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How Is KIA Inspiring Sports Fans Worldwide?

How Is KIA Inspiring Sports Fans Worldwide?
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KIA is at the forefront of inspiring global fans as it continues to put its dedication forward related to FIFA world cup activities. World Cup might be over but KIA is still putting forward its recent campaign ‘Inspiration; It’s in all of us,’  to recognize and acknowledge sports activities worldwide.

KIA – FIFA World Cup Partner 

Following the triumph of FIFA, the official automobile partner of the world cup is continuing to commit to exciting fans dedicated to sports activities.

As part of its world cup activity, KIA managed to mobilize 297 cars and 70 KIA-branded buses during the FIFA World Cup 2022 period. These transport facilities helped fans, players, referees, management, and staff with convenient and safe mobility to and from the ground and fan camps. The fleet included 80 eco-friendly Kia vehicles (30 EV6 GT-Line, 30 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, and 20 Niro Plug-in Hybrid) which contributed to the aim of creating a sustainable World Cup.

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Amongst the KIA lineup, the EV6 GT-Line was the first ever fully EV that was used at the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, it also represented KIA’s global sustainable activities in the Middle East, where eco-friendly vehicles are currently less popular.

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KIA’s Official Documentary 

KIA also launched a documentary to commemorate the occasion under the name of ‘Road to Inspiration’. The documentary featured some of the legendary players Mikaël Silvestre from France and Nigel de Jong from the Netherlands.  The documentary helped the international sports presenter Adam Hunt while navigating Qatar with the EV6 GT-Line.

Amongst all the activities KIA’s ‘Ground of Inspiration’ also attracted fans from all over the world with its creative display of the Kia EV9 Concept which represented adventure and the creation of an exemplary lifestyle in an art form.

The EV6 GT presentation was also followed by the Kia EV9 which is the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever with 576-HP and the performance of acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. The latter was stationed for fan viewing at Al Bayt Stadium and Sportage at Khalifa International Stadium.

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“The success of every element of the FIFA World Cup 2022 – from KIA’s brand activations and the smooth running of the tournament, to the most magical and memorable moments on the pitch – boils down to individuals inspired to come together as a team to achieve a greater goal. It is with this spirit that we now look ahead to the continued impact of our other partnerships in the world of sports, providing a variety of opportunities to experience the present and future of Kia and to join our movement”, said Chang Sung Ryu, Senior Vice President and Head of the Purchase CX Design Sub-division.

KIA’s Upcoming Plans

Since the world cup is officially over, the Auto vehicle brand is still aiming to establish a landmark in the world of sports with its lineup of future activities. KIA is planning to support future sports milestones with a comparable global appeal as the brand is all set to launch at the Australian Open 2023 as it features its inspirational technology and services to the world.

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KIA has also been previously sponsoring the Australian open for many years. However, this will be the first time that the brand is going back to where it started after getting sponsorship with the world’s biggest event which makes fans look forward to what is yet to come.

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The Shaniera Akram and Feroze Khan ‘Fiasco’ Is Getting Out Of Hand

A relative feud between Shaniera Akram and Feroze Khan started over the weekend, while the debate started between the two. Imran Ashraf soon came into the mix and here’s how it escalated so quickly.

Shaniera X Feroze

Shaniera Akram is known for being vocal about societal issues on social media. Over the weekend, a scenario surfaced on social media after Feroze Khan shared a picture with his kid in the driving seat. Needless to say that the post was enough to ignite a feud between the two. Shaniera Akram took to her social media account to raise awareness regarding the issue at hand and how dangerous it can get for both the kids and the family.

Soon after Shaniera shared her stance on driving, Feroze followed with another post on his Instagram referring to Akram’s wife.

Feroze, who is already being criticized heavily in the public eye, called out Shaniera in a derogatory manner and shared some of his views regarding what Shaniera had suggested. The post which never made sense to Shaniera or the public in general showed a person and a kid fighting a bear.

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Imran Ashraf Mix In

Another post added fuel to fire which was shared by Imran Ashraf on social media. In the post, he was seen sitting in the driver’s seat with his kid in his lap. Shaniera, on the other hand, took notice of the post and called out Feroze again since his insensitive comments were now all over social media and how other people (celebrities) are now following his footsteps.

She, then, also emphasized the fact that driving recklessly is not something to be taken lightly.

Imran Ashraf’s Response To The Controversy 

In recent news, Imran Ashraf posted a video online. He took to social media to clear the air about the situation at hand and how he is being dragged into the controversy. Imran Ashraf posted a detailed video talking about how a casual day in his routine. He then mentioned how it has no relevance to what happened. Imran called out Shaniera in a respectful manner and asked her to refrain from dragging him into the ongoing controversy.

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Imran also discussed the situation going on within his family as he asked for support from fans and requested everyone to give them some space.

Other celebrities including Ayesha Omer also took notice of the social media debate and shared their own experience regarding the accident she had met a few years ago. Omer shared her thoughts and the importance of driving with a seat belt since many grave situations can be avoided if done so easily.

What are your views regarding the situation? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Zameen.com Holds Another Successful PSE In Lahore, Attracts Large Crowd

Lahore: Zameen.com – Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise – recently organised another successful Property Sales Event (PSE) at a private hotel in Lahore. The latest PSE featured over 39 premium real estate ventures for investment. It is pertinent to mention that all projects on display are exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com. Moreover, to make the event even more lucrative, special deals and discounts were offered for on-spot bookings.

In this event held at a private hotel in Lahore, Beach Resort by Icon, Swiss Mall, 102 by Icon, Jinnah Square Residential Apartments, Zameen Opal, Zameen Quadrangle, Zameen Aurum, Sitara Serene Tower, Gulberg City Centre and many other real estate projects were presented.

Zameen.com’s high-ranking officials were present for this grand one-day property affair, including Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar, Directors Project Sales Basil Hafeez, and Ali Rehan, along with other relevant stakeholders.

On the occasion, Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar stated that Zameen.com has introduced innovative property trends in Pakistan’s real estate market, which has resulted in the overall progress of the sector. In addition, Mr. Iftikhar reiterated the company’s resolve to keep launching trustworthy and profitable property ventures for investors.

