Zahir Shah
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All stories are real, scientific, historical, journal, political and educational. Moreover, will try my best to include stories on contemporary affairs as well.
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ENCORE OF THE DAMNED
THE BONES BENEATH THE STAGE BY ZAHIR SHAH The first time I heard the walls breathe, I thought it was tinnitus – the high-pitched whine leftover from a decade of mixing live sound for bands that worshipped volume as a sacrament. But this was different. Lower. Resonant. A slow, rhythmic huuuhhhh… haaaahhhh that seemed to vibrate up through the worn soles of my boots from the very foundations of the old Grand Lyric Theatre. It wasn’t in my ears; it was in my bones.
By Zahir Shah6 months ago in Art
Book Review, The Unbreakable Spirit: Nelson Mandela's Long Walk
LONG WALK TO FREEDOM BOOK REVIEW BY ZAHIR SHAH The Genesis of a Lion: Roots, Ritual, and Rising Consciousness Mandela begins not with politics, but with place and tradition. His vivid recollections of his childhood in the rural Transkei – the rolling hills of Qunu, the strict but formative customs of the Thembu royal court where he was raised, the initiation rites marking his passage to manhood – establish the bedrock of his identity. This grounding in African culture, history, and communal values is crucial. It counters the apartheid regime’s narrative of African inferiority and rootlessness, presenting instead a rich tapestry of heritage and dignity. We meet the young "Rolihlahla" (meaning "troublemaker," prophetically), shaped by the wisdom of elders like Chief Jongintaba and the discipline of missionary education, which introduced him to both Western ideas and the harsh realities of racial prejudice under colonial rule.
By Zahir Shah6 months ago in BookClub
Book Review, RICH DAD POOR DAD
The Enduring Spark and Flawed Flame of Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Review for by Zahir Shah Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad isn't just a personal finance book; it’s a cultural phenomenon. Since its 1997 debut, it has sold over 32 million copies, challenged conventional wisdom, and ignited fierce debate. For a competition review aiming for simplicity, attractiveness, and excellence, we must navigate beyond the hype and the hate to uncover the core spark that ignited a global conversation about wealth, while honestly examining its enduring flaws. This is not merely a summary, but a critical exploration of its legacy and lessons.
By Zahir Shah7 months ago in BookClub
Where Bullets Bloomed, We Planted Vines: Choosing Peace in a Fractured World
SAY NO TO WAR - REALLY THIS WORLD IS VERY BEAUTIFUL By Zahir Shah Advocate War isn't just headlines and distant explosions. It's a cancer eating at the heart of our shared humanity, poisoning our planet, and stealing futures before they can begin. To say "No to War" isn't a passive wish; it's an active, urgent, and profoundly necessary declaration. It's the conscious choice to embrace the infinitely more powerful, creative, and sustainable path: Peace and Harmony. This isn't naive idealism; it's the only pragmatic strategy for survival and thriving in the 21st century and beyond.
By Zahir Shah7 months ago in Journal
Love Above the Clouds
Love above the Clouds by Zahir Shah Where Rivers Touch Sky A Romance in the Northern Mountains Beneath the snow-crowned sentinels of the Hindukush, where the Swat River carved turquoise veins through ancient valleys, the village of Gulmaran clung to the mountainside like a forgotten prayer. Here, where the air tasted of ice and apricot blossoms, Zara Khan adjusted her frayed rucksack—heavy not with provisions, but with the weight of her father’s unfinished legacy. A botanist seeking rare alpine flora, she never expected her research would collide with a storm... or with him.
By Zahir Shah7 months ago in Chapters
