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Previously ‘The Arab Spring’, now ‘The Faulty Revolution Bandwagon’
I was once asked by my professor to give a few examples of modern day revolutions. Without pondering for a fraction of a second, I quoted the famous Arab Spring which included a change of regimes in...
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How we went wrong with Rawalpindi
The history of Rawalpindi is one, which is scattered across a vast area. To draw a complete picture of our history, one has to collect the scattered pieces and put them together. No doubt, it’s quite a...
View ArticleIf Amal Alamuddin can bag George Clooney, so can we!
Dear Mr Clooney, To most of us, Amal Alamuddin was just another name – she could be a friend, a neighbour or another acquaintance. But what we really didn’t know was that this name would one day be...
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2: A surprisingly good change to the superhero genre!
I was dreading the worst when I heard there was an extra ticket available for the May 1 show of the latest instalment in The Amazing Spiderman series. I was hoping to have a lie-in on the public...
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Is the world ready to accept Marc Marquez as the new Valentino Rossi?
MotoGP is all about high-speed action, packed with thrill and excitement for spectators everywhere. Once these riders are out there, with speed and ferocity as their only adrenaline, nothing can stop...
View Article‘Baby doll mein sonay di’… really?
Here is a question for all the women out there – what is more heart-warming, being called a Chikni Chameli (sexy woman) or an Atom Bomb (bombshell)? Baffled? I am not surprised… Don’t get me wrong. I...
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Star Wars: Not just a geek thing
“Is it actually good?” “That’s a stupid question.” “So should I watch Star Wars first or Star Trek?” “That’s your decision. To choose to watch Star Trek after watching Star Wars. I won’t force you.”...
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Feminism will never work in Pakistan
Rebecca West, a famous author, once said, “I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that...
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Oscar Pistorius: Para-Olympian or cold blooded murderer?
We are completely hooked on the live coverage of Para-Athlete Oscar Pistorius trial as it is far more engaging than any successful reality series or a season finale of a TV show. [caption id=""...
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Shaving Privates Ryan
Alfred Noble invented the dynamite in order to facilitate mining. His invention was misused and resulted in one of the highest death tolls of humans by any weapon. You can’t control the consuming end....
View ArticleThe car I bought
It was approximately 2am and the temperature was about three degree Celsius accompanied by a pitch-dark chilly night. A black coloured two-seater pickup took a sharp turn and then drove slowly into a...
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Did you know that basil leaves fight cancer and help you quit smoking?
While you might only think of basil as an ‘herb in your pasta sauce’, it can also provide various surprising health benefits. As we all know, the basil plant is the best and most beneficial plant that...
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Marking the end of tiki-taka in football?
There are games that shape the future of the sport; moments which pass us by with no warning of the transition they bring with them. It was only about five seasons ago that Barcelona under the steering...
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Shaking myths off pregnancy: No, you do not need to eat for two if you’re...
Seated at a conventional ‘daawat’ (family dinner), I heard an aunty asking a friend, “Apki bahu kyun nahin ayi?” (Why didn’t your daughter-in-law come?) Her friend smiled and replied, “Asal main uski...
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I have ADHD and I love it!
Sitting in the backseat of my class, I somehow couldn’t bring myself to focus on the teacher’s lecture. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to focus; I was actually trying my best to do so. I kicked myself...
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It doesn’t bother me that my husband watches porn, what bothers me is...
The story I’m about to narrate is disturbing, but it is important that this story is read by all. If it can help or comfort a person going through a similar situation or provide a reason for someone...
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Every Jew is not a Muslim enemy!
At the very outset of this blog, I would appeal to the readers to be open-minded. To label, without any basis, all Jews outspoken in favour of tolerance to Muslims or vice versa, of having some hidden...
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World Thalassemia Day: Is Pakistan not charitable enough?
My dear homeland not only lingers behind in valuable energy resources but also lacks in philanthropy and benevolence. Very few people endeavour to promote human welfare and even fewer perform...
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10 Things that I learnt from my husband, Sarmad Tariq
Sarmad Tariq, the motivational speaker, life coach and the ‘chair man’ has touched many lives through his experiences of hardship and writings. As my life partner for the last 13 years, I have also...
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The resurgence of Lal masjid and honouring knowledge with ignorance
The Crusades were an example of a diminishing empire declaring war on an ever-expanding opponent using religion as a pretext, even though the motives were actually territorial and economical, and the...
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