Top five female celebs you should be following on Instagram on February 10, 2018Ah, Instagram! The popular photo and video sharing app isn’t just a place where you can keep your stalking skills at bay: it’s a place where one can now literally feel ALL the madness. From a platform only used by users once in a blue moon to becoming a social networking outrage for big brands […]
Makers of Qandeel’s biopic accused of exploiting her parents on February 10, 2018As commercially hit Urdu One drama serial, Baaghi, drew to a riveting close last week, a string of opposing narratives groped two major factions into the spotlight. Lawyer and internet activist Nighat Dad voiced her concern over Baaghi‘s “well-intentioned efforts to highlight Qandeel’s cause” as having “exploited and misled her parents” by not paying them their dues […]
Qandeel’s parents kept in the ‘dark’ about Baaghi? on February 8, 2018As commercially hit Urdu One drama serial, Baaghi drew to a riveting close last week, a string of opposing narratives groped two major factions into the spotlight. Lawyer and Internet activist Nighat Dad voiced her concern over Baaghi‘s “well-intentioned efforts to highlight Qandeel’s cause” as having “exploited and misled her parents” by not paying them their […]
Zara’s ‘check mini skirt’: Dawn of the Lungi? on February 1, 2018What goes around comes around, and now, it seems like we are back in an era where people have started to show their inclination towards the odd, the bold and the familiar. Gone are the days when we used to show ourselves off in latest bell-bottomed and cropped hemmed trends. Recent revamp of the ‘mod […]
Mehmil — a combination of soul and skill on January 20, 2018LAHORE: Mehmil (meaning the “carrier” of something, usually a palanquin laid on the back of an elephant to carry women through their expedition), a home décor store, graced a large number of renowned names and art admirers to its rare exhibit of art, craft and antiques on its opening on Thursday at Studio O, Syed […]
Unique exhibition of arts and craft in Lahore unveils expression of true beauty on January 19, 2018LAHORE: Mehmil (meaning the “carrier” of something, usually a palanquin laid on the back of an elephant to carry women through their expedition), a home décor store, graced a large number of renowned names and art admirers to its rare exhibit of art, craft and antiques on its opening on Thursday at Studio O, Syed […]
‘Literature solves current issues with past history’ on January 14, 2018LAHORE: First launched in November 2011 in Lahore, inaugurated by the Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shabaz Sharif and spearheaded by the likes of CEO Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aghai (ITA) Baela Raza Jamil and Ameena Saiyid of the Oxford University Press, the Children’s Literary Festival 2018 made its way in the beginning of the New Year to the heart […]
#ShaheedSalmanTaseer trends as tributes pour in on January 4, 2018For all those who are unaware, Salman Shaheed Taseer, late Governor Punjab, became the first non-American to be honoured with the Martin Luther King Junior Peace Award for his sustained efforts in promoting human rights and peace. This prestigious award is given to Taseer in the wake of the nation being deeply divided in its opinion about […]
Epiphany on December 29, 2017I went to him And talked and talked And he served me with his heart and soul, I enjoyed his hospitality. In a trance of love I shook his hand And said thank you and left. Now back at home I think and regret For all his love So innocent, so sincere So tender, so […]
Seven Bollywood item songs to die for on December 8, 2017‘CHAIYYA CHAIYYA’ — this track is from the movie ‘Dil Se’ featuring Malaika Arora. This heart shattering and trend setting number performed on top of a moving train with Shahrukh Khan set the ball rolling for times to come. It is an item number through and through. This catchy tune might even be playing in […]