#Murder At Mushaira

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Book Review And Analysis of 'Murder At Mushaira' by Raza Mir : Dastan-ae-Shayarana Sherlock

In Raza Mir’s ‘Murder At Mushaira’ when poet laureate Ghalib first enters into the thick of events, we see him as a bit snobbish, witty and rebellious man of rationale. All these characteristics are very much Sherlockian. The similarity does not end here. Like Sherlock, Ghalib is not political but aware of politics of its time. Like Sherlock, Ghalib is not a Jack-Of-All-Trades but he has ability…

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“Zeenat-un-Nisa survives Aurangzeb by many years. She is witness to the rapid disintegration of the Mughal empire as it recedes away from the Deccan and Bengal and gathers itself around the tombs of the old Sufi saints in Delhi. Zeenat-un-Nisa is the calm constant in a court in which seven padshahs rule in quick succession after Aurangzeb dies, and they are indiscriminately murdered, or blinded, or beheaded. The very last padshah of Zeenat-un-Nisa’s long life is Raushan Akhtar Muhammad Shah, great-grandson of Aurangzeb, more commonly known as Muhammad Shah Rangeela. Zeenat-un-Nisa is an old lady of seventy-six when the nineteen-year-old Muhammad Shah becomes Padshah Ghazi. Muhammad Shah is as different from Aurangzeb as it is possible to be. He is a discerning patron of the arts and will preside over a glittering salon where the poets and musicians will create works of endless beauty as Shahjahanabad prepares to burn. He is also, without doubt, something of a bacchanalian, fond of dancing girls and mystifyingly given to wearing a lady’s tunic and pearl-embroidered shoes while attending his mushairas (gathering of poets). Like the free-spirited matriarchs who presided over the zenanas of Babur and Humayun, Zeena-un-Nisa is cherished and respected till the end of her long life. But despite the bewildering exuberance of Muhammad Shah Rangeela’s court, night approaches for the Mughal empire. Zeenat-un-Nisa will be the last of the padshah begums, a lonely survivor of a golden age, watchful but voiceless guardian of a glorious legacy.”

- Ira Mukhoty, “Daughters of the Sun: Empresses, Queens and Begums of the Mughal Empire”

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"And time is a strange dimension. It yields different results depending on the horizons we choose."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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[has 1924792927 tasks to complete] omg i’m so bored 

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"Kahin Wo Aa Ke Mita De Na Intezar Ka Lutaf, Kahin Qabool Na Ho Jaaye Iltezaa Meri- Hasrat Jaipuri" Remembering Hasrat Saab on his 19th death anniversary. Hasrat Jaipuri (April 15, 1922 – September 17, 1999) was a poet, who wrote in the Hindi and Urdu languages. He was also renowned for his work as a film lyricist in Hindi films, where he won the Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist twice. In 1940, Jaipuri came to Mumbai and started working as a bus conductor, earning a monthly salary of eleven rupees. He used to participate in mushairas. At a mushaira, Prithviraj Kapoor noticed Jaipuri and recommended him to his son, Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor was planning a musical love story, Barsaat (1949) with Shankar-Jaikishan. Jaipuri wrote his first recorded song, Jiya Beqaraar Hai for the film. His second song (and first duet) was Chhor Gaye Baalam. Along with Shailendra, Jaipuri wrote lyrics for all Raj Kapoor films till 1971. After the death of Jaikishan and failures of Mera Naam Joker and Kal Aaj Aur Kal, however, Raj Kapoor turned to other lyricists and music directors. Kapoor initially wanted to call him back for Prem Rog, but later settled for another lyricist, Amir Qazalbash. Kapoor finally asked him to write lyrics for the film, Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Later, he also invited him to write three songs for the movie Henna. Jaipuri alleges that after Raj Kapoor's death, the music composer Ravindra Jain "conspired" to "scrap" his lyrics and replace them with his own lyrics. When fellow lyricist Shailendra turned producer with Teesri Kasam, he invited Jaipuri to write lyrics for the movie. He also wrote the screenplay for the movie Hulchul (1951). His last film as a lyricist was Hatya: The Murder (2004).

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Mirza had always been coy when asked how he had solved the case. Everyone had commended him on how swiftly he had understood the mechanics of shepherding, grazing terrain, and livestock markets, but the reality was that he knew none of that.

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With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390.

