we are talking about is regarding the magic eraser and it might fascinate many people. It seems like this is something that has not been incorporated in smartphones yet unless one has editing software.
Google Pixel 6 Magic Eraser
So, what exactly is the magic eraser feature that everyone is talking about here? Basically, the smartphone is set to have an ease of access feature built into the camera. Imagine that you have bought a new Google Pixel 6 phone and wish to take a picture. While the picture, you took, is good itself, there are a lot of distractions in the image itself. Not only is it annoying but it draws the attention away from the subject of the image.
However, due to the magic eraser feature, you can easily remove quite a lot of distractions from your photo just by tapping on them. Yes, that means any unwanted things like strangers and objects in the picture. All you have to do is select the feature and tap on the undesired part of the picture. The phone will automatically remove it and blend the picture. No one will be able to tell the difference between the photos.
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Moving Ahead
The Pixel 6 is going to be a smartphone with a 50mp main camera, allowing you to take all types of beautiful photography. The Google tensor chip, embedded inside, is sure to boost the camera features by a huge margin. In addition to this, there has also been a leak that android updates are going to be available on the Pixel 6 devices for, at least, five years. This means that the Google Pixel 6 is protected well into 2026.
We hope that the company continues to make such bounds as they are making right now. Who knows what other tricks Google has up its sleeves. We can only wait till the official reveal occurs at the event.
House of Secrets may not give competition to Squid Game. They are from different categories altogether but the documentary season has been trending at least in India and Pakistan ever since its release. People keep on talking about it which motivates more Netflix users to log on and watch the season.
House of secrets memes
Soon, Twitter began to produce memes on the show as well, and they are hilarious mind you. Take a look:
No matter how hilarious the memes are, when you watch them, it traumatizes and saddens you. It is about the mass suicide, murder, accidental death of 11 individuals from one family. The incident happened back in 2018 in India. It got the hype because people were unsure of the cause; a family that was seemingly emotionally stable, good people with no such worries, and a wedding a few days away, all members hanged themselves to death with their hands and feet tied.
While the gist of the season was a good one, that we need to have a sociological revamp; we should stop with the concept of house of secrets (ghar ki baat ghar me rakhna) to avoid such future horrifying incidents. But given how the Pakistani drama industry is already glorifying suicide, is it something our country should give the hype to? What if it motivates weak-minded people to follow suit?
Plus, we are no stranger to horrifying incidents of fathers throwing their children in sewage channels with the intention to kill.
While we do need to start conversations that were hinted at in the season, we definitely need to stop watching content that will push us further down the rabbit hole.
Moral conversation aside about how this may give ideas to potential suicidals on how to blame supernatural and psychological causes for their actions, the only mysterious part was probably the concept; The 11 deaths, 11 pipes, 11 windows. Other than that, it was just a drag. Same story being repeated by the police, neighbour, journalist, crime reporter, and even psychologists. Probably someone incredibly psyched about documentaries should watch it. If you are more of a dramatic person, watch Midnight Mass.
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As the T20 World Cup approaches, one question on everyone’s minds is “Who will sing the anthem?!” The anthem is an important and integral part of the World Cup to which Pakistanis jam to regardless of whether they are cricket lovers or not. This year’s singer for the anthem has been chosen and we can’t emphasise how well-deserved and well-chosen the singer is!
The iconic, legendary, and unbeatable Atif Aslam has been chosen as the singer of the anthem for the T20 World Cup. Sources have confirmed that Aslam will be bringing his magic and charm to this year’s T20 World Cup.
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It has also come to our attention that the video will be nothing short of mind-blowing and heart-warming. Babar Azam and others will appear in the video. There is no official statement so far from the captain or singer.
Atif Aslam has proven his talent and made his fans through his contributions to the entertainment industry. However, aside from that, he has also won hearts because of how remarkably he represents his country and its values. His rendition of Tajdar-e-Haram for Coke Studio is a timeless classic that soothes every soul it touches.
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After that, last Ramadan he recorded Mustafa Jaan-e-Rehmat. He further complimented the sanctity and peaceful time of Ramadan with his rendition of Darood-o-Salam.
