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Broken Triad: Storm of Assassins – When a Pakistani takes a crack at sci-fi
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that a LUMS student was having his fantasy novel published by Ferozsons this year. As a young student novelist myself, I know for a fact how unwelcoming and...
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Red Ant Dream: A documentary on naxalism, Moaists and the Punjab revolution
A few years ago, I watched a documentary film. I watched it till the very end. Once finished, I played it again – for I searched for meaning; the meaning of ‘azaadi’ (freedom), which to me, before...
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Monsters University: As good as the original, if not better!
After waiting for a good 12 years, Pixar fans are now able to experience the magic of ‘monsters’ on the big screen. These aren’t just any ordinary monsters; this is Monsters University - the prequel to...
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An authentic Parsi feast: Rice and lentils with prawn sauce
Good food, good health and a good life – this is the profound Parsi belief. For us, good food doesn't necessarily translate into an elaborate meal; it generally refers to a more simplistic and balanced...
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Main Hoon Shahid Afridi: Pakistani cinema has finally arrived!
Pakistani cinema has finally arrived where it was supposed to. (It was supposed to arrive a decade or two ago but anyway.) I am not happy when people start comparisons between a multi-billion dollar...
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Chennai Express: A perfect Bollywood masala film!
Director Rohit Shetty, who delivered hits like Golmaal 3, Singham and Bol Bachchan, brings together Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s captivating chemistry once again to the big screen in the form...
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What if Miley Cyrus was Pakistani?
First, it was Half-Life 3. Next, it was Ben Affleck. Now, it is Miley Cyrus’ turn. Over the last few days, my social media feeds have exploded with news of Miley’s raunchy performance at the MTV Video...
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Landa bazaar: More than just poverty, heat and mud
At the heart of the cultural hub of Pakistan lies the decades old ‘Landa bazaar’. To some it is but a crowded alley of poverty and inexpensive counterfeits; to others, it is a source of sustainable...
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Chennai Express: A trainwreck of a masala film
Chennai Express is paisa vasool; shamelessly masala, no pretense otherwise. The locations are absolutely stunning, the item number is decent, the humour hits the spot more than twice in 2.5 hours....
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The Cuckoo’s Calling: Good under Robert Galbraith, excellent under JK Rowling
The Cuckoo’s Calling by author Robert Galbraith was doing an average business. Since April, 1500 copies had been sold, until it was leaked that the crime novel was actually written by none other than...
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Stuffed chicken breast with mushroom sauce: Elaborate looking but easy cooking!
This recipe is not only easy to make but serves as the perfect main course for a nice sit down evening with your friends and family. Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts One bundle of spinach leaves 1tsp...
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Shuddh Desi Romance: Fairy tales exist, with or without marriage!
Three days into the release of Shuddh Desi Romance (SDR), most of the Bollywood viewers (irrespective of whether they have seen the movie or not) know that the film circles around the theme of...
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Give me pain! Hot, spicy, yummy Asian pain!
As an expatriate, the memory of the most routine things back home can sometimes bring out the most intense feelings of nostalgia in me. One of these memories is that of eating out at a cornucopia of...
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Delicious home-made gulab jamuns that make every occasion extra special!
In my part of the world, every celebration is accompanied by a dessert. Be it a wedding, an engagement, a birth, a promotion, a graduation, purchase of a house, a new car, or any other achievement or...
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The people of Karachi: Everyone has a story
When in Pakistan, do as the Pakistanis do. Decoding our culture is difficult due to the diversity Pakistanis are blessed with. You'll always meet people here with a story; they all have a story to...
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Lamha: A progressive step in Pakistani Cinema
Released internationally as Seedlings, Lamha is the fourth Pakistani film to hit the cinemas this year. I should admit that I do not usually watch films like Lamha as I prefer madcap comedies and...
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Vital Signs: The soundtrack of my memories
Talking to one of my old friends, my pal of 21 years, and sharing some pictures from 1994 to 1998 with him, something really interesting struck me. My memories have a soundtrack. In simple words, each...
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Eat healthy: Your are unfit because you choose to be
Over the past couple of decades, there has been a phenomenal revolution in what, how and where we eat. The massive invasion of the fast food industry, mushrooming of restaurants, dhabas and cafes all...
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Lahore is the best city in Pakistan!
Every city or town in Pakistan is famous for one thing or the other. However, for us Lahoris, all arguments cease to matter before our simple motto – Lahore Lahore ae (Lahore is Lahore). Here are a few...
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My mother in law’s chicken haandi recipe: The perfect dish for a casual dinner
My recent trip to Pakistan was directed towards Multan - a city which I had only visited once in the past during my childhood when we lived in Bahawalpur many years ago. I took this opportunity to...
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