Amany Aly Shawky

Thursday’s papers: Sectarian strife and a blacklist of corrupt officials
Egypt

Thursday’s papers: Sectarian strife and a blacklist of corrupt officials

The headline in opposition newspaper Al-Wafd reads “14 dead and 140 injured during street fights in Cairo” and “The cabinet…
The veil between society and religion
Life & Style

The veil between society and religion

For many, the veil, or hijab, is obligatory attire. For others, it represents faith and obedience to God. The act…
Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight
Food

Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight

On a calm street in Mohandessin stands a white contemporary villa with the logo Golio’s by the entrance. The restaurant…
Book Review: Succession, revolution, and sexual harassment
Books

Book Review: Succession, revolution, and sexual harassment

Well-known Egyptian novelist and intellectual, Alaa Al-Aswany, who caused turmoil among Egyptians after his fiery interview with now-former Prime Minister…
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
Life & Style

My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square

The location is Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun is shining down on us and cars are piling…
‘Ahsan Nass’: T-shirts for a cause
Fashion

‘Ahsan Nass’: T-shirts for a cause

Buy a t-shirt and help your country and your people--that’s the idea behind Ahsan Nass. The community service group began…
Silly Bandz: How silly are they?
Fashion

Silly Bandz: How silly are they?

Silly Bandz are the new fad among youngsters. School kids trade and wear the rubber bracelets and aspire to collect…
Heading to police stations, eager Egyptians register to vote
Life & Style

Heading to police stations, eager Egyptians register to vote

Enthusiastic young people have begun applying for voting cards in preparation for coming parliamentary and presidential elections. Increasing numbers are…
Nightlife under curfew
Life & Style

Nightlife under curfew

The army-imposed curfew has changed many Egyptians' lifestyles in the last few weeks--those who like to go out and have…
The Mubarak generation: Coming to terms with it all
Life & Style

The Mubarak generation: Coming to terms with it all

There is an entire generation born and raised under the reign of former President Hosni Mubarak--in fact, everyone under the…
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