Ahmed Ramadan
A personal collection with a personal connection
Art news
September 22, 2010
A personal collection with a personal connection
You can buy a house, but it is a hard job to create a home. The art of turning this…
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
Cinema/TV
September 21, 2010
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
“The Expendables,” which had its US release back in August and reached Egyptian cinemas earlier this month, managed to capture…
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
Life & Style
September 20, 2010
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
In an region where Islam prevails, winemaking can be a failing trade. It's well-known that Muslims are prohibited from drinking,…
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Health & Fitness
September 19, 2010
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Trust me, I know the feeling! Every once in a while (read: every other day) I, too, get tired of…
Bento Box in the Bird Cage
Food
September 18, 2010
Bento Box in the Bird Cage
There is something about Thai food that manages to mesmerize me every time I taste it, but I’m not quite…
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
Cinema/TV
September 17, 2010
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
The Alexandria film festival is into its second day. On Thursday, 16 September, the Green Plaza screens, which are showing…
London cabs in Cairo
Life & Style
September 15, 2010
London cabs in Cairo
The landscape of Cairo transportation services has widened in the past couple of years, with yellow cabs and white taxis…
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
Health & Fitness
September 13, 2010
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
As you board the plane heading west to New York or east to Hong Kong, you might be practically thinking…
Breaking the rules: Egyptian cinemas to screen American movies during Eid
Cinema/TV
September 11, 2010
Breaking the rules: Egyptian cinemas to screen American movies during Eid
The Egyptian movie industry continues its decline during the Eid season. After suffering a tough summer with lower-than-usual income from…
Fawazeer Miriam: A nostalgic but disappointing Ramadan quiz show
Art news
September 8, 2010
Fawazeer Miriam: A nostalgic but disappointing Ramadan quiz show
Fifteen years have passed since the last recognizable fawazeer (quiz) show ran on Egyptian TV and still no one has…