A recent spate of deepfake occurrences has rocked the Bollywood industry, generating controversy and raising questions about the dissemination of false or manipulated content via artificial intelligence (AI). The latest incident involves Photoshopped photos of well-known celebrities, Katrina Kaif and Rashmika Mandanna, which has the film industry and general public alarmed. With the release of […]
According to Turkish news site Yeni Safak, Israeli model May Tager has apparently replaced longtime brand ambassador Bella Hadid, who was well-known for her pro-Palestine position, in Christian Dior’s most recent advertising campaign. A social media boycott of the company has been called after the switch was revealed by the Israeli blog Fashion Forward. Bella […]
In recent weeks, there has been a great deal of attention focused on the mass deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan. Notable figures and human rights organizations have voiced their worries about the treatment of these displaced people. Actor Sanam Saeed has added her voice to the cacophony calling for pity and compassion for these […]
The police in Tulamba, Punjab, have reported that Asim Jamil, the son of prominent religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil, committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest at his home. According to Captain (retd) Sohail Chaudhry, the Regional Police Officer (RPO) of Multan, “the district police officer [DPO] has seen a CCTV footage that shows […]
Kriti Sanon recently discussed how budgets for films starring women are handled differently than those for films starring men. The Bollywood actress revealed to Film Companion that movies with male leads typically have larger-than-life budgets and do well financially. The 33-year-old actress stated, “I feel like someone needs to really take the front and the […]
Indian star Kangana Ranaut has shown her support for Israel in an unexpected way. Amidst Israel’s continuous barrage of attacks on Palestine, this action has sparked a fresh round of criticism. The State of Israel’s official X (formerly Twitter) account thanked Ranaut for her support by sharing a photo of her with Israel’s ambassador to […]
Mehwish Hayat, a renowned Pakistani diva, added another feather to her cap by winning the Best Actress prize at the just-concluded International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) for her outstanding performance in the film London Nahi Jaunga. The occasion gave the gifted actress a well-earned moment in the spotlight thanks to its star-studded lineup and captivating […]
Actress Mahira Khan recently found herself in the middle of a debate after some users of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, accused her of making a “diplomatic” statement during Israel’s offensive over Gaza. Mahira, who has been vocally advocating for Palestine on Twitter nonstop, responded politely and made it plain where […]
The MTV Europe Music Awards scheduled for Paris next month have been canceled, according to the event’s organizers, who cited “the volatility of world events” in light of the continued Israeli atrocities in Gaza. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, and the Foo Fighters were among the nominees for the awards event, which was slated […]
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and reiterated the enduring commitment and trust between Pakistan and China, referring to their alliance as one created in “heaven.” Leaders and delegates from almost 140 different countries attended the meeting, which was hosted at the Great Hall of People in […]
