Imagine if we ruled the world? On feminism, superstition, and the ancient wisdom of the east. This article is from … More
Category: Thinkpieces
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 … More
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
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
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
I took an Ancestry Test and as a Pakistani, I learnt little
I am a British Pakistani born in London. Both my mother and father were born in Lahore, Pakistan. I can’t … More
On Being a Non-Bilingual Brown Person
“You can’t understand Punjabi?!” Rishma* said, mouth open in a grin stuck on pause that evolved into rolling laughter of … More
Exercise saved my mental health
I have suffered with mental health issues for as long as I can remember. Even in primary school, I just … More
Can I celebrate Christmas as a Muslim?
I think it’s pretty safe to say at this stage that hatred of Muslims is brewing into something that can … More
How Horror Helped My Anxiety
Whether it’s a glass of bubbly or a slab of cake, I’m yet to befriend a human who doesn’t have … More