In a similar vein, Atif Aslam released a new song relevant to the occasion just recently as Pakistan honoured its fighters on Defence Day. ISPR has released the emotional patriotic song in collaboration with Atif Aslam to honour the martyred in the 1965 war. Aslam released Paighaam Layi Saba, in which he paid tribute to Pakistan’s brave soldiers for their sacrifices. Thus, there can be no one better for the task.
While we are excited and you must have gotten excited too, we would like to mention that the singer has not confirmed it yet.
Lahore/Islamabad – October 11, 2021: Uber, the global ride-hailing platform that seamlessly connects riders with drivers, with an aim to encourage digital financial inclusion in Pakistan, is introducing digital payments for its riders and partner drivers, in collaboration with Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital payments platform.
Under this partnership, Uber riders and partner drivers will both be able to pay for their Uber rides and platform fees respectively, using Easypaisa. For this purpose, Uber is adding an in-app feature called ‘Uber Cash’ to the app, that will allow users to add funds to the Uber Cash balance, and use them to pay efficiently and safely for their rides. Riders will be able to top-up their balance with Easypaisa, and use it to pay for rides without the need of exchanging physical cash.
While currently Uber offers the option of making payments via cash and Debit/Credit cards, this new facility of cashless transactions opens its gates to almost 10 million Easypaisa App users. Uber Cash not only minimizes the risk of fraudulent transactions, it also adds value to Uber’s global safety campaign, aimed to curb the risk of Covid-19 infections, by limiting unnecessary physical contact.
Shahid Khan, Country Head at Uber Pakistan, has stated, “At Uber, we are committed to our communities and continue to utilize our state-of-the-art technology to bring innovative features to our platform, and recognize the convenience that digital transactions offer for quick, safe, seamless, and hygienic payments. We are hopeful that this collaboration with Easypaisa would help remove hesitation barriers for online payments and enable a larger segment of the market to adopt digital financial service options in a digitally progressive era.”
Commenting on the partnership, M. Mudassar Aqil, CEO Easypaisa / Telenor Microfinance Bank said: “Pakistan is a digitally evolving economy. Through the power of collaboration and technology, various sectors have the potential to show exceptional development and partnerships are crucial in helping this initiative grow further. Easypaisa is playing its part in building an innovative, digital ecosystem where cash can be eliminated from the daily lifecycles of individuals and businesses alike. This relationship with Uber marks another milestone in our journey to provide convenient, secure and seamless digital financial services to all Pakistanis”.
This strategic initiative is aimed towards bringing digital financial inclusion across Uber’s business operations and drive digitization in Pakistan. Earlier this year, Uber also partnered up with Mastercard in a similar move, to provide its riders with free rides to and from vaccination centers.
Here is how Uber Cash works:
Open the Uber app on your phone.
Go to ‘Wallet or Uber Cash’ in the app menu and tap on Add Funds to your Uber Cash balance.
Select One-time purchase or Auto-refill as per your preference.
Select your preferred payment method and the amount you want to top up.
While requesting a ride, change your payment method at the bottom to Uber Cash.
Coca-Cola has got a logo update and we expected nothing less than an endearing, thoughtful, and well-crafted upgrade. There’s no radical change, neither is it something that will break the internet. It’s a subtle change that cements their latest campaign that focuses on enhancing the togetherness of our world. Have a look at the updated Coca-Cola logo:
The New Logo Making Rounds on the Internet
Coca-Cola is a huge company which means it is neither feasible nor advisable for them to change their logo every day. However, once in a blue moon, they will manage to steal more hearts with a subtle change here and there. They have just tweaked their original logo. The new Coca-Cola logo is a wrap-around format which is being called “the hug” logo. In other words, the design and execution is plain genius work.
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What’s Different?
The redesigned logo essentially features the traditional Coca-Cola logo, however, it is slightly curved. The design is meant to show the logo wrapped around something, but what? If you’re a true Coke lover you’ll know it’s wrapped around an invisible Coke bottle! The company plays upon its fans’ ability to recognise the bottle even when it’s technically not there.
