Radio Show on Work and Life Balance

Our lives are a mixture of different roles.
Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . . For me, that balance is family, work, and service.

Radio Show on Impact Of Weather on Activities

How do our activities are changed when weather changes. Our pattern, food intake, tea intake everything changes. How?

Links to My The News Tribe Work

Due to some reason, I am not allowed to re-publish my published articles on my personal blog. Therefore, I am posting links of my TNT weekly articles on my blog...


http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/01/16/fareeha-pervez-wants-to-perform-with-shankar-mahadev/#.TxS22qX9PSM

http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/01/11/chit-chat-with-shahvar-ali-khan/

http://www.thenewstribe.com/2011/12/27/exclusive-interview-with-pakistani-singer-%E2%80%98jimmy-attre%E2%80%99/


http://blogs.thenewstribe.com/blog/65955/shedding-pounds-in-winters/

http://blogs.thenewstribe.com/blog/66002/paying-an-opportunity-cost/

http://blogs.thenewstribe.com/blog/66023/fighting-winter-colds/

http://www.thenewstribe.com/2011/12/12/from-battle-of-the-bands-to-practical-field/

Radio Show On Visiting a Sick Person

Its good to visit a sick friend. But there are certain things that one must take care of while making a visit to a sick person... What are they?

Radio Show on Child Safety

This radio show was the cutest one. Lolzz....because my producer asked me to cover a topic that I had already covered. So I discussed both and got a mixed feecback from listeners on this.....See how....

Radio Show on Jealousy

Why do we get jealous? What are the things that make us jealous.....What was the feedback on the show?

Radio Show on Diary Writing.......

Why shall one write a diary? I was unwell while doing this show. But Loved the feedback listeners gave and the way they interacted with me.........

Radio Show on Third day of Eid

We get bored on third day of Eid...Life must get back to normal....Is it so? Yes or No? Listen to me and Atta on this....Oops..... some listener's feedback too....

Radio Show on Second Day of Eid

Radio Show on Eid Celebrations On First Day

How do we celebrate first day of Eid? Nothing much...Simple Eid Show.....

Radio Show On Laughter and Humor

Whats the Importance of hahahahaha........and hehehehe........ROFL and LMAO.....You simply wana know that? I won't be writing more. Why shall I laugh? What makes us laugh?

Life of an RJ...

Today, Wes was my guest on FM 96...I wont be blogging much and I won't be writing much about him...He shared many things on air.. and an amazing personality he is..A true artist with a multi-dimensional personality...
Hey guys.....I am not writing much....Just listen to the show.....:-)

Radio show on criticism.........

Yeah...........yesterday I talked too much on criticism....Well, what made me talk on this issue? There was some criticism I took very seriously... How criticism can change you completely? What criticism I took very seriously... There were some friends who took my critique very seriously......What I talked about? Just check..

Part 1 of radio show...
Part 2 of radio show...

If you want to come as a guest, let me know.........

~~Stay Blessed~~


Here go the You tube links:

Radio show on FM

 Keep listening to these.....

My radio shows on FM

Remember me in your prayers.........

Undefined..................

I thought everything would be perfectly fine~~
I thought and dreamt him to be truly mine~~

Guess I was hell childish and everything went wrong~~
This wasn't a trick but I could not take it for too long~~

This was the game that destiny played but who knows~~
This was the trick that someone close to me always throws~~

Though I can;t bear the pain but still smiling~~
Though I am badly hurt even after complaining~~

I am such a big failure unable to win his heart~~
We are two entities who are now thousand miles apart~~

I lost and lost even after I tried and tried~~
But still I am happy that I never lied~~


Thanks to a couple of friends always there for me~~
I would try to be the way they wanted me to be~~

On Air Now.....

The title may sound strange and wierd to some of you. ahh.. What does it mean? Am I one air? The answer is partially yes and partially no. After I started working as a producer on a Radio station, the RJs whose shows I am assigned to produce are on air. Its a pleasure for me. Morning drive time and Ladies hour special slots are assigned to me. The real segmentation is simply fantastic. Oh my.....What about the kind of music mode that I am supposed to let my RJ play? Advance lists of songs I never supported. The reason being it may start raining and I may love to add some rain songs in the show..Does that make some sense? Off course it does. The RJ may have a similar romantic mood that day and would love to play rain songs in his/her show. This has happened many times. I say no to advanced playlisting. There is a reason to justify it too. Such a short and precise blog, just to stay in touch with you all.. and ensure you guys that I am still writing. Love you all.

Remember me in your prayers.

