Jan 11, 2020A basic guide for voting in the 2020 US presidential electionsFor anyone who needs a quick run-down of the must-dos and the deadlines for voting in the 2020 presidential elections. This information is for New York State. You can check the corresponding info for your own state. I hope you find it useful! The essentials: 1. Check registration status 2…Elections5 min readElections5 min read
Jan 7, 2020Member-onlyThe problem with Meray Pas Tum HoHere’s another blog trying to out-woke a perfectly enjoyable television experience, you’re probably thinking. I get it. The constant stream of criticism on our news feeds can get exhausting. But let me start by saying that the actors in this drama serial are wonderful, talented individuals and the premise of…Pakistan6 min readPakistan6 min read
Jan 2, 2020Member-onlyHow a Puppy Helped Me Grieve and Find Joy in LifeFor a major part of last year, I found myself shrinking away from human company. Intense grief has a way of altering our social links; it can fray life-long relationships, or it can open the door to a complete stranger. …Grief5 min readGrief5 min read
Jun 7, 2019Change is brewing in Pakistan‘Human rights’ seems to have become a provocative concept in Pakistan lately. In an ideal, vague, theoretical world, the term is considered positive, even a necessity. …Human Rights3 min readHuman Rights3 min read
Jun 7, 2019Member-onlyBlue Muslim wave in US organizes for 2020When she tweeted out an Arabic prayer for the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack, Ilhan Omar found herself being singled out by a major national news outlet. A click-bait headline read, “Ilhan Omar shares Muslim verse….” The US Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota is frequently over-scrutinized, misrepresented, also vilified…Politics5 min readPolitics5 min read
Jun 6, 2019A boy in the skyAamir scrubbed off the last stains of gravy from the rusty old tables and mopped the floor dry. He then bolted all the windows and doors shut and climbed upstairs to his room, catching a glimpse of the clock along the way. It was half past midnight. …Short Story6 min readShort Story6 min read
