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Stars call for Basant beyond one city | The Express Tribune

From veteran Mustafa Qureshi to contemporary artists, calls grow for safer, province-wide celebrations Workers install a large kite model to celebrate the Basant festival in Lahore. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: Veteran actor Mustafa Qureshi has welcomed Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s move to revive the Basant festival in Lahore, but urged the provincial government to…

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Why the world is unplugging from Bluetooth | The Express Tribune

In a surprising cultural U-turn, humble wired headphone is staging a massive comeback in 2026 Lily-Rose Depp. Photo: Instagram/@lilyrose_depp For the better part of a decade, the dangling white wire was a sign of technological obsolescence. The release of the iPhone 7, which famously ditched the headphone jack, signalled a wireless revolution where Bluetooth earbuds…

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Fade to black? | The Express Tribune

Fade to black. Photo: Express KARACHI: In the shadow of cinema-converted plazas and fading marquees, a nascent, dual-pronged effort is emerging from the corridors of power, aiming to rekindle the lights of Pakistan’s long-dormant film industry. From federal incentives to Sindh provincial pledges of support, a narrative of revival is being scripted, though it faces…

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Picks Across Beauty, Style, Home And More

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Picks Across Beauty, Style, Home And More

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 22:42 IST Discover the ultimate Valentine’s Day gifting list with curated picks across beauty, skincare, fashion, home décor, fragrances, gadgets, jewellery, and fine spirits for your love Valentine’s Day 2026: Thoughtful Valentine’s gifts go beyond the moment adding a touch of care, style, and joy to everyday life. Valentine’s Day is…

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Real-life love story: How Anand Mahindra met his wife Anuradha Mahindra - and built a lifetime of togetherness | - The Times of India

Real-life love story: How Anand Mahindra met his wife Anuradha Mahindra – and built a lifetime of togetherness | – The Times of India

Imagine a Harvard student ditching class for love in Indore. That’s exactly how Anand Mahindra, the billionaire chairman of India’s Mahindra Group, kickstarted one of India’s most inspiring romances. At 70, with a net worth of $4.1 billion as per Forbes (and at number 987 in the world as 5/2/26), Anand is one of the…

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