ASMR videos are the new hit. You will find several people doing them. And you will find several companies employing them in their marketing strategies as well. But while they are all the rage, there are some facts that you may not know, and they are sure very shocking. So we are listing them here. Have a look and see if you were aware of these facts or not.
1. The NAME
Number 1 we have its name. The long-form of ASMR is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. Now let’s break it down—autonomous signals towards the ‘individualistic nature of triggers’ as the creator of ASMR quotes. While sensory and response are clear terms, ‘meridian’ is the shocking factor. The creator of the term said she wanted to add the word orgasm but in a polite way. Thus, she came up with the M in ASMR.
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2. Not just about food
So you may have seen many ASMR videos right here in Pakistan where people try out desi foods or chips or biscuits, but here is the shocker. They are not JUST about food. You can do anything. The only point is that the sounds should be taped well. In fact, let me tell you about this one ASMR video I was watching. It was about a person slicing a perfectly good brand new lipstick. So while makeup lovers might get a heart attack, this was a perfect example of how diverse ASMRs can be.
3. Medicinal
Did you know they can help your health? Well, the research studied ASMR video effects. And they found out that they help calm your heart rate. In another study, 82% of the sample population said it helps them sleep while 98% found them a great relaxant.
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4. ASMR like(r) are different
Neurological research on ASMR applied the fMRIs to study if the wiring of brains is different. And apparently, it is. People who like ASMRs have reduced functional creativity. But they had more connections in cortical regions. And as a result, they have better working memory.
5. The triggers
It’s not just about chewing. There is much more you can do, which tingles the audience. So let’s see what the common triggers in ASMRs are. Unpacking mails, the sound of a typewriter, the sound a scissor makes as it moves across on a cloth, etc.
So tell us, did you know about them? Did you find them shocking? Or were they not shocking at all?
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Smartphones are a necessity these days. No matter what your day to day application is, having a smartphone definitely makes life easier. It’s easier in the sense that the accessibility is high and the features are endless.
Whether you’re looking for a budget phone or a flagship, anyone can buy a smartphone. Talking about flagship, Samsung and Apple are the biggest titans. If you wish to go for peak performance and capability, Apple is one of the best options out there.
Similarly, if there is a Samsung phone in your arsenal, it is definitely worth an audience. If you’re going for the Titan of the budget smartphone industry, Xiaomi and realme are your go-to options. Xiaomi has made quite a name for itself in recent years. It has variants which are superior in battery power, superior in processing as well as a camera. Here are some of the Xiaomi phones with amazing camera results!
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1. Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro:
This is one of the most impressive phones on this list. Poco is often associated with a good camera, as history tells us. There is no doubt that this one is any less in it’s functions.
Its camera is set at a nice 64 megapixel. With Snapdragon 865 and a 20 MP front camera, not only is it good for rear photography but selfies too!
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S:
This phone has a Snapdragon 720G chipset, which is just a few steps behind the most recent one. This means that it is neither slow, nor is it obsolete. It has 64/128 GB storage with 4/6 GB ram, so there is quite a little room for hanging.
If we talk about the camera on this Xiaomi phone, it features a rear Quad camera array. The first is set at 48 Megapixels, with an 8 MP ultrawide angle camera and a 5MP micro camera. This is topped off with a standard 2MP depth sensor.
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3. Xiaomi Mi 10
With a 6.67″ screen, this is one monster of a phone! It is not only robust in its size but in its camera features too! With a Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8/12 GB ram, slowing down has become history. These are not even the most vital parts of the phone, despite being quite firm.
With a 108 Mega Pixel Camera, this phone might just remind you of the Samsung S20 ultra! This camera might as well be used as a local telescope or digital binoculars. Additionally, the 4700mah battery guarantees long term usage. Its lowlight photography is impressive too.
4. Xiaomi Mi Note 10:
This is yet another phone on this list that comes with a plethora of features and a good camera. It features a beautiful display and a powerful chipset. The processor is state-of-the-art so there not a chance of any lag in functionality. If the capabilities of this phone were matched with its price, it would be quite a good bargain.
It has a rear camera array with five cams in total. The first is 108 MP, followed by 12+5+20+2. The photography on this phone is impressive. 108? Of course it’s going to go far!
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5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
It would be quite an incomplete list without there being another Redmi note phone on it. It is the next step up from Note 8, and it offers some heavy features to the user.
With 128 GB built-in storage, you are guaranteed to not run out of space no matter how extensive your usage is. It takes quite a lot of effort to fill this level of storage! The camera on this phone is also 48 MP, which is no less of a good camera. It’s quad array also includes ultrawide, macro, and depth sensor.
With this, we conclude the list of best Xiaomi Phones with excellent camera results!
TECNO keeps bringing innovative campaigns, continuing the legacy of raising the bar higher for building engagement with its fans and customers. The renowned smartphone brand has started a new Photowalk campaign that shall be covering major cities in Pakistan. The first destination for #TECNOPhotoWalk, Pakistan’s pride the second most beautiful capitals in the world, Islamabad has been covered successfully with hundreds of fans participating.
Surrounded by the voluptuous Margalla Hills, it is no wonder why Pakistan’s pride gets on the podium for being the second most beautiful capital cities in the world. With its abundance of cultural heritage, mosques, monuments, glitzy malls, and skyscrapers, the city is often an overlooked prestige that many people are oblivious to. It is one of the major tourist spots in Pakistan and gets thousands of wanderers every year. TECNO took it on itself to give a tour around some hot favorite spots with its Photowalk, Saidpur Village and Pir Sohawa.
