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What is silence? What will silence cost us? Do you now have any choice but Speak? The diplomatic play of words is over, I urge each one to write, write, speak, and challenge Hatred to finally uproot it from not just our streets, but from every nook and corner of our motherland. Do tag us, we would love to read your words. @haniume4 Thank you Ume for inspiring me to write. We should do this a lot more, we must create a voice against injustice, and challenge Hatred. #writeagainstwrong #speakagainstinjustice #challengehatred #muslimlivesmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CZv3GcnPUQl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New year snow troubles... (at Dhundi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYL52noP39a/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Let's set the world on fire! Happy New Year! 2022 💖 (at Manali, Himachal Pradesh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKMOhCvB99/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A wonderful day at Karnataka Business Awards, 2021. It is inspiring to witness all the enterpreneurs striving to shine each day! (at Manpho Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXq3ivyvj5S/?utm_medium=tumblr

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To have my own podcast is a dream. It came true when my dear friend and classmate from Jamia Millia Islamia, @popkastwithgarima called me up one fine day. She knew my passion for Urdu language, and she wanted an Urdu podcast on her wonderful audio platform, @sochcast . Though being a South Indian, I have always nurtured love for Urdu, mostly because my mother was an Urdu writer. All of my childhood, I have visited several Urdu literary gatherings with my mother. Either due to my mad love for her or the language, I have landed up diving into Urdu Adab more often, and have also penned a few Urdu short stories. Today I proudly announce my Urdu Podcast, Aao Sunen. Stay tuned, it will be posted soon. Every cell in the universe has a story of its own. Some stories are born and some created. They all have the power to move you. And what's more fulfilling than to listen to them in a highly musical language like Urdu? This will be my first attempt. I look forward to getting better with each forthcoming episode. In immense need of your love and support. <3 The link to my first episode will be posted soon. #staytuned #podcasterjourney #newbeginnings #urduforlove #forlife #aaosunen #Sochcast #dreamcometrue (at Bangalore, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWVnABMvbVt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It's delightful to listen to the flawless Urdu shorts written by Intizar Hussain and narrated by Fawad Khan on Audible. This addictive literature of Urdu is worth a listen. It is a language my mother dedicated her life to. I owe her this, and a lot more. Four absolutely delicious stories are: Besabab Hindustan Se Aik Khat Khaimay Se Dur Nar Naari Intizar Hussain is recognised as the greatest contemporary Urdu fiction writer. Among his numerous awards is a nomination for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013. The Seventh Door and Leaves are among his books translated into English. His writings include "Basti", "Agay Samander hai", "Shehr-e-Afsos", "Jataka Tales", "Janam Kahanian", and "Wo Jo Kho Gaye". #Dr.FouziaChoudhary #urdu #intizarhussain #urduliterature #mothertongue #motherslanguage #myfavourite https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3RWVjDwm9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Aalam-e-ulfat is a small token of love and togetherness created on our honeymoon in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. It was a snow shoot without any winter wear; we walked and slipped into the snow in our reception gown and suit, several times. Yes we carried the costumes all the way to Manali from Bangalore. Now that we think of it, it was quite an experience. Thanks to the lockdown, we could put this one together. Hope you enjoy watching the video with a little that we could successfully shoot, as much as we enjoyed making it.

Cheers!

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In the last few days in lockdown, I have deeply pondered over the value of life and the uncertainty of breaths. In a matter of hours, a whole and healthy individual goes from being alive to dead. Multiple such stories reach us daily, and each day I wonder if this is it…

In such a paradox, I have recently penned a poem, ‘Breathe’. Thanks to my dear friend Rizwan Khan for capturing this so beautifully. Do watch, read and enjoy. Also, please share your thoughts about life.

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The Murgh (at Madurai, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtPMcODpLJ/?igshid=4shu5aac9h9c

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Gumbad ki raushni Aur chutki bhar khushi Ek pal gham aur ek pal hasi... (at Gol Gumbaz) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIs10rvnnaG/?igshid=10c0a2t769ye3

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His Birthday! From a surprise breakfast, ecstatic Biriyani lunch to the final party! ab aa gayā hai jahāñ meñ to muskurātā jā - Sardar Jafri https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFyLQGj0GO/?igshid=3oypx590zg8x

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This year too! :-) Language and phonology excite me more than I thought they would. My love for language comes from my mother; she was an Urdu writer and Former Chairperson of Karnataka Urdu Academy. Since childhood, I've attended several Urdu/Hindi literary programmes and mushairas, gradually developing a keen interest in it. Plz do join me this Saturday (July 11) at 6 pm on Zoom/FB Live. I will discuss about the different dialects of Urdu/Hindi in South India with my good friend Deevas Gupta. Thank you Umashanker Yadav ji for this honour. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers & Love! #ailf #ahmedabad #international #literature #festival #urdu #hindi #dakhani #deccani #dakhni #languages #phonology https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYdYnRD33g/?igshid=1zhsskmhbb18

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My experiments with truth. My truth is food. Pehle pet pooja, phir dooja. Shakshuka, Chicken Chukka, Falooda with Ice Cream, Alfredo Pasta, Gulab Jamun, Ramzan Ganji, Custard and the 'Dastarkhan'! https://www.instagram.com/p/CB2WZ_FDlLl/?igshid=8t1l9n9246r7

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From the physics and biology of humankind to the complex cultural and political structures, this book says it all. It explains the key to happiness and the myths we all are drowned in, the struggle to juggle and survive, and the craving which absorbs happiness from human life. It breaks out notion and presents new perspective to life. #mustread #sapiens #yuvalnoahharari #historyofhumankind https://www.instagram.com/p/CBui805DMYe/?igshid=1o9qkf6r89acg

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Kodai Central! #basukoon #sukoon #zindagi https://www.instagram.com/p/CBVWLucj4vI/?igshid=1cxb6o72uw03g

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3rd listen of the month, 2nd listen of the week, just completed! This book is a true guide for an essential living. I have realised that quiting a corporate job 4-5 months back for my marriage was the best decision. My steps towards an essential living are now clear, and in harmony with self. So blessed to have the privilege to carve out my path and hike further. Indeed a love affair with Life! #freedom #peace #choice (at Kodaikanal, tamil nadu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBC95Xqjw0_/?igshid=ow6j9lcl4ei2

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