Finally got a chance to share some thoughts on the new year how are you doing? Listen to the #urdupodcast  Instagram page: Urdu Cove Your support lets us know that we should keep doing more  آپ کی رائے بہت اہم ہے اور ہمارے آگے بڑھنے کے لئے بہت ضروری ہے ہمارے فیس بک پیج پر جانے کے لئے یہاں کلک کیجیئے Here is the link to the Urdupun facebook page:  podcast description: To leave a voice message, click here اپنی آواز میں پیغام دینے کے لئے یہاں کلک کیجیئے Please take a moment to rate us (for Apple...

We are starting off 2022 with this iconic book review written by Gavin De Becker This book has a wealth of information on how to recognize the danger signals that are meant to protect you. This instinct is a gift that we must learn to appreciate and use in our daily life. Listen to the #urdupodcast Instagram page: Urdu Cove Your support lets us know that we should keep doing more آپ کی رائے بہت اہم ہے اور ہمارے آگے بڑھنے کے لئے بہت ضروری ہے ہمارے فیس بک پیج پر جانے کے لئے یہاں کلک...

Join us as we discuss the first book in the series Firdaus and friends. Dr. Sara Alavi started it with the book, Firdaus Learns about the Heart. She wrote it especially for young Muslims so we can make science more interesting for them to learn. Representation matters! Follow Urdu Pun on Instagram Join our Facebook page You can find her on Instagram @firdausandfriends To buy the book in the US click here We love to hear from you! If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured...

What makes some people successful and not others? Do you have to be born lucky or smart or a combination of both? Or is it a matter of being born with the right connections? This very popular book dives into these questions and the author has some very insightful theories that he discusses. Join us in this Urdu Pun Urdu podcast where we discuss the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Sumbul and I really enjoyed this review and we also have some personal insights to add. You can find the book...

Did you know that Pakistan is amongst the top twenty countries with the highest illiteracy rate? The Citizens Foundation is a non-profit trying to bring quality education to underprivileged kids in Pakistan. I had the pleasure of talking to Marisa who is working as a Baghban member to raise funds for five classrooms for a year. To donate: click here (for the campaign) I also have a detailed blog post talking about the work of the citizens foundation and the other ways you can contribute....

Meet the author and illustrator of the beautiful book Alif Se Urdu Sarah Hashmi is a Pakistani-Canadian author with a Degree from NCA. She is passionate about creating good-quality Urdu books for children in Pakistani families. In this episode we talked about Urdu books and why is it so hard to find good ones? Listen to this episode to find out how she was able to publish. You can check out her beautiful book at the link below Buy the book Alif Se Urdu (Amazon link) Please rate and review...

This is an exciting episode for Urdu Pun Allama Iqbal is considered one of the greatest philosophers and thinkers born in the subcontinent. His concept of self or خودی is widely known but I doubt it is understood well. I wanted to engage in a discussion to understand what it means and how it is still very much relevant to our society today. So I invited someone who I consider to be an expert given her history as a teacher and student of Urdu in Pakistan. That is my mother Mrs. Rukhsana. I...

July and August have been hectic with a move. This month we are talking about the book, Give and Take by Adam Grant. Are you a loser for sharing or giving your time, resources, etc to those who need them? This book answers this question with a lot of research and concrete examples to follow. If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, send us an email or voice message at [email protected] To leave a voice message, click here Please take a moment to rate us...

We are excited to bring you the review of the world-famous Marie Kondo book that talks about the importance of finding Joy in your belongings. Sumbul and I talked about our experience of reading the book and applying some of the principles that it talks about. You can buy the book here (...

*timestamps below* Read the blog post ( https://www.urducove.com/the-journey-of-motherhood-breastfeeding-part-one/ ) If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, send us an email or voice message [email protected] To leave a voice message, click here ( https://www.speakpipe.com/urdupun ) Please take a moment to rate us (for Apple users): Click here ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urdu-pun/id1550681474 ) Stepping into motherhood brings several...

We hear Ego is not good but do you know what it means to have an Ego? This month, we dive deep into what the Author Ryan Holiday considers our biggest enemy: our Ego! Link to Amazon: Buy Ego is the enemy ( https://smile.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I2FRMSCB847O&dchild=1&keywords=ego+is+the+enemy&qid=1622665861&sprefix=ego+is+the%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1 ) If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, email us...

آج کی قسط کا موضوع آپ کو کافی دلچسپ لگے گا امید ہے کہانی پسند آئے گی آخر ڈیڑھ اینٹ کی مسجد ہوتی کیا چیز ہے؟ If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, please email us ( https://www.urdupun.com/episode-8-urdu-identity-or-a-curse/[email protected] ) To leave a voice message, click here ( https://www.speakpipe.com/urdupun ) Please take a moment to rate us (for Apple users): Click here ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urdu-pun/id1550681474 )

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Injilah Wajih for my podcast. She is a Pakistani Canadian Children's book author. She is also a passionate Montessori teacher and loves kids. Her books are available through this link for purchase ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/InjilasBookstore?listing_id=992247711&ref=simple-shop-header-name ) Montessori as a parent article on my website ( https://www.urducove.com/5-awesome-montessori-tips-for-parents/ ) Links mentioned in the podcast are...

