Do you ever find yourself thinking about the amount of knowledge you have accumulated over the years about random things – knowledge that one cannot quite put to good use resulting in an emotional wash of uselessness? (Yes, I’m talking about myself, what about it?) But thankfully, this dreadful existential crisis is now over because TLC exists. I have been an insane instant noodles enthusiast … Continue reading Rating Instant Noodles on a Scale of Up Good to Down Cataclysmic

We’re all familiar with the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’, be it The Great Wall of China or the magnificent Eiffel Tower. However, in observation of my fellow Earthlings, I’ve come across far more wonders that the rest of the world seems to be missing out on. These wonders arise not out of the monumental achievements of hard labor, but out of a cultural and … Continue reading A Series of Unfortunate Ideals: The Three Wonders of the World.

Disclaimer: The ideas and perspectives implied in this article are derived from personal and academic experiences, as well as things I have studied in the past. I do not claim to be objectively right, since my knowledge can never be absolutely adequate. We have all either held or heard certain notions, or seen them commonly put into action; whether it be on social media, in … Continue reading 3 Common Notions That Will Slowly Ruin You

A rather convenient answer to the repression of women lies within the length of this one phrase: ‘aisi aurat ke saath to yehi hona chahiye tha’. It is such a skillful shift in narratives, that has been focusing, and continues to focus, on the regulation of women by the advocates of historic patriarchal structures. The consistent use of the aforementioned set of words to any … Continue reading Terrors of a Caged Mind: The Controversy Surrounding Aurat March

You would be blatantly lying if you profess to not have found the idea of masquerade balls in movies enticing. It would be an even bigger lie if all the girls reading this, who used to watch barbie movies, claim they have never wished for a mask themed function at their schools. Well hail my dear barbies, your wish has finally been accepted! You can … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Wearing Masks

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer and are not representative of the platform itself. The Feminist movement has swept the world in its wake; however, we see people debating feminism and its relevance much more than what it actually entails. Given the high degree of debate feminism has brought forward in the world (especially in a country like Pakistan, … Continue reading How Not To Be A Feminist

The colonisers left a very prominent dent in our culture and stole greedily from us as a country; a lot of what they took from us comprised of non monetary riches. The implications of them sponging up our treasures came in many forms, namely the disruption of our social stratum, invasion into our religious beliefs, and invalidation of our cultural practices. Despite their hoarding, we … Continue reading OUR DECADES LONG COLONIAL HANGOVER & INABILITY TO RECOVER FROM IT

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer and are not representative of the platform itself. For a century we laboured to settle on soil that protects the interest of all people; we laboured to subdue oppression. For a century, we called upon unbounded freedom fighters and untiring leaders to create an order of peace for all people. Approaching its 73rd … Continue reading The Graveyard of Fractured Morals: What Protects Our Honour?

Let me get one thing straight though, there’s a subtle difference between education and schooling; going to a school does not always mean a person is educated, it just means they’re literate. Continue reading What School Doesn’t Teach You