Is It Time For Today’s Pakistani To Embrace The Desi – Finally?
Anyone familiar with desi cuisine would recognise the unique combination of spices that goes into it: zeera (cumin), turmeric (haldi),...
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
What Does Azadi Mean For Pakistanis Today?
Azadi. as a noun in our national language Urdu, literally means freedom and finds its roots in the Persian dialect;...
From Teenage Crushes To Heartbreaks: How KK’s Music Defined A Generation
As I write, I recall a pictorial montage that I had made using one of Krishnakumar Kunnath’s (KK) songs: Yaaron...
Ramazan 101: Seeing The Holy Month With New Eyes Before Eid
Eid-ul-Fitr is upon us. As far back as I can recall; my mother has honoured the tradition of moon sighting...
Pakistan Needs To Preserve Its Folklore
A recent trip to Ranikot Fort had me question the motive behind its creation. Its 26-km circumference defies all logic....
From Karsaz’s Churail To The Hathora Group: Urban Legends We Grew Up With
Spring cleaning this past Sunday morning rendered a very random find: my O Level version of Wren and Martin, in...
Iconic Pakistani Dramas From The 80, 90s That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time
Raat yun dil mein teri khoyi hui yaad aayi, jaise veeraane mein chupke se bahaar aa jaye, jaise sehraaoN mein...
Longing And Nostalgia: Remembering The Golden Era Of Pakistani Music
It started off with a very random find on YouTube: the Rafhan jelly ad from the days of PTV and...
Am I The Only One Who Didn’t Know Why Men’s Day Existed?
At 5:03pm on November 19 2021, a friend at work casually mentioned: “Today is International Men’s Day.” The response my...
PEMRA Bans Hugging, Kissing In Name Of ‘Culture’: What Exactly Is Pakistani Culture?
According to a notification from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), a considerable stratum of the society believes that dramas...
An Unforgettable Visit To Moola Chotok — Balochistan’s Best Kept Secret
“If this is your first adventure trip in Pakistan, we suggest you go for something lighter and easier – like...
THE TRUTH WILL OUT
Bollywood Numero Uno Alia Bhatt Wishes ‘Baby’ Ranbir Kapoor In Viral Gram Post
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt on Wednesday wished "baby"...
Climate Crisis: Pakistan Is In Urgent Need Of Assistance To Rebuild & Adapt, Sherry Rehman
In a statement issued on Wednesday 28 the...