Celebrating Pakistan’s Unsung Heroes: Salam Kissan!

PAKISTAN, Karachi – 19th December 2022 – The majority of Pakistan’s population, directly or indirectly, relies on the largest sector of the country’s economy; agriculture. The sector single-handedly contributes roughly 24% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is responsible for employing almost half of Pakistan’s labour force.

This year, however, saw some of the most disastrous floodings, leading to unprecedented losses and spillover effects on the industry, external trade, and services sectors. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), approximately 9.4 million acres of crop area in Pakistan was submerged in August 2022.

In an effort to recognise the hard work and resilience of our nation’s farmers, foodpanda and Sarsabz Fertilizers/Fatima Fertilizers (Fatima Group) have joined hands for this year’s Salam Kissan campaign. Through the partnership, Fatima Fertilizers has provided foodpanda with special delivery bags, designed to pay tribute to the efforts of farmers across the country. By simply scanning the QR code from the delivery bag, customers can pay tribute to the farmers of the country on their Instagram accounts using the interactive filter.

A total of 100,000 bags have been designed to support the agriculture community and distributed to HomeChefs in 15 different cities. Customers will receive their foodpanda orders in the new bags starting from the 12th December until the 19th; just a day after the Sarsabz Fertilizer initiated farmer’s day i.e., 18th December.

Things You Can Try At Kemari Seafood Street This Winter

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The 990 km long coastline of Pakistan is particularly rich in marine resources, as a result of the River Indus’ extensive stream system and shallow subtidal zones, which are perfect for the development of fishery resources.

Although there are more than 1,500 different varieties of fish and shellfish along the Pakistani coast, only roughly 200 species are gathered for commerce. Crab, lobster, squid, cuttlefish, and mollusks are significant among other shellfish. Many different types of fish, including sardines, croakers, snappers, pomfrets, sharks, catfish, barracudas, river shad, and eels, are captured when fishing for finfish.

Karachi is lucky to have a great coastline and a large body of water. Seafood enthusiasts may get premium seafood in the city. We’ve compiled a list of some of the distinctive seafood specialties served in Karachi’s Keamari neighborhood to protect you from approaching winter too soon.

  • Fish and Prawn Chowmein

Fish and Prawn Chowmein, which is compared to a Chinese cuisine, is the first of the three marine foods.

If a bowl of steaming hot chicken corn soup is had before this dish, which is served with vegetables and meat, the meal feels complete. This light meal proves to be a welcome variation from the usual desi fare for food enthusiasts.

Everything from soups to rice to fish, prawns, and shrimp are included in Chinese cuisine. Egg noodles are quite simple to make; they are just boiled, then cooked with a little oil, veggies, peanuts, and boiling chicken bits. A full wok of stir-frying just takes ten minutes.

A small box of chowmein is available for Rs 250, while a big pack costs Rs 400.

  • Fish Bar B.Q

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Fish barbecues come in a variety of types that are cooked and offered to customers. Fish cooked for a bar-b-que is seasoned with white, green, and golden spices.

According to the restaurant owner, most customers adore his fish barbecue. Salted fish is a favorite among Peshawar and Karachi customers. Here, prawn barbeque costs Rs 1,200 per kilogram. Fish may be purchased for anywhere between Rs. 600 and Rs. 1,400 per kilogram.

Techniques for bar-b-que include grilling, roasting, and smoking. The method for which it is called B.Q includes utilizing smoke to cook food at low temperatures for extended periods of time (several hours). Grilling is done over direct, dry heat, often for a brief period over a hot fire.

  • Prawn Pasta

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The combination of prawn pasta with various seafood, such as fish, crabs, and prawns, together with summer vegetables, thick red sauce, and cheese, makes for a mouthwatering presentation and a divine taste.

Prawn pasta, according to the makers, can often be made in one hour. Customers love how the sweetness that the prawn flavor brings to the dish.

They said that making prawn spaghetti typically takes one hour. Customers love how the sweetness that the prawn flavor brings to the dish.

Did this make you drool? We bet it did. If you’re in Karachi, you definitely need to visit Keamari especially in this season.

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How To Spot Fake Products Online

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The magnitude of the fake product’s problem serves as more evidence of the sophistication of counterfeiters. According to a BBC Panorama investigation, the UK alone loses billions of pounds every year as a result of fake goods being imported from outside and avoiding paying VAT.

Consumers may be fully aware of the threat posed by counterfeit goods, but it is getting harder and harder to tell the difference online.

In this article, we’ll go through how to identify fake products online by keeping an eye out for the following:

Prices that are too good to be true

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The fact that a counterfeit product is significantly less expensive than the original yet “appears” to be similar is a telltale indicator of a fake.

These “replicas” are made by scammers using subpar materials, which endanger customers while costing them virtually nothing to build and promote.

According to a 2018 Government Accountability Office investigation, fake travel mugs can have greater lead concentrations, fake iPhone adapters can put users in danger of deadly electrocution, and fake cosmetics can include cyanide, mercury, and rat droppings.

Keep in mind that if an item is being offered for far less than market value, is being sold by an independent seller, and has been marked down by 60–80%, it probably isn’t real.

An untrusted/dubious website

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Most people will look to other third-party websites or marketplaces to discover the greatest discounts when they are unable to find acceptable pricing for a product on a brand’s own website.

This is why counterfeit vendors have flocked to online marketplaces, where they undercut the pricing of genuine goods to lure people to their own wares. Suspicious pricing was already highlighted, but another telltale clue of counterfeiting is the location of the store where the item is being sold.

Paste the website URL into a domain-checking tool like Whois Lookup before making a purchase on a website you are unfamiliar with to learn the location of the seller or firm. If the address is not provided or omitted, that should arouse suspicion.

Additionally, grammatical or spelling problems on the website should raise red flags, especially if they appear in the website URL or the product details. Frequently, the individuals responsible for these bogus websites don’t pay attention to the small print or deliberately try to mislead customers by altering the spelling of a recognizable company or store and include it in the website URL.

Always purchase from a brand’s website directly whenever feasible to ensure product security and quality.

Customer reviews and seller profiles

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Customer reviews and vendor profiles relate to the preceding point.