Spot On Beauty

By 

[Sadaf Fayyaz]

Published in AD Gallery Vivo,

Vol. 3 Issue 7

“Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.” Beauty is something undefined, comparative, invisible at times and could only be felt by heart. Though, different people have different perceptions for beauty and elegance, yet everyone is there to praise it. The standards and measures of attractiveness may vary a little across different cultures, but can’t be too much deviated. The standards of beauty are always embryonic and emerging as based on what a culture and society holds precious. While talking to ‘Vivo’, different celebrities shared their perception and ideas on beauty of women. They also suggested some tips for staying beautiful:

“Some women are born beautiful while some achieve beauty and still others are on good terms with society editors. I read this quote some years ago and it amused me so much. Beauty to me is what touches me, a kind of sparkle in the eye, a naughty smile and a feel good vibe. What is lovely never dies. It passes on into a cool breeze, tingly goose bumps, stardust and moonlit starry nights. It is a feeling, soul connection seen through the naked eye yet felt deep within. It is Quirky, warm, sensual and intellectually stimulating. I am a real natural products buff. A simple effective skin routine for normal to dry skin is cleansing with rose water morning and night. It helps in maintaining clear, blemish free skin as well as gives a clean glow from within the skin layer. Removes dirt, oil, pollution and make up yet is chemical free and safe for all age groups. A drop of pure almond oil is also a quick way to keep skin dewy. It is good for those who have dry skin problem in winters. Let it absorb in the skin before sleeping at night. It keeps skin well hydrated and itch free. A papaya can be mashed well and used as a mask once a month to promote healthy, glowing skin and keep acne at bay. It even balances and maintains a youthful and toned skin. Natural fruits, veggies and loads of water are great for detoxifying the system and keeping healthy and fresh. Stay Beautiful, Be positive and Keep Rocking!”
Sadia Hyatt Khan (Actor/Anchor/Model)

“I think happiness and health both are important. Happy babies are naturally attracted to happy faces. This is why they would smile back at you. They are natural reflectors of how you feel, and they help define beauty. When we are happy, our brain lets off adrenalin, there is light in our eyes, we walk with vigor, and we have hope for living. When we are down, our eyes are naturally downcast, our face tense up, we slouch and our mind is elsewhere. We tend to wear darker colors too, so as not to bring attention to ourselves. Happy people attract others, while sad people tend to pull people away. Being healthy doesn’t mean that we have to have the figure of Tomb Raider to meet the definition of beauty. Healthy means having good skin, being energetic and having no obvious disability or disfigurement. We all know the ways to achieve healthiness to various degrees--Eating right, sleeping well, exercising regularly and learning to manage stress in an appropriate manner.” Kirran Awais Suhail (Stylist and Chief Executive of Kirran Signature Salon)

“I think beauty lies inside your soul and if a woman is beautiful from her soul she will make every relationship beautiful. Beauty cannot be achieved by spending time in parlors and salons. Inner beauty is forever and cannot be achieved with artificial things.”Shabana Maniar (Host Metro One TV)

“Beauty radiates from within .through contentment, inner confidence, staying centered and work from inside out. Love yourself and "honor the divinity that resides within you".”Shamaeel Ansari (Fashion Designer) 

“For me beauty of woman is her intelligence, proportionate body, cleanliness, her sense of humor and feeling of love. These all positive things keep her happy, alive and make her ageless, attractive and a lovable personality.” Naila Saadat (Psychologist & Psycho-therapist)

“Beauty is simplicity, fitness and style.”  Fariha Pervez (Singer)

“If inner soul is neat, your face looks good. I believe beauty can be only enhanced with makeup. A woman is beautiful with her neat looks, sharp brain and skills. They should take care of their skin by cleaning it every day, should exercise, eat proper and take some herbs.” Nazia Malik (Fashion Designer and Host)

“A woman can be lucky enough to be born with good looks but beauty is something she must create. She can do this by balancing her accomplishments, her happiness and her peace of mind, so that she feels comfortable in her own skin. You can recognize a beautiful woman from her virtues.
As for beauty tips, I think actions are the most effective way to communicate your beauty; they announce you before you arrive and linger long after you leave. In my experience, people tend to associate your actions with your face. Overtime, they come to reflect each other.” Armeena Rana K (Model and Actress)

“Beauty is more than skin-deep. Beauty is unique grace, confidence and a shining light that sparkles through the eyes and smile. It's not what you look like; it's what you project.
Beauty is a subjective quality and a universally perfect beauty is an abstract concept.
Mind, spirit and body in all make the whole beauty.

