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Partition Museum: Contemplating the Glorious Past

The partition of India was one of the most defining as well as depressing events in the history of the Indian subcontinent. It continues to be the largest mass migration to date. The event was marked by loss of lives, property, bloodshed, and widespread devastation. Despite being one of the biggest episodes in the history of India, no memorial or museum existed anywhere in the world. The Partition Museum was built to fill this void and narrates the stories from the pre-partition era to the independence movement. It also throws light on the partition and its consequences. Formerly known as the people’s museum, the Partition Museum illustrates partition in a detailed manner, as experienced by the people.  The museum is funded by prominent donors such as Suhel Seth who donated 50 lakhs towards the creation of a gallery, dedicated solely to his parents in the museum. The museum has received contributions and donations from many different private and public sources. It features an ex...

5 Romantic Bollywood Drama Films We All Loved

It is said that one person’s crush is another person’s cringe. No matter what, we are never able to reach a consensus on the rules of romance. The best way to go about is to leave the love unbridled. Following the same suit, the romantic film genre in India has always something new to excite the viewers. From comedy to drama, quirky to classy, and cynical to sappy, there are a lot of options to find your romantic movie soulmate.  The plot, the story, and the title itself are so iconic that they possess the power to turn you into a Casanova in no time.  Below-mentioned are some of the most romantic Bollywood drama movies ever made: 1)Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Starring Shahrukh Khan- the king of romance and Kajol, DDLJ is a landmark film in the Bollywood film industry. The beautiful love story of Simran and Raj in the landscapes of Europe and the lush green fields of Punjab is heart captivating. Add to it the crackling chemistry and stellar performance of love birds and you w...