Trying an unfamiliar dish is scary, but changing the way you eat a meal can feel blasphemous. But as soon as you look at their menu, it becomes clear that is what Newbury is all about. The concept of small plates and tapas isn’t completely new to Karachi
I was skeptical when I first heard that Shoaib Mansoor was writing and directing a movie about a woman’s rape. That’s not a man’s story to tell. Thankfully, that is not the story he is telling. Verna is a story about men. Shoaib Mansoor doesn’t deal with
If you’ve given up on film, which seem to mostly consist of either brainless antics or ponderous narratives, Secret Superstar comes as an honest joyful treat. The story may not be especially original — a young woman comes of age amid the chaos of home, th
For someone often credited with revitalizing the industry (twice), Shoaib Mansoor certainly takes his time with his projects. Mahira Khan chalked this up to how much thought and attention he gives to every line (not letting actors change a word he spent d
Vogue India’s Women of The Year 2017 awards was graced with the biggest Bollywood stars dressed to the nines. Almost all the looks mirrored an old-fashioned glamour. A return to classic silhouettes with a nod to silver screen sirens – some of them fictio
In a world of passive consumerism and monoculture, The Indie Art and Craft show comes as a refreshing reprieve where you can actually meet the makers of what you buy. What makes indie crafts special is the spirit behind the product. Every vendor has a sto
There are few names in the local culinary landscape that have stood the test of time like Pompei. For decades, the restaurant, situated within an old railway club, has been a benchmark for Italian cuisine. Refusing to employ faddish trends or catchy gimmi
With the bombardment of Facebook invites for Eid exhibitions it’s not hard to find embroidered lace pastel formal wear. What is hard to find in is well made trendy western wear. International brands provide some limited options but it is nice to see local
Hala Syed Chalay Thay Saath takes us on an uphill, but worthwhile journey of friends looking for the same thing: to connect with each other. The first step, as we learn, is to accept our inherent loneliness. The slow burning tale attempts to looks inward