Heba Helmy
The sunny side of politics: How being positive can help you, if not the revolution
Life & Style
February 7, 2013
The sunny side of politics: How being positive can help you, if not the revolution
Ever since the outbreak of the 25 January revolution, the nation has been dragged into an unprecedented whirlwind of violence…
Tuesday’s papers: A presidential visit and an angry funeral march
Egypt
February 5, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: A presidential visit and an angry funeral march
Tuesday’s independent papers highlight the touching scene of hundreds of mourners bidding farewell to two new young martyrs in a…
Tuesday’s papers: Opposition shuns dialogue, protesters defy curfew
Egypt
January 29, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Opposition shuns dialogue, protesters defy curfew
On the second anniversary of the Friday of Anger, Tuesday’s papers reveal how the country is trapped between a deepening…
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
Food
January 28, 2013
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
As vegetarian diets continue to grow in popularity around the world, more and more Egyptians are making the shift to…
Tuesday’s papers: Revolutionaries up in arms, Islamists celebrate
Egypt
January 22, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Revolutionaries up in arms, Islamists celebrate
Tuesday’s papers show that revolutionaries are rolling up their sleeves for the second anniversary of the 2011 uprising and intending…
Pick up your speed: Cairo Runners have the city on its feet
Health & Fitness
January 17, 2013
Pick up your speed: Cairo Runners have the city on its feet
Whether you are a marathon professional or a casual runner, put on your sneakers, roll up your sleeves and hit…
Tuesday’s papers: Dueling praise and criticism among the headlines
Egypt
January 15, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Dueling praise and criticism among the headlines
Discrepancies continue to a greater extent between state-owned and independent news coverage in Tuesday’s papers. While state-run papers praise the…
Take a walk: A quick-paced daily walk could be a lifesaver for your health
Health & Fitness
January 14, 2013
Take a walk: A quick-paced daily walk could be a lifesaver for your health
It’s stressful handling multiple priorities and trying to fit exercise into your busy schedule. Fortunately, all you may need to…
Tuesday’s papers: The Cabinet’s Brotherhoodization and Erian’s mysterious resignation
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: The Cabinet’s Brotherhoodization and Erian’s mysterious resignation
The news of Egypt’s latest Cabinet reshuffle makes headlines in Tuesday’s newspapers.
A reluctant holiday: Many Copts won’t fully celebrate Christmas
Life & Style
January 6, 2013
A reluctant holiday: Many Copts won’t fully celebrate Christmas
Coptic Christians are preparing to celebrate their second post-revolution Christmas on Monday 7 January, but many say holiday cheer is…