Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Wasant Panchami

The official press release identifies Munna Master Bhajan Gayak as a bhajan singer from a traditional Muslim family of Bagru in Jaipur.

For Ramzan Khan, recipient of Padma Shri, the happiness is yet to soak in.

Two months back, his son Firoz Khan had stirred a controversy  - appointment, as assistant professor of Sanskrit in Benaras Hindu University.

The award has brought some cheer, to the family that has been living in fear.

- Times of India Jan. 27, 2020
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