“Eat foods with complex carbohydrates like whole grains, pasta and fruits. They keep your blood sugar level normal so you stay energized, plus they provide you with healthy fiber. Drink as much water as you can.”  Beenish Parvez (Stylist and Make-up Artist) 

“I truly believe Beauty of a woman comes from within. Firstly you need to feel good, positive & confident about yourself, learn to forgive & forget & have fun. Secondly let your good spirit out; if you are affectionate, caring and passionate towards people it will surely reflect outside and make you beautiful inside out!” Tabassum Mughal (Fashion Director, Tabassum Mughal Haute Couture) 

The way she holds herself, the way she walks and the way she talks, most well groomed women look beautiful this way. Women should eat six small meals a day, briskly walk for 30 minutes every day, relax and enjoy the moment. They should stick to vegetables, proteins, brown rice and flour. They can feel the difference in their skin glow and body weight.” Nighat Choadhry (Kathak Dancer & Actress) 

“Beauty of a woman lies in her inner strength, the way she faces the world and handles her problems. The way she takes care of herself also becomes a part of her beauty. The way she faces obstacles in her way while smiling also becomes a part of her beauty. Apart from that, she needs to take care of her beauty too. I recommend women to follow a regular regime to maintain their beauty, follow a healthy lifestyle and use natural ways and herbs to maintain their skin and hair. Offer prayers regularly and keep your heart clean. You would always have a glow on your face.“ Amna Karim (Model & Actress)

Face Your Challenge: Now comes the time

Amal se ek nai dunya mujhey banana de~~~

Muqadaron pe bharose ki baat jaane de~~~

Mujhey har ek bunyiad hilane de~~~

Mujhey apni nayi dunya baasane de~~~

---------------------English--------------------------

It’s not that far now, the journey is almost through~~~

It’s not much longer until I come back to you~~~

When everything is so challenging around you~~~

There‘s always a secret strength that ‘l never bound you~~~

I know that the time is hard & I know that the war is quite long~~~

But that secret courage inside would help you to be strong~~~

Fear not, face your challenge, fight your battles & make your way~~~

Ask your heart, explore yourself &transform your night into a day~~~


---------------------English-------------------------------

Now comes the time to make my dream alive~~~

Now comes the time when I can prove myself~~~

Now comes the time when the world knows what I am~~~

Now comes the time when my journey starts~~~

Now comes the time to achieve all that I have dreamed about~~~

Now comes the time when I can make myself free~~~

Now comes the time when I ‘l become, what I desired to be~~~


---------------------Urdu-------------------------------

Raah gum karda thy, manzil se boht door gaya~~~

Dafatan sholay nikalney lagay toofaanon mein~~~

Is qadar mere muqadar ka sitara chamka~~~

Jab se halchal hui paida mere armanon mein~~~



Lyrics Written on 25th April 2011..........For a show and a band......

Clips Of Islamabad Music Festival.........AS a Judge

Clips of K2 Klub Episode Education in Pakistan

K2 TV Episode Mr. T

Spotlight: Shahana Khan Khalil

Published in Web Edition of INK..........

I first met Shahana at ‘Kuch Khaas’. She appeared cheerful, vibrant and full of life. She is an actor, writer, model, stage performer, RJ and Director Programs at ‘Kuch Khaas’. She has been a part of Islamabad theater and has acted in some plays like ‘The Suicide’, ‘The Producers’ ‘Come Again’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Some Like It Hot’, ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’,
‘Moulin Rouge’, and ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’, though she is more recognized for ‘Slackistan’. 

Things that turn me on: 

Great music, traveling, fantasy, books and films

Things that turn me off: 

Plans that go haywire

My philosophy in life: 

As long as you’re dreaming, that flying broomstick will eventually show up. Anything is possible. You’ve just got to believe in it.

My Secret ambitions: 

To be able to speak in perfect Punjabi

Favorite Cologne: Deep Red

Favorite Car: Mini Cooper Red. It’s my dream car.

Favorite Dress: Anything that boasts personality.

Favorite place to hang out: Ha! Kuch Khaas.

Favorite Movie:

Too long a list: Benny and Joon, Little Miss Sunshine, 4 Lions, Scent of a Woman and Legends of the Fall.  This will go on.

Favorite Actors:

They are Depp, DiCaprio, Clooney, Ledger, Pacino & Fiennes. And the rest of the brilliance that makes the world of cinema what it is today. Again, this list will go on.

