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
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
Partition, 70 years on
So much reading material is available on the formation of Pakistan that it’s hard for someone as clueless as me … More