A lot of young girls when asked ‘what do you want to become when you grow up’ reply with ‘fashion designer’, but sadly, just a few fulfill this dream. We were…
Through the eyes of autism
In a very mellow atmosphere at an apartment in Zamalek, a group of young artists gather to draw under the supervision of Magd El Seginy. As they draw still life objects…
What makes Mais Hamdan that gorgeous
She’s flammable, she’s glamorous and she’s so much fun. Mais Hamdan has always been rocking the red carpets with her glamorous looks over the past few years and she has never,…
Median’s Psychiatric – Zone
Erotophonophilia: These people are dangerous. They are sexually aroused by attempts not just thoughts of killing someone. Zoophilia: The person wants to be treated like an animal wearing a…
The Mind is A Funny Thing The Beat Generation
The mind is a funny thing; there is no end to what you can store in there. Every single thing is written there whether you like it or not, either consciously…
The Movie Mill! Guest editor, Hassan Mahfouz
This year, we have been on a rollercoaster ride, writing, reviewing and interviewing filmmakers who have been working very hard to achieve originality, and in this issue, we want to take…
The unhappy subordinate Survival Kit
STOP and THINK! Who is in an ‘unhappy’ situation now? You think you are relieved and you feel so much better about your career when you quit your job because your…
Thoughts Around the Thirty
As a child, I have always looked up to the young women who were in their twenties. They wore heels and mascara, had jobs, and went shopping. I could not wait for…
Top 5 Annoying Social Trends in Cairo
Just to be clear from the start, I am a cynic. I scoff and conventionality and am always critical of people’s behaviours, which probably makes me an elitist too. But, some…
Ahmed El Esseily reading in between the lines
Esseily doesn’t ‘predict’ and doesn’t have ‘plans’, but we were sure that he’s the right person to run to when we want to talk people, dreams, community and freedom. We met with…
Amr Salama “We have to think, analyze and try to provide our point of view to the largest number of people”
Young filmmaker and blogger Amr Salama talks to us about his post-revolution feelings, what he expects in the upcoming phase and why he isn’t afraid anymore to have kids. To what…
Smoking and Alcohol During Pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy Like drinking too much alcohol or doing drugs, smoking is also very harmful to your health. It can cause serious health conditions including cancer, heart disease, stroke and gum…
Mohamed El Sawy.
“This revolution was calling for a unified target and no one came out to say that he was responsible for this historic outbreak” Sawy Culture Wheel opened the mic for new ideas…
The 3 minute interview with Hesham Maged: Actor/Script Writer
Will we ever see you acting in a non comedy role? I will keep that for the audience to choose. When I feel that they really need to see me in non-comedy…
PROJECT FREEDOM
“The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage” Thucydides. It is no secret that things are different now in Egypt, and that for better or worse life will…
The Fantasy President
18 Qualities Our New President Must Have By Noha Darwish Only a few months ago, thinking of a new Egyptian President was a luxury we thought we could never afford.…
Gawezny Shokran
Is it a tool suitable for women from conservative backgrounds who would not have natural access to men other than their family? Can this hotline be a serious tool to find a…
The stalking, grouping and whistling
Bit stalking, groping, whistling, or leering, nearly every woman in Egypt has experienced sexual harassment. A high tech mean of fighting off harassment comes in the form of a website, allowing…
Healthy Fuel for Optimum Performance
Drinking liquids is sometimes a more convenient solution when compared to ingesting complete food. However, it is sometimes very easy to consume tons of calories within a few minutes by drinking an…
Ahmed Abdallah and his Microphone – The Revolution Starts Here
When I first met Ahmed Abdullah, he was showcasing his directorial debut “Heliopolis” at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival two years ago. Already back then his film expressed a certain realism, authenticity…
Like a Virgin: Democracy for the first time
Being democracy virgins we are bound to build opinions from scratch, digging for information, analyzing or chasing for answers. The active ones are attending one party session after the other while…
Wael Abbas: He is Tough, Feisty and Straight to the Point.