Saidpur Village is located in the Margalla hills and one can only imagine the beauty it holds. It is one of the major tourist spots of the city surrounded by overwhelming mountains. Pir Sohawa is one of the most visited tourist spots in Islamabad catering to famous food spots. After the tedious Photowalk, TECNO arranged a lavish lunch for all the participants at La Montana Restaurant. It is one of the highest points in Islamabad where the participants enjoyed their food amid the breathtaking view of the city.
The fun does not end here. The participants of the Photowalk with the best-captured images will be rewarded a special gift from TECNO at the end of the campaign. The winners will be announced on TECNO’s social media platform after all destinations are covered. TECNO shall be going to the city of lights, Karachi, for its next destination.
So get ready Karachi! Do not miss this chance to be a part of a fun-filled day. Even if you missed the first event in Islamabad, you can still join us in Karachi. Participation is simple, just fill out the registration form below and join us with your friend and family in this great city exploring venture. Stay tuned for more updates and fun-filled activities from TECNO in the coming days.
So what do you gain from the title? Is there anything that rings inside your head? You must have heard of the WN Conference, and it’s happenings. If not, there is no need to worry. There are ways that one can know about it and even attend it. Of course, you must understand that B2B means business to business. This does not immediately involve the consumer since those businesses operate slightly differently. However, that should be a reason for us not to know about this conference. It is an extremely anticipated one, and people are counting down the days to it. There is much to learn about the WN Conference, and we will explore every aspect of it. Before we dive into the details, let us first examine how businesses usually run inside a country. By now, you must also be wondering what WN stands for. Let us clear your queries right here. It means White Nights.
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Various Forms Of Industries:
The world of business is full of all kinds of dips and turns. Anything you can think of, if innovative enough, can be turned into a business. People have often come up with smart solutions to everyday problems and have used that to profit. Whether it is a matter of technological advancement or one related to lifestyle, businesses are widespread.
So how can this conference be beneficial for us? What exactly can we learn from it? Yes, it has some exciting features. What happens is that critical companies from all around the globe are gathered. Over 20,000 participants attend it online. One of the main reasons to attend it is that you get to meet decision-makers. Yes, the people upstairs!
WN Conference 2021:
One of the best parts about the WN 2021 is that it is going more online, allowing a broader region to attend it and be a part of the experience. The conference is an acceptable means of business networking. You get to understand and see how everything runs in any organization.
The conference will take place in 5 locations. Dublin, Ireland is for February 8th, and for February 9th, we have London, UK. Then, on 10th February, we have Berlin, Germany, with Helsinki, Finland for 11th February. Finally, Istanbul, Turkey is for February 12th. The entire event is set to go on from 8 – 12 February 2021.
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A Game Industry:
The WN Conference will travel around the world. They will discuss as well as explore the industrial news and insights of that region. Throughout 2021, there are to be three main events of the WN. The first is WN winter online, which is this one. Next, we shall see WN CEO Summit Barcelona in Spring 2021. Then, we shall experience WN summer in June 2021.
It seems that the year has barely begun, and we are already enveloped. A lot of work is pending, and much remains to be seen. We urge the readers to keep an eye out for further news related to this conference.
As we already know, the automotive industry in Pakistan is booming. It is reaching newer and newer heights as we speak. We merely have time to breathe and look here and there before a new car enters Pakistan. KIA is an impressive brand,currently on a fast rise through the cities of Pakistan.
Picanto, Sportage are all some of the best vehicles the country has ever seen. Changan Alsvin is so popular that its online booking is now full. Imagine a new car being so famous, it runs out of slots to accommodate new customers. Everyone wants to try out the new affordable sedan. In light of this, Pakistan is host to the standard vehicle auto show. It features new releases as well as vintage ones, all parked in unison, expecting an audience.
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Showcasing Vehicles:
It is always fun to be a part of Auto Shows. They feature such vehicles that you are left asking for more. Some of the best Auto Shows are held in the US. Brands such as Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, General Motors are all a part of it. People come from all over the states to watch the cars get showcased in such an impressive manner.
Similarly, Pakistan also hosts an Auto Show nearly every year. Of course, 2020 was different because of the pandemic releasing and all. However, with 2021 here, yet another Auto Show is on its way to us. There is much to be anticipated and much to be seen. Let us check out the date of the event! We are all tingling with anticipation.
Pakistan Auto Show 2021:
What we know so far is that the auto show will take place in Karachi. In specific, it will be held at the Expo Center. If you’re familiar with Karachi, you already know that Expo Center is often used to such events. Once, an auto show was even held at Frere Hall!
The date of the auto show is set to be between 9 April – 11 April 2021. Keep your days free if you’re a fan of the automotive industry. If even you’re not a fan, do take some time out and spend an hour or two at the expo. Maybe you get to spot your dream car just glistening in the light.
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The Automobile Industry:
The presence of an auto show signifies a lot of things. Firstly, it shows that the country has the potential to host vehicles from numerous brands. Secondly, it shows that the government promotes the vehicle present in it so well that everyone wants to glance at them. Every time there is an auto show, there is a whole air of anticipation.
The country is full of car enthusiasts, and they will not miss a chance to glance at impressive vehicles. We hope that the government continues to host more Auto Shows and even brings in more car categories. Whether it is an SUV, an armored vehicle, or a Harley Davidson, Auto shows are a must to have!
Long time partners Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik recently had a baby. But the two celebrities had not shared the baby’s pictures or name. And maybe they did the right thing considering how on-point our Nazar game is. And these two, singer and model, have millions of followers who might just give the baby an unintentional evil eye.
