Hasham Kaiser (23110270) Dec 5, 2021 2 min read Since the 1970’s, Rap music has taken over Hollywood and many saw it as a platform where artists, especially those belonging to the Black community, were able to express their struggles and raise their voices. However, this struggle against oppression somehow became the epitome of sexism […]
Syed Ahmed Hussain Mustafa 21020410 May 5, 2021 2 min read The first quarter of 2020 came with some horrific scenes from all around the world. The pandemic was spreading, and quarantine and lockdowns were getting imposed everywhere. But somewhere in this world, people were already in lockdown since 2019. This was not just a […]
kashaf noor Dec 5, 2022 2 min read How I met your mother is an American sitcom where the main character, Ted, recounts his story to his children that led him to meet their mother. Even though the story was basically supposed to revolve around the two main characters, the addition of Ted’s friends and […]
25090091 Dec 5, 2021 2 min read Language discrimination also called ‘linguicism’ has been a concern for millions over the past years. Pakistan is facing more of it in the shape of “English” as a built stereotype that shows superiority. The reason so far seemed to be British colonization 70 years ago or an increasing […]
I hear them whispering ’bout the places that you’ve been And how you don’t know how to keep your business clean Mummy don’t know daddy’s getting hot at the body shop He’s sat back while she’s dropping it, she be popping it, yeah Oh, he left his kids at home Mummy don’t know daddy’s getting […]
Zainab Mushtaq Jun 13, 2023 2 min read The 2010 animated adaptation of the Grim Brother’s Rapunzel, Tangled, gained a lot of traction for the film’s enchanting story and vibrant visuals. The decisions regarding the character designs of film’s main protagonist and antagonist, Rapunzel, and Mother Gothel respectively, have been carefully made in order to […]
Abdul Rehman Mirza Aug 2, 2022 2 min read There are currently only six women serving as judges in Pakistan’s constitutional courts. Despite decades of struggle, Justice Ayesha Malik is the first and only woman to be appointed as the Supreme Court Judge in Pakistan’s male-dominated history. This would demonstrate to anyone the male predominance […]
Zaria Adnan 25090021 Dec 5, 2021 2 min read Updated: Dec 6, 2021 Written by: Zaria Adnan, 25090021 Taylor Swift re-recording her first 6 albums is not a money move, as many critics claim. It is a fight for property rights. However, it is much more than just that; it is a fight for feminism. […]
Amna Shahzad Jun 14, 2024 2 min read “The Man” song by Taylor Swift was released in 2019 as part of her album called “Lover”. This song is no ordinary song but contains a deep-down critique on gender inequality around the world, but most importantly in the entertainment industry. Taylor Swift talks about double standards […]
25020470-Naimol Amer Oct 27, 2023 2 min read Updated: Nov 7, 2023 I read an article recently that talks about how masculinity has evolved throughout the years. It first talks about how, during the 90’s, men were shown as aggressive. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan in Sholay defined masculinity by showing how heroes like Amitabh show […]
Ahmad Rana Jul 5, 2022 2 min read In the past seven decades, vigilante attacks have taken the lives of more than 90 civilians. More than 1200 cases of blasphemy were recorded in the past decade alone. Mob lynching and blasphemy allegations have taken the lives of many innocent citizens in Pakistan. Who is behind […]
24020242 Dec 3, 2022 4 min read Updated: Dec 4, 2022 For years on end, television advertisements in South Asian countries have been geared towards promoting products that focus on bleaching one’s skin, and in the process, reinforcing age-old ideals about what is considered beautiful, and hence, desirable. This ad, through its use of Shahrukh […]
21020215 Oct 27, 2020 2 min read For those of you who have watched Avatar The Last Airbender (ATLA), (if you haven’t, you’re missing out), I think it’s safe to say that the show would not be what it is; the good guys could not possibly win; the dialogue could not be as witty, the […]
Muhammad Muzammil Javed 23090170 Aug 21, 2021 2 min read Imagine being so poor that you cannot afford the sustenance of your child. What do you do? How do you provide them education when you are even struggling to put food on the table? The solution to this predicament came in the form of Madrassas. […]