He is tough, feisty and straight to the point. Journalist and blogger Wael Abbas speaks to us about his views on the revolution. How do you see Egypt’s future in the…
TEDxCairo – Ideas worth spreading
“TedxCairo is absolutely fantastic” is the initial response of any of the lucky attendees of this great example of outstanding youth empowerment. TEDxCairo (Technology Entertainment and Design) simply and excellently promotes ‘Ideas…
The Secret: To love your life, yourself, your job and every second of your time!
In our lives there are things that matter and things that don’t. There are aspects with greater meaning and some without. Many times energy is wasted based on misconception of…
Under the Same Roof with Karim Darwish and Engy Khairallah
Where did you guys meet? Karim:We met when we were like 11 or 12 years old. She was playing as a junior squash player in Sporting Club in Alexandria and at…
Street Art for Cause:In Memory of Tarek Abdel Latif
Tarek Abdel Latif, a father and loving husband, was one of the many Egyptians who never came home on the Day of Rage. He leaves behind a wife and two young daughters…
Shady Ahmed: ” I always picture music as someone I talk with..””
It’s hard not to ask who that guy on stage is when you see Shady Ahmed performing. His palpable talent and beautiful voice made Cairo’s movers and shakers give immediate attention to…
Safi Between Sanity & Madness
Spot-on and a flamboyant sense of humor is Safi in a nutshell, and yes he does speak Arabic and can manage to talk with a calm tone while he sips his coffee.…
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 brow beaten nations worldwide. Originally from Brazil, his political cartoons have influenced many nations throughout the whole…
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 of Batn El Ba’ar residents who are piled up in a slum behind the pottery market located…
Amuse Concept Store Bold, Bolder, Boldest!
As you walk into the store, you feel a wham-bam electric shock of none other than amusement has smacked your fashion senses. From the decor, the music, the glam, and the little…
Bibo W Beshir
Bibo W Beshir sets up a new wave of romantic comedy in Egypt. The quality of picture goes hand in hand with the quality of script to provide us with this…
Bushra On Life, Cinema and the Future
When Bushra enters a room she instantly fills it. Her charms, paired with determination and character, are what make this Superwoman so sympathetic and very much likable. With an established music career,…
Cancer Again
but this time the cure is transformed from a patient to patient The balding heads, the yellow faces, the lost hope aren’t only spotted in hospital corridors anymore. They are now…
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 that was more eye widening than two lines of coke became a mega-seller and he travelled the…
Caesarean Section: En Vogue?
Caesarean section (CS) rate is going up, most women are delivering by CS, these comments are frequently heard nowadays, but who is really to blame? is it the obstetrician or the…
Inside Nana’s Closet
When prêt a porter meets haute couture, when masculine meets feminine and when old meets new, you get to know that Nana’s Closet has something to do with it. The brand that…
Meet the Guy Behind The Egyptian Cinderella’ and ‘Raseeni’
From the Egyptian Cinderella to Raseeni, Tameem Younis connected the dots to come up with a Youtube channel with amateur videos, that were the talk of the town in full throttle.…
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 of heavyweight motorcycles; we were so thrilled and couldn’t wait for the weekend to arrive and try…
Studio Zafir
By the same people who brought you Zafir T-shirts, last September witnessed the soft opening of Studio Zafir, which offers an electric mix of accessories, art pieces, products, books, music, film…
Goodwill hunting Reviving Egypt from where to start?
Despite their diversity, NGOs all have the same aim which is to take the country up the ladder of prosperity through “Good will”. Here is a list of different NGOs in…
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 respectable art is on its way to spread through the community” Only few artists have managed to…
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 children to improve the concentration and learning capabilities. But with all these attractive and tempting advertising campaigns…
The 3 Minute interview with Ronnie Khalil
Who is your comedy guru? I grew up watching Bill Cosby, George Carlin and Robin Williams. Right now I really like Louis CK. You wrote that you want to be the…
Median’s Music & More : The Pink-Zone
This month I thought I’d answer a very important question that surprisingly never crossed my mind, the name of the magazine “WHAT WOMEN WANT”. So I asked some friends first and…
My kid’s first ‘political’ words.
