Pakistani-American director delivers powerful short film, Tikkun Olam By: webdesk on January 25, 2021Have you ever felt that strong sense of guilt when you pass by a homeless person asking you for money? Rushing to your lunch meeting, you simply didn’t have the time to stop and give that person money or even afford them the basic dignity of being addressed. If you carry those feelings of guilt, […]
The belly of the beast By: Fatima Ali on January 25, 2021A sharp rap on the window, my head snaps up for a moment. Large brown eyes peering through impossibly thick window panes. A million miles between two centimetres of polished glass. The car engine revs. A cock of his head, the downward plunge of the corners of his mouth as he holds up the tip […]
Zainab Chottani holds solo show for her collection titled Bagh-e-Ishq By: Staff Report on January 25, 2021Karachi’s greatly admired designer Zainab Chottani exhibited her new Spring Summer bridal collection titled ‘Bagh E Ishq’ on Saturday at Karachi’s iconic Jehangir Kothari Parade, Clifton. Taking part in the designer’s first solo show were a mix of 50 male and female models showcasing the latest trends for bridal fashion. Zainab Chottani’s Bagh-e-Ishq was inspired […]
Bilal Abbas Khan makes it to Eastern Eye’s 30 under 30 Global Asian Stars list By: Staff Report on January 25, 2021One of Pakistan’s most celebrated young actors, Bilal Abbas Khan has been included in the Top 30 under 30 Global Asian Stars, published by UK based publication Eastern Eye this weekend, a list that also includes the likes of Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, and singer Guru Randhawa. The young heartthrob’s star has been making waves […]
Engin Altan Duzyatan son Emir’s snowmobile ride video breaks the Internet By: News Desk on January 25, 2021A video of Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan’s five years old son Emir Aras Düzyatan riding snowmobile has taken the internet by storm. Engin, who portrays titular role in historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, and his wife last week enjoyed snowy Sunday and shared photos and video of their getaway on social media. The Turkish […]
Twitter is not forgiving Cannoli’s owners any time soon By: News Desk on January 25, 2021Shortly after the video of two restaurant owners in Islamabad mocking their manager’s English went viral, social media erupted with condemnation and of course — memes. Rapper Ali Gul Pir, who is famous for his skits on social media, chose to add humour to the Cannoli controversy by re-enacting the viral video. He shared a […]
George Clooney showed up drunk to set of 1996 film ‘One Fine Day’ By: Agencies on January 25, 2021George Clooney has revealed that he once turned up drunk to the set of his 1996 romantic comedy One Fine Day. The Hollywood heartthrob, 59, said he smelled rather like a “distillery” when he rolled up to work on the movie alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. However, the star insisted that it only happened because of some […]
Justin Bieber ‘not proud of where I was at in my life’ over 2014 arrest By: Agencies on January 25, 2021Justin Bieber has reflected on seven years since he was arrested, saying it was “not my finest hour” and he is “not proud of where I was at in my life”. The singer, 26, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drink or drugs, resisting arrest and driving with an invalid licence, […]
South African jazz ‘giant’ Jonas Gwangwa dies aged 83 By: Agencies on January 25, 2021South Africa jazz trombonist and composer Jonas Gwangwa, whose music powered the anti-apartheid struggle, died on Saturday aged 83, the presidency said. President Cyril Ramaphosa led the tributes to the legendary musician who was nominated for an Oscar for the theme song of the 1987 film “Cry Freedom”. “A giant of our revolutionary cultural movement […]
Sundance enters uncharted waters in unique Oscar season By: Agencies on January 25, 2021In normal years, the Sundance Film Festival kicks off in late January with Hollywood’s award season already in full swing. Producers, stars and journalists meet in the spectacular Utah mountains to swap last-minute Oscar tips, and catch a first glimpse of the next year’s batch of contenders. This year, due to the pandemic, everything has […]