The Writer’s Blog
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“Unclothed on the Catwalk” – Read my piece about bra-less models on the runway in the winter issue of McClung’s Magazine!
After the past few seasons of fashion weeks, I couldn’t help but notice the increase in the lack of lingerie worn by models on the runways, and the rise in designers who clothe their girls in sheer fabrics, with their breasts exposed. They may be beautiful, bold and brave, but is it necessary that they…
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“A Modern Transportation System in Makkah: Safety Precaution or Threat to Spirituality?” – Read my Feature on Illume!
This past semester, I worked on a story about the modernization of the Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, for my Feature Writing Class at Ryerson’s Journalism School. Read the full story here on IllumeMagazine.com!
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“How To Channel your Inner Lady Gaga while dressing in Pakistan”—Read my Feature in the Daily Times Sunday Magazine!
By now, you all must know how much I love to discuss Lady Gaga when I write about how fashion trends in the West translate into style in the East. A few months ago, I wrote a feature about her “Little Monsters” in Dubai for Gulf News tabloid, and this week, my piece about her…
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Dear Pamela Geller…Muslim Cab Drivers Praying In Public is Not “Out of Line” or “Disruptive” to NYC Neighbourhoods
The headline of Pamela Geller’s latest blog post reads “Takbir! NYC Traffic Snarled By Muslim Cabbies Stopping To Pray.” Geller finds it upsetting that Muslim cab drivers park their yellow taxis on the sides of the roads, and pray on the sidewalks of New York City. In addition, she believes it could lead to entire…
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All-Canadian Muslim: A Reality Show You Won’t Ever See On Television
TLC’s new reality show, “All-American Muslim,” has sparked lots of debate amongst the Muslim community in America. But in Canada, viewers failed to understand the hype and the controversy. Read my piece about Canadian’s’ reactions to the show, and their thoughts on using comedy to portray Muslims in the West here.
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Keffiyeh: The “War Scarf” – Read my Opinion Piece In Illume Magazine!
In one of Pamela Geller’s recent blog posts, she attacks Muslim women wearing the keffiyeh in the photo below, calling it a “war scarf:” I was appalled. The keffiyeh is often worn by celebrities and youth in the West, for whom it is has become a fashion accessory.Read the full story on Illume!
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Why Vintage Stores Owe Their Success to Fashion Bloggers – Read My Feature In GlassBook !
Last year I spent a lot of time at Kensington Market in Toronto, while admiring the vintage jumpsuits writing a feature for a journalism class, and today, it was published online on Glass-book.com; a new Toronto-based initiative designed to showcase the best of Canadian beauty and fashion. Read the full story here!
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Vote: The Journalist in a Jumpsuit For Masala Magazine’s “Best Asian Blogger In Dubai” Award!
I’ve been nominated as “Best Asian Blogger” for the 2011 Masala Awards in Dubai! Please visit the site, register and vote for me! Last year at the Masala Awards, I assisted with styling photo shoots for Bollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Karan Johar:
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Photojournalist’s Blog: #Occupy Toronto @ Yonge & Dundas
On Monday evening, Occupy Toronto protesters sat in the intersection of Yonge & Dundas for about 15 minutes, chanting, singing and blocking traffic:
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Photojournalist’s Blog: #Occupy Toronto
Occupy Toronto protesters gathered at St. James Park in Toronto on Saturday, October 15th, 2011:
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