Glimpses of the beautiful culture of KashmirBy: Aasma Chohan on August 18, 2018Kashmir, the region surrounded by Himalayas and Karakoram mountains is blessed with overloaded beauty and rich culture. Here are some of the amazing things in Kashmir culture Phiren and poots represent the most unique culture of Kashmir. Kashmiris love to wear this traditional dress. In summer season these phiren and poots are made of cotton and in winter these are made of wool. Kashmiris also … [Read more...] about Glimpses of the beautiful culture of Kashmir
AghamKot: A forgotten archaeological site of SindhBy: Muhammad Sultan Dars on August 2, 2018The historical sites are said to have great leverage to attract tourist, and boost the economy. The progressed nations of developed countries, recognize past, preserve and learnt from it, and move to future. They value heritage and show to the world with proud. Centuries old, Egyptian pyramids are still serving soil. This archaeological site attracted 14.7 million tourists by last … [Read more...] about AghamKot: A forgotten archaeological site of Sindh
How Margaret Bourke-White gave a face to Indian partitionBy: Ammara Ahmad on August 1, 2018Margaret Bourke-White was an American photojournalist who came to India in 1947 to photograph Mohandas Gandhi and capture the migration between East and West Punjab. The photos she took have now gained an iconic status because there are very few images available of the mass exodus. Bourke-White, a pioneer who risked her life for bringing forth the most intimate peek into the summer of 1947, is … [Read more...] about How Margaret Bourke-White gave a face to Indian partition
Dreams painted on rocksBy: Sadia N Qazi on July 31, 2018The importance of education is undeniable. It is a movement from darkness to light. In the socioeconomic scenario of today’s world, education is the key to open the doors of development and opportunities. It is hard fact that anyone having basic reading, writing and arithmetic capabilities are more likely to cultivate and procure other imperative life skills which are inevitable for a skillful and … [Read more...] about Dreams painted on rocks
To the writers — listen to the voices in your headBy: Shabana Mahfooz on June 9, 2018‘What is it with the urge to write at 2am?’ A friend posted in a common group of writers and bloggers. For some, her dilemma may be difficult to comprehend – a compulsive drive to pen words at crazy hours. But any writer – whether an author, a journalist or a poet – understands. Writers are very picky. Those passionate about their tryst with words cannot write on just anything, or anytime. They … [Read more...] about To the writers — listen to the voices in your head
What it’s really like to be a female photographerBy: Maria Amir on June 8, 2018To capture the moment is the story; I fail to put into words. The people who make up today’s thriving photographic community are our eyes to the world. In my opinion, photography just like any other medium is an exploration of the artist’s pursuit of self-discovery. This medium had given me a way to express myself and to showcase the world through my eyes – full of love, happiness and serenity. … [Read more...] about What it’s really like to be a female photographer
