The models and the mayhem: beauty regimens, post-fashion week
KARACHI: For fashion models, beauty may be just skin-deep, but maintaining that benchmark can be one tough job. Come any fashion week, models have to contend with umpteen layers of make-up,...
View ArticleNAPA International Theatre Festival 2014: The Opening Act
KARACHI: Zia Mohyeddin is an artiste who has remained in the limelight for so long that he has now started running away from it. And rightly so; after all, if he stays in public even for a moment, he...
View ArticleDid you know? : Comedian Conan O’Brien to host MTV Movie Awards
Comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien will host this year’s MTV Movie Awards, the lighthearted show that irreverently honors Hollywood’s best moments, the MTV network said on Wednesday....
View ArticleThe 60 Second International Film festival
ISLAMABAD: Each second counts, when you have only a minute to tell a story. But if you do it right, that is enough to make an impact. This seems to be the mantra of a diverse group of budding...
View ArticleIsmat Apa Kay Naam: The Shahs take the stage
KARACHI: Though Naseeruddin Shah likes to call Ismat Apa Kay Naam a storytelling session, and not theater per say, his production has more lessons to offer in theatrics than storytelling. Of course,...
View ArticleRed lip skin tone guide
Red lipstick can be both glamourising and intimidating for you. Selecting a shade is no easy feat — the key to make your lips more glamour girl and less clownish is how you wear that bold red...
View ArticleSatrangi: the colours of spring
KARACHI: It’s spring time and at Bonanza, it is naturally represented by bright colours. Upon entering Ocean Mall, Karachi on Thursday evening, one would be surprised to see the arrangement and the...
View ArticleThe Arabesque Collection hits Labels
KARACHI: Designer Nida Azwer received a phenomenal response at FPW6 for her completely white range: The Arabesque Collection. Now, two weeks later, her clientele can finally own pieces from her...
View ArticleThis week’s most chic-ita Instagrams
Continuing our mission of following the glitzy and glamorous on Instagram, we share with you this week’s most chic and fabulous snaps from the fashion world. With a few recurrent faces like...
View ArticleGulaab Gang opens in Pakistan
KARACHI: The much-anticipated Bollywood flick Gulaab Gang has finally opened in Pakistan after stirring controversy back in India. The film has not only garnered attention for having some bold...
View ArticleIn memoriam: Actor Sana Khan has passed away in a car accident
An unfortunate accident near Looni Kot on super highway, 30 kilometers off Hyderabad on Friday evening, claimed the life of Pakistani actor and model Sana Khan, her husband Babar Khan who is also an...
View ArticleThe Bollywood film industry has not achieved anything to be proud of:...
KARACHI: “There has always been a scarcity of a good story in the Bollywood industry,” says Naseeruddin Shah. “The only reason these films are seen is because of Indian dhabas [and similar communal...
View ArticleMusic along the Indus: Jamming in Jamshoro
JAMSHORO: It is yet another bright and windy morning in Jamshoro, where Saif Samejo, vocalist of well-known band The Sketches, is gearing up to reveal his dream project. We drive into a narrow street...
View ArticleDid you know?: Blanchett, Adams make a post-Oscars stop at the tattoo shop
Thinking what Hollywood’s leading ladies Cate Blanchett and Amy Adams did after the Oscars? They possibly got inked. Best Actress Oscar winner Cate Blanchett spent Monday with her husband Andrew...
View ArticleThe MTV Movie Awards nominees are in
LOS ANGELES: Crime caper American Hustle and financial greed tale The Wolf of Wall Street each landed eight nominations for the MTV Movie Awards on Thursday, edging out dystopian saga The Hunger...
View ArticleIIFA acting workshop: bridging the industry divide
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will conduct an acting workshop at the upcoming 15th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, which are making their US debut this year. The Oscar...
View ArticleTen must-try manicure trends this season
Be it a highlighted half-moon, a gilded tip, or a bit of added bling, these manicures are unique yet wearable. They are eye-catching without being gauche. With some help from Elle and Cosmopolitan, we...
View ArticleLo Phir Basant Ayee
LAHORE: There have been many attempts to understand the impact of banning basant in Lahore. Especially during a period of rising fanaticism, there is a strong argument that by suppressing expressions...
View ArticleThe Raqs Revival dance extravaganza
ISLAMABAD: Why should dance be limited to weddings, studio classes or flash mobs? Perhaps, it is time to break that streak and celebrate the art form for its own sake. This is exactly what Raqs...
View ArticleSuits Style supremacy
Their legal minds make the lawyers of Pearson Hardman the best in the business, but it’s their winning wardrobes that make them the sharpest team on television. It’s our dream to attain their kind of...
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