Cambodian women have rallied on social media to condemn a proposed law governing the way people dress in public, including by posting images of themselves in swimwear and skimpy outfits, with a petition also set up to block the move. Billed as necessary to preserve Cambodian tradition, the law would prohibit women from wearing anything […]
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Spate of suicides among migrant workers in Singapore raises concern
A recent spate of suicides and attempted suicides involving migrants in Singapore has heightened concerns over the mental health of thousands of low-paid workers who have been confined to their dormitories because of COVID-19. In April, Singapore sealed off sprawling housing blocks where its vast population of mainly South Asian labourers live in crowded bunk […]
Weekly poems elevate New Hampshire city’s virus newsletters
Valerie Rochon is eager to read her email every Monday morning, even when it makes her cry. In addition to the endless Zoom meeting invitations, each week brings a new poem tucked into otherwise matter-of-fact messages about the coronavirus pandemic from the Portsmouth city manager. Tammi Truax, the city´s poet laureate, has been contributing to […]
Brussels to require face masks if virus uptick continues
Brussels will require people to wear masks in public spaces and in private spaces accessible to the public if the uptick in coronavirus cases continues, the regional government said on Thursday. The order will kick in when the daily average of cases per 100,000 inhabitants reaches 50 over seven days, Rudi Vervoort, the minister-president of […]
Mahmood Khan hits #1 on Billboard album charts
Mahmood Khan with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra has climbed to the number 1 spot on Billboard Classical Crossover Album Charts this week. The album contains six beautifully crafted songs with the lead single, “Jagamarra”, ode to joy and synonymous with the Black Lives Matter movement. In the past, Mahmood’s Like the River, recorded live at Sydney […]
My book requires you to think in an assertive and progressive manner: Shahzad Malik
Tell us about the ‘author’ Shahzad Malik and how was he inspired to write Dare to Be You? Even as a very privileged child, growing up, I found myself stuck in a loop of constant bad decisions. Eventually it came to a point where I wanted to break free from it all and made a […]
Our favourite moments from the telefilm ‘Dil Tera Hogaya’
7th Sky Entertainment’s iconic duo Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi gave us another light-hearted Eid special telefilm ‘Dil Tera Hogaya,’ and it was worth all the hype that it had created. Following the story about a family living under the same roof who does not get along quite well. The story explores the family bond, […]
Zainab Haya Pasha releases debut single ‘Baarish’ — an ode to Monsoon
Zainab Haya Pasha, a singer/songwriter hailing from Islamabad, has just released her debut single called “Baarish”, a beautiful melodic ode to the ongoing monsoon season. Written and composed by Zainab, the relaxing song is complimented by an enchanting video released on her YouTube channel. “I started singing before I started talking. My family, friends, and […]
Female artists raise voice for Kashmir, record message on Youm-e-Istehsal
Prominent personalities from Pakistani media industry have recorded their heart touching message in solidarity with occupied Kashmir people on the first anniversary of Indian illegal action of scrapping the special constitutional status of the valley. In an Inter-Services Public Relations promo, actresses including Laila Zuberi, Noor Bukhari and Reema narrated some emotional poetic verses and […]
Atomic Habits is a masterpiece on the mechanism of acquiring healthy habits
Atomic Habits, a masterpiece on the mechanism of acquiring new and healthy habits, and deleting bad ones is written by the famous author, entrepreneur and photographer James Clear. The book contains 20 chapters, and each chapter deals with a different aspect of the mechanism of habits. From the first chapter to the last, he emphasizes […]