Where Do Babies Come From

I personally faced same question when I came back home from hospital with my cute angel, my new born baby girl. Three year’s nephew of my husband asked me “Aunty! Where does she come from?” I got little confused and merely replied, “God gifted me.” But I got really shocked when his eight year’s elder sister said him, “Brother! You are too small right now, you don’t know the truth”.

That situation was so embarrassing for me at that time. Moreover when I visited my sister’s home and her four year’s daughter asked me, “Aunty! From where, you get her? ” I suddenly replied, “From market” and she started to persist her mother to buy a baby brother for her. I know after being parents you also experienced same kind of questions either asked by your own child or from others. After my experience I discussed this question asking from kids to some of my married friends and got help in answering this question.

First try to know what the kid actually wants to know:

I will not recommend you to answer your child detailed production procedure of baby after love making. First try to know by asking question instead of answering your child to know what exactly he/ she want to know and at what level. May be a kid just wants to know either from big hospital near to his/ her house or the other one near to his/ her friend’s house.

For example: When the child asks the question, “Where do babies come from?” You may reply by further question as “What do you think, Where do babies come from?” If he/ she gives you answer as “I think babies come from paradise”. It means he/ she just want reconfirmation of his/her believe. May be he/ she replied, “I think from tummy of a mummy” than just gets agree of what your child thinks and replies, if he/ she gets satisfied on your “Yes!” gesture.

Answer according to their age:

Every child has different level of maturity. Not every child wants detailed mechanics of fertilization that how man and woman makes love, how women conceive and delivery procedure etc. A toddler normally wants simple and easy answers instead of long detailed explanation. In our society we have some limitations in every relationship. We are not as open as western people. I am not agree with “to be true with your child” in every case as may be some kind of knowledge not matches the child’s maturity level and make him/ her more disturb  and raises more difficult questions in their mind rather than gets satisfy with the truth.

If your child already has been little bit aware of pregnancy and child birth. May be he/ she got information through any media program relates to it,  he/ she saw in your absence or may be from his/ her friend or from any magazine than its time to get open and clear his/her to remove more curiosity from your child’s mind.

Don’t intimidate your child and answer his/her each and every question calmly and in an easy manner but forbid him/ her to spread this information to anyone else, friend or teacher, cousin or elders. Tell him/ her that may be other will feel bad and take him/ her as indecorous and shame less as this kind of advance knowledge is not acceptable in our society in an open manner.

Check your child’s response:

After giving answer of his/her question of where do babies come from look the child’s face and note his/ her expressions, either satisfactory or getting more confuse. Be careful don’t give too much information which fly over yours  kid’s  head and he/ she starts giggling and  move away by making complicated faces. So answer him/ her step by step in light way and when you notice that your child get satisfy now then stop telling further detail.

Turkish movie “Muhabbat Eik Itefaq” to Hit Pakistani Cinemas Soon

After the telecast of numerous Turkish dramas dubbed in Urdu ranging from Ishq-e-Memnoo to Fatima Gul to Junoon Tere Ishq Ka, viewers have very fine flavor of the drama industry in Turkey.

However now it is the golden time for Turkish film and drama industry to telecast their film on the silver screen of the Pakistan named ‘Muhabbat Eik Itefaq’ it will be the first Turkish film that will be launched and telecasted in Pakistan.

Turkish dramas tend to be named from the Urdu words, Indian native in addition to Bangladesh likewise. The story of this film revolves around Deniz who is in love with Buraq but the main problem is this that the parents of the burq are not agreed at this proposal and not are agreed to marry Buraq with Deniz. However, Deniz is an ambitious girl and she refuses to give up her career at any cost.

On the other hand Ozgur is a photographer who meets Deniz in an exhibition and they realize that they both are met before. At this point the love triangle starts and Ozgur fall in love with Danes. Deniz’s acting career entangled with her relationship with Buraq and then Ozgur falling for Deniz. This love triangle is the film to see with full classic climax and interest.

It is the success of the Pakistani film production department to successfully dub the voices of the Turkish actress to the Urdu.

Red Kitchen Color Ideas

For Red kitchen ides choosing Colors like crystal white and neutrals can facelift the kitchen appeal. The Red kitchen color ideas can be contemporary to classic and at times can be bold to soothing. Depending on your preferences for Red kitchen color ideas your favorite hues can be considered. The mixing and matching of different colors give raise to infinite Red kitchen color ideas.

