Book sheds light on how to be successful in life By: Ali Jan Dilwash on March 18, 2019The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is an inspiring book that talks about setting principles in life. It reveals the real meaning of life. It's a business and self help book written by Stephen Covey. The book was first published in 1989. It discusses the behaviour, team work, attitude, perforce, time management and many more which are the basic principles of an effective life. The … [Read more...] about Book sheds light on how to be successful in life
‘Hichki’ — buried under an avalanche of clichés By: Heemina Riaz on March 18, 2019The plot of this film is buried under an avalanche of narrative clichés. In her comeback film, Rani Mukherji essays the role of a Tourette Syndrome-afflicted teacher. Full marks right there! However, Hichki, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, isn't the kind of class act that does justice to the film's larger purpose of underscoring the need for inclusion. It is marred by more hiccups than its … [Read more...] about ‘Hichki’ — buried under an avalanche of clichés
Portuguese capital is the perfect place for honeymooners on March 18, 2019Grand baroque palaces, atmospheric cobbled streets and a rich bar and dining scene; Lisbon is an ideal destination for a romantic weekend getaway. From rumbling through the city on one of its classic trams, to enjoying a makeshift picnic in a secret miradouro and watching the sun set over the Torre de Belém, check out our top tips for planning a romantic Lisbon city break. There are plenty … [Read more...] about Portuguese capital is the perfect place for honeymooners
‘The Lego Movie 2’ video game plays second fiddle to the film on March 18, 2019The gameplay is similar to other Lego games: you solves puzzles, find components and build machines with them. There are lots of side quests peppered through the entire world and the rewards for completing these are useful. There are a few improvements in the camera department that improve the experience overall, but not enough to the actual gameplay to make it worth writing about. Lego Movie 2 … [Read more...] about ‘The Lego Movie 2’ video game plays second fiddle to the film
Umera Ahmed’s hauntingly beautiful book makes you realise the power of prayer By: Heemina Riaz on March 17, 2019I believe that a book has the power to direct our thought process either in the right or wrong way and leave us with some great lessons. I found Darbar-e-Dil by Umera Ahmed a good book which left me with some good lessons too. For instance, to believe more strongly in prayers, be patient and know that Allah is the best planner. The title of the story Darbar-e-Dil makes one assume that it is a … [Read more...] about Umera Ahmed’s hauntingly beautiful book makes you realise the power of prayer
‘The Mustang’ — a man, a horse and a shot at redemption on March 17, 2019It's rare when a young female filmmaker scores a breakout like Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre did when she unleashed 'The Mustang' at Sundance 2019. Now audiences can see what all the shouting is about. The ticking time bomb of male rage - dangerous if you get too close - may seem like an unlikely topic for a French actress to tackle in her feature debut as a director. But don't expect this … [Read more...] about ‘The Mustang’ — a man, a horse and a shot at redemption
Theatre audiences in for a treat with Yasir Hussain’s ‘Naach Na Jaanay’ By: Noor Oman on March 17, 2019The entertainment industry today has evolved into a sophisticated and multidisciplinary collective of talented individuals, who have always pushed the limits of their art to keep making fresh waves of engaging audiences with their work. One very talented individual who has always displayed persistence in taking their art forward is Yasir Hussain - the actor who has made breakthrough impact with … [Read more...] about Theatre audiences in for a treat with Yasir Hussain’s ‘Naach Na Jaanay’
Salzburg is Austria’s musical city on a shoestring budget on March 17, 2019If you love music, you'll love Salzburg. First, it is Mozart's birthplace which is a treat for lovers of classical music as the city hosts daily concerts and a big summer festival. Then there's 'The Sound of Music' connection as Salzburg was also the setting for the 1965 film about the Von Trapp family, starring Julie Andrews. The film showcased the city's baroque architecture and alpine scenery … [Read more...] about Salzburg is Austria’s musical city on a shoestring budget
We’re packing our bags as New York tops the list of world’s best cities on March 16, 2019New York has topped a list of the world's best cities beating the likes of Melbourne, London and Chicago. The Big Apple claimed the top spot thanks to its excellent combination of restaurants and bars, culture and fun entertainment, according to a study by Time Out. Each year, it releases its annual City Life Index, which scores places on categories such as food, drink, culture, friendliness, … [Read more...] about We’re packing our bags as New York tops the list of world’s best cities
How The Old Man & the Sea is still relevant in today’s world By: Khurshid KB on March 15, 2019Classic The Old Man & the Sea is a very short and interesting novel that contains 127 pages and is written by Earnest Hemingway, published in 1952. The book begins with an old man whose name is Santiago and is a fisherman by profession. He has not caught a single fish for 84 days. A boy called Manolin who has worked with the old man is forced by his parents to stop working with the … [Read more...] about How The Old Man & the Sea is still relevant in today’s world
