Chai on the Veranda: Life is a gallery of experiences

Chai on the Veranda

Looking through the pages of Architectural Digest I came across pictures of beautiful verandas and porches. They remind me of my parents’...

Nov 15, 20202 min read

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Chai on the Veranda is currently in the queue for printing!

After many weeks of updating and editing my blog posts, I was ready to get my manuscript printed. My project manager has just informed me...

Jul 23, 20241 min read

Blog to Book Update

I have finally modified my blog posts and am almost ready for printing. Since my book is for family and friends, I added photos and...

Jan 14, 20241 min read

From Blog to Book

Almost three years ago today, I wrote the first blog post for "Chai on the Veranda." After weeks of researching, watching videos on...

Sep 11, 20232 min read

My Nana: Hakim Imtiazuddin

My Nana, (maternal grandfather) was a Hakim, a doctor of Unani Medicine, and my Dada (paternal grandfather) a lawyer. I never saw any of...

Jun 22, 20233 min read

Wallahs: The Disappearing Vendors

The Hyderabad I knew growing up had changed. Supermarkets, dry cleaners, grocery stores, and bakeries had cropped up everywhere. I saw...

Mar 5, 20233 min read

Hi, my name is Humera. I am a mother, a grandmother, a librarian. I was an office manager at a private school for many years. Watching my grandchildren grow up has been the joy of my life. I have traveled to many countries and want to share my experiences with these bright, optimistic, young people.