My Queen’s Gambit: Carry me to the Chess Tournament please?
Istanbul Diary Entry: Journey of a Kiss
A little girl once went to sleep with a painting brush and didn’t wake up for a very long time. Everyone forgot her. She has now woken up in a 33-year-old woman. The issue is how do we explain it to the world? But a bigger issue is who will explain it to the woman? […]
I am the girl who keeps her legs in the wardrobe. No I am not kidding!
So today I took them out. Cleaned them and put them on. They are more like accessories for me. They don’t really help me walk. My wheels are more like legs. Sadly for many who have functional legs don’t really put them to use and stand in quick sand throughout life. As for me, I […]
Why I wore a Traditional dress at my Convocation ft. Uppsala University
I won’t be lying if I say I was having second thoughts about this outfit to wear for my Convocation. So the big day is here and I am about to attend my first-ever graduating ceremony for my Master´s degree. So days earlier I sent an invitation to get my parents to come for my […]
Dear Amal
Dear Amal. I am beyond words to describe my love and respect for you. The way you embraced me and made me feel so comfortable. Your faith in me has ignited a fire I didn’t even know existed. Just like countless girls out there, I too want the grace and empathy of you, Amal Amaluddin […]
A cup of tea and Inclusion – Tanzila Khan
It’s 4 am and the world outside this window is as white as snow. Pun Intended. I sit down with my tea and with every sip I recall a story that I would like to share with you all. A couple of years ago I was part of a leadership exchange from Pakistan to the […]
Homecoming Olympic Games at Uppsala University
Big shout out to Anton Ryberg and Tom Helling for arranging amazing activities for us. I would like to add here that the last time I was in any collegelike environment was almost 10 years ago and I could not participate in many experiences that are essential to the student life and that help shape […]
Student life: Pakistani Biryani vs Indonesian Nasi Goreng
My favourite part about meeting people and making new friends is cultural exchange. There is so much in this world to explore and experience and food stays on top of that list. Thanks to my friend Rossi from Indonesia who made delicious Nasi goring followed by a dessert by the name Biji Salak, I got […]
Welcome to Jahan-e-Jahan Ara
Who knew one day I could move my hands and arm and learn the dance of Kathak. Playing with clay and feeling every inch of my body connect with my creator. I got a chance to meet ‘Daughters of Lahore’ and learn Khatati and Niqashi. I also learned movement and balance that made me cherish […]
The Ride: The story of a true wheelchair (UPDATE)
My wheelchair was recently detained at Medina Airport, Saudi Arabia because it has batteries in it and I found out that I am never getting it back. This time I am not fighting anyone but will use my energy to celebrate the memories with this wheelchair though I sit here typing all of this while […]