TU Eindhoven student team TU/Ecomotive has developed a sustainable electric passenger car that captures more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than it emits while driving. It is a prototype, called Zem, that purifies the air through a special filter. By storing the captured CO₂ and then disposing of it, Zem can contribute to reducing global warming. The students will continue to improve the vehicle in the coming years, to make it carbon-neutral for its entire life cycle and eventually hit the road.
Zem – The Carbon Footprint Controller
Ten Zem cars can store as much carbon as an average tree due to their capacity to capture 2 kilograms of CO₂ through a special filter at 20,000 travel miles per year. While it may not seem like much, the overall payoff is significant if you were to soon implement it on a large scale in every passenger car, the team says.
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The filter through which the outside air flows is unique. Meanwhile, the students are currently in the process of applying for a patent for this innovation. “It is still a proof-of-concept, but we can already see that we will be able to increase the capacity of the filter in the coming years. Capturing CO₂ is a prerequisite for compensating for emissions during production and recycling,” explains team manager Louise de Laat.
“We want to tickle the industry by showing what is already possible. And working together. If 35 students can design, develop and build an almost carbon-neutral car in a year, then there are also opportunities and possibilities for the industry.” Says Nikki Okkels, external relations manager at TU/Ecomotive.
“We call on the industry to pick up the challenge, and of course, we are happy to think along with them. We’re not finished developing yet either, and we want to take some big steps in the coming years. We warmly invite car manufacturers to come and take a look.”
Bi-Directional Charging
Another latest technology offered by Zem is bi-directional charging. The bi-directional charging technology makes it possible for cars to provide energy to houses when no renewable energy is being generated at that moment.
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The bi-directional charging technology has been paired with solar panels that are implemented on the roof of the car. In this way, Zem makes use of both the batteries and the space on the roof to make the vehicle and its surroundings more sustainable, even when it is not driving.
Daraz, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, hosted their Seller Summit 2022 in Karachi on October 08, 2022. These annual events are organised with the objective of connecting directly with sellers of their platform, educate them about recent changes made in policies and guidelines to benefit them and assist in providing consumers with a more fulfilling experience.
Prior to Karachi, a summit was also held in Lahore and the events collectively saw participation of over 1500 sellers. The attending sellers were also briefed about the upcoming 11.11 sale through key insights, shopper behaviour and trends to help them unlock growth during this grand e-commerce event. This was the first seller summit to be held in-person post-pandemic as the previous two were conducted virtually. Daraz also plans on hosting meetups in Faisalabad and Peshawar in coming days, to continue engaging with their seller community. A meetup in Islamabad was organised last week.
While addressing the sellers, it was shared that this year has seen a 38% increase in sales, 37% increase in orders and 36,000+ monthly active sellers. It was also revealed that a budget of PKR 700 million+ has been set aside for rewarding new sellers in order to incentivize them for maintaining quality performance. As a platform, Daraz connects over 20 million users monthly to more than 200,000 sellers has invested over $100 million in the last three years to build an e-commerce ecosystem and the infrastructure to support this growth for years to come in the country. This year, there has been special focus on growing Daraz’s seller base in smaller cities, which has shown great results such as 329 sellers in Daska, 180 sellers in Hayatabad, 467 sellers in Mian Channu and 385 sellers in Swat. Currently, it is the fourth largest platform in Pakistan after Google, Facebook and TikTok.
“Our seller community is the backbone of Daraz, which is why we ensure that we continue engaging with them regularly and introducing initiatives that support their growth. Training sellers about best practices to follow for customer excellence and sharing our own learnings would not only benefit individuals but the overall e-commerce ecosystem in the country. In the last three years, the average income of our sellers has increased by 70%. Our vision for our sellers is to create not just businesses, but legacies that they can pass on to their future generations.” said Ehsan Saya, Managing Director, Daraz Pakistan.
Sunny Ali, founder and CEO, Extreme Commerce attended the event as a special guest where he stated “Daraz’s commitment towards building a concrete foundation for Pakistan’s e-commerce industry is commendable. By encouraging new entrepreneurs to start their online journey, while educating them and extending support every step of the way, they are opening up new avenues for economic growth in the country.”
“Every year, we organise these summits to help our sellers prepare for the upcoming grand 11.11 sale, which has over the years become the most awaited shopping event in the country. This year, we have already seen immense growth on our platform which ultimately benefits our sellers and aids in their success. We are preparing to make this year’s 11.11 bigger and better than previous years, and are hopeful our insights would help sellers achieve much more business.” shared Muhammad Ammar Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer, Daraz Pakistan.
Standard Chartered Bank (SCBPL) signed a memorandum of understanding with EFU Life Assurance Limited and IGI Life Insurance Limited whereby these partner companies will deploy dedicated sales staff at Standard Chartered branches for cross selling of insurance solutions to the Bank’s client base. This alliance is a response to the ever-evolving needs of the clients and is expected help support the Bank’s goal towards providing a full suite of wealth management services.
The signing ceremony was attended by Standard Chartered Pakistan’s CEO – Rehan Shaikh, Head CPBB – Saadya Riaz, and Head Wealth Management – Kailash Kumar, along with Taher Sachak, CEO EFU Life Assurance Limited, Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director EFU Life, and Ali Nadim Deputy CEO IGI Life Insurance Limited with their respective teams.
Rehan M. Shaikh, CEO Standard Chartered Pakistan commented, “Through the deepening of this relationship between the Bank and insurance providers, we aim to improve product awareness, especially among the financially marginalised segments of society. We believe in creating value and convenience for our clients and continue to provide cutting-edge financial solutions. We at the Bank expect synergistic enhancements to result from this deepened partnership and are optimistic that it will help drive the Bank’s insurance business into a new era.”
The CEOs of both insurance companies also emphasised the benefits of this partnership with Standard Chartered, and the potential opportunity available to all three organisations with the launch of this new sales model, and the learnings that have been possible for them through Standard Chartered’s global network.
