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TopicNoor Jehan

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How Pakistan marked its ‘Queen of Melody’ Noor Jehan’s 100th birthday—by forgetting her

From 10,000 songs to becoming Pakistan’s first female film director, Noor Jehan left an enormous cultural legacy. Her centenary has sparked debate over how Pakistan honours its icons.

The endless echo of Asha Bhosle in India, Nepal, Pakistan—From Noor Jehan to G-Pop

The virtual event, ‘South Asian Beats: Remembering Asha Bhosle, Reimagining a Region’s Sound’, organised by SAPAN, traced the arc of a voice that has transcended the lines that divide the region.

Pakistani legend Noor Jehan is called a ‘kofta’ by Junoon popstar Ali Azmat. Fans are fuming

Noor Jehan’s grandson also spoke out against Azmat’s comment. The Junoon star later responded to criticisms and accusations of misogyny.

On Camera

India’s courts have a distance problem. Justice shouldn’t depend on your postcode

The average district in India sits 152 km from the high court. In large states, some districts may even be more than 500 km from the HC.

India’s green hydrogen push could attract Rs 10 lakh cr investment by 2030—Hydrogen mission director

Government plans to expand green hydrogen use beyond refineries and fertiliser plants, targeting mobility, steel and shipping while positioning India as a competitive global supplier.

F-35 parts en route to US from Australia diverted to Hong Kong, China ‘takes possession’

The incident happened in May when UPS flight was carrying a cockpit canopy & weapons-bay door. Bloomberg reported Chinese govt later took possession of parts and is yet to return them. 

Let’s keep Pakistan, Bangladesh out of our politics. It undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.