Peter Peter, one of three brothers whose father, on his deathbed, wills each of them a new coat that is guaranteed to last a lifetime, given the proper care. The father provides detailed instructions for such care and enjoins his sons Peter, Martin, and Jack to live together peaceably under one roof. Peter goes in … Read more
Introduction Being an Indian, I was unaware of the background history that Alamgir Hashmi has referred to in this poem. I had to make considerable research to go through the tough and confusing words of the poem. Here in this article, I have provided the summary as well as analysis of the poem to make … Read more
Part 1 Movement, sure. Millions movingFrom that side to this side,From this side to that side, and back again sometimes,Across the thoughtful movementWherein stood those who were undecided, and suspect,Like border-posts signifying the mid-frontier.The sultry summer-if you know what I mean-behind us.The blistering journeys on foot, the grinding oxcartExpeditions, the slow, steamy railwaysAnd their marauders … Read more
Myth in India The myth is an inseparable part of the culture of any country. India is essentially a culturally rich country. Every village of India has its own story of origin though it may or may not be true. Myth form an important part of every human particularly of those who are away from … Read more
Introduction The woman in India and other patriarchal countries symbolises weakness. She is supposed to live a miserable and dependent life. Our culture has neither given her the right to remain free and independent not to act on her own. She is considered to be a creature to be commanded. She is transfigured into a … Read more
A Political Novel Kanthapura is the first novel of Raja Rao written in 1938 A.D. It describes the period in which the struggle against the foreign government was dominating the political scenario in India. At that time the Non-Cooperation Movement was in vogue. Congress under the leadership of Gandhi was leading the movement. Raja Rao … Read more
Introduction In simple words, Drama is a genre of English Literature, which is normally in prose and which tells a story and is intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. It involves the playwright, the actor, the audience, plot-construction, characterisation, dialogues, music, dance, posture, stage sets etc. Indian Drama … Read more
Literally, Anathema or Curse (lanat) means, “to dispel from the bounty of Allah” TYPES OF ANATHEMA IN ISLAM There are three types of Anathema (la’nat): To curse someone as cursed In Canon of Islam (Sheri’ah). E.g. Curse of Allah on pagans, Curse of Allah on liars, Curse on those men who disguise as women and … Read more
Well, when the word ‘work’ comes in our mind, hatred accompanies it because we have made ourselves to believe that work is the antonym of joy. Most of us have believed that ‘to enjoy, we have to give up work’, and ‘to work we have to give up enjoyment’. But if you lend your heart … Read more
How to remain happy. Once a person went to a wise-man and said, “I want happiness.” The wise-man simply said, “Remove ‘I’ from your life, it is your ego and it makes you disable. Remove ‘Want’, as it makes you restless and what remains behind is ‘Happiness’!” Life is meant to be enjoyed in all … Read more
