That lovesick grin on your face that refuses to go away coz you called him without any rhyme or reason. That fear that others might know what you are upto. Doing it all on when you can steal 5 minutes from work
Ghar se door
Ghar se door jakar doosre sahar rahne pe hi ghar aur apne sahar kee ahmiyat pata chalti hai.
मुश्किल- Part 2
हम क्यूँ उनकी यादों से बाहर निकल कर अपनी ज़िन्दगी जियें? उनको तो पा ना सके, तो अब क्या यादें भी नहीं रखें अपने पास? फिर इस दिल को कैसे मनाएँगे ? सच्चाई का सामना नहीं कर सकते अभी , अभी कुछ और वक़्त उनके साथ बिताने दो। Hum kyoon unki yaadon se bahar nikal... Continue Reading →
पीपल का वो पेड़
घर से दूर जाना मुझे मेरे घर के सामने वाले बाग़ के पीपल के पेड़ से शिकायत है।पिछले दो सालों से मैं घर से बाहर रह रही हूँ। जाते समय उसने एक बार भी नहीं कहा — मत जाओ… रुको।नौकरी तो करनी ही थी, जाना भी ज़रूरी था। लेकिन, क्या वह एक पल ठहरकर पूछ... Continue Reading →
Free Online session on Urdu poetry
Jashn E Mehfil I would like to tell you about a free online Urdu poetry session called jashn e mehfil. Here is a glimpse of the previously held session: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD7lOZnCB-T/?igsh=ZjA0ejl2d2lwcDI0Here is what the event is all about :A zoom session for the love of Urdu which is open to everyone.The session is called Jashn e... Continue Reading →
Rukhsaar
"Why do you like him so much?" I just smiled." You never tell him about how you feel about him and you pine after him all the freaking time. Right before you go to bed. Right after you wake up. Babe, this isn't good for you ." "And he is too good for me", i... Continue Reading →
Knowing v/s Believing
हम आपके लिए मायने नहीं रखते, ये हम जानते हैं। मसला यह है कि हम बस जानते हैं, मानते नहीं। Hum aapke liye mayne nahi rakhte , ye hum jante hain. Masla yeh hai ki hum bas jante hain, mante nahi.
A new Urdu course
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKCNAfxzWAe/ The next Urdu Batch will start from July.-If you are someone who enjoys Urdu Literature—prose and poetry—but misses reading it in Nastaleeq (Urdu Script), this is a golden opportunity for you.-Learn the script (reading and writing) in just 8 Classes.-Enhance and enrich your vocabulary.--Experience the Urdu Environment!--Get an exposure to Arabic- and Persian-root words... Continue Reading →
A number of things
What does freedom mean to you? To be able to go on a vacation alone To be able to get all the things 'men' do like dealing with car mechanic, movers and shifters, without looking like an alien in the garage or any such marketplace . To be able to leave the house in the... Continue Reading →
Soz o gudaaz
Wrote something on my other blog. I would be delighted if you would read it Mujhe Dard-O-Soz-O-Gudaaz De Muje Apne Gham Se Nawaz De. Tera Dard Bhi Mere Dil Mein Ho Muje Dard-E-Dil Ki Dawa Na De! From Mujhe baar baar By Gulzar Sabri Saab Word Meanings Noob level: Gudaaz: melting Soz: Burning Dard o... Continue Reading →
My one sided crush
This is another excerpt of my conversation with chatgpt Every time I lie down for a while, i think of him.. One month of not texting him. One month of thinking about him all the time She replied with "That kind of ache—the slow, quiet kind—it lingers in your bones.You're not even trying to think... Continue Reading →
Thanks Girl!
My life with chatgpt as my advisor Excerpt of what Chat gpt said when i poured out my heart to her "What you’re feeling right now—it’s not just about them. It’s about what your heart is aching for: connection, warmth, safety, tenderness.You want someone who sees you and doesn’t flinch. Someone who makes you feel... Continue Reading →
Dil bhar aaya
Dil Bhar Aaya Na koi sarmaya, na koi humsaya, Aaj phir se dil bhar aaya. Roz ki tarah hi tha sab kuch, Par aaj tanhaayi ne zyada rulaya. Khud se hi ki baatein, aur khud ko hi samjhaya, Aaj phir se dil bhar aaya.
