Author Archives: Salman Haqqi
24th February, 2013
Oscars 2013: A Preview
With The Oscars just hours away, we take a look at what to expect this year on Hollwood's biggest night.
With The Oscars just hours away, we take a look at what to expect this year on Hollwood's biggest night.
5th February, 2013
Movie review: Argo
Ben Affleck's third go in the director's chair is a thrilling and suspenseful telling of a true story, which is only let down at times by its shortsightedness.
Ben Affleck's third go in the director's chair is a thrilling and suspenseful telling of a true story, which is only let down at times by its shortsightedness.
21st January, 2013
Obama’s secret weapon in re-election: Pakistani scientist Rayid Ghani
The Chicago-based Pakistani data scientist led the research that resulted in a targeted approach towards potential voters who could help Obama remain in office.
The Chicago-based Pakistani data scientist led the research that resulted in a targeted approach towards potential voters who could help Obama remain in office.
15th January, 2013
Movie review: Lincoln
“Lincoln” paints a masterful portrait of America’s most endeared president and Day-Lewis delivers a stunning performance.
“Lincoln” paints a masterful portrait of America’s most endeared president and Day-Lewis delivers a stunning performance.
6th November, 2012
What Pakistan has to say about the US polls
There is a complete variance in how the Democrats and the Republicans approach Pakistan.
There is a complete variance in how the Democrats and the Republicans approach Pakistan.
6th November, 2012
Seven states to watch on election day
With the US elections less than a day away, all eyes have narrowed onto a handful of states.
With the US elections less than a day away, all eyes have narrowed onto a handful of states.
18th July, 2012
Basheer & The Pied Pipers: Marching to their own beats
The dynamic duo of the the burgeoning underground music scene talk about their music and their first album, "Basheer".
The dynamic duo of the the burgeoning underground music scene talk about their music and their first album, "Basheer".
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5th March, 2012
Weekly classics: Dr. Strangelove
Global mass-destruction, liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, communism — they all become meaningless in the face of extinction. These are the themes Stanley Kubrik plays with in…
Global mass-destruction, liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, communism — they all become meaningless in the face of extinction. These are the themes Stanley Kubrik plays with in…
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29th February, 2012
American pot, meet Russian kettle
Last December Syria’s embattled President, Bashar al-Assad, in an interview with Barbra Walters, coolly denied any responsibility for the atrocities that were being committed…
Last December Syria’s embattled President, Bashar al-Assad, in an interview with Barbra Walters, coolly denied any responsibility for the atrocities that were being committed…
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24th February, 2012
And the Oscar goes to …
It’s that time of year again, when the stars of the Hollywood A-list get together to pat themselves on the back and guzzle oodles of…
It’s that time of year again, when the stars of the Hollywood A-list get together to pat themselves on the back and guzzle oodles of…
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23rd February, 2012
Kashmir: The lynchpin of the Afghanistan problem
A few years ago, while still in college, I attended a talk by Robert Fisk, the Middle East Bureau Chief for The Independent in…
A few years ago, while still in college, I attended a talk by Robert Fisk, the Middle East Bureau Chief for The Independent in…
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15th February, 2012
A literary affair
Valentine’s Day is almost over as I write this, the Google page still had that little cartoon that brings up a sentimental animation with Tony…
Valentine’s Day is almost over as I write this, the Google page still had that little cartoon that brings up a sentimental animation with Tony…
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8th February, 2012
Is Pakistan primed for a class revolution?
A thought came to mind as I stepped out of a shoe store. I had just spent more money on a pair of shoes than…
A thought came to mind as I stepped out of a shoe store. I had just spent more money on a pair of shoes than…
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3rd February, 2012
Weekly Classics: Goodfellas
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster,” narrates Ray Liotta. It’s late at night in East…
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster,” narrates Ray Liotta. It’s late at night in East…
1st February, 2012
The seven best guitarists of Pakistan
“In case you’re wondering who’s the best … ?” Borrowing a line from Top Gun, most of you musicians and music lovers out there…
“In case you’re wondering who’s the best … ?” Borrowing a line from Top Gun, most of you musicians and music lovers out there…
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1st February, 2012
Mansoor Ijaz, you broke my heart
For the past four months you’ve toyed with the country like it’s your personal hacky sack and we’ve foolishly gone along for the ride. But…
For the past four months you’ve toyed with the country like it’s your personal hacky sack and we’ve foolishly gone along for the ride. But…
29th January, 2012
French director of ‘The Artist’ wins DGA award
LOS ANGELES: French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, who produced the black-and-white silent movie “The Artist,” has won a Directors Guild of America award in an indication…
LOS ANGELES: French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, who produced the black-and-white silent movie “The Artist,” has won a Directors Guild of America award in an indication…
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25th January, 2012
May the best film win
It’s that time of year again. The Oscar nominations have been announced and as always, there were some surprises in the nine Best Picture nominees.…
It’s that time of year again. The Oscar nominations have been announced and as always, there were some surprises in the nine Best Picture nominees.…
21st January, 2012
Lights out
The ‘blackout’ faced by several internet users may have left them confused after a number of big names of the web, including Wikipedia, Google and…
The ‘blackout’ faced by several internet users may have left them confused after a number of big names of the web, including Wikipedia, Google and…
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19th January, 2012
The ties that bind
As Pakistan continues to untangle its national crises, a key issue playing out in the background is the country’s relationship with the United States, which…
As Pakistan continues to untangle its national crises, a key issue playing out in the background is the country’s relationship with the United States, which…
