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Richard Dawkins to Honor Javed Akhtar for Secularism

Richard Dawkins to Honor Javed Akhtar for Secularism

London: Their work has inspired and enlightened millions of people around the world and across generations. Their passionate advocacy for reason and their unapologetic questioning of religion and superstition have broken taboos and changed the cultural landscape. On October 24, these two champions of science and secularism will come together for the first time, as […]

Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon: The Musical Journey of the Legend Javed Akhtar Saab!

Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon: The Musical Journey of the Legend Javed Akhtar Saab!

By Vanshika Vipin Varma STAFFORD: Music has been the breath of Indians for centuries now. The contribution of some of the greatest musicians and lyricists has been a boon to India as a whole and particularly to the Hindi film industry – Bollywood. While we rejoice in the melody of our most loved songs, a […]

An Inspiring Evening with Renowned Writer, Poet Javed Akhtar

An Inspiring Evening with Renowned Writer, Poet Javed Akhtar

By Shah Ghazali HOUSTON: On Friday, November 13, Takdees-A-Adab International held a colorful literary evening with famous Indian film screenplay writer, lyrics composer and poet Javed Akhtar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Southwest Freeway. The book “Khirman”, a collection of poems by Akhtar’s paternal grandfather Muztar Kheirabadi, was also released at the ceremony. It was a memorable […]