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Maaz Bin Bilal
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Shamsur Rahman Faruqi (1935-2020): Why this death leaves a permanent patch of darkness in literature
The scholar, poet, novelist and translator, who wrote in Urdu and English, died on December 25, 2020 at the age of 85.
Maaz Bin Bilal
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Writing in the times of Covid-19: Can guilt and confessions really atone for not acting when needed?
‘Does the writer who feels bad for his inaction also feel shame or guilt?’
Maaz Bin Bilal
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Remembering beloved movie stars: Be kind and rewind, but be open-eyed too
Perhaps one should be able to speak of the ills or even just the shortcomings along with the good and the superlatives.
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Trending
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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Why has the Adani group singled out journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta?
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Watch: The longest goal in football history – scored by Newport County’s Tom King
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Once considered India’s answer to WhatsApp, Hike Messenger has shut down
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The Art of Resistance: In a new poem, Maaz Bin Bilal declares his refusal to accept unjust laws
‘The mighty and many rule the weak and few.’
Maaz Bin Bilal
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I’m an Indian Muslim and refuse to be certified as a citizen by this RSS-backed government
Like my forefathers protested against the British, this is my act of civil disobedience against a draconian law.
Maaz Bin Bilal
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Annie Zaidi’s novel paints a searing picture of how communal disharmony affects each of us
‘Prelude to a Riot’ graphically describes a situation where communal mobilisation in full swing in a south Indian town.
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Video
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Watch: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent inauguration day at a protest in the Bronx, New York
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Watch: Hilarious compilation of Donald Trump saying ‘bye-bye’
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Watch: Explosion in Madrid, capital of Spain, destroys building, kills at least three people
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Watch: Comic José Covaco’s hilarious interpretation of ‘private chat’ with Navika Kumar
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Watch: US Police dog receives a hero’s welcome upon return after multiple surgeries
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History, myth, scholarship: This qissa-as-novel by Musharraf Ali Farooqi looks power in the eye
Farooqi’s qissa in English gives us the rich tapestry of a West Asian world with its flourishing knowledge systems that are often forgotten today.
Maaz Bin Bilal
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The ghazal meets politics and contemporary India in Maaz Bin Bilal’s new book of poetry
Four poems of love, law, and racism, and one poem in translation.
Maaz Bin Bilal
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How do you select and translate Urdu ghazals by 65 poets written over 500 years? Ask Anisur Rahman
The writer and translator explains how he selected the ghazals for his comprehensive collection, ‘Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi’ and how the form has evolved.
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The Reel
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‘Kuruthi Kalam’ trailer: A police officer is caught between rival gangs in Chennai
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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Not just the last Mughal: Three ghazals by Bahadur Shah Zafar, the poet king
On his 154th death anniversary, these three translations of Zafar’s Urdu ghazals reflect his awareness of a lack of power in the matters of state.
Bahadur Shah Zafar & Maaz Bin Bilal
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This children’s book starring a dragon doesn’t shy away from showing the inequalities of India
Hansda Sowendra Shekhar’s ‘Jwala Kumar and the Gift of Fire’ is far from being the usual fantasy for children.
Maaz Bin Bilal
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‘What lies beyond the fog?’ A variety never seen before in a collection of Urdu stories
‘The Greatest Urdu Stories Ever Told’ is an extraordinary collection, translated by a master.
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The Field
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IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals trade Robin Uthappa to Chennai Super Kings in all-cash deal
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ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan edge past Chennaiyin FC thanks to David Williams’ stoppage-time winner
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s 760th career goal reignites debate about football’s all-time goalscoring record
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Watch: The longest goal in football history – scored by Newport County’s Tom King
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Football: Why fans of long-suffering clubs have better social ties than successful teams’ supporters