Mr. Taher G. Sachak, CEO EFU Life Assurance Limited said, “Standard Chartered Bank was our first Bancassurance partner and we are delighted to have the Standard Chartered partnership take a new direction. EFU Life and SCBPL share the same vision of creating value and convenience for the Bank’s affluent customer base through customised offerings, targeted to the need of this segment. We admire the success of our existing Bancassurance relationship, and I am confident that this new initiative will further enhance the association and position Standard Chartered as a key player in Bancassurance”.
Ali Nadim, Deputy CEO IGI Life Insurance added, “We are gratified with our partnership with SCBPL in our mission to offer tailor made savings and protection solutions to our customers, and encourage a healthier lifestyle through our Vitality benefits. Vitality is a personalised program that helps our clients achieve their wellness goals by rewarding them for making better choices with a premium range of health, lifestyle and leisure benefits. With our new partnership with SCBPL, we look forward to enhancing the suite of wealth management opportunities available for our customers.”
In the month of October, realme has brought an exciting deal for its loyal fans. For the duration of the month, the popular handset, realme C25Y’s price has been slashed from the previous PKR 30,999/- to PKR 28,999/-. This allows vigilant customers to bring home their own realme C25Y device with amazing savings of PKR 2,000/-. Only three weeks remain for lucky consumers to avail this incredible offer as stock is limited and you might end up missing out if you ponder on it for too long. The C-series lineup of smartphones is massively popular in Pakistan, being known for providing high value for a lower price tag, leading to massive sales for C-series smartphones. The realme C25Y is no exception, garnering incredible sales by delivering all day performance wrapped up in a chic aesthetic line design.
The realme C25Y comes equipped with a 5000mAh mega battery and is able to support 18W Quick Charging technology. This combination works together to ensure that your device has a long-lasting battery life which can be replenished with ease with help from the Quick Charging adapter. Even at 5% battery, the realme C25Y strives to give all day performance with its Super Power Saving Mode. This mode allows you to stay on call for 2.21 hours, listen to music for 6.17 hours, and can be left on standby for an impressive 59.35 hours so that even in emergencies you can stretch out the use of your smartphone’s basic features. The processing capability of the realme C25Y is elevated by the inclusion of a powerful Unisoc T610 processor.
This competent processor allows you to multitask on the realme C25Y with ease, never compromising on delivering smooth and reliable performance. The handset also comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM for smooth processing and storage. For photography enthusiasts, the realme C25Y is built with a 50MP AI Triple Camera setup, featuring a main 50MP sensor, a 2MP black and white sensor, as well as a 2MP macro sensor to allow you to capture highly detailed images of smaller subjects. Selfie enthusiasts need not worry as the realme C25Y also features a capable 8MP selfie camera which is powered by a premium sensor, delivering stunning results.
The realme C25Y is the perfect smartphone for your daily needs. The budget-friendly option goes above and beyond to ensure the promise of all day performance. The limited time price drop offer on the realme C25Y is only valid for the month of October so act fast because this is one offer you don’t want to miss. You can purchase the realme C25Y in local stores as well as online on our official store on Daraz!
After hosting full-strength Australia and England, Pakistan is all set to welcome New Zealand for a full-fledged series in two parts. The schedule of New Zealand tour has been announced by PCB today. The ICC World Test Champions will play two test matches as part of the ICC World Test Championship, and three ODIs which will be part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League from 27 December to 15 January. They will return for the second leg in April, in which they will play five T20Is and five ODIs from 13 April to 7 May.
The first test match in Karachi (27-31 December) will be New Zealand men’s team’s first game on Pakistan soil since 2003. The Karachi Test will also be New Zealand’s first test match in the city since October 1990 when Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis rattled New Zealand’s batting line up sharing 15 wickets. New Zealand last played a test match in Pakistan in May 2002 Test in Lahore, where Inzamam-ul-Haq scored a memorable 329 and Shoaib Akhtar recorded first innings figures of 8.2-4-11-6.
In September and October of 2021, the New Zealand cricket team visited Pakistan to compete in three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). However, on the morning of the first ODI New Zealand Cricket (NZC) reported a security threat, which led to the cancellation of the entire tour. Nonetheless, both cricket boards agreed in December 2021 to play extra matches in Pakistan in April 2023 to compensate for the canceled tour.
👏👏 There was a time when England cancelled tour right after decision made by NewZealand but time doesn't remains the same always. There will be a moment in the last week of December 2022 when England and NewZealand both will be present together in Pakistan to play cricket again
The first leg of the tour for two Tests and three ODIs is part of the ICC’s FTP (Future Tours Programme), while the second leg in April/May is to make up for the abandoned September 2021 tour.
Zakir Khan, PCB Director – International Cricket, said while announcing the tour itinerary, “New Zealand is one of the high-performing sides and the more we will play against the top teams in our backyard, the better we will get as a unit, which is crucial to our objective of featuring inside the top-three across all formats. The New Zealand matches will also provide opportunities to our youngsters to continue to watch and follow their favourite players in action, something they have missed when we were forced to play our international cricket offshore.”
New Zealand will begin the second leg of the Pakistan tour in Karachi with four T20Is (13, 15, 16, and 19 April), followed by the fifth T20I and two ODIs in Lahore (23, 26, and 28 April) and the last three ODIs will be played in Rawalpindi (1, 4 and 7 May).
David White, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive, expressed his excitement about the upcoming tour, “The BLACKCAPS are very much looking forward to the dual tours. New Zealand and Pakistan share a terrific history in international cricket and there is genuine respect between the two teams as well as the two boards.”
He added, “I know our players can’t wait to arrive and savour the experience of playing in Karachi, Multan, Lahore and Rawalpindi –places that carry a great cricketing heritage.”
New Zealand will be the third high-profile cricket side to tour Pakistan in 2022, after Australia and England. Australia toured Pakistan in March/April, for the first time in twenty-four years. They competed in three tests, three one-day internationals, and one Twenty20 international. Followed by the England team, who visited Pakistan after 17 years and played seven Twenty20 Internationals in the first leg last month. They will return in late November after T20 World Cup, for test matches in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Karachi in December.
