Stories by Anoushay Fatima

Writing through the block

You sit down to write, but your mind suddenly goes blank. Writer’s block is real. Here are ways to push past it Updated 15 Feb, 2026 12:39am

Reflections: Learning to enjoy reading

Do you remember the first time you read a novel? Not many people do. However, for some, the first step is taken... Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:49am

Story time : Through a cat’s eyes

“Ah, what a purr-fect day it is! A snuggly bed by the window, something that had never crossed my dreams until I... Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:37am

The happiness habit

So how happy are we? No, we are not. We experience a burst of emotions, be it anger, sadness, happiness or any ... Published 12 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Opinion: Why do people hate Mondays?

Monday is the start of the week, a new beginning and a new day, yet many of us do not like it. Even the Guinness... Published 08 Mar, 2025 06:23am

Quirky New Year celebrations from around the world

So did you ring in the New Year with the same old firecrackers and drum rolls? How did you spice up your New ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 05:49am

Story time : Attending Professor Snape’s class

Imarked my timetable with a pen as I read the sheet. Divination class? Done. Transfiguration class? Done. Potions... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:21am

Story time : How to solve a problem

It was my result day, the day that could have been perfect but my maths score decided that this day shouldn’t be a... Published 29 Jul, 2023 07:12am

Insight: Unwrapping the bar

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands Published 19 Feb, 2022 08:05am

Advice: Why resolutions are important

The New Year not only determines how far you have come in your life, but it’s also a fresh beginning to a new... Published 01 Jan, 2022 07:32am

Put your time to good use

When there is any assignment due or our exams are near, most of us often complain, “Why is there so little ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 07:39am

Story Time: Let’s pretend

Ali was lost in his world of thoughts. Published 13 May, 2021 06:54am

Story Time: Fasting for real

After eating sehri, Sana offered the Fajr prayer then headed towards her room to sleep. Suddenly she was stopped by... Published 08 May, 2021 06:27am

Story Time: A little carelessness

Sarah was busy preparing for the exams that she had in the upcoming week, but her parents told her to look after her... Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:25am

Story Time: Mum knows best

“James, a mother always knows the best for her child,” his mother said, lovingly patting his hair as he lay in bed... Published 05 Sep, 2020 07:08am