PinnedPublished inZORAIn Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of AutonomyAfghan women use them to combat their society’s contradictory views, even if the stakes are highSep 26, 2019A response icon1Sep 26, 2019A response icon1
PinnedPublished inHeatedWars Don’t Kill the Demand for BreadThere can never be enough naanDec 2, 2019A response icon1Dec 2, 2019A response icon1
PinnedPublished inHeatedCafe Culture in Kabul Shows How Afghanistan Is TransformingIn a tea-drinking culture, coffee and cupcakes are signs of social changeMay 22, 2019A response icon2May 22, 2019A response icon2
The Messenger — shot, bombed, tortured, killed.For the longest time, I held a very strong belief that journalists should refrain from being the story. I believed that storytelling was a…Aug 16Aug 16
Not your average 2020To say that this year did not go exactly as I planned may be an understatement. But all things considered, for me, 2020 was not as bad and…Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020
Published inHeatedThe Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a TeapotChainaki is a warming stew for harsh winters and tumultuous timesMay 7, 2020A response icon2May 7, 2020A response icon2
Strong women were my theme of 2019, and will remain so in 2020Oh, how I am glad that 2019 is coming to an end. For a moment there, it felt like it would just go on forever, one really long…Dec 27, 2019Dec 27, 2019
Published inZORAHow LGBT Literature in India Has Fared Since Homosexuality Became LawfulIndia’s queer communities are hoping more representation in the canon will be readily available and acceptedOct 30, 2019A response icon2Oct 30, 2019A response icon2
Published inHeatedIs There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?The fading Indian tradition is worth practicing beyond its originSep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019