Compete Tour itinerary of Pakistan v New Zealand:
27-31 Dec – 1st Test, Karachi (ICC World Test Championship)
4-8 Jan – 2nd Test, Multan (ICC World Test Championship)
If you are looking for a new TV set that features all the latest technology and makes a perfect centerpiece for your living room, you need to check out TCL 2022 new Google TV C835. With its superb picture and sound quality, the C835 is an excellent TV for anyone who wants to watch their favorite shows, movies, and sports. Also, it’s a smart TV, and you can use it to browse the internet or stream content from your favorite apps.
TCL C835 – the ultimate TV for movie lovers
Thanks to its 4K HDR picture with Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced certification, you will be completely immersed in your favorite movies. In addition to being stylish, this model also has many energy-efficient features: it consumes less power than other types of TVs. Here are some of its main features:
Embraced by the New Technologies:
Great Connectivity:
C835 has all you need to connect it to your other devices. It supports Wi-Fi 5 (2.4G+5G) and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity, HDMI2.1*4 for wired connectivity, and USB3.0*1 for wired device connection with the help of an adapter cable or dongle.
The picture quality is superior, with a resolution of 3840*2160 pixels and a contrast ratio of 7000:1. It also comes with a 4K TV tuner so that you can watch your favorite shows in crystal clear quality.
Mini LED TV with Local Dimming:
The backlight of the TCL Mini LED TV is composed of 240-360 zones (which vary in size), enabling the screen to reproduce a surprising amount of detail. The backlight local dimming technology can significantly improve the blooming phenomenon of the edge and lets you see every hair in your favorite actor’s beard.
Quantum Dot:
C835 has a neatly crafted screen that also utilizes Quantum Dot technology. Unlike regular LEDs, which emit light in all directions, quantum dots emit light only upwards, meaning they can be placed on top of a television screen without affecting its picture quality.
HDR10+:
HDR10+ is a new HDR format that allows for dynamic metadata, unlike the static metadata of HDR10. Because it’s an open standard, TCL’s C835 can play HDR10+ files from any source: discs, streaming services (like Netflix and Amazon Video).
Dolby Vision IQ:
Dolby Vision IQ is an intelligent video processing technology that optimizes the quality of your video. It adjusts brightness and contrasts to enjoy a richer, more vibrant picture with greater clarity, sharpness, and detail.
144Hz VRR:
With this non-interlaced display, you can enjoy a fast refresh rate of up to 144Hz, which means smoother transitions between images. The faster your screen can refresh its content, the more fluid it will feel, and the clearer your visuals will be.
IMAX Enhanced:
The TCL C835 series of TVs includes IMAX Enhanced technology. It is not a specific format but a set of technologies that improve the quality of the picture on the TV.
Dolby Atmos:
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that creates a three-dimensional sound environment. Dolby Atmos uses two or more overhead speakers to provide additional sounds, such as raindrops or birds chirping from above.
Dolby Atmos is also a high-quality audio format that allows you to enjoy surround sound for movies and TV shows like never before.
Because of these enhancements, you’ll feel like you’re watching movies in theaters again!
Intelligent Functions: Super Convenient!
The C835 has a built-in Google Assistant, allowing you to connect and control your TV with just your voice.
The integration allows you to take advantage of Google’s vast ecosystem, making it easy to cast your content from a mobile device or laptop onto the screen.
This one is worth considering if you’re looking for a new TV!
Conclusion:
We hope this post has given you all the information you need to decide whether the TCL Mini LED TV C835 suits you. If it is, then we highly recommend purchasing one today!
The importance of photos and videos in today’s era cannot be neglected as it shapes the understanding and perception of people present across the web. Not being restricted for special occasions only, photos and videos serve as a form of self-expression on social media which is now widely used by people every day. To fulfill this purpose, everyone desires an exceptional camera phone in order to capture, share and relive their experiences altogether. But it’s also safe to say that there are less to no incomparable camera phones present in the market which can empower its users to be a frontrunner in terms of photography and videography. Whereas on the other hand, Infinix just has the world’s first 60MP OIS+EIS enabled camera phone up its sleeve, Infinix ZERO 20; for fulfilling all the desires of photography and videography enthusiasts.
The newest member of the Infinix ZERO Family- Infinix ZERO 20 is considered to be the best camera phone within a blink of eye! It has the first of its kind 60 MP front camera supporting Dual Image Stabilization I.e. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). One can capture the stable most videos with the smoothest transitions possible with this special feature while being on the move. Users would just have to turn on the ‘’Ultra-Steady Mode” in order to activate dual Image Stabilization.
The front camera is also equipped with Auto Focus that can auto focus objects quickly and accurately every time. It allows users to capture their selfies with notable and crisp details. Offering further features such as a super night mode and dual front flashlight which sensitively captures sharp outline of objects even in the low light. Moreover, Infinix ZERO 20’s front camera is assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that it instantly identifies the user’s surroundings and different light shades in an effort to select the most appropriate settings for a high-quality shot.
Whether someone is an admirer of nature or a person who wants to save every little detail around him, the 60 MP OIS+EIS enabled front camera has an array of promising in-built camera features to ensure detailed most photographs and videos. This tailored and first of its kind camera phone is about to launch soon so, it’s better to mark those calendars in order for the launch of Infinix ZERO with World’s first 60 MP OIS and EIS enabled front camera.
Some of us here have a sweet tooth and find life difficult and dysfunctional when we don’t get chocolate. How are we supposed to stay healthy? Plus, dark chocolate is not everyone’s cup of tea. However, there are some dessert recipes with chocolate in town that are incredibly healthy and can fool you when it comes to taste. Have a look:
Because there is no flour or egg in these brownies, the beans offer the necessary texture to make this rich and tasty dessert. However, the completed product lacks any flavor of the beans. Beans are a pantry need, particularly for vegans making this a very healthy chocolate brownie alternative.
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2. Healthy Chocolate Pudding
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A chocolate pudding that’s healthy! Although it only contains Greek yogurt, dark cocoa powder, and maple syrup, it tastes exactly like dark chocolate pudding. Yogurt’s probiotics and protein are combined with your craving for chocolate. Even better, it just takes two minutes to complete.
