Culture
A genuine storyteller has left
November 30, 2011
A genuine storyteller has left
Distinguished storyteller, actor and comedian Ramadan Khater died Tuesday at the age of 48. Active for three decades in the…
A beautiful failure
November 27, 2011
A beautiful failure
There are good reasons why it is hard to assemble a credible anthology of African short stories. There are…
The strange comfort of super group charity singles
November 26, 2011
The strange comfort of super group charity singles
There is an uncanny consistency to super group charity singles. Whether it is Sting, Michael Jackson, or Tamer Hosny standing…
Amid revolutionary fervor, Panorama of the European Film returns
November 23, 2011
Amid revolutionary fervor, Panorama of the European Film returns
The 4th Panorama of the European Film kicks off Wednesday night, showcasing an exciting selection of 32 films that have…
Brazilian cartoonist vows to continue criticism against SCAF
November 23, 2011
Brazilian cartoonist vows to continue criticism against SCAF
Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff said he will continue drawing cartoons that attack the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Promising future at the Youth Salon
November 22, 2011
Promising future at the Youth Salon
Once a year, the winding pathways of the Palace of the Arts are filled with the creative efforts of Egypt’s…
‘Cairo: My City, Our Revolution’ goes to Sharjah
November 21, 2011
‘Cairo: My City, Our Revolution’ goes to Sharjah
During a brief visit to the 30th Sharjah International Book Fair, acclaimed Egyptian novelist Ahdaf Soueif gave a first public…
Lost in storytelling: The opposing lessons of Shafika and Metwally
November 18, 2011
Lost in storytelling: The opposing lessons of Shafika and Metwally
A man sits outdoors playing the rebab, singing a tale, and people start gathering around him, amused. Such is the…
Shakira to sing in Egypt in January
November 16, 2011
Shakira to sing in Egypt in January
Latina pop star Shakira is scheduled to perform in Egypt on 13 January after the concert dates were postponed several…