When it comes in propagating Red kitchen color ideas red walls can provide dramatic and warm rich look.  The white pottery, dishes, will intensify the red shelf’s and will be good Red kitchen color ideas will give an overpower look to the kitchen. To add more aesthetically accents in Red kitchen color ideas the black parametric countertops, barstools can be a good addition.

Red kitchen color ideas are popular to be incorporated in today’s kitchen and the reason for choosing the red theme is that it’s tempting outlook makes one to eat definitely, as the color red is consider to be craving stimulant and this is the only reason that many fast food chains, and well established cafes are painted in red shades rather any other color.

Applying red on kitchen is a one forbidden idea amongst Red kitchen color ideas as it give the room a shrink and compact look because of the dark fondant it contains, it is recommended to incorporate the idea to use red color in chunks; for example, red cabinets, red shelves, red crockery can be a one workable Red kitchen color ideas.

For Red kitchen color ideas, red eye popping color can also bring a combination of dark chocolate brown color. The mixing of colors should support the color palate rather erodes the theme, the neutral and pastel colors can be used with red and tile backsplash  pattern to can be an addition to Red kitchen color ideas.

The one best strategy suggested for red kitchen ideas is to keep expensive kitchen items which go along with the red theme of the kitchen. For instance, countertops, floorings, cabinet fronts neutral in color and save the bold colors for things that are easy and affordable to change out, like wall paint.

The dark color especially red is eye grabbing and if one don’t want to give the kitchen a rainbow look then choosing a cool versus warm color can be a wise choice for Red kitchen color ideas. The red color is mostly coupled with white theme, dark red wood use on cabinets, door, flooring, placements of stools and ceiling is an interesting combo and an attractive Red kitchen color idea indeed.  Different sizes of cabinets can allow observing a noticeable addition for Red kitchen color ideas.

When it comes to pottery collection it plays a pivotal role in Red kitchen color ideas, placing neutral and white color pottery collection on colorful focal points on open shelves, especially the geometric, black and white striped and textural symbols on utensils makes the red kitchen look appealing and an addition in Red kitchen color ideas. How can one forget to place a pantry door showcasing all the appetizing food items and a unique pantry door in white and red color stand outs in red kitchen thus a more creative Red kitchen color ideas.

To add to the Red kitchen color ideas placement of chalk board can be hang in red hot painted kitchen where the cook can add the notes and key ingredients for every day cooking meals. A black color chalk board stands out the image of the kitchen and indeed a nice addition for Red kitchen color ideas. Even a retro table, red color stove, impressive collectables, rug, curtains, window, fan, emerald green or dark blue canisters can unify the spaces.

When combining with red theme one should prefer to select the same color palate crockery including, plated, bowls, dishes, for the simple appearance on wooden shelves

Premiere of Zinda Bhaag

Zinda Bhaag, a comedy thriller with debut performances by non-actors and featuring one of India’s finest actors Naseeruddin Shah, premiered at Super cinema Shabistan in Lahore.
The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has selected “Zinda Bhaag” as the first Pakistani film in over 50 years to be submitted for Oscar consideration in the Foreign Language Film Award category at the 86th Academy Awards.
Pakistani film “Zinda Bhaag” shot in the culturally-rich city of Lahore, the film would appeal to the average cinemagoer for its originality and aesthetic. Anyone familiar with the crude Punjabi dialect would identify with the dry wit and humour that makes for much of the dialogue.
The script follows three friends who dream of moving abroad but are inextricably bound to the country in spite of the best-laid plans. Naseeruddin Shah is a powerhouse actor and is just flawless in a character of an area don, which has been written with him in mind.
‘Zinda Bhaag’ also boasts one of the best film soundtracks to come out from Pakistan in the recent times and if the movie was marketed properly; this album would already have been a massive hit.
Brining the most awaited Red Carpet Premiere of Zinda Bhaag, Exist and Cinnabon called a star studded premiere of the film Zinda Bhaag.
Torrent of celebrities, media personalities, socialites and fashionistas attending the premiere included fashion designer Maria B, HSY, Nin, host Ayesha Sana, fashion model and actress Amna Ilyas, Fia, Xille Huma, star of drama serial “Meri Zaat Zara-e-Bainishan” Samea Mumtaz , Yousaf Salah-u-din and many others

Omar Mansoor Collection at London Fashion Week

This play has two characters, the teenage Butterfly  who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant in Nagasaki. He abandons her, and then returns with a wife. After a first-night disaster, it became one of the best-loved operas.

