Whenever you purchase a new car, the manufacturer always provides you with a manual. That manual is beneficial to understand the features of the vehicle. Similarly, it also explains all the symbols you see on the dashboard.
However, when you are driving, you’ll notice that there’s a symbol that lights up or starts to blink; if it looks like a fuel station, it means you’re low on fuel.
You may think to yourself here that its no biggie, I can simply refuel my car later on in the night, or even tomorrow, and you start driving home or towards your destination.
Yes, you may have some fuel left in the tank, but did you know that driving on low power is killing your car’s lifespan?
Shocking right! Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t drive your car on low fuel!
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drive Your Car On Low Fuel!
1. Costly Engine Repairs
This depends on your luck; at times, running on very little to no fuel causes the vehicle to breakdown. This can cause a lot of damage to your engine as well as other parts of the car. The bill can be small, but it can also be MASSIVE if you need a complete engine replacement.
2. Fuel Gauges Are Not Exact
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Never completely trust the fuel gauge, it will inform you when you are low on fuel, but you never know how you are. Hence, either find the nearest gas station and re-fill the tank or park on the side (somewhere safe) and take a ride in a rickshaw to buy fuel. You don’t want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere!
3. Each Car Has A Different Range
Just because your last car was nice enough to take you far enough on low fuel doesn’t mean that your current vehicle will get you through the same. Each vehicle has a different range; if ‘X’ can take you 1KM, then ‘Y’ may take you half of that.
4. Air In Engine
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When the tank is low on fuel, it creates enough space for air to be pumped. This air causes trouble for the fuel pump to work efficiently and for other components that are required for proper fuel circulation.
5. Can Create Panic
Sometimes, new drivers who are new and are shy behind the vehicle easily panic. If the fuel is low, they will start to feel the anxiety, which may end up in them or someone else getting hurt. It is always wise to check the fuel level before leaving, and if you do not have the time, keep a spare bottle in the car.
Kinnaird College, a well-known ‘women’s’ liberal arts educational institution in Lahore, recently articulated a job ad looking for motivated and dedicated individuals for various teaching and non-teaching (administrative staff) positions. The notification has, however, offended many. Want to know why? Read ahead!
About Kinnaird College
Kinnaird College was founded in the early 20th century by the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission (now known as the International Service Fellowship or simply Interserve). Named after the co-founder of Young Women’s Christian Association, Lady Mary Jane Kinnaird (who’s also a bright philanthropist), initially aimed to empower Punjabi Christian women by providing them the opportunity to emerge as professionally qualified teachers.
However, after partition, Kinnaird college (the student body was now predominantly Muslim majority) expanded its domain. It started offering courses related to science, nursing, social work, etc. to encourage higher education among women. By 2002, it was permitted to award government degrees to the graduates, and the Association of Kinnaird College assumed the administration.
Kinnaird college has progressed at an unprecedented rate ever since and has blessed the world with its notable alumni that include the legendary author Bano Qudsia, the exceptional English novelist Bapsi Sidhwa and the famous singer and songwriter Hadiqa Kiani, among others.
Is Kinnaird College still on track?
Having done so much for women empowerment and women education initially, the recent turn of events has angered the masses to the core.
According to Kinnaird College’s recent job ad, the institute is looking for “Male Only” IT and Administration Managers and HR Officers and also has a vacancy for a “Female Only” Office Assistant. People are infuriated at the patriarchal mindset that the job ad manifests, that too, coming from a well-reputed “women’s college.” The ad is hugely problematic and highly questionable without any doubt.
Netizens Call-Out Kinnaird’s Administration For Reinforcing Stereotypes
People have started pouring out their anger and frustration on Twitter, questioning what exactly makes the administration of the institute think that women are inept for the posts reserved for male candidates only, as per their ad.
Have a look at it yourself:
You know what is exhausting? THIS! Fact that there are institutes like #KinnairdCollege who missed the memo that this is #2020 & women can serve on all posts they have specified for ONLY MALE candidates! To think this is a college from where so many pioneering women passed out. pic.twitter.com/gZsliFoYNp
What’s this #KinnairdCollege. You seriously think there aren’t any qualified women for these posts? Or is it that they’re so good & in demand they’ll never consider working with you. It’s very much the latter & that means that you need to become a more attractive employer https://t.co/aL6CS9tDfY
Are the current stakeholders following the footsteps of Kinnaird’s founders?
It’s a lot more disappointing than surprising that a “women’s” college that was initially established to empower and educate women has, even though maintained a commendable alumni record, is now at the mercy of a patriarchal and misogynist administration.
Will Kinnaird’s administration look over the havoc that their discriminatory job ad has created? What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Lahore – 23 September, 2020: realme has finally launched the most affordable realme C17 with 6 GB + 128 GB large storage & 90Hz ultra-smooth punch-hole display at an amazing price point of Rs. 31999. To delight the growing community of fans realme is giving away three realme C17 during the live launch event Q&A on their Facebook & YouTube channel, not only that realme is having Flash Sale of realme C17 on Telemart today 7 PM – 8 PM for just Rs. 30,999 only.
realme is bringing new trendsetting smartphones & AIoT devices almost every month to the Pakistan market, With the huge range of devices it has launched and its competitive prices. Within its catalog realme C series has been the most affordable with high specs realme C17.
“Top” is the display of realme C17, the first model with a 90Hz Ultra Smooth punch-hole display of realme C series. Now the selfie camera is located in the left upper corner of the display instead of the dewdrop in the top frame. The change significantly improves the immerse visual experience by increasing the screen-to-body ratio from 88.7% to 90%. which is very close to some high-end models. Next is the 90Hz High refresh rate. The refresh rate is closely connected with the user experience.
The experience of both operating systems and gameplay is greatly improved and becomes much smoother with a higher refresh rate. The 90Hz refresh rate screen can display frames that are one and a half higher than the traditional 60Hz screen making the visual experience or the touch response much better than 90% of the traditional smartphones. The refresh rate can also automatically between 90Hz and 60Hz to balance smooth experience and battery life.
Equipped with the largest 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM in C series. To be honest, RAM and ROM are more important than the processor in daily use for normal users. It can assure a smoother and more responsive experience than other competitors. realme C17 can not only support ultra-fast fingerprint unlocking in seconds but also support facial recognition, which can be easily unlocked with a single click or glance, convenient to unlock and safe for your privacy at the same time.
The phone is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery that promises up to 34 days of standby time, The battery will support 18W fast charging via USB-C. As the flagship of C series, C17 definitely has the most powerful performance powered by Snapdragon 460 professor. The antutu benchmark of C17 reaches more than 150000. In its rear area, it will have a quad-camera setup.
