Main Aur Meri EMI: Ek Choti Si Love Story
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Main Aur Meri EMI: Ek Choti Si Love Story

As a twenty-something educated adult with a good track record of jobs and salary accounts, banks love me and I have come to make the most of that. I chose to live the best version of my life in EMIs – a lifestyle that has 14 per cent interest, but that’s ok.
What No One Tells You About Losing Your Parents
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What No One Tells You About Losing Your Parents

When you lose both your parents, the constant is the assurance from relatives that you will be fine and things will be brighter. They do get brighter. But what I miss most is that my parents would’ve loved seeing me live my life. If only I could’ve grown up sooner.
A Long Overdue Love Letter to My Big, Fat Body
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A Long Overdue Love Letter to My Big, Fat Body

I have so much to apologise to my perfectly imperfect body for. For all the times I caught your eye and looked away. For the times I saw you in a photo and made a face. As I looked for “You’re beautiful”, I forgot to love you. I forgot that you loved me so much and I just couldn’t see it.
Ladies Never Get the Leg Piece
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Ladies Never Get the Leg Piece

As a child, what I hated most about hosting, was having to wait until I got to eat. At first, I thought we let the men eat first because they’re older than us. I realised the practice had everything to do with my gender when I had to serve delicious saalan to my much younger male cousin.
It Takes Just One Teacher To Change Your Life
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It Takes Just One Teacher To Change Your Life

When my parents expected me to pursue medicine, my tuition teacher pointed out to my mother that I had a flair for English. Today, I find myself in this beautiful place in life where I tell stories for a living. It’s true: All it takes is one person to believe in you.
Why I Look Forward to Baasi Eid As Much As Eid
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Why I Look Forward to Baasi Eid As Much As Eid

Eid is great from a purely gluttonous point of view, but the day after Eid is the real deal. Baasi Eid is what food dreams are made of. It’s an afterparty for two – me and my hungry soul, where I gorge on the leftovers. The dress code is a pair of comfy pyjamas and the preferred and only music is the slurping of my fingers.