Omar collected visions of the opulent lyrics of the opera, along its arias, duets, trios, and choruses, and transformed them into his collection for Spring/Summer 2014.

Omar’s collection consists mainly of the two colours, royal blue and black. The royal blue colour depicts the merry days when the couple is together while black represent the gloom in the story. The collection consisted of multiple silhouettes from sleek gowns trimmed with satin to dresses embellished with filigree embroidery and sequins as a synthesis of fashion and art.

A combination of day and evening wear, the prêt line includes both knee and full length dresses constructed using a range of fabrics from Chantilly lace to Satins and Velvet blended with Lycra for the perfect body shape. The photography for this electrifying show done by Shahid Malik.

Makeup Shades That Work For Everyone

With tight schedule and even with tighter budget, regular visit to dermatologist for the skin care is not possible for everybody which is why makeup is best alternative to hide the skin imperfections. Makeup is used to highlight the natural features. There is difference in makeup according to your outfit, event and time. I must suggest you some tips so that you can look beautiful and gorgeous for any event in little time.

In effort to trying hide the blemishes from imperfections from skin women usually use foundations and concealer. While combination of these two things help you make to look pretty good. For more smooth and flawless looking skin use a premier before applying foundation.

What premiers do is actually act as a base that ensures longer lasting foundation and makeup. Premier hides the signs of imperfection such as blotching and acne scars even better. The best makeup premier protects your skin by keeping it smooth and moisturized even with regular use of makeup. 

Are you tired of your foundation looking cakey and unnatural? To get fresh faced, smooth and flawless effect of foundation, put foundation all over your face and wipe it off your cheeks with the help of tissue. This thing makes it easy to layer your blush on without looking fake. Along with face don’t forget to apply premier and foundation on your neck. It will make your skin to glow naturally.

Eye makeup mostly includes liner, mascara, kajol and eye shadow and other things. These makeup products are used to enhance the eyes making it smaller or larger. Apply concealer under your eyes to hide dark circles. Make sure to use a concealer that is lighter in shade than your foundation.

To create stylish look, try a shimmery shade on your eyes. If your complexion is fair then try a silver white shade. For medium to dark skin tone opt for a champagne color instead. To get an extra bright eye effect, apply eye shades of your choice on the corners of your eyes. To give depth to your eyes use bronze and gold cream shadow. Smudge it nicely while avoiding brow bone.

Use waterproof eye liner and mascara. For attention grabbing makeup, bold eyebrows are must. Use a soft slightly waxy brow pencil to shape the brow. Finish by blending a shimmery highlighter on brow bone to add brightness and lift.

Apply light shade of blush on apples of your cheeks. Then blend the blush on either with your finger or brush. It is best to get natural looking cheeks and will be ideal for any kind of party.

Makeup would never be complete until you apply lipstick. Lipstick completes your looks. Lip color is back in a big way, but deciding when to wear it can be challenge. Red lipstick shade is huge in fashion. But if you want shade for casual wear then make sure to choose lighter shades like peach, pink and coffee and sometimes only lip shiner.

Make sure to remove makeup before going to sleep. Don’t reapply makeup on already makeup face.  It will make your face look cakey and unnatural. Instead use blotting papers with you to remove makeup.

Lava Shell Massage

As we all know that massage therapy is an art which stimulates our senses, makes our muscles relax and helps our body to get calm and heal it. For this purpose new massage therapy which is known as “Lava shell massage” is using. This is very comforting and unique full body massage. In this massage naturally smooth and highly polished shell which comes from south pacific are to be used by professional therapist.

These sea shells are made up of calcium carbonates which give calcium ions after heating, directly to our skin during the massage process. These shells are traditional part of the diet of Philippines and were used to be thrown away but now these shells are being recycled into this massage tool. Thanks to creative mind people who invent this massage!

In this massage your body is smeared and exfoliated with massage oil to remove your dead skin cells to reveal a younger softer skin. The therapist massages your body with lava shells. These lava shells have a rubber plug in the bottom. The therapist put packet of minerals and algae into the shell, add some sea water into shell and again plug it up.

The heat comes from inside the lava shells because of a mixture of minerals and algae with salt water and essential oils. This therapy uses genuine natural materials and eco friendly with no need of electricity as when they are combined inside the shell, it creates a chemical reaction that causes heat for one or two hours. While using light Swedish massage, the therapist holds the shell in the palm of his/her hands.

