Category: Essays

The rivalry between Mirza Ghalib and Zauq

It is said that Urdu poetry would be incomplete without two of its biggest pillars, Mir and Mirza Ghalib. Mirza Ghalib was a maverick character and has become immortal among the lovers of Urdu poetry. His status is legendary and…

Oscar Wilde: Portraire

Oscar Wilde was one of the greatest wits to grace our planet. He has (unlike other writers) remained relevant in every age and is well known for his quotes and epigrams that highlight his wit. He lived and embraced life…

‘Feminism in India’ by Eva Bell         

Feminism is all about the advocacy of women’s rights against unlawful gender based exploitation of women. As Jane Radcliffe Richards said, “Women suffer from systemic social injustice and therefore a movement is needed for elimination of sex based injustice.” Long…

The Despair of Living by Sushant Dhar

I’m at Hillar Shahabad. Life is passing fast.  It has started raining. Train is moving through the villages. It has entered the tunnel cutting the Pir Panjal mountains. The whole world is conversing inside the train. People are looking at…