Boy, oh boy!
Thousands of joyful spectators popped open bottles of champagne, cheered on and craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the official notice of the birth of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first...
View ArticleRamazan Treat: NAPA’s Qawalli night leaves audience mesmerised
KARACHI: The Mehfil-e-Sama held at the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) theatre on Saturday night featured one of the best qawwali groups of the country, the award-winning duo Farid Ayaz...
View ArticleFashion Police: Sloppy (not so) chic
Dhobi Ghat film-maker Kiran Rao may be the wife of Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan, but it seems like she almost never cares about what she wears. She arrived at the press meet of Ship of...
View ArticleDid you know? Amanda Bynes placed under psychiatric care
Troubled actor Amanda Bynes has been taken to a hospital for involuntary psychiatric care after the former teen star was involved in a disturbance in Southern California, authorities said on Tuesday....
View ArticleToronto film festival to debut films on Mandela, Assange
TORONTO: The world premiere of The Fifth Estate, a ripped-from-the-headlines drama about Julian Assange and the creation of WikiLeaks, will open the 38th Toronto International Film Festival, which...
View ArticleKate and William show off Britain’s new prince
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton gave the world the first glimpse of their new baby on Tuesday. They left the hospital to a barrage of camera flashes with the boy who is third in line to the...
View ArticleHugh Jackman claws deep into Wolverine to expose a softer side
NEW YORK: Hugh Jackman battles Ninja warriors, trounces a monster Samurai and rescues a Japanese heiress but still manages to show a softer, vulnerable side of the comic book superhero in The...
View ArticleDancing away from Lahore to Turkey
LAHORE: Amidst religious extremism and security threats, where cultural practices have little chance to thrive, a dance troupe of 16 young girls from Lahore Grammar School (LGS) braved representing...
View ArticleRoyal baby named George Alexander Louis
LONDON: Two days his birth, Royal baby has been named George Alexander Louis by the Prince Williams and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. The baby was born on Monday after at least 10 hours of...
View ArticleBollywood star Salman Khan charged with homicide
MUMBAI: An Indian court on Wednesday charged Bollywood star Salman Khan with culpable homicide over a 2002 hit-and-run case that could land him behind bars for 10 years, a report and a court...
View ArticleWant feet that smell like fish? It’s in!
ISLAMABAD: With her shalwar rolled up till her knees, a client giggled as tiny little fish nibbled on her feet. It was a rare experience for those visiting a Fish Foot Spa for the first time but also...
View ArticleThe Eid exhibition that beckons Lahori shoppers
LAHORE: With Ramazan nearing its end, the stress of buying the perfect Eid outfit looms over the heads of Lahori women. Numerous fashion designers and entrepreneurs showcased their latest collections...
View ArticleTrend File: Pleasing Palazzos
Whoever thought the loose, flared pant is a thing of the past is highly mistaken as the wider than ever, baggy palazzo pants are the hottest trend this summer. The hippie fashion staple of the 60s and...
View ArticleDid you know? Royal baby’s name unveiled: George Alexander Louis
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have chosen three traditional royal names by calling their new-born baby boy George Alexander Louis, William’s office said on Wednesday. The baby,...
View ArticleBollywood’s bad boy Salman Khan in the line of fire
KARACHI: Actor Salman Khan might be a Bollywood star, but he has a fan following that spreads out throughout the culturally-dynamic India. He has superstar status and his films are viewed in...
View ArticleWorry not! Burka Avenger will save the day
Catwoman, Wonderwoman, Black Widow — all of them can just back off as Pakistan’s very own super heroine, the Burka Avenger, is all set to save the day. The desi superwoman is a mild-mannered teacher...
View ArticleVibrant Pakistan: Making a mark in Amsterdam
LAHORE: Amsterdam seems to have been the place to be this July. Pakistani designers — Faiza Samee, Adnan Pardesy, Sonya Batla, Honey Waqar and Durreshawar Nisar, and retailer Leisure Club, showcased...
View ArticleGet the look: Truck art chic
Fatima Zaman, Kayseria’s creative director Waleed Zaman’s wife, looked uber trendy and stylish when she arrived at the launch of Kayseria Prêt at Café Olivetto. Here is a breakdown of what she wore:...
View ArticleTelevision has gone to the dogs
NEW YORK: Lonely, bored dogs left at home all day while their owners are at work could soon be getting some digital company – a TV channel with programming just for pooches. DOGTV, a 24/7 channel...
View ArticleSix-inch heels and more from Samia and Azmay
KARACHI: Designer sisters Samia and Azmay Shahzada entered the shoe business back in 1999, when shoe shopping was mostly limited to small-time shops at Tariq Road. However, over time, the duo has...
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