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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Getting Back into Writing

After a long break from writing I made several unsuccessful attempts at starting a new post, only to realize it wasn’t going to be easy....

Jul 112 min read

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

Muzaffar Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli)

The term vermicelli is generally used to describe the many variations of thin noodles. In the Indian subcontinent, vermicelli is known as...

Jan 16, 20232 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.