Yesterday I had the good fortune of watching the movie Race. The movie updated me on how India is progressing in ways more than one. For exa...

Geert Wilders, the Dutch MP who has made an anti-Islam film, argues that he has the right, under Freedom of Speech, to say what he wants. An...

It's not often Bangladesh finds itself in the news here in Toronto. We are more often an interesting anecdote in a major article about I...

From the construction site that is Dubai: A newly-married couple came back from the brink after a folly on the part of the groom nearly rock...

The title of this post is of course, provocative. Halal comprises of a wide variety of food groups - some are good for you, some are bad for...

OK I am back after a break, and if anyone is reading this (yes, I mean the both of you!) - break is good! I have opinions, and I am not afr...

So I had decided to leave the blogosphere, only for Tarek Fatah (of all people) to bring me back! I was listening to John Moore of the CFRB ...

I saw the movie Taare Zameen Par yesterday. It was a choice of either that or Kite Runner . And frankly, I am glad I chose Taare Zameen Par...

I was watching Little Mosque on the Prairie. I admit - I had given up on the show in the first season - only to fall in love with it in its ...

Hi, I am a Muslim. And today, I would like to apologize for: [x] Killing a female relative for committing a sin [x] Punishing a rape victim ...

My friend Liya's uncle is fighting a discrimination case today. Please head over there and give her your support. This shit really piss...

A conversation with a good friend of mine. Him: Give me the link to your album of your Bangladesh trip. Me: It's on Facebook. Him: I dis...

So Bill Clinton thinks the media should focus better on his wife's "record". He also said "I would pick her and be here ...

Medina News Network (MNN): A young housewife who is charged in Medina with insulting Islam and showing contempt for religious beliefs will ...

I have started to become a big believer in that whole Feng Shui thing. I have been very grumpy and tired recently, and I have noticed that ...

Why is it that no matter how much I work out, it's either: a. My weight drops but my tummy remains the same, OR b. My tummy shapes up bu...

It is hard to be a Bangladeshi and not think about Sidr. First, I was reading an aid worker's diary. Then there are local policemen, peo...

This happened during the Canadian Thanksgiving (Oct. 8), but I never wrote about it, so might as well post it now. It was 3 pm Sunday and ne...

Yes, I am back! While a trip abroad without the stress of work and school can be fun, it's always good to be back. Home Sweet Home and a...

One thing about villagers, no matter what their level of education - the men and the kids are eager to be photographed. As soon as they see ...