Saturday, 2 January 2021
NEW DELHI, JAN 2 - Bollywood star Dia Mirza is without a doubt, one of the most environmentally cautious actors in the industry.
The 39-year-old has been using her platform continuously to spread awareness about climate change and the environment.
During an interview with Hindustan Times, the actor reminded her fans to follow a greener and earth-centric lifestyle.
“The last few years have clearly signalled that actions have consequences. And if the spate of natural disasters and the pandemic itself has taught us anything, it is that we need to reconsider the way we treat nature and the way we live,” she said.
“In 2021, let us resolve to become better citizens of our planet with our choices. We all have a part to play in helping the earth heal. And it is not very difficult to make a small change today that will collectively and positively impact our future in the only home that we have ever known,” she went on to say.
“Just one positive resolution can have a far-reaching impact on the well-being of Mother Earth but five can be potentially transformative. Taking showers that last less than five minutes reduces wastage of water and reminds us that it is not an inexhaustible resource. We must refuse all single use plastics,” she continued.
“We should segregate and compost waste at home as this not only makes the job of sanitation workers easy, it makes you aware of how much waste is being generated in a household, how much can be recycled, composted, is bio-degradable and how much is headed towards a landfill,” she added.
-------------------------------------------------------
COURTESY THE NEWS
--------------
Sunday, 13 December 2020
The first Pakistani to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to the electroweak unification theory, Dr Abdul Salam's house in Britain has been declared a national heritage site by the United Kingdom government.
Founder of the Theoretical Physics Department at Imperial College London, the scientist resided there from 1957 till 1996, when he passed away.
Recently, the English Heritage unveiled a Blue Plaque which was installed outside his former home.
"Abdus Salam 1926-1996, Physicist, Nobel Laureate and Champion of Science in developing countries, lived here," it read.
Professor Michael Duff who completed his PhD in 1972 under the supervision of Professor Salam, too commented on the acknowledgement, praising his mentor whole-heartedly.
“A blue plaque on the house in Putney where he lived for 40 years is a fitting tribute to Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, who was not only one of the finest scientists of the twentieth century, having unified two of the four fundamental forces of nature, but who also dedicated his life to the betterment of science and education in the developing world,” he said.
Professor Ian Walmsley, another one his students and now a provost at Imperial, deemed Salam's contribution to the subject profound, calling his "commitment to science deep, as exemplified by his founding of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, which has the aim of building science capability and capacity in the developing world.”
His son Ahmad Salam, said the words on the plaque would have made his father very happy. "For him, above all else, that was the legacy he wanted to impart."
------------------------------------------------
COURTESY DAWN NEWS
-----------
Friday, 11 December 2020
- Fans were over the moon as the superstar said “Lahore Lahore hai” during his press conference today
Welcoming superstar Engin Altan as one of their own, Ertugrul fans in Pakistan were over the moon when the man himself made his way to Lahore.
In a press conference held today, Altan addressed the audience that showered him with love and adoration, courtesy of his popularity playing the lead in the historical drama series Diliris Ertugrul.
He called it a pleasure that “Pakistan’s prime minister loves the TV series and loves me”, thanking Imran Khan for his role in suggesting the show to Pakistanis and encouraging them to watch it.
“It’s a huge television series and it’s an honour for us that Pakistanis love it,” he added, thanking fans for their love over the last few months as he tried his best to do justice to the role of the historical figure. “My peers worked very hard and we can see the fruit of it in all your love.”
Delivering some good news, he said he was open to working in Pakistan. “Why not!” he exclaimed. “If you have a good story for me, why not.”
He added that this was his first visit and he couldn’t get an opportunity to explore the rest of the country. “But I’m aware how breathtaking the scenery is and InshaAllah whenever opportunity knocks, I would love to visit [again] one day.”
“I love the Lahori food as well! It’s a bit spicy but very tasty,” he said, exclaiming “Lahore, Lahore hai!” much to the delight of his fans who chanted the popular slogan back.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a Pakistani production starring Engin Altan.
--------------------------------------------------
ISLAMABAD, DEC 11 – After its phenomenal success during its run, 7th Sky Entertainment’s most hyped drama of the year -Deewangi was also one of the most searched words on Google in the country. Google released its annual ‘Year in Search’ list on Wednesday – and it didn’t come as a surprise that Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi’s drama ‘Deewangi’ was one of the most searched words in Pakistan.
Deewangi did not only garner huge TRPs for Geo, it also continued topping the rating charts and trending on top spots on YouTube throughout its run. With its last episode, the show brought further records for 7th Sky Entertainment, with an excellent rating 15.6 (25.4 peak rating). The finale of the drama managed to get 5 million views in just under 48 hours and continued trending for hours on YouTube and Twitter.
7th Sky Entertainment’s ‘Deewangi’ followed the story of Nageen – a girl who went through a journey of love, betrayals, and hardships – taking on everything that came her way. The drama succeeded in breaking several stereotypes surrounding a ‘bechari’ female lead – and also managed to garner a lot of appraise from critics and audiences.
Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi have continued to put Pakistani entertainment on the global map with their brilliant dramas, and the success of Deewangi, though not surprising, proves their credibility and strength in the entertainment industry.
-------------------------------------------------
Social Media
Search