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Lost childhoods, forgotten dreamsWas this how it was supposed to be?Her eyelashes flutter,Drops of water on rusted beer cansAre they tears or raindrops?I cannot tellMatted hair, parched lips,Thirsty for a […]
Lost childhoods, forgotten dreamsWas this how it was supposed to be?Her eyelashes flutter,Drops of water on rusted beer cansAre they tears or raindrops?I cannot tellMatted hair, parched lips,Thirsty for a […]
It’s almost 11 pm as I write this; our house – in which we lived for exactly 10 years – is almost empty. We’ve pretty much packed and moved everything; […]
Joker isn’t just a film about a man suffering from a mental illness; it is more or less about the ills of a society that has lost its faith in […]
My (Poor) Eye Journey Pre-post: This section could get a tad long, so if you’re not really interested in reading this part, you can skip it and go straight to […]
I received this in my University listserv, so sharing it with ya’ll too. 🙂 *** Are you a women’s human rights defender? Do you want to increase your understanding of women’s human […]
It’s half an hour past 12 am, and we are now officially into 2018. 2017 is officially over. Forever. And, admittedly, I couldn’t be more relieved. Of course, this is […]
Pre-Post: I just realized I’d saved this post as a draft, and forgot to share it. This was a year ago. Geez. Like, HOW could I have not shared this? […]
To my dearest, sweetest, most beloved Zohal jaaney ❤ Look who’s a little lady today?! All grown up, eh? Well, okay, almost, but wow I honestly cannot believe you are […]
It was recently brought to my attention that one of the most popular Hollywood films of all time, “The Passion of the Christ” (if you haven’t watched it yet, you […]
I realize it’s been a while since I did this — blogging, I mean. It’s also been a while since I’ve written an end-of-year/ wishing-everyone-a-new-year post. So, I’m actually really […]
Pre-post: This is a research paper I wrote in one of my gender studies graduate classes, and it’s currently being considered for publication. Of course, I can not, and will […]
Let’s face it, potty-training is not easy. And, if you were a first time mom like me, you probably wanted to push it back as much as possible, in hopes […]
When I lived in Saudi Arabia, religious policing of women’s bodies was the norm. I remember a time when my mother and I were casually strolling down Suwaiket street — […]
Shhh, do not talk. Do not speak of this to anyone. You are all right. You are fine. You are still a virgin. Virgin. I closed my eyes, as my […]
Although the author states in the beginning of the blog that the information about this horrific event was taken from Wikipedia — a source that I don’t often trust 100 […]
Another year has gone by and my little doll of a daughter has now turned three! Gosh, it feels like only yesterday when I first brought her home, all bundled […]
I love libraries. Those who know me well know how much I’ve always loved going to the library, sifting through book after book, and pretty much spending hours there in […]
Over the past few days, the incident of a four-year-old boy, who had somehow ended up in a gorilla’s pit at the Cincinatti zoo, in which one of the gorillas […]
This blog was initially posted on the Express Tribune Blogs here. I have always loved Sesame Street. It was the only children’s show, along with Fraggle Rock, that I eagerly […]
Disclaimer: This post has some spoilers from the show. So, if you plan on watching it, you may want to skip this blog post, until after you have watched the […]
This article was published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. When it comes to the barrage of crimes against women, Pakistan ranks among the highest in the world. Such crimes against […]
Yes, dear readers. You read that title right, all right! The beloved hubby and I are parents again, but this time to a gorgeous, perfect little baby boy! And, we’ve […]
A version of this blog was also published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. Friday the 13th is considered to be the most unluckiest day of the year, according to […]
A version of this article was also published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. Earlier in the month of October, we learned that both Hayden Panettiere and Drew Barrymore — both famous […]
It’s only been a few days since Justin Trudeau prevailed in one of the biggest, most ubiquitous and successful elections in Canadian history till date, and the only topic filling […]
It’s always heart-warming when I open the news – Facebook, that is – and the first link that pops up in my newsfeed is not a multitude of deaths, war […]
It feels like only yesterday when I was just writing my very first “Happy Birthday” letter to the most beautiful and intelligent little human being I know: My beloved, darling […]
In my field of research work, I often either meet with or hear stories about women — Pashtun women — who’ve been victims of violence and abuse, usually in the […]
Several months ago (gosh, I can’t believe how long it’s been!), I shared a very interesting discussion I had on my wall about Pashtun/Afghan origin, identity, and how it is […]
Originally posted on iramramzan:
I don’t know about you all, but I’m getting rather bored of the I-love-my-hijab sentiments now. It means, unfortunately, you have to put up with my…
A version of this blog was first published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. Over the past several years, there appears to be a rise in the instances of horrid […]
Over the past year or so, I’ve come to realize how incredibly important it is not to share each and everything over social media, whether they are personal pictures/videos, successes, […]
This blog was originally published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. It wasn’t too long ago that Kathmandu, Nepal was viewed as one of the most beautiful, and most historical, […]
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to […]
Originally posted on Olivia A. Cole:
Yesterday I read an article in which Chris Brown discussed the age at which he lost his virginity. He was 8, he says, and…
I love South Asian food. A lot. And I know one of the reasons why it’s so incredibly delicious is because of the one magic ingredient that’s gotten quite a few […]
I love the beautiful and mega-talented Meryl Streep! And I love this quote by her even more. Resonates with me deeply as I, too, have fully incorporated it into my […]
For the past few days, news about a 27-year-old Afghan woman named Farkhunda, who was brutally and mercilessly killed last week Thursday (March 19, 2015), has been circulating all over […]
Originally posted on Sherryx's Weblog:
If one looks at the cultural history of Muslims in India, its hard to ignore the festival of Nowruz: The spring festival of Persia…
As a little child growing up in the Middle East — Saudi Arabia, to be more precise — I was often told, time and again, by my parents, aunts, uncles, […]
The blog was originally published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. Yesterday, March 8th marked the 104th anniversary of International Women’s Day as people all over the world found unique and creative ways to […]
So, earlier today, I came across a cartoon that a friend shared on her Facebook wall (the actual link to the cartoon can be accessed here), and I have to say […]
Pre-post: As my readers already know, I went on a very brief vacation to London, England a few weeks ago. Most may have already read the first part of my […]
A version of this article was also published on the Express Tribune Blogs here. I am not a huge fan of the Oscars, usually because nothing interesting ever happens during it. It’s […]
When my sister-in-law booked my tickets to London, England exactly a week ago, I couldn’t believe it. I also couldn’t believe that she actually managed to find seats for my […]
Originally posted on cornerofwisdom:
As a student of Social Science, I have usually focused on the academic and tangible work culture of Afghanistan. One day I was researching about the…
A few months ago, someone came to my blog with the inquiry (and I am pasting it here verbatim) below: Hello, hope you are well. Just browsing through your website and […]
Her hair It spills about her face And bounces about her shoulders as she runs “Oh my!” Strangers would exclaim, “Look at all that hair!” So much hair Her long […]
Ah, yes, Ryan Gosling. How he melted every woman’s heart — young and old alike — when he appeared in The Notebook, back in 2004. You ladies remember that, right? […]
Pre-post: Words cannot explicate how much I LOVE this article and how deeply I can relate to it too. I am so sick and tired of women who strongly carry […]