Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone is set to make a cameo appearance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love & War. This marks her reunion with the acclaimed filmmaker after a six-year hiatus, following their successful collaborations in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat. The film, headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, is a modern love story first announced earlier this year. While details of Deepika’s role remain under wraps, Indian media reports suggest that her appearance will add a unique touch to the star-studded project. Additionally, socialite and Bollywood insider Orhan Awatramani, known as…
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Veteran Pakistani actress Maria Wasti voiced her support for the slogan “My Body, My Choice,” addressing its frequent misinterpretation and politicisation in Pakistani society. Speaking on a recent podcast, Wasti delved into issues of women’s and children’s rights, shedding light on the struggles faced by marginalised groups in the country. Clarifying the slogan’s intent, Wasti remarked, “The core message is about individual autonomy, self-determination, and the right to make personal decisions—not about the body in isolation.” She expressed disappointment that the phrase has been controversially linked solely to physicality, arguing that its true essence lies in empowering people to control…
Actor Vivek Oberoi shared a deeply personal and traumatic chapter from his adolescence, revealing how the death of his first girlfriend, his childhood sweetheart, shattered him. In an emotional interview with Mens XP, Vivek spoke about their teenage relationship, saying, “I thought, ‘This is it. She’s the one.’ I envisioned us going to college together, getting married, and having kids. I had my life planned out in my mind.” However, their love story took a tragic turn when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just 17. Vivek recalled, “When I couldn’t reach her or her family, I called…
Punjab CM Steals Spotlight in Regal Ensemble by Iconic Indian Designer On December 25, 2024, the wedding of Zayd Hussain Nawaz at Jati Umra turned into a grand spectacle, with the grandson of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif tying the knot in a lavish ceremony. Amid the celebrations, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stole the spotlight with her striking red outfit designed by India’s renowned fashion icon Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Maryam Nawaz’s attire, part of the “Heritage Bridal” collection, featured intricate gold threadwork and delicate embellishments, enhancing her elegant persona. She styled the outfit with a sparkling golden Kundan-style choker and…
South Africa Ends Day 1 on 82/3 with Markram’s 47 Runs South Africa concluded Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on 82/3, with Aiden Markram leading the way with 47 runs off 67 balls. Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad made early breakthroughs, dismissing both openers, Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton. However, Markram held firm, adding runs steadily with support from Tristan Stubbs and later captain Temba Bavuma, who remained unbeaten on 4 off 23 balls. Earlier, South Africa’s pacers dominated Pakistan’s batting lineup, dismissing the visitors for 211 in their first innings. Dane Paterson took…
Triumphs and Setbacks 2024 has been a year of mixed emotions for Pakistan’s athletes, marked by both incredible triumphs and heartbreaking setbacks across multiple sports. This review takes a closer look at the key sporting moments, from cricket to snooker, that defined the year. Cricket: Triumphs and Tribulations Cricket remains the beating heart of Pakistan’s sporting passion, but the year presented both highs and lows. The men’s team, after a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Australia in a Test series, entered the ICC T20 World Cup with hopes high but fell short. For the first time in T20 World Cup history,…
Pakistan ended Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa trailing by two runs at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with their second innings facing early setbacks. Upon coming in to bat, Pakistan lost Saim Ayub, who was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada for 28 runs, leaving the team just a run short of the 50-run mark. Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam added a brief partnership of 21 runs before Masood fell to Marco Jansen, who struck again in the very next over, dismissing Kamran Ghulam for just 4 runs. The match was then delayed due to bad light, and…
Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, marking the first fatalities in the prestigious event since 1998. Race organizers and local authorities confirmed the deaths, which occurred after the crew members were struck by a sail boom, a horizontal pole used to hold the sails down that swings with the direction of the wind. New South Wales police reported that they were notified just before midnight that a crew member of one yacht in the race was hit by the sail boom. Fellow crew members performed CPR, but the sailor could not…
Pakistan has decided to withdraw from the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup qualifying rounds due to financial constraints. The Group B matches, which were to be held in Indonesia starting from January 15, 2025, included Pakistan. However, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) pulled out after failing to secure necessary funding. Pakistan was set to play against hosts Indonesia, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Hong Kong, but is now removed from the official draw. Earlier, in June 2024, the PFF had announced the participation of the Pakistan Women’s Futsal team in the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup, marking the first-ever top futsal…
Houthi Attacks on Israel Continue Amid Growing Tensions On December 26, 2024, Israeli airstrikes targeted Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport, narrowly missing the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who was about to board a flight. The attack also injured a crew member of a UN plane. In a post on social media, Dr. Tedros described the experience, noting that the air traffic control tower, departure lounge, and runway were all damaged, but he and his colleagues were unharmed. The airstrikes, which also hit Hodeidah, another key city, left six people dead and at least 40 others injured,…
