Heba Helmy
Postcard from Venice: The romantic city
Life & Style
April 3, 2011
Postcard from Venice: The romantic city
I felt like I was entering a painting the first day I wandered the bridges and mazes of Venice. I…
Children’s corner: Sock puppet making
Life & Style
April 1, 2011
Children’s corner: Sock puppet making
Every Friday, Kids’ Workshop offers educational activities at Diwan bookstores for children. Dr. Nardeen Atro, Kids’ Workshop founder and director,…
Tuesday’s papers: Party formation law, million-man demo next Friday
Egypt
March 29, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Party formation law, million-man demo next Friday
The latest news of ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his family dominates the main headlines of both state-owned and independent…
Children’s Corner: Teach kids to make a mirror frame
Life & Style
March 26, 2011
Children’s Corner: Teach kids to make a mirror frame
A kids’ workshop at Diwan bookstore in Heliopolis held a very interesting activity. Kids made their own personalized mirror frames…
Simple affordable ways to revive your home
Art news
March 24, 2011
Simple affordable ways to revive your home
Do you feel the need for some innovative changes to your home decoration, and all within your budget? Here are…
Martyrs’ mothers between mourning and pride
Life & Style
March 21, 2011
Martyrs’ mothers between mourning and pride
The twenty-first of March marks the celebration of Mother’s Day in Egypt. This year, however, the 25 January Revolution has…
Agouza residents refuse to cast unstamped ballots
Egypt
March 19, 2011
Agouza residents refuse to cast unstamped ballots
On Saturday, Egypt witnessed a turning point in its long history as millions took to the streets to vote on…
Treat yourself to three yummy Italian dishes
Food
March 17, 2011
Treat yourself to three yummy Italian dishes
Last Tuesday, Ramses Hilton Hotel held a cooking class given by Chef Dimitrios, who unveiled three delicious Italian recipes: potato…
Wednesday’s papers: State Security eliminated, Israeli spy-ring uncovered
Egypt
March 16, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: State Security eliminated, Israeli spy-ring uncovered
Dominating the main headlines of both state-owned and independent newspapers on Wednesday is news of the elimination of Egypt's State…
Women of Egypt: The valet
Life & Style
March 15, 2011
Women of Egypt: The valet
Earning daily bread has never been easy, especially for a woman entering male-dominated fields of work in a society that…