Saira Shah

adult’s view of life. On the other hand, Saira Shah, in her article, “Longing to Belong”, she wrote about how her dreams of being part of her “original culture” crashed by a single incident that make her realize that the reality is not the same as what she expected. Therefore, it is clear that both of the writers in these two essays together experienced and portrays disappointment in their essays. To be specific, both of them felt disappointed after what they want the most in their life is not like what they think it should be. In other words, they learnt…

him with a certain “ironic skepticism, and a sense of humor” that would have been a boon in such times of political decay in Delhi (Russel and Islam, Ghalib 26). He was, therefore, able to survive a feeble Mughal and oppressive British command of his home with some panache. Those are the broadest possible strokes that describe the circumstances of Ghalib’s birth, residence, and political connexion. There are, however, certain incidents that warrant specific attention and should be informative to…

This push towards the modern world would see the Shah going far beyond his constitutional powers and take on responsibilities and decisions that would exclude the input of other social interests such as those of the Shiite people, the Shi 'a clergy and the working class who saw modernization as an opposition to their way of life. This opposition to the Shah and his reforms came strongest from the Shi 'a clergy and in particular a priest name Ruhollah Khomeini who saw Mohammad Reza Shah as a pawn…

experience of life, which is what education is all about. For example, McCullough discusses the Panama Canal’s present-day significance. The canal was finished earlier and cost less than expected, and “is still running today exactly the same as it was in 1914 when it opened” (McCullough). In addition, the workers did not understand the chemistry of concrete, but they still built the canal better than people could do it today. The canal is a perfect example of engineering at its best: creations…

Located at the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India is the Taj Mahal which is considered to be one of the greatest, most attractive monuments and is mentioned to be the 7th wonders of the world, it attracts over 3 million visitors every year from all over the world. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal whom he loved dearly. The emperor wanted intended for this Taj Mahal to be one of the most beautiful…

The Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (India, Rajasthan, c. 1725-1750) was made sometime between the years 1725 and1750 in Rajasthan, India. It is a water colour paint and gold on paper. This painting shows the Mughal empress Nur Jahan in a profile view, showcasing her unnaturally large, almond shaped eyes, looking away from the viewer. Nur Jahan is nude, but covered in gold, extravagant jewels and pearls, bracelets, rings, as well as an ornate turban with a green and red…

3. Tapkeshwar Temple Source: The Internet Tapkeshwar Temple is the holy and religious place and is located on the bank of Tons or Nandi River. Tapkeshwar Temple is the must visit place in Dehradun. The place is ranked as 7th to visit in Dehradun. Tapkeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The image of Lord Shiva is naturally made by caves and the water drops continuously on the image of Lord Shiva. There is a Sulphur Water spring near the temple which is very famous. The temple is surrounded…

Hugo is a fascinating story with lots of magnificent cinematography and set design techniques. This film is definitely a visual treat. The Eiffel Tower looked so inviting; the snow falling atop the wooden roofs and window panels of old France looks so mesmerizing. Hugo is a movie about the love of movies, crafted by a man who truly loves moviemaking, and meant for those who in turn love the art, imagination, and joy of cinema. In short: It’s a masterpiece. The Story begins in 1930’s Paris where…

Mossadegh had not overplayed his hand and dissolved Parliament and the Shah had not delivered an address from Baghdad announcing that he had signed the decrees. Mossadegh, confident that he had succeeded in foiling the coup had recalled many of the troops he had assigned to guard the city of Tehran, and the CIA and General Zahedi took advantage of this fact to launch a sneak attack against Mossadegh. This attack was to be carried out on 19 August and on this day, finally, General Zahedi and his…

The Iranian Revolution refers to events involving the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, who was supported by the United States and its eventual replacement with an Islamic republic under the Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the revolution, supported by various leftist and Islamic organizations and Iranian student movements. Demonstrations against the Shah commenced in October 1977, developing into a campaign of civil resistance that included both…