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Writer's retreat: Poonam Saxena takes a trip to Premchand's village

India, Jan. 31 -- A few weeks ago, I went to Varanasi on a pilgrimage. Not to a temple, but to Lamhi, the birthplace of Hindi literature's greatest writer, Munshi Premchand (1880-1936). Lamhi is a fe... Read More


Still in love with an old flame: Poonam Saxena writes on Sholay

India, Jan. 2 -- Towards the end of December, I watched the restored, original version of Sholay at a Delhi theatre. I hadn't expected to be enthralled, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. L... Read More


Why Kapoor's was a wonderful world

India, Dec. 14 -- This may be our final tribute to him, for a while. Raj Kapoor would have been 101 today. This marks the end of a widely celebrated centenary year. In addition to coverage across news... Read More


Why Raj Kapoor's was a wonderful world: A tribute by Poonam Saxena

India, Dec. 13 -- These may be our final tributes to him for a while. Raj Kapoor would have been 101 today. This marks the end of a widely celebrated centenary year. In addition to coverage across ne... Read More