We seldom associate celebrities as having singular talents – their professions necessarily represent their most unique gifts. For instance, musicians are the most talented at singing and playing music, while athletes excel at their particular sports. No, surprise there! Yet, as with so many people, there is often much more to them than meets the eye.
Famous people often have some pretty amazing secret talents that you’d never know about otherwise. Luckily, some of them are making their “powers” public while they’re in quarantine like all of us.
Here, have a look:
1. Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar Khan
Look at these two love-birds proving they can achieve any milestone if they put their minds together.
Manual cars are not as hard to operate as they seem, and once you get the hang of it, you will love the way your car feels on the roads.
However, that still doesn’t mean that driving one is a piece of cake, and you can do it with your eyes closed.
Though shift sticks can be fun to drive in, there are some natural reflexes and tendencies we as humans do out of habit, and sometimes they cause us a lot of trouble.
Here are five habits you should avoid while driving a manual car!
1. Using the Gear Lever as a Hand-Rest
Source: AutoGuru
The gear lever is visible to the driver. However, the manual transmission is not. What happens is that when the gear lever is used, the selector fork (stationary within the manual transmission) is pushed against the rotating collar, which is pressed into the gear that the driver wants to choose. When a driver uses the lever as a hand-rest, the selector fork is causing possible premature failure.
2. Hit the Gas Pedal When the Engine is at a low RPM
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Hitting your foot on the gas pedal helps make your car go faster. However, when the car engine is at a low RPM, hitting the pedal will cause significant engine issues in the long-run and will kill your engine’s lifespan over time.
3. Keep Your Car in Gear at Stop Lights
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If you live in the city and drive a car, you are likely to come across a traffic signal approximately every 1KM more or less. However, what many drivers don’t know is that keeping your car in gears at the red light wears and tears the clutch. This makes it essential that the vehicle is put in neutral every time it comes to a stop.
4. Brake Without Clutch
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The clutch is an integral part of a manual car as it helps with the gear engagement. It also plays a vital role in toning down the gears when needed to stop. However, drivers need to make it a habit of not disengaging the clutch until the very end when hitting the brakes. Keeping the engagement going for as long as possible helps the driver use as much of the natural resistance of the car as possible, creating a shorter stopping distance and reduced wear on your brakes.
5. Rest Your Foot On The Clutch Pedal
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Another common mistake many manual transmission drivers make is resting their foot on the clutch. What many individuals don’t know is that relaxing the leg would cause the clutch to engage partially and can result in slippage. This can also lead to a reduction of the car’s fuel efficiency because of loss in transmission energy. On the other hand, this will also lead to the wearing out of the clutch.
Try to avoid these habits as much as possible for a safe drive and a healthier car!
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Saba Qamar talks about depression and other mental illnesses in episode 4 of her YouTube channel series. The short clip of six minutes is written and conceived by her. Hashtagged in the caption are those souls who took their own lives due to depression.
Qamar has always been an advocate for breaking taboos in the country. Her roles in Hindi Medium and Baaghi highlighted controversial issues in our society that must be confronted. The video comes after the recent suicide of a Bollywood star and Zara Noor Abbas’s news of being diagnosed with depression.
1. It is eye-opening!
Qamar highlights various ailments of us as a society that can trigger depression. She repeats several common insults that are thrown on anyone who is not deemed perfect. Comments on height, weight, skin color and even personality traits are all common and can be damaging for the recipients. All of us are guilty of having said or thought of at least one them. Thus, the video highlights how these comments are wrong and unwanted and must be stopped.
Check out the full video below
2. It is informative
Interestingly, Qamar also tries to identify the source of the problem. Why are we so full of hatred? It often comes from the home, according to the actress. She adds that parents not only exhibit the same tendencies but also encourage this behavior in their children. Seeds of hatred are sown in children at home, which later sprout into embodiments of negativity. She implores parents to let children make their own decisions.
3. It is cinematically appealing
Saba Qamar understands that a cinematic appeal, besides dialogues, is also essential to get your message across. The video has appealing graphics in which shades of red and white are explored. Qamar’s expressions are also as incredible as ever. She is shown as laughing, screaming, sobbing, all of which are portrayed realistically to mirror depression. The background repeatedly shows a figure crouching, which can be a symbol of fragility and vulnerability.
Image Source: Daily Pakistan
This is a conversation we need to start having, and Qamar has taken the initiative. Her tagline in the clip, “Aur kitni janein lo ge,” emphasis that we must take action before more lives are lost. Anam Tanoli, a rising fashion model, took her own life. Later, Rushaan Farrukh, a student at BNU, committed suicide at her university. These are just two of the names we know of; there are countless more that go unheard.
WHO’s statistics show that mental disorders affect 1 in every ten people on the planet. Moreover, even in high-resource settings, only one half of these get adequate treatment. In a society that turns to spiritual healers for mental illnesses, people need to be educated on the topic first. Depression and other psychiatric disorders are just as much of a disease as other physical illnesses.
It’s time we become more responsible.
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Famous natural products brand for healthy living, WB by Hemani, has launched ‘ImmuniTea’. Hemani is an established brand with a wide range of natural products in over 60 countries. ImmuniTea is a herbal relief tea that not only helps relax viral flu symptoms but is a great immunity booster too.
What is ImmuniTea?
ImmuniTea, when launched by WB by Hemani, was not advertised as a cure. It was always labelled as a relief measure that has profound benefits. In an interview with SomethingHauteOfficial, Alam talks about the tea in detail. He begins by saying that he recently started believing in the interests of herbalism in science.
