Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Lady Gaga opens up about deeper meaning behind her stage name

Lady Gaga
  • Lady Gaga opened up about the deeper meaning behind her stage name.
  • She discussed her upcoming album Mayhem and her passion for artistry.
  • She emphasized the effort she puts into every aspect of her music.

Pop icon Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, recently opened up about the deeper meaning behind her stage name and how she wants to be remembered by fans.

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Gaga discussed her upcoming album Mayhem and her renewed passion for artistry. “Something I want my fans to know now, which is why I said I love being Lady Gaga, is I returned back to my artistry recently in a huge way of making this album,” she shared.

The Bloody Mary singer expressed her dedication to her craft, emphasizing the effort she puts into every aspect of her music. “I put so much of myself as a musician, as a producer, as a songwriter into everything,” she added.

Addressing how she wants to be remembered, the 14-time Grammy winner explained that for some, her name might be associated with her bold fashion choices, like the meat dress, but to her, it holds a much deeper meaning. “Maybe to someone else it might be the meat dress or something that I did that they remember as me. But for me, I always want to be remembered for being a real artist and someone that cares so much about a life of art,” she said.

Gaga’s much-anticipated album Mayhem is set to release on March 7, 2025.

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FIA arrests main accused involved in Libya boat tragedy

FIA

Gujranwala: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday arrested the main accused involved in the Libyan boat tragedy.

According to the FIA ​​spokesman, the accused Usman Khan was arrested from Gujarat and the arrested accused name was included in the Red Book of the Interior Ministry.

FIA officials said that the accused had received Rs 2.4 million from a citizen to send him to Europe and the accused had previously wanted the FIA ​​in dozens of cases.

The spokesman said the arrested accused has been shifted to the police station where further investigation is underway with the accused.

It is to be noted that Libya’s February 5 boat carrying illegal migrants met an accident, resultantly 16 Pakistan lost their lives.

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Former naval chief Admiral (r) Iftikhar Sirohey passes away

Former naval

ISLAMABAD: Former Naval Chief and former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Iftikhar Ahmed  Sirohey passed away in Islamabad on Thursday.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has expressed condolences on the sad demise of Iftikhar Sirohey and paid tribute to him on his services for the country.

Iftikhar Sirohey joined the Pak Navy in 1955, he participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971, while Admiral (R) Iftikhar Sirohey was the head of the Navy from 1986 to 1988.

Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey was also the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee 1988 to 1991.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over demise of former Naval Chief Admiral (retd) Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey.

In a press statement, the prime minister prayed for the elevation of ranks of the departed soul in Jannah.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the family members and paid tribute to Admiral Sirohey for his dedicated services to the Pakistan Navy.

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Anushka Sharma’s adorable nap during India-Australia match goes viral

Anushka Sharma
  • Anushka Sharma proved to be husband Virat Kohli’s biggest cheerleader.
  • Anushka enthusiastically applauded Virat’s winning moves.
  • Another lighthearted moment from the match has gone viral.

Actor Anushka Sharma once again proved to be husband Virat Kohli’s biggest cheerleader as she attended India’s match against Australia on Tuesday. Spotted in the VIP stands, Anushka enthusiastically applauded Virat’s winning moves and cheered for the team. However, a lighthearted moment from the match has gone viral—Anushka was caught taking a short nap mid-game.

A clip of the actress resting with her eyes closed, hand on her chin, quickly made its way to social media, leaving fans amused. “Mothers usually sleep like this. Typically Indian mom vibes, she must be tired because of managing kids. Not an easy task to raise small babies,” wrote a fan. Another added, “Very Indian mother coded.” Some speculated she might have been praying, with one user commenting, “She was praying.”

Coming to the match, Australia won the toss and batted first, scoring 264 in 49.3 overs. India’s chase was led by Virat Kohli, who built key partnerships with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul, helping India seal a victory at 267/6 in 48.1 overs.

Anushka and Virat, married since 2017, are parents to Vamika and Akaay. The actress has taken a break from films, with her cricket biopic Chakda Xpress currently on hold.

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Motorway Police lodged first FIR for exceeding speed limits

Motorway Police

LAHORE: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has registered the first FIR over exceeding speed limits and also arrested the driver.

Motorway police have started registering cases for exceeding speed limits to 150km/hour.

NH&MP spokesman, the speeding incident took place at the motorway M4 near Multan, where a vehicle was going at a speed of 173 km / hour.

NH&MP spokesman said the case has been registered in the police station under the provisions of negligence and exceeding speed limits. Rahim Khan, a resident of Peshawar, has been detained and handed over to the local police.

