Ricky Aggarwal 
Nouf Alhimiary is an emerging photographer whose practice centers on vintage media and antique cameras. She spoke to Teakster. Teakster: Please introduce yourself and tell us how you started your interest in photography. Nouf Alhimiary: My name is Nouf Alhimiary; I am a photographer from Saudi Arabia. I’ve been interested in photography for as long … Read more
Buying illegal wild animals in Kuwait is, as one local put it, “as easy as acquiring a cupcake.” Pets have long been used as status symbols the world over, but citizens of the Gulf take the prize when it comes to keeping the most exotic, controversial species—most commonly, “big cat” cubs. International law governing Kuwait … Read more
Enthusiasm comes naturally in a start-up environment. While it is important to harness that gusto, basics such as really deep research and sensible business plans should not be ignored. Those were the wise words of Salahuddin Kasem Khan, Managing Director & CEO of A.K. Khan & Co. Ltd which is based in Bangladesh. There have … Read more
When Morehshin Allahyari saw a video of ISIS fighters destroying ancient artifacts in the Mosul Museum, she was inspired to start a new project. “Material Speculation: ISIS” is a 3D-printing project that re-creates some of the most important artifacts destroyed by the group.
Protestors march with placards reading “Enough! Don’t turn our schools to Imam Hatips” on August 25, 2014, at Kadikoy in Istanbul. In recent months, parents have demonstrated outside of schools which have been turned into Imam Hatips – schools specializing in religious education combined with a modern curriculum. By Dilay Gundogan, Emmanuelle Baillon ISTANBUL (AFP) … Read more