Characteristics that attract me to a person: Spontaneity, wit and style

Things I hate to do: Make small talk. That’s why I make the most of awkward silences.

As a kid I was: Somewhere else. Not much has changed.

What I always put off until tomorrow: Everything.

My craziest fan: A guy who wrote a song for me that was a little off-the-rocker.

Success to me is: Leaving your legacy

Acting for me is like:

Second nature or may be even first. It’s diving into the many facets of the human condition. It is something always new and always real.

When no one is looking, I like to:

Smile at strangers. It’s pretty creepy, but people are really funny when you’re not paying attention.

Describe a moment in my life that was truly romantic: Or the lack thereof?

What is the real me like: Pensive, hyperactive mind and always miles ahead of where I actually am.

“Slackistan” for me is: The coolest thing in the world.

My idea of perfect happiness: Achievement, in any form you’d imagine it.

Three things that I like about myself:

These are my mind, being able to talk to anybody off the road & the dot on my nose.

Three things that I dislike about myself: 

It’s my chronic procrastination, my self-deprecating tendencies & my inability to sleep at night.

Beauty according to me is: Misunderstood.

My biggest regret:

None; you learn, you move on.

My favorite quote:

“If being sane is thinking there’s something wrong with being different, I’d rather be completely fucking mental.” Angelina Jolie.

My biggest passion:

Overthrowing the conventional.

My biggest desire: 

It is to receive my letter from Hogwarts.

My favorite food: Food.

My favorite drink: Cade – Blue

My biggest expectation: To be able to sit on the moon.

My favorite pastime: Swinging.

My favorite song: Too many.

My co-workers: Paint a diverse picture.

My source of learning: The Internet.

My source of inspiration: The impossible.

I hate people who: Tear other people down because they’re afraid to find and nurture their own potential.

My favorite season: Autumn. Hands down.

My zodiac sign: Aquarius.

My biggest strength: I’m a survivor.

The biggest hurdle in my way: Myself.

How many mental categories/labels/boxes do you classify guys into? List them down.

Here’s the irony. As much as this is something I could write a thesis on, I’m really not that bothered.

How would people or let’s say really beautiful girls who also become more famous and rich along the way, ever know whether someone wants to be friends with them for ‘who they are’ and NOT ‘what they are’ (high profile public figures). Facing the same dilemma in terms of love?

I’m black and white about all my relationships. As long as you avoid the grey, you’re fine. Most people seek out the grey in hopes of finding something clandestine and exciting. It’s pointless at the end of the day.

In your view, what are the disadvantages of fame besides having little privacy and loneliness after having reached the top?

I wouldn’t consider myself famous just yet. I know people, they know me. For those who don’t know me but want to, they know all they need to know and I’m perfectly adept at keeping that relationship happy and complication-free. Fans have this ‘beyond imagination’ idea of you, it’s highly unrealistic. But then again, I’d do the same over someone I idolize.

Name a few of your favorite seasons/sitcoms, name your favorite characters in them and reasons for liking them?

Oh so many. They are Friends, Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, Glee, The Big Bang Theory & Modern Family. This will go on. It’s mostly the ensemble. They just make me happy in ways that actual situations don’t. But then again, our lives could easily become sitcoms. Ever imagine some light background music to a family’s fight? Try it.

My message to the readers:

Go out, roll down a hill, swing. sing and breathe. We’re really just 6-year olds stuck in big bodies. Don’t be fooled by your height, everything still is just as wonderful as the first time you saw it. Do not let anyone tell you it can’t happen.

The post was published here.

Clips of Salman Asif as a Guest on my show

Arieb Azhar & Asim Raza as Guests on Our Show

K2 Klub Episode on Hypengyophobia

Qayaas Members Umair Jaswal & Sarmad Ghafoor on Our Show

[Spot Light: Omar Bilal Akhtar]

By

Sadaf Fayyaz

 Published on Koolmuzone, under interviews......

  

Complexes: My friends think I'm always getting myself into self righteous arguments and making speeches.

What turns me on: A great sense of humor, and great taste in music without being pretentious

What turns me off: Someone who says 'like' too much

Philosophy of life: Nothing in life worth having ever comes easy.

Secret Ambitions: I want to have a book on the New York Times bestsellers list.

Biggest Crush: Changes all the time, right now it's Rachel Bilson.

Favorite Musicians: Changes all the time! But right now it's a band called Arcade Fire

I would love to perform with: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

I would love to see my country: As a tourist destination. There are so many incredible places right here in Pakistan and I wish the world new about them, it would keep us in the news for all the right reasons.

