Dance Revival: Aaye Haath UthaiN Hum Bhi

Posted on January 21, 2007
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Adil Najam Saw this phoptograph in Dawn today and was mesmerised by the interplay of light and shaddow. My immeidate reaction was to think of this verse from Faiz. I realize I have already used it before as a title (and am sure will do so again). But it seems to fit, even if the […]

Folk Tales of Pakistan: Sohni Mahiwal

Posted on January 8, 2007
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Mast Qalandar Pakistan, like every other culture, has its share of folklore. In fact, a very generous share — particularly of the love tales. Folklore is a mixture of beliefs, facts and fiction. The stories are told and retold by successive generations, embellished by poets, sung and celebrated by common folks and enacted and filmed […]

Bakra of the Day: Koun Bakra?

Posted on December 30, 2006
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Adil Najam Both the cartoon and the qata are from Jang (28 and 29 Decemeber, 2006, respectively). Both are about Eid; but both areabout more than just Eid. Niether needs further comment. Eid Mubarak to all!

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