I fully realized the benefits of volunteering after moving to Canada. As a new immigrant, (although I was well-qualified in Pakistan) I didn’t have Canadian work experience, references or education. Volunteering helped me develop connections, an understanding of the work environment and learn new skills. Most importantly it’s a great way to give back. EvenContinue reading Benefits of Volunteering in Canada Especially as a New Immigrant
We love the Urdu cartoon series for kids, Pakkay Dost by Bilal Maqsood. It’s fun, engaging and educational for children. Imagine the joy of our generation that grew up with Strings, to have the genius of Bilal Maqsood creating music made for our children now! “Bajjo” is my favourite character and Zayn loves Lalbaig. SoContinue reading LalBaig Costume from Pakkay Dost
My great-grandfather Agha Shair Qizilbash (my mother’s paternal grandfather) was a prominent Urdu poet of the later classical era in Delhi and a desciple of Dagh Dehlavi. He was born in Delhi on March 5, 1871 and died on March 12, 1940. He was the first Urdu poet to do a poetic translation of theContinue reading Urdu Poetic Translation of Surat Fatiha
This Aalo Baingan recipe is a beloved memory from my childhood: hot summer afternoons and eating aalo baingan with hot fresh rotis in my nani’s house. Aalo Baingan translates into potatoes and eggplant in english and is a spicy curry that can be eaten with roti or with white rice. Ammie was visiting me last monthContinue reading Aalo Baingan Recipe
For Pakistani drama fans, Green Entertainment dramas are the breath of fresh air they had been waiting for. If you have had enough of saas bahu stories, finally we have progressive positive stories through Green Entertainment. I love that the stories give great messages but are non-preachy. The characters are well-written and strong. These dramasContinue reading Green Entertainment Dramas You Must Watch!
My sister was visiting Canada from the Philippines with her family in July this year and I wanted her boys to have a true Canadian experience of camping in the gorgeous Canadian Rockies. My friend Sadaf (Yes, from the Sadaf and Tamania Show) was also visiting from Doha, so all three of us families campedContinue reading Staying at Sundance by Basecamp: Trapper’s Tent Review + Trip Pictures
As a South Asian, there are many things we are proud of: our cuisine, family values and traditions. Every South Asian conversation starts and ends with food. The running joke is that even if South Asians are planning a hike, food is at the top of the priority list! While that’s all great for funContinue reading 7 Unhealthy Habits in South Asian Families
Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It’s called Ramazan in Urdu. Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by 30 days of fasting by billions of Muslims around the world. Fasting is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. If youContinue reading Celebrating Ramadan in School: Resources and Ideas for Parents and Teachers
I love recipes that are easy to put together, delicious and easy to cleanup later also! Which is why this one-dish baked chicken recipe is the bomb! It’s a hit with the whole family. Do try it and let me know what you think! As my kids get older, I joke with them that theyContinue reading One-Dish Baked Chicken Recipe
Ramadan has started with moon sighting, iftar trays, ramadan corners, sehri preparations and much more. For better or worse, Pakistani Ramadan dramas have become a tradition. Suno Chanda started the trend and we have seen some good and not-so-good dramas follow. The Pakistani Ramadan dramas run over the 30 days of Ramadan with a newContinue reading Pakistani Ramadan Dramas Review 2023