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Sara Riaz Khan: This Muscat-based artist imbibes of nature’s vibrant beauty which impacts her response to the pandemic
Originally from Lahore and now living in Muscat (via London), Sara Khan and I discussed her latest work and how the Covid-19 pandemic affects her art practice. Substrate III (will be available online from Khamsa Art). Oil and gesso on paper How has the pandemic…
When I tried forest therapy in Bonn: die Natur die Energie gibt!
This German saying, die Natur die Energie gibt — nature gives energy, is so apt especially to describe Forest Therapy, a practice Germans swear by. The healing and rejuvenating effects of nature have been long known, yet never have they been more needed than now…
A Suitable Boy: Disillusioned after watching Mira Nair’s lackluster adaptation of a favourite book
Spoiler Alert Film and TV adaptations of books can be disappointing. Over the years, I have learnt to manage my expectations. Or so I thought. But nothing prepared me for the utter disillusionment I felt on watching Mira Nair’s adaptation of Vikram Seth’s A Suitable…
Kuki: Deeply insightful, he is an artist and an editor’s dream photographer
Besides editorial portraits and behind-the-scenes film photography, Mujtaba Ali, better known as Kuki has also created self-realised projects and merged the lines between art and photography. Re-connecting with Kuki each time is always a pleasure for he always has something new to share. Over the…
Emily in Paris: Ignore the criticism, watch the show
Light-hearted cliches, a predictable storyline and gorgeous Paris make for enjoyable viewing — the Netfilx series Emily in Paris may be the story of a clueless American in the city of lights, but despite all the criticism it’s received since its debut, I would recommend the show…
Read Mr & Mrs Jinnah: A deeply moving love story of tragic proportions
For another exciting online session by the Lahore Literary Festival, I interviewed Sheela Reddy in Delhi where she lives and works. Sheela is a seasoned journalist, now author, and was the books editor at Outlook India magazine for several years. For the online conversation, we…
Rebecca: How a movie remake can inspire us to revisit the book
A gentle reminder that the book is the key. If you haven’t read it, you really should. I’ve always thought authors would turn in their graves when new and swankier versions of their timeless classics are released as films. Yet, there is no doubt —…
The Cilento Coast: Throwback to an October in Southern Italy
Ever since I visited the Cilento Coast in 2018 on the amazing Tyrrhenian Sea, I have imagined myself back there a hundred times. This is where my dreams of the perfect vacation came true. Where is the Cilento coast? It’s about 150 km south of…
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Journalist, editor and lifestyle pundit. Citizen of the world in awe of the rich heritage of my own Pakistan, it’s neighbourhood and the rest of the world. Inclusive, dynamic and multiculturally sensitive. Culture aficionado, history buff, curious traveller, authentic storyteller and candid opinion-maker. Love the meanings of words as diverse as La Dolce Vita and 'Tehzeeb'.
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