From Gaza to Cannes
A documentary whose main subject, 25-year-old photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza weeks before it premiered at Cannes stunned viewers into silence at the...
View ArticleThe art of a divide: Lines may be blurry, but boundaries rarely are
Sana Nawaz found herself in quite the predicament recently by declaring in a video that "artists have no boundaries" when defending her politically silent peers. Given the unrelenting conflict that has...
View ArticleDrop the victim card: Hina
In a statement shared on Instagram, Hina Altaf criticised Fawad Khan's stance on the political tensions between Pakistan and India. "You condemned the attack but never named the attacker," she wrote....
View ArticleStars condemn Gaza silence at Cannes Fest
Hollywood heavyweights Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Riz Ahmed and Guillermo del Toro have added their names to a letter condemning the film industry's silence on what it called "genocide" in Gaza,...
View ArticleJane Austen has never wrecked anyone's life
In the two centuries or so since her soothing observations of the pains of repeated dinner invitations were unfurled before us, has Jane Austen ever managed to wreck anyone's life? We Austen fangirls...
View ArticleFilmmaker talks exile from Russia to Britain
Russian filmmaker Roma Liberov had long been fascinated by writers who fled the country after the 1917 Bolshevik revolution. He never imagined that he would one day become an exile himself. In the...
View ArticleChris Brown arrested in Manchester, UK
American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, has been arrested and charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, police said, as per AFP. Brown, 36,...
View ArticleWhen Shakeel took the stage despite father's death
Comedians are believed to make people laugh while secretly grieving themselves. Shakeel Siddiqui confirmed the theory by sharing his own experience with emotional pain coinciding with work, during an...
View ArticleBlue diamond purchased at steep USD 21.5 million
An exceptionally-rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva late Tuesday, selling for $21.5 million, Sotheby's auction house said. 'The Mediterranean Blue', a fancy vivid blue diamond weighing...
View ArticleHania Aamir calls out IG editor over false claims
Hania Aamir is no longer holding back against accounts spreading misinformation about her. Instagram user and video editor Noor Raiz recently claimed that the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum star commented under...
View ArticleTikTok violating online content law, states EU
The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements. The European Commission "found...
View ArticleYouTuber Rajab Butt responds to allegations of mistreating wife
YouTuber Rajab Butt has responded to claims of mistreating his wife, Emaan, after facing criticism on social media for allegedly mistreating her in his vlogs. He explained that Emaan has been unwell...
View ArticleBrown denied bail after assault charge
American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was on Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by a UK court, charged with assault over a 2023 incident, reported AFP. The...
View ArticleAiman teases Muneeb about his best quality
In a recent video, celebrity couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt were spotted dining out with Minal Khan and her husband Ahsan Mohsin Ikram. The candid footage captured a light-hearted exchange between...
View ArticleNaveed Raza's first film was never released
In an interview with Imran Ashraf, Naveed Raza revealed that he worked on a Syed Noor film that never saw the light. He began by sharing that he once participated in a Lahore talent show, which he...
View ArticlePrince Harry: No way home
Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his...
View ArticleIqra Aziz believes there is no excuse to hit a child
Actor Iqra Aziz has spoken out strongly against a viral incident showing a father slapping his child in public. The incident, which was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, showed a...
View ArticlePakistan or hell? Javed Akhtar says thanks, I’ll take the flames
In a bold and unfiltered statement that has reignited debate across borders, celebrated lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar declared that if given the choice between Pakistan and hell, he would...
View ArticleInside the machinery of thought control
After the invigorating success of a crippling pandemic, fate now offers our generation its next best creation: the spectre of war. And in a time where war is not just waged on borders but on the black...
View ArticleMrs. Dalloway at 100
On May 14, 1925, a London flower shop became the unlikely threshold to literary history. It was the day Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway was published, introducing readers to Clarissa Dalloway, a poised...
