How to stay healthy and boost immunity during Ramazan
This year, with the holy month of Ramazan being marred by a global pandemic, concerns about staying healthy while fasting seem to have increased manifold – the worry is not without reason; we need a strong immune system to lessen our chances of contracting the dreaded Covid-19. So, how do we go about Ramazan this […]
Meesha Shafi to perform for Toronto Online Music Festival
Photo: Instagram Meesha Shafi is all set to put on a virtual performance this Saturday for the Toronto Online Music Festival, as announced by her on Twitter. The Mein singer took to social media to inform her fans to look out for her online performance which will stream at 7:10 am in Pakistan on Saturday, May 9. […]
Can exercise and diet help mild cognitive impairment?
News briefs Published: April, 2019 We often tell you about using aerobic exercise and a healthy diet to try to stave off dementia. But will those approaches help if you already have the slight but noticeable change in memory and thinking known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? A small randomized trial (the gold standard type […]
Kanika Kapoor gets emotional over COVID-19 diagnosis
Kanika Kapoor shared an emotional post on Instagram after testing positive for coronavirus for the fourth consecutive time, reported Hindustan Times. Sharing a picture that read, “Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life,” Kanika assured her fans she wasn’t in the ICU. The Baby Doll singer […]
Covid-19 in Pakistan: Eateries continue to see sales dip
DESIGN : IBRAHIM YAHYA KARACHI: It happened so quickly, on Tuesday (March 17), we were ordered to install hand sanitisers at our restaurants, by Wednesday (March 18), we were only allowed to entertain takeaway and delivery orders. By mid-Friday (March 20), we were informed about the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and within an hour, […]
Rising food prices
Adviser on Finance to the PM Dr Hafeez Shaikh and Minister of Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed have taken notice of the rising prices of basic food items like wheat and wheat flour. At a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet on Sept 18 they contested the figures presented by the Ministry of […]
What is inflammation, and why is it dangerous?
Ask the doctors Published: March, 2020 Q. I’ve heard a lot recently about inflammation being a health risk, but I’m not sure I really understand what it is. Can you explain? A. When people talk about inflammation, they’re actually talking about your immune system’s response to a perceived injury or infection. When you’re injured, this […]
Gigi Hadid opens up about being criticised for not having a ‘runway body’
PHOTO: FILE Ever since she kick started her career, American-Palestinian model Gigi Hadid has been soaring high on success. The 24-year-old is seen on many high-end fashion magazines (who could forget her iconic Vogue Arabia cover?) and has walked the ramp for almost every noteworthy international designer durng her time in the industry. Although many […]
Funko Officially Announces PlayStation POP! Vinyl Characters
Funko has taken to Twitter to announce a brand new collaboration with PlayStation with the unveiled of a brand new figure line. Check out the announcement tweet down below: Funko and PlayStation collaborate to present the Funko line inspired by PlayStation characters! Pre-Order Now! https://t.co/2ml0hQsbDo #Funko #FunkoPop #PopVinyl #Playstation pic.twitter.com/DNZWydxC3w — Funko (@OriginalFunko) July 14, […]
Drugs and rock ‘n roll kept Strings united: jokes Bilal Maqsood
Strings is easily one of the most recognisable musical acts in the country, spearheaded by Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia for three decades. Now, the secret to their bond is out! In a fun question and answer session with fans on Instagram, Bilal jokingly revealed what’s kept them glued together for 30 long years – […]