Category : Articles
“On Pakistan’s upcoming Elections” by Sheharyar Bhatti
Before general elections, every political party try to improve its manifesto and present to the local people of country. Party’s official might think that people...
“The Western trio in Syria – The history repeats itself and the cycle goes on” by Afshan Bangash
I share the curiosity of the poor British MPs on why PM Theresa May bypassed parliament on Syria; May is facing a furious backlash from...
Differences with Lalu Shouldn’t Lead One to Blow Hindutva Sankh (Conch) by Abhay Kumar
I was surprised to receive the reactions against Lalu, following his conviction in the second fodder scam case by a Ranchi court. “Congratulations! Lalu has...
An Article under Compulsion by Ahmad Salman
It all started a month ago when I congratulated my ‘big’ sister, Leena Hashir, for her writing prowess and for touching a nerve so effectively....
God’s Gifts by SUZZANNA JAVED
I work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The work that I have chosen for myself is satisfying to me. However, when people express...
Palestine as Witnessed by EA Lesley
“Good morning”, a young man greets me. “Good morning” I reply, chancing a smile. “Is it always busy?” I ask. “Yes, especially on Sundays. It...
What is Class Struggle? By Comrade Farooq Baloch
Locution like Class Struggle, Class Crisis or Class War are forsooth used to enunciate the clash and stress that is created to achieve/protect economic...
Do you hear me – I am SILK – I am a woman – I want to live
“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it” – Robin Williams, American Comedian battled depression, hanged himself to death at 63...
Harrassed by SUZZANNA JAVED
She was just feeling awkward as the person kept moving towards her. She did not know what could be an appropriate word to stop someone...
Logic of Politics and Governance in Punjab by ASAD UR REHMAN
Each day one can easily find a rainbow of opinions providing solutions to all the ills of governance and politics in Pakistan. These opinions telecasted...
The fight of Parsi women by RUHI BHASIN & ANKITAJOHRI
A group of old friends has gathered in a cosy room, lined with bookshelves on one side, in a house on Laburnum Road in south...
As I thought on a Toilet Seat by Puneet Bedi
I was doing some serious thinking this morning. I was contemplating things like the laws governing our universe, the complexities of daily life, the basic...
Married Men and the Other Women by RIMLI BHATTACHARYA
A clandestine affair with a married man is a sinewy phenomenon, but pretty captivating. It’s a truth one cannot deny that when a single woman...
Fighting an ancient curse – The Monster of Iodine Deficiency Disorders by KHALID IQBAL
I am not a scholar, an intellectual, a philosopher or a think tank. I am a student. Therefore, I always try to learn. I pose...
Why India Needs to Worry About Being a True Democracy BY ASHRAF LONE
India is a country with diverse religions and cultures. Here persons of different faiths have lived in brotherhood and communal harmony since centuries. Muslims take...
Breast feeding in Public – Really? RIMLI BHTTACHARYA
“Please use a cover, you see its public, though you are in a ladies compartment its visible, you should be more modest, I mean to...
Polygamy in Pakistan by HILDE JACOBS
The interpretation of the sacred Koran varies quite significantly amidst the Muslim community. So if you for example look at the sura regarding Polygamy in...
Nouman Ali Khan Scandal and my Dismay by Humera Gul
It was 2010 Icna convention, that was the first time I met with Muslim Scholar Nouman Ali Khan and his family. I saw his wife...
Sex and Teenagers by RIMLI BHATTACHARYA
Sex is a fascinating subject because of the strong feelings involved, because of its potential for pleasure, and because of the deeply held cultural beliefs...
THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE PARIVAR OF HATE by Rahman Abbas
“Kerala Hindu Aikya Vedi” state president K P Sasikala hasn’t surprised me but has certainly ashamed Pakistani Taliban. The leader of “parivar” (family) of hate...
