Eksod: Ahead of its time for Pakistani audiences
KARACHI: The perception of dance theatre for the Pakistani audience is quite different from how the rest of the world regards it. In the past, we have seen continuous attempts at creating dance...
View ArticleThis week’s most chic-ita Instagrams
Our glamour azzi radar is on and it’s signalling red! Celebrity A-listers took to Instagram this week to share their hip and happening snapshots. While some struck poses that dazzled us, others made...
View ArticleHey Jude! You might as well arsk
LONDON: The largest private collection of nonsense poems, doodles and comic drawings by the Beatles singer John Lennon will be sold in New York in June, auctioneer Sotheby’s said on Friday. Ranging...
View ArticleThe best of the internet’s reactions to Kimye’s Vogue cover
We now live in a world that has Kim Kardashian on the cover of Vogue. It is a dream come true for her but die-hard Vogue fans are upset, and social media is bearing the brunt of it. Many long-time...
View ArticleOut with the old No country for old men — Anymore
KARACHI: There is much to be said about all things vintage – the value of experience with time, old school art that is aged to perfection. No one wants to listen anymore though. FRESH! cuts through...
View ArticleDid you know?: Deepika didn’t think twice before agreeing to pair up with...
Deepika Padukone will next be seen in Rajinikanth-starrer Kochadaiiyaan, where she will be sharing screen space with the cinema legend for the first time. The Bollywood beauty gave her nod to the film...
View ArticleAlisha Chinai misses love in her life
MUMBAI: Kajra re crooner Alisha Chinai, who turned 49 earlier this week with a quiet birthday at her residence in Alibagh with only her dad for company, finds it tough being “companion-less”....
View Article5 sugar substitutes to placate your sweet tooth
Most people cannot help but dig into that gulaab jamun, or that bowl of kheer. Excess sugar is one of the three biggest contributors to waistline expansion, the other two being processed food and...
View ArticleAttention, men!: Fashion options to beat the heat this summer
This summer, replace the stereotypes of dressing with comfortable yet stylish clothes to beat the heat. Here are some suggestions by men’s fashion brand John Players: Upgrade simplicity with a twist:...
View ArticleExploring Bollywood’s morality problem
KARACHI: Bollywood is the unoriginal, yet convenient name given to the Hindi film industry. To be more specific, it largely refers to the Mumbai film scene, home to some of the biggest stars in...
View ArticlePakistan makes it to the Top Five denim manufacturers in Asia
WGSN is the word’s trend forecaster and provides comprehensive seasonal coverage and item-specific design recommendations from all significant fashion week shows. Recently in a study, the team devised...
View ArticleShahryar Bakshi finds his own niche
ISLAMABAD: Shahryar Bakshi knew the timbres and silhouette of the table, before even laying his hands on one. Born into a humble household sustained through the musical genius of his father, Ustad...
View ArticleAttention men! 5 must haves Spring / Summer
Spring in in the air, which means it’s time to load the winter wear back into the trunk and bring out the summer wardrobe. While winter is all about layering and volume, spring is about comfortable,...
View ArticleI did Main Tera Hero for emotional reasons: Varun
Student of the Year star Varun Dhawan feels the appreciation he receives from the audience is more of a priority than earning money and fame through films. Before making his acting debut, Varun had...
View ArticleWith love, from Turkey
KARACHI: Mishal Agha, whose brand Bebek Turkey is a new addition to multi-designer store Labels, says that her collection is meant for “people who believe in fast fashion.” Mishal Agha, nee Peshimam,...
View ArticleRaddi Bazaar: On the importance of life and living
KARACHI: Either they overestimate the tolerance of a human bladder or there is something divine about the three hours duration that Indian entertainers are obsessed with maintaining. They take ages...
View ArticleEmpowered women and powerful ideas
KARACHI: Arjumand Amin, fashion entrepreneur and head designer at Mahnoush, thought it fitting to celebrate five formidable Pakistani women on the fifth anniversary of her label. “Celebrating these...
View ArticleHome remedies for acne
Everyone wants clear skin, but it is way easier said than done. Although we don’t always have time for a mile-long list of skincare products to use on a daily basis, cleanser and moisturizer should be...
View ArticleJames Rebhorn dies of melanoma
James Rebhorn, the tall, lanky character actor who appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, including the Showtime political thriller Homeland, has died at the age of 65, Reuters reported....
View ArticleQueen proved that the century-long struggle paid off: Kangana Ranaut
GANGSTER (2006) “I’m proud of my performance but disappointed with the reaction I got, because I think it was a much better performance than Queen. The film clicked and suddenly I was on every...
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