Heba Helmy
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Heba is a graduate of the Faculty of Arts, English Department, Cairo University. She has also studied literature at the American University in Cairo.
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Ever since the outbreak of the 25 January revolution, the nation has been dragged into an unprecedented whirlwind of violence and political deadlock with no end in sight. Consequently, more and more Egyptians have been easily falling prey to...
Tuesday’s independent papers highlight the touching scene of hundreds of mourners bidding farewell to two new young martyrs in a painful funeral.
The recently-established paper Al-Sabah depicts the funeral procession of Amr Saad and Mohamed...
On the second anniversary of the Friday of Anger, Tuesday’s papers reveal how the country is trapped between a deepening domestic political rift and an escalating wave of violence.
In its leading story, flagship state paper Al-Ahram points the...
As vegetarian diets continue to grow in popularity around the world, more and more Egyptians are making the shift to healthy, plant-based diets.
There is increasing awareness about how saturated fats pose serious health risks and are considered a...
Tuesday’s papers show that revolutionaries are rolling up their sleeves for the second anniversary of the 2011 uprising and intending to flood the streets of Egypt after reaching a political deadlock with President Mohamed Morsy’s...
Whether you are a marathon professional or a casual runner, put on your sneakers, roll up your sleeves and hit the road. If you want to join Cairo Runners, all you need to do is brave the early morning cold and take to the capital’s streets...
Discrepancies continue to a greater extent between state-owned and independent news coverage in Tuesday’s papers. While state-run papers praise the so-called “achievements” of the government, privately-owned papers highlight the...
It’s stressful handling multiple priorities and trying to fit exercise into your busy schedule. Fortunately, all you may need to do is squeeze in a brisk, half-hour walk daily.
Brisk walking involves moderate-intensity exercise. To get a feel...
The news of Egypt’s latest Cabinet reshuffle makes headlines in Tuesday’s newspapers.
State-owned Al-Akhbar quotes Gamal Heshmat, Shura Council member, as denouncing allegations that the Muslim Brotherhood is aiming for the “...
Coptic Christians are preparing to celebrate their second post-revolution Christmas on Monday 7 January, but many say holiday cheer is missing this year.
Christmas and New Year’s celebrations have been marred by consecutive sectarian...