The configuration will consist of a 13-megapixel primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture), an 8-megapixel (119°) ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor (4-cm focal length), and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. The front camera of the device will be 8 megapixels. It will also be compatible with beauty and portrait modes assisted by AI. The realme C17 will run the Android 10 operating system under the realme UI layer. It will be available in a couple of colors: Navy Blue and Lake Green.
While until a few months ago, the world was close to tumbling under the pressure of social and economic tragedies the COVID-19 outbreak had brought upon it, we have now in the last few weeks witnessed a thankful surge in economic activity, as businesses are beginning to emerge once more from the slump and getting acquainted with the ‘new normal’. Air travel is slowly picking up pace, offices have opened up while keeping all the necessary precautions under consideration, and people are once again becoming comfortable booking an Uber ride, albeit with a mask on, for commute.
Uber being the market leader in the global ride-hailing industry had seen a similar decline in the demand for rides as a consequence of global lockdown measures and the call for social distancing. The brand however, has throughout the pandemic managed to reiterate a consistent message of safety and innovation, and a need to put its riders and partner drivers first, with a $50 million global investment on safety initiatives.
During the earlier stages, when the infection transmission rate had been exponentially high in Pakistan, the global brand had integrated its resources and expertise to venture into two different avenues that were newly in demand: Uber Delivery and Uber Medics. At a time when most people were stuck indoors on account of social distancing, the option to get groceries and other essential items delivered to your doorstep via Uber Delivery came as a big help.
Similarly, Uber Medics gave much-needed respite to healthcare and frontline workers with the free rides offered to them to and from their workplaces during the lockdown. Uber by the Hour was also introduced around this time, which gives its riders the option to book their Uber ride on an hourly basis, if they wish to make multiple stops on their way, bringing them convenience as well as safety, since the riders wouldn’t then have to book a new ride after every stop or get further exposed to foreign bodies.
Partnership with Unilever
As a part of its global #MoveWithSafety initiative, Uber went into partnership with the multinational FMCG giant Unilever, to provide 20,000 hygiene kits to its partner drivers in Pakistan. In addition to this, Uber distributed over 300,000 masks to the drivers, and has set up pick up centers for drivers across Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, from where they can easily have access to hygiene and sanitation products for their vehicles.
Furthermore, Uber has also introduced in-car separators, which it will be installing in the cars that are the most active on Uber’s platform, in order to provide additional protection to riders as well as the partner drivers.
Here is a list of some impressive measures Uber took under its #MoveWithSafety campaign, to ensure safety for its riders as well as partner drivers, to help limit the possibility of spread of the virus:
In-app Safety Checklist: The ride-hailing company upgraded Uber’s mobile app with a new object recognition technology that is able to verify whether the driver has a mask on or not. In case of the absence of a mask, the safety checklist fails to conclude and the driver is unable to go online on the app. The checklist also asks the drivers to make sure they are regularly sanitizing their vehicles and have hand sanitizers available for use.
Monetary Assistance: Uber has always been committed to its partner drivers and keeps their needs on top priority. The brand offers financial compensation for 14 days to any driver who has been suffering from COVID-19 or is in self-isolation and hence, unable to take on rides.
No-Penalty on Ride Cancellation: In case a particular rider hailing an Uber tries to sit in it without wearing a mask, the Uber partner driver has full authority to cancel the ride, without incurring any cancellation fee. Vice versa holds true as well, in case the driver is the one without a mask on.
Limitation on the Number of Riders: As per the government’s directives, only two riders per car are allowed in Sindh and Peshawar, while the limit is up to three passengers in Punjab and Islamabad.
Reimbursement for PPEs: Uber has so far distributed over 20,000 masks to its partner drivers across Pakistan, along with regular reimbursements to them for the purchase of gloves, masks, sanitizing materials and other personal protective equipment.
Health and Hygiene Feedback: Riders and drivers both can now be flagged on the app via a new health and hygiene feedback system, in case they violate the set safety protocols, like wearing a mask. Anyone who repeatedly receives negative feedback can be blocked from the app and would not be able to access Uber’s services.
Safety Awareness: Safety tips, health advice and updated information from the World Health Organization have been compiled into safety education resources that are shared with the riders and drivers both, to spread awareness on how to tackle and prevent COVID-19 transmission.
Indeed, there are many people in the country who are still suffering from the Coronavirus, and the deadly pandemic is far from being over – the world is still, however, getting back onto its feet once again, with certain precautions in tow, and in such difficult situations, it’s heartening to find such safety measures being implemented by industry giants like Uber.
We will get right to it because gaming waits for no one, or does it? Well, Sony did make us wait straight seven years after releasing PS4 in 2013. So maybe PlayStation is the exception. Now, thankfully Sony is releasing PS5, which has everyone excited. But while we are happy to see PS5, is it the right time for gamers to upgrade.
Specs Specs Specs
Now, this does not mean that PS5 is for only gamers. And that us the best part. The PS5 console allows you to use it for more than that. You can dance, you can sing, and you can do much more at a premium level. How can we say that? Because we are looking at the specs. If you have the PS4 with you and are looking to upgrade it, compare the specs.
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First of all, PS5 looks like it has a much faster console, and the processor and the graphic engine is twice as powerful as PS4. Since it uses a solid-state drive (SSD) compared to the hard drive in PS4, the speed of operations will get 100 times faster.
You professional gamers can see for your self what PS5 is providing that PS4 did not.
PS4
CPU: 8-core AMD x86-64 Jaguar 1.6 GHz CPU
GPU: Custom AMD GCN Radeon integrated into APU; clocked at 800MHz
RAM: 8GB GDDR5
Frame rate: Up to 60fps
Resolution: Up to 1080p HD
Optical: Blu-ray drive
Storage: 500GB HDD (plus expandable storage)
PS5
CPU: AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPU: 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency)
RAM: 16GB GDDR6
Frame rate: Up to 120fps
Resolution: Up to 8K
Optical: 4K UHD Blu-ray drive
Storage: Custom 825GB SSD (plus expandable storage)
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GAMING!
And the most crucial bit is the gaming part. PS4 is known for some blockbuster games such as Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, Until Dawn, God of War, and many more. But they are also available on PS5, so there is that. Meanwhile, PS5 offers a massive list of games that have recently been announced concerning PS5. Confirmed games that will be part of PS5 are Astro’s Playroom, Hogwarts’ Legacy, Destruction: All-Stars, Dying Light 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Little Devil Inside, Pragmata, Resident Evil VII: Village, among many others.
