Reclaiming the Conflict in Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s ‘Mujhse Pehli si Mohabbat’
When the Progressive Writers’ Movement emerged in the 1930s, it was an attempt by the Urdu literati of the day, such as Sajjad Zaheer, Ahmed Ali, and Premchand, to redefine the purpose of Urdu literature by shifting its focus from romantic escapism to the material realities of social life. Premchand’s call to “alter our standards…
No Country for Women: Can Indian Women Breathe without Fear?
The United Nations has designated 25 November as the Day Against Gender-Based Violence. Since 2000, the day has been officially declared as International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW); a constant reminder of the violence, injustice and brutality caused against women across all societies, transcending all boundaries, cultures, and religions. Although the UN…
From Mao to Xi: China’s Great Reorientation and Its Quest for Gobal Power Status
“There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.” This quote, often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, has been closely linked to China’s aspirations to shape the world order over the centuries. It resonated when Mao Zedong led the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, based…
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