The feeling of deep satisfaction and a boost in self-worth that one feels after accomplishments is best described as the feeling of pride. A way for man to respect himself, his honour and his dignity. Taking too much solace in this feeling, however, fuels arrogance and entitlement; transitioning it into vanity. The more wood you feed the fire, the greater the flame becomes until it … Continue reading Is There Vanity In Pride?
Moons in metalworks. Puppets in makeshift cinemas. Threaded tapestries on wooden floors. The grandeur of calligraphy. Our modern world progresses more and more each day, and we find our centuries old traditional Pakistani craftsmanship transforming into a testament of the past. Where the craftsman sits on the street, the metal laden at his feet, the world loses itself in the digital universe. Once, decades ago, … Continue reading Obsolescence Woven in Silver: The Decline of Pakistani Craftsmanship
For centuries fashion has been the epitome of self-expression, evolving from fitted gowns and tailored suits to more sharp-cut jeans and printed shirts; it has also become a vessel for social evolution. Years ago people experimented with different patterned clothes and motifs to fit their inner persona, whether that meant rebellion in the form of a darkened maroon jacket and matching a pair of metallic … Continue reading Fashion’s visual: A transformational age through the lens of younger generations
After having a mechanical breakfast, you step into the grounds of what most consider the epitome of education–a socially interconnected abode of learning, as known as your college. With every step towards your class, the impassive onlooker waving at you becomes clearer in your peripheral perspective. A sigh stuck in your throat oozes to get out as you gulp the trembles in and wave back … Continue reading You Behind The Mask
Have you ever wondered how medical research prioritizes its focus? Do the researchers meticulously plan which diseases to delve into or what problems to immerse themselves in? One might assume a generic answer, especially in a field filled with mindful individuals. However, considering women’s healthcare, the reality is far from what you might expect. Shockingly, there is a significant deficiency in research dedicated to female … Continue reading Narrowing the Gender Gap in Healthcare
Recently, I stumbled upon a magnificently ornate book on Mughal Architecture titled “Lahore: History and Architecture of Mughal Monuments” by Anjum Rehmani. A deep delve into the influences and achievements throughout the Mughal period, starting from pre-Mughal history, the book explored new aspects of Lahore that I had yet to see around me. In comparison to the almost fantastical seeming portraits of beauty and splendor … Continue reading Neither the City of Gardens nor the City of Love: Lahore
Without getting derailed this time, the first demographic I will be discussing fairly extensively in this part is shoujo. The word ‘shoujo’ itself translates to ‘young girl’ and is a demographic that targets young girls and women from approximately around the ages of 12–25. Commonly associated traits with shoujo manga are: use of the female-gaze, introspective dialogues, focus on emotions/emotional storytelling (even within plot and … Continue reading Demographics in Manga (Part 2): Shoujo and Josei
Manga, in simple words, are comic books originating from Japan which borrow the qualities of both visual and narrative storytelling (including dialogues, any possible point-of-view narration and speech/thought-bubbles). They are mostly published in black-and-white print with a few exceptions and are read from right to left. Though nowadays manga has become somewhat of a mainstream form of entertainment (especially because of its booming popularity in … Continue reading Demographics in Manga (Part 1): Shonen and Seinen
Whether it’s a specific player that has made you an active follower of the tournaments (we don’t blame you, Naseem’s fangirls), a specific rivalry which makes you put everything on hold and stand anxiously in front of the TV, or just gathering with your friends in the neighborhood to play street cricket— no matter what your reason for loving the game is—there’s something about it … Continue reading Cricket, Spirit, and Class
“We used to be a country. A proper country,” or maybe the prim and properness went down the drain as we grew up. As you walk through the old rubble of memories, you pick up the stride and hum to an old tune, which you never quite forgot, and it keeps levitating in your mind, why? The bubble gum isn’t that class apart but you … Continue reading Are the jingles jingling for you?
