The Melting Pot of Biryani How a layered-rice dish is symbolic of the multicultural nature of the Mughal Empire. And what it can teach us about South-Asian harmony today. Introduction Biryani is a dish with a long and rich history, dating back to the time of the Mughlai empire. The dish is a mix of […]
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On a sweltering Friday afternoon under Qatar’s blazing sun, I made my way out to Bu Garn, a tiny residential complex about 30 kilometers outside of Doha, home to the men who build and maintain the mega-projects of Doha. I came to meet 19 year old Duncan Ssimbwa, from Uganda, who has been living and […]
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As the sun rises over the Arab Gulf, it illuminates the historic fishing village of Simaisma with hues of yellow and orange. Located in the Al Khor district of Qatar, some 30 kilometers north of Doha, the coastline is dotted with short, stubby mangrove trees, wrestling the wind and waves. Adrian Alfaras wakes up at […]
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It is no secret that the model of American society creates vast income inequalities. However, it may be shocking to find how much of the scale of this inequality is based on race. The average net worth of a white family was ten times that of a typical black family in 2016, according to a […]
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Educational activities were halted once again in Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes, impacting over 40 thousand children and 51 educational institutions, in a single week in May. Schools in the region remained closed, forcing thousands of displaced people to use the buildings as temporary shelters. “Some of the main barriers to education are attacks on […]
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While the traditional media giants in Pakistan are struggling to maintain power, young and fully digital media houses are taking charge.
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Researcher, Kylie Holman, and Professor Greg Toppo share their views about the rise of cancel culture and its relation to social media.
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Over the past 25 years, Qatar Foundation’s Education City has been the site of rapid transformation. This interactive story captures the story behind it.
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The story of the design and architecture of Qatar Foundation’s flagship project, the Education City.
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When Malik Amin Aslam drafted a green growth agenda for Pakistan in 2015, planting half a billion trees, is what he had in mind. Now the dream is 10 billion!
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Abdullah Imran Tahir 