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Stories about global culture and life
08
Apr
Danish Taimoor's Controversy: A Catalyst for Women's Rights Debate

Danish Taimoor's Controversy: A Catalyst for Women's Rights Debate

In a region steeped in cultural traditions and conservative values, the recent controversy surrounding Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor has once
4 min read
25
Mar
Empowering Women Through Digital Activism Amidst Disaster

Empowering Women Through Digital Activism Amidst Disaster

When the 2022 floods devastated Pakistan’s rural heartlands, entire communities were left stranded without critical support. These areas have
6 min read
17
Mar
The Spice Trade: A Journey from Colonization to Sustainability with Diaspora Co.

The Spice Trade: A Journey from Colonization to Sustainability with Diaspora Co.

When Sana Javeri-Kadri first moved to the US from India, she felt what she described as a ‘cliched diaspora angst,
5 min read
08
Mar
Herstory: Feminist Movements in South Asia

Herstory: Feminist Movements in South Asia

History - as it’s named perhaps, has long been written by men. Shifts towards the use of “herstory” in
6 min read
26
Feb
DEI-nied: The Global Fallout of Trump’s Diversity Rollback

DEI-nied: The Global Fallout of Trump’s Diversity Rollback

Donald Trump's recent executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies have sent shockwaves beyond the United
5 min read
20
Feb
Empowering Sindhi Voices Against Environmental Exploitation

Empowering Sindhi Voices Against Environmental Exploitation

The Karoonjhar mountains, located in Tharparkar in Pakistan’s Sindh province recently became a source of contention between local Sindhi
6 min read
28
Jan
No Longer  "Not Enough": 5 Ways to Stop Invalidating Yourself This New Year

No Longer "Not Enough": 5 Ways to Stop Invalidating Yourself This New Year

As we near the end of January, we also near the end of a lot of New Year’s resolutions
4 min read
23
Jan
Why Teenagers Seek 'Brain Rot' Content on Social Media

Why Teenagers Seek 'Brain Rot' Content on Social Media

Ask teenagers these days what their Tik Tok ‘For You’ page looks like and they’ll probably describe the content
4 min read
15
Jan

When Darkness Falls: How to Cope with Winter Blues and Seasonal Depression

As winter approaches, many people find themselves struggling to stay energized and upbeat. The shorter days and longer nights can
3 min read
18
Dec
Is Pakistan's Digital Economy at Risk from Censorship?

Is Pakistan's Digital Economy at Risk from Censorship?

Pakistan’s goals towards a Digital Pakistan have been eroded in the year 2024 with the rise of censorship and
2 min read