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…