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The Love Lanes of Lucknow - An Ode to Urdu Poetry
Any mention of Lucknow conjures up images of a unique way of life practised for almost ninety years in Avadh. It is a journey back in time to the world of Nawab Asafudaula and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, and to the city of Begum Hazrat Mahal, Mir, Anis and of Majaz Lakhnawi. What one can most associate with Lucknow is the reputation it has as the refuge of countless Urdu poets. And, here, Mehru Jaffer attempts to chronicle just that. Her captivating and vividly visual account of Lucknow’s romance with its classical Urdu poets magically transports us to the mehfils of Mir and Anis. From the Love Lanes of Lucknow celebrates the poetry of the Avadh region of India like never before, transporting its readers to a land that became the focal point of an unparalleled cultural renaissance.
Reveur De Nuit
"Reveur de nuit" stands for loving the love of thoughts and chaos. This is a sensational expression of special obsession which is enchanting the name of laughter, feelings, religious views and open mind letters. The expression derives nothing but love and cheer. It is an anthology enclosing with poems, stories, articles and quotes. By running down the line, it will provide you immense pleasure, joy of love, motivation, spirituality and inspiration. "Reveur de nuit" is compiled by Omm prakash Panigrahi and Co-compiled by Shubhamita Das and Ayushi Verma with utmost love and passion under the guidance of Ms Himani Satpalkar. 40 of the most talented writers from different part of India and also across the world, their collaborative efforts and excellent words in representing this lovely book is commendable. Do read and experience the nostalgia feelings by the glumes of "Reveur de nuit".
Radio for the Millions
Co-winner, 2023 AIPS Book Prize, American Institute of Pakistan Studies Finalist, 2023 Richard Wall Memorial Award, Theatre Library Association From news about World War II to the broadcasting of music from popular movies, radio played a crucial role in an increasingly divided South Asia for more than half a century. Radio for the Millions examines the history of Hindi-Urdu radio during the height of its popularity from the 1930s to the 1980s, showing how it created transnational communities of listeners. Isabel Huacuja Alonso argues that despite British, Indian, and Pakistani politicians’ efforts to usurp the medium for state purposes, radio largely escaped their grasp. She demonstrates t...
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Love and Life in Lucknow
Love and Life in Lucknow is a tribute to the colourful citizens of the city. The soul of this volume of stories from Lucknow is the voice of ordinary citizens. A poetry-spouting vegetable vendor is the protagonist in one chapter. In another chapter Naresh the rickshaw man struggles to follow his dream of playing Laila on stage. There is a midnight journey into the abode of the Baba of the Bottles, after which Bano Bua takes to the road on a citywide search for the elusive Tamboli Begum. Bano Bua is free-spirited and lives on her own terms. And because she is indomitable, she is able to hold together all the other characters in this enchanting collection full of history and imagination.
Partition of India
The Partition of British India in 1947 set in motion events that have had far-reaching consequences in South Asia – wars, military tensions, secessionist movements and militancy/terrorism. This book looks at key events in 1947 and explores the aftermath of the Partition and its continued impact in the present-day understanding of nationhood and identity. It also examines the diverse and fractured narratives that framed popular memory and understanding of history in the region. The volume includes discussions on the manner in which regions such as the Punjab, Sindh, Kashmir, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and North-East India were influenced. It deals with issues such as communal politics,...
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The Book of Nizamuddin Aulia
‘As the soldier picked up his sword to slaughter, the Sufi stood up to confront the politics of the day with a song.’ The Book of Nizamuddin Aulia reveals the life and teachings of the most beloved and revered of medieval Sufi saints. Nizamuddin Aulia was born in 1236, in great poverty. He grew up in a tumultuous world and saw three dynasties and seven sultans wreak havoc over an entire nation in the name of religion. Staying away from the corridors of power, the mystic chose instead to dedicate his life to the Sufi vision of love and spiritual enlightenment and to serving the needs of the poor. If Muinuddin Chishti introduced Sufism to India, Nizamuddin helped spread his message across the country as the head of the Chishti Sufi order. Even today, his shrine in New Delhi, the Nizamuddin Dargah, draws countless devotees and visitors. In this rich, colourful book, Mehru Jaffer tells the story of Nizamuddin Aulia from man to saint, vividly bringing alive the history of the period.
THE BOOK OF MUHAMMAD
Muhammad is the Prophet; the messenger of God. But for the vast majority of people outside the Islamic faith; he remains a mystery; and myths and misconceptions about him abound. Born in a time of moral despondency and despair; Muhammad spent his entire life trying to transcend human pettiness; searching for absolute values; the meaning of life and what it meant to be a human being. The Book of Muhammad recounts this journey—Muhammad’s early struggles to bring his message to the people in Mecca; the Revelation; his flight to Medina and the establishment of Islam and an ideal city-state there; and his triumphant return to Mecca. Mehru Jaffer’s own search to understand the teachings of I...
