Author: Rahul Aijaz
Nepal elects first female president
Nepal’s parliament, on Wednesday, elected communist lawmaker Bidhya Bhandari as the country’s first female president after the adoption of a landmark constitution last month. The former defense minister and the […]
Gonzo: the legacy of the Doctor of Journalism
If Raoul Duke and yours truly (Rahul Duke?) share one similarity, it is that we have run away from journalism most of our lives. I used to consider journalism a […]
A way for change in blasphemy law of Pakistan
The Supreme Court in Pakistan on Tuesday urged the state to ensure that no one is forced to endure an investigation or trial on the basis of false blasphemy allegations. […]
Social media campaign spreads love between Pakistan and India
With the political relations between Pakistan and India being unstable lately, the common people from sibling countries have taken it upon themselves to improve the relations. An Indian social media […]
Busan: Lights of Cinema
A view of the backside, the food court of BIFF Hill, one of venues for 20th Busan International Film Festival. (Photograph by Rahul Aijaz)
86 stranded Indians cross Wagah border on foot
Due to the deteriorating law and order situation in India, the Samjhota Express train which left from Pakistan was refused entry by the Indian railway authorities, causing eighty-six Indian passengers […]
Malala documentary premiered at London Festival
A documentary about the youngest-ever Nobel Peace laureate Malala had its European premiere this week at the London Film Festival. “He named me Malala” is an intimate portrait of Malala […]
Busan Review: A Copy of My Mind
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar’s latest film, A Copy of My Mind hit the screens as part of the 20th Busan International Film Festival in ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ section. […]
Bollywood film ‘Zubaan’ wows audience at Busan International Film Fest.
Zubaan, the opening film at the 20th Busan International Film Festival in Korea, is directed by Mozez Singh, an Indian filmmaker from Mumbai. This is the first time that a […]
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap at BIFF: Filmmakers need to find their own voice
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is currently in Busan, as part of jury for the New Currents at Busan International Film Festival. The Asia N journalist Rahul Aijaz caught up with […]