Pakistan ruined by language myth
Last year I wrote a book highlighting the crisis in Pakistan's education system caused by the way languages are used and taught. Its publication prompted one critic to remark that I was trying to "backwardise" the children of... The poets we forget
Clearly, the fact that Daman wrote in Punjabi instead of Urdu is a key reason why his poetry is not that cherished. ... The first and foremost populist
‘Chup chup kharey ho jaroor koyee baat hei, pehli mulaqaat hei jee pehli mulaqaat hei’ sung by Lata Mangeshkar & Premlata for film ‘Bari Behan’ in the year 1949 was certainly one of the most popular melodies of its time. ,...Nostalgic expressions
Malkit Singh feels blessed. The gratitude finds form on the canvas; the noted artist’s paintings a deep impression of memories of his mother and village . ....Mystique of creative journey
AN artist’s journey is often as fascinating, mysterious and mystical as the imagery that defines his works. Eminent artist Paramjit Singh, whose canvas brims with ...A celebration of the history & exquisite artistry
A labour of love has gone into the creation of a massive new book about the Golden Temple that incorporates a comprehensive account of the photographic and visual history of the holy place, including the earliest known,...The humanist tradition of Punjab
The sages, sufis and gurus of Punjab tried in different ways to heal the wounded humanity of their times. It is a legacy we can all be proud of In today’s column, I shall delineate the humanist ...Pushpa Hans - Punjabi music loses a legend
With the demise of Punjabi and Hindi singer and actor Pushpa Hans on 8 December 2011, the border town of Fazilka lost an artiste that did the area proud. Having enthralled the audience for over half a century..... The never-say-die hero
One of the most successful stars in the history of Indian cinema, Dev Anand managed to remain in the limelight despite his limitations, both as an actor and a director.. ...DEV ANAND’S EARLY YEARS
We are all saddened by the passing away of Dev Anand in London on Sunday December 4, 2011. An achiever all his life, he lived his life to the fullest. He was the king of romance and he succeeded in all his attempted romances. ...