Written by Mehar Bahl, November 7th 2020, An affectionate mother-in-law leads her unsuspecting daughter in law to a beautiful baby... Read More
As westernisation masquerades as globalisation, this sustained tradition looks like a cultural counter flow. In these meteoric times, the Indian semi-arranged marriage is an odd little warm-blooded creature lurking in the shadow of the dinosaurs. It may yet have its day. Read More
With the passage of time, and the toning down of rivalries and hostilities, Urdu has found its way back into India. A great role has been played by.... Read More
Then, gradually, came the literature. It trickled through, bit by bit -- from the first images of peacocks heralding the rains, to the later cries of love-struck paramours. (All, of course, brought out with the most melodic, evocative language.) And like all good literature, it pulled at something within Read More