House of Dreams Water Carnival 2014

When the words “water carnival” appear on your screen while scrolling down on one of the many social media sites, and then finding out that it’s happening in your city, you’re bound to get a little excited. After all, such things don’t come along as frequently as we’d like now do they? However the thought comes to mind that spending time and money on personal entertainment seems a bit frivolous, selfish even. But will this be the case for Nixor’s...

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Pakistan International Airlines: The Descending Flight through History- Ihsan Arsalan

It is the summer of 1991, and Mr. Jameel is boarding his flight en route to Karachi. He proudly views his national carrier from the waiting lounge of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The clock strikes half past three, and they peacefully go and sit in their comfortable aircraft. The signature merry music and the hospitable crew welcome them. The ambiance and the lighting of the aircraft are truly breathtaking, and Mr. Jameel is delighted...

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Weapons: Unexpected Saviours? - Hafsa Zarnab

There once used to be a time when the aphorism ‘Human lives are priceless.’ used to be meaningful. But, a few years ago, when I read an article on Ismail Gulgee’s murder, I knew that the aphorism could now only be concluded as a myth. Why would a calligrapher get killed?...

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The Five Day Capsule

By: Aman Rehan So essentially what do capsules do? They help you cope with something for a specific time, and eventually wear out. Of course, every capsule has powdery ingredients inside it, and for the Nixor Debating Team, the ingredients were quite unique. A question which everyone asks: How can members of the debating Team go through exhausting training sessions, pull all nighters to research and yet have the capacity to enjoy themselves,...

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A Master's Right, The Servant's Plight - Rabab Ahsan

Imagine a life where you are no longer the person who dines on a fine table three times a day, who sleeps in a bed that is as soft as a dream, and relaxes on couches that are luxuriant and stately. In fact you are the person that sets the table and does the dishes after, who makes the bed and does the laundry, who sits on the cold hard floor while others laze on sofas; imagine a life where you are the “help”. Truthfully, it is a life nobody would...

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The Foodfather - Kulsoom Hisam

                   I will make you a dish you can't refuse The aroma of biryani in the air, the sound of plates clinking as the waiter serves mouthwatering platters to customers with great precision and excellence. The clang of ice as it hits the glasses filled with soft drinks, the ultimate dive into the delicious food while the devourer fears committing the crime of gluttony, feeling...

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Memories of an Army Brat - Aman Rehan

Grandmother was invited to a dinner which was held to introduce her to a group of friends from the Staff College’s student community. The hostess, an American, asked my grandmother, "Are you an army brat, my dear?”. Taken aback, my grandmother seemed a bit lost for words. Noticing the discomfiture on her face, the lady laughed and said, “Oh don’t worry, it’s a term of endearment!". Reassured, my grandmother gave a broad smile, shrugged her shoulders...

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Redirecting Perspectives - Fatima Maleeha

Across the globe, there exists millions of souls who aim to change the world,who wish to eradicate all obnoxious and unappealing practices like terrorism ever known and who aspire to transform the world in to a place where tranquility and alacrity would prevail. However, what hinders many on their way to bring a big and positive change is indeed their wrong perception about doing it.They embrace such methods which according to their views would...

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