American model and former One Directioner’s baby
However, as the hype subsided, the couple must have decided to share the name with the whole world. Little do they know that their word creates the hype, so no matter how much the previous hype has subsided, a new one will always form. Anyway, the model took to her Instagram her baby’s name. And the name is…unique.
Its been four months since the birth of the baby girl, and the infant’s name has been disclosed as Khai. It could possibly be linked to Gigi’s grandmother, Khairiah. Khai seems like a sweet name.
Its been four months since the day Gigi and Zayn announced the new addition to their family
“Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend, and she’s already changed our world. So in love.”
”Our baby girl is here, healthy and beautiful to try to put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love I feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, and thankful for the life we will have together x.”
Other than the name reveal, Gigi has also mentioned how the singer, former One Directioner, has become a chef and cooked a plate of mouth-watering ribs and a plate of cheesy potato stacks.
Pakistanis on Khai
Anyway, so how could Pakistanis stay behind? They were ready to comment on the name and troll Khai.
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Thursday saw an interesting turn of events. Stylist Nabila, Model Eman Suleman, and makeup artist Fatima Nasir were part of quite an exciting feud. The word banter went viral, and people all over social media, including celebrities, came to share their 2 cents.
The feud/war started with Fatima sharing a photoshoot of Eman on her Insta account, and Nabila shared her remarks about it. She thought it could have been done in a better way, which according to her, meant doing something more for Eman’s hair to compliment the Mohsin Naveed Ranjha lehenga choli.
Nabila’s comment
Nabila, who has been in the industry for the past 35 years and whose work has made her internationally renowned, commented:
“Great idea, executed badly. Especially the ‘ichra’ looking hairpiece. When the subject is so beautiful, it’s a sin to not up to our game.”
Before Fatima could respond, Eman stood up in her support, saying she was satisfied and that it was better than any other parlor. This sounds like a direct attack on Nabila’s Salon now.
Nabila:
“Agreed. But I’m sure you agree there is always room for improvement. In my opinion, the hair finish looks too synthetic and takes away from the regal styling. Obviously, we can choose to be reactive or grow from criticism. I prefer the latter.”
Fatima’s justification
Fatima now gives her own stance justifying her process:
“Her real hair is roughly 4-5 inches long, requires a lot of skill to even fake a hairdo like this, to be honest. Made this out of real hair extensions and paddings only, blended her short hair with the structure, didn’t use a wig. I still managed to achieve the hair reference I was given with ease. It’s a lot easier to just criticise someone’s work, don’t you think? I bet 9 out of 10 artists won’t be able to achieve it.”
The veteran stylist gave a suggestion that was not appreciated, so she summed it up with a one-liner.
“I see you choose to react and defend. All the best.”
But the fight was not yet over. Fatima Nasir dragged the matter on by clarifying that she was in no way defending herself. She just wanted Nabila to put herself in other’s shoes before criticizing. To that, Nabila had a witty response, “Dear, I have been in these shoes for 35 years, just FYI.”
On being implored about not showing empathy, Nabila said, ‘false empathy can be interpreted as false flattery in my dictionary.’
Respect should be first and foremost
But the conversation turned from comments on professional works to comments on the people involved. Eman called Nabila bitter while Fatima called her arrogant. The latter even said that Nabila does not follow her account or appreciate her past work but was ready to criticize them on this project.
Here is the thing, though. First of all, our culture is based on respect. Someone who has been in the industry for 35 years, she is your senior. And if she is taking out time to comment on your work, you should be thankful that a senior industry woman has considered your work at a level that she would even criticize.
Other industry people came in support of Fatima; however, “It’s sad to see such a condescending and wicked comment coming from a very senior artist who has been in the industry for 35 years.”
“One can only claim their right to criticize when they also praise the work others do. It’s quite disgusting and off-putting, really.”
“If I were you, I would write my opinion and leave my suggestion in a polite way without attacking the artist, the work, and the locality, which would have been well received. But you aren’t me; you are Nabila. Let’s leave it at that.”
Many Instagram users came to Nabila’s defense, asking models to respect a celebrated makeup stylist. “Okay, wow. So did you guys get paid for doing this?” Rubab shared.
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The tech and fashion world have rarely collaborated in the past. Tim Cook described the release of the Apple Watch as a fashion accessory which later became a health and fitness tracker with a lot of user convenience for their everyday needs. Now, after the immense popularity of wireless earphones, Apple launched their headphones with the signature over-the-head headphones design and referred to them as Apple Airpods Max.
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What Is The Feature That No One Noticed:
The Apple headphones seemed like just another over-the-head headphones with a very expensive price-range but no one noticed the design and the feature it has to offer which make you stand out of the crowd.
Until now, the headphones are only being talked about for the way they look and the way they sound along with their price-tag. However, Apple has offered its users the option to remove their headbands which hints towards the swappable bands in the future.
Even though there has been no news or update from Apple regarding this, however, several YouTubers have managed to find this feature in the design of Apple Airpods Max.
The headphones gained a lot of fame after they were launched and many pointed out their extremely high price-tag making it one of the most expensive options in terms of their price.
Twitter’s Reaction To Apple Airpods Max:
Soon after Apple revealed their Airpods Max, many took their frustration out on Twitter and made fun of the headphones for the way they look and how they were priced.
The Apple Airpods Max was priced as much as a PlayStation 5 and also released around the same time which may have killed their buzz a little. Even though they are yet to be as common as the previously-released wireless earphones, called AirPods and Airpods Pro, it is still too early to talk about the success of the headphones yet.
