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Witness for the prosecution
Lucknow is famous for its rich culture, hospitality and heritage sites. Tourists throng to Rumi Darwaza, Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara, and scores of other heritage sites. Bhool Bhulaiya in Bara Imambara is very popular amongst the youngsters. A 22 year old boy and an 18 year old girl were seen entering Rumi Darwaza in…
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Crime in Dadar
Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, is such a unique city – in spite of it being the most cosmopolitan city in India with a very high population density, surprisingly, the crime rate in this city is much lower than those of other major cities. This is what Police Inspector Sunder Rathod was thinking proudly…
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The Grave Diggers
Inspector Sahu sat brooding in his office in a town in UP. He was a worried man. There was an increase in crime rate in his area. Normally, people kill their fellow-citizens, mug them but recently even the dead were robbed from their resting place in cemeteries! Besides Christians and Muslims some Hindu castes bury…
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Single leaf
(Inspired by a short story by O. Henry) In New York on a pleasant summer day of yore Two young girls set up a studio in an apartment on second floor Jade and Deaven were commercial artists of some repute Their work was well received and they were successful in their pursuit Come winter and…
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Shining Lamp
When at six and seventy I write stories a plenty Are there not murmurs Why after so many summers? I am like those evening lamps thither Which shine most before they wither.
Rashid Hamza
A Multi-Disciplinary Artist
