Om Puri returns to stage with Teri Amrita
LAHORE: Most theatre enthusiasts are well acquainted with the line, “From Amrita, with love” from AG Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play entitled Love Letters. The Indian adaptation of the play...
View ArticleTop ten beauty mistakes
A new study says nine out of 10 women admit to making grooming mistakes. The study has been conducted by professional hair care website Hairtrade.com, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “We all make hair and...
View ArticleDid you know?: Shakira has a foolproof method in the studio
Shakira has finally revealed the meaning behind the lyrics of her song Hips Don’t Lie, the 2006 anthem she performed with Wyclef Jean. The song was a massive hit, and will get one moving on the...
View ArticleThe Rolling Stones call off tour following L’Wren Scott’s death
LONDON / NEW YORK: The Rolling Stones called off their tour in Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday after lead singer Mick Jagger’s girlfriend, L’Wren Scott, was found dead of an apparent suicide in...
View ArticleJohnny Depp’s thinking about early retirement
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp, who recently turned 50, says that he doesn’t see himself continuing acting in the future. Depp’s upcoming film is Transcendence and he will be seen...
View ArticleBlah n Blah: Ambitious but blah
KARACHI: You can get away with a lot of nuisance with a name like Blah n Blah, but what if the performance actually turns out to be blah? That was precisely what happened at the National Academy of...
View ArticleEarth Hour 2014 An hour in the dark for a brighter future
LAHORE: Earth Hour 2014 will be celebrated globally this year on March 29, between 8:30pm and 9:30pm. Earth Hour is not about conserving one hour of energy, it’s a chance to revamp a lifestyle. It’s...
View ArticleRenowned writer, journalist Khushwant Singh dies at the age of 99
NEW DELHI: Journalist and famous writer Khushwant Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 99, NDTV reported. According to his son, the well-known writer died at his residence in Sujan Singh Park...
View ArticleRound-up: Return to Westeros
The dazzling cast of Game of Thrones hit the red carpet at its NYC Season 4 premiere on March 18. The stars didn’t fail to surprise us with their spruced up looks. Here is a round-up of some of our...
View ArticleThe value of happiness
LONDON: John Lennon, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up by a teacher at age five, answered with one word, “happy.” Happiness is a long-sought after emotion, and its definition differs...
View ArticleWould love to work with Amitabh, Irrfan: Bobin
NEW DELHI: James Bobin lived in London’s Brick Lane for 10 years and watched his share of Bollywood entertainers. Now, the director of The Muppets and its forthcoming sequel Muppets Most Wanted,...
View ArticlePitt might replace McConaughey in True Detective
Matthew McConaughey is certainly having a great year so far. Not only did he pick up an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, but HBO series True Detective has been a runaway smash hit. However,...
View ArticleThe fading cultural cuisine
KARACHI: There are two things which unite all the different ethnicities and classes in Pakistan, cricket and more importantly, food. We may be different on many grounds, but this is one place where...
View ArticleHair chalking: what you need to know about this colourful new fad
KARACHI: We often find ourselves under close scrutiny for the behavioural choices we make. And not just that, the piercing eyes of people unhesitatingly deprecate our sense of style. Thus, it is no...
View ArticleWorld Down Syndrome Day: Saatchi & Saatchi turns email into a moving ad
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), which is observed on March 21 to remember that the genetic disorder is caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21, was celebrated with fervour this year....
View ArticleKurt Cobain’s suicide developments 20 years later
OLYMPIA: A cold case investigator has found several rolls of undeveloped film from the scene of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain’s 1994 death, but Seattle police said on Thursday they do not expect the...
View ArticleThe timeless Amitabh Bachchan
MUMBAI: His talent and successes have won him the title of megastar, but Amitabh Bachchan, who features in the wish list of every director, seems to be in awe of fresh talent and says he’s not in the...
View ArticleFirst tweets of Bollywood stars
As Twitter turned eight on March 21, it allowed users to discover their first tweets. Some of these celebrities, who were clearly uneasy with the social platform, have since then taken to it like a...
View ArticleDid you know? Chris Martin to join The Voice
Coldplay Frontman Chris Martin will be a mentor of mentors this season on The Voice. The crooner will be joining the hit TV show to coach Usher, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Shakira in the battle...
View ArticleRaza Murad on building bridges and the importance of formal acting training
LAHORE: Raza Murad is not one to talk about his heritage. Hailing from an illustrious film family, Raza is the son of famed actor Murad. Combined, they have appeared in over a 100 films in a variety...
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