Author: News Desk

Indian singer Talwinder made a bold statement during a recent event in New York City by performing Wishes, his collaboration with Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem, not once, but twice, despite the track being banned in his native India.

A video from the concert has gone viral with the caption: “Talwinder said they banned this song because he collaborated with a Pakistani artist (Hasan Raheem).”

The ban stems from military clashes between Pakistan and India earlier this year. India restricted Pakistani artists and YouTube channels, removing their songs from platforms. The restrictions extended to collaborative tracks between Pakistani and Indian musicians.

Fans were quick to applaud Talwinder’s gesture. One wrote: “I love Talwinder, love from Pakistan ❤.” Another pointed out: “Hasan Raheem also played Wishes twice in his NYC concert!!” Others questioned the politics behind the decision, with one asking: “Why are we bringing talent in between politics? Is this fair??”

The viral clip also sparked confusion about Talwinder’s nationality, with many admitting they had assumed he was Pakistani. One fan wrote: “Why the hell did I think Talwinder was Pakistani until now? ”

Talwinder’s move has been praised by many as a stand for artistic unity, showing that music can cross borders even when politics tries to keep them apart.

Singer Hasan Raheem has become a dulha again but this time its not for a music video, its for real. While the singer himself did not share pictures from the event, photos and videos from the nikkah have been circulating on social media.

A few months ago, Hasan jokingly announced his marriage, which later turned out to be part of a music video project. 

Before the official announcement, social media was already buzzing with speculation about his wedding. 

One fan jokingly wrote, “Guys, it’s AI .” Another commented, “Koi baat nahi girlies, better luck next time.” 

Someone else asked, “Is this real this time??” while another teased, “Prank hai guys, prank.”

In April, Hasan surprised fans on Instagram by posting a picture from what appeared to be his wedding day. In the photo, he sat beside a woman in a stunning purple outfit, her face hidden from the camera, while he wore a tea-pink kurta shalwar, giving off a soft and simple wedding vibe.

He captioned the post: “Kept it lowkey, it was a big day. Any photographs or videos from our wedding shared online violate our privacy. We do not consent to the publication or posting of any images or footage from our events.”

However, a month later in May, Hasan revealed it was all a prank. The Peechay Hutt hitmaker admitted that the post was part of the promotional campaign for his song MEMORIES featuring Justin Bibis. At the time, he shared a video on Instagram saying: “Abhi bhi kunwara hun ” and announced that MEMORIES was the first track from his upcoming album DKP.

Pakistani actress Iqra Aziz has come under criticism after reacting to the brutal assault of a 15-month-old baby girl at a daycare centre in Noida, India. The incident, which led to the arrest of a daycare maid, has sparked outrage and renewed debates over child safety.

Taking to Instagram, Iqra posted a video message urging parents not to send their children to daycares unless a trustworthy family member is present. She wrote, “Please stop sending your child to daycares or any place where they don’t have a trustworthy family member with them. If parents for some reason are not available, have to go to work or there’s no family to take care of your child then please stop bringing these little flowers into this world. They don’t deserve this. They need FAMILY.”

Her comments drew swift reactions online, with many accusing her of being insensitive and out of touch with the struggles of working parents. One user wrote, “This is so tone-deaf.” Another said, “You have the privilege of having your mother around your child. Not everyone’s parents are in good health, not everyone has a big family who can take responsibility, and not every mother is working by choice. Rather than pointing out how this behaviour only happens in a few countries where law is not strict and condemning the criminal, she is victim blaming.”

Some argued that her statement ignored economic realities. “Yikes. Some people don’t have the option, especially in North America where two-income households are the norm. I am fortunate that I didn’t ever have to send mine to daycare, but that doesn’t mean all daycares are bad. Let’s show some grace and keep our opinions to ourselves sometimes. Every family situation is different. Let’s always lead with empathy and understanding,” one comment read.

Others simply called it “Privilege speaking.”

The backlash followed the disturbing events in Noida, where police arrested a maid at a daycare centre after CCTV footage allegedly showed her slapping the toddler, throwing her to the ground, and whipping her with a plastic belt while hurling abuse and threats. The victim’s parents also claimed the daycare head did not intervene.

Police confirmed that a case has been registered and the suspect is in custody. Noida Central DCP Shakti Mohan Avasthy said, “The police have been informed by the victim’s parents about the torture by the daycare centre maid. Based on their complaint, a case has been registered at the Sector 142 police station, and the accused has been taken into custody. Further probe is on into the matter.”

The child has undergone a medical examination, and the investigation is ongoing.

Actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has called out content creators for “propagating hate for views” in a series of Instagram stories.

Sharing several reels featuring people, mainly in their 20s and 30s, making derogatory remarks about others’ identities, Khattak criticised the current trend of asking people to rate others based on their “names, caste, income levels and other attributes.” She went on to ask, “What are we doing as a nation?”

She also spoke against the celebration of “toxic masculinity, abusive men, and the biggest walking red flags.” She also condemned the notion, highlighted in one of the shared reels, that women are “disgusting” simply because they have been victims of sexual harassment.

Expressing her concern over the quality of online discourse, Khattak said, “Take the phones away from these kids, and for God’s sake, get them to study, learn and grow.” 

The actor also criticised the new trend in which people flaunt the cost of their outfits, deeming it “elitist.”

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak ended the series of posts by saying, “I am ashamed and deeply sorry for any time I had spoken carelessly or hurt someone with my words.” She added, “What we choose to say must come from wisdom and knowledge.”

Reflecting on the online content she had seen, she said, “It only makes me reflect on myself more, and reminds me that I must keep learning.”

Khattak’s remarks come at a time when ethnic and religious intolerance, violence against women, and economic struggles remain pressing issues in society, making her call for more mindful speech on social media all the more relevant.