What Does Apple Say About This Hidden Feature?
Even though the internet is full of claims and videos describing the features that the Apple Airpods Max has to offer, this revelation by several Youtubers is yet to be acknowledged or commented upon by Apple. Only time will tell if Apple has any intention of introducing swappable headbands or not but as of now there is nothing, but silence from Apple on this revelation.
What do you think about this feature or Apple’s Airpods Max as a whole? Let us know under the comments below.
The latest Cannoli fiasco has encouraged many celebrities to step and condemn the act. One of them is none other than Shaneira Akram who has challenged Uzma and Dia to something fun.
Shaneira Akram’s Response
Shaneira Akram has challenged the ladies behind Canooli’s disappointing video to English competition. Uzma and Dia, the owners said that they were “bored” which is why they decided to make fun of their manager. This has enraged people all the more because is there really nothing else to counter boredom?
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Shaneira Akram is known for speaking up on such matters which is why we’re not surprised that she has spoken out on this matter. Her reply has to be the most biting yet funny one— challenging those to an English competition who make fun of others’ English is the best way to shame them.
Gora Complex
The attitude infamous Uzma and Dia showed is sadly nothing new in Pakistan. This “gora complex” that we all suffer from is partly a consequence of being colonized and partly because of our country’s state. Though English has been deemed as a global language, each country, especially the superpowers one own their own national markers.
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Emily In Paris Taught Us A Lesson
Emily in Paris has taught us a lesson for sure. If you haven’t seen it already, it’s a must! The latest Netflix show shows us just how much the French loathe English. For them, it is a matter of disrespect if someone comes to them and speaks in English.
It shows disregard for the French, their identity and their culture which immediately warrants their distaste for the said person. Case in point is even Emily going to learn French instead of the others learning to speak English to communicate with her.
The Ertugrul’s Cast’s Identity
Would someone call the cast of Ertugrul illiterate? Would someone make fun of them for the way they can not speak English? No, we wouldn’t. Then why must we shame those who only know how to speak their national or mother tongue?
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When Bamsi and Artuk Bey came to Pakistan, they did not know how to communicate in English rather they spoke in Turkish and had a translator beside them. This shows their integrity as well as their pride when it comes to their own country and culture. The question remains: how long will it be until we start being proud of who we are?
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ARY Digital’s Ghisi Piti Mohabbat ended last night after airing double episodes. Overall, the drama had much to offer, even if it was reactionary to the core.
With the exception of a few, most Pakistani television dramas are about domestic violence, evil in-laws, and an always crying female lead who has to wait for a knight in shining armor. In fact, if a woman has the trait of speaking up for herself, she is most often the antagonist. A case in point is the character of Zareen, played by Arij Fatima in Hassad or Hira Hussain as Shiza in Parchayee.
Tropes in Ghisi Piti Mohabbat
Amidst such characters and dramas, the dark comedy Ghisi Piti Mohabbat is undoubtedly a breath of fresh air. It shows that if a girl is speaking for herself, she does not necessarily have to be the villain of the story.
Secondly, the protagonist Samiya (Ramsha Khan), is shown making decisions for herself. Upon this, one can say that the drama portrays bad luck usually follows an independent girl. Interestingly, however, it doesn’t do that. Instead, it shows that even with bad consequences, the protagonist is satisfied that she was responsible for them. She says so herself in the last episode. And it was a much-needed statement considering we saw the female lead in Dil Ruba being herself was portrayed as wrong. She had to ask for forgiveness to have the happy ever after.
More importantly, the drama shows that Samiya was involved with four men, had three weddings, and had been harassed countless times in her workplace. But she never lost her self-esteem. In fact, she could always call out the harasser. Even at home, her family would not victim-blame her when she would tell them what happened.
Samiya as a character
As it is clear, the drama was already pretty woke. It showed an average Pakistani woman and that she was not always crying. What hits, even more, is that Samiya goes through quite a mess where her first husband steals her jewelry for another woman. Her second husband marries her to satisfy his lust, and her third husband is clearly into his widowed sister in law. Not to mention that the fourth potential husband leaves her for another pretty girl. But she does not become a man-hater. She believes that every person has the right to be judged individually.
After going through all that and being harassed once last time at her workplace, she decides to run a business, something she can do well. She opens up a food cart, and with her hard work, she ultimately owns a restaurant.
Forceful or not?
Now you may be thinking that this review was supposed to be negative. Actually, the point of the review was that the drama itself was woke enough. It was a story of a girl who values herself, takes decisions, and learns that she does not need a knight in shining armor to succeed. All she needs is to believe in herself. However, one can also say that she had this understanding even in the first episode, so technically, there was no character development in Samiya.
But the point of discussion is the last episode. The drama was about the struggle of a cis-gendered woman struggling in her love life and work life, the issues she faces, and how she came up with the solution. But in the very last episode, the story decided to brush past another major phenomenon, the lives of the Khwaja Sira community. Just out of the blue, Samiya offered two people from the community begging for money, a job. So basically, it touches upon the issue that the Khwaja sira community is unable to find employment.
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Even though it is a great idea, the fact that Samiya wants to open a safe space for women but if in the entire 25, 26 episode span you have not featured the struggles of the transgender women, forcefully adding it to ensure the drama is radically different from other mainstream shows is just weird.
Basically, what I am trying to say here is that the drama creators could have either explored the story from the Khwaja sira community perspective in the drama better. Or they shouldn’t have done it at all if they were going to do it this way.
