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The T factor
Teachers, architects of the future, play a vital role in the social, economic development, progress of the country.
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Punjabi Café opens to public
Cafe aims to provide poets, artists and intellectuals platform for literary discussions, seminars and other activities
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Slackistan — the director’s cut
Slackistan is slotted for release in Pakistan later this year.
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Meena Bazaar retains its original charm
For decades Meena Bazaar has been a must-visit place for brides-to-be before their wedding day.
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Kangana Ranaut wants to direct a film
While Ranaut’s niche seems to be playing a manic, crazed woman in Bollywood films, the actor says she wants to direct.
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Two-thirds of Pakistan prefers joint family system
Sixty-seven per cent of Pakistan prefers to live in a joint family system, reveals a survey.
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Pax romana
Centurion has neither the epic proportions nor the grand pretensions of Gladiator.
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Sweet and sour
Don’t let the name fool you, Cafe 76 is a full fledged restaurant with a long menu and plenty of main courses.
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Machete: Cuts both ways
Machete was born of popular demand, as an in-joke, and retains the playfulness that this sort of genesis dictates.
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Shiv Sena storms set of Bigg Boss
Party chief Bal Thackeray says Pakistani artistes will not be allowed to appear on "Big Boss".
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Ritu Kumar believes in moving with the times
Indian designer Ritu Kumar's brand Label is now being sported by celebrities like Mischa Barton and Mel B.
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Hitting the YouTube jackpot
Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber are both approaching a major milestone of the new music industry: 1 billion Youtube views.
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Humayun Saeed’s Daag to kick off next year
Humayun Saeed’s talks to us about his new film venture, Daag, which is set to begin shooting in March 2011.
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Nurture thy nature
Neemtree School of Music is an effort to encourage use of music in children’s educational and cultural development.
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So you want to pursue Media Studies...
With the current media boom in Pakistan, Media Sciences is fast becoming one of the most popular career options.
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What does it take to become a producer?
The film industry in Pakistan doesn't require educational qualifications or work experience as requirements.
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Deepika wants to do more films with Ranbir
Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor ended their relationship but the actor still wants to work with her ex-beau.
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A Pakistani reunion on an Indian reality TV show
It was, by all accounts, an engaging debut for Veena Malik and Ali Saleem aka Begum Nawazish Ali on “Bigg Boss.”
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Meera proclaims herself a champion of women’s rights
Meera addresses a press conference about her upcoming play titled “Husn Ara Kaun?”
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I wish to be the biggest rock star of all time: Naukhez Javed
Vocalist for rock band Inteha wishes he had X-ray vision, loathes racism and loves Aalo gosht with rice.
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10 things I hate about cricket fans
Spontaneous dancing in the street. This isn’t an episode of “Glee”.
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War games
Compared to movies inspired by America's contemporary wars, video games that evoke current conflicts are blockbusters.
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Wasi Haider’s work at Jharoka
Known for his mastered usage of the pointillism technique, Wasi has worked with many different mediums.
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Veena Malik, Begum Nawazish make debut
Veena Malik and Begum Nawazish set to feature on Indian reality television show “Bigg Boss”.
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Meena Bazar comes to Karachi
The Indian franchise Meena Bazar, which is also available in Islamabad and Lahore, opens its doors in Karachi.
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Twitter Alert: Ayodhya and Musharraf
Bollywood celebs tweet in on the Ayodhya verdict, while Pakistanis focus on Musharraf's party launch.
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The name game
Films are often named after successful Indian flics or song lyrics, but registering a title is a complicated process.
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Ali Zafar: Mumbai calling
Ali Zafar says he’s having a ‘great experience’ in Mumbai but misses home.
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I fear not being able to fulfill commitments: Marvi Memon
PML-Q parliamentarian Marvi Memon has no heroes in fiction or real life and wishes she could live in a caravan.
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When Hollywood met Bollywood
Mumbai and Los Angeles have had symbiotic relationships based on mutual fascination in films and in fashion.
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Catering to the fashion-savvy
The wedding season is upon Islamabad, and women are on the hunt for dresses that will outdo their social competitors.
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Feminine cuts
The most versatile trend this season has been the revival of the longer hemlines and feminine dresses.
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India’s biggest budget film releases
Rajinikanth's latest film, Endhiran, has a budget of $35 million making it the most expensive Indian film ever made.
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A dispirited arts festival opens
The Cogito Youth Performing Arts Festival finally kicks off in Karachi after almost a fortnight’s delay.
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Message in a tie
Colours are a powerful psychological tool and have the ability to convey meaning to those around you.
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10-day exhibition at The Drawing Room
10-day exhibition of art pieces by six artists begins at The Drawing Room Art Gallery in Lahore.
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A journey through Rio de Janeiro
Housed for ten days in the Santorini-esque Khaas Art Gallery are recent works of Brazilian photographer Aimir Reis.
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Fantasies coming alive on canvas
“Phantasia” is an exploration of fantasy by 4 artists - Scharjeel Sarfaraz, Zia Haider, Samina Islam and Babar...
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Hair washing robot with 16 fingers unveiled
Panasonic unveils robot that scans head, then shampoos their hair and massages the scalp with its rubbery...
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I want to do a hard-core action film, Rahul Bose
The actor says an emphatic no to typical Bollywood potboilers shows an interest in offbeat movies and world cinema.
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A foreign film invasion
Lahore may have been a hub of Pakistani films but this week the city remains in grip of the foreign film fever.
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“Music channels are not taste makers, they’re just going with what sells”
The Kominas’ drummer Imran Malik, who is currently in Karachi, speaks to The Express Tribune.
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Tales from Banaras
Banaras colony’s fabric was famed far and wide but the security situation in Karachi has dented its business.
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Here comes the bride!
Mohammad Asif signed a formal wedding contract in March, but celebrations were being held in Lahore this week.
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Fashion goes democratic for world's largest show
Some 4,000 people of all shapes and sizes signed up for the shows, which took place in 50 French cities.
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‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ can change lives
Amitabh Bachchan is all set to host the fourth season of KBC which starts airing on October 11.
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Beauty & the Brush: Shining eyes
If there is one secret of the celebrities we’ve finally got down pat, it’s how to get our eyelids to shine like...
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Starry night
Yet another evening in Karachi as designers, models and actors turn out for the launch of Rukaiya Adamjee’s salon.
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The style guide for men
Dark colours, military influences and black accessories are a must-have for men this autumn/winter.
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Etiquette tips for the office
Observing a few rules of etiquette is often sufficient to get along with co-workers.

















































