Culture
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The “Rockstar” Who Wore a Suit: Rethinking Abdel Halim Hafez
Imagine a rock star: what comes to mind? Perhaps a guitar hero shredding on stage, a rebellious icon in leather,…
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The Cornucopia Conundrum: A Glimpse into Collective Memory
Imagine finding a humble t-shirt at a secondhand sale, made of 100% cotton in Myanmar, and then listing it on…
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The Allure of Prophecy: Why We Want to Believe
Ever found yourself scrolling through social media, seeing a headline pop up about “The Simpsons” having done it again –…
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The Echoes of the Past: A Controversial Reawakening
Imagine a future where a child is born, not just healthy, but fundamentally free from the genetic lottery of inherited…
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The Artistic Paradox: When Loathing Fuels Creation
Imagine a director, celebrated for his provocative and often uncomfortable films, declaring a burgeoning technology “gross and slimy.” Now imagine…
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Reimagining Heritage as a Living Gallery
There are cities that merely exist, and then there are cities that breathe. Cairo, with its millennia of stories etched…
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A Nation Pauses: The Grand Gesture of a Public Holiday
Imagine the buzz: an entire nation taking a day off, not for a political anniversary or a religious observance, but…
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The Shifting Sands of Form and Ambition
The Premier League, a theatre of dreams and a crucible of competition, never fails to deliver captivating narratives. This coming…
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The Underspoken Weight of a Label: Deconstructing ‘Fatherless’
The very first word. It often carries more weight than we realize, shaping perceptions, defining identities, and setting narratives. For…
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The Echo of History Meets European Pedigree
There are nights in football that just feel different. You know the ones. The air practically crackles with anticipation, a…
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