No.1835/QU/Mujahid

HANDOUT (A)

USMAN BUZDAR DISTRIBUTES SCHOLARSHIPS AMONG MINORITY STUDENTS

LAHORE, November 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar distributed scholarship cheques among minority students at a ceremony at his office on Tuesday. Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs and Human Rights Ijaz Alam, SACM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights and Minority Affairs Mahindar Pal Singh, MPAs Haroon Imran Gill and Peter Gill, secretaries of Minority Affairs and Information & Culture departments were also present.

The CM said the Punjab government is providing 100 per cent scholarships to students of minority communities from matric to Ph.D. in government institutions. Similarly, 2 per cent quota is also allocated in higher education institutions along with 5 per cent job quota, he added. On the other side, 50 million rupees are allocated for educational scholarship scheme for non-Muslim students and 2.5 crore rupees are given through PEEF while the remaining amount is provided through the concerned department as stipends. The CM further stated 50 per cent scholarship is earmarked for central Punjab, 35 per cent for southern Punjab and share of northern Punjab students is 15 per cent. Non-Muslim students are given scholarships ranging from Rs.15000 to 50 thousand from matric to higher studies.

The CM said 714 students, including 157 from Lahore, have been given scholarships on merit during the current financial year. This includes 32 students enrolled in professional educational institutions. The CM further said 50 crore rupees are being spent on the development of localities where non-Muslims are residing and another amount of 6 crore rupees is provided every year for the festivals of every minority community. The government is committed to providing equal opportunities for development and prosperity to the minority communities, he added.

Provincial Minister Ijaz Alam thanked the Punjab government for providing scholarships to students of minority communities adding that such students have brought laurels home in the education sector. The PTI government will continue to provide different facilities to the minority community students, he added.  

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No.1836/QU/Umer

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PUNJAB CABINET APPROVES MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE OF SUGARCANE

LAHORE, November 17:

The provincial cabinet, which met under the chair of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Tuesday, gave ex post facto approval to fix Rs. 200 per maund minimum support price of sugarcane along with the approval of transportation charges and sugarcane development cess. The meeting also decided to constitute a ministerial committee for the procurement of additional imported sugar. This committee will submit recommendations after a review of sugar stock. The meeting stressed the sugarcane growers will be given a full reward of their hard work during the crushing season and legal action will be initiated against those failing in timely payments.

The cabinet allowed the food department to enter into an agreement with PASSCO for the purchase of 63 thousand metric ton imported wheat. The participants expressed the satisfaction over the stabilization of prices of flour and sugar. It decided to secure implementation of 3 per cent job quota for the visually-impaired and approved a further five-year age relaxation for employment purposes. Now, the visually-impaired candidates will enjoy up to 15-year relaxation.

The meeting also approved the draft law of the 17-member Punjab Tourism, Culture and Heritage Authority with the CM and tourism minister as its Chairman and vice-chairman, respectively. The authority will work for the promotion of tourism and culture.

The meeting decided in principle to lift the ban on the lease of coal mines and also gave in-principle approval to lift the ban on renewal of the mines leases. The meeting decided to constitute a ministerial committee to dispose of the aeroplane (AP-BX/400-A, RK-80) grounded since 2004. This committee will submit its report after reviewing different options including auction. The meeting approved setting up rescue 1122 station in Khairpur Tamewali tehsil of Bahawalpur while the release of NOC for transfer of 6-Kanal land of Tehsil Council Jhang for setting up another rescue 1122 station was also approved.

The appointment of the registrar for the University of Jhang was approved along with the decision to hand over assets of Inland Water Transport Company to the Tourism Department. The meeting decided to resolve the matter of acquisition of land for Greater Thal Canal Project Chaubara Branch phase-II and it was further decided to process the case with Asian Development Bank. The 448 miles long Greater Thal Canal will irrigate two lakh and 90 thousand acres of land.

The meeting decided to relax rules for the appointment of senior registrars posted in hepatology, liver hepatology and medical ICU from 2019. Meanwhile, approval was granted to issue notification of the medical teaching institute under Section 3(1) of the Medical Teaching Institute Act. It was also decided to implement the MTI Act at Khawaja Safdar Medical College Sialkot. The participants approved to bring King Edward Medical College under King Edward Medical University.

The cabinet also approved a south Punjab reallocation allowance for the officers posted in south Punjab secretariat. 655 posts have been created for 17 departments in this paperless secretariat. 237 posts will be in grade 17 and above. 154 IT officials will also be posted beside the miscellaneous staff of 264 officials. The meeting approved further extension in the registration date of online registration with the charity commission.