3. Banana and Chocolate Nibbles
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Bananas covered in chocolate! Magic is created when a crisp dark chocolate coating surrounds an iced banana. Making tiny banana nibbles wrapped in chocolate is something new for us. Every time a chocolate craving strikes, you always have a nutritious treat in the freezer.
4. Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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His recipe for chocolate zucchini cake turns out incredibly decadent and chocolaty! With almond butter, maple syrup, and zucchini as the main ingredients, it’s a creative way to consume real, whole foods in dessert form! It is really juicy because of the zucchini and is just the right amount of sweet. Additionally, it is free of dairy and gluten.
5. Chocolate Bark
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To create a tasty, nutritious dessert, this chocolate bark recipe combines dark chocolate with pistachios, coconut, and dried cranberries. It is tasty and packed with whole foods. Grab a small slice for a nice snack.
6. No-bake Chocolate Cookies
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It turns out that tahini is ideal for producing peanut butter-free chocolate no bake cookies. These little ones have a rich, dark chocolate flavour, are pleasantly chewy, and are maple syrup-sweetened.
7. Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
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The best cookies are No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies! Rich in chocolate taste and loaded with dark chocolate peanut butter flavor, these are just the right amount of sweetened with sugar and maple syrup. They have a gorgeous shiny feel.
Hear hear! Mario is officially coming into a movie and it’s being played by some incredible actors. The teaser has gotten fans talking and it has already given people such distinctive Mario vibes. However, are people taking nicely to the upcoming Mario Bros?
It is him. Mario is played by Chris Pratt in the film. In 2021, co-producer Chris Meledandri stated that Pratt will not perform the stereotypical role of the video game plumber in the unanimated Mario movie. However, Nintendo released a teaser video for The Super Mario Bros. on Thursday, and Pratt sort of revealed the voice he selected.
everything in the Mario movie trailer looks and sounds absolutely great…except for Chris Pratt’s voice lol
In all honesty, the eagerly anticipated Pratt as Mario’s voice was a bit disappointing. It has… Perhaps a hint of Italian in the few words Pratt uses? Or is he simply speaking in his usual voice? As he embarks on his Mushroom Kingdom quest, Pratt’s Mario mainly only reacts to losing his breath.
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Ignoring Teething Problems
The overdone, stereotyped voice was definitely not going to be used by Pratt. However, since so little of him can be heard in the teaser, it’s difficult to predict how his Mario will sound. He doesn’t say any of Mario’s well-known catchphrases, such as “Wahoo!” or “It’s me, Mario.” When a lengthier trailer is released, maybe more will be revealed. The animation is more vivid, and there is a better chance to hear some of Jack Black’s terrific Bowser.
It was like four words, but I definitely got Dustin Hoffman “I’m WALKIN HEAH!” vibes.
In a video clip that precedes the teaser, Pratt discusses how he used to play Mario games on a machine at his local laundry, saying, “It’s been a longtime ambition of mine to be Mario.” That’s good to know, but how that dream will come true is still up in the air.
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Pratt tweeted about the video after it was released, saying, “After years of playing the games as a child (and an adult), I’m thrilled to introduce Mario to all of you. Enjoy!”
What Seems To Be Lacking?
Jack Black as Bowser and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad were indeed revealed in the trailer. However, several fans were dismayed that Seth Rogen’s notorious laugh from the role of Donkey Kong was missing from the clip.
It’s not similar to Mario. It’s not similar to Mario’s vibe. It’s not even similar to the live action movie version. Just Chris Pratt sounding a little confused
For those of us who are avid book readers, nothing comes close to an hour well spent reading your favorite novel in your pajamas with some snacks right around the corner before going to bed. However, many complain about the diminishing quality and content of books that have been coming up. A lot of that has to do with us being still stuck up on old classics and not accepting fresh content. The following article might persuade some individuals to try different contents such as those in the following six books which have been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2022.
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
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Glory is a novel about colonization and uprising told through the eyes of animals, written by Zimbabwean NoViolet Bulawayo. The completely fictitious land in the book is ruled by a flamboyant horse that turns into a tyrant and reigns for 40 years. According to Booker, the book is a political fable with parallels to Orwell’s “Animal Farm, Zimbabwe, and the fate of many African nations.”
Treacle Walker by Alan Garner
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Treacle Walker is the effort of Alan Garner, an 88-year-old English writer who is the oldest novelist ever to be nominated for the Booker Prize. Joe Coppock, a boy recuperating from illness, and Treacle Walker, a junk dealer and healer, are the book’s central characters. Their encounter kicks off a dream-like story that helps Joe to comprehend his surroundings. According to Booker, the novel explores myth, folklore, and the “fluidity of time.”
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida is a novel by Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka set in Colombo in 1990. Maali Almeida, a war correspondent, has died and has only seven moons to notify his nearest and dearest to a cache of photos uncovering graft and violence that will shake the nation. Booker describes the novel as a surreal vision of Sri Lanka’s more than 20-year civil war.
Small things like these by Claire Keegan
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Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan, is set in an Irish town in 1985 and is “dense with moral themes,” according to Booker. According to the Irish Independent newspaper, the plot revolves around the treatment of women in a church-run mother-and-baby home. The plot revolves around Bill Furlong, a local coal and timber merchant who delivers to the convent, and his struggle to get the attention of the community.
The Trees by Percival Everett
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Percival Everett’s novel The Trees is set in Mississippi, where detectives are examining a series of gruesome murders. The plot is based on the real-life racist murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black youth, in 1955. According to Booker, the novel is a “powerful condemnation of racism and police violence.”
Oh William by Elizabeth Strout
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Oh William! by American author Elizabeth Strout follows fictitious protagonist Lucy Barton, a renowned writer living in New York. When she re-connects with her first husband, William, the pair unravels the tale of their life together, including love, grief, and family secrets. According to Booker, this is a novel about an average individual with “probing psyc
Twitter Blue is a monthly subscription that gives the most engaged people on Twitter exclusive access to premium features. Twitter is now exploring ways to make the Twitter experience next level and Twitter Blue is just the beginning. This opt-in paid monthly subscription offers exclusive access to premium features that let you customize your Twitter experience.
