Author : Zarminae Ansari

It’s all about the Asha

It’s all about the Asha

By Zarminae Ansari It may always have been in my heart, but these days Aman ki Asha is always on my mind. Perhaps that is why although I’m here to research the outstanding conservation and...
Salman Khan speaks up about peace between India and Pakistan

Salman Khan speaks up about peace between India and Pakistan

Salman Khan might be an imposing figure because of his off-screen shenanigans but as it would seem, he is quite the peace loving actor otherwise too. Salman had recently arranged a celebrity cricket...
‘Aman Ki Asha a ray of hope to resolve issues with India’

‘Aman Ki Asha a ray of hope to resolve issues with India’

Speakers link prosperity of South Asia to resolution of Kashmir issue; present 3-dimensional solution to the issue; stress modern education to get internal stability By Faisal Aziz SARGODHA: Speakers...
‘The sky’s the limit’

‘The sky’s the limit’

“I wasn’t really expecting much, but this has been so inspirational and motivational.” “My wife made me come because she hadn’t been here before. I’d been putting...
Hero Munjal’s class act

Hero Munjal’s class act

At 86, Munjal still has clear memories of his early days in Kamalia All heart. That’s the only phrase to describe Brijmohan Lall Munjal’s extraordinarily moving speech at the valedictory...
Pitching for cricket academy

Pitching for cricket academy

It’s really a new spin to the cricket-for-peace concept, something that will surely promote better understanding between the neighbours Imagine. Wasim Akram, one of the greatest fast bowlers of...
BEYOND BORDERS

BEYOND BORDERS

“I’d like to see a fashion week that will include both Indian and Pakistani designers at one platform in one place” – Faiza Samee Piyali Dasgupta Karachi based fashion...
Arts across borders Breaking myths

Arts across borders Breaking myths

Zarminae Ansari continues her conversations about cultural exchanges with cross-border friends Sangeeta Isavaran is a choreographer, performer, researcher and social activist. She is the recipient of...
Road to friendship

Road to friendship

By Huma Ahmar “It’s such a pity, you could be (and should be) kind neighbours appreciating one another and you are not,” wrote Michel, a Frenchman, referring to India and Pakistan...
Ask Gilani not to praise Singh

Ask Gilani not to praise Singh

NEW DEHLI: One of the leading editors of India on Wednesday urged Pakistani delegates to ask Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani not to praise his Indian counter part Manmohan Singh too much because it...