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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Outdated yet still magical: 'Famous Five' is the gift that keeps on giving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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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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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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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
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Masked mannequins masquerade behind shop windows in Afghanistan
Under Taliban rule, the faces of all mannequins must be hidden
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Vinesh Phogat's 'Dangal' with the Olympics calls for yet another Bollywood flick
Indian wrestler was disqualified from the 2024 Paris games after exceeding stipulated weight by 3.5 ounces
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Sunday recipe: Marble cake
A plain, unadorned marble cake is a thing of beauty and requires relatively little brain power
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Scientologist Tom Cruise too controversial for French anti-cult groups
Activists have warned against the worrying message Cruise's presence will send to cult victims
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From insult to empowerment: How women are reclaiming the ‘childless cat lady’ label
It’s normal for some not to want miniature versions of yourself running around
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When banking on London proved to be a mistake for Banksy
Enigmatic artist's latest artwork was 'stolen' from a London rooftop
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Staging a pandemic: 'The White Plague' returns to Karachi theatre with a lot more questions
Last commissioned play by the late Zia Mohyeddin, director Meher Jaffri’s adaptation debuts in Lahore next month
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Original Deadpool artwork poised to make history at comic-book auction
Pencilled artwork formed the cover of a comic-book that was released in February 1991
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Turkish novel written through prison bars becomes bestseller
Pen pal exchanges between a jailed leader and a free writer become Turkey's latest crime novel
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Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival for redefining cinema
Bollywood King will receive the Pardo alla Carriera award on Saturday for his artistic contributions
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Rain ahoy? Bring on the pakoras to quell the pain
A plateful of crunchy pakoras and a bottle of ketchup are the perfect accompaniment to cloudy weather
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Sunday recipe: The ultimate chocolate brownie
Packed with dark chocolate and nuts, this is the easiest brownie you'll ever make
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US sues TikTok for violating online privacy laws for kids
Department of Justice claims TikTok failed to honour requests by parents to have their children's accounts removed
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Play imagines 'Harry Potter' film actors slamming JK Rowling's views on trans people
Production features stage actors portraying Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint hosting an intervention
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Want to know what a trillion of something looks like? Buy Lego
A little Lego has the power to multiply prolifically when you aren't looking
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From Tom Cruise to Lady Gaga: Hollywood A-listers fill Olympic stands
The largest celebrity draw was for the Artistic Gymnastics
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American fan splurges $10,000 on Paris Olympics tickets
The Californian worked two jobs to save up for the opening ceremony and three dozen sporting events
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British-Pakistanis by name, nihari lovers by heart
Being an expat Pakistani, our essence lies in our irresistible food
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Bugs for breakfast? Singapore says yes to 16 insect species for human consumption
Crickets, grubs, and mealworms are being added to restaurant menus
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How Pakistanis woke up to dalgona coffee, once again
Blowing up on social media feeds during the peak of COVID-19, the iced beverage is not yet forgotten
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Last Supper imagery at Paris Games offends Christians, organisers deny disrespect
A spokesperson says there was no intention to mock as Catholic groups condemn the opening ceremony of the Olympics
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Sunday recipe: Chocolate apple cake
Yes, there is such a thing, and yes, it is delectable
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4 performances to revisit as Sanam season strikes again
As ‘Barzakh’ hits the screen, we look back at the star's best performances
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Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura may headline Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The line-up is yet to be revealed, but these three artists are a strong possibility
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International Refreshments Day: Survive the scorching summer with these 5 drinks
From lemonade to cold coffee, these drinks will rehydrate you faster than you can say, “it’s hot!”
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Dear desi parents, your kids can fall in love with books, just like your romance with tuition
There is more to life than the rat race for the perfect grades
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Boots, a wig, and a ukulele: Taylor Swift’s personal items go on display in UK museum
Items for the free exhibition were carefully selected to showcase the star's career and creativity