Waqar Zaka hopes to go from cobra to constituency
KARACHI: Here’s what you do if you want to change the way things are run in your country — you run for elections! At least that’s what sensational VJ-turned-TV show host Waqar Zaka thinks is the best...
View ArticleSurvival of Hazara: Reaping what they sew
Waziri Humanitarian Organisation’s current project helps Hazara women utilise their talent and earn cash for their struggling families The wrought-iron basement door was standing open, despite...
View ArticleKajol happy about choosing family life over film career
One of Bollywood’s hot favourite actors in the ’90s and early ’00s, Kajol Devgn, who is not seen in a lot of films these days, is happy that her personal life has taken priority over her professional...
View ArticleDid you know?: Princess Di posed as man in gay bar
Princess Diana was once taken inside a gay bar dressed as a man by Queen star Freddie Mercury. She later sent a note saying, “We must do it again!” Comedy actor Cleo Rocos, who went with the princess,...
View ArticleWhat treatment's best for hyperactive preschoolers?
NEW YORK: Parents of preschoolers at risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may first want to try behavior training before they put their children on medications, suggests a new...
View ArticleFashion Police: The yellow bag failure
Zainab was caught on camera last month at the Élan Lawn preview in Lahore. Unfortunately, she wasn’t wearing anything that went well together, so she gets no points on our style-o-meter. The charges...
View ArticleShilpa turns designer for Rajasthan Royals’ fan wear
JAIPUR: Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has used her fashion instincts to design a new ‘official fan wear collection’ for her Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals, in association with...
View ArticleSRK, Pitbull showcase diverse culture at IPL opening ceremony
KOLKATA: A dazzling and extravagant ceremony combining Bollywood’s glamour quotient and a medley of diverse cultures showcased by American rapper Pitbull and Tagore’s compositions heralded the start...
View ArticleOld classics are national heritage, should be restored: Farooque Sheikh
MUMBAI: Restoring classics is like restoring heritage, says seasoned actor Farooque Shiekh, who regrets that many good films have perished, but at the same time he is happy over steps being taken to...
View ArticleFashion at your finger tips — a consumer’s dream come true
ISLAMABAD: April is set to be quite an eventful month — and I am not referring to the pre-election buzz. April is going to be the fashion month of Pakistan with as many as four fashion events coming...
View ArticleIt’s crunch time: Eating your way to the ballot box
KARACHI: Hospitality and khaana pilana is said to be the key to fostering better relations. Whether it’s a mother-in-law arranging a feast for her beloved son-in-law, a wife cooking her husband’s...
View ArticleFans remember pop queen Nazia Hassan on her birthday
KARACHI: Fans of Pakistan’s pop queen Nazia Hassan on Wednesday remembered the iconic figure on her 48th birthday. Born on April 3, 1965, the “Sweetheart of Pakistan” became country’s pop icon in the...
View ArticleMadonna to auction art for Afghan, Pakistani girls
NEW YORK: Pop star Madonna and Sotheby’s announced Wednesday the auction of a Cubist masterpiece by French artist Fernand Leger to support an education project for girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan....
View ArticleTrend file: Necklace loving
As statement jewellery is all the rage for Spring/Summer 2013, we were lucky to spot these beautiful ladies sporting these gorgeous pieces. So when you make a trip to the mall next time, keep some...
View ArticleTV Chat: Game of Thrones is back with a bang
ISLAMABAD: Game of Thrones returned to TV screens this Sunday with a formidable premiere episode that drew a record 4.4 million viewers, up 13% from the season two premiere and up 4% from the...
View ArticleRanbir Kapoor, Honey Singh best friends in the making?
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor doesn’t make friends easily. But when he warms up to someone, he pulls out all stops to extend a hand of friendship. The actor has now found another buddy in...
View ArticleVeena’s marriage announcement was a joke!
It seems like the spotlight stealer Veena Malik just doesn’t stop craving for attention. She disappointed some of her fans when she announced on April 1 that she had her private wedding ceremony with...
View ArticleFashion Pakistan Lounge launches spring exhibition
LAHORE: Fashion Pakistan Lounge (FPL) hosted its annual spring exhibition, Best of What’s New, on April 1. This one day event featured established and upcoming names from Lahore and Karachi. As...
View ArticlePlans finalised for Malala Yousafzai film tribute
If everything goes according to plan, then parts of Amjad Khan’s film on teenage Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai will be shot in Kanpur, The Times of India reported Thursday. The...
View ArticleAre things looking up for Lollywood?
LAHORE: It’s about time film-makers got serious about Pakistani films. The Chairman of Pakistan Producers’ Association, Syed Noor, has been hounded by the question of how to revive Pakistani cinema...
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