a review of “A Place For Us” by Fatima Farheen Mirza A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza moves from the present to the past and back again to tell a carefully-crafted tale of an Indian-American Muslim family and all the conflicts and love that exist between its members. It spans several decades and …
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oct’ 24 workout schedule General Structure: Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of light cardio before every workout (jump rope, brisk walk, cycling). Cardio: 20-30 minutes post-workout for fat loss and endurance (steady-state or HIIT). Core work: Included on Leg & Abs days but feel free to add a short ab circuit on push and pull days if …
a review of “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo is a novel that dives deep into the intricacies of human relationships, specifically between two brothers, Peter and Ivan, who are struggling to find common ground after their father’s death. Known for her ability to portray messy romantic entanglements, Rooney shifts focus here to explore …
A Stolen Life Prologue Dhaka, 1970—when the city held its breath, waiting to exhale revolution. The air vibrated with the hum of change, a nation stirring in the belly of unrest. In the heart of this anticipation, Neeta was born—a fragile arrival into a world painted with hopes and haunted by whispers of uncertainty. Her …
Han Kang Wins the Nobel Prize I woke up today to the thrilling news that Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literature! As a long-time fan, this feels like a personal victory. Her work, especially “The Vegetarian”, which I read back in 2016, left a deep impression on me. The rawness and surreal …
Amela The Elephant’s Arrival “But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.” (Quran 2:216) Amela Begum was born in a village where the hum of train tracks was an inseparable companion. …
a review of “And Then He Sang a Lullaby” by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu I discovered And Then He Sang a Lullaby while browsing for audiobooks, and it immediately captivated me. From the first few pages, I could tell that this was not going to be an easy read—but it was a necessary one. The novel …
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entry #2 Day 4 of this lower back pain saga! It all started last Wednesday during my morning workout—those bent-over rows really did a number on me. Ever since, I’ve been struggling to stand straight, but oddly enough, sitting or lying down feels totally fine. It’s frustrating not to be able to hit the gym …
The Quiet of What Remains Afnan woke to the familiar buzz of the phone on the bedside table, a sound that seemed to belong to the fabric of mornings like a small, persistent ache. The name on the screen blinked—Oni. A reminder of the argument that had spun late into the night, both trivial and …
The Quiet Simmer The evening unfolded like an ancient scroll, the ink of its story smeared by the gentle patter of rain, each drop a whispered secret against the windows of Reza’s apartment in the heart of Gulshan. It was a Thursday, the cusp of the weekend in Bangladesh, where the monsoon clouds held the …
