Why Terrorism Thrives in a World That Claims to Be Civilised
Over the last century, waves of terrorism have consistently found new sets of principles, logic, and persuasiveness. The advent of modern barbarism, despite its roots in liberal ideas, still holds ground. Terrorism has been the most significant “target” of narratives, but it becomes critical when ideologies mix with modern artefacts; a recipe combining medieval mindset and modern…
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…
