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Anthropology: A dangerous, interesting, and increasingly popular subject

Revolutionary Hollywood director Orson Welles once said that anthropology may be the most interesting subject for a long time, and he stated that had he not become a director; he would have been an anthropologist. Many people who end up studying anthropology feel the same way about it. It may be one of the most…

ByMahnoor KhalidAugust 10, 20200Comments

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How most modern languages are linked

There are more than 6,500 spoken languages in the world according to most linguistic estimates which is staggering considering that only 23 languages account for three-thirds of the world population. Despite this, languages have not changed much over the last couple of millenniums with mainly new variations of accents having been produced due to diversity.…

ByMahnoor KhalidAugust 7, 20200Comments

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The perils of online education: why it is an alternative not welcomed by most students

The current global pandemic, in addition to causing limitless annihilation has disrupted the global educational system too, causing the campuses to shut down all over the world. Given the scenario, that is not indicative of any signs of reopening the institutes anytime soon, the need for a substitute to avoid any further compromise on students’…

ByNaufil AyazAugust 4, 20200Comments

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Death of investigative journalism: Has it happened?

Over the years, veteran reporters have stated that investigative journalism is dying and as a result, so is democracy. Investigative journalism is imperative in keeping politicians, corporations and large organisations in check, but are the frequent claims by both academics and experienced reporters regarding the death of investigative journalism valid? What is investigative journalism? Investigative…

ByMahnoor KhalidAugust 3, 20200Comments

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The Case of Student Unions in Pakistan

Many students in today's Pakistan have never interacted with a student union. For the average teenager, the concept is foreign. No one has ever heard of a student-run group that consists of students, for the students. This group is made expend its energies, time, and resources to the student community, from organizing protests concerning fee-structures,…

ByFarah JassawallaJuly 30, 20200Comments

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The Overlooked Female Prisoners of Pakistan

Gaps exist everywhere. Income gap separates the rich from the poor. Access to education separates the literate from illiterate. Availability of food separates the well-fed from the hungry. One gap that is, often overlooked and, particularly alarming is the one that separates women behind bars from those who are free. It can, unequivocally, be said,…

ByHuma MeerJuly 28, 20200Comments

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Why DHA is a smart but risky concept

The Defense Housing Authority (DHA) has spread to various cities and parts of Pakistan recently, and has become one of the most powerful housing societies of Pakistan. Nowadays, DHA is the dream for many middle-class individuals towards the end of their career and a norm for upper class families. Rich families with vast lands in…

ByMahnoor KhalidJuly 24, 20200Comments

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Why Pakistanis Are Hooked to Morning Shows

It comes by no surprise that every morning millions of Pakistani women tune into their favorite morning show as an integral part of their daily routine. The reputable hosts of the shows have become familiar faces that they resonate with. The segments on makeup, lifestyle and personal grooming offer content that they take inspiration from.…

ByHuma MeerJuly 22, 20200Comments

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Problems Faced by Renters in Pakistan Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic

Even in the middle of a pandemic, rent is due. The majority of small businesses and private renters have expressed their concern about being unable to make their payments. As we settle into ‘the new normal’, we see how completely unprecedented all of this was at the start of the year. One does begin to…

ByKhudeeja AsifJuly 21, 20200Comments

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Is philosophy a dying subject?

Over the years, philosophy has famously been proclaimed a dead or dying subject by many key figures. Stephen Hawking felt that philosophy may die as a subject soon, as important questions can now be answered by science thanks to greater investment in scientific research. On the other hand, famous philosophers of the 18 th …

ByMahnoor KhalidJuly 15, 20200Comments

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