Dallas Jenkins previews ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: Big biblical moments and theatrical release dates

The Chosen Season 5 is set to bring some of the most well-known biblical stories to life, according to series creator, writer, and director Dallas Jenkins. The upcoming season will depict key events from Holy Week, including Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the cleansing of the temple, and Judas’ betrayal. Jenkins stated […]

No to burqa, yes to abaya

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban’s oppression of women. Since their return to power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed an ultra-strict vision of Islamic law, modelled on their previous rule from 1996 to 2001. But while […]

Shigeki Awai dead at 71

Shigeki Awai, also known as Shigenori Awai, a highly respected Japanese animator and director, has passed away at the age of 71, reported Hindustan Times. Awai had been a prominent figure in the anime industry since the 1980s, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that spanned decades. His contributions as a key animator and director helped […]

Sugar profiteering

The government’s decision to fix the retail price of sugar at Rs164 per kilogram, 13% higher than its earlier cap, is yet another chapter in the longstanding cycle of hoarding and price manipulation. This cycle plays out the same way every time: sugar exports are allowed under the promise that local prices will remain stable, […]

Inheritance rights of women

Women’s inheritance rights remain a problem area for the government and, more importantly, for women. Despite favourable laws, religious edicts and positive efforts by recent governments, far too many women are deprived of their rights by greedy male relatives hiding behind ‘culture’ and ‘traditions’. And while enforcement of laws has led to a decrease in […]

On painting the town red

Congratulations, dear Sarah Ahmed, on “painting the town red”! By embracing the title of the show ‘Tum apni karni kar guzru’ at the Faiz Festival 2025, you did “what you must” have. Your presentation challenged societal conventions on multiple levels. To begin with, it contests the somewhat negative rhetoric associated with the idiom; from a […]

Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson splits from husband Kevin Anik

Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson has filed for divorce from Kevin Anik, citing irreconcilable differences after three years. Quinta Brunson, the Emmy-winning creator and star of Abbott Elementary, has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Kevin Anik, after three and a half years of marriage. According to court documents filed in Los Angeles County […]

Disney and Pixar confirm ‘Coco 2’ set for 2029 release, twelve years after original

Disney and Pixar have officially announced Coco 2, set to premiere in 2029—exactly twelve years after the release of the Academy Award-winning Coco (2017). The sequel to the beloved animated film will continue the journey of Miguel, the young aspiring musician who first captivated audiences with his adventures in the Land of the Dead. Disney […]