Alif Bay FictionInsomniaZeenat’s eyelids drooped as she pureed ripe Dussehri mangoes for some Aam Panna. She was jolted awake when a kernel slipped out of her…5 min read·Feb 19, 2021----
Alif Bay FictionCrispy 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…6 min read·Nov 3, 2020----
Alif Bay FictionPale 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…5 min read·Nov 3, 2020----
Alif Bay FictionHow 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…6 min read·Nov 3, 2020----
Alif Bay FictionExplosions“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…7 min read·Nov 3, 2020----
Alif Bay FictionSome 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…6 min read·Nov 3, 2020----
Alif Bay FictionFive 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.6 min read·Nov 3, 2020----