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Arbaaz Khan has confirmed that a sequel to "Dabangg" is in the works and ready to roll before the end of the year.

A new study says that socially active people are at half the risk of dying early than those with no social life.

Aamir Khan was “nervous” about his wife Kiran Rao’s directing debut and shocked by her initial refusal to cast him.

Ryan Reynolds said he was “emotionally and physically exhausted” after filming Buried.

Both Taherani and Baloch have great vocals and possess the natural ability to be very innovative with their songs.

Getting a tailor to stitch an outfit in time requires a mix of cajoling, emotional blackmail, white lies and threats.

Christina Lamb is one of the UK’s most highly regarded journalists and accomplished authors.

It would be indeed hard to imagine what food would be like without the unique flavours provided by blends of spices.

Atif Aslam would be a philanthropist if he could be anything other than a musician/actor.

For all the explosions and vehicular collisions, The A-Team is a stupefyingly underwhelming movie.

Duchovny and Moore co-star in The Joneses, a rather literal critique of American consumer-driven culture.

Khan apologised for his statement that the Mumbai attacks attracted publicity only because the elite were targeted.

Eminem and Lady Gaga take home the most gongs at the MTV Video Music Awards 2010.

Does your Eid revolve around runaway tailors, overbooked salons and embarrassing moments? You're not alone.

While the Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg broke box-office records in India, Pakistani cinemas made do with local fare.

Sania Mirza's manager called the rumors 'hype' for the show.

Try your hand at The Express Tribune's beauty and skincare quiz and win a hamper of products by L'Oreal Paris.

Unlikely as it may sound, cupcakes are a new trend in Pakistan for those with a disposable income.

Football is being adopted by trend-setting elite who need to distance themselves from the common man game, cricket.

Medium Raw is a fine sampling from chef Anthony Bourdain for whom the title “Rebel with a Cause” is richly deserved.

1. The staring. From the moment you get out of the airport to the McDonald’s restroom or browsing in the bazaars.

Pakistan’s leading bridal designer Umar Sayeed shares his disdain for nylon and bad taste.

The Early Years philosophy of learning through play is based on Sophia’s observations of her children.

A list to help you through that awkward first date, movie night with family or to appear appropriately...

Many talented musicians and actors in Islamabad have gained popularity in the city and garnered a fan following.

Filmmaker Karan Johar decided to use Twitter to put an end to rumours about his next production.

Koirala says her priorities in life changed after marriage and she’d like to focus on making her marriage a success.

One of autumn/winter’s hottest trends has been nailed by Burberry’s Creative Director Christopher Bailey.

Lahore’s cinemas will be firmly divided along linguistic lines this Eid.

Beauty parlours and hair salons are jam packed as more and more customers are heading in for beauty treatments.

If applied correctly, aspirin masks will soften and smoothen skin and you will see a reduction in blackheads.

Sonam Kapoor-starrer Aisha is selling well. Among Hollywood movies, it is The Expendables which has acquired top spot.

Jolie said she had “hardly the words” to express her opposition to burning someone’s religious text.

Aslam is now a huge star in India and in Pakistan, and his work with Cordola is the talk of the town.

Meet the sweet-mouthed, smiley-faced, tightly-clothed host and an obese, near-geriatric lady - the culinary expert.

Used to be that carpetwallahs hauled the real thing about. These are now replaced by synthetic apologies for carpets.

Punjab’s politicians sadly believe that “Hindu cartoons” have a bad impact on the minds of young children.

YouTube has begun offering glimpses into a day in life around the world via a new channel, 'Life in a day'.

A self confessed fan of sufi music, Cordola wants to create great music by working with Pakistani musicians.

Bollywood music composer Vishal Dadlani is defending Oscar winner AR Rahman against all negative comments.

Credit must go to newspaper supplements featuring Eid collections for men - even Bareeze has launched a menswear line!

Genius and madness haunt Russell through the comic, with references to logicians who have been driven insane.

In all the psychobabble about love, Byrne appears to forget the most important ingredient – reason.

Live large in Dubai’s swankiest hotels, at astonishingly affordable prices, while saving enough for the sales.

Qarar, offers nothing new in Karachi’s saturated bridal couture market.

Actor says it doesn’t matter to him whether he is doing a lead role or not since he is quite secure about his career.

1. The over-dressed, ‘blinged out’ middle-aged women. Who cooks while wearing chiffon saris, jhumkas and bangles ?

Designer Deepak Perwani’s autumn/winter 2010 collection is inspired by the eminent Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil.

Khan says if he ever goes for a remake, it will be for the sake of reliving moments of the films that excite him.

Left your Eid purchases to the last minute? Fear not – we have a great list of advice from designers and stylists.