How To Sign-Up For Twitter Blue
Twitter Blue is available for in-app purchase on Twitter for iOS and Android, or on twitter.com. The application is currently only available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It costs a monthly price of CAD $3.49, AUD $4.49, $3 US and $4.49 NZ.
It’s time to flex those Twitter fingers and take it to the next level 💪
Twitter Blue is now available for subscription in the US, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia on iOS, Android, and web pic.twitter.com/if3wXfoGpB
Twitter Blue subscription comes with a set of features and perks that include the following.
Bookmark Folders
Twitter blue allows users to better organize their saved content. With Bookmark Folders you can organize the Tweets you’ve saved so you can manage content in a way that when you need it, you can find it easily and efficiently.
Reader Mode
Reader Mode provides a more beautiful reading experience by getting rid of the noise. You can keep up with long threads on Twitter by turning them into easy-to-read text so you can read all the latest content seamlessly.
Relax while Reader turns those long Threads into a more beautiful reading experience pic.twitter.com/v5thmTfGcz
Managing tweets has become even more seamless with Blue. With Undo Tweet, you can set a customizable timer of up to 30 seconds to click ‘Undo’ before the Tweet, reply, or thread you’ve sent posts to your timeline. Correct mistakes easily by previewing what your Tweet will look like before the world can see it. Typo? Forgot to tag someone? Preview and revise your Tweet before it goes live.
Is It Worth It?
Twitter Blue is also partnering with Labs to roll out many beta features. Currently, there are only two features you can test
Pinned conversations – Pin any conversation in your DMs to the top of the page. Upload longer videos – Upload up to a 10-minute long video to Twitter (only available on desktop).
While Twitter Blue might not be a necessity for many it sure comes with hands-on features and perks many can enjoy for seamless social media interactions.
Bonsai trees are some of the most elegant, yet expensive trees on the market. A bonsai is an art form that originated in sixth-century China and requires many years of education and many hours per day of cultivation.
On the one hand, bonsai plants are, indeed, miniature trees that represent the authentic beauty and majesty of living nature when cultivated in a small container. But apart from the small size, it is the entire spectrum of care, attention, dedication, knowledge, and artistic skills needed to create a bonsai tree masterpiece that often remains invisible to the eye.
What Makes Them So Expensive?
Like many pieces of art, bonsai trees come at a high price. At the 2012 International Bonsai Convention, a tree was on sale for 100 million yen, just under a million dollars. Bonsai trees are a form of artistic expression, dissimilar to other types of plants you can buy at the nursery.
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When you purchase a bonsai tree, you are also purchasing a piece of the artist’s vision, but unlike many other pieces of art that are made in days, weeks, or even years, the art of the bonsai tree is created over decades, and sometimes even centuries. Bonsai trees have a trademark aesthetic. They are often placed in large pots with space for other bonsai plants so that they can grow amongst trees and grass to simulate a tiny forest.
Dwarfing involves the cultivation of a regular tree to create a perfect miniature in a small pot. The practice of creating tiny trees is because of the complicated and labour-intensive process required to ensure the different trees engage with each other.
Yamadori is the Japanese practice of collecting bonsai trees that grow organically in nature. Some trees that are grown in the wild create their bonsai trees, based on the complex root system beneath the dirt.
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It is extremely rare to find trees raised through the Yamadori method since they are grown in very remote locations. The trees collected using the Yamadori method have a low survival rate when sold in artificial environments.
Bonsai trees in Pakistan can cost somewhere between PKR 5000 – PKR 250,000. Most often, they are imported into Pakistan. However, small businesses have been cultivating the plants on their own as well. Different cities across Pakistan including Karachi and Multan hold several exhibitions to help people get insight and learn the art of Bonsai cultivation.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.
9th October, 2022: A special screening was held for ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ on the 7th of October at Cue Cinemas, Lahore, ahead of its release on 13th October.
Cinema exhibitors from all over Pakistan were in attendance at the screening and have acclaimed the movie as the ‘perfect blockbuster’ and have predicted it to have a huge box office opening.
Mr. Ashiq Ali, owner of Shabistan/Prince Cinema, Lahore, who was present at the screening said, “Interestingly, the original “Maula Jatt” was screened at our Shabistan cinema in 1979 and ran for a good 2 years over here. I had the opportunity of seeing “The Legend of Maula Jatt” and it is legitimately a great film. I loved the cast and it will prove to be another blockbuster by Bilal Lashari. It will satisfy the fans of the original and will even make new ones along the way. Although the plot is very dependent of that of the original, I found the film to be better than the original in almost every way!”
Haji Tariq of Taj Mahal, Cinema, Faisalabad reflected similar sentiments and said, “I think the makers have made an international standard film which is highly entertaining and will provide value of money to the audiences. I think, it is the most ambitious film to be made in Pakistan, ever. Each and every scene of the film reflects the hard work of the makers”.
The movie has been hailed ‘terrific in every way’ by cinema exhibitors as they went on to praise the film’s high-quality treatment.
According to Mr. Farrukh Rauf, owner of Capri Cinema, Karachi, “I was blown away! Nothing like this has been done in Pakistani cinema before. The film is terrific in every conceivable way. The action and sound design is crazy and intense. The story evolves and you are on the edge of your seat throughout the film. I was not prepared for how emotional it was too. The entire cast has performed very well, especially Fawad and Hamza. Being Karachi based, I had my doubts that the Punjabi language of the film might act as a hindrance for its business there. However, after seeing the film, I can safely say that it is not the case. I expect the film do great business at the box office.”
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Chaudhary Atif Kareem, of Nagina Cinema, Faisalabad said, “The film is a profound cinematic experience. Bilal Lashari has done an outstanding job of conceiving the world of “Maul Jatt”. It is a film, which will be liked by the youth of Pakistan. My heartiest congratulations to the entire team.”
TLOMJ is Pakistan’s most expensive production to date and the filmmakers have focused on every little detail. Leveraging VFX expertise from global cinema production and an international stunt team to train the cast, the film has audiences brimming with anticipation for a movie that has established many “firsts” in the Pakistani cinema.
The Legend of Maula Jatt also boasts the biggest star cast for a Pakistani film including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Shafqat Cheema and Ali Azmat.
