“It’s the economy stupid!” on November 22, 2024Pakistan’s democratic system is in jeopardy. Civilians and the military have taken turns to rule Pakistan, but the system, arguably, has remained the same, ‘unscathed’ by democracy. In Pakistan, democracy remains both illusive and elusive. What we have is something that looks like democracy, but does not work like one. Democracy is a dynamic, not […]
Life Without Social Media on September 24, 2024As a 90s kid, I grew up in an era before smartphones and social media. I am thankful for this for one simple reason, I remember a time before life became performative. I recall experiencing every moment I wanted to remember, rather than losing it in favor of recording the moment for posterity. I am […]
Shared Grief of Gender-Based Crime on September 3, 2024The recent tragic and horrifying incident involving the rape and murder of a young 31-year-old trainee medic on August 9 at one of the largest government-run hospitals and medical colleges, RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, India, has shaken the entire nation. These incidents of gender-related violence are hardly unique to India. Across the border, […]
The Power Of Small on August 5, 2024“Don’t sweat the small stuff’, a saying we often get to hear when we are observed fretting over some tiny little details. While I agree with the over-arching premise of not letting every little thing take control over our lives, which the term implies, what I am however mulling over is how do you define […]