Here’s the interview with Fakhr e Alam
Famous Actor, TV Host, Singer & VJ, Fakhr-e-Alam discussed about WB by Hemani's Newly launchedIMMUNTEA HERBAL RELIEF…
Hemani’s founder had been working with accomplished herbalists regarding COVID-19 when they started developing a blend. This tea has seven special herbs collected from around the world. It is a great immunity booster that can be used even if a person is corona negative.
How was ImmuniTea initially tested
ImmuniTea was initially tested by Hemani’s owner and his own family. Unfortunately, they had all fallen prey to Coronavirus, and that is when they tried it for the first time. Alam notes that Mr. Mustafa (owner of Hemani) was happy to report that significant symptoms of the virus were being relieved. Fever, loss of hunger, loss of taste, and body aches had been reduced to a great extent when they started incorporating ImmuniTea in their routines.
Results of ImmuniTea
Seeds of doubt may remain when the testament for a product comes from the owner. However, WB by Hemani’s Immunnitea has been tried and tested by several others. We found out about the product through friends who had tested it. They, too, were COVID-19 positive and suffering much because of the symptoms.
However, ImmuniTea, along with prescribed medicines, relieved several symptoms, making their recovery speedy. Some prominent names are Nida Yasir and Nabeel Zafar, who spoke about it with high regard. Moreover, they also encouraged their fans to purchase it.
This is what the iconic Nabeel has to say about the HEMANI herbal tea. The reason I share this with you is because I believe this tea helps.Why I believe so…that complete story I will share with you in a couple of days. Again there are NO claims. Hope it helps. Spread the word. pic.twitter.com/U4QaqX3Jbd
Fakhr-e-Alam also shares the factors behind the price. Many publications are bashing the promoters for cashing on a pandemic. However, that is not true at all. It has been said nowhere that is a cure rather it is something that helps relax the symptoms. Their motive is to get this across to as many people as possible.
The product is fairly priced because of how expensive it is to source the rare herbs for the tea. Moreover, those who can not afford it can get it from organisations ImmuniTea is being donated to. Daily a thousand boxes are donated to the JDC foundation for those who can not afford it. Hemani is working on alleviating the effects of a pandemic, not to cash in on it.
اس مرض میں مثبت آنے والے افراد کے لئے ہیمانی کمپنی کی چائے اب ہیمانی کے تمام اسٹورز پر دستیاب ہے
Moreover, Indian brand Patanjali has also launched its Ayurvedic medicine for COVID-19. This medicine has shown favourable results during a clinical trial on an affected patient. The question is if they can do it, why can’t we?
A savior in times like these
ImmuniTea, indeed, is a great source to help relieve the viral-flu like symptoms. Moreover, in times like these where everyone is focusing more on boosting their immunity, ImmuniTea would play a vital role in this. As this tea is free of medicinal compounds, it is extremely safe for children and adults to consume it. If you’re experiencing any flu-like symptoms, it’s time for you to grab a few boxes of this magical tea.
What do you think of ImmuniTea? Will you give it a try? Let us know in the comments below.
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Automotive enthusiasts love equipping their car with the latest and the best gear.
They play with the colors, rims, vinyl, interior; you name it. Modifying and customizing a car is a part of personalizing it so that it can stand out and look apart.
However, before you can go out and about to get your ride a makeover, there are a couple of things you should know pre-hand.
Once you have decided to modify your car, there is no going back! So are you ready to know what they are?
6 Things You Should Know Before You Modify Your Ride!
1. Modification May Affect your Car’s Warranty
Credits: Karachi Track
Many drivers opt for a warranty given by the manufacturers of the car variant. However, the warranty comes with certain conditions. The manufacturer will be responsible for paying for the service or repair only if those conditions are met. Once you modify a car no matter how small it may be, the warranty can become null.
2. May Lead to Performance Reduction
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It’s very ironic how people modify their rides so that it can give a better performance, but that is not always the case. Sometimes, modifications reduce their vehicle’s performance rather than improving. Plus, they can, at times, cause a lot of expensive repairs if the car’s engine or chassis is damaged in the process.
3. Modification is Costly on the Pockets
Credits: KHI Track
Car owners want to modify their car with the best of the best, but the sad reality is that not everyone can get through the entire process as it mints out money from your pocket. Just upgrading the tires and wheels can cost around $2,000, sportscars are even more expensive!
4. It’s a Continous Process
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The modification itself is a form of art, and artwork cannot be perfect in a couple hours nor days. Hence, modifying your ride becomes a continuous process that you take to take part in once you have started to give it tune-ups.
5. Choosing the Right People/Company for the Job is Critical
Credits: Karachi Track
Not everyone who claims to be a pro at their work can handle your ride. If you own a Ferrari and you take it to a company that deals in Honda and specializes in sedans, then you will for sure find yourself in a lot of trouble.
6. May Compromise your Safety
Credits: Karachi Track
Last but not least, modifying your ride not only compromises the car’s performance but your safety as well. Tinted windows are one of the most popular car modifications; they are ubiquitous in Pakistan. Did you know that the recommended level of light transmission in tinted windows is 25%? Having a light transmission level that is less than 25% compromises your safety because it hinders your ability to see other vehicles.
Still, want to modify your ride? Be sure you are 100% sure!
