Life & Style

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.

Twitter saw former Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham joining its ranks last week.

Pooja Batra, the former Indian beauty queen and actor, is Hollywood bound.

A new Facebook function may let users subscribe to every step you take. Dream come true or upcoming nightmare?

People in film circles believe it is not clear if the screening or banning of films will vary in different provinces.

Pakistan’s best-selling artist Rashid Rana is overworked, envies Raphael and wouldn’t mind returning as Adam.

An exhibition of artworks by over 100 artists to raise funds for flood victims opened at Alhamra Art Gallery.

Fox announced this weekend what media reports have speculated for weeks: Kara DioGuardi is leaving “American Idol.”

Designers have come through and brought back one of the most wearable, neutral colours seen in collections in years.

Indian television channels are currently off-air but the demand for soap operas aired on these channels continues.

UK Singer Sami Yusuf has dedicated his latest single “Hear Your Call” to Pakistan’s flood relief efforts.

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations with “American Idol”.

Proceeds collected from the sale of bags at Labels will be donated to the Karachi Relief Trust to help flood victims.

The opening of Gulabo’s flagship store at Park Towers was packed with models, designers and socialites.

3. The obsequiousness. I am not an Arab prince - I can top up my own drink, thank you very much.