Online buyers may determine the reliability of a certain vendor and/or marketplace using customer evaluations on impartial review sites, giving them the assurance, they need to make purchases on particular websites.

Reviews will assist in demonstrating that not all sellers are dishonest. How many customers have reviewed the product? What is its overall rating? Does anybody else think it seems cheap and fake?

Another technique to verify the validity of items is to look through the seller profiles. Checking the seller’s origins and whether they have their own evaluations from prior customers might help you identify a fake because certain online marketplaces allow merchants to display their own items rather than reselling a retailer’s branded products.

Even though these characteristics are effective counterfeit product indicators, customers are finding it more and more challenging to recognize them due to the increased complexity of those who sell phony goods.

Intelligence-driven technology that enables the identification of infringers through online and picture searches is necessary for combating counterfeits.

How do you tell if a product is fake? Let us know in the comments below.

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HBL PSL 8 — Final Squads After Draft

HBL PSL Draft

The players’ draft for the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) took place on Dec 15, where over 500 foreign players and more than 450 Pakistani players were up for grabs. Teams had to pick from the Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging, and Supplementary categories. On top of that, teams also had the chance to use ‘right-to-match’ RTM card, which was intelligently used by Quetta Gladiators to pull Naseem Shah back from the claws of Multan Sultans.

Last night’s draft saw many interesting and surprising picks, where many senior pros were left out, while some uncapped promising players were picked on the back of their talent. Every franchise put in their efforts to prepare the best roster for PSL 8. Let’s see what the teams look like after the draft.

Unpicked Players from PSL Draft

Former captain Mohammad Hafeez was one of the most notable omissions, as no franchise showed any interest in the man of the match from last year’s PSL final. Along with him, the second most run-scorer in PSL Kamran Akmal, and Ahmed Shahzad were also ignored by teams during the draft.

Sohail Tanvir and Ben Cutting’s rivalry was one of the highlights of PSL, where both seasoned players were involved in a heated exchange on the field, recreating their rivalry from CPL, however, this season, both players failed to find a place in any franchise.

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch, South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, and, Litton Das were also among the names who were ignored at the draft.

Complete Player Roster after Draft

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars did not retain Fakhar Zaman initially but picked him in the Platinum category. They showed trust in their PDP (Players Development Program) players, which is why their batting is heavy on local players, however, their bowling is world-class, as always. They replaced Hafeez and Samit Patel, with Sikandar Raza and Liam Dawson, so they have almost covered all areas. The only thing missing in their lineup is an experienced wicketkeeper. They picked PJL’s Shahwaiz Irfan in emerging and 22-year-old Jordan Cox in supplementary, one of these two will be keeping wickets.

Platinum: Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Shaheen Shah Afridi

Diamond: Dawid Wiese (Namibia), Hussain Talat, Haris Rauf (all Diamond),

Gold: Abdullah Shafique, Liam Dawson (England), Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe)

Silver: Ahmad Daniyal, Dilbar Hussain, Harry Brook (England), Kamran Ghulam, Mirza Tahir Baig

Emerging: Shawaiz Irfan, Zaman Khan

Supplementary: Jalat Khan and Jordan Cox (England)

Multan Sultans

Multan Sultans led by Mohammad Rizwan picked experienced David Miller and used their wildcard on Ireland’s Josh Little in the platinum category. They have more of a batting-heavy team covering all bases, whereas, they have made smart picks in bowling with T20 world cup winner Adil Rashid in supplementary and West Indian left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein in gold.

Platinum: David Miller (South Africa), Josh Little (Ireland), Mohammad Rizwan

Diamond: Khushdil Shah, Rilee Rossouw (South Africa), Shan Masood

Gold: Akeal Hosein (West Indies), Shahnawaz Dahani, Tim David

Silver: Anwar Ali, Sameen Gul, Sarwar Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan

Emerging: Abbas Afridi, Ihsanullah

Supplementary: Adil Rashid (England) and Arafat Minhas

Islamabad United

Islamabad United carried on with their aggressive intent during PSL draft and showed faith in batters who can take the game away in a blink of an eye. They have more firepower than any other batting lineup in the tournament, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s addition made this side look more destructive. They also picked last season’s Multan Sultans’ duo of Rumman Raees and Sohaib Maqsood. They have also picked spin sensations Abrar Ahmed, and Mubasir Khan.

Platinum: Alex Hales (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Shadab Khan

Diamond: Asif Ali, Fazal Haq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Wasim Jr

Gold: Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali

Silver: Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro (New Zealand), Paul Stirling (Ireland), Rumman Raees, Sohaib Maqsood

Emerging: Hassan Nawaz, Zeeshan Zamir

Supplementary: Moeen Ali (England) and Mubasir Khan

Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings’ draft picks looked messy at first, but they recovered in later rounds to make up for that. They don’t look great on paper, but they have covered their bases well enough to put on a fight. Imran Tahir and Mathew Wade can be real game changers for them, with all the experience they bring to the table. Andrew Tye is also a good addition, considering his death bowling specialty.

Platinum: Haider Ali, Imran Tahir (South Africa), Matthew Wade (Australia)

Diamond: Imad Wasim, James Fuller (New Zealand), James Vince (England)

Gold: Andrew Tye (Australia), Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik

Silver: Aamer Yamin, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Akhlaq, Sharjeel Khan, Tayyab Tahir

Emerging: Irfan Khan Niazi, Qasim Akram

Supplementary: Mohammad Umar and Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa)

Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi revamped their whole lineup at PSL draft with Babar Azam as the new captain. They picked Sri Lankan star Bhanuka Rajapaksa in Platinum, followed by Mujeeb Ur Rehman in Diamond. They have also picked some exciting local players in the silver and emerging categories. Danish Aziz and Saim Ayub from Sindh are also part of the Zalmi squad this season. They have a complete roster equipped with a lot of promise and quality in every department.