Apple’s iOS 14 has become the talk of the town. The newest update is unique, not the kind of updates Apple users are used to. While many are happy about specific features, at the same time, some people just can’t get the hang of it.
Apple says the new iOS 14 can be updated on iPhone 6s & 6s Plus, iPhone SE (2016), iPhone 7 & 7 Plus, iPhone 8 & 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS & XS Max, iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020).
I have an iPhone 6s, and I’m doubtful about the update.
And let’s not forget that Apple borrowed some of these features from Android. Read the full story here:
I had a feeling this would happen. The iPhone’s battery is still one of the biggest concerns I have and with the recent heavy update, I do not think the previous phones would perform well!
But let’s not forget. This is one of the best iOS updates so far. So modern and digital: The app drawers, picture-in-picture feature, default apps, and so much more!
Not sure if I made this clear in some of my recent videos, but Apple completely killed it with the software updates this year. From iOS 14 to macOS Big Sur, I don’t think there’s ever been a more exciting time to be an Apple user!
All the android users can’t stop pointing it out that most of the features are borrowed from Android, which we have seen happening for over some time now.
— M.Arsalan Peerzada (@arsalan_peerzad) June 23, 2020
You can resize the widget, but only after you delete and reset it! Apple always fixes problems here and there with follow up updates. Just sit tight and wait for the magic to happen.
In a future iOS 14 beta would like to see the ability to live resize a widget. Right now if you want to change the size of a widget, you need to delete it and re-set it up at the new size.
Minal Khan is a renowned Pakistani television actress who has gained recognition through popular dramas like Hassad, Sun Yaara, and Parchayee. Her latest show Jalan is currently on air, also starring Emmad Irfani and Areeba Habib. Minal and Aiman Khan are twin sisters and rose to success and fame at a young age.
Image Source: Facebook/Minal Khan Official
Aiman Khan married Muneeb Butt in 2018 and has currently taken a career break to look after her daughter. However, Minal Khan is giving stellar performances in many dramas. She also came to the news recently regarding her relationship and speculated to break up with Manzoor Khan.
Just recently, Minal Khan’s first-ever TikTok video has surfaced the internet, and you need to check it out!
In the video, Minal adorably swirls around and lip-syncs dressed in a beautiful black dress. She lip-syncs some lines on how it is difficult to cheer girls up!
Khan/Butt family is exploring other social media platforms.
It seems like the Khan/Butt family is experimenting with different social media platforms nowadays. At the beginning of June, Minal Khan’s brother in law Aiman Khan’s husband, Muneeb Butt, posted an Eid vlog. It was titled “First eid of Amal Muneeb” on YouTube. The vlog featured Muneeb Butt, Aiman Khan, Amal Muneeb (their daughter), Minal Khan, and the rest of the family.
TikTok’s popularity continues to rise in Pakistan.
Moreover, TikTok has become a popular social media network in Pakistan. Its popularity has risen particularly over the last couple of years. Also, Pakistanis seem to pay no attention to controversies, like data theft being associated with the app. It is continuing to grow.
On the one hand, celebrities are joining TikTok and producing funny and creative videos to entertain their fans. Many Pakistani celebrities have joined the network, including Imran Abbas, Humaima Malik, Momina Mustehsan, Noor Hassan, Hania Amir, Alizey Shah, Iqra Aziz, and Yasir Hussain.
On the other hand, TikTok celebrities are also emerging, including Areeka Haq, Jannat Mirza, and Zulqarnain Sikandar. Recently, Areeka Haq paired up with famous singer Asim Azhar for an upcoming song. He recently posted a picture of them from the song on his Instagram profile.
However, not all celebrities are on the same boat. Famous actor and game show host, Fahad Mustafa, called out the platform. He requested parents to keep their children away from the app. Fahad Mustafa also urged the nation to do something productive. He, however, was called out on his stance by people for hosting a not so productive game show.
Are you on TikTok? Let us know in the comments below.
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The #BlackLivesMatter movement protests are a modern-day social revolution to combat racial inequality. Some brands are taking the lead role in tackling the form of bias today.
How does racial inequality exist today
Following George Floyd’s murder by white police officers, the black community united unlike ever before to protest all over the U.S. Discrimination based on race is still prevalent. As a result, injustices are rampant today because racism is institutionalized and systematic. This sense of prejudice exists in organizations and people of power alike. Black people account for about 12% of the U.S. population but occupy only 3.2% of the senior leadership roles at large companies in the U.S. and just 0.8% of all Fortune 500 CEO positions.
How BLM has impacted companies
As the momentum spread across the world, ‘brand activism’ had to pick up the pace. The support for the movement was so great that if companies stayed silent, they risked losing customers. Hence, many not only released relevant logos but also publicly pledged donations while sharing information on social media. These efforts were an attempt to curb racial inequality with the resources that they possessed.
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This, however, did not mean that companies just had to put up a few posts. Those who had racially discriminated against their employees were called out for hypocrisy. Others who had problematic products were also pressurized and boycotted. The power of the public and the strength in numbers was such that desirable changes were brought about by many companies.
Johnson and Johnson discontinue skin-whitening lotions.
The pharmaceutical giant announced that it would be discontinuing its skin-whitening lotions. The idea behind skin-whitening products is that beauty is synonymous with fair skin. To automatically imply that darker skin is undesirable also encourages racial inequality, which must now be abolished. Their Neutrogena and Clean & Clear skin whitening products were mainly sold in India and are now being discontinued after backlash.
