Rupnagar is a fictional place, Zakir's childhood utopia, meaning "The City of Beauty". It symbolizes communal harmony and diverse perspectives on creation. Through Zakir's adult eyes, Rupnagar becomes a psychological refuge, where past events are reinterpreted based on present experiences. It exists

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Delve into the themes of forced displacement, alienation, and nostalgia in the diasporic novel 'Basti' presented by Deblisa Mallick. The protagonist, Zakir, navigates his memories and experiences the longing and devastation of a nation post-partition. Follow his journey from his idyllic childhood ha

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The portrayal of an integrated, joyous yet obliged childhood of Zakir in 'Basti' highlights the fascination with mythologies, communal harmony in Rupnagar, the significance of digging graves, and Hussain's motives for choosing the child's perspective. Zakir's inquisitive nature and active childhood

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