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Strawberry trifle: A symphony of sensational flavours
Strawberries have a special place among berry fruits. They are widely admired because of their aromatic and sweet taste. The combination of colour, gloss, texture and fragrance thrills several senses...
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Oz the Great and Powerful: Disney, I’m not impressed!
So Oz the Great and Powerful is out! Sam Raimi’s Oz serves as a prequel to the Wizard of Oz, so don’t expect to hear of Dorothy or of her faithful compatriots, the scarecrow, the tin man or the lion....
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Jolly LLB: A ‘jolly’ good legal tale
Movies based on the judicial system and courtroom dramas have always been admired by cine-goers. It’s not because the audience loves their favourite actors and actresses in black gowns, it’s merely...
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Gajar ka halwa: A little bit of Pakistan in Minnesota
Finding a desi sweet-dish here in Minnesota is not an easy task, so in order to extinguish that deep craving I had, I decided to make gajar ka halwa at home and fell absolutely in love! Gajar ka halwa...
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Hook Line & Sinker: Bringing seafood to Karachi the coastal way!
Hook Line & Sinker (HLS) is located in a peaceful upscale neighbourhood of Block 4 Clifton. Rubbing shoulders with Oishi Sushi and China Kitchen, it is Pakistan’s first fine dining seafood...
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Himmatwala: An unoriginal piece of disappointment
Before reviewing the new Himmatwala, allow me to introduce you to the original 1983 depiction of Himmatwala. K Raghavendra Rao’s Himmatwala (1983) was an experimental film, in which he signed Jitendra,...
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Benefits of power yoga
Our body’s need for self-discipline has gone long ways of showing adverse effects when we do not give it its required dose of physical fitness. Power yoga is perfect for this as it develops our...
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Five reasons why you should watch Game of Thrones
The Middle-earth had its day on screen; it is now the story of Westeros taking the world by a storm, with the launch of season three of Game of Thrones, HBO’s flagship series. Are you watching it yet?...
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Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah will have you in fits of laughter
They say good laughter is a form of internal jogging, so when was the last time you laughed out really hard? You know, the uncontrollable, hearty kind of laughter that leaves you appreciating the...
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Chashme Baddoor: Another sad attempt at a remake
It seems Bollywood is on a remake spree. A weekend after the release of the Himmatwala remake we are offered Chashme Baddoor, a remake of a 1981 comedy of the same name. While with remakes, one...
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Yousuf’s Fried Chicken (YFC): Finger lickin’good
Be it in the form of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) or a cloned recipe, fried chicken has literally taken this world by storm. What can we say, it is finger lickin’ good and we all love to indulge in...
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Aangan Terrha: The theatre lover’s fix of nostalgia and entertainment
The chance to watch the most awaited play in the theatrical history of Karachi came to me by the sheer luck of getting some free passes, as Rs1500 for a ticket seemed too steep a price. I was greeted...
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Rowtisserie: Delicious, healthy and fresh food
Karachiites love eating and then talking about the food they just ate. Thus, when any new eatery or home delivery service opens up, we want to try it or know from our ‘social’ circle if it is worth...
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For the love of roti: The flatbread connection
Water, flour and salt, simple ingredients? In fact, they are, but magic takes place once you mix them together. Growing up in a Pakistani home, it was natural for me to see dough being kneaded everyday...
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The formula of making a failed state
To make a failed state you can start off by looking for a newly created country. It will help if the state is initially in two parts geographically, separated by a country that has several elements...
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Chambaili: The perfect tonic for a dejected Pakistan
Yesterday, I watched the much-awaited film, Chambaili - the first in a long list of Pakistani feature films under production and probably the most hyped movie since Bol that was released two years ago....
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10 reasons why I would vote for Optimus Prime
Looking at the current state-of-affairs in Pakistan, it is safe to say that Decepticon-like humans are creating havoc in the political sphere. Their weapons and actions have made peace a scarce...
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Orange Chicken: If Yan can Cook, so can I!
I grew up watching this cooking show called “Yan Can Cook” and as a young kid I was always mesmerised by how easy and enjoyable the man made cooking look. How many of you still remember his knife...
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An Avenger or a Reluctant Fundamentalist: What kind of voter are you?
Less than a week is left for the elections. Although this may seem too good to be true, but this grand event in our history is actually happening! Voting is our duty and is imperative but the question...
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Why Chambaili is a must watch
1. Ehteshamuddin: The theatre actor and director, who has also tried his hand at television, is definitely the highlight of Chambaili. He is a perfect fit for his role at Musa, the idealist...
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