15th August: Daag Daag Ujala

15th August always brings with it conflicting emotions. While on the one hand, there is a celebration of Independence, on the other, the shadow of Partition always accompanies it.Perhaps the words of Faiz describe it best:Ye daag daag ujaalaa, ye shab-gaziida sahar,Vo intizaar thaa jis-kaa, ye vo sahar to nahiin,Ye vo sahar to nahiin jis-kii … Continue reading 15th August: Daag Daag Ujala