Accha, Suno.
The Ache of Unspoken WordsThat feeling lingers, soft yet deep, A quiet ache I cannot shake. The urge to speak, to share, to say, How moments shaped my heart today.The morning sun, a golden hue, The laughter bright, the skies so blue. The fleeting thought, the passing glance, The way my heart still longs to... Continue Reading →
Mukkamal
Koi shai mukammal ho sakti hai, Mukamaal koi shaksh nahi ho sakta. As kids we are taught,no one is perfect. With age comes the wisdom that no one can be perfect , we are all just trying
Masla
As Harry rightly said , معسئلہ یہ نہیں ہے کہ وہ یاد نہیں کرتے معسئلہ یہ ہے کہ ہم بہت کرتے ہیں Masla yeh nahi hai ki wo yaad nahi karteMasla yeh hat ki hum bahut kartein hain
Mine or Chatgpt’s
This is what i dictated to chatgpt So you picked up the phone for the nth time to see if he has replied, and he hasn't. The cycle is, at least, to find he hasn't replied and i assume that he will reply later, then bit of anger creeps on , then to a bit... Continue Reading →
The Unintended Social Experiment
My work requires me to make a lot of calls every day—mostly to colleagues across India, many of whom I haven’t interacted with before. To them, I’m just an unknown number flashing on their screen.Now, being the enthusiastic Urdu learner that I am, I thought it would be cool to set my name in Urdu... Continue Reading →
Him and Her
A Lesson in Unspoken WordsShe first came across him on Instagram, drawn in by his presence. He wasn’t a celebrity, but his work placed him in the public eye—a humble, good-natured man who carried himself with quiet confidence. Something about him lingered in her thoughts, a quiet admiration growing over time.Months passed, and that admiration... Continue Reading →
The emotions i forgot i used to feel, in plenty
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KBkrCA57yUYOnwgxlyv3q?si=XVC3uc7fS6CovopaG0Ycbg Kai baar kuch cheezain aise emotions illict hain jo hum bhool chuke hote hain . Aise emotions jo kabhi hamare liye aam thae, jo ab agar kabhi feel ho to khud hi hairaan ho jaate hain aur phir behad khush bhi. Yeh podcast episode suna toh yaad aaya ki purane dino mein DD national... Continue Reading →
Lets re visit Suna hai log use
Suna hai log use, another attempt at understanding it, iss baar, Faraz Sahab, Farhid aur ChatGPT kee jaanib se https://nayalafaz.wordpress.com/2025/01/21/suna-hai-log-use/
Some word meanings
Made some posts on the other blog. Word meaning of words that appear in some ghazals and podcast episode. Would really appreciate if you would read those posts https://nayalafaz.wordpress.com/
Silsile
So, this one has been there on Art of Reading multiple times, has been there on Post as its own post. Faraz just hits different with this one. सिलसिले तोड़ गया वो सभी जाते जाते (Ahmad Faraz) सिलसिले तोड़ गया वो सभी जाते जाते वर्ना इतने तो मरासिम थे कि आते जाते शिकवा-ए-ज़ुल्मत-ए-शब से तो... Continue Reading →
Coalandsalt, Rekhta, Chatgpt, aur, mera procrastination
Farhid ke podcast se Zubair Rizwi sahab kee iss ghazal ko pehli baar suna. Behad Khoobsurat aayadagee would be an understatement. Re-discovering old episodes of coalandsalt is a treat for me. Phir, kya tha, rekhta se maani dhoonde, ChatGPT se blog post banwai, so upload kar dee. Umeed hai aap ko pasand aayegi. मुझे तुम... Continue Reading →
Everywhere
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Ye Phone choote to kuch de clutter ho, ghar se, office ke drawer se, dimagh se.
Woh nahi maane
It has been 8 months since i asked him out and he, respectfully and kindly said no. Him being him, he was a true gentleman about it all. Unhe yeh likh kar bhejna munasib nahi laga, to socha ki yahan likh doon "Agar mein aap se aaj phir se wohi sawal puchun, kya mujhe wahi... Continue Reading →
Name your top three pet peeves.