Honestly, I have never been a woman who talked politics with her kids, but that was a few months ago, before the revolution. I guess I didn’t want my kids to hate…
Forever Young!
The best way to spend your 30th birthday without aging concerns is certainly at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza Spa. With their Algotherm Treatment, you’ll feel the outstanding indulgence of marine products…
Sarah Abdallah: “All too human”
With her 22 years old, Sarah Abdallah surprised the audience of the 11th Independent Film Festival for New Shorts by Goethe Institute with her film ‘All too human’, that tackled an idea…
Sleeping with The Enemy…
As an editor of a women’s magazine you come across many stories, one of which I would like to share. I met this woman; let’s call her Mona. She is pretty, early…
Special Needs: The will and the way
If you think that landing a job today in Egypt is difficult for you, then it must be impossible for people with special needs, but that’s not entirely true, we took a…
Meet the Brains behind Tahrir Monologues
Their dreams, their fears and their expectations Tahrir Monologues is an authentic account of personal tales of the revolution. Although we are monologue virgins in Egypt, Tahrir Monologues rocked the stages by…
Studio Zafir,A new concept rocking the city
By the same people who brought you Zafir T-shirts, last September witnessed the soft opening of Studio Zafir, which offers an electric mix of accessories, art pieces, products, books, music, film and…
Deana Shabaan’s Black & White Collection:
Deana Shabaan’s Fall/Winter collection is poised to be the savior of old-school glamour. From classy to pin-up to hip, her collection is elegant and effortless. The complete collection is black and white.“Recently…
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 surely be heard of again. With old school Hollywood glamour and promising potential, Yosra El Lozy is…
The 3 Minute Interview with Ola Roushdy
If the world would end in 2012, what would you do? Probably go get myself a soothing massage, delicious Thai food and a fruit cupcake, and then I’d be ready! What’s…
You The Child Laborer
Yes, you. And me. And almost everybody else you know in this country. It’s a shocking title, but it’s true. Perhaps that was the wrong way to begin this…
Median’s Wisdom-Zone in Cyber Space
Nowadays, there is this wave of Facebook wisdom in the online sharing era, were you find every morning people with status updates like: Mohamed “SATAN” El 3iryan is “It hits you…
A story of hope and Peace
Miral, directed by acclaimed artist and director Julian Schnabel, starring Slumdog Millionaire’s Freida Pinto and highly praised Palestinian actress Yasmine El Masry is based on the biography of Palestinian writer and anchorwoman…
My Career, My World! Eman ElYasaky, PR Manager Kempinski Nile Hotel
What makes your job fun? My colleagues, we are seriously a collection of diverse individuals here at Kempinski, on daily basis we bring different stories, ideas, jokes and a whole…
Feed your mind in the crammed up city
The traffic congestions keep escalating, with roads packed with cars and vehicles blocking one another until they can hardly move. The speed is slower and the trips are longer with boredom and…
Ain Maha Redefining ‘trendy’!
Ain Maha, the new collection by Maha Al Sagheer that was launched a couple of weeks ago, brought a new concept to ‘Made in Egypt’ accessories. Whether you’re going out with the…
The Body Language to have it all!