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Have you been looking for the perfect deals to eat on your next hangout? Look no further because we just might have the perfect answer to all your problems! The OPTP limited winter edition deals are back and ready to be devoured.
The Best Flavour Combos
If you’re in the market looking for the best buy for your buck with flavours that are exquisite, OPTP’s deals are your go-to. We all know winter is the best season to have fish and what better way to have it than Fish and Chips? OPTP offers 4 crispy pieces of Fried Fish with their delicious signature garlic mayo sauce. Here’s a secret, this is available to you in just Rs. 449+tax. It doesn’t get better than this.
Something For Everyone
If you’re more of a prawn kind of person, OPTP has you covered too! Feast on their special Fried Prawns with cheddar cheese sauce with a side of their delectable fries. This incredible flavour combo can be yours in only Rs. 499+tax. If you’re a foodie then you must know how difficult it is to get good food in this amount—OPTP has you covered!
Looking for some delectable Dynamite Prawns that too, on a budget? Look no further than the Dynamite Prawns tossed in hot garlic mayo with fries, cheddar cheese sauce and the most addictive jalapeño relish. This delectable meal can be yours in only Rs.549+tax. After this, you really should not have an excuse to not try these!
Food Innovations To Die For
OPTP has a Fried Prawn Pizza on their menu and just the alliterative name has us convinced this can take all our money. This pizza is unlike any other you’ve ever had before. Think fried prawns, beef pepperoni, onions and fresh mozzarella laid on a bed of marinara sauce. The pizza’s style is the deep dish, pan-style and stuffed crust. Well, we’re settled right here!
Different Moods, Different Sizes
This other-worldly delicious pizza can be yours in a variety of ways too. The Fried Prawn MyPizza Deep Dish is only for Rs. 399+tax which makes it perfect for late-night hunger pangs. Or do you have anyone you owe a treat to? This can be your hall pass!
If you’re looking to really eat out your feelings this Fried Prawn Pan Style Medium 9-inch Pizza is made for you! Order for just Rs. 799+tax.
Last but not the least, the monster-sized treat, the 13-inch Fried Prawn Pizza available in Stuffed Crust & Pan Style is for Rs. 1499+tax only and is worth each penny. Hurry it’s only a winter limited offer!
Pakistani have the art to turn everything into banter. A few days ago, a video from Cafe Soul Islamabad was posted on social media. In the video, two women were later identified as restaurant owners who are seen ridiculing their manager for not being fluent in English.
When Is the “Mushaira” Taking Place?
As per a Facebook event page titled “Cannoli ke Bahir Urdu Mushaira,” a mushaira is expected to be held outside the controversial cafe, which already has a guest list of 800 people who claimed that they would be attending the event, whereas approximately 4700 people expressed their interest in the event.
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As per the details posted on the Facebook event page, the event would be held on 23rd January and would be for two hours and will only have Urdu or Punjabi Shayari. Even though it sounds more like a satire, we’d have to find out how things unfold tomorrow outside Cafe Soul.
The Background Of The Events That Have Unfolded So Far:
The video gained a lot of outcry and criticism from the public, who not only ridiculed the restaurant owners for their vile behavior but also took this moment to conversate about our underlying bias and colonialist mindset where we consider our own language and culture inferior to that of an English speaking Western country.
Many people even took the time to identify those people, and some even linked their personal profiles, which caused one of the owners to deactivate her Facebook profile, as per claims made online.
After being bashed online, the restaurant owners finally took a moment and to talk about the incident and clarify their stance but not to apologize. They termed the conversation as a “gup-shup session” and friendly banter and were saddened by the reaction they got but unfortunately not for their behavior. They also said they don’t need to prove to anyone that they are kind employers.
Soon after this incident viral, Shahbaz Taseer offered the manager Awais a job and announced on Twitter his intention to offer him work at his company.
Just spoke to Awais. He’s in high spirits and was very professional. We have made him an offer let’s see ❤️
He also revealed later that his company spoke to him, put forth an offer, and awaited his response.
Let’s see how things go in the next few days for Awais. Whether he accepts a new opportunity or his employer’s experience has been as good as they describe it on their Instagram. We’ll keep you updated on the latest development as we find out.
Elected as the current president of the United States, Joe Biden has taken the office over from Donald Trump. And let’s be honest, it concerns us, the political happenings of the US. So we were a little concerned about what the future would entail especially considering all the prejudice Muslims faced during the previous term. Then again, the Trump administration was quite worrying for other groups as well.
Biden in office
Now that it is time for Biden to be in the office, there were speculations about him circulating over media. People had reservations that he is so accepting because he wants votes, but the moment he is in office, he would change his stance. So all the talk of being friendly to Muslims could very well have been for show.
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But I guess it is that time where people are taking the leap of faith when it comes to political beliefs. So with the other option being Trump, who had been a bit weird during his term, the voters opted for a new choice. And as it turns out, it was the right choice. On the first day in the office and the US president lifted the ban on Muslims.
Discrimination against Muslims
Moreover, during his interaction with two children accompanied by a hijabi woman, the president assured them to be better. Instead of being all world, unlike some other people who wanted to make America ‘great again’, he chose to promise these children of being better himself. And how can one be better? By being a little more accepting of other religions. By not initiating prejudice against a group and much more.
In the conversation, he said:
“Be Proud, Be Really Proud. I mean it. I promise you, as president, Islam is going to be treated like it should be – like every other major confessional faith.”
Presidential news is soaring here and there everyday. Just yesterday, we saw the inauguration of the newest one in la long line of presidents. Yes, Joe Biden sees the latest in the ongoings of the country. He has been sworn in and now has five years to lead the country forward.
