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In her own write

India, March 1 -- In 1947, Punjabi poet and writer Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) left Lahore, sought refuge in Dehra Dun and then went to Delhi to look for a job. She was 28 years old. While on the train ... और पढ़ें


In her own write: A Women's Day Wknd tribute to Amrita Pritam

India, Feb. 28 -- In 1947, Punjabi poet and writer Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) left Lahore, sought refuge in Dehra Dun and then went to Delhi to look for a job. She was 28 years old. While on the train ... और पढ़ें


Writer's retreat: Poonam Saxena takes a trip to Premchand's village

India, Jan. 31 -- A few weeks ago, I went to Varanasi on a pilgrimage. Not to a temple, but to Lamhi, the birthplace of Hindi literature's greatest writer, Munshi Premchand (1880-1936). Lamhi is a fe... और पढ़ें


Still in love with an old flame: Poonam Saxena writes on Sholay

India, Jan. 2 -- Towards the end of December, I watched the restored, original version of Sholay at a Delhi theatre. I hadn't expected to be enthralled, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. L... और पढ़ें