We have heard many times about ‘dress for success’, so what about ‘body language for success’? Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, which consists of body posture, gestures,…
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 to a pound of his. It’s one thing being a gold digger, but no matter how un-materialistic…
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 be destined to have a baby, or more than one baby. Women who are having difficulties conceiving…
Power Foods that Boost Immunity
You may be washing your hands using Dettol like crazy, and sneezing into your shirtsleeves on continuous basis. Unfortunately all this is almost useless if you are not ingesting the right type…
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 of male attention and the first thing you’ll notice is his sudden change in posture, slightly clenched…
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, without the street filth and without worrying about how I look or what people would say about…
Sawsan Badr – Caressing the Silver Screen
We all love her. She is the sister, the mother, the vamp, the buddy and a very graceful and elegant lady mastering her talent and acting skills. This month, Sawsan Badr…
Deana Shabaan launches her Black & White collection
The complete collection is black and white.“Recently we judge people a lot depending on their looks; I guess you realized that before. If you judge a person by their looks and you…
Cairo is Spinning…
Friday morning early birds heading for coffee in Zamalek or Maadi are very likely to bump into a bunch of cyclers, who teamed to pioneer in conquering Cairo by bike. Many people…
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 before they actually reach the global markets, yes two years! It all starts with fashion forecasting agencies,…
Winter Beauty Trends
Trend 1: Vamp Those Lips Nothing can make a statement more than a woman’s lipstick. Luckily this season many designers have used that vampire lips look. Not only does the strong color…
A Workaholic? Then sniff that job right!
No this isn’t another article on how to avoid being a workaholic. This article is actually a guide to enjoy being a workaholic as well as safeguarding that thing called ‘a private…
Amr Salama: The Books that Inspired Me
There are a lot of books that really changed my life, and I’m very flexible to change my habits and beliefs after reading something that really convinces or inspires me. Here are…
When optimism seems to be the hardest word!
It’s not just the simple glass half full vs. glass half empty”, said personal development consultant Martin Seligman PhD., it rather consists of the way you think of setbacks and the way…
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 government, society and media close the doors of mercy in the face of people living with HIV.…
Asmaa – A story of Courage, Faith and Dignity
Asmaa is the story of a middle-aged Egyptian woman who lives with her father and only daughter in a poor Cairo district. Struck by poverty and the pressure of raising a teenage…
Eat Yourself to your Beauty Sleep
In the series of the articles I have been writing for this magazine, I have been mainly focusing on energizing food which improves the mental and physical performance, while not adding unnecessary…
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 should and should not avoid. I will mention few of them. The first trimester (3 months) myths:…
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 statement in my mind. No, I am not a feminist. But let’s first agree on which definition…
Marianne: The Left-handed Woman
Marianne, a woman who unexpectedly takes her eight-year-old son and leaves her husband to find ‘freedom’, takes us on a journey of unpredicted loneliness and independence in “Marianne”. The play is an…
Pulse Exhibition
Tache Art Gallery in Designopolis hosted an exhibition titled “Pulse”, featuring the works of 47 young emerging artists. Each painting cried out with beauty, mystery, talent and a call for Egyptian art…
“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” Choosing your child’s first book is as important as choosing his first words. Children books are vital…
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 and told to be good looking. When I graduated I took on a job as an English…
Rash Radio: Our homegrown radio head
He has melodies and beats running through his veins that are not like any other. You wouldn’t imagine the depth of his character and the artistic sense of this young man. With…
Sad Panda
“If painting a panda on the walls of Egypt will change the history of art then that would be very sad” As the instantly recognizable graffiti of a Sad Panda spanned…
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 children. They are my sole reason to be alive until now. I come from a good family…
Finding Alyaa Mahdy’s Spot
There is a Chinese proverb and curse that says “May you live in interesting times” and I always say that whoever lived in 2011 could happily die fulfilled with interesting moments. Global…
The Baskstage Musical
Since the 1980’s independent theatre movement no new troupes have been formed, which makes “Tiatro” so avant-garde in their field. Tiatro, founded by Egyptian visual artist and director Omar Moataz Billah in…
Tried and Tested
At Unilever Food Solutions, men come to work with their laptop in one hand and their apron in the other. Mohamed El Khatib, Key Customer Development Consultant at Unilever Food Solutions adds…