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Unilever India & Pakistan to rebrand ‘Fair & Lovely.’
Women started rebelling against “Fair and Lovely” long ago for the same reasons. The slogan “unfair and lovely” and “dark and lovely” came out as a protest as women embraced their natural skin tones. The obsession with fair skin portrays the white race as superior, and naturally, the black race is deemed inferior. The BLM movement sparked outrage against this implicit racial inequality, and the Indian multi-national has decided to scratch the “fair” from the name.
What other companies need to do
Companies, regardless of their sector, must be more progressive now. Therefore, executives and leaders need to assure that employees are promoted or demoted based on performance, not skin color. The vast resources available to brands must be used responsibly and for better causes. Like Nike, Adidas, Gucci, other giants must donate to disadvantaged communities to play a more active part in ending racial inequality.
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Everyone has their favorite choice of brand when it comes to almost everything, from clothes to accessories, electronics, and even cars!
Automotive fanatics love cars, be it muscle, classic, modern, or just an average car, but there is always a unique brand that is still in their hearts.
That brand produces not only top-notch quality cars, but also provides attractive features as well as safety features for the drivers as well as passengers.
In the latest reports by J.D Powerhouse, we see several auto-manufacturers coming on top. More than half of the names in the top 10 belong to America.
This report is made keeping the first 90 days of a vehicle purchase in mind, including various problems new car owners face. It was found that at least 25% of all the vehicles that were studied were problematic.
These problems include Bluetooth connectivity issues, touchscreen issues, navigation system glitches, voice recognition issues, etc.
Nonetheless, the top 10 were defined after a rigorous trial and precision.
Here are the Top 10 Best-Quality Car Manufacturers for 2020
10. Hyundai
PC: EconomicTimes
The Korean manufacturer has secured position #10 in the top 10 list for 2020. It is essential to mention here that Hyundai is also the parent company of KIA and Genesis. The brand has won several awards in the segment-level, including 7 for individual awards.
9. Volkswagen
PC: ET Auto
Volkswagen is also one of the most reputed car-brands in the international market. The German manufacturer has impressed us with some of its variants in both the recent times as well as in the past.
8. General Motors
PC: The Motley Food
For General Motors, coming in a top 10 list is no biggie. The automotive titan has had several vehicles that have ranked the highest in their respective segments. They include the Cadillac CT5; Cadillac XT4; Chevrolet Malibu; Cadillac Escalade; Cadillac CT6; and Chevrolet Sonic.
7. Buick
PC: The News Wheel
Buick plans on joining GMC after the news broke out that it intends to cancel its cars. However, it wants to keep all of its focus on high-riders this year.
6. Mitsubishi
PC: Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi brand has come a very long way; in fact, it is the only Japanese manufacturer to have made it the list for 2020. Only three brands had been selected from Japan, which had scored above average.
5. Genesis
PC: Indian Auto Blog
The Korea-based automotive brand has kept the title of ‘Top Luxury Model’ for 2020 in the Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D Power. From its debut in 2017, it has impressed every market where it has entered.
3. RAM & Chevrolet
PC: Speedlist News
There is a tie for 3rd and 4th position this year between the American manufacturer Ram and the Bowtie brand known to produce some of the best SUV car variants, Chevrolet.
1. KIA & Dodge
PC: AutoBlog
There’s yet another tie for the best quality car for 2020! KIA and Dodge have both competed to take this position neck-to-neck, both having a long list of award-winning vehicles!
Aisha Khan in one of those very few celebrities from the past that we still love to date. Her most popular drama Mehndi which aired on PTV was
Aisha Khan in one of those very few celebrities from the past that we are still in love with. Her most popular drama Mehndi which aired on PTV, was an absolute hit! Let’s not forget how adorable she looked in that drama.
Moreover, after Mehndi, Khan has worked on several other projects which the masses loved but decided to quit the showbiz industry in 2018. The announcement did turn out to be upsetting as she would not be seen on the screens anymore.
Khan announced this heartbreaking news before getting married to her fiance Major Uqbah Malik in April 2018. Yes, that was one news we had all been waiting for anxiously. A year later, the couple surprised their fans and followers with another great story, which was the birth of their daughter, Mahnoor.
Just recently, Aisha Khan shared some pictures of her beautiful family after quite some time, which she hardly does. However, she decided to hide her daughter’s face using an emoji. Little did she know she would get criticized even for this!
Here are the pictures Aisha had shared a few days ago
Unfortunately, some people would always be unhappy in life and envious of others. These ‘random’ trolls would most likely be found on social media spreading hate among people, especially famous figures.
The troll who decided to throw their crude remarks on her pictures said,
What’s the point of hiding the baby? People of the west have such adorable kids that our women put their pictures on wall during their pregnancies. And here we are hiding our desi product as if none other than us have ever given birth to a baby or we have an out of the world modus operandi of giving birth.
Now, that was clearly in bad taste.
Moments later, Aisha Khan was quick to give this woman a piece of her mind in the most polite manner. Here’s what she said,
“With due respect firstly, if I like the picture I will post it… With the baby or without… But over here… You’ve completely missed the point… This post was a light-hearted take on how posing with a lit one is challenging. That’s all.”
Here’s what the user said
Social media trolls need to know that if they’re commenting on someone’s personal space, they, firstly, have no right to start preaching and teaching parents what to do. No one should impose their opinions on others.
Indeed, parents know what’s best for them, and their child and no one should tell them otherwise.
