Pakistan Today Paperazzi issue 350- May 31 -2020

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contents 06 The new normal

Safe to say that our peer group, which is hovering at the intersection of Generation X and Generation Y, has seen a lot of change.

22 Behind the artist In conversation with Qinza Najm.

28 Boss Lady Featuring Aima Baig.

34 About a girl Featuring Zainab Salman.

36 Planes, trains & automobiles Ara Omer travels to Lake Como.

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afe to say that our peer group, which is hovering at the intersection of Generation X and Generation Y, has seen a lot of change. We were the first set of young adolescents to have home computers. We witnessed the birth of the internet. We have seen the evolution of gaming systems from the old-school tennis games on Atari to some crazy new virtual reality ‘gaming’ systems. Our relationship with telecom started with landlines (and the constant fights with siblings over phone time!) and has seamlessly flowed to cordless phones to cell phones to smart phones. We used to make mixed tapes, then moved to CDs till MP3s blew our mind; now we can’t live without Spotify. And let’s not forget the unleashing of social media, which seems to have fundamentally altered our sense of self; now it seems most of our time is spent trying to project the best version of ourselves. The cultural implications of the agricultural and the industrial revolutions took almost half a century to embed themselves as a new way of life. The digital revolution, however, has been like the flow of an unending current. It comes

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moth economies are paralyzed. The whole world has very literally has come to a grinding halt. I have always felt that the metaphor of hamster running in the wheel is an apt depiction for the frenzied pace of modern life. But Covid has put a spanner in that wheel or maybe even killed the hamster… I can’t tell which. In some ways, the world seems more divided than ever. People want someone to blame; toxic rhetoric and open racism is manifested in most public discourse. Some leaders are promoting the idea of a unified global response, while ever more are preaching a more nationalist and insular approach of self-preservation.

in waves, a quick succession of ceaseless waves, and each wave brings a new technological breakthrough that very rapidly goes from being a novelty to a way of life. For example, Alexa seems to be everyone’s best friend these days, and I don’t think anyone of us can imagine life without an iphone.

The changes we have witnessed have not been limited to technology and its impact on our way of life. We have also lived through September 11th; and have felt firsthand the Muslim worlds altered relationship with the West. Most of us were in college at the time of September 11th; many of us in the US. Overnight, a deep sense of alienation set in. We have struggled to carve out a space us ‘progressive’ Muslims since; almost trapped between two worlds. September 11th not only impacted our notions of identify as we navigated our way through an increasingly globalized world, but also had very real implications in terms of global mobility. Most of us have had to go through the indignity of ‘random’ checks at international airports. Tourist visas, work visas, business visas…. all became scarce luxuries overnight.

Till we have a vaccine, it seems we will remain in this state of suspended animation. This state of suspended animation, as I like to call it, is evolving into the ‘new normal’. Suspended animation is ‘the temporary (short or long term) slowing of biological function so that physiological capabilities are preserved’. So right now, our lives (not out biological functions) are in a state of suspended animation. Our lives are so slowed down, they are almost at standstill. I started this lockdown all productive and ready to make the most of the current situation. I set up a home gym, bought a new bike, upgraded my home entertainment system, downloaded Houseparty and I even started to cook! I found that I was being productive at work; the nature of my work is such that I am very involved in public policy, so the Covid Crisis permeated into my daily work, as such, it seemed relevant and kept me motivated. I was sleeping more, partying less and generally enjoying the slower pace of life. But then the reality of the situation started to sink in. This was not just a temporary reprieve from normal life. This was the beginning of the end; nothing would be the same after this.

To be perfectly honest, what started freaking me out most was the fact that there seems to be no end in sight. WHO has

I do not want overdramatize what my generation has lived through, our parents and grandparents have lived through significant technological breakthroughs and have also witnessed the horror of two World Wars, not to mention, the trauma of Partition; but I can only speak of what I know. And I have known the impact of the digital revolution and the aftermath of September 11th intimately.

Having said all of this; COVID-19 is an altogether different beast. It’s not an unprecedented event or a radical technological breakthrough; its much more invasive than that.

