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
What if I told you that there was a book that would teach you everything you wanted to know about the world without...
Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:08am
Although the dinosaurs left the world by the time humans took over, literature has used them as a case study for ...
Published 18 Apr, 2026 09:23am
Ever wondered what questions you might have had when you were told to go to school for the first time? Or what...
Published 11 Apr, 2026 05:41am
What do you want to be when you grow up? Some of you would like to follow your parents, some would love to emulate...
Published 04 Apr, 2026 08:59am
The trailer of the new Spider-Man film is out, and like most people out there, you might also be wondering who the...
Published 28 Mar, 2026 05:21am
The Holy month of Ramazan might be ending, but for Raya, every day matters because she enjoys both her suhoors and...
Published 19 Mar, 2026 07:06am
Actor Charlie Sheen may not have become the superstar many expected, but he remains part of a strong Hollywood lineage
Published 15 Mar, 2026 07:17am
Did you know that, from flying from one place to another in an airplane to solving mathematical problems or creating...
Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:39am
A coffee table book on Pakistan’s beloved sport brings together the printed and visual artefacts of the country’s cricketing...
Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:18am
Enjoying the Holy month of Ramazan? Fasting in such pleasant weather is an experience to cherish, right? Shazia...
Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:13am
There is no better way to spend your Ramazan than learning about the many pious men who have listened to prophets ...
Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:51am
It is that time of year again when Muslims all over the world observe fasting for a month during Ramazan. But do you...
Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:03am
Bridges are as important to our lives as roads are, but have you ever wondered why some bridges are different from...
Published 14 Feb, 2026 06:59am
It’s that time of the year when cricket takes over everything else! Yes, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks...
Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:35am
If you have no clue why people are going crazy over the Masters of the Universe teaser trailer or why your father ...
Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:35am
Actor Michael J. Fox recounts how he managed playing Family Ties’ Alex P. Keaton by day and Back to the Future’s Marty McFly by...
Published 01 Feb, 2026 08:42am
Want to take a trip around the world in less than 80 minutes? Know about the customs as well as the landmarks of the...
Published 31 Jan, 2026 05:40am
Justice League isn’t just the name of a superhero team that saves the world every now and then, but also teaches...
Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:04am
Machines and machinery are an important part of our daily lives; while we know what machines like TVs and cars do, ...
Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:50am
Ever wondered what constitutes kindness and why a good act from the heart can make a difference? Pat A Cake’s The...
Published 10 Jan, 2026 05:21am