The logo is inspired by togetherness according to the company. Moreover, if you dig deeper, the curve symbolises the action of a hug (like arms midway through the hug!)
Did you think there’d be no campaign coming with it? Don’t underestimate Coca-Cola. There is a new campaign, and the tagline for it is “Real Magic.” The ad shows Coke always resolving conflicts and bringing peace and cooperation.
The Chief Marketing Officer Manolo Arroyo at Coca-Cola said, “Real Magic is not just a tagline but a philosophy,” that the company lives by and hopes to inspire in others.
As a result, the campaign also features the work of a number of artists and photographers that focus on celebrating togetherness and inclusivity. The ad and the campaign are brimming with happiness and diversity imparting the message of ‘togetherness’.
Loved on Twitter
The ad, campaign, and new logo are also very well-received on social media. Twitter users have expressed their love for Coca-Cola’s latest update and the love is contagious. Many others have also stepped up and tweeted about how the new logo is something that cheers them up and makes their day. Have a look:
Coca-Cola ‘s marketing moves are always fascinating . The iconic brand has launched a new global platform Real Magic which will pay odes to humanity. And its logo is taking a curved shape to represent a Hug. From the old Open Happiness to new Hug for humanity. In sync with times! pic.twitter.com/0dnbmvakaY
PepsiCo and Aquafina have come up with an amazing endeavor at Expo 2020 to quench your thirst with their smart drinking solutions. You can now refill your water bottle from seven water stations that have been set up at the site. This will not only allow adequate water consumption but will also help with sustainability.
The Drop
The Drop looks like a giant droplet of water, and it is located in the Sustainability District. While focussing on eco-friendly water consumption, similar stations are set up in the Terra Pavilion and Sports Zone.
The building is an installation made with 41,000 reusable aluminum cans, which is the main attraction of the building. An automated water dispenser allows people to refill their bottles with the water of their choice, plain or carbonated. The number of refills is unlimited, and you can also buy reusable stainless steel flasks to reduce plastic consumption.
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“It encourages people to drink water. As soon as you make the hydration process fun, it gets people involved and gets them to drink more water,” said Merve Cetinturk, project manager at PepsiCo.
The Aquafina Water Station is all about the environment. This smart water experience allows the customers to customize water in a unique way. First, choose between still or sparkling water. Then select your water flavor. You can include a variety of flavors like strawberry, lime, peach, and raspberry-lime. In addition to the flavor, you also get to control the temperate, carbonation level (if you chose sparkling water), and flavor intensity. With a QR-enabled reusable bottle, you can also sync your bottle at any other Aquafina Water Station to get your refill exactly the way you like it.
Speaking about how the process helps environmental goals and ties with Expo’s theme of sustainability, Cetinturk said: “You are eliminating the usage of plastic bottles, you are encouraging people to reuse more and more.”
“It also helps people achieve their daily water intake targets. The idea is similar to counting your steps for fitness purposes,” she added.
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Were you infuriated with your internet connection last night? Did you keep on rebooting your internet device and cursing the internet provider? You were not alone. People all over, regardless of the service they were using, faced glitches in the connection.
PTA took to their official Twitter account the news of the fault and provided the reasoning for it as well. It turns out that there was a fault in the submarine cable. The submarine cable was near Fujairah, UAE. Repair work was immediately initiated on the faulty part of the cable. According to PTA, almost an hour ago, the relevant authorities were still working on the service to make it fully operational.
A submarine cable fault was reported yesterday near Fujairah, UAE due to which some users may have faced degradation in services. The faulty cable segment has been repaired & work is underway to make the services fully functional.
So, hold your horses, people! Show some loyalty. Before changing internet providers, take a breath because it is quite possible the line you are shifting to also had the glitch.
Of course, the worst part is that this problem affected Pakistan more because apparently, the internet connection in UAE even then was faster.
