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Where the rubble meets the iron-willed
After a harrowing seven weeks in conflict in the Gaza Strip, affectees attempt to return to normalcy amid a frail ceasefire. But while some remain debilitated by the losses caused by one of the most...
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Women’s tryst with power dressing
From a jade green wool dress suit worn by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the suffragettes’ lace blouses, clothes have been a defining feature of feminist politics. Testament to...
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Jamal Shah takes a swipe at filmmaking
ISLAMABAD: “I broke my sword in my brother’s heart, When the enemy came, I had nothing in my hands, When I was a green, shadowy tree, they invited flames, When I burnt down to ashes, they called upon...
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6 reasons why radish is rad
Radish, popularly known as mooli in Pakistan, has long been used in households for curries or as filling for parathas. The vegetable is packed with nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants that not only...
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Phone use may lead to brain cancer
LONDON: The longer people talk over the phone, the more likely they are to develop glioma, a deadly form of brain cancer, according to a new study. Brain tumour rates were three times more among...
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Fergie to collaborate with Nicki Minaj
Lo and behold as the ‘barracuda’ gears up to collaborate with the ‘anaconda’. Hip hop sensation Fergie revealed that she will be pairing up with Nicki Minaj for a song in her upcoming album, reported...
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Turkish armed forces at daggers drawn with Game of Thrones
“Fear cuts deeper than swords,” says Arya Stark on the US fantasy-drama television series Game of Thrones. This seems to hold true for the show itself, as the Turkish military recently banned the show...
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Andy Warhol fetches $153 million from beyond the grave
NEW YORK: Christie’s auction house held the biggest art auction in history on Wednesday, selling $853-million worth of contemporary and post-war art, led by a pair of Andy Warhol works, featuring...
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Are film distributors the linchpin of Pakistani cinema?
KARACHI: For the recent revival of cinema in Pakistan, it is mostly filmmakers who have garnered the praise of both industry veterans and audiences. But two fraternities, whose contribution to laying...
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Mustering up feasts for Karachiites
KARACHI: The recipe for a successful restaurant mainly comprises three ingredients: a tablespoon of soulful food, and teaspoons full of good service and ambience. And as the culinary industry in...
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Travel and leisure: 6 tips for travelling healthy
If you’re going to be globetrotting soon, you should consider the age-old corollary of Murphy’s Law: anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Travelling can be strenuous and can hamper your physical...
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Cleanliness restores ethical behaviour
NEW YORK: A recent study has found cleanliness can help people return to ethical behaviour. Contrarily, feelings of disgust can increase behaviours, such as lying and cheating, the findings showed....
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Dumb and Dumber sequel to resume the mantle of stupidity
LOS ANGELES: After two decades, the hit goofball comedy Dumb and Dumber is back as Dumb and Dumber To, and the sequel owes a big thanks to an unlikely ally: cable television. The adventure-comedy,...
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A new ballgame for Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra has already proven her mettle as an actor and singer but she is now set to venture into production with the aim of promoting fresh talent, reported the Hindustan Times. The actor, who...
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Hitting the bull’s-eye
KARACHI: Comprising 25 pieces, sculptor Anjum Ayaz’s ‘Indus Bull’ series portrays the zebu bull in an abstract and majestic form. Held at Momart Gallery, the exhibition featured sculptures that were...
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Television helps Afghanistan tune in to normalcy
Afghan television recently broadcasted the story of a 12-year-old named Kabir. The six-part drama centralises the life of the boy who gradually sees his life unravel, while learning important life...
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Mahira Khan soon to mesmerise in Bin Roye Ansoo
KARACHI: With a firm hand on the acting tiller, Mahira Khan has unswervingly climbed the proverbial ladder of success. From her stint as a video jockey on local music television channels to playing...
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Short film 'Defender' wins award at Rome Film Festival
A short film about the Army has won the best documentary award in its category at the Rome Film Festival 2014. According to ISPR Director General Maj-Gen Asim Bajwa, the short 5:15 minute film called...
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Mahira Khan joins Govinda, Ali Zafar and Ranveer at Kill Dil's launch...
Mahira Khan, who is currently visiting India to promote Humsafar airing on Indian channel Zindagi TV, joined fellow Pakistani actor Ali Zafar and his Bollywood co-stars Ranveer Singh and Govinda to...
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'Knigt Rider,''Magnum, PI' creator Glen Larson dead at 77
LOS ANGELES: Renowned television writer-producer Glen Larson, whose works include “Magnum, PI” and “Battlestar Galactica,” “Knight Rider”, among a host of programmes has died of cancer at age 77, the...
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