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Indian Bohras: Muslim sect's emergence as a vibrant community

on March 29, 2011

Bohras Indian Muslims

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Mushairas in India: Poets recite couplets, enthrall audiences

on March 19, 2011

Mushairas Urdu couplets Urdu Mushaira

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Shias focus on acquiring political clout, carve a distinct identity

on March 16, 2011

All India Shia Personal Law Board Indian Muslims Indian Shias Shias

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From Aminabad to Hazratganj: Wandering And Eating in The Lanes of Lucknow

on March 10, 2011

Lucknow Lucknow Travelogue

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Arjun Singh: Stood by Indian Muslims, Spoke for Them

on March 07, 2011

Arjun Singh Indian Politics

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Clock towers of Awadh: Lucknow's Ghanta Ghar and a father who built clock tower in son's memory

on March 04, 2011

Barabanki Clock Tower Ghanta Ghar Heritage Husainabad Lucknow

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