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2nd May, 2013
Afghan rappers, break dancers and rockers at the Sound Central Festival
More than a hundred people attended the second edition of the Sound central festival, the only event of its kind that takes places in Afghanistan,…
More than a hundred people attended the second edition of the Sound central festival, the only event of its kind that takes places in Afghanistan,…
1st May, 2013
Literature festival — literati descend on Islamabad
Islamabad Literature Festival , brought together a galaxy of novelists, poets, journalists and writers who read out literary works and discussed political issues at various sessions.
Islamabad Literature Festival , brought together a galaxy of novelists, poets, journalists and writers who read out literary works and discussed political issues at various sessions.
29th March, 2013
Mela Chiragan: Mystic laughs and poet sings! – Part-I
Shah Hussain (1538-1599), popularly known as Madho Lal Hussain, is arguably the greatest mystic and poet Lahore has produced.
Shah Hussain (1538-1599), popularly known as Madho Lal Hussain, is arguably the greatest mystic and poet Lahore has produced.
27th March, 2013
Festival of colours celebrated in city
“People from all over Karachi come to this ground every year to celebrate Holi."
“People from all over Karachi come to this ground every year to celebrate Holi."
26th March, 2013
Indian stars call for dry Holi festival amid drought
Bollywood stars have joined calls to temper celebrations and reduce water wastage during Holi as millions of Indians face drought.
Bollywood stars have joined calls to temper celebrations and reduce water wastage during Holi as millions of Indians face drought.
8th March, 2013
Tech, film, music buffs flock to Texas for SXSW
“In the world of start-ups, SXSW is pretty crucial to attend. It's like if you're not there, you're not on the map,”: Lori Cheek
“In the world of start-ups, SXSW is pretty crucial to attend. It's like if you're not there, you're not on the map,”: Lori Cheek
7th February, 2013
Writers to engage book lovers for three days
The fourth Karachi Literature Festival will feature 200 national and international speakers, about 100 sessions on a variety of subjects and more than 20 book launches.
The fourth Karachi Literature Festival will feature 200 national and international speakers, about 100 sessions on a variety of subjects and more than 20 book launches.
4th February, 2013
Getting lost at the world’s biggest festival
By mid-afternoon on day one of the festival, which runs for 55 days, nearly 6,000 had been reported missing.
By mid-afternoon on day one of the festival, which runs for 55 days, nearly 6,000 had been reported missing.
3rd February, 2013
Kalash festivities: Song and dance
The Kalash celebrate all four seasons with a festival each, at all the festivals, there is dancing in the day and night.
The Kalash celebrate all four seasons with a festival each, at all the festivals, there is dancing in the day and night.
26th January, 2013
Apple’s co-founder Wozniak says Steve Jobs film inaccurate
“Our relationship was so different than what was portrayed. I'm embarrassed. ... Anyone who reads my book 'iWoz' can get a clearer picture.”: Wozniak
“Our relationship was so different than what was portrayed. I'm embarrassed. ... Anyone who reads my book 'iWoz' can get a clearer picture.”: Wozniak
11th January, 2013
Voodoo Festival
The annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin, offers us some insights on the religion, minus its myths.
The annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin, offers us some insights on the religion, minus its myths.
4th December, 2012
Kutcher’s Steve Jobs, Gordon-Levitt among Sundance premieres
Ashton Kutcher’s turn as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut about a modern day Don Juan are leading a slew of star-studded premieres.
Ashton Kutcher’s turn as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut about a modern day Don Juan are leading a slew of star-studded premieres.
27th November, 2012
A festival of flying lights
The exciting festival attracts great numbers of people, who watch, celebrate and photograph the interesting balloons.
The exciting festival attracts great numbers of people, who watch, celebrate and photograph the interesting balloons.
22nd October, 2012
Some insight into the Vegetarian Festival
“I give up meat to cleanse the spirit so that my family will prosper.”
“I give up meat to cleanse the spirit so that my family will prosper.”
21st October, 2012
The world over the weekend
A slideshow of what transpired over the weekend.
A slideshow of what transpired over the weekend.
20th October, 2012
The sacred and the macabre
The festival has grown and developed into a spectacular yearly event that is attended by thousands with participants.
The festival has grown and developed into a spectacular yearly event that is attended by thousands with participants.
15th October, 2012
First gay sports fest shows changing Nepal attitudes
Until about six years ago, homosexuals were beaten on the streets of Kathmandu and arrested.
Until about six years ago, homosexuals were beaten on the streets of Kathmandu and arrested.
22nd September, 2012
A-list stars collide at iHeartRadio Music Festival
The two-day festival at the MGM Grand, which opened Friday, September 21, features an A-List lineup of stars.
The two-day festival at the MGM Grand, which opened Friday, September 21, features an A-List lineup of stars.
18th September, 2012
Celebrating marriage in Nepal
Teej festival is celebrated at Pashupatinath temple area in Kathmandu. The three-day long Teej festival, celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal and some parts of…
Teej festival is celebrated at Pashupatinath temple area in Kathmandu. The three-day long Teej festival, celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal and some parts of…
11th September, 2012
Busan film fest embraces Asian diversity
“With the realistic approach, films opened a new chapter in Asia's movie industry."
“With the realistic approach, films opened a new chapter in Asia's movie industry."
