Despite being among the most advanced of the ancient civilisations, little is known about the Indus Valley Civilisation to
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As we wind down an epic summer of sports and return to normality, we also bid goodbye to a particularly high number of
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:21am
For most people, fashion and activism are worlds apart. Fashion is seen as frivolous, vain, addictive and of course,...
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:21am
This singular exhibition uses textiles sourced from across the region to explore history, tradition and cultural evolution
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Two artists, each employing a distinctive style and imagery, create artworks bursting with atmosphere and subtext.
Updated 09 Sep, 2024 02:22pm
National narratives are not necessarily shaped by victors but more so by those in power and those who have amassed a large following.
Updated 08 Sep, 2024 11:26am
With Canadia losing its sheen, the Cliftonian elite have a new obsession, but it has one esteemed citizen torn between familiar
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:21am
‘I’m Getting Mixed Signals from My Spouse’
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Excess water can result in fungal problems in the hybrid vinca, causing leaves to wilt
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:21am
It is estimated that between 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistanis try to escape the country in search for better economic opportunities abroad each year.
Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:08am
The chaotic traffic in Pakistan’s biggest city is more than just a problem of reckless driving — it’s a reflection of systemi
Published 01 Sep, 2024 08:53am
Will we keep relying on the unwavering spirit of individuals such as Arshad Nadeem, or will we reform our sports system to prod
Published 01 Sep, 2024 08:53am
Many scholars see polarisation as the biggest threat to democracy at this point. But this ignores that social progress often
Published 01 Sep, 2024 08:53am
The distinct bodies of work of three artists are connected through the unique element of the ‘line’
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:30am
Most people try to keep their public and private lives separate from one another but, for some, their private passions come to
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:30am
The mid-to-late 20th century archetype of the "angry young man" that dominated popular media has now been replaced by a culture where everyone is in constant outrage.
Updated 01 Sep, 2024 01:10pm
There’s something simple yet so charming about this classic French pastry…
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:30am
‘I Don’t Know How To Deal With Heartbreak’
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:30am
Vinca plants undergo ‘transplantation shock’ when being moved, and need care to bounce back from it
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:30am
Taking the time to understand government budgets can offer great insights into our national constraints and priorities.
Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:55am
A book that attempts to give context to Imran Khan’s political trajectory in Pakistan’s dynamic class and political landscape with
Published 08 Sep, 2024 09:45am
A retiree’s recollections of the many different aspects of the Karachi that was and is, along with the inhabitants of this city
Published 08 Sep, 2024 09:41am
A visually striking coffee-table book that delves into the broader socio-political implications of architectural design through...
Published 08 Sep, 2024 09:38am
Last time I wrote about learning Urdu, with a special focus on Ismat Chughtai’s writing. For me, 2024 has been the...
Published 08 Sep, 2024 09:32am
A book by a veteran educationist provides an overview of historical perspectives on teaching and teacher education and argues the
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:31am
A satirical Urdu novella tells the story of a fantastical planet where animals with various human characteristics reign supreme
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:31am
A book about Mairaj Muhammad Khan by his friend delves into the often-volatile life and times of the leftist politician and...
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:31am
I begin with the confession that this column is limited to being a family memory. It is about my maternal uncle and...
Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Jhumpa Lahiri’s long-awaited return to the short-story genre is a moving collection about the lives of foreigners from various
Published 25 Aug, 2024 08:52am
A translator reflects on what she gained from a pioneering gathering of translators of South Asian languages
Published 25 Aug, 2024 08:51am
A one-day mini Adab Festival offered those attending plenty of insights and thought-provoking perspectives about books and issues
Published 25 Aug, 2024 08:50am
Learned bodies in arts and literature exist for the advancement and promotion of these disciplines, and everywhere ...
Published 25 Aug, 2024 08:49am
It is invariably a good sign when a writer does not allow tragedy and adversity to daunt him or her to the point where one’s...
Published 18 Aug, 2024 10:39am
Elif Shafak’s latest novel is a story about three lives across time and space, connected by history, myth, experience and a drop
Published 18 Aug, 2024 10:30am
A collection of articles looks at Pakistan through a socio-cultural lens
Published 18 Aug, 2024 10:24am
Looking for a great read to take on holiday with you? We had our experts review some of the hottest books of 2024…
Published 18 Aug, 2024 10:15am
In the early years of post-Iqbal history of Urdu poetry, one finds two distinct streams flowing alongside each other — the two...
Published 18 Aug, 2024 10:01am
Khan Academy’s Salman Khan pens a book about the potential of Artificial Intelligence to make quality, personalised education...
Published 11 Aug, 2024 09:22am
A slim, debut collection of Urdu short stories and pen sketches is a smooth and pleasurable read, bereft of abstruse vocabulary...
Published 11 Aug, 2024 09:16am
A collection of orally transmitted Baloch folktales, fables and riddles, essays about folklore, and stories from around the world
Published 11 Aug, 2024 09:13am
