Anjuman (1986): A Review
Anjuman, both the film and the character, is not exclusively about the protagonist. It is equally about the firmness and courage shown by fellow embroiderers as a collective.
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April 2024
A Voyage to Modernism: Syed Ahmed Khan: A Review
Promoting social harmony among all religious groups was the keynote of Syed Ahmad’s mission. He once wrote, “A life devoted to good deeds is better than a thousand acts of devotion and piety.”
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Rethinking Lenin
According to Lenin, imperialism is not the result of nationalist values, ideas or policies but of concrete economic imperatives. His understanding is the way of understanding international politics today.
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The Boys of My Town at Ram Navami Day
RSS and its affiliated outfits have found a welcome entrance into liberal Hindu homes, where photos of Rabindranath Tagore and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are still hanging on the walls.
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Hey Garibullah
A poem depicting the strength of unity to overcome the tragedies and existential crises of the poor like Garibullah.
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Tale of a Female Foetus
It depicts the cruelty of our society that takes girls to be a burden on it materially and culturally as well.
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Aakhir and Other Stories
It tackles pressing issues such as education, unemployment, disrespect for parents, and the plight of the subaltern.
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