Short Story

The Balloon Seller

Chutki fondles its sand-ridden scabby skin. Rani responds with an effusive wagging of it’s balding tail. Dog and girl sit

Poetry

Kill for a Pill

And then call this patriotism like Hitler
Then call it “christianity”
And murder, “sanctioned by jesus
And god bless America”

Awaaz Dey KahaaN Hay

Despite his laidback demeanor and conservative background Naushad was an innovator, risk taker and a perfectionist. He introduced Qawwali and

Satire

Different Strokes

According to Kanimozhi, we Tamils are embarrassed by our folk arts and decided to crush them under the weight of

missing you

To Lose a Loved One

Satire

Dude, Where’s My Money?

I am frustrated. I am angry. I even have the impulse to kill a few someones. I have not been

Poetry

Seeking the Cosmic Spirit

An increased awareness of our inner spirituality may mark a new consciousness because evolved spirits will find no purpose for

Poetry

Urdu Star-spangled Banner

This poem is in response to Mr. Bush saying that the national anthem should be in English only. It would

Poetry

Heralding Music

Resonating in me, spatially,
Memories creating
Tingles.

Short Story

Bollywood and Gender Equality

Bollywood has been abused at the hands of the male dominant Indian Cinema elite that not only includes

Poetry

Invader

They wrapped my tongue around my waist,
And asked me to tell the truth
I offered them my blood to taste

The People's Poet

I don’t know if Ahmed Faraz was exiled by Zia-ul-Haq after his poem Mohasarah or earlier than that but Zia

Satire

Taj a Mirage

I saw a group of young artisans. They looked timid and frightened, their head bent down trying to concentrate on

Translation

'Dew from Truth’s Garden'

The following translation is of excerpts from a poem by the great scholar-Sufi saint from India, Imam Ahmad Riza Khan,

Hijrat