Stories by Marvi Soomro

Father’s Day: Fathers in the wild

Father’s Day: Fathers in the wild

Dads scold us, ignore us and give us the look that ends all arguments — but we love them anyway. That’s just the... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am
The post-Eid reality check

The post-Eid reality check

Eidul Azha is easily the most delicious time of the year. From meat overload to the endless cycle of relative invites, surviving Published 30 May, 2026 06:06am
Advice: When friends become strangers

Advice: When friends become strangers

In our school and college life, friends come and go. With some, you laugh and with some, you end up crying too. This... Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:13am
The many faces of van walas

The many faces of van walas

If you ever took a school van, you already know — no two van drivers are ever the same. Some race, some relax, some shout while Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:04am
Reflection

Reflection

As I sat by my cluttered desk, I saw my table calendar and realised just a few days were left to say goodbye to 2025... Published 27 Dec, 2025 06:31am
Advice: Stop pretending to be cool!

Advice: Stop pretending to be cool!

We see, we admire and we get influenced by people that we see online. They can be our friends, relatives, a ... Published 08 Nov, 2025 06:21am
Life in the metaverse

Life in the metaverse

The metaverse isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a new way of living online. Here’s what you need to know about this digital universe Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:02am
When the rains come…

When the rains come…

It is that time of the year when the air feels incredibly fresh, flowers bloom and the sky turns now clear, now... Published 12 Jul, 2025 06:26am
Advice: Good manners, great vibes

Advice: Good manners, great vibes

So here’s a wrap of the day: we get up and freshen up ... well, some of us do while some don’t even bother... Updated 28 Jun, 2025 09:34am
Beat the heat from the inside out

Beat the heat from the inside out

With summer comes the brightness, so intense that your eyes start to itch, then ache. The lovely golden sun soon... Published 31 May, 2025 07:36am
Self-care is not selfishness

Self-care is not selfishness

Selfishness is an attribute that isn’t viewed positively — it has a bad reputation, a negative trait, right? ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 08:18am
Advice: Tune in, turn down

Advice: Tune in, turn down

There have been countless endless debates everywhere over the use of digital devices, but the reality is, these... Published 20 Jul, 2024 08:18am