Is chivalry an obsolete concept? “A few thousand years into civilisation and we still haven’t figured out how men and women should relate to each other” is Nighat’s first reaction as she rolls her eyes. A born and bred Pakistani now living independently in Canada, she feels that women really need to be very clear…
Powerful Women – All About Mothers
Mothers — you are messed up without them and you are messed up with them as well!…” So writes a friend of mine when asked to say something about her mother. “I will probably get back to you with more, but don’t expect it to be anything sweet,” she warns me. Single, independent, living…
Powerful Women – Speak Up
Whoever said that there’s just a thin line between being assertive and being aggressive needs to think again — the line is very distinct and clear. Being able to stand up for one’s own rights is empowering. Assertiveness hence is a really attractive quality! It speaks of self confidence and power — the right kind.…
a bit of inspiration – Charity Schools in Pakistan
Complaining, whining, more complaining. And why shouldn’t we? Bad governance, power cuts, rising inflation, deteriorating economy, bomb blasts, target killings…and did we mention the government? Amidst all these life-threatening situations, who has the time, money or energy to think of education, and that too for the underprivileged? Yet a small but powerful community of philanthropists continues…
