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 In another poem, Tarzi praises the wedding of Muḥammad Yaʻqūb Khān, who in 1879 was briefly amir of Afghanistan, after he signed the Treaty of Gandamak recognizing British control of Afghanistan’s foreign affairs. Each poem has a rubricated title that indicates where it was written and its purpose. On page 336, for example, it is stated that “this ghazal is written in Kandahar in response to Neamat Khan.” A few poems are not titled, but each is distinguished by its conclusion with the author’s pen name tarzi (stylist). The volume itself is…

Being a tropical country Sri Lanka’s climatic conditions are decided by two Monsoon seasons, which bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February.  The rest of the year is sunny and dry. Temperatures are fairly constant year-round, with coastal regions enjoying average temperatures of 25-30°C and the highlands 15-18°C on average.  However, Sri Lanka is currently experiencing considerably higher hot weather conditions inconveniencing the general public. 

If a picture tells a thousand words, travel blogger Emilia Taneva has many glamorous stories to share. Taneva has already been to over 40 countries on five continents, where she blogs about the world’s most luxurious destinations and exclusive spots. She makes her permanent home in Chicago with her husband and son (and their beagle pup), but when she’s not on the clock as an orthodontist, it’s a safe bet she’s planning her next vacation.