A closer look into polygamy

P.S: This piece is written purely as a  personal observation on personal impact of Polygamy on the lives of women concerned, without judging the theological, or general social implications of Polygamy. I was raised by a father, who for some personal reasons intensely hated the idea of even teasing one’s wife for another ‘shaadi’. He [...]

OsteoArthritis ~the wear and tear joint disease

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest form of arthritis that occurs as a result of wear and tear of the joint. As the protective cushion over the bones within the joints, called cartilage, gets worn out gradually, the symptoms get worse. The joints begin to crackle, get stiff, then pain and ultimately cause limited mobility. Note: This [...]

Reflections of a little mind !

For years as a little girl I did not know the exact literal meaning of the word ‘socialite’. Having seen pictures in the centre pages of magazines, I knew they were pretty, mostly in full make up which looked so natural, nearly always dressed nicely and almost always wore the most enviable jewellery one could [...]

Celebrate the woman inside you !

Published in TheNewsBlog:  http://blogs.thenews.com.pk/blogs/2012/03/08/celebrate-the-woman-inside-you/ While discussing how one should celebrate International Women’s Day this year, a friend said: “It is not just the abuse outside that we women need to fight, but we have to fight an inside war too.” I did not quite understand what she really meant, but before I could ask she went [...]

You left us too soon, RIP Arfa Karim.

The most painful truth that I have ever had to face in my entire life: “Arfa Karim passed away”. In a  composed manner, true to the dignity of being the father of Arifa, he said: “She came to us for a very short time, but taught us a great deal.” Battling with life for several weeks [...]

Let’s make Health our Commonwealth

First published in AmanKiAsha in TheNews:  http://amankiasha.com/detail_news.asp?id=594 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) some time back recommended promoting economic cooperation between India and Pakistan by focusing on information technology (IT), entertainment and healthcare. Yes, “Healthcare”, I shout. After all the other two are thriving and will take care of themselves. I remember in the mid-nineties, [...]

Are we lollipops?

It is a matter of pride that I was born a girl, despite knowing very well how tough life continues to be for women from birth till their death, and from east end of the globe to the west. From parental upbringing  to interaction outside, from  house chores to professional job, from  status at home [...]

Domestic Violence and helplessness

Here are three stories from my experience, which I personally saw growing with time. They all had two things in common.One, that they were all  classical examples of domestic abuse, and secondly, that I was helpless in being of any help to them. Ahmed was a 55 years old Pakistani man living in the neighbourhood. [...]

Alf Leila O’Leila ~Um Kulthoom

The opening lines of this 45 minute song are: Ya Habeebi, My sweetheart. Illeil wi samah, wi ingomo iw amaro, amaro wi saharo. The night and its sky, its stars, its moon, moon and keeping awake all night. Winta wana, ya habeebi ana, ya hayati ana. You and me my sweetheart, my life. -And the [...]

Heart Health presentation at Aurat Health Services for South Asian Community

A Heart Health presentation done on behalf of  Aurat Health Services ffor the South Asian Community at CPR and AED Event, Mississauga, Ontario.