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Pakistan is ranked the highest in Asian countries when it comes to breast cancer. A disease that can be treated 99% of the time, in Pakistan, it has a mortality rate of more than 33% because of not being detected early. Hence, it is incredibly important for anyone with influence to spread Breast Cancer Awareness. Here is where Pakistani brands come in and some of them have been playing their part. Let’s take a look at some of these brands and their efforts.
The fast-food brand that is loved by many in Pakistan also played its part in spreading breast cancer awareness like every year. In 2020, it conducted a live session on social media where people could send in questions about the illness and get them answered by a doctor. This year, they took to social media to tell people they NEED to get checked. Conveying information is something you can do only for so long. With the statistics on the rise, its time to get people diagnosed.
Breast Cancer is a common disease amongst the women in Pakistan.
The electronics brand, Dawlance also registered its effort in directing people’s attention towards the cause. They showered their head office in Karachi in pink light, the colour that has become associated with breast cancer awareness.
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Pearl Continental
Pearl Continental Peshawar lit up in pink to acknowledge the danger of breast cancer. When a huge building goes pink, it is bound to get the attention of people who would look up the reason. Just maybe this would lead to people being convinced to get diagnosed. And as you know, early diagnosis will lead to early treatment.
Just like PC Peshawar, the Bank of Punjab also celebrated Pinktober, the month dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. Not just for the customers, but realizing the importance of the issue, they decided to run the awareness campaign in-house as well. Hence, while a customer or a potential customer might see the pink light washing over the buildings, they laced the offices with pink balloons too.
While the whole of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer awareness, Sindh Bank decided to go a step further. The bank celebrated 8th October as Breast Cancer Awareness day. They decorated the entire office in shades of pink.
October is not over yet. Hopefully, more brands will join in on the conversation. And a year from now, we will see positive changes in the stats because if the disease is curable then it means we can save thousands of lives.
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Cricket is a sport that is quite deeply embedded in the people of Pakistan. Families group up in front of the TV to just watch the latest game. The Pakistan cricket team has seen quite a colorful amount of history, including impressive wins and extreme losses. Despite all, they have managed to keep moving forward as quite an impressive team. Now, the T20 world cup 2021 is nearly at our door and a lot of matches are coming our way.
So, it is our responsibility to let you know which matches are taking place when. Let us dive into the details of the T20 2021 schedule.
There are a total of 45 fixtures that we know of in this tournament. They are divided among groups and as a team wins or loses, they are placed in accordance to that. Here are all the fixtures with dates and timings,
Group Stage
Oman Vs Papua New Guinea 17th October, 3:00 PM
Bangladesh Vs Scotland 17th October, 7:00 PM
Ireland Vs Netherlands 18th October, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Namibia 18th October, 7:00 PM
Scotland Vs Papua New Guinea 19th October, 3:00 PM
Oman Vs Bangladesh 19th October, 7:00 PM
Namibia Vs Netherlands 20th October, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Ireland 20th October, 7:00 PM
Bangaldesh Vs Papua New Guinea 21st October, 3:00 PM
Oman Vs Scotland 21st October, 7:00 PM
Namibia Vs Ireland 22nd October, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands 22nd October, 7:00 PM
Super 12
Australia Vs South Africa 23rd October, 3:00 PM
England Vs West Indies 23rd October, 7:00 PM
TBD Vs TBD 24th October, 3:00 PM
India Vs Pakistan 24th October, 7:00 PM
We know quite a lot of the crowd is going to be waiting for this one above!
Trigger Warning: This article contains information about the Minar-e-Pakistan incident and the victim, Ayesha Akram, that may be distressing to some readers.
[Update 12th October 2021]: Ayesha Akram divided Pakistanis like never before. Some people sided with her while others victim-blamed saying she should not have been at the park in the first place. Instead of showing fake sympathy, some gave reasons why the victim should not get the spotlight because the image of Pakistan is far greater than the respect of a female Pakistani. The recent turn of events may become a strong justification for that.
In alleged leaked audio, Ayesha and her fiance are having a discussion on the amount they should extort from the culprits. Rambo can be heard reminding Ayesha that the 7 culprits identified, all belong to poor communities so how much money should be taken from them. To that, Ayesha replied, they might not be able to give more than PKR 5 lacs each. Hear it for yourself:
Angry netizens are registering their fury on the matter.