But here, my friends is the highlight. Sony will be launching the digital version of PS5 sometime later. As expected, the digital version will cost lesser compared to the regular PS5. So instead of PS% familiar, you can choose to get the digital version. Also, prices for PlayStation decrease over time. For instance, now that PS5 is available, the rate for PS4 and PS4 Pro will go way down. So if you can wait for a little before you upgrade, maybe you can get PS5 at a lower price.
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Netflix has become a popular option around the world with all kinds of content. Not just does Netflix cater to outsourced content, but it also produces original content popularly known as ‘Netflix Original”.
Netflix is quite popular in Pakistan too, as the film industry has been progressing here with time. There are many Pakistani films that you can now stream on the popular subscription-based streaming service.
Here’s a list of Pakistani movies to watch on Netflix:
Cake
With a rating of 7.6 on IMDB, Cake is one of the films you must have on your watch list. Directed by Asim Abbasi, the film is a masterpiece. All actors have received critical acclaim for their excellent performances of a lifetime.
Teefa in Trouble
Teefa in Trouble is now streaming live on Netflix. Ali Zafar and Maya Ali’s blockbuster film is a romantic comedy filled with action. Ahsan Rahim’s directorial debut received appreciation from the fans as the couple’s chemistry did great on screen.
Rangreza
Urwa Hocane, Bilal Ashraf and Gohar Rasheed starrer, Rangreza follows the journey of two people who belong to different backgrounds and fall in love eventually. Directed by Amir Mohiuddin, it was released in December 2017.
Balu Mahi
The romantic comedy film, Balu Mahi became quite popular after it got released in 2017. It stars Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri Rehman in the lead, the story follows the journey of Bilal (Balu) after he accidentally crashes the wrong wedding of Mahi, thinking that it’s his ex-girlfriend’s wedding.
Janaan
Starring Armeena Khan, Ali Rehman Khan and Bilal Ashraf in the lead, Janaan is also available on Netflix now. This 2016 rom-com also marks the debut of Hania Aamir on the big screen.
Moor
Directed by Jami, the 2015 film Moor stars Hameed Sheikh, Samiya Mumtaz, Shaz Khan, Ayaz Samoo. Moor revolves around the railway stations of Balochistan, especially the closure of Zhob valley railways in 1984.
O21
O21 or Operation 21 is a spy thriller film directed by Jami. Starring Shaan Shahid, Ayub Khoso, Aamina Sheikh, Shamoon Abbasi, Bilal Ashraf, and Hameed Sheikh, the story of O21 revolves around a plan that needs to be executed within 21 hours.
Ho Mann Jahan
Ho Mann Jahan is a coming of age urban story set in present-day Karachi. The film revolves around three main characters – Arhan (Sheheryar Munawar), Manizeh (Mahira Khan) and Nadir (Adeel Husain).
The film is a reflection of the current dichotomy that exists in our society where we talk about free will but readily accept conformity. Parents impose restrictions and dictate terms because they love their children but at times don’t understand them. This is a film of many layers, connecting to both younger as well as older generations.
Waar
Waar is a 2013 Pakistani action-thriller film directed by Bilal Lashari and written and produced by Hassan Rana. Major Mujtaba Rizvi (played by Shaan Shahid) is a former Pakistan Army officer, who took early retirement.
The plot involves a counter-terrorism operation being conducted in the northwestern tribal region of Pakistan, led by Ehtesham Khattak (played by Hamza Ali Abbasi) and coordinated by his sister, Javeria Khattak (played by Ayesha Khan), an intelligence officer. Ehtesham and Javeria learn of a major terrorist attack that can only be countered with the help of Major Mujtaba.
Wrong No.
Wrong No. is a story that revolves around Sallu (Danish Taimoor) who hopes to make it big in showbiz someday. However, his plans have to face the wrath of his father Haji Aba (Javed Sheikh), a family inherited butcher who wants his son to either join the other men of the family and be a butcher or get some government job. Laila (Sohai Ali Abro) is the girl next door, who has a thing for Sallu but Sallu is not interested in her and wants to focus on his career.
Dukhtar
Dukhtar is about a woman, Allah Rakhi (Samiya Mumtaz), who at the age of fifteen, was given in marriage to the much older tribal chieftain Daulat Khan (Asif Khan), who took her from her family in Lahore to live with him in the mountains.
Now, two decades later, Daulat Khan is presented with the opportunity to make peace with rival tribe leader Tor Gul (Abdullah Jaan), and the deal is to be sealed by Tor Gul’s marriage to Daulat Kahn’s ten-year-old daughter Zainab (Saleha Aref) in marriage. Tormented at the prospect that her daughter’s life might be a repetition of her own, Allah Rakhi flees with the oblivious young girl in tow.
Na Maloom Afraad
Farhan (Fahad Mustafa), is a sales representative at IFU life insurance company in Karachi and is fired after he fails to materialize any deal in a year. Moon (Mohsin Abbas Haider), who hails from Punjab (Faisalabad), has a dream of going to Dubai but ends up coming to Karachi while his family continues to believe he is living in Dubai.
Shakeel Bhai (Javed Shaikh), an honest man who works as a government servant and owner of homemade pickle business ‘Shama Achar’ is under pressure to get his younger sister Naina (Urwa Hocane) married, but can’t manage to do so due to financial constraints. Farhan is a paying-guest of Shakeel and is in love with his sister.
Are you ready to binge?
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Hypnosis intrigues mostly everyone. It sparks debates as to whether it is real or not. Now until and unless one sees it their own eyes, people might not believe it. Even a group of psychologists reject the idea. But what if we were to tell you that it is real and that you can get hypnotized without realizing it.
Below are four ways to hypnotize or be hypnotized by, so see if you recognize any one of them.
1. Conversational Hypnosis
What happens in conversational Hypnosis is that you curate conversations. According to that, you will be conversing to plant ideas in the other person’s mind, but they will think it is their thought process. The way to go about it is that you present the picture as a suggestion when the listener is focussed on something else. Your request will go straight to the person’s unconscious mind.
2. Zeigarnik Effect
This effect deals with the complete/incomplete product. So apparently, an ordinary person tends to remember unfinished tasks and forget the completed ones. If you want someone hypnotized (read: if you want your sister to make tea for you without much drama), tell them a story. Do not complete it. And in the middle of the information, give them the task. You will notice that they will follow it without any second thoughts.
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3. Ambiguity is the Go-To here
Hypnosis is all about getting access to the subconscious or the unconscious mind. One way to get there is by saying ambiguous phrases, phrases whose meanings are not self-evident. What happens then is that the listener’s attention is entirely towards understanding the importance of those phrases. At that moment, you have a clear pathway to the unconscious mind to plant any thoughts you like.
