The Mecca defence pact was signed on August 7 Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to immediately implement their collective defence commitments and ensure the “rapid deployment” of agreed military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, following an emergency meeting of the three countries’ Mecca Defence Alliance in Riyadh.The decision was announced in a…
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday. The Manila-based bank said the facility was part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday.According to a report in the Dawn newspaper, the…
Get ready to celebrate with the Pussycat Dolls, now back together as a fabulous trio! Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts have just released an electrifying new single titled “Club Song” and are gearing up for their impressive 53-date “PCD Forever” global tour crisscrossing the US, UK, and Europe. The Pussycat Dolls are back…
China’s race to create a permanent base on the moon is speeding up, exerting additional pressure on the US and influencing the future direction of moon exploration. With its International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) programme, China, in collaboration with Russia, aims to construct an operational research facility at the South Pole of the moon, with…
Decades before discussions about the male gaze, objectification, and gender representation became mainstream, Smita Patil was already asking uncomfortable questions. The acclaimed actress, remembered for her powerful performances in ‘Bhumika’, ‘Manthan’, ‘Aakrosh’, ‘Ardh Satya’, and ‘Mirch Masala’, never hesitated to speak her mind, whether through her choice of roles or her public statements.At a time…
‘Haiwaan’ actress Saiyami Kher opens up on on ‘Ghoomer’ failure and Bollywood’s box office obsession: ‘A Rs 1,000 crore film doesn’t mean you get respect’ Saiyami Kher has opened up about the commercial performance of ‘Ghoomer’, the pressure surrounding box office numbers and why an actor’s credibility cannot always be measured by a film’s theatrical…
Alderman Merriam’s Shells, 1951 A Michigan collector paid just $30 for a painting at an estate sale, not knowing that the work had been out of public view for about 75 years. The 1951 painting by American Surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie has since been authenticated and is now estimated to sell for $150,000 to $250,000 at…
Nasa’s Ingenuity helicopter/Image: Nasa Flying a helicopter on Earth is a remarkable engineering achievement. Flying one on Mars, where the atmosphere is less than 1% as dense as Earth’s, was once considered nearly impossible. Yet on 19 April 2021, Nasa‘s Ingenuity helicopter achieved the first powered, controlled flight on another planet, proving that aerial exploration…
Actress Gina Carano was a beloved member of ‘The Mandalorian’ for the first two seasons when she played the role of Cara Dune. However, the sudden news of her firing in 2021 ended up coming from a social media movement after some of her controversial posts were shared around. Here is a look into the…
MUMBAI: Corporate India is stepping up investments in the country’s sports ecosystem, with capital flowing into infrastructure, leagues and athlete development, as the sector emerges as a high-growth business opportunity backed by rising returns and policy support.Industry experts say the trend has accelerated over the past few years, with both govt spending and private participation…