Platinum: Babar Azam, Rovman Powell (West Indies), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)

Diamond: Mujeeb Ur Rehman (Afghanistan), Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), Wahab Riaz

Gold: Arshad Iqbal, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Haris

Silver: Aamer Jamal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (England), Saim Ayub, Salman Irshad, Usman Qadir

Emerging: Haseebullah Khan, Sufyan Muqeem

Supplementary: Jimmy Neesham

Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators made the first blockbuster pick of Sri Lanka’s star player Wanindu Hasaranga. After that, their picks were a bit underwhelming, however, they have been able to make a decent enough squad. Martin Guptill was picked in the supplementary draft, which can be a smart decision. They also used their RTM on Naseem Shah and picked up PJL sensation Aimal Khan in the emerging category.

Platinum: Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Diamond: Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy (England), Odean Smith (West Indies)

Gold: Ahsan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Sarfaraz Ahmed

Silver: Mohammad Zahid, Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Umar Akmal, Umaid Asif, Will Smeed (England)

Emerging: Aimal Khan, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai

Supplementary: Martin Guptill (New Zealand), Omair Bin Yousuf

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series: Here’s What You Need To Know

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series: Here’s What You Need To Know
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With 2023 approaching, Samsung is all set to launch yet another set from its flagship series. The new Samsung S23 will seek the light of the day in early 2023. While the release date is still not confirmed, the rumors about the potential features of S23 are catching fire. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming release so far.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Upgrades: Here’s What Is Expected 

The upcoming S23 series will be rolling out three models – Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. S23 will feature a brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The price is expected to be fixed at around $799. Meanwhile, critics suggest that the prices are not supposed to skyrocket when it comes to the S23 series because if done so it will leave a huge gap between the A series and the S series.

According to the details, the S23 might get a redesign However, the dimensions of the model will remain the same. The renowned tipster Ice Dragon has shared his tweet regarding the recently launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset spilling that the S23 series models will have Samsung’s in-house developed Exynos 2300 chipset.

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Camera

The S23 camera is supposed to get 200MP for its main camera with a sensor size of 1.3″. The ultra-wide camera will feature 12MP with a sensor size of 1.2/55″. Rumors have suggested that S23 might feature a 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor which was custom-made by the company itself.

To capture high-quality videos, the new custom-made main camera sensor is said to be capable of 8K 30FPS — a jump from the 8K 24FPS on the S22 — and dual HDR while shooting in 4K and FHD. It allows the phone to be able to capture great, more exposed, and bright images. This should be true for both when the phone is shooting in 200MP and 50MP modes.

The models are reported to be released in the colors black, green, and light pink. Meanwhile, Samsung is planning on a beige model replacing the classic white hue which seems to be a more classic case of redefining a classic color in a classic lineup.

While there is much news available, there is still plenty of time till the release of the new model so watch out for more information regarding the new Galaxy S23 which could turn out to be much bigger than what is anticipated.

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Coca-Cola To Launch ‘Recycled Records’ & The Idea Is Pretty Impressive

Coca-Cola is all set to launch another project as part of its initiative to make the environment more sustainable. The beverage giant is collaborating with musicians DJ Mark Ronson and rapper and beatmaker Madlib to release Recycled Records. The initiative will be responsible for the release of the debut record of Ronson and Madlib and will feature sounds of plastic bottles being recycled.

The Coca-Cola Musical Experience 

The musicians, in collaboration with Coca-Cola, will experiment with music in an innovative attempt to connect sustainability with recycling. The musical record will feature the chomping and crackling of the plastic bottles which takes place during the recycling process.

“The thud of a plastic bottle going through a recycling facility is, in its way, a piece of art. It can transform. Being able to take sounds from the recycling process that are so different from what I’ve used in the past while flipping them into a whole new format is a great example of the versatility of sound. Now, any cat has the opportunity to make some dope sounds of their own,” explains award-winning producer Madlib.

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The one-of-a-kind immersive experience will let people get access to creating their music while reusing the recorded beat. Users can get the help of a digital beat machine which is powered by Coca-Cola and create audios of their own.

“Sampling is an art form that is constantly regenerating. The tiniest sound, whether from an old record or from the world around us, can inspire an entire piece of music. I learned from my heroes, DJ Premier and Q-Tip, who all made incredible albums from sampling, and it’s stayed an integral part of my work up until today,” adds Grammy award-winning producer Mark Ronson.

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Notes

The program was launched as a part of Coca-Cola’s campaign to reduce waste by making 100% of the brand’s packaging recyclable by 2025 and using 50% recycled material in all Coca-Cola packaging by 2030. The ‘World without waste’ campaign was set out in motion back in 2018 and has prioritized sustainability and recycling ever since.

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10 Reasons Why It’s The Best Thing To Be A 90’s Kid

As a Pakistani kid growing up in the 90’s, one never could have ever imagined, not hanging out in the evening! Life was so much better and relaxed. Meanwhile, the youth of today spend their days glued to the television for hours and hours of  mindless entertainment! They really don’t know what they are missing out on.

Back in the 90’s , it was all about hanging out with friends, fan-girling over boy bands and wearing possibly the coolest stuff, which now can easily be dubbed as highly embarrassing!

Here is a trip down memory lane where we give you a throwback of some of the things that only we, as 90s kids would understand.

1. Top Pop snacks

You have got to admit, these were one of the best tasting chips in the market at the time. With a cost that was easy on our pockets and two amazing flavors, this snack was an all time favorite of us 90s kids.

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2. Bunties mask

Not all of us were caped crusaders back in the day with plastic masks, some of us just did fine with with this super awesome mask made of chocolaty bunties.

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3. Music

Whether it was our very own boy band Vital Signs or the rockers Junoon, Strings or Noori, knowing lyrics to their songs and jamming out to them was a very important part of growing up in the 90s.

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4.  Slap bracelets

A slap bracelet was a must-have for pretty much everyone. I mean there were so many colors and designs to choose from and who would want to miss out on the most happening thing of the 90s anyway.

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5. Frooto Juice

Pakola might be the most loved drink of Pakistan but Frooto is downright the official drink of the 90s.

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 6. RC Cola

Before Pepsi took over, RC Cola was the beverage we kids though of as being part of the uber cool gang.  Sadly, it didn’t last long as RC Cola eventually failed to live up to the hype.

rc-cola

7. Sony Discman

If you had one of these, you were probably one of the hippest kid on the blog. And of course who can forget the accompanying CD case with it? Not to forget, the exchange of CDs and the heartbreak of losing one from the collection was so such a pain!

