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The Muse Who Never Knew: How Lakhvir Shaped the Words That Made Me
Some people change your life by staying. Others do it by simply passing through — quietly, unknowingly, yet permanently. Lakhvir never knew he was my muse. He never needed to. But even in silence, he became the reason I write the way I do. This isn’t a story of love. It’s a quiet thank you — for shaping the writer I’ve become.
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Ismat Chughtai: Fearless Voice Who Dared to Dream
I was seventeen when I first read Lihaaf (The Quilt). It was an old book. It was slightly tattered. I found it in my college library. It was tucked away between heavier volumes of Urdu literature. The librarian, an elderly man with silver-rimmed glasses, gave me a knowing smile as he stamped the book. “You’ll remember this one,” he said. I had no idea what he meant—until I turned the first page. I read it in one sitting. My hands gripped the edges of the book. It was as if I were holding onto something dangerous, something I wasn’t supposed to touch. I had read about love before. But never…
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When Love Turns to Silence: A Woman’s Cry for Validation in Marriage
It’s always the unspoken words that echo the loudest. The quiet tears that fall behind closed doors, the bruises on the soul that no one can see Marriage is often described as a partnership built on love, respect, and mutual understanding. But what happens when these foundations start to crack under the weight of indifference and harsh words? For many women, the struggle of feeling unseen and unappreciated by their spouses is a silent battle. Recently, I met a woman whose story encapsulates this pain. She is a devoted wife and mother. She manages her household and children with grace. Yet, she is subjected to constant taunts and dismissive remarks…
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India Was More Civilized Than Rest Of The World In Ancient Times
The ancient Greeks not have been the oldest civilization, but they were undoubtedly one of the most influential. Ancient India’s era concluded when the old Persian Empire conquered Persia in the 4th century BC. This was a time when ancient Persian civilization was indeed the most powerful empire in the world. Archaeologists studied ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. They outlined how civilization evolved from simple peasant villages of the Neolithic Age. Later, in the 1st millennium BC, a new civilization came into being in the form of the old Persian Empire. During this time, civilizations like Babylonians, Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians developed. Restoring the civilization and religion of the…
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Amrita Pritam- A Voice of Resistance and Resilience
Amrita Pritam was one of the most influential and celebrated writers of the 20th century. She wrote in Punjabi and Hindi languages. She was a pioneer of women’s writing in India. She broke the barriers of patriarchy, tradition, and religion with her bold and honest expression. She observed the tumultuous events of Indian history. She participated in events like the partition of India, the independence movement, the emergency, and the rise of feminism. This blog post will explore some aspects of her life. We will examine the work that made her a legend. Amrita Pritam was born as Amrit Kaur on August 31, 1919, in Gujranwala, Punjab, which is now…
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Finding Forever- The Journey of Discovering Your Soulmate
What Does It Mean and How to Find It? Have you ever wondered if there is someone out there who is meant for you? Someone who understands you, supports you, and loves you unconditionally? Someone who is your best friend, your partner, and your soulmate? The concept of a soulmate has been around for centuries, and has been explored by various cultures, religions, and philosophies. But what exactly is a soulmate, and how do you know if you have found yours? What is a soulmate? A soulmate is a person with whom you have a deep and natural affinity. This involves similarity, love, romance, platonic relationships, comfort, intimacy, sexuality, spiritual…
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Love And Attachment
It is true that love and attachment are very much related to one another though there is a clear difference between these two words. So, even though most of us consider love and attachment as similar and can be used interchangeably, but this is a total misconception. Firstly, What Is Love? Love is a very complex emotion. There are many other emotions that tend to mimic some of the main components of love. Sometimes it can be hard to determine what you are feeling when you are in the moment. Love can be defined as a strong attraction that an individual feels for another. Love is deep and can take various…
