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A vintage Kabul cinema finally falls to Taliban bulldozers
New York Times, Published on 24/12/2025
» KABUL — A movie theatre that bore witness to Afghanistan’s modern history — from the cosmopolitan vibrancy of the 1960s to the silencing and repression that followed not one but two Taliban takeovers — has been razed to make way for a shopping mall.
Abortion in Afghanistan: 'My mother crushed my stomach with a stone'
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» KABUL - When Bahara was four months pregnant, she went to a Kabul hospital to beg for an abortion. "We're not allowed," a doctor told her. "If someone finds out, we will all end up in prison."
Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» KABUL — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: March 20-26
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/03/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Glamour and grit with The Weeknd and Ken Loach at Cannes
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» CANNES (FRANCE) - Competition for the coveted Palme d'Or remains openin Cannes as the film festival enters its second week, with well-known directors including previous laureates Wim Wenders, Nanni Moretti and Ken Loach on the programme.
New movies out this week: Apr 19-25
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/04/2023
» New releases that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Mar 10-16
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 10/03/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
For a better future
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/11/2022
» After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Hamida and Marsela are happy to be back in school in Thailand. Despite being far from home, they are not only taking interesting lessons but growing up in a safe environment with new friends and teachers.
Inside Afghanistan's secret schools, where girls defy the Taliban
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» KABUL: Nafeesa has discovered a great place to hide her schoolbooks from the prying eyes of her disapproving Taliban brother -- the kitchen, where Afghan men rarely venture.
Shoot 'em up video game a refuge for war-scarred Afghans
AFP, Published on 05/06/2022
» KABUL: The crackle of gunfire. A gasp of a stranger. Explosions rumbling in the distance. In the Afghan capital of Kabul, such sounds would normally prompt panic.