What do you think of Aisha Khan’s response? As a mother and standing up for her daughter, do you think Aisha Khan was right? Let us know in the comments below.
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Pakistani Actress, Humaima Malik urges people to give mental health utmost priority. We are going through unprecedented times and might as well have to spend a few more months in quarantine due to the ongoing pandemic.
She wants people to look around and see if someone is not feeling their best. Instead of asking questions that will worry them, just listen to them. Give them a surety that you’re here, and you will listen.
She tweeted on her official twitter account: “Mental health! Take it seriously. Please help people who need it; if you see anyone around you who isn’t feeling their best please help them instead of asking them questions …. our mind gets hurt also like our hearts.”
Mental health ! Take it seriously please help people who need it if you see anyone around you who isn’t feeling their best please help them instead of asking them questions …. our mind get hurt also like our hearts
Fans have been appreciating media personalities for advocating mental health. Five years ago, this topic was taboo in our society.
Yesss it’s so necessary amd i’m so happy and thankful to media personalities k ap mental health awareness k bary mn bol rae hn and love for you @HumaimaMalick and my inspiration @DuaMalikk love and respect for both of you❤
The suicide of Shushant Singh Rajput recently has shaken people. It has raised concerns about mental health and how it can lead someone to take their own life when the world seems dark.
Zara Noor Abbas Shares She Has Been Diagnosed With Clinical Depression. Read the full story here:
Bollywood Star, Deepika Padukone has been raising her voice as she was once battling with mental illness. She tweeted, saying, “It is extremely heartening to see soo many of you coming out and sharing your experience with mental illness.”
Do not hesitate to seek support when you are feeling overwhelmed. #YouAreNotAlone.
Click on my Instagram Wellness Guide for ideas and advice on nurturing your #MentalHealth during this period of uncertainty and beyond. https://t.co/z4JdLKST7V
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) May 18, 2020
She has started adding content to her Instagram highlights called “GUIDES”. Nurture your mental health, and do not hesitate to seek support when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Universities were the first to shift online completely due to COVID-19 and lockdowns around the world. Classes are now conducted on various video communication sites like Zoom or GoogleMeet. These sites attempt to replicate the atmosphere of a class.
Many students all across the world are now continuing their education by taking online classes, and the same goes for the students in Pakistan. One such student from Peshawar, Saifullah Abbas Afridi, has left everyone in awe.
Meet Saifullah From Peshawar Who Climbs Mountains To Take Online Classes
Saifullah Abbas Afridi climbs mountains every day to attend his online classes. He shares his story as a political science student in Peshawar. Saifullah is currently doing his bachelor’s from the University of Peshawar, and his struggles as a student are incredibly unique. He climbs mountains every day for a good 30 minutes before he gets internet signals to meet his academic requirements.
Saifullah appreciates the government’s efforts in his interview. He believes that trying to continue education in such tough times is commendable, but they must be mindful of different limitations. He and his friends collectively leave their homes in the early hours to try to find Internet hotspots.
Check out the video, and you’ll be amazed!
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Saifullah also notes that he is fortunate. Some of his friends live even farther 25-30 km away. For them, climbing mountains is either not possible or not fruitful at all. He also makes it a point to be aware of his surroundings. He sheds light on the student protests happening in his region that is led by those who are disadvantaged by online classes.
The sky is the limit!
Saifullah’s determination must be applauded. Despite weak connections, he is still persistent in accessing all his course material for online classes. It has become the norm for Saifullah to study the British, French, and US constitutions on top of mountains.
Saifullah’s story exposes a massive gap in our education system even though it is inspiring. He must be applauded for his motivation and determination, but his problems must be solved too. His story shows the divide between the privileged and the non-privileged to a great extent. While some take online classes from their beds, others have to trek for several minutes before being marked ‘present.’
Steps government should take
In addition to that, the government must devise a policy that either excuses students with technical difficulties. Internet connections must be established in remote areas to make the pursuit of education more accessible. Knowledge must not come at the price of intense physical exertion and uncertainty.
Online classes have been trying for many ever since they became necessary. Even students from privileged backgrounds complain about connectivity issues and power shortages that are often not excused by professors.
Let this be a story that inspires not only the students to dedicate themselves despite all obstacles but also to others who can often feel demotivated because of their surroundings.
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Karachi, 26 June 2020: Unilever Pakistan announced today the next step in the evolution of its skincare portfolio, with the rebranding of its flagship brand Fair & Lovely. Taking forward the brand’s journey towards a more inclusive vision of beauty, the company will stop using the word ‘Fair’ in the brand name ‘Fair & Lovely.’ The new name of Fair & Lovely will be announced after the necessary regulatory approval.
Over the last decade, Fair & Lovely’s advertising has evolved to communicate a message of women empowerment. The brand’s vision is to adopt a holistic approach to beauty that cares for people, and that is inclusive and diverse – for everyone, everywhere. The brand is committed to celebrating all skin tones.
In 2019, the brand’s communication moved away from benefits of fairness, whitening, and skin lightening, towards the glow, even tone, skin clarity, and radiance, which are holistic measures of healthy skin. Unilever Pakistan has also removed all visuals or words on Fair & Lovely’s packaging that could indicate a fairness-led transformation – including the removal of dual-faced cameo showing shade transformation, as well as the shade guides. Unilever Pakistan upholds principles that no association should be made between skin tone and a person’s achievement, potential, or worth.
