It reeks of problems
by Tabassam Hamid The notion that alcohol is a just a bit of harmless fun is one of the most invidious falsities of our age. A government that has launched a crusade against smoking and drugs has...
View ArticleHave a Pie for Pi Day
Today is pi day! No, that’s not a typo, it’s a reference to the mathematical term. The date is 14th March, which can be written as 3/14, and is the first three digits of this amazing irrational...
View ArticleWays you can help the people of Japan
Posted by Ali Khimji There is no doubt that you would have seen the calamities that have affected Japan in recent days. So far, at least 2,500 casualties have been confirmed, with 1,800 injured and...
View ArticleWhat would you put in a time capsule?
Posted by Robi Chowdhury With the world still healing after suffering from the earthquakes in Japan, the human cost of the disaster is still being counted, as well as the technological cost. When...
View ArticleAgainst all odds
Posted by Robi Chowdhury Who doesn’t like an inspirational video? We spotted one yesterday that we thought we should share with you. The story is set in a small fishing village in Thailand called Koh...
View ArticleCherished food memories
Every month in the magazine, we run a small article alongside the food feature called ‘Food from my Childhood.’ This feature allows people to revisit their favourite dishes growing up, reminiscing over...
View ArticleThe power of Ayat-al-Qursi
Written by Tabassam Hamid Sometimes, aspirations and idyllic dreams are burnt to an ash, blown away, and we are left to despair. In moments of turmoil, suffering, and distress, where is there to turn...
View ArticleConversion or Metamorphoses?
Written by Tabbasam Hamid After watching the BBC’s ‘My Brother, the Islamist’ last week, I was reading some of the comments that had been posted on the BBC blog site, and they seemed to somewhat...
View ArticleThe Lady Fatemah Charitable Trust’s Annual Gala Dinner
The Lady Fatemah Charitable Trust is holding its annual Gala Dinner 2011 this Saturday 14th May. It is an evening that includes dynamic speakers, including activist and correspondent Lauren Booth, as...
View ArticleIntern opportunities at emel
Are you a dynamic, fast thinking, hard working individual with a passion for media? Then the role of Editorial Intern at emel’s student magazine embox could be for you. emel is a vibrant and dynamic...
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