Kali Bari, near Taxali Gate, Lahore Fort or Interior Lahore, is home to the oldest red light district, Heera Mandi, translating to Diamond Market. The Mughal Emperors, Royal Princes, aristocracy, and many prominent members of high society have visited this district throughout history, until a dictatorial regime which eliminated its activities. On a recent visit to …
(A Curriculum of Champions & Emperors) History is colored by some of the most magnificent personalities. These personalities had a certain core belief within themselves that shaped their destinies. They all had virtues and work ethics beyond comparison. These are the short excerpts of their youths of some of the iconic characters of the Sub-Continent, …
When I was invited to attend the recital of a poem, my expectation was a simple hymn and a long intervals of waiting. The poem, “nauha/nohay”, that were read here in Abbot Road/Nisar/Mubarak Havelli, were in remembrance of a Holy Man and His family. The descendants of the Prophet (PBUH) of Islam. The moment is …
Nestled among the winding alleys of Lahore lies the resting place of the great mystic Ali Hujwiri, a saint whose spirit still permeates the very air of this ancient city. Known as Data Ganj Bakhsh by his followers, he devoted his life to spreading divine wisdom through music, poetry, and loving kindness. People of all …
We have seen how immigrant families behave abroad, there are two extremes to the situations with almost a non-existent middle ground. One extreme leans towards higher education and white-collar jobs, the other extreme is where our “Desi Boys” decide to become part of the Hip Hop culture and take an overwhelming keen interest in Gang …
How bold of many families of South Asian descent to demand themselves a wife of professional background, a prominent caste, a family background of great power, and the most important; to be fair skinned. This ideology exists in many parts of the Sub-Continent, where fair skinned women are a preference of not only the men …
The Subcontinent in Asia comprising of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan has always been a target for trends and propaganda. The trends of democracy, the trends of Americanized culture of coffee and dressing, the trends of the English language and it’s superiority due to the colonization at the time. Slowly we see India and Bangladesh coming …
Word’s to know before reading: Noori Natt & The People of Punjab Sarwar Bhatti & Lashari both have orchestrated a magnanimous Protagonist, that plays the anti-hero to all that is right. Credit for birthing the iconic film character will forever reside with Mustafa Qureshi and Sarwar Bhatti. Any insult or mockery of the excellence of …
It isn’t a surprise how quickly the extravagance of a culture became the greatest assets that led countries to excel in tourism. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore are all nations that understood this feat in the early noughties. Europe and America have been working on culture export to the extent of colonialism. Although many people …
The Ruler who wooed through Polo The Year was 1206 AD. Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak galloped down the polo pitch, focused intensely on the small wooden ball ahead of him. As his Persian steed thundered forward, he timed his swing perfectly. With a resounding crack, the sultan’s long-handled mallet struck the ball between the goal posts. …
