Yash, the heavyweight of Hindi cinema, celebrated his 39th birthday by releasing the first look video of his upcoming feature film ‘Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, his first project since the blockbuster ‘KGF’ franchise. The footage shows Yash dressed in a white suit and fedora, cigar in hand, moving around an upscale nightclub. … Read more
The violent riots in the United Kingdom in early August 2024 and the decision of the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to leave X (Twitter) announced on the 16th August 2024 may seem like totally disconnected events. Yet both reflect a widespread concern that social media actively promotes division and networks based on hate-fueled violence. … Read more
‘Toxic’ by Lithuanian director Saulė Bliuvaitė has bagged the Best Film award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The jury, headed by Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, recognized the film for its depiction of adolescence and economic hardship. Previously, in Locarno, “Toxic” won not only the Golden Leopard Award for Best … Read more
A view of vehicles on the road during smog in Multan on October 30, 2024. —APP Smog reduces visibility to zero in Lahore. The environmental expert advises wearing a mask and staying hydrated. The weather will remain dry in most parts of Punjab. Residents of Lahore continued to struggle with ‘severe’ air quality as the … Read more