InsomniaZeenat’s eyelids drooped as she pureed ripe Dussehri mangoes for some Aam Panna. She was jolted awake when a kernel slipped out of her…Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
Crispy Bread and Potato Stuffing“She better come back before Papa returns, or there will be hell to pay for it,” Rahim worried for his mother as he futilely hunted for…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Pale Mehndi and a Golden Lehnga“Didi, Look at your mehndi, it has not taken any colour all night! This does not bode well.” Maalti’s usual cheery face had a look of…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
How to Slice a Fruit“50 rupees? For these bananas? This is a daylight dacoity, baba!” Jaishankar bargained with the savvy, young wholesaler at the Kalyanpur…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Explosions“Glue, backup foil, a wick, and a mixing pot to combine both explosives and refill the pot. That’s it, that’s all we need,” Fahad declared…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Some More ExplosionsAmmi and Abbu came rushing in with a stream of guests following behind. The guests stopped at the landing. Abbu crouched next to Shireen…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Five More MinutesNazia’s eyes stung as she swallowed mouthfuls of soot-feni, sitting cross-legged on the dewan, as the announcement rang from the mosque.Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
