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Ashraf Spencer

Honored to meet renowned BBC journalist Sarika Singh, representing The Jamia Review. A valuable experience with insightful discussions in the world of media.

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Ashraf Spencer

An inspiring moment with the renowned poet Azhar Iqbal, whose words breathe life into poetry. Tags: #ashrafspencer #azhariqbal #poet #urdupoet #poetry #urdu #urduacademy.

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Wit And Wisdom

Ashraf Spencer

Honored to capture a moment with the legendary Syed Aijazuddin Shah (Popular Meeruthi), whose wit and wisdom have delighted audiences worldwide for over four decades.

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Art

Ashraf Spencer

Meeting Abrar Kashif, a renowned Urdu poet, was nothing short of a profound experience for me—a moment that transcended words, where art and wisdom converged, leaving an indelible mark on my heart.

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45 Years

Ashraf Spencer

Syed Aijazuddin Shah (Popular Meeruthi) is an Urdu and Hindi humorist, satirist and poet. He has been performing Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan for the last 45 years all over the world.

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Ashraf Spencer

Meeting Prof. Syed Ainul Haq, also known by his pen name Ain Tabish, was a remarkable moment for me. He was born on 26th Dec 1958 at Sasaram Bihar. He is currently working as Associate Professor and H.O.D English For Mirza Ghalib College, Gaya Bihar.

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Islamic University

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Science And Technology

Ashraf Spencer

Meeting Professor Abdul Haq was an incredible experience. He has served as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Urdu at the University of Delhi, held positions as Adjunct Professor at the Islamic University of Science & Technology, and Vice-Chairman of the Iqbal Academy, India. He has also been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from Delhi University and has been a Visiting Professor at both Jawaharlal Nehru University and Kashmir University.

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William Dalrymple

Ashraf Spencer

Tags: #ashrafspencer #jmi #jamiamilliaislamia #Departmentofenglish #WilliamDalrymple.

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Ashraf Spencer

Khalid Jawed (born 9 March 1960) is an Indian novelist. Some of his works include Aakhri Dawat, Nematkhana and Maut ki Kitab, critically acclaimed for his unique style and narrative. Currently he is serving as Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. ☆ ☆ Tags: #ashrafspencer #khalidjawed #nematkhana #aakhridawat #novelist #jmi #jamiamilliaislamia #spencer.

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Ashraf Spencer

Urvashi Butalia (born 1952) is an Indian feminist writer, publisher and activist. She is known for her work in the women's movement of India, as well as for authoring books such as The Other Side of Silence: Voices from and the Partition of India and Speaking Peace: Women's Voices from Kashmir. ☆ Tags: #ashrafspencer #urvashibutalia #urvashi #men #spencer #jmi #jamiamilliaislamia #latest #writer #feminist #feministwriter.

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Science Fiction Fantasy

Ashraf Spencer

Samit Basu (born 14 December 1979) is an Indian novelist and filmmaker whose body of work includes science fiction, fantasy and superhero novels, children's books, graphic novels, short stories, and a Netflix film. ☆ ☆ Tags: #ashrafspencer #samitbasu #lexicon24 #lexicon #novelists.

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Anisur Rahman (b.1950) is a poet, translator and literary critic. Formerly a Professor of English at Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi, he is currently Senior Advisor at Rekhta Foundation, the world’s largest website on Urdu language, literature, and culture <www.rekhta.org>. ☆ Tags: #ashrafspencer #anisurrahman #anisurrahmanjamia #professor #rekhta #translator #lexicon24 #lexicon.

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Ashraf Spencer

William Dalrymple CBE FRAS FRSL FRGS FRSE FRHistS (born 20 March 1965) is a Delhi-based Scottish historian and art historian, as well as a curator, photographer, broadcaster and critic. He is also one of the co-founders and co-directors of the world's largest writers' festival, the annual Jaipur Literature Festival. ☆ Tags: #ashrafspencer #williamdalrymple #men #fashion #spencer #jmi #jamiamilliaislamia #boys #latest #lexicon #historian #curator #photographer #lexicon24.

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American Poets

The Editor

The First

Ashraf Spencer

Annie Finch is an American poet, critic, editor, translator, playwright, and performer and the editor of the first major anthology of literature about abortion. ☆ It was a great honor for me to meet Annie Finch Ma'am. ☆ Tags: #ashrafspencer #anniefinch #annie #poet #men #spencer #wahidashraf #jmi #jamia #jamiamilliaislamia.

Ashraf Spencer

It was a great honor for me to meet Siddharth Deb sir. Tags: #ashrafspencer #siddharthadeb #professor #journalist #novelist #author.