Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 722 ( 5th July to 11th July, 2024)
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Partition Tales!
It was a long struggle passing through the roughly dug, dark and dreary tunnel with hungry and fearful children being told not to cry or they might be caught. The babies and toddlers mouths were tied up by scarves so they don't cry out innocently. They weren't sure if they would finally make it to the other end and a thought even came across Ganga's mind ,"What if the news about the tunnel was false and they land up in the same country". She was worried as she had given away the only coin she was left with and had six children to feed till her husband could reach them. Read on for the complete story......
Scattered Heritage!
Scattered Heritage https://anchor.fm/sikiladim/episodes/Scattered-Heritage-e1hato5 https://anchor.fm/sikiladim/episodes/Scattered-Heritage-e1hato5 Scattered and fragmented is the heritage Of the NRI diasporas around all sects & age They carry a burden of alienated patronage In a country that’s perhaps not a lineage Their patriotism divided, sometimes confided Their roots too oft times appear segregated Their pride along with hatred emerges influenced When their … Continue reading Scattered Heritage!
IT HURTS!
Within the heart of each Sindhi there is a root of the separated land Sindh. The belonging is shattered as post partition the Sindhis are still without a territory that they can call their own in the free India.