Imagine if we ruled the world? On feminism, superstition, and the ancient wisdom of the east. This article is from…
Words from Warsan on our wedding
I got married a little while ago and when it came to choosing a quote to get printed on our…
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An Ode To Tea, Love and Winter
It feels hard to do anything in mid January. The allure of a ‘charming’ winter walk wears off when you…
Riz Ahmed is king of the jungle in Mogul Mowgli
Riz Ahmed’s latest offering feels very apt for 2020, with its central theme dancing around the fear that comes with…
Mental Health Awareness Week
Here’s a short video I did (before lockdown!) on all things mental health, finding peace through positive thinking and working…
Not Your Spice Girl
Much of South Asian literature is themed around food – milk and honey, saffron and cinnamon, jalebis and gulab jamuns,…
The Churel and other mythical legends
For hundreds of years in Dominican folklore, people have spoken of the legend of ‘La Ciguapa’ – a beautiful woman…
Speaking about love in the Guardian
Hello, it’s me. Last month (December 2019) The Guardian published a piece on the 1969 Divorce Reform Act, reflecting on…
On ‘The Afghan Girl’
I want to start noting stories that deserved more than they received, so here goes. ‘The Afghan Girl’ is one…