Creating characters for writing can be daunting. It’s not my most favourite task in the world, but it is essential to creating a believable and relatable storyline. Since I first started my horror narrative podcast Flow, I have used the same set of characterisation techniques. Most creative writing is reliant upon a character-driven narrative. Therefore … Read more
Supposing that it wasn’t apparent through wit, it has become disturbingly clear through research that sitting all day long is bad for your well-being. What’s alarming about this confirmation is that additional physical activity doesn’t offset the effects of what scientists call “protracted sedentary time.” Similar to how tomato juice and jogging don’t compensate for … Read more
As the UK braces itself for a post-Brexit reality, there’s an interesting generational and cultural transition taking place that may well impact what sectors continue to grow and which may be particularly at risk. The answers may be found in a widely cited survey on millennial values conducted by the event technology group Eventbrite. The … Read more
A grand production from Six Sigma Plus is heading towards your tv screens. “Pukaar” is an upcoming play starring Zahid Ahmed, Yumna Zaidi, Naveed Shahzad, Rehan Sheikh, Saba Faisal, Jia Ali, Saad Qureshi, Laila Zuberi and Shehryaar Zaidi. It’s directed by Farooq Rind (who directed Baaghi, Besharam and Gul e Raana) and it is written … Read more
Aakhri Station Aakhri Station is a seven episode mini-series touching upon important social issues plaguing our society and aims to highlight women and gender specific issues in a sensitive and realistic manner. Like its predecessors Udaari and Rehaii, the serial is based on real life stories and narratives, developing strong female characters that are not … Read more
The digital world has revolutionised the way in which we can create art. It is now easy for anyone with access to the right technology and programs to release their creations upon the world. So, just what are the main differences between digital and analogue art? The Basics Analogue art is that which is created … Read more
In our latest series of articles, we want to highlight the wonderful women from Pakistan who are the movers and shakers of their tech scene. Pakistan is a country which earns a reputation for all the wrong reasons. However, it is full of amazing and talented people. In this article, we focus on Maheen Noor Soomro. Read … Read more
I have been registered with an agency as a film extra (OK, background actor) for about five years now. Initially, I signed up simply because I love films and it was one of the easier ways to be a part of the industry. Although I’ve loved films from a young age, science became the day … Read more
Businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large enterprises, are discovering the vast capabilities of professional applications for mobile devices, such as point of sale, accounting, and invoicing apps. The benefits they bring compared to older systems and methods of business management are endless, with advanced reporting, data security, and flexibility being some clear examples. … Read more
E-Cigarettes are nothing new. They have been around for a few good years. Words like vaping are part of everyone’s vocabulary. Shops are selling vaping kits as well as e-cigarettes. However, the question remains: Are e-cigarettes bad for you? Are they as bad as regular smoking? Worse? Better? In this article, we compare the two … Read more