1. Difference between Lava Shell Massage & Hot Stone Massage:

Lava Shell Massage is more popular than hot stone massage as it accelerates the skin regeneration process and helps to improve appearance and texture of the skin. Lava shells are non porous, they don’t absorb massage oil or bacteria which means shells are more hygienic.

Many Spas are offering Lava stone massage instead of hot stone massage because of its easy preparation and clean-up process. Another difference is, lava shells held their heat longer than stones, so their will be no interruption of switching stones as often in lava shell massage therapy.

Moreover, lava shells are smaller than the  stones used for hot stone massage, so it is not difficult to handle them  and they can be use to get into areas where stones usually cannot. As well as, with the use of the edges of the shell, you can also massage your face, feet and hands and the lava shells cool the more they are used during massage. You will feel refreshing and much more productive after this therapy.

2. Good for Muscles Pain:

This massage improves the blood circulation and relieves tired muscles. The whole process takes 45 to 60 minutes. Lava stone massage is absolutely pain free, very effective and provides completely fresh and relax feeling. Lava shell massage is very good all around winter treatment.

Hot lava shell massage provides relief from deep aches and pains including backache, neck pain, shoulder pain, mental stress and depressions. These smooth shells are expertly glided over different parts of body with different pressures, techniques and precision by the massage therapist as per your body requirement.

3. Best for Tummy Treatment:

Lava shell massage is very powerful treatment for tummy as it is a natural version of the colonic cleanse. When therapist massages the belly area with soothing massage strokes, digestive system gets improved and regulated.

The great combination of heat and gentle massage improves body’s natural system to remove toxins and reduce bloating. Another benefit for tummy massage is; it gives you comfortable feeling and flatter tummy for day.

All and all if you really wants to do something unique, something exotic and feel amazing than go to nearby Spa and just have and experience the beauty of  Lava Shell Massage.

How To Make Your Hairs Long And Healthy

You want to know how to make your hair long and healthy? There is no formula introduced that make your hair long in one day. However there are many ways to stimulate your hair growth in a healthy way. I formulated a guide for you that will make your hair long and healthy.

1. First of all follow a healthy life style if you want to get healthy and long hair. You should aim to eat plenty of food that is enriched in protein and vitamins. Be sure to add vitamin C and vitamin B in particular. Adding multi-vitamins make your hair look healthy and strong.

You need to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Health is an important factor in hair growth. People who are suffering from vitamin deficiencies and unhealthy diets can suffer from dry and brittle hair. Drink plenty of water to have healthy hair.

2. In order to have healthy and long hair it is necessary to trim hair after every one month. In this way you can get rid of split ends. Doing this make your hairs appear much healthier. Trim means to cut hair ¼ or ½ inches and nothing more.

3. Oiling is also best way to get healthy and long hair. Use olive oil or coconut oil one hour ago before going to take a bath. Oiling stimulates the blood circulation which results in hair growth.

4. Choose shampoo and conditioner according to your hair type. There is shampoo and conditioner yet introduced who claim to accelerate hair growth in minimum time unless it is prescribed by physician or hair expert.

5. When you shampoo your hair you should manipulate your hair vigorously. It is important that your scalp should be clean for hair growth. Massage your scalp for about two to five minutes while applying shampoo or conditioner to your hair.

Stimulating blood circulation through massage is the best proven way to accelerate the hair growth. Brushing also stimulate the blood circulation but make sure to use brush with soft bristles and don’t use brush so often. After taking a bath don’t use towel to dry your hair. Instead use a paper towel to dry them. 

6. Use a comb with wide and soft bristles. If you use hair brush then you must replace it by comb having wide bristles. It can prevent hair breakage. Do remember to not brush your hair when they are wet. When hairs are wet they are more elastic and easily cause breakage. Brush your hair through your fingers or wide toothed comb.  Don’t tie your hair when they are wet. Otherwise it can lead to breakage.

7. Don’t wash your hair every day. Daily shampoo or conditioning remove necessary natural oils from scalp and reduce elasticity which cause hair breakage and also make your hair dry and frizzy. Consider washing your hair every other day instead.   

8. Stay away from blow dryers and flat iron. If necessary then minimize the use of heat styling. Heat damage hair and can lead to hair loss also. Also minimize the use of chemical treatments like perming, dying and lightening your hair. 