Covid-19 is like a cloud of smoke; its shapeless, its growing and its spreading wherever the wind carries it. It can permeate anywhere at any time. We can’t even hide in our homes; this smoke can creep in through the cracks. I never thought I would live to see what we are witnessing these days. Mam2020

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raised a red flag that we may not find a vaccine anytime soon, and as such, we should brace ourselves for the reality that the Covid smoke will not blow away anytime soon? But what the hell does that even mean? Zoom will be the new reality for working folk for the indefinite future. While this was fun as a novelty, you cannot build a sense of comradery over Zoom; you need to go out on cigarette breaks with your colleagues to vent about your boss to build that kind of rapport. And this issue of the disconnect resulting from virtual relationships is more acute for children in school. While I salute the technology-based solutions many educational institutions are adopting, kids need to school not just for academic enrichment, but also to learn to be social beings. To engage with their peer group, to forge friendships and to learn how to compromise.

There is a risk that isolation and alienation will become part and parcel of life in this new normal.

And let’s not forget, travel will never be the same. By media accounts, most airlines now want all aircrew to wear hazmat suits and passengers must always wear masks. Imagine wearing a mask on a 15-hour flight to NYC, I can’t keep it on for 5 minutes without feeling claustrophobic. It is anticipated that check-ins for international flights will take up to 6 hours and all lounges will be closed. And what about once you get to your destination? Safe to say, holidays will look altogether different too. Bars, clubs, restaurants, music festivals, shopping malls……nothing will be the same. And then there are all the mundane things which will also change. Will we ever shake hands or hug people in greeting again? Can we ever again blow out the candles on our birthday cakes; that does not seem Covid safe. I’m sure I sound very tone deaf. And I apologize for that. I know that the new normal I have highlighted comes from a place of great privilege. Many people will have their lives and livelihoods completely shattered. Families who have lost loved ones will carry a deep pain for the rest of their lives. The poor will become poorer, the marginalized will be pushed further to the outskirts.

But amidst all this tragedy, we have also seen the inherent beauty of humanity. We have witnessed the selfless valor of the frontline workers, the growing tsunami of charitable acts

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and on most days, the empathy felt for the most fragile seems to almost linger in the air. One day, hopefully not too far in the future, we will all come out on the other side of this. I am sure of that. Life may be forever altered; but we will adapt and quickly adjust to the ‘new normal’. A remote risk which movies like Contagion highlighted 20 years ago, has now become a reality. Even with a vaccine, there will always be a fear that a new pandemic will come knocking at our doors. Systems and controls to mitigate any such future risk will have to be put in place. The way we work, the way we travel, the way we socialize…… everything will have to be adjusted. This is what they are calling the ‘new normal’. But maybe we need a ‘new normal’, clearly the old normal was not working. The inequality of modern capitalism is laid bare at this time. The fragility of the planet has never been more apparent. But while we all struggle to navigate our way through this smoke; let us remain mindful of what we should carry with us as we move out of this haze. A sense of community, a compassion for the vulnerable and a belief in a better tomorrow. Let us hope and pray this devastation has not been for naught; let’s hope we can build a brave new world, recalibrated to a new normal.

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omething that the new ‘normal’ will look like. All wait staff will be wearing masks and gloves. All guests entering the restaurant premises will get their temperature checked. A minimum of 6 feet of distance will be kept between tables. Most restaurants this way will be only operating on their 50% capacity.

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fashion designer Fashion in the times of

Corona Virus We asked our favourite fashion designers what in their opinion is becoming the new normal keeping in mind the ongoing virus!

“All brands have a responsibility to promote safe practices and going forward, or at least until a viable vaccine or treatment is devised, the way we operate will have to change. Tech advances have made it possible for us all to be connected in a way not thought of just a couple of decades ago. With ecommerce and social media being two great avenues for taking businesses online. This is a great way of continuing on while adapting to the current circumstances.

At Élan we will be focusing on expanding and honing our logistics to accommodate an increasing online presence.” Khadijah Shah 12

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ALI XEESHAN “Virtual is the new normal. Period.

In these trying times, we stand together by not standing together.” - Ali Xeeshan

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“Given the severity of our circumstances we have taken all precautionary measures and ensure to implement all SOPs. The new normal, is followed at all levels of our company from our workshops to our offices and at our stores. Protection of our staff and clients is our utmost priority and providing our level best service in the process has been challenging but ultimately possible.� - Maliha Aziz

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“The Cross Stitch lifestyle is planning to go omnichannel to offer choice and comfort to customers to seamlessly transact across digital and physical stores.

