The contribution of fairytales to the reinforcement of gender roles on December 20, 2020The concept of fairy tales has existed throughout history and they are stories that have been told through generations, encompassing both time and space. Even when they evolve, the basic idea remains the same. They are supposed to teach a lesson to the children they are read to. A couple of these lessons could be […]
Five books to read as we struggle to survive the lockdown on May 8, 2020As the corona pandemic cases continue to mount higher and we are forced to stay inside our homes, it is becoming increasingly important to occupy ourselves in a way that both stimulates our mood in such a way that does not drain us. Reported cases of anxiety and depression are rising continuously due to the […]
Why we march! on March 11, 2020According to the Human Rights Watch, about 1,000 “honour killings” are registered each year and other issues such as acid attacks, domestic violence and forced marriages remain a serious problem even as we claim to be moving forward as a nation in terms of our thinking and rigid social order. Although in the wake of […]
Lahore celebrates 34th International Book Fair on February 19, 2020At a time where modern technology has begun to reshape our very lives, where paperbacks and hardcovers have been replaced by smartphone and laptop screens, and text messages have replaced the art of heartfelt letter writing, it is becoming increasingly necessary to hold events that can both promote and preserve the true spirit of literature […]
Remembering Edgar Allan Poe on his 211th birth anniversary on January 22, 2020Famous writer, poet and literary critic, Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 into a Scots-Irish family in Boston, Massachusetts to David Poe Jr and Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe. He was taken in by John Allan, a successful tobacco merchant after being abandoned by his father and losing his mother to tuberculosis. Poe […]
Rekindling the magic of reading and literature in Karachi on January 7, 2020Late entrepreneur and animator Walt Disney once said, “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” While many acknowledge and love Walt Disney for his extraordinary contribution to children’s entertainment and films, they often forget some simple rules that he himself lived by along with many other notable […]
Reviving reading practices among the youth on January 3, 2020Needless to say, reading is always going to be timeless and you are never too old to read certain books from your childhood either. But then there are some books that you absolutely have to read before a certain point in your life. Here are 10 perfect YA reads. SMOKE BY DAN VYLETA — imagine […]
Five classic literature authors that you absolutely have to read on January 3, 2020Whether it is A Tale of Two Cities, Pride & Prejudice or Huckleberry Finn, we have all come across classics at some point in our lives. For many of us, being forced to read abridged versions of these literary masterpieces in primary and secondary school was what eventually introduced us to the original versions. These […]
Five shows to binge watch this holiday season on December 29, 2019As the year comes to an end and we curl up in our warm sweaters and hoodies next to our heaters, a good series to binge watch alone or with friends and family is what everyone wants with a nice cup of piping hot chocolate and a bowl of freshly-popped popcorn. The holidays call for […]
Themed cafes are on the rise in Pakistan on December 26, 2019The concept of themed cafes and restaurants is relatively new in Pakistan and so far only a handful have opened in the main cities. However, the number is slowly rising and these cafes are definitely worth visiting at least once. Islamabad is home to three of the best themed cafes in the country and they […]