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4 days ago · Saadat Hasan Manto, in his short story ‘Thanda Gosht’ (trans. ‘Cold Meat’), translated into English by Khalid Hasan as ‘Colder than Ice’, brings out the other side of Partition’s gendered narrative – the impact of the violent creation of borders on Indian men.
4 days ago · “The Assignment” by Saadat Hasan Manto is set in Amritsar during a time of intense communal riots between Hindus and Muslims. The violence has grown so severe that people from both communities have started moving to areas where their own community is in the majority, hoping to find safety.
4 days ago · Chappar Jhumjhum, a dog, makes friends with a bunch of bored Indian soldiers who fall in love with him on condition that he is a "Hindustani kutta". But unbeknownst to them the dog is also friends with their counterparts on the Pakistani side.
3 days ago · A Dubai clothing store, Manto Bride, sparked controversy by employing a live model, Angelina, to pose as a mannequin at its storefront in Dubai Festival City Mall. The stunt, which Angelina shared on Instagram and TikTok, quickly went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views and generating mixed reactions online. Critics labeled the display as "inhuman" and "modern-day slavery," while others praised it as innovative marketing.
1 day ago · A live "mannequin" was recently spotted at the Manto Bride store in Dubai Festival City Mall, capturing the attention of shoppers and social media users alike.The female model, named Angelina ...
4 days ago · Alongside the announcement, Heems shares the Sid Vashi-produced lead single “MANTO,” which features Vijay Iyer and arrives alongside a stark Nardeep Khurmi-directed video. Khurmi is an award-winning writer and director perhaps best known for his debut feature Land of Gold, which is how Heems was introduced to his work.
4 days ago · In the video, Angelina stands confidently on a platform at the entrance of Manto Bride store in Dubai Festival City Mall. Dressed elegantly in one of the store's dresses and paired with sleek stiletto heels, she effortlessly transitions through various poses, hoping to catch the eye of passing shoppers.