 

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8. Rock-Paper-Scissor

Pretty much every important decision was made by this very important and decisive game named as rock-paper-scissor.

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9. The original Cartoon Network

Cartoons have always been an important part of growing up in the 90’s. Not having access to Internet 24/7 or hundreds of television shows on our phones and computers all the time, made us appreciate the weekend morning cartoon shows that we looked forward to the entire week.

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10. Pokémon cards

These were all the hype back in the day before Pokémon Go became the most addictive app of the year 2016.

So if you see any adults in the late 20s and early 30s stuck to their phones and walking around with their smartphones, you can pretty much figure out that they’re a 90s kid looking for Pokémon’s around their workplace.

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10 On-Screen Bollywood Celebrity Couples Who Gave Us Relationship Goals

Two things that I blame Bollywood for are its exuberant motivation for us to dream all the time and its obsession with presenting impeccably unrealistic relationship exhibits. While the former might slightly do some good, the latter one, oh please, Bollywood! Would you just stop doing that? (We’re kidding, okay?)

Now we know for a fact that all is just plain dhoka on the screen but there are some seriously ah-mazing celebrities playing those characters on-screen, making us go awww with adoration!

Ever imagined watching a movie putting your favorite on-screen couples out of the equation? It’s our favorite actors and actresses that sometimes spice up simplest of the stories with their chemistry. The rest of the time their face value just helps us survive the most ridiculous of the tales.

So we have a list of all those A-list on-screen celebrity couples of Bollywood who gave us major relationship goals.

1. SHAHRUKH KHAN & KAJOL

The power couple of Indian film industry, SRK and Kajol have been the most adored on-screen couple who have made singing and dancing even in ‘the mustard field under the heat’ look desirable.

Let’s be fair and admit that once in our life, we all have yearned for a Raj-Simran love life. Dilwale Dhulhania Le Jayenge has been the longest running film in Bollywood history and we all know that it was the SRK-Kajol spark that made the success possible.

SRK Kajol 2

Now this reminds me of the torturous Dilwale and we all know what made us watch it, don’t we? and how can we forget our all time favourite Rahul & Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai!

SRK Kajol

2. FAWAD KHAN & SONAM KAPOOR

The Khoobsurat couple of Fawad Khan and Sonam Kapoor swept us off our feet and that is not an easy task since we fancy perfection and that’s what this on-screen couple gave us.

Following Khoobsurat, the couple treated us with ad by Tarang – a dazzling fairytale that was!

Both, Sonam and Fawad share quite a chemistry off-screen. Rumor has it that they’d be sharing screen space again, soon. We really can’t wait!

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3. BIPASHA BASU & JOHN ABRAHAM

One of the hottest Bollywood pairs who set our screens on fire is Bipasha Basu and John Abraham. Their sizzling chemistry made Jism a hit! The success of the movie was followed by a real-life affair.

Well, the media went crazy and we wanted every bit of that too. Though the couple went through a bitter breakup, we still hope we could see them once, just once, together recreating the magic on-screen.

4. ALIA BHATT & SIDHARTH MALHOTRA

The new couple in B-town, taking over the buzz by storm, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra are the budding couple we have seen romancing in 2012’s ‘Student of the Year’ and later in  “Kapoor & Sons”.

This was followed by a real-life love affair and then there were umpteen photo shoots for magazine covers and hangouts. Now we just want more and more of this celebrity couple. Good going charmers!

Aren’t they adorable?

5. DEEPIKA PADUKONE & RANVEER SINGH

The reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone and always-in-some-character, Ranveer Singh have been sweethearts for four years now and their off-screen chemistry has given us spectacular hits like Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani.

Be it interviews, shoots, dine-outs, press conferences or promotional events, they just can’t seem to get enough of each other. In the recent IIFA 2016, Deepika made sure the world knows how much she loves her beau. Can they be any cuter?

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6. DEEPIKA PADUKONE & RANBIR KAPOOR

Ah! Sigh before hi. Deepika and Ranbir left us in awe with Bachna Ae Haseeno, giving us so much to imagine and anticipate and it did not just ened there; the couple started dating in real life, becoming Bollywood’s most favorite, much-talked about couple.

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Deepika went as far as getting herself an RK tattoo (awww) but sadly their off-screen adoration went down hill. On the bright side, both continued to work together and star in movies like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. We want to see more of those coming.

7. SALMAN KHAN & AISHWARYA RAI

We talk about the iconic on-screen couples and miss out Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai? No way! How can we forget the adorable couple and their high-on-chemistry love affair, so apparent in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam?

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It’s a tragedy not to be able to see them together forever since both parted ways soon after. But back in the days, they were the ideal celebrity couple, so much so, that deep down we are still rooting for them to unite!

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8. AMITABH BACHCHAN & REKHA

Long story short, people really wanted them to be a couple. It would be no exaggeration to say that the sensuous Rekha and the angry young man of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan were and still are the most popular on-screen couple of all time.

Amitabh was married to Jaya Bahaduri but his eyes always spoke of Rekha. This pair gave us countless memorable performances, including Muqaddar ka Sikandar and Silsila.

9. HRITHIK ROSHAN & KATRINA KAIF

The two most beautiful faces of Bollywood, the disarmingly charming Hrithik Roshan and the sassy Katrina Kaif are one hot and heavy couple!

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You’d know of their high romantic equation if you watched Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Bang Bang. In case you haven’t (the chances of which are pretty meager), go watch it now and you’d be able to make sense of what we’re talking about.

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While Hrithik’s presence and performance breathe life to each frame, Katrina complimented him perfectly.

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10. ADITYA ROY & SHRADDHA KAPOOR

These two just made us jump off our seats in excitement and got us crying like babies with Aashiqui 2.

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Needless to say, we all have dreamt of love as pure and humble, and as exquisite and natural as that of Rahul and Aarohi.

