In 1954, the American psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced what became known as the “Hierarchy of Needs,” which included physiological needs, safety, social belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization. But today, in 2025, we are compelled to re-examine this framework. What are the true essential needs of a human being in our
In Pakistan, we have been conditioned to see only what those in power want us to see. Our television screens are often filled with stories of state achievements, festive narratives, and political claims of progress. But just beneath this carefully curated surface lies a crisis that continues to deepen, “the epidemic of road
To let ignorance rule is to let decay set in. But to nurture reason, even in the darkest of times, is to light a fire that can guide generations.
Sindh, with its rich heritage of learning from Shah Latif to Sachal Sarmast, must remember that its true strength has never been in power or wealth, but in wisdom.
Let us choose the harder
House of Wisdom (HoW) is taking part in the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), running from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with a special focus on the timeless fables of ‘’Kalila wa Dimna''.
Originating in ancient Sanskrit and later translated into Middle Persian, Kalila wa Dimna entered
Folk heritage serves as one of the most important pillars for any artistic project. It provides vision and facilitates artistic success, making it richer and more prominent. Today’s artist must integrate new approaches that blend in one frame with global cultural centers. The Egyptian artist Abdel Razek Okasha had the opportunity to