One can only wonder the detrimental effect its existence will have on the motivation people show towards supporting victims God forbid the next time such an incident happens.
[Update 8th October 2021]: After more than a month of the Minar e Pakistan incident, more details are surfacing. Ayesha Akram, who was victim-blamed for quite some time on why she even went to the location on Independence Day has revealed an astonishing detail. As it turns out, the TikTok star, Ayesha, did not just get up and decided to go to Iqbal Park. In fact, she was blackmailed to go there.
For the past two years, a gang of 13 criminals was blackmailing her by leveraging pictures in which she was not completely dressed. Using those same pictures, she was told to come to Minar-e-Pakistan where the 13 gang members and other people started groping and assaulting her.
DIG Shariq Jamal Khan has instructed teams to capture the main accused amongst the 13 member gang. Following the orders, Lari Adda investigation police attempted to capture TikToker Badshah in Rawalpindi. The raid failed since the accused had already run away.
[Update 20th August 2021]: While the provincial capital of Punjab may have seen an exponential development in infrastructure and facilities, it is clear that they have lost the sense of humanity.
When Ayesha went to Minar e Pakistan to shoot a video of any nature whatsoever, FOUR HUNDRED men started assaulting and groping her. The triggering video showed her screaming as those horrible men threw her around. In a statement to a local news channel, she said that they yanked at her earrings and tore her clothes. “They jostled and threw me into the air as if I were a toy or have come from some other world,” she said. The men also snatched her purse, mobile, even her bracelet. It went on, she says, for almost three hours. Exhausted at one point, she lost consciousness so she does not remember if the police came to her rescue or ignored her.
But the dolphin squad, Zaman Qureshi claims that he did. Qureshi says that the moment he was made aware of the incident, he left to save Ayesha. But because the huge crowd, courtesy of Independence Day obstructed his path, it took him and his colleagues thirty minutes to get to the location. He further states that by the time they got there, Ayesha’s clothes were completely torn apart and she was unconscious. It took the police thirty minutes to reach the site but it was already 3 hours too late.
Human rights activist, Hassaan Niazi, meanwhile, has taken to Twitter explaining the role the police played, or rather not played, in the matter. Considering it was a Lahore policeman who saved Ayesha, the SP City must have been made aware of it as well. Hassaan Niazi claims that the SP knew but he did not let her register the FIR. In fact, the victim was sent home.
SP City Hasan Jehangir Wattoo knew that tiktoker was harassed yet he didn’t register the FIR. Instead TIKTOKER was pressurised to go home without pursuing her case. She even called 15. She was 5mins drive from tibbi thana. Why is SP city not suspended. #minarepakistanincident
[17th August 2021]: After a series of harrowing cases of violence against women, a new one has emerged and is going viral. Watch the video at your own risk as it is not for the faint-hearted. The terrible case happened in daylight at one of the most popular spots in Lahore on “independence day”.
The incident occurred on the 14th of August at Minar-e-Pakistan. The monument standing tall to commemorate Pakistan witnessed the worst of scenarios as a woman was preyed upon. A young girl is seen in the video trying to protect herself and is trying to get into a fetal position.
Image Source: Pinterest
There seems to be a man accompanying her who is trying to pick her up and take her away. However, what is most traumatising and simply terrifying to watch is other men. Hundreds of men, acting worse than animals, are fighting to get to her. They are groping her, snatching her, and treating her like a free meal.
The Video Circulating on Social Media
This is one of the many videos that are being shared on WhatsApp groups showing how men were groping her and touching her. Look at the number of people in this video!! All she wanted to do was celebrate Independence Day at minar e Pakistan. Is that a crime? pic.twitter.com/9LPaWAo4wQ
Lahore police have immediately registered a case against hundreds of unidentified persons. They have been charged for assaulting and stealing from a female TikToker and her companions. In the registered FIR the complainant stated details of the incident. She reported that she, along with six companions, was filming a video near Minar-e-Pakistan on Independence Day. Out of nowhere, 300-400 people “attacked” her.
