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Javed Akhtar laments decline of originality in the age of virality

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Veteran Indian lyricist urges young writers to read more and resist the pressure to chase viral trends Indian lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar believes the internet has fostered a culture in which people are increasingly afraid to step outside their comfort zones, arguing that meaningful creativity is being sacrificed in favour of chasing trends. Speaking … Read more

PPP’s workers’ Lahore convention hits a snag as district administration withholds permission

Lahore PPP president Faisal Mir says he will stand his ground even if it means being arrested The Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) plans to hold a workers’ convention at the Greater Iqbal Park on July 25 suffered a setback on Friday after the Lahore district administration stopped preparations for the event, stating that the party … Read more

UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers

IRGC issues warning not to allow US bombers to fly from UK bases as London says stance unchanged A Boeing B‑52 Stratofortress aircraft takes off from RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts United States Air Force personnel, amid a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, April 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Britain … Read more

Intel shares jump on upbeat forecast as AI demand fuels turnaround

Intel lifts Q3 revenue forecast, raises 2026 capital spending to $20 billion from $18 billion on AI demand Computer motherboard and Intel chip appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS Intel shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Friday after the chipmaker issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, signalling that the artificial intelligence boom … Read more