Had it been I Would have gone too far Bending all the rules Crossing the seven seas Hiding you in the arms. I, a captive of yours forever remained inside while pumped happily this heart of yours with blood of mine dreams that rested beneath scared, between the bones shivered endlessly, afraid. do you see the stains I carry yes, ...
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Constructed Mirage
“Confession is good for the soul even after the soul has been claimed” (p. 381).” ― Mona Rodriguez “A fair, beautiful, 5’5, educated girl wanted for a groom of a wealthy family”, an advertisement that perfectly defines our so called perfect society. Everyone in our society wishes a pretty bahurani. Weird as it sounds it is actually true. For marriage, ...
Read More »POETRY: Yours No More
What if things didn’t fall in their right place? What if every reason for love I have fails What if future promises nothing? My hand holds truths and lies Believing one will deny other Choosing lie is how I choose you Picking truth will send you away. Living the battle of emotions, Confused, my heart questions Will you pick me ...
Read More »POETRY: If Only
Eternal your love in my heart Everlasting your breath on my face Only if you could feel me The way it meant to be If only. Behind the bars is heart locked Alone has traveled so far If I could be that strong To prevent my heart from bleeding If only. Unveil the soul crying, Helpless , tortured and has ...
Read More »OPINION: Nature Nurtures, So Why Can’t We?
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. — Jane Howard Have you ever thought of who was there with you when you opened your eyes for the first time in this world? The one who is your truest friend, when trials ...
Read More »OPINION: We, the Future of Our Nation
Aloo-chats, late nights, lots of movies with thodi si studies. Fun till the rising sun; going to bed at the sound of dad’s cocking gun. Love-shuv, first crush; proposal, refusal; aggression, depression. Sounds familiar, right? This is how we are: a face of a typical youth of today’s generation. Spending the whole day in college, attending a few classes throughout ...
Read More »OPINION: Realization
First, I would like to draw your attention towards the title, on which I intend to write. What is realization? When and how do we actually realize? And most importantly what impact does that leave on us? Too many unanswered questions with a single solution. However, if I go by the dictionary meaning, it means: observed value, of a random ...
Read More »OPINION: Reflecting on the Status of Women in Society on Women’s Day
Think of somebody who is caring, lovely, who always gives their 100% to any relationship, who is determined, who helps you find a way out to all your miseries, who holds you up when you are down; who comes to your mind first? For most people, it’s usually a woman. The fact that women are important to the family, society ...
Read More »Center for Women Studies Celebrates International Women’s Day
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Sarojini Naidu Center for Women Studies at Jamia organized a poster making and slogan writing competition. The event took place at the Nehru Guest House on campus, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The program was coordinated by Ms. Ritu Sharma, a Ph.D. scholar in the department of political science. The competition of ...
Read More »POETRY: Murdering Innocence
Falling from my eyes, stepping on the ground slipping through my hands my only innocence. Lying silent on my bed trying to distract thoughts that’s there in my head pretending everything is alright in this dark and stormy night pushing sleep in to my senses protecting my only innocence Closing petals of my eye I escaped the reality of lie ...
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