The Journey According to every single law of physics, finance, economics, transnational borders, diplomacy and visa politics, there was no way my family and I could have gone for Umrah last December. There was no way I could afford it for all four of us. Our visa also literally came in just two days before... Continue Reading →
Seasonal list: Autumnal books, films and TV shows
For a few years now, I’ve been marking the passage of time by curating lists of things to read or watch according to the season and its qualities. It’s been pretty effective in helping combat the feeling of months passing me by due to mindless overconsumption, busy work schedules or a crowded social calendar, and... Continue Reading →
The quiet charm of Panchayat
Everyone remembers what they were doing during the first few months of 2020, when the entire world suddenly found itself stuck at home in the middle of a deadly virus outbreak. I was jumping from one exciting TV show to the next, often leaving midway because something else had captured my attention. To make up... Continue Reading →