Every time the elections take place, many people become deeply invested in it. Whether it is campaigns or protests, everyone wishes to express their opinion on it. When Obama took the oval office, it was seen as an impressive accomplishment. History had seen its first black president and he led America through some tough times.
Similarly, when Trump was fighting in the elections four years ago, there were many candidates standing against him. One of them was Bernie Sanders.
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Presidential Candidates:
Even in this presidential race, Bernie Sanders had a front row seat to it all. He took part in many speeches and offered advice where it was needed. When Hillary Clinton was taking part in the war four years ago, Bernie Sanders was standing on those lines too. Over the years, he has gathered quite an audience.
However, recently, he has been the subject of numerous tweets and memes. Everyone is taking part in it and we are wondering how Bernie himself feels about this. Some of those tweets will leave you laughing for minutes and minutes. Let us dive into the details of the tweets.
Bernie Sanders On Twitter:
In a recent photograph moving about the corners of the internet, one can see Bernie Sanders. What is he doing? Apparently, simply sitting! So, what is the meme content? It is the way he is just sitting and gazing into the lens of the camera that has people whispering. Not just that, he is sitting with a mask on and no one in close proximity, giving rise to even more meme content.
In some of the following tweets, we see how people have shaped the image into innovative meme content. It is greatly entertaining to see any famous figure appearing in a plethora of memes here and there. After all, twitter is one of the most prime parts of the meme world. It is convenient and easy to post content over there and the audience is extremely supportive too!
— Bernie Sanders Mitten Memes (@BernieMemes2021) January 21, 2021
Twitter For The Win:
Now, what we just saw was probably one of the most entertaining things ever. Whether you’re pro Bernie or against him, you cannot deny you lit up at the tweets. Regardless, we must always keep in perspective that this is all in good humour. Nevertheless, the content is extremely hilarious!
We hope to see developments in the politics of US more throughout the year. It is always fun to read about world news, provided they are not about dire things like war. Yes, the writer of this article recommends you to check out CNN every now and then. Just the other day, we saw the performance of Lady Gaga and Jenifer Lopez at the inauguration ceremony! Get a load of that!
When the virus first broke out, no one would have expected that it would reach such heights. The entire countries of Europe and the US took the full force of it and left the world trapped indoors. Trapped in the houses, they had to choose entertainment such as online gaming and/or Netflix. This was when Netflix Party was first introduced, and people got massively hooked!
Now, in 2021, the entertainment platform is set to roll out a new Shuffle Play option.
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Netflix And The World
Netflix has released some of the most widely popular shows of 2020. People got into playing chess quite a lot when ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ was released. Similarly, there is always a fascination when Netflix original movies are released. The Netflix party option is so popular; people take part in it every single day.
The writer of this article has personally taken part in a lot of Netflix parties. This feature was not present before, and people resorted to other features to simulate this feeling. Now you can just sit at home and still watch films with friends together. So what is this new Shuffle Play option? It sounds like something straight out of the musical industry. Yes, that same one.
Rolling Out Shuffle
You may have noticed that the Netflix search engine often recommends things to watch. It does this based on the content you’ve already watched. So, say, you’ve seen quite a lot of documentaries on serial killers and mystery films. Netflix will now show you shows that are either of the same genres or have similar elements in them.
The new Shuffle Play option will now let the streaming service do show selections for you. All you have to do is sit back and keep watching. It reminds one of Shuffle options in music. Netflix intends to move forward with this in the first half of 2021. It is an extremely impressive upcoming feature that allows users to skip the grinding browse of shows and films.
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Media Headed Ahead
How successful this Shuffle play option turns out to be is yet to be seen. However, we know that it has the potential to be immensely successful. Whether you’re a fan of old tv shows or newer ones, this feature will now select the shows for you. Maybe there are media options you haven’t seen and would like to.
Netflix is seeing quite a lot of new releases this year. This includes thriller movies as well as comical ones. Sit tight and watch as Netflix takes you through a journey of discovery and leaves you wanting more. There is much to look forward to in 2021.
As someone in marketing, you must be very well aware of the increasing importance of digital marketing. Considering it’s a new facet of marketing, not everyone is well aware of utilizing it in the best way possible. So if you are also venturing into digital media, you should know that social media has a huge pie in the digital media. And to ensure your business does well in it, you should know all the up to date social media trends.
Today, we decided to show you 5 of the social media trends you need to be aware of in the year 2021.
1. Video usage in social commerce
If you have been in the social media marketing scene, you must have seen or created more static posts for your social media pages. It could be for international days or for the new sales you are announcing. This 2021, instead of static posts, videos are new-in. So now you have to shift your strategy towards creating more video content.
2. Social Media As A Search Engine
Another trend that has emerged is people using social media as a search engine. Instead of going to Google, they would type in the keywords on either Facebook or Twitter to get the latest updates. And they are not wrong either. The moment anyone hears any news, they start sharing it with comments. So every story gets updated in realtime on social media.
3. Live Streams
This could be a direct result of COVID-induced lockdown. I say this because due to lockdown, everyone got limited to their houses or rooms in order to practice quarantining. The lack of human interaction probably led to people doing more live streams than ever before. People do it now to showcase their talent or to just talk to the public.
4. Increase In Influencer Content
Again, with more time spent at home, people started their blogs and vlogs. Even the ones which already existed on the platform became more regular in publishing their content. So, in 2021, you will find tons of influencers online and even more than usual influencer content.
5. Customer Service Through Social Media
Most people, regardless of the generation they are from, are now on social media. And whenever they find an issue, instead of calling the brand, they either post about it or send a message to the brand. The brand actually replies to them.
