Yusra Rasool Jun 20, 2023 3 min read The Bollywood film industry is often associated with extravagant song-and-dance sequences, larger-than-life romances, and escapist entertainment. However, there are certain gems that deviate from this formulaic approach, offering audiences a unique cinematic experience that delves into societal issues with depth and authenticity. One such film that stands […]
The recent attack on October 1st of Israel by Iran brought forth an immediate global conversation about war and ethics. The irony? It was Iran being condemned. Iran, whose 180 ballistic missiles killed just one (Palestinian) man. Honestly, ironic as it may be, its not very surprising- the powers that be do have a tendency […]
The Media Policy Project is part of the LUMS School of Education undergraduate course EDU 274 and EDU 353. This project aims to create a space for students enrolled in EDU 274 and EDU 353 to share multiple thoughts, queries, emotions and information regarding the role of media in issues related to education, gender and […]
Khadija Aftab Oct 25, 2024 2 min read Today I want to talk about a conflict each of us has seen in the classroom. The constant conflict between girls and boys in academic performance. It’s interesting to see that with so much research being done, it remains true that girls significantly outperform boys in school. […]
Sehar Abdul Majeed 25090005 Dec 12, 2021 2 min read Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay is a new drama starring Mahira Khan, Kubra Khan and Usman Mukhtar. Written by Umera Ahmad, one aspect of this drama explores the problematic marriage of Mahira Khan (Mehreen) and Usman Mukhtar (Aswad). Although this drama is written by a […]
Aimen 23110094 Aug 2, 2022 6 min read K-Dramas are known for many things: a rich, good-looking male lead, his delicate love interest, cliched tropes such as romantic bag hugs and redundant love triangles, emotional breakups and eventual reconciliations of lead couples, the fashion (oh the trench coats and well fitted suits), a dramatic gangster/psycho […]
onesamirr Nov 30, 2024 3 min read As a child, the cartoon always fascinated me with the high- adrenaline, comedic sub plots. It revolves around the character Henry and his rule- breaking antics. He consistently challenges authority figures like his parents, teachers etc. The show also explicates a comparison of different sorts of children like […]
Pakistani drama industry has always been one of the most popular entertainment sources in South Asia. This region is always keen on watching well-knitted interesting stories from the genre of appealing and culturally relatable characters. These dramas provide a lot more than just entertainment, they are also known for playing the role of reflecting on […]
Children from war-torn countries have to face the far-reaching consequences of the armed conflict. From 500, 000 Yemeni children who have had to halt their education since the conflict escalated in 2015 to the 3.5 million children out of school in Iraq because of every one in five schools being out of use or the […]
Rida Salman Jun 15, 2024 3 min read Throughout history, Disney princesses have captivated audiences and cemented themselves as universally popular figures for young people. Having said that, beyond their enchantment and fairy tales, they influence how young individuals view gender roles in society. These characters, who range from the demure damsels of classic films […]
24020084 Dec 15, 2021 1 min read https://youtu.be/VO4hpD2m6PM Like any other web series or dramas which are banned across Pakistan or is met with huge criticism just because they show women as a strong and an independent entity, Churails too received a similar response. Churails was a web series which represented women in a very […]
25020445 Esha Azhar Dec 10, 2022 2 min read Updated: Dec 10, 2022 Bollywood frequently makes a comeback and puts sexism and misogyny in charge. What’s worse is that these movies end up becoming huge box office successes, normalising the misogynistic message. An example of this misogyny is in the movie Kabir Singh that I’m […]
Ali Haider Yar Khan Jul 1, 2021 2 min read A few hours for us translates into a lifetime for the characters on screen. No matter how much a character seems relatable to us, there is one thing always missing – the discontinuous passage of time. That is where director Richard Linklater comes in with […]
Fatima Masood Jun 4, 2023 2 min read Updated: Jun 5, 2023 Every year, exclusive award ceremonies and fancy events roll out their carpets for celebrities to showcase their take on fashion that year. All hands are brought on deck to produce the perfect outfit for a celebrity to walk down the path with hundreds […]