Author: Rahul Aijaz
6.2 magnitude earthquake hits north-west Pakistan
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s border area with Tajikistan on Sunday night. The epicenter of the earthquake was reported at a depth of 86 kilometers. According to television reports, […]
Paris mosque to hold ‘anti-terror’ protest on Friday
The Great Mosque of Paris has urged French Muslims to gather at the country’s most important mosque on Friday to say “No to terror” and “We are all Paris!” […]
France asks US, Russia to join forces against IS
French President Francois Hollande called on the United States and Russia to join forces to destroy the Islamic State group (or Daesh) in the wake of Friday’s attacks across Paris. […]
A wonderful dinner at Seoul Garden Hotel
As I arrived in the Seoul Garden Hotel, located in Mapo district of the city, I was greeted by the Marketing Team Head Manager, Ms. Eun-Ju Lee. Accompanied by the […]
Moor: Emergence of Pakistani Cinema at Busan
For a few years, Pakistani cinema has been lingering in mediocrity in the name of its ‘revival’. Evident by the film releases in the past years, which although have generated […]
Busan: Cinema talk with Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap
India has mostly been known for two things: Bollywood and food. In the past decade, the image has been changing. Now, Indian independent filmmakers are creating a new identity, making […]
Korea Inspired: Constructing the future of expat filmmaking
In the past decade, the number of expat filmmakers actively working in Korea has increased. Starting with simple ideas, short films and some feature length films have come out of […]
Bollywood actor offered role in Game of Thrones
According to Mumbai Mirror, Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh will soon be seen in HBO’s blockbuster TV series Game of Thrones. The actor is currently working in one of Bollywood’s […]
Over 40 writers return Indian awards in protest over rising intolerance
Recently over 40 writers, filmmakers and academics returned their awards in protest over rising intolerance in India. Latest joining in, renowned South Asian writer Arundhati Roy returned her National […]
Bilquis Edhi honored with Mother Teresa Award in India
Bilquis Edhi, the wife of prominent Pakistani philanthropist, social activist and humanitarian, Abdul Sattar Edhi of Edhi Foundation, has been selected for Mother Teresa Memorial International Award 2015 for […]