The spokesman said that IG Motorway Police Rifat Mukhtar Raja has been ordered to register cases against speeding.

Earlier, National Highways and Motorways Police (NH&MP) had launched a special campaign against speed limit violations on the orders of Inspector General of Police Riffat Mukhtar Raja, and warned drivers of registration of cases in case of reaching or surpassing 150 km/hour speed on the upscale inter-city highways.

In a statement issued , the NH&MP spokesman said that FIRs would be got registered against the drivers and vehicle would be impounded.

Generally, the speed limit on motorways for cars, jeep and LTV vehicles is 120 km/h and 110 km/h for heavy transport vehicles, and passenger vehicles, the spokesman said adding that there would be no leniency in case of violations on motorways.

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Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap calls Bollywood ‘too toxic,’ confirms leaving Mumbai

Anurag Kashyap
  • Anurag Kashyap has officially confirmed that he has left Mumbai.
  • Kashyap reiterated his earlier stance, calling Bollywood “too toxic.”
  • He stated that he wants to stay away from film people.

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has officially confirmed that he has left Mumbai, citing dissatisfaction with the Hindi film industry. In a conversation with an Indian outlet, Kashyap reiterated his earlier stance, calling Bollywood “too toxic.”

“I want to stay away from film people. The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next ₹500 or ₹800 crore film. The creative atmosphere is gone,” he stated. Reports suggest that he has likely relocated to Bangalore.

Earlier, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kashyap had expressed frustration, saying he was “disgusted” and “disappointed” with Bollywood. Comparing it to South Indian cinema, he admitted, “I envy them (South filmmakers). Because now, it’s difficult for me to go out and experiment… The joy of filmmaking is sucked out. That’s why I want to move out. Literally, next year, I’m moving out of Mumbai.”

Currently, Kashyap is promoting the Malayalam film Footage, which he is presenting. Meanwhile, he will also be seen as a fearless cop in the upcoming film Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur. The film is being shot in both Hindi and Telugu, with its release date yet to be announced.

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Global Islamic scholars to convince for second ‘Building Bridges’ conference

Global Islamic

MAKKAH: The second edition of the Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought conference is set to commence under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Organized by the Muslim World League (MWL), the international gathering will bring together senior Muftis and scholars from diverse Islamic schools of thought, representing over 90 countries.

This year’s conference, themed Towards an Effective Islamic Coalition, aims to move beyond conventional dialogue and develop actionable strategies to enhance Islamic unity.

Discussions will focus on promoting moderation, countering sectarian rhetoric, and addressing shared challenges confronting the Muslim world. The conference seeks to foster collaboration among scholars to implement practical initiatives that strengthen cohesion within the global Muslim community.

On behalf of the participating scholars, the Muslim World League expressed deep appreciation to King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unwavering commitment to serving Islam and reinforcing Muslim solidarity.

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Ayesha Takia defends husband Farhan Azmi amid Goa altercation controversy

  • Ayesha Takia has spoken out after her husband was booked by Goa Police.
  • She claimed that Farhan and their 11-year-old son were the “actual victims.”
  • She addressed reports stating that Farhan was abusing power.

Former actor Ayesha Takia has spoken out after her husband, Farhan Azmi, was booked by Goa Police following an altercation at a supermarket in Candolim, North Goa. Sharing multiple videos from the night of the incident, Ayesha claimed that Farhan and their 11-year-old son were the “actual victims” and urged people to stop blaming them.

Taking to Instagram, she addressed reports stating that Farhan was abusing power. “Farhan abusing power? Please see the actual bullies for yourself. Please hear these rowdy women call my son dirty words and intimidate him. He is 11 years old. Farhan was already in the cop car at this point. Who are these horrendous, disgusting women? Shameful,” she wrote.

She also posted a video of a woman shouting at Farhan in front of the police, writing, “See who the real bullies are. See how they also speak to the cops.” Another clip showed a woman wrestling a bag from a police officer. Ayesha noted, “See how they behave with the police to get the bag… He never even removed it.”

Goa Police confirmed a scuffle broke out over a petty matter and registered a case against Farhan Azmi and others under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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Cement industry sees growth in export sector

Cement industry sees growth in export sector

Pakistan’s cement industry has witnessed an impressive 34% surge in exports, signaling positive growth despite challenges in the domestic market. According to the Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (PCMA), local cement sales in February 2025 reached 3.065 million tons, reflecting a moderate 6.82% rise compared to 2.869 million tons in February 2024. In contrast, the export … Read more