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Postcard from the Bosphorus
Minahil Hussain takes us along on a trip with her family to Türkiye As the plane made its descent, I peeked outside my window to
Loco For Cocoa
In search of a one-stop shop for customised chocolate, suitable for different events? From tokens for loved ones to corporate clients, the Candy Box Shop
Love At First Bite
Lean and Clean Foods offer healthy food products, such as seasonings and spice blends with signature recipes that allow you to cook easily at home.
FASHION FORWARD
In a world where fashion can be overwhelming, @caromcrew offers a refreshing and playful approach to dressing up. It’s a perfect fit for the young
The Sweet Life
Whether you’re organising a birthday party, an Eid gettogether, baby shower or baat pakki, The Cupcake Corner will have you sorted with their wide range
ZEB BANGASH – In Her Own Words
“The most experimental songs ever are about to be released” Zeb Bangash, known for her euphonious and melodious voice has been a regular at the
Book reviews by the editors of The Aleph Review and Poems by Zainab Iqbal Hakimjee
I was gifted this book by my daughter. When she first told me about the concept, a classical music ‘track’ for each day with a
FESTIVE DELIGHT
A grand Eid brunch was hosted by Mr & Mrs Arjumand Hashmi at their beautiful residence. Friends and family enjoyed the lavish spread of food
STARRY NIGHT
Developments in Literacy (DIL), Islamabad Chapter, hosted a memorable fundraiser at Serena Hotel. The event was attended by friends and patrons, proving to be a
A WORK OF ART
Artist Ahmer Farooq held a solo show titled ‘A Safe Space’. The featured art pieces represented the safe spaces created by marginalized communities of Pakistan
LADIES WHO LUNCH
Amina Hussain hosted a lovely lunch for her friends at Café Aylanto. The ladies had a delightful afternoon, savouring the delectable spread and each other’s
EID FIESTA APWA
Multan hosted a grand event to celebrate Eid. The main aim was to shed light on the purpose and contributions of APWA Multan, enlightening attendees
Lawn Wars
You know you’re in Pakistan when summertime is synonymous with lawn fever. Excitement for new collections starts way before the temperature even begins to rise,
Goody Two-Shoes
Here are some of our favourite shoe picks for this summer right from London city! Author Mindful Team View all posts
Heritage Hues
With its rich jewel tones and traditional embellishments, Sabbiha Mansoor’s wedding collection, ‘Nefertiti,’ is a celebration of Pakistan’s rich heritage and inimitable craftsmanship. Browse through
IN THE SPOTLIGHT AYESHA MUBARAK ALI
An internationally acclaimed multimedia visual tech-artist, Ayesha fuses traditional methods and digital technology to explore themes such as identity politics, light pollution, space applications and
POSTCARD FORM THE BOSPHORUS MINAHIL HUSSAIN TAKES US ALONG ON A TRIP WITH HER FAMILY TO TÜRKIYE
As the plane made its descent, I peeked outside my window to catch a glimpse of Istanbul’s skyline. It was almost midnight, thus my hopes
Trend Report – Spring/Summer ‘ 23
The most googled items in 2022 were jeans and oversized t-shirts, which were also a staple in collections of some of the biggest designers. So
SAREE NOT SORRY – Sarees by Nayab
Superstars from the fashion and film industries don exquisite sarees from Nayab’s latest collection ‘JehanAra’ Models: Resham, Natasha Hussain, Iffat Omar & Giti Ara Wardrobe:
Runway Report – 20th Edition of Panteen Hum Bridal Couture Week
The 20th edition of the Panteen Hum Bridal Couture Week was a star studded affair that marked trends for this year’s wedding season. From traditional
Selected and Last Poems 1931-2004 by Czeslaw Milosz
Afshan Shafi The Nobel prize-winning Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz’s poems are regarded as modern classics. He published his first collection of poems, Poemat o czasie
Restless: Instead of an Autobiography by Aamer Hussein
Hussein is that rare breed of writers who lives for his craft. Many books and accolades later, this gentle man turns to looking back at
Hazaron Khwahishein Aisi: The Wonderful World of Urdu Ghazals by Anisur Rahman
Published by: Harper Collins, 2018 / Liberty Publishing, 2022 Anisur Rahman is a translator, poet and comparative literature scholar who is currently a senior advisor
Total by Rebecca Miller
Published by: Canongate Novelist and filmmaker Rebecca Miller’s most recent book of short fiction came out in the fall of 2022. Total is a slender
Another Year of Wonder, Classical Music for Every Day, by Clemency Burton-Hill
Published by: Headline Publishing Group. An Hachette UK Company I was gifted this book by my daughter. When she first told me about the concept,
Spare by Prince Harry
THE first revelation is his name. It is not Harry. He was christened Henry Charles Albert David. His memoirs Spare appear under his more popular
The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance By Edmund de Waal
Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux The Hare with Amber Eyes tells the story of the author’s family and traces the journey of 264 netsuke
Snuffing Out the Moon by Osama Siddique
I met the author of this book before I ever read it. In fact he very adroitly steered a session on The Aleph Review at
