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Let’s count them words!

Different poets might use slightly different distribution of words and word clouds are typically used to convey information about the distribution of words in some specific context. The more a word is used, the bigger it is on the cloud. So, let us make these word clouds for some prominent poets and see if they convey some insight into their commonalities and distinctiveness. 

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Jaun Elia ko ghussa kyon aata hai?

Jaun Elia, the poet of poignant verses and bitter truths, wasn’t just a name scribbled on pages; he was a melody of anger woven into every couplet. His words weren’t mere expressions; they were daggers dipped in disillusionment, piercing the hearts of those who dared to listen.

Year 2022 Rewind

Rekhta Rewind 2022

The year 2022 is over. Looking back, it was anything but usual. Won’t be interesting to turn the wheel of time and look back at your most loved bits of literature? That’s precisely what we will do toda, Discuss your favourites across every category.

Bahadur Shah Zafar Blog

Bahadur Shah Zafar: The emperor poet of Delhi

Bahadur Shah Zafar was born on October 14, 1775, in the last quarter of the eighteenth century. The empire was on the decline. Bahadur Shah Zafar ascended the throne of Delhi, as a symbolic king. His territory of the reign was limited to the Red Fort itself.

Humse Poocho Ghazal Kya Hai

Hamse Puchho Ki Ghazal Kya Hai…

Talking about the appeal of Urdu Ghazal, it would be no exaggeration to assert that ghazal dwells outside the bounds of Time. Despite almost eight hundred years of its existence, it hasn’t lost its magnetic sheen. This blog unravels the elements of a ghazal that render to it its essential language-less musicality and enchanting lure.

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