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[18 May 2011 | No Comment | 356 views]
Step out in style

Kolhapuri chappals, saleem shahis, khussas, gladiators, flat thong sandals … fabulous footwear that ensures you are not only comfortable in the scorching summer but also stepping out in style. A nice pair of footwear can make a difference when it comes to your style.
With summer in our midst, markets are flooded with a variety of options to choose from, with some of the most sought after designs being the flat-thong sandals, platform shoes and Kolhapuri chappals.
“Keeping in mind the scorching summer season in the country, college going girls and working …

Entertainment, Events, Reviews »

[31 Dec 2010 | No Comment | 222 views]
Karachi’s first 3D digital cinema opens in Saddar

A long red carpet led the way for all those invited to the exclusive launch of the Atrium 3D digital cinema in Saddar.
Movie enthusiast Mariam Azmi said she has watched every trailer on the project website and has scheduled her entertainment calendar for the next month. “We have no real entertainment in the city which is why this is just what we need right now,” she said, while testing the popcorn, which for her is “an equally essential” part of the movie experience. “Good, fresh” she commented, munching the kernels.   …

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[12 May 2010 | No Comment | 390 views]
Restaurant review – Cafe Subhani

Situated in Saddar, Karachi, New Cafe Subhani is one of the oldest eating spots in the metropolis. On entering the restaurant, one is transported back in time, to an era when coffee houses were the in thing; a time when there were no mobile phones, Internet, Facebook, etc. and people had actual conversations instead of interfacing.
Though New Café Subhani is most famous for its mouth-watering chelo kebab, it offers a wide range of dishes at very reasonable rates; anyone with around Rs250 in their …

Entertainment, Interviews »

[8 Feb 2009 | 143 Comments | 25,304 views]
Imran Abbas: Flying Without Wings

Don’t get surprised if you spot the most stunning model of the town at the modest interior of PIVIC Saddar arguing at the absence of Roshan Ara Begum rather than rocking in frenzy at some lazy number of Beyonce Knowles at a trendy elite party. The popular Nawab Sultan of Umrao Jaan Ada, IMRAN ABBAS in person too seems to belong more to the oriental Moghul era with a refined sense of aesthetics rather than today. Don’t get surprised; just reaffirm your faith in the age old maxim that appearances …

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[24 Feb 2007 | No Comment | 307 views]

Shrine to Seafood
They say, “What’s in a name?” but if the name of this new eateries doesn’t alert you to the fact that this is a veritable shrine to seafood, the interior will. The décor is dominated by shades of blue, artfully draped fishing nets, marine life-inspired motifs and rustic-looking fisherman hut-style furniture. A look at the menu confirms it – this place is truly 100 percent seafood. Chicken/mean-lovers: you have been warned!
”My family and I have always loved seafood, and we eat it all the time at home,” says …

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[13 Sep 2005 | No Comment | 141 views]

A thousand words cannot convey what a delicate rose can, to win someone’s heart. When all words fail, a fragrant bouquet is the best gift one can give to a loved one. It can even do wonders for the ill. Whatever the occasion, say it with flowers.
Flowers have their own significance in every culture. In the west, flowers of various colours are chosen for different occasions. White flowers given to the bride and groom is an old tradition, while red flowers signify love and affection. When condoling with someone, a …