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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Review of The Lost Heer by Harleen Singh
There are as many Punjabs as there are its five rivers and their tributaries that course through its rich alluvial plains that have given it its name and fame. The very earth,mitti,or soil, brings with it a richness in the poetry of a Bulleh Shah, who spoke of the churning of the many kingdoms that it nurtured within its fold. Or the tragic refrains of Waris Shah's Heer Ranjha, the ill-fated lovers who merged their destinies with the River Sutlej that runs like a forked tongue on the eastern flanks of the Punjab. Every decade as the waters course down the rivers that merge with the mighty Indus on the west, a thousand Heers are born again. The same rivers that divided the Punjab during Partition continue to provoke the churning that Bulleh Shah predicted. They awaken a longing for the mythical land that some people like to describe as the Punjabiyat, an exclusive tract belonging to its people. Resisting the invader In Harleen Singh's epic re-telling,The Lost Heer: Women in Colonial Punjab, there are a myriad echoes of a storied past that situates the Punjab within the larger frame of the subcontinent's history. An archivist historian born in Delhi but living now in Toronto, Canada, Singh finds his focus in the lives of women in colonial Punjab. These are the women, mothers of famous sons who ruled and fought over royal fortresses and strongholds that defined the Punjab; their wives, consorts, courtesans and the daughters, who survived what Singh depicts as a stridently patriarchal society; and their hangers-on who made such lives possible. There are many references to the widows emerging from behind their veils sword in hand to exhort their subjects to resist the invader. There are also equally fascinating portrayals of the English women who arrived there either as the wives of missionaries, or of the 'memsahibs' married to the newly installed administrocacy, if one may coin a word, who arrived often from Bengal, the seat of power. They came bearing the imperial gaze of Empress Victoria, stamped on gold coins that became the status quo of those who could wear it round their necks as jewellery. They introduced their rule books of measurements of land and tenure, of systems of tax collection, with their babus, policemen and cantonments for the soldiers required to keep the whole show on the road. There's a marvellous sequence that describes the arrival of the first railway engine into Lahore; never mind that this is a set piece routinely evoked along with the telegraph and signalling network, to mark the advent of progress within the colonial era. The printing press While the missionary women brought the Bible and founded orphanages for girls, they also brought with them a printing press that would translate the sacred texts of the Sikhs and Muslims using an English script. Singh is most adept at describing how the young women in the Punjab were introduced to reading and writing almost by default, as the more progressive husbands wanted to have partners who could compete with their English counterparts in society. Singh also mentions how many different languages were on offer in those times — Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gurmukhi and Braj. Singh's thesis is, however, much more complex than these examples might suggest. It's also an oft-trodden path with different outcomes being advanced to explain what happened during the year of the Great Uprising in 1857; the subsequent betrayals and re-alignments of those who took part or resisted the call to action, depending on who is telling the story. Were the Sikhs willing pawns used to quell the tide that shook the Raj? Would they pay for it during the later tragedies of Jallianwala Bagh and Partition when they lost their ancestral lands and lives? Partition's shadow The mass exchange of citizens from either side has been described as the largest population exchange of people — 11 million by some estimates and that's not counting the loss of lives and property. Do we add the loss of pride,izzat, self-respect that defines what it means to be a native of undivided Punjab? Yet for all that, it's not a victim narrative. That's what makes it so arresting. One would like to imagine him as a carpet weaver who has created a fabulous carpet with different motifs knotted into the weft of our colonial past. Like the gardens of paradise that are evoked by the motifs used by the carpet weavers of Central Asia and Persia, the colours and symbols are the signifiers. The primary colours here are of the three main communities, Sikh, Muslim, Hindu. With every chapter, he unravels a knot that has at its centre a woman's history that is hidden within the archives. To some of us, it's the chapter that describes how with the rising demand for freedom there arose several new interpretations to traditional beliefs. Within the Brahmo movement that found more adherents in Bengal, or the Arya Samaj of Dayanand Saraswati we are introduced to figures such as Mai Bhagwati that speak to a universal mind. Reading about the Kaka movement amongst Sikh women who wanted equal representation with the warrior men of their community, we realise how passionate such movements tended to be. Like the grains of wheat that the Punjab farmers continue to seed in times of drought, of war, or adversity, Singh's collection of fragments torn from the pages of history remind us that there is always love. Heer lives even without her Ranjha. The reviewer is a critic and cultural commentator.