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 anything is taking over the scene ever since the revolution erupted. I feel that history can’t skip…
Cocoon Restaurant: Indulgence from the seven seas
The place combines the philosophy of quality and consistency. It’s a blend of modern and classy atmosphere that will open up your appetite and will make you feel comfy. Cocoon is created…
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, new faces were introduced to the scene and youth lost to martyrdom. Lots of courageous women led…
The 3 minute interview with Samia Asaad
One Year after the revolution, what are your feelings? I feel we still have a long way to go, but I’m hopeful. The people who generously gave their lives did not do…
Cairokee: Rebels with a Cause
Once you meet Cairokee you instantly feel that they were your childhood friends from next door. They are outgoing, spontaneous, flamboyant, independent and importantly exceptionally talented. They are more than rock rebels…
Curfew
Curfew is a short film directed by Sherif El Bendary as part of ‘18 Days’, a feature film consisting of 10 short films, a collaboration of ten reputable directors, who along with…
Child Discipline & its Potential Impediments
Discipline is a tricky business for most, if not all, parents. Being responsible for and raising a child is demanding enough to confuse parents and at times deem them clueless. We sat…
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 not let you sleep at night? And what could be more rewarding after a long, stressful and…
“My husband had a sexual thing”
… I found out a series of email to transsexuals and prostitutes” As you go through life as an Egyptian woman you go through different kind of turbulences. As one of those…
Egypt’s Version of ‘LOST’
If the main witness, when asked if they “swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” replies with “no,” what happens then? I think, sometimes. I…
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 the future. It’s an article about tomorrow. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (henceforth SCAF)…
Dr. Laila Soueif: Mother of a revolutionary household
One of Egypt’s courageous mothers is Dr. Laila Soueif, mother of activists Alaa Abdel Fatah and Mona and Sanaa Seif. She’s a teacher, an activist, and founding member of Kefaya and the…
Egypt’s Sarcasm Society
23-year old doctor to be Kareem Icy, as known by his friends on Facebook, created a group to get your daily fix of humor, wit and sarcasm. To Kareem, sarcasm is “basically…
Stuffed Pigeon: Innovation and more
We have seen many young Egyptian entrepreneurs come out with innovative ideas that become the talk of town. This young man, Mohamed Fouad, we’ve become truly inspired by. Mohamed Fouad, originally an…
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, terror, anger and anxiety; either by locking yourself up in a plastic bubble getting away from the…
3 ways to prevent honeymoon Cystitis
In this article I will concentrate on the main problems that can face a newly married couple on their honeymoon and how to avoid them. Three main issues will be addressed; honeymoon…
Benefits of being in the’ friend-zone’
It’s inevitable for some people to accidentally bump into the friend zone. In fact, some people are labeled “Friend zone material” while others are “Dating material”. Before we get further into this…
Kiteloop Egypt: A Splash of Adventure and Thrill!
Laid back or adventurous; Kiteloop Egypt is where you want to be. The kite surfing school in Ras Sedr is simply what women want for a new lifestyle beyond the horizon. Amazing…
Mohamed El Koossy: On Media, PR and Fatherhood
Mohamed El Koossy is a TV presenter, PR guru and one of our dedicated male voices. He shot to fame through his award winning show “My Dad, the winner!” which was aired…
Ghada Seada: Legends of the wall
Original, soulful and unique; those are the words that perfectly describe Ghada Seada’s art! A 25 year old new talent who exhibited her paintings in a few galleries in Cairo, UAE,…
Median’s Music & More: A Brotherhood Zone
Since the Muslim Brotherhood showed everyone that they’re not just a scare crow used by Mubarak’s government for political purposes like most commercial shallow politicians claimed, the least I could do is…
On the couch with Ezzat Amin
Ezzat Amin is the author of the new book ‘hezb elkanaba’ (The Couch Party) and co-host of the TV show of the same title on El Gomhorreya Online TV. In his book…
New York The Carrie Bradshaw Way
New York is a great destination for time-off with two or three of your girlfriends. If a friend is finally tying the knot, take her on a farewell to singlehood to New…
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 opening up the gates of hell on some innocent Facebook users who actually only use it for…
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 is nothing else we do here on earth. Think about your whole day today, wasn’t it a…
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 and watercress may aid in the protection against certain types of cancers. These veggies contain anti-oxidants and…
#Tweet Share3: When a tweet turns into a roar
Smart, creative and effective, Tweet Share3 is one of the most motivating social initiatives in Egypt. The project is a diverse synchronization to connect the social media user with the man on…
Where do we go now?
