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Shakespeare’s curse

By Nistha | Published: January 13, 2010

Shakespeare’s curse, originally uploaded by dgj103. As I found a respite from tiring applications and worldly affairs, I couldn’t wait to get back to some of Ghalib’s works. However, I stumbled upon this as I was browsing. The tragedy of artists, as rueful it is, is also as intriguing and captivating. And if tempting the [...]

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Iqbal Bano

By Nistha | Published: April 25, 2009

I came across this news this week and even though I wasn’t explicitly aware that she was living, the news of her death makes one think about the bygone era of tyranny, political upheaval and suppression. She was a legend not only through her artistic talent but also through an insuppressible spirit. 0   Liked this [...]

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I hate red

By Nistha | Published: July 11, 2008

Red for fire Ishq par zor nahi, hai ye wo aatish Ghalib ke lagaaye na lage aur bujhaaye na bane Red for passion mae pilaakar aapka kya jaayega, jaayega eemaan jiska jaayega qatl ki jab usne di dhamki mujhe, keh diya maine bhi dekha jaayega Red for hatred Barbadi-e-dil jabr nahi Faiz kisi ka wo [...]

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