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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
This spirit-maker stock is high on momentum; check name, strategy here
The share price of this alcoholic-beverage maker has rallied 21% in the last 9 trading sessions; technical chart suggests a potential upside of another 17% from here. premium Rex Cano Mumbai Listen to This Article The share price of this alcoholic-beverage maker has witnessed a steady 21 per cent rally in the 9 trading sessions, after the stock broke above its short-term 20-Day Moving Average (20-DMA) on the back of a sharp spike in trading volumes on July 11, 2025. The stock in focus is Globus Spirits - well-known for its alcoholic beverage brands such as - Ghoomar, Heer Ranjha, White Lace, GR8 Times, TERAI India Dry Gin, County Club and French Castle among others. Globus Spirits stock has gained 17.5 per cent thus far in July. In comparison, the NSE Nifty has slipped
Express Tribune
09-07-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
No horse trading at donkey market
In a vibrant spectacle of hooves and heritage, the centuries-old donkey market at Tando Ghulam Ali kicks off its annual fair. PHOTO: EXPRESS One of Pakistan's oldest and largest donkey markets opened its annual fare at Tando Ghulam Ali, drawing huge crowds and colourful animals from across the country. High-breed donkeys and mules with unique names like Rocket, Missile, Kalashnikov, Modi, Kashmala, Sharmeela, Sheeri, Madhuri, Sheila, Heer Ranjha, and Yahoo became the centre of attention. This unique annual donkey market held on the 11th of Muharram in Badin attracted donkey lovers and buyers from all over Pakistan. The donkeys and mules brought to the market were beautifully decorated and adorned with colourful clothes, garlands, flowers, and other ornaments. To increase interest among visitors, donkey races were also organised. However, despite the large turnout and cultural significance of the event, the local municipal authorities failed to provide basic facilities. The lack of clean drinking water, washrooms, proper sanitation, and waiting areas caused inconvenience to many buyers. According to elderly residents, this market began even before the creation of Pakistan. In those times, due to the lack of roads and transport, people from far-off villages would attend Muharram processions using donkeys and donkey-carts. Over time, this informal gathering grew into a full-fledged market. The importance of this market grew even more during the Soviet-Afghan war in the 1980s when donkeys and mules were heavily smuggled to Afghanistan. These animals played a vital role not only in delivering ration supplies but also in transporting weapons through the rugged terrains. A long-time buyer recalled how these donkeys and mules would cross mountainous paths to deliver supplies to their destinations. In the modern era of pickups and loader bikes, this donkey market remains a vital part of Badin's cultural heritage.
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bhuvan Bam Says He Underwent Lip Surgery Due To 'Nasty' Boil: 'It Got So Big...'
Last Updated: Bhuvan Bam stunned fans with his new look after undergoing lip surgery due to a boil. The YouTuber-actor emphasised his health transformation and rigorous workouts. YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam's recent set of photos stunned fans. The Taaza Khabar actor sported a well-built physique, short hair and a trimmed beard in his new pictures. Bhuvan recently spoke about his physical transformation and mentioned that it was time to take care of his health, which included rigorous workouts and dietary changes. The actor also revealed that he underwent surgery on his lower lip due to a 'nasty boil" in his mouth, which had to be removed via an operation. Bhuvan Bam opened up about his lip surgery. He told Hindustan Times, 'I had a nasty boil in my mouth which turned into mucocele. It got so big that it started showing on camera as the left side of my lower lip started inflating. I was shooting at the time, so I took a break to get surgery done as it wasn't going away without it and was continuing to grow." He also mentioned that he is still recovering from the surgery. 'Sometimes I feel numbness in the area but khana-peena normal ho gaya hai. It's not showing on camera anymore," the actor assured. The Dhindora actor spoke about how he has transformed from being a lazy person to someone who has made health his priority. Bhuvan admitted that he has left his laziness behind. He said that now that he had crossed 30, he felt it was high time to focus on his health. He added that it had been one-and-a-half years since he started working out regularly and had completely stopped consuming sugar, which had also started showing on his face. About Bhuvan Bam Bhuvan Bam is one of the most popular Indian influencers who runs the YouTube Channel, BB Ki Vines. Beyond YouTube, Bhuvan has ventured into music, releasing several singles like Teri Meri Kahani and Heer Ranjha. He expanded his creative pursuits by producing and starring in web series such as Dhindora, where he played multiple roles, and Taaza Khabar, showcasing his versatility as an actor and storyteller . First Published:
India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress became an overnight star after working with Dharmendra, later did all films with one director, Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman were her…
This actress became an overnight star after working with Dharmendra, later did all films with one director, Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman were her… There are many actresses who have ruled the silver screen with their impeccable performances. Today, we will talk about one such actress who worked with several stalwarts of the Hindi film industry. Despite few films to her credit in a 22-year-career, the actress managed to crave out a niche for herself in the entertainment industry. She is none other than Priya Rajvansh, who made her debut with the 1964 film, Haqeeqat. She became an overnight star after her successful debut release, alongside Dharmendra. Soon, she acted in seven films, and the one that garnered her success were Haqeeqat, Heer Ranjha, Hanste Zakhm, and Kudrat . She has worked with some of the leading names in the Hindi film industry, including Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand, Hema Malini and more. Born in Shimla to Sunder Singh, Priya was the sister of Waheeda Rehman's husband Kamaljeet Singh. After her graduation, she was introduced to Dev Anand's brother, filmmaker Chetan Anand, who was looking for a newcomer for his film Heer Ranjha. During the filming of Heer Ranjha, Chetan and Priya fell in love. Chetan was previously married at the time to Uma Anand. He was separated from his wife, but wasn't officially divorced. Due to this reason, Chetan couldn't marry Priya and were in a live-in relationship. Despite 16-year-gap between the two, their love for each other knew no bounds. Unfortunately, Priya and Chetan's happy life turned upside down when he passed away in 1997. After his death, Priya, along with his sons from first marriage, Ketan and Vivek, inherited his property. She also took rights of his beachfront bungalow in Ruia Park, with rights reverted to Chetan's sons after her death. In 2000, Priya Rajvansh was found murdered in the same bungalow. Soon, Chetan's sons, Ketan and Vivek were arrested for Priya's murder. The two were sentenced to life, but were granted bail after two years of imprisonment.
