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‘Ye hi to hai Bharat’ – Ramzan and Religious Harmony
This time, Ramzan is being observed all over the world under lockdown. Pre-COVID, luckily I got opportunities to observe the month of Ramzan in many cities in India and abroad because of my professional obligations. There are some beauteous memories and moments associated with this month, which I would like to reminisce about here. I […] More
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Miyah Poetry: The rise of a new kind of poetry in Assam
Miyah poetry has its origin and all its contemporary works in the state of Assam in India. The word ‘Miyah‘ or ‘Miya‘ indicates the Muslims of Bengali origin in Assam who are often described with the aforesaid word. The Rise of Miya Poetry: In Assam, Assamese Muslims of Bengali origin are often termed as “Bangladeshi” […] More