Samin Sabah Islam

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Another day, another dollar

The day my feet touch the ground from here, she decided at that instant, is the day I finally become a woman.

3y ago

To you, Bhatu dadu

Bhatu dadu died on a Friday morning, uneventfully and unobtrusively, surprising none in the village.

3y ago

Fireflies

What is it about fireflies?

3y ago

You, my favourite things

You’re a work of fine art.

3y ago

Rain Dance

"He'll be here for the next one," he sighed and dropped to the ground too, "That's the good thing about birthdays. There's always more to look forward to, unless you die before the next of course."

3y ago

Song that speaks half truth

Sing me a song of merrier times.

3y ago

Burdened Hearts

On the night of my wedding I break the ice with my newly wedded husband by telling him about the first man I loved.

4y ago

Women

I store my tears in a jar,

4y ago
July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017

Stop, you don't need that scarf

But it's a new hand embroidered designer cashmere one, that too in shamrock green? Oh dear, you need help. Read on.

July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017

Expectation vs Reality: After Exam Plans

Aww, look at you scribbling down names of exotic places to visit and listing down movies you're going to watch when vacation starts, beside your inaccurate math calculations. That's real cute. Here's how it's really going to go down.

July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017

How the rumour mill churns

The rumour mill is the whimsical fifth grade game of Chinese whisper that could start with “Jenny flushed the tiny sea creature” and potentially end at “Jenny has a crush on the new English teacher”.

July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017

The art of making small talk

All those debating and 'Best Delegate' crests you're stocking your shelves with are no match against twenty minutes in a room packed with faces you see twice a year.

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

Not too young to Make a difference

While the age for driving licenses and national IDs are signified boldly in society, the correct age for social accountability remains a confusion amidst ignorance and excuses.

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

Not too young to Make a difference

While the age for driving licenses and national IDs are signified boldly in society, the correct age for social accountability remains a confusion amidst ignorance and excuses.

June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017

Top tips to survive the load-shedding season

Load shedding season is back. We are the victims and must thrive to survive.

May 11, 2017
May 11, 2017

Elevator Etiquettes

Seriously, don't be the reason elevators bring people down.

May 11, 2017
May 11, 2017

Cruising solo at a wedding

Nobody likes being the stray cat at a wedding who only takes selfies, since they're a stranger to everybody but perhaps the happy couple. However, with the mere thought of kacchi and unlimited free coffee, we eventually give in.

May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017

OUR HAPPY PLACE

From howling “Mama, duita shingara” to frantically skimming through bio notes at the last minute for next period's test to bunking math and jamming with a guitar and dudh cha by the staircase – cafeterias not only occupy an enormous space on our school/university grounds but also in our hearts (because who doesn't know that the way to our hearts are through our stomachs?).

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