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The film has been directed by Bilal Lashari, known for his directorial debut with ‘Waar’ and produced by Ammara Hikmat under the joint venture of Encyclomedia & Lashari Films in association with AAA Motion Pictures. The screenplay is by Bilal Lashari and the dialogues have been penned by the icon screenplay writer Nasir Adeeb.
The filmmakers have partnered with Geo Films as their presenting partner. The film will be locally distributed by Mandviwalla Entertainment and internationally by the MovieGoers Entertainment.
Lahore, Pakistan, October 6, 2022 — Zaitoon is proud to deliver first-of-its-kind Smart Files for Smart Living in New Lahore City on 06/10/2022. At the launch event, Smart file was delivered to real estate dealers via delivery drone, the first time ever in the real estate sector of Pakistan. Through Smart Files, Zaitoon proved Smart Living to be truly living up to its claim of Smart Solutions. From now on, smart living for a smart future is no more just a dream for Pakistanis, it is a reality. Zaitoon introduced digital and smart solutions for a lifestyle beyond excellence through its state-of-the-art project SMART LIVING at New Lahore City. Moreover, Smart Living is equipped with Vertical gardens, Complete Wi-Fi coverage, and a Smart app. To ensure maximum security, 24/7 CCTV surveillance is also provided.
“Delivering the first ever smart file via drone delivery for Smart Living has truly proven that we are truly transforming the trends of real estate in Pakistan. Smart Living is equipped not only with all lifestyle amenities, but also with extravagant and one of its own kind digital living experiences.” Mr. Asghar Waseem (GM Sales & Marketing Zaitoon).
Zaitoon’s real estate trend is the catalyst for the change, and it is a concept, a belief, and a philosophy event. Owing to the unshaken trust of people in our proud history of over three decades, we have a strong faith in our future. We set off confidently in the direction of our dreams with a forward-looking approach and within a short span of time, we are lined up among the prestigious names in the real estate sector of Pakistan.
A few years back we used to go by Capri Cinemas on M.A. Jinnah Road and not even bother to look at the movie billboard. It was partly because of the semi-naked ladies, overly sexualized in hideous outfits. And partly because of the overall desi feel which was constant in every movie with the lead actor carrying a gandasa, making sure you won’t look at the billboard even if you wanted to.
The current generation cannot be more proud of witnessing the revival of Pakistani cinema. The audiences now eagerly wait for the filmmakers to announce new their new, mega-budget ventures, starring their favorite celebs.
This piece is particularly for those curious souls who are excited about what’s coming up for the next by the film industry. Here we have put together the most anticipated Pakistan movies 2019 which are about to hit the theaters next year
Directed by Shamoon Abbasi and produced by Majid Khan, Durj is a feature film based on true events that are beyond horrifying.
The film stars Shamoon himself, and actress Sherry Shah in the lead along with others. Speaking of Sherry Shah, the starlet shook everyone with her avatar in the movie poster. Sherry gained 40 pounds and even shaved her head for her role in the movie, proving her passion for the character in Durj.
The teasers received a great response from the audiences. Let’s hope the movie also lives up to our expectations.
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Project Ghazi has seen its fair share of controversy. Proclaimed to be a superhero movie, its release was stopped last year because it was not complete when premiered to a selected audience.
Directed by Nadir Shah, the film couldn’t be released due to technical difficulties but sources confirm that it is now ready for release and will be making it to cinemas sometimes next year. Let’s hope it finally hits the theaters now. Keep your fingers crossed.
After the release of Parwaz Hai Junoon, you might think Sherdil would be similar. Let us ask you something. Did you enjoy watching Sultan and Dangal? Maybe, maybe not… but can you guess what’s similar between the two movies? Yes, the wrestling. So if we can support Bollywood for making movies on similar topics, we can definitely support Pakistani cinema when it does the same, without making comparisons.
Produced by Noman Khan, Sherdil seems a lot more than an acrobatic show of jets. Soon after the release of Parchi, film-maker Azfar Jafri announced working on this grand project which stars Armeena Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar in the lead roles.
According to the makers, the movie displays women in a powerful role rather than objectifying them as an eye-candy to gain audiences attention. Jafri’s fourth venture also stars Sabeeka Imam and Hassan Niazi.
Penned by Yasir Hussain, Wajahat Rauf announced the third installment of Karachi Se Lahore in August and will be hoping for an Eid ul Fitr release.
The makers of KSL3 promise to bring a full dose of entertainment to the viewers with an ensemble cast including the writer Yasir Hussain himself, Shahzad Shaikh, Ayesha Omar, Kubra Khan, and the internet’s favorite couple Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui.
The previous two movies performed well at the box office. Let’s see what the third film can bring to the audiences this time. We just hope the ice cream cone doesn’t make an unwanted cameo in the third installment. *you know what we mean, right?*
Honestly, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui and Maya Ali look super cute together and there’s no reason to not be excited about them pairing up for Paray Hut Love.
We’ll see Asim Raza directing Sheheryar again after Ho Mann Jahaan. Everyone’s favorite Zara Noor Abbas aka Arsala from the super hit serial Khamoshi is making her cinematic debut with this movie which also stars the ahhh-mazing, Ahmed Ali Butt.
Paray Hut Love is expected to release next year on Eid ul Adha.
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Ever since Bilal Lashari announced his version of Maula Jatt 2, fans have been eager to see their favorites, Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Humaima Malick on the screen, in their never-seen-before Punjabi avatars.
Fawad Khan’s last movie appearance was in Bollywood’s Kapoor & Sons and fans can’t wait for him to appear on the silver screen again. The much-hyped, high-budget movie has been in production for quite some time now.
Maula Jatt 2 is expected to release on Eid 2019. We definitely can’t wait for the return of Maula which is being termed as a game changer for Pakistan film industry.
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Produced by Momina Duraid, Superstar pairs up the dashing dimpled-boy of Pakistani cinema Bilal Ashraf opposite the gorgeous Mahira Khan. Now that’s a pairing that we’d love to see on the big screen.
Directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, the romantic comedy is expected to bring to you the right amount of entertainment while also delivering some important social messages to the audiences.
