By Asma Ali Zain
Certain occasions are always associated with memories or maybe those memories are connected with occasions? Whatever the case, occasions live with us lifelong through memories — some happy and others sad.
Continue reading Why there was therapeutic silence at our Suhour
By Anjana Sankar
As someone who grew up in India, the holy month of Ramadan has always passed quite unceremoniously for me. We were aware that our Muslim neighbours and friends were fasting during the month, but no one abstained from drinking or eating in public. It was business as usual. We ate and drank oblivious to those who silently abstained from any kind food or drink.
Continue reading The most important Ramadan lesson I learnt from my maid
By Rohma Sadaqat
The last thing I expected to find, when I hopped onto the bus after work, was a moving story that I would be willing to share; however, it is funny how life throws inspiration at you when you least expect it.
By Sandhya D’Mello
An encounter with a beautician and a food vendor can teach you management lessons that a business school can’t.
By Keith Pereña
Here’s a riddle: What’s red, white and blue, saves the world from oppression and is utterly gigantic. No, it’s not America. It’s Gundam — a term for giant robots who towered over television screens and were piloted by select humans who used them to fight tyranny. Gundam first came to life four decades back — on April 7, 1979 — with the release of the anime show Mobile Suit Gundam. Japanese network Sunrise is credited with the creation of the series which now boasts hundreds of spin-offs.
Continue reading How Comic Con has resurrected a giant robot’s popularity
By Farhana Chowdhury
Deadlines have become an integral part of my life — as a writer and as a cosplay enthusiast. It is an exciting challenge, a bit masochistic in its own way, but never did I imagine I would adopt a hobby that would leave me in fits of stress and anxiety.
As told to David Light
We all want to take the perfect snap, especially in this age of 24/7 social media. Well, this week you’re in luck. Award-winning photographer Dany Eid has shared some UAE-specific quick-tips on how to make the most of your city-snapping.
Continue reading Here’s how to take some great Instagram-worthy snapshots of Dubai