9. Growing out hair is a long process. By following abovementioned steps you can have the length you desire in no time.

Fashion with Affordability

You don’t always have to be rich to look good or fashionable. Globalization has impacted street fashion as well and there are more ways than one to get on the fashion bandwagon.

Everybody knows that peplum is here to stay. Blair Waldorf wouldn’t have been caught dead in something that didn’t set a trend immediately. Any where you live and you spot a dress that will look good on you, march to the local tailor and get the outfit stitched. Having a lot of money doesn’t always need to come in the way of fashion.

Apart from the price of the dress at a high-street brand, it is important to get the right fit,” says Afsheen Mehboob, a renowned designer, who prefers to design her own clothes and shop intelligent, instead of hitting the malls. A walk through Karachi’s Dolmen mall or Mall Road in Lahore is all one needs in order to get a pulse on an eclectic, fresh, not-so-original but seamlessly international phenomenon called street fashion.

Apart from popular cinema, magazines and blogs are emerging as an important medium that seek to guide fashion lovers of all backgrounds and budgets. “People are sharing ideas on social networking portals and blogs,” says Aisha Alam, a famous designer. But the numbers are small.

Less than 30% people in Pakistan follow latest trends, points out Karachi-based fashion designer Najma Shah she feels that Pakistani are not far behind the global benchmark of international street fashion compared to the Americans, European and Indian counterparts. “In Pakistan, fashion is very subjective. You may find a girl wearing only western clothing in Karachi, another girl in Lahore may wear block print cotton Kutas. Both stylish, but different,” says Najma Shah.

It has been noted that people rush to buy a certain fashion article which is fashion or just hit the shelves of famous retail outlet. “The article itself is not that expensive but the uncanny demand for that creates a hype and price shoots out of the roof”, said Najia Malik, a talented young designer. People should wait for the time and heat to cool down as they can find substitute for the original at an economical price.

Colored denims, quirky prints, palazzo pants, crepe dresses with butterflies, polka and little hearts, boat shoes or wedge heels are in vogue this summer. Street fashion in Pakistan is evolving fast and is a reflection of Pakistani sensibilities, colors, designs, embroideries and textures from different places of the country, mixed with western fashion. “Pakistani mix East and West fashion instead of donning one look,” says Ruby Shakel, a celebrated fashion designer of Pakistan. An embroidered kurti paired with denims often leaves more impact that a plain western shirt, she adds.

People who visit the market regularly and spend long hours doing shopping have been found saving money at making latest fashion clothes and accounts for giving better advices. “If you don’t look hard and enough then you will always end up buying an expensive article, the trick is to shop smart and look at the right places“, said Anney Naveed from Anns Impression, upcoming brand in the Pakistan fashion Industry.

Once designs hit the shelves of big stores and high-end stores it is always easy to copy them by going to your local tailor. Once those designs reach the organized retail market, it does not only make fashion clothing accessible to consumers at an affordable rates, but also helps the unorganized or fake marketers to produce copies at even cheaper price.

Fashion Pakistan USA 2013 - Behind the Scene

An array of Pakistan’s leading designers knocked out the runway of the most prestigious Fashion Pakistan USA 2013, showcasing their latest incarnations.
The extravaganza of Fashion Pakistan USA 2013 was accompanied with colorful line up of fashion models walking in heavenly designer wear. The designers exhibiting their collection at Fashion Pakistan USA 2013 included Asim Jofa, Sania Maskatiya, Nida Azwer, CARA, Samreen’s Closet, Ghazala Asam, Aasme, Sonar & Cayma Emran. The fashion models catwalk to mark the signature Pakistani style was by Rubab Adnan, Uzma, Irum, Saima Azhar and some others.
The big crowd splashing at the Fashion Pakistan USA 2013 to catch the Pakistani designers wear was of upto 1200 guests who grabbed the latest trends introduced in Pakistan, while staying in USA.
The New York based Fashion Pakistan USA 2013 was managed and organized by the support of Jiya Designs Studio, Pakistan Consulate NY and Gateway Events. Photography of the Fashion Pakistan USA 2013 was done by Omer 

Coffee Republic And Yogland Comes To Capital Islamabad

Coffee Republic first opened its doors in 1995

Unable to find a quality coffee chain that matched their New York experience and expectations, brother and sister Bobby and Sahar Hashemi opened their first store in fashionable South Molton Street.??Since then Coffee Republic has grown to one of the best known, and acclaimed coffee chains in the UK, with sites from Glasgow in Scotland to as far as Newton Abbott in Devon. We also have a number of concessions within leading brands such as Cineworld and Enterprise Inns.??On the international market we have expanded to Romania, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait… and NOW in Pakistan and Islamabad being its 1st destination in Pakistan .

