Sifat Azad

Bio

Sifat is pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at Kingston University in London as the first-ever recipient of the Hilary Mantel Creative Writing Scholarship Award. She is a CUNY Baccalaureate graduate with dual concentrations in Literature and Creative Writing. Her piece, "Covered," was featured in John Jay's Finest and her short story, "Brownstone," was published in J Journal: New Writing on Justice.
What If You Could Vote on Who Wins a Trial: eQuibbly Now Crowdsources Disputes
By Sifat Azad
Editor's Note 5/12/14: eQuibbly has recently re-launched and offers a more focused service (only private online arbitration) and no longer uses crowdsourcing for dispute resolution. The recent startup eQuibbly.com serves as a platform for resolving…
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Graduated
By Sifat Azad
As the class of 2012 gets ready to toss their caps and take their first steps into the real world, here are seven accounts from college grads telling you what they wish they knew before graduating.  1.      It’s even more difficult to “date” in the…
Bollywood Meets Hollywood: Amitabh Bachchan Goes All-American in 'The Great Gatsby'
By Sifat Azad
The trailer to Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, The Great Gatsby, was released on Tuesday and featured a famous face typically unseen in Hollywood productions. Amongst the cast of notable stars who are well-known here in the states, including Leonardo…
10 Things Every New Grad Should Know Before Entering the Real World
By Sifat Azad
With graduation around the corner, and a still scary economy and job market, the moment of truth (entering the long anticipated "real world") is closer than what you think. But don't panic, this comprehensive list will guide you through your life's…
George Zimmerman Medical Reports Don't Make Him Innocent in Trayvon Martin Death
By Sifat Azad
The Trayvon Martin case unveiled another layer on Tuesday when ABC News obtained George Zimmerman’s medical report from the morning following Martin’s death. The report appears to work in favor of Zimmerman, who fatally shot the 17-year old, unarmed…
Terrorist Toddler JetBlue Incident Shows What's Wrong With TSA
By Sifat Azad
The Transportation Security Administration implemented several changes since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, including cautionary surveillance on airline passengers who are suspected terrorists.  On Tuesday, eighteen-month-old, Riyanna was removed…
'Girls' on HBO: Finally a Realistic Show for Women About Sex, STDs, and Body Image
By Sifat Azad
The comparison of HBO’s new series "Girls" to the popular late 90’s sitcom "Sex and the City" weakens the impact of the raw and honest accounts of sex depicted on the new show.   Though the sexual story lines tackled in Sex and the City covered many…
George Zimmerman Should Be Charged For Trayvon Martin's Murder By Sanford Police Department
By Sifat Azad
The Sanford Police will soon make a decision on whether to charge and prosecute, George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who was not arrested after shooting and killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February. As people wait for the special…
Hillary Clinton For President in 2016 Underlined in New Viral Meme
By Sifat Azad
Tumblr’s latest meme, “Texts from Hillary,” spreading in shares across the net, features photos of the secretary of state texting in her sunglasses. Hillary’s photos are connected to pictures of various celebrities and political figures, displaying…
Ryan Seacrest NBC Job Strengthens His Role As a Powerful Media Figure
By Sifat Azad
In an interview with Matt Lauer on Wednesday on the Today show, Ryan Seacrest officially announced his new job working for NBC covering this summer's London Olympics. Rumor has it that Seacrest will replace Lauer once the Today host's contract…
Top 5 Reasons to Arrest George Zimmerman
By Sifat Azad
On February 26, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed on his way back to his father’s home by 28-year-old, neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. Martin was unarmed, carrying nothing but a bag of Skittles and a bottle…
Robert Zimmerman interview on Trayvon Martin case is disgusting and confirms why son George Zimmerman should be arrested
By Sifat Azad
In an interview on Thursday with Fox News, George Zimmerman’s father, Robert Zimmerman, pleads that his son has been portrayed in the wrong way. Robert finally spoke out about the events that took place the night George shot and killed 17-year old,…
George Zimmerman Race: White, Latino, or Jewish? In The Trayvon Martin Case, It Shouldn't Matter
By Sifat Azad
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch officer who shot 17-year old Trayvon Martin, was first labeled as the white man who shot an innocent black boy. As the case has opened up in recent weeks, it has been revealed that Zimmerman has a Peruvian…
Illinois Republican Primary: Stakes Are High for Mitt Romney to Beat Rick Santorum
By Sifat Azad
Public opinion polls show that Republican candidate Mitt Romney stands ahead in Illinois. However, because the Illinois primary on Tuesday is a crucial state that may define his standing in the November election, Romney must fight harder than usual…
Live: Missouri Republican Caucus, Ron Paul Winning, Fighting For VP Spot?
By Sifat Azad
Live Updates For the Missouri Caucus: Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney Battle For Delegates: Saturday: 6:45 p.m. Contention and Confusion Marred Mizz Caucus: According to the Associated Press various Republican caucuses in Missouri on Saturday,…
Puerto Rico Primary: Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum Offend, While Attempting to Win Voters
By Sifat Azad
As the GOP primary in Puerto Rico approaches, frontrunner Mitt Romney criticized U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor for her lack of support of making English the official language of Puerto Rico and requiring that all citizens be proficient…
Top 5 Moments From Barack Obama's State Dinners
By Sifat Azad
This week, President Obama hosted British Prime Minister David Cameron for a glittering White House state dinner. Here's a list of the top 5 state dinner moments in Obama's first term as president: (1) Britain State Dinner The highlight of President…
Stereotypes of Women's Work Ethic: The Real Reason There Aren't More Women in Positions of Power
By Sifat Azad
Business Insider recently raised the question that has sparked debate amongst women and experts for decades: Why aren’t there more women in positions of power?    Women outnumber men in this country by 51%, yet only 15% comprise the Senate, 16.6%…
Rush Limbaugh Birth Control Controversy Begs Question: Does the Media Only Inflame By Reporting on Such Distasteful Remarks?
By Sifat Azad
As a journalist, it’s a tough call choosing to write about sexist media figures like Rush Limbaugh, because I don’t want to draw attention to people like him.  The comments that conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh made about Georgetown…
Rush Limbaugh, Don Imus, and the Top 5 Most Offensive Media Personalities Against Women
By Sifat Azad
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh’s offensive comments against Georgetown University law school student Sandra Fluke have been the rave in recent headlines. As we begin Women’s History Month, I have highlighted the top 5 derogatory…