Her Daily Doses

What’s a fear you’ve overcome — and how did you do it? I overcame the fear of walking long distances in high temperatures during Hajj.The temperature was between 44 to 47 degree centigrade with midday highs exceeding 50 degree centigrade. During 5 days of Hajj, pilgrims have to walk an…

Go on a walk today and share a photo of something that catches your eye. एक ही सफ में खड़े हुवे महमूद व अयाज़ न कोई बन्दा रहा न कोई बन्दा नवाज

What’s a moment that made you realize you were stronger than you thought? When my father had a heart attack and I boarded the ambulance with him,his head resting in my hands,we reached the hospital in less than 20 minutes, the doctor declared him dead. I knew my brother was…

What’s a book that completely surprised you? The Forty Rules of Love is a novel written by the Turkish author Elif Shafak. The novel consists of two parallel narratives.Contemporary one is about a Jewish housewife Ella working as a literary agency and is given a book to work through named,”Sweet…

What’s the most interesting local custom you’ve encountered? Wanwun is a traditional,melodic form of chorus singing performed by Kashmiri women on occasions such as engagements,weddings, and religious ceremonies. The songs are sung by women in two groups,often alternating,creating a call-and- response effect,their voices rising and falling together in a strong…

If you had to describe your ideal life, what would it look like? In Chapter 55 of the Quran,a verse is repeated 31 times.The verse is,”So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny”. This chapter lists God’s immense blessings, mercy and creation  urging humans to be grateful.…

What is the best concert you have been to? I haven’t been to any concert,but I have listened to Kashmiri folk music Mehfil  which my grandfather  hosted at home.Such Mehfil was usually organized on Thursday nights.The artists would reach our home after Maghrib prayers and sang the whole night.My grandfather’s…

Which is the best thing to do in your city? The best thing is to roam through the city  and you will love it.

Do you vote in political elections? I have never voted in political elections.

What gives you direction in life? In 90’s while my father listened to ghazals and songs on radio,my mother listened to a programme Rozgar Samachar broadcasted  every Wednesday on Radio Kashmir Srinagar. The difference lies in their approach to life-my father’s approach to  life was idealistic while my mother is…

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? I often think of Verse 46 of the 18th chapter of Quran.The verse says Wealth and Children are the adorements of  this worldly life,but the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward…

What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? India Posts sends fresh recruits for a training of two and a half months to Postal Training Colleges and so in 1997, I with other freshly recruited postal assistants  went to PTC Saharanpur. It was Diwali and a holiday for…

Have you ever been camping? I have never been camping,but I can light a camp fire within seconds, because I have lit the Chulha. I can walk long distances,trek and climb trees,not because I learnt it during camping,but because it was a part of my life.Whenever I wanted to eat…

When do you feel most productive? Published first on 28/08/25 Get up early in the morning and synchronise your biological clocks with the first rays of light at dawn,with chirping birds and with flowers and plants all waking up to the gentle pat of dewdrops on their face.Thousands of glittering…

What topics do you like to discuss? I would like to discuss cooking,gardening and travelling. After a busy day,I stepped out in my garden and saw Roses of different colours have bloomed. Sharing photographs of beautiful roses with my friends here on WP.

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Freya came to our home as a guest last Sunday along with her owner Bareen. The whole week we had a lot of fun with Freya.She too adapted soon to the new environment.She became friendly with me…

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? From 2014 to 2022, I was posted at Boys High School,Ompora in District Budgam.That is the place I would not like to visit. One should be courageous enough to visit a place where you have spent the happiest…

What is your favorite restaurant? As I wished my friend Harneet Kour on Baisakhi,I remembered her favourite dialogue when we worked together in a High School.She often used to say,”I am the Ghani Waza (Waza means Chef) of my family. So I am the Ghani Waza of my family and…