Every July, as the monsoon clouds drift over my city, Moro and the winds carry the scent of distant mountains, a vivid memory returns to me like an old friend. It was July of the year 2000 — a full 25 years ago — when I embarked on an unforgettable journey to the northern areas of Pakistan. A journey that wasn’t just about
At every stage of nation building, a question arises that may seem simple on the surface: “What do we do with the youth?” But in truth, it is not a question about an age group; it is a question about the spirit of a nation, its dynamism, and the future it envisions for itself.
In Egypt, we have grown accustomed to viewing
In a dazzling evening of glamour and distinction, Al Sayegh Jewelry, one of the UAE’s most storied names in fine jewelry , Luxury watches and pearls, announced the official launch of Brumani, the internationally celebrated Brazilian luxury brand, into the UAE market. The exclusive event, held at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, signifies a
Welcome to Malta! Inspired by the vivid descriptions of Malta in the preface of my first travel book, Musafaton by Altaf Shaikh, my friends—Sunil Lohano, Jibran Baladi, Vickey Wadhwani—and I decided to visit this fascinating country. Malta is a place you could visit time and again. Jibran had even booked the flight tickets, but
Alexandra Ochirova, a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is one of the most significant voices in contemporary Russian poetry. Her Chinese poetry collection, Russian Cosmism (translated from English to Chinese), was published by The Earth Culture Press in March 2025.
The back cover features her poem The Universal Bell Is Bringing,