Dubai born Desi girl…

Back when the skyline was sand and silence — not steel and sparkle… Sharing stories from the heart of the old desert days…raw, real, unforgettable…

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Creatures of Kerala: a childhood fear

“We are going to India this vacation,” said Dad, and the 5-year-old me couldn’t contain the excitement! Back then, traveling from the Middle...

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Chappathi, fish curry & Laughter

Selena Aunty was another amazing cook I know. Her signature dishes were chapathi and fish curry, and my all-time favorite - her specia...

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Mom’s kitchen, my memories…

I always thought my mom was an amazing cook. I loved many of the dishes she made, especially her buttery chapathi , which was my all-time...

Monday, July 28, 2025

Three stitches, one big scare…

The only family my parents were close to and trusted was Moosa Uncle and Selena Aunty’s family. That was the only house they would lea...

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The red flower and the lesson learned

I was born in Dubai and lived in Al Ghusais Sheikh Colony until I completed 2nd grade. I attended Silver Indian Kindergarten School, which w...

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Dubai, where my story began…

Dear Dubai, Every time I say your name, my heart fills with pride. There’s something about you that lives inside me. I was born in you, and ...

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The Silent Whisper ... by Dolly: Teacher by ❤️| Engineer by degree | Author | Artist | Vlogger | Home Chef | Nature Buff | Travel Junkie | Foodie | Kid Lover | Dubai-born Desi in USA

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