Amany Aly Shawky
Thursday’s papers: Sectarian strife and a blacklist of corrupt officials
Egypt
March 10, 2011
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
March 10, 2011
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
March 8, 2011
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
March 5, 2011
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
March 3, 2011
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
March 1, 2011
‘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
March 1, 2011
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
February 23, 2011
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
February 21, 2011
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
February 17, 2011
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…