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 […]
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 […]
Mast Qalandar: A visit to Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrine By: Sanjay Mathrani on September 16, 2018 Decorated with Kashi tiles, silver and gold, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrine was built in 1356. From the shrine’s first gate to the main entrance, I lost myself in its spiritual presence. Though Qalandar, a Sufi saint and poet, was born in Maiwand in Afghanistan, his shrine is in Sehwan, a city located in the […]
Glimpses of the beautiful culture of Kashmir By: 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 […]
AghamKot: A forgotten archaeological site of Sindh By: 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 […]
How Margaret Bourke-White gave a face to Indian partition By: 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 […]
Dreams painted on rocks By: 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 […]
To the writers — listen to the voices in your head By: 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 […]
What it’s really like to be a female photographer By: 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 […]