A binge-worthy campus drama

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Article

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Nadya Chishty-Mujahid’s Perennial College Tales offers 24 interconnected stories set in the fictional Saeed School of Business, capturing the energy, politics, friendships, and chaos of Pakistani campus life. A sequel to Timeless College Tales, this collection is sharper and more cohesive, with recurring characters and overlapping arcs that read like episodes of a Netflix-style campus drama. At the heart of the stories is Dr. Madeeha Sulaiman, a bold, meddling professor who shapes students’ lives with unconventional interventions. The book balances humour, conflict, and emotion, exploring themes like student politics, forbidden friendships, fragile masculinity, and resilience, while avoiding predictable romantic clichés. With vivid storytelling and layered characters, it resonates strongly with Pakistani readers familiar with university culture, making it both entertaining and emotionally compelling.

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The News International

Publication Date

8-10-2025

Pages

28

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