The Lasting Impact of Persian on Indian Languages
The influence of Persian remains profound and multidimensional as it paved the way for new vocabulary, changed literary styles, introduced new thought streams, and contributed to the rise of Urdu
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Art is Dead, Long Live Art!
Let everyone live for the things they love. Only then can art be kept alive.
Between Archeology and the Public in Pakistan
It is the duty of archeologists to disseminate archeological knowledge and inform the public … that certainly is ‘true archeology’.
Taylor Swift: Lyrical Genius Or Business Prodigy
The best way to put it is this – pop music is in Taylor Swift’s era.
Neanderthals: More knowable now than ever
“There’s more Neanderthal DNA in the billions of humans alive today than there ever was when they were still around. In a way, Neanderthals are still here.”
‘At once silent and eloquent’: a glimpse of Pakistani visual poetry
Pakistan is portrayed as a belligerent, angry country, churning out extremists. The poetry on decorated transport tells another story. The most commonly used phrase is Maan ki dua Jannat ki hawa (A mother’s prayer is a breeze from heaven) followed by Dekh magar piyar say (You can look, but with love), and a newcomer, Jiyo aur jinay do (Live and let live).