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Maryam Ismail

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Desert Island Books: Filiz Ahmet

Apr 11, 2012

The Turkish movie and TV star shares her half-a-dozen favourite reads. Read article "Desert Island Books: Filiz Ahmet "

Successful start for Iranian-American teen romance author

Mar 24, 2012

Tahereh Mafi has completed her second novel and has Hollywood knocking on her door. Maryam Ismail meets the young author who has taken the publishing world by storm.Read article "Successful start for Iranian-American teen romance author"

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What's in my make-up bag: Lucy Wearing

Apr 28, 2012

How to spot if your make-up staples are past their sell-by date. Read article

When wedlock becomes deadlock

Apr 28, 2012

As divorce rates soar across the world, Anna Blundy examines how far Western influence and social change in the Gulf countries have altered the mindset towards matrimony. Read article

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My Life: the modern Muslim woman is who she chooses to be

Jan 15 , 2012 | 12:44PM GST

reachismail

Well written article. Why there are so many (millions) positive points about Islam and Women there but people who hate Islam stuck to these hijab issues. So, writer has written her feelings within few paragraphs. Well done

My Life: the modern Muslim woman is who she chooses to be

Jan 12 , 2012 | 03:42PM GST

deepdownnoregret

maybe am too dumb. A humble plea to a inspirational writer - its appears to me like the whole article is a riddle or like running or shouting. As the writer its wise to utilize efforts in simplifying the concept rather internationalizing the attitude.

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