They rang out of schools, colleges, prayer halls and meeting grounds. Songs invoking the idea of nationalism became a rallying point for the freedom and birth of a new nation
Songs of freedom
Praise be to her – the chants of Shakti
During Navaratri, many ritual offerings are made to the Mother Goddess, including chants and recitals. Over centuries, these hymns have become a part of Shakti worship
The cult of Shakti
The feminine power is a divine power and the cult of Shakti in India is a testimony to that faith. The tradition of worship of Shakti has endured over millennia
Where the heart is free – thoughts on Manto
During his stint in Amritsar, Manto stepped inside the office of the newspaper Musawat to meet his friend Abdul Bari Alig. He saw a press pass for a movie lying at Bari’s desk. Bari had no interest in the film and gave it to Manto on the condition that he pen a short piece on the... Continue Reading →
