Education: An instrument for social transformation, evolution By: Sanjay Mathrani on December 12, 2018Asad, 15 years old boy from a government school, is busy in his project. He aims to exhibit in incoming Laar festival. He seems very much excited, “I love to do things like this. Before it was just circle of friends who liked my interest now I am happy that everyone would see my work.” To observe a child from this region busy in science related activities seems miracle because no one envisioned … [Read more...] about Education: An instrument for social transformation, evolution
Pakistan’s government needs to prioritize mental health By: Umair Shafqat on December 4, 2018For Islamic Republic of Pakistan, we don’t act the way our religion expects us to. We bow down to a God we can not see but we live for theatrics and only believe in things visible to the naked eye. Unsurprisingly a huge number of Pakistan’s population does not believe in mental health issues. The majority fail to understand that where mental torment is less likely to manifest with any apparent … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s government needs to prioritize mental health
Artists paint walls with truck art in Sindh By: Sanjay Mathrani on November 27, 2018Hyderabad: Artists Iqbal Sanam and Mashal Hussain are painting historical places of Sindh with truck art. Trucks are not just exporting goods from one place to another places. In South Asia, trucks are covered and decorated in paintings, poetry, bells, chains and beads. Cultural anthropologists believe that truck art is folk art that explores dreams and fantasies. Ustad Mujhaid Khan, a truck … [Read more...] about Artists paint walls with truck art in Sindh
The need to photowalk through Sindh’s rich cultural heritage By: Sanjay Mathrani on November 18, 2018Cultural heritage is one of the most significant pillars of a society, and when we talk about Sindhi heritage in general, we are talking about diversity. The land has been ruled by Middle Easterns and Western rulers among several other prominent mentions throughout history. More known names include Muhammad Bin Qasim and Raja Dahir. What's special about a diverse range of rulers in Sindh is … [Read more...] about The need to photowalk through Sindh’s rich cultural heritage
Unhealthy competition is destructive By: Farzana Jahan on November 18, 2018The famous Darwinian theory of survival of the fittest stated that organisms sharing the same set of resources compete with each other. Those who fight better get more of the resources and it then increases their chances of survival. Ultimately, those who are better suited to their environment and adapt to changes occurring in it continue to live, whereas those who don’t vanish. This theory … [Read more...] about Unhealthy competition is destructive
Diwali, festival of lights, unites different faith people at an event By: Sanjay Mathrani on November 7, 2018HYDERABAD: Diwali, the festival of lights, continues to attract people from different faiths to gather diverse societies and share knowledge besides knowing about each other and how to respect everyone in the society. In Bhittai Nagar, Kalpna, resident of a small town of Hyderabad, with her two Muslims colleagues decorated her waranda with the colors rangooli to mark the festival of lights, … [Read more...] about Diwali, festival of lights, unites different faith people at an event
Ragging harms students, must stop By: Ammar Saleem on October 17, 2018In 2017, I joined university. I had two feelings at that time: freedom and fear. A freedom from the cramped life of home and fear from the behavior of seniors. First year students are considered a separate class in the beginning of campus life. I had to meet every senior and give them respect, ignoring their disruptive attitude. It was tough to control myself when I was degraded for their … [Read more...] about Ragging harms students, must stop
Izat Ali Khan, an adorable 8-years-old classical singer By: Sanjay Mathrani on October 11, 2018HYDERABAD: On an invitation to Radio Pakistan Hyderabad, I saw a little boy performing classical song for radio program, I was shocked at the style he was singing classical tunes. My interest led me to know more about his keen interest in music in this digital era. The 8-years-old Izat Ali Khan, cute with the overload smartness, is a primary school student and is taking musical classes from … [Read more...] about Izat Ali Khan, an adorable 8-years-old classical singer
Film review: Indus Blues By: Sania Zeb on October 11, 2018The film Indus Blues is a magical ride down the road of our rich cultural diversity and heritage. It takes our soul to the highest points of delight and serenity, where it makes us feel the beauty of the life we hold. The village culture portrayed in the film from the northwest areas of Pakistan down to the southern areas brings back a culture on verge of being lost in the blatant modern music … [Read more...] about Film review: Indus Blues
Beauty expectations harm women By: Aroosa Younis on October 3, 2018Beauty? I don’t fit the definition of beauty. I have an inflated nose and small eyes. I covered my “flaws” by stuffing my inner self with goodness, but that wasn’t sufficient. I looked at myself in the mirror – tanned color, chapped lips, swollen eyes with dark circles – I looked like someone still living in the Stone Age. “Why would somebody love this ugly girl,” I murmured to myself. I … [Read more...] about Beauty expectations harm women
