Author: Tayyaba Fatima
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Dil -e- Nadaan
I still remember the first time I heard it. It was sometime in 2020, when the lockdown phase was knocked in, haze was locked down in its own silence, and my cousin was sunk deep in the lyrics of the song, with eyes closed, as if telling me to just: listen. He was completely lost…
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What remains constant?
In a life defined by change — shifting relationships, evolving routines, and unexpected distance — we often find ourselves asking what truly lasts. People who once felt like home may become distant. Familiar faces may fade into memories. Situations shift, and with them, so do the connections we once relied on. Some fade while other…
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The same angle, yet — never the same hues
From my balcony, the world unfolds in endless colors — a canvas painted differently with each passing moment. At dawn, a misty veil wraps the trees and buildings, soft and tender, whispering promises of new beginnings. As the sun rises, the sky blushes in hues of gold and crimson, casting a warm glow that dances…
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Icy cool ; when it’s scorching
As April begins, the scorching heat sets in, leaving us parched and yearning for something refreshing. The sun beats down relentlessly, making every sip of water a precious reprieve. Our minds wander to chilled water, ice cream, and cool squashes – anything to quench our thirst and provide a respite from the sweltering temperatures. The…
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Lafz aur Khayal
Kabhi aisa waqt hota hai, sahi-galat nahi maaloom hota hai, hassi aapki khushi zaahir nhi krti, Kuch se aakhe nhi milti, kuch se baatein nhi hoti. Kuch ka sawaal nhi hai, toh kuch ka jawab, ajeeb sa waqt hai, alag sa haal hai, december aayaan hai, naya Saal bhi paas hai, Hibernation?? Disconnect?? Aloof? Only…
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From tiny steps to Visiting as Alumni
Well, school is truly our second home and the most beloved place where we all cherished beautiful moments. From our very first day with baby steps, endless tears and screams calling “Mumma” to the day when you are adorned in pretty sarees and men in dashing suits, with so overwhelming emotions and eyes filled with…
Dil, Deen & Dreams 