‘Coffee Republic’s coffee has had a strong following from the day it was started in 1995. Our secret unique blend is sourced from many countries and roasted to the highest standard at our roasters in Milan.” Says the owners

“All of our drinks are espresso based, as we believe this is the finest way to enjoy coffee. Whether you prefer a latte or espresso you can always savour our distinctive flavour. “

pic_drink_big_5Self-Serve Coffee Bars

Brilliantly simple – your favourite Coffee Republic coffee specialties self served. Coffee Republic to go uses the same authentic artisan-roasted Coffee Republic blend that you’ll find in our world famous coffee bars.

Coffee Republic to go combines our coffee beans ‘roasted in Milan’ with freshly steamed and foamed milk, making each drink fresh at the push of a button.

Our Products

Coffee Republic to go self serve coffee bars offer a complete menu of freshly-made coffee specialties from Cappuccinos and Caffe Lattes, Long Black to Flat White, delicious Espresso and Hot Chocolate – we even do Tea!

Just like in our coffee bars we offer a range of sizes to suit every taste.

Welcome to Yogland – a World of flavor awaits you…

We’re all individuals, so why be limited by the vanillas and chocolates of this world? Let your creativity flare with our self serve frozen yogurt concept, where you choose from a wide array of scrumptious flavors that rotate weekly, along with a mouth-watering choice of toppings.

Our philosophy is simple, “Your Cup Your Creation”

Once you try Yogland’s frozen yogurt dessert you will forget about ice cream. At Yogland we aim to surprise and delight customers with a unique range of unexpected and exciting flavors, whilst continually evolving the landscape of frozen yogurt. All our frozen yogurts are made with real high quality ingredients and are fat free, gluten free, some dairy free and others sugar free with the most recent arrival of probiotic protein frozen yogurt!

At Yogland we have a real appetite for creativity with food, particularly delicious frozen yogurt! Inspired by the international craze of self-serve frozen yogurt stores, Yogland offers six scrumptious frozen yogurt flavors that are rotated weekly, along with a mouth-watering choice of thirty toppings.

The self-serve frozen yogurt process is fun and creative-just like our flavors. All servings are paid by weight. Come and visit us to create your own unique frozen yogurt dessert, and enjoy your creation amongst our pleasant and cheerful surroundings. Be a part of this experience you’ll want to come back to. Your Cup, Your Creation!

Why Frozen Yogurt?

Our frozen yogurt is made with real high quality ingredients, containing the highest count of live active cultures (good for digestion and overall health), which are a good source of calcium, and fat free (avg 110kcals per 100g). Most of our frozen yogurts are gluten free and kosher, we also have dairy free and sugar free options.

Chatime Coming to Pakistan

Founded in Taiwan in 2004 by Lakaffa International, Chatime has become one of the biggest international bubble tea brand enterprises in the world. Chatime is a tea franchise offering the world’s most genuine tea experience, and is rapidly becoming known as the fresh tea specialist. Chatime insists on providing its customers with the freshest, original, tastiest and high quality tea, while maintaining international standards and providing localized tastes.

Chatime is forever researching and developing new tastes while using eco-friendly materials and packaging.

Pakistan might not be a tea producing country but it is ranked amongst the top 5 countries in the world, when it comes to tea consumption. Tea drinking in Pakistan is an integral part of the culture of the country. Whether you are meeting someone at their office for a business meet, visiting them at home or traveling up North, you will always be offered tea.

Grass Jelly Milk TeaTea or chai (as it is called in Urdu) is as important to the people of Pakistan as their daily meal. Unfortunately this essential drink has not really been celebrated in the country to the fullest, until now, because Chatime is finally coming to Pakistan!

Chatime, which is a Chinese word meaning sunrise, is also a clever play on words. It can either mean cha-time (tea-time), which is very apt for a country like Pakistan, or chat-time which again is something the Pakistani people, especially Lahoris, enjoy doing very much. Chatime intends to revive the memories of Pak Tea House for the country’s intellectuals, artistic, cultural and literary personalities, with a dedicated corner for intellectual gup-shup.

