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Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan applauded the younger generation and noted that young footballers in FIFA World Cup teams were achieving remarkable feats at ages when previous generations could scarcely imagine such opportunities. Bachchan reflected on this year’s World Cup on his Tumblr blog, appreciating young stars on football’s biggest stage. “The evolution of fresh talent and … Read more
FLOUR FURY: Youngsters play cricket outside shuttered shops in Jodia Bazaar during a traders’ strike on Wednesday. PHOTOS: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS KARACHI: Business activity at key wholesale markets of the metropolis came to a standstill on Wednesday after the Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association (KWGA) called a strike against what it called “unjust treatment” by the administration, … Read more
The parasite has sickened thousands across the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.
[Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.
Following the collapse of the cease-fire with Iran, President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran.
[The option, set to go on sale on some flights later this year, will feature a shared table in the middle seat. The move may actually save the airline money.
Threatening imagery in Enghelab Square is nothing new, but has rarely taken such lurid form.
Blames censorship, ‘ban culture’ for lack of true-crime, political, historical stories Actor Usama Khan shared his thoughts on OTT platforms such as Netflix, arguing that Pakistan’s censorship rules and culture of bans prevented filmmakers from telling bold stories. He also called for more documentaries on the country’s historical and political subjects. Khan posted a series … Read more
. The government’s endeavour to bring in retailers with a favourable tax slab is appreciated. The intention is not only to ease complex accounting processes – as around three million retailers countrywide are currently untaxed – but also to bolster the exchequer with a decent turnover. The recent proposal introduces a voluntary income tax regime … Read more
Odysseus’ social network, performative boredom and decorated envelopes.