Emotionally Speaking

Yoddha: Poem on India and Indian social condition

Yoddha is a Hindi poem by Rashwet written in August 2012.  This is a poem with nationalistic fervour.  It will be of use for those looking for Hindi lines/slogans/poem on India, bravery, corruption, national pride. It is also suitable for recitation on Independence day or Republic day. It roughly translates (first paragraph): Brave one! Do [...]

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Naye Saal Pe: A beautiful Hindi poem for children for the New Year 2010

The following Hindi poem is for kids written by JNU student Mr. Wasi-Ul-Haque (aka Wasi Bastavi), a PhD scholar and a novelist with the Urdu centre in JNU. He has also published two Urdu novels: Hind Aur Ek Khwaab (on Indian politics and society) and Kashmakash (on JNU life; Hindi version of this novel awaited). [...]

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