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Banjaara

Awaaz Dey KahaaN Hay Dec 31, 1969

Despite his laidback demeanor and conservative background Naushad was an innovator, risk taker and a perfectionist. He introduced Qawwali and Bhajan into film music along with western orchestra, church and choir music

Zwingli’s Zurich Dec 31, 1969

Looking eastward between the cobbled lanes across the Limmat river up into the mountains, I found my self gazing at a pair of minaret like towers that looked incongruous in the heart of Christian Europe...

Dancing Dervishes Dec 31, 1969

Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi founded the sufi order in the 13th century which practiced tolerance, forgiveness and enlightenment. Seven hundred years later the practice continues in Turkey.

Turkish Delight Dec 31, 1969

The PA system came to life with the announcement that the plane was landing in Istanbul shortly and the passengers were reminded to fasten seat belts and remain seated on their seats

The Peshawar Rhapsody Dec 31, 1969

the most exciting city of Pakistan for its ancient ambience and romantic history of the proud pathan tribesmen who repulsed all attackers

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