4. Pattern Pattern Everywhere
So we like patterns. We do stuff in ways, and we observe the practice in others as well. For instance, you meet someone every day at noon. When you enter their room, you kick a chair. Every single time!
Then one day, break that pattern. You enter their room, and you don’t kick the chair. Their mind will be confused for at least 5 seconds. That is the time frame you have to place the command in their head.
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Hypnosis does not have to happen on the psychologists’ couch with a pendulum swinging left and right. Sometimes it’s just these little things that can easily hypnotize you. So tell us, did any such something happen to you?
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Celebrity power couples are looked up to by most of their fans— they come to believe in genuine love by the teams they see on and off-screen. Here’s a list of the power celebrity couples that make us feel in steadfast love; see if you can spot your favourite!
1. Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed
Their love had been known to all before. It’s the best of cliches, an actor and a singer fall in love. However, it was their wedding antics that got people to admire their chemistry. Check out their pictures here!
A love for the ages! Aiza Khan’s grace is unparalleled, but so is the strong relationship she and her husband have. As much in love as they were all those years ago, they now have two beautiful children too. Check out this gorgeous family here.
The cutest couple of the year! Mansha Pasha is an acclaimed actress while Nasir is an emerging politician with a huge fan following. The two were spotted dancing at a wedding together with killer moves for the first time. A few months later, they got engaged in a quaint ceremony full of love, light, and adorable moments.
These two are always up to something and sharing their moments with the fans, which is why it’s not hard to understand why they’re so loved. Be it traveling, doing projects together, or just having a great time together with love, they do it all!
These two are always in the news but no longer because of themselves, now their little daughter takes the spotlight! Amal Muneeb is so adorable you’ll want to pinch her cheeks from the screen. The two celebrities have been married for a while now, and their love is stronger than ever!
Another couple that makes us think true love exists. Hira Mani and Mani have been married for 14 years now and have two young boys that they’re raising. The couple still finds time to goof around and post truly adorable pictures.
Shahveer Jafry, the YouTube sensation, recently met with an interviewer in which he has disclosed why he’s back to his home country. Get to know all about the star’s latest big decision right here.
Home is Home
Jafry, the YouTuber with 2.5 million followers, has just announced that he’s moving back home. And home, for him, is none other than Lahore. Yes, you might be bumping into him next time you’re at any restaurant.
When asked about the difficult decision to leave life abroad, he responded with, “it was my dream.” As a YouTuber, you’re always on set and recording, shooting, so in Lahore in this sweltering heat can be difficult, but the star is also resilient. He responded by saying, “the bigger the dream, the more the hurdles!”.
Check Out His Interview Here:
Is Home Conducive To Growth?
Pakistan is currently experiencing the worst brain drain ever. Most of the youth either go abroad for higher studies and builds a life there, or they emigrate for employment. Why? Simply because our work sector is not conducive for the growth we want to achieve today.
As a blogger, for instance, you can count the number of big brands on one hand that you can collaborate with once you become successful. However, if you’re abroad, even the sky is not the limit.
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As a YouTuber, there is no doubt that the affiliations and sponsorships Shahveer can get internationally will not be available from the heart of the home. However, the house is where the heart is, and Shahveer Jafry’s heart is set in Lahore.
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Content Moderation?
YouTube recently landed in hot waters, officially, as some High Court judges expressed their desire to get the app banned. As a country too, it seemed like in the past few weeks that we were moving towards extremist content moderation. What hurdles will YouTubers like Jafry will be facing?
Moreover, content moderation need not always be from the legal and what is not. We must also address the fact that Shahveer Jafry and the likes of him have produced content that can be problematic on various fronts. Subtle sexist jokes, misogyny, or insensitive remarks can go a long way in normalizing things that are better when criticized. Here’s to hoping home inspires Shahveer to make better content!
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Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is among the top art universities in Pakistan. So please pay attention, for we are about to discuss the BNU admissions process. And you might need to take notes. Because if you forget, you might lose the chance to study at the same university you aspire to get into.
Educational Requirement
Firstly, take note of the educational requirements you need to fulfill. So for FA/FSc candidates, they need to clear their exam with at least 2nd division. The second division amounts to 495 marks.
If you belong to the Cambridge board background, the requirement is, obviously, a little different. If you have done O-levels from abroad, then you need to have cleared six subjects. If you did O-levels locally, then you need to have done it in 8 subjects. Both categories should have three complete A-levels. AS-level grades will not be accommodated.
Students with High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate can apply if they have at least 2.5 CGPA. All except FA/FSc graduates need IBCC equivalence.
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Narrowing it Down
Okay, so the general requirement for BNU is all set. Now, if you want to get into BSc (Hons.) in Software Engineering or BSc (Hons.) Computer Science (CS), you should have at least 50% marks in Intermediate. You should have maths as a subject. If you did intermediate in the pre-medical group, then you will have to take a six-credit hours mathematics course in your first year at the university.
BBA applicants need 55% in FA/FSc or its equivalents.
B.Sc (Hons) Economics applicants require 50% in FA / F.Sc or equivalent.
Applicants for all programs have to give the aptitude test and appear for the interview.
If you have not yet received your result for FSC/FA/A-levels, don’t worry. You can still apply. And if you make it through, you will get provisional admission. Once you submit everything, then your entry will get regularized.
The Most Important Bit
The breakup on which the admission is gauged will help you organize yourself accordingly. It goes like this:
Admission Test & Interview: 25*
O-Levels / Matriculation: 30
A-Levels / Intermediate: 45
These three components constitute a total of 100 marks.
* Note that the Dean/Director can decide the ratio of test to interview.
If you want to figure out where you stand about your result, you can follow the below-given formulae for O-Levels / Matriculation and A-Levels / Intermediate, respectively.
(Marks Obtained)/(Total Marks)* 30
(Marks Obtained)/(Total Marks)* 45
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Keep documents in order, and the university will call you for the test. Keep in mind that the test is critical, so is the interview. Regardless of how perfect your profile is, even without the difficulty, if you skip out on that, you will be removed from the candidate list.
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Lahore, Pakistan – Monday, 22 September 2020: The HUAWEI Y series continues to exceed expectations of young consumers all over Pakistan. It is touted as a worthy digital companion that defies the norms of a thriving technology market. HUAWEI Y9a is a revolutionary smartphone now available for purchase – online and in stores all over Pakistan.