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Amir Paracha, Chairman & CEO, Unilever Pakistan Limited, said, “Unilever is an organization that is evolving continuously, and today we have taken the next bold step in our evolution by committing to a more inclusive and diverse portrayal of beauty. This ambition has been in the works for some time with significant steps such as the removal of the dual-faced cameo and shade guides from the packaging of Fair & Lovely in 2019. We have also moved the brand communication away from fairness towards the glow, which is a more holistic and inclusive measure of healthy skin. We are now committing to remove the word ‘Fair’ from the brand formerly known as ‘Fair & Lovely’. The new name will be announced soon.”
Fair & Lovely is based on pioneering technology that has made multiple skin health benefits available to millions of consumers at an affordable price. Fair & Lovely has a combination of vitamins B3, B6, C & E, glycerine, UVA and UVB sunscreens, and allantoin – which together are known to improve skin health and protect the skin from external aggressors, UV rays and environmental pollution. The product is designed to improve skin barrier function, improve skin firmness, and smoothen skin texture – all of which help enhance radiance and glow holistically. The brand has never been and is not a bleaching product.
In addition to the changes to Fair & Lovely, the rest of our skincare portfolio will also reflect the new vision of positive beauty.
Connecting women to opportunity:
Career guidance and high-quality education are vital elements to building a career and essential to empowering women. That is especially true where socio-cultural, infrastructural, or economic barriers stand in women’s way.
Unilever set up The Fair & Lovely Foundation to offer women scholarships to pursue their education. In 2019, it launched a mobile-friendly career and education platform, as a holistic solution. This mobile platform provides career guidance as well as a curated selection of courses. The courses are chosen from well-regarded, high-quality digital education partners such as edX.org (founded by Harvard and MIT), the IT skills training firm, NIIT Limited, and English Edge, an English language training specialist.
As with the rebranding of Fair & Lovely, we will be also be announcing the new name for the Fair & Lovely Foundation.
Unilever set up The Fair & Lovely Foundation to offer women scholarships to pursue their education. In 2019, it launched a mobile-friendly career and education platform, as a holistic solution. This mobile platform offers career guidance as well as a curated selection of courses. The courses are chosen from well-regarded, high-quality digital education partners such as edX.org (founded by Harvard and MIT), the IT skills training firm, NIIT Limited, and English Edge, an English language training specialist.
As with the rebranding of Fair & Lovely, we will be also be announcing the new name for the Fair & Lovely Foundation.
On Thursday, Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered the authorities from a local hospital in Peshawar to assist a woman in sexual transition surgery. In a conservative country like Pakistan, the news has instead set a benchmark.
Justice Qaiser Rasheed and Justice Naeem Anwar were a part of the division that ruled a petition which acknowledges the procedure in black and white.
The court also summoned the hospital’s legal advisor to have a clear picture regarding the issue at hand. Many arguments were made keeping transgender rights under the light of the law during the time of the hearing.
Saifullah Muhib Kakakhel, petitioner’s lawyer, presented his argument in the court saying that the “woman has the right to go for any surgery to change her sex, adding it is her constitutional rights.”
Kakakhel further revealed that his client has a severe problem of depression and has been diagnosed with a problem called gender dysphoria. The client now wishes to undergo life-changing surgery as soon as possible.
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Gender Dysphoria also called Gender identity disorder, is a term that describes a person’s sense of not being comfortable in their own body because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity.
The recently passed bill, Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, allows the changing of gender under Section 2 of the Act. Thereby, it is legal to get the surgery done.
After listening to both sides of the argument, the court permitted the petitioner to get her surgery done. The operation is set to take place at Peshawar’s Hayatabad Medical Complex.
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It is quite pleasant to witness such decisions being made in the court of law in today’s time and age. In Pakistan, a sexual transition surgery is considered taboo and completely unnecessary. Allowing the procedure is nothing less than an achievement as a nation.
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India never fails to surprise anyone, from blaming Pakistan for sending spy pigeons to floating ‘suspicious’ balloons across the border, the country has a wild imagination.
After shunning Pakistani artists from its industry in 2016, the country pretty much ignored cross-border talent until recently, but the people couldn’t digest it.
One of the biggest music labels in India, T-Series, was forced to remove Atif Aslam’s song ‘Kinna Sona’ from the movie Marjaavan after significant backlash on social media.
The company issued an apology stating that they have made a mistake and that the track was erroneously uploaded on their YouTube channel.
The apology reads as followed:
The said song, sung by atif aslam, was put on the youtube channel of t-series by one of our employees.
He was unaware of his actions, which led to the mistake. We deeply regret this and apologize for the same.
We assure you that the song won’t be release on our platform and we won’t promote it either.
We are taking down the song and we reassure you that we won’t be assisting any pakistani singers.
Was Atif Aslam a Deliberate Target?
However, what makes us a bit uneasy is that this is not the first time since 2016 when Bollywood has used Pakistani talent in their movie. Was Atif Aslam targeted because of his growing fan-base in India?
Another Indian Movie titled ‘Malang’ is an example. The movie uses not one but two tracks with Pakistani talent. One of the track is ‘Bol Hu’ which went viral in Pakistan after Nescafe discovered the hidden young gem Hadiya who made her debut with the popular duo ‘Soch the Band’. The second track is ‘Humraah,’ which was sung by none other than Asim Azhar.
This doesn’t come as a shock anymore, given how intolerant the Indian Media and their politician have become over time.
We have yet to see what the future holds for Pakistan’s talent and which industry our stars will work shortly.