Nadine Labaki’s second feature film is absolutely heartbreakingly stunning. It is a more than worthy follower to her award wining debut “Caramel”. Now she is back with a sensational film that won…
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 good meets the bad, the pure meets the stained and the beautiful meets the ugly. The film…
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 with no equivalent. When you meet her for the first time she instantly draws a smile on…
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 think mostly from dumb people. What’s the strangest/funniest reply you got on any of your posts?…
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 pregnant during your honeymoon (or at any other time), you must use birth control. A honeymoon is…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily basis. In a world where we are in a constant search for true love; a significant other…
Ragia Omran: Lawyer, Human Rights Activist & AnchorFeminist
“I’m a corporate lawyer and just before the revolution, I had taken time off and I was about to start up a new thing and then I decided to dedicate myself to…
Where Them ‘Men’ At?
Sitting across the table from me, my immaculately dressed friend subtly scanned the café in search for someone who might look ‘interesting’. She did it with such finesse that you would barely…
Bad Habits that run in every woman’s blood
Women are really amazing creatures. We are able to play a multitude of roles in a span of one day, multi-task like there’s no tomorrow, and still manage to look (and smell)…
Cancerous Food we Keep on Craving…
The expression “you are what you eat” is very true. Most of us reach for snacks throughout the day yet many of these are actually not so good … Avoid Fries and…
Ghida Nouri: Conquering Egypt’s Entertainment Industry
Known for being ‘Bassem Youssef’s hottie’ after appearing with him in a comic fashion, Ghida Nouri proves that she has a lot to offer more than being the new babe on screen.…
In Gods We Trust
A main part of the human feature is emotional attachment. People need someone to follow and depend on by nature. Someone to tell us what to choose while confused, someone to tell…
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. She holds Masters in Management of Development Programs from the Arab Academy in Alexandria and Masters in…
The J-Spot: REALIZE
“I think, therefore I live and survive, in this world where thinking has become a forgotten art, yes an art” It takes a moment to realize, but a whole lot of…
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 walking down the streets. The whistling, the cat calling, the groping and the dirty comments highlight a…
Be a Man!
“It’s true that an independent woman does not exactly need a man in her life, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want one” There are three sides to every story; my…
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 ‘real’ entertainment. This kind of entertainment which makes you relate to the story, finding every character similar…
Najla Hariri: Fighter for Change in the Driver Seat
“We hope that soon, driving schools will officially open and the issuance of driving licenses for women would start in Saudi Arabia.” Najla Hariri is a Saudi Arabian mother of five and…
Some Like it Rough
From the outside you would never think that this couple was madly in love with each other. Marwa seemed to be overly concerned with being the one who wore the pants in…
The Truth Behind Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually…
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, immune system function and healthy cells. Omega 3 fats reduce inflammation and stimulate metabolism, mono-unsaturated fats lower the risk…
The Uprising of Arab Women
While browsing Facebook lately, you might have come across a picture that one of your friends has shared of a man or a woman carrying a sign saying, “I support the uprising…
“Al Nahda project” Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the Show
And there she was, under my building, with tears running down her eyes. I looked at her in shocked disbelief, trying to figure out what to say. I asked her, “What’s wrong?…
I love you but – Do I like you?!