With its powerful performance and fascinating camera, this device promises excellent value for money, attracting an overwhelming response from consumers nationwide. Featuring many flagship specs like a 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 64MP Quad AI Camera, 6.63″ HUAWEI Ultra FullView Display, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage – all amid an eye-catching design, it is undoubtedly the perfect choice for consumers of every age.
Huawei’s goal is to bring the latest and most remarkable technologies for everyone to enjoy. With insights into the latest trends, Huawei has launched Y9a to meet the younger generations’ needs for smartphones prioritizing design and entertainment.
Through constant improvements in camera capabilities, Huawei always brings new surprises to users when it comes to innovative breakthroughs. The HUAWEI Y9a continues this tradition in smartphone photography by including a high-resolution primary camera, Super Night Mode, and more to make up the all-scenario quad camera.
Housing a 64MP Quad Camera with hi-resolution technology, within its Halo Ring Design, enables you to capture critical moments with exceptionally vivid clarity and beauty. The camera set-up is also enriched with 120° Wide Angle Photo-lens, AI beautification, and EIS anti-shake technology to take social media-worthy photos.
Super-narrow bezels facilitate a free, immersive viewing experience. Every inch on HUAWEI Y9a’s 6.63″ Ultra FullView Display is used to deliver an immersive viewing experience. The new Huawei smartphone eliminates the notch area with a 16MP pop-up camera – a design that is well-regarded as the best implementation of the front camera so far. Its enhanced auto selfie pop-up camera is another novel solution, while the 6.63” HUAWEI Ultra FullView Display enables you to enjoy your stunning selfies and videos without any distractions.
The latest EMUI 10.1 promises unmatched ease and seamless experiences. At the same time, users can indulge in a wide range of mobile apps, as the HUAWEI Y9a is pre-installed with HUAWEI AppGallery – Huawei’s official app marketplace. With Petal Search, Huawei brings more than 1.8 million apps straight to your phone. The users can simply browse and download all the apps they need, along with the most advanced and globally famous apps. This device is revolutionizing the way people connect and access the latest infotainment, all across the globe.
This solution offering a vast range of applications that can truly empower the consumers, especially the users in Pakistan. Some of these notable apps are Standard Chartered, Habib Bank, Jazz Cash, Askari Bank, Telenor, Bank Al-Falah, Meezan Bank, Pakistan Railways, Daraz.com, ARY News, GeoTV, Hum TV, Zameen.com, Pak-Wheels, Citizens Portal Pakistan, PTA DIRBS, English Dictionary, PTV Sports and other leading apps for Social-Media, Quranic knowledge, technology-updates, traveling, Music and so much more.
The Y9a also shows unmatched performance while multi-tasking, browsing, or watching videos for long periods, while the 4200mAh (typical value) large battery provides extended support. Its 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge technology offers 70% charge-up with only a 30-minutes charging session, so the users enjoy the uninterrupted performance.
This fantastic device is attractively priced at PKR 43,999/- and is available in three futuristic colors that exude mystery like; Midnight Black, Space Silver, and Sakura Pink.
Gone are the days when the mindset of ‘a girl’s rightful place is in the kitchen’ existed.
Nowadays, women have shown that they are as equally qualified for anything as their opposite gender is.
Be it as a chef, police, or even a CEO, women worldwide have come a long way. But, this marvelous achievement is not only the female gender’s as males have also contributed to the roles of fathers, brothers, and teachers.
One such amazing father is Karachi’s Naseeb Jamal, who owns an electrical shop in Qasba Colony. Jamal is a proud father of 8 daughters. In a country where the concept of female electricians doesn’t exist, Jamal has taught his daughters a useful trait.
PC TwitterAccording to him, it doesn’t matter what the gender of your children may be, as long as you teach them the skills needed to help survive in this world. The father, in the viral video clip, also appealed to parents to trust their girls and support them.
He said that women play a vital role in society, and parents should give them proper education and useful skills.
It has been almost 16 years that my daughters have been working with me. I have eight daughters and a son. Four of my daughters are married, while two stay at home and the other two come to work with me. – Naseeb Jamal
In the video clip, the father also shares his journey, adding that not everyone was rooting for him. He shares that many people advised him not to teach his daughters such skills and keep them at home, but that did not stop him.
Even his very own mother was against his motives!
People would gossip, calling me a rebel. Even my mother used to question my decision. She would say that what I was doing was not in line with our traditions. Also that it does not seem good for girls to sit at the shop, said Jamal.
Listening from one year and taking the criticism out the other, today, Jamal has trained 6 of his girls in these skills!
This is the way to strengthen women. They should not just be educated, but skilled as well. If they are skilled, they would bring more pride to their parents than any son.
As time passed, his relatives and the neighbors have learned how to respect his decision to involve his daughters in this profession. Jamal wishes to establish a training center where he can impart his skills to girls for free. While adding that he was determined to get his daughters educated, he said, “It is another dream they study engineering.”
Although with his very little earning, he is not able to do much, he says that the respect he deserves is enough for him to live his life with his head held high.
Dawlance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arçelik Turkey – the 2nd largest home appliances manufacturing company in Europe, has stepped up to help Pakistan during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic by donating ten life-saving Respiratory Ventilators, through its subsidiary Dawlance, to significant hospitals in Pakistan.
In April, Arçelik revealed it had joined forces with BioSys, defense firm Aselsan and aviation company Baykar Technologies to produce mechanical ventilators, in a collective effort led by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Commerce the Ministry of Health.
A team of 120 engineers used rapid prototyping facilities at Arçelik Garage, an open innovation center in Istanbul, to design and test the initial prototype in just two weeks. By June, 5,000 devices had been manufactured at its Çerkezköy electronics on a not-for-profit basis to meet domestic and international demand.
The ventilators were made to meet domestic and international demands while the brand decided to donate 50 ventilators to help countries battling pandemic. Under these donations, ten ventilators were presented by Arçelik to Dawlance to help major hospitals in Pakistan. The grant was distributed as; two vents to the NDMA COVID Hospital in Islamabad, two vents each to the Indus Hospital, Karachi, Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplant (SIUT), Karachi, and Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital while one at Dow Hospital (Ojha Campus), Karachi and one to the Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar.
In efforts to serve the people of Pakistan, over the past few months, Dawlance itself has donated a large number of valuable refrigerators, deep freezers, air-conditioners, self-produced incubation-chamber, and PPE’s microwave-ovens and other appliances to medical-care institutions all around Pakistan. This was to enhance the hospitals’ capacity to deliver better care to the patients in Pakistan.