Listen to Atif Aslam’s ‘Kinna Sona’ Below
https://youtu.be/L5rNscYkioY
24th December 2019: In a post on his official Instagram, Atif Aslam announced the arrival of his bundle of joy.
The proud father wrote a small note with the image of the baby telling his fans and followers that both the child and the mother are fine.
Here’s what Atif wrote:
“Ladies and gentlemen our NEW arrival Alhamdulilah. Both mother and baby are fine. Keep us in your prayers, and don’t forget to say Mashallah.”
However, an Indian publication took it in a wholly different context. It announced that Atif and wife Sara had named their second-born named ‘Alhumdauillah’ – which means all thanks to Allah.
The publication said in their headline, “Atif Aslam and wife welcome their second child, names him Alhamdulillah.”
Atif’s post: “Ladies and gentlemen our NEW arrival Alhamdulilah. Both mother and baby are fine. Keep us in your prayers and don’t forget to say Mashallah”
Desi Martini also posted about the mishap, taking accountability and notifying that the mistake is there no more.
An error in our copy on #AtifAslam claiming the name of his child wrong has been fixed. We sincerely apologise for the error and any misunderstanding or misinterpretation it may have caused.
How many of you sometimes hear your parents and grandparents discussing drama shows that you have no idea ever existed? From Ankahee to Nadaan Nadia to Nilaam Ghar – these shows have taken a huge chunk of our parents’ lives and they’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.
However, some actors have maintained their charm till this date and just like old wine, they don’t age, they only get better. These actors brought their experience with them and provided PTV with a strong base in the early era.
On the contrary, they are older than PTV itself in age and experience. The list of such actors and people related to PTV is very long, but here we have picked some famous names and faces who were with PTV in the early years and who are still around as flawless as they could be.
1. Bushra Ansari
2. Nadeem Baig
3. Laila Zuberi
4. Samina Pirzada
5. Anwar Maqsood
6. Marina Khan
7. Qavi Khan
8. Huma Nawab
9. Tariq Aziz
10. Zeba Bakhtiar
11. Umer Sharif
12. Firdous Jamal
The above Pakistani celebs have given a lot to the Pakistani entertainment industry and our parents have grown up watching them on screen. Today, celebs like Mahira Khan, Imran Ashraf, Zahid Ahmed, and Iman Ali are walking in the same direction as them – earning themselves a great deal of popularity amongst the Millenials.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.
Moved to a new country? Want to learn a new language? Let’s just say learning a new language is no piece of cake. It requires dedication and effort.
I haven’t tried learning a new language on my own. However, my degree required me to take a language course, either Italian or Arabic.
Italian seemed a little difficult choice as it sounded intimidating, so I opted for Arabic. During learning Arabic, I gathered some experience that can help you learn a new language.
Here are five ways you can quickly learn a new language, in my opinion.
1- Practice
I don’t know how much I can emphasize this point, but practice makes you perfect. I enjoyed taking classes and putting everything I learned during 60 minutes on my notepad.
After going home, I would practice what I learned the very same day so it would be easier for me right before my mid-terms and believe it or not, my score did improve after practicing a couple of times.
2- Ask for Help From a Person Who Knows The Language
Good thing, I took up the course in summer when a cousin was visiting. Much to my surprise, the 15-year-old was fluent in the language as Islamic schools abroad offered the course.
She gave me one on one sessions every time I was back from the class, which helped me tremendously. You can find language buddies on so many social media forums and practice with them.
3- Tv Shows, Movies, Newspaper are an excellent way to begin
I remember vividly watching a flight attendant’s vlog on YouTube, where she said she watched all the series of Harry Porter over and over again to polish her skills.
Watch tv shows/movies in the language you’re trying to learn, maybe pick a newspaper and read. This approach can help you understand sentence formation in the respective language.
4- Learn a new word, make a sentence
This came to me as no surprise. I remember doing that as a child when I was learning English.
As soon as I finished learning a new word, I would try to use it in a sentence to enhance my vocabulary and train my mind.
5- 100 Basic Words
There are many books available online and in the market that comprises of 100 essential words. Keep the book with you at all times; read it whenever you can.
This will help you much at the beginning of your journey to learn a new language.
Pro Tip: Missing a single day means wasting a few hours of your time. It takes a great effort to learn a new language and years to master it.
Let us know which of the tricks and tips have helped you learn a new language.
The above information is based on personal experience and not facts that have been verified by an official body.
Apple’s latest version of the Operating System – iOS 14 has finally launched. The announcement was made during the WWDC keynote event. Reportedly, the latest operating system will power the latest iPhones coming out later this year.
Since the very beginning, iOS has been known for its monotonous home screen that never got a makeover. However, this time, the home screen got its due attention. As soon as you reinstall iOS 14, you will see many new features.
There are many changes in the existing features too! Here’s a list of 8 cool functions you must check out:
Home Screen: Home screen is probably the most exciting to see right now. The icons have been redesigned for the default app. You can use widgets of your desired size. App drawers are introduced, and so much more.
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The App Library: The App library automatically organizes your app’s category wise. Swipe right, and you’ll automatically reach to the App Library. You can search for apps on top of the drawer, and a vertical list will pull through.
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Widgets: Say hello to the widgets. No more staring at grids of icons! The widgets already existed, but they have been redesigned to showcase information on your Home Screen. For instance: You can see your task list right on your home screen. These can be redesigned as per your liking.
