Coal and Salt

Why I Am an Atheist by Bhagat Singh - an English recitation of his famous 1930 essay, with the original printed manuscript shown on screen as the words are spoken.Bhagat Singh's Why I Am an Atheist is one of the most powerful and thought-provoking writings of the Indian revolutionary. Written in 1930 while Bhagat Singh was imprisoned, the essay explores atheism, faith, God, reason, suffering, ego, courage, and the freedom to question.In this video, the original printed text of Why I Am an Atheist scrolls alongside the recitation, allowing you to read Bhagat Singh's words while listening to them being spoken.This isn't an attempt to tell you what to believe in, but an attempt to let Bhagat Singh's own words speak for themselves.Whether you are interested in Bhagat Singh, Indian history, the Indian freedom struggle, revolutionary literature, atheism, philosophy, rationalism, or the history of India's revolutionaries, this essay offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of India's most influential revolutionaries.Bhagat Singh - Why I Am an AtheistWritten: 1930Original text + recitationIf you found something in Bhagat Singh's argument worth thinking about, share the video with someone who might appreciate it.

As part of my Instagram live series, I thought I would share a live video here as well on Youtube!I read Paras Mani by Yashpal Jain, Pret Atma by Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur, Nasir Kazmi, Ibn E Insha, Hasrat Mohani, Mubaraq Siddiqui, Umair Nazmi, Rehman Faris, Nosh Gilani and othersI do random instagram lives, so I'd love to see you there as well!Till then,yours forever!Farhid! 💛I can be found reciting poetry on instagram at @coalandsalt

As part of my Instagram live series, I thought I would share a live video here as well on Youtube!I read Sahir, Amrita and talk about the story of IMroz in it. Please note that this I do random instagram lives, so I'd love to see you there as well!Till then,yours forever!Farhid! 💛I can be found reciting poetry on instagram at @coalandsalt

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An impromptu podcast where Farhid just lets go!? Or at least he tries to!?

IN THIS ECONOMY!?

P.S. The audio starts from the second clip, i.e., the 00:34 second mark. Oops!

In this 1 hour 15 minute session,

I read:📖 Nazzara Darmiyaan Hai by Qurratulain Hyder

📖 Ae Dil, Ae Dil by Jilani Bano

This is a radio-style storytelling experience inspired by the golden era of literary broadcasting — where stories were felt, not skimmed.

Perfect for:• Relaxing before bed• Unwinding after work• Mindful listening• Reconnecting with Urdu literature• Experiencing classic short stories in depthPut your phone aside.Dim the lights.Let the language breathe.If this session brings you peace, subscribe and share it with someone who needs stillness tonight.

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This is what happens when you leave a boy unsupervised, on a helipad, in the mountains with the world as his oyester. He will tell you stories from that night where he befriended ghosts, a kitten and the stars, all in the search of the perfect story :)