Faisal Kapadia

Lessons to be learnt

Lessons to be learnt

Over the last few days, the world has been watching in pure horror as scenes of carnage unfold before our eyes all... Published 13 Aug, 2011 07:41am
The human tragedy remains

The human tragedy remains

I was standing on the banks of a muddy tributary making its slow rippled way through rice paddies. A cold wind was... Published 02 Aug, 2011 08:47am
The tall tale of the bull

The tall tale of the bull

One of my neighbors has gotten a bull. It is not just the usual run of the mill, medium-sized animal either, this ... Published 25 Jul, 2011 11:11am
Killing Karachi

Killing Karachi

A few days ago, I was running for my life; something so many of us take in our stride now in the city of Karachi. ... Published 18 Jul, 2011 06:49am
Playground for the middle aged

Playground for the middle aged

A Manila student views a screenshot of the "Ruskin and Priscilla (Prenup) Libingan ng mga Bayani" online... Published 11 Jul, 2011 11:44am
Why is kali a gali

Why is kali a gali

A few days ago I was surprised to see an advertisement for under arm fairness cream on television. Now I know that... Updated 16 Aug, 2014 01:38pm
Opportunity knocking

Opportunity knocking

Recent times have seen something momentous happen in the realm of social media in Pakistan. A game changer I suppose... Published 20 Jun, 2011 10:07am
From boredom to sheer inspiration

From boredom to sheer inspiration

Fasi Zaka: Education is like tinday, you only eat them when you have to!" - Photo provided by TEDx Karachi. One... Published 28 May, 2011 11:30am
Twitter 101

Twitter 101

At first, there was only Facebook, the be-all and end-all of social media in Pakistan. You had to set up an account.... Published 16 May, 2011 07:31am
The social media circus

The social media circus

When we come across the term social media in mainstream media, it is always being trumpeted as a ground breaking ... Published 09 May, 2011 07:35am
Smart or not

Smart or not

I remember the moment quite clearly. I was completely lucid and walking past a shop which had funny looking bulky... Published 25 Apr, 2011 07:41am
Change in direction

Change in direction

The last decade has seen some extremely rapid advances in information sharing as well as academic tools. We have... Published 18 Apr, 2011 06:47am
A bloody 'revolution' in Bahrain

A bloody 'revolution' in Bahrain

The revolution in Bahrain began with a gathering at Pearl Square, mimicking Tahrir Square's role in the Egyptian... Published 22 Mar, 2011 11:20am
Structurally sound?

Structurally sound?

Over the last few days, we have seen horrific images of the carnage that has been caused by the tsunami in Japan. ... Published 15 Mar, 2011 12:14pm
The global game of power

The global game of power

The world has watched in jubilation the scenes of revolution in Tunisia, Egypt and Bahrain over the last few weeks.... Published 07 Mar, 2011 01:45pm
Rise and reclaim

Rise and reclaim

I am not a cricket analyst and will never claim to be one but what I am, is a fan of the game itself. As a fan of ... Published 14 Feb, 2011 01:32pm
Access denied!

Access denied!

The best statistical analysis about our country lies with our telecom operators who invest in and maintain extensive... Published 07 Feb, 2011 01:16pm