The Lahore DIG Operations Sajid Kiyani has ordered the superintendent of police (SP) to take “immediate legal action” against the suspects.“The suspects should be traced with the help of the footage,” said the police officers in the report.
The complainant said that she and her friends tried to escape the crowd. The guards also opened the gate to the enclosure after seeing the situation. However, the crowd was huge and people were blocking the gate too. Moreover, after seeing the crowd, more people started coming towards her. The men who mishandled her were so violent that their actions also tore her clothes. She said many people tried to help her but the crowd was too huge. Men, in fact, also kept throwing her in the air.
Image Source: Siasat.pk
We can’t imagine what she must have gotten through in the moment. The confusion, the fear, the pain all must have scarred the woman beyond belief. It is appalling to see the rate at which we regress as a society.
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Google has certainly been busy over the past few months. They might not have shown it a lot, but sources say they are up to quite a lot of stuff. Just a while back, we came to know of the Google Pixel 6 and its release. Then we came to know that the new pixel phone will use a new chip inside it. That is when we were introduced to the Google Tensor chip. Now, with the Pixel 6 release merely days away, another leak has come forward. It is related to a subscription service that we might be seeing from Google.
Yes, you might have heard something familiar related to Apple. The company has a subscription service where you get quite a lot of benefits and perks. Similarly, it seems that Pixel Pass may be giving all of that too. Not only that, but users might also get the latest Pixel 6 series smartphone.
On October 19th, Google will launch Pixel 6, and it is expected to create quite a lot of hype. Already, many people want to line up for the next-generation smartphone. Apart from that, the new Pixel Pass is making a lot more hype as well. It is said that this is definitely going to bring competition to Apple One bundle. With you getting a phone and services, this seems to be a hybrid subscription service.
This subscription has also been associated with Google Fi. Fi is the company’s telecommunication service that is available to customers in the U.S. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether this source is legitimate or not. The tweet below does show that it could be from an official Google internal document. Only the event could confirm to us now what we should expect from the company.
— M. Brandon Lee | THIS IS TECH TODAY (@thisistechtoday) October 10, 2021
Google Moving Ahead
This shows us that the company is certainly making considerable bounds in its area of operation. They are moving into other domains as well. Just a while back, they announced a policy change for Ads promoting anti-climate change ideology.
LAHORE: Zameen.com — Pakistan’s largest property enterprise — recently acquired the sales and marketing rights for a vertical real estate project on Raiwind Road – Lahore, called J Mall. In this regard, a signing ceremony was held at Zameen.com’s head office featuring Zameen’s Senior Director Laeeque Chaudhry, Zameen Project Sales Directors Basil Hafeez, Hafiz Usman Sarwar, and Ali Rehan, and Unit Head Project Acquisitions and JVs Mohsin Gulzar. Also present on the occasion was J Mall’s Chairman Mian Jahangir, along with other senior members of his team.
Located in the prime locale of Main Raiwind Road near Thokar Niaz Baig, J Mall has been approved by the LDA and will feature luxury apartments offering international standard facilities and an extravagant lifestyle to the city’s residents. Moreover, the project is located only 2 minutes away from the M2 Motorway and 5 minutes away from the Ring Road, while it also features a smart security system, dedicated parking, and a roof-top terrace.
In this regard, Zameen Senior Director Sales Laeeque Chaudhry stated that the project’s luxury apartments would make a unique addition to the city’s property market due to their incredible facilities and state-of-the-art architecture and design. He further said that the introduction of such projects would fuel the demand for apartment culture in Lahore and would prove to be beneficial for the real estate industry in the long term.
J Mall’s Chairman Mian Jahangir revealed that the project is situated at a prime location on Main Raiwind Road, only a short walking distance away from the Orange Line Train Station, and that its development is 80% complete — with the project currently in its final stage of construction. He further said that not only will the project’s luxury apartments offer residents all the latest international standard facilities, but its central location in the heart of Lahore would also provide them with close proximity to the major landmarks in the city.
