Sana Murtaza 24090077 Dec 14, 2020 4 min read Although when I first watched Coraline at the age of nine, I had a slew of nightmares for months to follow, for some reason I revisited the film time and time again. From the haunting soundtrack in partial-gibberish to the meticulous set-design and bizarre characters, the […]
Zoha Shahzad Apr 25, 2021 2 min read I recently came across the song “Khoon” by a band named Topi Drama. It confronts the increasing terrorist attacks and target killing incidents against Pakistan’s Shia community. They believe that such songs and art can play an important role to raise awareness among the youth and make […]
Representation in the media is a double-edged sword; it has the power to shape perceptions and challenge stereotypes, but it can also reinforce harmful misconceptions if not handled with care. The portrayal of Muslim women in Western media often falls into the latter category, oscillating between extremes that fail to capture the diversity and authenticity […]
Maham Asif Oct 25, 2024 2 min read The disproportionate access to education in developing countries, especially for marginalized communities and conflict-stricken areas, calls for alternative modes of education that support the needs of the population. Alternative modes of education such as mobile classrooms allow those who do not have access to formal education and […]
The recitation of the poem “Hum dekhenge” by Iqbal Bano in 1986 was not just a tribute to Faiz, but it was an act of protest against the dictatorship of Zia. The video clip from Alhamrah Hall shows the impact of the poem which became the anthem of protest; Iqbal Bano had to stop repeatedly […]
25020388 Jun 21, 2024 2 min read In this consumerist social era, many people want to acquire more things and services than they need for survival or to conform to conventional status symbols. To suggest that the desire for material gain inevitably leads to unhappinesswould be oversimplified, given the state of the research to far. […]
25020445 Esha Azhar Dec 10, 2022 2 min read The Netflix series You centers on the anti-hero Joe Goldberg, a compulsive stalker who doesn’t waste any time attaining what he wants. The first season of the show was about a girl named Beck whom he met while working at a bookshop. We can tell Joe […]
25090062 Dec 13, 2021 2 min read Although there has been an increase of women in media, either as journalists, anchors or sources, the number still remains lower in comparison to men. The media has been dominated by men throughout the years, who hold the majority of power positions. Women, in contrast, make up only […]
Aaniah Ahmed 25110324 Dec 10, 2022 4 min read Kabir Singh is a Hindi film that was released across cinemas in 2019. The film starred Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani as Kabir and Preeti respectively. Although the film was a big box office success, it is not wrong to say that the film itself is […]
Burhan Hasnain 25020257 Nov 25, 2023 3 min read Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/YL26OV5aUGs?si=8U7w1OgCGjnd5JWt In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the globe, a video has surfaced on social media revealing the degrading treatment of a seven-year-old Muslim student for not doing his homework by his own teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India. The incident, which occurred […]
Fun Fact: The author of this blog is one of the performers of the music video. In the realm of Urdu political rap, a new voice has emerged, challenging the status quo and delving into the depths of history through a gendered lens. Momin Iqbal, a socio-anthro major and a graduate of the Lahore University […]
22100103 Dec 11, 2021 1 min read Despite being the most liked bollywood movie, 3 idiots includes certain scenes which classify as problematic due to their impact on society. One such scene is the ragging of the main character on his first day of university. While the scene was received with applause and ‘laughter’ from […]
maheendanish2012 Nov 30, 2023 3 min read The Motorway incident was a stark reminder of the deeply entrenched issue of gender-based violence in Pakistan .It was a harrowing event that shook the nation and brought attention to critical issues surrounding safety, gender dynamics, and the role of media in shaping public discourse. It laid bare […]
Abdul Rehman Mirza Jul 30, 2022 3 min read Abdul Qadir (AQ), the title role is played by Fahad Mustafa. The story is about a teenager Abdul Qadir who is born in a privileged background but always felt lonely because his mother is a workaholic woman who always scorns him. His relationship with his father […]