SunStar THIRTY-FIVE years ago, a major historical event unfolded in the lives of the Filipino people.
Unfortunately, today, the young do not seem to have any idea what that was all abouts. It looks that there is a lapse in our historical transfer and the political transparency so that those who came after Edsa will have a sense of history.
I remember then, 35 years ago, the tension that was in our country when a sea of people filled Edsa and stopped the tanks from advancing, and that a prayer vigil has been organized by the religious. How the people power toppled a dictatorial government that continued to perpetuate a government that deceived the people.
Remembering Mohammad Anwar, Mehmood Jamal and Irfan Hussain
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February 24, 2021
LATE MOHAMMAD ANWAR: Life in exile is an excruciating experience. Its bitter taste is only known to people who have suffered it. The parting of the company is unbearable and hurtful when one himself is at the fag end of his innings when those with whom one had ‘sweet and sour’ relations running over decades without much of misunderstanding back to the Creator to whom we all have to return to account for our lives here and hereafter.
When I heard the tragic news of Anwar Bhai’s death the other day, I could not believe it. Just a few days back I had a chat with him on phone and we promised to meet over a cup of coffee as soon Covid restrictions were relaxed. Cruel Death took him away before we could deliberate on ‘halat-e-hazra’ (current situation). We shared two different schools of political thoughts as manifested in PPP and MQM. I also knew him to be son–in-law of late Barrister
Remembering a brave man
February 23, 2021
Changing loyalties for personal interests has been an ordinary practice in Pakistani politics. There are a handful of politicians who dare to take a risk while playing in the ground. Senator Mushahidullah Khan, who passed away recently, was indeed one of those who took risks.
Whether it was the floor of parliament or a protest rally, Mushahidullah Khan spoke without any fear or pressure.
Coming from a middle-class background, Mushahidullah secured a notable status within the PML-N because of his talent, farsightedness and sincerity. Believing in a transparent democratic system in the country, he used to take a hard line on this issue.
NUNN S THEATER HABIT Sun. February 21, 2021 12:00 AM by Jerry Nunn Vicki Quade s Easter Bunny Bingo: Jesus, Resurrection & Peeps! hops onto the small screen on February 25 to play to the masses while theaters are currently shuttered. This virtual improv endeavor is part of Chicago Theater Week, sponsored by the League of Chicago Theatres. It will continue streaming online until Easter Sunday April 4.
This particular production was filmed with a live audience on March 15, 2020 before the Royal George Theatre was closed during the pandemic. This is vital to the Bingo production because the nun s material is based on being interactive and playing off of the audience reactions every night.