The donations by Dawlance in these challenging economic situations have equipped the doctors and para-medical staff working on the frontline against the virus so that they are enabled to save more lives during this public-health crisis while protecting themselves with the help of PPEs and self-incubation chambers. This pledge of ventilators by Arcelik and Dawlance is a testimony that Pakistan and Turkey hold strong bilateral relations, which can be observed.
The Chief Executive Officer of Dawlance – Umar Ahsan Khan, shared his gratitude by saying, “It is a pleasure to acknowledge that these advanced ventilators produced at the Arçelik factory in Turkey have been received Dawlance, to be donated to the leading healthcare institutions of Pakistan. This kind gesture by Arcelik signifies the strong bilateral relationship between Turkey and Pakistan. The robust collaboration and sharing of innovative technologies between Dawlance and Arcelik will continue to bring significant benefits for the nation, while further strengthening the bonds between Pakistan and Turkey.
Considering the need for enrichment in the healthcare infrastructure of Pakistan, Dawlance-Arcelik believes that it is inspiring the creative corporate sector to contribute generously, to minimize the socio-economic impact of this disease. Pandemics like COVID19 require collective efforts rather than an individual for a sustainable future for which Dawlance and Arçelik have set the right direction.
Contrary to popular belief, Pakistan and India do tend to get along at times; it isn’t all warfare when it comes to these two neighbors. As evidence, we’ve compiled a list of some commercials that promote Pakistani brands but star famous, A-list celebrities from B-Town. These faces are favorites in India and Pakistan alike!
We do enjoy our share of the glamorous Bollywood scoops here in Pak-land as well. So delve into our list of eight Indian celebrities who are commendably breaking the xenophobia with these viral Pakistani ads!
1. Slice ft. Katrina Kaif
Who hasn’t seen the seductive Katrina Kaif in the scintillating Slice Ads! The sexy starlet sizzles with ‘pure mango pleasure’ in the Slice Ads in both Pakistan and India, and people can’t seem to get enough of it! It surely is Katrina behind all those risen Slice sales. Making Katrina, the brand ambassador for Slice, was a winner of an idea.
Tropicana Slice from PepsiCo featuring Katrina Kaif as its brand ambassador will make you drool over the mango drink.
2. Magnum ft. Kareena Kapoor
The evergreen starlet Kareena Kapoor was signed on as the “Pleasure Ambassador” for Magnum back in 2014. Kareena’s Magnum TVC 2015 was all the rage last year when it first aired! Donning a chocolate brown dress, Kareena stunned while seen for around 7 seconds, as she dips the ice-cream in chocolate and takes a large bite from the dessert.
With the chocolate disk in the center and nuts coating the outside, it’s no wonder Magnum is one of Wall’s biggest successes. Go Magnum!
3. Qmobile ft. Arjun Kapoor
Qmobile is known to rope in glamorous B-town stars and spend a fortune on their advertisements! Back in 2014, Arjun Kapoor was roped in for a classic Noir Quadcore i9 TVC, exuding much class and grace.
The mobile phone brand is well known for hiring the ‘Kapoors’ as its ambassadors; Bollywood’s Bebo Kareena Kapoor, actors Sonam Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, B-Land divas Jacqueline Fernandes and Priyanka Chopra have also endorsed the brand.
Har koi gai ki gun gai! Pakistani food wouldn’t be half as delicious without all that extra load of cholesterol-loaded ghee and banaspati – the ad features an old Bollywood talent, Juhi Chawla, who rose to fame with her 1988 movie, Qayamat se Qayamat Tak.
The carnival setting gives the impression of a cheerful disposition- the dishes presented make us almost look forward to adding a little cholesterol to our diets! This one sure made an impression with old Bollywood diva and the catchy punchline!
Watch the colorful TVC below:
5. Jazz Mobilink ft. Nargis Fakhri
We all remember the controversial Nargis Fakhri Mobilink Jazz print ad that caused quite the stir on social media!mThe controversy began with Nargis Fakhri appearing on the front page of Jang newspaper on Sunday, 20th December 2015, sprawled across in a sizzling maroon dress to promote Mobilink Jazz X Smartphone.
The ad immediately went viral with funny reactions and memes being shared on social media! The backlash was immense and affected the image of Nargis Fakhri and Mobilink in quite negatively.
Ufone did their hilarious spoof of the advertisement and released a similar print ad with Faysal Qureshi lying across on the front page of the Urdu Newspaper, promoting Ufone’s smartphone. A brilliant marketing gimmick, we must say!
6. Faraz Manan ft. Kareena Kapoor
Kareena strikes again! Her reappearance in a Pakistani lawn brand ad is definite proof of her popularity in the country. Faraz Manan, though no Junaid Jamshed, is certainly gaining popularity, and having Kareena advocate his clothes could be a step in the right direction.
The lawn collections never end! One of the hottest and most trending topics in Pakistan once the right season comes along is lawn collections, and what better way to sell Lawn than to rope in one of the gorgeous faces of the most followed Bollywood starlet! After Kareena Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez was also roped in for Zainab Chottani’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection.
She looked utterly ravishing in those gorgeous prints, didn’t she?
8. Olivia ft. Aditi Rao Hydari
Who has forgotten the local brand of cosmetics, Olivia? Olivia Shukriya! Before globalization took root, this was the go-to product for a lot of Pakistani women. Even now, some prefer Olivia makeup products to Mac and Olay!
Bollywood actress Aditi Rao was roped in for the Olivia ‘Kajal’ kohl commercial that ended with the traditional ‘Olivia, shukriya.’ Starlets liek Mehwish Hayat, and Nargis Fakhri have also been seen in Olivia ads!
Despite our disagreements, Pakistanis and Indians are still dependent on each other, even if it is only for entertainment purposes. If we put our differences aside and learn to compromise, we would find ourselves benefitting a whole lot more from one another.
Which one of these ads is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below & stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.
As an attempt to revamp the city and raise traffic awareness among citizens, Metropolitan Corporate Lahore has introduced Pakistan’s first-ever 3D Zebra Crossing in Lahore.
Pakistan’s First-Ever 3D Zebra Crossing
Reportedly, the 3D Zebra Crossing has been installed on Mall Road – the heart of the metropolis. Mall Road in Lahore has a substantial cultural and historical value to it. It also features several architectural structures from the Mughal and colonial era.
According to Lahore Commissioner, Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghuman, around twenty 3D Zebra Crossings will be installed across the city, prompting travelers to remain vigilant and abide by the traffic rules and regulations.
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Aren’t these 3D Zebra Crossings adorable?
3D Zebra Crossings Have Been Effective All Across The World
Beautifying the roads of the provincial capital and attempting to increase traffic mindfulness among both the pedestrians and the motorists or drivers, the development of the three-dimensional zebra crossing aligns with the international standards, as per reports, making the drivers more vigilant and attentive.
