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How we went wrong with Rawalpindi
Mai Veero was an old Hindu lady, who was saintly in her behaviour. Banni Mai Veero was, a pool, built by her.
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Am I a 'ganwaar' if I speak in Punjabi?
While Punjabi is still rampantly used in Indian Punjab, it is becoming increasingly rare on our side of the border.
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Rawalpindi: Parsi places of worship... still exist!
I expected an old building in ruins surrounded by garbage, but was pleasantly surprised by its clean serenity.
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Ansar Abbas: The blast tore his arms but not his spirit
By learning to type with his toes and working as an online activist, Ansar Abbas has become an inspiration for all.
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Kalyan Das temple: An abandoned shelter for the blind
The abandoned temple is not only a place of worship but a home for the visually impaired children.
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Pakistan's long forgotten Hindu temples and Gurdwaras
I visited dilapidated temples and gurdwaras of Rawalpindi; the city still sings of her secular past.
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Journey on Scum Express
I had no ticket but I was being treated like a king. "Why were these men being so kind?" I wondered...