`Too many teachers´ facing physical and verbal abuse by pupilsTeachers are being regularly attacked by pupils, with almost a quarter saying they suffer physical violence at least once a week. In a survey of 4,912 teachers, 89% had been subjected to physical or v...
Biologist’s study finds mercury in peregrine falconsA Nevada wildlife researcher has found that not even the fastest bird on Earth can escape mercury contamination. The toxic element is turning up in feathers of peregrine falcons from coast to coast, i...
New tech used to track down illegal mobiles in prisonPrisons are deploying new technology to pinpoint where inmates are using illegal mobile phones down to the exact jail cell. The Government revealed the specialist detection equipment has been introduc...
Incident on SpaceX pad could delay its first manned flightA mysterious but apparently serious incident occurred Saturday in Cape Canaveral, Florida involving the SpaceX capsule intended to carry American astronauts into space late this year, the private comp...
Japanese shops sell tins of Heisei-era airWith just days until Japan ushers in a new era with the crowning of a new emperor, one entrepreneurial company is cashing in by selling cans containing "the air of the outgoing era" -- a breeze at $10...
Poachers threaten precious Madagascar forest and lemursUnder a leaden sky, six rangers walk silently in single file through Vohibola, one of the last primary forests in eastern Madagascar. Alert to the slightest movement and sound, Michael Tovolahy's patr...
Stone stackers defy gravity at European championshipsExpertly balancing one rock on top of another at the European Stone Stacking Championships, competitors combine skill and artistic creativity to come up with gravity-defying constructions. Now in its...
Alia Bhatt and ‘Andhadhun’ win top honours at Critics Choice Film AwardsAfter her victory at the Filmfare and Zee Cine Awards this year for her notable performance as a spy in Meghna Gulzar's directorial 'Raazi', Alia Bhatt walked away with the Best Actress Award at the C...
Kim Kardashian-West defends working with Donald TrumpBusinesswoman and socialite Kim Kardashian-West has heard people's criticism of her working with United States President Donald Trump and she does not care about it, because she wants to save lives. L...
Shallum Xavier and Ahmed Jahanzaib collaborate on new track to fight smokingPledge against Tobacco Consumption campaign kickstarted its antismoking awareness campaign with the launch of the song "Aadat Torr, Cigarette Chorr". The song is scheduled to release this month. The s...
Meghan and Harry to move to Africa?Will the Royal Family send Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to live and work and Africa after their baby is born? The Sunday Times, one of Britain's most trusted newspapers, is reporting that Prince Har...
Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu’s film earns more than Rs 300 crores in ChinaActor and poet Ayushmann Khurrana delivered his most successful film 'Andhadhun' in 2018. The film not only got rave reviews from the audience, it went on to become one of the highest grossers at the...
‘Kalank’ nosedives at the box officeThe growth rate of Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan starrer 'Kalank' at the box office has been rather disappointing. After a smashing opening, the film seems to be struggling to maintain its throne. It has a...
Makeup artist Saima Bargfrede steps down from LSA nominationsClothing brand Generation and prominent makeup artist Saima Bargfrede were honoured to have been nominated for the awards in the Achievement in Fashion Design (prêt) and Best Hair & Makeup Artist...
A night to remember at the historic Mohatta PalaceI always mention to people how Lahore's Fort should be commercialised in a way that it gets cleaned up and the authorities of the Walled City allow events to take place there. If the historic and spel...
Take it or leave it!Dear Mathira & Rose, My son is 11 years old and goes to a good and prestigious school. I've noticed a huge deterioration in his speaking skills, language and basic mannerisms. During a playdate, I...
Moin Akhtar remembered on 8th death anniversaryThe fans of comedy king and legendary television film artiste Moin Akhtar observed his eighth death anniversary on Monday remembering his lifetime services. Born on December 24, 1950, Moin Akhtar left...
‘Pepsi Battle of the Bands’ to return with Season 4'Pepsi Battle of the Bands' is launching its Season 4. Launched in 2002, the 'Pepsi Battle of the Bands' invited all bands from different musical genres to showcase their talent. It is one of the bigg...
