Tag: City

  • Laughter is good for you: Japanese city makes it a must

    Laughter is good for you: Japanese city makes it a must

     
    In a strange but fun move, the city of Yamagata in Japan has made laughter a daily requirement. The government has passed a law that says people must laugh at least once a day to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

    The law was passed after research from a local university revealed the numerous health benefits of laughter. Companies and offices are also getting in on the action, creating a laughter-friendly environment for their employees. And to top it all off, the eighth day of every month will be celebrated as ‘Laughter Day.’
     
    But not everybody finds it funny. Politicians who disagree with the law say it violates people’s constitutional rights. “Laughter is a fundamental human right, and the government can’t dictate when and how we laugh.” They argue.
     
     
    But not everyone is happy about it. Some politicians are saying the law is wrong. “Laughter is a fundamental human right, and the government can’t dictate when and how we laugh,” they argue.
    Yamagata City is firm on making laughter a priority. This unique law might just spark a global trend. Laughter truly is the best medicine, they say.

  • Hollywood star Will Smith is reading the Holy Quran

    Hollywood star Will Smith is reading the Holy Quran

    Hollywood superstar and Oscar winner has talked about finding comfort in spirituality and reading the Quran during tough times in the last two years. In a recent interview, the 55-year-old A-lidter shared that he’s fond of spiritual practices and faced challenges that made him reflect on his inner self.

    During this tough period, Smith explored various holy books, including the Quran.
    He said, “I read the Quran from cover to cover during the month of Ramazan this year.” Smith expressed admiration for the Quran’s simplicity and clarity, finding it easy to understand without confusion.
    He was particularly moved by the stories of Prophet Musa mentioned in the Quran. Smith highlighted the common thread running through different holy books, from the Torah to the Bible to the Quran, emphasizing their connection.
    Asked about how he raises his children, the American actor said, “My youngest son is now 23-years-old, and yet I am still working on raising them.

    “I thought that raising children would end at the age of 21, but it has just begun. All of my children are in their twenties, except for the eldest, who is 31.
    Their relationships have become more serious, and therefore they always need advice and help more than ever before.”
    Smith emphasized the importance of the concept that “every soul is responsible for itself” in the Quran, which he believes helps in raising his children and understanding them, as they will ultimately be responsible for themselves.
    Furthermore, Smith added that reading the Holy Book relieved him of his worries.

    Smith also expressed his love for Saudi Arabia. “I went on a tour of the NEOM project, saw the city of Jeddah, and made two trips to Riyadh and this was my third visit to Saudi Arabia. I enjoy my life here and feel like I belong here.”

  • Honda raises car prices by up to Rs1.45 million

    Honda raises car prices by up to Rs1.45 million

    Following the footsteps of Toyota and KIA, Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has increased the price of its vehicles. The automaker has attributed the biggest increase to growing raw material prices and the weakening of the local currency against US dollar.

    The revised pricing go into effect on July 30, 2022. They apply to all orders placed beginning on July 30, 2022, and further forward.

    All orders that are due by August 2022 or for which full payment was received by July 29, 2022, will be subject to the previous pricing.

    Here are the new prices for all variants from Honda:

    Variant Old Invoice (Rs) New Prices (Rs) Difference (Rs)
    City 1.2L MT 3,264,000 4,049,000 785,000
    City 1.2L CVT 3,389,000 4,199,000 810,000
    City 1.5L CVT 3,589,000 4,439,000 850,000
    1.5 L Aspire MT 3,729,000 4,609,000 880,000
    1.5 L Aspire CVT 3,899,000 4,799,000 900,000
    Civic 1.5T M-CVT 5,549,000 6,799,000 1,250,000
    Civic Oriel 1.5T M-CVT 5,799,000 7,099,000 1,300,000
    Civic 1.5T RS LL-CVT 6,649,000 8,099,000 1,450,000
    BR-V 1.5 iVTEC S 4,249,000 5,299,000 1,050,000
    Latest Honda Car Prices in Pakistan

    It is worth noting that these hikes from Toyota and Honda are the biggest price increase in the auto market’s history. Honda’s premium sedan Honda Civic is now priced as high as Rs8.1 million.

    Additionally, the base trim of the Honda City now starts at more than Rs4 million, which has the general public in disbelief.

    Experts predict that the Pakistani rupee will most likely decline even further, which suggests that the price of cars may witness more revisions in the coming months.