Day: December 2, 2012
Carlos Latuff “I try to portray the wishes of Egyptian revolutionaries; I put my art at their service.”
With his insightful cartoons, Carlos Latuff, has developed himself as the inspirational voice of the…
Down the Hole; Introducing the Brutal Living in Cairo’s Slums
Photography by Rania Helmy Dirt, disease, ignorance, cruelty and inhumanity all describe the daily lives…
Amuse Concept Store Bold, Bolder, Boldest!
As you walk into the store, you feel a wham-bam electric shock of none other…
Bushra On Life, Cinema and the Future
When Bushra enters a room she instantly fills it. Her charms, paired with determination and…
Essam Youssef: “Drugs are nice it’s a fact, but they kill it’s another fact”.
When Essam Youssef published ¼ Grams in 2008, he was on everyone’s lips. The book…
Caesarean Section: En Vogue?
Caesarean section (CS) rate is going up, most women are delivering by CS, these…
Inside Nana’s Closet
When prêt a porter meets haute couture, when masculine meets feminine and when old meets…
Meet the Guy Behind The Egyptian Cinderella’ and ‘Raseeni’
From the Egyptian Cinderella to Raseeni, Tameem Younis connected the dots to come up…
Weekend escape with Harley-Davidson: A ride with a cause.
After receiving an invitation for a motorcycle ride from Harley Davidson, the world’s leading manufacturer…
Goodwill hunting Reviving Egypt from where to start?
Despite their diversity, NGOs all have the same aim which is to take the…
Connecting with Hamza Namira On his musical inspirations, his childhood dislike of music and his turning point
“Shallow songs that were being produced in the past are vanishing and new useful and…
What should & shouldn’t be in your Kids Lunch Box
To begin with, one should point out, that healthy lunches and snacks are crucial for…
The 3 Minute interview with Ronnie Khalil
Who is your comedy guru? I grew up watching Bill Cosby, George Carlin and Robin…
Median’s Music & More : The Pink-Zone
This month I thought I’d answer a very important question that surprisingly never crossed…
My kid’s first ‘political’ words.
Honestly, I have never been a woman who talked politics with her kids, but that…
Sarah Abdallah: “All too human”
With her 22 years old, Sarah Abdallah surprised the audience of the 11th Independent Film…
Sleeping with The Enemy…
As an editor of a women’s magazine you come across many stories, one of which…
Special Needs: The will and the way
If you think that landing a job today in Egypt is difficult for you, then…
Meet the Brains behind Tahrir Monologues
Their dreams, their fears and their expectations Tahrir Monologues is an authentic account of personal…
Studio Zafir,A new concept rocking the city
By the same people who brought you Zafir T-shirts, last September witnessed the soft opening…
Deana Shabaan’s Black & White Collection:
Deana Shabaan’s Fall/Winter collection is poised to be the savior of old-school glamour. From classy…
Yosra El Lozy – Old School Glamour and School Girl Charms
Since her appearance in Youssef Chahine’s ‘Alexandria New York’, people knew that this one would…
The 3 Minute Interview with Ola Roushdy
If the world would end in 2012, what would you do? Probably go get myself…
Median’s Wisdom-Zone in Cyber Space
Nowadays, there is this wave of Facebook wisdom in the online sharing era, were you…
A story of hope and Peace
Miral, directed by acclaimed artist and director Julian Schnabel, starring Slumdog Millionaire’s Freida Pinto and…
My Career, My World! Eman ElYasaky, PR Manager Kempinski Nile Hotel
What makes your job fun? My colleagues, we are seriously a collection of…
Feed your mind in the crammed up city
The traffic congestions keep escalating, with roads packed with cars and vehicles blocking one another…
Ain Maha Redefining ‘trendy’!
Ain Maha, the new collection by Maha Al Sagheer that was launched a couple of…
The Body Language to have it all!
We have heard many times about ‘dress for success’, so what about ‘body language…
Tightwad Revealed the 6 Telltale Signs that you’re Dating a Cheapskate!
He’s weird about money, and has this “attitude” that enforces that you are not entitled…
When it’s Time to Stop Trying to Have a Baby…
Having a baby may be the dream of many women; unfortunately, some couples may not…
Power Foods that Boost Immunity
You may be washing your hands using Dettol like crazy, and sneezing into your shirtsleeves…
Hated in Egypt but Loved in France… Enjoying the Fine Art of Flirting
Ask an Egyptian male about his thoughts on his wife or girlfriend soliciting any form…
If I were a boy I’d probably be gay! Just kidding…
I always wondered what it would be like to be a guy in this country,…
Sawsan Badr – Caressing the Silver Screen
We all love her. She is the sister, the mother, the vamp, the buddy and…
Deana Shabaan launches her Black & White collection
The complete collection is black and white.“Recently we judge people a lot depending on their…
Cairo is Spinning…
Friday morning early birds heading for coffee in Zamalek or Maadi are very likely to…
Fashion Insight: A quick Glimpse on how the fashion cycle works
Believe it or not in the world of fashion, trends are manifested nearly two years…
Winter Beauty Trends
Trend 1: Vamp Those Lips Nothing can make a statement more than a woman’s lipstick.…
A Workaholic? Then sniff that job right!
