Athar Rather
Athar Rather
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Of Broken Windows and Papa’s Atlas Bicycle: Memories From Kashmir

The town and its old houses made of small bricks carry the marks of the history of this troubled land. (Photo: Susnata Paul/<b>The Quint</b>)

Dear Maa, I Wrote You a Poem

Your wrinkles are growing too but you are beautiful as always. (Photo: Lijusara Joseph)

Hey Ghalib, What Would I do Without You and Your Nods? 

Still, too big a name for five-month-old cat!

“Mere Kuch Sawaal Hain” – a Muslim Man Pens a Poem on Triple Talaq

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court, on 22 August, struck down instant triple talaq, calling it “unconstitutional” and “un-Islamic”.&nbsp;

The Bol of Kashmir: Kasheer, a Glimpse of Paradise on Earth

A visual treat of Srinagar and its people from the eyes of a Kashmiri.

The Quint’s Bhasha: “Bol, Ke Lab Azaad Hai Tere”

What does your bol tell you?

In Photos: The Varanasi of the Ordinary

One content self and many baskets.

This Independence Day, Raise Your Voice in Our Hashtag Ki Duniya!

C’mon now just ‘Bol’ !

Odia Bol: A ‘Khaanti’ Fun Video of Phrases You Must Know in Odisha

We have a quick reckoner for the Odia language. Watch, enjoy, learn.

On World Music Day, Meet Deepak Thakur – the Voice of ‘Mukkabaaz’

(Photo: <b>The Quint/</b>Athar Rather)