A peek into the life of a common man on July 25, 2019As I went out to see the doctor, several things caught my attention! There were piles of garbage here and there, especially in what is called the old tow such as Ghalib Market, Shah Jamal, Liberty, Gulberg, etc. Despite environmental signs planted across the roads especially after Jinnah Flyover, people still litter heavily. However, I […]
‘Aladdin’ live-action remake is a story of love and magic on July 18, 2019‘Aladdin’ is a tale from the Arabian Nights. A love story between a commoner and a princess, it talks of the heroic deeds performed by the so-called market boy. Aladdin is no fool. He is a hero and a hero in the real sense of the word. He is like Robin Hood, a person who […]
The Power of Now — surrender and enlightenment go hand in hand on July 11, 2019The book was published by Namaste Publishing in Vancouver in 1998. It sold over a million copies worldwide over. According to talk show host and actress Oprah Winfrey, “The Power of Now can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now.” The main concept presented in the book is the focus on the present, […]
My father’s farmhouse — an experience unto nature! on July 10, 2019As I went out with my father to the farmhouse today, I experienced the harshest weather conditions. It was hot as the scorching sun was out and we consumed a lot of cold water. As I took a round of the farmhouse, I noticed chikoo trees as well as pomegranate, guava and ripened bananas lining […]
A trip up north! on June 30, 2019My family and I left for Murree in June. To tell the truth, I was not the least bit excited because I had the same image of Murree in my mind – boring, dirty and crowded. However, I was met with a pleasant surprise as I reached there. The place was beautiful with a thick […]
Intent is a beautiful tale about crime and innocence on June 20, 2019What is intent? And what is action? How are the two inter-related or are they really inter-related? Is there a link between the two or are they two separate entities? Let us review the relationship between intent and action. The book ‘Intent’ has been written by Etsko Schuitema, who is native to South Africa. In […]
Eidul Fitr — the ‘real’ Muslim holiday on May 31, 2019Eidul Fitr is expected on June 5, 2019 in Pakistan. The date upon which Eid falls is dependent upon the sighting of the moon. In the 12 months of the Islamic calendar, Eid comes after Ramadan on the 1st of the month of Shawwal. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic Calendar. The month of […]
Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West brings forth a poignant message on May 8, 2019Exit West follows its characters as they emerge into an alien and uncertain future, struggling to hold on to each other, to their past, to the very sense of who they are. Mohsin Hamid referred to as the “son of the soil” hails from Gulberg, Lahore. He was four years old when his family moved […]
Who was the real spy in Paulo Coelho’s The Spy? on May 8, 2019Lyricist and novelist Paulo Coelho, who began his career with the novel The Alchemist, has sold more than 65 million copies of this book alone. He has sold over 200 million copies worldwide with translations in 81 languages. He has been appreciated by people as diverse as activist and youngest Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai […]
‘Captain Marvel’ — a plot greatly similar to that of other superhero films on May 1, 2019Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, ‘Captain Marvel’ is the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Based on Marvel Comics, Captain Marvel is an American superhero film. It is a 2 hour 3 minutes long film. Released on the February 27, 2019 in the United Kingdom (London) […]