It is not that this was not already happening. It’s just that these actions have picked up substance along the way, and in 2021, they are the trends everyone should and will be following.
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On the launch of MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G smartphone chip, realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, announced that it would be one of the first to release a smartphone with Dimensity 1200, to build dual flagships portfolio in 2021. Relying on the comprehensive improvement of Dimensity 1200 in 5G, AI, photography, video and games, the realme flagship smartphone will bring users a superior 5G all-round experience.
realme Founder, CEO and President Sky Li said, “realme has maintained close cooperation with MediaTek from the beginning. As the popularizer of 5G, realme is committed to bringing 5G smartphones with trendsetting design and leap-forward performance to users worldwide. At the same time, we have got excellent market results and reputation. In 2021, realme will be one of the first to launch a smartphone equipped with the latest generation of the New Dimensity flagship 5G smartphone chip and to continue to work closely with MediaTek to promote the development of 5G large-scale popularity around the world.”
This time, MediaTek launched the Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G mobile chip with the 6nm advanced production process, which is more powerful in performance and lower in power consumption, maintains leadership in 5G and creates a seamless 5G experience in all scenarios and all times. At the same time, Dimensity 1200 achieves a breakthrough in the field of AI multimedia, especially in imaging and gaming, creating more possibilities for realme’s new flagship.
realme X7 Pro “Iridescent”
Previously, realme had launched many models equipped with the Dimensity series chip and had a wealth of experience in chip optimization and adaptation. realme X7 Pro is equipped with the powerful flagship Dimensity 1000+ chip, which brings excellent performance. And with trendy design, high-quality screen and 65W flash charging, realme X7 Pro became an all-around flagship enthusiastically pursued by young users.
realme 7 5G “Baltic Blue”
realme has been working closely with MediaTek to launch several 5G models. realme is also the first brand to launch 5G smartphones equipped with Dimensity 800U. Last November, realme released realme 7 5G with Dimensity 800U in many markets and greatly contributed to the popularization of 5G smartphones.
At present, realme’s smartphone products have covered 61 markets worldwide, becoming the fastest smartphone brand to reach 50 million sales worldwide and allowing young people in many markets to experience the advanced 5G products.
To give users a richer and more diversified experience, realme Vice President and President of Global Marketing Chase Xu said that realme would build the dual-platform and dual-flagship high-end products strategy in 2021. Next, realme’s flagships will be launched in the following months, and realme will continue to explore the boundaries of the superior experience to create more surprises for users.
The resumption of cricket in Pakistan has attracted household sports broadcasters across the globe to partner with the Pakistan Cricket Board and secure media rights for the HBL Pakistan Super League and all home bilateral international matches till 2023.
After premier sports networks PTV Sports and SuperSport had acquired Pakistan and Africa region’s media rights for Pakistan cricket, respectively last year, the PCB has now signed partnerships in North America, the Caribbean, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
As such, fans and supporters of Pakistan cricket will now be able to follow Babar Azam and his side as well as the HBL Pakistan Super League in North America though Willow TV, in the Caribbean through Flow Sports, in the United Kingdom through Sky Sports and in New Zealand through Sky NZ.
Discussions with potential broadcasters in Australia, Middle East and South Asia are underway and further details will be provided in due course.
The PCB had worked in close collaboration with its international media rights consultant Colgan Bauer and carried out a stringent analysis of each market. This included devising rights packaging and processes to enhance competition and quality broadcasters from all markets.
Until the end of 2022, Pakistan has lined-up a series of mouth-watering international cricket and topped up with the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021, 2022 and 2023, fans can brace to experience the most exciting and thrilling cricket to be participated in by some of the modern-day elite cricketers.
Pakistan’s upcoming home bilateral cricket includes:
• 2021 – vs South Africa (Tests & T20Is), New Zealand (white-ball), England (men’s and women’s T20Is) and the West Indies (white-ball)
• 2022 – Australia (full tour), England (Tests & ODIs) and New Zealand (Tests & ODIs)
• 2023 – FTP to be confirmed
PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “Despite the challenging Covid-19 times, these remain incredibly exciting times for Pakistan cricket. The homecoming of all cricket has attracted leading sport broadcast partners to place Pakistan cricket on their networks which, in turn, will provide enhanced access to our fans and supporters across the world to follow and stay connected with us.
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“This is a huge achievement for the PCB, not only in terms of succeeding in taking cricket to our global fans through these popular networks but to also maximise and exploit our media rights to ensure we continue to invest in our player welfare and development as well as cricketing infrastructure.
“It has been a calculated and strategic approach by the PCB and it revolved around bringing cricket back to Pakistan before we aggressively exploit our media rights programme. Till the HBL Pakistan Super League 2023, the world’s most attractive and leading international cricketers will be playing cricket in Pakistan and this is too tempting an opportunity for any top broadcaster to miss out on.
“The interest of these global sports networks also reflects that Pakistan cricket remains an attractive product for the international broadcasters. We now need to make our product bigger and stronger so that we can extend these partnerships and relationship beyond 2023.”
Sky Sports Director of Cricket, Bryan Henderson said: “We’re delighted to add Pakistan cricket to our portfolio starting with the visit of South Africa later this month, followed by the excellent HBL Pakistan Super League T20 tournament. Later in the year England’s men and women’s teams will play in Karachi – we can’t wait.
“This announcement is a fantastic way to begin 2021 for Sky Sports as we look forward to a thrilling domestic summer of cricket which includes The Hundred for the very first time in addition to the visit of Pakistan in a busy international calendar for England.”
