When there isn’t a theory for everything
Professor Stephen Hawking’s first wife Jane Hawking shared the inside story of their extraordinary marriage in a rather personal account published in the Newsweek magazine. She recalled her first...
View ArticleA firefly’s descent to the ocean floor
KARACHI: Usman Riaz is perhaps the most unconventional musician to have emerged from a country which is renowned for producing top-notch guitar players such as Amir Zaki, Meekal Hassan, Salman Ahmed...
View ArticleWatch Rahat Fateh Ali Khan perform the 'Aao Parhao' anthem
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has lent his vocals to the Express Media Group’s nationwide highly-interactive campaign called Aao Parhao – Jo Seekha hai woh sab ko seekhao/ Come Teach – Teach all that you have...
View Article7 non-food factors that derail weight loss
Choosing your meals wisely is good advice but there are many other factors that might be the cause of your increasing waist-line. If you eat with a group of friends, you’re more likely to overindulge,...
View ArticleMiddle earth comes to Russia
Fans of The Lord of The Rings series have a reason to rejoice as the fantasy-series is about to become reality. Throughout the series ‘The Eye’ is the symbol mostly associated with Sauron. The Eye of...
View ArticleIt’s not perfectly okay for men to be objectified: Freida Pinto
NEW DELHI: There is a recurring pattern in actor Freida Pinto’s films and that is the presence of strong female characters. The Hollywood-based Indian actor says it’s the first thing that she...
View ArticleFor the fun, fearless and daring
LAHORE: Sana Hafeez, Fashion Coordinator and Designer at Sana Safinaz recently unveiled her latest venture, the launch of Indian jewellery brand, Outhouse in Pakistan. Through edgy and eclectic style,...
View ArticleAfghan Bruce Lee or Bruce Hazara?
KABUL: From the ruins of a bombed-out palace above Kabul, a young Afghan man bearing a striking resemblance to kung fu legend Bruce Lee is high-kicking his way to Internet fame, aiming to show another...
View ArticleSidhu open to working for Pakistani comedy show
KARACHI: You may find his ‘LOL’ moments in a number of comedy shows annoying but that is what has made the former Indian test cricketer such a huge sensation in India’s entertainment industry. Known...
View ArticleWhen Dhaani and Maaeri crossed bridges
KARACHI: Pakistani band Strings have long been ambassadors of peace for the country. Known for their cross-cultural collaborations, they recently performed live at the Red Bull Soundclash in Dubai in...
View ArticleDDLJ makes Indian history with 1000-week run
MUMBAI: It was October 1995 when the Maratha Mandir cinema first showed one of India’s best-loved movies, a Bollywood romcom starring Shah Rukh Khan. One thousand weeks later, the film “Dilwale...
View ArticleRed Carpet Roundup: Fashion Footwear Association Of New York Awards 2014
Some of New York’s best-dressed celebs stepped out to celebrate their love for shoes at the 2014 Fashion Footwear Association Awards held at the IAC Building, New York City. The night was brimming...
View ArticleDistraction does not hinder learning
NEW YORK: Researchers at Brown University in the US have found that as long as our attention is as divided when we have to recall a motor skill as it was when we learned it, we will do just fine. Most...
View ArticleWinnie the Pooh drawing fetches £314,500
One of the most famous images of Winnie the Pooh fetched £314,500 at an auction, three times its estimate. The auction of illustrator EH Shepard’s ink drawing of author AA Milne’s adored characters...
View ArticleAntigone rebels back
Several Syrian refugee women took to the stage in Beirut, Lebanon to perform a contemporary version of the Sophocles’ play Antigone, reported the Al-Arabiya News. British publication, The Independent...
View ArticleFinding nirvana in Lahore
LAHORE: Nothing hits the spot better after a rough week than a good spa day. Whether it’s going for a massage, a facial or a scrub, both men and women need to pamper themselves to revitalise the...
View ArticleFrom Jutt and Bond to James Bond
The cast of the new James Bond movie Spectre was announced recently and fans were blown away to see the likes of Andrew Scott, Christoph Waltz, Dave Bautista, and Monica Belluci star alongside Daniel...
View ArticleA room full of Manto’s imagination
LAHORE: Walking into a full house at Al Hamra Arts Council on Wednesday evening, an air of expectations permeated the auditorium. The opening night of the first-ever theatre performance of Kamra # 9,...
View ArticlePain & gain of checkered past
An online petition has urged Massachusetts justice officials to deny Mark Wahlberg his request for a pardon in the 1988 assault conviction, reported IANS. The Transformers: Age of Extinction star had...
View Article6 Breakthrough benefits of corn
With winter on the rise, corn is one of the most popular vegetables in Pakistan. Commonly known as bhutta or makai, it is loved by adults and children alike because of its saccharine flavour. This...
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