We have equipped ourselves to handle higher volumes of deliveries for our e-commerce and have made adequate arrangements to cater to any surge in demand. We’re also scaling up online and evaluating which few parts of the businesses in the company need to move online and which need to stay with the traditional form.” - Mishal Asad

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n light of the current situation, at Ethereal Salon, our top priority remains the health and safety of our customers and staff. Clients will only be permitted to enter the salon premises with face masks and hand gloves (worn prior to the appointment).

At Ethereal we have strengthened our hygiene protocols for our clients safety. The salon staff make sure to wash their hands, use masks, caps, gloves, face shields and protective gear while ensuring proper sanitation. Staff rooms are cleaned and sanitised thoroughly throughout the day. Social distancing is practiced round the clock by only accepting pre-booked appointments. Our staff is the most well-trained and exposed enough to guide the clients with safety protocols and make sure all SOPs are followed. We will continue to update our protocols according to government’s advice.

Coping up with Covid 19: 1. With reports of the number of coronavirus cases rising in Pakistan, so are fears for workers in the beauty industry. Of course, there are health concerns— hairstylists and nail techs can’t exactly practice social distancing at work, given the intimate nature of our work.

However, we are going an extra mile to maintain social distancing.

2. There is uncertainty along with financial strain for paid leave, rent and utility bills. Leaving our stylists who rely on tips in a unstable situation.

3. Fear of customer retention.

4. However, before the lockdown was ordered we were one of the first salons in Pakistan to announce extra hygiene and safety measures in our salon. We implemented strict cleaning precautions (including sanitizing door knobs to floors every 30minutes). Further, we requested clients to come alone (leaving children at home) and inquired about their health and travel history during the appointment confirmation call.

5. During this tough time, we are trying to stay in touch with our clients through social media platforms. We have started giving home remedies for skin, hair and nails; including some positive instagram stories to overshadow these gloomy days.

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salons concept of ‘Elderly Hour’, where clients aged 50 or above are encouraged to book their appointments from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

We’re utilising space in the salon now more than ever, and have now made more stations on the first floor of the salon in order to adhere to social distancing measures.

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ONI&GUY South Pakistan, while being closed from the 19th of March as per government regulations, reopened its doors to the public on the 19th of May. While we were locked down due to the widespread of the novel coronavirus, we accepted that the world, and especially our industry was not going to be the same as it once was.

Accepting, and ultimately adjusting to the ‘new normal’ was not an easy task. However, the safety of our clients and our staff members has always been the most important aspect of our ethos at TONI&GUY, as we are truly one family.

In order to ensure our client’s safety and protection we have implemented social distancing and gold-standard hygiene procedures throughout the salon journey. Upon entry, clients are obligated to fill out a form declaring their travel and health history over the last fourteen days. Following which, temperatures are checked, their hands and shoes are disinfected, and they are given their own personal Client Protection Pack. This includes their own set of gloves, a mask, gown and a disposable drinking cup.

Aside from that, our staff also have their own personal protective gear, and now have to conduct each and every service whilst wearing a mask, gown, a pair of gloves, as well as a covering over their shoes. During lockdown, we kept in contact with all of our team members over phone calls as well as Zoom conference calls and advised them to remain at home and not meet anyone outside of their immediate family. In light of scary and uncertain news, we made efforts to keep our staff motivated and inspired by conducting weekly global education sessions through Zoom.

We have also had to stop some services in our salons, such as threading, as that would require the technician to remove their personal protective mask. We also now encourage consultations over the phone to reduce the need for contact in person, and have now initiated the TONI&GUY helpline, on which clients call or message and we speak to them about whatever concern they may have. If they need any particular product, they place an order with us and we have it delivered to them.

We do not know how long we will face the threat of the coronavirus for, however it remains plausible that such measures will remain in place in the long run. We are confident that anyone who walks into our salon is entering into a safe and sterile salon environment and are extremely thankful to be able to do our job again!

