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Review of ‘Broken Threads’ by Mishal Husain: A Story of Partition
Journalist icon, Mishal Husain’s book ‘Broken Threads: My Family from Empire to Independence’ revisits the story of Partition, through the lens of both sets of grandparents, who lived through and who were affected by it in different ways.
Jinnah: The Sole Spokesman review
“How did a Pakistan come about which fitted the interests of most Muslims so poorly?“ This is the question posed by acclaimed historian, Ayesha Jalal. In her book the ‘Sole Spokesman’, Jalal explores the role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah - the architect of Pakistan and the country’s first Governor-General.
The Story of Pakistan: 75 Years of Independence
Whether the partition of India was the right or wrong thing to do is a debate that still sparks much polarised opinions and emotion. For some it was a catastrophic moment that divided India; for others, it was the only option for Muslims to keep their faith and way of life.
The human cost of Indian Partition
Indian partition “was one of the twentieth centuries darkest moments,” according to well respected historian, Yasmin Khan. In her book, The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan, Yasmin shows the impact of this tragic period in history on the people of the subcontinent. She focuses on the lives that perished, the ensuing refugee crisis and the loss of a homeland for all parties.
The making of Pakistan; A homeland for India’s Muslims
Today on 23 March, we celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the historically significant Lahore Resolution or Pakistan Resolution that affirmed the concept of Pakistan for India’s Muslims.
A female-led whirling dervish group based in Afghanistan, is reclaiming the country’s deep-rooted Sufi heritage.