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3D Zebra Crossings have remained extremely useful all across the world, be it in China, Thailand, Iceland, UK or in the United States, as they attract pedestrians, compelling them to use the zebra crossings and simultaneously induce attentiveness among those driving on the roads, curtailing the risk of road accidents to some extent if not entirely.
Traffic Offenses Have Hit A New High In Pakistan
It’s pretty unfortunate that we take our lives for granted and prefer staying in our comfort zone rather than observing the traffic laws that are put into effect for our safety, essentially. Traffic offenses and violations of the traffic code resulting in pedestrian fatalities have escalated immensely over the last few years in Pakistan.
The authorities are playing their role in encouraging inhabitants to follow traffic guidelines thoroughly. However, it’s about time we too start following street/road rules religiously. We too need to take up some responsibility for our safety and stop blaming the government or the authorities for literally anything and everything.
Will the introduction of 3D Zebra Crossings in Pakistan prove to be effective enough in urging travelers to follow traffic rules and regulations? Will the installation of 3D Zebra Crossings be as productive in ensuring road safety as it has been in other countries around the globe? What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below!
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For many individuals, having their car is not about privilege or luxury but a necessity. Office-going individuals or those who have to travel long distances for meetings and work can’t function without a car.
Hence, imagine the trouble car owners go through when their car’s lifespan comes to an end either naturally or un-naturally without a backup plan! Before your ride comes to the end of the road, it gives many indications that its time is up.
As a driver or owner, it is up to you to understand these signs and find a quick replacement for your car. You can either sell it for a few bucks, get it exchanged, or sell its scrap parts for money.
Here are three signs to know it’s the right time to replace your car!
3 Signs To Know It’s The Right Time To Replace Your Car!
1. When Maintenance Costs More Than Your Car’s Worth
Once your car become expensive, even more than its value, you’ll automatically figure it out that it’s time to buy a new one. Your car is like a phone; if you use a feature phone, you’ll have fewer features than a smartphone, pocket-friendly repairs, and it does the same task.
However, it then starts to get outdated; it slows down, you start having a lot of trouble; the battery is not found anymore, so on so forth. Hence, staying updated isn’t a bad idea as long as you have used it to its full potential.
Above I have you an example of how an old car is like a feature phone, and a new one is somewhat like a smartphone. One of the things we all love about the smartphone is security. No one can access or unlock your phone without a fingerprint, face scan, etc. (unless they’re a hacker!). However, a feature phone’s security is not as strong and is vulnerable.
Similarly, an old car does not have as many features nor the latest equipment as a new one. However, cars are equipped with standard safety features such as seatbelts, airbags, ABS, etc. More modern vehicles are equipped with many new safety features such as sensors that help cars stop/slow down when they sense that it will have a collision.
3. When You’ve Just About Had Enough!
I understand you have some pretty great memories in your car. Going to work on the first day, coming home with a gorgeous bride, or even welcoming a new family member. But sometimes, even you know when it’s time to let go and consider an upgrade.
Which signs influence you to buy a new vehicle? Share them with us.
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Lahore Sep 22—The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme will debut its realme C17 with a 90Hz ultra-smooth punch-hole display, 5000mAh Mega battery, and massive storage capacity of 6GB RAM & 128 GB Storage combination. To be honest, RAM and ROM are more important than the processor in daily use for regular users.
It can assure a smoother and more responsive experience than other competitors. More than 90% of smartphone users can’t experience the higher refresh rate of 90Hz, and 60% of the smartphones have a refresh rate of 60Hz or less like a trendsetting tech brand, realme offers premium features at the most affordable prices for the young masses.
It is designed to elevate the experience of the realme C series and bring surprising feature upgrades for its entry-level smartphones. realme has also collaborated with Telemart for a “Hot Sale” after its online launch event of the C17. Telemart sale will be live from 7 PM – 8 PM. You can win exciting giveaways of brand new realme C17 by participating in live Q&A on realme’s official Facebook page.
Leap for 90Hz Ultra Smooth Punch-Hole Display realme C17 is equipped with a 6.5-inch 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display with 90Hz refresh rate and 120Hz sampling rate, making every slip extremely smooth. The 90Hz display has a 50% higher refresh rate than a conventional 60Hz display, resulting in a seamless and smooth visual experience. As a punch-hole display, realme C17 enables a 90% screen-to-body ratio and brings a more immerse entertainment experience for the young. For power-saving, you get a smart switch to turn off the 90Hz display as well.
Although the C Series smartphones have usually consisted of entry-level smartphones of the brand, they are gradually enhancing the features of the new C series smartphones and turning them into mid-level smartphones at attractive price points. With global users of more than 13.2 million, the C series brings great power with style for the upcoming smartphones in the series.
Leap for Trendsetting Design and High-end Quality
As a Tech Trendsetter, realme is committed to bringing the latest trends into the tech industry. Unlike other C-series models, realme C17 is inspired by ‘Cat’s Eye’ and designed to show the chatoyancy and mystery of premium jewelry. You’ll never think it’s predicted to be the most affordable C series model yet.
realme C17 has two different visual styles: Navy Blue is a reflective dark blue with a highlighted effect, and Lake Green is a light blue with an AG frosted effect, bringing completely different feels. It also has a more delicate and thinner body, only 188g and 8.5mm in the narrowest part.
As the best choice for the young, real C17 is far better than its peers with a 90Hz punch-hole display, trendsetting design inspired by ‘Cat’s Eye’, 6GB + 128GB massive storage. realme C17 is price will be revealed at the launch event and have a flash sale on 23rd Sep 7 PM – 8 PM live on Telemart.
Lake Saif ul Malook‘s legend has a prince in pursuit of a fairy. He finds the fairies bathing in the lake. To possess one of them, he steals a fairy’s crown, and now, she can’t return to her world. For someone well versed in folktales of different cultures would immediately connect it to the Korean one with the name ‘Mama Fairy and the woodcutter’.
Similarities in Korean FolkTales
The story goes somewhat like that a woodcutter finds out about a lake where fairies come to bathe. The fairies leave their winged clothes on the bank. He hides one of them. That particular fairy is now unable to return. And they get married.
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Exploring the Korean version a little further, we find out that after many years the woodcutter confesses to what he did. The fairy gets nostalgic and leaves for her world. The woodcutter wants to follow suit. He finds some beans which grow up to the sky. Jack and the beanstalks, anyone?