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Siri: Siri got its fair share of attention too! It appears with animation and shows widgets when asked questions such as what the weather is like or what is the time in a particular country. Users have been reporting better translation results after the update.
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Translate App: A much-needed feature in the latest iOS 14 update. Easy to use, and can translate 11 languages instantly! Another great feature for traveling purposes.
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Messages: You can now pin chats on top of the app, and there are a lot of expressions and Memoji’s available that can easily be customized.
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Picture-in-Picture: This sidebar will help you watch videos and continue your FaceTime call while you use another app. You can pinch and zoom to resize if you like and even just hide the bar to keep the audio playing in the background.
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App Clips: When traveling, this feature can prove to be very useful. You can take full advantage of app clips, discover what you wish to find out at the right moment, like find a bus schedule, a coffee shop, rent a bike, order food, and so much more.
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Have you updated your iPhone as yet? Let us know in the comment section below. For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.
Zara Noor Abbas, the famed Pakistani actress, recently shared on her social media that she has been diagnosed with clinical depression. Doctors have prescribed her medicines too now.
The actress has several accolades to her name, her most recent hit being Ehd-E-Wafa. One naturally assumes that people who are flourishing in their careers, earning well, and enjoying the spotlight must be the happiest of the lot. Yet, we have again been reminded harshly with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death that it is important to empathize with people behind closed doors.
Abbas started this conversation on depression on Instagram with a story titled “Break the Taboo, Talk about Mental Health,” which in itself is an example of using her influence for the better. She writes, “Lockdown gave me a lot of anxiety” and added that she had been suffering from anxiety for a while now, and she had been brushing it under the rug as just as her regular work-induced stress.
However, she writes that she “found out it is borderline clinical depression,” for which she has started to take medicines and to go to therapy. Her stories, furthermore, also offered consolation and encouragement to those who might be denying it or ignoring it, she wrote: “Remember accepting mental health problems is the first step towards healing.”
Ever since coronavirus strengthened its grip over the world, many external factors have formed into triggers of depression or other mental health disorders/illnesses. To begin with, lockdown or self-imposed quarantine itself can take a toll on mental health for multiple reasons: being stuck in the same place for months on end, even if it is your own house, can make one feel suffocated and make them irritable.
Many are observing quarantine alone in their homes without family members or even friends, which means they’re always by themselves, and negative thoughts can be harder to ward off. Others have lost jobs during this time, have had to sit far away while their loved ones are sick and have entirely lost their routines. All these reasons come together to form circumstances that are conducive to stress, anxiety, and other mental health problems.
Psychology professors at Harvard are speculating that this period might be causing more suicides. Yet, they have not released any official statement to “observe each death more carefully.”
Our Pakistani celebrities are starting a discourse on mental disorders and illnesses, which is much needed in a country stricken with taboos and shame. Besides Zara Noor Abbas, previously Mawra Hocane shared with her social media followers that she was suffering from anxiety and is on the journey to healing.
Following SSR’s suicide, celebrities are shaken to their core and coming together despite ancient grudges between the two nations. Amna Ilyas, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, and the likes of them are utilizing their voice and influence to start a conversation on mental health.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.
Just a few weeks into the worldwide lockdown that has left several people unable to leave the four walls of their homes, the idea of being able to organize and shoot a commercial anywhere in the world feels alien.
In fact, for the first time in history, brands are unable to just call upon a sun-drenched landscape of a city bustling with life to aid them in selling the idea of their product. Now, during the pandemic – art sits far closer to home.
With shoots suspended or postponed for the foreseeable future, it’s challenging for brands to come up with creative ways to communicate their message.
However, some brands were able to hit the right chords even in the lockdown. Have a look:
1. Apple
https://youtu.be/Kl1NW7h7lrY
Apple’s ‘Creativity Goes On’ is one of the most innovative and straightforward ads that we have discovered.
This commercial exhibited the U.S. during coronavirus lockdown. It shows how people are using Apple’s products to create innovative things. At the end of the ad, there’s a positive message stating, “you can still be creative.”
2. Burger King
https://youtu.be/IsQ7Wto0FJg
Burger King is one of the few advertisers to strike the right tone during this pandemic. The rich food chain encouraged people to stay at home, watch TV, and have Burger King from the ease of their couch and be a responsible citizen.
3. Uber
https://youtu.be/_e8XLnMiCOE
A perfect ad is the one that gets the message across with minimal work. Uber’s “Thank You For Not Riding” has proved the point of excellent advertising. The unique ad thanking consumers and not using their services and staying home is quite innovative. Uber also provided a heartfelt message that reflected well on the brand.
4. IKEA
https://youtu.be/uw7s50HEWJA
As the world adapts to the recent normal of life under lockdown, Ikea developed an ad celebrating what people can achieve by spending more time sitting at home. The ad focuses on enjoying little things like pets, cooking, playtime with children, etc.
5. Cadbury
https://youtu.be/kU9bENZ_0Uc
While lockdown has put all outdoor activities on a pause, Cadbury, along with VCCP, commenced their latest campaign encouraging how different acts of kindness that are bringing people close to each other, should not cease after the lockdown ends.
6. Dove
https://youtu.be/sQOq0-ODBbc
Dove made a massive statement with its latest ad campaign – and it all came together awfully quickly. Dove focused on thanking the front-line health care workers. The brand is also donating to Direct Relief as part of the effort.
The above brands have managed to strike the right chord with their top-notch advertising skills and proved that creativity isn’t limited to significant investments.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.