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So which of these couples are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below & stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

A Look at GulAhmed Khaddar Suits: A Truly Fashionable Collection for Winter

Khaddar is a type of fabric that is made from cotton and is known for its warmth and comfort. It is a popular choice for winter clothing because it is thick and has a slightly rough texture, which helps to keep the body warm by trapping air between the fabric and the skin. Additionally, khaddar is a breathable fabric, which means it allows air to circulate, preventing the body from getting too hot and sweaty. This makes it a comfortable and practical choice for winter clothing.

When it comes to beautiful khaddar suits, GulAhmed has rolled out a truly stylish collection featuring designs for all tastes. Scroll down for a glimpse of this year’s edit.


We’re totally captivated by this stunning printed three-piece khaddar ensemble. It’s an ideal fit for any wardrobe to pull your winter style together. We’re especially fond of the fusion of traditional and geometric patterns on the kameez and dupatta.

This beautiful 3-piece in a delicate pink hue is both understated and stylish. The dupatta’s delightful white, deep orange and light cyan border patterns accentuate the printed design that is on the shirt. The look gets complete with dyed fabric for trousers.

We’re in love with this bottle green 3-piece unstitched khaddar suit that has an embroidered dupatta. The solid-colored shirt comes with a gorgeous border for the hemlines and a separate stunning neckline lace. The overall effect when stitched will wow the crowd at any winter formal event.

There’s something special about the black-and-white prints that women love and this 3-piece set is an excellent example. It has a printed khaddar dupatta and a printed shirt with dyed trousers. No matter how you style it, this outfit will always get you great compliments.

Who says you can’t wear floral prints in winters? You can always brighten up your moods with this off-white khaddar suit with a cheerful pattern on the shirt and the dupatta. The look becomes complete with dyed trousers.

Considering the wintery times are ahead of us, you should rush to your nearest IDEAS store, or be a smarter shopper and get everything online from gulahmedshop.com with PKR 99 delivery fee! International shipping is also available at nominal charges.

 

Clue To Mystery Behind Brilliant ‘Super-Agers’

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US researchers think they’re getting closer to understanding why certain old people preserve exceptional cognitive abilities on par with those of others 30 years younger.

According to recent research published in The Journal of Neuroscience, these exceptional “super-agers” have bigger nerve cells in the parts of the brain that control memory.

It’s possible that the octogenarians were born that way, or that as they aged, their neurons changed in a different way from those of others.

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More research is required, which might uncover novel dementia-fighting strategies.

Researchers are particularly interested in learning how long-term brain health may be impacted by alterations in nerve cells. Do they provide any protection against ageing or are they only a sign of superior mental health?

Finding out what prevents dementia and maintains cognitive function is the main goal of the SuperAging Research Program at Northwestern University in Illinois, which has been underway for more than ten years.

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Participants must be above 80, have an excellent memory, be open to undergoing a variety of exams and tests, and consent to donating their brains to research after death.

Researchers have previously deduced, based on prior studies utilising MRI scans, that the brains of so-called super-agers resemble and function more like that of a 50-year-old than an 80-year-old.

The entorhinal cortex, a part of the brain associated with memory, is the subject of the most recent studies, which are based on postmortem exams.

Six superagers, seven “cognitively average” octogenarians, five individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s, and six younger donors who passed away from illnesses unrelated to the brain were also evaluated. They discovered that the super-agers in this area of the brain had larger, healthier neurons than the rest. They also seem to be less likely to develop the aberrant protein buildups known as tangles that are normally found in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers.

Though the precise origin of Alzheimer’s disease is not yet known, there are a number of factors that may raise the risk. While some, like age and heredity, cannot be changed, lifestyle choices like quitting smoking, adopting a healthy diet, and engaging in regular exercise might reduce the risk.

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How To Disable Instagram Notes If You Are Annoyed

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The meta-owned app Instagram has landed a new feature called ‘Notes’. Needless to say, the feature didn’t sit well with a majority of the users, and here’s a way to remove it. So, if you are in the same boat, follow our guide to remove the Instagram notes that appear annoyingly in your DM section.

The new feature to share a 24-hour status with your friends has been tested by Meta for months now. However, the feature was officially launched in the USA and other countries with the app’s latest update on 13th December. The new feature lets you share your thoughts with your followers. A note can comprise a maximum length of up to 60 characters using a combination of text and emojis.

You can also essentially reply to a note by clicking on the text and it will land your reply straight to the DM section of the follower.

How To Mute Instagram Notes

Luckily there’s a way to mute Instagram notes the same way you can mute Instagram stories on your social media account. However, the feature isn’t an official update but more of a hack that lets you do the same thing.

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  1. Open your Instagram account and go straight to the DM section of your account.
  2. On the top of the page, you can find the notes from your followers where the online followers are usually visible.
  3. Long press on the note and you can see a menu tab appearing.
  4. The ‘Mute Notes’ option appears in the section.
  5. You can click on the option to mute the notes from the specific follower.
  6. Now you won’t be able to see any notes from a muted account.
  7. If you wish to mute more notes you will have to do so individually for all followers.

However, if you want to leave a note for your followers just head to the inbox page, tap Notes, and press ‘Leave a note’. Follow by typing your message in the ‘Share what’s on your mind’ section. You can also choose to share a Note with all the followers who you follow back or just your close friends.

What are your thoughts regarding the new Instagram feature? Whether you like it or not, share your views in the comments below.

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Generation’s Recent Campaign ‘Consent On Nikkah’ Is Setting The Bar Too High

Generation's Recent Campaign 'Consent On Nikkah' Is Setting The Bar Too High
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Generation has started a much-needed talk to discuss the importance of Nikkah. While the institution of marriage doesn’t give the most important element of the wedding its due importance, Generation has started the talk in collaboration with the Centre of Human Rights UCL. The initiative is brought about to spread awareness about the Nikkah and how certain elements of it are casually neglected even though they should be rightfully accepted.

The Nikkahnama & Its Clauses 

The Nikkahnama is one paper that legally announces the union of the bride and groom. This paper also signifies the contract based on mutual understanding between both parties. However, when it comes to reading and signing the Nikkahnama, it is often taken casually because firstly, most people don’t have enough information about their rights and how they should be the ones to make amendments to the clauses. Secondly, even if they do, they tend to keep quiet because the patriarchal norms tend to raise a lot of eyebrows and hence the bride tends to stay quiet.