Prior to the seating of each and every client, the area seated upon by the previous client is disinfected. This increases the time gap between client turnover time, however it is an aspect we consider most necessary. Furthermore, clients are seated at a 2.5 metre distance from one another at all times, with a limited number of personnel being allowed in the salons at given times. Roughly, the number of persons in the salon premises has reduced by 40 to 50 per cent. We have had to limit the use of our waiting area, and now ask clients to wait in their cars should they have to. We have also introduced the 2020

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NATASHA SALON the ones that sit at home also have a chance of getting it that much more.

For now, I have effectively shut down on ground operations and no one knows what shall happen in the future but we may very well halt ground operations till a vaccine comes out or reassess when the peak has passed and the people behind the science tell us it’s okay not our government and law makers. It may not be the most sensible decision business wise but it is the most sensible decision to be made when you see the bigger picture. In our line of work we cannot keep social distance, no matter how many SOP’s we follow we shall help spread the disease in our salons and also remember that the staff that comes to the salon , travelling everyday in public transport and not being able to afford sanitizing and distancing like we do , the process of them coming to work alone will increase numbers. If this means Natasha Salon shuts shop then so be it and Inshallah when we have a vaccine/ immunity to this then I would resume ground operations. “Jaan hai tu jehan hai” - nothing is more important than human life. If I save even one life because I’m being this vigilant then I would have done my part.

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y stance on this is that I am not opening my business right now, because I will not risk my staff, myself or anyone walking through my doors getting unwell. I am trying to generate cash from online classes to pay my staff and keep my business alive, but I will not risk opening my doors because I know I cannot guarantee a 100% that someone will not get ill. So for now we are going to restructure and go online in as many ways possible. I have a little baby, she’s 4 months old, I have my mother who’s age bracket is most susceptible to this disease. As parents if something happens to my husband, or me it’s not fair to my child, we have to put our loved ones safety first and everyone else’s. For the first time a disease ties us together so it’s not like it’s each man or woman for themselves, what we all do has a direct impact on everyone else. If 80% of the population is negligent and goes out for non-essential services then

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Qinza Najm is a NYC based Pakistani American multi-disciplinary artist.

Originally trained as a painter, she now enlists a broad range of mediums in her creative practice. She is primarily motivated by a compulsion to speak for the voiceless by any means necessary through many different mediums.

ABOUT ME

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What themes are you working on currently?

Well, I’m focusing on investigating desire, gender, violence, the male gaze and empowerment and how that affects the conversations that are happening. I’m more interested in how, sometimes, the bad practices become the norms of the society. Whether it’s the beating of women and saying that’s not a big deal.

In many cultures, and to a certain extent, in American culture, what happens within a relationship is viewed as nobody else’s

business. Even if what is happening is very violent and destructive. These are the conversations that I want to provoke so that people will do something about it in their own way, whether it’s big or small.

You are a painter but you use all these other mediums. What has that journey been like?

It’s been a very exciting and challenging journey. By nature, I am very experimental in my work. I enjoy taking risks and failing, sometimes failing miserably. I love failure

because that’s where the new stuff comes out of. You create questions and try to get some new things from that questioning…

Where does that questioning come from?

The questions come from my anger. The questions comes from me thinking, “Are we still in the cave ages in certain ways?”

Why? I think my questions come out of my pain, my anger, and my frustration. Then I write and the idea dictates what the medium is going to be. I’m totally reacting to

"what inspires me are those people, who have found the strength to reverse the affect and have worked through their fears to change negative narratives into positive ones. The innate ability, we human beings hold to stretch, expand, endure, transform lives through resilience is something that puts my practice into perspective."

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my current environment. I’m reacting to what I’m living in and I feel this urgency to say something.

What inspires you?

Humanity, its struggles, failures and triumphs. The world today despite having reached the brink of advancement and liberation is still in a fix and undergoing oppression in multiple ways. That being said, what inspires me are those people, who have found the strength to reverse the affect and have worked through their fears to change negative narratives into positive ones. The innate ability, we human beings hold to stretch, expand, endure, transform lives through resilience is something that puts my practice into perspective.

You have a PhD in Psychology, when did you realize its art you want to pursue?

It has always been my inclination to have an impact on society in a positive manner, which is what I achieved during my time as a Psychologist. However, I feel that practicing art has provided me with a broader platform to initiate self-reflection and ask difficult questions that I believe leads to growth and empowerment without it only being for a particular strata. I have always carried art with me.

Describe your work in five words?

