Muzna Amina 24090015 Nov 5, 2020 3 min read BY MUZNA AMINA AND LAIBA TARIQ Rachel Chu, a Chinese-American economics professor, accompanies her boyfriend Nick Young to Singapore to meet his family, discovering that he comes from a prominent and ‘crazy rich’ family. She embarks on a journey of discovering and experiencing Chinese Singaporean culture […]
In 2012, the PML-N provincial government in Punjab ran a campaign distributing over a hundred and ten thousand laptops (portable computers). The government claimed to have been consistent in only awarding ‘talented’ students purely based on ‘merit’ (Tribune). The facilitation was widely endorsed by supporters of the political party (and certain others) while it was […]
Mahnoor. Aug 19, 2021 2 min read We are the kids who were brought up patriotic. The kids who used to dream about doing something big for their homeland. The kids who stood in reverence for the national anthem every time they heard it, chanted patriotic songs passionately. Who eagerly looked forward to 14th August […]
Mujeeb.khan Nov 30, 2022 3 min read Shamoon Ismail, a popular Gen Z singer, comes across as shy and introverted. This was one of the earliest problems he encountered. He still prefers to perform in front of small groups rather than large audiences. In his track, Tuntuna, he delves more into the difficulties he experienced, […]
Emaan Shahab (24020027) Nov 29, 2023 3 min read Throughout this course, we have seen not only how states are responsible to rebuilding education during times of conflict, but also the role international aid plays in establishing educational institutions. One sub-sector of this is philanthropy, particularly by ultra-rich individuals. With rising inequality across the world, […]
25020445 Esha Azhar Dec 10, 2022 2 min read A favorite among fans is Jab We Met. I myself have watched the movie at least ten times, and I’ve always longed for my Geet moment. I really enjoy the film because Kareena Kapoor’s Geet is shown as being a strong, self-assured woman. A confident girl […]
Sohainaa Farrukh Shahab Jun 20, 2023 2 min read Few media products receive as much flak as video games for their treatment of women. Whether it’s excluding girls and women from the demographic entirely when marketing games, rarely having female protagonists, or showing women as scantily clad and heavily sexualized during gameplay, one can think […]
Rida Salman Jun 23, 2024 2 min read In the current media environment, spectacular headlines and clickbait frequently take precedence over ethical reporting. “Nightcrawler” presents a startling depiction of this reality. A film directed by Dan Gilroy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, explores the dark realm of freelance journalism, revealing the moral faults underlying contemporary news coverage. […]
Nabeeha Khan Jun 8, 2024 3 min read The famous sitcom “Friends” aired from 1994 to 2004, and while the show hit great highs, some episodes were singled out and met with criticism. I recognize that the series is a product of its time, reflecting the social norms and cultural attitudes prevalent during the 1990s […]
25020388 Jun 15, 2024 3 min read Can you imagine a woman slouched over a burning stove back from her tiring day cleaning houses lashing out to her husband and saying “khud khana garam kar lo” [heat up your own food]? Realistically, her clan of women would vehemently advise her against it. According to a […]
Muhammad Umar Amin 24020499 Jul 2, 2022 3 min read Since the boundaries of separation were set in 1947, Kashmir has been the focal point of hostility between India and Pakistan. Between the two countries, there have historically been four wars: 1947–1948, 1965, 1971, and 1999. The most recent of them resulted in the deaths […]
The first Classic Literature novel I read was back in grade 9, and it is also my favorite Classic – Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Since then I have been absolutely engrossed in all media surrounding the popularly known “Regency Era” which roughly dates the latter half of the 18th and the former half […]
Amna Shahzad Jun 21, 2024 3 min read “Beauty and the Beast” has been adapted multiple times, all with great visuals and imagery, but the storyline is the same in every movie. This movie is made for youth, but the question arises is that is this really a youth-appropriate movie? Does this movie provide proper […]
Natalia Hayat- 25020241 Dec 10, 2022 1 min read On a free Sunday, many of us sit in front of our televisions the entire day and watch many advertisements in between the news or drama serials. While most conform to the gender roles that have been created by our society, there are some that break […]