I wrote a book! I flew to Dubai to celebrate the launch of my new book from @Assouline, “Mystic Mist: The Rituals of Huqqa, which traces the fascinating journey of the hookah from Mughal India to Persia, Turkey, the Middle East, and the West. Buy it here: https://t.co/fjpux1wNED
For many Muslim Americans, a Dunkin’ Donuts or Krispy Kreme box is a staple at Eid prayers. As Ramadan comes to a close this weekend, I wrote about Eid doughnuts for the @nytimes: https://t.co/hs2es4DuKt
I wrote the Letter of Recommendation essay in this weekend’s @NYTmag. It’s a tribute to Indian Delights, that long-beloved survey of South African Indian cookery, and its venerable editor, Zuleikha Mayat, but it also touches on a host of other themes: https://t.co/Ai8TF6iWV1
In my latest for @AJR_English, I explore the changing face of travel journalism. While it has long been influenced by Western viewpoints, the paradigm is shifting, slowly. Many thanks to the incredible @BySarahKhan, @LolaAkinmade and @Zin10SantaFe for your invaluable insights!
Last year, a coworker randomly asked me to hand-deliver an antique violin across the country. I said yes, because why not. I had no idea what I was getting into, and now I need your help. A 🧵
The Concierge: @markushippi is in Beirut to see how the city is preparing for the return of tourism, CEO of @porterairlines, Michael Deluce, on economy travel, and the latest travel news with journalist @BySarahKhan https://t.co/LP7dKVggms
Ever wondered what it’s like to sail to Antarctica in the world’s most luxurious ship? Read @bysarahkhan’s experience onboard @silverseacruises Silver Endeavour in @robbreport (link in bio!) https://t.co/vbukbNC6gE
Back in the @nytimes this weekend, with a Sunday Styles piece on the rise in rental platforms for South Asian formal wear. Tired of buying multiple outfits for every wedding or - gasp - repeating a look? One of these might be the solution for you: https://t.co/0ihwwzrNmd