Experimental, relevant, thought provoking, inspirational and multidimensional!

In your opinion what art works have you initiated that both western and eastern cultures can relate to?

Sometime around last year, I worked on a piece that was called No Honor in Honor Killing, which aimed to strike dialogue regarding Pakistan’s culture of honor killings. This year I revived that project, renaming it as No Honor in Killing, which was focused towards the school shootings in USA. The project dealt with me collecting over 11,000 bullet casings all around New York. It also contained photographs of victims of gun violence. I believe it was one of my more impactful works that is prevalent to both cultures, as gun violence is something that has spanned out geographically.

Do you consider yourself a Feminist?

I do not appreciate being put in any kind of a box. This word gets a bad reputation and generally perceived as female chauvinism. The term feminism has been taken in a vastly different connotation than what it’s supposed to be understood as. For me it’s another word for equality. Rather than one gender being in opposition to the other, its more along the lines of both genders having the ability to avail equal opportunity, respect, security, breaking stereotypes that prove to cause hindrances in the lives of both sexes.

What does your art practice aim to emphasize?

I strongly feel that art has the ability to enable the masses to shift paradigms at a sub-conscious level. I take it as my responsibility to provoke a line of questioning and self-reflection. Norms that have become so ingrained in our psyche that we accept them without knowing their impact or origin. I explored the saying “Sweep it under the rug,” because at times it is better to keep the dirt under the rug. But, at other times the dirt needs to be swept out. I express this by using hand woven and machine made carpets as my canvas. The paintings of women on the carpet repre-

sent those who have been walked on as if they were a rug.

By painting on the rugs and putting the rugs on the walls and attaching them to the ceiling I am, in my imagination, raising the status of these women and giving them figuratively and literally a different place in society and culture. The aim is to liberate human potential in myself and hopefully in others.

Your exhibition takes place on the 15th of November, 2018 in Karachi at Chawkandi Gallery. What kind of art should we expect?

The exhibition will have multiple mediums tackling the issues of desire, gender, violence and em (powerment). I questions these notions through paintings, hand-made and machine woven Persian rugs, videos as well as live art performance.

This is the first time you’re showcasing your artwork in Pakistan. What kind of feedback are you expecting your exhibition to gather?

As an artist, it is my hope for my art to hold a significant enough impact to not only spark meaningful dialogue but also enable the people to work against indoctrinated mindsets. I hope to move and more importantly strengthen my audience through my art work by having them question their own personal strength through their internal and external violence that we all have as human beings.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

ANOUSHAY ABBASI When the lockdown started, it was really hard for me to adjust myself to the new routine - monotonous and boring. I missed going to the shoots and working (which is my passion). But halfway through, I told myself I have to pull myself together if I want to get past this. So for now I am trying to find peace in these small moments that I spend with myself.

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Keeping house clean

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Tell us a little about yourself?

Though my mum isn’t with me anymore, in my head, heart and life I still am my mama’s little girl. I can be a bit moody sometimes and I am all about music. If I am hanging out with someone, I will almost always end up talking about music.

Did you stumble upon your career or was it something that you always wanted?

I think everybody requires to stumble upon their career, I don’t think you can learn things the way you’ve learnt otherwise.

Did you ever consider or experience a career change?

I actually worked as a sales rep at a call centre before I started perusing singing, so not exactly a career shift but it was a huge change as I was lucky enough to step out of a 9-5 to follow my passion as a singer.

Did you ever feel discouraged mid way your routine? How did you push through it?

I believe an artist isn’t really an artist if they aren’t sure about what they want to do. I don’t recall ever being unsure of my passion and I feel truly blessed that I was able to make a career out of what I loved the most, very lucky to be able to do this every day.

own path, and how did she inspire you?

My forever Boss Lady would be my mother. She was so smart, highly organised and would always know exactly what to say to make someone feel better. She would always accomplish anything and everything she put her mind to. She was a hands-on mom and had everything under control besides her health. If only I could be half the boss lady she was.

Describe a typical day in (insert name)’s life?

Since I have a lot of time on my hands these days, and also am in a relaxed headspace I am taking this time to creating music with my brother which I haven’t done in a really long time. However I “ONE SHOULD do wish for this whole situation to calm down so we all can get back DISCOVER to our normal routines.