However, just like any other contract Nikkahnama should be critically analyzed and research must be done beforehand to ensure that you have all the necessary information to make additional adjustments if need be. Generation is also making sure to spread awareness amidst the wedding season so that the information prevails.

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The Nikkah Officiate

Officiating the nikkah is another main component of the wedding ceremony. Section 5 of the Muslim Family Law Ordinance 1961, refers that the solemnizer and officiater of the nikkah can be anyone regardless of their gender. There are no restrictions on women officiating marriages in Pakistan.

The campaign is also highlighting the difference between the Nikkah Khwan and Nikkah registrar. According to this, the Nikkah registrar is a public servant who is granted a license and is appointed by the relevant Union Council.

Amidst the ongoing wedding season, this campaign highlights the much-needed attention to the marriage contract and how rights must be granted to both the bride and groom before they are unified in an eternal bond. Both the bride and groom must go through the Nikkahnama carefully and ensure that their rights are protected within the Nikkahnama.

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What do you think of Generation’s new campaign? Let us know in the comments below.

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World’s 10 Strongest Auto Brands In 2022

The world index has shared the listing of the strongest auto brands in the world. With Ferrari topping the charts the top ten auto brands for 2022 are listed below:

1. Ferrari 

The Italian luxury car developing company is known for its supercars. Ferrari has established its name as one of the most credible companies. Founded in 1939 by Maranello and Emilia-Romagna, Ferrari headquarters are based in Italy & Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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2. Toyota 

The Japanese multinational lands among the largest automobile companies in the world. With its headquarters in Aichi, Japan, the company operates through 50 international plants which are spread over 30 countries including North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Oceania, and Europe. Toyota generates an annual Revenue of $245 billion.

3. Porsche

While generating an annual revenue of $34.32 Billion, Porsche is a German company that takes pride in developing some of the most luxurious and expensive cars in the world. Porsche is originally owned by Volkswagen and the company was founded by Ferdinand Porsche founded in 1931.

4. Aston Martin 

The British brand Aston Martin rose to fame as it was widely highlighted in the James Bond films. Founded in 1913, the Aston Martin Headquarters are located in Gaydon, England, UK. The annual revenue generated by Aston Martin is $1.23 billion.

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5. Maruti Suzuki 

Formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited, Maruti Suzuki is an Indian automobile manufacturer, based in New Delhi. The company generates annual revenue of US$9.6 billion and was founded in 1981.

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6. Hero

One of the two largest two-wheeler manufacturers Hero MotoCorp Limited is an Indian multinational motorcycle and scooter manufacturer with its headquarters based in New Delhi. Founded by Brijmohan Lall Munjal in 1984 the company has a market value of about 37.1%.

7. Lamborghini

Another brand that lands among the strongest auto brands in the world are Lamborghini. The Italian brand has generated revenue of $647.2 million. Along with car manufacturing the company is also known for developing marine engines, motorcycles, and other branded merchandise.

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8. Maserati 

The Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati was established on 1 December 1914, in Bologna, Italy. Maserati holds a record of selling over 3,000 cars in a month. Owned by multiple companies over the years Maserati’s net revenue is €1.603 billion as of 2019.

9. Mercedes-Benz

The luxury car manufacturer is based in Germany and generates an annual revenue of $58.2 Billion. With 90 factories across the world, Mercedes owns some of the most advanced technologies and has developed cars with the most advancements over the decades.

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10. Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield is an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturing company with its headquarters based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1901 by Albert Eadie and Robert Walker Smith, the company offers an extensive range of motorcycles and other two tired vehicles.

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What do you think of this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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Here’s Why In-Flight Food Tastes Different

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Let’s face it, eating on an airplane is rarely enjoyable (especially in economy). But why does food served in the air taste so dissimilar from food served on the ground? Here are 6 reasons why.

Altitude affects our taste buds

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Because you’re eating on an airplane at a very high altitude—39,000 feet—your taste receptors don’t function as effectively as they do on the ground, which is the main reason why airline food tastes different. Airlines frequently try out their menus in the air before presenting them to their regularly scheduled flights considering this.

Meals are mass-produced

Keep in mind that airplane meals are prepared for thousands of passengers at once rather than just one planeload of diners. Additionally, everyone is aware that when food is mass-produced, the flavor is frequently compromised.

Tiredness affects how we taste

It’s likely that if you’re on a big journey, by the time you’re sitting down, you’ve either been up since the break of dawn or have already had a full day. You’re exhausted and ready to sleep when the trolley’s familiar rumbling appears. Let’s face it, nothing will taste especially wonderful when you’re ready for bed.

Poor-quality ingredients save airlines money

Spending less on meals is one of the simplest ways for airlines to increase the amount of money they get from ticket rates. As a result, meals are frequently prepared using the cheapest ingredients, which makes them less enjoyable. Furthermore, whether you’re on the ground or in the air, poor products frequently taste cheap.

Food is reheated rather than cooked fresh

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Unfortunately, there is no getting around the need that all aircraft meals be prepared on the ground due to food safety regulations. This implies that the food you consume while flying has already been prepared, packaged and chilled before it ever reaches your aircraft, and once it does, it must withstand being warmed in a convection oven. It’s not surprising if your meal doesn’t taste exactly like you would expect it to because the process from beginning to end may be so drawn out.

Reheating never benefits food since, if heated above room temperature, previously cooked foods begin to degrade. This has a particular influence on proteins, which explains why airplane food frequently has dry and chewy meat.

Your brain is in the wrong time zone

You frequently find yourself needing to eat meals at odd times because of air travel and the nature of changing time zones. On an afternoon trip, supper may be served at 4 p.m., followed by breakfast at 7 a.m. local time. However, because it is still midnight where you are departing from, you don’t feel like eating an anemic sausage and a rubbery-looking omelette.

The solution to this problem is to bring your own meal. Sure, it’s a little infuriating to spend a lot of money for a flight and then additional fees for meals, but if you truly want to eat well (particularly in economy), your best bet is to bring supplies with you. You can typically pick up something for the trip at the airport if preparing a picnic at home is too much work.

