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Satya Theatre aspires to push boundaries with 'Amar Kahani'
Raw storytelling breathes new life into Sindhi stagecraft
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Ledecka's World Ski bronze helps 2026 Olympic bid
The snowboarder took the downhill third place behind Johnson and Puchner
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Bilal Maqsood swapped pop anthems for puppets, making 'Pakkay Dost' his most fulfilling project yet
Strings veteran wants to make every childhood magical
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When flavours compete: Dubai’s dining scene is not only delicious but also full of meaning
From traditional Emirati kebabs to cheesecake with a side of sensory experiences, the city is a foodie’s dream
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2024: The year SRK became a feminist sweetheart and no one knows why
After a blockbuster comeback in 2023, it has become woke to love King Khan despite his complicated legacy
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The year in bodies: How women told their own stories in 2024
While social media thrived on hyper-surveillance and vitriol, cinema had a few delicate rebuttals
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The city that never stops spending: DSF turns Dubai into a shopaholic's paradise
This December Dubai’s malls, souks and attractions invite you to experience the city-wide event
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Reigniting the magic: The stars who made a comeback in 2024
This year saw the return of some big names
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Memes of 2024: A look back at what made the internet laugh this year
In essence, this was the year of the Gen Alpha brainrot
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A permanent affliction: PCOS impairs more than just your health
You're not lazy, fellow patient, just affected by an incurable disease
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Coat of Many Colours exhibition highlights textile artistry
Display consists of objects over a century old
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Surviving Decemberistan: Because there is no season quite like wedding season
Welcome to months of back-to-back functions and last-minute outfit dramas
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Battling the tedium of cooking in a journey through the kitchen
When your kids choose a dry biscuit over you, you need to up your game
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Waheeda Bano's food for thought
On becoming the first woman to curate Karachi Biennale
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Sharjah Book Fair hosts Pakistani artists and authors
The lineup of speakers includes bestselling writers from all over the world
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A lethal pastime: Are celebrities starting to make smoking look cool again?
Shah Rukh Khan has given up smoking, but Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby makes cigarettes look dangerously appealing
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Of sponges, squeegees, and Scrabble tiles: The unexpected joys of growing older
The more you age, the easier it gets to find happiness in the unlikeliest of places
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Pain, hormones, stitches: Finding a spark of love during the bleak postpartum days
Your body is forever changed after a baby, but give yourself time and grace, and you will find yourself again
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TEXPO 2024 Day 2 finds its pulse in rose gardens and the '80s
Parishae, Fahad Hussayn and HSY stand out on the second day of the event promoting sustainability
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When bestsellers fail to deliver: Don’t fall for the promises of book tok reviews
I should know better than to believe blurbs and online recommendations, but I fall for them every time
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An ode to the boybands who once stole hearts and still haven't given them all back
Loving ballads with questionable poetry and beautiful hair - what more could a teenage girl want?
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Nomophobia: The fear of being phone-less is now disrupting our sleep
Being glued to the grid is starting to feel more like a full blown addiction than a hobby
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Napkins, vases and lots of florals: Host the perfect desi dawat without hiring an event planner
Throwing a successful party isn’t about how much you splurge on it - in fact, that might be your downfall
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Paps and their prey: How paparazzi tend to cross the line with female celebrities
Can these actions really be excused by slapping a ‘public interest’ label on them
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With ample storage space and a fix-it guy on hand, you can hoard like it's inheritance
Decluttering is a reality Pakistani households needn't come to terms with
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You've graduated university, but to what end?
The degree in your hands is neither a compass nor contains the answers you're looking for
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The art of unwinding: Blissfully belated ways to call it a day
From phone-free zones to cosy blankets, learn to embrace your inner sloth in style
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Conquer your paper battles this exam season
Here's how to sweep the board without cramming to the point of a headache
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Guide to Gen Z slang: Understanding this generation is tough – unless you know these terms
This lingo is taking over the internet, and it’s best to keep up so we can talk to people younger than us
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Outdated yet still magical: 'Famous Five' is the gift that keeps on giving
Mired in wartime Britain, Enid Blyton's action-packed series captures escapism in a bottle
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It’s 2024 and we still can’t openly talk about periods, but Katy Perry did
Instead of using one of the 5,000 euphemisms created for menstruation, the singer mentioned it outright
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Leaving it all behind (except the junk): Surviving the chaos of international moves
The gruelling task of packing up your life is monstrous, but once the dust has settled, things fall back into place
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Are Disney remakes as enchanting as the originals?
Even princesses aren't immune to the curse of capitalism
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Let the march of time march and embrace those greys and wrinkles like old friends
If Hollywood star Julia Roberts is happy to wear her life on her face, then so am I
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Binge, restrict, repeat: Introducing disordered eating, stealthy sibling of the eating disorder
The quiet chaos of food obsession and unrealistic body standards that runs rampant in present-day society
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How Wattpad shaped an entire generation of fanfiction obsessed teens
If you ever had the app, odds are you were reading some barely coherent narrative about One Direction or Harry Potter
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Snooze you lose: A morning routine to start directing your day instead of reacting to it
If you think this routine starts when your alarm goes off, think again - it actually begins the night before
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Surviving motherhood in 2024 with a good set of wireless headphones
Zara Noor Abbas, besotted as she is with her baby, may not need headphones just yet, but the rest of us do
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A sneak peek into Nusrat's lost album 'Chain of Light' and the magic that follows
On Saturday night, a select few from Karachi enjoyed excerpts from the album and an extended trailer of ‘Ustad’
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Not a fan of ‘It Ends With Us’? Explore these 4 alternatives for a mature look at domestic violence
These books dive into the complexities of abuse unlike the romance-focused, controversy-driven bestseller
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Foil Arms and Hog: the Irish comedians everyone needs to rave about
You can count on this trio to brighten up your Thursday morning every week without fail
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Instagram holidays look gorgeous, but fear not when your reality is wildly different
Despite pristine skies and perfect weather, a nice day out as a family can deteriorate at lightning speed
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Sunday recipe: Confetti cookies
Bejewelled, pillow-soft vanilla-scented cookies are just what you need when you are craving beauty and deliciousness
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Zirkzee rescues Man Utd against Fulham
The Red Devil's latest signing scored the only goal of the game
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Starbucks sued for the third time for stealing coffee-flavoured lip balm concept
Balmuccino is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages against the coffee giant
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3 days in Istanbul: A sleep-deprived perfectionist’s guide to seeing it all
Sightseeing, public transport and food recommendations, we’ve thought of it all so you don’t have to
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Mark Zuckerberg under fire for allowing cocaine and other illicit drug ads on Meta
Reports revealed that ads for illegal drugs, including opioids, were approved and monetised on the platform
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In a rush to find housemates, Londoners are ready to pay £7.50 for speed-dating
With London in the grip of spiralling rents, young professionals need houseshares more than ever
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Banksy's ninth mural unleashes London Zoo animals in epic finale
Elusive artist's series celebrating animals concluded with the depiction of a gorilla freeing birds and a sea lion
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Jane Austen’s true sorcery: hosting and being held hostage as a guest
No one understood the real horrors of society better than the original queen of chick lit