THEIR OWN PASSION BY EXPLORING THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES AND WALK THEIR OWN PATH.”

What are the top three things that you cherish the most in your life?

Things that I cherish would be my friends, family, my cats and my talent.

What is the #1 thing yet to be ticked off your bucket list?

That would be to visit all the haunted places in the world.

Name one boss lady that inspired you take your

Complete this sentence, ‘To me a #BossLady is…’

To me a Boss Lady is a woman who isn’t afraid to take a stand for herself and other around her and is perfectly comfortable in her own skin.

Which world leader would you most like to have dinner with?

For me that someone would be Nelson Mandela because he stood up for his race and fought against racial discrimination. I would love to sit with him and ask how he thinks the current prevalence of racism could be tackled and in some way help bring about positive change.

What advice would you give to young girls who look upto you and have goals and dreams like you?

Not so much an advice but I would like to suggest that instead of following in someone else’s footsteps, one should discover their own passion by exploring their talents and abilities and walk their own path.

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With the lockdown everyone seems to be sitting at home but thank god for Ludo!

You can get your friends together and play this addictive game to help pass time!

Corona body suits and masks are being sold at National defence hospital pharmacy! This is the only piece of shopping and retail therapy you’ll need to be doing during this pandemic! Keep yourself and others safe and invest in these body suits.

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Madonna announced via Instagram that she has tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, meaning that she has likely already been infected with the virus.

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IN THE FIELD WITH...

zainab salman DESIGNER

Who is your best friend?

I have too many close friends to name one. I am not very social but the few friends that i have are all very special to me.

What would you grab if your house was on fire?

My kids- if that applies!

What is your destination for the trip of your dreams?

Hawaii for now.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grow up? And do you still want it?

I always wanted to be a writer or a journalist. However now my only passion is design.ing.

If you got stuck in the elevator and was forced to listen to only one song, which would it be?

Say you won’t let go- James Arthur What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?

Find joy in every little thing you do.

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Where did you stay?

Though on the pricier side, staying a night in Villa D’este surrounded by its astonishing architecture was a once in a life time experience and made me feel like Italian royalty.

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Travelling is great fun. You get to explore a new place, meet new people and get wiser! We want to know more and will share with you exciting travel stories from a few special people in our section, planes, trains & automobiles!

Best food: La terraza not only offered immaculate food but its strategic position leaves one feeling suspended over water. Although the food available at different towns of Lake Como is not too remarkable, you can’t go wrong with Pastas & Margarita Pizzas.

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Things to do: Only an hour’s train ride from Milan, Lake Como is something you cannot miss when visiting the area.

Traversing the small towns through Boats & Ferrys is a must to get the true feel of what the entire area has to offer. You can cycle through the picturesque small town of Bellagio or explore the beautiful historical churches in addition to simply admiring the astounding natural beauty lake Como presents.

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Your weekly entertainment guide plus all the upcoming events and much much more! Paperazzi gives you the latest scoop!

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Join this free webinar to explore how Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development’s graduate-level ECED elective course can prepare you to impact children’s learning and development during times of uncertainty and pursue teaching and leadership roles in diverse school contexts and beyond.

STAYING SANE IN THIS INSANE TIME Dr. Qudsia Tariq, a Clinical Psychologist and Chairperson of the Department of Psychology (University of Karachi) hosts a one day workshop about "HOW TO STAY SANE IN THIS INSANE TIME". Anyone attend this online one-day workshop with an open discussion about how to remain calm and productive during this pandemic.

FINDING INNER BALANCE DURING COVID-19 WITH MAYA NADEEM

Join T2F for a workshop with Maya Nadeem on ‘Finding Inner Balance During Covid-19' on T2F Facebook Live. This workshop uses creative expression and mindful body movement to help calm any anxiety in he mind and regulate the nervous system. This workshop will strengthen a sense of inner balance and provide a connection to the resilience you need during these uncertain times. You will be deeply supported at all times.

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UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING ANXIETY IN CHILDREN Anxiety is one of the most common mental health difficulties in children and has been on the rise over the last few years and can often go undetected for a long time. Attend this workshop and learn: The difference between typical and atypical anxiety, types of anxiety difficulties in children, how anxiety manifests in children as well as practical tools to address and manage children’s anxiety,