Category: Memories
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Mah-e-Ramazan: Guzarte Lamhe; so far; so good
Alhumdulilah, our generation is witnessing its first Ramazan in the winter season. “Be His, and He will be enough for you.” Iftaar now begins with chai instead of sharbat, even lukewarm water instead of chilled drinks. Sehri in shawls, wrapped against the cold, hands warm around a cup of tea. The nights longer, the mornings…
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Winters to Winters: 2025
11th of Rajab, As the Gregorian calendar prepares to close its final page on 31st December, the Hijri calendar gently reminds us that the month is Rajab, one of the most sacred months gifted to us. A quiet mercy wrapped in time. Rajab is not just a month; it is a signal. A sacred pause.…
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Safar 🤍
Yaqeenan, kuch raaste aur sama mil kar kayi kahaniyan bun dete hain. Dhoop jab aaj phir, chehre pe thehri to yaqeen huaZindagi, faqat dhoop-chhaon ka safar nahin. Safar: manzilein, faasle, dooriyan, chalna, theharna, rukna, bhoolna, ehsaas karna, parishaniyan, hoshiyariyan, yaariyan, muhabbatein, ladaaiyan, hazratein, muafiyan, khushiyan, umeedein, purane chehre, nayi baatein, purani baatein, naye lamhe, waqt…
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All stars aligned ☆
A Roseate Dawn : 07.11.2025 Going to bed with wrecked legs and waking up so tired of not even thinking to give Cloud Computing exam:>. From getting confused on the way to the metro station to finally reaching and thinking, “OMG, they are there!” because she had been teaching me everytime she dropped me; and…
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rich?
Faqat ye daulat hai… That vivid Tyndall effectGlistening in our cozy roomUnder crystal clear skyHalf rusted peppered wallsSerenity dawnsCherishing in their room; stomachs fainting, with mirth aloudTrum ruled by the spadeEyes talking: criss crossAazaan ki awaaz, wuzu ke liye tayaar, saath padhi namaz, woh aaye jb masjid se wapas, yun din dhala Fir bas chai…
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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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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…
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Malaysia 🇲🇾 more to go…..
On 18th May, we touched down in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, just as the morning sky was stretching awake. There was something soft and welcoming about that moment, almost as if the country itself whispered “Selamat Datang.” We weren’t there just for travel, we were there because our research paper had been selected for a conference.…
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