Ibtisam Ahmed

Books Bucket List: the books that stayed with me

In our twist on a 'Books Bucket List', nine writers reveal the top book that has stayed with them throughout their lives
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Posted Sep. 15, 2014

National Sport Sport

The 2014 US Open: “no shortage of drama and delight”

In his final article for the section, Ibtisam Ahmed takes a detailed look back at the US Open
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Posted Sep. 10, 2014

2014 Primetime Emmy Awards

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on the 25th of August, with a large number of repeat winners and sentimental favourites taking home the trophies in their respective categories. Considered the biggest night in the awards calendar for television and making up one of the holy grail of talent...
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Posted Aug. 31, 2014

Features Film

“Stardom isn’t a profession, it’s an accident”: a tribute to Lauren Bacall

The Boar remembers Lauren Bacall, a legend of the silver screen.
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Posted Aug. 16, 2014

Features Film

O Captain! My Captain!: a tribute to Robin Williams

Boar Film reflects on the career of Robin Williams: the laughter, the inspiration and the genius.
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Posted Aug. 14, 2014

Comment

Hobby Lobby: The Dangers of Imposing Values

Ibtisam Ahmed shows how a recent Supreme court ruling has had a big impact on contraception in the US
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Posted Aug. 10, 2014

From page to small screen

Ibtisam Ahmed considers the advantages of television adaptations for novels
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Posted Jul. 27, 2014

Books

Tete a tete: Is Ginny Weasley a strong character or a shallow placeholder?

Is Ginny Weasley a strong female character and major part of the Harry Potter series or is she just a shallow placeholder who is there more for convenience than anything else? Two Books writers go head-to-head.
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Posted Jul. 21, 2014