Therefore, it is only appropriate that the international chain Chatime is finally coming to Pakistan and choosing ‘zinda-dil’ Lahore as the city for its first outlet. We intend to revive the memories of Pak Tea House for country’s intellectuals, artistic, cultural and literary personalities with a dedicated corner for intellectual Gup-shup.

Chatime is one of the biggest bubble tea brands currently being consumed in more than 1000 stores in 24 different countries worldwide, including but not limited to: Taiwan, USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia, China and India.

Chatime offers its prime clientele, a young crowd between the ages of 14-30, a variety of tea based drinks in the form of fresh tea, milk tea, fruit tea, QQ jelly, oriental pop tea, smoothies, and juice. For lovers of caffeine who want to enjoy their drink in a fun environment, Chatime also offers coffee.

Pearl Milk TeaChatime is the only tea-based chain that uses patented ‘Teaspresso’ machines to produce freshly brewed teas within the store. Contrary to popular belief, the bubbles in the tea, for which the brand is so famous does not refer to the tapioca balls in the drink, but refer to the bubbles formed when the beverage is vigorously shaken.

TFFY (PVT) Ltd. current holder of Chatime for Pakistan and Afghanistan, is the former master franchisee of all Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt outlets in Pakistan. TFFY (PVT) Ltd currently operates 8 Tutti Frutti franchises in Pakistan. Osman Ashraf, CEO of  TFFY (PVT) Ltd and MIA Corporation speaks about the upcoming launch of Chatime, and its first flagship outlet in Lahore:

“Pakistan is a country of tea lovers and we want to convert the taste of traditional tea into something more delicious. We are bringing Chatime to Lahore because we know that Lahoris love food with innovation and they welcome high lifestyle products. The 1200 square foot store will be centrally located on Mian Mehmood Kasuri Road.

We are also opening stores in Johar Town and across Pakistan in Islamabad, Karachi, Gujranwala and Multan. The Chatime menu, which offers all Halal products, is designed specifically for Pakistani taste buds, therefore along with offering refreshing tea based beverages, Chatime Pakistan will also be serving frozen yoghurt and Turkish specialty doner kebabs. Chatime’s goal is to open its doors at every place with a sunrise, and opening in Pakistan is another step in achieving this goal. At Chatime, customers can rest assured that everything described is always delivered.”

For those looking for a place to chat with friends in a fun-filled and vibrant location, over a good, healthy cup of refreshing tea, Chatime is opening very soon in Lahore, which also promises to provide a great place for traditional gup-shup.

Beauty Boosting Supplements

There are plenty of supplements that contribute a lot in making you to look younger and prettier. You are surely having a number of beauty supplements on your dressing table for your hair, skin and nails occasionally. But it can be difficult for you to decide which one works best for you.

Some beauty supplements are also suggested by beauty experts and nutritionists who offer more than just external beauty. Many of the beauty products claim to make you look younger. I must suggest you a list of some beauty boosting supplements. Find out what supplements are best for strengthening your beauty. 

1. Fern extract

One of the beauty boosting elements includes protection your skin and hair from UV rays of the sun. For this purpose, not only sunscreen is enough. Aside from daily use of broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, boost your protection of UV rays all year by taking antioxidants.

These antioxidants contain fern extract that reduce UV related DNA damage that leads to wrinkling and brown spots on your skin. This research has been conducted by University of Miami School of Medicine. If you have plans to have fun in the sun, start using antioxidants pills for best protection from UV rays of the sun.

2. Primrose and black currant oil

To have healthy skin, hair and nails try to add a certain type of fat. You can supplement your beauty by increasing a fat called gamma-lenolenic acid (GLA). This fat can make you to look fresh, younger and beautiful which is very hard to get by diet. So in order to have this fat, try primrose and black currant oil. For good results, take 500 mg of either of these two supplements twice a day which will make your hair skin and nails beautiful.

3. Fish oil

Omega 3 fatty acids are the best source of nail health. You can get omega 3 fatty acids from walnuts, omega rich flaxseed and oily cold water fish like salmon. Take daily supplements with 2 to 3 g of fish oil to have healthy nails.

4. Vitamin D

Try to take vitamin D which is really very important in boosting your beauty. Here is wide evidence that taken in vitamin supplements directly helps you in improving your skin’s appearance. The sun is considered as the biggest source of vitamin D but it is also your biggest enemy in terms of age spots and wrinkles. So getting of vitamin D from your diet is the safest way instead of taken from direct exposure to sunlight.  

