‘Brain rot’ chosen as OUP’s word of the year
A public favourite word sheds light on humanity’s evolving relationship with technology News Desk The Oxford University Press (OUP) has
Read MoreA public favourite word sheds light on humanity’s evolving relationship with technology News Desk The Oxford University Press (OUP) has
Read MoreHerald Special Reporter Islamabad: The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Wednesday launched
Read MoreThe Lebanese Marxist thinker Mahdi Amel was assassinated on this day in 1987. Amel developed a version of Marxism that was grounded in the experience of colonized societies, showing how class struggle converges with the fight for national liberation.
Read MoreMurkum is, perhaps, the most prominent deity among the deities in Gilgit. She remains alive in the collective cultural memory and the remnants of ideas and rituals associated with her. Women believe that she is the one who favours the birth of a child.
Read MoreProf Kreutzmann’s explorations have taken him across the mountainous terrains of Xinjiang, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, the Pamir Knot, Central Asia, and cities like London and Moscow. Over the years, he has authored numerous books, articles, and chapters that shine light on the complex history and geography of Central Asia, High Asia, and South Asia.
Read MoreNovel Mother by Maxim Gorky is a work that has evoked strong reactions and critical assessments. Its portrayal of the revolutionary movement and the struggles of the working class, as seen through the eyes of a mother, has left an indelible mark on literature.
Read MoreThe 15th KLF will feature over 200 local and international speakers representing eight countries participating in 75 sessions covering a diverse range of topics including literature, economy, environment, education, and current affairs. Additionally, guests can expect 25 book launches alongside engaging activities such as drama, satire, exhibitions, film screenings, and various artistic expressions.
Read MoreThemed “People, Planet, Possibilities” this year, the Islamabad Literature Festival serves as a call to action, encouraging individuals, communities, and organizations to collaborate in the pursuit of a more sustainable and inclusive world. It envisions a multitude of possibilities that can be achieved through collective efforts guided by purpose and vision.
Read MoreSimone de Beauvoir was a prominent French existentialist philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist. Her book, ‘The Second Sex’ remains a seminal work in feminist theory, challenging societal norms and providing a powerful critique of gender inequality
Read MoreDostoevsky’s ability to delve into the complexities of the human psyche and tackle profound philosophical questions in his novels has earned him the title of “The Master of Fiction.”
Read MoreIn Khowar language, there exists a sacred pastoral ode known as “Lowah.” that captures the spirit of a goat’s carefree descent (wallowing), when its belly is satiated from the bountiful highland grazing, and it purposefully ambles down the earthen drift way towards the humble abode of its master.
Read MoreNews Desk Islamabad: The script of Burushaski, one of the endangered languages of Gilgit-Baltistan, has gotten recognition and its own
Read MoreBy Ania Perveen Slovenian Philosopher Slavoj Zizek has quite pithily said, “Happiness was never important. The problem is that we
Read MoreTranslated from the Urdu by Raza Naeem Firstly, congratulations on completing three-quarters of the century of your life. In this
Read MoreHere is a list of five feminist writers and their works that everyone, especially women, who want to understand feminism should read.
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