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A Letter Lost
“My precious,
I write to you with a heart full of serenity, for the mere thought of you stills my otherwise bustling day. Countless clouds have gone past the sky since I last breathed in the aroma of your company. And what charming days were those spent walking beside you along the silent stream of...
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Mission Migration
With sky rocketing cut-offs for admissions in the University of Delhi, students seldom could find the desired college for the desired course. After attending classes at the ‘undesired’ college, they often plan to migrate to the best one in the University as the current one fails to suit their personality....
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Israel on YouTube
On the 29th of December 2008, in the middest of her operation in Gaza, Israeli Defence Force Spokesperson’s Unit launched own YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/idfnadesk?ob=1). So far, 31 videos including clips from the front line as well as comments from officials were uploaded, and...
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Lies
When someone asks you a question, do you measure how long it takes them too respond? The tone in there voice, pitch, intensity, volume? Do any of these things register with you? Which syllables are stressed, and which are not? Should those syllables have been stressed? Would I have stressed those syllables?...
Posted by Sana Siddiqui on 02 10th, 2008 |
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I’m no longer dreading the Setting Sun…
I’m no longer waiting for the Chosen One…
Another day, another sunrise…
But I’m not waiting for the Sun…
I’m not waiting for a sweet Surprise…
I’m looking towards life from a different View…
I’m looking through a telescope that sees what’s closest
There will be no plans for ‘Me and You’..
I’m done with yesterday, today and maybe...
Posted by Sachin Ahuja on 02 9th, 2008 |
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Fire in his eyes.
Dare in his heart.
He deserves it.
Yes or not?
Played for winning.
Again and again.
The list of selectors.
Forgot his name.
Maverick captain.
Maverick win.
The one who did.
Was it, his SIN?
Great form,
Great comeback,
Why did you,
Send him back?
India ,
A country of trust.
Sourav,
A man with thirst.
Thirst.
Not to defeat any,
Thirst
To get what he earned already.
In India,
Cricket...
Posted by Tahera Sajid on 02 9th, 2008 |
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“Violence against women is a violation of human rights that cannot be justified by any political, religious, or cultural claim.” ( Amnesty International )
Are women’s human rights given the importance they deserve?
Discrimination against, and exploitation of, women is rife in many societies of the world be they developed, developing or under-developed. Unfortunately, violence against...
Posted by Libre Contributor on 02 9th, 2008 |
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Posted by Amir Saleem on 02 8th, 2008 |
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Written by Amir SaleemFADE IN
EXT. CAFE REVERIE – EVENING
Its just after the rain; the sun hasn’t come out yet and the
streets are still wet. Some chairs are placed on the side
walk alongside the cafe window. A lamp post is just switched
on and is trying to wrap its hazy light around itself. A
fresh stream of fragrance flies in from the far side of the
street, followed by Maria dressed up...