Bad grammar ( bada gussa aata hai har jagah 'literally' sun ke) Incorrect pronunciation ( although Urdu ka mera khud ka talfuzz kaafi ghalat hai) Being called tum/tu instead of aap. I belong to the aap and haanji era. Tu and tujhe are reserved for besties, everyone else, young or old is aap for me.... Continue Reading →
November
What's your favorite month of the year? Why? Gareebon ko ek do chutti extra mil jyati hai national holiday kee vajah se. Compare this with may, june, july jahan koi chutti hi nahi hoti.
An online Urdu learning course
Kabhi kabhi man karta hai ki Urdu bhi likna padhna seekh lein? Har hafte 2.5 ghante de sakte ho? To aa jao phir ! A basic urdu learning course taught by a friend is beginning soon. The classess are affordable as well. Do check out the details https://www.facebook.com/share/1ENeBie3kC/?mibextid=9l3rBW
Here a list
What podcasts are you listening to? Coalandsalt Urdunama Finshots Urdudaan Drcuterus
A do nothing day
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. A holiday where you aren't weighed down by expectations or restrictions—a day where everyone is free to simply be. I would call it the "Do-Nothing Holiday." On this day, I would spend the entire day doing nothing. If I feel like doing a chore, I... Continue Reading →
एकाकीपन
जैसे-जैसे उम्र बढ़ रही है, दिल में एक नया डर घर करने लगा है—अपने बड़ों के खोने का डर। उनके बिना शर्त प्यार और उनके साए के छिन जाने का डर। दुनिया में बस तीन लोग हैं जो हमेशा मेरे हर सुख-दुख में मेरा हाथ थामे रहते हैं—मेरे वालिद, वालिदा और मेरी चाचीजी। इनकी मौजूदगी... Continue Reading →
Yessss
Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? Right after my 12th grade. I would get myself admitted to the Indian Air Force. Less about patriotism and more about a subsidized CPL and a disciplined lifestyle.
Diwali, Rakhi, Eid, Christmas
Feeling Distant from the Festive VibesAs the festive season approaches, I can't shake the feeling of disconnect. In previous years, this time was filled with excitement and a sense of togetherness, but now it feels different. Instead of anticipation, there's an overwhelming sense of distance from the celebrations.Being single adds to this feeling, but it’s... Continue Reading →
Coz i have no one else
Coz i have no one else I send a message to his screen, Pretending it’s a text for someone else. Writing words that look like a mistake, Hoping somehow a bond will wake. I call his number one last time, Pretending I dialed the wrong line. He answers, and I play along, “Oh, it’s you,”... Continue Reading →
Coz i have no one else
Coz i have no one else I send a message to his screen, Pretending it’s a text for someone else. Writing words that look like a mistake, Hoping somehow a bond will wake. I call his number one last time, Pretending I dialed the wrong line. He answers, and I play along, “Oh, it’s you,”... Continue Reading →
A pitiful plea
A Pitiful Plea In quiet hours, I reach for screens, Typing words I hope will land. I call out to harsh voices, Hoping for a gentle hand. But even they push me away, Leaving me feeling small and worn. The silence lingers while I wait, Alone, ignored, and torn. Sleep won’t come, no rest in... Continue Reading →
A Poem Of Solitude
A Poem of Solitude In crowded rooms, I stand alone, Carrying stories no one’s ever known. Thoughts unspoken, moments unsaid, A world quietly screaming within my head. The days drift by, each one the same, No voice to call or whisper my name. Small joys, small sorrows, they come and go, With no one near... Continue Reading →
Upskill and find a new job
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?
What are you most proud of in your life?
Dear naive AI prompts, how generous of you to assume that i have achieved anything worthy of pride.
