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Ken and Barbie's fate put to Facebook vote
Facebook users asked to vote on whether one of the most iconic US couples ever should be reunited after 7 year split.
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Pakistan’s Metro Man is here to stay
Despite the dire economy, rich urbanites have more disposable cash than ever and are now spending it on their image.
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Twitter Alert: Amitabh concerned about Egypt
The Egyptian unrest spreads far beyond the domain of politics as celebrities around the world post concerned tweets.
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World Cup anthems
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka get into the groove.
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Cricket greats feature in new Bollywood film
Some of the game's greatest players are gearing up for an appearance of a different kind, in a new Bollywood film.
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Sheema Kermani dazzles a discerning audience
‘Performing in Lahore has always been a good experience’.
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Bold pieces of art on display at Rohtas
Two artists present a fresh take on portraying the concept of virginity and the perception of femininity.
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For the love of art
The launch of the Google Art project has transformed the doors of 17 museums including the National Gallery in London.
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Auction for a cause
Half a million rupees raised for charity at the Indus Valley School photo auction.
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The Faiz photo exhibition
The photographs captured glimpses of the poet's life between 1944 till his death in 1984.
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Food, laughter and Saad Haroon
I didn't know Haroon is famous for picking on his audience, this event was no exception.
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Karachi’s best kept ‘secret’: Foreign brands at local prices
H&M, Zara, Mango, you name it, Zainab market has it.
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Our writers need to switch back to Urdu: Jamal
Panellists talk about writing in different languages, standing up for one’s own perspective.
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Urdu short story: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
The session on Urdu short stories was undoubtedly one of the finest the event had to offer.
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Karachi Literature Festival: Reading – the door to many lives
Panellists discuss issues ranging from the death of reading to govt policies to aid publishing.
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From a “place too far and remote” to the “rollercoaster effect”
An abundance of English literature from Pakistani writers, say panellists.
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Documentary fills audience with the colour of hope
The Land of a Thousand Colors is a documentary film on the tangible and intangible culture of southern Punjab.
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Karachi Literature Festival: Men, women, third gender all welcome
The discussion on Sufism in Pakistan began with a topic that tugs at the hearts of all Pakistanis: suicide bombings.
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Female poets recall years of struggling with stereotypes
Nigah and Naheed spoke about how they also used their poetry to highlight discrimination against women.
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Karachi Literature Festival: Tumhara Bollywood, ya hamara Lollywood?
Everyone was eager to show that there was still life in Lollywood that would take on Bollywood at its own game.
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"The sky, a perfect empty canvas, offers clouds nonetheless…"
The main focus of the panel discussion was the loss of indigenous art in Pakistan.
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Trend report: Denim
No matter how you wear your denim, it will always exude nonchalance and laid-back cool.
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US mom sues Nutella alleging hyped nutrition claims
A California mother is taking Nutella to court, alleging spread loaded with unhealthy sugar and saturated fat.
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Fitness: Iron man
I wake up one morning to find that I’m having trouble getting into my jeans...
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Toons on Trial: Committee again says it cannot ban Hindu cartoons
Committee submits report with CM Secretariat stating that Pemra is the only body authorised to impose such a ban.
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'Glee' on steroids for Super Bowl
"Glee" star says the TV musical is pumping up the volume — and the action — for its post-Super Bowl episode.
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Embracing art in Multan
Artists at Punjab Council of Arts exhibition display paintings of famous Pakistani artists.
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Calling All Heroes: Reza
Danish Reza’s Calling All Heroes exhibition kick starts at Poppy Seed Art Gallery.
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Painting a canvas with words: Gauhar
Feryal Gauhar's session at KLF discussed women’s rights in what she says is an inherently misogynistic society.
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Setting muse to music
Asif Noorani discusses the link between music and poetry at the Karachi Literature Festival.
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Made in Punjab — almost
Butt Bhatti films has become a brand name for hilarious Punjabi dubbed films.
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Malawi to debate public farting ban
Malawian lawmakers will next week debate a law change to criminalise public farting.
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Facebook photos swiped for dating website
Website has taken around 250,000 profile pictures from Facebook, violating their terms of service.
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‘Self Absorption’: A journey of question
Abdul Jabbar Gul opens his solo show at Khaas Gallery in which he delves into brighter shades of red, blue and green.
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New York’s Chelsea Hotel hits the market
The 12-floor building with the neon sign, Hotel Chelsea, is a landmark in Manhattan thanks to its famous residents.
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Jagger to perform at the Grammys
Justin Bieber, Lady Antebellum, Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert, Muse, Usher, Bruno Mars, Rihanna also performing.
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Islamabad’s next top model
The 16 year old Anam Ahmed made a name for herself at Islamabad Fashion Week.
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Munib Nawaz: From Karachi to Sialkot
Designer Munib Nawaz takes on Sialkot to open his fourth outlet.
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Bombay Dreams: The nightmare
Sharahbeel’s Bombay Dreams has been sent a cease and desist notice by Rug which owns the show’s copyrights.
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iPhone app turns people sumo
App lets you change your pictures into those of sumo wrestlers, without even packing on any kilos.
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Parrots tend to be "left handed": study
Researchers found that virtually all the parrots they studied prefer to use either their left eye and left foot.
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White Stripes announce the end of the road
The beauty of art and music is one that can last forever if people want it to: White Stripes.
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Filipino furniture designer a Hollywood hit
Cobonpue experimented with different designs using humble rattan as the raw material.
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Hot kitchens beat cool cars
Statistic:46% of women won over with men who can cook,44 % fall for men “who are fit”.
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The Faiz centennial celebrations
The Faiz Foundation Trust pays tribute to legendary Urdu poet with celebrations that continue from February 7 till 17.
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Trendsetters plagiarise?
A Valentino ad in this month’s American Vogue has sent ripples down the fashion industry.
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Islamic fashion: A modern makeover for mum's abaya
The fast-growing Islamic fashion industry is making a mark on runways from Indonesia and Dubai to Monte Carlo.
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Mona Lisa model was a male: Researchers
Silvano Vinceti saiys Da Vinci's male apprentice and possible lover Salai was the main inspiration for the picture.
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A potter's life: The fire of creation
A potter's life is one of creation and reincarnation, just like the circle of life itself.
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Hunter sues travel company after failing to find elephant
Travel company sends hunter on second trip during which he kills an elephant, still files for damages worth $130,000.