Urdu and its Allahabadi Life
Fehmida Riaz, a Pakistani poetess, like other famous Urdu poets, wrote an elegy in fond memory of Firaq. In her notes to the book, Four Walls and a Black Veil,...
Urdu-Hindi Literature Blossomed in Allahabad, the City of Confluences
The 18th century is considered to be an important phase in terms of artistic and cultural developments in the nation. The century witnessed the rise of Indian poets who used...
No Homogeneity in India: It Coexists in Different Centuries, Simultaneously
Real India cannot be found in history books. Bhaskar, travelling through various parts of the country, in about five decades, found huge gaps in the understanding about the country, among different groups...
Arrival: The Linguist Amy Adams Speaks a Million Languages with her Eyes
An almost two-hour long, Sci-Fi movie, Arrival, keeps the viewer at the edge as the drama and mystery unfolds. Anita gives us a snapshot of the film that is worth watching...
Whale in the Pond, an Upcoming Band Ready to Storm the Music Scene in Kolkata
A new band, Whale in the Pond, performed at the musical launch of Wabi-Sabi, a lifestyle boutique and café, in the heart of the City of Joy, recently. The musical...
First Anniversary of Different Truths: Felicitations and Team DT
Different Truths completes one year at the strike of the midnight hour, in India. A year back, two Founders dared to dream. Soon it became a shared vision. Poets and...
Akashganga: An Idea Whose Time had come! – VI
Even before PTS had started, Shamsher with his imaginative and resourceful handling made organised performances or demonstrations in skydiving in some areas of the country. Interestingly, some PJI officers had...
The Public Library System in America: Actualising the Right to Read
The public library is one of the systems, which is supported with the tax payers’ money. The government has given the country an incredible place to read, listen and grow....
Numbers, Language and Story: A Nomadic Perspective
Nomads are the most ancient people on earth. They speak several languages. Their ancient Nomadic lingo is very different from the languages that we use. Rama Shanker explores into the Nomadic...
Reaching out to Africa in Literature
Ratan maps the development of African Literature. African writings form the Fourth World Literature. This emerging voice has caught the attention of researchers and readers alike. Here’s an in-depth account. Jack...