The cabinet standing committee for finance and development will take stock of matters relating to the release of a letter of comfort or bridge financing for land requisition for Ravi Urban Development Authority. The cabinet approved to present annual reports of Punjab Information Commission to Punjab Assembly and appointment of regular president/CEO of Punjab Cooperative Bank Limited. It also approved the appointment of Dr Arfa Iqbal as CEO Punjab Board of Investment and Trade. The cabinet standing committee for legislation will submit its report to the cabinet regarding permanent appointments under Rule 17. The next cabinet meeting will be held in DG Khan.

Provincial ministers, advisors, special assistants, CS and others attended the meeting.

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No.1838/QU/Umer

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CM ATTENDS MULTILINGUAL ALL PAKISTAN MEHFIL-E-NA'AT

LAHORE, November 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, ministers, parliamentarians and senior officials attended the na'atia mushaira held under the aegis of information and culture department at CM Office on Tuesday.

Various poets paid their poetic tributes to Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in different languages. Shujaat Hashmi presented Kalam-e-Iqbal and its English and French translations were also presented. Zaheer Abbas Bilali and his associates presented Qaseeda Burda Shareef while the na'atia mushaira was chaired by Dr Munawar Hashmi. Amjad Islam Amjad, Hameeda Shaheen, Abbas Tabish, Ayub Khawar, Zahid Fakhri, Bismal Sabri, Farhat Abbas Shah, Khuda Baksh, Nasir Ali Syed, Aseer Mengal, Noor Rizvi and Iqbal Sokhri paid their tributes. The CM welcomed the holding of the event.

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No.1839/QU/Umer

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CM TAKES NOTICE OF RAPE-CUM-MURDER OF A GIRL CHILD

LAHORE, November 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought a report from RPO Sargodha about rape-cum-murder of a 9-year girl in Sargodha and directed to early arrest the criminals. He also extended sympathies to the bereaved family and assured them to provide justice.

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"...when you start with the assumption that someone is a villian, then it is easy to reach that conclusion, whatever your eyes may see, whatever your ears may hear."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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"Fury, even righteous fury, is a sign of the devil's victory in the soul."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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"The trick was not so much being unafraid as not letting the fear show."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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"As the Farsi poet Saadi had said, if the first brick in the wall is placed crooked, the entire wall is destined to emerge crooked."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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" 'Hal jaza-il ehsaan, illal ehsaan' = There is no recompense for a kindness, save another kindness."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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"When the powerful get paranoid, blood flows."

- Murder At The Mushaira

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Hey, umm, so yea. Idk if I have to say something about myself or not but umm yeah. I need more books to read, movies to watch, and songs to listen too, I'm running out ಥ‿ಥ

Greetings Jay!

I SHALL COME TO YOUR RESCUEEEE

Okay so I haven’t known you for very long, so idk if you’ll like these but aNYWAYS HERE WE GO-

A song: Share Your Address by Ben Platt!

It. Very. Good. Listen. No other words.

TW - alcohol, ??implied sex?? (very implied like it’s barely anything)

A movie/TV show: MY GUY HAVE YOU WATCHED GRAVITY FALLS. IT FITS YOUR VIBE. LIKE. THE ENTIRE VIBES OF THIS SHOW IS JUST Y O U GO WATCH IT. I KNOW ITS A KIDS SHOW BUT ITS SO DAMN GOOD

TWs - death, murder (but nothing gory, it is literally 7+ lmao)

A book: Murder at the Mushaira by Raza Mir

So this is actually set in pre-Independence India so not amrev, but like. I feel like you’ll really like it. It starts off as what seems like a normal murder mystery but then they weave in a spy ring and you can feel the tension and the war starts and rebellion in the ranks and it’s wonderful, I think you’ll like it!

TWs- death, execution, hanging, (not too gory), medical stuff, doctors, diseases, sex mentions, rape mentions (nothing graphic though), cannons, guns, blood, basically anything you’d think to find in a war, homophobia, racism, racist slurs

Hope you like this!

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Have y’all read Murder at the Mushaira by Raza Mir?

No?

Well go read it 

It’s got a wonderfully researched and created world of the first Indian War of Independence, the characters are complex, it’s got battle and thrill and it’s just really good and it has spy stuff as well

TW - Death, Cannons, Guns, Blood, pretty much anything you can think of in a war, mentions of rape (nothing too explicit though), the occasional sex joke, alcohol, smoking, drug mention, and murder, so be careful if you find any of this triggering!

BUT GO READ IT IF U CAN