THE BEST BOOKS I READ IN 2023: NANDITA PURI

This week-long series begins today and brings to you the best of 2023 through the eyes of the most influential among us. Author and writer Read More

2023: NOT SO MANY REASONS TO CELEBRATE!

In her final column of 2023, Humra Quraishi looks back at the year for events we s...

YOU LOVE CINEMA SO RANJAN DAS RECOMMENDS

From Highway Dragnet to a Michael Hanake film, an American Indie, Kasargold and Night Moves, check out what Ranjan Das recommends for you to see this weeke...

ABOUT FACING CHALLENGES AND STAYING STRONG!

Humra Quraishi comments on the deceptive times that we live in, and harks back to the encouraging and motivating words of Khus...

‘JADUNAMA’ - A RAY OF LIGHT IN IMMENSE DARKNESS

Humra  Quraishi comments on the truth lurking behind green curtains in the capital city especially decked up for the G20 ...

LOVE AND SURVIVAL IN THE WAR ZONE

Humra Quraishi observes the events over the last week and asks this question: Where’s the so-called development when ent...

SHAKESPEARE & BOLLYWOOD – JAB THEY MET!!

Manojit Lahiri takes you on a fascinating journey where hamlet and omelet often clash!

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FAIZ, SAHIR AND VERSE

Humra Quraishi revisits two of the best known poets of this  subcontinent, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Sahir Ludhianvi.

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WE ARE NOT AT PEACE

Humra Quraishi discusses the position of the Urdu language in India, on International Mother Language Day – 21st Februar...