The appreciation paradox: How our brains respond to admiration
As the saying goes, “hearts go where they are appreciated.” But what about our brains? Do they too respond to appreciation, and if so, how?
March 4, 2025
Editorspick
Shab e Barat: History, significance and how it is observed
The phrase shab e barat is Persian, used also in the South Asian Urdu and Bengali languages, meaning Mid-Shaban Forgiveness. It specifically refers to the night between
February 13, 2025
A century-old dream comes to life: GCU Lahore stages Imtiaz Ali Taj’s Anarkali
In the heart of Lahore, where history whispers through the walls of its ancient monuments and the air carries the fragrance of a rich cultural
February 11, 2025
Remembering Dr Manmohan Singh: The silent man who shut down critics with his work
Today as I got up, I noticed it was a juxtaposed morning. The skies had opened up, unleashing an unseasonal shower and the booming thunder
December 28, 2024
The tragic love story of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Ruttie Petit
READERS OF NON-FICTION often get their share of disbelief in biographies, many of them so much larger-than-life, they surpass fiction. In a revealing new biography, Mr
December 25, 2024
A haven of Hope: Education for the marginalized in Lahore’s Heera Mandi
In the heart of Lahore’s historic Heera Mandi—a neighbourhood once celebrated for its rich tradition of art and culture—lies a beacon of hope. Amid its
December 15, 2024
The Mystery of Haikal-e-Sulemani and Taboot-e-Sakina
The story of Haikal-e-Sulemani (Temple of Solomon) and Taboot-e-Sakina (Sacred Ark) has been told for many centuries. It connects two major faith communities, Muslims and
November 13, 2024
The mysterious love story of Emma Wegenast and Allama Iqbal
The love story of Emma Wegenast and Allama Iqbal remains a mystery even after more than seventy years. Emma Wegenast was a German woman and
November 9, 2024