View ArticleA 100 years on, Mrs Dalloway continues to walk
On May 14, 1925, a London flower shop became the unlikely threshold to literary history. It was the day Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway was published, introducing readers to Clarissa Dalloway, a poised...
View Article'Game of Thrones' town faces Trump tariff trouble
The fortresses and cobbled streets of the ancient Croatian town of Dubrovnik are often crowded with tourists eager to visit the locations from the Game of Thrones television series or the Star Wars:...
View ArticleAkshay Kumar sues Paresh Rawal for quitting Hera Pheri 3 mid-production
Actor Akshay Kumar has reportedly filed a legal claim of INR 25 crore ($3Mn) against co-star Paresh Rawal for abruptly withdrawing from the upcoming film Hera Pheri 3, citing breach of contract and...
View ArticleSana Nawaz believes art should have no boundaries
Pakistani actor Sana Nawaz, known for her work in both film and television, has called for artistic unity across borders, saying that "artists are ambassadors of peace" and "there are no boundaries for...
View ArticleHow possible is it to win your way to a green card?
If you've ever watched The Amazing Race and thought, "What if the prize was US citizenship?" well, someone's already a step ahead of you. Enter The American, a not-yet-greenlit reality TV concept...
View ArticleNo right to criticise, says Sabeena Farooq
In a recent Instagram Story, Sabeena Farooq spoke up against the rampant criticism celebrities receive on every action. Calling out those who fuel the trolling, she said, "Not everyone with a blue tick...
View ArticleMahira Khan blooms in white button-up and denim
Let Mahira Khan be your guide on how to elevate a simple look with subtle flower power. In a photo dump shared on Instagram, the Love Guru star donned an oversized, white button-up shirt that had only...
View Article'I love vanity'
In an interview with Ahmad Ali Butt, Nabila Maqsood shared how her upbringing influenced her career as a renowned beautician. Nabila, who has primarily lived in Karachi, began by speaking about her...
View ArticleSeeing double? Zendaya and Anna Sawai stun in nearly identical Met Gala looks
Zendaya and Anna Sawai shared a standout twinning moment at the 2025 Met Gala, where the spotlight was just as much on style synchronicity as it was on the theme: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Held...
View ArticleMishkaa's latest Eid collection features flattering silhouettes, luxurious...
Mishkaa by Misha Lakhani is launching its latest Eid collection on May 16 - a stunning celebration of effortless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Designed for the modern woman who values timeless...
View ArticleSway into the summer season with ballet flats
Summer is here, meaning ballet flats have made an expected comeback too. As the heat rages on, it calls for low-effort, breathable outfit picks that are easy to slip on — a requirement that this pair...
View ArticlePakistanis 'nuke' India's fake news
As an uneasy ceasefire holds amid hostile rhetoric, the Pakistan-India war continues to pave the way for meme lords. A wave of misinformation swallows India as surely as the consequences of nuclear...
View ArticleThe Weeknd is ready to embrace vulnerability
Abel Tesfaye, or as famously known by his stage name The Weeknd, is not crying. But he's no longer hiding either. In his new film Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller he co-wrote, produced,...
View ArticleCassie finishes Diddy trial testimony
Casandra Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of music mogul Sean Combs, on Friday finished four gruelling days on the witness stand in his sex trafficking trial, testifying in graphic, deeply personal terms...
View ArticleIs John Cena's heel run a bust?
On March 2, John Cena did the unthinkable and turned heel after more than two decades. He turned on Cody Rhodes and sold his soul to The Rock. In what's his last year as a wrestler, he defeated Rhodes...
View ArticleAlyana sweetly spills beans on Sarah Khan’s second baby
Popular Pakistani actress Sarah Khan has once again sparked headlines, this time over rumours of a second pregnancy. A recent vlog by her husband, singer Falak Shabir, has been widely circulated online...
View ArticleAgainst the ticking clock
In a country where speed is synonymous with survival, the very idea of slowing down can sound indulgent. Whether it's the frenzied refresh of X timelines now that it's accessible to us without VPNs...
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