Sky NZ chief executive Sophie Moloney: “We are delighted to add international PCB matches to our fantastic cricket line-up on Sky Sport. Our customers value the very best sporting content, and it’s our pleasure to be able to secure this for 2021 and beyond.”
Willow TV SVP Operations, Todd Myers: “Willow TV’s goal is to serve cricket fans in the US and Canada with the best cricket from around the globe.
“Our continued relationship with the Pakistan Cricket Board and the HBL Pakistan Super League allows us to do just that by showcasing PCB’s world-class players and competitions exclusively across all of Willow TV’s platforms.”
Director, Entertainment Networks & Media Ops, Michael Look Tong: “Flow Sports is absolutely pleased to partner with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to distribute their home series and HBL Pakistan Super League T20 in the Caribbean. Pakistan has a long cricket history in the region and has gained many fans over the decades.
“Several years ago we introduced the HBL Pakistan Super League T20 which enabled us to showcase many Caribbean players including Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Carlos Braithwaite, to the delight of our customers.
“We’re excited that the PCB is now part of our international cricket portfolio – the largest in the Caribbean.”
A 6 feet 1-inch athlete of Madeira, Portugal is currently a sensation, and the whole world is mesmerized with his performance, success and lifestyle. Due to his attacking strategy and physical fitness, he has now constructed himself as the most destructive goal scorer by scoring 760 goals hailed as a prolific goal scorer.
After playing an astounding season in Sporting, Cristiano acquired the attention of British biggest football clubs, and since he was an emerging prodigy, Manchester United signed first ever Portuguese national footballer in 2003, and that skinny teenager proved himself as a history icon on the day he arrived at Old Trafford.
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Not everyone was born a legend, but his attitude always showed that he was eagerly trying to make himself the greatest of all time. Due to his lightning fast speed, everyone was keenly waiting for his magic in England.
After playing 7 seasons in English Premier League, he won One UEFA champions league, 1 FA cup, 3 Premier League, 1 Community shield and several individual awards. His best season with United came in 2007–08, when he scored 42 League and Cup objectives and achieved the Golden Shoe award as Europe’s driving scorer, with 31 League objectives. After he departed from England no one have achieved an award of Ballon d’Or and the whole world was already considering him as a prestigious professional footballer.
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In 2009, this admiring footballer was sold to Spanish football club Real Madrid, and he stepped in that club with a terrific attitude because his tenure in Laliga was somewhat perfect. In 2010-11, he scored 40 goals in a single season but who knows that this goal machine will be breaking his own records. In 2011-12, he helped Real Madrid capture UEFA Champions League netting 46 goals and awarded by FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Ballon d’Or.
He was an unstoppable player in every league; however, his performance helped Real Madrid grab 3 UEFA Champions League in a single row, 2 Laliga titles, 2 Copas del Rey, 2 Spanish Super Cup, 3 Club World Cups and 3 UEFA Super Cups. His individual journey in Real Madrid was amazing, and meanwhile, in 9 years he netted 451 Goals while making 438 appearances and grabbed 4 Ballon d’Or awards.
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Cristiano Ronaldo reached an agreement of 4 years with Italian club Juventus in 2018 and didn’t stop himself, since most of the players take retirement after reaching 30’s, but Ronaldo retained his consistency and scored 28 goals for Juventus in the first season and from this Juventus crowned their 8th straight Italian league title.
No one could have imagined that this 15-year-old boy, diagnosed with a heart disease, that required surgery, became the world’s famous personality and greatest of all time. Not only as a footballer, currently Cristiano Ronaldo is a well-known successful businessman and the world’s first $1Billion soccer player.
As the COVID-19 virus rolls out, several celebrities have stepped forth to get their immunity in check. Here’s a run-down of all the celebrities who have gotten their first dose of the vaccine!
1. Reema Khan
Our very own veteran actress, Reema Khan has gotten her first dose of the vaccine. As she is based in the United States, she has been able to get the vaccine registered promptly. Reema shared her experience with her fans on social media, gathering the praise of many for her bravery.
Martha Stewart, the legendary Hollywood actress has shared on her social media images of her getting the vaccine. Due to the actress’ age, she is one of the first to be getting the vaccine registered. The most cutest thing has to be her clarifying that she did not “jump the line” and waited with others!
Leith remained one of the judges for the “The Great British Bake Off”. Leith was registered the vaccine a week after the UK began its rollout of the vaccine to the elderly, health care workers, and care home residents. After receiving her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Leith described the process as “amazing” and “so efficient.”
The incredible British actor, who starred in The Lord of the Rings and the X-Men franchises, has received his first pinch of the COVID-19 vaccine.He got his vaccine at the Queen Mary University of London. After completing the process, McKellen, who is 81 years old, said he felt “very lucky” to be one of the first people getting vaccinated.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, the most celebrated celebrity perhaps, and the Duke of Edinburgh received their COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 9, 2021. According to Buckingham Palace, it was administered by a household doctor at Windsor Castle. (We wouldn’t expect anything else!)
Queen Elizabeth II, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, have received their Covid-19 vaccinations, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. https://t.co/XTswCAuwk0
The Queen, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, are among the 1.5 million people in the UK who have received at least one dose of the vaccine according to BBC. The rounds are being delivered such that those over 80 years old being prioritized.
7. Judi Dench
Judi Dench revealed on January 14th that she has been administered the coronavirus vaccine. The Oscar-winning actress remarked the process as painless and mentioned that within 11 weeks she is to get the booster shot.
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