After giving outstanding performances in Janaan, Yalghaar and Rangreza, let’s see how Bilal Ashraf impresses the audiences this time.
Superstar is expected to hit the theaters next year around Eid ul Fitr.
Wrong Number 2
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After the success of Wrong No. which released in 2015, Yasir Nawaz has announced the sequel of the super-hit romantic comedy, starring Sami Khan and Neelam Muneer in the lead roles.
Sami Khan just recently worked with Yasir Nawaz in drama serial Khudgharz which was a hit among the audiences. Let’s see if the director-actor duo can charm the viewers with their cinematic venture as well.
Neelam Muneer who debuted alongside Ahsan Khan in Chupan Chupai last year is indeed an excellent actor and we hope the chemistry between the two actors turns out to be even better than Danish Taimoor and Sohai Ali Abro in the previous installment.
Apart from Sami Khan and Neelam Muneer, the cast includes Jawed Sheikh, Mehmood Aslam, Nayyar Ejaz, and Danish Nawaz among others.
The movie is expected to release in 2019 around Eid.
Saqib Malik’s much-awaited directorial debut, Baaji featuring Meera in the lead, is now in its post-production stage and will be releasing very soon.
According to a press release, “the film is a social drama-cum-thriller set against the backdrop of a fading Lollywood and the emerging new order of the Pakistan film industry.”
Apart from Meera, the features Osman Khalid Butt, Ali Kazmi, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Amna Ilyas, Nisho, and Nayyar Ejaz.
Meera’s comeback movie ‘Baaji’ is expected to hit the theatres in mid-2019.
These were a few Pakistani movies 2019 that are about to hit the silver screen soon. Make sure you go and watch Pakistani movies with your friends and family.
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Pakistan defeated Bangladesh handsomely with 21 runs in the first game of the tri-series featuring the host New Zealand too. Mohammad Rizwan bagged man-of-the-match for his 50-ball 78, at a strike rate of 156. As the title says, ‘Nothing changed except the venue’, this match followed the same pattern as the matches in the series against England.
Pakistan team took the fight for New Zealand a few hours after losing the final match to England in the historic 7-match T20I series. However, the Pakistan team took the fortunes (good or bad is up to you) of the England series to New Zealand as well.
The only change was the strike rate of Babar Azam, which came down from his normal 105ish strike rate. Rizwan anchored the innings until the middle overs, completed his fifty, accelerated the innings, and lost his wicket in the process. Although, he is the only consistent batter in the current Pakistan line-up, but he needs to play attack from the start.
Then we have Shan Masood, who is trying to solidify his case and silence the critics who have been after his life, only after two matches, he started well, but couldn’t capitalize. Followed by our wibbly-wobbly middle comprising of Haider Ali, who is richly talented yet failed to play at his full potential in international cricket. He has all the tools to be a match-winner, however, the way he is playing at the moment is questionable.
Iftikhar, on the other hand, has been selected after his performances in the domestic circuit, be it PSL or National T20, yet, he has not been able to replicate that kind of performance with the national team. And then we have Asif Ali, the match winner in the eyes of social media. Khushdil Shah was not part of this match, but he is part of the troubled trio with Asif and Iftikhar.
Back to today’s match, Babar fell early, Rizwan scored 50, Shan played some pleasing shots but fell cheaply, and after that our middle order collapsed just like they have been collapsing since Asia Cup 2022. Bowlers performed not so outstandingly but enough to win the game against troubled Bangladesh, who is also without their regular captain Shakib al Hasan.
The way Pakistan is playing ever since Asia Cup is going to cause troubles at T20 World Cup in Australia. If this middle order couldn’t capitalize on slow Asian wickets, then how would they cope with extra bounce on pace-friendly tracks in Australia? Mark Wood made life miserable for Pakistani batters on Karachi’s wicket, imagine how difficult would it be to face the world’s best fast bowlers that too on fast pitches down under. There are too many questions in Pakistan, and Pakistan has only a few matches before the T20 World Cup to find their answers because World Cups can’t be won banking on one or two players and prayers only.
October, 2022, the National Incubation Center Karachi, in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, launched the ‘Impact Collective’. The initiative is a consortium of organizations committed to initiating research and technology-driven dialogue to address the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in Pakistan.
This consortium has brought together academia, think tanks, entrepreneur support organizations, and civil society organizations to discuss and solve the most pressing issues related to climate change and its adverse effects on the environment and society.
The event called for a panel of experts that discussed the importance of research and technology in the fight against climate change and how initiative like the Impact Collective can empower academic institutions in researching climate change on a grassroots level. The panel consisted of Durlabh Ashok (Climate Advocate), Afia Salam (Climate Activist], Dr. Noman Ahmad (Dean Architecture & Management Sciences NED University), Farva Minhas (Program Coordinator, The Asia Foundation). The Asia Foundation also launched an app to engage, educate, and mobilize the masses to take action on addressing the climate crisis. This app will serve as a platform to disseminate information and insights about climate change and will also help climate activists organize and coordinate their activities.
The event also hosted three social entrepreneurs who are building climate resilience by implementing disruptive solutions. In their keynote speeches Emaan Danish, Founder – Earth Warriorz, Shahzad Qureshi, Founder – Urban Forest Initiative, and Ahmad Shabbar, Founder – Garbage CAN, stressed on the urgency and importance of climate change, they urged the startup ecosystem to embed Environment Social and Governance framework in their bottom line to ensure the climate change is halted and reversed in time.
As a testament to LMKT’s commitment to the livelihood and economic rehabilitation and restoration of the flood affectees across Pakistan, Project Director NICK offered a donation of PKR 1 Million on behalf of LMKT to The Citizen’s Foundation at the event’s conclusion.
Power banks are an object most of us have at home. It’s also the same thing that many of us fight over because we need one of course! The phone needs charging on the go, the only solution is a power bank. However, did you know it can seriously damage your battery? Here’s what you need to know:
It is more important to maintain the mobile battery charged frequently because of how frequently people use their phones today. It is a known thing that many mobile phone owners must charge their devices at least once every day. Of course, staying permanently plugged into a wall outlet to continue charging the phone is the ideal charging method. But that’s not how life works!
