And a star is born

Yes, social media does that. "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em," Shakespeare had written. I'm sure Pakistani singing star Momina Mustehsan would have probably "achieved" greatness - in her own right - but when she woke up one morning, a year ago, to discover that she's become an overnight sensation (after her rendition of Afreen Afreen together with the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew Rahat), it must have been a crown that she wore uneasily. That's the impression you get when you speak with Momina: the 24-year-old is wise beyond her years, and remains grounded even as she flies high. How she handled the fame that came her way so suddenly - thanks to social media - has defined the way she views her life. Meet the young woman who'd teach veterans a thing or two: about transience, and, in between, being caught in the grips of Instagram.
Critic's corner. That's a phrase that's almost an anachronism. In a world in the throes of feel-good, there are a few who still cock a snook to picture perfection. With everyone taking upon themselves the mantle of 'reviewers', critiquing has become subjective, losing all its objectivity. But there are a handful of folks out there who still believe in calling a spade a spade - not just because it suits them but because they are genuinely passionate about the age-old matrix. Review time!
Bollywood doffs its hat to the diva. Sridevi. Still the head-turner. Travel goes to Auckland to savour its tastes. Did you know you could have pizza and feel healthy at the end of it? Talk about pizzazz! A spa trek to try out slimming with some help from algae. How to convert your staid home into a retreat. Some cool shopping picks to help brighten your week in more ways than one.
All this and much more.

Enjoy reading WKND, and have a great weekend.