TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns By: Reuters on February 17, 2023BRUSSELS, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Chinese social media company TikTok plans to open two more data centers in Europe, a senior executive said on Friday, a move that could mitigate concerns over the security of users’ data and ease regulatory pressure on the company. TikTok has been seeking to assure governments and regulators that users’ […]
Film academy response to Will Smith slap was ‘inadequate,’ group’s president says By: Reuters on February 14, 2023BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb 13 (Reuters) – Hollywood’s film academy did not adequately respond to Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards last March, the organization’s president said on Monday at a gathering of this year’s Oscar nominees. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was criticized for allowing Smith to […]
Canada’s Tim Hortons makes Pakistan debut with Lahore outlet on February 13, 2023 Tim Hortons has opened its first store in Pakistan in partnership with Turkish franchise partner Blue Foods Ltd. The Canadian coffee chain, which announced plans to launch in Pakistan in May 2022, has opened the 8,000sq ft outlet, which features drive-thru and in-store seating for over 150 people, at the DHA Lahore Phase 6 Raya commercial […]
‘Pathaan’ crosses INR8.87 billion at Indian box office in 16 days By: webdesk on February 10, 2023Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, is showing no signs of slowing down. It’s difficult to believe that the Siddharth Anand-directed film fell victim to social media boycott trends less than a month ago, and that despite having few promotional campaigns, the film continues to break box office records. It is still the only major title […]
Top 5 countries for raising kids By: webdesk on February 8, 2023Rankings of the world’s most liveable countries can be useful for people looking to relocate. With children, however, there are more factors to consider than, say, average income or economic stability. You might be interested in local children’s health or happiness, educational quality, family leave policies, or even which countries have the most green space […]
Sidharth Malhotra marries Kiara Advani in Jaisalmer and shares wedding photos: ‘Humari permanent booking ho gayi’ By: webdesk on February 8, 2023Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani married on February 7 in a lavish but closely guarded ceremony in Jaisalmer. The couple posted pictures on Instagram with the caption, “Ab humari permanent booking hogayi hai We seek your blessings and love on our journey ahead.” Sidharth accessorised his ensemble with a matching dupatta and qula. He also […]
Why Sevak Made India Nervous on February 4, 2023 It was on December 17, 2022, that the OTT channel Vidly.TV aired the fourth episode of its first original action thriller web series, Sevak: The Confessions (https://Sevak.Vidly.tv), based on true events in India, and in a knee-jerk reaction, the Indian Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) banned the series and OTT streaming platform for allegedly […]
Netflix soars to 230 mn subscribers, co-founder steps down By: AFP on January 20, 2023US streaming giant Netflix ended last year with more than 230 million global subscribers, it said Thursday, beating analysts’ expectations as hits such as “Wednesday” and “Harry & Meghan” enticed new viewers. “2022 was a tough year, with a bumpy start but a brighter finish,” the company said in a letter announcing bumper fourth quarter […]
‘Gift of love’ Waterford crystals placed on Times Square New Year’s Eve ball By: Reuters on December 28, 2022Nearly 200 new Waterford crystals were installed on the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square in New York in preparation for Saturday’s celebration to welcome 2023. Since 1999, replacements for the 2,688 crystal panels that make up the ball have been designed and made by hand by Irish craftsmen at Waterford. Each year, a […]
Rapper Takeoff passes away after being shot in Houston By: webdesk on November 1, 2022Takeoff, the third member of Migos alongside the rappers Quavo and Offset, has died, TMZ reports. The 28-year-old rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston. The rapper, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was “shot in the head” during […]