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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.
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Google Android or the iPhone?
We take a look at the operating systems of the two reigning mobile phone giants in the local market.
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Breakfast is best
Eating breakfast each morning provides essential nutrients the body needs to be healthy and to perform effectively.
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Mekaal Hasan Band performs at PNCA
Event titled ‘Mera bhi to hai Pakistan’ (Pakistan is also mine) held with aim of raising money for flood hit populace.
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Blunder on ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’
The showpiece finale of the show ends in a toe-curling blunder when the wrong winner is announced on live television.
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Ali Zafar starts shooting for Bollywood film
The Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar starts shooting for his first Bollywood venture, a Yash Raj Films production.
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Akshay talks up his first foreign film
Kumar’s first dip into foreign ventures starts with his ice-hockey-themed film Break Away, an English-Punjabi film.
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Veena Malik heads to ‘Big Boss’
Veena signs a contract to appear on the fourth season of the Indian reality television show “Big Boss”.
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Russell Peters gives hope to desi comedians
Canadian comedy king of South Asian descent Russell Peters turns 40 today.
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I had no films, no money before KBC: Big B
Bachan reflects upon how the show changed the mathematics of his life and pulled him out of a financial crunch.
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Feo Aladag speaks about filmmaking
Filmmaker Feo Aladag speaks to The Express Tribune about her film 'When We Leave; and the art of filmmaking.
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Slackistan heads to Abu Dhabi and Goa
Slackistan director Hammad Khan announces that his debut feature film will premiere at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
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Oh mummy, mummy...
Becoming part of a spouse’s family is a difficult transition for everyone no matter how nice they are.
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Whither women's empowerment on TV
Women are slapped, kicked, abused in Indian shows but hardly show how women need to be empowered.
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I’m looking forward to taking over the House of Chanel: Sanam Agha
Designer Sanam Agha would like to dress Johnny Depp and find an immortality pill to give to all her loved ones.
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Mommy dearest
We Are Family is solidly, consistently unentertaining. The local flavour in the film adds nothing to the remake.
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No weight worries for Julia Roberts
Roberts, who has three children with her husband Daniel Moder, says she has never been bothered about staying slim.
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Twitter Alert
Having a huge following on Twitter is no guarantee of being influential according to researchers.
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Aamir hopes Dabangg shatters records
Dabangg should make 10 times more money than 3 Idiots says Aamir Khan at a party thrown by his friend Salman Khan.
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Remembering Royal Park
The number of businesses related to the film industry has been reduced to a few from hundreds at Royal Park.
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Do men notice women in high heels?
Research shows that men cannot even tell if a woman is wearing high heels when they walk.
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Singing and sought after, Lata turns 81
Bollywood playback legend Lata Mangeshkar turns 81 Tuesday, with fans still swearing by her golden voice.
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Mark Zuckerberg digs his old jeans
According to a recent report, Zuckerberg likes to wear worn jeans, cheap T-shirts and lives in a rented house.
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‘Tis the season to marry!
Renowned designers share their insight on wedding trends that are setting in and colours that will dominate this year.
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Game on with ‘Hello-Kitty’
Meet Asadur Rehman, iPhone game developer at Salsoft Technologies and full-time (self-confessed) tech geek.
















































