Tag Archives: Dawoodi Bohra Women

Why I am embracing AI to teach Biology 

By Tasneem Ebrahim Tasneem Ebrahim is a UK secondary school biology teacher based in Birmingham with over a decade of classroom experience. She holds an MSc in Teaching and Learning from the University of Oxford. In this reflective piece, she writes about how AI is reshaping education and the role of the teacher.  Fourteen years…

Dawoodi Bohra community celebrate International Women’s Day in Milton Keynes

Dawoodi Bohra community members of Milton Keynes with MP Emily Darlington during International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations

This article was originally published in the Milton Keynes Citizen. The Dawoodi Bohras of Milton Keynes were honoured to attend an impactful International Women’s Day event hosted by Ms. Emily Darlington, Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central. The gathering celebrated women’s achievements, promoted equality, and highlighted the importance of safety and respect for all….

Cooking from the heart: The story of two Dawoodi Bohra cooks from Manchester 

Akila Zavery and other volunteers in the kitchen

By Tasneem Merchant In the early hours of the morning when the world is still stirring awake, an older woman stirs a broth in a large vessel and chops several kilos of onions with seasoned hands. She roasts coconut as she prepares the African-Indian curry, kuku paka, as well as minding badam pak – a…

Driving her destiny: Sakina Yusuf’s passion for cars

Sakina Yusuf is a fervent F1 fan and an aspiring automotive designer

Sakina Yusuf is a UK-based product designer with ambitions to break into the world of automotive design. Her work and content explore the intersection of design, car culture, motorsports, and the thrill of high-adrenaline experiences. Originally from Kuwait, she moved to the UK to pursue a BA (Hons) in Product Design at Manchester Metropolitan University….