Sajal criticised for appearing in whitening cream adPromoting whitening creams has always been quite the controversy among today's youth. The idea of bleaching one's face to look 'prettier' just doesn't sit well with people and so it should not. Actres...
‘Chhalawa’ to release on EidWajahat Rauf's upcoming romantic comedy is about to hit the cinemas this year on Eidul Fitr. The film 'Chhalawa' is directed, written and produced by Wajahat Rauf, who is a Pakistani director, actor,...
Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurityEasily guessed passwords being used across multiple accounts have been highlighted as a major gap in the online security practices of UK internet users. A survey by the National Cyber Security (NCSC)...
Elusive molecule, first in Universe, detected in spaceIn the beginning, more than 13 billion years ago, the Universe was an undifferentiated soup of three simple, single-atom elements. Stars would not form for another 100 million years. But within 100,00...
USAID launches latest clean-up for Vietnam War-era Agent Orange siteThe US launched on Saturday a $183 million clean-up at a former Vietnam storage site for Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant used in their bitter war which years later is still blamed for severe birth def...
Australia orders urgent review after spate of dingo attacksAustralia on Sunday ordered a urgent review into the management of dingoes on a popular tourist island after a spate of attacks by the wild dogs this year. The Queensland state government announced th...
Five facts about Queen Elizabeth II as she turns 93Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her birthday on Sunday, marking 93 years in the public glare. Here are five facts about Britain's oldest and longest-reigning monarch. Longevity Over 80 percent...
Dutch tulip forecast: Brilliant, with a chance of touristsAs spring flower fields around the Netherlands burst into bloom, painting the countryside with dazzling swathes of red, white, and blue, a modern day tulip bubble may be forming: Tourists. More than a...
Blind Japanese sailor completes non-stop Pacific voyageA blind Japanese sailor completed his non-stop Pacific voyage on Saturday (Apr 20), local media reported, becoming the first sightless person on record to navigate a vessel across the vast ocean. Mits...
‘Films like The Urban Legend of Jawed Iqbal interest audience much more than any item song’As news circulating actor and director Shamoon Abbasi's 'Durj' making its way to the Cannes Film Festival 2019, there are reports of more variable projects that he is currently working on. Shamoon Abb...
Alicia Keys teams up with Puerto Rican artists for new trackPuerto Rican darlings Pedro Capó and Farruko come from two different ends of the island's pop spectrum: on one end is Capó, a tender guitar balladeer and on the other Farruko, an urbano player par exc...
Will Smith rocks Coachella with familyEverybody was getting jiggy with it on Friday at the start of the second weekend of Coachella because performer Jaden Smith introduced a special surprise guest: his dad, Will Smith! The actor and rapp...
‘Bulbulay’ to return with a brand new season on EidThe sensational show 'Bulbulay' is all set to hit the television screen on ARY Digital this Eidul Fitr with an exciting new season. Ayesha Omar and the entire cast are gearing up for the launch of thi...
Shahid Kapoor unveils new poster of ‘Kabir Singh’Actor Shahid Kapoor has unveiled a new poster of his much-awaited film 'Kabir Singh' - a remake of Telugu hit 'Arjun Reddy'. The original film starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey and became a...
Sarwat receives award for promoting Special Olympics in PakistanActress Sarwat Gilani received an award for her efforts in promoting Special Olympics in Pakistan. With this award, Sarwat Gilani has been honoured for her tireless work and dedication for Special Oly...
Showcase ’19 — celebrity showstoppers make their presence felt on concluding dayRIZWAN BEYG — fashion legend Rizwan Beyg opened Day 3 with his collection titled Pearl Essence. Staying true to the title, the collection was based in hues of pearl whites fused in intricate embroider...
31 Pakistani singers come together to support education under the Music for a Cause campaignMusician Kashan Admani brought together 31 artists to create the song "Taare" as part of Dreamstaion Productions' Music for a Cause. The song "Taare" marks the first time ever where 31 personalities f...