Shifting visions
It is only after their formal beauty has left its mark that you realise the narrative power of Abbas' photographs, writes Sonali Pahwa

In progress: Origin of the paradox
John Dillon's career in the theatre spans three decades...
By Sherif Nakhla

Plain Talk
New Year is always a time for memories, for running through the past twelve months as well as looking forward to the next...
By Mursi Saad El-Din

A dream of winter
Amal Choucri Catta revels in her Russian sojourn, however brief

Identity crisis
Pupi Avati, 65, is president of Cinecittà and of Cinecittà Holding (SPA)...
By Mohamed El-Assyouti