07 Jul, 2011

violence rises even as we find distraction

Sehba Sarwar
07 Jul, 2011

In the backdrop of all our adventures, the political environment in Karachi is tense. Over the past few days, the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has walked out from participating...

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06 Jul, 2011

getting busier…

Sehba Sarwar
06 Jul, 2011

Over the past few days, life has been busy. A few days ago, I went with family to see Shoaib Mansur’s new feature film Bol, and I spent time...

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06 Jul, 2011

birds vs humans – a child's observations

06 Jul, 2011

Minal stands barefoot in the living room and places her foot next to a black rain-ant, the size of two of her fingernails put together. As the ant moves...

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02 Jul, 2011

birthday celebrations and a living room art party

02 Jul, 2011

Today is Ammi’s birthday, and she receives three streams of visitors who bring cake, flowers and other treats. At night we drop by for a late tea at Asif...

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28 Jun, 2011

morning songs

Sehba Sarwar
28 Jun, 2011

The summer breeze sways the flowers blooming on the lignum tree outside our bedroom window. When the house is quiet with just the ceiling fan whirring, we can hear...

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27 Jun, 2011

new lens

27 Jun, 2011

We were in Karachi six months ago, but Minal’s consciousness was at a different level. Now she notices—and comments on—the armed guards, why men are piled up on top...

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26 Jun, 2011

sunday night adventure

26 Jun, 2011

My cousin texts me and invites me to join him and his wife for a Korean meal. I know exactly which restaurant he’s talking about. It’s the only Korean...

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24 Jun, 2011

from karachi

24 Jun, 2011

There is a shift that happens when we land in Karachi. Life slows down and we adjust to late nights, late mornings and daily load-shedding when the house operates...

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22 Jun, 2011

the transition journey

Sehba Sarwar
22 Jun, 2011

Transitioning from one place to another is never easy, but the long journey from Houston to Karachi is particularly challenging since the trip involves a stopover in Dubai International...

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13 May, 2011

Minal’s first poem

Sehba Sarwar
13 May, 2011

Living in a Rose A poem by Minal Saldivar When you live in a rose You feel so comfy Warm and cozy You get a nice breakfast And a...

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