Category: Contemporary

Contemporary, Heard, Spoken

The Tragic Chronicles of Pakistan: romances that shaped our folklore

Long before modern romance stories graced our screens and bookstores, the nation of Pakistan was awash with romances that defied social norms and touched the soul. Everyone reveres Shakespeare as the literary god of tragedy, and stories like Romeo and Juliet cement his legacy as the ultimate storyteller of doomed love. But hold on to that thought—because when it comes to heartbreak, rebellion, and sacrifice, … Continue reading The Tragic Chronicles of Pakistan: romances that shaped our folklore

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Contemporary, Seen

Lean In: A Gilded Cage; A Critique of Corporate Feminism

As a parliamentary debater, I’ve encountered numerous motions spanning political, economic, legal, and philosophical realms, among others. One motion, in particular, stood out to me: This House believes that the feminist movement should promote the maximization of individual development and empowerment over solidarity among women.  The way I interpret this motion is from the perspective of a book Sheryl Sandberg wrote in 2013 called ‘Lean … Continue reading Lean In: A Gilded Cage; A Critique of Corporate Feminism

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Fashion’s visual: A transformational age through the lens of younger generations

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 change. 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 with a pair of … Continue reading Fashion’s visual: A transformational age through the lens of younger generations

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Metal Music: Your Grandma and your Roman Empire

Black Sabbath, Metallica and Iron Maiden. If you’ve ever been part of a metal music conversation, you know these names are practically sacred. But who established it as a norm and why is nobody getting bored of these same names on repeat already? For they might have mastered the enigma of the algorithm– as to why in a world where people form clusters of opinion … Continue reading Metal Music: Your Grandma and your Roman Empire

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You behind the mask (Navigating alienation in a social landscape)

You step into the grounds of what most consider the epitome of education—a socially interconnected abode of learning, known as your college. With every step towards your class, the impassive onlooker waving at you shapeshifts into a… friend? Yeah, friend. The sigh stuck in your throat oozes to get out as you gulp the uneasiness in and wave back with an enthusiastic “hey, wassup!” Soon, … Continue reading You behind the mask (Navigating alienation in a social landscape)

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Consciousness: Is Your Brain a Quantum Computer, Is the Universe Having a Midlife Crisis, and Why Shouldn’t You Hate a Cockroach?

Is our existence truly a physical phenomenon or just a form of energy? Are we existing in multiple states, dead or alive, in the tapestry of quantum superposition? Are we even real? Is time the fourth dimension? Most certainly, one can never run out of questions that will give you an existential crisis disconcerting enough to keep you awake at night. However, there is one … Continue reading Consciousness: Is Your Brain a Quantum Computer, Is the Universe Having a Midlife Crisis, and Why Shouldn’t You Hate a Cockroach?

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The Dualistic Emergence of AI

Have you ever been scrolling listlessly through your Instagram feed and suddenly encountered Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Obama playing minecraft with each other? Or a horribly realistic video of Mr. Beast’s face on a toddler’s body? That’s Artificial Intelligence, more commonly abbreviated to AI. I cannot remember AI in 2022. All of sudden, in 2023, AI became something everyone had access to, a lesson … Continue reading The Dualistic Emergence of AI

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Contemporary, Heard, Societies, Spoken

Elections and Outlaws: The Scandalous Mise-en-scèneof Pakistan’s Politics

As the unfettered reign of the caretaker government comes to an end (much to the dismay of the power-deprived individuals who make up the dynamics of Pakistan’s political backdrop), there are quite a few things that I — as an inevitable observer and a frustrated nationalist —  have to say. Before we leave our houses on the morning of February 8, 2024, we must remember … Continue reading Elections and Outlaws: The Scandalous Mise-en-scèneof Pakistan’s Politics

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Comedic, Contemporary, Reviews, Spoken

Superhero Science: Blending the Fantastic with the Feasible

In a world where comic book pages spring to life, capes billow in the wind, and superheroes perform gravity-defying feats, we find ourselves drifting into the realm of daydreams. We can’t help but wonder what it would be like to don the iconic Iron Man suit or swing through the cityscape with the grace of Spider-Man. But let’s face it, while we may not possess … Continue reading Superhero Science: Blending the Fantastic with the Feasible

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Neither the City of Gardens nor the City of Love: Lahore

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

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