Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs (on 24-28 October this year – dates vary according to the Indian lunar calendar) has become increasingly popular and mainstream in the UK, as it is in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore where the festive fare reflects … Read more
Nusrat Bhutto passed away in Dubai on October 23 at the age of 82. Bhutto, the widow of former Pakistani president and prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB), had been suffering from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. She had been living in Dubai since 1998 with her daughter Benazir and her … Read more
One week for Halloween and I’m sure you have everything planned to sweeten your kids and all the neighborhood who come to ask you for candy.
But for the grand finale after your children become exhausted and radiant running through the streets in search of candy, prepare this rich and easy pumpkin cake to share with the whole family.
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Cherries are a very tasty and nutritious fruit. They contain many vitamins, minerals and compounds which have many health benefits. The word cherry refers to both the tree and the fleshy fruit (drupe) that contains a single stony seed. Cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae, genus Prunus, along with almonds, … Read more
Republic – Blaak Chrome Republic is one male brand that isn’t afraid of going all out: cuts, colors and accessories, the collection had it all. Although Omar Farooq, the force behind Republic, isn’t a designer per se, the quality of his craftsmanship proves that sometimes a wild and ardent passion is … Read more
Needlez by Shalimar’s latest winter collection 2011-12 is out in the market. Needlez by Shalimar, founded in 2007, is a sister concern of “Salimar Cotton Export (Pvt) Ltd. Every season Needlez comes up with refreshing colours and designs. This season’s winter collection has vibrant and lively colors. French chiffon, beautiful … Read more
Baklava is a very old recipe. It has emerged about the eighth century BC when the Assyrians crushed nuts placed between layers of bread, covered with honey and subsequently baked. However, when the recipe was discovered by the Greeks and brought their culinary magic essence, transformed in the version we … Read more
Yashir Waheed Back to Life From a seasoned designer like Yashir Waheed, one expects a greater emphasis on construction which his previous and current collections have sorely lacked. He attempts to go back to the soil and resurrect the rustic khaddar, a fabric that holds historic and political affiliation to … Read more
The cabbage is a known vegetable for many centuries many people view cauliflower as an elegant vegetable. Cauliflower is a member of the ‘white’ family in terms of fruits and vegetables. Brassica oleracea ( Cauliflower), like so many other vegetables, originated in the Mediterranean. It got its name from the … Read more
