Iodine deficiency in Pakistan: Truth and rumours By: Dr Faisal Khan on December 11, 2018Iodine deficiency is still a considerable health issue in Pakistan even after decades of efforts to address the problem. Iodine is a most essential trace mineral, which required for the production of thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency may result in goiter, swelling in the neck, hypothyroidism, unexpected weight gain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, hair loss, dry flaky skin, miscarriage, stillbirth, … [Read more...] about Iodine deficiency in Pakistan: Truth and rumours
How sleep patterns affect health By: Faisal Khan on December 2, 2018Good sleep is highly important for our physical and mental health. While we slumber and rest, our body gets rid of toxins, repairs injury, and reduces stress. Staying up till late nights is considered as bad sleep pattern, which really interferes with natural sleep pattern and hinders all those processes which are very essential for natural repair of body and brain. A bad sleep pattern can lead to … [Read more...] about How sleep patterns affect health
Empowering women and changing negative mindset By: Hassan Minhaj on December 2, 2018Gender inequality is an issue prevalent not only in third world countries like ours, but in other societies as well. The issue has been discussed a lot, but we are yet to see a significant change. Inequality between genders takes place when one thinks of a gender to be superior than the other. In Pakistan and similar societies, women are seen as weaker than men and therefore their social role is … [Read more...] about Empowering women and changing negative mindset
Too many female characters don’t have rights: Tessa Thompson on December 2, 2018Four years ago, after nearly a decade of film acting and not a single breakout role, Tessa Thompson was on the verge of calling it quits. Sick of the same tired roles being assigned to black women time and time again, she vowed she would stick to theatre. “You can play all sorts of things on stage,” says the 35-year-old. “The film industry, at least at that point, had not been so generous to women … [Read more...] about Too many female characters don’t have rights: Tessa Thompson
Jackie Chan reveals past struggles with sex workers, drinking and gambling in new book By: Daily Times Monitor on December 2, 2018The star of 'The Foreigner' and 'Rush Hour' franchises opens up on his past in a tell-all book that talks in detail about a troubled past which included splurging on alcohol, gambling and prostitutes. He also reveals he was an abusive father, one time throwing his toddler son, Jaycee, across the room and fortunately into a sofa during a fight with his wife, Joan Lin Feng-jiao. In the book … [Read more...] about Jackie Chan reveals past struggles with sex workers, drinking and gambling in new book
Priyanka, Nick are married By: Daily Times Monitor on December 2, 2018Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are husband and wife! The couple tied the knot during a Western wedding in Chopra’s home country of India on Saturday, PEOPLE confirms exclusively. The nuptials, held at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, come just four months after the pair was engaged in July 2018. Guests including Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner, Kevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas witnessed … [Read more...] about Priyanka, Nick are married
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie agree on child custody arrangement By: Daily Times Monitor on December 2, 2018Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached an amicable agreement on the custody of their six children, avoiding a potentially messy public trial, US media reported on Friday. Pitt and Jolie announced their separation in September 2016 after two years of marriage and 11 years together. Three of their children are their biological children, and the other three are adopted. “A … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie agree on child custody arrangement
Top 4 Pakistani YouTubers Creating Impressive Content By: Ahsan Chaddi on December 1, 2018 Couple of years back, Pakistani YouTubers were not making as effective content as they are making today. Just in a short span of time, our YouTube industry have groomed a lot with some extremely impressive content. These YouTubes are not doing it as a hobby but for them it’s a full-time profession and a way of earning as well. Let’s discuss top 4 Pakistani YouTubers of the current … [Read more...] about Top 4 Pakistani YouTubers Creating Impressive Content
Ali Azmat — the ultimate rockstar By: Ahmed Sarym on December 1, 2018Ali Azmat needs no introduction. Three decades on, having been through the ebbs and tides of the music industry, witnissining the highs and lows, Azmat has truly lived by his rock-star persona. 2018 has been an enthralling year for the seasoned musician as he featured on the eleventh season of Coke Studio with debutant producers, Ali Hamza and Zohaib Kazi, and also reunited with the original … [Read more...] about Ali Azmat — the ultimate rockstar
Fans upset over Netflix’s decision to cancel ‘Daredevil’ By: Daily Times Monitor on December 1, 2018PaMarvel series Daredevil will not be returning to Netflix for a fourth season. Despite garnering critical acclaim and fans globally, the show has been cancelled by Netflix. But there is some respite for its followers. According to a report by Deadline, Daredevil’s remaining seasons will be streamed on Disney’s own, soon-to-launch streaming service. Before Daredevil, Marvel shows previously … [Read more...] about Fans upset over Netflix’s decision to cancel ‘Daredevil’
