It feels hard to do anything in mid January. The allure of a ‘charming’ winter walk wears off when you … More
Author: Maz Halima
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 … More
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 … More
Not Your Spice Girl
Much of South Asian literature is themed around food – milk and honey, saffron and cinnamon, jalebis and gulab jamuns, … More
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 … More
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 … More
On ‘The Afghan Girl’
I want to start noting stories that deserved more than they received, so here goes. ‘The Afghan Girl’ is one … More
Watch: My BBC Short Film
In May 2019, Muslims around the world fasted for the holy month of Ramadan. As someone who has experienced mental … More
Seeking Serenity in Mexico
“In the magnificent fierce morning of Mexico one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly, and … More
BBC Asian Network: Talking addiction in South Asian communities
It don’t really know what to say about this one. I wrote something very personal about having an alcoholic in … More