Musical maestro AR Rahman has hinted that he has been away from Bollywood for the past eight years. In a recent conversation with a British broadcasting institution, the Oscar-winning composer revealed that the shift in power dynamics in the Hindi film industry has significantly impacted his work. Rahman, a 59-year-old musician from Chennai, said that he felt like an outsider in Bollywood even after his critically acclaimed film “Taal” (1999). He attributed this to his inability to create music that resonated with the industry’s changing trends. Rahman, who has been a part of the Indian film industry for decades, highlighted…
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Karachi: The Pakistan Arts Council has announced the dates for the 2026 Public Theater Festival, which will begin on January 22 and continue for 25 days at the AC Auditorium of the Karachi Arts Council. In a press conference held by the Pakistan Arts Council, Karachi, President of the Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Vice President and Senior Actor, Munawar Saeed, Chairman of the Drama Committee, Shahzad Rehman Naveed, and Secretary of the Arts Council, Ejaz Farooqi, briefed the media on the festival. President of the Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, said that the theater “Dukhtar-e-Kashmir” written by Behsudazi will…
During the tour, President Lee also gifted a drum set to Prime Minister Kishida, who hails from the city of Nara, Japan. The president also took a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who had sent him an iPhone as a gift. President Lee described his drum-playing experience as a “little inexperienced,” while both leaders exchanged signed drumsticks after the performance. It is worth noting that relations between South Korea and Japan have been complex due to historical complaints and regional disputes dating back to Japan’s colonial era. However, both countries have been cooperating to counter China’s influence. President Lee…
Article: In a bid to counter potential threats from the United States, European countries have decided to deploy their troops in Greenland. According to foreign media, NATO member countries are sending a small number of military personnel to Greenland to participate in joint military exercises with Denmark. In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump said that the United States is interested in acquiring Greenland, which has sent shockwaves across the globe. Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway have confirmed that they will be sending their troops to Greenland to participate in joint exercises with Denmark this week. In addition, Canada…
Greenlanders are increasingly worried and anxious about the possibility of US President Donald Trump taking control of Greenland. Fisherman Joel Hansen, a resident of the western coastal town of Ilulissat, spoke to Al Jazeera, saying, “We are terrified at the idea of coming under US control.” Hansen expressed his fears of becoming American, stating, “I’m afraid of becoming American. I’ve seen the struggles of the Inuit people in Alaska, and I think it’s better for me to stay with Denmark. I have the freedom to live and work independently in Greenland.” Denmark and Greenland’s foreign ministers met with US officials…
Article: A disturbing trend has emerged in India, where the extremist ideology of the ruling government is not only affecting the country’s politics but also the education sector. The latest example of this is the shutdown of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute (SMVDMI) in occupied Kashmir, where a majority of the Muslim students were facing the wrath of right-wing Hindu organizations. According to a report by the international media, the decision to shut down the college was taken when a majority of the Muslim students cleared their first MBBS batch. The Indian National Medical Commission revoked the college’s…
Article: A chilling discovery has been made in England’s Devon region, where two World War II bombs have been unearthed at different locations. According to media reports, the unexploded bombs pose a catastrophic threat to the area, with their explosive content still intact. In Exeter, a 400-meter radius around the bomb site has been cordoned off, affecting nearly 2,000 homes and 5,000 residents. Meanwhile, another media report states that a German bomb dropped during World War II has been found in Plymoth, Devon. Explosive disposal teams are on the scene, working to render the bombs inert. In other international news,…
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that no defense agreement has been signed with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Minister said that talks have been ongoing with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia regarding a defense agreement. According to the statement, Turkey is also against military intervention in Iran. Bloomberg reports that Turkey is considering joining the Pakistan-Saudi defense pact and that a deal between the three countries may be possible soon. It is worth mentioning that Bloomberg had previously revealed that Turkey had expressed interest in joining the Pakistan-Saudi defense pact. The agreement between Pakistan…
Article: The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting today in response to a request from the United States. The Pentagon has deployed a naval fleet, equipped with cruise missiles, warships, and fighter jets, to the Middle East. According to reports from the US and the UK media, President Donald Trump prefers a short but decisive action rather than a prolonged war. US TV networks, citing foreign media, suggest that Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Basij forces, and police could be targeted in US airstrikes. In response to the potential threat, the British Embassy in Tehran has been…
Article: A wave of protests swept through occupied Jerusalem after Israel’s decision to limit and cancel permits for Christian teachers. Dozens of private schools in the occupied city have suspended classes, affecting thousands of students. The move is part of Israel’s efforts to restrict the hiring of Palestinian teachers with local degrees. Israel has also banned Palestinian universities from hiring teachers with local degrees, and has restricted the hiring of new teachers from the West Bank. The protests, led by the General Secretariat of Christian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem, involved all private schools in the city. Israel’s decision affects around…
