Kunal Kamra vs Shinde Sena: Rahat Indori’s ’Sarkar Chor Hai’ poem resurfaces amid comedian’s ‘Dil to Pahal’ Hai joke
In the wake of Kunal Kamra’s provocative performance targeting Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Rahat Indori’s poignant ...
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My Feminist ABCs: Speaking Tanveer Anjum’s rebellious language
Tanveer Anjum’s poetry challenges the boundaries of form and language, offering a bold new feminist poetic praxis.
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From Ayub Khan to Zia-ul-Haq—Pakistani poet Habib Jalib wasn’t silenced by dictators
Over 30 years after Habib Jalib’s death, 'Dastoor' remains a protest anthem. In 2019, it resurfaced during anti-CAA ...
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Unequal music
It seems like another age when, barely out of slumber, hands did not reach for cellphones but fiddled with radio dials, ...
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The power of Qasidas and devotional poetry in deepening Ramadan reflections
While core acts of devotion take center stage, qasidas (Islamic odes) and devotional poetry serve as powerful complements, ...
The Express Tribune25d
Is poetry dead?
While poetry may be popular, linguistic skill certainly needs cultivation. While many may enjoy Persian, Arabic or classical Urdu verse in various communal settings few can actually understand the ...
Linguistic flames
It is impossible to identify a pure Hindi or Urdu speaker. The Urdu-Hindi controversy not merely survived but also ...
Dunya News12d
32 years on: Remembering the people's poet, Habib Jalib
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Today (Tuesday) marks the 32nd death anniversary of the legendary revolutionary poet, Habib Jalib, whose words continue to resonate with the masses. Born on March 24, 1928, in ...
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A Gojri poet praised by PM Modi
Dr Javaid Rahi Mohammad Mansha Khaki, is a distinguished Gojri poet, writer, and researcher. With a literary journey spanning ...
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Imagine Muslims playing Holi on the way to namaz—why can’t this be India’s normal?
Indian Muslims have already been celebrating Holi and other Hindu festivals on social media. Why not make this virtual trend ...
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Residents Witnessing History and Reflecting Progress
Long-time UAE residents Ghazala Zaman, Tabassum Vally reflect on the country's remarkable transformation and their ...