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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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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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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As Facebook struggles to keep up with the fast and hip social-media platforms of today, analysts say that the giant is nearing the end of its lifecycle.
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Abdullah Imran Tahir 