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Ghulam, ghazals and geet
His ghazals are as much about lyrics as they are about melody. SAVITHA GAUTAM in conversation with Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali

Voice Your Views : Beauty pageants: yardstick for woman's self-worth?

Defining a woman's self worth by a beauty pageant reinforces every myth and stereotype of how a woman should look and behave. Besides, judging persons by appearances is extremely superficial, so how can it enhance self worth? Since beauty ...

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• Talent is recognised
• Marketing gimmick
• Lasting forever
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• Mere eyewash
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