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Separatist insurgencies in Balochistan have existed for decades and are escalating with time. Although the conflict between the state and the Balochi people is multidimensional, one of its root causes lies in the province's education system. Pakistan's policies for Balochistan make education par

The last couple of decades in France have been subject to intense conflict over how Muslim women dress.  The French government has passed a series of laws banning women from wearing first the hijab, then the niqab, burkini, and now the abaya in public spaces, especially schools. All in the name o

Young Sheldon revolves around a child named Sheldon who is the brightest of his peers and family. His eidetic memory and arrogance interplay to create solutions and disputes in his relationships. This tv show is not specifically targeting any age but caters largely to young adults or teens. This sho

Over the past decade, the issue of plagiarism in Bollywood movies has become more prominent. Filmmakers are so fixated on making money that they aren't willing to take the risk that comes with making an original story. In recent years, almost every Bollywood movie has been inspired by either a Hol

I was asked by a friend to watch this movie, and upon their constant nudging, I gave in, to be honest, and questioned our entire friendship after the movie. My first reaction was just why? Why did the Bollywood industry want to show this? Why would you invest billions in showing a story that, yes, h

There is a common theme that is often observed in the media that we consume, especially TV dramas, which involves the almost demonization of the mother-in-law figure. This is however an appropriate reflection of our culture which pits mothers and daughter in law against one and other. Perhaps, the

The well-known music artist and rapper, Drake, came out with his latest album, Her Loss, in collaboration with 21 Savage. The album hit number one on the Billboard 100 chart almost immediately. Drake’s loyal fans across TikTok were quick to praise him specifically for his single 'Spin Bout U' becaus

Ary Digital is set to unveil its latest drama that focuses on the foray of women in the army in various categories. This comes on the tails of the telefilm ‘Aik Thi Nigar’ which details the life and achievements of Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar. This seems to notify a shift in the marketing strategy that th

A childhood favorite, having watched the movie several times with my family, it felt fascinating and strangely rewarding to revisit and analyze it through a different lens. The film centers around the lives of three friends attending one of the top engineering universities in the country, yet only o

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University campuses have long been used for debates on global conflicts and sites for demonstrations and protests. Students usually use their freedom of expression to take sides and express their opinions on war crimes, conflicts, genocides, and other political issues at local and international le

Bollywood has played an imperative role in the worldwide entertainment industry since ages. Despite having a wide impact on the audience, Bollywood continues to reiterate the stereotypical representation of women particularly through the songs in which women are primary defined using the binary of

India TV shows continue to be regressive in today’s world. These shows back in the 90s were way ahead of their time, portraying stories that were meaningful, leading to the expectations of people increasing in terms of the quality of the content they will create in the future, however, from that p

Advertisements around the world, depict culture norms and help dissect gender stereotypes. Across many countries, adverts are used to reinforce gender roles along with the product representation. Fair n Lovely is a brand which comes under the umbrella of Unilever and recently in 2020 changed their

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We all are familiar with designer campaigns that flood our social media channels all year round. Every brand launches its new collection, whether spring, winter, or summer, in a unique yet attention-catching way. Sana Safinaz made one such attempt in 2018. Their designer lawn was shot in Kenya, Af

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When I say the word fangirl, what words come to mind? Fan girls are notoriously known as crazy, obsessive, shallow, annoying, or deluded. But this begs the question: Why are girls constantly belittled and degraded by society for simply enjoying and being passionate about their interests? Why does it

I recently came across the short film “Ab Buss,” directed by Mohsin Talat, and was enthralled by the powerful message it delivers and felt the need to share it with others. It is about the intense fear, panic, and anxiety a young woman feels when faced with the challenge of traveling alone at night.

Here is a link to a video I want you all to see before you engage: Bollywood Sexist Songs Fixed Feat. Tanmay Bhat & Abish Mathew,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKWcH9HO6Ac Here is what you need to do. (i) Pick one sexist song you can think of (any industry, make sure its popular or attach its li