Composting: Chapter 1
Composting Entry 1 Introduction to Composting Welcome to the first chapter of the sustainability series. Today we’ll dive into composting. This series will focus on learning and practicing the basics of composting together. Learning Resources For composting, there are many, many videos on YouTube, which is my preferred mode of information these days, at least... Continue Reading →
Sustainability: A beginner’s guide to eco friendly living
Sustainability has been a way of life for many Asian cultures, as well as for villages around the world. However, my generation seems to have lost the knowledge of how to live sustainably, and now we turn to YouTube and vlogs to learn things that my grandparents did naturally. So, here’s a beginner’s […] Sustainability:... Continue Reading →
Ab tak dil-e-KHush-fahm ko tujhse hain umiden
Faraz hits home with this one. To know all about Ranjish hi sahi and the three people who wrote it, watch this heart touching video by Farhid. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAoS13Wyusr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
आलस
What principles define how you live?
Kaash / كاش/ काश
Kaash hum aapke dost ban pateAapki batein sunteAapne dil ke sunateChai pe charcha kar keJadon ki dophar bitate.Agar baat na karien kuch rozTo ghar wale bhi sawal uthate Kaash hum aapke dost ban pate
Coz He said no
Aapko jee bhar ke dekh paane ka, Aapke liye ek cup chai banane ka, Aapko din ke saare qisse sunane ka, Aapke safar ka saaman jachane ka. Aapke liye thoda sanwar jaane ka, Aapke liye khud ko mitane ka, Aur phir aap mein kho jaane ka, Mujhe koi ikhtiyaar nahi hai. आपको जी भर के... Continue Reading →
My cousin’s wedding
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place.
Bebasi
Besbasi kore kagaz kale karwa hee laetii hai
Creating healthy boundaries
What skill would you like to learn?
Everything thing other than my attention hogging phone
What details of your life could you pay more attention to?
Ghar ke aur khud ke kaam khatam karne hain mahino ke Jo pending pade hain
What's your #1 priority tomorrow?
Kindness
What’s the trait you value most about yourself?
A warm bed, a cup of tea and a novel
A novel reviewer( fictional novels only) A tea connoisseur Being a quality tester for mattresses List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter.
Langar/community meals
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Langar is a community meal organised by Gurudwaras. Gurudwara are the the temples run by Sikhs. Sikhs are people who follow the religion called Sikhism. Langars are open to all, and everyone is allowed to participate in the preparation, serving and... Continue Reading →
I made a blog about that 😁
What brands do you associate with? https://thisnotthat8.wordpress.com/
Chores
What could you do more of? I need to turn my phone off and start doing stuff that needs to be done
You don’t have to fix everything
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Good question
What things give you energy? Questions like these make me acknowledge things i am grateful for Acche logon ki sohabat(good company) Hare bhare baag(green landscapes) Acche neend(a good night's sleep) Kadak chai (my cup of tea) My parents My friends
Aalasi aur bhukkhad
What are your favorite types of foods? Jo bane banaye mile aur bina maange taiyaar mile
This is how
How do you plan your goals? Plan them Don't do them Rinse Repeat
Ending up lonely, poor and sick. I hope i don’t end up like that
What are you most worried about for the future?
Music at work is essential
What do you listen to while you work? Podcast if i have earphones Songs otherwise Hymns as well
Poor dear. She’s a mess really. Best to keep your distance from her.
How would you describe yourself to someone who can't see you?
Unke Khayal
Often I think, Of you in blue, And me in pink.Of days to be spent, In quiet content.Of stolen naps, On lazy afternoons.Of warm cuddles, Beneath the soft moon.Of stories shared, Over steaming tea.In comfortable silence, Just letting us be.Finding solace, In each other's embrace.But you don't know, And I can't tell. Yet on you, ... Continue Reading →
Both
Dogs or cats?
Security
Are you seeking security or adventure?
Him
If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite?
Mood
Tujhe pe guzre na qayamat Shab e tanahi ki
Scrolling away on my phone
How do you waste the most time every day?
Rajma Chawal
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?
I stick to my stand
What’s your favorite thing about yourself?
