Lets just say it; the Punditz got swag. They made us wait a couple of years but then the refreshing sounds of Light, have made the wait worth its time. From the packaging to the theme, craft and to the treatment, these pioneers of Indian Electronica have got the mix absolutely right. The album cover fits in... Continue Reading →
Top 5 soundtracks from Pakistani soaps
Just as wonderful as their lingering short series, the accompanying soundtracks to Pakistani soaps are equally powerful. Despite the controversy over banning Pakistani artistes, the sophisticated, well-shot Pakistani soaps on Zindagi are a breath of fresh air from over-dramatized, over-killed everything Indian soaps. Here's a list of some of our favourites, that always leave us wanting more:... Continue Reading →
Being Human: Salman Ahmad teams up with Ziggy Marley
Pakistani musician Salman Ahmad (of Junoon fame) collaborated with Ziggy Marley and Somali sister-duo Sweet Rush on a song for United Nation's World Humanitarian Day (August 19,2011). The song is called <Change> and the idea of the song according to Ahmad --- who is a UN goodwill ambassador for HIV/AIDS --- is to "create a... Continue Reading →
Cult Hai!
It's been about four months roughly, four months of not having to write one single story. It's difficult to say whether I felt any particular joy or sadness, keeping away from regular reportage... But then of course, like most phases, literary silence ends here with MalvikaNanda/Cult Hai! I got stuck on to this phrase thanks... Continue Reading →