5. Iron

Iron is very necessary for beauty as its deficiency can lead to anemia which leads to the lower level of red blood cells which make your hair thin. For the strength of your hair, iron is vital so intake daily but in the form of natural fruits and vegetables instead of dosage of iron.

Every woman must be aware of the beauty boosting supplements that are very important in improvising the beauty of their face, skin, hair and nails. These beauty boosting supplements   not only improvise your over all beauty but also plays a role on providing you the long term beauty internally as well.

Appointing an Amir

“If three people are traveling then appoint one from amongst you to be the amir (leader).”

– Narrated by al-Tabari with a sound chain of transmission.

An essential part of working for Islam is working in a group. There are many possibilities for sizes of such a group but there is always blessing in working in a collective. The Prophet ? (peace be upon him)  said about this: “The hand of Allah is with the group.”

It is possible to accomplish together what cannot be accomplished individually. However, whenever we work together it is inevitable that we will differ in our opinions.

It is therefore imperative in all work that there is a process by which decisions are made. This should be clear, and the method should be known to those involved. This could take different forms: one amir (leader) who makes the final call on things, a simple majority vote, a council that makes decisions, etc. The thing that the Prophet ?  is teaching us here is that decision-making chaos is not an option and that authority is important. There should be checks on authority, yes, but at the end of the day there are hierarchies to things. The overarching spirit behind all of this is that the collective is more important than the individual and that sometimes we have to make sacrifices for the good of the whole. Having clear processes by which we make decisions is an important aid in supporting that spirit.

So, what he teaches us in this hadith (narration of the Prophet ?) is that order and structure are important. They are not goals in and of themselves, but they are means for the preservation of the collective. So when we are in a group, that group should choose who will lead it and how collective decisions will be made when differences of opinion arise

10 Reasons To Have Sound Sleep

No one can underestimate the importance of sleep. If a person lives to old age, he spends 30 years of his life in falling asleep. But you ever think of the question that why do we sleep. What can sleep do in your life?

Do you want to know the answer why should we sleep? If you are getting less sleep than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep at night, here are ten reasons that will compel you to turn off lights and go to bed an hour early daily.

1. Less pain

If you have acute injury and have chronic pain, sleep will help in reducing pain. Enough sleep actually makes you hurt less. But unfortunately, it can be hard to sleep when you are being in pain. According to some researchers having sound sleep can be effective like medicines for pain.

2. Safety 

Sound sleep also helps you to keep safe from notorious disaster. Deprivation of sleep can cause drowsy driving and can cause a number of accidents. You also have to face household accidents due to lack of sleep that can sometimes have serious consequences.

3. Better for health

Enough sleep boosts your immune system but insufficient sleep can lead you to severe health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and heart attacks. In some case, health risks by deprivation of sleep become serious after some years. Get proper sleep also help you to fight against cancer.

4. Powerful decision making

Lack of sleep is also associated with poor decision making power. It has also been proved by research that sleepiness has serious impact on the ability to make effective decisions. If you are facing problem in making decision make sure that you are well rested.

5. Manage stress

Sleep helps you in managing stressful situations. Lack of sleep can result in moodiness, anxiety, aggression which increase stress level.  Enough sleep not only helps you in reducing stress but also help you to ready to cope with stressful situation in day to day life.

6. Save you from obesity

Lack of sleep has a close link to weight gain. It has been showed by study that overweight people has less sleep than normal weight people. Sleep deprivation affect our body process and store carbohydrates and also alter levels of hormone that affect appetite. Insufficient sleep cause obesity so if you don’t want to be overweight you must have adequate sleep.

7. Improve learning and memory

Get a good night sleep helps in improving memory and learning capabilities. Sometimes memory problems can be the result of inadequate sleep. Sleep help brain commit new information to memory via a process called memory consolidation. To improve your learning capabilities and good memory, take proper sleep.

8. Better sex life

Improper sleep can disturb your sex life. Studies have suggested that for better love life, sufficient sleep is necessary.

9. Mood

Sleep loss also results in restlessness, irritability, impatience, lack of self control, inability to concentrate and moodiness. It also makes you feel tired all the time and you cannot concentrate you work. In this way, it can affect you professional as well as personal life.

10. Save you from day dreaming

Everybody dreams every night. Dreams are actually expression of our subconscious thoughts and conscious experiences. But if you are not getting sound sleep at night, you may start to dream while awake.