Author: Payal Navarkar

On Tuesday, Apple apologized for an online backlash over its new controversial ad for latest generation iPad Pro titled ‘Crush’. The company admitted saying that the ad “missed the mark”. This remark was followed by criticism suggesting it contradicted the principles that Apple and its late co-founder Steve Jobs were said to upheld. What was the iPad Pro Ad about? Although ‘Crush’ garnered a million views on Apple’s YouTube channel and CEO Tim Cook’s X account post but Apple has it never made to the Television. Due to its backlash, any plans of broadcasting the commercial have ben cancelled, according…

U.S. President Joe Biden for the first time publicly vowed to Halt weapons from Israel if its military forces invasion in Rafah in southern Gaza while negotiations in Cairo on a ceasefire agreement for the enclave were due to continue on Thursday. In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Biden stated, “I made it clear that if they go into Rafah; I’m not supplying the weapons.” His administration has repeatedly requested Israel’s plan to safeguard people in Rafah. Biden on Rafah Invasion Biden admitted that during the seven-month-long offensive to destroy Hamas, US weapons supplied to Israel have killed people…

The Cannes Film Festival is set to take place in the southern France starting from May 14th to celebrate cinema. As always, it promises to be a glitzy event on the French Riviera, featuring premieres, star studded press conferences and glamorous parties after. This year’s Festival will be the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival. Here are some facts to know about the Cannes Film Festival: What is Cannes Film Festival and Why is it celebrated? Cannes film festival is biggest celebration, first held in 1939. It was conceived as an alternative festival to then fascist influence Venice Film Festival.…

On Monday, May 7, 2024, Hamas accepted a proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt. This could mark a potential breakthrough in the ongoing conflict, as reported by CNN. The proposal, outlined in a document obtained from a reliable source by CNN, suggests a comprehensive plan aimed at de-escalating tensions and paving the way for sustainable peace in the city of Gaza and between the countries. Phases of Hamas Ceasefire agreement According to the document, the agreement will be implemented in three phases, each lasting 42 days. Phase 1 The first phase suggests the release of 33 Israeli hostages, including women,…

Directed by Michael Showalter, The Idea of You adapts Robinne Lee’s bestselling novel of the same name. The novel was a hit however the faced more controversies than expected. It is said to be a fan fiction novel with the Grammy winning solo pop singer Harry Styles as a lead character. “Harry Styles was one of the multiple people who inspired Hayes Campbell.” Lee shares her thoughts after continuous controversies surrounding the initial claims of Hayes Campbell, the lead being inspired by Harry Styles. Lee sheds light on the difficulties and intricacies involved in creating the character of Hayes Campbell. Character Inspiration…

In the world of Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un’s propaganda song is hitting trends on TikTok. When North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un released his song a few weeks back, he couldn’t have foreseen it becoming a hit on TikTok. But to everyone’s surprise synthy-electro-pop tune has gone viral online with all gen-Z users on TikTok bopping to it. The lyrics are quite oblivious Korean lyrics praising a man who’s vowed to thoroughly “annihilate the US” and has launched dozens of ballistic missiles. The song features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to military troops and medical staff…

Turkey has announced the suspension of trade with Israel as of Thursday, citing the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. This bold move comes after a series of events that have heightened the geopolitical strife in the region. This decision led to strong criticism from the Israeli foreign minister. Turkey’s trade minister on Thursday said “Export and import transactions related to Israel have been stopped, covering all products.” The Turkish Trade minister added saying “Turkey will strictly and decisively implement these new measures until the Israeli Government allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.” Last year, trade…

Nearly two months after it theatrical release, Laapataa Ladies has now been released on OTT platform. The Kiran Rao movie has been sheltered by Netflix and is gaining constant praises for the movie. Since its digital release the movie has been trending on social media platforms, be it Instagram or X. Fans can’t stop talking about this movie starring Pratibha Ratna, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Nitanshi Goel. The film revolves around a comic-dramatic case of two brides who accidently get swapped during a train journey. Watch here | Laapata Ladies on Netflix Fans react to Laapataa Ladies Fans have been praising…

On the early hours of 29th April, a Russian missile attacked on an educational institute in Odesa, Ukraine kills 5 locals and leaves 32 injured. Locally known as Harry Potter’s castle, the institution is situated in seafront park in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa. Regional governor Oleh Kiper said, after being severely injured a man died after suffering a stroke attributed to strike. Kiper said 8 people were severely injured that including a 4 year old child. Among the injured were a pregnant woman and a child too. Oleh Kiper initially declared of two people and a dog…

Over the past year, there have been substantial losses for Media Freedom in Pakistan, particularly through “state-driven intimidation” and “predatory actions by some non-state actors,”. This resulted in legal notices targeting over 200 journalists and bloggers, as reported by Dawn.  The study, “Erosion of Free Speech: The Silencing of Citizens, Political Parties, and Media,” examines a troubling pattern of an increase in state-driven intimidation and predatory behaviour by non-state actors and spans the months of May 2023 to April 20242. Journalists are not the only ones targeted by the crackdown on free expression; political workers have also been targeted, indicating…