This is the second part of the Atomic Habits book review in Urdu. We talk about * the steps in creating a habit, * how to maintain a good habit * and how to stop bad habits from coming back * Plus Sumbul shares how the book has transformed her day-to-day work. *To listen to* *part 1, click here* ( https://www.urdupun.com/urdu-pun-book-review-3-atomic-habits-part-1/ ). I mentioned a habit tracker in this episode. You can use it to keep a record of your new habit. *Click here to get the...

*scroll down for timestamps* This month's book is all about the principles of making or breaking a habit. *It is called Atomic Habits by James Clear.* This bestseller book has a huge following precisely because of its no-nonsense approach to practical and actionable advice on habit formation. The second part will be out next week. Click here for the link to buy the book ( https://amzn.to/3ecx7Ou ) *To leave a voice message* , click here ( https://www.speakpipe.com/urdupun ) *Please take...

Today's episode is a short one but means so much to me. This episode marks the 14th podcast episode. *Most podcasts die before 13 episodes so this one is extra special.* I wanted to talk about the journey that got me here. Dhaara is Urdu for stream  If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, please email us ( https://www.urdupun.com/episode-8-urdu-identity-or-a-curse/[email protected] ) To leave a voice message, click here (...

We have a special guest for this episode. Faiza is a children's book Author Her book 'aik kala billa' is available for purchase through this link ( https://amzn.to/3aojx8v ) She has a great vision to create libraries in Pakistan for children. Her story is truly amazing and you will really enjoy hearing about it in this fun interview Timestamps are at the bottom If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, please email us (...

Have you wondered about the concepts of herd immunity? Today's episode is about a sad reality around us. The pandemic is not as strong as a year ago but Pakistan is suffering so much. A big part is the thinking we all have developed over time. This episode is on how our actions can save lives or risk them. If you have a question or comment or would like to be featured in an episode, please email us ( https://www.urdupun.com/episode-8-urdu-identity-or-a-curse/[email protected] ) To leave...

The second book of the book review series was selected by Sumbul and I cannot wait for you to hear about it. Carol Dweck is a renowned American Psychologist who has worked extensively to find out what is it that makes some people become more successful than others. The answer lies in the mind. You can buy the book from this link ( https://amzn.to/3cRKx1R ) *To leave us a voice message to read on the podcast* , click here ( https://www.speakpipe.com/urdupun ) *Rate us (for Apple users)* :...

To support us, please rate Urdu Pun here (for Apple users): Click here ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urdu-pun/id1550681474 ) Opportunity cost: an economic term or our everyday reality Did you think about the cost of having it all? Is it even possible? What if that concept is deeply flawed? That is the subject of this episode There is a concept of Opportunity Cost at play almost every single moment in our life Women are disproportionately affected by it This Urdu podcast is...

This Urdu podcast is about Urdu! اردو ورثہ ہے یا ترکہ؟ Should we cherish it or forget about it? I will discuss my opinions on the language. I have also mentioned an article in this podcast which can be read here ( https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-unifying-power-of-lan_b_1992422 ) Alse, this podcast would be incomplete if I did not mention this beautiful conversation by Dr. Arfa Syeda Zehra, please click here to watch ( https://youtu.be/t_UvjmkiwCQ ) If you have a question or comment...

This week it is all about Mind reading. As humans we have the unique ability to read each other's cues and it can seem like we know intuitively what the other person is saying. While it is a valuable skill to have, it can often go too far and become a debilitating issue. In my podcast, I will talk about how we need to limit and assess our perceived mind reading skills. we often don't know what we think we know. All you have to do is ask and make sure you are not falling into a rabbit...

I will talk about the various aspects of being perceived as assertive versus aggressive as a female. We have cultural conditioning that labels women as aggressive when they are trying to be assertive, hence the willingness to ascend to leadership roles is hindered. In my podcast, I discuss my personal experience with this phenomenon and a few things to consider. I mention the leadership likability double bind that women face often in positions of power. Link to a fascinating article here (...

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon Urdu Pun Book review Episode 1 Join me and Sumbul as we kick off our monthly Book review podcast series. First Tuesday of every month, we are going to discuss a book in Urdu. This month we are talking about a book that has inspired me in so many ways. That book is Austin Kleon’s Show your work. Buy here ( https://amzn.to/3uxqFaS ) (amazon affiliate link) *To leave a voice message* , click here ( https://www.speakpipe.com/urdupun ) *Rate us (for Apple...