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How To Buy the Right Smartwatch for Yourself

Owning a smartwatch is not a necessity. However, it can come in quite handy on several occasions. Since technology is changing the way how we interact with people smartwatches are a convenient way to go about your tasks daily. Buying a smartwatch, however, can be quite tricky given the number of products available on the market. While many budgeted options might meet the eye choosing the one with features and designs that are customized to your needs can help save you time and make your tasks easier.

With that being said, here are some of the things you need to look out for when you are on the hunt to buy a perfect smartwatch for yourself.

1. App Support 

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App support is what differentiates a fitness tracker from a smartwatch. This is something that is most often overlooked by consumers. App support can let users download a plethora of apps which can from dedicated stores on Apple’s WatchOS and Google’s Wear OS. This feature helps you extend the functionality of your watch and allows you to navigate through different features just like you would on your smartphone.

2. NFC Payments 

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Many smartwatches have payment options which means they offer NFC chips that don’t require your phone to be in the vicinity to be able to make payments. Apple watches have Apple pay supported meanwhile Wear OS watches support Google Pay. Samsung’s mobile-payment system, Samsung Pay, works on all of its newest models. Garmin and Fitbit, which are known for their fitness-focused watches, have also added mobile payments to their latest devices, too.

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3. Voice Assistant

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Voice assistant is another great feature that lets you navigate through a lot of functions since you cannot type on a smartwatch. It also lets you control your smartphones and other devices so if you are looking for something within the domain this feature is the one you should consider.

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Bottom Line 

These features are the differentiating factors between a smartwatch and a fitness watch. On-price compatibility fitness watches are much cheaper compared to smartwatches. However, if you are looking for advanced features like those mentioned above then a smartwatch is the way to go.

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U Microfinance Bank Islamic Banking Receives International Recognition During The 8th Islamic Retail Banking Awards

U Microfinance Bank Islamic Banking Receives International Recognition During The 8th Islamic Retail Banking Awards

Islamabad – December 14, 2022: U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) Islamic Banking has received the prestigious international award for Upcoming Islamic Retail Banking Window in Pakistan 2022 during the 8th Islamic Retail Banking Awards 2022, hosted by Cambridge IFA in Indonesia.

The award honors U Bank’s recent introduction of Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions in Pakistan, and comes soon after U Bank’s full-scale commercial launch of Islamic Banking services nationwide. The bank’s Islamic Banking services were piloted earlier this year and have now encompassed many cities across Pakistan, thus financially including the segment of society that seeks banking services in line with Islamic values.

Mr. Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance Bank shared, “It is an honor for us to be recognized for the efforts towards making U Bank one of the first microfinance banks in Pakistan to introduce Islamic Banking services. With an enhanced deposit and financing products portfolio that complies with the Shari’ah principles, we will continue to accelerate our Islamic Banking expansion efforts to serve customers across Pakistan.”

The Islamic Retail Banking Awards developed by Cambridge IFA are based on the most academically rigorous analysis of global Islamic Banking efficiency performance. The participating banks are assessed by independent experts and honor institutions that have made a significant contribution towards the growth and success of Islamic Retail Banking around the world.

Previously, U Bank Islamic Banking has also received the award for the Islamic Banking Initiative of the Year – Pakistan from the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2022. U Bank Islamic Banking provides a full suite of tailor-made, Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions to its customers. It offers financing of up to PKR 3 million, which includes Diminishing Musharakah financing for low-cost housing, Murabaha financing for MSMEs, and Salam financing to help fulfill agricultural needs. In addition, U Bank Islamic Banking offers Current, Savings, and Term Deposit account services to its customers, along with BancaTakaful products in collaboration with its corporate partners.

Turkcell And VEON Announce Strategic Partnership To Advance Bip In Pakistan

Islamabad – 14 December 2022: Turkey and Pakistan’s leading digital operators, Turkcell and Jazz, part of VEON Group, collaborated to spread the latter’s instant free communication and life platform BiP in Pakistan. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed today by Aamer Ejaz, Chief Digital Officer, Jazz and Gökhan Yüksektepe, BiP CEO.

BiP is an easy-to-use instant communication app that offers fast and secure messaging, high quality voice and video calls, secret messages, and instant translation. Designed to be an all-in-one super app, BiP also allows users the ease of discovering channels like food, sports, entertainment, and fashion. It is actively used in 192 countries and has reached nearly 99 million downloads.

This collaboration between both these digital operators is an example of how tech diplomacy, can deepen, already close relations between both countries. By offering exclusive features like translation, BiP is a uniquely inclusive app that will aid communication and enable multilingual local masses to readily adopt its usage.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Murat Erkan, CEO Turkcell, said, “Expanding our digital services is a critical growth factor for Turkcell, as we try to deliver on the evolving needs of our customers. We strongly believe in the power of partnership and we look forward to collaborating with Jazz to expand BiP within the Pakistani market. This cooperation with Jazz is a milepost in achieving Turkey’s goal of boosting high-value-added technology transfer. Once BiP’s usage grows in Pakistan, we will look to extend this partnership model across other VEON countries as well. We are happy to contribute to the development of these countries’ digital economies.”

Gökhan Yüksektepe, CEO BiP, said, “We are proud to announce that our communication and life platform BiP is gaining ground with Pakistani users. We are dedicatedly working towards our goal of making BiP a global communication application, providing customized local experiences to its users. Regarding this strategy, it is important for us to collaborate with a partner in the region like Jazz. Today, BiP and Jazz are starting a strategic partnership with the aim of increasing the penetration of BiP in Pakistan.”

“Messaging is a strategic application and a key enabler of our digital operator strategy,” explains Kaan Terzioğlu, Group CEO, VEON. “We aim to provide messaging solutions with a wide range of services in the countries we operate, offering high levels of security and enhancing the local technology economy. BiP is an excellent service that is already proven in different parts of the world and its expansion in Pakistan by Jazz will benefit both users and digital ecosystem.”

Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Jazz, said, “Our digital operator strategy focuses on serving as a lifestyle partner for 120 million mobile broadband users in Pakistan whether they want to perform financial transactions or stream TV shows, listen to music or buy insurance. With the launch of BiP, we are further strengthening our digital services portfolio and providing subscribers with a multi-purpose communication app.”