No this isn’t another article on how to avoid being a workaholic. This article is…
Amr Salama: The Books that Inspired Me
There are a lot of books that really changed my life, and I’m very flexible…
When optimism seems to be the hardest word!
It’s not just the simple glass half full vs. glass half empty”, said personal development…
Breaking the Wall of Silence: Getting Face to Face with AIDS
For some people, being ‘Positive’ is the beginning of a life full of desolation. As…
Asmaa – A story of Courage, Faith and Dignity
Asmaa is the story of a middle-aged Egyptian woman who lives with her father and…
Eat Yourself to your Beauty Sleep
In the series of the articles I have been writing for this magazine, I have…
Your Sexual Cycle During Pregnancy: The Myths, the Desire & the Positions!
The Myths: Once you are pregnant you here a lot of myths about what you…
My Name is Yusra Badr & I am Not a Feminist
Recently, I had a mind-stimulating conversation with some friends of mine that triggered the above…
Marianne: The Left-handed Woman
Marianne, a woman who unexpectedly takes her eight-year-old son and leaves her husband to find…
Pulse Exhibition
Tache Art Gallery in Designopolis hosted an exhibition titled “Pulse”, featuring the works of 47…
“Choosing your child’s first book is as important as choosing his first words” Shopping for your Child’s First Book
“All books are a good start; it really depends on what the child veers towards”…
Sleeping with the Enemy: Married for 13 Years and Still a Virgin!
I am 38 years, well educated and from a good family. I am in shape…
Rash Radio: Our homegrown radio head
He has melodies and beats running through his veins that are not like any other.…
Is a Good for Nothing Man Better than None?
Let’s call me Mona, I am married for over ten years and have two beautiful…
Finding Alyaa Mahdy’s Spot
There is a Chinese proverb and curse that says “May you live in interesting times”…
The Baskstage Musical
Since the 1980’s independent theatre movement no new troupes have been formed, which makes “Tiatro”…
Median’s Music & More: The crap history will never skip
It’s actually sad how generalizations, overstatements, accusations, not to mention creating a fuss out of…
Cocoon Restaurant: Indulgence from the seven seas
The place combines the philosophy of quality and consistency. It’s a blend of modern and…
Down the Rabbit Hole: Politics & Vodka Don’t Mix
One year later, and the revolution’s rollercoaster ride hasn’t yet ended. We’ve seen regimes toppled,…
The 3 minute interview with Samia Asaad
One Year after the revolution, what are your feelings? I feel we still have a…
Cairokee: Rebels with a Cause
Once you meet Cairokee you instantly feel that they were your childhood friends from next…
Child Discipline & its Potential Impediments
Discipline is a tricky business for most, if not all, parents. Being responsible for and…
Midnight Munch with No Fear of a Potential Belly!
Are you suffering from problems with midnight munching, late-night cravings and hunger pangs that do…
“My husband had a sexual thing”
… I found out a series of email to transsexuals and prostitutes” As you go…
Egypt’s Version of ‘LOST’
If the main witness, when asked if they “swear to tell the truth, the whole…
Awakening and then revolution: “The revolution is still a popular project and not a political reality”
To be clear, this is not an article about the past, it’s an article about…
Dr. Laila Soueif: Mother of a revolutionary household
One of Egypt’s courageous mothers is Dr. Laila Soueif, mother of activists Alaa Abdel Fatah…
Egypt’s Sarcasm Society
23-year old doctor to be Kareem Icy, as known by his friends on Facebook, created…
Stuffed Pigeon: Innovation and more
We have seen many young Egyptian entrepreneurs come out with innovative ideas that become the…
Rage, Anger and Terror Post-Revolution: Homeopathy, a Solution?
There are many ways to get rid of Post-Revolution symptoms that include fatigue, rage, fear,…
3 ways to prevent honeymoon Cystitis
In this article I will concentrate on the main problems that can face a newly…
Benefits of being in the’ friend-zone’
It’s inevitable for some people to accidentally bump into the friend zone. In fact, some…
Kiteloop Egypt: A Splash of Adventure and Thrill!