Favorite Car: I'm not really a fan of cars: give me a horse any day!

Three things that I hate about music channels: Oh God, I wrote a whole article on this. I guess to summarize it would be: They promote anti-intellectualism, they rarely promote new bands and they have killed any sort of ambition to make quality programming.

Three things that I dislike about morning shows: The lack of genuine interest shown by the hosts, the interview techniques where the hosts talks more than the guests, the same old tired format being peddled across all the channels.

Favorite Dress: I like dressing up, so I'm a fan of wearing suits and ties, the whole deal.

Favorite place to hang out: The beach, I don't ever want to be in a city that doesn't have one.

Favorite Movie: There are so many, but it’s probably a tie between ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Almost Famous’.

Favorite Actors: Ed Norton & Christian Bale.

Characteristics that attract me as person: I love people who can laugh at themselves and really appreciate a good teasing. Being smart is also attractive. I'm a talker so the most attractive thing for me is someone who I can have a great conversation with.

Three Things I hate to do: Transporting musical equipment, doing TV interviews and dealing with sound guys.

As a kid I was: Always sick or injured.

What I always put off until tomorrow: Writing articles: Whether for my blog or for The Express Tribune.

My Craziest Fan: Luckily don't have any really crazy fans, occasionally get a couple of stalkers, both male and female online but then again, who doesn't?

Experience with Coke Studio: Incredible, overwhelming and hard to describe in a few words. But I think for us it made us feel like we'd finally done something worthwhile in the music industry and all our hard work finally paid off and got us the mass acceptance we'd been craving.

Success to me is: Finding one person out there who's listening to my song and smiling.

Question I hate: Ugh...every question about the name “Aunty Disco Project”. It’s been 4 years. Starting an interview with that question is just lazy.

Question I love: Anything to do with my song, its composition, inspiration and effect.

Food that makes me crazy: Chinese & Desi food.

Biggest Asset: My vocabulary: I can either impress people or confuse the hell out of them. Both results are good.

Music for me is like: Literature, or a painting, timeless and one of the few things truly human.

I define Music as: The way we were meant to communicate before words got in the way.

A moment in life that was truly romantic: Hah! I cannot reveal this. Let's just say there was a beach and a full moon involved.

My most prized possession: My guitar; seriously imagining life without it gives me crippling depression.

What is the real me like: Pretty shy and constantly over-analyzing.

My idea of perfect happiness: Being on a beach with the girl I love, somebody playing an acoustic guitar in the background and drinking something fruity with a little umbrella in it.

Three things that I like about myself: My sense of humor, my ability to grow facial hair really quickly and penchant for hardcore Bhangra dancing.

Three things that I dislike about myself: My tendency to over think things, my impulsiveness and my inability to say ‘no’ to people.

Biggest Regret: Not learning how to read music at an early age.

Inspiration: My heroes, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Cure, Black Sabbat, Eric Clapton.

Motivation: My need to be accepted as a credible artist.

First instrument I learnt playing: The guitar, definitely.

Favorite Hero: Superman: I actually identified more with Clark Kent so I always dreamed of having that powerful other personality.

Favorite Quote: “God wisely designed the human body so that we can neither pat our own backs nor kick ourselves too easily. “

Biggest Passion: Definitely music by a long shot, but cricket or literature might be a close second.

 Biggest Desire: To win an Oscar for Best Song in a Movie.

Biggest Expectation: Being as big as Junoon.

Favorite Pastime: Reading or watching DVDs, usually while eating something unhealthy.

Favorite Song: Aww! You can't ask me that question, the list is too long.

Most Memorable Moment: Life is a series of memorable moments so it's hard to pick one, isn't it? I suppose the most recent one would be the day our performance of Coke Studio aired.

Source of Learning: There isn't a single source, and mine probably isn't different from anyone else. (But it’s usually Wikipedia!)

I hate people who: Have nothing positive to say about anything and are constant pessimists.

Favorite Season: Definitely winter in Karachi but not anywhere else.

Favorite Travel Resorts: Any place tropical with sandy beaches.

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biggest Weakness: Being too nice to people means I get taken advantage of quite a lot.

Biggest Strength: My speaking skills.

The biggest hurdle in my way: Myself, and my own self doubt.

I see the future of Pakistani music as: Pakistani music itself will always be great, but I can't say the same about the people who listen to Pakistani music.

My message to readers: Support upcoming bands, make an effort to find new music and actively tell your friends about it. It’s an exciting time to be a listener and fan of music, so be part of the movement instead of a bystander.