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Google pays homage to Perween Rahman on birth anniversary
Activist, who was murdered on March 13, 2013, would have turned 65 today
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From Alyzeh Gabol to Paris Hilton: Seven stars who have joined the NFT market
NFTs are digital artworks varying from images, videos and animations to texts, tweets, source codes and music
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Journey to nostalgia: T Magazine's top picks of the week
Here’s what to watch, read, binge and listen to this week
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Betty White has a last laugh in biographic comic book
The 30-page comic book tracing her Hollywood journey will be available both digitally and in print
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Pakistani artist lauded for adorning Nike sneakers with intricate truck art
Haider Ali previously made headlines for his mural painted in honour of George Floyd
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'Hackers' change Akbar Allahabadi's name to Akbar Prayagraj
The surname of the renowned Urdu poet appeared as Akbar Prayagraj on the website of the UP Education Commission
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Found In translation
City of My Heart is an unbridled celebration of the purity of human spirit that once existed
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Google Doodle honours Moin Akhtar on 71st birth anniversary
The master parodist was born in Karachi on December 24, 1950.
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Open letter addresses Jaun Elia’s turbulent relationship with family
Family members of the late poet weigh in on his volatile nature and fractured relationship with family
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Iconic feminist author Bell Hooks dies at 69
Born Gloria Jean Watkins in 1952, celebrated author passed away at her home in Kentucky, her niece wrote on Twitter.
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From spy thrillers to celebrity divorce: T Magazine’s top picks
Here’s what to watch, read, binge and play this week
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, Olivia Colman talk bringing 'The Lost Daughter' to the big screen
Adapted from the Elena Ferrante novel of the same name, the film is Gyllenhaal's directorial debut
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'Harry Potter' first edition sells for $471,000
1997 hardback British edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone comes with colour illustration on the cover
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National Academy of Performing Arts appoints new CEO
Junaid W Zuberi assumed the office of CEO Napa on November 1
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Mira Sethi talks toxic masculinity, policing women's outfits
The writer recently elaborated on her stance against men policing women’s clothing choices
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Pakistani crystal artist Sara Shakeel calls out SHEIN for stealing artwork
The brand apologized and promised to compensate Shakeel, along with other artists who feel their work has been stolen.
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Indians irked after Superman comic calls Kashmir 'disputed territory'
The viral clip has riled up several Twitter users in India, with many even tweeting with #AntiIndiaSuperman
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In a first, Superman comes out as bisexual
The new Superman, who is the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, will have a romantic relationship with a male friend
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Famous sculptor installs 17-feet tall statue of Quaid-e-Azam in Kakul
The statue was made by renowned sculptor Fakeero Solanki, who has previously also worked on another statue of Jinnah
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Amin Rehman’s ‘White Wash’ blurs the boundary between language and visual art
The artist’s text-based works highlight the issues of war and displacement
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Drawings by boxing legend Muhammad Ali up for auction
The late boxer liked to sketch as a way of unwinding after a fight or training
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‘I’m proud of my friend’: Malala lauds Angelina Jolie for her book on children’s rights
‘Know Your Rights and Claim Them’ has been co-written by Jolie and human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren
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Dutch museum unveils previously unseen Van Gogh drawing
The drawing is owned by a private collector and had never been known of or displayed
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'Frozen - The Musical' opens in London
The Oscar-winning film about royal sisters Anna and Elsa has won over legions of young fans since its 2013 release
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German cultural organisations call to protect Afghan cultural heritage and workers
The organisations have appealed to the government "to stand up for colleagues in Afghanistan"
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'Not safe': Afghan artists react to the Taliban takeover
Some artists are trying to destroy all proof of their work, others are creating last pieces as a form of resistance
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Covid-19 vaccine developer is now a Barbie
British coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert now shares honour with Beyonce: a Barbie doll in her likeness.
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Kal Agar Main Marjaoun: Worth the wait
Bee Gul’s ‘Kal Agar Main Marjaoun' offers a lyrical, gripping exploration of the human condition
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Monsters and mourning: Bearing witness to patriarchal violence through art
On artistic displays of grief following social tragedy and remembrance devoid of empathy
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Broadway theatres to require masks and vaccination certificates upon reopening
The announcement comes just weeks before most Broadway theatres reopen after a 16-month Covid-19 shutdown
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Triggering and insensitive: Abdal Mufti's illustration of Zahir Jaffer irks Twitter
The artist recently shared an illustration of Zahir with blood on his hands and a menacing smile on his face
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Prince Harry is currently working on a memoir
The 'intimate and heartfelt' book shares a 'definitive account of the experiences, losses that have helped shape him'
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Young Kashmiri artists seek to reinvent calligraphy
Irtiqa Bazaz, in (IIOJK), was about 10 when she started learning the art of calligraphy
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67 years on, Frida Kahlo paints picture of pursuit with no end
Turkish artist honours famed Mexican painter, cherishes works driven by 'passion, desire to live and resistance'
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Police complaint filed against Kareena Kapoor for hurting religious sentiments
Actor is being called out for the title of her recent book on pregnancy
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What's the rush? Naimal Khawar talks balancing work and personal life
Artist commented on the need for personal space while working on a piece and how her husband makes sure she has it
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Cardi B flaunts baby bump along with mould made by Pakistani artist
Misha Japanwala created a mould for the famous rapper, as Cardi B shared she's expecting a second child with Offset
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Fake Mona Lisa sells for $3.4 million at auction
The owner defended his 'Mona Lisa' painting as the original Leonardo da Vinci canvas.
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Statue honouring Abdul Sattar Edhi installed in Quetta
Made by sculptor Ishaq Lehri, the life-size statue of the late philanthropist has been placed in the city
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Mona Lisa up for auction? Not quite
It has a guide price of 200,000-300,000 euros and the online auction ends on June 18
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From comics to big screen: The Marvel-ous rise of superheroes
From Stan Lee, bankruptcy and blockbuster glory - here's the story of Marvel's glory
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NAPA’s fourth wall is your screen
Academy goes digital to attract theatre audiences lost to the pandemic
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Picasso oil painting sells for over $100 million in NY
Pablo Picasso’s “Femme assise près d‘une fenêtre (Marie-Thérèse)” sold for US$103.4 million at Christie’s in New York
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Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Head of Bear' sketch can be sold for $16 million
"Head of a Bear" is a 7 cm silverpoint drawing on a pink-beige paper
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Pakistani crystal artist makes it to 'Vogue' for sprinkling her dust over Billie's transformation
Sara Shakeel, a Pakistani-raised, London-based artist has become the talk of town for her eye-catching work.
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Riz Ahmed lauds Pakistani truck artist
Haider Ali painted a mural dedicated to George Floyd last June
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Meghan Markle writes children's book inspired by Prince Harry, Archie
'My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the makeup, as much as it does with mine,' she said
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Pakistani chef makes it to 'Forbes' 30 Under 30 list
Zahra Khan, in hopes of making it big, moved to London in 2015 to attend Gordon Ramsay's culinary school
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Karachi walls deserve better: Graffiti artists chime in
A handful of artists have taken it upon themselves to use graffiti to beautify our urban landscapes
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British royal Kate launches book of portraits to remember pandemic
The book called 'Hold Still: A Portrait of Our Nation in 2020' will be available from May 7