Syed Shayaan Hasan Aug 7, 2022 2 min read Are you ever watching television and you come across an advertisement and think how is the content of this ad related to the product they are trying to sell? I recently came across a television ad for Kenwood Air-conditioners which made me think the same way. […]
Sara Khan – 24090004 Dec 12, 2020 2 min read Hyper-sexualization of female superheroes is old news at this point. Whether it’s in comic books, TV shows, films, or even video games, it has always been about skin tight latex costumes, minimal armour, nudity, accentuated hairstyles and the list goes on. I remember my younger […]
26110027 Nov 15, 2023 1 min read Knowledge is power, they say. We are knowledgeable, the crowds scream. Where does it originate? Believe you me, it’s all a ploy. A click here and a click there, overstimulated, though ill-informed. It comes back to you, just as it does me. Stuck in these endless loops of […]
Meher Mobeen 24020277 Dec 5, 2022 2 min read Education that caters to the special needs of the differently abled is in a crippled state in Pakistan. People with disabilities are not supported with appropriate tools to identify and integrate them into mainstream society. However, with a Special Education Policy in the works, the Government […]
While it is predominantly poets that only publish online, in recent years it has also been utilized by published poets to build a following for their work, introduce new books to the world, and importantly, engage with readers through story polls and the comment section of their posts. Moreover, instapoetry today doesn’t just include pictures […]
Ladki Kyun” is a Bollywood song from the film “Hum Tum” released in 2004, featuring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji. It explores the dynamics of romantic relationships and attempts to question gender stereotypes. However, the song we have been vibing to for 19 years, perpetuates certain gender stereotypes. This Jatin-Lalit-composed song sums up the […]
Shahryar Nagi Nov 29, 2024 2 min read The portrayal of adolescent Asian descent minorities in shows or movies produced in the West are rife with characteristics of the ‘model minority.’ This stereotype frames them as universally successful, particularly in academics, portraying them as disciplined, hardworking, and non-confrontational. On a base level, the show ‘Never […]
aun Oct 7, 2024 2 min read Joyland, the Pakistani movie directed by Saim Sadiq, is a profound narrative. The movie portrays themes of gender identity, love, societal oppression, and the problems of living in a patriarchal society. The film tells the story of Haider, a Pakistani man. He finds himself in constant trouble due […]
Sara Masood Nov 28, 2023 2 min read If life is seen as a trajectory of failures and learning experiences, this leverage should be extended beyond the quotes we see online. Cancel culture is prevalent in recent times, where people barely observe the tip of the iceberg and form an opinion about another being or […]
Hassaan Ahmed 23100168 Jun 27, 2021 3 min read What is anti-semitic? Hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people, right? During his final days of the much-anticipated unveiling of Dior Fall 2011-12 womenswear collection, John Galliano’s public anti-semitic outbursts in a Parisian cafe downstairs from his apartment and two arrondissements away from the master’s Dior […]
Saghaam Fatima Nov 25, 2023 2 min read The education of transgender or trans individuals in Pakistan has historically been disregarded and faced many obstacles as a result of systemic impediments, lack of awareness, and societal discrimination. Transgender people frequently face major obstacles when trying to get an education and have few options for pursuing […]
Taneer Jannat Jul 7, 2021 2 min read In Pakistan, when TikTok comes to mind, one immediately thinks of it as being one of the most frequently banned social media platforms in Pakistan. Almost on a coordinated monthly basis, there is a new court order that mandates the banning of the platform because it did […]
Saghaam Fatima Nov 12, 2023 2 min read In regions marked by conflict and upheaval, the right to education is often one of the first casualties. The consequences are profound, with generations left without the fundamental tools for growth and development. In the face of such adversity, technology emerges as a beacon of hope, offering […]
Ubaid B Dec 13, 2021 1 min read I came across a very interesting video about objectification of women in bollywood punjbai songs. All Indian punjabi songs have almost the same recipe. First, an international tourist venue for shooting the video like Dubai or Morocco. Second, a very rich Punjabi Raees Boy who spends money […]