The more cold, the more warmth. How? This contradiction is deciphered in the book of Bollywood. Romance ensues when our handsome hero and his demure…
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This is the story of a staggering number of unnamed, unclaimed and unresponsive. Known by assorted names – filth products, scum, sleepwalkers, beyond society, junkies;…
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November 9 is the auspicious day when we “remember and read” Iqbal. I am a little late. Nevertheless, every day is “Iqbal day” unless the…
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Someone asked me, ‘’Where is everlastingness?’’ The question tugged at my heartstrings. A long sigh of longing escaped my lips. ‘’ In Aligarh’’ was my…
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Acknowledgement: I am no expert; know nothing. I do not understand the language of politics and parenting. I do not know to differentiate between plots…
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The pale gold shrivelling sun, the ephemeral warmth in the air and the innate melancholy – Autumn is disembarking to six months of dark but…
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“Life of a student studying in Old Rajinder Nagar deserves a documentary.’’ Certifying the above words, I accompanied my journalist friend to the Mecca Of…
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The dreadful December day dawned. Maryam’s heart started hammering hard. Her not-so-smooth tread on track had been halted – a halt enough to shatter her…
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In 2010, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 1st week of February as “World Interfaith Harmony Week’’. The resolution, UNGA pointed out, is a mutual…
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Eight summers have passed since my grandfather departed to meet the creator. I am yet to process this acrid reality in the laboratory of my…
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