In linguistics, the difference between a developed and developing country is a mere suffix – ‘ed’ or ‘ing’. In reality, the transformation is excruciating. Like a butterfly shedding its cold and hard home, its chrysalis. Pakistan turned 67 years old yesterday on 14th August 2014. In human years, sixty-seven years is about white hair, wear … More Pakistan is stuck in its chrysalis. That’s all.
My heart lurched as my brother told me Robin Williams was gone. His goofy yet warm smile, scrunched up eyes and gorilla-like arms flashed before my eyes. He was my favorite. All time favorite. I grew up watching his movies. I grew up watching his magic. If ‘passion’ had a face, it would look like … More His Happy feet will always be remembered….RIP Robin Williams.
Pity. sympathy. Empathy. A difference as frail as a dandelion, as sturdy as a mountain. A difference that if understood, can change the world. Don’t pity the downtrodden But pity the anarchists For they are headed for a senseless abyss Don’t pity the mentally challenged, But sympathize with the humanely challenged, For they have an … More Wednesday Wiseness: Pity, Sympathy and Empathy
Vermicelli. Milk. Sugar. Dates. Cardamoms. Almonds. Pistachios. I have it all laid out in front of me. My trembling hands reach for the cooking pot. My first attempt at making the most special dessert on Eid. Sheer Khorma – vermicelli pudding. I pour in some clarified butter. A bunch of cardamoms. I wait to hear … More When I cooked my first Sheer Khorma (vermicelli pudding) on Eid …
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