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Daily yogurt consumption could lower diabetes risk
WASHINGTON: Including yogurt in your daily diet could lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a study says. Consumption of one 28g serving of yogurt per day is associated with an 18 per cent...
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Bollywood’s ‘hungry young woman’
NEW DELHI: Actor Sonam Kapoor seems to have taken inspiration from Bollywood’s angry young man title, but with a twist. The actor has given herself a new tag — Bollywood’s ‘hungry young woman’ — as...
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Farida Jalal on Indian television’s lost glory
NEW DELHI: From playing a lovable bhabhi in Dekh Bhai Dekh, a ‘naughty nani’ in Shararat and a sensitive dadi in Balika Vadhu — Farida Jalal has essayed various roles on the small screen over the...
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Enter the battlefield
NEW ORLEANS: A national museum commemorating the American experience of World War II will open a new exhibit next month aimed at bringing the sounds and sensations of the conflict to new generations....
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[S]carving trends through time
LAHORE: Trends come and go but there are certain statement pieces that never go out of style. Scarves are the most icon statement piece that has stood the test of time as that one item that never...
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FPW steps up its game
KARACHI: Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) Autumn/Winter 2014 was one of the best editions of the event in recent years. In comparison with previous years, there were less mediocre collections on the ramp...
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World's tallest, floating Christmas tree put on display in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO: The world’s tallest floating Christmas tree has been put on display in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. The 85-metre tree, which weighs 542-tonnes, is illuminated with 3.1 million...
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Angelina Jolie involved in car crash
LOS ANGELES: Actor Angelina Jolie was reportedly involved in a car crash after her vehicle skidded in the rain. The 39-year-old was returning from a screening for her new film “Unbroken” Sunday...
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7 ways music boosts your well-being
Be it the weekend or the end of a stressful day, at some point you’ll probably relax to music or watch a film with a catchy soundtrack. There’s no doubt that jamming to your favourite tracks can...
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Genes determine eating habits
NEW YORK: If you have suddenly become choosy about what food to devour, you may be genetically predisposed to becoming a picky eater. According to a new study, genes play a major role in determining...
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From a stranger to a stranger
Jean-Paul-Sartre and Albert Camus, lauded as two of the most gifted minds of the 20th century, developed a quick friendship, but a recently found letter revealed that their camaraderie turned bitter...
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Priyanka Chopra rises to the challenge
NEW DELHI: National Award-winning actor Priyanka Chopra, who earlier called Mary Kom her toughest film ever, said her upcoming film Bajirao Mastani, a period drama, has tested her acting skills as...
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Mockingjay outpaces Penguins
LOS ANGELES: Penguins of Madagascar, the fourth in the series of Madagascar films, waddled into second place on its opening weekend with $25.8 million at the United States and Canadian theatres for...
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A hundred and one reasons to laugh again
KARACHI: Sau Din Chor Ke came back in its attempt to steal the show. Written and directed by the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) alumni Uzma Sabeen and Babar Jamal, respectively, the play...
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From Sun Re to Coke Studio
KARACHI: Singer-songwriter Abbas Ali Khan’s work embodies a combination of devotional music paired with articulate expression. After beginning his musical journey nearly a decade ago with the album...
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Red carpet round-up: British Fashion Awards 2014
Some of the most fashion-forward ladies stepped out for a brit-liant celebration of style at the 2014 British Fashion Awards held on December 1 at London’s Coliseum. The night shone bright with stars,...
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No escape for Kit Harington
LOS ANGELES: Actor Kit Harington said playing Jon Snow in Game of Thrones could be a ‘curse of thrones’ as he would have to talk about it all his life. “Game of Thrones is my life, it’s my day job and...
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Freida Pinto on venturing into Bollywood
Actor Freida Pinto came to the fore as a breakout star in Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). As she gears up for the release of her upcoming film, the Natalie Portman and...
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House of Cards returns on February 27
Netflix’s popular political thriller House of Cards will return for its third season on February 27, reported Reuters. Netflix Inc which is famous for having tapped into the new ‘binge’ watching...
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Exhibit in Saudi Arabia lends voice to artistic narratives
Saudi Arabia recently witnessed the inauguration of the region’s contemporary art fair Solos, which is scheduled to go on till December 20. The exhibit features 12 artists, namely Heba Abed, Khaled...
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