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Pakistan-India standoff hits cultural ties with bans on actors, film screening
The escalating tensions along Kashmir’s Line of Control are casting a shadow over cultural ties between India and Pakistan, hitting the avenue of creativity that often transcends boundaries and symbolizes hope for peace. A series of...October 1, 2016 1157 0 -
Brangelina wax figures separated at Madame Tussauds after shocking divorce news
FEATURED IMAGE above shows wax figures of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as released publicly by Madame Tussauds on official twitter account Such is the cruelty of separation : even their wax statues have been moved...September 22, 2016 842 0 -
Museum of African American history, culture primes up for formal opening
Washington’s National Mall has a new enriching structure – combining history, aesthetics and diversity in a unique way that reflects both the American heritage and hopes. After years of work, thoughts and devotion, the Smithsonian National...September 14, 2016 967 0 -
New Cafe brings Middle Eastern cuisine to Virginians
Photo Credit: Al Hamra 4230 Annandale Rd Annandale VA 22003 It takes hours for the Haleem to be readied by mealtime – lunch and dinner- and Al Hamra Café takes pride in specializing and serving the...August 24, 2016 1521 0 -
Shifting Trends: More young Americans live with parents now
For the first time in recent history, more Americans live with their parents than with a partner or spouse as a range of socio-economic trends shape their choices and preferences. Among millennials – people born after 1980...May 24, 2016 1140 0 -
Culture Conversation: Lahore Literary Festival comes to New York
After steady improvement in bilateral cooperation in the last few years, this summer has brought mixed news for US-Pakistan relations. While Washington and Islamabad contemplate a resolution to the standoff over F-16 jets deal, the people of two countries had...May 21, 2016 2308 0 -
How urban upsurge will impact the way we live now
Nearly two-thirds of the global population is expected to live in cities by 2030 and produce as much as 80 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP), sparking innovation, reducing poverty and improving the...May 19, 2016 1281 0 -
US remains great place for Muslims despite election rhetoric : Frank Islam
The United States promises tremendous opportunities for growth of American Muslims despite recent election rhetoric on part of some candidates as Muslims are a well-integrated community in the country’s fabric, says prominent entrepreneur Frank Islam. “In spite...May 19, 2016 1254 0 -
A journalist’s travelogue : Hope and progress in Karachi
It was February 6, a shining day with cool breeze, when I reached the lawns of a local hotel in Karachi – tidal sea and Palm trees giving a Miami-like picturesque setting at a time when...May 3, 2016 1659 0 -
Pakistan’s heritage in spotlight as US returns rare smuggled Buddha statue
Pakistan may be struggling to cope with immense demands of socio-economic development for its burgeoning population but its land remains heir to rich tapestry of ancient cultures. This week, the United States returned a precious sculpture...April 29, 2016 1295 0