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कहते हैं जब चाँद मिल जाता है तो उसके दाग़ दिखने लगते हैं। आज हमने चाँद की विस्तृत तस्वीरे देखली हैं तो क्या चाँद अब बचपन जैसा आकर्षक नहीं लगता ..? चाँद आज भी वैसा ही शीतल, मनोरम और चित्ताकर्षक है। विज्ञान ने हमें बता दिया है कि चाँद के पास ख़ुद का कोई प्रकाश […]

Human beings are characterised by their constant desire to know what’s growing in tomorrow’s womb. People have been trying to predict the future, and in this attempt, vocations of astrology and horoscopes have developed. Religious groups have been referencing their ancient records to understand the future. Moving on the same trajectory, two literary giants tried

मुनीर नियाज़ी की ‘हमेशा देर कर देता हूँ ‘ अक्सर मुझे मेरी अपनी बात लगती है। जब तक किसी से थोड़ी-बहुत आत्मीयता होती है, बिछड़ने का समय आ जाता है। कोई जगह पसंद आए कि लौटने की वेला हो आती है। इस उक्ति को हम ऐसे भी देख सकते हैं कि जब कुछ छूटने को

Recently, I was involved in a discussion on the rising number of third-gender people and sexual liberty in India. Pride marches are being organised in various cities across India. People are claiming their gender rights and asking for proper recognition in society.To be very honest, I am actually not sure about the reality and fads

Many a time, we feel that time has changed for the worse. Those were quite good and carefree days back then. Everyone was enjoying life, but today everyone is busy earning and accumulating goods. But if we look at it more deeply, we’ll find that what has actually changed is not just time but also

In order to grow, you have to explore yourself and the world.So rather than thinking of settling down, start exploration not just in terms of social, cultural, and political affairs but more of the existence that you are a witness of.Don’t get swayed by the flow of emotions that always seek immediate satiation and, out

कहते हैं इंसान ने जितनी रचनाएँ की हैं अकेले में की है। भीड़ में सृजनतमा क्षमता नहीं होती। भीड़ आपको एक राह दिखा कर आपको सोचने से रोकती है। फिर आप सोचने की जरूरत नहीं समझते और शायद आपकी सोचने की शक्ति भी धीरे धीरे क्षीण होने लगती है। पर ये अकेलापन, जहाँ इंसान कुछ

Are we actually different from the masses? A child thinks differently, looks at the world differently and has many dreams which seem quite different from those of the masses. He may look upon others with contempt, as if they are entangled in this mundane life due to their indolence and limited thought. He may further

I just finished the classic “Topi Shukla” by Rahi Masoom Raza. I had heard about it for quite some time, but looking at its name, I thought it to be a light-comical novel, the same as I had felt for “Aapka Bunti” by Mannu Bhandari. A few days back, I got this book from somewhere.