Modi Embraces the Politics of Division on October 2, 2019“The time has come for a decisive fight against … those who support terrorism” – In a thinly veiled speech in Texas on Sunday, India’s PM Modi summed up his political strategy. Amidst rapturous applause from a primarily Hindu crowd of 50,000, he accused Pakistan of “hatred against India”. Modi’s speech came just days before […]
The evolution of cricket songs on July 17, 2019Every four years, we are presented with mesmerising and patriotic songs around every World Cup series. Hence, it is justified to say that cricket and music are inseparable. While the teams compete on the ground, the entertainment industry takes over the media outlets. Exhilarating songs are heard on every nook and corner. Young kids are […]
Shikwa: talk is cheap, Khan Sahib on December 14, 2018Dear Khan Sahib, Six months ago, I stepped onto the cabin of an Islamabad-bound jetliner. I had made the journey countless times before, but this time was different. An excited and nervous chatter weaved across air humid with renewed hope. The passengers on this plane, almost without exception, were returning home for one very specific […]
Larkana’s thriving education sector on May 18, 2018Contrary to what many people would have us believe, the state of education in Larkana is not all that dismal. Yes, there is always scope for further improvement, but to write off the district as a basket case is to ignore the reality on the ground. Reporters tend to use one specific case to paint […]