E-Paper | December 05, 2025

Stories by Maria Sartaj

Maria Sartaj has a degree in Cultural Studies. She is passionate about social observation, especially all things South Asian.

"Hello, baat toh karen, I will buy you a laptop, new phone, anything you want...reply karain pls." Published 19 Feb, 2016 01:05pm

‘Hello, are you OK? Can you hear me, Ma’am?’ a fading voice asked me as I lay motionless on the floor. Published 28 Nov, 2015 01:48pm

‘Aap kahan rehte hain?’ slots you into happening or not-so-happening lots immediately. And then, there is no redemption. Updated 11 Nov, 2015 12:30pm

Our hosts keep women's minds from exploring anything beyond activities in line with our patriarchal society. Published 20 Oct, 2015 01:38pm

I'm the girl who's instantly offered whitening facials in a salon even if I go to get my moustache waxed. Updated 30 Sep, 2015 02:41pm