Laid back or adventurous; Kiteloop Egypt is where you want to be. The kite surfing…
Mohamed El Koossy: On Media, PR and Fatherhood
Mohamed El Koossy is a TV presenter, PR guru and one of our dedicated male…
Ghada Seada: Legends of the wall
Original, soulful and unique; those are the words that perfectly describe Ghada Seada’s art! …
Median’s Music & More: A Brotherhood Zone
Since the Muslim Brotherhood showed everyone that they’re not just a scare crow used by…
On the couch with Ezzat Amin
Ezzat Amin is the author of the new book ‘hezb elkanaba’ (The Couch Party) and…
New York The Carrie Bradshaw Way
New York is a great destination for time-off with two or three of your girlfriends.…
Social Affection: To what extent should we expose our love life on Facebook?
When Mark Zuckerberg first came up with this revolutionary concept, he didn’t know he’d be…
When it comes to success, Stop being your own worst enemy
All we do is create experiences. That is all we do, as human beings. There…
The Anti-cancerous Diet: Daily Delicious Snacks for Preventing Cancer
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, collards, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, horseraddish…
#Tweet Share3: When a tweet turns into a roar
Smart, creative and effective, Tweet Share3 is one of the most motivating social initiatives in…
Where do we go now?
Nadine Labaki’s second feature film is absolutely heartbreakingly stunning. It is a more than worthy…
Cairo Exit: What does it take you to reach it?
Taboo kicked off its wedges highlighting the characters and social aspects of Cairo where the…
Lebaleba The Queen of Hearts: “A smile opens doors to many things in life.Marilyn Monroe’s Charm was all about her infamous smile”
Lebleba is one of a kind. She is fabulous and she is a living legend…
The 3 minute interview with Mostafa Helmy, (aka 7ely, writer)
Where do you get inspiration from? I’ll be damned if I knew! But, I…
Enjoy Around the Clock Honeymoon Sex without the Worries of Getting Pregnant
Not every couple intends to start a family early in their marriage. To avoid getting…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily…
Ragia Omran: Lawyer, Human Rights Activist & AnchorFeminist
“I’m a corporate lawyer and just before the revolution, I had taken time off and…
Where Them ‘Men’ At?
Sitting across the table from me, my immaculately dressed friend subtly scanned the café in…
Bad Habits that run in every woman’s blood
Women are really amazing creatures. We are able to play a multitude of roles in…
Cancerous Food we Keep on Craving…
The expression “you are what you eat” is very true. Most of us reach for…
Ghida Nouri: Conquering Egypt’s Entertainment Industry
Known for being ‘Bassem Youssef’s hottie’ after appearing with him in a comic fashion, Ghida…
In Gods We Trust
A main part of the human feature is emotional attachment. People need someone to follow…
Magy Mahrous: From Iraq to Darfur and a Vision for a Better Egypt
Magy Mahrous, a Political Science AUC graduate, ran for Parliament in the historical 2011 elections.…
The J-Spot: REALIZE
“I think, therefore I live and survive, in this world where thinking has become a…
The Sexual Harassment File: We will keep on Roaring
I’m not a cat, my mother is not a bee and I always feel naked…
Mohamed Nayer “I don’t have a TV at home”
Mohamed Nayer is one of very few script writers who created this new wave of…
Najla Hariri: Fighter for Change in the Driver Seat
“We hope that soon, driving schools will officially open and the issuance of driving licenses…
The Truth Behind Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically…
Eat All you can with these Cancer Free Fatty Food
These healthy fats are polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats. They are essential for proper nerve activity, vitamin absorption,…
The Uprising of Arab Women
While browsing Facebook lately, you might have come across a picture that one of your…
“Al Nahda project” Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the Show
And there she was, under my building, with tears running down her eyes. I looked…
I love you but – Do I like you?!
What makes couples tick? What is it that makes couples stay together? And why do…
OMG! I am Divorced… (Part1)
I finally got my divorce paper in my hand. I have been waiting for this…
Mama Tuning Out: Escape by Indulging your Five Senses
Kids are the most adorable creatures, they are happiness in a bundle, they are the…
Malala Yousafzai: In the Face of Bullets for Education
The14 year old outspoken Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai, was shot on her way home…
Hard Talk with Hesham Mansour
A Salafi turned cynical presenter and creative writer is what describes Hesham Mansour every time…
Egyptians Living on the Edge!
Living in Egypt is no easy task. Between fighting to maintain your sanity through traffic…
What Does A Free Diet Day Really Mean?
A large number of people, who follow a strict nutrition program, think that having a…
The “Under-the-belt” State
It all started with this headline “Sheikh X has been transferred to the ER due to…