– Why do women work so hard here? Minal asks me over dinner. – What do you mean? I ask. – Because women are always working and they don’t...
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25 Oct, 2012
new artist residency…
25 Oct, 2012
In 2012-13, I’m serving as Artist-in-Residence at the Mitchell Center for the Arts (University of Houston). I’ll be working on a project called Borderlines.
Read more15 Aug, 2011
my essay in dawn's books & authors
15 Aug, 2011
My essay “Devouring Mangoes with Gusto” appeared in Dawn Books & Author’s special Independence Day issue.
Read more12 Aug, 2011
minal-isms
12 Aug, 2011
As we listen to Tina Sani’s new album, Bahar Aayi, with Faiz Ahmed Faiz lyrics, Minal says: “I’m so glad you were born in Pakistan so we can listen...
Read more31 Jul, 2011
last morning at macondo…
31 Jul, 2011
As always, Macondo is a rich gathering with old and new friends. Throughout the week, we are inspired by readings and talks with Julia Alvarez, Naomi Shihab Nye, Esmeralda...
Read more20 Jul, 2011
a rough journey
20 Jul, 2011
Our flight did leave on time but Karachi’s international departure lounge was packed with people with barely enough standing room since all PIA flights were delayed. By the time...
Read more18 Jul, 2011
continued turbulence
18 Jul, 2011
The day we are flying out is packed with drama. My mother is supposed to head out to the airport a few hours before us to catch a flight...
Read more17 Jul, 2011
last minute attempts
17 Jul, 2011
I’ve been trying to go to Bohri Bazaar for weeks. Today, one day before my departure, I inform everyone, “I’m going.” “The traffic’s supposed to be terrible,” my sister...
Read more15 Jul, 2011
continued city closures
15 Jul, 2011
Before we go to bed the previous night, we learn about the Mumbai bombings, but when we wake up in the morning, we sense new tension in the air...
Read more12 Jul, 2011
more trouble in the city
12 Jul, 2011
The internet connection at our house has been more erratic lately, making the job of regular blogging more of a challenge. In the meantime, the violence has subsided in...
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