“A writer picks a pen when his sensibilities are hurt.” Manto to a court judge. How concise and apt!
Bulbulay
My review of Pakistani TV drama “Bulbulay”
Drama Review: Besharam
My review of Pakistani TV drama “Besharam”
Scrap yarn granny blanket
A stash buster crocheting project
One day shrug project
Last Saturday, I finished my ambitious cardigan, first attempt of working with fine yarn. It turned out great. I thought I’ll take a break from hook for a couple of days. It will help to relieve my crochet finger syndrome. That pain in my index finger fie to long hours of working with crochet hook,…
Getting my identity
Thus began the wait. Oh, wait. Wednesday, 15 November 2017: Upon reaching office, I went straight to the meeting room. I was late by 5 minutes. I patiently sat through the meeting. After the conference call was over, I ran to my desk, and took a photo of enrolment ID. That is all I have,…
My Earliest memories of books
I’ve been reading Urdu books since I was 4. I read kid’s books and magazines. Bachchon ka Mahnama Umang, Noor, Hilaal, and Butool. Our household was subscribed to Umang and Noor. As soon as the newspaper boy would deliver the magazine, I would devour the magazines until every single line is read, and re-read, and sometimes even remembered, and…
Book Review: “Namal” by Nemrah Ahmed
‘Namal’ is undoubtedly one of the most difficult book to review and comment. Actually pretty difficult and heavy to read too, if you’re trying to do it one sitting. I finished all 30 episodes / parts during an overnight journey to my native place. It killed me. I went at it like I used to…
Urdu Book Genres
Assalam Alaikum, my fellow bookworms! Today, let’s dive into the captivating world of Urdu book genres and explore a unique classification that’s been gaining traction – the division between female-centric and male-centric popular fiction. Urdu literature is a treasure trove of diverse genres, each offering a distinct flavor to satiate our literary cravings. From heartwarming…
Suffocated
Can’t say what I want to say. Can’t do what I want to do. Can’t breathe. Can’t fall asleep. Can’t keep awake. Hate this hanging state. All of these unexpressed emotions are eatin me alive. I feel a blockage in my ear, and sinus, and head, and mind. Despite all my efforts, I’m not able…