WASHINGTON DIARY: A master of wordplay —Dr Manzur Ejaz

Khalid Hasan did not spare much thought for worldly affairs. I am sure he has not left any big bungalow or bank balance for his wife, son and daughter. But he has left a treasure of books and rare music recordings and photos in his little townhouse where he lived … Read more

‘Slumdog’ Named Best Picture at UK Film Awards

Rags-to-riches story “Slumdog Millionaire” continued its fairy-tale journey Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards and sealing its place as favorite for the Oscars later this month. Kate Winslet and Mickey Rourke also gained Oscar momentum with acting wins — Winslet for her role … Read more

Jharoka holds press preview of Islamic Constructive Art

ISLAMABAD – Islamic Constructive Art Exhibition by Hanif Khan is being opened today (Wednesday) here at Jharoka Art Gallery. The exhibition will continue till February 18. Hanif Khan, a renowned artist creates something that is his own and exploits his experience of painting. He paints surfaces with regional architecture inscribing … Read more

Kashmir Documentary at Berlinale Sparks Controversy

Indian authorities have taken umbrage at the film “Kashmir: Journey to Freedom.” They are refusing to allow its American-Israeli director, Udi Aloni, to return to India, tbe director said. Panorama is a Berlinale showcase for independent and arthouse cinema. Told that a diplomat from the Indian Embassy was among the … Read more

Rani Mukherjee out of Fanta campaign

It seems Rani Mukherjee’s spell of ill luck continues. After the bad run of her recent films at the box-office, Rani Mukherjee has lost out her popular ad campaign Fanta to Genelia D’Souza. Rani was recently replaced in the ‘Titan Raga’ campaign too. Rani’s decreasing commerical value and her casual … Read more