Why artists often critique rather than endorse nationalism
Dua Abbas Rizvi Nationalism in the arts can be seen as a contradiction in terms. Paying homage to the nation
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Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Video of the Week: Himalayan Rap
Runyu Liang This week’s video features Himalayan rap set in New York City. The rap refers to the new generation
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Bollywood in 2018: The year’s best songs (and Arijit Singh is still the undisputed king)
The composers who stood out were Ajay-Atul, Niladri Kumar, Shashwat Sachdev and Shantanu Moitra, and among lyricists, Shellee and Varun
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Centuries-old Mayfang festival kept alive in Baltistan
By Farman Baltistani Artists of Tibet Arts Council present a traditional dance with burning sticks in their hands during
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The other Jaun Elia-II
By Zameer Abbas I shared the first part of this piece on an elitist WhatsApp group of government officials,
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The other Jaun Elia-I
In his two-part article, Zameer Abbas touches upon the other sides of Juan Ellia’s personality as a progressive thinker, biographer,
Read MoreRiches from rags, Ahmed’s paintings a window to his past, reflection on relationships
By Farman Ali Islamabad, Oct 14: Artist and poet Ahmed Habib’s latest artwork is a self-reflection on relationships, inner conflicts,
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Third season of GBCL kicks off with a colourful cultural program
Ali Ahmed Jan The much-awaited Gilgit-Baltistan Champions League (GBCL) kicked off with a greater participation of the enthusiastic and talented
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Two books on the oral tradition of the Pamiri Kyrgyz launched
HAH Report Islamabad (Feb 27): Two books on the oral tradition of Pamiri Kyrgyz people living in Turkey have been
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