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When Ancient Gods Walked the Streets of Karachi

A Ramayana Unlike Any Other A Sunday Draped in Theatre Curtains – July 13th, 2025 Hanuman, on the left, discovers Sita, under the Ashoka tree in Ashok Vatika, a pivotal moment in the epic. Khurram has been my partner in crime since our A Levels, my theatre twin, my fellow obsessive. We’ve always made a gang of two, slipping into velvet seats and shadowed aisles, watching the same plays again and again until the lines live in our bones. The shadows were already gathering in the foyer of the Arts Council when Khurram and I arrived, as if the very walls knew somet

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ایک ماں کی خاموش دعا

اسٹوڈنٹ بریانی کی وہ شام مصروف زندگی کے اس ہنگامے میں، کچھ لمحے ہمیشہ کے لیے ذہن میں نقش ہو جاتے ہیں۔ اور پھر یہ نقش، وقت کی گرد پڑنے پر بھی، اپنی چمک نہیں کھوتے۔ ایسا ہی ایک لمحہ میرے ساتھ بھی رونما ہوا۔ جیکب لائن کی وہ شام، جب والد صاحب نے ہمیں اسٹوڈنٹ بریانی کی دعوت پر لے جانے کا وعدہ کیا۔ میں تو صبح سے ہی بےتاب تھا۔ والد صاحب کی ٹویوٹا گاڑی، جو میری پانچ برس کی عمر کی آنکھوں میں کسی ہوائی جہاز سے کم نہ تھی۔ مجھے یاد ہے، جب بھی ہم اس میں سفر کرتے، مجھے لگتا جیسے میں آسمان کو چھو لوں گا۔ میں ہمیشہ پچھلی سیٹ پر بیٹھ کر، کھڑکی سے باہر دیکھتا، شام کی روشنیوں کو تماشا

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Dubbing Diva: Bringing Characters to Life One Accent at a Time

Exploring the World One Character at a Time with Amber Zulfiqar In this captivating interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Amber Zulfiqar, a dynamic and adventurous voice-over artist from Pakistan who has seamlessly blended her professional pursuits with her insatiable passion for travel. Amber's journeys have taken her from the bustling streets of Karachi to the serene landscapes of Shimshal Valley, offering her a rich tapestry of experiences and stories that inspire her work and life philosophy. With a zest for life and an unquenchable thirst for adventure,

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Ink Master: Exploring the Artistry of Sarim Kidwai

A Journey Into 'Finding Flow' Sarim Kidwai, a well-known artist who usually uses a ballpoint pen to create vivid drawings, has held his solo show, "Finding Flow." Sarim's presentation captivated viewers with its engaging compositions, sumptuous textures, and deft use of ballpoint pen medium, transporting them into a realm of powerful visual storytelling, intimate emotions, and personal stories. We go into Sarim's creative process in this exclusive interview, delving into his sources of inspiration, his artistic expression, and his unusual use of ballpoint pens for his h

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Indonesian Dinner and Dance Festival

This photograph was taken on March 25, 2009, at around 21:19 hours, during the dance and dinner festival of Indonesia, held at the Hotel Avari, Karachi. The dances were vibrantly exotic, and the dinner was just yum! I wish more of such cultural activities take place in Karachi because Culture is a window reflecting the history, culture and spiritual world of a nation, .. Cultural exchange is a bridge to enhance the mutual understanding and friendship between the people of different countries.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []

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