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Swabi elders form a committee to purge all transgender people
Pakistan's Human Rights Commission issued a sharp rebuke against community leaders in Swabi district after they announced plans to remove all transgender residents from the region. An eleven-member panel of local elders formed this controversial committee with the stated goal of forcing out the entire transgender population. The commission declared such actions violate Pakistan's constitution and the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act from 2018. Officials emphasized that citizens cannot face displacement based on gender identity alone. Committee members claimed transgender individuals promote harmful music events that corrupt local youth. The group threatened to involve district police if voluntary departure does not occur...
Nothing says love like Shahid's O' Romeo, an action thriller
Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor announce their fourth cinematic partnership with O' Romeo, scheduled for theatrical release on February 14, 2026. The action thriller features Tripti Dimri and Nana Patekar alongside Kapoor in lead roles. Sajid Nadiadwala produces the project through Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The production team revealed a poster showing Kapoor wearing a cowboy hat while concealing his face. Filming occurred across scenic locations for this high-energy adventure. The actor-director duo previously collaborated on Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon. Kapoor portrayed twin brothers with opposing personalities in their first collaboration, demonstrating his versatile acting abilities. Their Shakespeare adaptation...
Nayanthara goes from Amma's birthday to Yash's Toxic cartel
Southern actress Nayanthara celebrated her mother's birthday by sharing an emotional tribute on Instagram Stories. The star posted a vintage photograph featuring herself as a child receiving a kiss from her mother while brother Lenu Kurian appeared beside them. She described her mother as the family's heart and foundation. The actress expressed deep appreciation for her mother's love, sacrifices, and constant prayers. Nayanthara frequently demonstrates public affection toward family members and her husband Vignesh Shivan. The performer maintains an active film schedule with several upcoming projects. She will appear in Dear Students and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu alongside her role in Yash's Toxic under director Geethu Mohandas...
Jagriti's Rachana Mistry admits she's copying Rani's Mardaani vibe
Actress Rachana Mistry draws inspiration from Rani Mukerji's performances in the Mardaani film series while portraying her character in Jagriti Ek Nayi Subah. The television performer credits Mukerji's authentic police officer portrayal as motivation for her current role. Mistry describes how wearing the uniform transforms her confidence levels despite her short stature. The costume provides her with feelings of authority and responsibility during filming sequences. She believes Mukerji's realistic approach makes audiences accept the credibility of law enforcement characters. The actress acknowledges that television rarely features such empowering female roles compared to other entertainment mediums. Her previous experience as an IPS...
Jeetendra was axed from Abhinetri for Shashi Kapoor, says paper
Veteran actor Jeetendra revealed a career setback during an appearance on Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai. Filmmaker Subodh Mukherjee originally selected him for Abhinetri opposite Hema Malini. The actor modified his schedule to accommodate the production dates. Management failed to contact him for several days after his commitment. A newspaper announcement revealed that Shashi Kapoor had replaced him in the role. The 83-year-old performer expressed shock at learning about the casting change through media reports. Producer Prasad later offered him Jeene Ki Raah, which became his first collaboration with Hema Malini. The professional partnership flourished despite the initial disappointment. Their subsequent filmography spans more than twenty...
Akshay Kumar's Bigg Boss 19 takeover is just French kiss tutorials
Akshay Kumar assumed hosting duties for Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar while regular presenter Salman Khan remained occupied with film commitments. The Khiladi actor brought comedic relief to contestants through his signature entertainment style. Kumar prompted contestant Shehbaz Badesha to demonstrate romantic techniques to fellow housemate Mridul, generating laughter among participants. Social media users praised the temporary host for his exceptional timing and wit. Fans shared video segments across platforms celebrating his performance. Salman Khan continues filming his action project The Battle of Gwan in Ladakh, necessitating the hosting change. Arshad Warsi joined Kumar during the episode to promote their forthcoming legal comedy...
Amit Shah wants science and justice to run on Hindi now
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Fifth All India Official Language Conference during Hindi Diwas celebrations. He advocated expanding Hindi beyond basic communication into technology, science, justice, and police administration sectors. Shah emphasized that conducting government work in Indian languages strengthens connections with citizens across the nation. The minister invited state Chief Ministers to correspond with his office using their native languages. He promised to respond in their respective regional tongues. Shah praised Prime Minister Modi for promoting technological advancement of regional languages through various initiatives. He highlighted the Sarthi software system that facilitates translation between Hindi...
Forget Wolverine, Insomniac's Venom is getting a Carnage showdown
Industry sources indicate Marvel's Wolverine remains scheduled for a 2025 release date. Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming reports that internal playtesters have responded positively to early gameplay sessions. The development team has prepared a trailer that may debut at The Game Awards in December rather than an earlier State of Play presentation. Recent speculation suggests the title will showcase gameplay footage for the first time during upcoming gaming events. Fans can expect official announcements regarding the mutant superhero adventure within the coming months. Insomniac Games continues active development on a separate Venom project according to MP1st sources. Eddie Brock will serve as the primary host for the alien symbiote...
Apple's next product dump includes a Vision Pro 2 and M5 Macs
Apple prepares ten new products for release across 2025 and 2026. The technology giant will expand its hardware ecosystem with updates spanning multiple device categories. Mark Gurman reports these launches will occur over several months rather than simultaneously. The company targets Mac computers, smartphones, tablets, headsets, and accessories for major updates. Apple demonstrates aggressive hardware advancement through this comprehensive product refresh strategy. The upcoming releases feature an enhanced Apple TV with an A17 Pro chip and FaceTime camera capabilities. HomePod mini receives upgraded processing power and improved audio performance. AirTag 2 offers triple tracking range with a tamper-resistant speaker design. M5 iPad...
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