Stories by Omair Alavi
Omair Alavi has been writing for different publications since the ‘90s. He follows hockey, tennis and cricket religiously, and in that order.
He tweets @omair78
Did you know she represented Karachi at the national level in cricket?
Published 26 Oct, 2026 01:13pm
From Allama Iqbal and Parveen Shakir’s poetry to a collaboration with the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the singer has taken some...
Published 25 Oct, 2026 06:40am
You must have wondered, while watching TV, searching a map or looking at a globe, what it would be like to travel ...
Published 24 Oct, 2026 08:05am
A new biography of Clint Eastwood moves seamlessly between discussions of his filmmaking, celebrity culture and American social
Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:34am
The characters he has played so far may be toxic, jealous and impossible to root for, but the young actor himself seems anything
Published 11 Oct, 2026 09:34am
Ever had a friend who loved playing cricket and never got out, no matter how hard you tried? Bluey’s Cricket tells...
Published 10 Oct, 2026 08:10am
Good leaders aren’t born; they are made through hard work, continuous learning and practical experience. Former...
Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:26am
At 100, actor and entertainer Dick Van Dyke reflects on eight decades in show business, personal loss and the lessons that have
Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:26am
They may protect us from all kinds of evil, but superheroes aren’t much different from us. They need time to ...
Published 26 Sep, 2026 01:00pm
If you want to visit the famous Disneyland Park but don’t want to miss school tomorrow, we may have a solution. ...
Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:09am
Did you know that Mexico’s capital is Mexico City and that Luxembourg’s capital shares the country’s name? Or...
Published 12 Sep, 2026 04:56am
People around the world marked the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death last week. She may have died on...
Published 05 Sep, 2026 04:03am
Legendary tennis player Björn Borg opens up for the first time about his life in a memoir that is honest, reflective and intimate
Updated 30 Aug, 2026 08:08am
In the year of Avengers: Assemble, all you need to prepare for Avengers: Doomsday is a quick refresher on the...
Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:57am
Storybooks are meant to entertain and educate readers. And The Loudest Roar is one such book that not only ...
Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:13am
If you have already watched the latest Marvel flick, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, you must be wondering the same thing...
Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:02am
Ever wondered why the name Walt Disney always appears before some of the best animated films you have seen? What led...
Published 08 Aug, 2026 05:24am
Some stars become famous for a single role, while others earn admiration for their talent, hard work and...
Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:37am
Do you know what’s common between the current captain of the England football team and their goalkeeper, who ...
Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:55am
From Spain’s historic triumph to unforgettable performances, emotional goodbyes and the emergence of football’s next generation
Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:55am
