Coke and Pepsi bank on showbiz to fight cola wars
KARACHI: Promoting a brand through sponsorship of music, it seems, has become an important marketing strategy for the world’s largest beverages manufacturers, at least in Pakistan. After phenomenal...
View ArticleSoha Ali Khan isn’t in it for the big bucks
MUMBAI: Soha Ali Khan doesn’t really need any money — she was born into the family of the Nawabs of Pataudi and she admits acting isn’t about fame either. So why is she in the film industry? Soha...
View ArticleMadhuri Dixit’s husband is the happiest man on earth, says Warsi
MUMBAI: Bollywood Actor Arshad Warsi, who has shared the screen with actor Madhuri Dixit for the first time in Dedh Ishqiya, believes the actor’s husband, Dr Shriram Nene, is the happiest man on...
View ArticleDeepika is the first actor to intimidate me: Ranbir Kapoor
MUMBAI: Once sweethearts, actors Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor would be spotted together hand-in-hand. However, after their break-up, things turned sour. Giving cover-up statements to the media,...
View ArticleJustin Bieber, Taylor Swift — big winners at Billboard Awards
LAS VEGAS: Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, which also honoured legendary performers Madonna and Prince. Bieber, who was named the...
View ArticleDhaani: Great performances lost in vain
KARACHI: Impressive performances and lack of a gripping subject define Dhaani. The 75-minute long play leaves you with a feeling similar to one felt after an unsatiating meal. What makes it worse is...
View ArticleSpears under fire for giving son a toy gun
Singer Britney Spears is facing serious criticism after allowing her son Jayden to play with a large toy gun. The six-year-old was photographed pointing the toy gun at other people during their family...
View ArticleRanbir has taken a road less travelled: Rishi Kapoor
MUMBAI: Ranbir Kapoor, the heartthrob of many girls, is all set to star in this summer’s most anticipated blockbuster, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, with the hot and charming Deepika Padukone who also...
View ArticleThis or that?: Welcome Back Ash!
Welcome Back Ash! Bollywood’s blue-eyed darling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan left everyone gasping in shock when she appeared at the Cannes Film Festival last year with a post-pregnancy body. However, at...
View ArticleShruti Haasan thought she was too ugly to be in showbiz!
MUMBAI: Bollywood seems to be turning into a family fiesta. First it was Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s son Abhishek who followed in his parents’ footsteps, then it was Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh’s...
View ArticlePreity Zinta for president?
MUMBAI: Having enjoyed a fair share of attention and limelight in Bollywood, actor Preity Zinta moved on to investing capital in the Indian Premier League’s team King’s XI Punjab. Now the actor, who...
View Article7 Bridal oddities you are sure to meet in Pakistan!
The typical Pakistani shaadi is no longer an intimate affair between two people about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. In fact, it has all the elements of a roaring circus! In the midst of it...
View ArticleShergill sees future merger of Indo-Pak film industries
MELBOURNE: It’s been a super busy year for Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill and we’re not even half way through 2013! With over 50 Hindi and Punjabi films under his belt, Shergill has proven himself as...
View ArticleFor Ismail and Junaid, revival of Pashtun culture comes first
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar-based musical duo Ismail and Junaid, recently unveiled the video of their new song Pakhwa. The lyrics of the song are based on the poetry of the famous Pashtun poet Ameer Hamza...
View ArticleMJ’s estate mints $600 million since his death
LOS ANGELES: Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s estate has made $600 million since his death in 2009. It is more money than the Thriller star ever minted while he was alive. The money primarily came...
View ArticleGet The Look: Less is more!
Less is more! Model Sana Ansari arrived at the red carpet for Pantene Bridal Couture Week looking ethereal. The simplicity of her ensemble and her beautiful smile were her best accessories. Here is...
View ArticleSara Khan wants to play serious roles
MUMBAI: Shifting from the small screen to the big screen is now a norm. TV actor Sara Khan is simply confirming as she will soon be seen in comedy films, Aman Ki Asha and Maaya, Vanilla and...
View ArticleRare Harry Potter first edition casts spell at auction
LONDON: Ever wondered what went through author JK Rowling’s mind when she wrote the first Harry Potter novel? Fans of books about the boy wizard had a chance to bid on a unique first edition of Harry...
View ArticleRecipe for success: Talent or technicality?
KARACHI: Despite having a booming fashion industry and a rapidly growing number of designers, Pakistan has only a handful of fashion schools to hone the raw talent of aspiring designers. There are...
View ArticleSummer travelling 101
Once you’ve planned your summer trip, it’s easy to just forget about packing until the night before. This mistake always leads to over-packing and physical exertion. While it’s extremely necessary to...
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