Tag: review
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Comedy shows are taking off in Pakistan: what you need to know
After watching tons of videos of standup comedians online from all across the globe, getting hold of tickets of a show in Pakistan, No Offence was such a pleasant surprise. Expectations were high and excitement was going through the roof. First and foremost, we need to have more standup shows in the country to give…
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IMF denies seeking $8 billion fresh financing from Pakistan in bailout talks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied recent reports that it is seeking fresh financing from Pakistan, stating that Pakistan’s external financing requirements have remained unchanged throughout talks with the Fund. The clarification comes after a report by the Express Tribune suggested that the IMF had increased its demand for additional financing to $8 billion,…
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The collective effervescence of Shah Rukh Khan
‘Pathaan’ is a frustrating film because it does not want to make things too difficult but it also does not want to take the easy way out. It does not mind being silly but it certainly will not become stupid. Perhaps to resolve these contradictory impulses, it chooses to be a fan-service film, something that…
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Here’s why iOS 16 is going to be the finest upgrade ever
On paper, Apple’s iOS 16, the iPhone’s next big software upgrade, appears to be innovative and super secure. iOS 16, which was previewed at Apple’s annual conference, would bring enhancements to communication, personalisation, and privacy. This contains significant upgrades to the lock screen, Messages app, and photos on your iPhone. The developer beta for iOS…
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The Batman Review: An intriguing noir with stellar performances and visual effects, Robert Pattison shines
Star Cast: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell Director: Matt Reeves The Current: 3.5/5 The Batman (Robert Pattinson) teams up with James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) to solve back-to-back murders of some pretty corrupt people. Every murder comes up with a secret cypher for the Batman when he then solves…
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Sacred Games: The new ‘Game of Thrones’
We’re disappointed… The much-awaited second season of Netflix’s Sacred Games was dropped on Indian Independence Day, and if you want us to save you some time… we’re disappointed. It isn’t easy to be divided between watching Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) back in action and sticking to the idea of shunning Indian productions at a time…