Adidas is launching cheaper versions of its three-striped shoes like the white and black suede Samba as it aims to spread the trend, CEO Bjorn Gulden said on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Germany. “It’s important to understand that not everyone can afford to buy a shoe for 120 or 150 [dollars], but everyone wants to take …

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday confirmed that talks were underway with Pakistan on 24th ‘longer and larger’ bailout programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). When asked about the staff-level agreement, IMF Communication Director Julie Kozack – while addressing a press briefing – avoided answering, indicating that the negotiations are still ongoing. “Right now, a mission team …

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday witnessed a rise in Pakistan as per tola price was up by Rs3100. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-krat gold was up by Rs3,100 to reach Rs248,100 in the domestic market. Similarly, the 10 grams of gold stood at Rs212,706 following a rise of Rs2,658. In …

Hershey is facing a renewed, larger lawsuit claiming it misled consumers about the amount of artistic detail they would find on several Reese’s peanut butter candies after opening the packaging. In a proposed class action on Friday, four Reese’s consumers in southern Florida said they were “very disappointed” that the candies they bought late last year looked plain, and lacked …

An Indian spice trade group said on Friday that spice exports could drop by 40% after two major brands were hit with contamination allegations over the use of a pesticide the group considers safe but others say causes cancer in the event of long-term exposure. India is the world’s biggest exporter, consumer and producer of spices, and its spice exports …

Adidas is launching cheaper versions of its three-striped shoes like the white and black suede Samba as it aims to spread the trend, CEO Bjorn Gulden said on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Germany. “It’s important to understand that not everyone can afford to buy a shoe for 120 or 150 [dollars], but everyone wants to take …

The current internet sensation Taha Shah, of ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ opened up on being compared with A-list actors Fawad Khan and Vicky Kaushal. In a new interview, ‘Heeramandi’ actor Taha Shah spoke about being compared with the national heartthrobs and great performers Vicky Kaushal and Fawad Khan, after his latest outing as Tajdar. Reacting to the comparisons, Shah said, “I don’t know …

Disturbing surveillance video published on Friday shows Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, corroborating allegations she made in a now-settled lawsuit late last year. Combs is the target of several civil lawsuits that characterise him as a violent sexual predator who used alcohol and drugs to subdue his victims, and his homes were raided this year by federal agents. …

Bollywood actor Banita Sandhu has joined the cast of the regency-era romance series ‘Bridgerton’ for the recently released season 3. Banita Sandhu, who made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with Varun Dhawan starrer slice-of-life drama ‘October’ and played a pivotal role in Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Sardar Udham’, appears in the new season of Netflix’s hit series as Ms Sita Malhotra. Her character is anticipated to bring …

Actor-singer Aagha Ali dubbed himself a ‘fantastic guy’ as he addressed the people’s perception of him and the constant label of ‘red flag’. In a new interview with a private channel, actor Aagha Ali addressed at length the wrong perception that netizens have of him as a ‘red flag’ in relationships, and how it affected him over the years. “I …