Swiss mountain bliss — the joys of lacing up your boots for a thrilling hiking trip in the foothills of the mighty Eiger on June 3, 2023One of the jokers in our group is singing Climb Every Mountain as we lace up our hiking boots, a somewhat larky ditty in view of the snow-capped peak ahead, which is ominously nicknamed The Ogre. I’m on a four-day walking holiday through Bernese Oberland in search of Swiss bliss: fine wines, fresh Alpine air […]
‘The Crowded Room’ — Tom Holland shows he’s more than Spider-Man on June 3, 2023There is something nice about seeing Tom Holland playing someone other than Spider-Man in the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room. This isn’t because his take on the wall-crawler was bad, per se, but more that it felt like he was reaching a point where there was little that was challenging about it – for […]
Interest in Mexican style fashion skyrockets By: News Desk on June 2, 2023As summer arrives, the days are longer and the weather is warmer, making it time to dust off our summer wardrobes, pack up our winter knits and explore the latest trends and staples everyone needs for summer 2023. Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for cowboy boot-related terms have skyrocketed in the […]
The rise and rise of nail art queen Anisha Yousaf on June 2, 2023Anisha Yousaf needs no introduction. She is currently the reigning queen of the nail art business in Lahore. In an exclusive interview, she says, “When I moved back to Pakistan, I saw there is no exclusive nail place in any city. Nobody knew about this nail fashion industry.” She says honesty, sustainability and a never […]
Alhamra Theatre Festival wraps up with a memorable finale By: Staff Report on June 2, 2023The highly anticipated Alhamra Theatre Festival concluded resoundingly, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Drawing participants from Lahore and beyond, the festival received widespread acclaim for its commitment to enriching the theatre scene. The closing ceremony featured the captivating play ‘Ki Janaa, Main Kon’ by the talented Azaad Theatre. Distinguished guests, including former Deputy Commissioner […]
Remembering music icon Basharat Ali Khan By: Dr. Amjad Parvez on June 1, 2023Radio Pakistan was an undeclared academy for the followers and practitioners of music since the creation of Pakistan. Lahore Radio Station has been the foremost in this domain of art. As a child artist I was in awe when I watched singer Munawar Sultana sitting in the same studio singing live where I do my […]
New research reveals five most popular colours to wear to a wedding By: News Desk on June 1, 2023A new study shows the most searched for wedding guest colours. The study conducted by fabric experts Dalston Mill Fabrics analysed Google Trends data with over 8,995 search terms relating to different colours and styles of dresses to wear to a wedding to reveal the most popular colours for wedding guests this summer. BLACK […]
AI-generated pictures show what Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan would look like in 2023 on June 1, 2023Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the art world, showing surprising possibilities and reimagining traditional artistic processes. Several artists have used their creative minds and skills to create powerful images and even those which were once imagined by people. As people get their hands on what politicians and industrialists would look like, a Pakistani artist has […]
Meghan Markle could make $29,000 from sponsorship deal ahead of blog relaunch By: News Desk on June 1, 2023New research reveals how much Meghan Markle could stand to make as a ‘full-time influencer’ now that she’s rumoured to be relaunching her lifestyle blog, The Tig. The findings, pulled together by JeffBet, take into account the Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram audience, engagement rate and average likes, to calculate her earnings. Rumours are circulating that […]
Why violence is integral to Pakistani politics By: Shakil Akhtar Rai on May 31, 2023Politics is quest for power and power is your ability to impose your will upon others. In a Hobbesian environment power flows from barrel of the gun; but in a democratic dispensation a set of laws, rules and norms is provided to pursue political ends through peaceful means and attain power for a fixed term […]