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The only way to compensate for the lack of wall outlets wherever we go is to use power banks to keep our mobile gadgets charged.
What Does Your Phone Require?
The majority of mobile phones require a power bank with an output voltage of approximately 5V. The problem, though, is that a lot of power banks are questionable. These power banks have the ability to distribute voltages that are lower or higher than those needed to recharge your phone. Hint: miniso.
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The battery life of your mobile device could be seriously harmed if you charge it at the wrong voltage. Unfortunately, there isn’t much evidence to suggest how good your power bank is. You should be wary even if the output voltage written on it indicates the ideal value.
Is It Safe If The Voltage Is Correct?
Yes, your smartphone battery life is safe as long as you get a high-quality power bank. This could be from a recognised brand and have the proper charging cord. It is very important to compare the power bank’s output voltage to your phone’s. You can also do this by comparing how long your phone takes to charge from original charger and the power bank.
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Your mobile device’s battery life can’t be affected if the output voltage matches. High-quality power banks will also shield your battery from overcharging, overvoltage, overcurrent, and overheating. A typical lithium battery has a life cycle that includes at least 500 full charges. The 500 full charge cycles would have been exceeded if you charged your phone continuously for 18 months.
Tesla has announced they are going to remove many sensors from their cars going ahead. This could bring a lot of legal action their way and it’s unclear why this huge decision has been made. Read all about what’s going on here:
No matter how you feel about Elon Musk, there is no denying the technical command of Tesla’s vehicles. Tesla’s electric drivetrains offer more power and range than practically anything available in the market. However, there are some valid and understandable worries over their semi-autonomous driving capabilities.
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The manufacturer recently announced on Tuesday that it would remove a group of sensors. This would leave Tesla with only cameras to navigate its surroundings. The automaker seemed unconcerned by the probes and legal action that could come its way.
The Difference in Sensors
Previously, radar, six cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors were all part of Tesla’s first sensor suite (USS). However, now the USS will be removed from the Model 3 and Model Y this year. Moreover, the Model S and Model X will follow suit in 2023. The decision could result in financial savings for Tesla following BMW’s decision to put a price on everything.
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This will also ease some of the load on the already-stressed semiconductor supply. However, even if it does that, it won’t change the opinion of those who already believe that the manufacturer exaggerates the capacities. Is there anything such as Full Self-Driving and Autopilot technologies?
Are There Drawbacks To This?
There are some drawbacks to the move because this is Tesla, duh! Autopark, Park Assist, and features like Summon/Smart Summon are all fully functional in vehicles with USS only. Future Tesla models without those sensors will only be able to use a subset of those functions. This too until the carmaker releases software updates that activate and enhance their capability. The car manufacturer pointed out also that the temporary restrictions on some features wouldn’t affect the vehicles’ crash test results. They are not compromising on safety.
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It’s simple to rejoin the Tesla haters and make fun of the automaker for removing amenities but the world is moving into a recession. Tesla is confident in its camera-based systems and claims that our roadways were built with humans in mind.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”– Virginia Woolf. We sure do agree with this saying. The fact that food has shaped our lifestyles and cultural values from the get-go are something often understated. However, when did the restaurant industry start taking shape? Let’s dive into a little history of restaurants before we share some interesting facts with you.
The word ‘restaurant’ derives from the French verb, ‘restaurer,’ meaning to restore. The idea of restaurants started decades upon decades ago. The model has since expanded in so many unique and interesting ways. Originally a word to describe a thick and cheap soup said to heal and restore health, has now turned into a $900 billion industry. Knowing history paints a picture of the tremendous evolution of the food service industry.
Here are some interesting facts you need to see about the restaurant industry.
1. Tokyo Has The Highest Number Of Michelin-Star Restaurants
Tokyo ranks number one in the world with 166 restaurants with one star, 56 with two stars and 12 with three stars. If you want deep dive into Michelin-starred restaurants, Tokyo is the place to be. The other two cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Kyoto in Japan.
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2. United States Oldest Restaurant
The oldest restaurant in the U.S. is the Union Oyster House in the 21st most populous city of Boston, Massachusetts. Still operating and surrounded by so much history, the building itself housed other businesses since 1714.
3. French Revolution Introduced Fine Dining
After Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lost their heads during the French Revolution, the French aristocracy crumbled. Chefs, who were once employed by noble households, found themselves jobless. So, many of these displaced workers decided to open up their establishments and offer prix fixe meals to the masses. Eventually, the French style of dining outspread to Great Britain and across the Atlantic to the United States.
Bawabet Dimashq Restaurant, which translates to Damascus Gate Restaurant, is located in Damascus, Syria, and has 6,014 seats and a 580,000-square-foot dining area. Considered the world’s largest restaurant the Dimashq employs 1,800 staff.
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5. World’s Oldest Restaurant In Spain
Botin Restaurant in Madrid, Spain, is the world’s oldest operating restaurant, having been in business since 1725, according to the Guinness Book Of World Records.
Meanwhile, some other restaurants that claimed to be older than Botin includes Stiftskeller St. Peter in Salzburg, Austria, which claims origins in 803, and Zum Franziskaner in Stockholm, Sweden, which professes to date back to 1421.
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6. Switzerland Offers The Most Expensive Meals
A basic meal for two will cost a customer an average of £53.85 in Zurich. Followed by Copenhagen’s £46.55 and San Fransisco’s £46.40 which are also featured in the top 3 most expensive cities to eat out.
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7. Vegas’s Most Expensive Burgers
There are plenty of pricey burgers out there. Burger Brasserie in Paris, Las Vegas, offers a $777 Kobe beef burger, which contains Maine lobster, caramelized onions, imported Brie cheese, crispy prosciutto, and 100-year aged balsamic vinegar. But the most expensive burger? It goes to Fleur at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, which offers an astounding $5,000 burger.
All franchises are chain restaurants, but not all chains are franchises. Case in point: Starbucks. The coffee giant is one of the biggest chains in the entire world. But, unlike McDonald’s, which is the largest chain in the world, Starbucks is owned by the same company, not a group of franchisees.
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