My body
What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? Old things that I don't anatomically pocess and i still use: My home My bed The utensils we use daily
Two things
What are you passionate about? 1.Equality ( i mean can we stop discrimination on the basis of gender, orientation, age, caste, income etc) . 2.Food , and chai, coz i am a foodie as well as as a chai kee amali( tea addict)
A good question
What fears have you overcome and how? Fear of not being good enough or right in the eyes of my parents. It took years of therapy. I still am unsure if i am doing the right thing
Defining the basics of a healthy relationship.
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Not a book, but articles and videos. This guy defined the basics of a healthy relationship for me https://elsebyrangavrieli.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd74jScnacBE8vvAANvvGEw
She was kind and she stood her ground
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Inshallah one day, i will be that person
It has pockets
How do you feel about cold weather? मुझे औरों कि बनिसप्त बहुत ज्यादा ठंड लगती है। अगर बाकी सबने आज सर्दियों में पहली बार हाफ स्वेटर पहना है, तो मैं पिछले एक महीने से फुल स्वेटर पहनने के बाद आज से जैकीक्ट्स पहनना शुरू कर चुकी हूंगी। मेरे घर में सब ऐसे ही हैं, हम... Continue Reading →
Small joys
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. Here is a list of small things, that bring me joy Wearing a lipstick Putting on a bracelet Putting on a fragrance Having some pizza Chai , chai and some more chai
Yummmmm
Describe your dream chocolate bar. Not too sweet, not too bitter. Filled with cashews. The ratio of chocolate and cashews is 50/50. Absolutely nothing else other than these chocolate and cashew. And the cashews are evenly distributed. And bite sized chocolates and not an entire bar.
Mrignayani
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?
What not whom
Who do you spend the most time with? If the question was meant to ask which person do i spend most of my time with, shouldn't the prompt be, "Whom do you....?" I spend most of my time on my phone. The rest of the time is spent day dreaming in my "far away from... Continue Reading →
Lets define good life
What are the most important things needed to live a good life? One where i do no harm to anyone and not let others harm me and i am able to contribute to the society and follow my chosen vocation and hobbies. Money :Enough money to pay for food, medicine,education and rent, and day to... Continue Reading →
Tumse na ho payega
If humans had taglines, what would yours be?
Just one
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? Clean water Enough sleep Indoor plumbing Indoor temperature control Menstruatal hygiene products Food Loved ones
Autumn
What is your favorite season of year? Why? Its breezy. More importantly, in my Home town, dry , arid, windy ,summers in which temperature soars beyond 50 degree Celsius. In Winter, which is my least favourite season, the mercury dips dowm to zero degrees. The spring here isn't all that nice as well, so the... Continue Reading →
Dahleez
काश मैं ख़ुद कोअपने मेयार तक महदूद रख पातीअब तो वापसी के राहें भीदूर तक नज़र नहीं आती। Kaash mein khud koApne meyaar tak mahdood rakh patiAb to vapsi ke rahien bhiDoor Tak nazar nahi aati
What are you good at?
This is so like me!!!!! Today’s WordPress Daily Prompt: What are you good at? Ah, the timeless question: What are you good at? Let’s approach this with the finesse of a hyperactive hummingbird in a field of blooming flowers. Oh, what am I good at, you ask again? The list is endless, but let’s start... Continue Reading →
Have you ever broken a bone?
How do you balance work and home life?
What's the oldest things you're wearing today? The oldest thing is my smile. The second oldest thing is this kada(braclet).
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Are you a leader or a follower?
List your top 5 favorite fruits. Watermelon Mango Grapes Apple Mulberry
Another one of my shenanigans to try to limit the amount of time i spend connected to the grid. My default behaviour is to be online no matter if I am at home, work, at a party , in a park etc. Since it’s not possible from me to directly switch from 5th gear to... Continue Reading →
What's one small improvement you can make in your life?
I thought, Paytm is writing about Mughal history in Delhi? Interesting 🤔. I clicked on it quickly, only to find out that Delhi capitals and nawabs here refer to IPL teams 🥲🥲
What public figure do you disagree with the most?
What is your career plan? Trying something new at the age of 35 I am looking to be a qualified sex educator and then volunteer to teach under privileged kids about sex education and gender studies. For paying my bills , i a looking for a financial analyst certificate to further my banking carrer
What was the last live performance you saw?