Imran Khan: The 'Tsunami' Still Made History

Amid protests over alleged vote rigging and an ineffective Election Commission, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has proven it is a force important in Pakistan’s future   Imran...

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The Global Battle for a Free Press

In many parts of the world, the fight for freedom of information and expression is a brutal one   Last month I took the painful decision to leave the National Union of Journalists...

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The Unbeliebable World of Justin Bieber

Being Justin Bieber is no walk in the park   Is it just me, or is the news gradually becoming a running commentary on the wayward antics of Justin Bieber? Short of hiding...

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The London Marathon: A Walk in the Park or A Death Wish?

 Despite the devastating occurrences in Boston, British runners were not deterred from participating in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon   My marathon journey started in November...

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The Uyghurs of China: Unforeseen Victims of the War on Terror

Discourses surrounding the 'war on terror' have proved useful in China's concerted efforts to deny the rights of the Uyghur population, who faced yet another deadly attack on 23 April   The...

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Bradford: A City of International Film

The film world descends on Bradford to celebrate a century of Indian cinema among other cinematic gems   When you think of Bradford, what probably doesn’t come to mind...

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Shakespeare Around the World

In 449 years, Shakespeare has charmed well beyond the boundaries of the British Isles   This week saw the 449th birthday of William Shakespeare, the English playwright celebrated...

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