‘Filipiñana’ Review: Hell is a Golf Course
Rafael Manuel’s formalist drama snakes its way through a luxury golf course in the Philippines via the point of view of a 17-year-old worker.
Who is going to save Afghan women and their children now?
. The writer is an academic and researcher. He is also the author of Development, Poverty, and Power in Pakistan, available from Routledge The condition of Afghan women and children today is dire. Besides restrictions on mobility and employment, Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls and women are formally excluded from … Read more
High School Sports in the Heat
[High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.
Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say
Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention of Lake Ontario.
What Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Means
Our reporter Cecilia Kang explains Meta’s settlement of a lawsuit claiming that the company’s social media platforms had harmed teenage users.
FACTBOX-Nations with tourists missing in Nepal flood
540 foreigners from 31 countries are among 667 tourists missing after floods hit Nepal and Tibet A Chinese national, who was airlifted from Rasuwa district, sits after he received first-aid at a mobile hospital inside the Maithali Barrack, an army training centre, which also serves as a primary base to airlift survivors following flash floods … Read more
Laura Spector, Who Turned a Loathsome Vine Into Art, Dies at 71
Using Asian bittersweet, the much-hated invasive species, she created whimsical rustic objects and enchanting furniture.
PCB protests Sky interview on Imran Khan
In the interview Suleiman and Kasim Khan express concerns about the health of their father The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reportedly lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports over an interview with the sons of former prime minister Imran Khan during coverage of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s. This brought … Read more
Govt decreases petrol price by 50 paisas, high-speed diesel by 19 paisas for August 28
People wait in line at a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO The federal government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 50 paisas and 19 paisas per litre, respectively, for August 28. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs342.60 per … Read more
Celebrities Are Raving About Full-Body Scans. Doctors Urge Caution
The scans are touted as a way to control your health. But researchers say healthy people don’t need them and they can lead to more harm than benefit.