Today, the K-pop world is celebrating SUGA’s birthday. He’s BTS's lead rapper and a record-breaking solo artist of his own right. But back in 2012, he was struggling. With no support from his family, he’d been forced to take up a delivery job to make ends meet. During a round he had an accident which... Continue Reading →
Sar-e-Rah
In the previous months, there has been enough talk about the trans agenda that has taken over our screens with the release of Joyland. We had the serial Ankahi giving a cheeky thumbs up to Joyland, and now the latest episode of the popular USAID-funded serial Sar-e-Rah! Wait, what is USAID doing here? Read on!... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk Bullying
People rarely, if ever, give thought to bullying, especially in this side of the world. Why? Because bullying isn’t something we think of as a problem. But the truth is, bullying can have severe consequences. And since childhood experiences shape who people become as adults, the consequences of being bullied can linger on and affect... Continue Reading →
How to Get Over Your First Love
Ah, love. The one emotion that can make even the toughest of us most vulnerable. The feelings of love can weigh heavy on us, especially if we are going through a breakup, trying to quit a haram relationship, or dealing with an intense but extremely one-sided crush. During these times, love may lead to a... Continue Reading →
A Million Dollar Dream
Rows of Juniper trees line the garden area and look more orange than green. Fair enough, it is the peak of the fall season. With vending machines carrying his favourite soda, a tennis court with lush green flooring, cafeterias with all the right snacks, and rich brown staircases going up the 12-storey building, Ahmed -... Continue Reading →
Being Her! – Interview With Sara Asif
Heart-to-heart questions about her childhood, leaving the banking sector, women issues and more! What were you like as an adolescent? How did you come towards Islam? I was considered a reasonably average adolescent. Being the eldest of my siblings, I was expected to be the most well-behaved - which I was! My mother says if... Continue Reading →
Wo-men – Made in China
From poor-quality made in China to good-quality made in China, we all grew up. But if I tell you that now you'll also find humans - made in China version, would you believe it? Maybe or maybe not. But one thing is clearer than it will ever be, they definitely are not good quality. A... Continue Reading →
Self-Love: Am I loving myself right?
Am I loving myself right? You'd see global pop musicians, athletes, Instagram influencers, and YouTubers all talking about it, highlighting different concepts and sharing different ideas. But there's one conversation you'll now find in every corner of social media that even some of our YC speakers have addressed – the intriguing, appealing concept of self-love. ... Continue Reading →
Palestine: A reminder for the Ummah
Not so long ago, in lands not so far, a girl used to live happily with her family. But one day, everything changed! Sounds of gunshots, a bullet passing through her baby brother’s head, her mother crying in excruciating pain and her house on a time bomb - tick tick tick, boom! An upcoming action... Continue Reading →
Is this the right way to celebrate Independence?
Seeing these flags and decorations on the street, I can't help but remember the times of actual independence that my grandparents told me about. The struggles they went through - the number of horns they had to blow, the number of badges and t-shirts they had to wear, the number of one wheels and races... Continue Reading →
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