Women, minorities make modest gains in HollywoodWomen and minorities have made modest gains in Hollywood in the past year but they remain underrepresented in the industry compared with their share of the population, according to a report released o...
Model Iman Ali ties the knotSuper model Iman Ali got married to Babar Bhatti on Thursday night in a traditional ceremony. The groom is a businessman and the grandson of late Aziz Bhatti Shaheed. The wedding was attended by Alist...
Ayushmann Khurrana thinks Ali Zafar should play Kishore KumarBollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana hinted on a show that while he would love to play Kishore Kumar, he feels Ali Zafar should star as the singer-actor. On Thursday, a social media user tweeted this in...
Tiny T-rex sheds light on prime dino predatorsA tiny cousin of T-rex discovered in the United States could provide a key missing link in understanding how the apex predators evolved to top the food chain, scientists who unearthed the dinky dinosa...
World’s biggest bee rediscovered in IndonesiaThe world’s largest bee has been rediscovered, more than 160 years after it was first seen on a tropical Indonesian island. The giant insect is as long as an adult’s thumb, and not a single one of the...
Giant tortoise thought extinct is foundConservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a giant tortoise from a species thought to have become extinct more than a century ago. The adult female tortoise was found on the island of Fernan...
Flu season may play a role in kidney failure deathsWhen influenza-like illnesses spread in the community, death rates go up for patients on dialysis, a new study shows. In an average year, severe respiratory infections likely contribute to more than a...
Were dinosaurs killed off by asteroid or volcanoes? It’s complicatedEvery school child knows the dinosaurs were killed off by an asteroid smashing into the Earth some 66 million years ago. But scientists say the story may not be quite that simple, and that massive vol...
Smash away anger at Indonesia’s ‘Temper Clinic’Armed with crowbars and wearing protective gear, three women assembled at a Jakarta stress clinic survey the cluster of bottles they're about to smash to pieces. "I feel relieved. It's like something...
Japanese spacecraft touches down on asteroidA Japanese spacecraft touched down on a distant asteroid Friday on a mission to collect material that could provide clues to the origin of the solar system and life on Earth. Workers at the Japan Aero...
Model criticices showbiz industry for supporting sexual harrasersModel Eman Suleman lashed out at Pakistan's entertainment industry for "shielding accused harassers." "Impossibly angry at fools (especially in this entertainment industry) who provide these accused h...
Just how sexist is that film? There’s an app to find outEver wish you could rant about a film's blatant sexism to more than just your family and friends? A new mobile application called Mango Meter, launched last week in Jakarta, Indonesia, allows users to...
Bulgarian boiled frog lands Bear Grylls in hot waterEnvironment officials in Bulgaria said Thursday they were considering fining British adventurer Bear Grylls over an episode of his Running Wild series in which he killed a frog and boiled it on a camp...
An evening with a legendary speaker and columnistAn evening with actor and scholar Naeem Tahir was held at Alhamra Art Centre's Adabi Baithak on Monday, organised by Dr Abrarul Haq and Bazm-e-Anjum Roomani Secretary Zamad Garewal. Despite rain, the...
Take it or leave it!Dear Mathira and Rose, I am 39 years old and I weigh 92 kilogrammes with a loose belly as a result of multiple C-section operations. I get body shamed a lot. It's really embarrassing when random women...
Every time Haseena Moin inspired us with her drama serialsHaseena Moin is a name that needs no introduction. A Pakistani playwright who is known for having written some of the most popular drama serials such as 'Dhoop Kinare', 'Ankahi', 'Tanhaiyaan', 'Aahat'...
Our drama industry doesn’t hold any rehearsals: Saad QureshiYoung and versatile actor Saad Qureshi caught our attention with his performances in 2018 notably in 'Pukaar' and 'Ki Jaana Main Kaun'. We met the young actor for coffee to know more about his plans f...
Junaid Khan to share screen space with Ayeza and MomalSinger and actor Junaid Khan has undoubtedly proven to us that he is one of the most versatile actors of our industry and now he is playing the lead role in a new drama serial alongside Ayeza Khan and...
Top fashion trends for spring 2019Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is accommodated head to toe, whether on the streets, at events or even casual clothes at home. Balancing out clothes with appropriate summ...
Pakistan’s obsession with designer lawnThe end of winter and start of spring can mean a lot of things in different societies and places; but in Pakistan, it predominantly means the start of lawn season. Even before the weather begins to ge...
Could Kinza Razzak be the next big superstar of the TV industry?There are billions of new faces in the film and television industry right now, but one such face who actually has won over the hearts of people is that of Kinza Razzak. Her graceful demeanour and powe...
Mansha Pasha says ‘Surkh Chandi’ shows men and women both can trigger acid attacksThe drama serial 'Surkh Chandni' marks the very first time Mansha Pasha will be taking on a negative role. Other than the drama which is set to be released in 2019, the actress is also working on her...
I want to build awareness about marital abuse through my drama: Ramsha KhanThe latest superstar of the Pakistani drama industry, Ramsha Khan, has been blessing our television screens with her enchanting performances. The video jockey turned actress who made her debut with th...
Theatre play ‘Masbat’ sheds lights on creating awareness about AIDSDhanak Theatre under the banner of Dostana Male Health Society, performed its debut theatrical play "Masbat" at Alhmara Art Centre on February 14, 2019. The play was based on raising awareness and end...
Iman Ali’s wedding festivities kick offModel-turned-actress Iman Ali's pre-wedding festivities are underway in full swing. She announced her engagement to Babar Bhatti last month and is set to tie the knot over the weekend. Her mayoun was...
Sharks attract fans in Eastern Mediterranean winter watersThe wind was blowing, clouds blocked the sun and the sea was choppy and cold, but Hagai Mayer and his two friends didn't care. They wanted to see the sharks. Every winter, as sea temperatures drop, sh...
Why zebras have stripesThe mystery of why zebras have black and white stripes may have been solved as scientists find the pattern 'dazzles' blood-sucking flies. Flies approach the animal with the intention of landing and ea...
What are the theories behind why zebras have stripes?There are several possible explanations as to why zebras have black and white stripes, but a definitive answer remains to be found. There are a number of theories which include small variations on the...
SpaceX, Boeing design-risks threaten new delays for US space programmeNASA has warned SpaceX and Boeing Co of design and safety concerns for their competing astronaut launch systems, according to industry sources and a new government report, threatening the US bid to re...
Hurricanes create natural climate change labs in Puerto RicoThe hurricanes that pounded Puerto Rico in 2017, blasting away most of its forest cover, may give scientists clues to how the world will respond to climate change and increasingly severe weather. Rese...
Vanuatu to give disposable diapers the flushThe Pacific nation of Vanuatu has announced plans to ban disposable diapers in a move it says will significantly reduce pollution. Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu announced the ban at a conference in...
Japanese spacecraft to attempt landing on distant asteroidA Japanese spacecraft is approaching the surface of an asteroid about 280 million kilometers (170 million miles) from Earth. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said Thursday that Hayabusa2 began i...
People with genetic disease at greater risk of sun damage, study findsPeople with a rare genetic disease are up to 10 times more susceptible to sun damage, according to research. Patients with Friedreich’s ataxia are at greater risk of developing skin cancer from harmfu...