Looking at South Asian Folklores
And this led me to wonder; somehow, almost all a particular culture’s folktales are found in another culture, or at least some rendition of them. I mean, take Heer Ranjha, for example. Heer Ranjha, Punjabi folklore that talks about two lovers who cannot unite due to parental disagreement. Events unfold in a way that they die.
Now, keep in mind that this a South Asian folklore—an almost similar story we can find in Arab culture, Laila Majnun. Due to parents not agreeing to it, Laila and her lover Qays get separated. And eventually, die. Remember, Romeo and Juliet?
Image Source: Ancient Origins
So Local?
The point is, these stories are found almost in every culture. What I am trying to say here basically is that were there a Laila, a Heer, and Juliet? Or is it that one lore, one legend, and then as it spread through oral tradition, each culture appropriated the story according to their geography, culture, and history.
Does that not imply that the ‘local’ folktales are not local? Instead, they have global origins. Or maybe that is not the right word towards what I am indicating. My thoughts are that these folklores just do not belong to any particular culture. It was not that Prince Saif of Egypt met the fairy Badi-ul-Jamal in northern Pakistan or a woodcutter met the fairy in Korea. Instead, someone somewhere at some point in time told the story of a man and a fairy falling in love at a lake. And that story went globally local or GLOCAL.
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Haier has been providing its customers with the best solutions to their everyday problems, which brings ease and convenience to their lives. Being a leading and trusted brand in the home appliances industry, Haier’s Washing Machines serve to be the best-seller product and no. 1 choice of most women in Pakistan.
Haier has introduced a handwashing machine at an unbelievably affordable price, that gives a laundry experience as efficient as Washing clothes with hands to save you from all the hassle. Haier 1708 Series is packed with features that let you wash your expensive and delicate garments gently and thoroughly, without wearing them down, to ensure a comfortable and worry-free laundry experience.
There’s nothing better than a machine that restarts automatically if it gets stopped abruptly due to a power cut. Haier Handwash machine is equipped with Auto-Restart technology, which allows the engine to start from where it was stopped.
Haier 1708 Series washing machine is one of the best hand wash machines in the market, as it comes with a Double Lint Filter to provide you with the deep cleaning of clothes. The Double Lint Filter traps all the lint, dirt, and dust so that the clothes come out perfectly lint-free and clean.
An overwhelmingly positive response has been received by the users of this model, as it allowed them to sanitize and clean even their dirtiest clothes with care while spending less time doing the laundry.
Haier 1708 Series is available at a promotional price of Rs. 36,999, for a limited time. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity, and bring this Haier Washing Machine home for a wash similar to handwash.
The recent unfortunate motorway incident has repurchased countless other such experiences to the mind, made everyone uncomfortable, and question female security. The hashtags, the demands for justice, the unfriendly comments have all had me think about the root causes of such incidents.
It has made me question the core values we teach our children and drawn me to the conclusion that while we cannot continuously hover over and protect our children, we can empower them. Beyond the hashtags, beyond the protests and state responsibilities are a few baby steps to foster a more friendly society for both girls and boys.
Stop with the boys can, and girls can’t attitude
Being a mother of both a girl and a boy, I strongly condemn this attitude. It doesn’t allow one to work towards a more equitable society. Alarm bells ring through my head when I witness young mothers proudly exclaiming that their infant will be a heartthrob one day, and of course, he’ll be out late because boys are entitled to do so. Boys aren’t born disrespecting women; it’s’s attitudes like this that encourage them to veer towards it.
Don’t teach your boy that it is acceptable for him to be aggressive if you feel that the same would not be adequate for your daughter. If you have to worry about your daughter being home at a particular time, don’t allow your boys to stay out late, either. If you only have sons, think about the limitations you faced as a girl. You have the power to teach them respect for women by grooming them differently; don’t waste it.
Listen and honor opinions
Children have a great deal to teach us if only we would listen. Actively encourage them to express their opinion and be prepared to honor it even if it differs from yours. This will go a long way in building trust and open communication as they grow older. But, if you disregard their thoughts today, the chances are that they are likely to confide you when they feel troubled later.
It begins with simple things like the colors they would like to see in their room or the clothes they want to wear on a particular day. Opportunities manifest themselves everywhere. For example, if they are uncomfortable only a specific structure of play at the park, then don’t keep on pushing them to go further frequently. Their fears and inhibitions are different from yours.
Build confidence at home
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Before your child steps outside, ensure that he or she is confident at home. Let them sit alone for some time, as you observe from a distance. This allows them to explore and gain confidence alone, deciding for themselves if they are ready to walk or still want to crawl. Older children should be familiar with the standard processes of the home, aware of danger zones and comfort zones.
Other confidence-building activities range from participating in daily chores to having their artwork hung in a public area of the house rather than their room. Both of these inculcate a feeling of being on par with other family members. Talking to strangers and socialization is all a part of it, but gaining an equal footing at home is integral to building confidence from the ground up.
Set and respect boundaries
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Privacy is an inherent human instinct as profoundly rooted as embarrassment and shame—unfortunately, it emphasizes the latter rather than respecting and setting boundaries around the body or mind. A reason why victim shaming is so prevalent is because of this whole idea of shame rather than limitations. An alternative to the drone of “shame, shame” every time they display reluctance to get dressed is teaching your child privacy and respecting their body at an early age. Remember that they will only be able to appreciate someone else’s privacy when they have an understanding of their own.
Educating your child about privacy begins right when the diaper changes and potty-training are occurring. Whether its bath time or modification time, limit the helpers to one or two people at most. Ideally, don’t change them in front of other children. This teaches them boundaries without much effort. Potty-training children build confidence by slowly letting them sit in the bathroom alone while somebody waits outside. This builds trust, confidence, and an understanding of the bathroom time is private time.
Use social media responsibly
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Parents today are far more in tune with the world as it updates than a generation ago. Therefore, parents, they are tasked with enjoying social media and using it wisely. There is nothing wrong with uploading your child’s photo on your private profile if you are comfortable since the audience is limited to your approval. Arguably there is nothing wrong with uploading their picture on a public profile either again. It depends on your comfort level and the critical question: who will view it, and where will it end up? Will your child be offended by this at any point?
Quite apart from the world of Facebook and Instagram is Whatsapp and the family group. This is probably the place where photos that many of us don’t want to share publically end up. It’s been an unfiltered world, and people share it because it’s a family group. Before you share any photos of your child on any platform, including the family group, ask yourself if this were your photo? But, revaluate sharing more than the first bath video.
This is no longer the world of hardbound albums where photos can be destroyed if they hurt sentiments. These photos are permanent in an unfortunate manner, and when we share them with our children a few years later, we set standards of appropriateness in both photography and content that can be shared.
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