Team Mubarakan celebrate Arjun Kapoor’s birthday

Sony Pictures Networks organized a meet and greet for select media with the stars of the upcoming film Mubarakan on the weekend. Present were director Anees Bazmee, producer Ashwin Varde and the Mubarakan stars Arjun Kapoor, Athiya Shetty and Ileana D’Cruz. While the media had come to celebrate Arjun’s birthday, as a return gift, they were given an exclusive preview of the film’s next song … Continue reading Team Mubarakan celebrate Arjun Kapoor’s birthday

Yalghaar : An emotional reminder of the cost of war

By Ayesha Babar As a quintessential 90’s kid in Pakistan, I grew up on a healthy dose of patriotic television content. Much of this programming centered on the armed forces and their single-tracked focus to protect the country against all odds. Most Pakistani millennials will confess to watching these shows over and over again – from ‘Dhuan’ based on the police services, to ‘Ghazi Shaheed’ … Continue reading Yalghaar : An emotional reminder of the cost of war

Google honours Sadequain with a special doodle

Google doodles are now famous around the world for celebrating and commemorating both local and global events, people and places. On the legendary Pakistani artist, Syed Sadequain’s 87th birthday, Google created the doodle with this rather special message. “In 1960s Pakistan, Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi stroked new life into the centuries-old art of Islamic calligraphy, turning words into vibrantly detailed expressionist paintings. Today’s Doodle celebrates … Continue reading Google honours Sadequain with a special doodle

#SPARTY at Mariam Khawaja’s

Ever wondered what the best girls day out looks like? Well, we were invited to be a part of an Exclusive Spa Party and Makeup Maestro, Mariam Khawaja’s salon in Gulberg, Lahore and the best time unwinding. Mariam has established herself as one of the top names in Lahore for makeup but what is a lesser known fact is that there’s a lot more than … Continue reading #SPARTY at Mariam Khawaja’s

Amina Z and StageLine join hands for a beauty masterclass

Who doesn’t like a beauty masterclass, especially one that is conducted by Amina Z, one of the leading makeup artists in Lahore and the woman behind the Amina Z Salons. Presented by StageLine, it was a fulfilling day as we got to learn Amina’s tips and tricks at her Defence Z Block salon. Amina created two different looks during the course of the day -a … Continue reading Amina Z and StageLine join hands for a beauty masterclass

Here’s why you should take this 14 Day Challenge!

If you follow us on Instagram, you would know that we have been raving about challenge and halfway to the end, the results are there to see. the new skincare range from Physiogel. We asked beauty expert, Ayesha Babar, to test the products for us and boy is she pleased with the results thus far! The lovely skincare basket from Physiogel has been a godsend … Continue reading Here’s why you should take this 14 Day Challenge!

Bano Qudsia, in remembrance.

Inna lilahe wa Inna Ilahe rajioun. Growing up, these two were such a massive influence on my life. My parents would take us to the ‘baithaks’ at their place and we would sit there for hours listening to Ashfaq Ahmed and Bano Qudsia talk about life. As I moved cities, those experiences and life lessons stayed with me, close to my heart as guiding principles. … Continue reading Bano Qudsia, in remembrance.

Mehak Ali rocks Lahore!

The Nescafe Basement Season 4 sensation and Kameez Teri Kali Fame Star singer Mehak Ali did her first ever live unplugged performance in an exclusive event in Lahore held at The Fagiro Club. The Event was exclusive and was attended by people from media fraternity including bloggers socialiites and friends and fans of Mehak Ali. Some of the media personlities that graced the occasion with their … Continue reading Mehak Ali rocks Lahore!

“Literature Beyond Borders: Lara Zuberi’s The Lost Pearl”

Transcending the boundaries, and building a hub of blended and hybridized cultures of East and West, has been a pivotal theme in most of the Pakistani English fiction. Pakistani English fiction writers have powerfully transcended the boundaries and limits associated with the conventional modes of writing. They have moved on to dismantle the classic traditions of writings, and attempted to amalgamate the cultures of both … Continue reading “Literature Beyond Borders: Lara Zuberi’s The Lost Pearl”