What makes couples tick? What is it that makes couples stay together? And why do some couples hold on strong for years while others can’t make it past the honeymoon? Questions and…
OMG! I am Divorced… (Part1)
I finally got my divorce paper in my hand. I have been waiting for this moment for the past five years and now I have it, but guess what? I am crying.…
Mama Tuning Out: Escape by Indulging your Five Senses
Kids are the most adorable creatures, they are happiness in a bundle, they are the pride and joy of every mom, they are sweet and cute and everything, but, that is when…
Malala Yousafzai: In the Face of Bullets for Education
The14 year old outspoken Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai, was shot on her way home returning from school by the Taliban on a school bus in the town of Swat. In an…
Hard Talk with Hesham Mansour
A Salafi turned cynical presenter and creative writer is what describes Hesham Mansour every time he nails the hammer on the head in his new online show “El 3elm wal Emaw” on…
Escape Like a Pro
When was the last time you got stuck in a long meeting in which you have been silent for the most part? Have you ever been in a situation in which a…
Egyptians Living on the Edge!
Living in Egypt is no easy task. Between fighting to maintain your sanity through traffic and planning your life around electricity cuts there are a multitude of inconveniences and hazards that we…
What Does A Free Diet Day Really Mean?
A large number of people, who follow a strict nutrition program, think that having a cheat day or even a cheat meal will send all their endless efforts down the drain, leading…
Head Above Water
When searching for an exit to our sufferings is mental suicide… When was the last time you said ‘What am I doing here? I don’t belong here”? I’m sure that was just…
The “Under-the-belt” State
It all started with this headline “Sheikh X has been transferred to the ER due to an excessive dosage of Viagra”, and suddenly everyone is sharing the news as if it is something worth…
GALAXY Note II, Redefines Smart!
Samsung Launches the GALAXY Note II; the next in their line of Smartphone Innovations. Building on the success of the GALAXY Note, the GALAXY Note II will go even further in creating…
Lady Gaga’s Fame Campaign
Only this time instead of the quirky outfits, Lady Gaga chose to rock her birthday suit, baring it all with the help of little muscular monsters to cover up some parts and…
An Overnight Chat with Mashrou’ Leila: Our Very Own Sound Fetish
Mashrou’ Leila fascinate the crowd with their spellbinding music and they hit the nerve with their outstanding lyrics. They always remain true to their sounds each time and they are elevated to…
Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer!
Ovarian Cancer is the 9th most common cancer in women and the 5th leading cause of cancer death according to the American Cancer Society. Dubbed as the “silent killer”, it is usually…
Old School Birth Control! Is the Safe Period Safe?
When one man’s food is another man’s posion The ‘safe period’ method in birth control is a concept used to describe the calendar method of contraception vis-à-vis when a woman is safe…
A Mother’s Confession: The Tribulations of Raising an Egyptian Man
As an Egyptian woman, I, like many others, have many doubts about the way Egyptian males are brought up. From the discrimination in treatment to responses to actions, I watched many times…
Mom and Children Chill Out Time: After School Activities
After the long exhausting school day, our children need a break, which is unnecessary to take long, an hour or two will be more than enough to boost their energy back up…
Bassem Allam
“I forced myself to take a picture everyday and edit it on the same day for a year” He didn’t know that playing with his dad’s old Canon AE-1 camera would turn…
The J- Spot: Pulling an Egyptian
He was sitting there, on the table at the corner of the room, smoking a cigarette and straying away with his thoughts like he always does, observing the people who came to…
Koosy says: Secrets all men keep from women!
How Adam Got Eve? Adam was hanging around in the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely; So God asked him, ‘What’s wrong with you?’Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to.…
Rolling Stones: A New Wave of Ambition, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
They are creators, innovators and trendsetters. They don’t believe that there is a limit to their skies and they just stepped out of their comfort zones to embrace their dreams. They dream…