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40 things that Pakistani men hate to hear
We need to talk Do I look fat? Umm there’s this new store at the mall… I’m not hungry hungry, but I’ll share your garlic mayo fries. Why do you have to hang out with Fahad so much? Is he your...
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6 areas where Waar missed the target
It is official. Waar is making coin! The film has shot to Rs10.5 crore within the first ten days of its release, firmly placing in its crosshairs Pakistan’s highest grossing film of all time, Bol. Waar...
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6 Pakistani species of crazy, maddening brides-to-be
Wedding season is upon us and love is in the air. Every girl dreams of her fairytale wedding from the day her mother utters these kind words of wisdom, “Susral ja kar naak mat katva daina!” (Don’t...
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Learn from Mad Men’s Don Draper
Don Draper of AMC’s hit TV show Mad Men is said to be one of the most influential and charismatic characters on television. I too am a big fan. Not only do I find him exceptionally good looking, but he...
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Fun City Islamabad: Pakistan’s very own Disneyland?
Last week I had to go to Islamabad for an interview at the Turkish embassy. The tiring experience of getting into the infamous diplomatic enclave severely tested my patience. The long wait at the...
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Gravity: Less of a movie, more of an experience
Space movies have always enthralled viewers because of their special effects. Gravity’s plot is a typical space survival story but the way the scenes are shot makes Gravity less of a movie and more of...
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Coke Studio vs Nescafe Basement – is there a winner?
Finally, the most awaited season of Coke Studio is on air. However, like last year, it seems like Coke Studio has not been able to ignite the same interest in people like it did in the first two...
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This Achari Bhindi is a vegetarian’s delight!
The days I have a vegetarian craving, Achari bhindi (okra) is one of my favourite dishes. I confess my favourite way to cook and eat Okra is with minced meat. Nothing beats that. I will share that...
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Ram-Leela: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual treat to the world!
The moment I saw the first promo of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Ram-Leela, I decided I had to watch it. I did not think that it would change my views about world cinema, nor was it the most...
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The best stir-fried Chinese egg noodles you will ever have!
I love noodles of all shapes, sizes and types! Fortunately for me, there is a small restaurant near my house that serves the best stir-fried egg noodles in the world. My siblings and I can devour that...
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Far from reality: Kankar and its depiction of divorced women
When I started watching Kankar, I was happy that there was finally a Pakistani play that depicted a strong independent woman who was not willing to bend down to the whims and fancies of our patriarchal...
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Captain Phillips: Tom Hanks beats all his previous performances!
Based on a true story, Captain Phillips will surely bring you to the edge of your seats within the first few minutes because Tom Hanks, as always, brings credibility to his role. This time, playing the...
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Gori Tere Pyaar Mein: Will he win her back?
Growing up, I always noticed that romantic comedies, also known as ‘rom-coms’, mostly circled around a single theme: boy and girl spot each other, possibly kickoff at loggerheads, realise the...
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‘Catching Fire’ with The Hunger Games!
With its dark and powerful plot coupled with an abundance of fantastic performances, Francis Lawrences’s Catching Fire is as gripping a watch as its former film. But unlike The Hunger Games, the latest...
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Shed those pounds: 10 easy tips that guarantee weight loss!
Everyone wants to look smart and slender. But most of us have extra pounds which we want to get rid of. All those nights of binge eating and food therapy will catch up with you eventually. I’m always...
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: One of the best episodes ever!
The ‘Doctor Who’ 50th Anniversary special finally hit the airwaves on Saturday November 23, after the endless amount of hype, merchandise, spoilers and speculation. The episode has received a Guinness...
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10 reasons why Ian Somerhalder should win the Peoples Choice Awards
Most of you know him as Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries (TVD) while some of you might know him as Boone Carlyle from Lost season one. So all of you know how amazing he is. Here are my 10...
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‘Kidz Dunya’ teaches your 5-year-old to get a job and manage money!
Finally, after a plethora of anticipation, ‘Kidz Dunya’ (KD) opened its doors to the entertainment starved kids of Karachi. Nobody really knew what was being done behind the sky blue panaflex on the...
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With Ali as Randy, Bushra as Simon and Hadiqa as Paula, what will Pakistan...
After creating much hype and expectation, Pakistan Idol is finally here and it is good to see reality television in Pakistan being done this professionally. Having been an avid follower of American...
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10 reasons why Malala is Pakistan’s very own Katniss Everdeen
Most of us Pakistanis who have seen Hunger Games had the same question in their mind. What if we had a Katniss Everdeen of our own? Who would it be? Well, for those who don’t already know, we do. We...
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